In Bethesda’s new sci-fi epic Starfield, there will be countless planets to explore, and the game reveals what to expect before landing.
The release of Starfield is only a few days away, and fans of the role-playing game are eagerly exchanging observations from trailers and the gameplay showcase in June. The nature of the planets keeps coming up in discussions.
What does Starfield tell you about planets? When you are in space with your purchased or custom-built ship, you can hover your cursor over various planets.
When your cursor is over a planet, you’ll see various information about the respective celestial body on the left side of the screen. Alongside the name and the system, you can already tell here, before landing, whether a planet is fertile or not.
Moreover, you’ll learn whether and what types of flora and fauna can be found on the planet, whether there is water, and what kind of climate awaits you there.
The Reddit user Dull-Caterpillar3153 shared a screenshot with information about the planet “Porrima1” of the Porrima system.
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The Reddit screenshot shows us the following information about the planet Porrima 1:
Type: Uninhabitable
Gravity: 0.38 G
Climate: Arid
Magnetosphere: Unknown
Fauna: None
Flora: None
Water: None
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What do the details tell us? Based on the given details about a planet, you can already answer some questions about what might wait for you there. Can you move around without a spacesuit? Are there cities and outposts with people or even other creatures?
In the case of Porrima 1, these questions are likely to be answered with “no”. Without flora, fauna, and water, many beings, especially humans, will struggle to survive there.
Also, the information about the atmosphere, gravity, and climate indicates that you will need your spacesuit.
However, this does not mean that an uninhabitable planet is entirely empty. It is conceivable, for example, that space pirates or smugglers might be active on such a planet and hide goods.
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The new Free2Play shooter Synced aims to shake up the genre with completely new mechanics. After a rather questionable first presentation, the shooter has reinvented itself and now looks really good. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was able to play it again at gamescom 2023. However, he is still not entirely convinced.
The idea behind the shooter: Nanites threaten humanity in a dystopian setting. You have the power to control these little bots and can manifest them as “Nanos”, strong companions with special abilities.
In terms of gameplay, the shooter strongly resembles Destiny. However, there is no “Open World”, but rather several missions on different maps, which are sometimes more open and sometimes more linear. You can play either purely in PvE or in PvEvP: solo or in a team of up to 3 players.
Synced will be released on September 9 for PC and will be completely Free2Play. A release for PS5 and Xbox will follow later. In the game, there is a Battle Pass and a shop where you can purchase cosmetics and new characters for current information. The exact monetization is yet to be decided.
Here’s how Synced plays: At its core, Synced is a classic PvE shooter. The gameplay is quite simple to explain: I start a mission, receive a short briefing, and then follow the instructions in the hub.
The tasks in the missions I know from the gamescom event as well as from the beta usually proceed similarly. Kill enemies, collect loot, and at the end defeat a large boss.
In the optional PvEvP mode, there are other teams you compete against. Whoever has the most points at the end (or is the last standing) wins. However, this mode is not needed at all, as the truly exciting aspect is the pure PvE.
My colleague Christian Fritz Schneider from GameStar has also played it and feels similarly puzzled after the playtest as I do:
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Synced offers some mechanics that I haven’t seen or at least haven’t seen developed like this in a shooter. Three factors make the game really good for me already:
Nanos and characters are a cool mechanic and allow for many combinations of specialists and skills.
The gunplay is fun, and there are some really crazy weapons involved.
The game is engaging and entertaining: you get into it quickly, and a round ends after 10-30 minutes.
The idea is to build your own playstyle, essentially your own “loadout.” During testing, I could choose from one of 6 different “runners” with dozens of different weapons, special perks, and one of 4 “Nanos.” Depending on the runner and nano, the abilities complement specific playstyles:
one nano is a pure long-range fighter, another sets up a shield, while another exposes enemies.
Nanos either directly intervene in gameplay or stick “onto the arm” of the player, where they provide passive bonuses.
especially in co-op, you can perfectly strategize with friends regarding who plays how and in what way to best approach a mission to complement each other.
The sheer variety of weapons is a point I find particularly appealing. In classic categories like sniper, LMG, and shotgun, there is a standard arsenal, but also completely crazy weapons like a sniper rifle that shoots black holes.
Games are played in rounds lasting roughly 10 to 30 minutes. At certain stations, you can purchase upgrades for the ongoing round, which can lead to exaggerated synergies, as known from such “roguelite” approaches. Enemies can also drop permanent perks for character customization.
When we were finally able to get our hands on it for the first time, it was already clear that a solid shooter is emerging here:
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Nevertheless, I still doubt whether the game will really be a big hit. I am sure that Synced will attract more than just a few hundred people to take a look at it. After all, it is Free2Play.
Especially specialists and tinkerers will want to spend a lot of time here. This was already similar in The Cycle, where one could let loose and dive deeper into the mechanics to significantly improve. However, that is exactly what is in Synced’s way.
The game seems to target casual players with its rather short rounds and the choice of characters and weapons according to my assessment. Therefore, I see several reasons that could hinder Synced’s success:
All systems are very complex. Anyone who wants to see everything must engage with the game. As a casual player, you see very little.
For hardcore players, there is simply a lack of replay value. The missions are all very similar and eventually just become no challenge anymore.
The PvP mode is actually redundant; the PvE is all you need from Synced.
Especially PvP is probably intended for experts, but I predict big problems with toxic opponents and cheaters. That is the fate of every Free2Play shooter, and Synced will also suffer from it.
If the developers, NExT Studios, completely eliminate the PvP and instead focus on creating a cool PvE shooter, perhaps even competing with Destiny or The Division with an open world, I see great potential in Synced.
I genuinely wish the game significant success, solely because I want to see what it can become. For playing a bit with friends in the evening, the shooter is actually ideal.
