Todd Howard speaks about the announcement of The Elder Scrolls 6 and suggests that he regrets the way it was announced today.
The Elder Scrolls 6 is set to be the next big fantasy RPG from Bethesda, and the developer made that clear 5 years ago when it announced the latest installment of the popular game series together with Starfield at E3 2018.
Now the release of Starfield is just around the corner and we still haven’t seen any new information about The Elder Scrolls 6 – and a release is still far off.
Now Todd Howard, the head of Starfield, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls, expresses concerns about whether the way of the announcement was the best decision.
What does Howard say? In an interview with the British online magazine “GC”, Todd Howard was asked if he regretted announcing The Elder Scrolls 6 at E3 2018.
Howard replied that he probably would have made the announcement a bit smaller:
I have often asked myself that. I don’t know. I probably would have announced it more casually.
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“The ultimate fantasy world simulator”
What else does Howard say? When asked about The Elder Scrolls 6, Howard doesn’t say much. According to him, the game has a codename that he does not reveal.
Nevertheless, Howard provides a small insight into what Bethesda expects from the RPG:
“I will say that we want it to fill the role of the ultimate fantasy world simulator. And there are various ways to achieve that, considering the time that has passed.”
Who is Todd Howard anyway? Todd Howard is Game Director and Executive Producer for Bethesda Game Studios. He is responsible for the development of Starfield as well as the Fallout and Elder Scrolls series and leads Bethesda together with Studio Director Ashley Cheng.
As Starfield’s “Lead Designer” Emil Pagliarulo revealed on Twitter in July, Howard is also the only person at Bethesda allowed to speak about new information regarding Starfield:
League of Legends has some champions that are associated with a certain role. These include Amumu and Maokai, who are actually typical jungle champions. However, currently they are stronger in a completely different role and dominate that lane.
Which lane is it? Amumu and Maokai are currently incredibly good in the support position. Maokai is even better than in his original position, the jungle. On U.GG this is evident in the statistics. (As of: 25.08.2023)
Amumu Jungle: 51.83 %
Amumu Support: 51.50 %
Maokai Jungle: 51.60 %
Maokai Support: 52.44 %
These numbers refer to all ranks together. Looking at the statistics of higher ranks, for example, Emerald and above, their win rates are even significantly higher in the support position than in the jungle, even though the jungle currently seems to be the best role:
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Both champions are CC machines
Why are both so strong as supporters? The keyword here is massive CC. Both champions are currently one of the best options for a tank, who can help the team and can target certain enemies to stun with their ADC.
Since Amumu’s Q has two charges, he can chase enemies much better, and his ultimate is one of the best options for a good fight in teamfights due to his CC and large range. He can also function as a main tank if the jungler or top laner chooses a less defensive option.
Maokai is just as good a champion, but offers even more interesting CC options. With his W, he can easily approach enemies and push them away with the Q. Through his E and the synergy with the bushes on the bot lane, he also has poke options and can theoretically bring a little damage with the item Demonic Embrace. His ultimate also has a large range and is a good option both offensively and defensively when the enemy team attacks.
Both champions are simply good picks in almost every team due to their kits. Both champions work well as supporters, and as tanks they give the jungle the option to play an aggressive jungler. With Kha’Zix, Kayn, Evelynn, and more, they are also currently a strong choice for the jungle.
Additionally, Amumu and Maokai mains can also vary in their role choice and adapt to the team, as both champions remain solid picks in the jungle.
The oldest LoL mode without previously defined picks will soon be removed and changed anyway:
An inconspicuous spell is much more useful than you think. The Mage Hand in Baldur’s Gate 3 can do much more than one might initially assume.
The world of Baldur’s Gate 3 is full of various spells. Not all of them are devastating fireballs or reveal their usefulness at first glance. However, every spell has its utility, and especially the ‘Mage Hand’ is often underestimated. We will show you several ways to effectively use this small spell.
What is the Mage Hand? The Mage Hand is a seemingly weak spell at first glance. You summon a magical hand that serves as a companion and can even assist you in combat. The actions of the Mage Hand are drastically limited compared to a real character – and yet it is incredibly useful.
The Mage Hand can interact with many objects.
Mage Hand – Options in Combat
Pushing Enemies: The Mage Hand is capable of pushing many enemies. Whether you want to create distance between yourself and the enemies or push an opponent directly into the abyss – the Mage Hand can do both.
Throwing Enemies: Similar to pushing, you can also use throwing to force smaller enemies into another position. This way, you can avoid opportunity attacks on your other characters or simply “stack” two enemies on top of each other to potentially stun them both.
Throwing Objects: Alternatively, you can also have the Mage Hand throw things like chairs, plates, or containers to create a surface with liquid or deal some damage.
Even in the worst-case scenario, the Mage Hand at least absorbs one blow from the enemies, ensuring that your real heroes do not get hit.
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Mage Hand – Options in Exploration
Even more options are available with the Mage Hand outside of combat. Many puzzles can be easily solved with the Mage Hand.
You can summon the Mage Hand through grids. This way, the Mage Hand can, for example, press a lever or button on the other side of a grating door to open the door for the group.
A chest is far behind an abyss? Let the Mage Hand fly there and simply throw the chest to your heroes so that you can then empty it.
The Mage Hand fits through small openings and can scout caves or buildings before your heroes go in themselves – often opening the door from the inside.
While the Mage Hand can’t detect traps, it can disarm them for you. If that fails, at least only the hand takes damage.
It is therefore always advisable to have the spell Mage Hand at least once in the group. This can make many puzzles easier to solve and tackle problems that otherwise require different solutions.
Have you used the Mage Hand often? Or have you largely ignored this spell so far?
The former Overwatch professional Félix “xQc” Lengyel was long the number 1 on Twitch. This often leads to invitations to events. However, the 27-year-old has a habit of regularly forgetting his commitments or withdrawing at the last moment.
What kind of event is this? The Streamy Awards are an award given for exceptional achievements in online television. In addition to categories for various web series, there is also a prize for the best vloggers.
At this year’s award ceremony, in addition to wrestlers, TikTok stars, and the Minecraft YouTuber Dream, the Twitch streamer xQc is also set to appear as a presenter. However, the 27-year-old had no idea about this and only found out through Twitter. The moment was captured live on stream.
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What was the situation like? On August 22, xQc streamed the Opening Night Live of gamescom 2023 in his stream. However, something on his second monitor apparently caught the streamer’s attention and distracted him from the ongoing trailer.
In a Twitter post, xQc was announced as a presenter at the Streamy Awards. A clip captures the exact moment when the Twitch streamer processes what he sees, leading to a look of disbelief. We have embedded it here for you:
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xQc shows his viewers the post with the words “Wait, I’m presenting an award?” and then explains: He must have agreed to it around 5 AM before going to sleep and then forgotten about it.
The streamer then asks his chat when the event will take place – information that he could also gather from the tweet, but perhaps the 27-year-old simply couldn’t believe his eyes.
The information that the award ceremony already takes place next Sunday, August 27, causes xQc to exclaim a stunned “What? On Sunday?” while his viewers seem to be thoroughly entertained.
Until then, the streamer at least has a few days to prepare for his appearance – or to cancel it.
The second screen, on which xQc discovered the shocking news, is, according to the Twitch streamer, also one of the secrets of his great success. The 27-year-old deliberately produces content that his viewers can let run in the background.
James “MrBeast” Donaldson is the biggest YouTuber in the world, known for his elaborate and spectacular videos. However, in his latest video, the American shows that there is still a need for improvement in some areas.
What kind of video is this? In his latest video, MrBeast had people compete from “every country in the world” for $250,000. At first glance, this sounds like a completely normal project from the YouTuber who has previously had people of different ages compete against each other.
However, this seemingly harmless video is currently causing discussions. MrBeast and his team unintentionally highlighted how geography and geopolitics are viewed in the USA (via Jeuxvideo).
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What is so wrong with the video? The maps shown after each competition, indicating which countries are still in the running, are causing a stir. It becomes evident that the responsible parties have some catching up to do in certain areas.
A Twitter thread shows some of the blunders that the YouTuber made. Among them is a rather harmless mix-up: The flag of the U.S. state of Georgia was used for the country of Georgia, which is also called “Georgia” in English.
We have embedded the beginning of the thread for you here:
However, other statements also provide amusement and are sometimes quite explosive:
Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the USA, is treated as a separate country
The organizers apparently consider Greenland to be part of Canada
MrBeast recognizes Palestine as an independent state, but not Taiwan.
The Crimea is completely assigned to Russia in the video.
It seems that there is not only a lack of geographical knowledge, but also an understanding of how much incendiary material such geopolitical disputes can produce.
MrBeast seems to have a talent for receiving criticism for his videos from unexpected angles. For instance, he ensured that 1,000 people received a crucial surgery that restored their sight, yet somehow he ended up being the villain:
The gamescom is one of the most important gaming events of the year. Numerous fans flock to Cologne to experience the spectacle on-site. Some use the large event to surprise their partner with a special gesture.
During a joint Twitch stream by Niklot ‘Tolkin’ Stüber and the channel ‘DoktorFroid’, there was a romantic moment that moved the audience and made them applaud: a woman proposed to her partner.
The DoktorFroid streamer Olli was sitting on a small stage having a conversation with Tolkin when Paul (also from DoktorFroid) entered the room. After Paul apologized for interrupting his colleagues’ ongoing conversation, he mentioned a joint photo with a fan.
Paul explained that the fan would like to take a joint photo but didn’t have much time left. Therefore, the participants decided to take the photo live on stage – this was requested by the fan’s partner.
Shortly thereafter, Olli, Paul, Tolkin, and the fan were on stage taking a memorable photo – with their backs to the audience. And while the streamers distracted the unsuspecting man with the joint photo, his partner sneaked into the background.
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What happened next? Once the photo was taken, Paul addressed the man and said: “Now for the much more exciting part: Turn around” – and the man turned around.
Of course, the streamers avoided showing the young woman in the photo beforehand. She had secretly snuck behind the quartet and was kneeling, with a small box in hand, waiting for her partner to turn back to her and the audience.
When the moment came and the young woman proposed to her beloved, he said “Yes”. The audience applauded, Olli had goosebumps, and Tolkin also emphasized how sweet he thought it was.
Since the romantic gesture was visible in the streams of Tolkin and DoktorFroid, there is, of course, a clip of the scene that we have included here:
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We see that the newly engaged couple is not an isolated case; there are indeed repeated romantic gestures and touching moments at large gaming events.
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In Fortnite, Season 4 in Chapter 4 is starting soon, but leaks have already given access to the new map. We list all the changes of the new season for you.
“Last Resort” is the name of the new season, and it revolves around thieving plots and grand villas. Accordingly, you need to know how the map has changed, and leakers have found that out. We will now show you what has changed.
This is what the map looks like in Chapter 4 Season 4
This is the new map: In Season 4, you will be able to visit and rob three large villas. These were discovered by Shiina, a well-known leaker, on the new map.
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The villas are located in the southwest, northwest, and northeast of the map and clearly stand out from the other locations on the map. The villas are modern and also very deadly due to their treasures.
The villas are clearly visible in the gameplay trailer:
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The villas have been named as follows:
Sanguine Suites
Eclipsed Estate
Relentless Retreat
In the cinematic trailer, all three villas can also be seen briefly on a datapad:
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These were all the changes you can discover on the map in Season 4. It is important to know that the Citadel and the Lonely Cabs, which were located in the northwest and northeast, have now been replaced by one villa each. You will no longer encounter them.
What changes can be found in detail on the map remains to be seen. They will likely emerge in the coming days as more players explore the new season.
In Pokémon GO, the big GO Fest 2023 starts tomorrow, but just before the start, the developers made an important change that is upsetting the attendees of the live GO Fests on site. There will be one highlight that they will not have. We have summarized what it is here on MeinMMO.
What change is it about? This weekend the big global GO Fest is taking place, one of the largest Pokémon GO events of the year. For weeks, trainers have been looking forward to this event with its numerous highlights and have even bought a special ticket for about 15 euros, which promises additional bonuses.
But just before the start, the developers surprise with a notice on their official X account (formerly Twitter), which was completely unknown to the trainers and is now causing a lot of trouble.
On the evening of August 24, Niantic wrote there (via twitter.com): Trainers who participated in one of the Pokémon GO Fest live events in New York, London, or Osaka, please note that they will receive Diancie candies and no additional Diancie encounter at the Pokémon GO Fest 2023 Global.
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That’s why the announcement is causing a lot of trouble now
Poor communication from the developers: In social networks and on their blog, the developers of Pokémon GO have diligently promoted their GO Fest events and the corresponding tickets in recent months.
Especially the release of Diancie and its Mega Evolution has been highlighted and is a real highlight for many trainers. The monster is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO in its Mega form.
However, until now, there was not a single mention of the restriction that trainers who do not only buy a ticket for the global event but also attend one of the live events will only receive one encounter with the mysterious Pokémon.
Ticket description still does not indicate: Even today, on Friday, the ticket description for the GO Fest Ticket: Global in the in-game shop still contains the following information: “This special research leads to an exclusive encounter with the mysterious Pokémon Diancie!” No restriction is noted here either. And this is now really angering many trainers.
Current announcement in the in-game shop and on the Pokémon GO blog (As of: 25.08.23 at 09:20)
Trainers complain: “Niantic has advertised this as part of the ticket for months”
Trainers feel cheated: In social networks, the Pokémon GO post immediately caused a huge uproar among most trainers. Many feel cheated based on the previously erroneous information, as they had only purchased the ticket because of the additional encounter with Diancie.
From their perspective, such an important piece of information is dismissed by the developers as a well-meaning suggestion just days before the event starts, as if this information had been known for weeks and communicated transparently.
Among others, the largest German-speaking Pokémon GO YouTuber, Spieletrend, commented under Niantic’s post as follows (via twitter.com): What does “keep in mind” mean? This is a brand-new piece of information that you only released weeks after the tickets were sold. Last year, you distributed Shaymin as if it was nothing. Quite fraudulent behavior, if you ask me, but what else is new.
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Lack of understanding due to previous events: There’s also a lot of confusion, as last year trainers were also able to secure the mysterious Pokémon Shaymin at the live events and the worldwide GO Fest. Therefore, it is not understandable for many players why this should not be possible with Diancie. The uproar is also great in the Reddit community (via reddit.com):
nadacious: Pretty lame that they announce this only now. There was no way anyone should have assumed this if it wasn’t explicitly in the event details, and Shaymin was handled differently last year. I was in NYC, and one of the main reasons was to get a second one to transfer it to Home, as it’s the last one missing for me there.
KX321: People saying: ‘That’s always how it is’ or ‘Shaymin was an exception’ or ‘I expected this’, let’s not ignore that it is clearly stated on the website that ticket holders can encounter Diancie. And on the ticket, which is still in store, it states that purchasing the GO Fest Global Ticket grants access to special research leading to an encounter with Diancie. People can talk about ‘how it always is’, that Shaymin is an exception or ‘exactly what I expected’ etc., but Niantic has promoted this as part of the ticket for months and only clarifies it 2 days prior when most tickets will be sold, especially given the early purchase incentives.
oceano7: Not surprised, but still extremely lame, considering several Shaymin last year. Had a friend with 4 Shaymin. Boo Niantic, that’s no way to get fans.
Counterpoints to the decision: However, there are also a number of trainers who had already feared this measure and therefore cannot understand why other players really believed they could get a second Diancie.
The Reddit user JibaNOTHERE2, on the other hand, believes that this decision was not made by the developers themselves but rather by the Pokémon Company. He writes (via reddit.com): This is probably more a decision of TPC than Niantic since Shaymin was handled differently. Diancie is also a much rarer mysterious being in the main series. I just wish this had been announced.
Those who bought a ticket for the global event and did not attend one of the live events can still look forward to an encounter with Diancie. The change only affects trainers who have already received a corresponding research on Diancie.
Whether Niantic will take a step back due to the poor communication and also gift the affected trainers another encounter with Diancie is not foreseeable at this time.
What do you think of the developers’ decision? Did you also hope for a second Diancie? Or did you already think that it would not happen again? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
Glass side panels are indispensable for gaming PCs to showcase the illuminated interiors as aesthetically pleasing as possible. However, with improper handling, the material can shatter into many small pieces. We report on such cases and how to best prevent them.
PC cases primarily serve to protect the installed hardware and ensure optimal airflow inside. Beige as the only color and boring design are a thing of the past. Nowadays, a case can also look stylish and cool.
Why is glass used as a material? As gamers place increasing value on aesthetics and RGB lighting in their favorite hobby, case manufacturers have long embraced this trend and offer various designs with tempered glass panels in their portfolios.
This way, all components equipped with LEDs in the computer are clearly visible. Fans, motherboards, graphics cards, and even cables shine in various colors and are expertly presented.
It’s all about the glass
Nowadays, glass is used as one of many components in many technical products. This includes smartphones, touchscreen terminals, and, of course, glass side panels for PCs.
Typically, so-called tempered glass is used. In online shops, retailers often use the English term “Tempered Glass” in product descriptions.
Where does the term come from? This type of glass gets its name from the special manufacturing process. During production, mechanical stresses in the material are deliberately created through a heat treatment at several hundred degrees and rapid cooling. Thus, it is tempered, making it more resilient and shatter-resistant to external influences such as frontal impacts and shocks. Even large temperature differences pose no problem for tempered glass.
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So why do glass side panels seem to break so easily?
On reddit, many users regularly report their “exploded” glass panels. It does not really explode, but it can definitely shatter if you are unfortunately close to the computer at that moment.
What is the difference in this situation compared to normal glass? If the tempered variant is overloaded or mishandled, it breaks into a thousand cube-shaped pieces. These glass pieces are usually not sharp-edged and reduce the risk of injury. Unlike normal glass, which often leaves long sharp shards.
Hard floors turn glass side panels into crumbs
Why is the substrate crucial? In many posts on reddit, gaming PCs with destroyed glass panels are found on hard tiled floors.
In most cases, users remove their side panel from the PC case and place it directly on the floor in front of them. Due to its structure, impacts to the front usually go without consequence. The “Achilles’ heel” here are the edges of tempered glass. They do not share the resilience with the shatterproof material surface.
When the outer edge of the glass touches the even harder floor, the material gives way and shatters. Contact with a glass table can also spell the quick end.
Why is handling crucial? Occasionally, the glass side panels are connected to the case with screws within the material. A rubber layer protects the glass from damage at this point. If the screws are tightened too much, the rubber layer can shift, causing the screws to create cracks or scratches.
This affects the tensile stress in the glass, and it can break immediately, sometimes even after weeks, due to minimal influences that would normally have no consequences. If the side panel slips from your hand while removing it, even a fall from 10 cm onto less hard floors can be the last thing the glass panel experiences.
Damage without external impact
Can tempered glass break on its own? Rarely, but not impossibly, there are circumstances inherent to the glass that lead to a spontaneous “explosion”.
Due to manufacturing defects in the heat treatment process, uneven stress across the glass surface can occur. Inclusions of chemical impurities can significantly reduce robustness.
Tips against “exploded” side panels
Finally, here are a few tips to help give your “Tempered Glass” a long life:
Place your computer on “soft” floors and surfaces. Carpets as well as wooden surfaces give way more than tiles. A wooden table or an extra cushion as padding is extremely helpful.
When removing a side panel, lay the PC on its side. This prevents the panel from slipping from your hands.
If the panel is attached with screws, do not tighten them too much. This prevents damage that could lead to glass breakage.
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With a new trailer, Fortnite gives a preview of the “Battle Pass” skins in Chapter 4 Season 4. There’s a brief look at the map, focusing on the new skins and weapons you will try out.
Which skins can I expect? Matching the Server Down, the trailer gives you a brief overview of which skins will be available in the Battle Pass. Additionally, new weapons are demonstrated that players haven’t seen before. These skins await you:
Nolan Chance
Piper Pace
Fish Thicc
Mae
Antonia
Khaby Lame
Kado Thorne
Ahsoka Tano
We also analyzed the Season trailer, which you can find here:
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Grand villas and thick loot await you in Season 4
What else happens in the trailer? The trailer showcases a large villa guarded by many guards. The new skins of Season 4 are preparing to break in. In their thieving attempts, new items like a rocket-powered battering ram and a suitcase turret will help deal with all obstacles.
Additionally, there was a new sniper, a grenade launcher with sticky bombs, and an EMP grenade, which is meant to help you deal with turrets and other electronic devices.
In the end, the thieves escape with new cars powered by nitro. However, it won’t be that easy, as the owner of the stolen goods, a vampire, is seeking revenge.
If that isn’t enough, a new portal from another reality appears, from which Ahsoka Tano, a Star Wars character, emerges.
When does Season 4 in Chapter 4 start? We can’t say for sure. So far, the servers are down and are waiting for the new update. So before you can log in, you have to wait for the update and download it as soon as it’s online. We estimate the start of Season 4 around 11 – 1 PM. Depending on complications and queues, the start window could shift.
What do you think of the new skins for the Battle Pass? Do you believe they will receive cool new styles? Let us know!
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The director Zack Snyder reported in an interview at gamescom that he got into Fortnite – together with his son. His son didn’t like it, but Snyder was even more immersed in the game.
On Twitter, a clip of an interview was posted by IGN on August 23. With IGN, the director of “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” chats at gamescom about Fortnite. Snyder says he has dived pretty deep into the game.
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Zack Snyder plays character from Rick and Morty in Fortnite
Zack Snyder is so deeply immersed in Fortnite: In the interview, which was posted as a clip on X (formerly Twitter), Zack Snyder talks about the game he has totally immersed himself in. He got into Fortnite together with his son. He wanted to play with him, but his son didn’t like the game.
So Snyder ultimately continued playing alone. “I fell into a nasty rabbit hole with Fortnite, in the sense that I dived pretty deep.” said Snyder.
In the interview, he is then asked about his playstyle. He plays Fortnite without building. As a character, he chose Meeseeks from Rick and Morty.
How does the community react? On X, there are over 100 comments under the post. A few users are posting memes from the series “Rick and Morty.” User Lautaro seems to refer to the rabbit hole described by Snyder and writes: “We have all been there.”
A few users write that he (now) is their favorite director. Others comment that they also game together with their children.
In Fortnite, the new season is supposed to start tomorrow, August 25. Skins, weapons, and items have already been revealed that you might be able to try out in the new season. Here on MeinMMO, you will find everything about the leaks and further information:
Overpowered in Baldur’s Gate 3. A tank has so much armor that enemies don’t even want to attack him – they hardly have a chance to hit.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, you have the ability to shape your characters as you wish. As it is customary in D&D, you can create quite ridiculous combinations that are just overpowered – but that’s usually either intended or at least supported by the game. However, sometimes a character can simply be too strong. A tank has so much armor that enemies don’t even try to attack him at all.
What kind of value is that? In Baldur’s Gate 3, the armor class (“AC”) usually determines your defense. Attackers must roll higher than your armor value, otherwise an attack fails. Reddit user “xXDANG3RDANXx” shows a screenshot where his tank reaches a value of 27. Since enemies roll a D20 and also have bonuses added, most attacks will fail almost automatically.
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How is the armor composed? You can clearly see how the armor is composed from the screenshot.
The base value of 18 armor is due to the heavy armor worn by “Danielle”.
+2 armor from the shield worn
+1 armor from shoes that grant a bonus
+1 armor from gloves that grant a bonus
+1 armor from “Defense,” a passive class skill activated when wearing heavy armor
+2 armor from the Shield of Faith, a Paladin or Cleric spell
+1 armor from the “Warding Bond” spell of the Cleric
+1 armor from the worn cloak that grants a bonus
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In the comments, it is mentioned that you can even create more here. With a special armor, it is possible to reach a value of 30 armor. However, the thread creator advises against this, as then all enemies would probably flee immediately.
Do enemies react to that? Yes. Even though the AI in Baldur’s Gate sometimes makes questionable decisions, it usually tries to choose logical actions. If a character’s armor is so high that an attack almost certainly fails, enemies prefer to target easier prey – usually mages or other ranged fighters. You can certainly exploit this to block paths tactically or to force enemies to take long detours.
Are you then unbeatable? No. Even if a high armor value provides a solid foundation, characters can still be defeated. Many spells cause area damage, which can still go through partially or completely – no matter how high the armor is. Environmental effects, such as falling off a cliff, can still be fatal.
You can create a pretty powerful character in Baldur’s Gate 3 – but you shouldn’t feel completely safe because of it.
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Black Myth Wukong is an upcoming action RPG that is currently eagerly awaited by many players. During the gamescom 2023, new gameplay is now being presented to you.
The new gameplay trailer showcases a small compilation of several boss battles. The creatures that confront you in these battles are a mix of several beings.
For instance, you will encounter a giant monkey with black wings or a pig-like creature with dragon horns and a tail. Here is the latest trailer for Black Myth Wukong:
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Black Myth Wukong
The battles shown are graphically excellent and impress with attention to detail. In some places, small “voicelines” create the right mood and the feeling of playing a true monkey king.
It is also noticeable that the character’s clothing has changed during the various battles. This could mean that the character is customizable or adapts independently to the different areas and conditions of the game. Either way, it is a nice feature that shows how much love the developers have put into the game.
Return to Moria is currently one of the most anticipated games for MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus. At gamescom 2023, he was finally able to see live gameplay of the new game based on “The Lord of the Rings”.
authentic environments of Moria and other areas of the Misty Mountains
connections to well-known “The Lord of the Rings” characters from the book and film
classic survival elements, but also new ideas and mechanics
Dwarves as protagonists, with their building and blacksmithing as special visual features
Unfortunately, there has been quite a long silence about the game. Some fans compared Return to Moria to the successful Deep Rock Galactic, and I can see where that comparison comes from.
Now the developers, three middle-aged gentlemen, demonstrated their game to me in a “hands-off” manner. I was only allowed to watch and talk to them. But the conversation felt more like a Tolkien fan meeting.
Whenever we talked about the game, the world, and The Lord of the Rings, the eyes of the three sparkled with excitement, like children whose dreams are coming true. And my interest in the game as well as in The Lord of the Rings only fueled the shared fire.
This is the latest trailer for Return to Moria, but I can tell you: The game looks much better now:
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LotR Return to Moria – Summer Game Fest Trailer
Our mission: to restore Moria to its former glory
The game begins with the premise that King Gimli personally sends us back to Moria. The mission is to clear the mines and re-establish the Dwarven presence there. 70 years after “The Return of the King,” many Orcs and more have settled down there.
The bosses explain to me: Gimli promised Aragorn the ore Mithril. He wants to deliver it now, and we are to ensure that it works. Return to Moria relies on familiar features in the modern sandbox survival genre.
the Dwarves dig through the mines, where (almost) everything is destructible, except for some particularly sturdy structures – otherwise, you can tear down everything
as a dwarf, you can recognize important ores from a great distance
various weapons and combat styles help you to defeat enemies
without regular food and rest, exhaustion sets in
According to the developers, it is important that as much as possible is player-friendly and not unnecessarily annoying. Building and crafting use all items that are on the ground and that you carry with you or have stored in chests. No annoying sorting anymore.
There is also no such thing as “carrying capacity”. The inventory is limited by the size of your backpack, but you will not move slower if you pick up another rope. Dwarves are strong!
The older the recipe, the better the product
A major feature is the actual world. The path through the mountains is procedurally generated, so each map or “seed” looks different. There are biomes like wet caves, “something darker,” and even cities.
This is where it gets exciting: The cities are what remains of the Dwarves from the past. Ancient buildings, temples, and huge caverns with beautiful Dwarven craftsmanship that you can plunder or just rebuild.
This is also the crux of the game. With your hammer, you can rebuild and inhabit ruins if you want – or tear them down and rebuild anew. New recipes are also available: all the way back to the First Age. The older the recipe, the stronger the resulting weapon or armor.
In general, you roughly follow a story through hints and hack and build your way through the mines. You also discover important locations like Balin’s tomb (keyword: “Foolish Took!”) and can even trace the entire path of the Fellowship to the fateful bridge.
