After a few episodes, many anime often lose their appeal. What is the reason for this? Is it just a feeling? Or do anime often get worse towards the end?
It is a prejudice, sometimes also a meme, and yet often there is a kernel of truth behind it. While the first episodes of a new anime often captivate the audience, the quality seems to decline over the course of the season. But is this really just a feeling? Or is there also a kernel of objective truth behind it?
Many anime captivate from beginning to end. Especially acclaimed series in recent times like Demon Slayer, Heavenly Delusion, or Violet Evergarden maintain consistently high quality throughout all episodes.
However, one undeniable fact is that the quality of certain series decreases towards the end. This is not just “felt,” but can often be substantiated with examples.
Reasons for a Poorer End
The artists and animators are often under massive time pressure and simply cannot deliver the episodes in the targeted quality by the air date. In such cases, a “recap” episode is hastily inserted or other tricks are used:
Long flashback scenes where characters reminisce. Especially when these scenes are “unnecessarily” long and not just 1-2 sentences, it is often an indication.
Backgrounds are greatly simplified or lack details. This is particularly noticeable when it was not the case beforehand.
It can be particularly clumsy when characters are simply not shown during a dialogue. In the last spring season of 2023, this was the case in “I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World” in episode 12. During a long, heated dialogue, the camera simply panned slowly over backgrounds. Actual characters were absent, even though the dialogues made it clear that things were getting heated.
Such deficient scenes are often still corrected afterwards, but in the originally aired version, it is initially present negatively.
Another reason can be that the anime deviates from the manga. It is, of course, very subjective whether that is truly “better” or “worse.” This especially occurs when the anime has “overtaken” the manga, which can lead to scenes that are seen as unworthy or poorly thought out. Anyone who has watched the final season of “Game of Thrones” will recognize this phenomenon – it is the same with anime. The original Bleach had to deviate from the manga significantly because the manga wasn’t even finished yet.
There are many reasons why an anime becomes worse towards the end – often, it is indeed more than just a feeling.
In Pokémon GO the new special research “From A to Zygarde” has started. We show you all the tasks and rewards in the overview.
What kind of research is this? With this special research, Zygarde celebrates its release in Pokémon GO. For you, it is already active and you can get started right away.
Which tasks and rewards await you in the various chapters of the special research, we show you here on MeinMMO in the overview.
From A to Zygarde 1/6
Task
Reward
Walk 1 kilometer
5 Razz Berries
Catch 10 Pokémon
5 Potions
Use 5 berries when catching Pokémon
5 Poké Balls
Level Reward: If you complete all tasks and collect the respective rewards for them, you will also receive 500 Stardust.
From A to Zygarde 2/6
Task
Reward
Land 5 great throws
10 Pinap Berries
Use 5 power-ups on Pokémon
10 Nanab Berries
Hatch an egg
10 Poké Balls
Level Reward: If you complete all tasks and collect the respective rewards for them, you will also receive 1,000 Stardust.
From A to Zygarde 3/6
Task
Reward
Already completed!
10 Ultra Balls
Already completed!
10 Super Potions
Already completed!
1,000 Stardust
Level Reward: If you complete all tasks and collect the respective rewards for them, you will also receive an encounter with Zygarde and a Zygarde Cube.
Note: A Zygarde Cube is an item in which you collect Zygarde cells. You can then use them to change Zygarde’s form.
From A to Zygarde 4/6
Task
Reward
Follow 3 routes
1 incense
Catch 20 Pokémon while following routes
3 Revives
Find a Zygarde cell
5 Hyper Balls
Level Reward: If you complete all tasks and collect the respective rewards for them, you will also receive 1,000 Stardust and 1,000 experience points.
Level Reward: If you complete all tasks and collect the respective rewards for them, you will also receive 2,500 experience points and 2,500 Stardust.
How do you like the new special research with Zygarde? Are you looking forward to trying out routes and seeing which places other trainers want to share with you, or would you have preferred different tasks for the encounter with Zygarde?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
With many offers from Humble Bundle, there are games of various genres for a damn good price. The current package even includes six Steam games that have received over 90 percent positive reviews. The remaining titles all have over 85 percent.
Which games are included? The name of the package already reveals which genre is represented in the bundle. The “Whimsy & Wonder – A Cozy Games Collection” package includes a total of eight games if you are willing to spend 11.58 euros.
In addition to the eight games, there is also a coupon that gives you a 65 percent discount on another title. The cozy Humble Bundle includes the following games, whose ratings we have listed for you:
Cat Cafe Manager (86 %)
Witchy Life Story (85 %)
Here Comes Niko (91 %)
Garden Story (92 %)
Lemon Cake (89 %)
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure (97 %)
A Short Hike (99 %)
Assemble with Care (91 %)
Haven Park (96 %) (65 percent discount code)
The total value of the games is 120.30 euros. So you’re spending less than ten percent of the actual value of the titles. Many of the Steam games have ratings above 90 percent. In general, none of the titles are below 85 percent.
When you purchase, you receive a Steam code for each game. You can decide whether to use the codes yourself or gift them to others.
Among the titles is also A Short Hike, which has an almost perfect rating of 99 percent. In the trailer, you can see the unique visuals of the game:
Start video
A Short Hike: Launch Trailer for Nintendo Switch
Cozy Games for Everyday Stress
The bundle includes games that look more like relaxation than action. Especially the title A Short Hike stands out because it features extraordinary graphics. Users also praise on Steam that it is a short title that is really sweet.
How Long To Beat states that the main story of the game can be completed in just 1.5 hours. A full playthrough takes about 4.5 hours. So if you want to find out what fans are fascinated by in this game, you don’t need to invest a lot of money or time.
The other games are also worth a look. In Haven Park, for instance, we must restore our grandmother’s camping park to its former glory, while in Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, we must save the native wildlife of a beautiful island.
What is Humble Bundle actually? You can choose how much you would like to pay for Humble Bundle. If you want to spend a little less money, you can secure the six titles mentioned last for 7.30 euros. And it can be even cheaper: For 4.56 euros, you can get the last three games on the list.
A portion of your money goes to charity, another part goes to the developers, and even the staff at Humble Bundle are supported. How you divide the money is up to you.
The event “new paths” in Pokémon GO begins with the debut of Zygarde. Additionally, the route feature starts. However, the shiny bonus of the event is not well received by trainers.
What kind of event is this? You can expect a short event that is only active from Friday to Monday. The contents of the 7 km eggs will change, there are two bonuses and altered wild spawns. A special research is also part of it.
We will show you here in the overview everything you need to know about the new event.
Event New Paths: Start, Bonuses, Shiny
When does it start? The event starts today, Friday, at 10:00 AM local time. It will be active until Monday, July 24, at 8:00 PM.
Catching Zygarde: With the start of the event, Zygarde will be activated in Pokémon GO. To catch it, you need to play the new special research “From A to Zygarde”. In it, you will encounter the new Pokémon.
Event bonuses: You only need 2/3 of the distance to earn buddy candies while exploring routes with your buddy.
In addition, you have an increased chance to encounter shiny Mangunior.
For completing field research, you will also receive encounters with Mangunior.
Wilderness: In the wilderness, you will encounter
Fukano*
Ponita*
Dodu*
Yorkleff*
Elezeba*
and Mangunior* (whose shiny chance is also increased in the wilderness)
Eggs: From the 7 km eggs you receive during the event, Wuffels*, Raffel, and Legios will hatch.
Pokémon marked with a star (*) can be encountered as shiny if you’re lucky.
Trainers question the purpose of the Pokémon boosts
What are players saying? The contents of the event are being actively discussed in the community (via Reddit.com). There are questions about why Mangunior is so prominently featured at this event and why it is being shiny boosted.
“Yorkleff and Mangunior are already 50% of my spawns. How can they be boosted even more?” asks Maleficent-Reach-744
“The Pokémon with shiny boosts should be Snorlax and Mogelbaum because they were the ones that blocked the routes in Gen 1 and Gen 2 games. Mangunior seems like a strange choice,” says DTpk23
“Why are half of the spawns Pokémon that we have seen so much of recently? As much as I love Ponita, do we really need to see it again?” asks RK0019K
For this, you select a PokéStop or Gym as a starting point, select “Record”, and then submit it at the end of your route for review. In the nearby overview, you can find routes from other trainers that you can follow.
On these routes, you can also find Zygarde cells. You need to collect these if you want to change the form of the Pokémon.
For participating in the routes, you will receive additional XP and earn buddy candies faster.
The MMORPG Lost Ark has now been released in several regions and is continuously receiving content updates. The game currently has 25 different classes, each with its unique gameplay features.
The status of Lost Ark: At the Summer Games Fest 2021, it was announced that Lost Ark would finally come to Europe in Autumn 2021. After a delay, the game released on February 11, 2022. Since then, our version has also been receiving monthly content updates and weekly patches. The game is well-received by Western fans, achieving over one million concurrent players at launch.
Update July 21, 2023: The article has been updated to reflect the current state of the EU version. The new names of the classes have been added along with their current availability in the European version. The article now also includes a quick overview of all classes for Europe in both video and list format. Furthermore, we have updated the title of the article.
The new class Soul Eater has been added.
In the following video, you can view all classes in the quick overview that were available at launch in the Western version. Below you will find a list of all classes currently available in Europe. Under the list, you will find detailed descriptions and individual videos for each class.
Start video
Lost Ark delivers intense action with 15 classes – See here in the video what they look like
Which classes are currently available in Europe? You can currently play these classes in Europe:
Berserker
Paladin
Gunlancer
Martial Artist
War Dancer
Scrapper
Soul Fist
Artillerist
Deathblade
Sharpshooter
Bard
Sorceress
Summoner
Reaper
Destroyer
Scouter
Artist
6 Base Classes with Different Specializations
How does the class system of Lost Ark work? Essentially, players start by choosing between 6 different base classes that are gender-locked.
After completing the intro tutorial at level 10, players have the opportunity to specialize into an “advanced” class. For example, Bard and Sorceress develop from the Mage.
Each of the base classes has its own story, which you will learn about in a short video. Afterwards, all classes play the same tutorial, which introduces you to the general story of Lost Ark.
This consists of a longer linear level designed to teach players the basic controls and how to handle the class.
Are there fixed role distributions? Unlike many classic MMORPGs, Lost Ark does not use the “Holy Trinity” system of tanks, healers, and DPS.
Instead, almost all classes have support and crowd control abilities, making them better suited for specific roles in combat. For example, a Gunlancer can withstand more damage due to its high defense compared to a Bard, who can heal.
However, there is no strict role distribution.
In dungeons, you will often be traveling with other players. However, it won’t always be 1 tank, 1 healer, and DPS.
Base Class: Martial Artist
Scrapper
Weapon: Heavy Combat Gloves
Range: Melee
Playable in the EU version? Yes
How does the Scrapper play? Scrapper is a fast monk-like class specializing in melee combat.
The active abilities of the Scrapper are divided into two main groups, each requiring its own resource for use: Ki (yellow) and Shock (green).
The Ki resource slowly regenerates in combat. Shock must be charged by using Ki abilities. However, using green Shock skills also regenerates the Ki resource, resulting in a synergy.
The resource bar of the Scrapper
Many of their skills possess strong crowd control effects through passive abilities, designed to keep enemies stunned primarily.
The Scrapper is also a very mobile class with multiple dodging abilities and “gap closers” that allow the character to sprint quickly to the next enemy.
With its special ability “Peerless Dragon King,” the Scrapper summons two dragons to execute an extremely powerful attack.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
How does the Soul Fist play? If you’ve always wanted to hurl energy blasts like in Dragon Ball, the Soul Fist is for you. In addition to normal physical melee attacks, it can also deal with opponents from a distance using fireballs and lasers. It is a hybrid class for close and long-range combat.
Some of its abilities also gain a boost when hitting enemies from behind.
The special skill of the Soul Fist is “Concentration.” When you activate this ability, it regenerates the Ki resource you need to use skills, enhances your attacks, increases attack speed, and boosts your critical hit chance.
Resource of the Soul Fist
It has three different stages that can be activated by repeatedly pressing a button. The higher the activated stage, the greater the buff received from Concentration. However, the duration of the buff decreases.
Once all three stages have been used, the character enters
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In Diablo 4 starts today Season 1. To keep you informed about what to expect and what to consider at the start, we will list all the important things in our overview and accompany the start with a ticker.
How do I create a Season character?
create a new character
customize it as you wish
choose Hardcore/Softcore at the end and whether you want to skip the campaign
after clicking on Start Game you will be asked whether you want to play on the eternal or seasonal realm
select the seasonal realm
Thursday, 20.07.2023
10:00 PM
There are apparently still queues when logging in and connection issues when you are logged in. Some colleagues can’t enter instances, but others are mostly running smoothly.
There’s been no further notification from Blizzard since the last tweet at 8 PM. We will end the ticker here and wish you lots of fun if you can log in, and otherwise a good night!
9:27 PM
After about an hour and a half, I was finally able to log into the game. That is likely the wait time now.
8:57 PM
You are currently probably looking at a full hour waiting for “Game Start Pending”.
Meanwhile, memes are piling up making fun of the fact that everyone wanted to stop:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
The login queue currently takes at least 48 minutes.
Some readers here on MeinMMO report that the servers are also quite unstable otherwise. Even if you can log in, you would be greeted by lags or wouldn’t be able to enter dungeons.
8:30 PM
Support has nothing new yet. Current wait time: at least 33 minutes.
Fans are meanwhile passing the time with memes. Highly rated: You all complain about Season 1 and want to boycott, so there surely won’t be any queues – right?
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
The long login queues persist. Support from the USA reports the same. The server problems are therefore not only affecting Europe.
Current wait time: at least 20 minutes.
7:59 PM
After about 15 minutes since the restart, I was finally able to log in. The official Twitter account from Blizzard Support has already commented on it. The developers are working on a solution:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
A restart of the game doesn’t seem to help. The queues when logging in remain long.
7:35 PM
With the annoying reference “Game Start Pending”, the cycle is currently endless when you try to log in. Currently, it takes at least 10 minutes until you can actually play after selecting your character.
7:30 PM
Meanwhile, the login queues are becoming a bit more unpleasant. The character creation still goes relatively quickly, but when logging into the game, you currently wait 5 minutes or more.
7:25 PM
As soon as you log in and start in Kyovashad (if you skip the campaign), you will find the NPC Vyrtan on your left. Talk to him to start the season quests that lead you to the special mechanic.
Tip: Don’t forget to log in on your main before starting the season. That way you will get access to your reputation and the map.
7:20 PM
In addition to about a minute to enter character creation, there’s also a login queue to actually get into the game. This is currently taking about 3 minutes.
7:15 PM
Since I’m sitting here and checking the queue every few minutes instead of playing: at the moment it’s showing just under a minute, but it only takes a few seconds to log in. Apparently, the rush has calmed down again after a short time and the servers are holding up so far.
7:11 PM
After about 4 minutes of login time, we were able to access character selection on PC. If you’re confused by the many displays and notifications, here’s how to create a season character:
create a new character
customize it as you wish
choose Hardcore/Softcore at the end and whether you want to skip the campaign
after clicking on Start Game you will be asked whether you want to play on the eternal or seasonal realm
select the seasonal realm
7:05 PM
Right in time for the start, there are now also queues of about a minute (shown). Effectively, however, it’s actually a few minutes more. The time even increases while waiting. Let’s see how long the queues will become.
6:57 PM
In 3 minutes, the season starts, so far no login queues and the servers are holding up.
6:35 PM
Only 25 minutes to the start of the season, as Blizzard indicates in its own countdown in the launcher. We have yet to see any reports of queues. Is everything still stable for you?
So far, no problems with the servers have been detected. You can move through Sanctuary without lags and crashes for the time being. If you experience crashes or queues, please let us know in the comments.
4:31 PM
Good evening, demon slayers, we have a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes left until Season 1 starts.
Before the start, Blizzard has another maintenance ready for you, which shouldn’t hinder you from playing. Nevertheless, Blizzard warns of crashes and problems that might persist until 7:30 PM. We are also live and will keep you updated with our ticker.
When does Season 1 start? In Diablo 4, Season 1 starts on July 20 at 7 PM. That’s tonight. While the release of Diablo 4 went smoothly, the start of Season 1 might look different.
BREAKING NEWS: From 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM there will be a live server maintenance. During this time, you can log in and play, but expect disruptions or interruptions while you play. We will keep you updated.
You should expect server problems or even queues, because despite the negative sentiment in the community, many fans of the genre are still looking forward to the first season of Diablo 4.
So you don’t waste your time in the queues of hell, we will be around throughout the evening to give you information on how the servers are doing and whether you should expect complications.
Here you can find the trailer for Season 1 of Diablo 4 again:
Start video
Diablo 4: The Official Announcement Trailer for Season 1
What you need to consider at the start: Before Season 1 starts, you should definitely have a few things done beforehand, as this will not only save you time but also nerves. Much can be skipped at the start of Season 1, allowing you to fully concentrate on the season. Here’s how you can prepare:
All level builds at a glance: In addition, there are level builds at the start that should help you quickly reach level 50 so you can unpack your endgame builds. We have a build and a guide for each class on how you can quickly reach level 100:
These were the most important pieces of information so far. If the servers are overwhelmed early or have other problems, we will convert the article into a ticker early and notify you immediately. Until then, we wish you a nice day and see you tonight!
A fan of the upcoming sci-fi epic Starfield calculated that you can buy a spaceship in the role-playing game for 25 sandwiches.
What kind of calculation is that? A Starfield fan named “Mr_Twiddles” shared on Reddit the observation that a “patty melt,” a sandwich with ground beef, melted cheese, and onions, is supposed to be worth 295 credits in Starfield.
Mr_Twiddles also added that he is concerned about the game’s economy due to the high sandwich prices, as you could already buy a spaceship for 64 patty melts.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
But the attentive user “Matthew_Al-Wahid” pointed out in the comments that the calculation is not quite correct, as the player’s starting ship, The Frontier, is cheaper.
Of course, it should be considered that the stated values could refer to the selling price and not the purchase price – that is, the monetary value you would receive from selling the ship.
You would probably have to pay more when buying. It is also possible that you would receive less for selling sandwiches than you would pay yourself.
Start video
Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer
Is 7,375 credits a lot in Starfield? No, a spaceship for 7,275 credits is the absolute minimum, and 25 sandwiches are certainly not enough to build a space fleet, establish an empire, or buy large freighters.
Just acquiring certain equipment parts or stronger weapon systems for your ship is more expensive than the Frontier. In the deep dive, we saw, for example, an autocannon that cost around 12,800 credits.
Another spaceship that was shown had a value of about 47,800 credits. That would be over 160 sandwiches. Therefore, there will certainly be a better way to earn money in Starfield.
Price The FrontierThe Frontier Weapon System UpgradePrice Spacer Coyote 3
Have fans discovered any other interesting details? Starfield fans regularly share interesting discoveries in the role-playing game’s subreddit. Some were sure they had spotted a known weapon in a screenshot.
Others analyze each detail shown in various showcases piece by piece. One Reddit user even compiled all this information in a document and provided a table of contents:
Shortly before Season 1 goes live in Diablo 4, Blizzard is releasing a new update. Patch 1.1.0b changes something about the mechanics before the Season’s release, which has yet to go live.
What’s in the Patch?
Malicious Hearts now always grant armor based on their item power
What does the change bring: The change to the World Tiers has already been announced and is welcomed by fans. They say there needs to be more, but this is a good start.
There is a bit more thought behind the Hearts. What may seem useless at first glance has a deeper meaning: the Malicious Hearts are the new mechanism of the Season and replace socket stones in jewelry.
Most classes socket skulls in jewelry, as they grant armor. Until now, this means that many classes would lose a lot of defense if they want to use the new Hearts instead.
Before the patch, many players were looking forward to Season 1. They expected from the update that they would finally get more of the endgame that they had previously missed. Instead, they are partly labeling Patch 1.1 as the “worst patch in ARPG history” and are calling for a boycott.
Blizzard is now gradually reversing some of the controversial changes. By the way, we are following the release of the Season live in the ticker:
Pokémon Sleep is a new app for Android and iOS that is supposed to monitor your sleep habits and reward you for good sleep. The game can now be downloaded. Some players are sharing clips of their sounds, which partly come from all openings.
What kind of app is this? Before going to bed, you activate Pokémon Sleep and place your phone next to your pillow. After that, the app monitors how long you sleep, how much you move, and what noises you make. The better your sleep is, the higher your sleep score will be.
This score is then converted with the strength of a Snorlax that you can find in the game every week and improve over time. Together, this results in a sleep power with which you can attract and catch a certain number of Pokémon. Your sleeping style also influences which Pokémon appear.
The app can also wake you up with Pokémon sounds or lull you to sleep. There is also a friends option.
Thanks to Pokémon GO Plus, there should also be the possibility to receive rewards in other games. Our author Max Handwerk has already tested Pokémon Sleep: I had to sleep for 6 hours to collect Pokémon.
Start video
Catching Pokémon in Sleep: This is Pokémon Sleep
App records all sounds for 24 hours
What happened now? After the beta started, the first users began to share clips from their app. In many, you can hear typical sounds like snoring, yawning, and turning in bed.
But since the app always listens and records sounds that exceed a certain decibel threshold, this also means that every slightly louder fart will be recorded and saved for listening pleasure.
Here you can listen to an example from user TheDarkMesh:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Under the tweet, funny comments are gathering, such as: “How do you feel knowing that almost 50,000 people have listened to your fart?” Other users also shared their body sounds via Twitter, including Eevee_Queen.
Is this necessary to record? The recordings of sleep sounds last for a maximum of 24 hours or until the start of the next sleep phase.
However, you can disable this if you do not want a recording of the sound. But many users are currently celebrating the feature.
Can you use the app in Germany? Yes, Pokémon Sleep can now be downloaded from the Google Play Store (over 500,000 downloads and 3.4 stars) and from the App Store (5 stars with two ratings).
What do you think of the app? Do you monitor your sleep, and is it a conceivable alternative for you to collect Pokémon as a reward for it? Or do you consider Pokémon Sleep to be more of a useless gimmick? Feel free to write it in the comments.
In Destiny 2, a submachine gun remains one of the strongest weapons. Many thought Bungie would finally end its dominance with the announced nerfs. However, the reality looks different. For it still proves to be a deadly threat, taking down opponents in an impressive 0.67 seconds.
Multiple nerfs could not stop this weapon: In a blog post, Bungie announced adjustments to some weapons that are too strong or too weak. This included not only the “Graviton Lance” but also the submachine gun “The Immortal” and the perk “Target Acquisition”.
Bungie noted that the 750 RPM submachine gun “The Immortal” was used too frequently in its mastery version compared to other weapons, resulting in it performing better than its competitors. Therefore, several nerfs were initiated in Season 21.
On one hand, the damage of aggressive submachine guns was generally reduced.
The base damage per hit for “The Immortal” was reduced from 15 to 14 for body shots and from 22 to 21 for critical hits (headshots).
The absurd range of the submachine gun was also reduced by 10.
And since the perk “Target Acquisition” was an overwhelmingly obvious choice for “The Immortal,” it was also nerfed.
Bungie reduced the maximum damage against players from 40% to 25%.
Nevertheless, “The Immortal” remains unbeaten, much to the dismay of some players. For despite its seemingly low range, the weapon remains strong in PvP. Players can still annihilate their opponents in no time.
Start video
Destiny 2 ignites the fires in the Solstice event 2023
I see no difference: This result has confused and angry the Guardians, as many expected the adjustments to significantly weaken the weapon.
On Twitter, Guardian Panduh has now released a test after the nerfs showing that almost nothing about The Immortal has noticeably changed.
The weapon is apparently still capable of destroying its opponents in breathtaking 0.67 seconds – just like before the nerfs.
This video shows the direct comparison before and after the adjustments:
Before the nerf, “The Immortal” required 9 bullets (headshots with target acquisition) to kill a Guardian with 100 resilience.
After the nerf, “The Immortal” still requires 9 bullets for this.
Without target acquisition, currently, it takes 9 critical and 1 body shot.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Nothing has changed in TTK: The effective time to take down an opponent has thus remained the same. And it should, as some players already realized with Bungie’s announcements.
The hope that the changes would lead to an extension of TTK (Time-to-Kill) and thereby provide players with better chances of survival in the future has not been fulfilled and was misleading for some.
This is also the view of player Morokei, who comments under the post: “I don’t think I have ever seen a stronger placebo nerf,” while player Currently Vibing quips: “Now we have to wait another three months until the weapon dies.”
And PvP player Benj believes Bungie should have been bolder with the nerf:
Sometimes it is necessary to nerf something into the ground because that ultimately is the best option for the health of the game. Cautious nerfing can be a great approach, but when there are extreme outliers (like “The Immortal”), one must be more ruthless.
Others argued that Bungie may actually be keeping this strong lure in the Trials on purpose. “It is no coincidence that the last Trials of Osiris had such miserable player numbers in the Season of the Seraph and then ‘The Immortal’ was released,” says Guardian niten08.
Bungie will nerf the weapon again? Yes, for Bungie, the balance of all weapons is always important. Once the use of a weapon increases and a larger portion of the player population predominantly uses a specific weapon, Bungie aims for normalization. Therefore, protruding nails will sooner or later be “hammered down” until nothing protrudes.
And looking at the statistics, it is clear: The 750 RPM submachine gun “The Immortal” continues to dominate the top weapons of the Trials.
In the last Trials weekend, the weapon once again achieved first place with a kill rate of 7.1%, corresponding to 1,479,336 Guardian kills.
And also in the last Trials weekends, it was always found in the top 2.
“The Immortal” will therefore be adjusted again in Season 22 and the zoom with the scope will be weakened. The changes will also affect Shayura’s Wrath, which data-wise is actually the most effective submachine gun, although its availability is much lower.
Although these are no longer the record numbers of yesteryear, it is quite possible that Bungie will make further adjustments in the near future to finally limit the power of the Immortals in PvP.
Until then, Guardians should be cautious when hunting “The Immortal” or facing her in PvP. Despite its nerf, it remains a powerful and dangerous weapon.
What experiences have you had with “The Immortal” after the nerf? How has the SMG changed in its gameplay and dominance for you? And do you believe that Bungie needs to further revise the weapon to ensure a more balanced gameplay experience? Then feel free to comment your opinion.
Besides this unchanged fact, a leak is currently the hottest rumor in the Destiny community:
And PvP player Benj believes Bungie should have been bolder with the nerf:
Sometimes it is necessary to nerf something into the ground because that ultimately is the best option for the health of the game. Cautious nerfing can be a great approach, but when there are extreme outliers (like “The Immortal”), one must be more ruthless.
Others argued that Bungie may actually be keeping this strong lure in the Trials on purpose. “It is no coincidence that the last Trials of Osiris had such miserable player numbers in the Season of the Seraph and then ‘The Immortal’ was released,” says Guardian niten08.
Bungie will nerf the weapon again? Yes, for Bungie, the balance of all weapons is always important. Once the use of a weapon increases and a larger portion of the player population predominantly uses a specific weapon, Bungie aims for normalization. Therefore, protruding nails will sooner or later be “hammered down” until nothing protrudes.
And looking at the statistics, it is clear: The 750 RPM submachine gun “The Immortal” continues to dominate the top weapons of the Trials.
In the last Trials weekend, the weapon once again achieved first place with a kill rate of 7.1%, corresponding to 1,479,336 Guardian kills.
And also in the last Trials weekends, it was always found in the top 2.
“The Immortal” will therefore be adjusted again in Season 22 and the zoom with the scope will be weakened. The changes will also affect Shayura’s Wrath, which data-wise is actually the most effective submachine gun, although its availability is much lower.
Although these are no longer the record numbers of yesteryear, it is quite possible that Bungie will make further adjustments in the near future to finally limit the power of the Immortals in PvP.
Until then, Guardians should be cautious when hunting “The Immortal” or facing her in PvP. Despite its nerf, it remains a powerful and dangerous weapon.
What experiences have you had with “The Immortal” after the nerf? How has the SMG changed in its gameplay and dominance for you? And do you believe that Bungie needs to further revise the weapon to ensure a more balanced gameplay experience? Then feel free to comment your opinion.
Besides this unchanged fact, a leak is currently the hottest rumor in the Destiny community:
Exciting tension and nerve-wracking decisions await you: On August 10, the well-known platform Steam will open the doors to a brand new zombie survival beta set in the “Walking Dead” universe. MeinMMO tells you about the innovative gameplay and explains how you have a chance to get into the closed beta.
What kind of game is this? In the past, the publisher “Skybound Games” impressed numerous fans of zombie apocalypses with titles like “The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series“. In the new release “The Walking Dead: Betrayal”, 5-8 participants are left behind in a post-apocalyptic world. The race begins without resources, forcing players to team up from the start.
Together, they must gather resources to cook life-saving food or manufacture valuable weapons to defend against the relentless zombie horde. But among them are traitors who have only one goal: to eliminate their comrades.
They can carry this out in various ways. Whether they poison the food, set traps, or make noise to lure the waiting zombie horde outside – creativity and cunning are required.
But here comes a novel feature that sets this game apart from the previously known titles like “Among Us“: If a player meets their death, it is not the end. You can watch a trailer for the game here:
Start video
The Walking Dead: Betrayal is Among Us with zombies and a unique twist
Different from Among Us: No Boredom After Death
What makes The Walking Dead: Betrayal different from Among Us? Those who were killed by the traitor in Among Us could only roam around as a useless ghost and watch.
In the new Walking Dead game, however, the dead have the opportunity to teleport into a zombie and track down the traitors or warn and support their living friends. They can, for example, lure the zombies towards the traitor, leading to entirely different gameplay mechanics than what you might be used to. And that’s not all.
Communication is key to survival: Therefore, the game features a proximity chat, allowing players to communicate with others nearby. Once two players find the same color radio, they can also communicate from a distance. There is also a text chat and emotes, as is known from many other games.
How do you get into the beta? The closed beta starts on August 10. However, participation is limited.
Do you want to be part of this exciting adventure? Then you have two options to sign up: Either join the game’s Discord server and request access or register on Steam to be notified when more participants are accepted (via Steam).
Prepare for thrills and adrenaline when “The Walking Dead: Betrayal” celebrates its full release. However, there is currently no date for this – on Steam, the title is listed as “Coming Soon”.
Be ready to put your survival skills to the test and reveal the traitor, or fight as a team against the approaching zombie horde.
Since 2022, Elias “EliasN97” Nerlich has been the number 1 in the German Twitch, but he has quite a few criticisms about his streaming home. In a real talk, he spoke about the future of the platform.
What is the current situation on Twitch? Many streamers are currently dissatisfied with Twitch. The most common points of criticism include:
He not only appeared as a guest in various streams but also invited the German streamer EliasN97 for a discussion to talk about the criticism towards Twitch. The 25-year-old has now released a “real talk” about the future of the platform.
EliasN97 is the number 1 in Germany on Twitch, internationally xQc has held this title for a long time:
Start video
From Overwatch professional to number 1 on Twitch to 100 million $ – Who is xQc?
How does he evaluate the conversation with the CEO? EliasN97 apparently believes that Twitch has ignored the problems for too long. While he praises that the platform wants to work on itself and seek conversations with streamers, he also says, “This all comes too late now.”
What bothers EliasN97? The streamer explains two of his biggest points of criticism. Firstly, Twitch does not support content creators enough at events. Secondly, he criticizes the ban policy. For the 25-year-old, it’s not just about the fear of being banned himself and suddenly losing an important source of income.
According to Twitch’s guidelines, it is also not permitted to appear together with a banned streamer. However, for EliasN97, it is out of the question to not do joint streams with his buddy Sidney Eweka if he gets banned:
I have to continue doing something with them because we run three businesses together. I can’t just keep saying “it doesn’t work,” that’s totally crazy.
The German streaming landscape will change
How does he assess the future of Twitch?As the streamer Reved recently pointed out, the German streaming scene is currently undergoing a transformation. Although EliasN97 couldn’t reveal too much, he still provided some interesting information.
He confirmed that many streamers are currently considering a switch. However, they are unlikely to go to an already existing platform. So it does not seem like there would be a large wave of switches to the controversial Twitch competitor Kick.
At the same time, EliasN97 also dispels the persistent rumors about a streaming platform of the online TV provider Joyn: To his knowledge, there will be no such platform.
In the coming years, the 25-year-old believes the streamers will likely spread out more. YouTube also wants to make a significant push, according to EliasN97. It seems like several platforms want to chip away at Twitch’s throne. There will not be one platform that everyone will go to.
In the end, it always comes down to one thing: “A very big point is of course money,” says the streamer. However, he himself has so far not received any significant offers. It is questionable whether EliasN97 will stay on Twitch. The 25-year-old hints that he is currently “not with any existing [site].”
A recording of the stream is available on YouTube.
EliasN97 himself does not hide the fact that money plays a big role in streaming for him. He wants to work hard for a few years and “grind” to eventually enjoy a relaxed retirement.
You want to recruit Smiley as a free mercenary in Jagged Alliance 3? We will show you where to find him and how to get him on the team.
Who is Smiley? Smiley is one of the free mercenaries you can unlock and recruit in Jagged Alliance 3.
While he is relatively lacking in talent, if you still want to unlock him, we will show you how to do that in this guide.
Start and recruit Smiley mission
This is the preparation: During the story, you have different options to start the mission to find Smiley. One of the easiest methods is to go to the Pantagruel Slums and talk to Maman about Mollie’s kidnapping according to Altchar.com.
You should then search the buildings. After that, you find out that Mollie was not kidnapped. Next, you should talk to the priest in Fleatow La Bou, but wait for that.
First, go to Blaubert’s Mansion and accept the quest to rescue Luigi. Then return to the villa and say you want to support Blaubert. Only intervene in the fight if Blaubert is in danger. Otherwise, you should make sure that many of his guards die.
After that, go to Fleatown La Bou and speak with the priest. Tell him that you know he is hiding Smiley. After that, you can talk to him in a room and a fight begins.
This is how you recruit Smiley: After this fight, Smiley will leave the scene; he wants to confront Blaubert at his house. There, a difficult fight begins, where it is advantageous that many of Blaubert’s guards died in the first fight.
Be sure to take out the opponents who are targeting Smiley in the fight. Because he stands quite defenseless in the melee.
If you succeed in the fight, Smiley can join your team. While he has good stats as a sniper and in terms of strength, his agility is pretty bad. This makes it difficult to rely on him in battle.
Will you use Smiley in your team or did you just want to recruit him for completeness? Share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other players.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The iconic Terminator line “I´ll be back” was actually not how actor Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted to say it. He discussed it with the director, but he insisted on the script’s requirement.
In an interview with Hollywood Reporter in May 2023, the Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger talked about his life and career.
When asked about the most famous quote as Terminator “I´ll be back” (in German: Ich komme wieder), Schwarzenegger said that he actually didn’t want to say the line.
Top videos
Start video
Twilight – Breaking Dawn Trailer
Start video
Finally a comic adaptation that breaks the Netflix curse
Start video
3 fantastic anime series that you can watch on Netflix
Start video
Bitch falls in love with Henry Cavill and is invited by Netflix to the Witcher premiere
“Are you now the screenwriter?“
The actor did not like the “I´ll“ in the pronunciation. It simply sounded unpleasant to him. So he went to the film’s director, James Cameron, and said: “I think it sounds stronger to say: ‘I will be back’.
The director denied this and referred to the version in the script. But the actor didn’t give up easily and insisted that it didn’t sound good in that form and that the Terminator would say the line more clearly.
Also on the Graham Norton Show, the actor recounted the story behind his famous line. Here you can see the YouTube video about it:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Cameron then asked: “Are you now the screenwriter? It’s just a word. Don’t tell me how to write. I’m not telling you how to act.“
“You tell me how to act every damn minute! What are you talking about?!“ was Schwarzenegger’s response.
The director then explained in detail why he wanted the actor to say the line exactly like that:
Arnold, you think it sounds strange. But it doesn’t. What makes it great is that you sound different than me or Charlie over there. That’s what matters. So just say it 10 times. Say it in different ways. I’ll keep the camera rolling. Then we’ll choose one.
Exactly what Schwarzenegger did: “They started filming and I said: ‘(Emotionless) I’ll be back … (cheerful) I’ll be back! … (guttural) I’ll beeee baaaack ‘ It sounded stupid.“
Even though the actor had resisted the quote back then, he was glad in hindsight that the director insisted on that one line in that way.
Because shortly after the release, it had developed into the iconic catchphrase of the Terminator among fans and remains one of the most famous movie quotes to this day.
We recently asked you which Arnold Schwarzenegger movie is the best. You chose a clear winner:
How did the debacle of the Overwatch League come about? Some casters analyze it and see many mistakes that have been lined up by the league.
Overwatch fans simply do not get a break. After the launch of Overwatch 2 was a disappointment and a large part of the PvE modes was cut, now the Overwatch League is also facing the axe.
Many former casters and fans are currently analyzing what went wrong. Even though there seems to be agreement that the Overwatch League is disappearing, some have hope: After this, it can only get better.
What’s going on with the Overwatch League? Blizzard has announced that team owners will be allowed to vote after the current season whether they want to continue under “new guidelines”. If they opt out, each team will receive $6 million.
Since Blizzard has also laid off 50 employees, a large part of the eSports department, it seems that this vote is just a formality. It appears that it is already assumed that the team owners will take the money and put a checkmark next to it.
What do the casters say about it? Erik Lonnquist, known to many as “DoA”, is one of the original Overwatch casters and has commented on games even before the Overwatch League was founded.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
He left the Overwatch League in 2019 because, in his view, “promises were not kept” and due to “the incompetence at the upper management level of the Overwatch League”. He further explains:
We had the right people, the resources, and, most importantly, a great game. The people in leadership were changed in 2019 and from then on it went downhill.
In the meantime, Lonnquist even believes that Overwatch is better off without the league:
I honestly believe that Overwatch eSports will be better when the Overwatch League disappears. Bring back regional leagues with regional identity. Bring back tournaments in the MLG style on weekends.
The three big mistakes of the Overwatch League
The former caster Makowski also has an opinion on this and outlines what he thinks went wrong with the Overwatch League:
The biggest advantage of eSports, according to Makowski, is that it exists online and is therefore fundamentally global. A localization would have ruined that – especially since many players did not live near the city they represented in the team. There was hardly any community interaction or local collaborations. Putting city names over team names was therefore considered a mistake.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
The second mistake was, according to Makowski, that team owners were expected to build a new brand each. Instead of using their old, already established brand names, they had to combine the team name with a city and build a completely new brand. This costs time and money, both of which could have been used differently. Telling a well-known team name that it cannot use this name in Overwatch “will go down in history as a major blunder”.
The third mistake was the high entry fee. Until then, organizations had operated relatively efficiently without needing to build up large capital. Several million dollars in fees forced companies to raise money and simultaneously raised expectations that it would be profitable – while it was never quite clear how that was supposed to work.
This created unrealistic expectations for both investors and companies. Furthermore, companies were effectively forced to promote a game in which they competed out of their own pockets.
Blizzard had more or less let Overwatch 1 die without reason by virtually halting development to focus instead on Overwatch 2. This lack of new content would not have been good for the eSports scene – especially in a game that still had so much growth potential, as was the case with Overwatch.
What does the future of eSports in Overwatch look like? That is uncertain. Most think that eSports in Overwatch will recover on its own as soon as it no longer runs under the banner of the Overwatch League and new tournaments and formats emerge.
Others hope that after the acquisition by Microsoft, there will simply be a major restart and the Overwatch League will be fundamentally rebuilt.
Which of these scenarios will come true remains to be seen. But the Overwatch League is likely to go down in history as one of the biggest blunders in the history of Activision Blizzard and esports in general.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In a stream from July 19, 2023, just one day before the start of season 1, Asmongold summarized his thoughts on the patch.
What does Asmongold praise? Asmongold praises the changes to “vulnerability” and thinks the adjustment is clever: “By the way, a good decision. I agree with the vulnerability decision. I think that’s clever. […] Basically, it was [the vulnerability] much better. It was much better than anything else.”
With vulnerability, you deal more damage to opponents. That alone is a reason why many builds rely on the effect. Furthermore, you can find gear that provides multipliers for vulnerability, allowing you to deal significantly more damage to vulnerable opponents.
With update 1.1, the damage of the effect is weakened and reduced by 40%.
Start video
Diablo 4 shows gameplay trailer for Season 1 and some players mock it
Asmongold: “Everything is worse”
What else does Asmongold say about the changes of update 1.1? Aside from the adjustments to vulnerability, Asmongold has nothing good to say about the patch, stating: “Number one: Everything is worse. Number two, everything is harder.”
Additionally, the streamer says that leveling is slower, hell floods are worse, and damage reduction is decreased. He then addresses some issues that the game has had in recent weeks and concludes: “None of it is fixed.”
We are including the Reddit clip with Asmongold’s statements here:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Asmongold’s summary of the patch was also shared in the Diablo 4 subreddit. There, the clip collected nearly 14,000 upvotes within a day and was commented on over 2,100 times. Many players agree with the streamer’s statements, especially the criticism.
Developers “want to enable more successful builds”
What do the developers say about vulnerability? Asmongold’s assessment of vulnerability aligns with the developers’ insights. Blizzard also found the damage too high:
We have noticed that critical hit damage and vulnerability damage are often seen as a fixed requirement for the success of a build in Diablo IV. We believe that with this step, more successful builds can be enabled, and we will continue to make adjustments in line with this goal.
With the nerf to vulnerability, Blizzard aims to create more build diversity.
Additionally, the development studio responded to the significant criticism from players and reversed an unpopular change from update 1.1 just one day before the start of season 1:
An episode of the animated series Spongebob was later removed by the production company from the American television program. When it briefly reappeared on a streaming platform, there was the 2nd ban.
Since 2018, the Spongebob episode Mid-Life Crustacean (English title: Mid-Life Crustacean) has been banned by Nickelodeon from the television program in the USA.
Actually, the ban was supposed to apply to the streaming service Paramount+ in the American region as well. However, the forbidden episode surprisingly surfaced for a short time – until it was removed again.
Start video
Twilight – Breaking Dawn Trailer
Start video
Finally a comic adaptation that breaks the Netflix curse
Start video
3 fantastic anime series that you can watch on Netflix
Start video
Bitch falls in love with Henry Cavill and is invited by Netflix to the Witcher premiere
Why was the episode banned? The episode Mid-Life Crustacean was likely removed from the program by Nickelodeon due to the “Panty Raids”.
In the episode, Mr. Krabs feels old and wants to relive his youth. Together with Spongebob and Patrick, he wants to experience a fun Saturday night.
However, this leads to an embarrassing moment where Mr. Krabs accidentally steals his mother’s underwear.
It is suspected that this is way too much for a children’s series in the USA. A spokesperson for Nickelodeon also stated to IGN that some story elements “are not suitable for children”, which is why they had removed the series from the television broadcast in the USA since 2018.
Also, the streaming service Paramount+, which is available through Amazon Prime Video, did not make the episode available. Since the two episodes were released as a double feature, The Great Snail Race was also removed.
Recently, however, the double episode surprisingly reappeared, as a Twitter user noted with surprise on July 17, 2023:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
However, the episode disappeared again shortly after, as it was actually never the plan to make the episode accessible again.
It was due to a glitch that made the episode available despite the ban, as a spokesperson for Paramount explained to IGN:
Due to a technical error, the episode was accidentally released for a short time on the Paramount+ Channel on Amazon Prime Video. It has been removed since.
On Twitter, there was also once a rumor that Spongebob was supposed to be completely canceled. You can find more about this here with our colleagues at Filmstarts.
Even when accessing from Germany via Amazon, the episode cannot be watched through the Paramount+ subscription. However, the episode is still available for purchase or rental on Amazon for Spongebob fans.
Also, the episode airs normally on television in Germany, along with all the other episodes.
Are you a fan of animated series and films? Then you should take a closer look at this recommendation:
Remnant 2 will be released on July 25 for PC (Steam, Epic), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was allowed to play the entire game in advance and is thrilled. Unplanned, he spent hours solving puzzles and suddenly an entire day was gone.
What do Diablo, Call of Duty and Dark Souls have in common? Nothing, but Remnant somehow connects all three games anyway. Well, at least something like that. The action RPG is at its core a Soulslike. Tough bosses, builds, and loot, pretty much everything as in Dark Souls.
In addition, there’s an interesting grind with crafting and classes for new possibilities as well as firearms. You heard right: Remnant gives the dusty genre an interesting twist by making rifles, crossbows, and pistols the standard repertoire.
I played the first part, Remnant: From the Ashes, for so long that I almost overslept work. Now the creators Gunfire Games have made a successor, which I was able to play in advance in the review build.
With the expectations of a pleasant action game for in-between, I went in. Excited about the story, the weapons, and the characters, I come out of the test after nearly 30 hours now. Of those, 15 hours alone on my free day to finish the story. The game hits exactly the right nerve.
Start video
We played Remnant 2 – Is the co-op game worth it?
As a sharpshooter against nasty bosses
What most of you probably want to know now is: How exactly does it work, a Dark Souls with guns? The short answer is: extremely well. In third-person, meaning “over the shoulder”, you control most of the time.
If you have a rifle with a scope, you can also switch to first-person perspective. But that doesn’t mean you can comfortably stay back to shoot the enemies from a safe distance. Fights usually go like this:
Spot the enemies and plan: 3 targeted shots to take out the group
First shot connects, enemies notice, rush towards me
Someone sneaks up from behind and hits me
Quickly switch weapons and fend off with the pistol as the angry mob arrives
Panic, roll around, reload, stab blindly with the melee weapon, and try to survive
Heal and back to step 1
Aside from boss fights, this sums up the first hours in Remnant 2 surprisingly well. Because the bosses are actually quite a tough number. As you would expect from a Soulslike, you normally need many attempts before you win.
This is mainly because you first have to learn the “attack patterns”, so: how does the boss announce which attack and how do I dodge it? Once that’s figured out, you have a chance. Difference from Dark Souls: not every hit is a oneshot. At least not on the second of four difficulty levels.
Remnant 2 can be played entirely in co-op with friends. My friend here was colleague Maik Schneider, who lost interest after the first chapter of the story. That’s a shame on one hand, but on the other hand good, because:
Together, the game was really fun, causing laughter and shared despair
However, the story suffered a bit because Maik couldn’t see or benefit from my decisions
Overall, we talked more at times than listening to the really well-designed NPCs, which I only really appreciated when playing solo. There are some pretty wacky and interesting characters with whom you can talk and for whom you can complete tasks.
In total, there are 6 worlds in Remnant 2, Earth included, and each has different enemies, bosses, dungeons, and NPCs. Depending on how you decide and react, there are even different rewards and endings. For instance, I accidentally wiped out an entire species and destroyed their home world. Oops …
My dog “Hund” is the best partner
What surprised me the most were the new classes, or “archetypes.” Even in Remnant: From the Ashes there were different archetypes, but they had little impact. Essentially, it was like in Dark Souls: your starter build, which you could always adjust in the end.
The class thus has a much greater impact than I initially thought. I chose the “Helper” class, which is referred to as a support and has a dog as a companion. The entire playstyle revolves around this idea:
I buff my dog, myself, and friends with damage or speed, can even heal
My dog attacks enemies or protects me
Through special abilities, I can “train” my dog to taunt enemies, heal friends, or amplify damage
Unfortunately, I found no way to give my companion a name, so he simply remained “Hund” until the end. But: you can pet the dog!
Other classes, like Hunter or Gunslinger, are more focused on “face-to-face” damage. Especially in co-op with different classes, this is a great addition to the playstyle that games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne lack.
Start video
Remnant: 2 Archetype Introduction – The Helper
Story hui! Endgame … is also here
The biggest strength of Remnant 2 so far is the story. I don’t want to spoil anything, but fundamentally it’s about finding out how to stop the ‘Seed’. It’s a kind of space parasite that infects and destroys all sorts of worlds. A bit like Tyranids from Warhammer.
To prevent that, I travel through worlds, help the inhabitants there, and search for a way to finally destroy the Seed. How it turns out is… surprising. Play it yourself, I only took about 20 hours.
However, that’s also the biggest weakness, in my opinion. After these 20 hours and a few more for the pretty cool puzzles, there’s actually not much more to do.
The endgame involves playing the ‘Adventure Mode’. These are randomly generated worlds with new tasks, bosses, and rewards. The campaign is also randomly generated each time. It’s cool, but whether it lasts for more than 2 playthroughs, I can’t say.
At least messing around with different classes or builds for the highest difficulty, trying out new weapons, and solving all the puzzles still keeps me going. What I should do next in Remnant 2, I’m not so sure.
There were also some technical issues, which the colleagues talked more about than I would have noticed, especially FPS drops and stutters.
Nevertheless, I like the game very much. Especially to have some action with friends for just 2-3 hours in the evening, the game is ideal. As soon as you are too tired or frustrated for the current boss, you just continue tomorrow.
Remnant 2 will be released on July 25 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, but without crossplay, as I was informed. Those who pre-order the more expensive Ultimate Edition will even have early access from July 21. The next weeks will be quite tight when it comes to good, new games:
With PS Plus Essential, subscribers can pick up 3 games for PS4 / PS5 every month at no additional cost. We show you the schedule for PS Plus and which games could be coming on MeinMMO.
What does the schedule look like? With PS Plus, there is a fixed date for the release of the free games – the first Tuesday of the new month. Based on experience, the games are usually presented on the Wednesday of the week before:
PS Plus: Games available from Tuesday, August 1
Usually around noon at 12:00 PM
Possible announcement: Wednesday, July 26
Game reveals often around 5:30 PM
The times and date of the reveal are based on experience and are subject to change. What is certain is the release date on August 1.
Further down, you will find speculations about which games could be coming in the subscription. Remember to activate your games for July in time for your game library:
Which games could come in August? Currently, there are no leaks regarding PS Plus in August 2023. However, we have looked around in the community, checked rumors, and list a few possible titles for you.
However, please keep in mind that this is not reliable information, but rather speculation and rumors circulating on the internet. There are some big hits among them this month:
“EA Sports” games
Possibilities include the titles UFC 4 or FIFA 23. Both games have sequels coming and especially with the FIFA series, you need a lot of attention to make the new name of the next generation known. Because FIFA is now called EA Sports FC – here are the details about the changes in FC 24.
Spider-Man
There is also a sequel coming soon and PlayStation often brings its big titles to PS Plus when there is enough time since the release. The action game is very popular and is considered one of the best superhero games ever.
A charismatic, little horror game with an exciting and fast-paced story. A typical game for PS Plus that can be discovered aside from the big hits. The title has been on the market for several months now and would be a suitable candidate – you can read a review of The Chant from the colleagues at GamePro.
Chained Echoes
With Chained Echoes, the German developer Matthias Linda has created a tribute to the 16-bit games of the 90s. Turn-based combat in the style of the early “Final Fantasy” games meets an exciting story – mechanics and story unfold in the game and provide dozens of hours of entertainment.
What does PS Plus Essential offer? PS Plus Essential is the first level of Sony’s PS Plus subscription system and is important if you want to play online games. In addition, you will receive at least three games for your library every month. Provided you still have the PS Plus Essential subscription when you want to play one of the games.
In addition to the games, there are free content for free-to-play games and exclusive offers that can save you quite a bit during sales. You also get the ability to save your game progress in the cloud.
You are on the go and suddenly your battery is empty from gaming? Here it is advisable to have a power bank with you. Because they provide you with enough power even on the go. MeinMMO presents you the best power banks in this article.
What is this article about? In our article, we want to introduce you to the best portable batteries (power bank / power banks) that you can currently buy.
This is how we proceeded: We have looked at reviews, testimonials, and customer ratings for some power banks. In addition, we in the MeinMMO editorial team have tested some of these portable batteries ourselves and included these experiences in this list.
Do you have a great and recommendable power bank that is not on our list? Then write to us in the comments or give feedback.
This article was published on March 12, 2021, and is regularly updated with products or notes. On July 20, 2023, we comprehensively updated the article and exchanged several products.
What you should consider when buying a power bank
As a rule, you should pay attention to a handful of tips and hints before purchasing a power bank.
Connections: What outputs does the power bank offer? Better devices often offer you several outputs such as USB-A or USB-C. Many devices use different connections. While older phones tend to rely on USB-A, new devices use USB-C. USB-C can charge significantly faster thanks to technology (Power Delivery).
What additional features? Modern devices often offer you fast charging functionality, wireless charging, or a solar panel. If you do not need that, you can save a few euros.
Size and weight: Small power banks usually fit easily in your pocket, while larger spare batteries are more suitable for the backpack and offer more capacities. However, they are often heavier as well.
Warranty: Pay attention to how extensive the warranty is for the device. If something goes wrong or breaks, you can send the power bank back anytime.
What is the power bank used for? Be clear about what you need the power bank for. Are you taking the bus and train to work, or are you also in nature for days in rough weather (hiking, camping vacation, etc.)?
Traveling by plane: Please note that you are only allowed to take power banks with a maximum output of 100 watts in your hand luggage. The regulations may vary depending on the airline.
In the following section, we present to you the best power banks that you can currently buy. We also explain to you which power bank is best suited for whom and present you with further alternatives.
Links marked with a shopping cart are called affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we receive a small commission depending on the provider – without affecting the price.More info.
Best power bank up to 10000 mAh – Anker Power Bank PowerCore Slim
Who is the power bank suitable for? If you are looking for a small and light power bank for everyday use, then check out the Anker Power Bank PowerCore. This gives you enough power to charge about two smartphone batteries on average.
This is what the Anker Power Bank PowerCore Slim offers: With the Power Bank PowerCore from Anker, you get a small and compact power bank. It is about the size of a usual playing card. According to the manufacturer, you can charge your smartphone an average of 2.5 times (depending on the phone’s battery size).
The power bank supports fast charging (Quick Charge and Power IQ), and included in the delivery is a micro-USB cable and a bag for storage. You will have to buy a USB-C or Lightning cable separately.
The downside is that you cannot charge the power bank itself while also charging a connected phone. When charging, the power bank turns off all connection ports.
Pros
due to compact size well suited for travel
high charging speed thanks to Quick Charge
delivery includes cable and bag
Cons
simultaneous charging and discharging not possible
This is what buyers say: The power bank is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon with over 14,000 ratings. The charging speed and compact size are particularly praised. In the category “For on the go,” the power bank receives 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
Alternative up to 10000 mAH – POSUGEAR Power Bank 10000mAh
Who is the power bank suitable for? Similar to Anker, you also get a small and handy power bank from POSUGEAR and can save a few euros in comparison.
This is what the POSUGEAR Power Bank offers: The power bank offers you 10000 mAh, which can charge a phone once or twice. The device offers good performance in a handy size. The price is also reasonably set at around 12 euros.
In contrast to the more expensive Anker PowerCore, however, you do not get a storage case or additional cable.
Pros
handy size in credit card format,
solid performance
affordable price
Cons
no accessories included
This is what buyers say: The power bank is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon with more than 3000 reviews. The good charging performance (4.1/5) and the good price-performance ratio (4.1/5) are praised. Buyers particularly commend the compact size and ease of use.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
Best power bank 20,000 mAh – Anker Power Bank, 325 Power Bank
Who is the power bank suitable for? For around 60 euros, you get a high-quality power bank with enough capacity for multiple charges. If you are often on the go or do not want to recharge your power bank constantly, then we recommend this device.
This is what the Anker Power Bank 325 offers: The high-priced model from Anker is among the best models if you are looking for high capacity, good charging speed, and a fair price. With 20,000 mAh, you can charge most devices 2 times or more.
Pros
high output power
supports fast charging function (QC protocol)
good workmanship
Cons
no additional accessories included
high price
This is what buyers say: The power bank is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon with 3255 ratings. The high output power and sufficient capacity are praised.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
Best power bank 50,000 mAh – Ehrlich 50000 mAh Power Bank
This is what the power bank offers: With the power bank from Ehrlich, you get a good and powerful overall package for around 50 euros. This allows you to charge your devices several times before you need to plug the power bank back into the mains.
However, please note that you must register a 50,000 mAh power bank at the airport if you want to take it with you. For models with less than 27,000 mAh, there is no registration requirement.
This is what buyers say: The product is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon with more than 700 reviews. Praise goes mostly to the high performance and good workmanship. Some criticize that the charge indicator is not always accurate and that the device is quite bulky.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
Best power bank for traveling and festivals – INIU Power Bank
This is what the power bank offers: For around 15 euros, you get the power bank from INIU. The model offers you only 10,000 mAh, but weighs less than 200 grams. Therefore, this device is a handy, slim device for on-the-go, which we can recommend.
This is what buyers say: The power bank is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars with more than 30,000 ratings. Many praise the low weight, good workmanship, and adorable design.
Our alternative from a well-known manufacturer would be the Anker PowerCore Slim 10000, which you can also find as a general recommendation in our list. It is slightly heavier and at around 30 euros somewhat more expensivethan the model from INIU.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
Best power bank for iPhone – Apple External MagSafe Battery
Apple’s in-house external battery is aimed exclusively at owners of an Apple device. The model can be easily attached to the iPhone via magnets and charges your phone this way. Another advantage is the pleasant, compact size.
The device is compatible with iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 12, and iPhone 12 Pro.
The biggest disadvantage is that the official product is very expensive. On average, you pay around 100 euros. Cheap imitators are already available for around 30 euros, but generally offer you less performance and poorer workmanship. Also, there are a lot of counterfeits around that you should be careful of. In doubt, you should stick with the official product.
This is what buyers say: The Apple product is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars with over 4,000 reviews. Many praise the design and high-quality workmanship. There is criticism that the model does not fully charge the iPhone battery, stopping at 90%.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
Who is the power bank suitable for? If you are on the go with a laptop and need a socket, then the Omnicharge Omni 20+ is a good choice. It offers capacity, and you can also connect large devices like laptops, monitors, and others to the power bank. Due to the many features, the price is also substantial. If you do not need a socket, then you should opt for significantly cheaper models.
This is what the Omnicharge Omni 20+ offers: The Omni 20+ offers you 20,000 mAh and a multitude of additional functions. You can power various large devices like laptops or monitors through the DC jack, and the device also offers a wireless charging function.
On the display of the power bank, you can view important information regarding values and data. Overall, the Omni 20+ offers a comprehensive package if you require many functions.
The biggest downside is the steep price of nearly 300 euros. Particularly annoying is the lack of included accessories, as neither a power adapter nor storage is provided.
A protective case can be ordered from the manufacturer Omnicharge for around 40 euros, but it is cumbersome and expensive, as you would need to order from the USA, which incurs import fees.
You can also get a cheaper version of the power bank with less capacity for just over 100 euros.
Pros
high-quality workmanship
good capacity
many functions such as a socket and inductive charging
display with many indicators
compact size
Cons
high price
low included accessories
This is what buyers say: The power bank is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon with 44 ratings (Amazon.de) and 4.5 out of 5 stars with 169 ratings (Amazon.com). Praise goes to the good craftsmanship and many features. However, many buyers also wish that a protective case or proper packaging would be included in the delivery.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
Alternative for the best power bank for iPad Pro and laptop – Omars Power Bank
Who is the power bank suitable for? If you are looking for a powerful power bank for laptops, MacBook Pro, or other large devices, then you should take a look at the power bank from Omar.
Especially the large version with 40200 mAh is highly recommended when you are on the go. Alternatively, you can also go for the version with 24000 mAh, but this one drains quickly when used with your laptop.
This is what the power bank from Omars offers: The power bank from Omar offers you not only a high capacity (40200 mAh) but also good workmanship. Thanks to the AC socket, you can also charge larger devices like notebooks and others. This device is particularly suitable if you are on the go and do not have a socket nearby.
The downside is its high weight, as the power bank weighs a good kilogram.
Pros
high capacity (40200 mAh)
charges itself quickly
suitable for larger electronics devices without issues
Cons
heavy weight
This is what buyers say: The power bank is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars on Amazon with 596 ratings. Praise goes to the good performance, decent workmanship, and fast self-charging of the power bank.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
Best solar power bank – Hiluckey Wireless Solar Power Bank 26800 mAh
Who is the device suitable for? If you are often outdoors and looking for a robust, outdoor-friendly power bank with a solar panel, then check out the power bank from Hilucky. The price is around 30 euros.
This is what the Hiluckey Wireless Solar Power Bank offers: The most striking feature is the integrated solar panel in the power bank. If you are out and about, you can attach the power bank to your backpack and recharge it. Via the power grid, it takes about 7-8 hours until the power bank is fully charged.
Additionally, you can charge up to 4 devices simultaneously with the device. There is also a QI wireless function through which you can also charge.
Pros
robust, waterproof, and stable, suitable for outdoor use
integrated solar panel
charging up to 4 devices simultaneously possible
almost 30000 mAH charge
Cons
cheap USB cover
This is what buyers say: The power bank is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon with 935 reviews. The high-quality and robust workmanship, making the power bank withstand a lot, is particularly praised. Thanks to the high performance, many devices can also be operated with it.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
What you should consider with a power bank
On the next page, we explain more about the topic of power banks. We will cover, among other things,
what a power bank actually is.
how the power bank works.
how long the lifespan of a power bank is.
Additionally, we give you a reference to an article with helpful tips if you often play on your smartphone.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