On August 30, 2023, the version 1.3 “Worldly Ruins in the Eye of the Sky” of Honkai: Star Rail starts. Here you will find all the important information about the new version summarized.
When is version 1.3 coming out? On August 30, 2023, at 00:00, the update for Honkai: Star Rail will run and is expected to last 5 hours.
During this time you will not be able to play the game. However, you will receive 300 Stellar Jade as compensation. You can already pre-download the new version.
Here you can see a trailer for the new version 1.3:
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These are the new contents of version 1.3 in Honkai: Star Rail
What new characters are there in version 1.3? In the new version, Imbibitor Lunae, the dragon form of Dan Heng, and Master Diviner Fu Xuan will be added to the game as new 5-star characters. In addition, the 4-star character Lynx, the youngest of the Landau siblings, will be introduced as a new playable character.
More about the new characters and their abilities can be found here:
What banners are there in version 1.3? The banners will be divided into two phases. The first phase will run from the beginning of the update on August 30, 2023, until September 20, at 11:59 PM (server time) and will include the following banners:
“Epochal Sky Prism”: Imbibitor Lunae as a 5-star character (Destruction, Imaginary); Yukong, Asta, and March 7th as 4-star characters
“Radiant Anchorage”: 5-star Light Cone “Brighter than the Sun“ (Destruction) with Imbibitor Lunae; 4-star Light Cones “Dance! Dance! Dance!“, “Planetary Rendezvous“ and “Landau’s Choice“
Here you can see the banners of version 1.3
In the second phase, there will be these banners:
“Visionary Prediction”: Fu Xuan as a 5-star character (Preservation, Quantum); Lynx, Hook, and Pela as 4-star characters
“Radiant Anchorage”: 5-star Light Cone “Their Eyes Are Already Closed“ (Preservation) with Fu Xuan; 4-star Light Cones “Perfect Timing“, “Under the Blue Sky“, “Trend of the Universal Market“
What events are there in the 1. part of version 1.3? More information is available about these events that will soon start in the new version of Honkai: Star Rail:
Gift of the Odyssey: Event period from the update to 1.3 until October 10, 2023, at 03:59 AM (server time), log in for 7 days to snag 10x special passes
Hustle and Bustle in Aurum Alley: Event period from August 31, 12:00 PM until September 18, 2023, 03:59 AM with 4-star character Sushang and 1840 Stellar Jade as rewards
Planar Rift: Event period from September 6, 2023, 04:00 AM to September 13, 2023, 03:59 AM, with doubled rewards for planar ornaments
What else is there in version 1.3? In the new version, these permanent contents will be added:
New chapter of the Trailblaze mission
New area Aurum Alley
Companion missions for Imbibitor Lunae and Luka (directly at the beginning of the new version)
Companion missions for March 7th and Lynx (from September 20, 2023)
Update of the Universe Simulation: Swarm Disaster
5-star Light Cone available in Herta’s shop
New opponent and 2 new stages
Maximum Trailblazer power increased from 180 to 240, new power system added
An NPC in Baldur’s Gate 3 is not getting what he deserves. Fans are angry – because the popular Drow is still buggy.
Baldur’s Gate thrives on the great character stories of the companions and the convincing world full of choices. Some evil choices lead to possibilities that a ‘good’ character would never have. However, one consequence of these choices is disappointing. In the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, fans are now demanding ‘justice’ – because one companion is still buggy.
Spoiler warning: The article contains light spoilers about Baldur’s Gate 3 and a character’s story.
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What is the problem? Even though Minthara is not one of the Origin characters from Baldur’s Gate 3, she is quite popular. She can join the group and is especially interesting for ‘evil’ characters. To make her join, it is necessary to make some dark decisions, especially in the first act.
This, in turn, leads to a number of ‘good’ characters not joining the heroes’ group or breaking contact. You forgo Wyll, Karlach, and also Halsin, and in exchange, you get Minthara.
However, Minthara is significantly less developed. In the launch version of the game, many of her dialogues were buggy and never triggered. Apparently, the romance with her did not make it into the final game.
Although the first major patch promises that Minthara is now ‘fixed’, many fans still report that the dialogues with her do not start correctly and the romance can never come to a conclusion.
What do the players demand? With ‘Freedom for Minthara’, they mainly demand that the dialogue options be unlocked. For many, it simply feels disillusioning to sacrifice three characters and numerous NPCs just to unlock Minthara, who, however, has hardly any story and only rarely participates in dialogues.
The hope is that Minthara will be ‘truly’ fixed in the next major patch.
For the future, many hope that Minthara will be further developed in a ‘Definitive Edition’. After all, there are many hints and voicelines in the game data that suggest a much more extensive and dramatic story with Minthara – even talk of a pregnancy is mentioned.
This is what the community says: In the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, a corresponding post has now received over 4,500 upvotes. Some opinions from the post:
‘Minthara is, surprisingly, an amazingly complex character for someone who dies in 90% of the playthroughs. It is extremely unfortunate that her character progress does not go as far because despite her straightforward nature, she is quite nuanced. Oh, what could have been …’
‘Minthara fans are really the most oppressed group in this game.’
‘I absolutely agree. She already has her backstory. She just needs the necessary interactions. Especially since it somehow has to compensate for the fact that you lose three other characters for her.’
Do you have Minthara in your party? Do you like how you can interact with the Drow?
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As part of gamescom 2023, we conducted an interview with Matt Firor, the studio director and thus head of The Elder Scrolls Online. We talked to him about the past, the latest expansion, and also the future of ESO.
The Elder Scrolls Online released the expansion Necrom this year. This included the new class Arcanist and a self-contained story that is not supplemented by another patch. This created room for a special update in the fourth quarter.
We talked with the head about this update, but also about the general development of player numbers and the new class.
Necrom and the Epic Games Store lead to the highest player numbers since 2015
MeinMMO: How is ESO doing right now, especially compared to the last few years? For me, Elsweyr was one of the best gaming experiences, and I feel that Blackwood and High Isle have not performed as strongly.
Firor: ESO has been steadily growing since One Tamriel in 2016. Morrowind was very strong and reached a new peak until the pandemic hit and the numbers exploded. Now we no longer have those pandemic players – like all other games – but our numbers have stabilized a bit below that line.
With Necrom, they went back up strongly, and with the release on the Epic Game Store, it went crazy. To answer the question: Currently, as many people are playing ESO as have not since 2015. I mean, you saw login queues for the first time.
MeinMMO: Do you have a rough overview of how many players actually tried the Arcanist after the release of Necrom?
Firor: Most of them. At least almost everyone temporarily tried the class. Many also played on to max level and even beyond. Our data shows numerous Arcanists who have reached level 50.
It’s also a really fun class.
MeinMMO: One criticism is that with each new class you have to play through the old areas again. Have you ever considered bringing a special starting area or game content just for one class to make the gameplay a bit more interesting?
Firor: Yes, we have, but ESO is so big that even I have discovered things that I could do differently with my Arcanist while leveling than before. There are so many expansions, areas, and DLCs through which you can play. I played the DLCs Thieves Guild and Dark Brotherhood and leveled through the mini-games there.
If you want to, you can always find a new way to advance a character.
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The upcoming patch targets experienced players
MeinMMO: Time and again, you read about players who are dissatisfied with the development of ESO. They say that major highlights are missing, even though you have released things like the card game or the new class recently. Are these players lost forever because they have unrealistic expectations, or can you still win them back?
Firor: I totally understand this point. Many of these players have been around in ESO for 9 years and have seen a lot. But we can only deliver a certain amount of content. Looking at the last 10 years, we have brought many crazy new things – not just the new class or a card game.
We have released One Tamriel or DLCs like Thieves Guild or Dark Brotherhood. I could name so much more, like the PvP Battlegrounds or the antiquities system. But we cannot deliver such things every month.
But in the fourth quarter of this year, a special patch will be released. It is primarily aimed at the players asking this question. It will not be a story DLC but will appeal to experienced players. We will soon hold a stream where we will present the content in more detail.
MeinMMO: Lastly, the question again. What are your favorite DLCs or expansions that can currently be played in ESO? And which was the most important for the game itself?
Firor: I have two favorites. Orsinium is my favorite chapter, even though we didn’t call it a chapter back then. Everything about it is fantastic. It has the traditional “Elder Scrolls” political elements with different factions.
My favorite story is the one from the DLC Murkmire. The main story is short, but you start like Indiana Jones and then suddenly go back in time. It’s just fun.
The most important expansion for the game was Morrowind. Additionally, One Tamriel should be highlighted, as it laid the foundation for today’s ESO.
Thanks to Matt Firor for the interview! If you want to read more about the development history of ESO, we have a suitable article here:
In Pokémon GO today, on August 29th, the Spotlight Hour featuring Tentacool begins. We will show you everything about the bonuses, the shiny, and the event times.
What kind of event is this? In Pokémon GO, every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, a Spotlight Hour takes place. During the event, a Pokémon along with a bonus is the focus. At the beginning of each month, the team from Niantic determines which combination of Pokémon and bonus will take the spotlight in the following weeks.
The bonuses can include more XP, more Stardust, or more candies. During today’s event, you will encounter Tentacool from the first generation and receive more candies.
Spotlight Hour on August 29 – Start, Bonuses, Shiny
When does the event start? As always, you can join in starting at 6:00 PM today. The event will be scheduled to end at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are available? The most noticeable bonus consists of significantly higher spawns of Tentacool. You will be able to find the creature on almost every corner in the wild. If you desire more encounters, you can light a incense.
Additionally, you will receive double the amount of candies for sending Pokémon. Today marks the last Spotlight Hour in August. There is already a glimpse of Community Day dates and event dates for the next months:
Is there a shiny Tentacool? Yes, the shiny variant of Tentacool has been active in Pokémon GO for a long time. Even during the Spotlight Hour, you may encounter shinies if you’re lucky. However, keep in mind that the odds are not increased.
Is the Spotlight Hour today worth it? As attackers, Tentacool and its evolution are not particularly strong. In the Ultra League, Tentacool ranks in the middle tier. However, there are many stronger alternatives.
Pokémon GO is a game that encourages you to go outside. This, of course, does not align with Antarctica. However, this only somewhat deters a trainer.
In the subreddit TheSilphRoad, which revolves around Pokémon GO, a trainer received a lot of attention for his post titled: I play Pokémon GO in Antarctica, AMA (Ask me Anything) (via reddit). No wonder: The frosty environment seems like the last place one should play Pokémon GO.
Over 2,100 upvotes and more than 900 comments were received by user cware196, who described being stationed at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. There, he works as part of the support team – and takes the opportunity to play Pokémon GO at one of the most extraordinary places in the world.
How this works, the user reported in his post, which we are embedding here for you.
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We summarize some of the most exciting points for you here.
This is how Pokémon GO runs in Antarctica
What is it like to play Pokémon GO in Antarctica? A user asked about the spawns out there. According to the Antarctica trainer, this is one of the main problems because: Since we can’t walk around and play outside, we only have a few buildings to play from, explains cware196. This leads to many spawns repeating.
However, he is at least not alone: 144 people are currently on the station, of which 10 are playing Pokémon GO. So a small community has indeed formed in Antarctica.
Besides the cold weather, the lighting conditions in Antarctica are also interesting. Because a trainer asked how the day-night cycle is implemented in Pokémon GO, since it deviates a bit in Antarctica.
Seems to be pretty accurate, but I’ve only played in the dark since we got Starlink in the middle of winter, explains the trainer: The sun rose for the first time in 4 months, two days ago. So, playing outside is really not recommended.
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But generally, not much is happening outside. The game is limited for the station teams to those buildings, also because there is Wi-Fi there. And, importantly: According to the player, there are even two gyms and four stops, which are however partially attacked by spoofers.
This makes it even possible to engage in raids in Antarctica when the monsters appear there. However, this has not been a problem so far: We get all raid Pokémon, which is cool, responds the player to the question of what his best spawns were: Dragonite and a shiny Rapidash are my favorites. In his two months of playing so far, he has gathered a total of 4 shinies.
It is more challenging when it comes to egg hatching because one does not move around much. It takes about 10 days to hatch a 5-kilometer egg, according to cware196.
Generally, the player experience in Pokémon GO can vary significantly from player to player – depending on where one plays the game. Antarctica seems, unsurprisingly, to be a place where playing Pokémon GO is rather restricted.
The Twitch streamer Asmongold, as an MMO veteran, should actually be used to difficult boss fights, but an enemy in the latest game from FromSoftware is making him despair.
What kind of game is this? Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon (PC, Console) is the latest game from the Japanese development studio FromSoftware, known for their award-winning titles: Elden Ring, the “Dark Souls” series, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Bloodborne.
Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon (AC6) is an action game where you control a heavily armed mech and engage in massive battles. Mechs are combat machines reminiscent of giant robots, but are often piloted by humans.
In AC6, you can customize your mech with different parts to suit your play style or the conditions of a battle. Besides various combat styles, mechs feature enormous mobility, able to execute quick movements both on land and in the air.
A special feature of the gameplay in Armored Core IV is, as expected from FromSoftware games, that there is a high level of difficulty with challenging boss fights.
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FromSoftware shows Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon in the overview trailer
Why did Asmongold end the stream? Asmongold faced a boss fight against the IA-13: Sea Spider in AC6 that lasted over 4 hours and was streamed live on Twitch (via Twitch).
Time and time again, the Twitch streamer had to endure some devastating defeats. Eventually, plagued by frustration and humility, he could no longer bear his never-ending despair and made a temporary closure:
“I’m done. I don’t even know what killed me. I have no idea what the hell killed me. I don’t even know what it was. Oh my god. […] Alright, let’s try again tomorrow […]. I’m going to sleep now. I’m so tired.”
Afterwards, Asmongold ended the stream. You can see a clip of his rage quit on YouTube:
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Despite the rage quit and the intermittent high frustration from Asmongold, the streamer was able to experience a happy ending in his battle with the Sea Spider: just one day later, when Asmongold dove into the boss fight again during a livestream, he finally emerged victorious.
Who is Asmongold anyway? Asmongold, or Zackrawrr, is considered the largest MMORPG streamer on Twitch, showcasing various MMOs and other games that require a lot of grinding.
In recent weeks and months, his channels have featured not only AC6 but also games like Diablo 4, Wayfinder, and Remnant 2. Additionally, the streamer spends a lot of time in the “Just Chatting” category, reacting to various videos and gaming news.
While Asmongold has over 3.4 million followers on his main channel, which he hardly uses anymore, his second channel has “only” 1.4 million followers. Nevertheless, he prefers to stream there rather than on his main channel and revealed in September 2022 that returning to his main channel even causes him panic attacks.
Diablo 4 offers many hours of gameplay in its campaign, but what to do when you are done with it? We show you all the options so you know what you can do after the campaign.
What to do after the campaign? After you have finished the story, you will be brought back to Kyovashad. You now have the opportunity to do whatever you want. Depending on where your priorities lie, you can decide for yourself what you want to do. The following things might be suitable:
All these things you can do without any problems even without a season. However, if you are a seasonal player, you can do the following things:
Build a powerful build with the new season mechanics
Prepare for the upcoming ladder and come up with a strategy
Practice for the ladder
Follow the season’s story
Complete the season journey
Every player has their own preferences regarding what they want to do after the story. Especially the side quests are exciting opportunities to dive deeper into the world of Sanctuary and experience the fascinating stories of the inhabitants. But there is also the endgame that you can try out.
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What is there in the endgame? Diablo 4 offers you many options in the endgame to further strengthen yourself. You can complete quests from the Whispering Tree, defeat world bosses, finish nightmare dungeons, or challenge more difficult world tiers. Additionally, there are Legion events where you can unleash yourselves to grab loot.
So there are many ways to keep yourself busy. Which activity have you chosen? Let us know in the comments!
The filming of the 3rd season of the survival show 7 vs. Wild has been completed and the participants are gradually returning. Twitch streamer Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler (29) brings particularly good news from the wilderness, as he has become engaged.
What decision has the streamer made? Trymacs addressed his fans on Instagram during the night from Sunday to Monday, August 28th, our time. He does not want to answer questions about the third season of 7 vs. Wild, but he has a great piece of news.
As Trymacs reports, he proposed to his long-time girlfriend right after his return from the wilderness. He likely made that decision during his time in the Canadian forests: “You definitely had a lot of time to think.”
In a separate Instagram post, the streamer proudly announced: She said “Yes”. Notable in the pictures, alongside the happy couple, is the wooden engagement ring, which looks suspiciously hand-carved. It seems Trymacs found time for a little project in addition to the survival challenge.
Whether we will learn about the origin story of the ring during the airing of the survival show remains to be seen.
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How are the reactions? Numerous friend content creators like Chefstrobel or AnniTheDuck congratulated the couple. But attentive fans are much more interested in another detail.
In his story, Trymacs said: “I came back and immediately proposed to her.” This suggests that the streamer’s partner was already in Canada when he returned from the wilderness.
One viewer calculates: The streamer must have lasted at least 10 days in the wilderness. Another fan adds that Trymacs is far too ambitious to propose after an early exit (via Reddit).
Fans will likely have to wait several more months before they receive answers to their questions. Trymacs announced that he wants to take a few days to relax before there are streams again – the combination of 7 vs. Wild and his engagement is just too surreal.
Just a few days ago, another marriage proposal drew attention, as Twitch streamers were also involved. However, in this case, they only played wingman. You can read the whole story here:
Syun “Calix” Hyun-bin is a young LoL player who is currently attracting a lot of attention. In a video clip, he showcases his entire class and declassifies the AD carry from T1, the team of superstar Faker. Meanwhile, the 16-year-old is ranked 1 in Korea’s SoloQ.
What can be seen in the clip? The pro player Gumayusi, 21 years old and with T1 since December 2018, is in a ranked match and is walking with the champion Aphelios towards his tower in the bot lane. This is currently being attacked by Calix on Ezreal.
Furthermore, Gumayusi’s supporter is just running onto the lane – so it’s a 1vs2 situation where the pro feels quite safe.
But Calix brilliantly resolves the situation. He hides in the bush, summons his ultimate there, and hits the pro player. In return, he elegantly dodges many skill shots. Mechanically, this is an Ezreal at the absolute highest level.
In the end, Gumayusi dies in the direct fight, and his supporter also loses his life after support for Calix comes running from the jungle.
Here you can watch the clip, which is already a few weeks old and was only posted on Reddit now:
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Calix is already part of a team, dominating in multiple positions
How good is the player? Although Calix is still very young, he has been playing League of Legends at a very high level for several years. In 2021 – back when he was 13 – he was contracted by Nongshim Academy.
This team has already achieved several titles in the academy league and the second league:
In May 2022, they took 1st place in the playoffs of the Academy Series.
In November 2022, they came in 3rd-4th place in the playoffs of the Academy Series.
This year, they secured 6th place in the second league playoffs in spring.
In August, they even reached 2nd place in the summer league in the LCK CL.
There, he initially played as a midlaner and only as a substitute. On March 17 of this year, he played for the first time in the LCK CL, the second Korean league, and then changed his position from mid to bot lane in the summer. He is now listed again as a substitute for mid and has played a total of 12 matches this season.
Calix impresses both with his mechanics and his flexibility. In SoloQ in Korea, he is currently ranked 1 with 1,703 LP. He has a gap of exactly 70 LP to the player in 2nd place, and 120 to 3rd place (via OP.gg).
A large part of his matches are played in the mid lane (70%), but he has also been very active in the top lane (11.5%) and as a jungler (7.8%). However, in the shown clip, he was the AD carry and still managed to defeat one of the most experienced professionals in this position in Korea.
What do you think of the young player? Will we see him in a higher league in the future?
Even the well-known pro Faker started his career at about this age. At 17, he won the world championship for the first time. You can find out more about it here: The Life of Faker – That’s why he is a living legend.
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The creative minds of a marketing agency have created a concept vehicle in collaboration with a manufacturer of PC components, based on a stylish case.
The brand HYTE provides gamers with a wide selection of various products for building tidy and aesthetically pleasing computers. As a lifestyle-centered brand, HYTE aims to meet the needs of gamers by releasing products that set no limits on the PC-building adventure.
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Manufacturer shows sleek case, gamers are thrilled: “Great design! Goes directly onto my wishlist”
A real eye-catcher
Which case was the basis for the concept? With the ‘HYTE Y40’, an innovative design was chosen. A two-part panoramic window made of tempered glass allows a clear view of the hardware installed inside from multiple angles.
The case also offers enough space for several large fans and, if needed, ample room to install a bulky water cooling system. High-end graphics cards up to a maximum length of 422 mm are no problem for the ‘Y40’ and can also be mounted vertically if desired.
How did HYTE proceed? To make itself known as a brand and especially to introduce the case to a larger number of potential buyers, HYTE opted for a partnership with a marketing agency. The chosen agency, Bold, focuses on creatively and uniquely showcasing the products and brands of other companies. This collaboration led to the concept idea for the ‘Y40 Mobile’.
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What was the result of the collaboration? The final marketing product is an 8-second video showcasing a case on wheels with front and rear headlights. A moving case the size of a bus is already quite spectacular in itself. But the creators did not hold back from filling the interior with plenty of life.
How is the HYTE Mobile equipped? The interior construction starts rather unremarkably on the lower level, with two front seats and a steering wheel along with the driver. The colorful RGB fans known from many gaming PCs are, of course, a must. Three specimens on the ceiling, one model at the back, and the glowing manufacturer logo in place of a motherboard provide ample light inside.
Can you game on the go? The highlight is definitely on the upper level. Climbing the stairs, a gamer sits at a desk with a monitor. He is, of course, gaming with a computer in the Y40 case. Mobile gaming has never been so stylish. As if that weren’t enough, a person dances to loud electronic beats on each level.
How is the advertising received? This idea and its implementation have garnered great admiration and much praise from Reddit users. There were also disappointed comments when it became clear that this is not a real vehicle. The video is entirely computer-generated and was created using various graphics programs and tools.
Some users express excitement in the comments:
“When you think you’ve seen it all … “
“Finally, a PC you can literally race with.”
Another user expresses concern about the two-part glass front:
“Good thing the roads aren’t paved with ceramic tiles.”
What do you think about the implementation of this marketing idea? Brilliant or disappointing because the vehicle doesn’t exist in reality?
If you want to complete the quest “Old Coin” in Palia you need to complete a small treasure hunt in Bahari Bay. We will show you how to do it.
Where do I get the quest? If you haven’t started the quest yet, head to the flooded fortress in Bahari Bay. To find the old coin, you need to get inside the fortress. You can do this by climbing the overgrown pillars or jumping from the broken waterway onto the wall. Walk along the wall down the stairs and then just follow the path.
Then go down the next staircase and you will come into a room with a large Phoenix statue. Walk around the statue and you should see a glowing vase. Interact with it and you will start the quest.
How do you solve the quest? Your next task is simply to ask about the old coin. You can now talk to Einer, Jina, Hekla, and Zeki, but apart from Zeki, no one can help you further. He tells you that he has also found one of these coins and placed it in the mouth of the Phoenix statue, which then “spat out” a piece of paper.
To get to the bottom of the mystery behind this whole thing, Zeki asks you to find more coins and give them to the statue. So head back to the flooded fortress.
The next vase only appears if you have found the previous one, so don’t be surprised if you find one of the vases on a path you have taken before. To reach the second vase, climb up the cliffs and jump onto the broken waterway. The vase is at the front, just before the end.
Collect them and the last vase appears on a pillar near the second path into the fortress. Look for the overgrown pillar, climb it up, and then collect the last vase.
Now return to the inside of the fortress to the Phoenix statue and you will see that you can interact with the statue. Give the three coins and you will receive another message each. To complete the quest, you need to read all three messages as well.
Finally, return to Zeki to bring him the “good” news and complete the quest.
Did the guide help you? What problems do you still have with the content of Palia? Feel free to write it in the comments.
In Pokémon GO thrilled players with a bonus during the GO Fest. Some believe it generally improved the game.
What was that bonus? At the GO Fest three legendary bosses appeared that players could catch in raids.
Proto-Kyogre
Proto-Groudon
Mega-Rayquaza
The three powerful monsters were popular targets among trainers, but became even more popular when players found out that an unannounced bonus was active: The legendary bosses were unusually easy to catch during the GO Fest.
Green catch circles instead of red appeared after winning the battle against the monsters. This meant: The monsters stayed significantly easier in the ball than usual. There was hardly any risk of not catching one of the raid bosses. In fact, one could even risk throwing Razz Berries at the monsters to get extra candy.
This created a good mood among trainers, some of whom now believe that the bonus should definitely return.
Mega-Rayquaza was a popular raid boss:
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Mega Rayquaza appears in Pokémon GO
This is what players say: In a post on the subreddit for Pokémon GO, TheSilphRoad, there is a lot of praise for the bonus.
User buddy341 describes that he usually hardly does legendary raids back-to-back because it simply takes so long to throw the balls at the monsters. This time, however, it made sense to just play more raids in a row – also because enough players could find the raids with Mega-Rayquaza: This and the full lobbies for Ray made the event very enjoyable and I hope this will also be part of future events, says the user.
And other players agree:
This was one of the best aspects of raiding Rayquaza. I had hoarded over 30 premium passes from the time before Covid. I used almost all of them yesterday except for three because I could catch them so easily! (via reddit).
In previous GO Fests, I generally avoided legendary raids because I was more interested in catching and searching for shinies. Raids during the GO Fest take a lot of time, both because of the countdown and the low catch rate, a user explains (via reddit): This year, these two issues were fixed, and as a result, I did a dozen more raids. A very welcome change that I hope will be the norm in future GO Fest and Tour events.
That was fantastic. Parents playing with their children have long complained that the catch rate makes things like raid hour so much harder because the kids either can’t make the throws and lose the legendary monster, or the parents have to do it, emphasizes one (via reddit)
This is how all raids should always be, says one (via reddit).
Ideally, this would always be the catch rate; but I would compromise if it is the catch rate for special events: GO Fest, Community Day, Raid Days, etc., agrees another (via reddit).
The Ready Button that suddenly became active for everyone during the GO Fest is also getting a lot of praise. Overall, it seems that trainers are very happy that the raids could be completed faster and easier – or at least the catch sequence after the actual battle.
What was your experience with the feature during the GO Fest? Would you like to have it like this in the future? Let us know in the comments!
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In EA Sports FC 24 there will be new goal celebrations again. A number of these celebration poses are already circulating online.
The videos show stars like Messi, Kerr, and others, celebrating their goals extensively. But new group dynamic animations, in which their winning goals or strong goalkeeper saves are celebrated as a team, have also been released.
We show you some of the already known new goal celebrations that you can use in FC 24 and give you a brief insight into the new group dynamic celebration sequences.
New Goal Celebrations in EA Sports FC 24
What new goal celebrations are there? There is currently no official list of goal celebrations from EA Sports. The same goes for player ratings in Ultimate Team. However, we have made a prediction for the strongest cards for you.
However, some players have already collected leaked and official scenes showing some new celebrations. As a result, some of the upcoming movements are already known. The names of the individual poses may differ later in the game.
Also, keep in mind that these are leaks. Whether and in what form these scenes will appear in the game is still open.
All Ears: In this celebration, the player provocatively holds both hands to their ears, following the motto: ‘I can’t hear you at all.’ This way you can silence your opponents.
Bye: This celebration is probably at the top of the list of the most provocative goal celebrations. After a short dance, it ends with a goodbye for the opponent.
Workout: This celebration has already been celebrated by several stars like Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish. The player closes their eyes and holds their index finger to their temple.
Faking it: This celebration somewhat resembles the celebration made famous by Samuel Eto’o. In response to criticism that he was too old, the Cameroonian striker imitated an elderly man with a crooked back and a cane after scoring a goal. The new Faking it celebration looks similar.
Rock On: This celebration is for the cool rock stars among you. The player casually holds their position after their own goal and shows the famous sign for Rock ‘n’ Roll with their hands.
But that’s not all. Let’s continue with other new goal celebrations.
Showing Muscles: A classic gesture that is now finally being incorporated into the game. Here you can flex your muscles after scoring a goal.
Show Claws: This celebration seems rather silly, and perhaps that is part of its appeal. In FIFA 23, especially the Griddy celebration caused significant frustration because it simply looked funny.
Dancing Run: The most famous running celebration is probably the clucking chicken celebration by Brazilian striker Richarlison. This is joined by another celebration where you move conspicuously casually, almost dancing, with your arms.
Which stars have a specific signature celebration? The video also showed Erling Haaland’s distinctive jump celebration, which he often displays after scoring. This is a so-called signature celebration, which can only be performed by this star.
When it comes to signature celebrations, football fans immediately think of Cristiano Ronaldo. The jump and the associated “Siuuuu scream” upon landing have become a trademark of CR 7.
But Antoine Griezmann, Jack Grealish, and Ashley Barnes also have their own unique celebrations that set them apart from other stars.
Not only will new signature celebrations await you in FC 24, but there is also a noteworthy innovation in the group dynamic celebration animations.
Team Celebration after Strong Goalkeeper Performances
In previous games, usually only field players were in the spotlight during celebrations. In FC 24, goalkeepers will now also have space to celebrate.
How to celebrate with your goalkeepers in FC 24: In the gameplay trailer, it was shown that the keepers can have a proper celebration after strong saves from their teammates. Such scenes are also known from real football, especially when players thank their goalkeeper after saves from penalties.
In the following example, you can see how Real Madrid keeper Courtois is embraced by his teammates.
When these celebration scenes will be shown in the game is not yet known. We assume that these sequences will be seen especially after saved penalties or prevented big chances with subsequent stoppages in play.
What other innovations FC 24 holds will be revealed at the latest after the release. To pass the time until the launch, we have summarized all new heroes for Ultimate Team in an article.
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In Diablo 4 Stormhowl is an important item for the Druid. With it, you can build strong builds to sweep over your enemies – unfortunately, it is very rare. We will show you where you can specifically farm this item. But be warned, it will take a long time.
What is Stormhowl? The item “Stormhowl” is a headgear for the Druid. However, it is not just any headgear, but you are dealing with one of the rarest uniques.
Uniques belong to a rare breed of items in Diablo 4 that you can get dropped randomly. They are so rare that players can sink hundreds of hours into the grind and still not get a single copy dropped.
As for how it works, Stormhowl is especially worthwhile for builds that revolve around storm and werewolf abilities. You have a 15 – 25 % chance to regenerate 4 spirit when you cast storm abilities.
Moreover, your storm abilities are now counted as werewolf abilities. If you need this item for your build but don’t know where to get it, we are happy to help you now.
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How to farm Stormhowl in Diablo 4
What you need to pay attention to: A good farming spot are Nightmare Dungeons that host cannibals or cultists. These enemy types have a higher chance of dropping headgear. Note that you should have reached at least World Tier 3. Among the dungeons in Season 1 are:
Dry Steppes
Pallid Delve
Path of the Blind
Charnel House
Hawezar
Bastion of Faith
Faceless Shrine
Kehjistan
Herectics Asylum
Halls of the Damned
Note that these dungeons might change in Season 2 and you will thus need to visit other dungeons. Additionally, you should plan for a lot of time when farming uniques, as the drop rates are so low that it could take a very long time to get your desired item.
Additionally, it is also worth opening Hellfire chests or even just defeating bosses or elite enemies. However, the dungeons give you a rough direction of where you can likely farm and obtain one.
Have you already obtained Stormhowl? If yes, where did you manage to find the item? Feel free to let us know about it in the comments and share your experiences with us!
The bard in Baldur’s Gate 3 is full of surprises. An early fight in Act 1 can be mastered much more easily by the bard. MeinMMO tells you how to do it.
Warning Spoiler: Article contains spoilers from Act 1.
What makes the bard special? Bards are famous for their charming and entertaining manner. In the world of Baldur’s Gate, they mainly take on the role of supporters. Bards are truly versatile talents. For example, they enhance their team members with special advantages through the power of “Bardic Inspiration”.
Thanks to their significant advantages that bards receive on charisma-based rolls, they are perfectly suited as leaders. Additionally, the bard has many conversation options that can make a fight easier.
A player discovered a conversation option at the beginning of Act 1 and gained an enormous advantage in the fight against the gnolls.
Here you can find tips to avoid being overloaded in Baldur’s Gate 3:
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Bard provides entertainment and immense advantage in combat
What happened? On your way north from the destroyed village, you early encounter a group of gnolls that make your life difficult. The fight against them is definitely a challenge. But a player cleverly used their bard to turn the situation to their advantage. He sneaked up to the gnolls with the bard and started a conversation with the leader of the gnolls.
In this conversation, he chose a special bard option. He inserted a distracting joke into the thoughts of the gnoll leader: “What separates humans from flesh?” Her grim gaze was tinged with a trace of curious confusion.
At this critical moment, the bard again resorted to his abilities. He broke the spell of the joke by delivering the punchline: “There is no difference!” For this, he had to succeed in a performance check. Suddenly, loud, contagious laughter erupted, spreading like wildfire and also captivating the surrounding gnolls.
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The hearty laughter that seized the gnoll group created an unexpected humorous atmosphere in the heated events.
Amidst the tension and danger of the world of Baldur’s Gate, this incident proved that the power of bards lies not only in their music and charm but also in their ability to penetrate even the most hostile situations with a touch of entertainment.
A new game mode for World of Warcraft has been announced. The catch: Other players are largely taboo.
In World of Warcraft Classic, the new game mode “Hardcore” has just started. Players only have one life – and must start a new character afterwards. Within less than 3 days, the first player had successfully reached level 60.
But Blizzard has already revealed that more is to come. A special mode that makes it even harder.
What has been revealed? In an interview with Forbes magazine, Tim Jones, Assistant Lead Game Designer of WoW Classic, talked about a new mode that will be coming:
The “Solo Self-Found” mode that players have often imposed on themselves on other realms. We did not have such a Self-Found mode at launch, where players are dependent on themselves and cannot use the mailbox or auction house.
We plan to implement such a mode, allowing players to impose these restrictions on themselves. This will also come with a way to display to others that they have taken on this challenge. It’s coming.
What does this mean concretely? Although there are no exact details yet, it seems Blizzard is strongly orienting itself on the rules that many players had already imposed on themselves in WoW Classic. This means:
You may only equip gear that you have found yourself – therefore dropped, crafted, or obtained through a quest
Trading with other players is prohibited – whether in the auction house or as regular trading
The mail system cannot be used
It is also likely that a “You may not join groups” rule applies, as otherwise, a group could simply farm items very efficiently and thus circumvent the other rules.
Or in other words: The MMORPG WoW is getting a game mode where you cannot use pretty much any MMO elements.
When this additional difficulty level will come is still unclear – and also whether it will be about “fresh servers” or just an additional option that can be activated during character creation on the existing Hardcore realms.
Would you want to try out this even harder mode? Or is it then “too hardcore” for you?
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The athlete Kasumi was reintroduced into the world of Phantom Thieves in Persona 5 Royal. It has now been confirmed: she is also part of Tactica. The latest gameplay trailer announces the DLC for Persona 5 Tactica and brings another fan-favorite into the game alongside Kasumi.
The trailer announces the DLC “Heart Transformation Challenge Pack”, which will be available right at release and will cost you about 20 euros more. Especially fans of Persona 5 Royal will be pleased with this DLC. As the trailer reveals, it brings back two well-known characters into the group of Phantom Thieves.
These fan favorites are brought back by the DLC:
Kasumi Yoshizawa, the athlete
Goro Akechi, the master detective
This new antagonist awaits you:
Guernica, the street artist
Kasumi Yoshizawa, whom you could meet for the first time in Persona 5 Royal, will also stand by Joker in this spin-off. To what extent she will join the group this time is still unclear.
The second fan favorite that will appear in Persona 5 Tactica is the young detective and brief antagonist of the Phantom Thieves, Goro Akechi. Whether this means that Akechi survived his sacrifice in the main game or whether the spin-off is completely unrelated to the original story is still unclear.
It is also not clear whether the two characters will only appear within the DLC or will also contribute to the main story.
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Persona 5 Tactica DLC and Gameplay
In addition to the two new companions, the DLC also brings you a new story part, along with an artistic opponent. The street painter Guernica is becoming increasingly well-known and the number of her artworks depicting Joker’s persona Arsène is rising.
Where she knows him from and what the pictures mean will be revealed in the DLC.
Kasumi and Akechi return in the DLC as playable characters in Persona 5 Tactica
What is Persona 5 Tactica? This game is a spin-off of the well-known Persona 5, which according to Metacritic ranks among the best games of the last 5 years. Unlike the main games of the series, Persona 5 Tactica is a tactical role-playing game whose gameplay is heavily reminiscent of Fire Emblem.
The Phantom Thieves end up in an unknown realm after a strange incident, where a tyrant rules over its inhabitants. Soon the protagonist Joker, with his friends, is surrounded by the military group “Legionnaires”.
They are in grave danger when the mysterious Erina comes to their aid. In return, the stranger makes the Phantom Thieves an enticing offer.
When will it be released? Persona 5 Tactica plus DLC will be released on November 17, 2023, for PS4/5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
What else does the trailer show? The latest trailer for Persona 5 Tactica shows and explains the tactical gameplay of the game. During your battles, you have the opportunity to strategically send your group across the battlefield and position them in the best place for their attack or for their own protection.
Each round you have the opportunity again to move the characters before you perform an action. Always keep your options in mind and try to think more than one move ahead.
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No Man’s Sky is a cooperative space survival game that has captivated many players for seven years and continues to impress with free updates. With Echoes, Hello Games delivers the largest update yet, featuring fresh gameplay content and mechanics.
What is No Man’s Sky? In this sci-fi game, everything revolves around exploration and survival in an infinite and real-time generated universe.
No Man’s Sky allows you to fly to any planet you discover in your exploration of the universe. Each planet is full of life and can be approached directly without a loading screen. This allows you to fully immerse yourself in the world of No Man’s Sky.
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No Man’s Sky Echoes Update
What does the update bring? Echoes is the update 4.4 for No Man’s Sky and introduces the first new alien race since the launch of the game. The Autophage are a mechanical civilization for which you need to complete missions. Additionally, you will participate in their rituals and steadily unlock new components to build your own avatar.
In addition to introducing the new race, the update also promises improved space combat. You must now protect your transport ships from attacks by space pirates and first weaken the cruisers by shutting down their shield generators. After that, the leviathans of space can be hunted.
In addition to the content expansions, the rendering quality, performance, and stability of the game have also been improved. The version for the Nintendo Switch benefits from new anti-aliasing.
Above all, PSVR2 users are excited about the development since the poor introduction of this option. In the comments via YouTube, players express their excitement:
JuanAntonioPascual says: ‘[…]Now the game is one of the sharpest for PSVR2 … Give it a try!’
creezy9576 is satisfied: ‘[…] I was not very happy with the PSVR2 support, but I believed you would improve it over time. I was not disappointed! […]’
ppeau finds: ‘The update for PSVR2 is impressive. Like day and night.’
The game now uses foveated rendering, which tracks the player’s eye to display certain areas sharper. This saves resources that can be used for performance.
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