The Division 2 takes strong action against exploit that unfairly rewards players – Player: “Big mistake by Ubisoft”

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

In the loot shooter The Division 2, an exploit was discovered that unfairly granted players experience points. Ubisoft takes this issue seriously and imposes harsh penalties. Players find this unacceptable.

What was this exploit?

  • Players could join an agent who was already in the PvE mode Descent, and in this way, they could practically obtain free XP and SHD levels with little effort. Ubisoft deemed this unfair.
  • As reported by a Polish MMORPG site, relatively few people were aware of the existence of this bug, but some exploited it to the maximum.
  • There is a YouTube video from June 20, 2023, explaining the game error to generate attention for it. The video has only been viewed by about 4,640 people.
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The Division 2: Season 11 – Trailer

How is Ubisoft dealing with the exploit? Ubisoft is surprisingly strict in dealing with the exploit. They explain that individuals have gained “unfair amounts of XP and SHD levels” through this. They take it very seriously to provide a fair gaming environment and have identified individuals who systematically exploited the bug:

  • Anyone who exploits this kind of exploit for the first time receives a 2-week ban from Division.
  • Additionally, their accounts will be marked, and further violations will lead to an extension of the ban.
  • Those who have repeatedly committed such violations will permanently lose their accounts.

Moreover, the experience gained through this means will be reset, affecting every player who has been identified. Ubisoft aims to provide everyone with the same chances. To conduct the EXP reduction, they scheduled a server downtime and maintenance on the morning of July 6.

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What are the reactions? The reactions on Twitter appear to be negative:

  • One user says: He did not exploit the bug but sees Ubisoft’s actions as a major mistake. Because it takes far too long to reach level 1000.
  • Another user says: Ubisoft is extremely quick to close an XP bug, but when it comes to fixing broken things, they take their time.
  • A third user says: Ubisoft is the only company that punishes players for exploiting a bug they had in their game and overlooked.

Apparently, it’s impossible to please everyone. In many games, exploiting such bugs goes unpunished, which frustrates players who do not exploit the glitch and feel like The honest one is the fool. However, when a developer takes action like Ubisoft, it’s also not right.

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That’s why ‘Wolverine’ wasn’t interested in playing James Bond

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman was asked if he would be interested in playing the world’s most famous secret agent: James Bond. However, the actor declined the offer.

Many know Hugh Jackman for his iconic role as the X-Men superhero Wolverine.

With James Bond, the actor would have had the chance to take on another cult figure. In 2002, Pierce Brosnan ended his career as Bond, a role he portrayed in 4 films. The studio was looking for a new cast. However, Jackman turned down the offer, allowing Daniel Craig to take on the role of Bond.

Why Jackman turned down the tempting offer, he recently revealed in several interviews.

Another actress was also initially skeptical about whether she should take the role or not. The reason was Terminator Schwarzenegger:

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“Sarah Connor” thought that Arnold Schwarzenegger was just a bodybuilder pretending to be an actor

Hugh Jackman asks a fellow actor for advice

In addition to Hugh Jackman, the role of James Bond is also offered to 6 to 8 other actors simultaneously to step into the shoes of actor Pierce Brosnan.

This is not yet a firm commitment, but the chance to take on the role, as the actor repeatedly emphasizes.

At that time, Hugh Jackman was fully occupied with X-Men. He also already knew that there would be a sequel to the superhero film with X-Men 2.

Since the offer is so tempting, he seeks another opinion. So he calls fellow actor Russel Crowe (Gladiator, 2000) to ask him, “What do you think I should do?”

The experienced colleague then gives him advice: Jackman should be aware of the direction his career would take should he agree.

Here you can watch an interview where Hugh Jackman tells the story:

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“You should do something that you really love” is the advice given to Hugh Jackman. So the actor first gathers extensive information about the production, asks who the director is, and what the script looks like.

Hugh Jackman is not completely satisfied with the role and asks if some changes are possible:

I simply felt at the time that the scripts had become so incredibly and crazily out there, and I felt they needed to be grittier and more real.

And the response was: “Oh, you have no say. You just have to sign.”

Hugh Jackman via Variety

Another aspect also weighs on the actor’s mind: If Jackman had also taken on the role of James Bond, he would have been jumping back and forth between the two well-known franchises in the future. For other roles, the actor would then have had no time at all.

In the end, Hugh Jackman declined the offer and Daniel Craig made his Bond debut with Casino Royale in 2006.

Would you have liked to see Hugh Jackman as James Bond? Let us know in the comments.

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Blizzard brings the first new class for Diablo in over 9 years, but for the wrong Diablo

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

In a new livestream, the developers from Blizzard announced the Blood Knight. This is the first new class in Diablo in the last 9 years. What now bothers many: the class is not coming for Diablo 4, but for the significantly less popular Diablo Immortal.

What kind of class is this?

  • Blood Knights are a kind of mixture between Paladin/Crusader and Vampire. They use blood magic and melee to shred opponents.
  • The class also has 2 forms: Human and Beast, so it can, similar to the Druid, take on other shapes.
  • Blood Knights are the first new class in the entire Diablo franchise since the Witch Doctor was introduced with Diablo 3 in 2012, or the Crusader with Reaper of Souls (2014). However, many fans saw the latter as rather the Paladin with a different name.
  • You can play the new class for free starting July 13.
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Why are they in the wrong game? In the latest developer stream from July 6, Blizzard spoke about Season 1 of Diablo 4 and also about innovations in Diablo Immortal. This is precisely where the problem lies: Blood Knights will be the new class in Diablo Immortal.

After the major Pay2Win allegations and the general discontent with Diablo Immortal, many fans, out of principle, want nothing to do with the mobile spin-off. However, many think that the Blood Knight looks pretty cool.

Diablo 4 launched on June 2 and 6 with 5 classes: Barbarian, Druid, Hunter, Necromancer, and Sorceress. Blizzard has already stated in advance that more classes will follow, probably only with later expansions.

Fans hoped to at least get information about the upcoming class. Seeing the Blood Knight now leads to discussions in the community. He fits well with the much darker tone of Diablo 4. But he is not necessarily the right choice as the first new class, some players think.

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Diablo Immortal: The announcement trailer for the new class Blood Knight

“We still need a holy class”

In several threads on Reddit that revolve around the stream, there are scattered discussions about the topic of the new class. Some players there think: the Blood Knight looks damn cool and if Blizzard is now testing him in Immortal to bring him to Diablo 4 later, they are fully satisfied.

Others think: traditionally, Diablo 4 actually needs a different class. At the moment, there is still no holy class and none that plays with heavy armor and shield. Only Necromancers are currently using shields.

Paladins or Crusaders would be the logical step for Diablo 4, at least looking at the past. However, some lore enthusiasts point out that a holy class might not be so fitting in Diablo 4.

Story spoiler: Why don’t holy classes fit?

At the end of the story of Diablo 4, the Knights of Regret and the Church of Inarius turn against you. They become “the evil ones” and a new threat, instead of being a help against the demons. Knights of Regret are thus out of the question, Paladins are corrupted by Mephisto, and Crusaders are practically extinct. A holy class would be hard to imagine at this point.

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There have also been hints that the 6th class will be something “darker”. A sign on a jug in the shop hinted at this. Players suspect: a kind of cultist or dark summoner is coming – or indeed a Blood Knight.

Fans are wondering whether the seasons will thematically have anything to do with the new classes. However, Blizzard has announced that the main story will be continued in expansions; seasons will have their own side story. A new class will probably come rather in an expansion.

The story of the first season is, by the way, the corruption of all Sanctuary:

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WoW: Mages lose their Water Elemental after 16 years – “You are not a pet class”

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For mages in World of Warcraft, an era is coming to an end. The loyal water elemental is disappearing for frost mages in its current form.

World of Warcraft is constantly evolving. The gameplay experience of classes is continuously changed by reworks. However, Blizzard does not dare to touch some of the most iconic abilities. But that seems to be changing now. With the upcoming patch 10.1.5 “Tears of Time”, it’s the mages’ turn. A major talent rework is on the way, which means drastic changes. Mages will have to say goodbye to their water elemental.

Is the water elemental completely disappearing? No. However, frost mages will no longer have the option to choose the elemental as a permanent companion with patch 10.1.5. Instead, the elemental can only be selected as an option that is active during the “Icy Veins” spell and supports the mage for a few seconds.

A short trailer for the next patch can be found here:

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WoW Cinematic: Nozdormu sees the rise of the Eternals in a vision

Why is the elemental being “axed”? There are several reasons for this. On the one hand, the talent to summon a water elemental has long been unpopular among players. The elemental was simply too weak and almost always lost to the alternative “Lonely Winter” – as a result, the mage lost access to the water elemental, but most of the mage’s spells became significantly stronger.

In addition, the water elemental turned the mage into something he should never have been. For Ion Hazzikostas, the game director of WoW, explained in an interview with wowhead:

The pet [water elemental] already has a low rate of talent choice, and when we go through the interactions – is this a class that we try to force into the role of a pet class instead of a pure ranged spellcaster? […] and I believe that having the elemental as part of Icy Veins contributes to that fantasy and makes it more significant when active, while simultaneously clarifying that mages are not a pet class – just as most have played him anyway.

Since when has the water elemental existed? The frosty companion has a long tradition among mages. For already in Warcraft III, the human hero Archmage could summon a water elemental, making him one of the best and most versatile starting heroes. In World of Warcraft, the elemental only came with the end of Vanilla, i.e., the “pre-patch” of The Burning Crusade. At that time, the water elemental was the final talent in the frost tree of mages.

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So, on the upcoming Wednesday, an era for mages ends. Even though it is a shame to lose the water elemental as a loyal companion, the reality was already such: Most mages have given up this pet.

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Pokémon GO celebrates 7 years, but cannot simply continue as before

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 4 minutes

Pokémon GO is celebrating its 7th anniversary, but is also experiencing a controversial year. What’s next? MeinMMO author Max Handwerk and MeinMMO author Franzi Korittke look at the topic.

Happy birthday, Pokémon GO! One should definitely note: 7 years is a damn long time in the gaming world. To keep so many players engaged and provide them with wonderful moments for so long is truly an impressive achievement.

And sure, even though the massive hype of the release in 2016 has never been reached again in this form: Pokémon GO has managed to maintain a passionate player base.

Even during pandemic times, which were actually contrary to the idea of the game, Pokémon GO managed to stay alive.

For me, the game has been a constant presence on my phone since 2018, and I wouldn’t want to miss it.

Big events still manage to draw many players to parks. During raids, one can still encounter groups of players wanting to catch a rare monster. And to this day, the game manages to evoke a plethora of emotions among Pokémon fans. For that, it can pat itself on the back.

But the truth is that the emotions of the players have not only been positive this year. Pokémon GO is celebrating its 7th anniversary – and the myth of the cursed seventh year, in which a relationship can suddenly become complicated, seems to apply to the relationship between Pokémon GO and its community as well.

Pokémon GO turns 7 – What does the future hold?

Waves of Pokémon, gym battles, raids, mega raids, crypto raids, the battle league, new features, new monsters, unforgettable events: Pokémon GO has done a lot right in the past years. Otherwise, the game probably wouldn’t have survived this long, Pokémon or not.

But at the same time, there have always been problems that dealt harsh blows to the game’s mood. This primarily concerns communication between the community and developers.

Some recent examples:

This year, 2023, is a prime example: The unpopular decision regarding remote raids frustrated loud parts of the community, leading to even calls for boycotts that were partly implemented.

Additionally, community-driven projects collapsed, like the Pokeminers or most recently the research center TheSilphRoad. That so many elaborate fan projects are turning away from the game can’t be a good sign.

The initially missing communication from the developer on this topic further fueled discontent, before interviews explained that they understood the frustration but wanted to pursue the path in line with their own vision.

Nevertheless, Niantic remains optimistic. They want to excite the community with new features, as stated in an interview with Game Director Michael Steranka. If this works out, great. But they’ve also put themselves out there quite a bit, and mistakes will be scrutinized even more critically by the community.

New features – or improvements to the player experience – Niantic will have to bring in one way or another. Because every game eventually wears out if no new stimuli are set.

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The very fundamental principle of Pokémon GO has already changed over the years – shifting from release waves full of Pokémon to an event-driven calendar, which distributes new monsters more in small portions. This keeps players engaged, but also carries the risk that long-term players simply don’t have much to discover.

There are many such examples. Just recently, the event “Dark Flames”, featuring the new monster Tortunator was introduced. However, it didn’t spawn in the wild at all but was hidden behind raids. Meanwhile, there was nothing new to discover in the wild – and generally in other events, Pokémon GO usually offers only single monsters.

The release of actual waves of monsters, from which one can feast for days to weeks by finding fresh monsters in the wild – that has been a long time ago.

Accordingly, Pokémon GO has to succeed in convincing with other aspects of the game. Recently introduced were the crypto raids, and the just released showcases aim to bring fresh wind into the game.

Moreover, Pokémon GO now has the opportunity in good summer weather to convince players that “playing outside together” is really worth it, as emphasized in Niantic’s vision. This opportunity should be seized to regain the goodwill of the fans – through fun features, but also through better communication with the community.

Events like the GO Fest with Mega-Rayquaza are meant to excite players:

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Mega Rayquaza appears in Pokémon GO

Now there is the possibility to build a base – and then create excitement again. After all, in the end, everyone just wants to have fun with the game – and that would actually be a good birthday wish.

Also, the Pokémon GO expert from MeinMMO, Franzi Korittke, has an assessment:

Pokémon GO needs to take the right path

Pokémon GO has become a kind of balance for me, which is why I have been playing the game daily since 2019. Especially new Pokémon and cool events make it interesting for me, and I still have a lot of fun catching the monsters. I particularly find the new crypto raids cool as they seem to bring the local communities closer together again. But I’m also really looking forward to the new features, such as the “Ready” button in raids, new routes, and the competitions at PokéStops. Here, Niantic has definitely headed in the right direction.

However, I find the remote raid changes unfortunate. Even though I enjoy participating in raids locally, I have really enjoyed raiding regularly with foreign friends over the past few years. This has significantly decreased due to the price increase and limitations, which I find incredibly unfortunate. For the future, I hope that Niantic takes more into account the wishes of the community and allows them to help shape the game to a certain extent.

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Franzi Korittke
MeinMMO author for Pokémon GO

What do you think about the current state of Pokémon GO? How should the game evolve for you? Tell us in the comments!

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Diablo 4 accidentally distributed the 6 rarest items overnight to many players – Blizzard has now completely disabled the drops

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Normally, 6 certain Uniques are so rare in Diablo 4 that most players wouldn’t even dream of getting one of these items dropped in the near future. But overnight, these items apparently dropped like crazy, and Blizzard completely removed the drop possibility.

What happened? Yesterday evening, the 1st Season for Diablo 4 was announced. But alongside the announcement, a bug seems to have sneaked into the game, and during the night from Thursday to Friday, many players had the 6 rarest items drop from the Helltide chests as if they were ordinary Legendaries.

These items hardly drop, and only a few players even have these items in their inventory. Many players even thought these items were just a rumor.

Blizzard responded this morning and completely removed the drop possibility of these 6 items. Until the hotfix, which is supposed to arrive later today, it is not possible to obtain these 6 items. The following 6 items are referred to:

  • Bringer of Doom – Sword
  • The Grandfather – Two-Handed Sword
  • Ring of the Starless Sky – Ring
  • Andariel’s Visage – Headgear
  • Harlequin’s Crown – Headgear
  • Molten Heart of the Blessed – Amulet

Here you can see the trailer for the 1st Season of Diablo 4:

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Diablo 4: The Official Announcement Trailer for Season 1

Many players are angry

While some Reddit posts celebrate their sudden drops from the Helltide chests, other players, especially Europeans who slept through the time, are angry. In a Reddit post titled #shakos4europe, users talk about their frustration:

  • Bnois: I am so bitter right now.
  • Cazaderon: I don’t want to lie, but I am angry…. I know I shouldn’t be, but I am anyway.
  • Exc8218: Damn, us Europeans should also get a few hours of higher drop rates to make it fair, lol.

Even the official Blizzard post about the situation is commented with words like: This company is a joke. I can’t wait until someone sues you for this.

Update: Meanwhile, Blizzard has fixed everything with a hotfix, and the items are dropable in the game again. According to their post, 142 accounts received these uniques due to the bug. They are allowed to keep them.

While these items shouldn’t be so easily obtainable as they were last night, Blizzard should probably work on the drop rate adjustment for these 6 items, because it seems that many players are frustrated with the situation.

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MontanaBlack explains why he is boycotting Twitch’s new feature: “Absolute impudence”

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Twitch has introduced a new feature called Hype Chat, but one of the biggest German streamers, Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (35), wants nothing to do with it. He warns his viewers against spending money on it.

What is this feature? On June 22, 2023, Twitch introduced Hype Chat for partnered streamers. According to the streaming platform, this is supposed to be a way for viewers to stand out from the crowd of chatters.

Fans can send chat messages worth between $1 and $500, which are then pinned to the top of the chat. The more money spent, the longer the message is highlighted. A portion of the revenue from Hype Chat purchases goes to the content creators (via Twitch).

However, this is precisely the catch, as streamers like MontanaBlack see it as yet another way for Twitch to take a cut of the money that should rightfully belong to them. This is a very sensitive issue for some.

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Streamer feels insufficiently supported by Twitch

What bothers MontanaBlack? In a Tweet on June 22, the streamer criticized that he did not want the feature and there was no way to disable it. MontanaBlack elaborated on his criticism in a stream.

The 35-year-old believes that Twitch is only interested in profiting from the content creators’ earnings. A large part of the financial support for streamers typically comes from third-party providers like StreamElements. However, Twitch gets nothing from that.

MontanaBlack has been frustrated with Twitch’s development for some time. He says:

With the new feature, even more money should be taken from streamers, so they would earn even less, MontanaBlack believes. It is an absolute disgrace.

“Whoever uses it is to blame themselves”

This is how MontanaBlack plans to boycott the feature: The Twitch streamer explains that he will simply not read messages highlighted through the Hype Chat feature, thereby not giving them the attention that fans actually pay for.

Subsequently, the 35-year-old also raises the minimum amount that fans have to spend to highlight their message to the highest possible amount of 100 €. “Whoever uses this now is to blame themselves,” says MontanaBlack.

A recording of the stream can be found on the YouTube channel of MontanaBlack, starting at 12:15 he talks about the new feature.

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Despite his criticism, MontanaBlack will likely remain on Twitch for the time being. However, this has less to do with his loyalty to the platform and more with the fact that he does not want to jeopardize his good reputation by switching to the controversial competitor Kick. At least not for a few measly millions:

MontanaBlack reveals the amount for which he would leave Twitch immediately: ‘Eventually, everyone is purchasable.’

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Summer Sale: If you want to buy a Steam Deck on offer, you should definitely not choose the wrong model

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, the Steam Deck is on sale on Steam. You can save 20% on the most expensive model. However, anyone looking to buy such a device should be cautious. Because especially one device is not recommended.

If you want to buy a Steam Deck, you have three options:

  • The smallest model with 64 GB for 377.10 euros.
  • The middle model with 256 GB for 466.65 euros.
  • And the most expensive model with 512 GB storage for 543.20 euros.

Depending on the model, you can save between 10% and 20% when purchasing. However, you should not hastily reach for the cheapest model. Because it has a decisive disadvantage, which more and more players are feeling today.

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Don’t buy the cheapest model of the Steam Deck

In principle, you get the same hardware with each device: each device has the same chip from AMD and 16 GB of RAM. The most expensive model even offers a matte display as a bonus and you get some digital goodies like profile icons.

At first glance, one might think: I’ll just buy the cheapest model. Because all the other stuff doesn’t interest me.

Why is the smallest model the worst choice? The smallest model has a major problem, which is the system storage. It only offers you 64 GB and that is already borderline in 2023. Many modern games require several dozen GB of storage and if you don’t just want to install indie games, the storage will already be full after one or two games. Many are wondering if 1 TB of storage is even sufficient nowadays:

You could not install either Final Fantasy XIV or Destiny 2 on the smallest Steam Deck. And New World runs very well on the Steam Deck, as MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann could show you in a review.

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Can you just buy a memory card? Yes, in principle you can also expand the smallest model with a memory card, which costs you 50 euros in stores. However, you could also just go for the more expensive model, which also offers you faster storage.

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Pokémon GO will soon launch a sleeping event with a new Pokémon and a special Snorlax

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Another event for Pokémon GO has been announced. This time, it’s all about sleepy Pokémon. We will show you the current info.

What kind of event is this? Just recently, Pokémon GO released the new showcases, and there are already new details: Trainers in the Pokémon GO subreddit “TheSilphRoad” shared information about an upcoming event called “A Cap Full of Sleep” (via reddit).

The official announcement of the event was briefly available on the official website of Pokémon GO (via pokemongolive.com), but has currently been disabled again.

However, the information about the event is already known. Everything seems to revolve around sleepy Pokémon, and the upcoming autocatcher GO Plus+ is also thematized.

We will summarize all the info here.

What does A Cap Full of Sleep bring to Pokémon GO?

When does the event run? It is set to start on July 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM and will run until Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 8:00 PM. So, it is a short event.

What are the highlights? The Pokémon Koalelu will appear for the first time in Pokémon GO. It is referred to as the Half-Sleep Pokémon and is of Normal type.

Additionally, from this event, Relaxo with Sleep Cap will be available in a special research, but it is tied to the GO Plus + according to event information.

This had actually already been known before: Already in February 2023, the GO Plus+ including the Relaxo bonus was introduced.

Also, there will be a sleep cap in the shop that you can pick up for free for your avatar.

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Which Pokémon will appear?

As usual, the event brings special spawns in the wild and in raids. It’s mainly about Pokémon that fit the sleepy theme.

Possible Shinys are marked with an asterisk*.

In the wild:

  • Pummeluff*
  • Abra*
  • Traumato*
  • Relaxo*
  • Voltilamm*
  • Teddiursa*
  • Bummelz*
  • Wolly
  • Somniam* (With luck)
  • Koalelu

In raids:

  • Level 1: Abra*, Galar-Flegmon*, Traumato*
  • Level 3: Duflor, Relaxo*. Enekoro, Folikon
  • Level 5: Regieleki
  • Mega raids: Mega-Lohgock*

What do you think about the event? Are there any exciting spawns for you? Share in the comments!

Otherwise, Pokémon GO is currently running the event for the 7th anniversary of Pokémon GO – all info and bonuses can be found here.

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In WoW you must prevent Illidan from finally going out with Tyrande

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

When it comes to the future, love sometimes has to take a backseat – even in World of Warcraft. And you must prevent Illidan from getting together with Tyrande.

In the next patch of World of Warcraft, the Update 10.1.5 Rifts in Time, things are a bit turbulent – especially regarding the timelines. Because they have once again been thrown into chaos by the Eternals and now threaten to make reality uncertain as well. One quest is particularly amusing. Instead of primarily doing “good” deeds, you must guarantee something else: Illidan Stormrage must never have a girlfriend!

What is wrong with the timeline? In the faulty timeline, Tyrande is not with Malfurion, but is on a date with Illidan. Before the War of the Ancients, Tyrande had not chosen either of the two brothers, but both were in love with her. In the “true” timeline, Tyrande ultimately chooses Malfurion.

During the quest, the future demon hunter apparently tricked his brother. Illidan found a poem that Malfurion had written for Tyrande. Instead of his brother, he recited the poem to her and now takes the credit for the beautiful poem.

Throughout the quest, you must collect Tyrande’s favorite flowers and encourage Malfurion to approach the two and expose Illidan’s deception.

In the end, you “solve” the problem and Tyrande leaves with Malfurion. Image source: wowhead

Confronted with this, Illidan admits that the poem does not come from him, but that “every word corresponds to his feelings”. However, Tyrande is not impressed and afterwards leaves with Malfurion to continue the date with him.

It is somewhat ironic, of course, that Malfurion does not collect the flowers himself, but we do it for him. The difference from reciting a false poem is not that big …

A trailer for patch 10.1.5 is already available:

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WoW Cinematic: Nozdormu sees the rise of the Eternals in a vision

Why is this important for the timeline? That Illidan is rejected by Tyrande is relevant not only for the fate of Azeroth but for the entire cosmos. It is only because of the rejection that Illidan subsequently pretends to join the Legion. He believes that this way he can gain the power to defeat the Legion.

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He gains the powers that would later make him the first demon hunter. More importantly, due to his later, further rejection not only by Tyrande but also by Malfurion, he is imprisoned for 10,000 years and resolves to defeat the Legion not just in Azeroth but throughout the cosmos.

Ultimately, his efforts culminate at the end of the “Legion” expansion in the capture of Sargeras, the fallen Titan and leader of the Legion.

All of this would not have happened if he had never been rejected by Tyrande.

Another quest line was rewritten before the patch was released: it was simply too harsh.

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Pokémon GO: Day 2 of the 7th Birthday – What bonuses are there today?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO is currently celebrating the 7th anniversary of the game with an event. For this, one of the bonuses will change for seven days. We will show you what to expect on July 7, 2023.

What kind of event is this? Pokémon GO was released on July 6, 2016. To celebrate the anniversary, the developers have come up with an event where one of the bonuses changes daily. We will show you here on MeinMMO daily which bonus is active. This way, you can make the most of the event.

Which bonus is active on July 7? Today you will receive double Stardust for catching Pokémon. Additionally, you will encounter Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile more frequently in the wild today. All three can be found and caught as Shiny with some luck.

These bonuses are active from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Starting at midnight, you can expect the next bonuses.

  • On July 6, there were double experience points for catching Pokémon and more encounters with Bulbasaur wearing a party hat, Charmander wearing a party hat, and Squirtle wearing a party hat.

Anniversary Event in Brief Overview

How long does it run? The anniversary event runs in Pokémon GO from July 6 to July 12 at 8:00 PM local time. Until then, you can expect a different bonus every day.

Which bonuses are active? Besides the daily changing bonus, there are features that are active throughout the event:

  • Increased chance of becoming lucky friends
  • Increased chance of receiving lucky Pokémon in trades
  • Chance for at least 7.77 Giblins’ coins when spinning a PokéStop with a gold lure module

Additionally, you will find Squirtle wearing a party hat in the wild, which is in a celebratory mood for the anniversary. Those who want can evolve Squirtle into Wartortle and Blastoise, who are also wearing party hats.

In our event overview, you can see all spawns, raids, research, and other content:

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In the coming days, you can expect more bonuses and changed spawns in the game. Here on MeinMMO, we will show you what exactly is happening.

How do you like the event with the daily changing contents? Do you think it’s good or would you prefer a constant bonus over several days?

In the coming weeks, you can expect more important dates. The overview of all July events in Pokémon GO can be found with us on MeinMMO.

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Diablo 4: Update 1.0.4 makes it easier to get the best items – Patch notes in German

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Diablo 4 received the new patch for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on the evening of July 6. This brings changes to Hellflayer chests, nerfs bosses, and fixes dozens of bugs. MeinMMO provides the patch notes in German.

What has changed?

  • The coveted chests in the Hellflayers now have a chance to contain unique items.
  • The bosses Vhenard, Brol, and Cyhrach have been nerfed. They have fewer hit points and deal less damage.
  • Crafting materials like leather, herbs, and crystals now have a limit of 99,999 (previously 9,999).

Additionally, a total of 38 bugs have been fixed. Among them was a curious bug that made a cosmetic item several million gold more expensive than apparently intended.

Furthermore, treasure goblins can no longer kill you with death impulse. This was previously possible because their explosion dealt significantly more damage than intended.

Until now, it was also possible to create stronger items with aspects from the Codex of Power than intended. The aspects scaled with player level instead of item level. This has been fixed, along with several class-specific bugs. You can find the complete patch notes on the official Blizzard website.

The patch requires a download. So you must update your game before you can play again.

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Diablo 4: Patch 1.0.4 appears right after the announcement of Season 1

What else is new? Just before patch 1.0.4, which was released at 11 PM German time, the developers held a new dev stream. It mainly focused on the upcoming Season 1 of Diablo 4. We summarized the stream for you here: Diablo 4: Season 1 starts on July 20 – Here’s what’s included

In Season 1, you will be able to earn a new type of gem, Captured Hearts, created through Corruption. These hearts are supposed to have strong effects, similar to legendary aspects. MeinMMO readers compare them to the legendary gems from Diablo 3. You can find all the info about the new season here:

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Surrounding the corruption, which is the theme of the season, there is also a new side story that you can discover starting at level 1. However, you must have completed the campaign to play the season content, but you will need a new character.

As pleasant news, the developers have confirmed that you can bring some achievements from the eternal realm when you create a seasonal character:

  • discovered Lilith statues and areas remain uncovered
  • reputation for the corresponding areas and statues is directly applied, so you start at roughly reputation level 3
  • you must log in once on the ‘old’ characters to synchronize progress

Just before Season 1, on July 18, a new patch will also be released that is expected to be even more extensive than the pre-season update. This already includes the most important changes for the season, but also new content.

For instance, there will be legendarys and uniques that you can obtain starting from July 18. These will be available in both the eternal and seasonal realms. So if you only care about improving your main character and build, you don’t need a new character:

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A gamer plays shooter on a gaming PC from AMD with 600 FPS, but does it really make a difference?

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A player demonstrates on YouTube how he plays Valorant on an AMD system. On average, he achieves between 500 and 600 FPS. But what does it really bring?

A gamer shows in his latest video on YouTube how he plays the shooter Valorant. It is a fast, competitive shooter that is reminiscent of CS:GO. The special thing about the video is that he is operating with very high frame rates: On average, he plays with 500 to 600 FPS, depending on the situation he is in.

We have embedded the official YouTube video from cjaiye here for you. Here you can watch the gameplay and also the high numbers.

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The higher the FPS numbers, the smoother the game

Why would one even want high FPS numbers? Simply put: The higher the FPS, the smoother the game runs. If you play at very low FPS, it feels like you are playing in slow motion. The game starts to stutter, seems unrefined. PC gamers are also familiar with such stutter from difficult releases and PC ports.

The higher the frame rate, the smoother the gameplay becomes and the more accurately you can move and aim. What may be less exciting for slow simulations or building games is, however, much more important in shooters and fast action games. If you are an experienced player and play with a high frame rate, you definitely have an advantage over others.

You feel the strongest difference between 30 and 60 FPS, and many experienced players also notice the change from 60 to 144 FPS. Beyond these numbers, the changes are hardly noticeable, at least for most players.

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What do 600 FPS even bring? First of all, not much, because you also need a monitor that can display these 600 FPS. Currently, modern display units can achieve a maximum of 360 Hz. At CES 2023, ASUS has introduced a monitor, the ROG Swift Pro, which is said to achieve 540 Hz. The problem: Neither the release nor the price of the monitor is known.

Nevertheless, there is regularly the tip to limit the frame rate in the game to a value that is above the refresh rate of the monitor. Because then the image not only looks better, but the input lag is also lower.

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Legendary developer promises not to hype his new game – then hypes his new game

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

The legendary developer Peter Molyneux is known for his work on games like Fable and Dungeon Keeper. In an interview, he talks about a new game and would like to reveal everything – but that “would be silly.”

Who is Peter Molyneux? Peter Molyneux is a British video game developer who founded his own studio “22cans” in 2012. Gamers owe him games like Black & White, Fable, and Dungeon Keeper. His latest project was Legacy, a kind of construction simulation, where you manage your own city along with factories and workers.

He is now working on a new game and is so excited that his plan not to hype the project sometimes completely slips his mind.

A popular example of a construction game with management elements is RimWorld:

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It should be a “Fable – Black and White – Dungeon Keeper experience”

What does he have planned now? In an interview with Gamereactor, Molyneux discusses his latest plans. He has been working again as a programmer on a game. “This makes it so special for me,” Molyneux says (via Gamereactor). The project is very close to his heart because his team has been exploring ideas for it for five years.

“Every part of me wants to tell you everything about it. But, you know, that would be silly,” says Peter Molyneux in the interview. Nevertheless, he teases the game with a few hints. He describes it as “a kind of Fable – Black and White – Dungeon Keeper experience.” However, these games are basically quite different and only share ties to certain fantasy archetypes (via PC Gamer).

The team has almost decided to release the game on PC and consoles instead of mobile devices. The reason for this is the performance that would be ensured. He does not want to reveal much more about the game because: He does not want to upset the fans.

What could upset the fans? In the past, Peter Molyneux would have just blurted out and started “talking about the entire game and the whole game design and why it would become the greatest game in the world,” he notes in the interview.

“And the people who are watching would then be very upset and angry. So I will not do that,” Peter Molyneux adds.

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His exaggerated promises have often caused upset among fans. One example of this was Fable (2004), whose evolving game world never reached the quality promised by Molyneux. In 2012, Molyneux lured in players with his Curiosity cube, an experimental mobile game that would be “life-changing” for the person who won it.

Bryan Henderson won. Months later, however, he has still not experienced any of the promised prizes or “life-changing” effects (via Eurogamer). Therefore, nothing has changed for him. He still has the Curiosity app on his phone, even though it no longer works.

A developer reported that his games could have actually been better; he made compromises and made poor design decisions because he felt committed to “ultra-nostalgic players”:

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Diablo 4: Season 1 starts on July 20 – What’s included

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Blizzard spoke in a new dev stream about the future of Diablo 4. Core topic: content and launch of Season 1. MeinMMO summarizes the key information for you.

When does Season 1 start and what does it include?

  • Season 1 starts on July 20, 2023. The exact time is yet to be announced.
  • The theme of Season 1 is Corruption, the title of the season is: “Season of the Malignant”, roughly: Season of the Malignant.
  • Corruption creeps into the hearts of all creatures. The season mechanic is “the threat”.
  • As the developers previously promised, the Renown from exploration and Lilith statues will count towards your season Renown. The effect of the statues and the exploration itself will also remain.
  • You may need to log in again with old characters to transfer the progress.

This is the mechanic of Season 1: In the stream, Associate Game Director Joe Piepiora and Lead Game Designer Tim Ismay along with Diablo head Rod Fergusson and Community Lead Adam Fletcher discussed the future of Diablo 4.

The corruption, the main theme of the season, corrupts enemies and makes them stronger. You are supposed to help a new NPC, Corban, to prevent the spread. For this, “The Threat” serves as a mechanic.

Whenever you encounter an elite enemy in the world, there is a chance that it is corrupted. If you kill such an enemy, a corrupted heart appears. If you interact with this, a stronger version of this enemy appears. However, this can only occur after the campaign.

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What does the mechanic offer? When you defeat this enemy again, you will receive a “captured heart”, which works similarly to a gem. You place it in sockets and thus gain a huge boost in power, as the developers promise.

In total, there will be over 32 new “corrupted powers” that are supposed to be similar to legendary effects. Hearts come in 4 different categories, which only fit into sockets of the same “color” with one exception that fits into any socket. There are no more “normal” sockets.

If you specifically want to hunt the hearts, there are new “corrupted tunnels” as dungeons where corruption is more likely. These are even supposed to allow targeted hunting for specific colors.

For this mechanic as well as for the Battle Pass you need to start a new character.

What is included in the Battle Pass? The Battle Pass includes various cosmetic, class-agnostic rewards, as well as a new currency. However, what might be more interesting for most players is the journey. This works similarly to Diablo 3.

The journey grants you progress in the Battle Pass and for each section you also receive legendary aspects that you normally wouldn’t find in the Codex of Power. In this way, completing the journey should also give you an advantage.

You don’t have to pay anything for the Battle Pass, there is a free path through which you also have access to content like the journey.

With the new currency from the Battle Pass, the Smoldering Ash, you can buy seasonal blessings. These improve all your seasonal characters with various bonuses, such as increased effectiveness of elixirs.

Diablo 4 Season 1 Blessing

New Legendarys and Uniques for All

In addition to the actual season mechanic, there will be a story that represents its own narrative apart from the main story. The story missions start in Kyovashad and you can begin as early as level 1. There are no restrictions.

The mechanics and the Battle Pass are, however, currently only available for season characters on the seasonal realm. Additionally, new legendary affixes and unique items will be coming, which you can also obtain on the eternal realm.

You do not need a new character if you only want new loot to work on builds. The patch for this, which will also bring balance changes, is even set to release earlier: on July 18.

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What else was announced? In the stream, the first third also discussed the direct predecessor Diablo Immortal. There, the first new Diablo class in about 10 years was introduced, as the developers say: the Blood Knight.

Blood Knights are fighters with vampiric, dark magic, who will be playable in Diablo Immortal starting July 13. A similar, dark class has already been suspected for Diablo 4.

New classes are also planned for Diablo 4, but they are probably only coming with expansions sometime in the future. There is no further information on this yet. Many fans are already considering which class it could be, one is high in demand:

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28-year-old streamer celebrates exuberantly in Bangkok – Now he faces 5 years in prison

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Paul “IcePoseidon” Denino was considered the most controversial streamer on Twitch, who became famous with the MMORPG OldSchool Runescape and IRL streams. However, in 2017, he was permanently banned from Twitch. Now he streams on Kick and is facing serious legal troubles after a wild night in Bangkok.

Who is IcePoseidon?

  • IcePoseidon was a successful gaming streamer during the time before Twitch exploded with Fortnite in 2018. He made a name for himself starting in 2015 with the MMORPG “OldSchool Runescape”.
  • He became famous and infamous for chaotic IRL streams that took place unscripted in the real world.
  • His end on Twitch came in April 2017, when he was on a plane that was forced to land due to a bomb threat. Some people had figured out which plane he was on and deliberately played pranks on him. Twitch couldn’t tolerate this any longer and permanently banned him. IcePoseidon was accused of not being able to properly hide his location, thus causing harm to others.

However, IcePoseidon has left his mark on Twitch to this day: Successful streamers like Mizkif and Amouranth see him as an influential role model for their careers. Mizkif was even IcePoseidon’s cameraman.

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A party in the hotel gets wild and unruly

This is what happened: After his Twitch ban, IcePoseidon is once again active as a streamer on the platform Kick and held an IRL stream in Bangkok, Thailand, with acquaintances.

Bangkok has been seen in the West as a wild party city since “Hangover 2”, but for IcePoseidon, the partying did not go well at all.

In a hotel, IcePoseidon and some of his friends celebrated on June 28 in a separated room, a lounge, in a lively party that was streamed live via Kick.

In a 16-minute YouTube video, you can see IcePoseidon putting on black lingerie: He wears panties, garters, and a bra. His girlfriend Kimberlee encourages him to give her a lap dance, and IcePoseidon awkwardly complies.

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Manager bursts into the party, finds it disrespectful, gets angrier

How does the situation escalate? But then things get out of hand: The hotel manager shows up with some security personnel and explains to the streamers in English with a strong accent that such conduct is not acceptable in Thailand. She has also recorded everything.

The streamers say it’s no problem, they will pay, and will leave.

However, they seem unable to get out of the situation. With each passing minute, the atmosphere becomes tenser, and the manager gets angrier, her tone sharper. Apparently, their attempts to calm her down only further irritate her. When they offer her money, it even gets worse.

Ultimately, the hotel manager announces that she will immediately notify the police. The streamers do not respect Thai culture and Thai women:

You can’t do this in Thailand. This is very serious. My manager is also a woman.

The manager then barks at IcePoseidon to put the camera away or if he wants trouble with her.

The manager seems to be getting more and more upset, the reason is not entirely clear.

The streamers reassure her: “We will pay for this” – but the manager says money is irrelevant to her. Money is worth nothing in Thailand. It’s about respect to her.

In response to the statement, “We just wanted to have fun,” she replies: “This is not funny” and demands to see the IDs of those present immediately.

In a YouTube video, you can see the party and the escalation:

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Situation seems resolved – Streamer says we just need to report to the police

What happened immediately afterward? As IcePoseidon said after the stream, his girlfriend was accused of wearing a dress that was “too sexual for public” and having “shown too much breast”.

IcePoseidon apparently only realized after the stream what kind of problems he had gotten into while he just wanted to have fun. He seemed quite contrite in his statements.

He said:

“We were drunk, we were in a room. I didn’t understand the seriousness of the situation we were in.”

However, after the stream, one of his spokespersons stated: No charges had been filed as no law had technically been broken. The streamers would only need to visit the police station the next day and “assist with the investigation” (via talkesport).

Situation worsens – now imprisonment is threatened

But what happened next? The situation worsened significantly compared to what was initially assumed after the incident.

As Dexerto reports, IcePoseidon was detained and had to spend some time in a Thai prison, where he was held under difficult conditions.

He reports on Discord that he was given only a bucket to relieve himself, but the bucket already contained feces.

According to his statements, he now faces 5 years in prison. The streamer is out on bail of over $12,000 but must remain in Thailand to await his trial, which is not expected to take place until 2024.

The streamer says: “If I get 5 years, I will just kill myself. I will not survive in a Thai prison.”

He reports that he is charged with spreading obscene content because the lap dance was filmed. His girlfriend’s dress has also become a problem.

All information stems from a Discord server where IcePoseidon keeps people updated about his fate.

This already sounds like a very unpleasant situation. Even though Kick has looser rules than Twitch, that doesn’t mean they enjoy any kind of free pass in the real world:

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Blizzard nerfs the new mega dungeon in WoW 3 times, even before most of you have seen it

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Patch 10.1.5 for World of Warcraft is coming soon. There, you can visit the new mega-dungeon “Dawn of the Infinite”. Balancing seems to be in full swing, as Blizzard has released buffs and then hard nerfs within just a few days.

What kind of dungeon is this?

  • Dawn of the Infinite is a mega-dungeon, something like a midway point between a dungeon and a raid. The dungeon is intended for 5 players.
  • In the Dawn of the Infinite, you will face 8 bosses and assist the Bronze Dragonflight. This is the focus of the next update.
  • The dungeon will launch with Patch 10.1.5 on Wednesday, July 12.

Why the nerfs? Currently, the new patch is being tested on the PTR by many players. Since the mega-dungeon became playable, there have been several adjustments made. Blizzard initially released significant buffs that made the dungeon more like a mini-raid, as wowhead reports.

That seems to be what the dungeon is intended to be, as there is even a “Cutting Edge” achievement for defeating all bosses before the next update. It seems Blizzard may have gone a bit overboard.

With a hotfix on July 6, there were significant nerfs for 2 of the bosses. Many abilities in the “Galakrond’s Fall” fight, for example, now deal 50% less damage than in the previous version, which was already a nerf (via wowhead).

This is already the 3rd time overall that Blizzard has nerfed the dungeon, and each time has been relatively harsh. The Dawn of the Infinite will only be available at mythic difficulty upon release. From the following Patch 10.1.7, heroic difficulty and Mythic+ will be added.

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Patch 10.1.5 brings new dungeon, quests, and a new specialization

In addition to the new dungeon, Patch 10.1.5 also brings further new content and features. Warlocks will be made available for all races (except Dracthyr), among other things. Additionally, there will be:

  • a new fame faction
  • time streams as a new activity
  • a rework for mages

Additionally, the new enhancer specialization for Callers, the first “Supporters” ever in the game, as Blizzard explains. The specialization is intended to build on improving allies rather than dealing damage itself. More about the patch can be found in the overview:

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The new update brings a whole series of new quests, which have already been controversially discussed in advance. For one of them, for example, a well-known agent of the Alliance was to be killed, who is particularly dear to rogue players.

Another one called for the Dragon Mother Alexstrasza to be tortured. Both of these things did not sit well with the community and caused outrage. So much so that Blizzard has planned some changes:

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Diablo 4: Great Twitch streamer finds the perfect item at the merchant, explains why you should always strike immediately

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

There are many ways to get good loot in Diablo 4. Not many players probably think of the vendors in Sanctuary. The Twitch streamer Wudijo happened to discover a really strong item there and didn’t hesitate for a second.

What is this item? While clearing his inventory and selling unnecessary stuff to a vendor, the Twitch streamer Wudijo discovered the rare, legendary chest armor “Knight’s Blame”.

Wudijo does not hesitate for a second to buy it – and for a specific reason.

In the video, we explain why vendors are more useful than you think:

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“I won’t hesitate for a moment”

Why does he not have to think long? Besides the good stats, the chest armor is quite affordable for 722,036 gold in the later game, at least if you haven’t squandered all your gold on upgrades by then. Additionally, the offerings at vendors change hourly.

In his 1-minute video on YouTube, Wudijo explains that he has missed out on two really good items due to the changes.

What makes the item so good? The base armor value of “Knight’s Blame” is at level 75 with 1,400 due to the already high item level of 800. That is close to the maximum of what can be found in Diablo 4.

Additionally, it provides damage reduction, damage reduction from nearby enemies, and damage reduction from distant enemies for the character. There’s also a boost to the damage you deal.

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After his purchase, he enchants the chest armor at the occultist and receives a boost of 7.3% to his total armor. He has kept the item until the maximum level in Diablo 4 (via PCGamesN).

Wudijo is considered a Diablo expert whose insights have contributed to the tier list for the best classes and builds in Diablo 4. He has gained fame in the Diablo scene for years. Over 302,000 people follow him on his Twitch channel. He currently streams Diablo 4 nearly every day.

Recently, he faced the toughest boss in the game again and had to flee at the last second:

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New World received a huge patch today – Introduced the first raid and 5 important innovations

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Today, on July 6th, the next quarterly patch named “Blood of the Sands” will be released in New World. This brings not only a massive sandworm as an enemy but also new story content and important “Quality of Life” updates. We at MeinMMO summarize everything.

What’s included in the patch? The big highlight is Snah Neshen, the new raid boss. This will appear in an instanced arena in the new area Brimstone Sands and can be fought with 20 players. There was a lot of positive feedback about the fight on the test server, which is said to be quite challenging. At the same time, the raid groups for the rest of the game world will also be activated.

Other important content in the patch includes:

  • There are new story quests that you will experience together with the Silver Ravens from the last quarterly patch. A new season pass is also included.
  • The Outpost Rush will function across servers to reduce waiting times. Changes will also be made to make the rounds faster, and PvP rewards will generally be improved.
  • There is a special seasonal activity where 10+ players can compete against waves of enemies and earn new rewards.
  • A new Heart Rune ability is coming into play, allowing you to summon sandworms like in Dune.
  • There are new equipment items for crafters and new rare materials for collectors.

In the middle of the new season, a transmog system is also scheduled to be released, allowing you to apply any skin you have found to your equipment. However, there is no exact date for that yet. Two events will also take place before fall.

Additionally, the area First Light will be completely deactivated. This is set to return in an updated form with the new expansion in the fall.

When will the patch be released? On July 6th at 14:00, the servers of New World will be taken offline. The maintenance is expected to last for two hours. From 16:00, you should be able to play the new patch.

An overview of the biggest changes in New World since release can be found in this video:

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New World – What has changed since the release?

New Season Pass, Adjustments to Fishing, and Much More

What else is included in the patch besides the major changes? Blood of the Sands brings a number of smaller adjustments that shouldn’t be underestimated. We present the most important ones here; you can find the rest in the patch notes on the official site.

The patch also introduces a brand new 3v3 arena in PvP and a revision of the offerings in the faction shops, including better armor and weapons. The reward chains in PvP now also provide more named armor, shadow shards, and gypsum orbs. This makes PvP generally more attractive, especially in combination with the changes to Outpost Rush.

For crafters, there is a new set of equipment they can create. These are guaranteed to be at gear score 600 but are directly bound to the player. They are intended for personal use only.

For collectors, there are new materials that can be found while mining with some luck. Fishing even received a major rework. The time until a fish bites has been reduced, and there are new treasures and baits. Additionally, the fish population in the areas has been adjusted.

Anyone who has too much gypsum and shadow shards can craft a new legendary gypsum cast. This guarantees an item with a gear score of 600.

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What changes are there to the combat system? Players can now block ranged attacks even without a shield. However, only 50% of the damage is absorbed for one-handed and magical weapons, and only 30% for two-handed weapons. Additionally, players now move faster while blocking (from 1.65 to 2 meters per second).

Of course, the balance of all weapons has also been adjusted to make them more balanced in both PvE and PvP.

What do you think of the new patch in New World? Do you like the changes, or is there something you absolutely want to have in the game?

Finally, the player count of New World has gone down a bit again, but the ratings have gone up: The MMORPG New World is “mostly positive” on Steam for the first time since launch – What has changed?

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Twitch: 25-Year-Old streams 41 hours in a row, fans worry about his health

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The Berlin-based Elias “EliasN97” Nerlich is ranked 1st in the German Twitch. He has earned it through hard work, as the 25-year-old is often live and pursuing bigger projects. Some fans believe he should take better care of himself.

What’s going on with EliasN97? The Twitch streamer is currently busy, or as he would say, “hustling”. On Sunday, July 2, 2023, he finished a 41-hour stream, his second marathon stream within a few weeks.

From June 20 to 21, he was live for 34 hours without sleep. Even between the two marathon streams, he could be seen on Twitch for between 4 and 9 hours a day (via sullygnome).

The intense streaming might be affecting his health, at least fans are worried about it.

Twitch streamers often come up with challenges to keep their viewers entertained. This could backfire:

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Twitch streamer shaves his head for donation and is bitterly disappointed!

Fans fear challenges may become too much

How is the streamer doing? On Twitter, EliasN97 reported on July 4 about digestive issues after his long stream. The streamer actually appears more amused than seriously concerned, and many fans take the post lightly. They joke in the comments.

However, others don’t seem to take it as lightly. They worry that the streamer’s challenges are becoming overwhelming and that he might neglect his health:

  • “These challenges are becoming unhealthy. It’s a significant strain on your body to sit for so long and just watch a screen.” (via Twitter)
  • “Just have yourself checked out, you’ve completely gone over your limit. […] Take it easy with such challenges for the next few weeks. Pay attention to your health.” (via Twitter)
  • “I can somewhat understand keeping the […] hype alive, but perhaps the guy should also just adopt a healthier lifestyle again. Twitch isn’t everything in life…” (via Twitter)

The concerns are not unfounded. Many content creators feel the need to be constantly on-air to increase or maintain their reach until they can no longer keep up. Increasingly, we hear about “streamer burnout”.

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Streamer reassures worried fans

How does EliasN97 see it himself? In another post, the streamer explains that he has received many messages urging him to take care of his mental health. While he appreciates his fans’ concern, he assures that he is doing fine.

For him, streaming is not just a hobby but a profession, says EliasN97. The 25-year-old makes no secret that he primarily pursues economic interests on Twitch. He willingly sacrifices sleep and social contacts to have a relaxed future.

EliasN97 reassures his fans (via Twitter)

In a video clip from the marathon stream on YouTube, the streamer admitted that such long streams do take a toll. Therefore, there won’t be more of such streams in the near future.

After all, his streaming marathons earned EliasN97 the second place among the most-watched streamers worldwide in the past week (via Twitter). However, the German streamer has to concede to the Spaniard Ibai, who achieved 25 million watched hours with this year’s edition of his boxing event.

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In fact, content creators outdo each other with increasingly extravagant challenges, which cause concern among some viewers. The “No Food Challenge” by Twitch streamer Trymacs, where participants went a week without consuming calories, even led to a paramedic being called:

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