Diablo 4 gets seasons. To play these, you need a new character. This information is not new for veterans, but it mainly disturbs new players, as old characters will become useless. Or not? Blizzard clearly states: no, you can still use them and even do quite well. However, there are exceptions.
What you get without a season character: An important part of each new season will be new legendaries that can change your build. This includes legendary aspects as well as unique items (“Uniques”).
As Piepiora clarifies, these items will be available on day 1 of the season in the “eternal” realm, so for your existing characters. Those who want to improve their builds and continue grinding can do so without restrictions.
However, with your “eternal” character, you will not be able to see all the content of the season. Some features will be reserved solely for the seasonal realms and characters.
Battle Pass, cosmetics, and story only in the season
Why do I need a new character? If you want to make progress in the battle pass, this can only be done with a seasonal character. The rewards are purely cosmetic, with the exception of some boosts, which will only be of use to you if you want to level up.
Both the free and paid battle pass must be played through the season. Also, you will only be able to play the new story missions on the seasonal realms. However, these have nothing to do with the main story. The main story is told through expansions.
Each season is also supposed to get new mechanics. As it stands now, these will also only be playable on seasonal realms. If you are playing a season for the first time, you will also have to redo some things:
What happens after the season? All characters that you play during a season will then become eternal characters and take their loot with them. This means that everything you earned will be transferred to the eternal realm.
Cosmetics that you did not earn will likely not be available to you afterwards. Whether they will ever appear in the shop again, we cannot say at this time.
For some players, it is already clear that they will not do anything after season 1:
In Diablo 4 gems are an important pillar in every build. The values you gain from the gems can enhance your damage or your defense. Which gems are best for which class, we explain to you here.
What are gems? You will find gems on your journey by looting and leveling automatically. Depending on their type and quality level, gems can grant you passive values. For this, you need to socket the gems.
The sockets are in your gear. Whether weapon, armor, or jewelry, gems can be inserted there. If you want to know which values the different gems provide and how exactly it all works, then check out this guide:
When should I break down or sell items in Diablo 4?
The best gems for all classes
The choice of different gems refers to the page Wowhead. The choice of gems is based on most builds for the different classes. Depending on the build, a lot can change.
Barbarians
Weapons: The best for weapon sockets are emeralds. They provide you with a bonus on critical damage against injured enemies. Most Barbarian builds are based on this effect, therefore the bonus is worth it.
Armor: This depends on the defense you need. Most Barbarian builds require toughness, which is why the sapphire is usually the best choice. If you need more maximum health, rubies can also be worthwhile.
Jewelry: Since the resistance to all damage types does not work well in World Tier 3 and 4 anymore, the skull is the right choice and increases your armor in a jewelry socket.
Weapons: No matter which build you use for the Druid, in most cases topaz is the best choice. This gives you higher damage on your basic skills with which you regenerate your spirit.
Armor: Toughness is extremely important for the Druid just as it is for the Barbarian. Consequently, the sapphire is the right choice in most builds.
Jewelry: Again, armor is the best value for defense. Hence, the skull is usually worthwhile.
Weapons: In many of the necromancer builds that do not rely on pets, the increased critical damage against injured enemies from emeralds is worthwhile.
Armor: If you have pets, an emerald is worthwhile, as it also gives thorns damage to your pets in the right build. Otherwise, a ruby can be useful since the bonus to maximum health helps you live longer.
Jewelry: Again, the skull is the best choice. Armor is generally better than resistances against all damage types, especially in World Tier 3 and 4.
Weapons:Topaz enhances the basic skills of the hunter and helps when you need combo points. If you play more with the traps, an amethyst is also worthwhile in the weapon socket.
Armor: Because hunters move a lot and are squishy, a ruby for increased maximum health is worthwhile here. If you have problems with enemy CC, an topaz in armor sockets is also beneficial.
Jewelry: Like with the other classes, here you would most likely take the skull, as armor is currently the best value for defense.
Weapons: If you have a build with a lot of CC in your repertoire, sapphires are worthwhile. This increases your damage against enemies under control loss effects. Amethysts are beneficial if you deal a lot of damage over time.
Armor: Due to the low defense that the wizard brings in exchange for high damage, the diamond is worthwhile here. This increases your barrier generation.
Jewelry: Due to the boost for armor, the skull is the best choice for the jewelry socket.
These gems are very useful for many builds of the different classes. However, this is no guarantee for everything. Depending on the build, choosing other gems may be better. Therefore, trying them out is advisable. With the extraction, this is also quite feasible.
Are you looking for other guides for Diablo 4? Then check our overview:
Actor Lance Reddick, who portrayed Commander Zavala in Destiny 2 and antagonist Sylens in Horizon Forbidden West, sadly passed away in March 2023. He is now honored with the recognition he deserves after his performances in Horizon Zero Dawn and its sequel.
What has Guerrilla Games done? The development team has now created a memorial for Lance Reddick. However, the monument can only be found in the Burning Shores expansion and seems to have only been implemented in the game with the current patch.
The memorial consists of a small light display that projects Reddick’s name into the air. If you are searching for the monument, you will have better chances of finding the light display at night.
You can see the wonderful world of Horizon Forbidden West in the following gameplay trailer:
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Horizon Forbidden West – Gameplay Trailer
Where can I find the monument? The memorial can be found on one of the islands in the Burning Shores DLC. It is located on a large island, southeast of a volcano that is spewing lava. From the campfire on the beach, players can fly or swim directly to the island and then head to the ridge above the beach.
There you should find the following monument that Guerrilla Games shares in a tweet:
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Many players report that they did not find the monument on their first run. This could be because the memorial was only added to the game with Patch 1.26, which was released on June 20, 2023. If you cannot find the monument, it may be because your version is not up to date.
Guerrilla Games writes about the monument:
In honor of Lance Reddick, we have set up a memorial to remember the profound impact he had on all of us. Thank you, Lance, for everything you brought to the role of Sylens: your seriousness, energy, wisdom, and much more. You were an incomparable talent and a friend. We miss you dearly.
By the way: A fan reports of another monument dedicated to a member of Guerrilla Games. It can be discovered on a peaceful island, about which the user provides no further details.
However, Aloy comments on the monument in a way that makes it seem like a tribute to someone very special. We can sit at the memorial and observe the sea and the birds.
In addition to his roles in Destiny 2 and the Horizon series, Reddick appeared in many shows and films. Fans celebrate him especially for his roles in the crime series The Wire and Fringe – Cases of the FBI. However, the actor, who passed away at the age of 60, can look back on many more appearances in films and series.
Lance Reddick was also so popular in the gaming community because he was himself a passionate gamer. His outburst about space turtles in Destiny 2 amused many fans: Actor berates space turtles, makes Destiny 2 fans happy
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In Diablo 4 there are various valuable items. One of them is not immediately recognized as particularly valuable, yet it rewards you with a boost to your health in the game – and with a well-intentioned piece of wisdom.
What item is this? It is an amulet obtained through a quest line with the character Taissa in Diablo 4. To avoid spoilers, we will not provide further details about the quest.
It is important to know that in the end you receive the amulet named Mark of the Conclave, which not only provides resistance against all types of damage but also gives a significant boost to your health in the game.
Regarding your equipment values, this video will help you:
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Diablo 4: Immediately activate these 2 settings, otherwise you will miss important equipment values
“It brightened my day”
Moreover, the amulet carries a piece of wisdom that was recently discussed in a subreddit. u/Wholesome_Meow writes there: “As someone who suffers from severe depression, this brightened my day.”
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What is this piece of wisdom? The item description states: “Healing is a journey. A series of steps. Some days you may stumble, but as long as you keep going and put one foot in front of the other, you will reach your goal.”
In a pinned comment, u/Wholesome_Meow adds: “After completing a side quest with Taissa, I received this item. Despite all the challenges in my life, reading this description really brightened my day and made me more hopeful for the future.”
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The post has received over 150 comments so far. Several users write about their own issues with mental health. Others find motivating words for the original poster. LoveMelodyMarch writes: “Just as it says there, step by step, my friend.”
The post on the subreddit is referenced in a tweet by Blizzard’s quest designer Harrison G. Pink. He writes:
I wrote this text for this person. I wrote it for myself and I wrote it for you. I wrote it in hope, against all hope, that it helps someone remember that it gets better.
I developed this quest to represent overcoming grief and trauma and to show that healing cannot be forced and you cannot always defeat your demons. But by accepting who you are NOW, you can continue to heal and move forward.
The player “Coooley” explains in his YouTube video that it is worth accepting and completing Taissa’s quest at a high level because: The item power of items depends on the character level.
The higher your level when picking up items, the higher the item power and the status effects and boosts of an item will be.
What boost does the amulet give me? With the amulet, you receive an increase in your maximum health in Diablo 4. However, this seems to vary depending on when you receive the item. The boost also increases with each upgrade.
In the video, it provides a boost of +512 to maximum health; one player even achieved +2038 at an item level of 100.
In Diablo 4 there are 6 items that are among the rarest in the entire game. We will show you what they are and how you can easily obtain them.
Which are the rarest items? The rarest items in Diablo 4 are special uniques that players can only acquire at a certain point in their journey to the maximum level. The following items count among them:
To know when and how you can obtain these rarities, we will show you a cheat sheet that should help you.
In addition to the items, we have a video on how you can best manage your inventory; it’s worth it:
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Diablo 4: With this trick, you save inventory slots
How to easily get the rarest items
This is what you need to do to get the items: These listed uniques don’t just drop like that. You need to keep a few things in mind. As Twitter user AZJackson85 reports:
The items can drop when killing level 85+ enemies
The items can be obtained anywhere uniques can drop and always drop from Power 820
There are only 6 of them so far
They are very rare
In this context, Reddit user c0z3nPapi has created a cheat sheet listing where exactly each item can be dropped.
Are these items important? Not really. Some items like the Harlequin Crest or The Grandfather can be beneficial for many builds, but the rest is not necessarily a must-have. If you are looking for the best builds for all classes, we have compiled a tier list with all the important details: Diablo 4 Tier List: Best classes in the endgame with builds for solo & groups
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The attack Frustration could be removed in the Rocket event at Pokémon GO, but now it blocks better moves again. However, there is a workaround to still get a strong move.
This is happening in Pokémon GO: Recently, there was a so-called Rocket takeover in Pokémon GO, where you could not only encounter numerous thugs and bosses but also forget the move Frustration.
What is Frustration in Pokémon GO? Every Crypto Pokémon has this move by default when you free it from the clutches of a Rocket member. Unfortunately, this move is not only very weak, but it also usually cannot be removed – unless you purify a Crypto Pokémon. Then it will also lose the Crypto attack bonus.
To keep the bonus and replace the move with a better one, events like the recently concluded Rocket takeover are needed. Then you can delete the move with a TM and replace it with another. However, this option is currently gone until the next Rocket takeover.
But even outside these events, there is a way to equip your best Cryptos with at least a better move.
How to get a strong move without a Rocket takeover
How to add a move: Outside of the event, it is not possible to forget Frustration, even with a top TM. However, you can take a small detour to at least get a strong move for your Pokémon.
Through the option Learn new move, you can simply teach your Pokémon an additional charge move – even if they are Cryptos and know Frustration.
This way, Frustration does not disappear, but you get a second move slot that you can then influence with a TM or even an Elite TM. In many cases, a powerful charge move is enough to make your Pokémon one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
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Are there any downsides? Yes, because unlocking a second charge move costs you candies of the respective Pokémon and also a significant amount of Stardust – the amount varies depending on the Pokémon you want to use.
Moreover, learning new moves for Cryptos costs more than for regular Pokémon. You should carefully consider whether you want to make a move change as soon as possible, or whether you prefer to wait until the next Rocket event. When that will be is still open.
By the way: If you want to quickly search your collection for Pokémon that know Frustration, just type @Frustration into the Pokémon search.
The female dog RoryTheFrenchie is known on TikTok for her love for actor Henry Cavill. Now she has been invited by Netflix to the Witcher premiere to be closer to her idol.
RoryTheFrenchie is a French Bulldog and a true TikTok star. The channel has around 379 thousand followers, where owner Heather Land repeatedly publishes new clips with the dog (as of June 26, 2023, via TikTok).
Rory is especially known for her great love for actor Henry Cavill, who delights his fans primarily as the Witcher or Superman. Now the four-legged fan has been invited to a very special event.
Here you see a trailer for Season 3 of The Witcher:
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The Witcher Season 3 on Netflix – new trailer
Rory only has eyes for the Witcher actor
How did Rory’s love for Henry Cavill begin? In a TikTok clip, Heather Land shows how the dog discovered her idol.
Rory was never particularly interested in the things that were on television. However, when the owner one day watches the series “The Witcher”, the dog jumps up and runs to the device. There, she stares intently at Henry Cavill.
She does the same when watching the Superman movie, when again her favorite actor appears. There followed several tests from Heather Land, in which she tried to find out what exactly fascinates Rory about the actor.
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Here you can see the whole story of Rory and Henry Cavill in a TikTok video
She creates a slideshow with pictures of Henry Cavill to test if it might be the voice that Rory likes so much. But even without sound, the dog looks at all the photos enthusiastically. Even a single framed photo that the owner places at her dog bed is loved by Rory.
So fans start sending more and more merchandise from Henry Cavill, like Witcher figures or a signed Superman photo. From this, the dog owner builds a small shrine so that Rory can admire her idol all the time.
Rory is allowed to attend the Witcher premiere
On June 22, 2023, Heather Land posted a very special announcement on TikTok. Netflix has invited Rory to the grand premiere of The Witcher Season 3 in London.
The latest clips of the channel take fans along on the journey of Rory and her owner, who have already arrived in their hotel room in London.
The staff has also made sure to provide the right decoration and has prepared a photo of Henry Cavill for Rory.
Will Rory meet her great idol? Heather Land has already confirmed that Henry Cavill will be present. When asked if Rory will meet him, the dog owner has no concrete answer yet and said the viewers will have to wait.
Not only Rory but also the community would like to see more of Henry Cavill in the role of Geralt of Rivia. However, this will be the last season with the actor:
Fallout is one of the most popular action role-playing game series of all time. Currently, you can get Fallout 4 with all expansions for 10 € on Steam – but only for a few more days.
What kind of game is Fallout 4? Fallout 4 is an action role-playing game from Bethesda. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by a nuclear war. The story unfolds in the year 2287 in the Boston area, ten years after the events of Fallout 3.
The player takes on the role of a survivor who wakes up from cryosleep in a bunker called “Vault 111” after being frozen for 200 years.
The main objective is to find the missing son while surviving in the post-apocalyptic wasteland filled with mutants, killer robots, and hostile humans.
Trailer for Fallout 4, the post-apocalyptic adventure from Bethesda
These are the most important features:
large, open world with a variety of locations and quests
post-apocalyptic wasteland with dynamic details
various factions that you can join
character development based on “S.P.E.C.I.A.L.” skill points
first-person or third-person view
building and managing settlements
extensive crafting system for weapons, armor, food, and chemicals
action-packed real-time combat including a targeting system to target enemy body parts
75% discount for Fallout 4 with all add-ons
Where can I get Fallout 4?On Steam, Fallout 4 is on sale until June 29. You can get the game for 6.59 €.
You can save even more with the Game of the Year Edition of the role-playing game, as it costs just under 10 € and includes all six expansions. With a purchase, you save a whopping 75%.
How are the reviews?On Steam, Fallout 4 has a total of over 198,000 reviews – 83% of which are positive. Some players say it’s a great game, easy to learn, and “even more fun with mods.” (As of June 26, 2023)
In Diablo 4 there are many challenges that you can complete alongside slashing and looting. These offer you titles that you can give to your character. One of these challenges is Endangered Species. Which wildlife you need to kill for this and where you can find them, you will see here.
For the achievement “Endangered Species” you need to kill special wildlife that you can find scattered throughout the world of Diablo 4. Many you will automatically complete while playing.
If you are specifically looking for certain animals to complete the challenge, we have a list for you.
What do you get as a reward? If you kill all listed wildlife for the Endangered Species achievement, you will receive the title Greedy Hunter / Greedy Huntress
Are you intensively engaged in Diablo 4 and looking for more guides and tips? Then check out our guide overview:
For some time now, various leaks and rumors have been circulating in Destiny 2 that Bungie will completely abolish the power level grind for your character’s strength in the future. However, an expert in damage analysis in the loot shooter now claims that this has already happened and power level no longer matters. You just haven’t noticed it yet.
What has Bungie changed about the power level? The power level has been increasingly irrelevant in Destiny 2 for a while now, as it is being removed from more and more activities, while strong builds increasingly make a significant difference in the game.
With the start of Season 21, the power level, that is, the effective strength of your character, seems to have become even less important.
Bungie has apparently made obvious changes to the power level in this season in Destiny 2 that set the power level of all players to a level while participating in activities. However, it is so well done that the removal of individual strength seems to have gone unnoticed by almost everyone.
At least that is what the player and long-time statistics nerd for damage numbers in Destiny 2, MossyMax, claims. MeinMMO tells you how he arrived at this conclusion.
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The biggest changes to difficulty scaling so far
This is how MossyMax comes to his claim: Apparently, Bungie has managed to implement one of the biggest changes to the difficulty scaling of Destiny 2 almost unnoticed by the community. Although only initially with a limited scope.
Who is MossyMax?
MossyMax is known to the Destiny 2 community as the creator of the Destiny 2 charts for outgoing damage and is considered a science-loving expert on the game.
He has made it his mission to conduct in-depth analyses and calculations to explore the damage potential of various weapons and gear in Destiny 2. This helps players better understand the complex damage system and make informed decisions.
On Twitter, the Destiny damage expert recently published his findings, stating: “We are already in an era of Destiny 2 without power level.”
He explains that dives and the legendary Psi-Ops Battlegrounds already have a fixed difficulty level, which makes power level no longer play a significant role.
Although you can still become stronger in Destiny 2, increasing your power level would only visually change the damage numbers. Nothing more.
The percentage of damage you inflict on an opponent remains the same.
Furthermore, he notes: Anyone who lowers their power level below 1,600 in the current Season 21 will still remain at 1,600 power level. For him, that’s further proof.
To illustrate this, he showed two screenshots. One from his test with damage numbers, showing that the damage to an opponent is always 36% regardless of the character’s power level. He obtained the values using the exotic sniper rifle D.A.R.C.I. which allows you to see the HP values of enemies.
This screenshot is shared by MossyMax on Twitter to support his claim
Already in Season 19, Bungie introduced the first changes to the power level, which felt like tests. In that season, you were always 5 power levels below the activity requirement in the seasonal activity “Heist Battlegrounds”. Even 10 power levels below on Legendary.
And even in this Season 21, Bungie has not hidden the information about the changes significantly. It says in the game rules of the dive activity:
The player’s power level is fixed. At each depth, a new modifier is activated for the remainder of the activity, and the power level of all fighters is increased above the player’s power level.
Game rule statement for the dive activity in Season 21
This has not significantly changed the gameplay. Quite the contrary. The solid and rising difficulty levels in the dives are even praised by many as a challenging and “real horde mode with overleveled enemies”.
This statement proves the removal of the power level in Destiny 2 during the seasonal activity
Although you still have to grind your 20 artifact levels for 1,830 power level. But only if you want to deal maximum damage to the final boss of the new dungeons.
Otherwise, the change means that you are no longer forced to constantly chase top loot or stay on top of it. You could also just play the dungeons and raids and completely forget about the power level.
The focus would thus shift, as Bungie intended, more towards good builds.
Players express hopes but also doubts: MossyMax’s statements were initially surprising for many, as the activity information was not read by some at all.
However, one thing was immediately clear: Sunsetting, the artificial weapon lull in Destiny 2, would also be history.
The player PostBalonè asked MossyMax the specific question of whether one could theoretically use old sunset weapons again in these activities because they would have to deal the same damage (in percentage) as weapons without sunsetting, which are at the current power max level.
MossyMax then replied to him:
Exactly. You could even use the Trials bow “Pfeiffers Laune” with 0 power level, which the 14th Holy dropped [due to a bug in Season 20], and [the bow] would deal the same damage as a weapon with 1,810 power level. (I wish I had it to show).
MossyMax’s answer to the question about old sunset weapons
Other players doubt the damage tests, however: On Twitter, there was also dissent. For example, the Guardian J lee said it was nothing new because: “The displayed damage has been detached from the percentage of health points added in Destiny 2 for ages.”
He bases this on his own weapon tests that he was able to conduct in the tribute hall, the much-missed shooting range, in 2019.
Some Guardians have long feared that the hunt for better equipment and the pursuit of a higher power level would completely lose their significance. Others, however, see it as an opportunity to focus more on the fun of playing rather than just fixating on the power level. And that independently of the current low in Bungie’s loot shooter.
What is your opinion on this? Do you like the challenge in this Season 21 without top loot and with a partially fixed power level for each player? Or would you prefer to return to the old system? Please feel free to share your opinion in the comments.
However, some Guardians also replied under the tweet with a quote from a Bungie employee who called the scaling system in Diablo 4 “lazy.” This turns the tables and replaces Diablo 4 with Destiny 2.
In Pokémon GO there are currently 6 new promo codes that are only active for a short time. We at MeinMMO show you which ones they are, what you receive, and how you can redeem them.
Which codes are involved? In the Reddit community of Pokémon GO, 6 new promo codes are circulating that should bring you various items. However, you must be quick, as the codes are usually not valid for long. Some players have already reported that they did not work for them.
What do the codes provide? The first 3 codes on this list will give you a lure module each. With the other 3 codes, however, you can look forward to 6 revives.
Update from June 27, 10:20 AM: As trainers report in social networks and in our comments on MeinMMO and Facebook, a large part of the codes is no longer valid. This is usually because Niantic limits them to a certain number of trainers. With the last code (MMU3XZN9TRZHN), however, 6 revives can still be secured.
Depending on whether you use Android or iOS, there are differences in redeeming the codes. Proceed as follows:
Android: Android users have it a bit easier here. You copy the code and then open your game directly. Click on the in-game store and scroll down. Here you will find a corresponding input field where you can paste the code.
iOS: If you own an Apple device, you can only redeem the codes via the rewards page from Niantic. Open this and log in there with your Pokémon GO access data. Now you can enter and confirm the corresponding code.
If it doesn’t work, this will be displayed on the page directly. If it worked, you can see the reward in your in-game journal. But be careful! Logging in with a pure Trainer Club account is not possible here.
Today, June 26, 2023, there will be maintenance work in Diablo 4. But for all players or just for US players? For 4 hours, the servers are expected to be unavailable. We will show you the times.
What kind of maintenance work is this? For Diablo 4, two planned maintenance dates are already set for the week of June 26 to July 2:
Update June 26 at 12:45 PM: In the meantime, we received a response from Blizzard. The German support website has updated the entries for the maintenance work of Diablo 4 today and tomorrow. We have updated the article with the latest information for you.
You can see these two dates on Blizzard’s support website. However, so far only on the US version of the support website and not yet on the German one (as of June 26 at 08:40 AM). In the meantime, the maintenance work has also been confirmed on the German support website.
We will show you the times for the scheduled maintenance work here.
How long will the servers be down today? Information on server status
Duration of maintenance work: On the support website, Blizzard states that the maintenance work will go offline at 09:00 AM PDT and is expected to be back online 4 hours later. 09:00 AM PDT corresponds to 06:00 PM German time.
The server downtime runs from 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM German time. If everything goes according to plan, the maintenance work should then be completed.
Blizzard explains: “During this period, there may be restrictions and connection interruptions. However, a re-login should be possible.”
In the comments on the US support website, the Blizzard team simply states that the game will not be available during the maintenance work. The German version mentions that you may be able to play, but you should expect connection interruptions.
When will the next maintenance work take place? Already tomorrow, June 27, is the next date for maintenance work. It is expected to start at 06:30 PM German time and also last until 11:00 PM. Here too, it is unclear whether the date also applies to the German region or only affects US players.
For this date, the comments also state that you should expect connection interruptions and restrictions during that time.
Diablo 4 offers a total of 32 mounts that you can acquire randomly in the game, receive as gifts through events, or purchase for a fee. We show you all the mounts and explain how to obtain them.
How do I unlock mounts? Before you can equip your mount with cool skins, you need a mount. You must unlock this by completing the quest “Donan’s Favor”. Once you have done that, you can go to any stable master in the town or village and customize your horse. Armor, accessories, and skins can be selected separately.
We will now show you all 32 mounts in Diablo 4, what they look like, and where to find them. You can jump to any example with our directory if the list is too long.
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In the video, we also show you how to unlock your mount in Diablo 4.
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Diablo 4: How to unlock your first mount
Diablo 4: All 32 mounts at a glance – With locations
What you need to know about mounts: So far, there are 32 mounts that you can unlock, but not every one of these examples is free. Unfortunately, some can only be acquired for a fee in Blizzard’s item shop or through Twitch.
These were all the known mounts that players can currently acquire. It is unknown whether Blizzard will provide additional free variants of your horse for grinding. However, it is highly likely that more variants will be offered for purchase in the shop and the Battle Pass in the future.
What do you think of the selection of mounts? Have you discovered your favorite yet? Let us know in the comments!
The sci-fi movie “Ender’s Game” was released ten years ago. Despite a star-studded cast and an interesting story, it flopped massively at the box office.
The sci-fi adaptation Ender’s Game (German title: Ender’s Game – Das große Spiel) had its theatrical release in October 2013. The story revolves around a boy trained at a military academy to fight against an alien invasion.
Among the cast of the film are numerous well-known Hollywood actors, such as:
Harrison Ford
Ben Kingsley
Viola Davis
Hailee Steinfeld
Asa Butterfield
Abigail Breslin
Ender’s Game is based on the eponymous sci-fi saga by Orson Scott Card. However, it is possible that the original book may have contributed to the film’s failure.
Here you can see a trailer for Ender’s Game:
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German trailer for the sci-fi movie Ender’s Game
Despite 15 million dollars in profit, a Hollywood flop
How much did the film make at the box office? The worldwide gross of the film is around 125 million dollars. That sounds like a large sum of money at first. However, a lot was also invested in the project: the budget is estimated at 110 million dollars (via imdb).
Thus, Ender’s Game made just a profit of 15 million dollars, looking solely at the box office numbers. This is considered a significant flop by Hollywood standards.
What was the problem? Even before the film’s release, there were controversies and calls for boycott that may have affected its box office performance. The reason for this was previous statements made by author Card:
He had publicly spoken out against homosexuality in the past and supported laws against same-sex marriage.
Due to the poor box office numbers at the time, a continuation of the saga is currently very unlikely. The book series, consisting of a total of 16 volumes, would provide a substantial basis that could even serve as the foundation for a series due to its scope.
A feature has been missing in Diablo for years. In the community, it has already become a meme after the servers had significant issues over the weekend.
What is still relevant after 11 years? Over the weekend, a post appeared on Reddit about Diablo 4 titled “I posted this 11 years ago and sadly it is still relevant.” The post consists of an image (see cover image) and the text:
“I can’t wait for the servers to be online again. So I can play the single player.”
The post collected nearly 2,000 comments (via reddit.com). What does the community say about this and why is it so important?
“Give people an offline mode”
Why is this important? Many players play Diablo 4 by themselves. They create characters and progress through the story at a pace that suits them best. In doing so, they place the most importance on immersing themselves in the dark story of Sanctuary and participating in it.
However, this experience is interrupted when the servers are offline. Even though you just want to play the campaign for yourself, you are reliant on being online. At this point, players wish for the option of an offline mode. This way, one could at least play the campaign at any time, even if it means running around the world without friends or other players.
Right now, shortly after the release of Diablo 4, this is a major wish. When Blizzard struggled with DDoS issues over the weekend, the topic came up again. Eleven years ago, the image at the launch of Diablo 3 with its server issues was already relevant and shared in exactly that form by user regisfrost.
This is what the community says: Many users are involved in the comments of the thread and explain why an offline mode would be important for them.
“Give people an offline mode! I don’t need PvP, I’m just trying to level and get gear like most other non-pro players,” writes theklf and gets a lot of support with nearly 500 upvotes.
User Gatekeeper_Zuul writes, “That’s exactly why I prefer that this type of game focuses on single-player and offers the option for a shared world. Having to be online all the time just to play the game is frustrating.”
What do you think about this? Would an offline mode enhance Diablo 4, or do you not mind the online requirement? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO as a comment.
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For the second time, the Twitch streamer “Kaceytron” has been banned indefinitely, apparently now due to a violation of copyright. The community hopes for a permanent ban.
Who is Kaceytron? Kaceytron has been streaming on Twitch since 2013 and has 560,000 followers. She mainly operates in the “Just Chatting” category. She herself categorizes her streams under the label “Safeplace”.
What happened? On June 26, she was banned on Twitch. When accessing her channel, the message appears: “Content from this channel has been removed at the request of the copyright holder.”
What was she banned for? Due to the message that her content was “removed at the request of the copyright holder”, it can be inferred that she streamed content that cannot be streamed without permission.
Copyright holders can notify Twitch and demand the removal of copyrighted works if they believe that their rights have been violated without permission (via Twitch Guidelines).
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A violation of copyright results in the removal of channel content as well as a temporary suspension that can last from 1 to 30 days. However, repeated violations can lead to a permanent ban.
The title of her last stream on June 25 at least suggests that she streamed videos, movies, or shows: “REALITY TV ALL DAY. SUPER BINGE SUNDAY.”
According to Sportskeeda, she streamed the science fiction film “Total Recall” from 1990 during her stream on June 25.
What does the community say? In the subreddit r/LivestreamFail the initial tweet was discussed. Foxfire802 suspects a violation of DMCA: “She played movies in full screen while she was asleep.”
TheKarmaFiend writes: “Please, please, please, let it be a permanent ban.” and receives 22 upvotes for it. On Twitter, there is more enthusiasm for the ban than shock or sympathy.
Several users comment on the tweet with a “W” (Win). XuiryToRare writes “The prayers have been heard.” Hackn3y writes: “What do you say about Kick?” Several streamers are currently switching there.
The 25-year-old YouTuber Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson is currently the individual with the most subscribers on YouTube. However, he almost lost his following because the content creator was reportedly invited onto the disaster submarine whose wreck now lies on the seabed.
What happened? A five-member team set out for tourist purposes to visit the wreck of the Titanic. The passenger liner sank in April 1912 to the seabed and was to be explored using a submarine that was controlled with a PC controller. However, shortly after the dive, contact with the submarine was lost.
The disaster occupied the world for about a week, during which even a horror game on Steam could celebrate a small success. After a few days, debris from the pressure chamber of the submarine, in which the five people were located, was found. It is believed that the five individuals died within milliseconds due to the implosion. And almost there would have been a sixth person, presumably MrBeast, who would have died in the tragic accident.
MrBeast is the largest American YouTuber. In a MeinMMO video, we have listed the biggest German Twitch streamers:
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MrBeast would have almost been there
What is it about? MrBeast shares a text message on Twitter. He says it was directed at him. It states that he was invited to a dive with the aforementioned submarine. The visit to the Titanic was to take place later in the month, and the team would have been happy to have MrBeast on board. Although he does not explicitly say that the invitation was for the ill-fated dive, the timing would have fit:
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MrBeast finds it frightening that he almost would have been on the submarine and is glad he declined the invitation. However, he does not reveal who exactly sent him the message. Some users therefore doubt the authenticity of the text message.
What have the fans noticed? The message was written with iMessage, Apple’s instant messaging service. The text box of a received message is white, while one’s own messages are displayed in blue. Thus, MrBeast must have sent the displayed message to himself.
What does MrBeast say about the allegations? According to MrBeast, the message came from a friend who invited him onto the submarine. He sent him a screenshot of the message. Whether this was a staff member of the company offering the tourist trips to the Titanic remains unclear.
He further states that he did not think to scroll up in the conversation and take a screenshot of it. A user urges MrBeast to prove its authenticity by taking a few minutes to scroll up and post the text. So far, that has not happened.
It remains unclear whether the message is real or not.
MeinMMO editor Leya Jankowski watched the anime “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” on Netflix over the weekend. In doing so, she discovered surprisingly many parallels to Dune.
As I browse through all the Studio Ghibli anime on Netflix, I don’t yet suspect that I will encounter a science fiction dystopia very similar to one of my favorite universes. The premise sounds so exciting that I switch on “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” without hesitation:
The majority of the Earth is consumed by the “Sea of Decay”, a toxic fungal forest that continues to spread. There are only a few places left where life is possible for humans, but even these are threatened to be overgrown. This is caused by an old war in which humans used artificial machines that caused the toxic forest to emerge.
The battle for resources has begun.
Nausicaä is the princess of the “Valley of the Wind” and tirelessly fights for a better world. The winds from the sea protect the valley from the spores of toxic mushrooms.
At first glance, it all doesn’t look much like Dune. Therefore, I am surprised myself when I discover more and more parallels to Dune while watching the film.
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Nausicaä from the Valley of the Wind – Trailer
Aesthetics and story reminiscent of the desert planet
The Earth is now very emaciated and consists almost entirely of a vast desert landscape over which Nausicaä glides with her glider. Even though we are in the future, the world has something ancient and impoverished about it, since a large part of humanity’s technology has been destroyed.
People dress in long, loose garments that protect them from the weather in the desert.
I particularly like this contrast in Dune. Because here, too, nothing really looks modern, and yet it’s a science fiction epic. This is also evident in the aircraft, which look more like old freight containers. Especially the ships in the old Dune by David Lynch resemble those of Nausicaä very closely.
In the toxic fungal forest, gigantic insects live that are unaffected by the spores, while humans must wear gas masks there. The house-sized, pill bug-like Ohmu are the sworn enemies of humans. When they leave the fungal forest and roam the desert, they remind me of the sandworms from Dune.
The theme of the savior from Dune, which drives the protagonist Paul Atreides there, is also found in Nausicaä. However, this is portrayed more critically in Dune than in the anime. However, one can overlook this because other moral themes, such as the destruction of habitats and nature, are strongly addressed.
I stumbled upon “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” by chance and surprisingly emerged with much anticipation for Dune 2. If you can generally appreciate anime and are hungry for the continuation of Dune, Nausicaä is definitely a great snack in between.
Nausicaä has an IMDb rating of 8 and was a major commercial success for its creator Miyazaki in 1984. The old Dune by David Lynch also came out in 1984, so in the same year. The similarity between the films is coincidental.
The success of Nausicaä allowed Hayao Miyazaki to found Studio Ghibli and produce films like “Princess Mononoke” or “Spirited Away”.
PS Plus gives you free games every month that you can download and play with a PS Plus Essential subscription. When the games are announced and which games to expect can be seen here.
When will the games be announced?
PS Plus: Games available starting Tuesday, July 4
Usually around 12 PM
Possible announcement: Wednesday, June 28
Reveal of the games often around 5:30 PM
The games are always released on the first Tuesday of the month, so July 4 is actually considered fixed. The announcement of the games is not always so precise; usually, the games are showcased on the Wednesday before the release.
Speculations about possible games can be seen below. The current games for PS Plus in June should definitely be added to your PlayStation library by Tuesday.
You can watch a trailer for Trek to Yomi from the current line-up here:
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PS Plus July – Speculations and Rumors
Which games could come in July? Currently, there are no reliable leaks regarding the current games in PS Plus Essential for July 2023. However, several games are being discussed in the Reddits and communities and are considered “plausible”.
Keep in mind with the following games that there are no binding information and the following games are only speculations and rumors that are being discussed.
SIFU
SIFU has been long considered a possible candidate for PS Plus. The 3D beat ’em up with roguelite elements impresses with its style. You should bring a certain amount of frustration with you for this game, as it is extremely difficult. A true delight for fans of kung-fu movies and revenge stories.
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins
Another candidate that is being hotly debated is Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins. It is a souls-like in the Final Fantasy universe with a huge amount of looting and leveling. With the release of FF16, it is a possible candidate.
A Lego game
As always, Lego games are also highly anticipated by many. Fans are most hoping for the new Lego Star Wars. Since the DLC packs are currently on sale, this pick would fit. In Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, you play through the nine Star Wars films and experience the story with different heroes.
Alan Wake Remastered
With the second part of Alan Wake coming out in October, the possibility that the remake of the first part appears in PS Plus is quite high. The game is a mix of thriller and horror-adventure about thriller author Alan Wake, who has to face mysterious nightmares and possessed individuals.
Cult of the Lamb
An indie candidate being speculated for PS Plus is Cult of the Lamb. In Cult of the Lamb, you lead your own cult as a lamb and want to overthrow 4 gods. In doing so, you manage your cult and fight your way through dungeons. With games like Trek to Yomi, such a candidate is not unlikely, as smaller games also keep coming into the subscription.
What does PS Plus Essential offer? PS Plus Essential is the first level of Sony’s PS Plus subscription system and is important if you want to play online games. Additionally, you get at least three games for your library every month. Provided you still have the PS Plus Essential subscription when you want to play one of the games.
In addition to the games, there are also free content for F2P games and exclusive offers that let you save quite a bit in sales. You also get the ability to save your game progress in the cloud.
If you have a PS Plus Extra subscription, then even more games await you. Insider tips that we can recommend to you can be seen here:
The German opinion blogger Tim “Kuchen.tv” Heldt will not become a Twitch partner. In response to an inquiry to Twitch, he was informed that his program largely consists of “reactionary” content. Kuchen.tv first had to be educated to understand what that meant, but was then shocked. He is not that right-wing.
What does he do?
Kuchen.tv is a so-called opinion blogger: He essentially shows videos and content from others, interrupts them, and shares his opinion on them. He has just over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and also streams on Twitch.
He has formats in which he comments on current events on Twitch and YouTube: His latest videos dealt with a contribution from funk, stating that hiking is racist, the Twitch ban of Scurrows, or with wrong decisions by Twitch.
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Here’s what he says about his own situation: The streamer explains in a video where he criticizes Twitch that he no longer has a partner contract with Twitch:
“In the Cake News, I said that I don’t get the partnership because I make editorial content, so like reactions. However, Tobias Huch pointed out to me that it doesn’t say that at all. It says reactionary. That basically means I have outdated political worldviews. Translated, that means: I’m super-right for Twitch. How do they come to that?”
Kuchen.tv then shows a series of examples where he has expressed himself exemplary and progressively. He has been making videos about openness to the world and tolerance for years.
So he has:
Criticized UEFA for not allowing the Allianz Arena to be lit in rainbow colors
In addition, he has criticized the AFD in videos
Advocated for Black Lives Matter
“So how do they come to the conclusion that I am so hardcore right that they can’t offer me a partnership?”
He stands behind LGBTQ and will also support the people.
Fans of kuchen.tv criticize Twitch for lack of freedom of opinion
How is that commented on? Under the video, it says:
“You’re not a Twitch partner because you don’t have the right opinion and worldview? That must be this freedom of opinion.”
“Kuchen may have made a few mistakes in his past, but that doesn’t matter because he has learned from them, and now he is such a good person. He is really likable and his news always makes my day better.”
“Twitch has simply played out freedom of opinion. Very good.”
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Twitch reacts allergically to riots, not necessarily to opinions
What’s behind this: The fundamental criticism is correct: Twitch seems to have a wide discretion in whom they allow as a partner and whom they do not. This appears arbitrary and non-transparent. The same applies to their banning policy.
A clear standard is hard to recognize:
For years, the controversial opinion blogger “Destiny” was a staple on Twitch. But he was also permanently banned from the platform after 11 years, after he became embroiled in a feud with a trans activist and alluded to the high suicide rate among transgender individuals.
Streamers like Trainwreck, Tfue, or Tyler1 seem to have a very long leash regarding what they can say on Twitch and when interventions occur. It seems that they have a certain license to misbehave, as if to say: “They are just like that – everyone knows that. Let them be.” It seems that only clear racist words need to be spoken for something to happen.
Twitch doesn’t seem to react specifically to “politically right-wing content,” but rather to conflicts and controversies, to riots in other social media like Twitter.
But even then, no clear pattern is discernible. The “strip incident” from December 2020 had hardly any negative consequences for those involved.
Therefore, Kuchen.tv and MontanaBlack also say that Twitch allegedly treated women preferentially.
Public image apparently decides who becomes a partner
Why doesn’t kuchen.tv get a partner contract? One can only speculate. It is probably not the case that Twitch assigns someone 30 hours to thoroughly review and evaluate Kuchen.tv’s entire body of work over the years in a partner application.
His public image and what is known about him will make the difference.
Someone like kuchen.tv, who makes a living by criticizing others and starting feuds, like recently with Shurjoka, doesn’t seem to be an ideal partner for Twitch to advertise with.
Individual videos about the Allianz Arena will not change anything, when upon a cursory examination of Kuchen.tv one comes across terms like “lawsuits for incitement to hatred” and previous convictions for anti-Semitic jokes (via vice). While these are indeed some years ago, they shape his image.
Just recently, Kuchen.tv was sued again. He had labeled the streamer “Shurjoka” as extremist, i.e., unconstitutional. The streamer did not want to put up with that.
In the conflict with Shurjoka, Kuchen.tv acted aggressively, stating that the streamer wanted to take on a victim role and was using her gender to protect herself from criticism.
