The game “Last of Us” launched on PC with technical issues. A tester has now reviewed the game months later on an expensive laptop, and his conclusion is far from positive. Because despite having high-end hardware, the game runs anything but smoothly.
In spring 2023, the critically acclaimed Last of Us released on PC, but it was met with poor reviews: Although the story and gameplay were impressive on PC, the game offered terrible performance: As of now, the game sits at 58% positive reviews on Steam from over 20,000 ratings. Nevertheless, many players still complain about issues.
Dave Meikleham from Tom’s Guide has now tested the game again three months post-release and explains that the game still runs worse on modern PC technology than on Sony’s own console.
The PC version is still plagued by severe stuttering
What are the problems? Meikleham explains in his article that he played The Last of Us Part 1 on a €3,200 ASUS laptop:
The game now runs solidly but is unremarkable on PC hardware.
The current patched version of the game still jumps between 50 and 80 FPS and does not feel smooth. Especially when you have high-end hardware, this can be frustrating.
You can still have a lot of fun with the game if you can get used to the severe stuttering.
He says: He has a gaming PC for €5,000 and a laptop for €3,200 at home. And on both systems, the game runs worse than on the PS5, which “only” costs €500 (via tomsguide.com):
And this is the main reason why I am so angry about the PC version of The Last of Us Part 1: Even though I own an incredibly expensive gaming system, this port is demonstrably worse than the current PS5 remake.
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But it is absurd that a $500 video game console can play [Last of Us] consistently smoother than one of the most powerful gaming laptops that costs seven times more than the PS5.
The game is still great, but the quality suffers due to technical problems.
Last of Us is not an exception among PC games in 2023
PC players have been struggling with difficult releases and PC ports for several months due to challenging releases and PC ports. Many games, such as Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, launched in a disastrous state and have been receiving updates for weeks.
And many players feel similar to Meikleham: I have a fast gaming PC with an expensive graphics card under my desk, but the game just won’t function properly. Even though I theoretically have better hardware and paid more for it.
Many are now concerned that such a weak release could repeat itself with Starfield in September 2023. Will PC players get the worse version again compared to Xbox players?
In Pokémon GO is hosting a big event for the 7th anniversary. Expect plenty of spawns, changing bonuses, and for some players, Shiny Mew. We at MeinMMO will show you all the highlights of the event.
What event is it? Pokémon GO turns 7 years old this year. There should definitely be a corresponding party to celebrate the anniversary. Many Pokémon from various generations will be joining in along with plenty of bonuses.
You can expect new costumed Pokémon and the return of Mew among other things. The number 7 will play a significant role regarding the bonuses. What you can expect exactly has been summarized for you below.
When does the event start? The Party for the 7th Anniversary starts on July 06, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time and runs for a week until it ends on July 12, 2023, at 08:00 PM.
Costumed Pokémon: For the 7th anniversary, some Pokémon have really dressed up. For instance, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle can be found wearing party hats. Pikachu will wear a cake hat.
Additionally, due to its Pokédex number, Squirtle will play a special role around the 7th birthday. For the first time, it will be possible to evolve costumed Squirtle into Wartortle and Blastoise, each wearing a party hat.
New Raid Bosses: The raids will also be colorful and Kanto-heavy during the event. You can expect the following Pokémon:
During the event, it will literally be wild in the wild. You will not only encounter generally changed spawns, but each day will feature three special Pokémon that will spawn more frequently. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a Shiny (*). Below we have summarized for you when to expect which Pokémon more often:
Event Day
Pokémon
whole event
Squirtle with Party Hat* Pikachu with Party Hat* Meowth* Ponyta* Togedemaru
with luck: Galar-Ponyta* Absol*
July 06
Bulbasaur with Party Hat* Charmander with Party Hat* Squirtle with Party Hat*
July 07
Chikorita* Torchic* Croconaw*
July 08
Treecko* Fletchling* Mudkip*
July 09
Chespin* Fennekin* Piplup*
July 10
Snivy* Te pig* Oshawott*
July 11
Chespin* Fynx* Proxy*
July 12
Rowlet Litten Popplio
Cool Event Bonuses & Research for the 7th Anniversary
Such an anniversary wouldn’t be complete without the appropriate bonuses. You can look forward to various research options where you can even receive Shiny Mew. There will also be content related to the number 7. Additionally, similar to the wild Pokémon, there will be daily changing bonuses.
higher chance of lucky friends
higher chance of lucky trades
PokéStops with gold modules bring a chance of 7, 77, or more Girspears coins
Limited Research for $2
Hatching 7 eggs, evolving 7 Pokémon
Rewards: Incubator, Super Incubator, Premium Battle Pass, Lucky Egg, Rocket Radar, Star Piece, Incense, 77,777 XP and an encounter with Pikachu (Party Hat)
Event Field Research
Encounters with starter Pokémon, Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, Swampert
Masterpiece Research All in One … No. 151 for $5
New Avatar Items (Top Set & Pants for the 7th Anniversary)
Changing Bonuses: In addition to the previously mentioned bonuses available throughout the event, you will receive changing bonuses on each of the individual event days. The following bonuses will be available from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM local time:
What kind of research is this? The research under the name All in One … No. 151 is a paid special research where you can secure the mysterious Pokémon Mew in its Shiny form. However, this is not available to everyone.
Who doesn’t get the research? The research for Shiny Mew was already available during the Kanto Tour three years ago and will now be available again. Trainers who purchased it for this event cannot buy it again now.
How much does the research cost? Those wanting to secure Shiny Mew and who haven’t purchased the research yet can buy it for $5 in the in-game shop during the event.
Special Bonuses: Those who buy the research or had purchased it in the past can look forward to additional bonuses for the anniversary. The following will be provided:
Incense lasts twice as long
Adventure Incense lasts twice as long
Attraction modules last twice as long
Shiny Mew from Masterpiece Research
How do you like the content for Pokémon GO’s 7th birthday? What bonus are you looking forward to the most? And will you secure Shiny Mew? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.
In the open world of Diablo 4, you encounter other players with whom you can team up. However, this is often not as easy as it sounds, resulting in rather bizarre conversations rather than productive ones.
Every player has certainly experienced this in Diablo 4. You are walking through a city, planning your next activity, and suddenly you hear a “Greetings!” from somewhere. You respond with a “Hello!” and the reply follows, “Impressive!” A conversation unfolds. At least, if you can call it that, because it mostly seems rather awkward and bizarre.
This lack of communication options in Diablo 4 has been discussed on Reddit. Some players feel lonely despite the Shared World, while others wish for more emotes that can be used for social interaction. This would likely make brief conversations seem less bizarre.
More information about the multiplayer features in Diablo 4 can be found in the video:
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In Diablo 4 you can play with players from all over the world – All information about multiplayer
Bizarre Emote Conversations
What are these bizarre conversations? In the comments of a post on Reddit, a similar “conversation” unfolds as one would know from Diablo 4. It starts with “Look”, followed by another “Look”. Then comes a “Greetings”, “Impressive”, and “There are so many ways to kill you” followed by a “Thank you”. (via Reddit)
MeinMMO author Nicole Wakulczyk has experienced similar things. No matter where you are in the game with other players, you’ll encounter bizarre “conversations” everywhere. While waiting for the world boss, it is almost daily business to spam emotes like “Hello!”, “Look!”, “Yes” or “No” to make contact with other players. The chat is mostly decoration and, in her experience, is rarely used.
She remembers one of the few chat messages where a player wrote: “I am looking for a clan, can anyone help?” He received no replies in the local chat.
“I don’t even know how to invite people to a group”
What is the problem? In the Diablo 4 subreddit, u/storage_god writes on July 2: “I am level 85 and have not played with a single player so far, although I would like to. No one writes in the chat. There is no group search. No clan search. How do you find people to play with?” (via Reddit) and receives 3,900 upvotes and 1,800 replies.
Silver_gobo adds: “I don’t even know how to invite people that I see randomly to a group.”
In the post by u/Thac0, users point out that Diablo 4 is actually a single-player game. Aesir81 adds: “They made a single-player MMO where you can see everyone, but you cannot communicate or play together with them.” (via Reddit).
In summary, some players desire more emotes that could be used for interaction as well as a simplified way of teaming up with others or finding a suitable clan.
The Shared World is probably the topic that generates the most discussions and completely divided opinions regarding Diablo 4. While many players really like it, others find it disruptive.
Some players are playing Diablo 4 as wizards and are using various build options for that. However, a once very popular build has been nerfed so heavily that it seems deleted for some players – at least in the endgame.
The Hydra build, on the other hand, focuses on the ability to summon hydras that rise from the ground and spit fire. However, this build has been heavily nerfed, so it is rarely played, especially in the endgame.
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Diablo 4: Blizzard build for the Sorceress in gameplay in the Lightwatch at World Tier 3
“The build has been deleted from the endgame”
What has been nerfed? While there is still the ability to summon hydras, they currently deal very little damage. Additionally, the duration in which they support the wizards is too short to really make an impact, critics say (via Dot Esports).
Many players noticed the DPS difference when they switched to significantly stronger builds, such as a Blizzard build. According to Dot Esports, wizard players want a strong Hydra build back – just for the variety.
What do the players say? On Reddit, the topic is addressed by the player “1990feels” among others. He writes that “it is definitely fun to play a Hydra build. Oh wait, Blizzard nerfed it […] and deleted it from the endgame.” (via Reddit).
“JarrodAHicks” adds that he had a lot of fun with the Hydra build during the campaign of Diablo 4 (via Reddit). However, when he switched to a frost build, he noticed the significant DPS difference. He also had real difficulties dealing enough damage with his hydras in World Tier 3.
Emily “ExtraEmily” Zhang is an up-and-coming streamer on Twitch. The 25-year-old is cool to the point of self-neglect, but that can seem aloof to outsiders. Now there’s a discussion about a check and that “normal people” shouldn’t give influencers money at all.
Who is the streamer?
ExtraEmily is one of the coolest “new streamers” on Twitch. She has only been on the platform since 2020, but in 3 years she has built a career that takes others much longer.
In 2023, she has really arrived on Twitch, is part of Asmongold’s trendy streamer clique “One True King”, has about 6,100 viewers when she streams, and is considered very popular because she has a quirky, dry sense of humor. Somehow she always seems like you can see every thought immediately on her face.
On Twitch, she shows games like Super Mario 64 or Super Mario Galaxy, but mostly she is in Just Chatting, where she also has significantly more viewers than when she plays.
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Whether on Madeira or at the mixing console – These are 5 of the biggest German Twitch streamers
Check for $2,000 rots uncashed in the center console
This has now come to light: ExtraEmily was on the road in her car with a streamer friend, “Nmplol”. The 32-year-old is also with One True King.
Nmplol complained in the drive-through about the small car, in which one could hardly eat properly. Emily proudly pointed out a spacious compartment by the drink holders in the center console. When it was opened, Nmplol said in astonishment: “There’s a check.”
“It’s expired,” admits the streamer. She quickly adds almost panicked: “I couldn’t cash it in on time because I couldn’t do it mobile! I had to go to the bank and it was very far away … so I just didn’t do it.” So she actually bears no blame, she seems to suggest, while it probably also dawns on her that it sounds pretty silly.
But the streamer doesn’t let her off the hook so easily and switches to “adult talks to a teenager” mode. He examines the check more closely and then exclaims in dismay: “What the heck? That’s a $2,000 check and it expires after 90 days?”
The streamer has to laugh and squeaks in three higher tones and with a slightly flushed face: “I forgot!”
But she visibly has to listen to a lecture about how one could waste $2,000 just because they are too lazy to go to the bank.
“They issue checks for exactly people like you because they speculate that you won’t cash them in”
How did this happen? The streamer explains that the money is from a poker sponsorship deal. She won it. She wonders why they gave her a check at all.
But the older streamer has an answer for that too: The company knows exactly that people like Emily simply let the checks expire and speculate on it. Then they could save the $2,000.
“Worked for me,” says the streamer with a slight sigh, maybe she could get a new check issued.
“Yes,” says the streamer: “Do that.”
“Well, maybe,” replies the streamer. The trip to the bank is just so far and so burdensome.
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How is this being discussed? You can already tell from the conversation that Nmplol has an understanding of how much $2,000 is, while ExtraEmily seems to be completely out of touch.
In the comments on the clip on reddit, people are shocked at how aloof it seems. Because for normal people, $2,000 is a monthly salary. Many draw clear conclusions:
“Remember to never donate money to these people.”
“Crazy that multimillionaires like Esfand still have 6,000 subs on Twitch: And they always use the ‘If you want to support the stream’ excuse: While they make $50,000 a month just from ad revenue.”
“Another example of why you should stop subscribing to streamers. You don’t need the emotes. They don’t need your support. Just watching as a collective is worth so much.”
Another user adds: “The company sponsors should pay their salaries. There is no reason for individuals to support these people with their own hard-earned money.”
Others also point out how much money influencers make through sponsorship deals. The streamer Tectone received $35,000 from Lost Ark – a year’s salary for a few streams on Twitch.
Roland Emmerich (The Day After Tomorrow, Godzilla) is working with a development studio on Space Nation Online, a new SciFi MMORPG. The first gameplay reminds one of EVE Online. However, one detail of the game might make it uninteresting for you.
What do we know about the game? Not much yet. Space Nation Online is set to become a AAA MMORPG with a budget of at least 40 million dollars. The aim is to provide an exciting adventure in the vastness of space.
You will take on the role of a spaceship captain who can join one of three factions. These assign various tasks, from attacking enemies to building new space stations and engaging in peaceful negotiations.
Other key elements include mining, production, and trading with other players.
The game world is supposed to be huge, and with the help of Stargates, you can cover great distances in a short time.
You can walk with your character over ships and space stations, interacting with NPCs and other players.
Space Nation Online aims to connect players from Web 2.0 and Web 3.0. In plain terms, this means: there will be NFTs and blockchain, players can earn real money, but even users who are not interested in that should still be able to enjoy some fun times.
They want to combine “Play4Fun and Play2Earn,” they say. So far, however, most MMORPGs involving cryptocurrency have failed or at least couldn’t attract a large player base.
Here you can watch an initial gameplay trailer:
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Space Nation Online: The In-game Footage Video
4 big names are behind the project
Who founded the studio? Behind the game are primarily 4 individuals prominently mentioned on the website:
Jerome Wu worked at Blizzard from 2006 to 2014 and was involved in the release of WoW in China.
Tony Tang was part of Digital Extremes from 2017 to 2020 and was responsible for Warframe among other things.
Marco Weber, a film producer and tech nerd, who since 2016 has founded a company around VR with Roland Emmerich.
Roland Emmerich, a director and film producer, who has supervised Independence Day, 2012, and many other films.
Together they want to establish a new MMORPG with Space Nation Online. You can find more details in the whitepaper (via SpaceNation).
When will it be released? The MMORPG has been in development for about 3 years, and the first alpha tests are set to start in August. The open beta is planned for 2024. There is no release date for the finished version yet.
The game is also supposed to be just the beginning of a large franchise. Additionally, a series and short films are planned, which will run under the same name.
What do you think about Space Nation Online? Does it sound like an interesting MMORPG or do NFTs and blockchain put you off?
Especially in the endgame, new loot in Diablo 4 often leads to disappointment rather than joyful excitement. According to some players, looting becomes monotonous quickly, and the dopamine rush is absent for them.
In Short:
Players of Diablo 4 are disappointed with the new loot system in the endgame.
Looting is perceived as monotonous, and the dopamine rush is absent.
The overcrowded inventory presents another problem for many players.
A Reddit user compares Diablo 4 to Diablo 2 and criticizes the lack of addictive potential.
Other players agree and criticize the poor implementation of upgrades.
On Reddit, a post from July 3 discusses the loot lottery and the absence of a feeling of happiness that comes from finding strong items.
For player “mochinoodz”, looting becomes monotonous quickly. Upgrades have diminishing returns, and the kick is absent.
Lots of loot is both a curse and a blessing – players of Diablo 4 soon encounter the problem of an overloaded inventory. Here you see a trick to save some space:
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Diablo 4: With this trick, you save inventory slots
“Loot lottery is too monotonous”
What is his problem? For u/mochinoodz, the addictive potential in games like Diablo 4 primarily comes from obtaining strong equipment. However, he feels that at some point, you have “all the right affixes on all your gear” and the only improvement is in the areas of individual affixes that could be upgraded (via Reddit).
He also writes: “Diminishing returns on upgrades become monotonous quickly, and the dopamine kicks become less and less the more you play.”
For a bit of loot variety, you could search for the rarest items. We show you which they are and where to find them:
u/mochinoodz draws a comparison to Diablo 2 in his Reddit post. The game got the “loot lottery” part right. There were more opportunities to experience dopamine kicks – even in the endgame. If Diablo 4 offered similar opportunities, it would be a better game for u/mochinoodz.
Essentially, he says: In Diablo 2, there were multiple wins. You could find special things, including:
“Dual-leech items”
“Tri Res Boots”
Uniques and set items from Mephisto
Rare level 87 items
Runes
In Diablo 4, it’s only jackpots or nothing: It comes down to finding an Ancestral Rare with good affixes. There are no other prizes. The itemization is “overrated.”
His criticism boils down to:
The thing that makes action RPGs so addictive is the feeling when we find good stuff.
However, Diablo 4 doesn’t bring that kick.
What do other players say? His post has garnered 1,200 upvotes. Over 1,000 users engage in the discussion, many agree with him. Tidybloke writes: “Find a yellow item with 3 matching affixes and good stats, then spend 120 million gold to upgrade the 4th stat.” and receives over 570 upvotes.
_MrAdventure_ writes: “The fact that a unique dagger at level 72 can have worse stats (aside from raw damage) than the one I’ve been using since level 40 just doesn’t make sense. The stat ranges are just poorly implemented.” (via Reddit).
This seems to be a central issue of Diablo 4. Some players find the progress concerning item loot in the early game satisfying, but it diminishes later on (via Dot Esports). Some mention the overall feeling that there’s too much junk in the loot pool.
Whether anything will change in the system remains to be seen. Tomorrow, on July 5, we will at least learn more about Season 1:
In League of Legends, there has been criticism for years among viewers of the eSports professionals that the magical cat Yuumi rubs them the wrong way. Many found the heroine Zeri too dominant in the pro play of LoL. With the new patch 13.12, Riot Games has apparently succeeded in getting both heroes under control.
What do viewers have against the two heroes?
The supporter Yuumi was intended as a “beginner hero” for newcomers to latch onto an experienced player who would take care of the movement for them. However, the cat became overpowered in the hands of professionals.
Zeri has been a popular meta pick on the botlane since release.
Both characters were considered “too dominant”: They were played too often in the pro leagues, especially since they were buffed with patches 13.10 and 13.11. Viewers desired more alternatives and variety from the pros. Especially Yuumi is simply hated for her playstyle.
The new champ is supposed to bring variety to LoL:
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Naafiri: The Hound of a Hundred Bites -Gameplay Trailer for League of Legends
Riot targets Yuumi and Zeri specifically with Patch 13.12
What has Riot done? With the new patch, Riot explicitly announced 3 weeks ago that they wanted to strongly nerf both heroes, in order to bring them below the 50% win rate. Especially in duo, the two are too strong, which is not what they want.
Thus, they specifically nerfed the two champs:
Zeri’s passive was weakened, which gave her a shield when she dealt damage to shields. Additionally, an item combo involving the weapon “Sheen” and thus Trinity Force was worsened.
For the cat Yuumi, her abilities were significantly worsened at low levels.
Did it work now? Yes, apparently Riot Games has finally managed to make the two heroes unappealing to the professionals.
On Reddit, people celebrate that Yuumi appears much less frequently in the Chinese LPL league than before. This is considered a great improvement when watching games.
Dotesports also reports a significant decrease in how often Zeri and Yuumi appear in the top leagues LPL and LCK: In the LCK, both were picked only once in 26 games, resulting in a presence rate of 3.8%.
In the LPL, Yuumi appeared only 4 times in 65 games after the patch (6.2%), while Zeri didn’t appear at all.
Also in the solo queue, the win rate of both has dropped significantly. With Yuumi at 45.75%, and Zeri at 46.68%. So as desired below 50%.
It seems Riot has achieved its goal with this patch. They had already announced: If this nerf is not enough, they will act again.
Apparently, even at Riot Games, they had enough of the two.
The Twitch streamer Pia “Shurjoka” Scholz and the streamer Theodor “Scurrows” Bottländer are currently having a dispute on social networks. We give you an overview and explain what the conflict is about.
How did it come to this?
In February 2023, there was a major discussion about the action RPG Hogwarts Legacy, which takes place in the universe of the popular book series Harry Potter. Shurjoka had already called for a boycott of the game a year earlier. This was justified by the author J.K. Rowling’s stance on transgender issues. The colleagues at GamePro have a summary of the controversy.
Through her activism surrounding the release of Hogwarts Legacy, Shurjoka has become the face of the left, “woke” faction among German content creators this year for some.
The streamers Scurrows and KuchenTV took a position against Shurjoka and other critics of the game in the debate regarding Hogwarts Legacy.
After things seemed to have calmed down, Shurjoka was once again targeted by the streamers when she was honored with the German Game Award as Player of the Year. KuchenTV called the award ceremony a “scandal”.
MontanaBlack, one of the largest German streamers, also reacted to KuchenTV’s videos about the DCP. Since then, the three streamers have apparently united in their aversion toward Shurjoka.
KuchenTV has now published a series of videos related to Shurjoka. In 5 of his last 20 videos (as of July 5), the streamer appears in the thumbnail. MontanaBlack and Scurrows are actively using the videos as a basis for reactions, constantly reinforcing each other.
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Career and Life of MontanaBlack in 2 Minutes: What Makes Him Unique?
What is the current development? The trigger for the current escalation of the conflict was a joint talk by Scurrows with a Twitch streamer who goes by the name “DerRadikaleDemokrat”.
For the conversation, DerRadikaleDemokrat received criticism from his own bubble. Shurjoka expressed the opinion that one shouldn’t even talk to Scurrows. She calls his statements “inhumane things” that should not be given a platform (via Twitter).
In a stream, Shurjoka further stated that Scurrows had openly expressed himself against certain groups of people on Twitter, including women and queer people. She also mentioned an incident that allegedly occurred at gamescom 2017.
At that time, Scurrows allegedly harassed her and filmed her intentionally in a way that was inappropriate. Shurjoka had already made these allegations in the past, for instance, in a series of tweets from 2020 (via Twitter). The Twitch streamer has always denied the allegations.
In a post from July 1, Scurrows finally stated that he was fed up with being accused without evidence and threatened the streamer with legal consequences. In a video from July 4, he wanted to show “the truth” about the alleged incident at gamescom 2017.
A video is supposed to show the truth
What is seen in the video? The 15-minute video consists of an introduction by Scurrows, in which he summarizes the background from his perspective. He then shows a clip of the encounter between the two at gamescom.
In the clip, Shurjoka points out to Scurrows that she does not want to be filmed from above, as that is rude. The streamer complies with the request and holds the phone lower; they then chat briefly before going their separate ways.
How is this being discussed now? The names of Scurrows and Shurjoka are currently trending on German Twitter. There are said to be more than 10,000 tweets on the subject. However, taking a look at the discussion, one can wonder if the people involved have actually seen the same video.
Because the interpretations of what was actually seen vary widely. For some, the video is clear evidence: Shurjoka made up the allegations, and Scurrows has finally been able to prove his innocence (via Twitter).
Others view it as “content production” (via Twitter). They accuse Scurrows of not showing the full stream but only a short excerpt. Shurjoka herself explains in a statement that she encountered Scurrows again after the scene shown.
This subsequent encounter was then not as friendly.
Many other content creators now find themselves in a position where they must take a side. MontanaBlack, for instance, had already made his position clear ahead of time: He said he knows what Scurrows has, which would destroy Shurjoka’s credibility (via YouTube).
Some streamers who normally disagree with Scurrows’ opinions and have criticized him in the past are now taking his side (via Twitter).
The streamer Freiraumreh, on the other hand, announced that she wants to distance herself from all streamers who show solidarity with Scurrows (via Twitter). This stance is shared by some in her circle.
Thus, the divisions between the different camps in German Twitch seem to be hardening further.
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In July 2023, new field researches await you in Pokémon GO that reward you with Pokémon encounters. We at MeinMMO will show you which tasks you can find this month and what monsters and shinies are hidden behind them.
What are field researches? In Pokémon GO, you can secure small tasks every day by spinning at your PokéStops. These are called field researches. For completing these quests, the game rewards you with stardust, items, or encounters with Pokémon. Especially the monsters from these researches are often somewhat stronger, making them interesting for raids.
With the change of the month, Niantic has also added new field researches and rewards to the game. We have summarized what you can find in July 2023 below.
All field researches in July 2023
What tasks are there? In July, there are again plenty of tasks where you can encounter Pokémon. These are, as usual, all very different and range from throwing, catching, battling, to interacting with friends or your buddy Pokémon. So there’s something for everyone.
In the graphic below, we have summarized all tasks by their respective categories with the help of the overview from LeekDuck. Pokémon that you can also catch as shiny with a bit of luck are marked with a corresponding star symbol.
All field researches from July 2023
So, in July, you can expect a range of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Keep an eye out for monsters like Quiekel, Dratini, Milza, Larvitar, Kaumalat, Tanhel, or Karpador.
Where can you get the researches? You get the field researches by spinning the photo disc at the PokéStop. If you have spun a quest, you will find it in the field view of your game, which you can access by clicking on the binoculars.
Note that you can collect a maximum of 4 of these tasks including AR-quest here. If all slots are filled, you must either redeem some or delete a task to spin further tasks.
How long do you have to solve? You have unlimited time to solve the field researches. However, the decisive factor for the reward is the moment you spun the task.
What do you think of the tasks and rewards in July? Which ones will you definitely grab? And what monsters do you wish for in the coming month? Please let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.
A player who usually plays Pokémon GO in rural areas is visiting Japan. In Tokyo, he apparently can’t stop being amazed.
Many of you may have noticed it already: The difference between normal cities and the countryside is often significant in Pokémon GO.
While some villages and small towns may have only two to three PokéStops or gyms, if any, in big cities, you often find significantly more places you can use.
However, the Japanese capital Tokyo seems to make an even more drastic difference. As one of the largest cities in the world, and especially in Japan, you can expect that Pokémon GO plays differently here – but a trainer in the Pokémon GO subreddit TheSilphRoad is now reporting how extreme the difference is.
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Mega Rayquaza appears in Pokémon GO
Tokyo – a special city for Pokémon GO
This is what the trainer reports: User squeeks9950 shares impressions in the subreddit that sound quite exciting. He is used to only a few stops and gyms from his rural area. Team takeovers of various gyms happen only slowly, and usually, there is room for at least 2 Pokémon. Trainers reportedly wait 8 hours to kick someone out, but raids turn out to be difficult.
Experiencing the game in Tokyo, according to squeeks9950, is almost its own culture shock (via reddit).
Stops and gyms are literally everywhere, and conquering or adding your own Pokémon, and thus earning coins, is almost impossible. The gyms are always full, and local players constantly save them with berries from attacks.
And even if you conquer them, you apparently get kicked out quickly, reports the trainer. However, raids are always super full.
What do other players say? In the comments, players report similar experiences in the Japanese capital, which seems to be in a class of its own when it comes to Pokémon GO.
Some players comment that they have played in big cities like London or American metropolises, but that it is not the same level.
Some also mention New York, which is somewhat comparable – while some suspect that spoofers like to interfere there.
User QuickBobcat (via reddit) describes: “Yep, that was our experience in Tokyo too when we were there last month. Raids were great because you had 5–15 people challenging Megas and 5-star raids,” reports the trainer, who managed to secure two crypto Mewtwos.
Regarding earning coins, the trainer agrees that Tokyo with the contested gyms is not suitable.
What is the best place you have played Pokémon GO so far? And how is it near you? Tell us in the comments!
The role in Mad Max brought Mel Gibson fame and recognition in the 80s. Thus, he was also supposed to play the lead role in the fourth installment. But his scandals thwarted his plans, and the fee of 25 million dollars slipped through his fingers.
Mad Max is a dystopian action film that premiered in German cinemas in 1980. The director of all the films in the series was George Miller. In the book “Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road,” the Australian director describes the backstory of the films.
He also addresses his initial concerns about casting Mel Gibson in the lead role for the fourth part “Mad Max: Fury Road” (via Sensacine). Ultimately, the decisions Mel Gibson made became his downfall and meant the end for him as “Mad Max”.
The plot centers around the conflict between a biker gang and the police officer Max Rockatansky, played by Mel Gibson. Here you can see a trailer:
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The dystopian action movie Mad Max starring Mel Gibson (English trailer)
Mel Gibson was “completely out of control”
What decisions did Mel Gibson make? In 2006, Mel Gibson was arrested for drunk driving. He reportedly made anti-Semitic remarks there. The filming was paused until Gibson managed to get his image under control (via Sensacine).
Four years later, Mel Gibson was reportedly ready for a comeback. But further scandals followed. His then-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, accused him of domestic violence. George Miller obtained footage showing Gibson being threatening and physically aggressive. Gibson appeared in the footage “completely out of control.”
What concerns did the director have? Miller initially had concerns that Mel Gibson might be too old for the role. At the beginning of the production of Fury Road, Gibson was in his late 40s, and by the time filming started, he was already in his late 50s. Additionally, the work was interrupted multiple times, resulting in a significant delay.
Ultimately, George Miller was convinced and planned Fury Road with Mel Gibson. Gibson was supposed to receive 25 million dollars as a fee for the lead role in the film. But then controversies around the actor piled up. The role slipped through his fingers, as did the 25 million dollars.
The collaboration was terminated. Additionally, Mel Gibson was now even older than he was at the time when director George Miller had his concerns regarding this.
Harrison Ford, on the other hand, still wants to be active in the film business at 81 years old:
Starfield is the latest role-playing game from Bethesda and is set to be released in September 2023 on Xbox Series X|S and PC. It features some gameplay elements reminiscent of an MMO. However, many fans are glad that the sci-fi epic is a single-player game.
What MMO elements does Starfield have? Starfield has several features that make sense in single-player role-playing games as well, but especially emphasize player individuality in MMOs.
These include:
the most extensive character editor that a Bethesda game has ever had and the ability to completely customize your spaceship.
Space dogfights, where players could fight each other like in EVE Online or Star Wars Squadrons.
a crafting system that allows you to build bases on various planets or modify weapons and resources that you need to collect to maximize the crafting system – typical for many MMORPGs and survival games.
Additionally, Starfield comes with a city called New Atlantis, where peace reigns and you can take on quests. In New Atlantis, trading between players could be possible. Players would exchange resources or embark on various adventures together.
In MMOs, places like New Atlantis are often referred to as a social hub, but in Starfield, the social aspect is missing. In No Man’s Sky, which shares many similarities with Starfield but offers multiplayer, the space anomaly (a massive space station) serves as the social hub.
Overall, it’s easy to envision groups of players exploring the individual planets of Starfield, completing quests together, trading in an auction house, or building a base for their guild. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus even believes that Starfield will be the best MMO that isn’t one.
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Starfield brings what fans of Star Citizen wish for – decades earlier, but with a catch
Starfield fans do not want an MMO
In the Starfield subreddit, there is a post where fans of the sci-fi RPGs explain why they are glad that Starfield is not an MMO (via Reddit).
The post appeared on July 1, 2023, and received over 2,400 upvotes and nearly 500 comments within four days (as of July 5).
Why don’t Starfield fans want an MMO? Players give various reasons why they think it is good that Starfield is not an MMO. Some describe themselves as curmudgeons and say they simply are not social gamers and want peace while playing.
Some players also say they have no interest in people who scream or are toxic and would ruin their gaming enjoyment. Some share bad experiences they had with other players in MMOs.
“I am extremely glad that this game is a single-player. I am not a sociable player; I am an old curmudgeon and like my peace and quiet.”
“I don’t like relying on other people to progress my game.”
“I have never been particularly interested in multiplayer. A lot of people scream and take the game too seriously. I just want to walk around the planets in peace.”
“It doesn’t help that social gaming is an incredibly toxic environment […].”
However, some players added that they would find a kind of “drop in, drop out” co-op mode acceptable. This way, they could experience the game with their friends and complete the story together without encountering random players.
If you are looking for a game where you can explore space together with other players, you should check out a nearly 7-year-old survival game:
Those who know strategy games as a genre by heart and have played them through, but still crave a new experience, will find it at Steamwhere there is a sale from KEOI TECMO: “Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII” (PS3, PS4, Xbox One, PC) is available for €18. This corresponds to a discount of 70%. Our author Schuhmann reports on sleepless nights with the Chinese mix of strategy and role-playing.
Why is the game not known?
“Romance of the Three Kingdoms” is something like the counterpart to the Trojan War or the Arthurian legend: It is a semi-historical epic that shapes the cultural circle of a country to this day. It is almost unknown in Europe, but huge in China. The epic has been adapted over 30 years into large game series like Dynasty Warriors or “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”.
If one knows “Romance of The Three Kingdoms” here, it is from “Total War: Three Kingdoms” or from movies like “Red Cliff” (cover image). Strangely enough, the strategy series seems to be more popular on PlayStation than on PC – when thinking of “strategy games,” one does not immediately think of Sony’s console.
The games of the series seem foreign to us in Europe and run under the radar. Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII has only 4 reviews on PC at Metacritic. The 13th part of the franchise (from 2016) is a special game in the series as it emphasizes the role-playing aspect even more than its predecessors and successors.
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ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIII – Official Trailer for the Strategy Game
Mix of Civilization 6 and a role-playing game with hundreds of characters
This is the idea of the game: Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 is similar to Crusader Kings 3, a mix of role-playing and strategy game:
As in Civilization 6, it is actually about “world domination”: You build cities, conquer provinces, engage in war or diplomacy. The goal is to conquer all of China. You have the option to start with various historical scenarios, as one of several “powerful” factions: You can not only play the 3 titular kingdoms, but also bandit leaders, Taoist sects, or “wild barbarians” who ride elephants.
But this world conquest happens with a strong emphasis on role-playing, because for every action in the game, you must deploy “officers”: These are leaders, bureaucrats, warriors, or strategists.
The special thing about Romance of the Three Kingdoms: All these characters are “crafted historical figures” with special abilities and traits. They are not randomly designed NPCs like mostly in Crusader Kings 3, but actually characters with their own biographies: For almost every warrior, there is a note in his biography about how he lived in the novel and how he died.
Fun fact: Surprisingly many were killed in battle by one of the epic’s famous heroes, beheaded for treason, or hung out of shame after a defeat. It was a rough time around 210 years after Christ in ancient China.
You can take on any role: Warrior, merchant, ruler, or errand boy
The twist about Romance of the Three Kingdoms: You can play each of these hundred different figures and thus your role changes.
For in Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13, you do not have to play a “ruler” who, like in Civilization 6, governs his land and gives all the orders.
You can also play a general or simple warrior in this universe who just does his job and sees where he ends up. You can thus be a part of the immense machine and take on the role of the historical Lu Bu: You are the most powerful warrior in the world but will fail due to betrayal and the allure of a young woman after you have slain two adoptive fathers.
Or you play a part of the heroic trio, who are presented in the epic as “the good guys”:
Liu Bei – a smart, charismatic leader
Zhang Fei – a constantly drunk brawler
Guan Yu – something like “the super hero,” who was such a great warrior that he is still revered as a war god in China today
The 3 “heroes” of the epic: Zhang Fei, Liu Bei, Gang You (from left).
The counterpart to the three is “Cao Cao” with his clique of generals, strategists, and thugs.
To this day, his name is used in China as we use the devil. A Chinese proverb says, “When one speaks of Cao Cao, he comes.”
This is Cao Cao: The most ruthless and powerful man in ancient China.
This is how I perceived it: Currently, Romance of The Three Kingdoms is available for €18 on sale on Steam, for €28 you get the game along with an expansion bundle.
I have already spent over 70 hours with the game in the last few days, and from a Western perspective, it is a foreign and extremely exciting chunk.
The most important thing in the game are the officers and that you “get the best”: For with strong generals and strategists, you can win battles and conquer. Good bureaucrats help the cities grow and ensure that you have enough money and supplies to keep the war machinery running, which is ultimately what it’s all about.
You actually want to eliminate “strong opponents” to capture their top people, recruit them, and have them work for you.
A popular strategy is therefore to quickly eliminate Cao Cao or Liu Bei with each faction and grab their top people while their empires are still relatively small.
In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a small empire with top figures can surpass a large empire with weak personnel.
In this context, it is crucial to stay within the framework of the respective historical scenario, as only then certain events are triggered that are based on history and lead to certain empires breaking apart: Just like in the epic, first the Han Empire collapsed, and then the tyrant Dong Zhou fell.
A “classic gameplay style” with rapid expansion often leads to these events not happening, the empire remains stable, and rolls over you with its strong troops: In the beginning of the stories, many later
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Johnny Depp collaborated with Leonardo DiCaprio in the 90s on the film project “Gilbert Grape – Irgendwo in Iowa.” Years later, the actor admitted that he had really annoyed his younger colleague on set.
In 1993, the drama Gilbert Grape – Irgendwo in Iowa had its theatrical release. The main roles were played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp, two of Hollywood’s most famous stars now. They are known from the Pirates of the Caribbean series and Titanic.
However, during filming, DiCaprio had to endure quite a bit of teasing from his colleague, as Johnny Depp recounted at an event in 2016.
Here you can see the trailer for Gilbert Grape – Irgendwo in Iowa:
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What’s Eating Gilbert Grape – English trailer with Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio
“I tortured him. I really did”
Johnny Depp described during the Santa Barbara Film Festival in 2016 that it was a difficult time for him when he worked on the film Gilbert Grape. However, he couldn’t pinpoint exactly why it affected him so much.
He explains that he is not sure whether his bad mood was related to the film or if it was mere coincidence that he had difficulties during that time. However, many shooting days were miserable for him.
Apparently, the actor took out his frustration on his 12 years younger colleague Leonardo DiCaprio. Johnny Depp confesses: “I tortured him. I really did.”
Here you can watch the YouTube clip where Johnny Depp talks about his collaboration with DiCaprio:
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The actor continues to explain the reason for his teasing: “He always talked about these video games, you know? I had said that it was a pretty dark time for me.”
But DiCaprio not only shot himself in the foot with his conversation topics. He also annoyed Johnny Depp when he tried to smoke.
No, I’m not going to give you a hit from my cigarette while you hide from your mother again, Leo. No!’
However, Johnny Depp also made it clear during the conversation how much he appreciates the other actor for his hard work:
“I respect Leo very much,” Johnny said. “He really worked hard on this film and spent a lot of time researching. Then he came to the set and was ready to work hard […].”
However, two actors got along so poorly that recasting took place:
The current Steam Summer Sale offers a lot of deals on many great games. One of my favorite games of 2021 is on sale too. I’ve invested over 200 hours in Monster Hunter Rise and haven’t even come close to finishing everything. Why it’s so great andworth every second, you can see here.
What is Monster Hunter Rise? Monster Hunter Rise is the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series from Capcom. At its core, you hunt large monsters alone or with up to 3 teammates in various missions.
Each fight feels like a big boss battle. After each battle, you can carve or catch the monster and receive many resources. With these resources, you can craft new weapons or armor pieces at the base, which serves as a hub.
Monster Hunter Rise trailer shows the features of the Steam version
Almost endless playtime
Why is Monster Hunter Rise so good? The game has many points that make it so good for me. Just the weapon selection offers great flexibility. 14 types of weapons provide everything for strong or fast melee combat as well as ranged options.
With the Wirebug, which was added in this installment, the movement in combat is more dynamic than ever. Swinging around the opponent with a grappling hook is simply satisfying. The new companion in the form of a dog is the cherry on top and allows for quick exploration and movement across the various maps.
In addition to the gameplay aspects, there is an endless amount to do. Besides main missions that tell a small story of the hunter village, there is a huge number of side quests that offer many challenges. Having a well-equipped hunter team is worth it.
Event quests were also added over the course of the release, which not only offer exciting challenges but also collaborations with other brands like Sonic. This way, you unlock costumes that match the collaborations.
After nearly 200 hours, I’ve completed the story and many of the side quests. But just the crafting of many armors to be perfectly equipped against all the monsters motivates me. The feeling of learning a monster better after many kills is also a significant motivational factor. By the time you’ve finished grinding all the event quests, you’ll be busy for quite some time.
The true highlight for me is the monsters you hunt. Many of the opponents in Monster Hunter Rise are based on creatures from Japanese mythology. A Kappa, an Oni demon, or even a ghost umbrella can be found among the monsters. They are always excellently designed, and their personality is evident through their attacks.
Even the armor and weapons that you can craft with their resources reflect their design and behavior in combat.
You will also spend a lot of time in the smithy menu. Besides the weapons and armor that have various strengths, weaknesses, and passive effects, gems are also important for the endgame that refine your builds.
Preparation is key. If you want to fight a poison monster, you should bring antidotes. You can bring down flying monsters with thunder bombs. Due to the various aspects of the monsters, preparation is also a fun loop in Monster Hunter Rise.
How much does Monster Hunter Rise cost? You can get the game in the current Summer Sale on Steam for €15.99 instead of €39.99. This offer is valid until July 13, 2023. Do you want even more content for the game? Then there’s also the Sunbreak DLC. This provides at least as much content as the main game.
People who know the game only from the Switch can also check it out here, as many features like the better frame rate or widescreen support let the game shine anew on Steam.
Even EA tried its hand at the monster-hunting genre earlier this year:
The Twitch streamer Tectone tried his hand at the upcoming Souls-like Lies of P, but it didn’t go as planned.
What kind of streamer is this? The Twitch streamer Tectone is primarily known for content related to gacha games like Genshin Impact. However, in a stream on June 29, he tried a somewhat different challenge: the action RPG Lies of P.
What kind of game is this? Lies of P is an action RPG by Neowiz that retells the story of Pinocchio as a Souls-like. Starting September 19, players can dive into the dark world of the game and face strong monsters.
On Steam, you can already play a free demo, and you can find more information about the game from the colleagues at GameStar.
How did it go for Tectone? The streamer immersed himself in the dark world of Lies of P for just over an hour but had noticeable difficulties with the controls. Already at the first boss, the Parade Master, it was game over.
Tectone cannot defeat the opponent even after several attempts and has to helplessly watch as the boss depletes his health points.
Finally, he gets fed up and ends the game abruptly in the midst of a furious rant. After the initial anger has passed, Tectone seems to remember that it is a sponsored stream.
The streamer takes a deep breath, clears his throat, and then seemingly embarrassed, tries to salvage the situation: “Good game, Lies of P, thank you for sponsoring today’s stream. Really great, can’t wait to play your game when it comes out. That was epic.”
You can watch the whole outburst here:
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How are the reactions? His fans find the outburst followed by the sudden change in tone extremely entertaining. Under a YouTube video that shows Asmongold’s reaction to the incident, viewers are divided in their opinions.
Some mock Tectone and his gaming skills. In a game that requires real skill, he can’t just fumble around with wild button mashing and pretty anime attacks.
Others consider it brilliant marketing: such reactions are exactly what is desired in such games.
How much Tectone earns through his sponsorship with Lies of P will probably remain unknown, as streamers typically do not disclose such figures. Unless, of course, one accidentally shows their emails on the shared main screen:
In Diablo 4 numerous blue exclamation marks pop up, behind which lie more or less exciting side quests. Many players feel the urge to complete as many side quests as possible. While they complete the main quest, they collect all the side quests they encounter. But Blizzard throws obstacles in their way.
What is the problem? Blizzard has implemented a maximum number of side quests that we can activate simultaneously. Currently, you can take on a total of 20 side tasks at the same time. If you want to accept the 21st, a text box appears, informing you of your side quest limit:
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This is frustrating for many players because they cannot accept additional side quests during the main quest progression and therefore have to ignore the blue exclamation marks.
Even worse is that in certain areas, quest-relevant items can drop that would trigger a side quest. These items then have to be left on the ground, which breaks the heart of every loot collector.
With a tidy inventory, you at least won’t have to leave any normal loot behind:
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Diablo 4: With this trick, you save inventory slots
This can even lead to the fact that some side quests cannot be completed at all. AMerexican787 reports that he had to accompany a girl to her old farm in a side quest.
Halfway through, a quest item drops that is needed to complete the current quest. But he was already at the limit and could not pick up the item. Yet triggering the second quest is needed to complete the original quest.
A particularly exciting side quest has been singled out by MeinMMO:
Additionally, there are quest givers where suddenly several new side tasks arise. One user had completed a quest from an NPC and wanted to collect the reward, but afterward, the same quest giver had two new quests for him.
How many quests can be completed simultaneously? You can accept a maximum of 20 side tasks at once. According to the post creator, there are a total of 213 side quests, which means we can’t even accept ten percent of all side tasks at once.
Some players defend Blizzard’s decision
However, in the community, there are also a few dissenting voices that can understand the maximum number of side tasks. Some players believe that you shouldn’t just “stuff quests in like candy”.
Some users write:
willett_art: “Finish what’s already on your plate.”
Volvy: “He needs to get his lazy butt up and start completing the quests instead of collecting them like candy and stuffing the junk into himself.”
GruulNinja: “Why don’t you just complete them?”
In response to the last comment, a user replies that he doesn’t complete the side tasks to save time. Many players rush through the campaign at first to obtain the horse as quickly as possible. This allows them to move much faster in Diablo 4.
In just a few days, the WoW patch 10.1.5: Rifts in Time launches. There is a lot of new content that we will present to you here.
With Dragonflight, Blizzard aims to keep boredom at bay and releases new content every few months. Next up is already patch 10.1.5 “Rifts in Time”. Although the X.5 patches are usually considered “minor” updates, they contain a lot of new features. Particularly, the mega dungeon is expected to be the highlight and provide a distraction for a while.
The essentials at a glance:
Patch 10.1.5 releases on July 12, 2023.
There is a new mega dungeon with 8 bosses.
The mega dungeon is available right at launch and only on mythic difficulty.
Summoners receive the new specialization “Enhancement”.
There are time streams as a new activity.
When does patch 10.1.5 come out? The latest patch will be released on July 12, 2023, on the European and thus also the German realms of World of Warcraft. As usual, the Americans get it a little earlier. In the USA, the patch releases several hours earlier, on July 11.
You will soon have to raise the little dragons.
New Mega Dungeon: Twilight of the Eternal
The centerpiece of the patch is the new dungeon “Twilight of the Eternal”. It is a so-called “Mega-Dungeon” – meaning a dungeon with significantly more scope. You will have to extinguish the life lights of a whole 8 bosses while following an exciting story.
For the eternal dragon swarm is attempting to finally bring about the transformation of “Nozdormu” into the dark “Murozond”. To this end, they have allied with Iridikron and are once again trying to disrupt the timelines and sow the chaos that leads to Murozond’s transformation. The heroes cannot allow this, of course – and so you will be sent to ensure that the plan does not succeed alongside the bronze dragons.
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WoW Cinematic: Nozdormu sees the rise of the Eternals in a vision
Blizzard itself refers to this dungeon as a “raid for 5 players” and thus refers to its difficulty. It is intended to be significantly higher than in previous mega dungeons.
At the beginning, the dungeon is only available on mythic difficulty. The difficulty is, however, well above that of other mythic dungeons and can be more compared to a solid “Mythic+” dungeon – but without affixes or a stressful time limit.
The next patch, namely 10.1.7, will split the dungeon into two sections for Mythic+ and the heroic difficulty will also be made available.
By the way, the dungeon is available directly on July 12. There is a prerequisite quest, but it is not necessary to enter the dungeon.
“Morchie” is the “evil” variant of Chromie.
New specialization for Summoners: Enhancement
For the first time in the history of World of Warcraft, a class is receiving an entirely new specialization. And not only that, the enhancement specialization of Summoners promises gameplay and a design that has not existed in World of Warcraft so far.
Because enhancement specializes in improving the other allies in the group. The enhancement Summoner can distribute powerful buffs that provide significant bonuses to primary stats or duplicate spells from allies while dealing reasonable damage themselves. In an emergency, they can also help the healer or the tank and provide some relief, although their focus is clearly on enhancing the other DPS heroes in the team.
Anyone who has ever dreamed of WoW eventually having a “Bard” class might get a taste of it with the enhancement Summoner.
Puppy crib: New reputation faction with cute dragon pups
In Valdrakken, there is the “Cradle of the Little Scales”, which currently serves hardly any significant purpose. In patch 10.1.5, there will be many new quests here, as the dragons have laid more eggs than they can care for! You will have to raise a total of 5 little dragon pups and learn more about the various dragon flights while simultaneously gaining reputation (and thus certainly some new rewards).
Unraveling the Time Streams
For gameplay at max level, Blizzard has announced several new features related to the timelines.
“Time Rifts” appear in Azeroth, allowing creatures from other timelines to transition into this world and must be fended off. Afterwards, the rift must be sealed to ensure the timelines again.
“End of the Aeons” is repeatable content where players must fix errors caused by instability. There should be “plenty of rewards” – including many pets, mounts, or toys.
Warlocks for all (except Dracthyr)
Blizzard continues to push the plan to unlock most classes for all races. Next up is the Warlock, which will be unlocked for all remaining races. Although this has led to some discussions in the community, Blizzard seems to be sticking to it. The new Warlock races are:
Night Elves
Draenei
Lightforged Draenei
Pandaren
Kul Tirans
Tauren
Highmountain Tauren
Mag’har
Zandalari Trolls
Only Dracthyr are – as always – excluded. They remain exclusive Summoners.
Night Elf Warlock. A dream for many, a nightmare for others.
Mages receive a major rework
Mages have been in a strange position for a while, and none of the three specializations are particularly happy. Therefore, Blizzard is providing all three specializations with an overhaul, which comes with a dreadful announcement: “Rune of Power” is being removed entirely, and the strength is being incorporated into other spells by default.
Additionally, Blizzard wants to ensure more talent diversity, creates new end talents, and aims to ensure that you can shape a mage according to your wishes and not just have to play “the one optimal variant” as has been the case so far.
Apart from these major adjustments, there are still a whole range of small improvements that we have listed here:
Warlocks get a new visual customization for Imps.
Warlocks can customize the appearance of their demons at the barber.
The garrison hearthstone and Dalaran hearthstone will become toys, thus saving inventory space.
Old recipes from the original Naxxramas are likely making a return, similar to what has already happened with Zul’Gurub.
A new event allows dragon riding races in the old world.
The catalysts are now backward compatible. This allows you to recreate the designs of old tier sets, such as those from season 1 of Dragonflight or season 3 of Shadowlands.
Chromie time is now possible from level 1.
Are you looking forward to patch 10.1.5?
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A gamer has come up with the particularly original idea of mounting his CPU with wooden screws. The community says: One should always assume the greatest stupidity and the creativity of the users.
The title image is a symbolic image.
What’s the problem? The gamer uses regular wooden screws to attach the spacers for the processor to the motherboard. And that’s not a good idea because it can damage the motherboard. Moreover, it’s surprising because usually every motherboard comes with the appropriate screws to mount the cooling bracket.
A user posted this on reddit and explained that the backplate for the CPU was instead located near the power supply. Now, they are curious to see how badly the hardware has been damaged by the screws.
The user himself explains that he once participated in a workshop where the boss explained that one always has to assume the dumbest user:
I had a course in technical communication where we learned how to write and design user manuals. The teacher literally told us: “Expect people to be stupid, not smart.”
Others report that wrong screws are not an isolated case
How did it end? Surprisingly smoothly. The gamer was lucky in his misfortune and did not severely damage any components. The technician explained that in the end, only a BIOS update was needed to get the system running:
Hello everyone, I am the technician who worked on this PC. Somehow all the components survived, all that was needed to get it running was a BIOS update to support the 5000 series CPU they wanted to upgrade to.
The motherboard survived the “operation”.
Another user in the same thread explains that such actions are not isolated cases. He writes that he himself works in a computer store, and the people here on reddit really do not know what people bring in for repairs every day: “It’s beyond imagination.”
Basically, if you have no idea about computers, it is best to get help. Because then mistakes like using wrong screws cannot happen. Problems such as:
Bent CPU pins
too much thermal paste
incorrectly plugged cables
… are just further side effects that we encounter repeatedly when people with little experience build a PC.
Another factor is, by the way, time: Take enough time and patience when building a PC and also take a look at the manual. Many errors can be avoided if you check everything carefully beforehand and don’t just jump in headfirst.
Because in the worst case, such a mistake can cost you hardware worth several hundred euros. Or you make the same mistake multiple times:
