The FIFA-23 summer is heating up again. The Level Up Event premieres in FIFA 23 and brings new, dynamic cards to the party. We have gathered all the information for you and will reveal how you can further upgrade the powerful cards.
Upgrade your cards! The new Level-Up Event is here.
No sign of a summer slump: EA Sports is turning up the heat at the end of FIFA 23 and following the Shapeshifter Event with a new promo. The Level-Up campaign is making its debut in FIFA 23.
Level-Up Event in FIFA 23: Team 1 featuring de Bruyne, Werner, and Co is live
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Here you can see all the already upgraded Level Up players. These cards look like end-game material. With Kevin de Bruyne, we see the second card after Shapeshifter Pele that could potentially reach a 99 rating. But players like Timo Werner or Alphonso Davies also look incredibly strong.
The base versions of the Level Up cards can be pulled from packs as usual. Some promo players are also available in SBCs and as Objectives. To give these already overpowered players the final touch, you need to do the following.
Level Up Upgrades: Here’s how you can boost your cards
If you get the chance to pull one of these players from the packs, you can start squeezing the last bit of potential out of the Level-Up cards.
Go to the Goals
Under the Milestones tab, you will find all tasks for the respective base versions listed in the “Level-Up-Your-Game” category
After successfully completing these tasks, not only will the player’s stats be increased, but they will also receive new traits and/or upgrades to Weak Foot and/or Skill Moves
Andrew “Redigit” Spinks, the creator of Terraria, has come out on the losing end against his wife Whitney “Cenx” Spinks: In his own forum, which revolves around the game on Steam, he has now been banned by his own wife.
What is the reason? Shortly after Redigit presented possible in-game features for Terraria, a message popped up on his screen. The message states that his wife has banned him for abuse of power. Their cult would not tolerate such behavior.
In his tweet, Redigit writes that his wife banned him from the Terraria forum, and technically it would be his forum:
The whole thing is to be viewed with a wink. There is no conflict between the two spouses. It is more of a little tease, to which Redigit has the perfect response.
What is his reaction? As an act of revenge, Redigit set up a redirect for the Terraria forum that goes directly to the page of the Care Bears (via Twitter).
Just as much fun is how the competition between the two should be understood: In the forum, players can vote on which side they are on. Redigit leads Team “Tree,” while his wife Cenx stands for Team “Axe.”
A long-time fan of Terraria enters the humorous situation and tweets that Redigit is now only available on MySpace (via Twitter). As a picture shows, Redigit’s last login was on August 27, 2006. Nonetheless, the fan jokes that people should pay a visit to his profile.
Here’s a closer look at Terraria:
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Terraria: Journey’s End
This is what makes Terraria special
The open-world title is considered one of the best games on Steam. A full 97 percent of user reviews are positive, placing it at number 7 of the highest-rated games in the Steam ranking (as of July 6, 2023, via steamdb).
What kind of game is it? Terraria offers a massive sandbox with a complex 2D world. You can explore the world while trying to survive the monsters that inhabit it and the built-in traps.
There are various building features and resources that must be found in the world. You can build houses or entire castles. The title can be played both solo and in multiplayer.
Terraria is currently even available for a price of €4.99 in the Steam Summer Sale, just like the Steam hit Only Up!:
The community remains loyal to the game even 12 years after its release, not least because of the developer team’s closeness to the players. The teasing between the two spouses proves how much humor the team has.
Actually, development on the game should have been completed eight years ago. But Redigit recently explained that with patch 1.4.5, the next major update is on the way:
The Diablo expert Wudijo has once again faced the toughest boss in Diablo 4. For a moment, it really seemed as if he had finally defeated him, but that was misleading. He had to flee at the last second before losing his character.
Wudijo is an expert in Diablo, whose opinion many fans have appreciated for years. When it comes to the tier list for the best classes and builds in Diablo, he is one of the experts on whose assessment they are based.
But Wudijo does not give up. Once again, he has faced the toughest boss in Diablo 4, equipped with a scroll of escape. After 8 minutes in battle, at the end of the second phase, he defeated the boss. At least he thought he did.
He flees at the last second, the attempt was aborted.
Wudijo has put scrolls and elixirs on his emote wheel. In the video, you can see how to get everything out of the feature:
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Diablo 4: How to get the most out of the emote wheel
The boss is dead! Or is it?
What happened? Wudijo executes the final attack that should defeat the boss. At the moment when the boss’s health bar is running low, Wudijo flees with his scroll of escape from the dungeon, as his hunter was also about to die.
A final attack almost meant the end for his hunter. Wudijo decides to flee and teleports to safety. Before the boss’s death is confirmed by the game, the fight ended.
After the Diablo expert has arrived in town, he says, “She is dead! What is going on here? Did I get the loot?” However, when he looks at the map, he sees that the boss’s dungeon is marked as “not completed”.
In his nearly 11-minute video on YouTube, you can see the attempt and his reaction. If you don’t want to be spoiled regarding the story and the boss, you shouldn’t watch it.
Why did he flee? Wudijo plays Diablo 4 in hardcore mode. There, a character’s death is permanent, meaning: he dies permanently and cannot be resurrected.
He probably would have received the achievement, as according to Wudijo, the boss’s death animation was already visible. However, he would have lost his hunter at level 100. He chose safety.
Wudijo keeps trying: In his stream on July 5th, he makes another attempt to take on the boss. After about 10 minutes, he finally reaches his goal: the boss that has occupied him for weeks is defeated, the dungeon is marked as “completed”.
A gamer was bothered by the high volume of his gaming system. The graphics card fans apparently ran continuously at the highest settings – and that was unbearable in the long run.
Our title image is a symbolic image.
After checking connections, replacing fans, and struggling through the manufacturer’s support, the user finally found the solution to the problem: He had to press the “Confirm” button in the graphics card software to save the fan settings. He admits that it wasn’t particularly smart (via reddit.com):
I have no idea how, but I didn’t see the button. Somehow my fans were at 80-100% by default, and since most of the time when I adjusted the slider, nothing happened, I thought the GPU wasn’t the problem.
I’ve never felt so dumb, lmao.
The gamer explains that he can finally game in peace again. But there are good reasons why the user first checked all other options.
After all, a high noise level can not only be annoying but also a sign that something might not be right with your hardware.
With a few tricks, you can noticeably ease your graphics card in everyday use
Why is high volume not a good sign? No gamer likes loud or high temperatures from their graphics card. Because high temperatures usually mean a high wear on the components. High or vigorously spinning fans are often a sign that the cooling of the graphics card or the processor can no longer handle the heat development.
If your graphics card becomes very loud while gaming or in normal everyday use, a few simple tricks are enough to at least contain or reduce the problems.
What can you do against a loud graphics card? In principle, we would recommend limiting the frame rate either through the GPU software or through your game. With an unlimited frame rate, you are not setting a limit on your graphics card, and accordingly, your GPU runs at full performance. With poorly optimized games, this quickly means that you can have a frame rate of 3000 FPS or more in the main menu, even though your monitor cannot display such a frame rate.
It is generally sensible to clean your gaming PC regularly. Depending on where your PC is located, whether you smoke, or if you have pets in the household, more frequent cleaning is recommended. Because dirt can cause your system to no longer dissipate the heat from the other components. A gamer also had to find this out after opening his gaming PC for the first time in years:
The release of Lightfall was anything but smooth for Destiny 2. Bad reviews flew in, and the story surrounding the upcoming end left many shaking their heads. However, a promised weapon set has still not made it into the loot shooter, except for one weapon, and players are wondering why.
Which weapons are missing? The dilemma surrounding the missing weapons started shortly after the release of Lightfall. The whole issue began with a powerful hand cannon with a laser attachment, which was found in a promo build before the release of Lightfall. Many players hoped for a new exotic, but it turned out to be just a legendary piece.
However, there were 5 more examples of this type of weapon:
A hand cannon (Epochal Integration)
An assault rifle
A rocket launcher
A sniper or a scout rifle
An pulse rifle
A grenade launcher
Except for the hand cannon, which could be obtained thanks to a quest in Season 21, all other weapons are still nowhere to be found. This has left many players frustrated.
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Destiny 2: New dungeon “Ghosts of the Deep” from Season 21 brings the Ghoul into play
An oversight or just a new trick from Bungie?
Every Guardian has at least one weapon from the setOn the left, the grenade launcher and on the right, the renowned hand cannonOn the left is the image of the first mission of Lightfall, on the right the key art of Lightfall
What do the fans say about the case of the missing weapons? Reddit user KitsuneKamiSama created a thread, drawing attention to a certain weapon set that was advertised for Lightfall, which still cannot be obtained in Neomuna.
In this thread, KitsuneKamiSama lists the weapons, showcasing them with available images like the key art and the picture of the first mission “First Contact”. He wonders where these weapons are, as Bungie had explicitly showcased them.
A user then expresses a cynical suspicion that might not please every player:
Bet you they have another quest every season to really stretch this out?
In response, Reddit user oakbea states that he wouldn’t bet against TobiasX2k. This unusual case has had a sour taste since the new mission for the hand cannon “Epochal Integration” was only available with Season 21, and not as advertised at the release of Lightfall.
It is quite possible that Bungie could implement further weapons in each upcoming season after Season 21 in the form of quests or short missions in Destiny 2. This would fit well, as new aspects for the subclass “Strand” are also included in each new season; thus, it would be a larger package that players receive if they stay engaged in the upcoming seasons.
Have you also wondered where these weapons are, or weren’t you even aware of them? We would love to hear your opinion in the comments!
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Pokémon GO is already 7 years old. A good reason for us at MeinMMO to take a look back and show you 7 events that were so good that more of them can come in the future.
Which events are we talking about? On the occasion of the 7th anniversary of Pokémon GO, we reviewed the last years again. Besides major events, like the annual GO Fest, the monthly Community Days or Pokémon GO tours, the mobile game featuring the little pocket monsters also thrilled with numerous smaller events.
A few of them made the game special in their own way and surely brought a smile to the face of some trainers. In our following ranking, we present our 7 favorites. The order is based on the chronological sequence.
1. An April Fools’ joke that many still wish for today
Here’s why the event was so special: Niantic always pulls off a trick or two on April 1, including in 2018. On this day, the game became nostalgic as the graphics were adapted to the old pixel graphics. It was a fun that was well received in the community, transporting players back to their youth, and many trainers still wish for it as a general feature in the game.
2. A Spotlight Hour with all Pokémon
Here’s why the event was so special: The Spotlight Hour on February 18, 2020 held a very special surprise for you. While this event format usually only features a specific monster, it was different on this day. All monsters were spawning.
Due to the increased spawn rate, you could find numerous Pokémon that you could even catch as shiny with a bit of luck. A few rarer specimens also made their appearance this way.
Many players celebrated this short event and were overwhelmed by the flood of monsters on their map. So it’s not surprising that some of them were already wishing for a repeat of such a Spotlight Hour back then.
Especially special was the appearance of the clone Pokémon in the forms of Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, along with the still quite rare Armor Mewtwo. This took players back to their childhood, when these monsters made their grand appearance in the first Pokémon movie.
The Bidoof week was literally screaming for attention from the little brown beaver. With the takeover of raids and the new event attacks, it clearly wanted to feel strong and equal, just like one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Many players indulged it, and Bidoof became a real hype.
Even though I primarily viewed the event as a giant gag, it was still a lot of fun to chase the monster. One didn’t take the game so seriously, which is why these kinds of events could be repeated from time to time.
Here’s why the event was so special: A special surprise was brought by the little ghost Pokémon Gimsorave from the Paldea region. It appeared on November 5, 2022, after the C-Day Classic with Dratini, suddenly alongside new golden PokéStops in the game and followed trainers.
Finally, the developers clarified that Gimsorave would play a role in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for the Nintendo Switch, which were shortly before their release at that time. Through a connection between the games and Pokémon GO, it is now also catchable in the mobile game.
This surprise is one of the most beautiful experiences in Pokémon GO for me. It was fun to guess what kind of monster this was and motivated one to go out and look for golden stops.
6. Plenty of strong monsters at the Sparkling Fantasy event
Here’s why the event was so special: One of the highlights of 2023 was the Sparkling Fantasy event, which ran from January 10, 2023 to January 16, 2023. At this event, Niantic could shine with a huge selection of strong Pokémon.
Not only did the popular Mega Pokémon Mega-Altaria celebrate its debut in the game, but there were also plenty of wild dragons, such as Dratini, Trapinch, and Dratini, to catch. Additionally, strong bonuses were in place. Everything fit here, making it one of the best events of the last few years for us.
7. Crypto-Mewtwo dominates the new Crypto-Raids
Here’s why the event was so special: The release of Crypto-Mewtwo in the Crypto-Raids was one of the most important events of this year. On May 27 and 28, 2023, players had the chance to encounter the legendary Pokémon from the first generation in special raids for the first time, instead of just searching for it with Giovanni.
Although these could only be done on site, they still offered trainers the opportunity to catch as many Crypto-Mewtwo as they wanted. Previously, getting the monster from Giovanni, the Rocket leader, was limited. Additionally, its Crypto-Shiny release generated an even bigger hype for the Psychic Pokémon.
In my opinion, Mewtwo was the first real opportunity for local communities to fight together in raids again after the pandemic. I really enjoyed the day – and not just because of the strong attacker. That’s why it’s among the top events of recent years.
Which events have you particularly enjoyed in Pokémon GO over the past few years? And why should they definitely be repeated in a similar form? Feel free to share your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
Reece Thompson took on a small speaking role in one of the most famous disaster films of all time: Titanic. For this, he still received money regularly years later – sometimes even several thousand dollars.
Released in 1997, Titanic, directed by James Cameron, depicted the great ship disaster and is one of the most successful blockbusters of all time.
A small boy is on board in the film, who asks his mother during the disaster: “What are we doing, Mom?”
The then 5-year-old Reece Thompson had played the role and benefited financially years later from having had the chance to say that one line.
Here you can see a trailer for Titanic:
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English trailer for the 25th anniversary of Titanic
Thompson had a choice between Titanic and a commercial
At that time, Thompson had the option to either participate in the film Titanic or shoot a commercial, as both were happening simultaneously. Although he would have received more pay for less effort for the commercial clip, his mother and he chose the feature film.
In a total of 3 scenes, Reece Thompson appears as “Irish little Boy”. In these scenes, he says that one line. Then, his Titanic family meets the same tragic fate as many other passengers.
That one line was crucial for the payments because: the silent background actors do not receive residuals, as Thompson does.
How much does Thompson get for the Titanic role? Initially, the boy received his working hours paid out in a fixed rate. But since the film was such a big success, there was an additional payment of around $30,000. His family invested the money for him and later in his education.
Since then, there have been annual so-called residual checks, which amounted to several thousand dollars. The sum increased particularly when there were special Titanic milestones, such as the film’s release on DVD and Blu-ray.
However, the amount of the checks has significantly decreased since then and the former child actor now receives more between $100 and $250 annually.
After a strong start, interest in Diablo 4 is slowly fading. This is normal for games, but many players are currently complaining about their experience with the game on social media. They are waiting for Season 1, for which new info will be available tonight.
What bothers the players? The biggest criticism of Diablo 4 at the moment is the endgame. This has been complained about by hardcore players after just a few days. Fans who play less than 6 hours a day are now slowly reaching this point.
The various endgame activities of Diablo 4 are said to be not diverse and rewarding enough. Apart from Nightmare Dungeons, there is hardly anything to progress further, say the fans.
A major point is especially the loot. Loot is the most important drive for most players in Diablo, but loot in Diablo 4 is simply disappointing for many. On Reddit, a father reports that his sons stopped playing for this very reason. Similar threads are piling up there.
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Diablo 4: A build is so strong that Blizzard has directly disabled 2 items – even kills the hardest boss
Fans hope for Season 1, Blizzard will provide more info in the Dev Stream
Even the balancing makes some players prefer to wait to see what the future holds. With the big patch before Season 1, all classes have received a buff and the strength of many builds has changed.
Not everyone finds Diablo 4 bad because of this. Especially casual players who haven’t seen everything yet still enjoy the game. But the criticism is getting louder. Fans say they will check back with Season 1. That should be coming soon.
This is what Blizzard reveals today: On Thursday, July 6th, at 8:00 PM German time, the next Dev Stream for Diablo 4 will take place. It will be about Season 1. We will likely finally find out:
when Season 1 starts
what the contents of Season 1 are
how things will continue with Diablo 4
Season 1 is expected to start in mid to late July. Since we still don’t have a date, late July seems increasingly likely. However, Blizzard is also known for surprises, so we do not want to rule out that they spontaneously set the start for this evening.
In Ashes of Creation players can acquire their own apartments or houses, but can also rent properties in the game world. There, players can grow food or set up crafting stations and their own houses. The appearance of such a “Freehold” has now been shown in a video.
What are the Freeholds about? Properties can be rented by any player who has reached level 50. However, the number is limited as they occupy open space in the open game world. The total number is supposed to be in the “lower thousands” per server.
The property renters then pay regular fees to the owners of the respective Node. If someone fails to keep up with the rent, they will lose their property.
The properties offer many advantages:
They are about 100×60 meters in size and can be designed according to personal preferences.
They are not located in fixed places, but the player themselves determines the placement. However, there are restrictions. For example, your own property cannot be too close to roads or a dungeon entrance.
You can build your own house, complete with furniture for decoration.
Business and crafting buildings can be constructed through which you can produce items or trade with others.
You can grow your own food on a field and breed animals.
You have influence over the materials that can be mined within your property.
You shape the image of the region. Other players can traverse the properties at any time, harvest materials there, or use the buildings for their purposes.
What such a property might look like has been shown by the developers in this video:
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Ashes of Creation Alpha Two Freehold Update
Not everyone can have a property, but everyone can have a house
What happens if I don’t get a property? Since the number of properties is limited, many players will have to resort to an alternative. For this, there are instantiated houses found in every city. These vary in size depending on how much rent you want to pay.
Every player can own one house per server and can decorate and furnish it as they wish. For this, there will be furniture that can be freely placed. You can, for example, practice your professions there, use it as additional storage space, and display achievements.
What happens if a house or property is destroyed during a siege? During sieges of a Node, it can happen that houses and properties are destroyed, especially if a new group takes over control.
While the buildings will be destroyed, you will keep your decoration and the items you stored in them. You will also receive a blueprint, based on which you can rebuild everything in its original state if you regain ownership of a house or property.
How are the Freeholds received? Very well. In the livestream and the recording on YouTube, many positive comments are accumulating. Especially praised are the many freedoms that the owner of a property has, as well as the fact that any player can simply walk through and use the content.
Kronux3831 writes: “I love the design of the Freeholds! I really think it’s cool how coherent the look inside the house is, big praise to your design team!”
Clcbeats says: “The attention to detail in this game is a true work of art, I can hardly wait!”
The famous YouTuber TheLazyPeon is also excited: “That was my favorite livestream of the year. I can hardly wait to dive into this world and have my own land, especially when it looks so cozy.”
What do you think about the properties and the housing system of Ashes of Creation? Do you want to control such a property yourself? Or does it bother you that the number is limited?
In Destiny 2, there are complaints, especially from solo players: The dungeon “Ghosts of the Deep” is said to be too grindy and annoying. Those who rush in solo would spend more than an hour trying to complete the dungeon in “Solo Flawless.” The developers say: Yes, it all goes according to plan.
What’s up with the dungeon?
The dungeon “Ghost of the Deep” was newly introduced with Season 21.
The dungeon is generally praised, but solo players have a problem: They get stuck in the dungeon for a very long time. For certain achievements, it is necessary to complete the dungeon solo and “flawless,” meaning without dying.
One of the best PvE players in Destiny 2, Esoterickk, spent 75 minutes solo in the dungeon because he needed 10 phases for the boss, as he can only take damage in specific phases, which becomes a test of patience for solo players.
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Destiny 2: New dungeon “Ghosts of the Deep” from Season 21 brings the Ghoul into play
Dungeon is deliberately made for groups – For solo players, it’s the “toughest thing” in Destiny
This is what Bungie says: In an interview with PC Gamer, the raid and design lead Brian Frank is directly addressed about how grindy “Ghost of the Deep” is, especially for solo players trying to achieve a success.
He responds:
It was a conscious decision for us to tune the dungeon for groups. The release coincided with the game director announcing he wanted to bring the challenge back to Destiny.
The developer explains that the raid in Lightfall did not meet those expectations on day one. Other experiences also fell short of expectations. The numbers showed that the last raids were simply too easy.
Therefore, the aim was now to move towards more “difficulty”.
What about dungeons? The last dungeons like “Grasp of Avarice” were fantastic in terms of story, but not very challenging, the developer explains. This is something they wanted to change.
With “Pillar of the Guardian,” they didn’t want to take any risks and made it very straightforward because they couldn’t afford another release plagued by bugs.
Since the dungeon “Ghosts of the Deep” is designed for groups, it is now intentionally such that the dungeon is one of the toughest challenges that solo and solo-flawless players can face in Destiny 2. That was also the intention.
Anyway, Bungie sees “Solo Flawless” as one of the most challenging achievements in Destiny overall and wants it to be presented as something to strive for.
Over time, it will surely become easier to complete the dungeon solo as players gain new powers and weapons and develop strategies. Every challenge tends to become easier over time, as past statistics have already shown.
For Bungie, “hard” apparently means “time-consuming and grindy”:
Pax Dei describes itself as “Social Sandbox”. You should be able to do whatever you like – starting right at level 1. Now the developers revealed that you will be able to get your hands on the MMORPG this year.
What kind of game is this? Pax Dei was first presented to the public in March 2023. It is a sandbox MMORPG being developed in Unreal Engine 5 and impresses with its strong details. For example, you can zoom in on any plant or piece of armor to discover hidden hints, lore bits, or inscriptions.
The second major feature of the game is the freedom in building. You can simply claim an area in the open world and build your house or even a whole city with friends – including crafting workbenches or storage space, of course.
Pax Dei does away with fixed classes. You can define your play style based on your weapons and armor.
The combat system roughly resembles New World. You can block, deal heavy blows, but you also need to dodge enemy attacks. All of this is noticeably slower and more tactical than, for example, in ESO.
The economy system is supposed to be purely player-based. Mobs do not drop equipment; instead, there are only materials from which players can then craft the equipment.
There will be PvP, but you will not be forced to participate.
It is scheduled to appear on Steam for PC first, but it is later planned as a cloud MMORPG. This will allow you to play on consoles or smartphones in the future.
When will the MMORPG be released? There is no exact release date yet. However, the developers have now announced the first public test.
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What is Pax Dei, the new sandbox MMO with the unique zoom feature?
First tests likely in fall 2023, fans can hardly wait
What have the developers said? Pax Dei is currently in a Family & Friends alpha. The previous content has been tested and the server stability has been improved. This is necessary before the MMORPG is released to the public, as stated in the newsletter. Currently, the game world is 130-150 km² large, which is impressive.
The next step is a public alpha without NDA. This is expected to start later in 2023. Although there is no specific date, fall is being targeted, as was revealed in Discord.
However, there should be a clear listing of the testing plans for Pax Dei during the summer.
What makes the MMORPG so interesting? Pax Dei is seen by many as the new sandbox hope. They hope for a mix of EVE Online and Albion Online, but in third-person and a classic medieval world. This is not entirely unfounded, as the minds behind the game have previously worked on EVE Online for many years.
Many small details are praised, such as the fact that the chest and leg pieces have multiple “layers” of armor. You wear a chainmail or leather armor underneath the plate armor. This is not common in many other MMORPGs but is actually very realistic.
The building function, the zooming in on details, and the combat system are also well received.
What do you think about Pax Dei? Are you looking forward to the title and if so, why?
In almost 20 years, many players have made embarrassing mistakes in World of Warcraft. They share their most embarrassing noob stories today and can laugh about them.
Millions of people have played World of Warcraft in their lives. And although many now consider themselves the coolest fish in Azeroth’s ponds, most started out as total noobs. For many, WoW was not only the first MMORPG but often one of the very first video games at all. Accordingly, an MMORPG is quite complex and leads to a lot of “noob mistakes.”
In the WoW subreddit, user mcnakladak wanted to know which noob mistakes other players made during their first visit to WoW. We would like to present some of the highlights from the thread here.
Dr-Laquisha confesses:
I read the original description of the Tauren, where they were described as “a predominantly peaceful people.” So I ran from Darnassus to Thunder Bluff as a low-level night elf because I thought I could befriend them and get a kodo instead of a nightsaber, but they immediately killed me.
ErankLuck reveals:
I had no idea that you could also hold both mouse buttons to run. I only controlled with the arrow keys, which do not allow you to swim down. Every time I saw a mineral underwater, I reported it as a bug to a GM. GMs from Vanilla, if you are here, I’m really sorry for spamming you like that.
For the next patch, you should have put your noob mistakes aside:
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WoW Cinematic: Nozdormu sees the rise of the Eternals in a vision
Brandino_Peppino reports on his first encounter with hunters:
Back in Vanilla – As a dwarf paladin, I tried for 6 hours over 3 days to “tame” a bear by killing it over and over again because I saw a hunter with a bear and thought it looked cool.
Frostyboidk thought WoW was a little smaller than it actually was:
When I played for the first time, I thought the starting area was the only zone for each race. I played through them all once and then stopped because I thought I had completed the game.
RoboQwop405 poses a question that one has to consider first:
Before I logged out for the first time, I asked people how I could save my game…
Ofthenightfall shares a whole series of almost adorablemistakes:
I always sent my pet companions away before entering a building because I thought animals were not allowed inside. I asked NPCs for help and stood in line to talk to them. I always let my flying mount rest a little because I thought it would get tired and eventually drop me.
Do you also have some mistakes from your past that you want to share with us? Or do you prefer to lie and claim that you made no mistakes?
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In our overview, we show you all the contents of this research. This way you can more easily decide whether the purchase is worth it for you and know what is hidden behind the individual tasks. The research is active from July 6 at 10:00 AM to July 12 at 8:00 PM.
What is the value of this? If you were to buy the items that are rewards from the research in the shop, you would have to pay the following:
Incubator: 150 Coins
Rocket Radar: 200 Coins
Lucky Egg: 80 Coins
Snorlax: 100 Coins
Smoke: 40 Coins
Premium Raid Pass: 100 Coins
Star Piece: 100 Coins
In total, this results in a value of 770 Coins, which is approximately €7.70. So, if you wanted to buy the items anyway and can complete the research in the coming days, you would save money by purchasing the ticket.
How do you like the new research for the anniversary event? Are you satisfied with the tasks and rewards and will you get the ticket? Please share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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.
(…)
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:
