The TennoCon 2023 brought some interesting news about Warframe. Warframe 1999 is set to come in 2024. It promises a journey into the past, but some fans are confused.
What is Warframe 1999? Digital Extreme revealed at TennoCon 2023 that Warframe 1999 will be released. It is said to be a completely new nostalgic setting – a retro style combined with science fiction. It is an update, not a standalone game.
You can watch the reveal teaser for Warframe 1999 here:
With the “Whispers in the Dark” update, the RPG enters a new era. While Warframe 1999 will take us back to the beginnings of the saga. The aesthetics in the Warframe 1999 trailer clearly recall the 90s. The whole thing is framed by the song reveal “Into The Void” by Nine Inch Nails, which was also released in 1999.
The upcoming update takes players on a journey into the past. It promises classic hack-and-slash actions and introduces the new character Arthur in the Excalibur battle suit. In the trailer, we see the black-haired Arthur fighting against various infesting monsters and being pursued by Entrati.
“Dark Sector” is a game for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 that Digital Extremes released in 2008. Warframe is considered a “spiritual successor” to Dark Sector.
Fans are confused and suspect an homage to Dark Sector
What confuses the fans? The trailer seems to usher in a new era for the game. Fans are confused and curious at the same time. Some suspect that Warframe 1999 could be an homage to Dark Sector.
AigisAegis wrote on Reddit: ‘If anyone is confused while watching, don’t worry. The rest of us are pretty confused too.[…]’
OpposingFarce added: ‘I haven’t played Warframe in years, but there were always hints (even back then) about how relevant Dark Sector was to Warframe. That might be worth exploring.’
Squidbrand wrote on Reddit: ‘I suspect there will be many deep references to the look, atmosphere, and setting of “Dark Sector”[…].’
Sasmael is excited that Warframe is taking a new direction and emphasizes on Reddit: ‘I am stunned. This is not Warframe aesthetics at all, BUT I am still looking forward to it. This game has changed so much over the years, why not a bit of Metal Gear Solid?’
When will the update come? So far, few details are known about Warframe 1999. The big update is expected to come in 2024. Until then, fans will have to patiently wait for more details.
MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller is currently playing Baldur’s Gate 3, but his character has taken a completely different path than originally planned.
Everyone knows the clichés and prejudices that exist against politicians – they are dishonest and power-hungry, always looking out for their own gain. They deceive, manipulate and try to convince people of their goals. At the same time, promises are made that are never kept. And yes, somehow I managed to unintentionally become just such a person in Baldur’s Gate 3.
My journey to becoming a politician started with simple dialogues. At first, I chose the options my followers wanted to hear. Then I promised the tieflings of the Emerald Grove that I would help them. I told the druids that I was on their side and made the goblins believe I was supporting them in their attack on the Emerald Grove.
But then I kept putting off individual parties and made them wait, instead pursuing things that served my own advantage. Every group trusted me, thinking I was fighting for them – but I left them all hanging.
I accumulated wealth piece by piece, ingratiated myself with the different factions, formed partnerships and took a long rest. Before I knew it, situations escalated and my inaction triggered fights, costing lives – while I enjoyably drank wine with Shadowheart and Astarion in the camp.
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Baldur’s Gate 3: How to sell items to merchants at a profit
Dishonest but not evil, power-hungry but not powerful
I should mention that I didn’t play with a Dark Urge and didn’t kill for no reason. Rather, I was inactive for so long that all parties destroyed each other. I just had to eliminate the remaining fighters and collect the treasures.
My Drow was not inherently evil, just an extreme egoist who was very focused on himself and his own advantage. Always pretending that I was not reliable. Everyone should continue to believe that I help. I lied, profited at the cost of the deceased, was selfish and power-hungry.
At some point, I only used the options in dialogues that allowed me to deceive my counterpart or convince them of my actions – and it worked very well. Soon I entered places where I was not supposed to be, because I told the guard a fairy tale. I also stole everything of value. I took from everyone and gave it… to myself.
Occasionally someone had to look at the lilies from below when I could no longer talk myself out of trouble with cunning words. That simply couldn’t be avoided. But when it came to that, of course, no witnesses were left behind.
But how did it come to the point where I only deceived, lied and cheated and even ruined quests for myself by doing nothing for too long? Well, accidentally.
I wanted to avoid as many fights as possible in Baldur’s Gate 3 because I don’t like the turn-based system. It’s not fun for me and at times it bores me. So I talked my way out of situations with “Deceive” or “Persuade” if in doubt.
Nevertheless, I wanted loot – better weapons, gold and fancy armor – but I was too stingy to pay, occasionally got caught stealing and had to talk my way out again.
Moreover, I wanted to explore everything and first talk to everyone, but even while exploring I had to lie from time to time to be allowed to enter certain areas. Additionally, I had to rest regularly after exploring to regenerate health points. I could not avoid every fight and took way too much damage since I had no clue about DnD.
However, resting always took a long time and quests progressed while I did nothing. My inaction ultimately led to conflicts and deaths. Nevertheless, I of course did not miss the chance to profit from the fate of the deceased and loot every corpse.
I promised people what they wanted to hear and then did nothing until it was too late.
If I am not evil enough for you, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus describes what it’s like to play Dark Urge:
The YouTube channel “Linus Tech Tips” got into serious trouble about 10 days ago: After criticism from a competitor and allegations from a former employee, the channel hit the brakes. Now founder Linus Sebastian is back with a video. He appeared dejected but also combative: Quality over quantity is supposed to fuel the big tech channel now.
What was the crisis about? Linus Tech Tips faced a two-stage crisis about 2 weeks ago:
First, the direct competitor on YouTube “GamerNexus” shot against the channel: There were allegations of improper procedures, claiming the team auctioned off a borrowed prototype. The channel was said to focus more on quantity than quality.
After initial attempts to contain the damage only provoked more criticism, the channel withdrew for more than a week: No new videos, tweets or products were released.
This is the announcement: On August 26, Linus Sebastian returned with a video. He said he was “justly” criticized and deserved it. However, he added: They have been working on many of the criticisms raised for months and years. Therefore, they have also hired a new CEO.
The team has now done something completely new for a week, engaged in intense self-reflection, through passionate discussions and meetings, they questioned themselves and initiated new processes.
The result:
This underscores our new commitment to do everything, and to become more than “just entertainment” and to become the authority and voice that you deserve and that we all want to be.
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After 10 years, no more “We release a new video daily” mentality
How do they plan to achieve this?? They are abandoning the mentality of “We release a new video every day and have been doing it for 10 years; the streak must not break”. If a video is not ready for broadcast, they will not air it but halt the process.
They want to be more transparent, correct videos on-screen, reshoot if necessary, or take them off the network entirely in case of serious errors.
Additionally, they want to ensure that employees truly understand what they are doing: They should not just be drawing graphs, but understanding what the graph is about.
The team also wants to leverage the knowledge of fans and form a “Community Squad” of about 10 experts who can provide direct feedback to correct the experts’ mistakes.
How did Linus appear? In the first part of the video, the YouTuber seemed visibly affected, striving for closeness and transparency.
In the second part of the video, however, he went on the offensive, as some claims about his company and working methods that arose during the criticism seemed to have upset him. Linus Sebastian then corrected some of the more absurd allegations against his company:
No one is being strictly monitored.
He is certainly not simultaneously responsible for the HR department.
Not excessively many people have left the company – at a media company, departures are just louder than elsewhere.
Although he reached out so strongly to the fans, he distanced himself from the parts of the community that acted aggressively towards the team, harassing and threatening employees: Those who do this are not part of the community. People should be ashamed of their behavior. For this shit, there is zero tolerance.
How is the video being received? The video now seems to be received much better than the initial attempts at damage control.
Generally, there is relief that the channel is back and anticipation for how the “quality over quantity” approach and the transparency initiative will manifest.
Linus Sebastian once tested how much a gaming PC for 10,000 € performs:
MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider must not think about Starfield: Otherwise, the time until the release passes too slowly. He also doesn’t look at leaks. The statement of a leaker did reach him, and it was exactly what he wanted to hear.
I only realized it late, but I actually love the games from Bethesda. In the past, I just never thought about which developer studios were behind my favorite games.
Whether Elder Scrolls or Fallout – starting with The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, I have spent hundreds of hours in the series, even the MMORPG Elder Scrolls: Online kept me occupied for more than 1,000 hours. TESO apparently had to compensate for Fallout 76…
But then a leaker said something that took a lot of pressure off me.
The latest trailer for Starfield was seen at gamescom:
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Gamescom ONL 2023 Trailer Starfield
What was that leak? Shortly after the distribution of the first review keys, the first major leak is making its rounds. Reviewers actually sign a kind of non-disclosure agreement, meaning they cannot talk about the content or their impressions.
But the YouTuber “Tyler McVicker” with over 350,000 subscribers on the video platform said the one sentence I wanted to hear:
His statements were not directly publicly accessible but were posted by McVicker on a Discord server. However, his first impressions quickly made the rounds. For me, it was 8 words of pure anticipation.
The YouTuber shared additional positive impressions. Click on the Reddit link in the quote box if you want to see the other statements. That one sentence was enough for me, and I can hardly sit still now.
Others are already further ahead: Xbox head Phil Spencer has spent 200 hours in Starfield. Colleagues all over the world are working on tests and reviews that can go online on August 31, 2023.
At TennoCon 2023, Digital Extremes presented its new action MMO in a 30-minute gameplay video, exciting fans. The developers of Warframe focus in Soulframe on a dark world, sword fighting, and magic.
At TennoCon, the annual convention organized by Digital Extremes for Warframe, a gameplay video of Soulframe was shown on August 26.
Here you get a little insight into Soulframe:
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The dark fantasy experience Soulframe in the trailer
The final scene & the music moves the audience
What does the gameplay video show? The 30-minute gameplay video of Soulframe showcases the dark game world of the new action MMO, as well as battles against various foes and bosses. The viewers also get a small insight into character design.
Animal companions also play a role: a wolf that can be used as a mount, a small bird that distracts and attacks enemies. One scene reminds of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, because: the player character pulls out an instrument and plays a melody that unlocks a kind of flashback.
The finale of the demo features a final moving battle against a stag. The fight impressively showcases how hauntingly beautiful Soulframe can be. The music dominates the scene – and excites the audience.
From 4:44:49, you can see 30 minutes of gameplay from Soulframe:
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How does the community react to the video? In the chat during the livestream on YouTube on August 26, several users comment that Soulframe looks “fantastic” and “promising.” “The level design looks great,” writes one of the viewers. Some praise the battles, for some they are “too slow.”
Some compare Soulframe to Elden Ring. Others draw comparisons to Ghost of Tsushima regarding the battles.
However, what most users in the chat seem to agree on is the music: “The music is great.” and “The soundtrack is great.”
Many fans seem to be looking forward to the action MMO Soulframe. A release date is not yet known. It remains to be seen when players can experience it for themselves and how the game will ultimately be received.
Recently, a coop RPG by the publisher Digital Extremes entered early access. However, it is struggling with a rather disastrous launch:
In the interview with Rod Fergusson, the head of the Diablo franchise, we learned a lot about the future of Diablo 4. He provided us with information about the upcoming seasons and features. In one sentence, he also spoke about missing classes, which fans have been speculating about for ages.
At the gamescom 2023, Michael Graf from GameStar Talk was able to ask Diablo head Rod Fergusson and Associate Production Director Chris Wilson a few questions. We from MeinMMO, along with our colleague Maurice Weber and the editorial teams from GameStar and GamePro, contributed to these questions.
However, Fergusson did provide an answer regarding classes that reveals more than just the straightforward statement.
We summarize the most important details from the interview for you. You can watch the entire interview, which is about 30 minutes long, on the YouTube channel of GameStar Talk or directly here in the embed:
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“It’s not just about favorites, but about dominant play styles”
Diablo 4 launched with 5 classes, with the Necromancer being announced last. With the Druid, even a fan-favorite from part 2 returned, whom many missed in Diablo 3.
Since then, there have been considerations about which class will come into the game next. The fact that this will happen has been evident since release. The most likely candidates are the Paladin or Crusader, which most of you wish for.
This is precisely the class that Fergusson has more or less confirmed with his statement:
When we talked about the 5 classes, it wasn’t just about fan favorites from the past, but also about what the dominant play styles are. […] You look at what the different play styles are and how people want to experience them.
A lot of thoughts go into that. When you then look at the matrix, we see which styles we still don’t have and which areas are still missing.
Rod Fergusson
Of all the known and established play styles in Diablo, only classes that work with holy powers and those with heavy armor and shield remain. Specifically, these would be: Monks and Paladins or Crusaders, and only the latter combine both play styles.
If Blizzard does not already completely take different paths than Diablo veterans know, the Paladin should therefore be set as a new class. However, it is also possible that Blizzard surprises us with something completely new, as the head has more ideas.
Fergusson himself would like to see something new, like the Blood Knight from Diablo Immortal. Clues on a jug already point to an Occultist or Dark Summoner. Michael Graf also seems very interested in the discarded Bard class from Diablo 1.
Shortly before the interview, Blizzard introduced Season 2:
Season 2 is supposed to be better than Season 1
After the rather mixed opinions on Season 1, the mood in the community is rather low. However, the heads explain that the upcoming Season 2 brings numerous improvements and can build on what was still expandable in Season 1:
Vampire powers come as a new mechanic and turn you into “Daywalkers” like from Blade
Story missions will continue to be a part of upcoming seasons
Reputation will not just be partially but completely carried over, reducing much of the annoying grind
Certain season mechanics will be directly incorporated into the Eternal Realm to also provide new content for MMO players
Finally, the heads spoke about the problem of too many affixes on items. This is something that quickly intimidates inexperienced players because they don’t know how to improve.
According to Wilson and Fergusson, you shouldn’t worry about that when leveling. Until around level 50, it’s best to just play and have fun: take what looks cool and experiment. It will only become important to build proper builds at World Tier 4.
However, Fergusson himself has enjoyed building a build for the endgame just by himself, without a guide and at his own discretion. He also knows that this only goes to a certain point – eventually, one must start min-maxing:
In just a few days, early access for Starfield, one of the most exciting role-playing games of 2023, will start. However, just before the release, Bethesda seems to be tempering expectations: people should not expect “exploration” like in Skyrim, warns Todd Howard. Instead of a large fantasy world, exploration is spread across many planets.
When does Starfield start and how can you play earlier?
The director is unsure if everyone will like the change
This is what Todd Howard says now: In a new interview with GQ, the director of Starfield, Todd Howard, says he is unsure whether every fan will like the new rhythm of how Starfield approaches open world exploration:
It’s not like falling into a world like Skyrim. You wander completely differently.
Howard describes it as a special moment when you land with your spaceship on a new planet, leave your ship, and step into a new landscape. When you look around and a star sets, that’s the moment that works almost always in Starfield.
What is the new way? While Skyrim offers a single massive world, exploration in Starfield is spread across several planets, therefore the exploration will be “broader” and “more transient,” as it is said.
According to the author from GQ, this is also the biggest change in the DNA of the game.
Therefore, it seems logical that Howard is uncertain whether the open world spread across many planets conveys the same feeling as the “one big fantasy world” of Skyrim.
Last week, Season 22 started in Destiny 2: 3 new aspects were introduced to the shooter to provide variety. However, one aspect, that of the Warlock, seemed significantly too strong to many players. On Friday evening, Bungie had to pull the emergency brake after players discovered just how overpowering the ability “Webwalk” really is.
This was the new feature that turned out to be too strong:
On Tuesday, August 22, the Warlock received the aspect “Webwalk,” allowing him to move in the in-between realm and becoming significantly more resistant to damage.
As players tested the aspect, which many did, it immediately became evident: The aspect is extremely strong. People wondered who approved this ability at Bungie.
On Friday evening, during the Trials of Osiris, Bungie had enough: they disabled the aspect that had been introduced 72 hours earlier until further notice (via twitter).
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Destiny 2: Lightfall Season 22 – „Witch’s Season“
Aspect was too strong in PvP – Bungie disables it after 3 days
What was the problem? As the site Forbes reports, the impact of “Webwalk” in PvP was simply absurdly strong: it was possible to soak even headshots from sniper rifles. The aspect turned Warlocks into nearly “invincible gods.”
Therefore, they could easily grab an orb and complete the objective in the PvP mode “Rift”; no one was able to stop the Warlocks.
The YouTuber Aztecross shows how the “Glaive“-Killer looked in practice:
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It was all over when Warlocks discovered that while “Webwalk” was active, they couldn’t shoot, but could still use melee abilities of Glaives: this meant players were nearly invulnerable yet able to kill opponents with Glaives.
The site Forbes describes them as “Immortal Glaive Ghost Gods.”
Bungie disables aspect after Trials of Osiris commenced
When will it return? That is currently unclear. Bungie stated they are working on the problem.
Notably, the aspect was removed after the PvP event “Trials of Osiris” started: one can assume that Bungie had to pull the emergency brake here, as otherwise anyone able to do so would have used this tactic in the event, leading to significant frustration for everyone else.
Destiny 2 currently has some issues; loadouts are also causing difficulties for players and developers.
33 Immortals is set to celebrate its release in 2024. The new game promises exciting 33-player raids. The game’s producer Nicola Godin has spoken about the vision of 33 Immortals at Gamescom 2023 .
Thunder Lotus is the game studio behind the acclaimed management game Spiritfarer. During Gamescom 2023, the game’s producer Nicola Godin revealed more about the studio’s vision for the cooperative game 33 Immortals.
Here you can watch the announcement trailer for 33 Immortals:
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33 Immortals – Announcement Trailer
What kind of game is it? In the action roguelike “33 Immortals,” you dive into the epic chaos with a group of up to 33 players. As a brave, damned soul, you defy the ultimate judgment of God and take on the fight for immortality.
“33 Immortals” draws its inspiration from Dante’s masterpiece “The Divine Comedy,” which describes the abysses of hell, the purification in purgatory, and finally the rays of paradise.
Together with other brave souls, you must confront hordes of monsters and defeat colossal bosses. The game is supported by its “pick-up and raid” matchmaking system, allowing you to jump straight into battle. At the beginning, you start a raid with 33 players, but in the end, only one might survive.
With randomly generated enemies, challenges, and rewards, each run of the roguelike is unique. You can expand your arsenal of weapons by acquiring new equipment and enhance your strength with perks.
You also have the option to customize your character with cosmetics according to your preferences.
Raids like in MMORPGs – but without the planning and stress
What did Nicola Godin say? During the Xbox stream of Gamescom 2023, Nicola Godin, the producer of the game, enthusiastically shared his vision for “33 Immortals.” He vividly emphasized how the game was meticulously designed to allow players to dive directly into the battles – without long wait times:
Normally, you need to form a large group for a raid and plan a lot to solve it. […] We want to try to change the atmosphere with 33 Immortals and realize a new vision.[…] It will be a seamless experience.
Nicola Godin
Players can join alone or with others, such as friends. However, it somewhat mimics the combat systems and group functions of the genre, albeit with an optimized structure that fits better with the roguelike gameplay.
Nicola Godin states:
Each player equips a weapon, and this weapon defines the role. We use four different roles: tank, support, ranged, and melee. An example is the Bow of Hope. With this in hand, you can deal damage from a distance.
On the other hand, we have the Sword of Justice, which not only deals great damage but also offers a special attack that puts you in a protective role, which corresponds more to a tank role. Our weapons are designed to cover all roles.[…]
Nicola Godin
All these elements aim to create versatile and exciting gameplay combinations.
When is the release of 33 Immortals? The co-op game is set to be released in 2024 in early access and will be available for the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC, and with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC.
In Baldur’s Gate 3 you will be confronted with a wealth of difficult decisions during your adventure. One of these decisions concerns Astarion. MeinMMO tells you how to get a permanent strength buff.
Warning: Spoiler: The article contains story spoilers from Act 2 and about Astarion.
Who is Astarion? In Baldur’s Gate 3, Astarion is one of the pre-made origin characters who brings their own story into the game. You meet him for the first time at the beginning of the first act. This pale-skinned high elf rogue is on the run as a spawn of a vampire and served a cruel master.
Astarion is especially characterized by his extraordinary vanity, complacency, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. There is even a possibility to engage in a romantic relationship with him in the game.
Here you can find out more about the best class for beginners in Baldur’s Gate 3:
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The best class for beginners in Baldur’s Gate 3
Force Astarion to drink the blood of a Drow to get a strong buff
Now to the aforementioned decision: You can force Astarion to drink the blood of a Drow to obtain a powerful buff.
What the buff does: You receive a potion of everlasting vitality that permanently increases your strength by +2. Generally, the increase of attributes is limited to 20, but with this potion, you can enhance your strength beyond that value. The buff is particularly useful for classes like Barbarian, Paladin, and Fighter.
What do I need to do to get the buff? In Act 2 at the Towers of Moonrise, you will encounter the Drow merchant Araj Oblodras. She can be easily recognized on the minimap by a merchant symbol.
Araj offers you various potions in exchange for your blood. During the conversation, she realizes that your companion is a vampire spawn. If Astarion is not present and is in your camp, she will still ask for a bloodsucker. Araj will ask you to take her to your camp or to bring Astarion to her.
You can indicate in the conversation that you are the owner of the vampire spawn and protect Astarion. Excitedly, she reveals that she has been fascinated by vampires since childhood. She asks Astarion to drink her blood as a trade for a potion. Astarion refuses. He tells you that Araj’s blood is spoiled and bad – he definitely does not want to drink it.
Here are the options you have:
You reluctantly force Astarion to drink Araj’s blood to receive the potion of everlasting vitality. However, keep in mind that Astarion will not agree to this and you will lose points with him.
You do not force Astarion to drink Araj’s blood, but you do not receive the potion either. Astarion will agree with this decision.
The lost approval from Astarion can be regained during the course of the game. He will not leave your group because you forced him to drink blood. However, if you are in a romance with him, this may lead to the end of the relationship. In this case, he will confront you in the camp.
To prevent a breakup, the following dialogue sequence is recommended:
It is undeniable that through a small moment of heartbreak, you gain a significant advantage. It is undoubtedly a worthwhile decision to force Astarion to drink blood – unless you simply cannot bring yourself to do so. His favor can be regained, and even a relationship at stake with him does not necessarily have to break apart.
The best Sci-Fi series have been collected here in a list for you. We present to you 11 series that belong to our top titles based on their ratings on IMDb.
What series are these? The selection of titles was based on their positive ratings and great popularity. We have supplemented this with an editorial selection.
What criteria were used for the selection? The following factors were important to us in selecting the series:
the user ratings on IMDb are at least good to very good
the series were selected as recommendations by the editorial team
Englischer Trailer zur ersten Staffel „Black Mirror“
The series Black Mirror tells its own self-contained story in each episode, addressing dystopian future scenarios and themes. It often diverges into dark and morally complex aspects of technological progress.
Black Mirror takes a critical look into the future and shows sometimes shockingly close to reality, the dark sides of technology.
For example, in the episode Nosedive (Season 3, Episode 1), a world is depicted where a person’s social status in society is dependent on the likes and ratings of other users. This is reminiscent of today’s social platforms, where follower counts or verification by a blue checkmark represent a status symbol for many.
What IMDb ratings say: The series received an average of 8.7 stars from 607,429 users on IMDb.
Fun fact: The series title Black Mirror refers to the reflection of a turned-off screen, which is essentially a black mirror (via YouTube).
Star Trek: The Next Generation – Trailer for Season 5
Star Trek: The Next Generation aired from 1987 to 1994 and revolves around the adventures of the starship Enterprise under Captain Picard. It represents a place in our list for the many well-rated Star Trek series that are worth watching.
For example, if someone wants to dive into the newer Star Trek films, they should take a closer look at Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022).
Star Trek: The Next Generation impresses primarily with its complex characters, who bring diversity to the crew with their respective individual backgrounds and characteristics and have now become iconic figures in pop culture.
For instance, Captain Picard is the intellectual leader of the group, who places great value on morality and is a huge fan of Shakespeare, while Lieutenant Commander Data, as an android, tries to better understand humans and their emotions.
Additionally, Star Trek excels in the way it excitingly presents various alien planets and technologies, thus painting a positive picture of the future.
What IMDb ratings say: The series receives 8.7 stars from 129,863 IMDb users.
In Pokémon GO, you need to collect meteorites and teach Rayquaza Zenitstürmer to trigger its Mega evolution. We at MeinMMO show you how to get the new item and what to consider when evolving.
Which Pokémon is it about? In Pokémon GO, today, on August 27th, the second GO Fest day is taking place. In this Mega-Rayquaza makes its worldwide debut in the game, and for the first time, it can be transformed into its temporary Mega form by all trainers. However, unlike other Mega evolutions, the Mega energy is not sufficient for this legendary dragon- and flying-type Pokémon.
How to obtain the required meteorites, teach it Zenitstürmer, and what else you need to pay attention to is summarized below.
Evolving Rayquaza – All about meteorites, Zenitstürmer & Mega Energy
What is different about evolving Rayquaza? In Pokémon GO, there is already a series of Mega evolutions, but for these, you only need one thing: a lot of Mega energy. With Rayquaza, it’s a bit different. While you do need to have Mega energy to trigger the Mega evolution, Rayquaza also requires a specific move to evolve: Zenitstürmer.
This move cannot just be learned through a charged TM or Elite Charged TM, as you might do with other Pokémon. If you want to teach your Rayquaza the move, you need a new item, a so-called meteorite.
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Mega Rayquaza appears in Pokémon GO
How to get meteorites for Rayquaza
Special Research:For today’s GO Fest, all trainers, whether they have a ticket or not, receive a special research task related to Rayquaza. If you complete this, you can secure one of these meteorites as a reward on Table 1.
For ticket holders, there will be another research task about Rayquaza after the first one, which also includes a meteorite. So, through the two research tasks, you can secure two meteorites.
By the way: Those who attended one of the live events also received a research task related to Rayquaza that rewarded them with meteorites.
Raids: In addition to the special research, you have another opportunity to get meteorites, namely through Mega Raids. If you defeat Mega-Rayquaza, one of the coveted meteorites can randomly drop as a reward. These are available today, August 27th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time in the game.
You do not necessarily have to participate in raids on-site since you can also be lucky in remote raids, as Reddit user Amiibofan101 shows in their post. Whether or not you have an event ticket should also not matter.
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How to teach Rayquaza Zenitstürmer:Zenitstürmer is a completely new move that Rayquaza can learn with a meteorite and is a prerequisite for its transformation into Mega-Rayquaza.
The assignment of the new move is very simple. Follow these steps:
Select your desired Rayquaza
Scroll down, below its current moves
Under the New Move button, you will now find the Zenitstürmer button, with a corresponding note that you need a meteorite to perform it
Click this to change the current charged move to Zenitstürmer
Here’s how to change the move to Zenitstürmer
Note that Zenitstürmer is a powerful charged move of the flying type, which is why it may be useful to teach your Rayquaza a pure flying move combination of Air Slash and Zenitstürmer.
How much Mega Energy is needed? To evolve Rayquaza, you also need a significant amount of Mega Energy. You need to have collected 400 Mega Energy to trigger the evolution with the help of the new move.
How to get Mega Energy for Rayquaza? You get Mega Energy for Rayquaza whenever you win a Mega Raid against the Pokémon. The amount depends on how quickly the raid boss was defeated.
Furthermore, ticket holders can look forward to Mega Energy in the special research. From this, you will receive the required 300 Mega Energy. And also in field research, you can today find tasks that reward you with 10 Mega Energy for Rayquaza, so keep an eye out for the quest Evolve a Mega Pokémon.
With Zenitstürmer, it can deal significant damage in battle and now has not only a strong dragon moveset but also a strong flying moveset. Thus, it deserves to be one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO and should not be missing from any team.
Do you already have a strong Rayquaza in your collection that you will give a Mega evolution? Or will you use the event today to secure one? Let us know here at MeinMMO and discuss with other trainers.
With the Ybar, the manufacturer Trust offers an affordable mouse for gamers. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann was able to test the mouse for you.
With the Ybar, the manufacturer Trust offers an affordable gaming mouse in the entry-level segment. With its relatively few buttons, it feels like a lightweight shooter mouse. However, in the same segment, there are already good gaming mice from Logitech, Razer, and Roccat.
If the gaming mouse from Trust can convince and what alternatives there are, you can read in my test on MeinMMO.
Who tested it?
I currently own over 20 gaming mice and have tested over 15 keyboards. Personally, I also own over 10 sets of in-ear headphones. At MeinMMO, I have been testing hardware for our readers since 2019. Besides the PC and the PS5, I am also using the Steam Deck.
The manufacturer provided me with the Ybar for testing. I have addressed the sensor issues with the manufacturer. However, this is not a defect, as I initially assumed, as confirmed by Trust.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware Editor MeinMMO
Technical Details:
Sensor
Not specified
Resolution
Up to 7,200
Switches
Not specified
Buttons
6 buttons
Design
White or black mouse. RGB lighting on the manufacturer’s symbol
Gliding feet
2
Cable
Detachable 2.0m USB-C cable
Weight
96 grams
Price (RRP)
32.99 euros
Scope of delivery, design, and construction
What does the scope of delivery look like? In addition to the gaming mouse, there is also a charging cable and a manual in the box. The wireless adapter is located inside the mouse itself.
How is the mouse constructed? You can purchase the mouse in either white or black; I am using the white model for testing.
On the top side of the mouse, there are the main buttons and between them the two-way scroll wheel. On the top, in front of the scroll wheel, there is a small switch to toggle the DPI.
On the underside, there is the switch to turn it on and off.
Also on the underside is a compartment for the wireless adapter.
The sides of the mouse are slightly textured, but there is no rubber coating or grip tape.
Processing
The entire mouse is made of plastic. During shaking and pressure tests, nothing creaks, and overall the mouse appears to be well-made. The adapter can be securely stored and does not come loose during transport.
The USB-C input on the front is wide enough that I can also use cables from other manufacturers. This definitely speaks in favor of the mouse.
Software
The Ybar gaming mouse offers a so-called “driver” software. At least on the official product page of Trust, you can only download the manual and the driver. With the driver, the mouse hub from Trust is then installed.
The Trust mouse hub can be installed on my system, but remains empty. With it, I can neither set up a mouse nor do anything else.
However, it should be noted that the mouse can be used without software without any issues. In many games, the additional buttons can also be assigned directly through the game’s menus, for example in Apex Legends.
This is what the software for the Ybar series looks like on my system. Blue and quite empty.
On the next page, you can read everything about weight, ergonomics, and battery life.
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The Pokémon GO Fest 2023 brings two Sky High-researches to Mega-Rayquaza – one with a ticket, one without. What’s included, we show you here.
These are the researches: On GO Fest Sunday there are two researches around Mega-Rayquaza that you can complete.
The research “Sky High” is available to all players, with or without a ticket. It brings you, among other things, a meteorite for Rayquaza.
The research “Sky High Up” is available only with a ticket. It brings another meteorite, but also bonuses like mega energies for Rayquaza, top TMs, and more.
The second research is available only after completing the first research, so don’t be surprised if the second research doesn’t appear right away when you have a ticket.
To give you a clear overview of the researches and their contents, we summarize all steps and rewards here using the overview of the leaker LeekDuck
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Sky High: Research on Mega-Rayquaza at GO Fest 2023 – Without Ticket
Here we summarize all steps of the research without a ticket. It is necessary to complete two pages to finish the research. After completing this research, you will receive the second one if you have a ticket.
Basically, on the second day of GO Fest, there is not only the chance to get Mega-Rayquaza. The monsters from the previous day will also spawn again, but not categorized into different habitats.
GO Fest serves as a conclusion to the current season, and the next season in Pokémon GO will start in September. It is expected that for the first time monsters from Paldea will appear in Pokémon GO.
What do you think about GO Fest this year? Let us know in the comments!
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The German ohnePixel is one of the largest Twitch streamers of Valve’s shooter CS:GO worldwide. His content mainly revolves around opening cases and trading skins. He could make a lot of money with it, but the streamer wanted nothing to do with that.
What is this deal about? It is said to be an offer from a website that offers gambling with CS:GO skins. ohnePixel says about it: “I would make 1 million a month if I accepted a gambling sponsor, let’s just say that. And I’m not making a million a month right now.”
Twitch also implemented a ban, stating that streamers are not allowed to promote or be sponsored by these gambling sites (via Kotaku). However, it is unclear how this regulation will be enforced. For the streamer, though, this was reportedly not the reason for rejecting such an offer.
The announcement of Counter-Strike 2 has caused a renewed hype around CS:GO.
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Counter-Strike 2 heralds a new era – The most important changes in the video
What reasons does ohnePixel give? The streamer explains that it is not only about money for him and that he could not accept such a sponsor in good conscience. He does this for himself as well, so that he can sleep well at night, says ohnePixel. He prefers to pursue a long-term plan:
I don’t just want to stream, cash in, and then what? Have it made for the rest of my life? I think I can do this for a longer time and still have a great life.
For ohnePixel, it is also about the influence that such sponsorship could have on his content and thus on his viewers. He does not want anyone to become dependent because of him, as he knows how badly that can end:
You pay your bills with the money of other people who have fallen into addiction. Some cases could end even worse, as there are always gambling addicts who end up in a really bad situation, right?
Although opening cases in CS:GO – like loot boxes in general – is already considered a form of gambling by critics, it seems important for the streamer to draw a line. He opens expensive cases with the risk of not receiving valuable skins but always warns his viewers not to do this at home.
Even though ohnePixel is currently not earning quite a million euros or dollars per month, he seems to be doing well at the moment without having to compromise his conscience.
Twitch streamers who show gambling on their channels and also accept sponsorship deals have been criticized for a long time. While they are well protected, their viewers lose real money. A young man reported how he himself fell into addiction through such content:
Last Oasis was an ambitious project that was supposed to demand everything from a survival gamer. However, the PvP approach led to downfall and too many toxic players. Now the creators want to try something completely different with Bellwright. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has seen the new game at gamescom 2023 and clearly recognizes more potential than with Last Oasis.
What kind of game is it?
Last Oasis was released in 2020 on Steam as a survival game focused on hardcore PvP. Every player is supposed to fight for their survival and any means should be acceptable.
The idea: the Earth no longer rotates, the sun burns every land area and only oases are safe.
Cool features like power armors and huge wooden walkers were used. But it was still not enough for success. The latest update was released in 2022.
How it went for Last Oasis: Last Oasis started as a promising survival game with innovative approaches but also big ambitions on Steam. The idea was well received, but it did not last long.
From the originally peak of 33,000 players, only 100 are left now (via steamcharts). Ratings have fallen to 22%, and hardly anyone is interested in the game anymore. The reason was constant PvP, just as I predicted.
A major problem was toxic players who wanted to ruin the fun for others, especially new players. For no other reason than that they could. Now the development team Donkey Crew is working on a new project, and it looks much better.
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Bellwright: The trailer for the new project by the creators of Last Oasis
“We have learned from our mistakes”
At gamescom 2023, I met Florian again – more or less by chance. A meeting for the Bellwright project materialized just shortly before. I was very happy to see the Austrian again, especially with his new game.
Bellwright is the new game of the studio, which is now completely reorienting itself after Last Oasis. Instead of in a post-apocalyptic desert world, it goes into a European-inspired medieval setting:
you play as a warrior who wants to rise against the tyranny of his king and incite a revolution
like in Medieval Dynasty, you recruit more and more people to slowly build a resistance
through a building system, you can set up your own village and even expand it into a fortress with walls
opposing NPCs will try to hinder you. The attacks become stronger the further you advance
The idea, according to Florian, is a mix of Medieval Dynasty, Chivalry, and Rimworld, and I could also see elements of Valheim. You manage inhabitants indirectly through a task system, but you can also intervene anywhere yourself: crafting, hunting, and building is always more efficient when you do it yourself.
This should lead to you focusing entirely on the gameplay that is most fun for you. If you want to micromanage, you’ll find ways to perfect every production. If you prefer to play comfortably, you let the NPCs handle everything and do your thing.
The focus is entirely on PvE. When asked, the boss said: The team has learned from the mistakes of Last Oasis. Making Bellwright is also much more enjoyable. No toxic players, joy in development again, and something that all employees really want to do.
At the moment, the focus is still on the single-player experience, but a co-op mode is already planned. Bellwright is already “feature complete,” meaning it is close to a state that can be shown to the public. Early access is supposed to start in December 2023. However, there is still no release date.
Another promising survival game that I was able to see at gamescom 2023 is Return to Moria. You will also be able to see it yourself soon:
Today, on August 27, 2023, the second day of the global Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is underway. We summarize what content is coming next here.
This is the GO Fest: On Saturday, August 26, the global GO Fest with Day 1 started. There was, among other things, special research with Diancie and hourly rotating habitats full of spawns.
Now the second day of the GO Fest 2023 is still ahead.
When does Day 2 start? The second day takes place today, August 27, starting again at 10:00 AM and running until 6:00 PM. What can you expect? We will show you here.
GO Fest 2023: Day 2 comes with Mega-Rayquaza as the highlight
This is what Day 2 brings: For many players, the appearance of Mega-Rayquaza is likely to be the highlight. The legendary dragon will be featured in Mega Raids and is somewhat of the boss opponent this weekend.
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Mega Rayquaza appears in Pokémon GO
Surrounding Rayquaza, you will receive a special research on Sunday, which will earn you the crucial item “Meteorite”. This is required to teach Rayquaza the move “Zenith Strike”, which in turn is a prerequisite for the mega evolution of the monster.
This special research should also be available to players without a ticket for the GO Fest 2023. If you have purchased a ticket, the research will be expanded to include an additional meteorite. This means you can teach two Rayquaza the move.
In addition, you will need Mega Energy for Rayquaza. This can be obtained from Mega Raids. We will show you the best counters against Rayquaza here. With a ticket, you will again receive up to 9 Raid Passes on that day if you spin the photo discs at the gyms.
What else is happening on Day 2? Unlike Day 1, there will be no rotating habitats. Instead, the event spawns will be distributed throughout the day, but without specific divisions. You still have the opportunity to catch some of the most exciting monsters of the GO Fest.
In the raids, you will also continue to find Pokémon like Rocara or the Snorlax with cowboy hat.
Whether there are further bonuses or surprises on Sunday remains to be seen. We will keep you updated again in the live ticker from the event start.
In Pokémon GO starts on August 26, 2023, the GO Fest 2023. With a ticket, you get the special research for Diancie. What’s inside?
What kind of special research is this? The special research is part of the ticket for the GO Fest 2023, which can be purchased in the shop for around 15 euros.
The main bonus of the ticket is an encounter with the mysterious Pokémon Diancie, which you can also evolve into Mega-Diancie. Important: If you already have a Diancie from the local GO Fests, you will not get another one, only candies.
By now, it’s also known what steps you need to complete and what rewards you’ll get during the research, as the GO Fest is already running in other time zones. With the help of the overview from LeekDuck, we show you what content the research brings.
Research for GO Fest 2023 1/6
Task
Reward
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
2 Incense
Use an Incense
23 Poké Balls
Catch 10 Pokémon
3 Nanab Berries
Stage reward: After completing the stage, you will receive:
3 Pinap Berries
2 Lures
3 Sanan Berries
Research for GO Fest 2023 2/6
Task
Reward
Complete 3 field research tasks
Wattzapf Encounter
Use 5 berries while catching Pokémon
2 Incubators
Catch 10 different species of Pokémon
Kommandutan Encounter
Stage reward: After completing the stage, you will receive:
2023 XP
2 Knursp
2023 Stardust
Research for GO Fest 2023 3/6
Task
Reward
Hatch 2 Eggs
2 Lucky Eggs
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
Schalellos Encounter (Western Sea)
Earn a Candy while walking with your buddy
Schalellos Encounter (Eastern Sea)
Stage reward: After completing the stage, you will receive:
2023 XP
Rocara Encounter
2023 Stardust
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Pokémon from the Paldea region will soon appear in Pokémon GO!
Research for GO Fest 2023 4/6
Task
Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon
2 Star Pieces
Earn 7,190 Stardust
2 Silver Sanan Berries
Evolve 3 Pokémon
Hisui-Fukano Encounter
Stage reward: After completing the stage, you will receive:
2023 XP
Encounter with Diancie
2023 Stardust
Research for GO Fest 2023 5/6
Task
Reward
Earn 7,190 XP
3 Rare Candies
Do a Power-Up on 10 Fairy Pokémon
3 Rare Candies
Do a Power-Up on 10 Rock-type Pokémon
3 Rare Candies
Stage reward: After completing the stage, you will receive:
2023 XP
300 Mega Energy for Diancie
Diancie shirt for your avatar
Research for GO Fest 2023 6/6
Task
Reward
Already completed!
2023 XP
Already completed!
2023 Stardust
Already completed!
2023 XP
Stage reward: After completing the stage, you will receive:
25 Diancie Candies
25 Diancie Stickers
Pose for your avatar
What else is important for GO Fest 2023?
An overview of the most important information about GO Fest can be found in these articles:
Overall, the global GO Fest runs from August 26, 2023, to August 27, 2023. You can only get the special research with Diancie if you purchase an appropriate ticket and play during this period. However, the completion of the special research is possible at any time once you have activated it.
What do you think of the research and the rewards? Let us know in the comments!
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Every now and then, a Harem-Anime can be quite funny. Here at MeinMMO, we have a selection of Harem anime for you that should cover all tastes. Yes – all of them.
Although Harem anime generally spans all genres (like action, romance, drama, comedy, and so on), the basic constellation of characters is always similar. There is usually one male protagonist who is courted by many women. Even though this doesn’t necessarily mean that it has to be raunchy – in many cases, it is.
Nevertheless, there are also many good Harem anime, especially in the comedy domain, that are definitely worth watching. (Help, I’m being forced to write this article.)
Love Hina
Alternative Names: / Genres: Comedy, Romance, Ecchi Episodes: 24 Stream available on:Currently no streaming provider known. Only available for purchase.
In his youth, Keitaro promised a girl that he would meet her again at the University of Tokyo. However, the plan fails when he flunks the entrance exam and his life goes off the rails.
His grandmother owns a hotel, where he first settles down to study for the entrance exam in peace. However, his grandmother has already converted the former hotel into a girls’ dormitory. And as fate has it, he must now run the dormitory – and therefore live under one roof with 5 young women who are not particularly thrilled about it at the beginning.
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What to expect from Love Hina: Love Hina dates back to 2000 and is now considered almost a classic. Many anime clichés of today’s Harem or Romance anime have their origins here. Particularly the “archetypical girl clichés,” like the Tsundere or Dandere, were established in the anime from this time and are hence represented in Love Hina.
The story is quite calm but definitely worth a look. A lovely, entertaining Harem anime that one can wonderfully watch “on the side”.
The World God Only Knows
Alternative Names: Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai Genres: Comedy, Romance, Supernatural Episodes: 36 (3 Seasons) Stream available on: Crunchyroll
Keima is known on the internet as the “God of Conquests” because he can win the heart of any girl – at least in dating simulations. He wants nothing to do with real women.
When he receives a request to prove his superiority in dating games, he hastily agrees and thereby forms a pact with a demon from hell. He now has to work with the lively Elsie to catch escaped evil souls that are hiding in the world.
But to get to these souls, he has to conquer what he hates most: the hearts of real girls, who are not as easily calculable as in video games.
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What to expect from The World God Only Knows: The setting of this series is quite extraordinary and plays with many clichés. The depiction of the female “conquest targets” is particularly interesting here – they are clearly more multifaceted and complex than in many other Harem series. Especially Keima’s failures when relying on the experiences from his dating games are always enjoyable to watch – just like the moments when his plans actually work out.
The Quintessential Quintuplets
Alternative Names: 5-toubun no Hanayome, The Five Wedded Brides Genres: Comedy, Romance Episodes: 24 (2 Seasons) Stream available on: Crunchyroll
Fuutarou Uesugi is an exemplary student, but struggles with many problems. His withdrawn and initially unapproachable nature has made him few friends, and his father is heavily in debt. Salvation comes when he is asked to tutor a wealthy family.
What he does not yet realize is that he has to tutor quintuplets, all of whom are at risk of failing their classes but have little interest in studying – after all, they are the children of a wealthy family and see no need for it.
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What to expect from The Quintessential Quintuplets: Quintessential Quintuplets comes with pleasantly few ecchi elements and impresses with great characters that quickly grow on you.
Each of the girls is interesting and even Uesugi does not fit the typical “no-name protagonist” whose only trait is hitting the jackpot in the ladies’ lottery. Here you can expect a lovely, light story that will make you smile repeatedly.
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The latest DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3 does not bring any new playable factions. Nevertheless, it costs a hefty 25 €. This has caused some frustration. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus played the DLC and spoke with the boss. Benedict understands the annoyance, but can also say: there is a lot of fuss about nothing.
When Total War: Warhammer 3 was released in 2022, it was almost immediately a big success with over 166,000 players at peak (via steamcharts).
The big, free update Immortal Empires dared to do what no other strategy game has done before: unite 3 games and absurdly enlarge the map. Over 280 factions that fight each other for victory.
Since then, Total War: Warhammer 3 has become a well-known title on Steam and actually has good ratings. However, in mid-August 2023, they fell sharply: a measly 14 % of the reviews are still positive, and the game is now one of the “worst” on Steam.
These traditionally cost between 10 and 15 Euros, not 25. An explanation from the devs followed, but it only caused more frustration and negative reviews. The communication was really poor here, because I can say: the pack is significantly more than “just” 3 new commanders.
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Total War: Warhammer 3 – The Trailer for the DLC Shadows of Change
No new factions, but completely new mechanics
I was able to play Shadows of Change in full beforehand, both unlimited at home and live at gamescom 2023. There, the Game Director Richard Aldridge was even available for questions. The new contents in the DLC are:
The Changeling, a legendary Lord for Tzeentch
Mama Ostankya, a witch and legendary Lord for Kislev
Yuan Bo the Jade Dragon, a legendary Lord for Cathay
Veterans of Total War: Warhammer know such DLC packs and know that the Lords usually just slightly expand a core mechanic of the faction. This is also the case with the Jade Dragon. While there are cool, new buffs, at its core, it plays exactly like Cathay.
The Changeling and the witch, however, are something completely different. Ostankya starts far away from Kislev, north of Lustria, has new units with spiders, and a completely new mechanic with which she can mix curses and blessings. A bit like Nurgle’s Plague Cauldron, just less disgusting and with more focus on witchcraft.
With the Changeling, things get really crazy. The idea behind the Lord is not to simply defeat all others. He simply wants to sow chaos and enjoys causing as much unrest as possible. To do this, he utilizes several mechanics that are unknown from Tzeentch and which are partly completely new:
The Changeling has no cities, only cults. He must cling symbiotically or parasitically to existing settlements to benefit from them.
The cults roughly function like the under-cities of the Skaven, but are far more complex and require much planning. A Lord for advanced players.
The leader himself has the ability to copy the form of any legendary Lord and hero – including their abilities. This makes him the most versatile character in battle.
In addition, the Changeling can research completely different things than, for example, Kairos, the original Lord of Tzeentch. The most important thing: portals that allow armies to teleport to other areas to stir up unrest there. This is even crucial for victory, which is not determined solely by combat.
Not only new Lords, but also new victory conditions
The boss explained to me that many new factions in the past still have the victory condition of “painting the map red,” as it is called in the community. This means: occupying territories, defeating opponents. That’s how victories are usually achieved.
The Changeling and Ostankya, however, have new victory conditions that only apply to them. Ostankya can perform witchcraft. When she reaches the last one, she can summon armies that can essentially wipe out an entire faction immediately.
For the Changeling, the special victory is even more interesting. He sees the world as a stage where he performs plays. Here he has different acts or “plans” in which he must complete specific tasks, such as: pit all the realms of the empire against each other, blow up the Great Wall of Cathay with Skaven technicians, or corrupt the High Elves.
After completing 5 “Great Plans,” he can initiate the “Ultimate Plan,” basically a world war. Depending on how much groundwork is done, there are more or fewer allies available to both sides. If the Changeling wins this battle, he wins the campaign.
From the descriptions in the game and in the blog so far, however, this only seems to be conditions for the long victory. Aldridge, however, spoke with me about the fact that these achievements actually trigger a campaign victory. Unfortunately, I haven’t gotten that far yet – but I really hope it’s true. In any case, the system offers a lot of new strategic options.
With Immortal Empires, Total War: Warhammer 3 became the huge game it is today:
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Total War: Warhammer 3 – Launch Trailer Immortal Empires
25 € is okay, but please don’t make it the new standard
I can understand why fans would get angry at the announcement of 25 € for three new Lords. I would too. However, now that I’ve seen how much is really included, I have to say: that’s completely okay.
The boss also told me that such special mechanics will probably be used more frequently in the future. A ritual of the Wood Elves, for example, would be a pretty fitting victory condition.
Nevertheless, I have to say: that shouldn’t become the standard. If the DLCs continue to be as extensive as Shadows of Change, it is fine. But for Lord Packs from the past, where there were at most a different focus on units and a few novelties, the price would be absolutely unacceptable.
Shadows of Change will be released on August 31 as a paid DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3 on Steam, in the Epic Games Store, and in the Microsoft Store. From then on, you can see for yourself.
