In Pokémon GO the GO Fest takes place on August 26 and 27, 2023. This brings changing habitats with different monsters. We show you the schedule.
What are habitats at the GO Fest 2023? They represent habitats where different Pokémon gather. Depending on the habitat, you will find different Pokémon.
When are the habitats available? On Saturday, August 26. That is the first day of the global GO Fest. On Sunday, however, the monsters from the habitats will spawn interchangeably, without time restrictions.
But if you’re looking for specific monsters, you should play during the respective habitat hours.
Schedule for the habitats at the GO Fest 2023
This is the schedule for the GO Fest 2023: Each habitat runs twice on Saturday.
10:00 to 11:00 AM: Quartz Terrarium
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Pyrite Sands
12:00 to 1:00 PM: Malachite Wilderness
1:00 to 2:00 PM: Aquamarine Coast
2:00 to 3:00 PM: Quartz Terrarium
3:00 to 4:00 PM: Pyrite Sands
4:00 to 5:00 PM: Malachite Wilderness
5:00 to 6:00 PM: Aquamarine Coast
Spawns in the habitats at the GO Fest 2023
These monsters appear: Here you can find the most important event spawns during the respective habitats in table form. Important: Some of the spawns are only available if you have a ticket and use the item smoke. Regional Pokémon are also roaming.
Apart from the wild spawns, you will find some exciting monsters in research or in raids. Pokémon like Diancie and Rayquaza also play a role in the GO Fest and are likely to be the most exciting monsters for many players during the weekend.
But don’t ignore the small Pokémon Rocara. It is a really strong monster if you enjoy playing in the battle league.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In Season 22, Destiny 2 added three new Strand aspects. Each has its strengths, but the Warlock’s Strand aspect is probably the most popular because it is not only absurdly powerful but also revolutionizes the way Warlocks behave in the game.
Update from August 25, 2023, 8:00 PM: Bungie has informed that the Warlock aspect “Weave Walk” has been temporarily disabled and they are working on a solution for a future update. (via Twitter)
As noted by YouTuber Fallout Plays via Twitter, the deactivation is likely due to the fact that the aspect could be insta-terminated with a glaive melee attack, which “certainly was not intended and could easily be exploited.”
We will keep you updated on when this aspect will be available again.
These Strand abilities are now new: Bungie has added more aspects to its latest ability “Strand” in Season 22. A total of three – one for each class.
The Hunter received “Whirling Maelstrom,” creating a fierce, swirling mass of Strand fibers that automatically seeks targets and deals damage, also emitting corrosive projectiles when shot.
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The Titan receives the “War Banner” and becomes the healer. The Strand Banner radiates energy that regularly heals nearby allies and increases melee and sword damage.
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The Warlock has received “Weave Walk.” He can now move within the Strand’s realm and becomes extremely damage-resistant. While you are in the Weave, you also generate ready-to-use Threads.
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In particular, the Hunter and Warlock aspects are currently very popular and have proven to be absurdly strong after the first player tests. However, the Warlock aspect is one of the currently most powerful tools for damage reduction in the entire game and makes you almost invincible in both PvE and PvP.
How absurdly strong the damage resistance of the Strand aspect “Weave Walk” is in Destiny 2 is shown in this video by Fallout Playsand a TikTok by its.chords:
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This is how strong the new Warlock aspect is: For players, especially the Warlock aspect was a real surprise when they tried it. Because for just one melee attack, there is an absurd damage resistance and extremely quickly generating Strand Threads. Both in PvE and PvP.
In PvE, “Weave Walk” provides about 95% damage reduction for a melee attack. Your Warlock is also ignored by all enemies in Weave mode, granting you complete immunity.
In PvP, it works similarly well. Here you have about 90% damage reduction and are thus also hard to kill in Weave mode.
In addition to this practical effect, your Threads come into play. With the 3 melee charges, you can let your little Strand aphids do the work. It should be noted that Bungie has made the little helpers stronger in Season 22.
In Weave mode, about every 4 seconds melee charges are consumed for these advantages.
Does the Warlock aspect have any downsides? Yes. Its downside is that you are basically a ghost. This means you cannot interact, draw weapons, or revive while in Weave mode. You must also accept that you only get one fragment slot with this aspect.
For most Guardians, however, this is a good compromise for full immunity. On top of that, the “Weave Walk” aspect is a fantastic tool for repositioning.
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Destiny 2 shows new insights into Strand in its trailer – The focus in Lightfall
What does the community say about this overpower? Not only players are wondering whether Bungie really intended to create such a strong aspect. Destiny 2 content creators are also not really sure about it. Some are already expecting a deactivation or adjustment of the aspect.
How to get the new Strand aspects? To obtain the new aspects, you first need to own the Destiny 2 DLC “Lightfall” and complete the Nimbus quest “Unveiling the Veil.” Afterwards, you gain access to the Veil containment located at the bottom left of the Neomuna map.
If you have already completed all of that, the short mission “Revelation” should be available to you since Season 22. To complete it, you must travel back to the Veil containment and listen to the latest audio protocol. After that, you can return to the “Hall of Heroes” and acquire the new Strand aspects for free at the Pouka pond.
Have you already had the opportunity to try out the new aspects? Then feel free to leave your opinion on their current strength in the comments.
Also in “The Final Shape” in 2024, many new things await the Guardians. Here is a complete summary of all the content and changes of the DLC:
Today is Xur Day again, and in Destiny 2, the announcement by Bungie to revise the strange coins is something that the friendly tentacle face from the Nine’s neighborhood is also happy about. After all, this promises to enhance and improve the experience of encountering Xur. But today he is celebrating his debut in Season 22, and we will tell you what he has to offer.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? Savathun is still cunning and sly even in death. She has subtly led Eris Morn to follow her long-planned path in Season 22.
Cayde-6 suspected it would come to this, and Elsie Bray saw this day in an alternate future with the end of humanity. Yet, despite all fears, it has come to pass.
Eris Morn has officially transformed into a vengeful goddess of the Hive and has gained a few bony protrusions in addition to her three eyes.
The Guardians are her acolytes and must now pay her the necessary tribute for her task to be fulfilled.
But thanks to this metamorphosis, the season start of the “Season of the Witch” was also extremely successful.
The dark setting is well-received, and the new card decks that players can assemble themselves seem to captivate the Guardians even more. Many appreciate that the challenges are scalable in difficulty, similar to in the Blind Well.
Haven’t had a chance to check out Season 22 yet? Then see the official trailer here:
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Destiny 2: Lightfall Season 22 – „Witch’s Season“
All Information about Xur on August 25, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
Xur will be taking up his job in Destiny 2 again today and will sell you readily available exotic items. But one thing he no longer offers: the exotics from old exo missions. Bungie has now moved them back to their original activities and made the exotic weapons craftable.
When does Xur come? Xur visits Destiny 2 every Friday at 7:00 PM. His visit ends on the following Tuesday at 7:00 PM. During this time, his shop is open, and all Guardians can buy exotic items from him.
Where is Xur? This is his spot for the weekend
Xur’s position: Even after almost 10 years, the search for Xur is still exciting. And that’s a good thing. Because localizing his exact position brings the Guardians together every week. After the weekly reset at 7:00 PM, the search begins, and the Destiny editorial team has long since hidden a beacon in his cloak.
Here is where Xur is located: On Earth in the Last City, check out the Tower’s Hangar
Xur is in the Hangar of the Tower of the Last City
Xur’s Inventory from August 25 – 29 – All Exotics at a Glance
What does Xur have to offer? Xur is known for offering a solid selection of exotic gear and weapons, which he sells to the Guardians in exchange for Legendary Shards on behalf of the Nine.
His inventory changes weekly and offers especially new players the opportunity to enhance their Guardian abilities and prepare more quickly for the challenges in Destiny 2.
This is Xur’s offer
Xur’s inventory from August 25 – 29.
Weapon: Scarlet – Hand Cannon for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Synthoceps – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +24
Resilience: +8
Recovery: +3
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +15
Strength: +15
Total: 67
Hunter: Graviton Forgiveness – Helm for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +11
Resilience: +22
Recovery: +3
Discipline: +18
Intellect: +6
Strength: +7
Total: 67
Warlock: Starfire Protocol – Chest Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +14
Resilience: +3
Recovery: +19
Discipline: +13
Intellect: +9
Strength: +8
Total: 66
Legendary Armor Set: “The Warden’s Wrath” set
Trials of Osiris from August 25 – 29 – Maps, Weapons, and Information
The most flawless Guardians can be found in PvP in the Trials of Osiris. This endgame challenge offers intense 3v3 matches where only the bravest and most skillful can collect the master rewards at the Lighthouse.
This Trials gear is new in Season 22:
The new Trials gear in Season 22
Which map is active this week? In the Trials, the Guardians must focus on a specific map. It does not change and remains active until the weekly reset on August 29.
This map is active: Core Meltdown
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, there is also a very special weapon at the Lighthouse that you receive for your flawless run, meaning 7 victories, as a master version. You can also earn the weapon until next Tuesday, August 29, at 7:00 PM.
As a reward, there is always an adept weapon if you have made it to the Lighthouse safely with your ticket.
This week’s adept weapon is: The Immortal
The Strand SMG “The Immortal”
Focus on the loot you want: Your Trials engrams can actually be focused on your desired weapon at the 14th Saint as well. Additionally, you can get enhancement prisms and ascendant shards.
Your rewards increase even further once you have a complete pass – even if you’ve lost one or two trials matches.
When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, August 28, 2023, at 7:00 PM and end with the weekly reset on August 29, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
Especially interesting could be the use of this new Strand aspect in the Trials:
At gamescom 2022, two influencer scandals caused a stir. This year’s gamescom has so far been comparatively uneventful. However, Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (35) did not pass through the fair completely incident-free.
Those who could not continue or had to vomit were eliminated. The “Hot Chip Challenge” has been making the rounds on Twitch and other platforms for some time. A number of streamers ate the tortilla chip, marketed with 1.8 to 2.2 million Scoville, and shared their reactions live with their viewers.
At gamescom, some content creators now seem to want to turn the tables and let their fans participate in the challenge instead.
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Career and Life of MontanaBlack in 2 Minutes: What Makes Him Unique?
Spiciness Challenge after Stomach Surgery: Not a Good Idea
How did the challenge go? The candidates of MontanaBlack’s spiciness challenge held up well. However, one young woman visibly struggled with the spiciness. “The young lady is not feeling well at all. Please focus on the young lady. The camera, please,” announced the Twitch streamer (via Twitch).
Already before the challenge, the participant had admitted to having recently undergone stomach surgery. This raised alarm bells for some spectators. Because very spicy food can cause discomfort even in healthy individuals, it can be an additional strain for someone with a previously affected digestive tract.
“Here at MeinMMO, our expertise lies in gaming and everything around it, not in medical matters. For more information on spicy food and its potential risks, you can check with the State Center for Nutrition.
“End of the Line” for the Participant
How was the situation handled? The Twitch streamer assured the young woman that she did not have to do anything to prove herself. However, the participant was determined not to go home “empty-handed”.
MontanaBlack and his buddy Marc Gebauer, who accompanied him last year, also discussed a possible consolation prize: “Because I know, if she eats the yellow thing, then it’s end of the line. But actually, we want to see that too.” (via Twitch)
Ultimately, the participant dropped out of the challenge and did not taste the infamous Hot Chip. However, she seemed to quickly regain her composure and was able to smile at the camera again.
Later, MontanaBlack announced that “one of the candidates” who had participated in the spiciness challenge was in the hospital. Reports suggest that this might be the young woman.
While MontanaBlack emphasized that the participants themselves would bear responsibility, he also stated that they would only accept participants who were of legal age “for the sake of conscience” (via TikTok). The current status of the participant is not known.
Overall, however, gamescom seems to be proceeding more calmly and orderly this year. If you want to remind yourself of the escapades of the Twitch streamers from last year, you can do so here:
With the RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT, AMD introduced two new graphics cards on August 25. Especially with the RX 7800 XT, many gamers should be addressed. The smaller sister is considered a real price-performance tip.
The most important points at a glance:
AMD has introduced the RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT. These are positioned below the RX 7900 XT and are intended to compete with the RTX 4060 Ti and the RTX 4070.
Both graphics cards will be available for purchase starting September 6, 2023. The RX 7700 XT for 489 euros and the RX 7800 XT for 549 euros.
With FSR 3.0, a revised model of AMD’s DLSS alternative is also coming to market. Both AMD and Nvidia graphics cards will be supported.
Good to know: Those who buy an RX 7700 or 7800 XT or a GPU from the 6000 series will receive Starfield for free.
AMD introduced the gamescom 2023 with two new graphics cards: the RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT. Both graphics cards target gamers who prefer to play in WQHD or want to try 4K. This should especially please gamers who have hoped for a smaller GPU after the introduction of the RX 7900 XT and 7900 XTX.
AMD presents these cards as direct competition to the GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti . In addition to the RTX 4070, AMD’s RX 7800 XT is likely to become the most exciting card for gamers in 2023.
MeinMMO introduces you to the two new GPUs and explains what you can expect. In particular, the RX 7800 XT could soon become exciting for many gamers.
The RX 7800 XT could replace AMD’s currently most popular graphics card
The RX 6800 XT has always been considered the price-performance tip for anyone looking to buy an AMD graphics card. It offers excellent performance for WQHD (1440p) and enough reserves for users who also want to try 4K. The RX 6800 XT also performs well in ray tracing, even though it cannot keep up with Nvidia’s graphics cards. In many buying guides and recommendations, the RX 6800 XT is still considered the price tip for a WQHD GPU. You can read the test of the RX 6800 XT from our colleagues at GameStar.
Where does the RX 7800 XT stand? AMD positions its new RX 7800 XT similarly. AMD also presents the RX 7800 XT as a WQHD graphics card and describes it as a mid-range graphics card. Thus, it is priced between the inexpensive entry-level graphics cards and the expensive high-end models.
On paper, it offers slightly fewer compute units and fewer stream processors. Both types are responsible for calculations. However, compared to the RX 6800 XT, other values increase:
The base clock as well as the boost clock are significantly higher than with the old models.
The size of the video memory remains the same; however, the memory is somewhat faster.
Power consumption, however, decreases compared to the old RX 6800 XT. Instead of 300 watts, the consumption is only 263 watts.
You can find both GPUs in direct comparison below in the table.
Why is this graphics card so exciting? With the RX 7800 XT, AMD presents its alternative to the RTX 4070. Both graphics cards, from AMD and Nvidia, target gamers who want to play in WQHD. And this is now the largest group of gamers.
More and more people are buying a WQHD display and are looking for a corresponding graphics card. AMD could hit the right note here if it can deliver a better overall offer than the competition.
AMD Radeon
RX 7800 XT
RX 6800 XT
GPU
Navi 32 (RDNA3)
Navi 21 (RDNA2)
Compute Units
60 CUs
72 CUs
Stream Processors
3,840
4,608
Clock Rate
2,124 GHz (Base) 2,430 GHz (Boost)
1,800 GHz (Base) 2,200 GHz (Boost)
Memory
16 GB GDDR6 256 Bit 18 Gbps 576 GB/s
16 GB GDDR6 256 Bit 16 Gbps 512 GB/s
Power Consumption
263 Watts
300 Watts
Release Price (MSRP)
549
649 euros
Are there any benchmarks yet? Kind of. AMD has released a few images where you can see the RX 7800 XT in direct comparison to the RTX 4070. Here you can see that the new AMD card is ahead in some games, while it has to take a step back in others. However, one should always take such official data with caution.
Initial official benchmarks show the RX 7800 XT in direct comparison to the RTX 4070.
What is still missing? What we miss the most is the direct comparison to the RX 6700 XT and RX 6800 XT. In the worst case, it may show at release that the new cards only marginally outperform the old models in performance.
This would make the cards considerably less interesting as a direct upgrade from the 6000 series and would more likely appeal to users who still have an old GTX 1060 or an RX 480 in their PC. In particular, because the upscaler FSR can also be used with old graphics cards and does not require any GPU from the 7000 series.
However, these are purely speculations. The first independent tests, which are likely to come in early September, will provide more insight.
When will the RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT be released? Both graphics cards will officially be released on September 6, 2023.
What will the RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT cost? The RX 7700 XT is expected to cost 489 euros and the RX 7800 XT is expected to be released at 549 euros.
More about AMD: If you are considering buying an AMD graphics card, take a look at the following overview on MeinMMO. Here we present all important graphics cards from AMD in direct comparison:
The new game Erenshor aims to be a single-player RPG in the world of an MMORPG, inspired by games like Runescape. The unique twist: Although the game simulates an MMORPG, there are no other people in the fantasy world, but thousands of quests, items, opponents, and even AI-controlled teammates. A demo is set to launch on September 8.
This is the idea of Erenshor:
The game is based on the idea: MMORPGs are great, if only it weren’t for the annoying other players.
So Erenshor replaces every player with a bot controlled by AI.
The game advertises with the thesis: ‘Experience MMORPG gameplay on your own terms, at your own pace.’
Erenshor aims to impress with an unusual concept:
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Erenshor – „At your own pace.”
An active player base, but you are the only player
How is this supposed to work? The developers promise a fully functioning MMORPG, except the other players are not humans and the ‘O’ stands for offline.
The player is the only human in an active player base trying to navigate the MMORPG: The bots hunt monsters, complete quests, search for powerful items, and invite the player to trade or play together.
In the game, one can discover ‘living cities, dungeons, forests, and beaches,’ collect loot, and become stronger, promises the Steam page of Erenshor.
It is said that the teammates will remember the player and recall how he treated them. One should grow as a server to defeat the strongest enemies.
As a key element of the game, ‘persistent simulated players’ are introduced, who level up – whether the player is in the game or not. They also find better items, whether with the player or without him.
And when the ‘teammates’ know you better, they invite you to play together. But you can also go hunting and eliminate the ‘teammates,’ because Erenshor promises: Everyone drops loot, even the ‘good guys.’
Sounds a bit like Tron.
Additionally, there will be no ‘microtransactions’ in the game (‘Never!,’ as the developers promise), and the player gains access to multiple character slots: all heroes share a common bank. Secondary characters also have the option to start with an XP bonus.
What all this will end up being seems unclear at the moment. Surely the success of the game will depend on how authentically the ‘teammates’ behave. There is also the question of whether they will try to cheat you out of the best items in a raid, rip you off in trading – or whether they will insult the player’s mother and/or sister in PvP.
Demo launches on September 8 – Release then in 2024
A first demo is set to be released on September 8, with Erenshor fully launching in September 2024.
If you’re looking for an MMORPG but none for other humans, you don’t have to wait until 2024, but can help yourself here:
In Fortnite today, on August 25, the servers across all platforms went down (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). Maintenance is being used to upload Update 26.00 to the servers.
Friday, August 25, 2023
3:58 PM
So far, the servers are running stable and without problems. Therefore, we are closing our live ticker and wish you a nice weekend!
If you want to see the new Battle Pass, you can follow our overview:
The servers are now online and you can log in after the queue. Have fun and a nice weekend! If the servers cause problems again, we will inform you.
2:00 PM
When is Fortnite back online? We can’t say exactly. Typically, the servers are reopened at the latest by 1 PM for a smooth season start. It could be that Epic Games is struggling with issues.
So far, we can only speculate, as the official channels of the developers are also silent. We assume that you can play at the latest from 4 PM.
1:35 PM
While the servers still have no intention of letting you in, you can take a quick look at all the items in the Battle Pass. Shiina has summarized them in his YouTube video:
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The waiting times are increasing, but still no one can log in. Both Epic Games and leakers are tight-lipped about when the servers will be back online.
12:36 PM
All patch notes are now complete and you can find them in our overview. So far, our attempts to log in have been unsuccessful, and even Fortnite’s official Twitter account does not specify when the servers will be back online. So stay tuned!
12:10 PM
The servers are currently attempting to let players log in to Fortnite through queues. However, if you end up in one of the queues and the timer runs out, you will receive a message that the servers are not responding. It remains unclear when the servers will be ready to be visited.
11:25 AM
If you have downloaded the update, you still cannot log in. It is still unclear how long the server downtime will last. We will keep you updated.
Mythic Weapons in Season 4: In the depths of Thornes properties, you will find mythic items. These are: Midas’ Drum Gun
Tntina’s Ka-Boom Bow
Ocean’s Huge Drink
Kit’s Charged Shotgun
Kit’s Shockwave Launcher
Zyg’s and Choppy’s Ray Gun
The Foundation’s MK-7 Assault Rifle
Gunner’s Stalker SMG
10:46 AM
New Weapon Rocket Ram: This weapon should make it easy for you to access a base. You can probably also escape with it. It looks interesting, this thing:
10:40 AM
New POIs:
Sanguine Suites: Keep the new location in mind:
Relentless Retreat:
Eclipsed Estate:
10:20 AM
Leakers have also gained access to all the skins in the Battle Pass, as well as the upcoming Crew Pack and the items you can acquire. We will list the leaks for you in the gray spoiler box:
Leaks on Skins and Items in Season 4
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Epic Games has made the update available for download on the PS5. You should expect 12.667 GB and can start the download right now.
9:57 AM
New Map in Season 4: We have analyzed the new map from Season 4 in Fortnite. What has changed and which POIs are completely new? Find out in the linked article.
9:34 AM
The new map from Season 4 has been leaked. We will embed it here as well in the spoiler box:
Season 4 Map in Chapter 4
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When will the Fortnite servers be back online? Currently, we expect that you will be able to play again around noon. Between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM seems a realistic time, comparing the server downtimes of previous seasons.
9:12 AM
The trailer for the new season has been well received in the community. Users are commenting on YouTube:
“I’m so hyped, finally a season that will definitely be fun again”
“The new season is gonna be awesome 😀 I’m looking forward to the time and secrets”
“The other trailer was already great. I actually didn’t want to play anymore, but when I saw the first trailer: Hype!”
9:00 AM
The gameplay launch trailer for Season 4 has been released. The video runs for 1:09 minutes and shows what you can expect in Season 4 “Last Resort”:
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Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 – LAST RESORT Gameplay Trailer
8:38 AM
The player search for the servers has been disabled. Soon the entire server will follow so that Update 26.00 can be installed.
What is happening today in Fortnite?Today marks the start of Chapter 4 Season 4. A new season with fresh skins, weapons, locations, and much more. As in the past, updates for new seasons are larger than patches in the seasons. So be prepared for a big download and possible queues.
If you missed the trailer for Chapter 4 Season 4, here is the video:
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Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 – FINAL COUP Trailer
Fortnite: Server Down – When and how long are they offline?
This is the downtime in the morning: According to Epic Games, the servers are expected to be shut down at 9:00 AM local time. Matchmaking will already be disabled 30 minutes before, so you won’t be able to search for new rounds from 8:30 AM.
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When can you play again? This is a big update. So it is likely that Epic Games could restart the servers at 11:00 AM or even at 1:00 PM. However, this is not confirmed.
When will the patch notes be released? Epic Games usually publishes a list of patch notes on their site after the update. If this happens, we will list them here neatly and clearly.
What content could be released with Update 26.00?
Epic Games reveals hardly any new info about upcoming contents before a new update. However, trusted leakers like Shiina have been keeping an eye on the data that are hidden from regular users for a long time and have a rough idea of what you can expect this time. You can expect the following things (via twitter.com):
New Skins for the Battle Pass
Nolan Chance
Piper Pace
Fish Thicc
Mae
Antonia
Khaby Lame
Kado Thorne
Ahsoka Tano
New Places on the Map
Sanguine Suites
Eclipsed Estate
Relentless Retreat
New Weapons
Infiltrator Pump Shotgun
Twin Mag Assault Rifle
Scoped Burst SMG
Business Turret
Rocket Ram
The Foundation’s MK-Seven Assault Rifle
Midas’ Drum Gun
Zyg and Choppy’s Ray Gun
and more!
With this update, a new theme will come out that players can delve into. You will be able to act as thieves on the island and steal weapons and items. It remains exciting what Epic Games has planned for Season 4. Are you ready to unleash your inner thief? Let us know!
A new Battle Pass has been released with Season 2 –Chapter 4 in Fortnite . Here you can find all the skins, emotes, harvesting tools, and other content that you can obtain in the new Battle Pass.
This is happening right now in Chapter 4 Season 4: Chapter 4 Season 4 has started in Fortnite. In addition to new features on the map, there have also been several story trailers as well as gameplay content that players can expect during Season 2.
Structure of the Battle Pass: As usual, the Battle Pass costs 950 V-Bucks. The pass of the new Season 4 of Chapter 4 will have the same star system as in Chapter 3 before. So, you have the opportunity to unlock your rewards with stars.
Can I immediately get the last skin of the Battle Pass? No, Fortnite makes sure that you first need to reach a specified level before you can unlock a collection of rewards.
If you want to buy a loading screen on page 3, you must first reach level 11.
If you like the skin on page 5, you must first reach level 26.
If the pickaxe on page 6 is exactly what you need, Fortnite wants you to first reach level 29.
This continues up to page 14. The old system from Chapter 3 has retired. You no longer need to unlock a number of pages before you can obtain your desired item.
You can watch the trailer for the gameplay that we have embedded here:
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Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 – LAST RESORT Gameplay Trailer
All Rewards of the Battle Pass in Chapter 4 Season 4
Is there finally a secretskin? Not this time, the additional skin in the Battle Pass is Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars.
This skin will probably receive additional styles and items that you can unlock over the weeks.
All content in the Battle Pass of Season 4
This overview shows you all the items that you can unlock in the new Battle Pass.
Battle Pass – Page 1
Requirements: Available with the Battle Pass from the beginning
Contents:
Nolan Chance – first skin
Loading screen “Nolan Chance” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Banner icon (2 stars)
Harvesting tool “Emergency Blades” (7 stars)
Emote “Dice Roll” (7 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Emoticon “Luck in Hand” (3 stars)
Back accessory “Fancy Equipment Bag” (5 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 2
Requirements: Reach level 5 and level 8 in the Battle Pass
Requirements: Reach level 66 and level 70 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Loading screen “Khaby Lame” (3 stars)
Spray “Royal Seal” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Harvesting tool “Silent Slice” (7 stars)
Emote “Align and Shoot” (7 stars)
Wrap “Influential” (4 stars)
Skin Khaby Lame (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 12
Requirements: Reach level 74 and level 78 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Loading screen “Traditional Khaby” (3 stars)
Banner icon (2 stars)
Emoticon “That’s How It Is” (3 stars)
Glider “Wings of a King” (6 stars)
Back accessory style “Silent Slice” (5 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Skin style Khaby Lame “Traditional” (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 13
Requirements: Reach level 82 and level 86 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Loading screen “Kado Thorne” (3 stars)
Wrap “Final Eclipse” (4 stars)
Spray “Hunt of the Returner” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Contrail “Sin Swing” (4 stars)
Harvesting tool “Eclipsed Executors” (7 stars)
Skin Kado Thorne (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 14
Requirements: Reach level 90 and level 94 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Loading screen “Revenant Kado Thorne” (3 stars)
Banner icon (2 stars)
Back accessory “Phantom Wings” (5 stars)
Emoticon “Vampirical” (3 stars)
Glider “Phantom Wings” (6 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Skin style Kado Thorne “Revenant” (9 stars)
In addition to the Battle Pass pages, there will also be bonus rewards that you can unlock at higher tiers. The Battle Pass thus offers a lot of new content to earn.
Now, what do you think of the new pass from Chapter 4 Season 4? Do you find the skins and styles original or is there nothing for you this season? Let us know!
Cars from the Italian manufacturer Lamborghini are popular as status symbols among Twitch streamers. The German number 1, Elias “EliasN97” Nerlich, has fulfilled his dream of such a car, but then an injury caught him at the worst possible time.
Thanks to his connections, he was able to reduce the waiting time from two years to just under a year, the streamer revealed (via YouTube). In July 2023, the moment finally arrived. EliasN97 announced on Twitter that the Lambo had arrived in Germany and that he could pick it up soon.
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Driving ban 1 week before pickup
What happened to EliasN97? On August 4, 2023, EliasN97 injured himself during a match for his soccer team Delay Sports, diagnosis: torn cruciate ligament. For the 25-year-old, who once dreamed of a career as a professional soccer player, then became an esports athlete, and eventually conquered Twitch, this was already the second injury of this kind.
In the meantime, EliasN97 is on the road to recovery and is currently hosting a marathon stream on Twitch. However, the injury had unforeseen consequences that the streamer only realized later.
The streamer was issued a driving ban of 3 to 4 weeks – one week before he was finally supposed to pick up his Lamborghini. However, that was the least of his problems, explained EliasN97 (via TikTok).
Due to the torn cruciate ligament, he could not attend gamescom 2023 this year and will not be able to participate in his own Eligella Cup in September.
Since then, nothing has been seen of the Urus on the streamer’s social media channels. However, EliasN97 announced that there would be photos and a video of the pickup. So it seems the car is not yet in his possession.
Mathematically, the streamer should soon be fit enough to finally receive his dream car.
At least EliasN97 has a driver’s license and will have plenty of time to cruise around in the Lambo after his recovery. If you think that having a valid driver’s license is somehow the logical first step before buying a car, you don’t know the Twitch streamer xQc yet:
Do you want to meet streamers and content creators at the gamescom 2023? We show you here which of them are on site and in which hall you can meet them and when.
The gamescom has developed into an important meeting point for content creators and streamers in recent years. It has become clear in recent years how more and more well-known personalities of online entertainment are represented at the fair.
Streamer Dates at a Glance – Which YouTubers and Streamers?
The list of streamers and content creators who will be represented at gamescom 2023 is impressive. Visitors can look forward to encounters with popular personalities like Gronkh, MontanaBlack, Gnu, and many more.
Here you will find an overview of the present content creators with their appointments:
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Name
Time
Where?
PietSmiet
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hall 6.1, Stand C021
Maxim Markow
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Hall 6, Level Infinite Showcase
HandOfBlood
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Hall 6, Level Infinite Showcase
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Name
Time
Where?
Lara Loft
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Hall 5.2
JenNyan
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Meet&Greet, Hall 6.1, Stand B020 Hall 6.1, Stand C021
MontanaBlack
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hall 1, Social Area Stage
Maxim Markow
12:00 PM 5:00 PM
Hall 10.2, Indie Arena Booth Congress Centrum-Nord
Friday, August 25, 2023
Name
Time
Where?
JuleTheFox
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
LarsOderSo
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
Papo
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Hall 9.1, Congstar Stand Meet&Greet
Jasmin Gnu
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Hall 9.1, Congstar Stand
H0llyLP
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
HandOfBlood
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Hall 7, AMD Gaming Festival
Kapuzenwurm
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
Kamui
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
Liza Grimm
2:00 PM
Hall 5.1 Stage, Pen & Paper
HoneyPuu
2:30 PM
Hall 7, AMD Gaming Festival
PietSmiet
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hall 6.1, Stand C021
Eintracht Spandau
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Hall 7, AMD Gaming Festival
RvNx Mango
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
Mahluna
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
Maxim Markow
5:30 PM 6:30 PM
Hall 7, AMD Gaming Festival Hall 7, Meet & Greet
BloodyNyuu
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM 2:45 PM to 3:15 PM
Hall 9, Samsung Stand
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Name
Time
Where?
Gronkh
After Starfield presentation at 9:00 AM
Hall 8
Baso
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Hall 9, Nintendo Hall 9.1, Congstar Stand Meet&Greet
Daniel SimFans.de & Chris SimsArrow
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
Simfinity
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
Sev
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
huebi
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
Jasmin Gnu
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Hall 9.1, Congstar Stand
JenNyan
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hall 6.1, Stand C021
MaceZayuri
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
NoahZett28
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
Felix von der Laden
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Hall 8, Medion/Erazer
Wave esport
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
Sterzik & Mienah
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
Papo
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Hall 9.1, Congstar Stand
PietSmiet
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Hall 6.1, Stand C021 Hall 9.1, Stand B010
RonnyBerger
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
Tanzverbot
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
Brox
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
Maxim Markow
5:00 PM
Hall 8, Cosplay Challenge
Lara Loft
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Hall 9, Netflix
IDzock
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
iCrimax + AviveHD + Standart Skill
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1+2
BloodyNyuu
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Hall 9, Samsung Stand
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Name
Time
Where?
Tobbss
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
Sev
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
DaveNite
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
Markey
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
SkylineTVlive
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
JenNyan
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Hall 6.1, Stand C021
Noway
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
Otto_Bulletproof
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
Ehrensache
1:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
Hakon
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
Reved
2:30 PM
Hall 7
PietSmiet
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hall 6.1, Stand C021
huebi
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
TJ-Tim Jacken + NeedToKnow
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 2
Abbaok+Bapo
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hall 1, Signing Area 1
BloodyNyuu
11:45 AM to 12:15 PM 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Not all present content creators have appointments for a meet & greet. Our advice to you is: Stay alert and attentive. Various streamers will mix in with the visitors and can be found in the corridors between the halls.
These streamers have also announced that they will be on site:
StarletNova
Kupferfuchs
Philipp Steuer
Farbenfuchs
Bonjwa
Baso (Every day in Hall 9)
LostKittn (Every day in Hall 9)
Rocket Beans (Every day in Hall 6)
achNina (Wednesday to Friday)
Liza Grimm (Every day)
Mowky (Every day)
MrMoregame (Thursday and Friday)
The gamescom 2023 thus promises to be a celebration for gaming fans and content lovers once again, both through the presence of well-known creators and through the latest games and innovations in the industry.
The first proper update for Baldur’s Gate 3 is here. We reveal what the patch contains and which problems are now part of history.
Baldur’s Gate 3 has been on the market for several weeks now. While the first and second acts of the game generally run well, there were numerous bugs and issues in the final chapter. Annoying bugs that have now largely been fixed. The first “proper” patch is now live and fixes over 1,000 problems and errors throughout the game.
On Steam, the patch is a hefty 2.2 GB – there are really a lot of bug fixes.
What the first patch of Baldur’s Gate 3 improves
We summarize here the most important changes and improvements that are addressed with the patch:
Some bugs that froze the game in the last 2 hours of gameplay have been fixed.
Bugs were fixed where loot from enemies in multiplayer mode only appears after moving an item in the inventory.
The possible romances with Shadowheart and Minthara should now proceed correctly.
Many dialogues that were never triggered correctly should now activate.
It is no longer possible to recruit Minthara and Halsin at the same time.
It should now be obvious when starting a romance with Gale.
Gold rewards in the game have been significantly increased.
On the easiest difficulty, player characters now have 100% more health (previously 50% more health).
The Warlock companions from the “Pact of the Chain” can now use their multi-attack more than once.
You can no longer interact with other players’ inventories when their inventory is locked.
The kiss scenes for small characters are now functioning correctly again.
If you want to read all the patch notes, you can do so in the official Larian forum. However, please note that some patch notes may contain spoilers due to their nature.
Is there more to come? Yes. The next patch is reportedly already in the works according to Larian and will mainly address performance issues that some players are experiencing. While there isn’t an exact date for the second patch yet, it is said to be “right around the corner” – in other words, “not far away.”
Did you suffer under these bugs? Or didn’t you even notice them?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The community of Destiny 2 has given a lot of thought about the future of the game and its current direction. Rumors about a possible end due to bad sentiment and player numbers, as well as the developer’s focus on new projects, for which they allegedly plan to exploit the shooter until the very last ember, have circulated. In a new interview, Game Director Joe Blackburn clarified a few things about this.
The essentials at a glance:
In an interview with Game Director Joe Blackburn, it was clarified that Destiny 2 is not at an end, despite rumors and concerns.
Bungie continues to focus on the future of Destiny 2 and is working on the development of story elements.
The player numbers have increased, especially with new players benefiting from the Guardian rank system.
What interview is this about? “The Final Shape” will officially mark the end of the first Destiny 2 saga of light and darkness. However, contrary to some claims, Bungie is also already preparing for the future of Destiny 2.
To find out what this future looks like, Tom Warren from “The Verge” sat down for an interview with Game Director Joe Blackburn. This clarified a lot of things.
Destiny 2 is by no means at an end. Rather, it is at a turning point.
Speculation that Bungie would focus on new games is a misunderstanding.
They have realized that they need to change the PvP strategy and make compromises.
Regarding player numbers, Blackburn also expressed optimism and revealed a little Lightfall success story.
MyMMO summarizes the most important points from the interview for you, while you get a visual preview of the future in this video:
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – The last DLC of the first saga
Bungie addresses fan concerns
Destiny 2 will not disappear after 2025: It is no secret that “The Final Shape” is the official designation for the end of the first Destiny 2 saga of light and darkness and will mark a significant conclusion.
However, contrary to some assumptions, Destiny 2 is far from over. The game is more at a turning point, where Bungie uses its long experience to shape and optimize the future of its loot shooter.
The assumption that Bungie has been focusing on new games since the acquisition by Sony and neglecting Destiny 2 is, according to Blackburn, a misunderstanding. The studio continues to place great importance on the Destiny universe and remains committed to improving and expanding the player experience.
What we are trying to avoid is scaring people that Destiny 2 is disappearing. It is not. Our support for it is not ending. We are just trying to focus on what is ahead of us and not extend the conversation to the next two years.
explained Joe Blackburn
This suggests that the studio is likely still working on the future development of story elements in Destiny 2, aside from the current focus on “The Final Shape” and the upcoming year.
New Guardian generation is a growing community
Destiny 2 is increasingly focused on new players
More and more New Lights find their fate: In terms of player numbers, Blackburn is also optimistic and even revealed a little success story from the current DLC “Lightfall”.
One of our little success stories from Lightfall… the players we have gained in the last year are more loyal to Destiny than ever before.
revealed the Game Director
This is attributed to the success of the Guardian rank system. It helps new players to navigate the Destiny experience optimally and complete activities to improve their character.
While veterans of Destiny 1 and 2 seem to no longer find much joy in the loot shooter and have become major critics and disappointed fans, it now seems to be the newcomers who still choose Destiny 2 despite everything.
Like the first Destiny players, they roam the vast universe with remarkable engagement and passion, experiencing all its content.
Through the timeline in Destiny 2, new players can experience and understand the story
Entry barriers are being removed further: The development in Destiny 2 shows that Bungie’s efforts to expand the player base to the next generation of gamers have apparently borne fruit. And so, more and more entry barriers for this player group are being lifted:
Bungie introduced the timeline feature in Season 22, allowing players to experience important plot points and events from Destiny’s past.
The new fireteam power level system will give you access to most activities in the game, even if you don’t have the right strength.
From Season 23, a LFG system will come, and according to Blackburn, “The Final Shape” will be a more solo-friendly experience than ever before.
But they have also designed the end of the saga so that every Destiny 2 player, regardless of their previous progress, can return. Furthermore, Bungie still values its veterans.
We know that the strategy we have pursued in the last two years for PvP has not worked. Let’s bring in a strategy change here. This will require resources from other parts of the game, but we feel that this is important now. We will make this compromise in some way, but it is not a compromise we take lightly. It is definitely a change that is necessary internally and externally.
explained Joe Blackburn the late insight
Bungie is currently forming a PvP task force to take a look at the many issues that exist in the PvP area of the game.
They will actively communicate with the PvP community and address issues, becoming more transparent with players regarding the PvP topic.
No shortage of PvP developers in Destiny 2
There are no 3-meter high walls at Bungie hiding PvP developers
Bungie is a team that works together as a whole: What Joe Blackburn clarified in this context is the fact that they did not pull all the PvP talent from Destiny 2 to create Marathon, Bungie’s extraction shooter. However, this has been repeatedly asserted by players in recent weeks.
It is true that former PvP developers like Kevin Yanes (Senior Design Lead) have moved to Marathon. However, this should not be a disadvantage for Destiny.
If we have resources and minds we can put on a problem, there is nothing we shy away from. We also have some professionals with long experience […] while some of these people are doing great things that are necessary for the future of the company, no one is afraid to go to them and say: Hey, could you come over and try this? Can you help us with this [in Destiny 2]? There are no 3-meter high walls at Bungie where we don’t share or support this talent.
clarified Joe Blackburn about the way of working at Bungie
The interview may have cleared up some speculations and uncertainties currently being discussed in the community. And it can be concluded: For Bungie, Destiny 2 remains a firm part of the gaming landscape and will continue to be supported and developed to engage both new Guardians and veterans. The latter, however, only if they want to be engaged at all.
Do you find Bungie’s focus on the care and development of Destiny 2 after 2025 convincing, while taking on new projects at the same time? Feel free to comment on what you think about it.
Or do you prefer to focus on things that are fun? Like this:
This weekend, the GO Fest is taking place in Pokémon GO, where you can encounter regional monsters again. We have summarized for you which ones will be present at this event and how to find them here on MeinMMO.
Which Pokémon are involved? In Pokémon GO, not all monsters spawn everywhere in the world. Some of them are only found in specific regions and therefore usually can only be obtained through traveling or trading with other players. However, for major events, Niantic likes to make selected regional monsters spawn worldwide.
It will also be the case at the GO Fest 2023, which runs on the weekend of August 26 and 27 in Pokémon GO. However, compared to other events, such as the Hoenn tour, the selection for the GO Fest seems significantly smaller. Only 5 regional Pokémon will be available, of which one is permanently obtainable in our regions.
Below, we show you which regional monsters will be there and how to find them.
These are the 5 regional Pokémon for the GO Fest
During this year’s GO Fest, there will be a total of 5 regional Pokémon that can be found in various habitats. However, not all of them are available for all players, as some are exclusive spawns for ticket holders. We have summarized below where you can find each regional monster and whether you can get them without a ticket.
Skaraborn
Skaraborn
What kind of Pokémon is this? Skaraborn is a regional Pokémon of the Bug and Fighting types that originates from the 2nd generation of games. It is usually only found in South and Central America as well as the Caribbean. The monster does not have an evolution, but it does generally have a temporary Mega Evolution that is not yet active in the game.
Where can it be found at the GO Fest? Skaraborn will be available to all trainers during the GO Fest. It spawns in the habitat Quartz Terrarium on Saturday. On Sunday, it will be generally found in the wild.
Is there a shiny version of Skaraborn? Yes, with a bit of luck, you might encounter a shiny Skaraborn. It has a pink body.
What kind of Pokémon are they? The water Pokémon Schalellos exists in two variations in the game. The blue specimen (Eastern Sea) can be found in Europe, from eastern England to Japan and Australia, and is regularly found in the wild here, while the pink Schalellos (Western Sea) spawns from west of England to America. Both have an evolution, Gastrodon.
Where can they be found at the GO Fest? Just like Skaraborn, both Schalellos can be caught by all players in the wild. You can find the blue variant on Saturday in the habitat Quartz Terrarium and the pink specimen in the habitat Aquamarine Coast. On Sunday, they will also be found in the wild without a habitat.
Is there a shiny version of Schalellos? Both forms celebrate their shiny debut at the GO Fest. So, you can find them in their shiny forms with a bit of luck. In these, they have a light blue and a reddish body, respectively.
What kind of Pokémon is this? A monster that can usually only be found in the southeastern United States is Venuflibis. The plant Pokémon from the 4th generation of games has no pre-evolutions or evolutions.
Where can it be found at the GO Fest? At the GO Fest, it is available exclusively for ticket holders from the incense. You can find it in the habitat Malachite Wilderness or on Sunday without a fixed habitat, also from the incense.
Is there a shiny version of Venuflibis? No, the shiny form is not yet active in the game.
What kind of Pokémon is this? The last regional Pokémon for the GO Fest 2023 is Pachirisu. The electric Pokémon from the 4th generation of games is usually found in Alaska, Canada, or the north of Russia. The little electric squirrel has no pre-evolutions or evolutions.
Where can it be found at the GO Fest? Pachirisu will also only be available during the GO Fest for ticket holders. It spawns on Saturday in the habitat Aquamarine Coast and on Sunday generally in the wild when you place incense.
Is there a shiny version of Pachirisu? No, Pachirisu cannot currently be caught as shiny in the game.
How do you like the selection of regional monsters for this year’s GO Fest? Were you hoping for more? If yes, which ones? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange your thoughts with other trainers.
You could play the MMORPG ArcheAge either as a Buy2Play version (ArcheAge Unchained) or the Free2Play version with a much more aggressive in-game shop. One of the two versions has now won.
The MMORPG ArcheAge has a moving past, at least in terms of monetization.
First, there was only ArcheAge – a Free2Play MMORPG with a lot of Pay2Win elements.
Then, they developed ArcheAge Unchained for Western players and relied on Buy2Play – buy once and play forever, the Pay2Win shop was toned down.
Subscription, Free2Play, Buy2Play – ArcheAge has been through it all. Now it is clear: ArcheAge Unchained was not successful enough and is disappearing completely. The European and American servers of ArcheAge and ArcheAge Unchained will be merged, subscribers will be compensated in-game.
You can find the details about the “Server Merge” here on MeinMMO. If you are not familiar with the game, take a look at the trailer:
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ArcheAge – Release Trailer
In a blog post, the responsible parties explain how the server merging will take place (via archeageuc.playkakaogames.com). “Unchained” will be completely removed: “Due to the current server population, we unfortunately cannot continue to operate ArcheAge: Unchained alone.”
The Pay2Win version of ArcheAge has thus won the battle of versions. Out of a total of 12 servers in the EU and NA, only 2 servers will remain:
Remaining subscription durations in Unchained will be partially converted into “Patron”. Also a subscription, but with advantages in-game over other players, such as shorter queue times when logging in and bonuses on labor points.
If you are affected by the merging, you should take a close look at the details. Only items in the bag, warehouse, and storage will be transferred, but dropped items in the house or on the farm/garden will disappear.
You can view the complete details in the spoiler box in English:
2. Account Info
Patron
The remaining time for Patron players will be retained upon merge.
Subscription
The remaining subscription time for ArcheAge: Unchained will be transferred to Patron time after the merge.
The remaining subscription time will be transferred to Patron time at a 1:1 ratio.
Depending on the amount of the remaining subscription time, you will receive bonus time that equals 20–30% of this time as Patron time.
If your remaining subscription time is 180 days or more on November 30 (Thurs), at 09:00 UTC, you will receive bonus time that equals 30% of this time as Patron time.
If your remaining subscription time is less than 180 days on November 30 (Thurs), at 09:00 UTC, you will receive bonus time that equals 20% of this time as Patron time.
Credits
The remaining credits in your ArcheAge and ArcheAge: Unchained accounts will be added up upon merge.
Credits won’t be added up per region.
Account Buffs
The remaining duration of the buffs bound to your ArcheAge and ArcheAge: Unchained accounts (e.g. ArcheBlessing) will be added up upon merge.
Login Records
If you have login records for both ArcheAge and ArcheAge: Unchained, the one with more logins will be counted for merge.
Loyalty Token
The Loyalty Tokens in your ArcheAge and ArcheAge: Unchained accounts will be added up upon merge.
Farmhand
When there are different Farmhands in your ArcheAge and ArcheAge: Unchained accounts, only one of them will be retained and the determining factors will be as follows:
No. 1 factor: Farmhand’s XP
No. 2 factor: Farmhand’s registration date
The below Farmhand data will be retained upon merge:
XP
Proficiency (stats, points)
Proficiency Reset Count
Last Proficiency Reset Date
Free Vigor Transfers
Transferred Vigor Points
Last Weekly Reset Date
Expanded Production Slots
Expanded Trade Slots
The below Farmhand data will be lost upon merge:
Current Labor
The Farmhand’s Labor cannot be merged. Please make sure to use it before the merge.
Bound Housing
Ownership
Remaining Vigor Points
Items in possession
Active Productions
Active Trades
3. Character Info
Bag
All items in your bag will be retained upon merge.
The sorting data and the UI data from the Category tab will be lost upon merge.
Only items in your Bag/Warehouse/Storage will be merged. Those you have dropped in your house or farm/garden will disappear if you don’t collect them and cannot be restored.
Mail
Mailbox and Storage data will be retained upon merge.
Deleted mails will be lost upon merge.
Friend
The data from Community > Friend > List, Block tabs will be retained upon merge.
The data from Community > Friend > Request tab will be lost upon merge.
Teleport Scrolls
The data from Teleport Scrolls’ Default Site, Favorites, and Dungeon tabs will be retained upon merge.
The data from Teleport Scrolls’ Recorded Site tab will be lost upon merge.
ArchePass
The progress of your ArchePasses and all their data will be retained upon merge.
ArcheAge: Unchained ArchePasses cannot be used upon merge.
We will help you complete your active ArchePasses before the merge through an event. Details about the event will be announced through a separate notice.
Dungeon
The below dungeon-related data will be lost upon merge:
Recent Entries
Daily Entries
Entry Reset Count
Open Dungeons
Reputation
The below Reputation-related data will be lost upon merge:
Voting History
Reputation
Daily Likes/Dislikes Received
UI
UI location and size data will be lost upon merge.
Reopen Box
Reopen Boxes that are opened before the merge will be lost upon merge.
4. Community
Family
The below Family-related data will be retained upon merge:
Name
Name Change Date
Level
XP
Capacity Increase
Alert
Role
Name of the Role
Role Change Date
Join Date
Family Quest
Guild
The below Guild-related data will be retained upon merge:
Level
XP
Individual Guild Mission
Group Guild Mission
Prestige
Protection Period
Role/Permission
Automatic Guild Leader Resign
New Guild Buff
Guild Shop History
Guild Portal Base
Guild Residence
Guild Buff
Guild Management History
Guild Dungeon Participation History (last 50 per season)
Guild Dungeon Participant Info
Guild Arena Record
The below Guild-related data will be lost upon merge:
Alert
Applicant
Recruiting Notice
Dominion History
Dominion Fee
Daily XP Gained
Interests
Combat History
Guild Residence
Prestige used on a Guild Residence will be automatically returned upon merge.
Faction
The below Faction-related data will be lost upon merge:
Exile Restrictions
Siege Activity Points
Faction Competition Points
Faction Competition Points per region
Quest Points
Exile Points
Raid Points per monster
Alliance
Faction Statue
Red Dragon
Red Dragon raising restrictions will be applied before the merge.
Players who are raising a Dragon mount will be compensated depending on its rank.
5. System
Housing
Housing
Installed houses will be redistributed as Full Kits upon merge.
Furniture
Any furniture installed in a private house will be sent to the owner via mail.
Expanded Decor Limit
Expanded Decor Limit data will be lost upon merge.
Rewards for any used Decor Limit Increases will be distributed.
UCC
Custom Image Design data will be lost upon merge.
Custom Image-related rewards will be distributed after the merge.
Plant
Any growing plants (including paid plant products) will be lost upon merge.
Disclaimer
Only items in your Bag/Warehouse/Storage will be merged. Those you have dropped in your house or farm/garden will disappear if you don’t collect them and cannot be restored.
Community Contribution
The below Community Contribution content data will be lost upon merge:
Development Level
Resident Info
Prestige
Housing Sales
Housing Region Fee
Auction House
The below Auction House data will be lost upon merge:
Listings
Bids
Special Bids
The use of Auction House will be restricted for 50 hours before the merge.
Crafting Requests
The below Crafting Request-related data will be retained upon merge:
Crafting Requests
Listed Requests
Rankings
All ranking data will be retained upon merge.
To streamline our discussions around the upcoming merge, we’ve initiated a designated discussion channel in our Discord Forums. We invite you to join the dialogue, share your insights, and help us tailor the best experience possible.
We will share the details about the merge schedule and additional merge specs on September 7 (Thurs) again.
However, an ArcheAge without Pay2Win seems to have a hard time. Some fans have even opened their own private server and wanted to take different paths in monetization to create the game they envisioned.
In Baldur’s Gate 3 (Steam) is an important decision completely irrelevant. This unnecessarily devalues the game, finds MeinMMO Tiefling Cortyn.
Baldur’s Gate 3 fascinates the masses. It is a deep role-playing game with numerous decisions that have far-reaching consequences. Often, one only notices the effects of a decision many hours later and cannot change it anymore.
But the most important decision in Baldur’s Gate 3 deviates from this concept.
Spoiler alert: This article deals with one of the most important decisions in Baldur’s Gate 3. Therefore, the article contains significant spoilers about the gameplay of Baldur’s Gate 3.
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Launch Trailer for the Role-playing Game Baldur’s Gate 3
The story of Baldur’s Gate 3 begins dramatically. You have been kidnapped and infected by a Mind Flayer. A parasite, a so-called tadpole, has taken root in your head, threatening to turn you into a Mind Flayer in a few days if you do not find a cure.
However, it quickly becomes apparent that this parasite apparently brings certain advantages. You are telepathically connected with other parasite carriers and can use special psychic powers to easily convince other characters.
But there is more: Soon you will find other parasites whose knowledge you can absorb to develop special powers. These are really strong talents that make you stronger and more versatile in battles. From “ranged counters to spells” to pushing all enemies within a certain HP value (which was 23 in the end) away, or a “stop” command that prevents enemies from attacking.
Whether you want to take advantage of this power is one of the major decisions in Baldur’s Gate 3 that runs throughout the game.
And this is the crux: It is completely irrelevant to the story’s progression whether you use the power of the parasite.
It has absolutely no impact on your character or the ending whether you use your Illithid powers. It does not matter if you only have one worm in your head or have absorbed 22 more. It is completely irrelevant whether you use your Illithid powers on every possible NPC or always choose the “hard” way of an actual skill check.
In my first playthrough with a friend, we decided to take opposing approaches. While the Halfling wanted to get rid of the parasite at all costs and never used the powers, my Tiefling eagerly embraced every parasite and used the powers uninterrupted.
With each new parasite, she became more powerful and, to be honest: The abilities are absolutely overpowered in combat. Being able to transform into a Displacer Beast or instantly kill all enemies below a certain HP value (which ended up being 23) was just crazy. Oh yes: Permanent flying is also nice or being able to cast spells for free.
Half-Illithid and all powers learned. Importance for the story? None.
I thought: I would be punished for constantly using the power of the parasite
The abilities in combat and the absolute dominance in conversations led to ongoing discussions on Discord. We were both sure that this choice would have consequences in the end. We were sure that the Halfling could better cope with a final conflict against the parasite, while my Tiefling, who permanently used these powers, would probably head towards an “evil” ending, and the reckless use of this power would break her neck in the end.
We did not just come up with this out of thin air – the game implies this all the time. The first time I absorb another parasite, the danger is clearly highlighted.
All companions and NPCs repeatedly warn against giving in to these powers. One simply does not know where this leads, and in the end, one only submits to the Mind Flayers.
Even the neutral narrator voice indirectly warns against it. When one first “consumes” an additional parasite, a statement like: “So much potential, but also so much danger. Knowledge that is ready to be harvested from you. But at what price?” is made.
If you then absorb the parasite, this is reinforced once more:
“The knowledge of the parasite nourishes your mind. Yet at the same time, you feel something important disappearing. Something, a part deep within you, is now forever lost.”
Empty words, devoid of any meaning.
To gain more Illithid powers, Cortyn even succumbed to immoral tentacle offers.
Many NPCs also seem much less interesting with the knowledge that one can easily follow the dark path. The “Emperor”, who constantly tries to tempt you to use the powers of the Illithids, seems less threatening. The lengthy quest line about a magical ring that is supposed to completely stop the influence of your parasite becomes irrelevant – it does not work anyway, although the quest and the text claim otherwise.
Just a gameplay mechanic without profound meaning?
Of course, one could now say: “Why are you getting so worked up, it’s just an in-game explanation for a new talent tree, lol.”
But that is simply not true. The decision to never use the parasite, only to use it in an emergency, or to use it permanently is a fundamental theme in Baldur’s Gate 3. It is the conflict that rages not only in the minds of the characters being played but also in those of the players in front of the screen.
That there are no consequences to using the powers does not even make sense from a gameplay perspective. Because whenever you use the powers of the parasite, it is almost an “automatic success” – you almost always only need to roll against a difficulty of 2. This factually means that only a critical failure (i.e. a rolled 1) can fail.
But why should a player decide to make a roll on charisma or strength, where you have to beat a 15 or 20, when one can simply choose “Illithid knowledge”, which is the “easy mode” without player and narrative consequences?
That one can just draw on the Illithid knowledge “for free” is unfortunately just one thing: bad game design.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a game that consistently takes its players very seriously. With just one click on the wrong object, you can turn an entire village against you and trigger a life-and-death battle. With just one decision, you can shape the fate of dozens of NPCs and drastically change the course of the story.
The absence of this great final consequence, whose importance is emphasized throughout the game, deprives Baldur’s Gate 3 of a worthy conclusion. Ironically, in the most important decision, Baldur’s Gate 3 no longer takes its players seriously.
Even though the journey was immensely enjoyable, it gives the ending a very bitter, disappointing aftertaste.
Baldur’s Gate 3 has placed great importance on the fact that my decisions have consequences and are logically followed through for well over 100 hours. Yet the thematically most important decision of whether to use the power of the parasite or not remains completely without consequence.
And that is just one thing: damn unfortunate.
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Currently, many developers are at gamescom 2023, and Rod Fergusson, General Manager of the Diablo franchise, is also present. In an interview, he talked about fan criticism of Diablo 4 – read his statements on MeinMMO and what this could mean for the future of Diablo 4.
Why is Diablo 4 under criticism? With the start of Season 1, the criticism of the action RPG became increasingly louder. Even before, many heavy players criticized the endgame, but after the Season 1 patch, many “normals” joined in the criticism.
After the start of Season 1, Diablo 4 slowed down significantly because important mechanics were adjusted:
Classes nerfed
Hell flood is slower
Crit damage and vulnerability damage nerfed
Experience bonuses were nerfed
What happened next? After that, it took a while to respond to player feedback. Changes like the extended timer when leaving a dungeon were immediately removed again.
At gamescom, Diablo head Rod Fergusson conducted an interview with the US site GamesRadar+ and revealed how they want to avoid such player reactions in the future (via gamesradar.com).
Diablo 4 presents new Season 2, coming this fall – Blood & Vampires
“We felt like we were doing the right things”
What mistakes does Fergusson acknowledge? The Diablo head explains that, in his view, it was due to two things:
They paid too little attention to player expectations.
They hadn’t thought solutions through to the end.
In the interview, it almost sounds like the developers got caught up in a success frenzy and then relied too much on their own ideas. When asked about the negative reactions after Season 1, Fergusson said:
One of the things we recognized early on was that we made mistakes in handling expectations. It was hard because we felt that what we were doing for the game was the right thing.
[…]
We tried to move a bit quickly, we tried to be very responsive and agile. So we thought: ‘Hey, we have two-thirds of a solution. Let’s give them the two-thirds, and we will finish the other third later’. And that did not work to our advantage.
On the one hand, they had their own ideas about what appeals to players, and on the other hand, they hastily implemented changes. The high rate and nature of updates and patches post-release then led to certain expectations among players.
Initially, they buffed a lot and communicated that they wanted to make every build strong enough to compete in the endgame. Accordingly, player expectations were formed.
How do they want to do better in the future? They want to communicate planned changes earlier and pay more attention to what expectations certain announcements might trigger among players.
We recognized that it was an issue of expectation management, and we had to admit that we needed to release the patch notes earlier. We published the patch notes at the moment the patch was released. We didn’t do livestreams to talk about it.
Fergusson explains that they conduct internal surveys, analyze data, have roundtables, and conduct livestreams with players, spending a lot of time evaluating the findings.
But they haven’t succeeded in communicating the plans for Diablo 4 in a way that creates appropriate expectations among players. For the future, Fergusson says: “The biggest thing for us was really: ‘Hey, we need to manage expectations better’.”
It sounds like they now want to move from hype mode to management mode and communicate more clearly and distinctly in the future about when which changes are coming or are even possible. They also want to avoid rash decisions and think through a solution before it comes into play.
It sounds like they now want to move from hype mode to management mode and communicate more clearly and distinctly in the future about when which changes are coming or are even possible. They also want to avoid rash decisions and think through a solution before it comes into play.
The patch notes for update 24.00 in Fortnite at a glance. We show you all the changes in Chapter 4 Season 2 that you can now expect.
What’s happening today in Fortnite? In Fortnite, Epic Games shut down the servers for update 26.00. All players are now eagerly awaiting the new content and can hardly wait to play a round in Season 4. However, to know what new content Epic Games is planning, we have listed the official patch notes for you.
Update, 12:30 PM: We have revealed all the new content for you and included it in the patch notes.
If you need important information about the new trailers and the map, we have just the right thing for you:
When and how long will the downtime last? This is still unknown. Many players are wondering since the downtime when the servers will be active again.
Competitive Notes
Please also note that the following features will not be available in tournaments:
Impulse grenade
Shockwave grenades
Nitro Fang
Reality augment “Get out of here quickly”
New Quests: Survivor
In addition to the weekly and daily quests, there will also be a quest line for survivors. Your task is to survive as long as possible and eliminate a certain number of opponents. Your tasks start easy but become harder as you progress.
If you complete quests, you will be assigned a rank:
Common
Uncommon
Rare
Epic
Legendary
Exotic
Mythic
If you unlock the rank “Common 1”, you will receive the back bling “Appreciated Llama” as a gift. As you rank up, you will unlock new styles.
New Feature: Storm Predictions
Starting Season 4, there are various towers occupied by guards. If you raid one of these towers, you will receive a key card with data about the storm. Now you can scout all storm phases until the end of your round.
New Weapons
With Season 4, 4 new weapons are coming to the pool:
Infiltrator shotgun
Scoped submachine gun
Dual mag assault rifle
Rocket ram
But old weapons have also made it out of the vault, including:
Midas drum gun
TNTina’s Kaboom bow
Ocean’s enormous juice cup
Kits charge shotgun
Kits shockwave launcher
Zigs and Choppy’s beam
MK-7 assault rifle of the foundation
Gunnar’s stickler submachine gun
Remote detonation
Silenced sniper rifle
Silenced pistol
New Vehicle
Nitro Fang, the new cars in Fortnite
In Fortnite, there is a new car – the Nitro Fang – since Season 4. This vehicle is equipped with a nitro feature that allows you to dash away from your pursuers more easily. Don’t worry, there is also a handbrake, so you can drift more easily and shake off your enemies.
New and Old Reality Augments
Season 4 also offers you a large selection of new reality augments. The following are known:
Get out of here quickly
EVERY container you open contains one of the items from raid bags.
Sniper Sucker
Sniper rifles give you health or shields when you deal damage to opponents.
Last Shot
Not only does it give you ammunition immediately, but it also makes opponents drop more ammunition than usual.
Super Shotgun
The first shot from shotguns deals more damage.
Gunslinger
Your pistols have a lower rate of fire but deal more damage.
Agile Fishing
Swim faster and instantly collect loot from fishing spots as you swim through.
However, old reality augments have also made it into the loot pool. You can expect the following:
Light Fingers
First Attack
Tanky Passenger
Calm Hands
Ball Bonus
Master Key
More Parkour
Rarity Multiplier
Item Sprint
Mud Fight
Aim First, Shoot Later
What do you think of the changes that Chapter 4 Season 4 has brought? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
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For the global Pokémon GO Fest 2023, the gemstone Pokémon Rocara also celebrates its worldwide release. The inconspicuous monster is worth it.
What kind of monster is this? Rocara comes from the sixth Pokémon generation and belongs to the Rock and Fairy types. It has no evolution, but according to lore, it is connected to the mysterious Pokémon Diancie due to a mutation.
And even though a powerful monster like Mega-Rayquaza already looks extremely strong and impressive just by its appearance and is probably one of the main goals of the weekend for many trainers: Don’t underestimate the little gemstone Rocara.
How strong is Rocara in Pokémon GO
This is what Rocara can do: In raids, you can safely do without Rocara as it is not one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
In the battle league, however, it looks completely different: In the Super League, it is not only a good option, but is even the current number 1 in the ranking of PvPoke. In the league up to 1,500 CP, it is thus one of the best monsters you can play.
One has to level the monster strongly to achieve good CP values, but if you manage that, you have a hard-to-beat monster in your ranks. Use the moveset:
Stone Edge
Rock Slide
Moonblast
With the right attacks, Rocara can take down some extremely popular monsters in PvP, such as Noctowl, Alolan Ninetales, Spiritomb, or even Medicham.
By then, even players who usually overlook PvP but want to level up will have to win a few battles in the different leagues. A Rocara can be a powerful help in the Super League.
How do I get Rocara? The monster appears at the GO Fest in 2-star raids. You should be able to catch it there even without a ticket for the event.
You are playing the GO Fest this weekend, but don’t know which monsters you should definitely catch? Then check here: We show you strong Pokémon at GO Fest 2023.
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As Dudley Dursley, Harry Melling became known in the Harry Potter films. After a period of silence around the actor, he made a comeback through Netflix.
In five Harry Potter movies, Harry Melling played the pampered cousin of the main character: Dudley Dursley, who sometimes made Harry’s life even harder than it already was.
Due to the enormous popularity of the wizarding franchise, a vast audience immediately associated the actor with his childhood role as soon as they saw him.
However, through Netflix, Harry Melling made a fresh start and was able to build his own career away from the Harry Potter franchise.
Here you see a trailer for Harry Melling’s latest film project:
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German trailer of “The Memorable Case of Mr. Poe”
From Harry Potter to Netflix Success
After Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, it was initially quiet around the actor. Apart from minor supporting roles in series like Just William or Garrow’s Law, hardly anything was seen of Harry Melling.
In 2016, he returned to the big screen with a role in The Lost City of Z and was back in the acting business.
In 2018, Harry Melling then started his big Netflix career with The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, where he portrayed a performer without arms and legs. This allowed him to shift his image from a spoiled brat to an interesting character actor, as the subsequent roles showed.
Hardly recognizable: Harry Melling as Edgar Allen Poe
Several Netflix projects followed with The Old Guard (2020), The Devil All the Time (2020), and The Queen’s Gambit (2020), in which he was able to play interesting and complex characters and showcase his talent.
Most recently, Harry Melling played a main character with Edgar Allan Poe in the Netflix film The Remarkable Case of Mr Poe (2022) (you see the trailer above).
Already at the end of the Harry Potter series, Harry Melling’s appearance changed due to significant weight loss.
As he told people.com, it wasn’t a conscious decision, but rather an “unconscious process” that led him to lose so much weight.
However, he is glad about the change because it meant he was recognized less. “[…] I also felt that I had the opportunity to make a fresh start, which I found helpful.“
Another well-known star, however, had to give up his role in a wizard film, which meant that a scene with him could no longer be used for the final film:
The manufacturer Khadas has introduced a new mini-PC. It is aimed at both gamers and people who work in an office. The idea behind it is brilliant, but also very expensive.
Mini-PCs are great when you work from home and don’t want to use your power-hungry gaming PC right away.
The manufacturer Khadas has introduced a special mini-PC called “Khadas Mind.” This system not only focuses on a small size but also offers unique modularity. Currently, the system is being presented on Kickstarter.
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Khadas Mind: Check out the ingenious mini-PC in the official trailer
Mini-PC focuses on modular components
What can the device do? The mini-PC itself is as large as an external SSD that you can quickly slip into your backpack or bag. Additionally, the manufacturer states that the system should have a built-in battery when you don’t have a power outlet within reach.
The mini-PC can be packed into a docking station, the so-called Mind Dock: This docking station expands the PC with eight additional ports (including a USB-C, two USB-A, and two more HDMI ports), a power supply, and additional speakers.
The Khadas mini-PC becomes significantly bulkier with the graphics unit and resembles a mini-ITX PC more.
If you want to game with the device, you can add an additional graphics unit (RTX 4060Ti). This way, you won’t have to use the Intel graphics unit for gaming. However, with the mobile graphics unit, the mini-PC becomes very bulkier and more resembles small mini-ITX systems.
Is this something completely new? Such modular systems have existed for a while. For example, Razer offers an external graphics card that you can connect to your laptop via Thunderbolt, and some manufacturers provide docking stations for their laptops. Nevertheless, the idea of designing a mini-PC so modularly is quite unique.
Technical details of the “standard” model:
Processor
Intel Core i5-1340P
Graphics card
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics, with a clock frequency of 1,450 MHz
The concept sounds brilliant on paper, as you cannot easily upgrade normal mini-PCs. At best, you can install a larger SSD or more memory. However, this is not always possible because some manufacturers prefer to solder the components.
What is discouraging? However, the price is not insignificant. Just for the base PC, Khadas charges around 800 US dollars. For other powerful mini-PCs, you are likely to pay about half. And the prices do not stop there:
If you want to get the docking station, you’ll pay nearly 1,000 euros, and with the graphics unit, it will be around 1,500 euros.
The entire Mind bundle will cost around 1,600 euros, and in retail, the bundle is expected to cost around 2,000 euros.
The idea behind the setup may be brilliant, but the price is quite discouraging. After the Kickstarter release, prices are expected to rise significantly. And most gamers, who may also run an office on the side, are likely to be deterred by these high prices rather than excited.
For that money, you can also buy a powerful gaming PC and get significantly more performance than with an RTX 4060 Ti. For 2,000 euros, you can get a gaming PC with an RTX 4080, and that puts you in the high-end range.
Other gaming PCs: By the way, it can get even more expensive. A German company has introduced a special gaming PC, but it is not cheap. Read more about it directly on MeinMMO:
