At the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase 2023, the developers showcased what’s next for Fallout 76. There was also a tribute to the community, which Bethesda is apparently very proud of.
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The developers explain how Fallout 76 has evolved over the years and has become better.
15 million players have been attracted to the Fallout MMO and have been playing cooperatively or solo since then.
This is what has happened in Fallout 76: Since release, the developers have continuously worked on Fallout 76 and expanded its features. If you were among the initial critics: Fallout 76 now has real NPCs and has received dozens of updates since.
In “The Pitt”, for the first time, players could leave the Appalachia map. In the most recent update “Nuka-World on Tour”, a whole amusement park centered around the popular beverage is being introduced. The director explained to us in an interview: “This is crazy and unpredictable, even by Fallout standards.“
What’s next for Fallout 76? Bethesda will release “Road to Atlantic City” next. As seen in the trailer, you will then be able to travel to the namesake city, where the large casino will be the main attraction.
What exactly there will be to do is still unknown in detail. However, new enemies are already visible in the preview, and special rewards and “treasures” are being talked about.
Details about costs, size, and scope of Road to Atlantic City are currently still missing. The specific date is also yet to be announced.
Fallout 76 is available for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, and Bethesda reminds you once again that you can play it at no extra cost with Xbox Game Pass. On MeinMMO, the game is one of the best games for adults:
Today, June 11, 2023, a new game from the space franchise Star Wars was presented during the Xbox Games Showcase with Star Wars Outlaws.
Outlaws will be the first open world game in the Star Wars universe and comes from the house of Ubisoft.
Here you can see the trailer for Star Wars Outlaws:
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Star Wars Outlaws: World Premiere Trailer
The trailer begins with an intergalactic space battle and introduces the main character Kay Vess, who is on the run from bounty hunters. A small, fluffy companion named Nix is also present.
The events take place between the events of “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.”
You explore foreign planets of the galaxy and make a name for yourself among the villains. Steal, deceive, outsmart galactic crime syndicates and become one of the most wanted persons in the universe.
“The Division in the Star Wars universe?”
Why does the trailer stand out? Microsoft showcased a whole range of games at the Xbox press conference, but after an hour, no game on reddit is discussed hotter than Star Wars.
Expectations for the title are high, after all, Star Wars is a huge franchise.
One user says many had assumed the game would be a kind of “The Division in the Star Wars universe.” However, the trailer now makes it seem more like a story-driven game.
Another big point of discussion is the developer “Ubisoft”: some have developed reservations against the French gaming giant. One of the most highly rated comments on YouTube is: “Ubisoft better not disappoint.”
When is the release of Star Wars Outlaws? Next year, in 2024, the new Star Wars game will be released for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
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In Pokémon GO, Eevee with its numerous evolutions is one of the most popular monsters. However, despite the many types it covers, many players believe it could have more evolutions. We wanted to know which one is particularly popular among you in a survey here on MeinMMO and have summarized the results for you.
Which Pokémon is it about? The small, brown, fox-like Pokémon Eevee from the first generation of games is particularly popular among many players. This is partly due to its incredibly cute appearance, but also because of the many evolutions that the Normal-type Pokémon has.
In total, there are now 8 evolutions, which together with Eevee itself cover 9 of the 18 different types in the Pokémon world. Trainers often see a lot of potential for new evolutions and wish for further evolutions that cover the remaining 9 types. We have summarized for you which one is particularly popular among you.
What did we want to know? The fact that many players believe there are still one or two Eevee evolutions missing in the Pokémon world is especially evident on social networks. There, special fan arts regularly appear showing what such new Pokémon might look like. Recently, TikTok user decekayy also addressed this topic in a video and showed possible suggestions (via tiktok.com).
Therefore, we wanted to know from you how you feel about new Eevee evolutions and which types you wish for the most. We asked, “Which type do you miss the most in Eevee evolutions?” You could choose between the types Rock, Ground, Poison, Dragon, Fighting, Ghost, Flying, Bug, and Steel, or alternatively state that you do not miss any evolution.
Your votes: As of our survey on June 5, 2023, 2,461 MeinMMO readers have voted by now (as of June 10, 2023, at 10:00 PM). Which monster would be your favorite and which evolution did not score any points with you can be seen in the following ranking:
Place 10: 1 % (28 participants) voted for “Ground”
Place 9: 2 % (48 participants) voted for “Bug”
Place 8: 2 % (50 participants) voted for “Rock”
Place 7: 4 % (88 participants) do not want any further evolution
Place 6: 4 % (91 participants) voted for “Flying”
Place 5: 4 % (99 participants) voted for “Poison”
Place 4: 4 % (105 participants) voted for “Fighting”
In third place, with a relatively small gap to fourth place, you chose an Eevee evolution of the Steel type. At this time, 182 people voted for this type, which makes up 7 % of the participants.
Your voting may be due to the fact that Steel Pokémon often perform well defensively. They usually withstand a lot in battle since 10 of the 18 types are not very effective against Steel Pokémon. This would make Eevee particularly interesting for the GO Battle League.
But it could also be that the possible appearance with a steel armor appealed to trainers. How Reddit user shunixe envisions a Steel-type Eevee evolution is shown in the following fan art:
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One-fifth of the participants would be happy about an Eevee evolution of the Ghost type. With 499 votes, or 20 %, this evolution ranks second in our ranking. Pokémon of this type are mainly seen in Pokémon GO during the dark season, around Halloween, and bring a lot of fun along with spookiness.
The fact that one should not mess with these monsters is also shown by the eerie texts in the Pokédex. Trainers may be hoping for such a creative entry with a Ghost-type Eevee evolution. If it could only be obtained during Halloween like the Dark and Ghost-type Pokémon Kyppuk, this would make the evolution correspondingly rare and more desirable.
Generally, this type of monster could also be interesting for battles against Psychic Pokémon, as Ghost Pokémon are particularly strong against these and themselves do not have to fear amplified damage. Depending on stats and moveset, Ghost-Eevee could potentially rank among the best Ghost attackers like Giratina, Skelabara, Gengar, or Hoopa.
Additionally, it is possible that many participants simply like the idea of the visual representation of a Ghost-Eevee. How Twitter user amalryart envisions it is shown in his post:
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Are you looking for strong attackers in Pokémon GO? We show you a selection in the following video:
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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
Place 1: An Eevee evolution of the Dragon type
With a clear lead, the Dragon type secures first place in our survey. With 52 %, more than half of the participants (1,271 votes) chose this Eevee evolution. However, you did not tell us in the comments why it is so popular among you.
In general, Dragon Pokémon are very popular in Pokémon GO and the other Pokémon games as they often rank among the strongest attackers. Therefore, it is possible that such expectations are also placed on a Dragon-Eevee.
Other evolutions of the evolution Pokémon, such as Glaceon, Sylveon, Espeon, or Umbreon can prove themselves in raids or the PvP League. Thus, it is not unlikely that a Dragon-type evolution could also fit in here. Additionally, there are not many Dragons in the Pokémon world, so a Dragon-Eevee could be a good addition.
There are many ideas about what such a monster could look like. The particularly graceful portrayal of such a Pokémon is shown by Twitter user yypuos with his fan art:
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Which missing Eevee evolution is your favorite? And why should exactly that come into the Pokémon world? What do you hope for the most from it? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.
You will find tips and tricks for the respective spots and activities in our list, such as where to farm best and how to use your time most efficiently.
What world tier should I play? Generally, you should play as high as you can without losing time. Quickly going through the content is usually more important than facing the toughest opponents.
However, you should definitely complete the campaign first. Before that, grinding is of little use. Only at world tier 3 will the coveted unique items (‘Uniques’) drop.
How do I farm the events best? Since all 3 endgame events are time-limited and not permanently available, you should visit them when they appear. They usually reward you with at least one Legendary in a short time, typically more than 3.
For hell floods, it’s about getting as much Anomalous Ember as quickly as possible without dying. Complete events in the area and kill enemies, especially elite enemies and bosses. You then bring the embers to the Tormented Gifts.
You can choose which slot you want to have loot for. However, we recommend going for the boxes for 175 embers. Anything can be inside there, usually even significantly more. Here’s how to find the 175 boxes in hell floods.
Not sure which item is better? 2 settings will help you compare:
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Diablo 4: Immediately activate these 2 settings, otherwise you will miss important equipment values
The Best Dungeons and Whispers for Farming
Which dungeons should I farm? According to the current information, two dungeons are particularly suitable:
How do I farm the dungeons best? Your goal is not to finish the dungeons but to complete just the first objective. You should either kill champions for Anima or collect items.
In both cases, you’ll encounter many elite enemies in large groups. It’s best to farm in a group, split up, and clear one quadrant of the dungeon each. When you are done, reset the dungeon.
To do this, leave the dungeon and then leave the group. Re-invite your friends and the dungeon should be reset. Alternatively, or if you’re alone, log out and back in.
Combine the reason with whispers. Otherwise, mainly complete those whispers where you only need to kill one champion, as they go the fastest. With the Whispering Tree, you receive targeted loot for one slot, instead of purely random items. It’s said that the first player in dungeons found the best item:
Farming Legendarys with Events in the Open World – Here’s How
How to farm events:
Choose any event on the map
Complete it, then teleport to the city and take the portal back
The event should be available again
If not, repeat the teleporting or complete a cellar in the meantime to reset the event
What do events do for me? Overall, events are a rather poor method to farm Legendarys and other items. However, you quickly get the best and most Raunende Obolusses here.
This is especially worthwhile if you are on the hunt for certain aspects and only want items on which they can appear. You can find more about the best aspects for all classes in our tier list with the best builds:
Many players want to level up as quickly as possible in Diablo 4 to improve their builds and grind in the endgame. A clever user has compiled an overview that summarizes all bonuses conveniently.
What factors are involved?
The user ThatJumpyJumpS shared an overview on Reddit with factors that grant you XP bonuses.
There are boosts that affect your character, higher difficulties, and higher enemy levels. It is important: don’t make it too difficult for yourself; being fast is more important.
The benefits of the bonuses: If you use multiple boosts and play at a higher level, you will earn significantly more experience points than if you simply stay at “your level.” Ideally, you can reach max level in under 50 hours.
To reach level 100, you will need approximately 500 million experience points in total. The user explains the various factors in detail and provides tips in a video on YouTube on what you need to keep in mind.
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Diablo 4: How to quickly reach level 100
Leveling up quickly in Diablo 4 – 3 factors in detail
These level boosts are available:
Elixirs: Increase experience by 5% for 30 minutes
Other players: Increase experience by 5% when they are near or by 10% when you are in a group
Campfires: Increase experience by 15% for up to 2 minutes
The bonuses are additive, so you simply add them together
Elixirs are the easiest way here. You usually have some with you; just don’t forget to take them. It’s best to assign elixirs to a hotkey, so you always have one active.
Campfires are only available at strongholds and at Legion events, a special endgame content. If you use it and stand next to it, the XP buff stacks up but only lasts for a short time.
World Level 3 (Nightmare): +100% XP, but enemies do not scale below level 50
World Level 4 (Torment): +200% XP, but enemies do not scale below level 70
there are exceptions in scaling, for example at strongholds and with certain bosses and dungeons
You need to complete a “Capstone Dungeon” for World Levels 3 and 4 to unlock them. Here you can let friends help you because the open world at the corresponding levels is generally easier than the dungeon itself.
It is important that you only go as high as you feel comfortable. If you are forever nibbling on the enemies, leveling is no longer efficient. If you still need help, you can find the best builds in Diablo 4 in the tier list.
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When should I break down or sell items in Diablo 4?
This is the influence of the enemy level:
1 level higher: +15% XP
2 levels higher: +20% XP
3 or more levels higher: +25% XP
Enemies below your level give fewer XP, decreasing down to 1 XP per enemy.
While the enemy level actually scales with you, it is generally higher in certain areas like the Hell Flood or Nightmare Dungeons. This way, you control how much XP you get from enemies.
However, ThatJumpyJumpS also explains that enemies at higher levels generally grant more experience points. Again, the rule is: only do what you can handle comfortably. If you want to level up particularly quickly, the creator as well as many experts recommend the dungeon Downfall of the Champion/Champion’s Demise in the Dry Steppes.
You can find all guides, tips, and tricks for Diablo 4 at MeinMMO in the overview.
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The offering from Amazon Prime Video is gaining momentum and has recently attracted attention especially with The Boys and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Now there is a new series that puts much of that in the shade: The Gryphon.
What kind of series is this? “The Gryphon” is a fantasy series produced in Germany. The first season consists of six episodes, directed by Sebastian Marka and Max Zähle based on an idea by Erol Yesilkaya.
Since May you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video. All six episodes have a duration of about one hour.
The series is based on the novel of the same name from 1989 by Heike and Wolfgang Hohlbein. It tells the story of three friends who discover a dangerous and fantastic world called “The Black Tower”, where a fearsome gryphon reigns.
The 16-year-old protagonist Mark (Jeremias Meyer) is the only one who can defeat the gryphon – but he does not see himself as a hero and does not want to be one. However, after someone is kidnapped into the world of the gryphon, he must venture into the world of the Black Tower.
Here you can see a teaser trailer for the fantasy series:
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Teaser Trailer: The Griffin on Amazon Prime Video
According to our colleagues from Moviepilot the plot resembles Supernatural, because: Two brothers and their missing father have to preserve the family’s legacy with the help of a family chronicle.
The Gryphon takes place in the 90s, which is highlighted by the clothing, hairstyles, and music, and thus resembles Stranger Things – even though the series is set a decade earlier.
More popular than The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and House of the Dragon
How popular is the series? On Amazon’s streaming platform, “The Gryphon” is well received. Currently, the first season has 586 ratings with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5. Thus, it performs better on average than The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – where the first season only has a rating of 3.3.
The users on Rotten Tomatoes are also enthusiastic about the German production. “The Gryphon” (listed there under the English title “The Gryphon”) has an average audience rating of 89%.
For comparison: House of the Dragon has 82% which is quite good, but does not come close to the German fantasy series on Rotten Tomatoes. Stranger Things has an audience rating of 90%.
This week, the MMORPG news revolved a lot around the Summer Game Fest. New information was shared about Throne and Liberty, Palworld, and Black Desert. There was also an exciting development in SWTOR and a discussion about the WoW clone Tarisland.
Black Desert has released a trailer for the new expansion Land of the Morning Light. It will be available on June 14 and brings exciting new features for PvE fans.
The hot topic of the week: EA apparently wants to sell Star Wars: The Old Republic. A confirmed buyer interested in the purchase is the company Broadsword Online Games, which currently manages Ultima Online and Dark Age of Camelot.
In Guild Wars 2, the Dragon Bash event, an annual event, started on Tuesday. Additionally, a test will take place in WvW from June 9 to 23, where there will be some new rewards (via GW2).
EVE Online will receive the new Viridian expansion on June 13 (via EVE).
Neverwinter will celebrate its 10th anniversary on June 20. The corresponding patch with new content and free loot is already on the PTR server (via MassivelyOP).
The next GvG season in Albion Online has been announced for the period from June 17 to September 11 (via Albion Online).
In Japan, new details about the launch of Blue Protocol have been released. This includes the time, first items in the shop, and the season pass. The developers also announced the sixth class (the Blitz Lancer) for August (via Blue Protocol DB).
These are the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience anything else interesting this week that you would like to share? Or did we perhaps forget something important? Feel free to write it to us in the comments here on MeinMMO.
Those looking for the currently best MMORPGs will find them here:
It’s been almost a year since Sony changed the PS Plus subscription model. In addition to the classic Essential subscription with monthly free games, there are also the Extra and Premium models. We have summarized the 5 best games for PS Plus Extra.
What is PS Plus Extra? In 2022, Sony changed the PS Plus subscription model. PS Plus Essential is what you already knew, and you get free games every month. PS Plus Extra is similar to Gamepass and is a subscription service where you can play various games on the console.
What does the best mean? To create the ranking, we adhere to the site Metacritic and their critic score. The value is an average rating of several reviews from journalists and gaming sites. Our ranking therefore refers to the games that have the highest rating. (As of: 06.06.2023)
Developer: Matt Makes Games Inc |Genre: Jump & Run |Meta-Score: 91 (PS4)
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Celeste Launch Trailer
What kind of game is Celeste? Actually, Celeste is tied with Shadow of the Colossus in terms of score, but I wanted to give the indie title the front row. Celeste is a 2D jump & run with beautiful pixel graphics. You play as Madeline, who wants to climb a mountain.
In classic genre fashion, you jump through levels that are all quite challenging and reminiscent of Super Meat Boy. However, the game is never frustrating because the controls are simple yet precise, so you never feel like you are losing control. If you want even more challenge, there are optional B-side chapters.
Unusual for the genre is the story in Celeste. It also addresses difficult topics such as depression and feelings of inadequacy. The tone is accompanied by a very good soundtrack.
The ending, without wanting to spoil, is a positive experience.
4. DEMON’S SOULS
Developer: JapanStudios, Bluepoint Games |Genre: Action RPG |Meta-Score: 92 (PS5)
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Demon’s Souls Trailer
What kind of game is Demon’s Souls? The original game on the PS3 is the progenitor of the soulslike genre. In 2020, the remake of Demon’s Souls was released on the PS5 and remains one of the prettiest next-gen games to this day.
In the spirit of Old but Gold, Bluepoint Games only optimized the gameplay, but did not change it. Otherwise, it is a classic soulslike game. Much fighting and consequently much dying. There is no open world like in Elden Ring, but a hub world that brings you to smaller open areas.
Demon’s Souls is not for beginners and is one of the more brutal soulslikes. Sure, there are builds that are very strong, but summoning spirits like in Elden Ring is not available. However, if you have problems, you can summon other players, as is typical for the series.
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The Harlequin Crest (engl. “Harlequin Crest”) is a famous item from Diablo 2, which is now also available in Diablo 4. The helm is so powerful that almost every build is based on it. The first player has now found it – only where, is still not quite clear.
So far, no one has been able to confirm where and how to get Shako. Now the first player has found the item – or at least the first one known.
What makes this item so special? The stats of the Harlequin Crest are stronger than almost any other helm. You gain massive health and more stats. However, the coveted aspect of the helm is its legendary effect.
The Harlequin Crest grants you +4 to all skills of your class. This means: you have all skills unlocked and almost at the maximum you could reach without items. The bonus also applies to the skills you need. Most builds in the tier list of Diablo 4 are therefore based on this item.
Do you want to quickly compare the stats of items? 2 settings can help you:
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Diablo 4: Immediately activate these 2 settings, otherwise you will miss important equipment values
Shako found – Where to farm the item?
As wowhead reports, the first player has now found Shako. This is a Korean streamer whose viewers have publicly shown the drop. The Community Manager of Diablo 4, Adam Fletcher, confirms the authenticity on Twitter.
The problem is that the statements about the locations contradict each other:
It is therefore likely that you can find Shako just like any other item randomly everywhere. Where legendaries are generally more likely to drop, you will find the unique item more readily. As soon as we know more about the locations, we will share the information with you.
In any case, the Harlequin Crest is extremely rare and that is how it should be, as they say. Even fans wish that there are items like this that not everyone has after just a few days:
MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller has bought a new gaming mouse. It weighs as much as 2 Knoppers and is supposed to improve aim due to its small size and light weight. But is it worth the proud price of 110 euros?
Who is writing here? Dariusz Müller is a big fan of competitive shooters and has been logging hours in games like Rainbow Six Siege, Valorant, or Overwatch. Accordingly, he also approaches the purchase of his hardware and acquires products that are more suitable for shooters rather than for MMOs or story-based games.
What can you expect here? This is an experience report. I am not a hardware expert and cannot make statements about the switches, sensors, or other components. My focus is on aspects that an average player without industrial knowledge can assess. These include the shape of the mouse, the weight, which grip type it is suitable for, and whether it is appropriate for large or small hands.
Why did I choose the Lamzu Altantis Mini?
The Lamzu Atlantis Mini weighs 49 grams according to the manufacturer, which is about as much as two Knoppers – one Knoppers weighs 25 grams. It cost me 109.99 euros and is supposed to replace my Logitech G Pro Wireless in the future.
I was mostly satisfied with my Logitech. Sometimes the software annoyed me a bit, but the hardware did its job. Now I wanted a mouse that is even better suited for my hands – they are quite small.
The Lamzu Atlantis Mini is slightly smaller in all dimensions compared to the G Pro Wireless. Also, at 49 grams, it is lighter – the G Pro Wireless weighs around 80g, while the successor is only 63g.
Here you can see a quick overview of the specifications of the Lamzu Atlantis Mini, the standard version of the mouse, as well as the G Pro Wireless and the G Pro x Superlight:
Lamzu Atlantis: 117 mm x 37 mm x 63 mm; Weight: 49 g
Lamzu Atlantis: 123 mm x 38 mm x 66 mm; Weight: 55 g
Logitech G Pro Wireless/ G Pro x Superlight: 125 mm x 40 mm x 63.5 mm; Weight: 80 g / 63 g
The Lamzu Atlantis Mini is available in black and white with blue accents. The packaging includes not just the mouse, but also a 1.8 m “USB-C” cable wrapped in paracord, a USB dongle that establishes the wireless connection, and a USB to USB-C adapter.
Additionally, extra PTFE skates are included – these are the white “feet” on the underside that the mouse moves on. A small cloth bag for storage or transportation of the mouse is also included.
Here you can see the official trailer for the Lamzu Atlantis Mini:
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The Gaming Mouse Lamzu Atlantis Mini in Trailer
Light mouse for small hands
The shape of the Lamzu Atlantis Mini and its reduced size compared to my old Logitech mouse allow me to grip the mouse better. It fits significantly better in my hand and lets me maneuver more accurately with the mouse.
In my currently most-played shooter Rainbow Six: Siege, I initially noticed only a minimal difference, but various exercises in aim trainers like AimLab confirmed this impression. I switched multiple times between the mice and was generally able to hit more targets within the given time with the Lamzu Atlantis Mini.
Additionally, I was quicker on the targets than with the Logitech G Pro Wireless. I suspect the reason for this is the lower weight. When I switched from the lighter Lamzu to the Logitech, playing with the Logitech mouse felt like trudging through deep snow in boots.
The movements felt clumsier. It seemed like I had to exert more force for a movement, and I was surprised at how noticeably I felt a seemingly slight difference of about 30 grams.
Furthermore, I can reach the thumb buttons better on the Lamzu Altantis Mini. With the Logitech mouse, the front button was not easily reachable for me.
The disadvantages of the Lamzu Atlantis Mini
I have identified three more or less minor disadvantages for me regarding the Lamzu Atlantis Mini. These include the price and availability in Europe, a detail in the shape of the mouse, and the USB-C connection.
Criticism for availability and price
The availability of the Lamzu Atlantis Mini is currently very limited in Europe, especially in Germany. The official German partner of the manufacturer, an online shop named Dornfinger, currently does not have the mouse in stock (as of June 9). The Swedish retailer MaxGaming has also sold out of the black version of the mouse.
Moreover, there is a significant price difference depending on where you purchase the mouse. On the manufacturer’s website, the Lamzu Atlantis Mini costs only $89.99 – about 84 euros. Shipping costs are additional. At European distribution partners, the mouse costs 109.99 euros plus shipping. I find a surcharge of 20 euros unjustified.
A silver lining for you, however, might be that shortly after my order at MaxGaming, the mouse costs only 99.99 euros. This is extremely frustrating for me, but for you, the mouse would now be 10 € cheaper.
Possible Design Weaknesses
The Lamzu Atlantis is curved inward on both the left and right sides, one could almost say the mouse is tapered. This feels good to me on the left side, but initially bothered me on the right.
Due to the curvature, I had to shift my little finger, which rests on the edge of the mouse, further inward. This initially felt very unnatural and uncomfortable, but I got used to the change after just a few days.
However, in my opinion, the absence of thumb buttons on the right side is definitely a negative point – these would allow left-handers to use the mouse. This would theoretically be possible since the mouse is symmetrically shaped except for the thumb buttons. The manufacturer probably sacrificed a few grams of additional weight here, effectively excluding left-handers.
Terrible USB-C Connection
Theoretically, the USB-C connection of the mouse is good and causes no problems. However, practically, Lamzu continues a trend of some manufacturers that I find really terrible: Only the included cable from Lamzu fits.
Lamzu does this through a kind of tunnel that the plug runs through when you connect it to the mouse. This means that the cables of my controller, my smartphone, and other hardware are all unusable for the mouse. They simply do not fit… And that in an age when all of us, really everyone, has numerous matching cables lying around the house.
For which hands is the mouse suitable?
In my opinion, the Lamzu Atlantis Mini is more suitable for small to medium-sized hands. Players with large hands can opt for the regular Lamzu Atlantis. It has the same shape but is a few millimeters larger. However, it also weighs a few grams more than the Mini.
I cannot recommend the mouse to left-handers due to the absence of thumb buttons on the right side.
Another factor is the way you grip your mouse. There are three different grip types: the palm grip, the claw grip, and the fingertip grip. The Lamzu Atlantis claims to be ideal for “claw grip” players.
I personally play a variation of the claw grip and therefore get along well with the shape of the mouse. If you play a different grip type, you may find the shape of the mouse significantly less appealing.
In my opinion, the Lamzu Altantis Mini is worth the money. It feels really good in my hand and improves my overall gaming experience – that is the most important thing for me personally. The smaller size and lower weight compared to the Logitech mouse also make a noticeable difference.
The mouse’s software also works and is pleasantly minimalist. It is straightforward and does what it is supposed to do – nothing more.
Overall, the mouse seems well-made to me, has no gaps, unevenness, or creaky plastic, yet I would find a new price of 80-90 euros more appropriate. Nearly 100 to 110 euros for European customers is too much for me.
Although I am generally satisfied with the mouse, I would not recommend it to everyone. Someone who casually plays a few PvE titles in the evening does not need a mouse for around 100 euros: And an MMO player probably requires more than just two thumb buttons, but is willing to compromise on a higher weight.
For me, various factors come together as to why I wanted to buy the mouse:
I play competitive shooters and am interested in their eSports.
I also have small hands – this greatly limits my selection.
Additionally, my general interest in trying out new peripherals such as mice, keyboards, and headphones and forming my own opinion plays a role.
If these points do not apply to you, you can save your money and invest it better.
By the way, I do not always spend too much money on new hardware. I bought my headphones cheaply and was not disappointed:
Here you will find an overview of all Marvel movies that can be seen in theaters in 2023. We list the movies coming out this year, as well as the blockbusters that have already been released in 2023.
A total of 5 Marvel movies are scheduled for 2023:
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The Marvels
Kraven the Hunter
With Ant-Man 3, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, and Across the Spiderverse, 3 of the 5 movies have already been released. Superhero fans can still look forward to The Marvels and Kraven the Hunter this year.
Here you can find out when the Marvel adaptations are released in theaters in Germany this year and find a trailer for each movie, if one has already been released.
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These Marvel movies will still be released in 2023:
1. The Marvels
When will The Marvels be released in theaters? Starting November 8, 2023, you can see the movie in German cinemas.
The Marvels, directed by Nia DaCosta, revolves around the trio of heroines Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Monika Rambeau, who mysteriously swap places when they use their powers.
You can watch a trailer for The Marvels here:
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Marvel Studios’ The Marvels – Teaser Trailer
2. Kraven the Hunter
When will Kraven the Hunter be released in theaters? The movie will be in cinemas starting October 5, 2023.
Kraven the Hunter is played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who Marvel fans already know as Pietro Maximoff aka Quicksilver. The Marvel villain is a big game hunter and an antagonist from the Spider-Man universe.
You can watch the trailer for Kraven the Hunterhere:
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First original version trailer for ‘Kraven The Hunter’
These Marvel movies have already been released in 2023:
3. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
When did Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania premiere in theaters? The third Ant-Man film was released on February 15, 2023.
Scott Lang, played by Paul Rudd, explores the Quantum Realm, a bizarre world where he encounters the villain Kang the Conqueror.
You can watch a trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania here:
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Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Trailer
4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
When did Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3premiere in theaters? The film had its premiere on May 3, 2023.
Under the direction of James Gunn, the colorful space team settles into a new life on the planet Knowhere. However, the raccoon Rocket is haunted by his past and the villain Adam Warlock makes life difficult for the Guardians.
You can watch a trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 here:
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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 – Trailer (English)
5. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
When did Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse premiere in theaters? On June 1, 2023, the popular superhero swung back into German theaters for the 2nd time.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is the sequel to “Spider-Man: A New Universe,” which was released in 2018.
The story once again revolves around teenager Miles Morales, who, together with Gwen Stacy and her spider team, travels through the multiverse and learns what it means to be a hero.
Spider-Man turned out to be an absolute box office hit and even surpassed the DC blockbuster “The Dark Knight” as the best superhero movie of all time.
You can watch a trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse here:
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Trailer 3 (English) HD
Which Marvel movie has been your favorite in theaters in 2023 so far? Feel free to share it with us in the comments!
If you are looking for superhero movies aimed at an adult audience, check here:
During the regularly occurring Hell Tides in Diablo 4, there are rare chests for 175 Anomalous Ember, which usually contain more loot than others in the area. Players have now compiled all known locations.
What are these chests? Hell Tides are one of the endgame contents of Diablo 4 that you can enter from world level 3. At certain intervals, an area of the world is overrun by demon hordes, causing enemies to become stronger and special loot to be found.
During the tides, “Tormented Gifts” also appear: chests that you must open with “Anomalous Ember”. This ember can be obtained from enemies and events in the tide.
Normally, these gifts are bound to specific slots like jewelry, weapons, headgear, etc. Therefore, you can target loot, which has some advantages. Depending on the slot, you pay between 75 and 150 ember.
However, it is also rare to find the “Tormented Gifts of Secrets”, which can contain all equipment pieces. These cost 175 ember to open. A user on Reddit has taken the effort to compile all locations on the map:
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Unlike the other gifts, the Gift of Secrets is only visible on the map when you are nearby.
Reasons why the chests are worth it: The most important reason why the chests are worth it is Tormented Souls. You will need this material frequently for crafting later and it is only found in Hell Tides. The Tormented Gifts of Secrets drop multiple of them.
In addition, the Gifts of Secrets usually contain more Legendaries than the regular ones. While you often find only one there, the Mystery Chests usually drop between 3-5 Legendaries. This is worthwhile, especially if you:
don’t need a specific slot, but are just gearing up
or are on the hunt for good aspects
Since you can remove legendary powers from almost all items and transfer them to others, you don’t necessarily have to look for a specific equipment slot. With more Legendaries, you also get more of the important crafting materials, in case you don’t need the aspects.
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When should I break down or sell items in Diablo 4?
175 Chests: Tormented Gifts in Hell Tides – How to Get Anomalous Ember
If you want to open the chests, you need a lot of Anomalous Ember. You can get this from all enemies in an area, but there are a few tricks you should keep in mind:
look for areas with many enemies, especially with builds focused on area damage
set out in a group to pull and defeat more enemies at once
events are a good source for ember, especially if many enemies spawn in waves there. The chest at the end also grants ember
elite enemies usually drop more ember
ignore the boss at level 70+. He just takes a long time, but drops almost nothing
Depending on your build or group, you should be able to farm the ember in about 15-20 minutes. Since several Gifts of Secrets can appear per tide – usually one per area – you can also open several of them. Or you can use the ember for other gifts. This currency has no other use anyway.
If you still need help with your build, you can find the best builds in our tier list:
Many players are currently busy tinkering with their builds in Diablo 4. A now well-known barbarian expert has taken his favorite class to heart and built a ridiculously strong thorns build. He even kills enemies without touching his mouse and keyboard.
Now the specialist has assembled a new build that relies entirely on thorns, betting that enemies will simply kill themselves while you watch.
This is the build: Rob has built the build around the “thorns” mechanic. Thorns reflect damage back to enemies that attack you. The goal of the build is to be able to take as much damage as possible, to take little damage yourself, and to reflect incoming damage multiplied onto enemies.
In the tier list of Diablo 4 the build does not appear at all. There, barbarians rather play with whirlwind or butchery. As Rob explains, he can completely do without some of the otherwise important stats.
On his weapons and jewelry, he actually needs neither attack power nor offensive values. More life and especially thorns are more important. And it works excellently, as he shows in the video. Even when he takes his hands off and just watches:
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The core of the build consists of some items that most of you would probably ignore. They are very specific and bring, outside of exactly these builds, rather nothing. The items include:
Needleworm Aspect (weapon) – Causes thorn damage around you, the most important weapon for this build, Rob says.
Aspect of Inner Peace (weapon) – Makes you stronger when you stand still. The build virtually forces you to stand AFK.
Blade Plate (chest) – A unique item that has no stats except armor and thorns. Something that most players are rather annoyed about dropping.
Rob isn’t quite done building yet, as he says himself. He first needs to check what useful stats can be present on the pieces. He didn’t quite expect it to work this well.
Diablo 4: Blizzard build for the Sorceress in gameplay in the Lightwatch at World Tier 3
An even similar build has been recreated by a German player for the necromancer (via GameStar). Here the huge summoned golem can dish out similarly nasty “hits” as Rob’s barbarian.
Although the build does not even appear in the tier lists, some fans in Rob’s chat are sure that the thorns will be nerfed soon. This is apparently what is happening with the popular whirlwind build of the barbarians, where there was apparently a bug:
In Diablo 4 you can improve your healing potion with resources that you can find in the open world of Sanctuary. However, one material gives players a headache, and that is the crushed beast bones. We will show you where to find them and how to improve your potion.
Where can I find crushed beast bones? Crushed beast bones are found when killing beasts, animals, and creature enemies (e.g., werewolves). Despite its magical rarity, this material is rarely obtained.
The best way to get this resource is in the area north of Kyovashad.
According to YouTuber Kibbles Gaming, there is a waypoint called Inn of the Fat Goose. Activate this and then wander through the grassy plains inhabited by spiders and animals. Now you farm this area and kill the monsters there. With a bit of luck, one or the other enemy will drop crushed beast bones.
In the northeastern part of the area, the particularly rare enemy Gaspar Stilbian also appears. You can find his exact spawn point via the interactive map. Gaspar always drops at least 5 beast bones, but you need to be lucky to find him.
Tip: Stand at his spawn and use the town portal if he is not there. Return, and you should enter a new phase (you can usually see this by the day/night time or the weather). Keep trying until you find the enemy.
Here we have a short video about Diablo 4, showing you how to quickly reach level 100:
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Diablo 4: How to quickly reach level 100
Why do I need crushed beast bones? You need these special bones to upgrade your healing potion to the fourth level. If you need more materials but don’t know how to obtain them, we will now show you a trick.
When you open your inventory, you can access your stats and materials on console with the left stick and on PC with your mouse.
Now switch the window to materials and you can view each resource in the game as well as read where these materials can be found. This simplifies farming and narrows down search areas.
How do I improve my healing potion? To improve your healing potion and thereby benefit from better healing, you must go to an alchemist. In Kyovashad, there is one near the stable master.
The exact location of the alchemist in KyovashadThe menu for upgrading your healing potions
Be aware that depending on the upgrade, you also need to bring a corresponding level. For the level 4 healing potion, you must have reached level 30 and bring crushed beast bones, biting berries, and galgenberries.
That was all the important information regarding the crushed beast bones. Have you already obtained these or do you know an even better farming spot? Let us know in the comments!
The ‘Uniques’ are special items that you can get in Diablo 4. They have a special property that is always the same for each of the ‘Uniques’. However, you must meet certain requirements to obtain the items.
What are the ‘Uniques’? These unique items (‘Uniques’) are similar to legendary items (‘Legendaries’).
Like the Legendaries, they have a special property that provides a certain advantage or disadvantage in combat
In contrast to the Legendaries, the Uniques come with only a specific aspect that is the same for each item
There are some Uniques that can be equipped regardless of the class. Other Uniques, however, can only be equipped by Barbarians, Druids, Wizards, Necromancers, or Hunters.
The class-specific Uniques influence certain abilities of the classes. The Staff of Endless Rage, which some experts have already found, ensures that the Wizard fires two additional projectiles with every third fireball.
The Uniques play a significant role, especially in the endgame. What else awaits us in the endgame, you can see in the following video:
Windforce: Each hit has a chance of 10-20 percent to deal double damage and execute a knockback
Penitent Greaves: The shoes leave a path of ice that chills enemies. You deal 7 to 10 percent more damage to them.
Frostburn: There is a 15-25 percent chance to freeze enemies for two seconds.
Since this is about data mining, we cannot say for sure whether these items will appear as described. However, it is certain that Uniques will be added to the game.
Uniques vs. Legendaries – Where to get the items
How do I get the Uniques? You can obtain the unique items from certain bosses. Once you have defeated a boss, he reveals his special reward to you.
However, you must first fulfill a certain requirement: The Uniques are only dropped once you have defeated the boss at World Tier 3. If you fight at World Tier 2 or lower, none of the special Uniques will be awarded.
How do I increase the World Tier? You must level up your character to level 50 to unlock further tiers. Additionally, you must defeat certain bosses that serve as gatekeepers at the respective World Tiers.
The loot in Diablo 4 is a hotly debated topic. Some fans argue about how often we should receive legendary items as rewards. You can read the heated discussion here:
Many players are most looking forward to the endgame in Diablo 4, which offers various activities after the campaign. We’ve summarized an overview of the endgame content for you.
What can you do in the endgame? Many players have now reached the endgame in Diablo 4. After the many acts of the main story, there’s still plenty to do, and you will unlock new difficulty levels and new activities.
There are many different activities, such as PvP, dungeons, or quests. You can see an overview of all activities after the campaign here:
Reaching Max Level
After the campaign, you probably haven’t reached the maximum level yet. From level 50, you will unlock the Paragon board, which offers you even more possibilities for character builds in the endgame.
How to quickly reach level 100, you can see in this video:
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Diablo 4: How to quickly reach level 100
The Tree of Whispers
What can you do there? The Tree of Whispers is the bounty system in Diablo 4. At the Tree, you receive quests that you must fulfill in the world. As a reward, you will receive not only loot and gold but also favors.
You can exchange these favors at the Tree for different chests, from which you can obtain very good loot.
World Event: Hell’s Flood
What is the Hell’s Flood? If you have unlocked the world difficulty Nightmare after the campaign, the Hell’s Flood can occur in certain locations. This is a world event where waves of strong enemies spawn and attack players at various locations in the open world for an hour.
These battles are difficult but worth it, as the enemies can drop Ember items. However, if you die with the Ember, you lose it and cannot pick it up again.
With the collected Ember, you can open special chests. These chests always contain specific types of loot and are excellent if you are looking for a particular type of equipment.
World Bosses
What are world bosses? World bosses are huge enemies that have a specific spawn location in the open world and only spawn at certain times. World bosses are gigantic opponents that should not be taken lightly and require a good build. Alone, such a boss is hardly manageable, and you should have enough means for healing and survival.
Gameplay of the world boss Ashava can be seen here:
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Diablo 4: Gameplay of the Werewolf Druid against World Boss Ashava
Nightmare Dungeons
What are Nightmare Dungeons? With Nightmare seals, you can enter various Nightmare Dungeons filled with many difficult enemies and a lot of loot.
The Nightmare seals determine different modifiers for the dungeons, which will then become more difficult. As you unlock new world difficulties, you also unlock new Nightmare Dungeons.
Fields of Hatred – PvP
What are the Fields of Hatred? The Fields of Hatred are a special zone for PvP in Diablo 4. In these zones, you can compete against other players and their builds. In PvP, you then receive materials that can be exchanged for cosmetic items.
A competitive leaderboard is also expected in Diablo 4, which, according to developers, will be based on certain challenges.
Just like in Diablo 3, Diablo 4 will also have seasons. Season 1 will come later after the release and is expected to last for 3 months. In these seasons, you can earn new cosmetic content. You will need to fulfill certain challenges.
With the seasons comes the Battle Pass in Diablo 4, offering many cosmetic items to unlock. There are several variants of the Battle Pass: a free version and a premium version, where you can unlock more.
When playing the seasonal content, you always start with a level 1 character and complete the various challenges. Each season resets the content and brings a new Battle Pass and new seasonal rewards.
The Minecraft YouTuber Dream was a huge topic on the internet in October 2022 when he revealed his face for the first time after 8 years as a content creator. Now the 23-year-old American puts on a mask again.
Who is Dream?
The content creator Dream has been making videos about Minecraft since 2014: He became immensely popular around 2019.
On YouTube, he has 31.6 million subscribers. His videos regularly reach views in the double-digit millions.
In October 2020, Dream was involved in a cheating scandal where he was accused of having achieved his incredibly fast speedrun unfairly. Later, Dream admitted that he had been playing on a modified version of Minecraft.
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A trailer for Minecraft has 160 million views: “This is not a trailer for a game, this is for a generation”
On October 2, 2022, Dream revealed his face for the first time eight years after the start of his YouTube career. Within just a few hours, Dream’s face reveal video had 14 million views.
“I will gradually delete all pictures of myself online”
Will Dream appear without a mask in the future? Probably not. While this cannot be completely ruled out, Dream released a new video on June 9, 2023, in which he announced that he would be wearing a mask again. In the video description, he writes: “I deleted my face reveal, and this is the reason.”
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In the video itself, it can be seen how Dream hints at deleting the face reveal. Attentive viewers can also take a look at the view count of the video: 57.47 million clicks.
Some comments are also shown that wrote nasty messages about the YouTuber’s face reveal. Shortly after the reveal, various hashtags trended on Twitter that were anything but nice. These ranged from “He’s ugly” to “PutTheMaskBackOn”.
Dream also writes in the video description: “I will gradually delete all pictures of myself online and just be a gamer with a mask.”
The face reveal of Dream was a much-discussed topic among marketing professionals in 2022:
In the Hawezar region in Diablo 4 you will find a side quest called ‘Traveler’s Superstition’. This guide includes location and solution.
How do I get the quest ‘Traveler’s Superstition’? To obtain the side quest, you must first interact with a note. Conveniently, it is located right where you need to continue the quest – specifically on the right side of the map in the Rotting Delta in the Hawezar region.
Where can I find the note? To reach the note and simultaneously the quest location, you can either walk/ride south from the waypoint “The Whispering Tree” or to the north from the waypoint “Behind Pool”.
Once you have clicked on and read the note, you will be tasked with interacting with the statue of the traveler, which stands there near a shipwreck.
The note is located in the circle – for general orientation, we recommend the interactive map
How do I solve the quest ‘Traveler’s Superstition‘? To complete the quest, you must perform an emote just like in the quest ‘Forsake the Mother’.
This time, you need to stand in front of the statue and perform the emote ‘Hello’. If you cannot find this emote in your emote wheel, you can learn how to adjust it further down.
Once you have performed the emote, a chest with loot will appear. By opening it, you complete the side quest.
How to use and switch emotes? Here are the buttons for mouse and keyboard as well as controller:
Keyboard: Open the emote menu with ‘E’
Use the mouse wheel to switch the emote tab
Controller: Open the emote menu with ‘D-Pad up’
Use L1/R1 or LB/RB to switch the emote tab
When you’re in the emote menu, press ‘Triangle’ or ‘Y’ on the controller or select ‘Customize’ with the mouse. In this menu, you can swap your emotes:
What are emotes for? With emotes, it is possible to communicate with other players in Diablo 4. Additionally, you can interact with various shrines to receive certain bonuses.
If you have questions about emotes or the quest, please leave a comment. Feel free to suggest more ideas for guides.
At the end of Diablo 4, a particularly tough “final boss” awaits all who dare to face him. Now the first player has succeeded in defeating this boss – with a hardcore character. The master here is actually known for Path of Exile.
The boss is designed for level 100 and is supposed to test your skills and expertise with mechanics and class.
For spoiler reasons, we won’t reveal here who exactly this final boss is. You can find more info about the boss in the linked articles. Thanks to MeinMMO reader Bahaha for pointing out the kill.
Who is the player? The player is known by the name Ben_ on Twitch and primarily shows gameplay of Path of Exile there, occasionally also World of Warcraft. Since the release, he has been playing and streaming Diablo 4 for about 2,800 viewers on average (via sullygnome).
Now Ben_ has been the first player worldwide to take down the notorious “Pinnacle Boss” in Diablo 4 – or at least the first to show it publicly. And that in hardcore mode. This means: if he had died, his character would have been gone forever. All that playtime wasted.
We are showing you the clip of the kill here. Once again the spoiler warning: if you don’t want to see who the final boss is, you’d better not look:
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The “Pinnacle Boss” even overwhelms the greatest experts of Diablo 4
How did Ben_ achieve the kill? The expert relied on one of the currently strongest builds: the Whirlwind Barbarian. This build is currently in the tier list with the best builds in Diablo 4 categorized as S-tier.
The build is based on the Barbarian spinning around enemies in his iconic whirlwind for as long as possible and simply chopping them down. In doing so, he makes them vulnerable, deals more damage, and causes them to bleed. With the damage, he even heals himself. Ben_ shows the exact build on Twitch.
Whirlwind Barbarians have been around for ages in Diablo, and this build is one of the most well-known in the series.
What makes the boss so difficult? The “Pinnacle Boss” has a ton of mechanics that could also appear in an MMORPG boss fight for 20 players. He covers the entire area with attacks, summons minions, and disappears in some phases repeatedly.
The damage is so high that, depending on your build, you may just be taken out with one hit. Many experts fail against this boss and decide even to flee after 24 minutes rather than risk their characters.
Currently, the boss is considered the greatest challenge in the game and a benchmark for the best players. The fight has even claimed several lives, including one particularly tragic incident involving the well-known streamer Wudijo, who made a rather silly mistake:
In the year2017 appeared perhaps the coolest commercial ever released for a game. It has now reached nearly 8 million views.
What kind of trailer is this? The trailer released in September 2017 is a commercial for the role-playing game “Middle-earth: Shadow of War,” which was released in October of the same year.
To this day, the video has collected 7.96 million views on YouTube and has over 128,000 “likes.”
The commercial shows the player’s connection to an NPC named Thrak. He is an orc who has joined Brian through the game’s Nemesis system and supports him in battle.
You can see the commercial for Middle-earth: Shadow of War here:
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The commercial for Middle-earth: Shadow of War tells the story of Brian and the Orc Thrak
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is an action role-playing game developed by Monolith Productions, released on October 10, 2017, for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and the Windows Store.
Shadow of War is the sequel to “Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor” and, like its predecessor, is based on the universe of J.R.R. Tolkien and takes place in the land of Middle-earth.
The storyline of the game is set between the events of Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.”
In Shadow of War, you take on the role of Talion, a man with supernatural abilities, and you confront the power of Sauron.
One of the core elements of the game is the so-called “Nemesis System,” which was introduced in the predecessor and allows you to recruit your enemies to build your own orc army and use them in battle.
What happens in the commercial? Brian saves his companion Thrak in a fight with the words “Not today, Thrak,” to which Thrak thanks him with long-standing loyalty. The commercial shows how Thrak repeatedly appears in real life to Brian and saves his life again and again – always saying “Not today, Brian.”
The special thing about the commercial is that the video tells the story in reverse. The audience first sees Brian as an old man lying in a hospital bed, and a doctor wanting to turn off his life support machines. Then Thrak comes into the scene, grabs the doctor, and throws him out of the picture.
Next, we see Thrak catch Brian some years earlier when he falls off a roof and rescue him with the Heimlich maneuver when he begins to choke at a restaurant meal. It is only at the end of the commercial that we learn that Thrak is repaying his rescue by Brian.
“I celebrate the attention to detail”
Why is the commercial so cool? The commercial showcases one of the fundamental gameplay aspects of Middle-earth: Shadow of War with the Nemesis system and tells the story of Brian and Thrak in the process – a balancing act that the marketing team has managed to pull off. Different players praise this in the comments on YouTube:
serendal9548: “This is the best ad I have ever seen. The essence of this game is that you should hate orcs, but when your bodyguard saves you two, three, or more times, you just want to keep him and his loyalty. Even if it’s just a mass of pixels in a game, you just want him by your side.”
connorclemmons8698: “What I like best is that with each clip we go back in time and see how confused Brian looks compared to the moment in the hospital.”
BlueShellshock: “Shadow of War really executed what they aimed for very well. I had many Thrak-like moments in my playthrough.”
malickgerlach1494: “I celebrate the attention to detail when they jump back and forth in time. The fact that the orc ages along with the human and even his damn beard changes is something for which I give a big compliment to the person who made this [the commercial].”
Many of the positive comments under the video are 1-2 years old and were written a long time after the release of the commercial. This shows how much the clip can still excite fans of the game even today.
But not only the commercial for Middle-earth: Shadow of War manages to present a game well. Riot Games and League of Legends release videos year after year that excite fans and gather millions of views.