Two important mechanics fundamentally distinguish Return to Moria from other survival games: light and sounds. Light is, after all, something like the mission of the Dwarves; they are to illuminate the darkness beneath the mountains.
With torches and glowstones, you ensure that the area is illuminated. If you stay too long in the dark, you will slowly go insane. More important than the light are the volume and sounds in general:
when you work or are in a good mood, your dwarf begins to sing
if you play in co-op with up to 8 people, other dwarves join in
singing dwarves do not consume stamina while working
but if you are too loud – with pickaxe or singing – you can attract enemies
too loud sounds cause a horde to emerge, announced by the famous drums from the depths
In terms of enemies, you will mostly encounter Orcs, Uruks, and the occasional Troll. What really excited me: Trolls actually turn to stone in certain light sources, just like in the book. Best feature!
There are also supposed to be some friendly NPCs. Who they will be, the three developers did not want to reveal to me yet.
Finally, I was surprised at how good Return to Moria looks visually. Although so many buildings and objects are lying around in the area, the game is built on high-resolution details and the truly beautiful craftsmanship of the Dwarves.
Return to Moria will be released on October 24 for PC (Epic Games Store) and PS5, and early 2024 for Xbox Series X and S. You can play either alone or in co-op with up to 8 players in a session.
For me, the game has a similar appeal to Valheim, perhaps even a little more due to the “The Lord of the Rings” license behind it. I am already certain that Return to Moria will very soon land on our list of the best survival games:
At the gamescom, dozens of games are presented every year, and some of them turn out to be unexpected gems. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has found such a game and is convinced that especially Twitch streamers will be thrilled.
What kind of game is this?
The Mind Twisting Quadroids was created over a period of 2 years by a single developer.
You play as an alien emperor who decides that he wants to take over the universe. Just what one does on a weekend.
The gameplay is somewhat reminiscent of Lemmings, but quickly becomes so complex that you need to use all areas of your brain.
What makes Quadroids special: At first glance, the game looks quite simple. A pixel platformer where you have to get one or more little creatures from A to B. A bit of jumping, and that’s it. There is even essentially only one button, the jump button.
The special thing about Quadroids is that the screen is divided into 4 areas: each is controlled by a different button. This means that depending on where the character is located, you need a different button to jump.
However, that’s not enough, as the path from one screen to another is always different. There are hints, but you have to interpret them correctly first.
To make it even harder, there will soon be more little aliens that you want to control simultaneously. They run automatically, but they only jump on command. And: they all jump together on one screen.
The game becomes exponentially harder, and if you think at first: “Oh, this can be done with a little brainpower,” you become frustrated quite early.
I sat with a colleague in front of Quadroids, and the first level in the second area took us 10 minutes.
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The Mind Twisting Quadroids – Reveal Trailer for the new platformer
Twitch loves it when streamers suffer
The boss explained to me that Quadroids is actually more of a casual and puzzle game that is meant to engage speedrunners in the long term. However, I see a completely different target audience: Twitch streamers.
Good examples of such games that function similarly are Getting Over It and AltF4. Both games exploded on Twitch and attracted over 90,000 viewers at times (via sullygnome). Some other games only experienced this years after their release.
How it will work with Quadroids remains to be seen. The game will be released soon, although no date has been set yet, but it will be available on all common platforms: PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck, as the developer told me.
On Twitch as well as YouTube, such games work well because their high frustration factor leads to strong emotions, which are well visible in a live stream. Or in short: the viewers love it when streamers suffer.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In Fortnite, Season 4 of Chapter 4 is not far away. Just a few days until the start. Therefore, we will show you everything about leaks, whether there is a live event, and what other information you should know.
When does Season 4 start? In Fortnite, the current timer for the end of Season 3 runs until August 25th at 08:00. Epic Games itself confirms the server downtime at 09:00 on August 25th. We will accompany the downtime in our overview.
Fortnite: Chapter 4 Season 4 – All Teasers and Leaks
So far, many teasers regarding the upcoming Season 4 have been released. Skins as well as weapons and items have been revealed that you may try out in the new season. You can find all the teasers here:
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What leaks are there for Season 4? So far, there are hardly any leaks regarding Season 4. According to the leaksters, new information and insights from Season 4 are expected to start on August 20. On August 21, 2 new pieces of information or trailers are set to be released, and on August 22, the last teaser is expected to be made public (via twitter.com).
Additionally, some content creators were gifted a mysterious image from Epic Games showing a blood moon. This moon was previously used for a Ronin skin in Chapter 3 Season 1. It is quite possible that Season 4 will once again have an oriental theme.
Will there be a live event? In Season 3, the apparatus device was built in the background. This machine now shoots a beam into space and forms a snail image in the sky in a pink glowing color. According to the leaker “iFireMonkey“, an astral map is formed. Before the end of Season 3, a rift gate and a heavenly tear are expected while the apparatus does its work.
Whether this device could lead to a live event is conceivable, although very unlikely. Before a live event, special files appear in Fortnite in the last update of a season.
In Update 25.30, such live event files should have been implemented, but Shiina, a well-known leaker in the scene, could not find any. Whether Epic Games is hiding an event somewhere is unclear, but not entirely ruled out. We will update our overview with new information.
Are you looking forward to Season 4 Chapter 4? Feel free to let us know your opinion in the comments and tell us what Season 4 will look like!
In Baldur’s Gate 3 you will encounter a particularly clumsy NPC early on. If you sacrifice your eye, you will receive one of the best buffs in the game. MeinMMO will tell you what you need to do.
Beware of Spoilers: This article contains story spoilers from Act 1 and about Volo.
Who is this NPC? Volo is an NPC in Baldur’s Gate 3, whom you first meet in the Emerald Grove. He is an author and bard who tends to be dramatic and spread lies.
Although you cannot take him as a companion in combat, he can give you one of the best buffs in the game through an eye operation, allowing you to see invisible units.
Here you can find out how to reset your character and respec:
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Baldur’s Gate 3: Reset Character and Choose New Class
Let Volo perform a lobotomy on you to get one of the best buffs
It’s actually worth considering having Volo gouge out one of your eyes. Although it sounds terrible, you gain a huge advantage.
You lose an eye, but you receive a stylish replacement eye that lets you see invisible units. You do not get any disadvantage, not like with the Ethel eye. For Volo’s eye, you just have to endure a gruesome scene.
This is what Volo’s replacement eye does:
Ability to see invisible units, permanently
Within a radius of 9 meters
A tremendous advantage in many areas of Baldur’s Gate 3
Tip: Give it to a melee fighter among you
What do I need to do to get the eye? You report to Volo in your camp about the parasite that has infested your brain. He promises to look for solutions to help you. You lie down to rest, and after a good break, you have another conversation with Volo. He comes up with the glorious idea to operate on your eye.
The moment has come. One of the strangest and most painful scenes is about to unfold. In his role as an amateur surgeon, Volo performs an eye operation on you that nearly ends in a lobotomy. While he stubbornly stabs into your eye, you must pass several tests to manage the situation.
During the horrific operation, you have the option to step back out of fear or let him continue the operation. Multiple times during the nerve-wracking scene, you get the chance to back out of the operation.
But hang in there bravely. Volo feels guilty for not being able to remove the parasite and having massacred your eye. He replaces it with a false eyeball called “Volo’s Replacement Eye”.
This is how you get Volo into your camp:
Talk to him for the first time in the Emerald Grove
Travel to the ruined village, run west to the goblin camp
Search for Volo in the middle of the camp and talk to him
Without a doubt, for a small sacrifice, you gain an extraordinary ability that could compensate for the loss of your natural eye. So it’s definitely worth allowing Volo to perform an eye operation.
The ability to detect invisible enemies provides an incredible advantage and enhances the depth of the gaming experience – all without drawbacks. Plus, the replacement eye looks damn cool.
Nivalis is a role-playing life simulator that will be released on Steam, throwing you into an interesting cyberpunk city. Even though the game is still quite unknown, it is definitely worth a look as it approaches the entire cyberpunk genre with a fresh perspective.
What is it about? What is it like to live in a cyberpunk city where gangs want to steal your organs, corps punish you for breathing, and a serial killer is on the loose? Surely not particularly easy.
In the slice-of-life simulation Nivalis, you can experience it up close. Start your journey literally at the bottom of the city and decide for yourself how fast and high your path should go.
Nivalis offers you the opportunity to discover the wonders of the city, expand your small noodle bar or start new businesses, design your apartment, and make new connections. Perhaps among them are not only new friends, partners, and rivals but also a new love.
It all depends on what you make of it.
When will Nivalis be released? The release is scheduled for 2024.
No fight against evil forces, just to survive daily
Why is the game worth a look? Nivalis has a new and unusual approach to a cyberpunk game, bringing variety to this genre.
Usually, one thinks of fighting against the mightier, against oppression, for freedom, and so on in this genre. Nivalis offers you the challenge of survival in a futuristic city in a quieter, more realistic way.
Nivalis also stands out with an interesting art style
If you are more interested in cyberpunk, you might like this:
The Twitch ban of Herschel “DrDisrespect” Beahm remains a great mystery to this day. Since then, the 41-year-old has been streaming on YouTube. However, he has stated that he is open to a switch to Kick – but they apparently are not willing to pay.
What is the current situation? The streaming platform Kick aims to compete with the market leader Twitch and has been actively acquiring streamers for months. In June 2023, they managed to poach two of the biggest stars from Twitch for millions.
DrDisrespect also wanted a piece of the pie and announced that he was willing to switch for a whopping 50 million US dollars. Ed Craven, the CEO of Kick, seemed interested in the idea. He is a big fan of the Doc and announced that they are in talks with his team.
However, nothing has happened since then. A possible reason for this has now been hinted at.
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DrDisrespect was a celebrity on Twitch – His ban remains a big mystery to this day
“50 million is 50 million”
What happened to the deal? This was also on the mind of the streamer Big E, who brought it up in an interview with the Head of Product at Kick, Paulie Chianese. “Doc wants 50 milli and Doc doesn’t play with that number,” Chianese replied.
This suggests that the streamer is set on a sum of 50 million $ and is unlikely to deviate from that. However, Kick does not seem willing to lay that much money on the table.
DrDisrespect hinted at this in a stream in June. He said he wasn’t sure how much money they actually had. Chianese added:
I love the Doc. I’ve been watching him for years. I think he is one of the most entertaining streamers in the industry. But 50 million is 50 million.
Why don’t they want to pay that much? This can only be speculated. With DrDisrespect, Kick could definitely gain a well-known streamer. But the Doc has a problem: He was permanently banned from Twitch in 2020.
Furthermore, Kick seems to be pursuing a strategy not only to acquire streamers but also their viewers. They offer non-exclusive contracts which reportedly explicitly allow continuing to appear on the previous platform.
Content creators therefore start their streams as usual on Twitch and then switch to Kick after a while, hoping that more and more fans will follow them gradually. Kick might be uncertain whether the strategy works the same way on YouTube, as the platforms differ significantly.
It remains to be seen whether the Doc will eventually make the switch to the green platform. Color-wise, however, he is better placed with his distinctive look on YouTube.
Especially for content creators who frequently deal with bans, it can be tempting to land a lucrative deal with Kick before they are permanently banned from their current platform. Kick has a reputation for being a bit more lenient with the rules.
The Global GO Fest 2023 in Pokémon GO is just around the corner. You can participate from anywhere. We summarize all the known information for you.
This is the GO Fest 2023: After three local live events have already taken place, the global GO Fest is now approaching.
It starts on Saturday, August 26, 2023, and runs until Sunday evening, August 27. This event brings various bonuses.
In the overview, we show you everything we know so far. We will continuously update the article with new content.
Update from August 23: Current information about the GO Fest 2023 has been added.
Update from August 15: We have added Mega-Diancie to the article and linked the relevant content.
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The Most Important Information about the GO Fest 2023 at a Glance
We will add a box with the most important articles related to the GO Fest here. Tips for preparation, bonuses, Mega-Rayquaza, Diancie, and more can be found in it.
Our most important articles about the GO Fest 2023:
When does it start? The global event starts on Saturday, August 26, at 10:00 AM local time and runs until Sunday, August 27, at 8:00 PM local time.
How much does it cost? You can buy a ticket for the event, which costs 14.99 euros.
Do you have to buy a ticket? No. There are many contents that you can participate in without a ticket. However, with a ticket, you will get more content.
What do you get for the ticket? The exact details are not yet all known. It is certain that there will be access to two special researches – one per day – where you can encounter the mysterious Pokémon Diancie. Additionally, the following content is planned:
exclusive spawns from incense
increased shiny chance
special contents in the 7 km eggs
up to 6 special trades per day
9 additional raid passes when spinning gyms
collector challenges for the habitats
global challenge to earn additional bonuses
Additionally, there are two additional timed researches that ticket pre-orders will receive:
The first one you will receive if you buy the ticket before August 1 and play actively between July 15 and August 1.
The second one is available if you bought the ticket even before July 5.
During such an event, you can usually look forward to new Pokémon and shinies. They usually appear at the live events and then celebrate their worldwide debut at the global event. The majority of them are then available to all trainers, regardless of ticket purchase. The following highlights have been confirmed so far:
Diancie:In Reddit, trainers have speculated for some time about which new Pokémon could come with the GO Fest. They identified the mysterious Pokémon Diancie from the sixth generation with the types Rock and Fairy. They determine this based on the pink crystals in the logo.
It has now been officially confirmed: As part of the special research, the gem Pokémon can indeed be caught by ticket holders at the global GO Fest. However, it will also be available at the live events beforehand.
Rocara: Rocara will also be available, another Pokémon from the sixth generation with the types Rock and Fairy. Some trainers had already speculated about this based on the blue parts of the logo.
Mega-Rayquaza and Proto-Pokémon: One of the biggest highlights is the debut of Mega-Rayquaza as well as the return of the proto-Pokémon. The powerful mega evolution will be found in mega raids for the first time worldwide on the second event day. To develop it yourself, you need a special item: meteorites.
New Shinys: And also new shinies, like Wattzapf, Schalellos, or Viscora, will be present at the event. Ticket holders can also, with a bit of luck, look forward to a shiny Icognito M for the first time. Which Pokémon you can encounter at the worldwide GO Fest is summarized in the following post:
What’s the deal with the live events? Even before the global event, there were three live events held at different locations:
London: August 4, 5, and 6
Osaka (Japan): August 4, 5, and 6
New York: August 18, 19, and 20
What bonuses did the live events bring? All three live events featured exclusive game content and bonuses, including:
Up to 18 raid passes per day
5,000 additional XP per raid
6 additional candies for catching Pokémon in 5-star and mega raids
25% less distance to hatch eggs
3x candies when hatching
3x catch XP
3x stardust
Which Pokémon can you expect at the live events?
Note: The live events have already taken place. For reference, the following paragraph regarding the content at those events remains in this article:
During the live events, there will also again be various new monsters and shinies. A special highlight at all three events is the debut of Diancie. Additionally, Aerodactyl will be available with a bag, and the regional Pokémon Symvolara, which otherwise only exists in Greece and Egypt, will also appear at the live events.
Similar to the global event, most monsters will appear in specific habitats. Depending on which live event you attend, this may vary accordingly. We have summarized which monsters you can look forward to where:
London & Osaka: In London and Osaka, you can look forward to the debut of Diancie, Aerodactyl with a bag, as well as an encounter with Symvolara, and three new shinies: Lilminip, Icognito !, and Araqua. Together with other Pokémon, you can find these with a bit of luck in the following habitats:
Habitat
Pokémon
Dark Jungle
Skaraborn* Vipitis* Araqua* Irrbis*
Fairy Garden
Tuska* Lilminip* Parfi* Dedenne*
Hypnotic Glacier
Galar-Pantimos* Ralaxo* Form (Snow Form)* Pygraulon*
Volcanic Island
Aerodactyl with a bag* Gehweiher* Lucario* Fermicula*
Pokémon with a (*) can also be caught as shiny with a bit of luck
In all habitats, you can also encounter the following monsters:
Pikachu with Amethyst Crown*
Icognito A, D, I, M, N, O, !*
Symvolara
New York: Unlike London and Osaka, you can encounter different monsters at the live event in New York. In addition to Diancie, Aerodactyl with a bag, and Symvolara, you can also expect the following shinies for the first time: Icognito !, Golbit, and Algitt. Additionally, here are the habitats and Pokémon you can expect:
Habitat
Pokémon
Prehistoric Volcano
Aerodactyl with a bag* Flampion* Flapteryx* Milza*
Toxic Swamp
Pionskora* Toxiquak* Algitt* eF-eM*
Cursed Treasures
Zobiris* Palimpalim* Makabaja* Golbit*
Sports Field
Kicklee* Nockchan* Kapoera* Makuhita*
Pokémon with a (*) can also be caught as shiny with a bit of luck
In all habitats in New York, you can also find the following monsters:
Pikachu with Amethyst Crown*
Icognito A, D, I, M, N, O, !*
Symvolara
If you don’t want to wait until the GO Fest, here’s an overview of all events in August:
