During Pokémon GO there was a highly anticipated event on the Pentecost weekend, from Saturday at 10 AM to Sunday at 8 PM. Players could find Crypto-Mewtwo in Crypto-Raids. It was supposed to be the biggest challenge in Pokémon GO so far. But on Pentecost Monday, some trainers were greatly disappointed.
The developers said: It was the “biggest challenge the game has ever seen.”
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Bug ruins the catch for some trainers
What were the reactions? As Dotesports reports, there was some excitement and disappointment on social media around the event. A bug prevented players from catching a Crypto-Mewtwo.
In some cases, Mewtwo’s HP remained at 1 HP and did not move an inch until the timer ran out. Players were kicked out of raids as if they had failed, having no choice but to try again.
Niantic acknowledged the problem on May 28 and recommended restarting the app. They said they received “various reports” of this kind.
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Many problems are weighing down the mood in Pokémon GO
What is the general mood? Aside from technical issues with the Crypto-Raids, current problems in Pokémon GO, especially in rural areas, are bothering many players and driving them to quit.
In Destiny 2 , the best players in the world face off solo in PvE to defeat bosses that usually require a full team. But currently, it’s laborious, so very laborious.
What do the best players in Destiny actually do all day?
It has been a tradition for ages that the best Destiny players impose a handicap on themselves to find new challenges and real fun in Bungie’s online shooter. In 2015, Crota was drummed – His dad Oryx was defeated “blind”
The standard is “solo flawless” runs: These masters complete activities intended for 3 or 6 players alone and without dying. If they do happen to die, honor dictates that they start completely from the beginning.
These “Solo runs” have been done by people 9 years ago in Destiny 1: Back then, it was essential to do the Nightfall “solo”. Players specifically looked for exploit spots, essentially cheating, but said “We are just cheesing” and thought quite highly of themselves.
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Destiny 2: New dungeon “Ghosts of the Deep” from Season 21 brings the Ghoul into play
Even a PvE god needs 10 phases and an hour for the new boss
This is the problem: As two reddit threads indicate, solo players in the current season have a clear problem:
The bosses have long periods where they are invulnerable, and only short windows where players can deal damage to them. A Reddit user says it feels like having to do 5 minutes of chores just to deal damage for 15 seconds: (via reddit).
The more phases you need for a boss, the longer the boss fight becomes, as the boss always spawns with a new shield.
As a result, boss fights drag on endlessly for solo players. From PvE god Esoterrick, there is a video where he takes 10 phases for “Ghosts of the Deep”. The video runs over 75 minutes (via youtube).
Players criticize: Bosses have too much HP, too short damage phases
This is what players demand: People on reddit say that solo play in dungeons in Destiny 2 is actually fun. The mechanics are cool, the boss fights are great in themselves. However, the HP pools of the bosses have become far too large and exaggerated. Therefore, it takes forever.
This is absurd and makes soloing dungeons just laborious. Please Bungie, add health scaling to dungeon bosses, it would make our time so much more enjoyable.
So people are demanding: When players enter a dungeon solo, the bosses should only have a fraction of their current HP so they can be defeated in the “intended time” and don’t require so many phases.
Well, you want to do something that is actually not intended by the game and only possible for the ultra-hardcore masters, and then it turns out to be laborious:
The release of Diablo 4 is just around the corner and the new trailer, masterfully directed by Oscar-winning Chloé Zhao, captivates us because: Lilith comes to destroy the world.
Blizzard’s advertising campaigns for Diablo 4 are in full swing. The developers now present a meticulously produced live-action trailer that was released on Thursday. The compelling video was created under the direction of Chloé Zhao along with co-director Kiku Ohe.
The new trailer relies on emotions:
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Diablo 4 heats up release with new trailer – shows in live action how good druids and necromancers look
The release of Diablo 4 is scheduled for June 6 and will take place simultaneously for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Pre-order customers of the Deluxe and Ultimate Edition may even start in on June 2. A preload will also be available.
Who is Chloé Zhao? The Chinese director and screenwriter Chloé Zhao has been awarded an Oscar for her outstanding contribution to the film “Nomadland”. The science fiction action film Eternals was also directed by Chloé Zhao.
Due to her earlier remarks in an interview about the political and social climate in her home country, Chloé Zhao’s films are no longer shown in China.
“Can your shadow be our light?”
What kind of Diablo 4 trailer is this? The trailer takes us into a world where a man mourns his dead horse in a snowy field, a child seeks help in a burned-out village, and other unfortunate souls desperately plead for salvation.
The contrast to the dramatic scenes is formed by the individual hero classes of Diablo 4, which are introduced with appropriate quotes. Thus, the “assassin-like” huntress appears with bow and arrow after the child asks “Will you save us?” and the necromancer appears after a woman asks: “Can your shadow be our light?”
The trailer ends with the breathtaking appearance of Lilith behind the child, who whispers “Hurry up.” into the camera. Finally, the text “Deliver us from evil” is displayed.
Zombie fans, listen up: Level Infinite is releasing a new survival game called Undawn on Steam – and it will feature MMORPG elements and be free to play.
The hype around Dead Island 2 shows that games where we take down undead are still quite popular. Undawn has a lot to offer. The developers promise a mix of open world, crafting, survival, housing, and social interactions.
The publishers of Undawn are Level Infinite, a video game brand launched in December 2021 by the Chinese mega-corporation Tencent. Marketing, events, and esports are at the heart of Level Infinite, including partnerships with developers. This also includes Lightspeed Studios, the developer studio of Undawn.
Massive map is said to be free of loading times
What can you do in Undawn? In the free survival title Undawn, you explore a post-apocalyptic open world and its various locations, including the highway, villas, waterfalls, decaying city centers, junkyards, and a military base – alone or with other survivors.
The map will be 10 × 10 km in size and free of loading times.
After an initial play session lasting 90 minutes, French journalists said: The building options would make “The Sims” blush (via Jeux vidéo), and there will also be options to craft weapons and equipment.
You can watch the 53-second trailer of Undawn here:
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Survival MMO Undawn shows Hollywood star Will Smith in the trailer
Crafting, housing, and Will Smith as a guide
Here is what Undawn has to offer:
a 10 × 10 km map without loading times
a post-apocalyptic setting
you play alone or in a squad with other survivors
you explore on foot or with a vehicle
base customization options like in a life simulation
guilds & specializations
crafting of weapons & equipment
numerous cutscenes
interactions with other players & NPCs
PvP mode planned
free for PC & mobile devices
Will Smith as a guide
You can find more info on Steam and on the game’s website.
There will be various influences in Undawn that are necessary for survival. Leveling up your skills is an important aspect to survive in the harsh new reality. Cooking will also apparently play a role, as will toilet trips, hygiene, and the mental health of the player character, as the screenshot shows:
When and where can I play Undawn? Undawn will be released on June 15 for PC and mobile devices and will be free to play. You can register in advance on the website to receive some in-game rewards. Depending on how many people sign up, the more loot will be unlocked in total.
In League of Legends there are always Champions that annoy players. For a long time, people complained about the “magical cat Yuumi.” But since Riot Games took away her claws, players have identified two new heroes as problems: Aphelios and Netflix star Jinx (Arcane). You can now see them in every professional game.
This is the situation:
Players’ frustration in LoL often targets individual champions that allegedly destroy LoL, take all the fun out of the game, and need to be removed.
But without the cat, 2 more champs come into focus of criticism.
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Fans cheer that Yuumi was banned at MSI
This has been the most hated champ all along:
Yuumi faced criticism for years because she attaches herself to an ADC and cannot be attacked. Originally, Yuumi was planned as a champion for beginners, allowing them to focus on casting while the supporters handled running and positioning with their ADC.
After the big tournament MSI 2023, there was a huge thread on reddit with 9,000 upvotes that stated: “It was really great that Yuumi couldn’t be played at MSI 2023.” The very fact that the parasitic cat was not played improved e-sports. Support players could now show what they were capable of.
Previously the game would have just been: “Put Yuumi on Zeri and then you probably win.”
In the bot lane, only Jinx and Aphelios are planned
These are the new problems: But now that the cat is gone, there are further issues. In the comments, it is said that the current meta feels very rigid. There are very few variations, especially in the lower part of the map.
This leads many games to resemble each other, which would detract from the joy of e-sports and MSI 2023.
It is described as a problem that almost only 2 heroes are played in the bot lane: Jinx and Aphelios. Only when the two are banned do professionals turn to heroes like Xayah or Zeri.
In fact, Jinx has a presence rate of 75% with 43 picks and 14 bans – just like Aphelios with 46 picks and 11 bans (via gol.gg).
Xayah has a presence rate of 42% with 24 picks and 8 bans.
What is the reason for this? As Dotesports describes, Jinx and Aphelios are currently “hyper-carries” in LoL. Because the current meta revolves around the ADC, the two heroes are so dominant. They statistically do their job of dealing physical damage best.
While in other roles it is about providing crowd control or other useful abilities to a team, the ADC role is purely about damage. That’s why the two heroes are so essential right now.
The rigid meta could change again with the next patch:
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was released in May 2023 for the Nintendo Switch and is considered a masterpiece by many – it has a score of 95% on Metacritic. However, for journalist Jasmine Gould-Wilson from Gamesradar, the game turned out to be far too difficult. She accidentally activated the ‘Elden Ring’ mode.
This was the player’s experience: On Gamesradar the journalist writes that she was completely desperate in Zelda for 40 hours:
Bosses killed her with a single hit
She barely felt any character progression, her Link just wasn’t getting stronger
During each boss fight, she died three to five times.
She had to play ultra-carefully, Zelda felt like ‘Elden Ring’ to her
She writes:
As I made my way through Frost Gleek, I had little more than a handful of arrows, a shield, and a rapidly diminishing will to stay alive.
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Player wanted to save 30 minutes by taking a shortcut
What did she do wrong? The author took a creative shortcut right at the beginning of the game, walked along a footpath and saved herself the ‘Long Way’ with the glider. But that would have led her to a place that would have explained the equipment system to her.
She says she thought she was clever and had saved herself half an hour of walking and was as creative as the game wanted her to be. After all, the new Zelda encourages players aggressively to be ‘innovative and adventurous’. So she did that and took to the skies when the game said ‘Go west’, soaring over the mountains.
However, by doing so, she missed the seminar on ‘How to Upgrade My Items’ and dived straight into the fray, having to play the game for 40 hours without the intended equipment.
The author convinced herself that it would get better – once she ‘progressed a little further’. Somewhere in the main story, she would surely encounter the ‘Great Fairies’ she knew from other Zelda games. But that moment never came.
When did she notice it? Only after 40 hours did the journalist realize the reason for all her problems when she looked at a colleague’s character and recognized upgraded armor pieces there.
Then I noticed that I missed something big. I didn’t need to progress further in the game, I needed to go back.
Well, sometimes it is good to go with the flow.
Most people love the new Zelda, but there is one major critic:
The Hamburg studio Daedalic has been working on “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum” (PS5, Xbox, PC, Windows, PS4) since March 2019. Gollum was certainly the largest game made in Germany in the last 4 years. The hype was enormous, with international gaming sites reporting on the project for years. However, the release is now a complete disappointment. The studio hints that it may have taken on too much.
What was special about the game?
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was a game that is not usually made in Germany. When you look at the German Gaming Award, it mostly features “indie titles” from Germany, which are often head-heavy games. Daedalic has made a name for itself with “point-and-click” adventures.
However, Gollum was supposed to be a major blockbuster aimed at a wide audience. It was described as a big action-adventure with a lot of “stealth gameplay.” They wanted to release it for all platforms – expectations were high. After all, “The Lord of the Rings” is something like the ultimate license you can acquire.
The game was considered an AAA title from Europe like “The Witcher” in the years leading up to its launch and received a 12-page article in the international gaming magazine Edge in February 2022. GameStar introduced the game in May 2020 in a 4-page preview as a “world exclusive premiere.”
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The Lord of the Ring: Gollum – Sneak Peek Trailer
Gollum receives terrible reviews on Metacritic and Steam – player counts are poor
How are the developers reacting? Daedalic has “sincerely apologized” to fans in a statement from May 26. They acknowledge and deeply regret that the game did not meet expectations – neither their own nor those of a dedicated community.
They say that telling a story in Middle-earth was the greatest honor and the greatest challenge they have ever faced.
It sounds like they concede that “The Lord of the Rings” was indeed a bit too big for the studio.
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Daedalic announces that they will work hard on the bugs and improve the game with patches so players can enjoy it.
Gollum is compared to weak hype games like Forspoken or Redfall
In the reactions to the tweet, some express their disappointment about the “AAA blockbuster releases.” Gollum is placed in a line with games like Forspoken, Halo Infinite, Redfall, or Cyberpunk.
This is indeed roughly the league in which they wanted to play with Gollum – but they surely envisioned it differently in Hamburg.
In Pokémon GO, movement is a central theme, which is why we wanted to know how many kilometers you walk each week. We have summarized the surprising results of our survey here on MeinMMO.
What survey are we talking about? The basic idea of Pokémon GO is that trainers go outside, explore their area, and connect with other players. Movement plays a crucial role in this, which is also rewarded in the game.
Therefore, we wanted to know how many kilometers you walk each week. Below we show you how you voted.
So many kilometers you cover per week
This is how you decided: For many players, movement in Pokémon GO is very important, not only to secure one or the other Pokémon but also to grab the weekly reward. Therefore, in our survey, we wanted to know “How many kilometers do you walk each week in Pokémon GO?“.
So far (as of 28.05.2023 at 19:00) a total of 2,048 readers have participated in our survey. This is how you voted:
32 % (656 participants) voted for 25-49 km
29 % (585 participants) voted for 50-100 km
11 % (216 participants) voted for 20-24 km
7 % (144 participants) voted for more than 100 km
6 % (128 participants) voted for 15-19 km
6 % (122 participants) voted for 5-9 km
5 % (110 participants) voted for 10-14 km
2 % (46 participants) voted for less than 1 km
2 % (41 participants) voted for 1-4 km
What does the result mean? Based on the votes you cast, it is clear that for many, movement plays an important role. About 36 % of the participants complete 50 km or more each week. 7 % of them even walk over 100 km. Another nearly one-third, 32 % of trainers, reach between 25 and 49 km each week.
But there are obviously also a few couch potatoes in our MeinMMO community. Therefore, 4 % of you walk only 4 km or even less per week, which doesn’t even allow you to receive the first reward level of Adventure Sync. The remaining 28 % (576 participants) of you at least move within the range of 5 to 24 kilometers walked.
That movement in Pokémon GO can pay off not only because of the rewards is shown by a trainer who has achieved a remarkable milestone:
How do trainers achieve so much? In addition to the voting itself, some trainers have also shared with us how they manage to achieve these feats every week. Most of them would be walking these distances anyway because their jobs, hobbies, or pets require it. Therefore, they explain under our survey on MeinMMO as well as on our Facebook page among other things:
Xpiya: “For me, it just matches with the sport. 30-40 km jogging/week… plus I walk everywhere that’s possible. I keep getting close to the real 100 km… but 90% of those km are ones I would also cover without PoGo.”
Benjamin E.: “During the time when I almost always have to work on Saturdays, 100 kilometers per week is easy. I’m a gardener and work a lot on weekends in the spring, early summer, and autumn.”
Some of you cheat
GPS drift: Even though one can see from the results and comments that the majority of players indeed move relatively much, there are still one or two trainers who cheat.
Players point out that they take advantage of the GPS drift in the game. This happens when the GPS signal is poor, for example, in certain buildings, leading to issues with the proper tracking of your GPS connection.
If your game is active during this time, your avatar moves wildly back and forth on the map. Pokémon GO cannot always distinguish this from your normal movements, thus registering the kilometers you have “walked.” And that can really pay off, as trainer in the comments on MeinMMO confirm:
artigjkeitsbaer: “I don’t walk much, I let the phone run with a poor signal, and depending on GPS reception, I rack up between 50 and 180 kilometers.”
Glubena: “Real kilometers probably around 10. With drift, I range from 70 to 350 depending on the weather and office time.”
However, this can also lead to problems, as is repeatedly shown in social networks. Trainers keep reporting involuntary GPS drifts, which can lead to problems when catching. One trainer lost 3 shinies this way.
Phone swings: But there is another way to trick the Adventure Sync feature in Pokémon GO: phone swings. These are special gadgets in which you can secure your phone. When you activate the device, it will swing your smartphone back and forth.
This movement thus simulates the natural movement in your pocket, which is why external fitness apps like Google Fit register it as such. Since Pokémon GO accesses the data of these apps when calculating kilometers during inactive gameplay, the distance you’ve covered is credited to you in the game.
Even Erwin K. uses this gadget and even hatches eggs with it, as he tells us in the comments on our Facebook page: “Phone swings generate kilometers and can hatch eggs; I’ll never buy incubators again.”
Do you also cheat to achieve your weekly goals and hatch eggs? If so, how do you do it? Or do you belong to the trainers who honestly walk their kilometers? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.
Diablo 4 attracts many old fans and new interested parties who want to see the hack and slash. However, there is still skepticism in some areas about whether to actually buy the game. MeinMMO helps with the decision.
On June 6, Diablo 4, the latest installment in the popular series, will be released. The initial tests have been very well received by fans, although there are still discussions about things like difficulty and loot.
Those who want to play on time for the release must preorder Diablo 4. In the more expensive versions, there is even early access starting June 2. Specifically, Diablo costs:
The servers will go live on June 2 and June 6 at 01:00 for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. The game supports complete crossplay, allowing you to play with friends on all platforms anytime.
In our overview, you will find all info about Diablo 4. Our impression after the beta tests is delivered in the video:
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Checklist – Should I buy Diablo 4?
To help you make a faster decision, we have prepared 10 questions for you. If you answer 7 or more of them with “Yes”, it is worth buying for you. If less, you should reconsider whether another game might be better suited:
In a game, I want to feel really powerful and be the hero
Different classes with special skills are important to me
I enjoyed Path of Exile, Lost Ark, or Diablo 3/Diablo Immortal
I like meeting other players in my world
Looting and leveling up are a must in a game
A good combat system with a lot of action is important to me
I enjoy grinding and collecting new items for the perfect build for hours
Cosmetics in a full-price game don’t bother me
I am totally into dark worlds
A good look is important to me
Note that Diablo 4 offers a so-called “isometric perspective,” which is a view from “above at an angle.” Especially if you are new to the ARPG genre, this might be unusual. The controls need to suit you; otherwise, Diablo 4 won’t be fun for you.
Gameplay for Diablo 4 can be seen here:
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Diablo 4 also relies on ongoing service. After release, you will regularly receive free updates with new seasons and a battle pass, in which you can earn cosmetics, for example.
The general tenor regarding Diablo 4 is currently positive from almost all directions. Most players are looking forward to the game and want to give Blizzard another chance, already seeing a big success in the game.
Only one thing is still causing concern: the shop. Diablo 4 will get a shop in addition to the battle pass, where you can buy cosmetics. A few skins have already been introduced, but even the free skins from the game are nice.
The developers previously promised that there would be no “Pay2Win” elements, but after the debacle with Diablo Immortal, Blizzard has lost a lot of trust here. Because there it was also stated that one could not buy equipment – and in the end, there were indeed gems, the most important items in Immortal.
How the shop in Diablo 4 will perform can only be said exactly at release. Accordingly, it is difficult to make a concrete statement about whether the purchase is already worthwhile:
All spotlight hours in May 2023 at Pokémon GO in overview. We show you all Pokémon, bonuses and times and explain which Shinies you can find and whether the events are worth it.
What events are these? Every Tuesday, Pokémon GO starts a spotlight hour at 6:00 PM, which is active until 7:00 PM. A selected specimen is in focus and appears almost everywhere in the wild. Each date changes the Pokémon that is in the spotlight during the event and which bonus accompanies it.
The bonuses include more candies, more stardust or more experience points. In our overview, we show you all Pokémon and bonuses for the spotlight hours in May 2023.
Pokémon marked with a star (*) can be found as shiny variations
Spotlight hour on May 2
Which Pokémon? During the first spotlight hour in May, you will encounter the Alolan form of Geodude. The original Geodude comes from the first generation of games. The Alolan region is part of the seventh generation of games. It belongs to the Ground and Rock types and can evolve into Alolan Graveler and Alolan Golem.
Which bonuses are active? For catching Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of experience points.
Who is it worth for? As fighters, Geodude and Graveler are not particularly interesting for you. The final evolution, Alolan Golem, is better. However, in raids, it only plays in the midfield of the best attackers and can only place itself in the upper midfield of the Super League in PvP. You’ll find better alternatives in Pokémon GO.
Can you catch shiny Alolan Geodude? Yes, the shiny form of the Pokémon is active in Pokémon GO and can be caught by you.
Spotlight hour on May 9
Which Pokémon? In the second spotlight hour in May, you can expect the Pokémon Ponyta from the first generation of games. It belongs to the Fire type and can evolve into Rapidash.
Which bonuses are active? For catching Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of candies.
Who is it worth for? Ponyta and Rapidash are not important attackers in either PvE or PvP that you should definitely have in your collection. Some trainers will use the hour to complete raids at that time and earn the double candies.
Can you catch shiny Ponyta? Yes, the shiny version of Ponyta is active in Pokémon GO and can be caught by you.
Spotlight hour on May 16
Which Pokémon? In the third spotlight hour in May, you can expect the Pokémon Oddish from the first generation of games. It belongs to the Grass and Poison types and can evolve into Gloom and Vileplume.
Which bonuses are active? For sending Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of candies.
Who is it worth for? Vileplume plays in the upper midfield of the Super League in PvP. Oddish and Gloom cannot keep up. Overall, the Pokémon family is rather weak in battles. However, you can use the hour well to clean up your Pokémon collection and earn a lot of candies for sending.
Can you catch shiny Oddish? Yes, the shiny version of Oddish is also available in Pokémon GO and can be caught by you.
Spotlight hour on May 23
Which Pokémon? The fourth spotlight hour in May brings you Pinsir from the fourth generation of games. It belongs to the Bug and Poison types and can evolve into Scyther.
Which bonuses are active? For evolving Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of experience points.
Who is it worth for? Scyther is in the upper midfield as an attacker in the Super League and Hyper League. In raid battles, it is not really useful. You can use the date to evolve Pokémon and earn extra experience points for it.
Can you catch shiny Pinsir? Yes, the shiny version of Pinsir is already active in Pokémon GO.
Which Pokémon? In the last spotlight hour in May, you will encounter the Pokémon Houndour, which comes from the second generation of games. It belongs to the Dark and Fire types and can evolve into Houndoom. It also has the Mega-Houndoom evolution.
Which bonuses are active? For catching Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of stardust.
Who is it worth for? Houndoom plays in raids in the upper midfield. Its Mega evolution is ranked in the A-tier of the best attackers in the game. So it can be very worthwhile for you to catch strong specimens of this Pokémon. You can also fill your stardust resources during the event at the same time.
Can you catch shiny Houndour? Yes, the shiny version of Houndour is active in Pokémon GO and can be caught by you.
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For Twitch streamers, it’s not uncommon to receive gifts sent by their fans. However, larger content creators usually have a mailbox for such things. The Twitch streamer “Stormfall33″ has now received a mysterious package at her home.
What kind of streamer is she? As a variety streamer, “Stormfall33” plays different games for her 20,000 followers. For instance, in Hitman 3, her cat turned out to be the real killer. However, the streamer is most often found in “Just Chatting,” where she converses with her viewers.
She recently received a mysterious package from such a fan. Initially expecting a terrible content like feces or even a bomb, curiosity ultimately won out for the streamer.
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“You will never guess what’s inside!”
What was in the package? In a stream, Stormfall33 reported on the event and eventually revealed the contents of the mysterious package: A small black business card, on which the username of the streamer and the words “Certified Virgin” are printed in golden letters.
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Why are the viewers worried? Although the streamer can laugh about the unusual gift, the fact remains that someone obviously knows her address. Some fans find this more concerning than funny.
That’s pretty funny, but also a bit creepy when you think about the fact that someone on the internet knows your address. At least the outcome wasn’t as bad as it could have been.
As MGG France reports, the streamer has never publicly disclosed her address. It is unclear how the mysterious fan could send her the package. Still, Stormfall33 prefers to laugh about the incident.
She explains that she trusts her community and is sure that no one wants to harm her.
The viewers’ concern is not entirely unfounded, as Twitch streamers often deal with stalkers. Conversely, there are also very well-meaning viewers who care about the safety of the content creators:
After the last test of Diablo 4, there was a discussion in the community whether the game is too difficult. MeinMMO looked a little into the past and checked whether there had not been even greater challenges before.
Diablo 4 apparently attracts many newcomers and players who have not played Diablo for years. The server slam was very well received, but it led fans to discuss: is the game too hard or too easy?
some say: it should be this way, Diablo must challenge them as players.
others mean: Diablo is a casual game, it should be made more accessible by Blizzard.
Particularly the first faction points out that in the past, there have always been bosses in Diablo that really heated things up for the players. And that is true.
We have rummaged a bit in old forums, on Reddit, and online, as well as searched through our own memories to present you the 5 hardest bosses in Diablo (so far).
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1. The Butcher (Diablo 1)
The Butcher, better known by his original name “Butcher”, is probably the best-known boss in the series after Diablo itself. This is likely due to how you first encounter him in the first part of Diablo:
In a dark dungeon full of enemies, surrounded by stone walls, you open a door and find carcasses and blood, like in a human slaughterhouse. A huge demon then greets you with his oversized cleaver and bellows: “Fresh Meat!” The Butcher is incredibly dangerous:
in melee, he is hard to hit and hits back harder than you do
his attacks deal substantial damage, some kill almost instantly
the Butcher is damn fast for his size, only one class could be faster
Almost as nasty as the Butcher is Duriel in Diablo 2. The “Lord of Pain” is the boss of Act 2, so you encounter him relatively early. Duriel is particularly nasty because he simply rolls over you unexpectedly at your first encounter:
you enter a room and suddenly there’s a huge maggot with claws and a mouth in its belly
you yourself are still relatively low in level and probably have rather poor gear
there are hardly any opportunities to really evade
Like with the Butcher, you suddenly find yourself in a small arena with a huge demon lord. Duriel deals heavy damage and will certainly kill you at least once during your first playthrough, especially if you do not know him. He is still considered one of the hardest bosses today, at least if you don’t know him.
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Some bosses in Diablo 2 received an Uber form during the “Pandemonium” event, including Duriel, Andariel (who becomes Lilith), and Mephisto. The Great Evil is actually the end boss of Act 3.
Uber bosses can only be found in a special version of Tristram in Diablo 2, for which you must first gather keys. The event is optional, but it brings you special rewards like one of the best items in the game.
Uber-Mephisto is so tough because he can deal the highest damage of all Uber bosses and also dispenses two types of damage: Cold and Lightning. Furthermore, he is immune to Poison and Lightning damage and has strong defensive stats. Accordingly, you need good preparation and strong gear against him.
When it comes to Belial, opinions are somewhat divided on whether he is considered one of the easier or one of the hardest bosses in Diablo 3 – which is related to the fact that he was a significantly greater challenge at release.
The Lord of Lies is part of the end quest of Act 2 in Diablo 3 and has a unique boss fight: he himself is fixed in one position and you fight spread out in a semicircle around him. Meanwhile, the demon attacks you with various attacks, especially with poison pools.
What makes Belial so tricky are his servants. The swarms of flies that he summons were particularly too strong at Diablo 3’s release. Even at lower difficulties, they dealt heavy damage, and later they were almost instantly deadly.
Only after a patch was the fight “acceptable” for most players – and worth it. With his two phases and transformation, Belial is a visually spectacular fight.
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Unlike in all previous Diablo games, there is a special Paragon mechanic in Diablo Immortal that actively makes you weaker when you face “too strong” opponents. If your Paragon is far below the level you should have, you take more damage and deal less.
The game does inform you of this, but the real effects were first noticed by players during the second major “end boss” Vitaath. Vitaath has slaughtered countless players because they participated with too low Paragon or poor resonance.
The big problem here was that reaching a higher Paragon was only possible to a limited extent and progressed always slower. There was even a real level limit that could only be exceeded after a certain time.
In addition, Vitaath could hit all enemies with multiple attacks that dealt significant damage. Weaker players died immediately. At the release of Vitaath, no one was “strong enough” from the Paragon perspective to defeat the demoness. This was also repeated with the subsequent boss, Gorgothta.
6. The Secret Final Boss of Diablo 3
Even though the list only includes 5 opponents, we must still mention a 6th boss: Error 37. This has probably consumed the most playtime of fans at the release of Diablo 3.
At the start of the game, hardly anyone could log in, and when they did, the connection barely lasted long. Players collected their error codes partly out of despair, partly cynically. The most common among them was Error 37.
Fans are now also fearing the return of this boss for Diablo 4:
From the problem arose dozens of memes, but also a lot of anger. Only days later were the servers stable enough for players to play without issues – and even then, there was still a bit of hiccup.
Whether and which of these bosses will return in Diablo 4, we do not know – except in the case of the Butcher – yet. Because so far, it is still not even clear whether the main boss will actually be in the game:
In Destiny 2, numerous exotic weapons can be enhanced to a masterpiece with catalysts. We will show you what all known masterpiece catalysts do and how to get them in 2023.
This article was last updated during Season 21 on May 28, 2023. New exotic weapons and catalysts from the “Season of Depth” have been added, specifically for the weapons “Der Dienstvergehen” and “Zündschleuder”. Additionally, the catalyst for the exotic fuse rifle “The Navigator” from the new dungeon “Ghosts of the Depth”.
How to enhance weapon exotics: Since the Warmind expansion for Destiny 2, many exotic weapons can be molded into a masterpiece. A masterpiece version represents an upgrade of the respective weapon, improving certain stats of the firearm or even granting the weapon additional perks.
The key to this are the appropriate masterpiece catalysts that must be found or specifically played and leveled up to ultimately unlock the coveted masterpiece version of the respective weapon.
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Everything you need to know about Destiny 2 – in 2 minutes
All masterpiece catalysts in 2023 – How to find them, what they can do
Currently, not all 108 exotic weapons in Destiny 2 can be upgraded to a masterpiece.
However, we have summarized all the available and known catalysts along with their sources below for you, sorted alphabetically for ease of reference. Note that some of them drop randomly, while others are tied to quests or events. Additionally, some can now be obtained from other sources.
Catalyst drops: Randomly at the end of playlist activities, such as Strikes, Gambit, and Crucible.
Upgrade requirement: 1000 kills.
Upgrade effect allowed you to activate an alternate fire mode when your Super is charged. This inflicts increased damage but drains your Super energy. The fire mode ends once your weapon is stowed or your Super is used up.
Arbalest (Linear Fusion Rifle)
Catalyst drops: From a quest that you receive from Shaw Han in the Cosmodrome.
Upgrade requirement: 500 kills
Upgrade effect: +20 handling, “Genesis” ensures that breaking a fighter’s shield with this weapon refills the magazine from reserves. Energy weapons regenerate ammo on hits if the damage type matches the fighter’s shield.
Arbeitstier (Assault Rifle)
Catalyst drops: Randomly from playlists, such as Strikes, Gambit, and Crucible.
Upgrade requirement: 250 multi-kills.
Upgrade effect: “Serious Business” perk: Once the weapon fully revs up, the flinch (the wobble when hit by enemies) is significantly reduced.
Auserwählte des Reisenden (Pistol)
Catalyst drops: Randomly at the end of playlist activities, such as Strikes, Gambit, and Crucible.
Upgrade requirement: 700 kills.
Upgrade effect: Gains the perks “Osmose” and “Fully Automatic Trigger System” after completing the kills.
B
Borealis (Sniper Rifle)
Catalyst drops: Randomly through kills in PvE.
Upgrade requirement: 150 void, solar, and arc kills each.
Upgrade effect: Reload speed +20.
Boshafte Berührung (Scout Rifle)
The raid exotic from “Kingsfall”: Boshafte Berührung returned in Season 18.
Superheroes have been a mainstream topic, especially since the “Marvel Cinematic Universe” (MCU). Not only movies but also several series are released every year revolving around superheroes. If you’re not interested in youth series, we present to you 5 superhero series for adults.
What are these series? The selected series cater more to adults due to their themes, violence, or action, and also differ in tone from the classic MCU.
In this article, we will only introduce the series and avoid spoilers.
Why isn’t series x included? Besides those mentioned here, there are indeed other superhero series aimed at adults, even from the MCU. We have tried to find a good mix and selected together with the editorial team.
Honorable Mentions: Moon Knight, Super Crooks, Daredevil
The Boys
Number of seasons: 3 |Episodes: 24 |Episode length: approximately 55 to 68 minutes |Continuation: Season 4 confirmed |Stream: Amazon Prime Video
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The Boys Official Trailer Season 1
What kind of series is this? When Hughie Campbell loses his girlfriend due to an accident involving a drunken superhero, he joins a group of people who have made it their mission to take down superheroes.
Behind the superheroes stands the corporation Vought, which not only commercializes everything around them but also eliminates and covers up all their collateral damage. Especially Homelander, a Superman copy, instills fear in each of his opponents.
Political and social issues are also addressed in The Boys despite the explicit violence and brutality in a satirical manner.
Invincible
Number of seasons: 1 |Episodes: 8 | Episode length: approximately 42 to 49 minutes | Continuation: Season 2 and 3 confirmed |Stream: Amazon Prime Video
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Invincible Official Trailer
What kind of series is this? Invincible is an animated series based on the comic by Robert Kirkman, who also wrote The Walking Dead. Don’t let the appearance deceive you, as Invincible is also quite brutal.
Mark Grayson’s father is the national hero Omni-Man, essentially a Superman clone. After almost giving up, Mark finally gains his abilities at the age of 17 and begins training to become a great superhero like his father. In parallel, a superhero team is brutally killed, and the public tries to find out who did it.
Invincible is a coming-of-age story about a boy who wants to become a superhero. The fights and the storyline are not timid and explore dark and brutal territories.
The Tick
Number of seasons: 2 |Episodes: 22 |Episode length: approximately 30 minutes | Continuation: After Season 2, the series was canceled |Stream: Amazon Prime Video
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The Tick Official Trailer Season 1
What kind of series is this? The Tick is an almost invincible superhero and a muscular man in a blue tick costume. He meets the weak accountant Arthur, who then becomes his sidekick, fittingly dressed in a large high-tech moth costume.
Together they fight evil on the streets until they realize that the presumed dead villain ‘The Terror,’ with whom Arthur has a backstory, is not dead and is still causing mayhem in the underworld. The two try to take down the villain together.
A story focused on blunt humor that mainly showcases its rather unsympathetic hero.
The Umbrella Academy
Number of seasons: 3 |Episodes: 30 |Episode length: approximately 40 to 60 minutes | Continuation: Season 4 confirmed |Stream: Netflix
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The Umbrella Academy Official Trailer Season 1
What kind of series is this? Suddenly, 43 children with mysterious powers are born, and a billionaire tries to adopt all these children. He managed to adopt seven children and trained them at the so-called Umbrella Academy.
Years later, 5 of these siblings meet again and receive an apocalyptic message from the future. The siblings now want to try to prevent this apocalypse and join forces.
Reminiscent of a wilder version of the X-Men. Quirky characters try not only to save the world but also to manage their everyday problems.
Number of seasons: 1 |Episodes: 8 |Episode length: 39 to 46 minutes |Continuation: Season 2 confirmed |Stream: RTL Plus
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Peacemaker Official Trailer
What kind of series is this? The Peacemaker is a character from The Suicide Squad, who joins a new special organization to combat butterfly parasites. John Cena is the highlight here, showcasing his comedic side as the delightfully silly Peacemaker.
Peacemaker acts according to one motto: Peace at any cost. He doesn’t care how he achieves that. His patriotism takes precedence over everything, which is why he even has a bald eagle as a pet.
If you like the humor from Guardians of the Galaxy, then Peacemaker is your series, as James Gunn can go all out here without having to adhere to the rules of the MCU. Also, the intro of the series is simply fantastic.
The series Peacemaker continues the film ‘Suicide Squad’ from 2021.
Do you know any other superhero series aimed more at adults? Then write them in the comments.
Until his ban in 2017, the IRL streamer Paul “Ice Poseidon” Denino (28) instilled fear and terror on Twitch. Now the controversial content creator is making a fresh start on the competing platform Kick. To kick things off, he launched a marathon stream and even climbed the highest mountain in the world.
What kind of streamer is he? Ice Poseidon was once regarded as the most controversial streamer on Twitch. The content creator became known for so-called IRL streams, in which he was out and about in the “real world”.
His fans almost always knew where he was and could influence his behavior. However, this openness opened the door for less benevolent viewers, who repeatedly alerted the police to the streamer.
What kind of stunt is this? In early May, Ice Poseidon began streaming on the controversial platform Kick, where some controversial content creators have already landed. To start, he kicked off a subathon, where every dollar donated is supposed to extend the stream by one minute.
As part of this subathon, Ice Poseidon first traveled through India and then through Nepal, where he planned, accompanied by a team, to trek to the Mount Everest Base Camp. That is located 5,600 meters above sea level, so the ascent is quite an impressive achievement.
How did it go? As is customary for the IRL streamer, he allowed his viewers to participate live in the eight-day trek to the base camp. Only on the last stretch did the internet connection fail, so the 28-year-old has only photo and video material of his glorious moment.
Upon arriving at the base camp, Ice Poseidon placed a gigantic Kick flag to the great excitement of the viewers, as he shared via Twitter. He stated that the ascent was one of the hardest things he had ever done in his life.
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For Ice Poseidon, the stunt seems to have paid off, as after less than a month on the new platform, he already has 41,000 followers there and currently ranks 3rd among the most-watched streamers on Kick (via streamscharts).
For several months, Kick has been trying to lure larger streamers away from the competition. While other platforms, in similar endeavors, mainly relied on successful figureheads, the new streaming platform has particularly focused on the more controversial content creators who have yet to secure lucrative deals.
Not much longer and Diablo 4 goes online. Many players are still speculating about which class will be on the agenda at the release. MeinMMO shows you the tier list of the Diablo expert wudijo, who has categorized the classes into different tiers.
What is this tier list? wudijo is a full-time streamer for Diablo and known for his diverse and analytical content on the action RPG (via twitch.com). He has been involved in theory crafting for years and is part of the team of the well-known build site Maxroll.gg.
We list his results and also discuss the most important value, the endgame, along with his arguments. If you want to watch the English video yourself, you can find it here:
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However, keep in mind that there may be balance adjustments at the release, and the order could change because of this. Additionally, it is a personal assessment with predictions from wudijo:
Now let’s get to the endgame tier list and why wudijo has sorted the classes accordingly:
Endgame
S1: Druid
S2: Barbarian
B1: Hunter
B2: Wizard
C: Necro
Druid: This class was considered the weakest choice during the beta, but was able to catch up during the server slam, according to wudijo. He sees the Druid having the most strong build combinations with many synergies that strengthen each other. He particularly highlights the skill “Grizzly Rage” and notes that Druids are very “tanky” and can withstand a lot.
Barbarian: This class was actually at the top, but after some nerfs during the server slam, the Barbarian has fallen a bit. However, wudijo still sees the class in the S-Tier due to the strong items and legendary aspects that can be obtained here. Additionally, he sees the strongest endgame build in the game for the Barbarian, which is possible together with the “Whirlwind” skill.
Hunter: The class is extremely strong in the early game. However, as things like defense and crowd control (CC) become more important throughout the game, the Hunter falls off. The class is good in terms of crowd control, but when it comes to defense, the Hunter is not easy to handle.
There is a clash between high damage and poor defense – wudijo believes that good players may be able to compensate for this, but that makes the Hunter the hardest class to play in the game.
Wizard: This class is very solid and wudijo also sees potential for very strong builds around the “Enchantments.” The good build diversity allows for many synergies that could lead to powerful combos. However, wudijo is also concerned that the power discrepancies between builds could be so large that only a specific build will be played.
Overall, he sees the class in the middle – not too strong, not too weak.
Necro: wudijo currently sees few good builds for the Necromancer class, aside from bonespear combinations. Overall, he considers the Necro to be the weakest class. He feels that the skeletons fall further and further behind as you progress. Unless there is an unexpected synergy that he doesn’t know about yet, wudijo has little hope for strong pet builds.
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Diablo 4 shows what cool attacks the individual classes can do – But fans prefer to talk about the music selection
We will have to wait for the release to see how the distribution will actually look and the first assessments from the endgame. Do you already know which class you will choose at the release? Leave a comment.
Exoprimal is a new co-op shooter reminiscent of games like Left4Dead, but instead of zombies, there are dinos (PC, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PS4, PS5). MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider was surprised at how good the game is. However, as a full-price title … rather in the Xbox Game Pass.
When I first saw the trailer for Exoprimal, I laughed heartily. In March 2022, that was, during a State of Play, a PlayStation show.
You saw a huge black ball between closely standing skyscrapers over a deserted street. From the ball, hundreds of raptors fall to the ground from about 50 meters. My interest was piqued. That’s my humor.
Exoprimal then presented itself as a kind of Left4Dead with dinos and suit power like in Anthem. The suits determine the class, and in different missions, we rampage through various areas and work to contain the dino population.
Exoprimal will be released on July 14, 2023, for PC and the two current console generations, and will be available on release directly in the Xbox Game Pass.
Capcom has already let me onto the servers to take out a few hundred dinos. I’ll give you a little insight into how it plays and what I think of it.
You can also find an Exoprimal video from the GameStar colleagues on YouTube (via youtube.com) and you can watch a gameplay trailer here:
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In the co-op shooter Exoprimal, it rains dinosaurs and you are in the middle of it
Smooth gameplay with the right amount of exaggeration
What is Exoprimal about? The story is well crafted, here is the first surprise. There are many cutscenes with cool visuals and a quirky sci-fi story.
The characters and backstory invite for some head shaking; you won’t find complexity here. But if you find it funny that hundreds of dinos fall out of a black ball that then attack you, you will be satisfied here.
So, I land as a novice exo-pilot in a dysfunctional team and have to jump into the suit right at my first mission. A crazy AI goes totally haywire and then … time travel, parallel worlds or something? Just the story!
How is the game structured? Here comes the next surprise: Exoprimal is designed as a PvEvP game. At first, there are almost only PvE battles, later pure co-op modes are added.
Basically, it’s a co-op shooter with an unusual PvP component that resembles the Gambit mode of Destiny 2.
Two teams start the same mission and race against each other in a race against time. However, at first, only the “ghosts” of the others are visible; I cannot actively attack the opponents.
Then different missions start, which you have to complete as quickly as possible. Sometimes you have to fend off a rush, sometimes you have to filet a particularly large dino into bite-sized pieces, sometimes you have to protect a payload.
In the final showdown, the PvP kicks in and you fight against each other “for the last few meters”. The team that is behind has to play aggressively to prevent the opponents’ progress and still have a chance of victory.
One second before death – I recklessly run into the opponent troop.
The further I progress in the game, the more of these small mini-missions within the missions there are. Initially, it felt a bit drawn out, as there were only a few activities available in the first few missions that I had unlocked.
Over time, the missions become more complex and difficult, I unlock more equipment, become more powerful, and can better specialize in my role. There are modes with varying levels of PvP, and the missions change because the AI in the story constantly adjusts the challenge.
How does Exoprimal play? The dino shooting has convinced me. The gameplay structure is solid, the shooter mechanics are decent, and the many different abilities of the exosuits bring variety.
Overall, the exos are the highlight of Exoprimal. In the test version, there were 10 exos available, but 3 of them I have to unlock first. The parts are divided into:
Assault
Tank
Support
There is the typical assault rifle attacker, a healer, a supporter, and Reinhardt from Overwatch is also present. So … not directly Reinhardt. But one tank is a pure melee fighter and has a large energy shield that he can deploy in front of him.
The Reinhardt comparison came to mind directly while playing. Now while writing and reviewing material, I notice that there are relatively many similarities to Overwatch. And that’s not a bad thing – in terms of hero shooters, Overwatch 2 is still the standard.
The exosuit Barrage relies on explosions – exactly my thing.
The more challenging Exoprimal becomes throughout the missions, the more fun the title brings. When you suddenly realize that the 457 raptors are closing in, even though you’ve pumped your entire arsenal into the almost liquid group of dinos, pulse rates, excitement, and gameplay enjoyment rise.
Collaboration and coordination are important. The right class selection and shared strategies lead to success. You can even switch exosuits during a match.
To keep players engaged in the long term, Exoprimal relies on extensive progression systems, and here the problems unfortunately begin.
Conclusion: Definitely test it before buying in the Xbox Game Pass
After installation, I wanted to dive into a mission as quickly as possible and barely looked around in the menu. Just start right in. After the first missions, I thought – “oh cool, that was really good.”
Exoprimal has surprised me very positively. So far, for me, it’s even the surprise of the year, a really solid shooter from a new brand and much larger than I thought.
I scoured the menu a bit, found many progression systems, and searched online for the monetization model. But here’s another surprise, I almost fell off my chair.
Exoprimal costs 60 euros on PlayStation and is a full-price title.
Despite the extent, the entire structure of the game reminded me more of Free2Play titles. You can feel at every corner that there is still room for additional content, and the live service is central:
A new brand with little background
Incredible setting with thousands of dinos
After each mission, it goes back to the main menu
Live service with seasons is planned
Shop with premium content is coming
I really thought beforehand that Exoprimal would come as a Free2Play shooter, and I had granted the dino slasher a good chance to build a loyal player base. But as a full-price title, Exoprimal will really have a hard time.
Sure, there are many story cutscenes, decent graphics, and plenty of content. But Destiny 2 offers that too, even in the Free2Play part of the shooter and even at a higher level.
At least: At release on July 14, the new co-op shooter comes into the Xbox Game Pass – so you won’t have to reach too deep into your pockets for an extended play session.
If you are a fan of co-op shooting, then definitely check it out. You get an engaging shooter with decent potential that doesn’t take itself too seriously. But it’s better to test Exoprimal beforehand or wait for a sale.
If you have any questions or opinions about the game, feel free to share them in the comments.
Sony has been releasing many of its console flagship games on PC for a few years now. Until the evening of May 29, you can grab Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition on Steam for under €17.
What kind of game is this? Initially released only for PlayStation 4, Horizon Zero Dawn is an open-world action role-playing game by Guerrilla Games.
From a third-person perspective, we control Aloy and fight in a world where humans live almost like in prehistoric times. Robot dinosaurs populate the world in all forms and are now at the top of the food chain.
You can see a gameplay trailer for Horizon Zero Dawn here:
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Horizon: Zero Dawn – Gameplay Trailer
An Outcast Hunter Against Cyber-Dinos
We play as the young hunter Aloy, who has been ostracized by her tribe. In the dangerous open world, we must not only uncover the truth about her past but also prevent a looming evil.
Equipped with a bow and various traps, we must defend ourselves against the enemies of the world. As the story progresses, we unlock new arrows and abilities. These must be used strategically, as in open combat, we have no chance against most machine beings.
The graphics of the world and the design of the robots are a feast for the eyes, especially on a good PC, and can still compete with many titles today. The successor to Horizon Zero Dawn is even considered one of the most beautiful games of 2022.
How much does the Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition cost? Currently, you can get the game on Steam with a 67% discount. Instead of €49.99, you pay €16.49. It includes several skin and item packs as well as the expansion The Frozen Wilds, which will keep you busy for a few more hours after the main story.
How is the Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition rated? On Steam, the game has a very positive rating of 87% from 72,486 reviews. (via Steam, as of May 28, 2023)
Users particularly praise the story and graphics of the game:
ChoySuey: Horizon Zero Dawn is not just an incredibly good game, but an impressive work with depth that tells a timely story. A must-recommendation for anyone who wants to experience a profound story that is more than just a simple narrative!
schmeink: Exceptional game. I’ve never played anything comparable. […] I hope that many more such games are to be expected from this top-notch team.
Chaly: While the skill tree is relatively simple, the game shines with fantastic graphics and accordingly great atmosphere. I never thought of turning off the music, the NPCs are convincingly voiced, and the plot and lore are worth listening to.
Fuse: “A masterpiece. No single-player game has captivated me like this in a long time.”
In Pokémon GO players can finally use the Master Ball after a long wait. However, MeinMMO author Max Handwerk finds that there is somehow a lack of a target where it really pays off.
The Master Ball has landed in Pokémon GO! Finally, one of the most iconic items in the game series has made its way to Niantic’s AR game – it has taken long enough.
For several days now, discussions around the Master Ball have been significant. Overall, the feature is well received: Cool animations give the Master Ball the necessary look it deserves, and the ability to catch any wild Pokémon in one go is exciting.
Moreover, Niantic has, at least at the current state, also adhered to the notion that the Master Ball is something special that is only available very rarely – like in the main series. Currently, one can only obtain one. There will be more opportunities, but not constantly. This is beneficial for the Master Ball itself.
However, there is also a problem with this rarity that one notices when considering what to catch with the Master Ball: There is no Pokémon in the game that truly justifies this rarity.
Strong and legendary in Pokémon GO is not the same as rare
What should one use the Master Ball for? If you look around in the community, you will find all sorts of answers to this. Notably: A lot of people write things like “I will never use the ball”. Why? Simply because one does not know if they are using the rare, powerful ball for the right thing – or if something better comes later.
It’s the classic “rare item problem” – Should I use the elixir now, or do I need it for a later boss fight?
In terms of the Master Ball, there is also a noticeable difference compared to, for example, Pokémon Red and Blue. In the end, there was only one Mewtwo, that was super-powerful and super-rare. The Master Ball was simply ideal for it.
However, in Pokémon GO there is currently nothing comparable. Although the Master Ball can certainly be used well for certain things, the question remains: Was that the right choice? Or will I miss out on something in the future if I waste my Master Ball now?
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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
Let’s look at a few examples of fitting targets for the ball: Some immediately choose the legendary Galar birds, and they are certainly a good choice – because they are very hard to catch without the Master Ball.
At the same time, the bird trio is not really powerful. They earn more “collector” points through the catch, but do not provide a real boost for one’s own team. Is that really appropriate for the Master Ball?
Then there is the possibility of catching hard-to-catch legendaries with the Master Ball. It can be the last resort if there are no balls left after the raid. One catches a powerful monster – but that’s not particularly rare. After all, most monsters in Pokémon GO return at some point, or are available in large numbers.
This makes the Master Ball a powerful, but also difficult item. It is basically so valuable that there is nothing one really needs it for.
Will that change? This remains to be seen. There would certainly be possibilities, such as a very powerful Pokémon that spawns randomly in the wild – or also a strong Pokémon in raids that are available only very rarely.
Even Crypto-Mewtwo now in the event could be something like that, provided that it is very hard to catch with regular balls. However, this will only be evident after the first raids have taken place. Or, solutions like top raids that would only need a particularly attractive boss.
It also remains to be seen how frequently more Master Balls will be added. That is still completely open. If, for example, one spoke of one ball per month, the decision to actually throw the ball would be significantly easier.
How do you handle the ball? Have you used it already, and for what? Or do you plan to let the ball collect dust in your pocket? Tell us in the comments.
By the way, a trainer was unlucky when he handed the game to his child: He threw the Master Ball at a Paras. At least that decision is made!
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Depending on which edition of Diablo 4 you pre-ordered, you can enter the world of Sanctuary either on June 2nd or June 6th, 2023. To prepare for the release now, there are five things you can tackle right away. With this MeinMMO article, you will be well prepared.
When is the launch of Diablo 4? All buyers of the Standard Edition can only start Diablo 4 on June 6th, 2023 at 01:00 AM. If you pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition or the Ultimate Edition, you will receive four days of early access. Accordingly, your adventure begins on June 2nd, 2023 at 01:00 AM.
To make good use of the additional four-day wait or to be perfectly prepared for the launch on June 2nd, we are providing you with five tips. These will simplify the start of your game.
Additionally, we recommend that you follow the live ticker from MeinMMO as soon as it is activated. This way, you will always be up to date on the status of the Diablo 4 servers. Also, read reviews of the game. This will give you an impression of what aspects you should also prepare for.
1. Which class should I choose?
At the launch of Diablo 4, five different classes will be available. Over time, additional classes may be added, but at the beginning of June, you only have to choose between the following classes:
In a Blizzard trailer, you can already see some attacks from the various classes:
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Diablo 4 shows what cool attacks the individual classes can do – But fans prefer to talk about the music selection
2. The best build for your class
Within a class, individual characters can differ greatly in their play style. The reason for this is that each class has multiple builds available for you to skill your character. Therefore, you should choose the build that is most compatible with your play style and that you enjoy the most.
What is the skill builder? With the English skill builder (d4builds.gg), you can start engaging with your chosen class even before the game begins and see what skills it has available. As you level up, skill points can be distributed to active and passive abilities.
But remember: you can only use six active abilities at the same time. If you have more skill points than needed, it’s better to invest them in enhancing your active abilities. Additionally, you can skill passive abilities as you can use as many of them as you like.
The tier list from MeinMMO could also serve as a guide to help you decide which character is right for you:
Diablo 4 requires a lot of storage space. Anyone who participated in one of the previous beta phases can already gauge what file size to expect.
With the system requirements for PC, Blizzard has already confirmed how much storage space needs to be reserved on your PC. For console versions, there are currently only the storage sizes from the server slam as a rough guide. Depending on the platform, you need to free up the following storage space:
PS4: approx. 76 GB
PS5: approx. 76 GB
Xbox One: approx. 76 GB
Xbox Series X/S: approx. 76 GB
PC: 90 GB
The last beta phase took up about 85 GB of storage on PC. Therefore, the jump to the full version is only 5 GB. If the console versions behave similarly, you will end up with a final file size of under 100 GB.
4. Download the game before release
As mentioned in the introduction, the launch of Diablo 4 is on June 2nd or June 6th, 2023 at 01:00 AM. However, you can already download the game beforehand so you can start immediately at release.
If you haven’t downloaded Diablo 4 beforehand, be prepared for a bit of wait time at release. With the aforementioned file size of at least 76 GB, it will take some time to download the game, depending on your internet connection.
Are you interested in more news from the world of Diablo 4? Then don’t miss the following articles from MeinMMO:
Where can I find the preload? In the PS Store and Xbox Store, you need to search for Diablo 4. Once you find the game, just click on download.
For the PC version, you need to start the Battle.net client. There you also search for Diablo 4 if it’s not already listed among your favorites. You need to click install to download the game before launch.
5. Plan your budget
If you haven’t decided on an edition of Diablo 4 yet, you should carefully consider which of the three editions you want to buy. Blizzard offers different paths for the battle pass through which you can collect various items for the game.
The following paths are available:
Free path (Standard Edition): Accessible to everyone and offers 27 free levels
Premium path (Digital Deluxe Edition): Costs about 10 Euros and offers 90 levels
Premium path with 20 level jumps (Ultimate Edition): Costs about 25 Euros and offers 90 levels
What are the differences? The free path is accessible to all players and includes seasonal blessings that grant you various bonuses. These include more XP from defeated enemies or the extended duration of elixirs.
The premium path has an additional 63 hours. It includes only cosmetic items with which you can upgrade your character visually. Owners of the Standard Edition do not have access to this. Their 27 free levels are spread across the 90 levels.
The 20 level jumps may be interesting for those who do not have much time to invest in gameplay in Diablo 4. If you have plans during the release period or cannot take time off for the release, this path might be a good option for you.
Attention: The battle pass included with the purchase of Diablo 4 only applies to the first season! After that, you will need to purchase a new seasonal battle pass every three months if you are interested in additional cosmetic items.
You can find the different editions that include the three paths of the battle pass in the overview from MeinMMO:
So carefully consider which edition you want to pre-order and which contents are worth the price for you. The upgrade from the Digital Deluxe Edition to the Ultimate Edition costs 10 Euros, but the associated battle pass is 15 Euros more expensive if purchased separately. It would therefore be worthwhile to go for the Ultimate Edition directly if you want the 20 level jumps.
The Digital Deluxe Edition is 20 Euros more expensive than the Standard Edition, but the associated battle pass costs just 10 Euros. So if you are not interested in the early access or the additional digital contents included in the Digital Deluxe Edition, you can also purchase the battle pass separately.
