The popular Ultimate Team fan site Futhead is no longer available. A month before the release of FC 24, not only does the FIFA era end, but a long-time faithful companion of the community is disappearing from the scene.
What was Futhead? For many FIFA fans, Futhead was the first platform that helped them search for players and design creative teams since the introduction of Ultimate Team mode in FIFA 09. Players could view all available cards in FUT in the form of a digital database, track their prices on the transfer market, and form a Dreamsquad with all tactics available in the game.
Additionally, Futhead provided one of the first customizers for self-designed cards and was thus one of the pioneers in this field. This allowed the community to equip their idols from various clubs with an ultimate 99-rated card.
After its founding in 2011, the website saw rapid growth and became one of the most popular fan sites for the FIFA community.
However, others also recognized that the concept of Futhead was extremely successful and established their databases for Ultimate Team.
Futhead has to concede defeat and goes offline
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Strong competition came from the site Futbin, which was founded in 2014. In 2017, another competitor, FUTWIZ, joined the fray. Over time, Futhead had to concede to the newer databases.
After operating somewhat under the radar in recent years, the end of the site has now come. In a brief statement (see image above), the website bids farewell to its fans and thanks them for their years of support.
This news sparked many reactions on Reddit. Longtime fans took their farewells. Alongside a competitor, a very special user also paid tribute.
Not quite as nostalgic and conciliatory, user “Glass_of_Pork_Soda” expresses the opinion that EA Sports bears some blame for the end of Futhead.
He accuses EA Sports of having “killed” Futhead. In response to another user’s inquiry, he states: “They (EA, editorial note) revoked Futhead’s right to design cards and made the transfer market updates very difficult.” (via reddit.com)
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But the competition also did not miss the opportunity to express their gratitude for the pioneering work done. An employee of FUTWIZ, “futwiz-ruan”, expressed sadness and gratitude: “It’s sad to see. Even as rivals, we are eternally grateful for what they have given to the FIFA community.”
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Upon closer inspection, there is also a statement from one of the co-founders, Dan Paulson, who used the subreddit to address a few personal words to the fans. He begins his longer text as follows: “To you. It has been a great journey.” At the same time, he referred to the inevitability of this outcome: “… Unfortunately, it has been a foregone conclusion for years.”
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Thus, along with the FIFA series, a piece of Ultimate Team fan history also ends. What do you think about the end of Futhead? Have you had experiences with this OG FIFA website? Feel free to write us your thoughts in the comments.
The developer of Destiny 2 has taken a look into the future and revealed what to expect in “The Final Shape”. A groundbreaking feature of this upcoming release in 2024 is a vibrant, dynamic environment that can anticipate your thoughts and adapt to you.
What feature is it about? The loot shooter Destiny 2 has already taken a pioneering role in the field of sci-fi games with its intense multiplayer gameplay and captivating storyline. Players who are dedicated to the chaotic yet unique world of Bungie know that the wealth of content in Destiny 2 is hard to surpass.
In 2024, players will enter the Traveler for the first time in “The Final Shape” and will be placed in “a tiny snippet” into an unexplored area called “The Bleached Heart”.
This is supposed to be a dynamic environment that actively responds to the players.
The idea that “The Final Shape” will have such a “mind-reading” environment may seem unsettling at first glance, but still opens up fascinating possibilities. And Bungie also explains how it works.
Here you can watch the new trailer for the last DLC of the Light and Darkness saga:
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – The last DLC of the first saga
This is how the new feature is supposed to work: The focal point for this immersive gameplay experience is an object called “The Bleached Heart”. Bungie itself describes it as “strange” and it is located inside the Traveler.
Who or what is the Traveler in Destiny?
The Traveler is a gigantic, mysterious sphere that hovers above Earth. It has brought much good to humanity and created ghosts that resurrect people from death and turn them into Guardians.
Since 2014, the Traveler has also been a great mystery in Destiny and plays a central role in the game. It does not speak, it is a “silent god” and it has an enemy: the Darkness. For what feels like an eternity, it has been in conflict with the Witness, as this one wants to exploit it for its own purposes to change the universe and create “The Final Shape”. A nightmarish paralysis of reality according to the abnormal vision of the Witness.
So the Guardians must enter this massive object, the Traveler, to stop the Witness and the end of everything in the universe in an epic finale.
When the Witness, the adversary of the Traveler, first entered this world in the Lightfall DLC 2023, it influenced the appearance of the world. But if the Guardians manage to find a way to finally follow the Witness into the Traveler without being torn apart, the Bleached Heart will respond to them as well.
When our Guardian enters, the rest also begins to shape through “The Bleached Heart” according to what we have experienced. It is difficult to define exactly what the Bleached Heart is, but it is a world created by the consciousness of the Traveler, a world shaped by both the presence of the Witness and the Guardians. It is a realm of infinite possibilities that becomes reality through the experiences and desires of those who are within it.
Bungie explained in the showcase on August 22
In other words: “The Bleached Heart” reacts completely to a character, whether it’s the NPC of the Witness or a player and their Guardian in Destiny 2.
This is what “The Bleached Heart” will look like, located inside the Traveler
How does “The Bleached Heart” recognize what I have experienced? This knowledge comes directly from the Traveler. Through your mind, the Traveler apparently knows the history of every Guardian, and Bungie says:
It is the Traveler that mirrors the world before you as it has seen it on your journey. [And the destination] will evolve with your actions, and the enemies plaguing it will intensify their aggression as you progress in your mission to prevent the final shape.
This sounds like the gameplay of the campaign of “The Final Shape” will not be very linear, although Bungie describes it as linear, and it apparently will change ominously as well. Everything will initially be a “nice development”. However, the Guardians are also expected to realize that things will become “more and more wrong”.
After the campaign concludes, the destination will then open up, and new secrets and activities will become available. Players can then thoroughly explore them and trigger a reaction that will change the world around them.
This could be one of the most exciting ways to conclude the first saga of Light and Darkness in 2024, so that this experience will not be forgotten by players anytime soon.
If this has piqued your curiosity and you want to know what else Bungie has announced, we recommend our live ticker for the showcase. There you will also find all trailers and additional information, as well as details about the ongoing Season 22.
What do you personally think of this immersive feature? Do you believe it will bring a new gameplay experience that captivates both new and old Guardians and may be groundbreaking? Or do you say: never! This is all scripted and will not impress me? Let us know in the comments.
Besides this eerie experience, Bungie will also be eliminating its seasons in the future. Destiny 2 will become a narrative experience comprising multiple episodes starting in 2024:
Last year, Chained Echoes was released and with its mix of old JRPG virtues with a modern twist, it made many nostalgic hearts beat faster. Sea of Stars aims to strike a similar chord. Subscribers of Game Pass and PS Plus Extra can play the game next week at no additional cost.
What is Sea of Stars? Sea of Stars is a classic, turn-based role-playing game. The game is reminiscent of classics from the SNES era like Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy 6 in its style and gameplay. Technically, however, the game has evolved into the modern age and raises pixel graphics to a new level.
The game features several playable characters and makes the turn-based combat system more active. If you press the buttons at the right moment, you can increase the damage of your attacks or reduce the damage taken. This is reminiscent of elements from, for example, Paper Mario or Mario and Luigi.
You can watch the launch trailer for the game here:
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Sea of Stars – Launch trailer for the new turn-based role-playing game in pixel style
Old virtues with a modern twist
What else does Sea of Stars offer? To adapt to modern standards, the game aims to include many features.
No random encounters
No separate battle screens
No grinding
Still a story fitting to the old games
Many mini-games and side activities
Beautiful pixel art
Technically, the dynamic lighting is also impressive. The light is rendered dynamically. Whether day or night and depending on the weather, the light falls differently on the characters and the environment. This causes shadows and visuals to adjust dynamically in real-time, creating a special look in combination with the beautiful pixel art.
The similarly inspired Chained Echoes even won at the Game Awards this year:
When is Sea of Stars released? The game releases next week on August 29, 2023, on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series, Steam, and Switch. Subscribers of Game Pass and PS Plus Extra can even download and start the game without additional costs on that day.
Even the creator of Final Fantasy is returning to his roots:
Yesterday, the gamescom 2023 kicked off live with the grand Opening Night Live and showcased many new trailers. In this list, you will find the most viewed trailers on YouTube.
The grand Opening Night Live, which marked the start of this year’s gamescom 2023 on August 22, brought a large number of new trailers. 5 of them stood out particularly and gathered countless views on YouTube overnight.
We have introduced them to you here, starting with the most viewed trailer:
Mortal Kombat 1
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Mortal Kombat 1 Gamescom
Mortal Kombat 1 presents itself at gamescom with a visually remarkable trailer, gathering over 1.8 million views on YouTube overnight.
The game is a reboot of the successful “Beat’em Up” series and will be released on September 19, 2023, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game introduces a new buddy system, allowing you to select a second fighter and use special combos in battle.
Crimson Desert
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Crimson Desert used to be an MMORPG, is now a “totally own genre”: Shows a gameplay trailer at gamescom 2023
Crimson Desert, originally announced in December 2021 by “Black Desert” developer Pearl Abyss, claims to have “its own genre,” which sounds like an open-world action-adventure.
The trailer has already received 1.4 million views on YouTube.
The setting of the game recalls the European Middle Ages and Game of Thrones. With the use of swords, bows and arrows, magic, and parkour gameplay, you are offered a lot in the trailer.
The release is announced for the end of 2023.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
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Gamescom 2023 ONL – Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
With a gameplay trailer, gamescom finally provided us with news about the major story expansion for Cyberpunk 2077. The trailer has already received 470,000 views on YouTube.
The developers show you in three minutes what changes with Phantom Liberty. Some of this is fundamentally not new information, but it shows many new details.
Among other things, you can expect a new district in the expansion, new vehicles – from which you can shoot, a new relic skill tree, and an overhauled police system.
Black Myth: Wukong
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Black Myth Wukong
The action-adventure provides a glimpse of some of the epic boss fights that await you in the game in the new gameplay trailer. The trailer received over 465,000 views on YouTube overnight.
Black Myth: Wukong draws on rich Chinese folklore and tells the famous story of the Monkey King. Together with a special story and Unreal Engine 5, the game looks very promising.
It is set to be released in 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Starfield
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Gamescom ONL 2023 Trailer Starfield
Starfield opened the gamescom Opening Night Live with an atmospheric live-action trailer. It gathered over 340,000 views on YouTube overnight.
The trailer gives you a small impression of the feeling of the single-player RPG Starfield, which promises players a galactic journey through endless freedom and 1,000 explorable planets.
On September 6, 2023, Starfield will have its release and will be available for PC, Steam, and Xbox Series X/S.
The early access to the game starts on September 1, 2023.
In Elden Ring there is both coop and PvP. MeinMMO explains how it works and what we know about the multiplayer of the action RPG.
Update from August 23, 2023:The post has been updated with new links.
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: As known from previous FromSoftware games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, or Sekiro, Elden Ring will also be a brutally hard game. Enemies will present challenges, and especially the boss fights can become tough.
If you are stuck alone, Elden Ring offers a coop mode where you can tackle the hurdles of the game either with friends or with random players.
Moreover, there is also a PvP mode. You can either invade the worlds of other players or be attacked by enemies in your own game world. Duels are also possible.
You will find out exactly how this all works and what changes compared to previous titles here.
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Everything you need to know about Elden Ring – in 2 minutes
Coop in Elden Ring – roam together through the open world
This is how the coop mode works: Players are “summoned” into your game world. This is done through certain symbols that others can place on the ground in their world.
These symbols then become visible in your game world. This way, you can explore dungeons and the open game world together in Elden Ring. However, you will need several items that you find early in the game:
The “small golden statue”: This allows you to place a golden symbol in the game world. It then appears to random players at the same spot, and they can summon you.
The “Curved Finger of the Tarnished” enables targeted cooperation with others. You can also place a symbol with this, but to be summoned, your coop partner needs another item.
You can set a password with the Curved Finger to play specifically with friends.
With the “Curved Finger Remedy” item and the corresponding password, you can make your friends’ symbols visible and summon them. However, this item is consumed in the process.
Here is a screenshot of the corresponding items from the network test of Elden Ring. (Image source: GameStar.de)
How many players can play together? You can summon a maximum of two players for help, meaning you can be a maximum of three. In Dark Souls 3, for example, there could be up to three coop partners. If you want to tackle a dungeon with other players, you must first enter the instance and summon your friends there.
If you are with your coop partners in the open world, you cannot simply enter the next dungeon.
You can freely explore the open world with other players. The coop mode only differentiates between dungeon and open game world.
Once you defeat a boss, the coop partners are sent back to their own worlds.
Is progress shared? No, progress is limited to the host. Guests in a game world cannot take items with them, and defeated bosses remain alive in the world of the coop player unless that player has defeated them themselves.
At least you earn the same amount of EXP for defeating enemies as the host. Coop players do not lose this when they die. Your horse is also not available in coop. You are on foot.
This is how PvP works: As known from Dark Souls, you can invade the random worlds of other players, i.e., initiate an invasion. The goal is clear: you have to eliminate the host.
Conversely, it is possible that you become the target of an invasion. Keep in mind that your potential victim may have help from coop players. You could encounter a trio.
If you want to play PvP specifically, duels are an option. For both types of PvP, you will also need certain items.
This is how you can start duels:
With the “small red statue,” you can place a red symbol. This allows players to summon you specifically and challenge you to a duel.
The “Curved Finger of the Duelist” allows you to specifically summon duel opponents using a password, similar to the coop mode.
Your opponent will also need Curved Finger Remedy to specifically summon you.
Your PvP opponents are marked as red phantoms. (Image source: GameStar.de)
This is how you can start invasions:
For invasions, you need the “bloody finger.” This allows you to invade the game worlds of random opponents.
With the “scout tongue,” you can provoke invasions by allowing yourself to be invaded by other players.
With the “blue ring,” you can automatically be summoned into the worlds of other players who are currently being attacked.
With the “white ring,” you can automatically call players for help who have equipped the blue ring if you are attacked by so-called invaders.
The “finger severer” allows you to kick summoned players out of your own world.
As in coop, your horse is not available in PvP. You should keep this in mind. However, you shouldn’t have to search too long for your enemies. According to the developers, there will be interface elements to prevent you from having to play hours of hide-and-seek in the open world.
You can watch the whole thing in the gameplay of YouTuber Arekkz:
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Is there also local coop? No. However, if you generally play offline or your internet access is having issues, there is a sort of replacement. You can call NPCs for help. This is only possible near small summoning statues, so it is not without restrictions.
The statue marks the beginning of an area where you can summon NPCs.
If you interact with the statue, a symbol will appear at the edge of the screen. This indicates that NPCs can be summoned.
There are different NPCs. Often they are enemies that you can defeat in the game world.
These then drop their ashes. With this item, you can summon the corresponding NPC types as support.
The spirits disappear again if they are defeated, if you die, or if you move too far away from the summoning area.
With the ashes, for example, you can summon a wolf pack as a ghost team. These NPCs are useful support in combat and can already help you as a distraction. Even if you are overrun by hordes, they can save your life.
These helpers can be collected and even leveled up, making them stronger alongside you. However, the classic NPCs are not eliminated by the new system.
As in Dark Souls, you can summon certain NPCs at special locations. Often they are characters you meet in the game world.
You can call various enemy types for help if you have the corresponding ashes.
Elden Ring has a new group feature
What is this feature? You can now even create your own groups with your friends. Thanks to these groups, you can set it so that your friends’ content is preferably displayed in the game.
This includes the bloodstains known from previous games, which show how a player died at a specific location.
The well-known text fragments that can be placed on the ground are also back. These can represent helpful tips, mark secret spots, or simply mislead other players.
Groups have no limit on the number of members, so you can basically create your own clan for Elden Ring.
What you should also note in multiplayer: Just because you are playing coop doesn’t make everything a walk in the park. If you are in the world of another player as a PvP or coop player, your potions are halved. This applies to both healing and mana potions.
You will usually have an easier time, as enemies can rarely target more than one player at a time. But you should still watch out for yourselves.
MeinMMO-Demon Cortyn has to say a few negative words about Baldur’s Gate 3. Because the density of bugs towards the end clouds the otherwise great role-playing game.
Like most of you, I love Baldur’s Gate 3. I have now spent over 200 hours on it, playing 3 playthroughs with different groups in parallel, and haven’t started any other game in the meantime.
In my “main save”, we have been in Act 3 for a few days now and have arrived in the city of Baldur’s Gate. The city is impressive, and there is really a lot to do – but unfortunately, the density of bugs has also massively increased here.
I want to talk a little about the downsides of Baldur’s Gate 3 in this article. Because there are bugs, and some of them are really “game-breaking”, while others are extremely frustrating because they involve important and beloved characters. So, here’s a spoiler warning.
Spoiler Warning: This article covers all 3 acts of Baldur’s Gate 3. Even though major story spoilers are avoided, some things need to be described in more detail. You have been warned.
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Launch Trailer for the Role-playing Game Baldur’s Gate 3
The first really annoying and “game-breaking” bug we encountered was already in Act 2. Early on, the goal is to obtain a moon lantern to avoid being affected by the mysterious shadow curse. Due to the story decisions made, we can only get such a lantern by ambushing an enemy escort and taking the moon lantern from their leader.
That’s exactly what we do. We win the battle, loot the lantern, and all the NPCs congratulate us on this heroic achievement.
There’s just one problem: Instead of getting the working moon lantern in our inventory, we receive 2 broken lanterns instead – the working one is simply gone.
At that point, the game was no longer playable. We could not advance the story, as there was no way to obtain another such lantern. So we had to load an old save and repeat everything – only to be disappointed again.
Only after we made some different decisions on the fourth attempt did we finally get the coveted lantern. The constant “reloading and trying again” had thrown us quite out of immersion – especially since we now had to make an atypical decision to proceed.
The facial expression when you have to reload for the third time because a bug is preventing something.
In Baldur’s Gate, we learn that our hero group is supposed to be the top topic in a newspaper article that discredits us. We naturally want to prevent this and go to said editorial office to talk to the boss. Using “persuasion”, we get him to let us read the article in advance. At least we thought so, but in the middle of the dialogue, it abruptly ends, a new scene begins, the boss calls the guards and throws us out. A little taken aback, we now stand in front of the door, and everyone is angry with us. Without any apparent reason.
Next scene. For one of our friends in the camp, we are to storm a wizard’s tower and eliminate the wizard living there. So we pay a visit to the wizard, and there is a battle. Our “client” is also present in this fight and is supposed to be the “stress factor” of the battle – one is supposed to prevent him from dying.
But that is quite easy, as our companion simply stands around apathetically, neither intervening in the fight nor being attackable.
Worse yet: after winning the battle, he continues to stand frozen, no longer speaks to us, and does not return to the camp. A quest has simply ended “in nothing” – this is ultra-frustrating because it was also a very important character.
Dialogue bugs lead to a break in immersion
But even the “smaller” bugs are increasing towards the end. Especially in the dialogue system, which is so crucial for shaping the “own story,” there are devastating errors.
It is very often the case that as a possible dialogue response, you only see “1. Continue”, even though you actually have 3–7 different response options. The other player can also see all responses while listening – but the currently active player can only select “Continue”, which ultimately results in the selection of “response 1” – no matter which it may be. This has caused us to betray several characters to whom we had actually sworn loyalty – simply because the currently active player can only give the 1st response.
If a devil or an incubus is asking me what exactly he can do for me or what deal I want to make, and I am forced to choose “response 1” because no other options are displayed to me, then that makes me really dissatisfied.
Definitely not the scene where you want to have the “Continue” error and only have one response.
The other extreme is that we suddenly have dialogue options that we cannot explain at all. Our characters suddenly become super Sherlocks, revealing a villain’s nefarious deeds in great detail because we supposedly talked to someone or read some book – even though we are quite sure that neither was the case.
To this, add a few “report to XYZ” quests that simply do not count as completed and now clutter the quest log, even though we have clearly completed the missions.
More bugs if you are evil
Even in my second save, where I play a much more evil character and – as much as possible – ingratiate myself with the Cult of the Absolute, errors occur. This “evil” run has been incredibly cool so far and has many scenes that I never had during my first playthrough, but at the same time, choosing evil options has significantly increased the density of errors and inconsistencies.
Example: I joined Minthara and her goblins and attacked the Emerald Grove. The goblins then come into my camp, we throw a wild party and worship the Absolute while Minthara – well – claims my body for herself. So far, so cool.
The next morning, however, my quest log for “Find a Cure” changes – I can no longer talk to the goblin priestess because I am supposedly branded as an “enemy of the Absolute”. But I was not.
My tiefling is playing a lyre. You can’t see it because it’s bugged.
My personal annoying bug is Lae’zel. The (already annoying) companion wanted to secretly attack me one night, and instead of de-escalating like during the first playthrough, I thought: “Yeah, then I’ll just kill you. You’re just a pain in my ass.”
And that’s exactly what I did. Unfortunately, she didn’t care.
Now Lae’zel, even though she is supposedly murdered according to the quest log, continues to stand as a “yellow” NPC in the camp or follows me around. She is no longer attackable, and although she should have exited the story, she still makes stupid comments during camp conversations.
Only when a scene between Shadowheart and Lae’zel plays out a few nights later does she finally die for real. Thank you, Shadowheart. I may not like you either, but you did me a favor.
Waiting is worth it because the bugs are really annoying
I am sure these errors will be fixed in the coming weeks and months. And I also see that a game with so many interconnections and entanglements can have a few minor bugs at launch – but especially towards the end, the bugs are really annoying. This is not “complaining at a high level”, but errors that massively spoil the fun and immersion of the game.
Baldur’s Gate 3 remains an extremely good game, but some errors do significantly spoil the fun. It is a pity that the last act has so many bugs, as they constantly pull us out of the otherwise cool story.
In the end, we have to think more about how to dance around the bugs, instead of simply being able to follow the climax of the grand storyline – and that’s a shame. Very unfortunate.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In Elden Ring there are 9 weapons that are considered legendary weapons. These are not only generally very powerful, but you also need them for an achievement or a trophy on PlayStation. MeinMMO tells you where to find them – and how to get the success if it doesn’t pop up.
Update from August 23, 2023:The post has been updated with new links.
In Elden Ring there are 9 so-called legendary weapons. These belong, at least in theory, to the strongest weapons in the game. They have a special design, unique weapon talents, and play a significant role in the story.
For the achievement or the trophy “Legendary Weapons” you must collect all 9 of them. 8 can be found easily at any time, but one requires caution – the Bolt of Gransax. Because once you’ve passed a certain point in the main quest, this weapon can only be found in New Game+.
We tell you here which 9 weapons belong to the legendary weapons and reveal how to find them.
Which of these weapons actually belong to the best in the game, you can find out in our weapon tier list:
Everything you need to know about the multiplayer in Elden Ring
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Elden Ring: All legendary weapons for the trophy on PS4 and PS5
1. Sword of Night and Flame
The very powerful Sword of Night and Flame is somewhat hidden in the Caria house. This creepy region with appalling opponents can be found in the area of Liurnia, directly north of the Raya Lucaria Academy.
The Greatsword of the Planted is a sword that apparently has been assembled from many smaller swords. This immediately reminds one of the throne from the Game of Thrones series and thus possibly a creative touch from the contributing George R.R. Martin.
You will find this sword in the absolute southernmost part of the between-land, in Castle Morne on the Peninsula of Tears. The boss residing there drops the sword for you.
3. Executioner’s Sword of the Marais
You receive this sword when you defeat the boss Elemer of the Thorns in the Shadow Castle. The dangerous castle is located in the north of the Altus Plateau. You might already know it if you have successfully completed Millicent’s Quests.
4. Ruin Greatsword
This legendary weapon is also a great sword but clearly stands out in appearance from most weapons. You get it in Castle Redmane, during a boss fight against 2 unpopular opponents. The battle ground is the place where you meet your allies before the festival against Radahn.
If you do not see a yellow fog wall to start this boss fight, make sure that you have defeated Radahn and exhausted the dialogues with Witch Hunter Jerren, who is sitting further north in Castle Redmane on a chair.
5. Dark Moon Greatsword
Once again a great sword appears, but this one has rightfully earned the designation “legendary”.
You will find the Dark Moon Greatsword in Liurnia, below the Cathedral of Manus Celes. However, getting there is not so easy – the sword is the reward for the extensive quest from Ranni. We will tell you how to complete this:
If you have already been in the capital Leyndell, you have probably noticed a large dragon corpse with an oversized spear. A small version of that very spear can be found right on its large relative.
But be careful: If you progress too far in the story, you will miss the weapon for this playthrough. So do not defeat Maliketh before you have definitely obtained the weapon.
To obtain this powerful spear, you must start at the Earth Tree’s refuge. Directly opposite the actual exit, where you go over a root to a balcony, is a staircase. Follow it down to an elevator and follow the path until you see an opportunity to jump onto the oversized spear. On it, you will find the Bolt of Gransax.
7. Devouring Scepter
The Devouring Scepter can be found in the endgame region of Crumbling Farum Azula, which you automatically reach after the Forge of Giants.
For this, you need to go to the grace spot “At the Great Bridge.” Instead of walking to the region boss, you turn in the opposite direction and reach a bridge leading to a tower through an entrance. There, you will have an unfriendly visit from an NPC intruder. Survive this invasion and kill the opponent, and this weapon belongs to you.
8. Shotel of the Eclipse
The legendary curved sword, which was used for a nasty exploit before a patch for a nasty exploit, can be found in Castle Sol. You will find this in the northwestern part of the Giant’s Peak.
The weapon is prominently placed on an altar in the Church of Darkness, right next to the eponymous grace spot.
9. Greatsword of the Golden Order
The last sword on this list can be found in the Sacred Snowfield. To enter this, you need 2 secret medallion halves with which you can enter this region via the Great Elevator of Rold.
Here are the locations of the medallion halves:
Right half: You can find it in the village of the Albinaurics, south of Liurnia, at the hidden NPC Albus.
Left half: On the roof of Castle Sol, north of the Giant’s Peak.
If you follow the frozen river in the middle of the region to the east, you will first see a large crab, then giant octopuses on a rock, and you will fight against a magma lindworm at the end. Orient yourself between the octopuses and the fire-breathing dragon towards the north. Another octopus stands before a misty milk wall that you must open with 2 stone sword keys.
This way, you will enter the cave of the Lost. A well-known boss with a new weapon awaits you at the end. If you successfully defeat him, the last legendary weapon also belongs to you.
What you need to do if you have all legendary weapons but do not receive the achievement or trophy
I also had the problem that I found all 9 legendary weapons, but did not receive the Steam achievement. What helped me was dropping one legendary weapon after another in the inventory and picking it up from the ground again. Here’s how it works:
Open your inventory in the pause menu.
Navigate to the weapon menu using the shoulder button.
Look for a legendary weapon and press A (Xbox) or X (PlayStation).
Click on Drop (NOT on Discard!).
Confirm your choice and exit the pause menu.
Pick the weapon up again from the ground.
These steps can help you get the achievement.
Do this with each legendary weapon individually until you get the achievement. However, do not drop all 9 weapons at the same time – there are reports from players online whose weapons disappeared that way.
Apparently, especially the weapons you obtained before patch 1.03 are problem sources. That was also the case for me, but I can’t confirm that with absolute certainty.
These are all 9 legendary weapons and their locations. Do you have a favorite among them? Or is your favorite weapon perhaps a plain long sword? Let us know in the comments!
An overview of all guides, tips, builds, and recommendations from the MeinMMO editorial team can be found in this collected article, which we update regularly:
With the Opening Night Live, the official kick-off of gamescom 2023 took place, showcasing more than 45 trailers: including 8 minutes of the campaign from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. MeinMMO editor Maik thinks that the large audience could have been used for a real highlight.
What was shown at the ONL? As expected, viewers were treated to a fireworks display of trailers of the highest class. The event lasted 2.5 hours including a pre-show and featured more than 45 trailers. Here you can find a list of all the games shown.
Among them was Modern Warfare 3. 8 minutes of the first campaign mission were shown. Taskforce 141 infiltrates a fortress in the dark and heavy rain, reminiscent of the Gulag on the original Warzone map Verdansk. The hint of nostalgia has caused a pulse, I admit it.
But ultimately, the presentation is too reminiscent of the campaign trailer from 2022 – a lot of water, action, and darkness (via youtube.com). CoD should have used the ONL and the broad audience to present the probably best innovation of the campaign: Open Combat Missions.
What it’s all about and why I’m looking forward to it, you’ll find out below. Here’s first the long campaign trailer from the ONL:
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 World Premiere First Level Trailer – Opening Night Live 2023
What are Open Combat Missions? Call of Duty has been the epitome of corridor levels for years. Large areas sometimes concealed that, but mostly it was from A to B, and along the way, you had to complete C. Sometimes D was a scripted surprise.
In CoD MW3, Open Combat Missions are supposed to break the mold. Well, about half of the missions should run in Modern Warfare 3 according to this pattern and offer a kind of sandbox where you decide how you want to proceed. Nothing new in the shooter genre, but for a CoD campaign, it is.
Creative Director David Swenson explained during the ONL: “You can go quietly, equip silenced weapons, and achieve all objectives without the enemy noticing that you are there. […] if you want to go loud, you can equip armor plates and attack the enemy head-on. [Open] Combat Missions will support that.”
CoD MW3 launches on November 10. With the right edition, you can access the campaign earlier:
Why could this be good? It immediately reminded me of two things and raised a question:
Sounds like Ghost Recon
Reminds me of the Spec-Ops “Time Trial” missions from MW2 (2009)
Can this be played in coop?
Depending on how open the missions actually are, this could be a lot of fun. However, it requires good NPCs and the right commands to implement something like this in a fun and comprehensive way. I am skeptical about that.
I also had to think about CoD MW2 (2009). There were coop missions with a worldwide leaderboard. Some of these missions had different solutions that were not obvious. Once, my friend and I made it to 6th place on the leaderboard because we had found such a path.
That was a real grind festival, as every millisecond made a big difference. If the Open Combat Missions are inspired by that and offer multiplayer, I see a lot of potential for replayability.
If they are just normal missions that offer two or three obvious solutions in a larger area, later used as a battle map for the big multiplayer modes, nothing will change.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 relies on a proven successful concept: nostalgia. Thus, the shooter will launch with 16 maps in multiplayer – all from Modern Warfare 2 of 2009.
For my part, it could be a little more nostalgia. The Open Combat Missions as a time trial with multiplayer would be such a measure. But please leave the “Noob Tubes” in the drawer.
Meanwhile, various manufacturers are vying for gamers’ attention. Now, Razer, in cooperation with Gilette, has introduced a bright green razor.
If you thought things couldn’t get crazier after a hand massager and a gaming bed, you are mistaken. Because the manufacturer Razer has now presented a razor for gamers in collaboration with Gilette.
After a very successful April Fool’s joke, a real shaving product has now been introduced. Our title image shows this year’s April Fool’s joke from Razer, by the way.
The “GilletteLabs Razer Limited Edition” will soon be available for purchase in retail
With the slogan “Feel Sharp, Play Sharp,” the cooperation on the shaving devices has been introduced. In doing so, Razer refers to its April Fool’s joke in 2023, where it had presented a shaving mouse.
However, the joke was so well received by fans that a real shaving product has now been introduced. Even if you might not necessarily shave with a gaming mouse, as shown in our title image.
Otherwise, the product is a typical razor from Gilette in the Razer look. The model is bright green and will definitely stand out. Although usually, one shaves more in the bathroom than in public.
However, it is practical that the razor is compatible with the standard refill blades of the same brand. Therefore, if your blade is dull, you can simply replace it. But that is not unusual either.
By the way, Razer has opted out of RGB or other gimmicks with its razor.
Where can you buy the product? The GilletteLabs Razer Limited Edition will be available worldwide from various retailers. If you’re lucky (or unlucky), you may stumble upon the bright green razors from the gaming manufacturer during your next shopping trip at Rossmann, DM, or another drugstore chain.
It is said to be a limited-time offer; however, according to Razer, the razors should be available until 2024. Whether this gaming product will be available permanently is probably known only to Razer and Gilette.
More collaborations from Razer: By the way, this is not the first time Razer has teamed up with other companies to present special products for gamers. Together with the company Tumi, a new fashion label was created:
Many gamers are indeed willing to invest a lot of money in their hobby “gaming.” The German company Mifcon has now introduced a gaming PC that costs nearly 30,000 euros.
With the RTX 4090, you get the currently fastest gaming graphics card for your system. The German PC builder Mifcom has now installed 7 of them in its new gaming PC “Big Boss” (via mifcom.de).
However, the price is correspondingly high, as it is 28,999 euros. For that amount, you could buy a small car or go on a luxury vacation.
New Gaming PC Only Uses High-End Hardware
What’s inside the gaming PC? Mifcon only uses high-end hardware in its new “Big Boss” PC.
Processor: 64-core Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX
Graphics Card: 7 x RTX 4090
Memory: 128 GB
Storage: 4 TB SSD (WD Black SN850X)
Power Supply: 2x 2000W Super Flower Leadex
Mainboard: ASUS Pro WS WRX80E-SAGE SE WIFI II, AMD WRX80
Cooling: Liquid Cooling
Some of you might be disappointed. Because Mifcon explains that the Big Boss is sold without cool RGB lighting. So for the price, you only get the raw performance and no glowing and blinking, as you are used to from other manufacturers.
At 14.3 kg, the gaming PC is also not exactly light. Either you need a sturdy table or it’s best to place the PC under the desk.
Who would even buy such a thing? The gaming PC is not surprisingly aimed at gamers who play two rounds of Call of Duty in the evening or prefer to play Minecraft.
Instead, the “Big Boss” is aimed at people who need a high-end PC for tasks such as video rendering or machine learning. And in the professional sector, around 30,000 euros for a gaming PC is not as expensive as it might sound.
For most gamers, a single RTX 4090 should already be more than sufficient, which alone costs around 1,600 euros. But now some are wondering whether buying such an expensive graphics card is even worth it when the GPU will be outdated in a year.
7 Graphics Cards Use a Lot of Power and May Be Too Expensive for Some
High Operating Costs May Also Deter: Anyway, the new “Big Boss” PC from Mifcon has another “problem”: the operating costs. 7 graphics cards and even the Threadripper from AMD require quite a bit of power, which will significantly increase electricity costs. And in recent months, electricity costs have risen sharply.
On the other hand: someone who can afford a gaming PC for 30,000 euros probably won’t worry too much about their electricity bill.
Saving Electricity in Daily Life: Some gamers are turning to power-efficient systems instead. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann explains in his article how his new gaming PC saves him electricity every month. The PC isn’t particularly large, but it’s sufficient for everyday use. You can read the full article directly on MeinMMO:
In Baldur’s Gate 3, the Paladin class must fulfill specific obligations to retain their special abilities. The devout warriors must adhere to their oath. One player was determined to do this but ultimately failed.
This is what makes Paladins special in Baldur’s Gate 3:
A Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 must choose one of 3 oaths they wish to swear during character creation. With these different oaths, the Paladin gains special abilities: auras, actions, spells.
However, with the oaths come obligations: The Paladin is ultimately always required to help those in need, adhere to laws, and refrain from committing injustices.
Here’s what a noble Paladin thought: On reddit, a user shared that they played a Paladin who had taken the Oath of Devotion: therefore, they needed to adhere to law and order, show courage and mercy.
They were determined to save everyone and be “the hero in shining armor”.
Paladin accidentally kills innocent with healing potion
This went wrong: In Act 1, our brave hero entered a cave beneath the Druid’s Grove and fought some goblins there, whom he defeated.
On the ground lay an unconscious dwarf with one hit point. The noble knight had no healing spells left, so he aimed to throw a healing potion at the dwarf’s body.
But just as the bottle was flying, he realized he had made a terrible mistake. Due to a skill called Tavern Brawl, the Paladin threw every item with a lot of force, using part of his strength: while the healing potion flew, he understood that this also applied to healing potions.
To his horror, his holy Paladin, who had saved so many people, accidentally killed the unconscious dwarf, becoming a murderer and thereby breaking his oath.
Here’s the reaction: The thread on reddit has 8,000 upvotes and 925 comments. People are laughing their heads off at the noble knight. One can imagine failed Paladins sitting in a support group sharing how they broke their oath:
“I hope you tell your story to the other Oathbreakers when everyone shares their tragic backstory.”
“I killed a cartload of orphans. What about you?”
Others, however, say they merely deviated from the “noble path” of the Paladin because they were seduced by a certain drow lady:
In Pokémon GO, the GO Fest 2023 is scheduled for this weekend. Now further bonuses have been announced that are supposed to run during the event.
New bonuses for the GO Fest: As Pokémon GO announced via the official blog, players can look forward to various bonuses. Two of them are active during the event, while the third, the Hyperbonus, will be activated later.
These are the 2 extra bonuses during the event: In addition to the previously known content of the GO Fest, the following applies this weekend:
On Saturday, a field research bonus will be active. This means you will receive new field research tasks at PokéStops every hour between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. So if you plan to play in a park, you can regularly get new research tasks from already spun stops.
The ready button for raids: Players have long wished for this button, and now it comes into use. When all players in the lobby press the ready button, the timer will jump to 10 seconds until the raid starts. However, it is only available when at least two players are in the lobby.
Hyperbonus brings new Pokémon, must be unlocked during the GO Fest
This is the Hyperbonus: During the GO Fest different habitats with global challenges will run. Trainers all over the world must complete these together. They not only provide a bonus for the hour but also the Hyperbonus: a special event.
Niantic has not fully revealed the bonus yet, but it will take place during an event that the developers are temporarily calling A ???-Adventure.
When is A ???-Adventure happening? The event runs from September 5 to September 10.
What does the bonus bring? If 20 global challenges are completed, the following bonuses will occur during the ??? event:
Quadruple catch XP
Quadruple catch Stardust
5 still secret raid bosses of level 1 that can also appear as shiny
A limited research with a secret encounter, which can also be shiny
Additionally, the bonus brings another event from September 10 to 15. There will be debuts for
a still secret bug Pokémon
a electric Pokémon
a flying Pokémon
and an ice Pokémon.
Our most important articles about the GO Fest 2023:
What kind of monsters will they be? What they will be is still unknown. However, Pokémon GO announced that Paldea Pokémon will appear in the upcoming season starting in September.
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Pokémon from the Paldea region will soon appear in Pokémon GO!
Therefore, some trainers (via reddit) suspect that the four debuts could also be Paldea Pokémon. For the 1-star raid bosses, trainers suspect that it might probably be Incognito raids.
Meanwhile, there is excitement for the quadruple XP and dust bonuses that will last for nearly a whole week. This should be an extremely good time to level up and replenish the stardust reserve. Accordingly, you should mark the Hyperbonus week in your calendar – provided it gets unlocked.
The gigantic world of Elden Ring can be explored almost completely from the start. However, the enemies and bosses are not equally strong in every region. Therefore, we will reveal to you the optimal order in which you should explore the Lands Between.
Update from August 23, 2023: The post has been updated with new links.
We present to you the optimal order in which you should explore the vast world of Elden Ring. To provide better orientation, we also state the optimal level of your character and the best upgrade levels of your weapons for each region. We also differentiate between standard weapons and darksmith stone weapons.
This order is largely adopted from the controversial website Fextralife. It is based “on multiple playthroughs and the frequency of summons” (via Fextralife). However, we have closed existing gaps and adjusted and expanded the list with our own assessments.
The weapon tier list will also help you to go into battle with the correct equipment:
This is the optimal order in which you should explore the Lands Between. This classification also considered that you miss as few NPC interactions and items as possible. That’s why, for example, Elphael, Support of the Haligbaum is placed before Falling Farum Azula, as otherwise you would miss an important interaction with Gideon Ofnir – and thus also unique items.
Also note that the Underground Reserve of Shame can be completed with a level of around 100 to 110, but you will unlock an ending that you can only bypass with great effort. What this effort involves, you will find out here:
At the GO Fest, you can encounter a lot of monsters in Pokémon GO this weekend. We now know when which spawns will occur. We have summarized the overview of all habitats and their respective Pokémon below.
What kind of event is this? On August 26 and 27, the big global GO Fest will take place in Pokémon GO, where you can encounter numerous Pokémon. As in previous years, these will not spawn randomly on the first day of the event, but will come at specific times in changing habitats.
Now Niantic has finally announced more details about the times. We have summarized when which habitats will be active and which monsters you can find in them below.
All Spawns and Times of the 4 Habitats for the GO Fest
What habitats are there? On Saturday, August 26, you can look forward to monsters from a total of four different habitats: Quartz Terrarium, Pyrite Sands, Malachite Wilderness, and Aquamarine Coast. These will change every hour and will therefore be available twice on that day. Starting off is the habitat Quartz Terrarium.
The majority of the monsters can also be caught during this time without an event ticket. Those who have a ticket will also receive additional spawns from the incense. We have summarized all times and spawns for the individual habitats below (via pokemongolive.com).
Pokémon that you can catch as Shiny with a bit of luck are marked with an (*).
Habitat Quartz Terrarium
When does the habitat run? The habitat will start on Saturday. It is active at the following times:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM local time
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM local time
What spawns can you expect? In the Quartz Terrarium, primarily Fairy-type Pokémon will be present, which will spawn wildly for all trainers:
Pikachu with Quartz Crown*
Clefairy*
Slurpuff*
Scyther*
Miltank*
Wurmple*
Flurmel*
Eneco*
Luvdisc*
Schalellos (Eastern Sea)*
Herdier*
Furfrou*
Chespin*
Bubungus
What monsters are available for ticket holders? Those who own a ticket for the global GO Fest can also enjoy the following spawns from the incense in this habitat:
Hisui-Fukano
Unown A*
Unown D*
Unown I*
Unown M*
Unown N*
Unown O*
Habitat Pyrite Sands
When does the habitat run? The habitat Pyrite Sands directly follows Quartz Terrarium and runs at the following times:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM local time
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM local time
What spawns can you expect? In the habitat Pyrite Sands, the spawns will mainly revolve around Ground-type Pokémon, but some Pokémon of the types Bug, Water, Electric, and Rock will also be found:
Pikachu with Pyrite Crown*
Sandshrew*
Alolan Diglett*
Swablu*
Girafarig*
Pineco*
Trapinch*
Barboach*
Hippopotas*
Electrike*
Throh*
Gible*
Scrafty
What monsters are available for ticket holders? Even in the habitat Pyrite Sands, trainers with a ticket can again look forward to exclusive spawns from the incense:
Gladiantri*
Unown A*
Unown D*
Unown I*
Unown M*
Unown N*
Unown O*
Habitat Malachite Wilderness
When does the habitat run? Afterwards, the habitat Malachite Wilderness will start. You can use it at the following times:
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM local time
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time
What spawns can you expect? In the Malachite Wilderness, primarily Pokémon of the types Grass, Bug, and Poison will be in focus. You can also find Snorlax with its special cowboy hat here:
Pikachu with Malachite Crown*
Wurmple*
Oddish*
Scyther*
Snorlax with Cowboy Hat*
Masqerain*
Remoraid*
Roselia*
Shnebedeck*
Swadloon*
Kastadur*
Imantis
Kommandutan*
What monsters are available for ticket holders? As in the other habitats, ticket holders can also expect special Unown spawns in the Malachite Wilderness, as well as the encounter with a regional Pokémon:
Venusaur
Unown A*
Unown D*
Unown I*
Unown M*
Unown N*
Unown O*
Our most important articles about the GO Fest 2023:
When does the habitat run? Finally, the habitat Aquamarine Coast will close. It runs at the following times:
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM local time
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM local time
What spawns can you expect? In the habitat Aquamarine Coast, you can mainly encounter a lot of Water-type Pokémon:
Pikachu with Aquamarine Crown*
Seahorse*
Lapras*
Marill*
Woingenau*
Sharkpedan*
Schmerbe*
Dratini*
Shiny Lapras*
Fleknoil*
Soundquap*
Viscora*
Grumpig
What monsters are available for ticket holders? And in the last habitat, you again have the chance for exclusive spawns from the incense with a ticket, where you can encounter another special regional Pokémon:
Pachirisu
Unown A*
Unown D*
Unown I*
Unown M*
Unown N*
Unown O*
How do the monsters spawn on Sunday? On Sunday, there will be no fixed habitats. All monsters will then be found in the wild or from the incense throughout the entire event period.
In addition to the regional monsters for ticket holders, you can also find 8 rare monsters without a ticket at the GO Fest. We will show you which ones in the following post:
What do you think of the habitats and spawns for this year’s GO Fest? Which monster do you absolutely not want to miss? And at what times will you be active in the game? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange thoughts with other trainers.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is probablyone of the most anticipated games in the gaming industry. For years, fans have been wondering when the action game will be released – or at least when we will finally receive official information or even a trailer. However, some fans are obviously a bit more impatient than others while waiting.
Which show was it? The “Sport1 Doppelpass” is a talk show of the sports channel “Sport1”, where football is discussed, especially the current matchday of the Bundesliga. Various experts are always present in the talk show to discuss the performances of the different teams.
What did the fan do? An enthusiastic GTA fan interrupted the live show of the “Sport1 Doppelpass” on Sunday morning.
While former national player Steffan Effenberg was talking about the match between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln, the unknown person burst onto the set and interrupted the conversation. He asked the participants whether any of them had played GTA 6.
Shortly thereafter, another man entered the live show and poured water over the troublemaker before both were asked by host Florian König to “leave the set very quickly.”
A clip showing the interruption of the live show can be seen on Twitter:
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What is the current status of GTA 6? Even in August 2023, there is no new information on the status of the development of GTA 6 and when the game is supposed to be released.
Only a financial report from Take Two indicated a possible release of GTA 6 in 2024. Take Two is the publisher of the GTA series and stated in the financial report that they expect “more than 8 billion US dollars in net bookings” in the fiscal year 2025, as several “groundbreaking titles” are planned during that period, which they expect to set new “quality and success standards.”
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Everything you need to know about GTA Online – in 2 minutes
Nevertheless, Rockstar Games has not been idle – there was promising news about GTA. The studio announced in August that it would recruit the development team of some popular multiplayer mods used on role-playing servers:
Once again, clever players have tried to outsmart World of Warcraft to defeat bosses more easily.
In World of Warcraft, an eternal battle rages on. No, not the one between Horde and Alliance, but a different one – the one between players and developers. While players always find more creative and sophisticated ways to make the game easier or more manageable with addons, developers try to intervene whenever addon functionalities become too powerful. Boss fights can often be simplified or even trivialized by a boss mod or a ‘Weak Aura’.
A new method threatened to overshadow the next season of WoW: Dragonflight. But Blizzard intervenes in time.
What kind of method are we talking about? Blizzard improved the ‘Advanced Combat Log’ some time ago. This is a file that records what happens in fights in the background in the WoW folder. The pros from Warcraft Logs have created a tool that reads this file in real-time.
This theoretically allows for some interesting things. You can display an overlay in WoW using software that functions as a ‘Damage Meter’ – but is much more customizable and also accurately calculates the damage of enhancement summoners. This is something that has not been possible in-game until now.
However, it didn’t take long for some to notice: There is much more possible with this. Because not only can the damage be read, but also detailed information about other things in the fight – such as the position of all players.
With this information, you can create what are essentially ‘Weak Auras on Crack’ – an overlay that nearly automates boss fights and gives each player exact instructions on where to stand and how to move.
What does Blizzard say about it? They seem to be little impressed. Community Manager Kaivax has already pointed out after some discussions in the official forum that there will still be several changes to the expanded combat log before the launch of Season 3 of Dragonflight (i.e., Patch 10.2).
Is this even allowed? No, it is not. Just because it is theoretically possible does not mean it is generally permitted. Blizzard itself refers to the user agreements that everyone must agree to when starting the game. It clearly states that such software is not allowed and its use can lead to penalties, including the complete closure of the account.
What do you think of Blizzard’s decision? Good that they are taking a hard stance here? Or are they preventing useful features?
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A tablet is more convenient than a phone for many tasks. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested how much you can get for under 100 euros.
The tablet is often used for movies, a few quick emails, or other tasks where the phone is simply too small. It is often more comfortable than carrying around a heavy laptop.
Many people are willing to invest 1,000 euros or more in a phone, but when it comes to tablets, they prefer to save money because their everyday usability is somewhat limited.
Out of curiosity, I ordered a tablet for around 100 euros. Officially, the model costs 119.99 euros, but with Prime, you can get it for 89.99 euros. With 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of internal storage, and modern Android 12, it sounds good on paper.
But how good is such a tablet really if you only paid 100 euros for it? And are there better alternatives?
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Technical Details:
CPU (with GPU)
Rockchip RK3566 Quad-Core 1.8 GHz
RAM
4 GB RAM + 3 GB virtual memory
Storage
128 GB
Display
10.1 inches, 60Hz (IPS), with 1280 x 800
Operating System
Android 12
Battery Capacity
6580 mAH
Expandable Storage
Yes
Main Camera
13 MP
Front Camera
8 MP
Ports
USB-C, 3.5mm jack and SD card slot
Weight
520 grams
Dimensions
246.5 x 163 x 9.9 mm
Package Contents and Other Details
What is included in the package? The package includes the tablet, a charging cable, and a power adapter. Additionally, a thin film was already applied to the display. Nothing more is included, and nothing more is needed.
A protective case for the tablet can be ordered for around 15 euros from the same manufacturer.
What technology is inside the Blackview Tab 8 Wifi? Inside the tablet is a Rockchip RK3566, a mid-range processor from 2021. It comes with 4 GB of RAM and 3 GB of virtual memory expansion. With 128 GB, the storage space is surprisingly extensive, and thanks to a slot for a memory card, it can also be expanded.
The IPS display has a resolution of only 800×1280, but it is still 10.1 inches. The main camera features 13 megapixels, while the front camera has 8 megapixels.
How Does the Tablet Perform in Everyday Use?
How well does the tablet work? Unsurprisingly, the device is slow. Most applications take a moment to fully load or receive messages from messengers. However, given the built-in technology, this is really not surprising.
I can easily write a longer text and check emails on Google Docs. Smaller games like Geometry Dash also run flawlessly on the device. Battery life is also quite sufficient and lasts easily 2 to 3 days, depending on how intensively I use the model.
The colors of the HD display are vibrant, and the Tab 8 Wifi is bright enough to read or work with even in sunlight.
It’s also worth noting that you get almost pure Android: In addition to all the Google apps, “Block Puzzle”, “Toy Crush Fever”, and “WPS Office” are installed on my device. While not needed, they don’t bother me either.
What is not so great? Overall, the display could be more responsive to my touch inputs. Additionally, the display is very sensitive and after a short time, you can see fingerprints everywhere.
The camera is usable for snapshots, but not for anything else. The colors appear too dull overall, and in low light, the images are very noisy. For photography, it’s better to bring a proper camera or a good phone.
Weighing slightly more than 500 grams, the tablet is not exactly lightweight.
Weak, dull colors and little depth of field. The Blackview Tab 8 Wifi is not a photography device.
What problems are there? At first, I had an annoying boot problem where the tablet didn’t start up cleanly. The tablet got stuck for ages on the manufacturer’s logo before Android eventually booted up. However, I have since found that the tablet sometimes takes a few minutes to start properly.
While annoying, it’s not a dealbreaker. I cannot confirm whether other devices from the same manufacturer have the same issue. However, it certainly explains why the device doesn’t excite me.
With a protective case, the tablet looks quite bulky. Fingerprints are quickly visible on the display.
Without Issues, the Tablet Would Be Worth Recommending
Can I recommend the model? If you can handle a somewhat leisurely pace and can afford to be patient during the boot process or when starting apps, then the tablet is generally worth recommending. With such a low price, compromises are to be expected. Especially the good display and decent battery life make a favorable impression.
However, I couldn’t find mentions of my problems with the long boot process among other buyers on Amazon or other reviewers. Therefore, my recommendation remains somewhat limited: If you get a device without “problems,” the approximately 100 euros are well worth it if you don’t have high expectations.
There’s no need to spend 600 euros on an expensive Samsung tablet if you only want to check emails and watch series.
Are there alternatives? If you’re willing to spend 30 or 40 euros more, you already get a few good alternatives to the Blackview model:
The Lenovo Tab M8 offers good battery life and decent build quality, but the performance is quite weak. And the camera is also not a plus point.
With the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, you also get a device for around 100 euros with good performance and good battery life. However, the storage is too small and the display is not really good.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a third alternative, but it does not run on Android. Good battery life and long software support are advantages of the model, but the weak performance, small storage, and limited Amazon OS features are rather disadvantages.
Affordable Devices Tested: By the way, I already tested another affordable device from Blackview for MeinMMO. I also wondered whether such a device is worth it with the 100-euro phone. You can read the full test directly on MeinMMO:
In a marathon session, renowned streamer Eric “Erobb” Robbins left some of his community in awe. With a remarkable endurance of 25 hours and 58 minutes, he captivated his viewers on Twitch by keeping his promise to not go offline until he won a game of Call of Duty: Warzone.
Who is Erobb? Eric Lamont Robbins (27), also known as Erobb, has already built an impressive fan base on Twitch. With over 450,000 followers, he has become a well-known figure in the gaming community.
In contrast to his older brother Tyler1, who is known as the LoL macho, Erobb is a variety streamer who mainly spends time in Just Chatting while showcasing different games, primarily Call of Duty: Warzone.
However, a recent stream of the shooter did not go as planned.
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Call of Duty: Warzone – The trailer that started it all
How did his stream go? Recently, Erobb announced that he would stay live on Twitch until he achieved a victory in Call of Duty: Warzone. The marathon stream took place last weekend, from August 20 to August 21, 2023, and was titled “not ending until warzone win!”.
However, securing a victory in Warzone proved to be more challenging for Erobb than expected. It took the Twitch streamer a whole 24 hours to achieve his goal. In total, he streamed nearly 26 hours straight (via sullygnome).
Throughout the entire broadcast, he experienced an emotional rollercoaster. From hectic and loud moments, where he aggressively jumped in front of the camera, to quiet moments playing snuggled under a blanket, he provided his viewers with a comprehensive experience.
We have embedded the big moment for you here:
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Erobb’s marathon stream drew an average of 5,700 viewers and earned him over 1,000 new followers. He gained additional attention from Jake Lucky, who shared the event on Twitter. The post was seen by over 5.6 million people.
In the comments, numerous Twitter users amused themselves over the displayed skills of the streamer and joked that he would probably be busy for a few more years.
Erobb’s achievement may be impressive. However, it’s important to recognize that prolonged streaming without breaks can be a strain on the body and even pose health risks.
For both streamers and viewers, it is essential to consciously take time for rest and breaks. An experience that even the usually tough Tyler1 recently had to face:
With 20 years of experience, xRohat is already one of the larger German streamers on Twitch. He has almost 900,000 followers and averages around 5,000 viewers. He does not want MontanaBlack to be blamed for his success.
What kind of streamer is he? xRohat is a 20-year-old streamer who has been active on Twitch since December 2019. In 2020, he primarily showcased role-playing in GTA 5, where he portrayed the gangster “Big Sosa”.
When MontanaBlack, one of the biggest German streamers, joined in the summer of 2021, xRohat was able to immensely benefit from the renewed hype around the RPG: Between August and September 2021, his average viewers increased from 447 to 7,385 (via Sullygnome).
A boost from larger creators can be very valuable for lesser-known streamers, but for some, it can be difficult to break away from the big streamers. This is currently the case for the German streamer Chefstrobel, who is tired of being seen as the eternal sidekick of Trymacs.
Exactly this emotional video was the reason xRohat took to discuss his own experiences in a stream on August 19.
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MontanaBlack is one of the most well-known streamers in Germany – This was his very first video
Streamer wants his own achievements to be recognized
What does xRohat say? The Twitch streamer is annoyed that he is only known to many people through MontanaBlack. Although he received a significant boost from the larger streamer, this applies to the entire roleplay scene at that time.
However, he has managed to retain viewers through his own performance. For example, he held a marathon stream in October 2021, reaching up to 50,000 concurrent viewers and gaining tens of thousands of new followers (via Sullygnome).
A montage of the stream is currently making the rounds on TikTok, and we have embedded it for you here:
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What is the relationship with MontanaBlack like? xRohat explains that he has known MontanaBlack since before the GTA times. Back then, he played the party game Pummel Party with the larger streamer, but was consciously not live to avoid the impression of riding on MontanaBlack’s coattails.
Nevertheless, the 20-year-old has previously stated how grateful he is to MontanaBlack, but also to the YouTuber unsympathischTV, who included him in his videos when no one knew him yet. For xRohat, it mainly seems to be about not being reduced to MontanaBlack.
Thus, the 20-year-old has also proven to have a good sense for trends. At the beginning of the year, he was right at the forefront when half of Twitch-Germany was gripped by Minecraft fever and was able to place himself ahead of “Uncle Monte” in terms of watch time (via Sullygnome).
However, this comes at a price, as in return, the Twitch streamer demands respect. If he is not sufficiently shown respect, MontanaBlack can become quite unpleasant. This was evident during the release of his secret project, the energy drink Gönrgy:
This evening at 20:00, the Opening Night Live of the gamescom 2023 starts. MeinMMO will follow the complete stream in the live ticker with all important information and trailers. We even have colleagues on site and will give you an impression of the atmosphere.
The ONL is over. Here are all the games shown in the order they were played:
Streets of Roque
Lysfanga
Mandragora
Endzone 2
Bulletstorn VR
Fea Farm
The 7. Guest
Post Trauma
Realms of Ruin
Delta Force
Homeworld 3
Starfield
Little Nightmare 3
Black Myth Wukong
Killing Floor 3
Age of Empires 4
Film: Rebel Moon
Crimson Desert
Payday 3
Assassins Creed: Mirage
Tekken 8
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Nightingale
Immortals of Aveum
Zenless Zone Zero
Honkai Star Rail
Genshin Impact
Lords of the Fallen
Sonic Superstars
Sonic Frontiers
The First Descendant
Fort Solis
Expeditions: Mudrunner Adventure
The Crew: Motorfest
Cyberpunk 2077
The Last Epoch
Marvel Snap
Armored Core 6: Fores of Rubon
Warhaven
Mortal Combat 1
ARA History Untold
Diablo 4
Dustborn
Thank goodness you’re here
Alan Wake 2
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gamescom 2023: ONL – Stream im Live-Ticker
Good evening, welcome to the first big event of gamescom 2023. My name is Maik and I will provide you with information about the Opening Night Live (ONL) in the ticker today. You will find the trailers and impressions from the event here.
We conclude the ticker and wish you a pleasant evening.
22:04 Uhr
The ONL is completed. Host Geoff Keighley bids farewell and shares the date of his event: The annual Game Awards will take place on December 7th.
22:02 Uhr
The trailer shows live-action scenes, but also video game gameplay. The protagonist seems to be trapped in both worlds, not knowing what reality is.
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Alan Wake 2 Gamescom
Alan Wake 2 is the second part of the same-named horror game from Remedy Entertainment and aims to excel, like its predecessor, primarily in terms of atmosphere.
Alan Wake 2 will be released on October 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with the PC version initially only available in the Epic Games Store.
22:00 Uhr
Now comes the presentation of Alan Wake 2, the grand finale.
21:58 Uhr
Now again a colorful game from Europe. It is a fighting game with a positive message and cell-shading graphics: Dustborn.
Release early in 2024
PS4, PS5, Epic, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Steam
In addition, there was another crazy game that looked like a puzzle game:
Thank goodness you’re here
2024
PS5, PC, Switch
21:54 Uhr
Information about Season 2 of Diablo 4, which is supposed to be released this October. The trailer begins with a story, showing a few people who could be zombies. Does a new class come here?
No, unfortunately not. The “Season of Blood” will bring, among other things, 5 new endgame bosses.
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Diablo 4 presents new Season 2, coming this fall – Blood & Vampires
21:51 Uhr
After the brutal presentation, ARA History Untold calms things down.
PC Game Pass and Steam / 2024
Steam description: Found a nation and lead your people through history to the peak of human creativity by exploring new lands, developing art and culture, nurturing diplomatic relations, and proving in battle against your rivals that you are the greatest ruler of all.
21:50 Uhr
Mortal Combat 1 shows a story trailer with gameplay. It features a young Raiden and many new characters. The trailer showcases many team fights and a few brutal actions.
And there’s the Fatality… Mortal Combat 1 will be released on September 19, 2023 for PS5, Xbox, and PC.
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Mortal Kombat 1 Gamescom
21:46 Uhr
A small PvP game shows a trailer: Warhaven from Nexon starts a beta on September 21 and is free to play.
Medieval online PvP with different modes like Capture the Flag and TDM. There is sword fighting, ballistae, and siege engines and battles with 24 players (12v12). Earlier reports from Nexon referred to 16v16 battles, so up to 32 players, but this has now been reduced.
21:43 Uhr
The spiritual mech successor to Elden Ring introduces itself: Armored Core 6: Fores of Rubon from FromSoftware comes on August 25, 2023.
21:41 Uhr
An advertisement for the Xbox Game Pass aired. For example, Starfield will be available at release on September 6.
21:40 Uhr
A few details about the mobile game Marvel Snap. You can now claim Twitch Drops for Marvel Snap on Twitch. Additionally, a cinematic is running for the card game, showcasing some crazy skins in action.
21:38 Uhr
Now comes the Diablo competitor The Last Epoch. The new class “Runemaster” is presented, which will come in September. The class can be tested at gamescom.
21:36 Uhr
The award for “The Green Studio” is presented, recognizing ecological commitment. Xbox wins the award, and the boss Phil Spencer gives a short speech.
