You must be strong now: Your companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 don’t really like you that much

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 2 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3 romances are incredibly important. However, it turns out that companions only like you because of a bug. MeinMMO reveals what the story is about.

What are romances? In Baldur’s Gate 3, you can have romances with your companions. To do this, you need to impress the respective person through your actions and words. Your relationship with these companions develops depending on how you behave.

The initial jokes about the characters in Baldur’s Gate 3, which seemed overly eager, turned out to be surprisingly accurate.

If, for example, Gale or Karlach were particularly hot for you, it might be due to a bug, as Game Director Swen Vincke has now confirmed.

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Did your companions want to jump you right away? “That was not intended”

What was said? Game Director Swen Vincke confirmed in an interview with TheGamer that the romantic relationships in Baldur’s Gate 3 were indeed faulty at launch.

This led to characters rushing towards the player much faster and more intensely than originally intended. Especially Gale, the charming wizard, seemed to go from zero to a hundred in flames. Swen Vincke additionally emphasized:

The consent thresholds were too low when we released the game. That’s why the companions were so eager at the start. It shouldn’t have been that way. We’ve fixed it in the meantime, at least for some of them. We’re still working on it.

Swen Vincke

Gale was the one most affected by this bug. Vincke emphasized that this was not intended and that Gale should not be making romantic progress so quickly.

Astarion seems to be the exception considering that he hands out the most rejections. According to Larian Studios , the heartbreaker has already handed out over 100,000 rejections in the first week of release.

Although some players welcomed the gained romance, it was not enough to prevent Larian Studios from fixing the bug.

Vincke explained that while there were many players who enjoyed this intensity, it occurred too quickly. The original goal was to make the romantic relationships in the game more realistic. He also emphasized that such behavior in real life would be “problematic.”

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For those playing the game again (or on PS5) and wondering why it doesn’t work out with the romances right away: It seems that those playing on PS5 may have to put more effort into their romances.

To experience a successful romance in Baldur’s Gate 3, you should take the time to understand your companions’ needs. Make choices that your loved ones agree with. Gale, the charming wizard, might still get hot for you quite quickly, so be ready with the cold shower.

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EA Sports FC 24 Ratings: How strong could the stars of FC Barcelona be in the new FIFA successor

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

EA Sports FC 24 is around the corner. The latest leaks could reveal the upcoming ratings of FC Barcelona in the first FIFA successor.

Where do the leaks come from? The predictions come from the reliable site MOREFUT. This service page for Ultimate Team is also referenced by well-known German FIFA streamers. Therefore, it is likely that we can expect the leaked ratings in the game as well.

We will show you which players of the Blaugrana might expect an upgrade or downgrade.

All leaked ratings of FC Barcelona for EA Sports FC 24

What do the ratings of FC Barcelona look like in FC 24? After the sovereign championship of FC Barcelona in La Liga, the form curve clearly points upwards. This is also reflected in the ratings of the stars. Especially the young players usually climb a few levels in their overall rating.

EA Sports FC 24 Ratings FC Barcelona Top 3 Lewa, ter Stegen, De Jong
Screenshot of the leaked ratings of FC Barcelona in FC 24 (via MOREFUT.com)

We would like to point out once again that, despite the credibility of MOREFUT.com, these are just leaks. There is therefore no guarantee for the ratings. Especially the individual stats, such as speed, shot, pass, etc. may vary in the game.

Soon we could expect the announcement of all overall ratings in EA Sports FC 24.

Let’s take a look at the complete list of leaked player ratings so far. In the parentheses, you will see how many points the star gains (+) or loses (-) in the overall rating compared to FIFA 23: (via morefut.com)

  • Robert Lewandowski 90 (-1)
  • Marc-André ter Stegen 89 (+1)
  • Frenkie De Jong 87 (+0)
  • Ronald Araújo 86 (+3)
  • Pedri 86 (-1)
  • İlkay Gündoğan 86 (+1)
  • João Cancelo 86 (-2)
  • Jules Koundé 85 (+1)
  • Raphinha 84 (+1)
  • Gavi 83 (+4)
  • Andreas Christensen 83 (+1)
  • Ferran Torres 82 (+0)
  • Alejandro Baldé 81 (+13)

In the image, you see a possible starting lineup of FC Barcelona in EA Sports FC 24. To visualize this starting formation, we used the custom squad images from futbin.com. Unfortunately, you still see the old chemistry system (until FIFA 22) and the old card designs (FIFA 23). However, the ratings and stats could look like this in EA Sports FC 24.

Possible starting lineup FC Barcelona EA Sports FC 24
Possible starting lineup of FC Barcelona in FC 24 (via futbin.com)

These are the losers and winners: As you can see, FC Barcelona could shine with one or two upgrades. Only Lewandowski, probably due to his age, Pedri (some injuries) and Cancelo (little playing time) are expected to take a hit in their rating according to the leaks.

The big winner, if the forecasts are correct, is clearly left-back Baldé, who had a silver card with an overall rating of 68 in FIFA 23 and could now shine with a gold card rated 81.

Also noteworthy are the increases of Pedri (+4) and Araujo (+3).

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The ratings of some interesting new signings, such as that of the 16-year-old shooting star Lamine Yamal or João Félix, have not yet been leaked. As soon as there is something new, you will find out about it from us.

What do you think of the leaked ratings? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

If you are interested in more rating leaks, we recommend the leaks regarding the values of FC Bayern Munich.

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A player in Pokémon GO receives an incredibly popular reward after reaching level 50

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO many trainers try to reach the maximum level, but the journey there is difficult. A player has finally succeeded and shows why the effort was worth it for him in every way.

What level is it about? In Pokémon GO, trainers can not only catch monsters and level them up but also level up themselves. While one could only reach level 40 until the end of 2020, the maximum level is now level 50. However, achieving this is a tough road.

A trainer has finally reached this level and received an incredible reward. What it is and why he received it, we have summarized for you below.

Trainer secures legendary shiny from level 50 research

What reward did he receive? Many trainers have been trying to reach level 50 for years, but the numerous tasks along the way present special challenges. Trainer Creepy-Phone has finally succeeded and, as he shares on Reddit, was rewarded with a special encounter.

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He proudly shows a picture of a shiny Mewtwo, which he received from the special research for level 50. He writes (via reddit.com): I guess it was worth finishing the level 50 research. I finally pushed through and finished it today. It took so long because I REALLY didn’t want to play the GO Battle League. Just finished it and got this beauty. Can’t complain.

How did he get the Mewtwo? If you, like Creepy-Phone, have finally reached level 50, you will receive a special special research. This includes a total of 4 tablets with 3 tasks each, rewarding you with plenty of stardust as well as incense, super incubators, premium raid passes, or even an encounter with Mewtwo.

If you are lucky like Creepy-Phone, you may even encounter the legendary Pokémon in its shiny form.

Why is the road to level 50 so difficult? While for the first 40 levels you only need a lot of experience points, these alone are no longer enough for the last 10 levels. Trainers must therefore also complete additional tasks to level up.

And these tasks can be quite challenging. For example, you have to catch 200 Pokémon in one day, complete 100 field research tasks, battle Team GO Rocket or play in the GO Battle League. Especially the latter causes headaches for trainers who do not like to play PvP. But the efforts can pay off, as Creepy-Phone’s post proves.

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Players celebrate the encounter and progress of the trainer

Catch causes excitement: The special shiny reward from the level 50 research is also celebrated by the Reddit community. At the current time (09/05/2023 at 12:00 PM), the post has already received more than 2,700 upvotes and over 170 comments.

And that is not surprising, as the legendary Pokémon is incredibly popular among players. Other trainers are now also hoping to encounter such a specimen upon reaching level 50 and completing the corresponding research. However, some are still stuck at other levels, as they report in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • Simple_Mastodon9220: Really now! I have been playing occasionally since 2016 and am still only at level 36.
  • Cytogal: I am crying at level 48 – no one here to trade with.
  • TheOuterDimensions: I have been at level 49 for over a year. I refuse to play GBL [GO Battle League].

Shiny luck of other trainers: But Creepy-Phone is not the only trainer who has had luck and secured a shiny Mewtwo. Other trainers have also had a great stroke of luck after completing the research.

For example, Alfredwondo even secured a shiny with an IV of 100%, as he writes in a comment (via reddit.com): Congrats, man! I finished mine in June and got my first legendary Shundo. I can’t wait for its Megas to be released!

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Why is Mewtwo so popular? This is mainly because Mewtwo has strong stats and is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. It is also a real all-rounder, as it has not only its psychic attacks but also strong attacks of other types, which is why it is also useful in raids outside of its own type.

And it is also very prominent in the Master League and should not be missing in any team. However, since it is not found very often in the game, trainers particularly aim for its shiny form.

What trainer level are you at in Pokémon GO? Are you also stuck on one of the tasks? Or have you perhaps had shiny luck with Mewtwo yourself? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and share your thoughts with other trainers.

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A single spell would have made Baldur’s Gate 3 almost twice as large

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is huge. But it could have been even bigger. The head of Larian reveals which spell could have doubled the game’s size.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive success. However, with the launch of the PS5 version of the RPG, Larian’s studio head, Swen Vincke, is drawing a line. In a “final interview” with Todd Kenreck, he talks about development issues, missing spells, and possible DLCs.

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Banish Magic – The Spell That Would Have Ruined All Spells

D&D fans will have noticed that there is one particularly prominent spell that is not in Baldur’s Gate 3. This is about the spell “Banish Magic” or in English “Dispel Magic”. This is not only an important spell in D&D but also in many other tabletop systems. The spell essentially ensures that other spells are ended. Whether it’s the enchantment of a weapon, a summoned being, or any other kind of magic.

With “Dispel Magic”, you can lift magic, and that would probably have destroyed a lot of systems.

One of the biggest discussion points in the team was always: “Yes, but we can’t do that.” For example, we wanted to have “Dispel Magic” in the game for a long time, but it just became too much because there is so much magic in the game. And it was always: “What if I walk into the room and use Dispel Magic?” And then it was just: “Oh my God, my head is exploding.”

That’s why there is no Dispel Magic in the game, even though there are still some signs of it. Those are little moments where you can see “Haha, they wanted to do that and had that planned” – but it was just too much. It would literally have doubled the size of the game.

Although a lot is possible in Baldur’s Gate 3: the option to simply stifle all major spells at the root would probably have led to too many game systems and scenes being rendered absurd.

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Content for 0.01% of Players

The interview also touches on the sheer number of options available in Baldur’s Gate 3. The interviewer, Todd Kenreck, emphasizes that he has never seen so many choices in a CRPG. Larian’s head responds that this abundance was particularly important to him and the entire team.

It’s funny that you mention this, because we were worried that we hadn’t included enough of it in the game. We were so focused on making sure that the identity you create at the beginning of the game is represented in the game.

Anyone who makes a decision at the beginning, such as being a “Wild Magic” sorcerer, should be able to feel that in the game. Therefore, there are always characters that address you based on your chosen class or subclass and unique dialogues that you can only see.

Vincke is fully aware that this means there are things that perhaps only 0.01% of players will ever see. But it is important to fully develop these paths as well.

If you only focus on what 80% of the players do, then that wouldn’t fit a game like Baldur’s Gate 3 at all.

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DLCs are Possible, but Probably Not High-Level

Another topic that briefly came up was the question of possible DLCs. Todd Kenreck is already aware that a level expansion would be difficult, as spells in D&D become really absurd and world-changing from level 13. However, Vincke said:

Yes, but you could do different things. For example, it wouldn’t necessarily have to be at the end of the game. There are different ways to do that.

You could make a game from level 12 to level 20 – but that would be a different game. You would approach it completely differently.

Other problems, other environments, other protagonists – probably.

It would be feasible. But different.

A DLC is of course not confirmed, it’s only about the theoretical possibility. However, there are also a lot of contents in Baldur’s Gate 3 that were cut or left unfinished. Perhaps that would also lend itself to DLCs.

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What’s Next for Larian?

At Larian Studios, a big vacation is now on the horizon. Although team members will still be there to actively work on patches and respond to community feedback, it seems that the “Baldur’s Gate 3” chapter is closing. Because Swen Vincke is already thinking about his next game. Even though he doesn’t want to reveal anything yet, he says that he “has always had a love for fantasy and sci-fi.”

It remains to be seen what we will see from Larian next – and when.

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The next ‘Star Wars’ movie that cannot be one

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Nerd culture shows why this film from producer Zack Snyder did not make it into the Star Wars universe, but why that might actually be a good thing.

Rebel Moon is a space opera produced by Snyder, which, while inspired by the Star Wars films, creates an entirely own universe.

Rebel Moon will be released in two parts on Netflix. The first part on December 22, 2023, the second follows on April 19, 2024. The films will be PG-13, but Snyder is already planning a director’s cut for adults.

What exactly lies behind the connection to Star Wars, Marco explains in his latest video. We have embedded the video here for you:

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Nerd Culture: The next STAR WARS movie, which just cannot be one!

Marco Risch has been uploading videos with news, reviews, analyses, and interviews about current films, series, and video games on his YouTube channel Nerdkultur since 2015. In his Podcast Nerd & Kultur, he talks every Sunday with his colleague Yves Arievich about topics like Star Wars, Marvel, and DC. He is part of the Webedia network, of which MeinMMO is also a part.

In the video, you learn that Snyder originally wanted to make an R-rated version of a Star Wars film. However, Lucasfilm rejected this twice.

This resulted in this film, which tells the story of a peaceful colony rebelling against the Empire. This is reminiscent of classic stories like Seven Samurai by Akira Kurosawa.

Snyder’s wife believes that the rejection was the best thing that could happen, as it meant her husband was not constrained by an existing franchise.

If you are wondering what to expect from producer Zack Snyder, check out his profile from our colleagues at Moviepilot.

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This could even be the beginning of a trilogy. And even if it is not intended that way, Rebel Moon might feel like some sort of competition to Star Wars.

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Starfield system requirements for PC – Do I need to buy a new gaming PC now?

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Bethesda and Microsoft have presented the system requirements for Starfield. And they are indeed demanding. MeinMMO presents the requirements and explains what you need to know.

The system requirements for Starfield are demanding. At least, when compared to the system requirements of Diablo 4.

MeinMMO presents the system requirements for Starfield and explains what you should know about it. However, please note that the data could change before release.

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Starfield: System Requirements PC – Full HD, 1440p, and 4K

What should you consider? The system requirements for Starfield may change in the coming months. It is not unusual for developers to adjust the presented requirements before release.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor (CPU): Intel Core i7-6800K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600x
  • Graphics Card (GPU): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700
  • Memory (RAM): 16 GB
  • Storage: 125 GB SSD
  • DirectX Version: 12

Recommended Requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5-10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600x
  • Graphics Card (GPU): Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
  • Memory (RAM): 16 GB
  • Storage: 125 GB SSD
  • DirectX Version: 12

Recommended Requirements for 4K:

  • Operating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor (CPU): AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
  • Graphics Card (GPU): AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
  • Memory (RAM): 16 GB
  • Storage: 125 GB SSD
  • DirectX Version: 12

What do the data mean? “Minimum requirements” means that you can at least play the game. Often this means gaming at 720p (HD) with 30 FPS and low settings. Therefore, do not expect too much.

GameStar PC Starfield Edition WQHD Extreme
GameStar PC Starfield Edition WQHD Extreme
Bis 30.9. inkl. Download-Code für Starfield: Premium Edition
Ryzen 7 7700X, RX 7900 XT, 32 GB DDR5-RAM, 2000 GB SSD
  • Mit 20 GB VRAM auch bestens für 4K geeignet
  • Sehr hohe FPS in WQHD
  • Sehr zukunftssicher
  • Geräuschentwicklung unter Volllast
1999 €

In addition, Starfield partner AMD provides information on what hardware you need for the most common resolutions (via amd.com):

  • Full HD 1080p
    • Processor (CPU): AMD Ryzen 5 7600
    • Graphics Card (GPU): AMD Radeon RX 7600
    • ‘The perfect entry specifications for 1080p gamers to experience great graphics effects and frame rates.’
  • WQHD 1440p
    • Processor (CPU): AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
    • Graphics Card (GPU): AMD Radeon RX 6800 series
    • ‘Ideal for hardcore 1440p or ultrawide gamers to provide maximum visual settings and high FPS.’
  • 4K 2160p
    • Processor (CPU): AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
    • Graphics Card (GPU): AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
    • ‘For uncompromising 4K gamers who want the absolute best Starfield experience.’
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Starfield System Requirements in Detail: What hardware do I need?

If you want to play Starfield at all, you need at least an Intel Core i7-6800K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600x and Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti or an AMD Radeon RX 5700. This means you already need a mid-range PC if you want to start Starfield at release.

The recommended settings with RTX 2080 and RX 6800 XT cause confusion. This is because the RX 6800 XT is significantly faster than the now outdated RTX 2080. Already another game on Steam requires an RTX 2080 or RX 6800 XT for “recommended settings”.

Currently missing detailed information: So the “recommended requirements” could also apply for 4K with ray tracing enabled. We consider that unlikely, but ray tracing might be the reason why a seemingly weaker RTX 2080 has to compete with a significantly faster RX 6800 XT in the requirements. Nvidia graphics cards often provide better overall performance with ray tracing enabled.

GameStar PC Starfield Edition WQHD
GameStar PC Starfield Edition WQHD
Bis 30.9. inkl. Download-Code für Starfield: Premium Edition
Ryzen 7 7700, RX 6900 XT, 32 GB DDR5-RAM, 1000 GB SSD
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  • Mit 16 GB VRAM auch für 4K geeignet
  • 32 GB schneller DDR5-RAM
  • Nur 1000 GB Festplattenspeicher
1699 €

Therefore, we have to be patient until Bethesda or Microsoft provide detailed information. We will keep you updated on MeinMMO if Bethesda provides new hints.

Do I need a new PC? If you have already upgraded in the last 2 or 3 years, you should be able to play Starfield without any problems. Even with older hardware, you should generally be able to play if you at least meet the minimum requirements. With the RTX 3060, you’re already faster than with the GTX 1070 Ti.

You rarely need a completely new PC anyway. It might be worth taking a look at the second-hand market. With a bit of luck, you might get an RTX 3080 for 500 euros and won’t have to reach for the much too expensive RTX 4000 series, even if many GPU deals suggest that.

Xbox as an alternative: If you are considering buying an Xbox for the release of Starfield, take a look at the following advice on MeinMMO. In the following article, we explain the key differences between the large and small models:

Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S – Which console should I buy?

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Is Starfield worth it for you? The quick check with 10 questions

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

Starfield celebrates its release on September 6. If you are still unsure whether you should try the SciFi RPG, MeinMMO will happily help you with the decision.

What kind of game is Starfield? A new SciFi RPG from Bethesda and the first new game universe from the developer studio in over 20 years. It follows in the footsteps of gaming giants like Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and Fallout 4, but brings its own charm.

Starfield will be released on PC (Steam / Xbox App) and for the Xbox Series X|S, but not for the PS5 – although it almost became an exclusive title for PlayStation.

If you are still unsure whether Starfield is worth your time and money, we have prepared a list of 10 questions here that can help you make the decision.

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Starfield: Our Check – Is it worth it?

If you answer at least 7 of these statements with “Yes” or “Maybe,” you should definitely take a look at Starfield:

  • Are you subscribers of Xbox Game Pass?
  • Have you celebrated previous Bethesda games (Fallout, Elder Scrolls)?
  • Are you passionate about science fiction and have you seen all TV series that start with “Star”?
  • Do you enjoy story-focused games and like to chat with NPCs?
  • Are extensive visual and gameplay options when developing your character important to you?
  • You do not find it tiring to hear that the world of Starfield offers 1,000 planets?
  • The idea of assembling your own spaceship including a crew excites you?
  • Games do not always have to deliver one action scene after another?
  • Do you appreciate the feeling of freedom to go in any direction after the introduction?
  • Good games do not need a multiplayer mode?

Especially the release on Xbox Game Pass reduces the barrier to take a closer look at the SciFi RPG: The pass costs 10 euros on PC and 11 euros for Xbox. If you have friends with Game Pass and have never been a subscriber, you can get 14 free trial days.

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Who is Starfield for? If you enjoy long, expansive games with a lot of story in which you can still discover secrets years after the release, then the SciFi RPG is definitely for you. Even before the release, it is clear: Starfield has no respect for your time and will do everything to entertain you for a long time and keep you glued to the screen.

Who is Starfield not for? If you are more of a fan of short-lived action like many indie games such as Vampire Survivors or a shooter campaign like in Call of Duty, then Starfield might bore you. There are lengthy quests, you can catalog animals and plants on planets, and you can chat with NPCs for hours. Does that sound off-putting? Then Starfield is probably not for you.

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How big Starfield will be is not yet assessable. The main story is said to be about 20% longer than in all previous Bethesda titles. Without distraction, around 30 to 40 hours are expected.

In addition, there are countless side quests, you can build ships, establish outposts, befriend strangers or shoot them down.

If you want to know more about Starfield now, check out our big info article about the game: Starfield: All information about the release of Bethesda’s SciFi epic – Gameplay, editions & content

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PS5: This mix of Overwatch and Borderlands has consumed hundreds of hours of my time

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MeinMMO author Niko Hernes is a big Borderlands fan and has also invested hundreds of hours of gameplay in Overwatch since its release. However, both Borderlands 3 and Overwatch 2 have left him disappointed. A new shooter roguelite for the PS5, featuring many weapons and characters, gives him back the feeling of the past.

What game is it? Gunfire Reborn is a Chinese game that mixes mechanics from hero shooters like Overwatch with the countless crazy weapons of Borderlands. All packaged in a roguelite structure, it provides a fantastic mix that every fan of colorful shooters should check out.

The 4-player coop offers an alternative for those who were disappointed by the Overwatch PvE mode. You can choose from various characters in the form of anthropomorphic animals. These have active abilities, and during a run, you can choose from specializations that either enhance your abilities or improve handling with various weapons.

Weapons are also the right keyword, as they have various bonuses and affixes like in the loot shooter, which change with each newly found weapon. This allows you to try out a new build in every run, ensuring variety.

After each run, you can upgrade characters in general or specific ones, as is now customary in roguelite genre games. Here you can watch a trailer:

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Gunfire Reborn in the gameplay trailer

Hundreds of hours with crazy weapons and lots of shooting

Why do I love the game? The first run in the game felt like home. I felt like I did back in Borderlands 2. You blast your way through the first rooms with the starting weapon, and suddenly weapons drop that are enjoyable and varied to play. There are bows, shotguns, rifles, and much more that is familiar from the shooter genre.

But it also gets much crazier. Weapons like a small dragon that spits fireballs, or a needle that continuously attacks enemies you aim at, always provide refreshing variety.

The abilities of the various characters are clearly inspired by games like Overwatch or Borderlands, but they integrate perfectly with the weapons into the roguelite structure. The colorful cel-shading visuals are also the perfect visual accompaniment to it.

But the sweet visuals are a bit deceptive, as Gunfire Reborn is not an easy game and demands quite a bit even on the easiest difficulty level. For those who want it even harder, new difficulty levels are also unlocked that test your skills and knowledge of the game.

As in every good roguelite, you want to start another run after each one to try out new builds or discover new weapons.

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How much does the game cost? On Steam, the game has been available for some time, while it was only released on PS5 in June 2023. For €19.99, the game offers you hundreds of hours of colorful shooting action, and anyone missing exactly that from Borderlands and Overwatch should take a look here.

For those who prefer a free roguelite, they should check out this game:

New roguelite is among the 50 best-rated games on Steam, costs no cent, is 99% positive

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Starfield: Explorer flies 7 hours to Pluto – Actually arrives, but only finds graphical errors

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

The implementation of space mechanics is one of the biggest criticisms of Starfield. It is criticized that every spaceship flight is tied to a short cutscene. But at least the individual celestial bodies in a solar system can be reached. However, one does not want that.

Starfield is not a space simulation. The sci-fi RPG is much more of a role-playing game than a simulation. There is a lot of criticism for the meager mechanics in space: too simplistic, too little immersion.

One point of criticism is that one performs a fast travel even within the orbit of a planet when one wants to land on a planet. You don’t really fly to the planet, instead you are hundreds of kilometers away and land at the push of a button via a cutscene.

As a curious streamer on Twitch discovered, you can at least reach the planets… if you have enough patience and no expectations.

The new sci-fi RPG celebrates its full release on September 6. The video gives an insight into the gameplay:

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7 gameplay highlights from Starfield that you should know about

Pluto is empty, flat, and broken

The explorer in question is Alanah Pearce. Pearce is on Twitch as “charalanahzard” and is also known for her work as a gaming writer and voice actress. Additionally, she was part of the writing team for God of War: Ragnarök.

The streamer wanted to know what happens when you are patient enough and fly the slightly more than 2,000 kilometers from the fast travel point to the planet. So she set a course, set several alarms for regular course corrections, and went to sleep.

It took almost 7 hours and 30 minutes for the ship to be in immediate range of the planet. The streamer’s ship was suddenly surrounded by clouds – there was some kind of atmosphere. Can you also land? Here is the clip from the moment she reached the surface:

https://twitter.com/PeterOvo5/status/1698367630917144849

“It’s flat. It’s confirmed: Pluto is flat,” Pearce realized upon “impact” on the planet’s surface.

Instead of landing on solid ground, the ship flies through the heavily pixelated surface and found itself in empty space. “I must be inside Pluto,” she notices.

This is what it looks like inside Pluto:

starfield pluto erreichen

So there was nothing to see, except for a graphically broken planet surface and the empty interior of Pluto. Maybe astronomers were right after all, to deny Pluto the status of a full-fledged planet.

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Starfield is a big RPG, but not an action fireworks. A little patience is certainly appropriate. Not quite as much as the streamer charalanahzard showed during the flight to Pluto, but still a bit: Those who survive the slow start of Starfield will celebrate the game.

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Hunter plays dead in WoW until he dies – Loses his character

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A hunter in WoW Classic HC recently had to say goodbye to his character. Because a mechanic that has supposedly been fixed for a long time killed him. We show you the story.

In which WoW did this happen? The hunter player lost his character in WoW Classic. More specifically, in the Hardcore mode of WoW Classic. The HC variant started a few days ago and means: those who die lose their character and all their earned progress.

That’s pretty bitter when you face too many enemies at a higher level and then die. It’s also unfair when a peaceful mechanic suddenly ends up being deadly.

Whoever stays dead too long dies

How did he die? The ability “Feign Death” belongs to the hunter class in WoW. When used, the hero falls to the ground and pretends to be dead. He stays there for as long as the player keeps the ability active, but no longer than 6 minutes. Usually, players only use it for a few seconds and then cancel the feint to hop around lively again. This way, they easily escape stronger monsters.

If someone uses the full 6 minutes, he has to live with the consequences in WoW Classic, which have long since been removed in the retail version of the game.

The player walldewd felt the consequences because he wanted to get tea. He parked his character in front of the auction house in Stormwind and activated the feign death ability for reasons unknown. He then left the PC to make tea. When he looked back at the screen, he saw that his character had died. He writes: “If you feign death for the full 6 minutes, you apparently actually get killed. I just died in the stupidest way at level 31. Unbelievable”

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Why do you die when feigning death? In the early days of World of Warcraft, this function was also in the game. But apparently that was not intended by Blizzard, because in 2007, shortly before the release of Burning Crusade, they removed the mechanic (via PCGamer.com). In the retail version of the game, you can use the full time of feign death and remain alive. According to the current patch status of WoW Classic Hardcore, the problem has apparently not yet been resolved.

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On Reddit, some players joke about it and post memes. Phrases like “Fake it until you make it” or “Well, you try holding your breath for 5 minutes” are among the most upvoted.

Did you know about this mechanic? And how should Blizzard best deal with this issue now? Share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.

A streamer just showed the dumbest way to lose his level 60 character in WoW Classic.

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„I am a sexy bear“ – Gronkh and PhunkRoyal have shot a short film for Baldur’s Gate 3

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The popular streamers Gronkh and PhunkRoyal have released an unexpected short film in the Baldur’s Gate 3 universe on YouTube. In this video, the two internet personalities play the lead roles and present themselves in unusual costumes that bring their fans more than just laughter.

Which short film is it about? For some time, Gronkh had stirred the rumor mill by repeatedly hinting at a mysterious film shoot on social media, but without revealing details.

An Instagram photo from August 1, 2023, showing Gronkh in a striking costume, further fueled speculation. Under the image, he simply commented with the words: ‘Good day, can I interest you in an insurance?’. His community speculated about what was really happening behind the scenes – but no one could have guessed what was actually to come: Gronkh as ‘sexy bear’ and PhunkRoyal as a blonde beauty in a Baldur’s Gate 3 short film.

Here you can learn more about Gronkh:

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Gronkh, the man with the voice – Career and life of Germany’s most famous Let’s Player

What happens in the short film? In the short film, we see Gronkh and PhunkRoyal sitting at a table, where they are playing pen and paper – Gronkh as a barbarian and PhunkRoyal as a paladin.

The game master Rieke Werner guides the two heroes through exciting adventures as they attempt to infiltrate a mysterious castle to obtain a magical item. Along the way, they avoid as much bloodshed as possible and develop creative solutions.

Insider jokes are also incorporated, such as Gronkh’s legendary streak of bad luck while rolling dice.

In a funny twist, Gronkh plans to distract the guards as the ‘sexy bear’ while PhunkRoyal attacks from behind and takes out the guards. The ‘seductive bear’ is most likely a reference to the famous bear scene from Baldur’s Gate 3, which flooded the media some time ago.

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Other internet personalities also participated

Who else participated? In addition to Gronkh and PhunkRoyal, the well-known streamer Starletnova took on an important role named ‘Isadora’. On TikTok, she recently admitted that she is addicted to Baldur’s Gate 3 and proudly showcased her 81.3 gaming hours on Steam, which she achieved within a week.

Streamer colleague Creepypastapunch also appeared as one of the guards whom Gronkh charmingly wooed. The author Mikkel, known from PietSmiets, could also be admired in a role as a guard. Make-up artist and streamer Nancy Wenz again took on the makeup work, as she did for the last Friendly Fire streams.

According to the credits, a total of 26 talented contributors participated in this extraordinary project.

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How do viewers react to the film? The release of the short film has excited fans, and calls for a sequel or a series are getting louder.

An enthusiastic user commented: ‘I want this as a series with at least 10 seasons of 26 episodes each.’

Another praised the high-quality production and pressed for further projects: ‘How well made is this? I say grandiose! Extremely high quality, thanks to everyone who contributed here! More of that, please.’

Even Gronkh expressed his enthusiasm: ‘AWESOME thing. I would LOVE more.’

Whether further projects of this kind are planned remains a secret for now.

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PS Plus: Games in September 2023 – Sony gifts you the crazy cousin of GTA

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The games for PS Plus Essential in September 2023 for PS5 and PS4 have been officially announced. We briefly introduce the games and show when they will be available.

Which games are available in September 2023? In September 2023, there are again three games that you can get with the PS Plus subscription.

  • Saints Row (2022)
  • Black Desert – Traveler Edition
  • Generation Zero

Already a few days before the official announcement of the PS Plus games for September, there was a leak indicating that the latest “Saints Row” title would be part of the September lineup. This leak turned out to be true (via dealabs).

Massive price increase for PS Plus: Sony significantly increases prices for PS Plus starting in September. When the adjustments come into effect and what you now need to pay for your subscription can be found in our linked article on MeinMMO.

When will the games be available? The “PS Plus” games are always available on the first Tuesday of a month:

  • September 05, 2023 / 12:00 PM: PS Plus – games available
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Saints Row (2022)

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SAINTS ROW in the gameplay trailer

What kind of game is this? Saints Row is an action game series by Deep Silver, characterized by lots of chaos, crazy gameplay elements, and nonsense, resembling a crazier and more brutal version of Grand Theft Auto (GTA).

The latest installment in the series also knows few limits – especially when it comes to nonsense and flat humor. Additionally, the offbeat title from 2022 brings a large open world and a whole new story that can also be played in coop mode.

However, the latest installment could not convince many fans of the “Saints Row” series. On Steam, Saints Row (2022) has only 60% positive user reviews. The Metacritic score is also rather disappointing. The PS5 version achieved only a 61 rating (via metacritic), while the PC version gets 65 out of 100 (via metacritic).

Black Desert – Traveler Edition

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Black Desert Online shows trailer for new bosses: Who lurks in the darkness?

What kind of game is this? Black Desert is an MMORPG from the Korean developer studio Pearl Abyss. The MMORPG, released in Europe in 2016, offers a variety of different classes and a detailed character editor.

In addition, there is housing, endless possibilities to level up and upgrade your equipment, as well as pronounced PvP. Additionally, you can engage in side activities such as hunting and fishing.

With the Traveler Edition, you also benefit from an increased carrying capacity, an inventory expansion, and receive a mount called “White Mare,” a polar bear that helps you with fishing, and 1,000 pearls.

Black Desert is also among the 15 best MMOs and MMORPGs in 2023.

Generation Zero

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The co-op shooter Generation Zero shows its gameplay in the trailer

What kind of game is this? Generation Zero is a coop shooter that takes place in the otherwise idyllic Sweden of the 1980s. You take on the role of a teenager who discovers that his hometown has been taken over by combat robots.

Alone or in coop with up to three other players, you collect weapons and equipment and fight your mechanical enemies.

As you progress through the game, you investigate the mystery surrounding the missing people and encounter particularly stubborn opponents that can only be defeated with teamwork.

You still have until September 05 to secure the PS Plus games for August 2023, in case you haven’t done that yet:

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GTA: Why Rockstar’s Company Logo is Now Hanging in Many Cars in China

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It looks like a brilliant marketing campaign for GTA 6, it is a curious coincidence: In China, the logo of gaming studio Rockstar Games dangles from cars of a well-known ride-hailing app. The trend is spreading further and further.

What is this phenomenon?

  • As the Spanish site Vidextra reports, a growing trend can be observed in China: In more and more cars, especially in vehicles of the ride-hailing app DiD (“China’s Uber”), the Rockstar logo is dangling beneath the rearview mirror, where otherwise an air freshener would hang, which in our case might be shaped like a green Christmas tree.
  • What might initially be considered a clever advertising campaign by publisher Take-Two is actually a strange coincidence, as explained by a TikTok video.
  • Moreover, the trend continues to spread, having initially only been found in a handful of cities.

Rockstar has an extremely successful game with GTA Online, many are waiting for the successor GTA 6:

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Chinese company for air fresheners searched online for a logo

What is the reason for this? As a video on TikTok explains, it is a curious coincidence that has nothing to do with Rockstar Games. When you ask the drivers of the vehicles if they like games, they do not understand the question at all and deny it.

In fact, most drivers are not typical GTA fans, but rather gray-haired middle-aged men.

The TikTok video by Shawn_China_Investor explains the curious story of the Rockstar logo:

@shawn_china_investor the Rockstar Games logo in Chinese ride-hailing cars #chinesebusiness #chineseecommerce #chinesesupplier #businesstok #businesstips ♬ original sound – Shawn_China_investor

The supposed Rockstar logo dangling in their cars is the cheapest air freshener available in China, manufactured in mass and sold for about 20 US cents.

The manufacturers of this mass-produced item simply searched the internet for a suitable shape that they could use for their product and stumbled upon the logo of Rockstar Games. They chose it because it is so clear, has such a large letter and shines beautifully, reports the TikToker.

This seems to be a typical example of “The devil shits on the biggest pile”: Rockstar has a free advertising effect for their logo due to the decision of a company with which they have nothing to do.

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You should not rush the main story of Starfield, otherwise you will lose your valuable possessions

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

If you rush through the main story of Starfield, you’ll miss out on a large part of what you’ve worked hard for throughout the gameplay.

On September 6th, the official release of Starfield takes place, but some players have already explored space – either as one of the first testers with early access or through the early access of the premium edition.

Especially the early testers have already gained a significant impression of the game and even completed the main story. Some of them are now giving tips for your gameplay to ensure you have the best possible experience.

One of the most important tips is: Take your time when playing through the main story.

Here you can find all the information about the release of Starfield on September 6th and here’s a trailer:

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Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer

The end of the story also means loss of progress

Why shouldn’t you rush through the main story? As gaming journalist Paul Tassi explains in a post on Forbes, you shouldn’t rush through the main story of Starfield, as ending the main story also means deciding to start a new game (New Game+/ NG+).

With the start of an NG+, you will lose a large part of your progress. While your levels, skill points, and skills remain, your purchased and especially self-built ships, as well as your bases and credits, will be gone.

Additionally, the start of the NG+ resets your progress from side quests. So if you have been engaged in a long faction quest for days, you should finish it before completing the main story.

Furthermore, you will need to reacquire weapons, armors and resources, as well as explore the planets again. Already completed quests will have to be tackled once more.

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Are there more reasons to take your time with the main story? Yes, generally you’ll miss out on really good quests if you just rush through the main story while completely ignoring side events. This is especially frustrating if you don’t want to play Bethesda’s sci-fi epic a second or third time.

Furthermore, according to Tassi, it’s not how Bethesda RPGs are meant to be played. He argues that you would have a worse gaming experience if you try to finish the main story as quickly as possible than if you thoroughly explore the universe and search for secrets.

Among the things you can discover in Starfield are various companions:

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Diablo 4: A timer for world bosses, hell floods, and legions in overview

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Diablo 4 offers many events with its world bosses, hell floods, and legions that you can complete in between for great loot. However, these events are announced shortly before they start and are often missed by many players. We now show you timers that will always tell you when exactly an event takes place.

Why do I need timers? The events of Diablo 4 are only announced shortly before they start. But since not every fan can be online 24 hours a day to not miss a moment, there are many reliable timers that count down to the start of each event.

This is very convenient if you want to play something else in the meantime, so you can grab the loot at the right moment. We now show you a source with which you will never miss one of these events again.

Update, September 5: We have updated our article.

Do you want to see what a fight against a world boss looks like? Then we have the right video for that:

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Diablo 4: Timers for all major events in Sanctuary

Which timer shows me all events? The timer from d4armory.io is reliable and also shows you the locations of the upcoming world bosses, as well as the time frame for hell floods and legions:

Diablo 4: All World Bosses and their Spawn Locations

World Bosses – All Spawn Locations: So far, only three out of five world bosses are known that you can challenge.

We have provided you with all the known locations as well as the names of the beasts and a map in our spoiler box. If you want to access the map, you just need to open the box. We also have an interactive map if you are looking for statues of Lilith or dungeons.

Map with all marked locations of the boss arenas
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Map with all locations (via mapgenie.io)
  • All known bosses:
    • Ashava
    • Knorzer
    • Wandering Death
  • All known locations:
    • The Crucible in Shattered Peaks
    • Field of Desecration in Hawezar
    • Seared Basin in Kehjistan
    • Caen Adar in Scosglen
    • Saraan Caldera in the Dry Steppe
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Tips for fighting a world boss: World bosses are tough and not meant for heroes who are barely leveled or have poor gear. So if you want to challenge one of these beasts, make sure that:

  • You have a decent build in which you are survivable
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  • Be at least level 20, because from there you have more options to help your teammates
  • Make sure that other players are also participating in the event, because killing a world boss alone is a tough job
  • Reduce your world level to 1 – This increases your chances of survival

Otherwise, pay attention to the movements of the boss. Attacks are usually announced with markings. So dodge and try to attack at the right moment. Just hammering away does nothing and will get you killed.

That was everything you should know about the timers. With this guide, you can also quickly push your heroes to level 100.

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3 years after release, the Xbox Series X finally has its system seller – current numbers from Amazon say

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The Xbox Series X was released worldwide on November 10, 2020. So far, there hasn’t been a real exclusive title to boost console sales. But with Starfield, the Xbox Series X seems to have finally found its system seller.

Why is Starfield the system seller now? In the past, there haven’t been many titles that made Xbox Series X sales surge. The exclusives that have been released for Microsoft’s console so far include, for example, the following games:

  • Halo Infinite
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator
  • Forza Horizon 5

But with Starfield, that has changed. In the USA, the shipping giant Amazon records a sales rank increase of 1,056 percent. Just in time for the release of Starfield, which will take place tomorrow, demand is rising for the only console platform on which the title is released (via vg247.com).

Apart from Starfield, MeinMMO has also come up with eight other reasons why the Xbox Series X might be preferred over the PS5.

User Peter Ovo writes on X (formerly Twitter) that he has discovered how much sales have increased recently. We have embedded his English tweet here:

https://twitter.com/PeterOvo5/status/1695082516665733260

In the United States of America, the Xbox Series X ranks fifth. In Germany, it ranks seventh, and that only when “Xbox Series X” is selected as a category (via amazon.de).

Some of the sales likely come from players who were able to play the title early thanks to the early access phase. The Xbox Game Pass offered a premium upgrade that allowed fans to start the game earlier. Alternatively, there was the premium edition for 109.99 euros.

The positive test scores have likely contributed to this. Starfield is well received in international reviews. Among other things, the faction quests, colonies, and jetpack battles are praised.

What players can expect in Starfield is seen in the following trailer on MeinMMO:

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Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer

Xbox Series X: Sales Rank Does Not Indicate Sales Figures

What does the sales rank increase mean? The sales rank increase should not be confused with actual sales figures. The 1,056% only means that the console has climbed that much percent in the ranking.

So, the Xbox Series X doesn’t necessarily have to have been sold 1,056% more.

Notably, the trend applies only to the Xbox Series X. There has been no such increase for the Xbox Series S. Since the console does not have a disc drive, Starfield can only be played either in the console’s shop or via the Xbox Game Pass.

But the Game Pass drives Starfield boss Pete Hines crazy: The head of Starfield explains: ‘The Game Pass drives me crazy’

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New survival game on Steam aims to combine the best of RimWorld and Mount & Blade – Expected to launch in 2023

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

On Steam, there are survival games like sand on the beach. However, only a few achieve a major breakthrough and become huge hits. A upcoming survival game wants to draw elements from great representatives of the genre and create its own hit.

Rimworld, Medieval Dynasty, and Mount & Blade are all games that have gained greater popularity on Steam. A upcoming survival game on Steam also wants to become a hit and takes successful elements from the aforementioned games.

Bellwright is set to be an open-world sandbox game that focuses mainly on one’s own settlement. The focus is on building one’s own settlement, liberating the land, and ultimately rebelling against a great enemy that has conquered your homeland.

If you want a Medieval Dynasty with a different setting, you can check out the successor since August:

New survival game on Steam lets you rule over a Japanese village, focuses on co-op, coming in 2023

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The best of many worlds

On paper, Bellwright does not have any innovative ideas at first, but it aims to continue and improve the elements that inspired it. In an interview with PCGamesN, Florian Hofreither, the CEO of Donkey Crew, talked about the inspirations and elements for Bellwright.

Thus, the management elements from RimWorld are to be mixed with the relationships of the residents from Medieval Dynasty. The team aims to emphasize the building of buildings. According to Hofreither, the decision to build a building should become more significant, as you may need several in-game days to construct in Bellwright.

This means that for a certain time, residents and the city’s resources need to be planned differently. Therefore, residents should also have multiple jobs and not just one. Fighting and defending one’s own settlement should also become a central element. The fighting is based on elements from Mount & Blade.

In the interview, he also emphasizes that the game should be beginner-friendly, similar to Subnautica back in the day, as he believes survival games were “very chaotic” before the game was released. MeinMMO editor Benedict also sees potential in Bellwright:

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When will Bellwright be released? Donkey Crew has told PCGamesN in the interview that early access is set to start in December 2023. However, it could also fall into early 2024. Both would not be a long wait to see how the various elements in this survival game will fit together.

You can already play a mix of survival and strategy on Steam:

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Pokémon GO includes Community Day in September with Mabula and strong XP bonus

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO, you can expect a Community Day with the bug Pokémon Mabula in September 2023. We at MeinMMO will show you when the event takes place and what content awaits you on that day.

What event is it? In Pokémon GO, a so-called Community Day is held every month, where a selected monster is highlighted and spawns particularly frequently. The Shiny chance for this Pokémon is also increased during the event.

There will also be such an event in September, where you can encounter the bug Pokémon Mabula. This little larva Pokémon will again be accompanied by various bonuses. We have summarized what they are for you below.

When does the Community Day take place? The Community Day with Mabula runs on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 2 PM to 5 PM. It is thus the second in the current season Reichlich Abenteuer after the Community Classic with Glumanda.

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All bonuses for the Community Day with Mabula

What bonuses are there? During the Community Day with Mabula, you can expect not only numerous spawns but also some bonuses. You can particularly look forward to a lot of XP. Most bonuses are only active during the event period from 2 PM to 5 PM, but there will also be content that you can use for longer.

The following bonuses will be available between 2 PM and 5 PM:

  • 3x XP for catching
  • Double candy for catching
  • Double chance of XL candy for catching (from Trainer Level 31)
  • Lures and incense last 3 hours
  • Surprises from snapshots
  • PokéStop showcases with Mabula and Donarion
  • Event field research on Mabula
  • Event stickers from gifts and PokéStops

You can also use these bonuses beyond the event until 10 PM local time:

  • one additional special trade, so a maximum of 2 on this day
  • halved stardust costs for trading
  • Time-limited research on Mabula
    • Reward: Magnet Lure Module

Exclusive attack: In addition to the numerous bonuses, the event also brings you an exclusive fast attack when you evolve Akkup, the first evolution of Mabula, into Donarion. This way, Darion can secure the electric attack Voltwechsel, which deals the following damage:

  • Trainer battles: 12 damage
  • Raids & Gym battles: 14 damage

Shop content: In the in-game shop as well as partially in the web shop of Pokémon GO, selected event content can also be purchased for a fee:

  • Special research Community Day: Mabula rasa around Mabula for about 1 Euro
  • Event stickers for Mabula
  • Community Day Hyperbox

Is there Shiny Mabula? Yes, Mabula can also be caught for the first time in the game as Shiny. You can recognize it by its red body. Due to an increased shiny rate, your chances of encountering one or the other specimen are particularly good on this day. You can see how the new Shinies look in the following Reddit post by TopAssistance2:

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Special Level 4 Raids

What are those raids? As you are already familiar with from other Community Days, there will also be special Level 4 raids after the actual Community Day with Mabula. In these, you can encounter Akkup.

When do the raids take place? The raids take place on September 23 from 5 PM to 10 PM.

What is special about the raids? Unlike most other raids, you can only play these on-site. However, after victory, you will be rewarded with additional Mabula spawns that will appear for 30 minutes around the gym. These spawns also have an increased shiny chance.

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Which contents are particularly worthwhile? Particularly interesting on this day is the XP bonus for catching. If you’re on the way to level 50, you shouldn’t miss out on this. And shiny hunters will also get their money’s worth on this day, as Mabula will make its shiny debut.

Furthermore, Mabula has a strong evolution in Donarion, which is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. For this reason, you should secure a strong specimen. The candy bonus also provides you with enough candies to level up your monster.

What do you think of the content for the Community Day with Mabula? Which bonus do you definitely want to use? And which Pokémon do you hope for in the next C-Day? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.

In the coming weeks, there will be a lot happening in Pokémon GO. We will show you all events in September 2023 and which are worthwhile.

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WoW Classic: Twitch streamer shows the dumbest way to lose a HC character at level 60

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In WoW Classic HC you can easily lose your character. However, playing a second character during a dungeon run takes a lot of courage.

WoW Classic Hardcore has been live for a few weeks now, and numerous players have already found an unexpected end on their way to the maximum level. Alone in the first weekend countless heroes of Azeroth met an ignoble death.

But while such early deaths are still bearable, a later demise is much more bitter. Especially at level 60, where you have invested many days into the character, dying hurts particularly.

It gets even more painful when death results from one’s own mistakes, like in the case of the streamer Graysfordays.

Twitch streamer is on the second account when it happens

What happened? The streamer Graysfordays was apparently not occupied enough with just one character in WoW Classic HC. While he was with a group in the dungeon “Upper Blackrock Spire,” he was also playing a new night elf on a second account on the side.

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Suddenly panic sets in. While he plays his night elf, he hears the dreaded sound of hatching dragon whelps and switches to his main account. He sees how the hunter pet has entered the dreaded dragon egg room, which also produced the legendary “Leeroy Jenkins” meme.

Druid panics as the hunter pet draws aggro

Graysfordays transforms into a bear to increase his chances of survival and fight against the whelps. However, the whole group is not in the same room as him and is excluded.

Panic slowly builds as his health points tick down.

While the group tries to support Graysfordays, they fail to cast spells through the closed gate or intervene in the fight in any other way. In panic, he shouts, “DO SOMETHING” – meaning “Do something!” Graysfordays dies – just a few hours before he wanted to participate in the first “Molten Core” hardcore run.

Especially bitter: If Graysfordays had simply remained in stealth, he would probably have survived the incident, as until then only the hunter pet had attracted attention. Only the transformation into a bear revealed Graysfordays and caused the dragon whelps to attack him as well.

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“Disrespectful to teammates”

This is how the community reacts: The general mood in the community can best be summed up with “He deserved it.” Most can hardly believe that someone would still play a second character during a dungeon visit. That would not only be negligent and dangerous to one’s own character, but also simply disrespectful to the other 9 players. Some opinions from the corresponding Reddit post:

  • “The best part is that it looks like everything would have been fine if he had just stayed in stealth.”
  • “Tabbing out to level a character below level 10 while running a dungeon? Deserved.”
  • “Looks like both of his characters died. DO SOMETHING!”

A lesson that the streamer apparently learned – because in retrospect, he realized that it was solely his fault.

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So it turns out: Buckets make you master thieves in Starfield – But a little different than in Skyrim

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In The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, buckets are the tools of master thieves, and in the new Bethesda RPG Starfield, items also facilitate your heists.

Lockpicks and sneaking – that’s essentially the mechanics for stealing in Bethesda’s games. This is no different in Starfield, even if “lockpicking” works a bit differently.

Ah yes, the new name for the lockpicks is also a highlight: Digiditich. Sounds like the username of an older gentleman who has just discovered X.com.

But Skyrim provided another tool for master thieves: buckets, deep bowls, or even baskets. As long as the items were big and deep enough for an NPC’s head to fit in, you could commit the worst crimes before the concealed eyes of the witnesses.

Unfortunately, this doesn’t work in Starfield. But that doesn’t stop players from trying the nonsense anyway. And indeed: buckets are also the tools of master thieves in Starfield – any other item works too.

Here you can watch an atmospheric trailer for Starfield:

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Gamescom ONL 2023 Trailer Starfield

“Bethesda games require Bethesda solutions”

What kind of trick is this? If there’s an item lying around that is well-guarded but too valuable to leave with its current owners, grab a larger item that’s light enough to lift:

  • Keyboard: Y
  • Controller: Hold A

You can rotate, flip, and place the item on heads, cabinets, or planet surfaces. With this mechanic, you can also decorate your ship – the items stay in place. This way, you can store many additional items in the ship.

Now you can use the item in your hand to maneuver the object of desire out of the sight of annoying witnesses:

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Appropriately for the Skyrim backstory, the user in the Reddit video naturally uses a bucket, the best lockpick in every Bethesda world.

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In the Reddit thread on the topic, the mood is lively and bursting with innuendos.

It is often noted that people remember the store Silver Rush in Fallout: New Vegas. There were valuable weapons on the counter, and they wanted to be moved a good piece before the nasty security guards stopped looking skeptical.

In any case, it’s reassuring to know that in Bethesda games, not only the war always remains the same.

Another story about Starfield can be found here: Get a strong starter armor without stress – you just have to collect it

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