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!
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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.
This week, the developers of Destiny 2 had to disable the Exotic “Twilight Oath of Radius.” However, the reason for this unusual decision is as surprising as it is confusing: The Exotic worked exactly as intended by Bungie in the last rework for Season 21.MeinMMO shows what is going on and why the Exo was likely disabled.
Which Exotic did Bungie disable? On May 26, shortly before the start of the new Dungeon “Ghosts of the Depths”, the developer announced that they had to disable the recently reworked Warlock Exotic “Twilight Oath of Radius” due to a problem.
Thus, the Bungie Support informed the Guardians via Twitter:
“Due to a problem where the Exotic Twilight Oath of Radius can make enemies explode, it has been disabled until a fix can be implemented.”
This is not stated in the announcement: The deactivation exclusively refers to the new dungeon “Ghosts of the Depths,” so the Exo cannot be used there.
This announcement, however, led to some confusion in the Destiny community, even without this addition, as the reason for the deactivation sounds just like what the Exo is supposed to do according to its description.
MeinMMO tells you in which combination the Exotic seems to cause problems.
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Destiny 2: New dungeon “Ghosts of the Deep” from Season 21 brings the Ghoul into play
This is the controversy surrounding the disabled Exotic
Isn’t it supposed to explode, Bungie? If you read through the Exo perk, the explanation for the deactivation is indeed confusing. The shockwaves of Twilight Oath of Radius are supposed to do exactly that: make killed enemies explode.
“Planetary Deluge” Rifts regularly emit Arc shockwaves. Death blows with these shockwaves create an Arc explosion. While an Arc focus is equipped, the shockwaves and subsequent explosions blind nearby targets. The Rift energy is recharged faster when surrounded by enemies.
The question that many Guardians asked under the tweet on Twitter was therefore justified. Why did Bungie disable an Exotic that does exactly what it was designed to do? The explanation does not seem to disclose all the details of the problem, omits where it was disabled, and is therefore slightly misleading.
This is why the Exo is considered problematic: With the Exotic “Twilight Oath of Radius,” there are especially unintended explosion chains that occur primarily in connection with an interaction of the exotic scout rifle “Skyburner’s Oath.”
With each kill, the explosions could chain indefinitely and thus transform the “Skyburner’s Oath” into a “Sunshot” with massive range through the effect of “Twilight Oath of Radius.”
As a result, the explosions were excessively strong in some situations and led to an unintended superiority in the game.
The Destiny player Chadly responded to Bungie under the tweet with a video and wrote: “So it is actually disabled because ‘Skyburner’s Oath’ creates an explosion chain when killing some trash enemies? […] If that is all that was wrong, there was 0 reason to disable [the armor Exo].”
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Some players note that it might have made more sense to disable the scout rifle “Skyburner’s Oath” instead of the Warlock Exo.
However, it is also not known whether the Exotic led to interactions with other weapons additionally.
And indeed, there were probably similar problems with the Warlock class ability “Phoenix Dive” that could trigger strong explosion chains and thus would have been too powerful for the new dungeon on day one. Hence, it likely made more sense for Bungie to disable one thing rather than several.
When will the Exotic “Twilight Oath of Radius” be available again? The deactivation of “Twilight Oath of Radius” is only temporary. Bungie is already working on adjusting the Exotic and bringing it back into the game as soon as it meets the intended balance and performance standards.
However, when that will be the case is still unknown. We will update this article for you in this case. So feel free to check back if you need current info.
“We must never have fun in Destiny 2!”
The new armors from the dungeon “Ghosts of the Depths” turn Guardians into “Sauron”
If it’s fun, it must go: For the players, this new deactivation is once again proof that Exotics or weapons are only ever disabled by Bungie when they are the most fun. However, the Twilight Oath of Radius would simply be too strong for the new dungeon and would have simplified and trivialized many mechanics and hordes of enemies.
Therefore, the decision to disable an Exotic because it works too well may seem strange at first glance. Nevertheless, most deactivations due to bugs or excessive strength in Destiny 2 are justified. Bungie also deactivates in this case proactively to preserve the player experience and maintain balance.
What is often left unmentioned in this complaint: There are also gameplay bugs in Destiny 2 that have been to the advantage of the Guardians and which were not immediately removed. And despite the bug, you can still use the Twilight Oath of Radius, despite its blockage, for example, in the open world.
Even in these cases, Bungie set a fix date with a wink and let the overpowering fun go on for a while. True to the motto: “Enjoy it while it lasts”.
For example, one could storm the raids with up to 12 players for a few days (normally only a maximum of 6 players are possible).
Similarly, Guardians were able to deal significantly more damage to Destiny bosses with official permission and their Arc Acrobat Super for a while, so that the Ancient One in Gambit or other activities could be almost taken down solely by Hunters with Arc Stab.
That in the end a fix must also come here is still inevitable. Because, as every Guardian in Destiny 2 has experienced, even the most careful plans by Bungie can lead to unexpected consequences. Also, because Destiny 2 is a constantly evolving game. Such adjustments are therefore part of the process.
Have you also noticed the power of the Exo combination in Season 21 and wanted to take it into the dungeon? And what do you think of Bungie’s wording in the support announcement? Do you believe that the problem was adequately communicated? Or was it also confusing for you with this explanation? Then feel free to share it with us in the comments.
By the way, Guardians have plunged into the brand new dungeon “Ghosts of the Depths” since yesterday. We have linked everything you need to know in our dungeon overview:
An American company is looking for three “professional TikTok observers” and offers a good compensation for it. On MeinMMO, you can find all the info about the action.
Just a quick sit on the couch and turning on TikTok for a few minutes… suddenly it’s 11 PM, your stomach is growling, and the laundry is still in the basket, with no chance of getting on the line today.
The clip platform doesn’t hold back on sensory overload and can make hours melt away. You laugh, get excited, sometimes feel disgusted – but often, you’re well entertained.
If you consider yourselves “TikTok professionals,” however that’s defined, take a look at the following offer from the company Ubiquitous. There you can “win” a job that pays $1,000 for 10 hours of watching TikTok.
TikTok also makes video games and focuses on vitality. Some creators have innovative ideas on how to make money with it:
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Fortnite victory on a moving truck creates viral hit on TikTok – Here’s what it’s about
What kind of job is this? The company is looking for a total of 3 “trend checkers” for TikTok. You should have a feel for the platform, anticipate trends a bit, and discover converging similarities.
According to the motto: “You liked this clip? Then you’ll probably also like the following clip.”
You should then post your collected experiences on a social media platform of your choice. Additionally, you should analyze trends and note them on a pre-made document.
In total, you should watch 10 hours of TikTok, note trends, and get a total of $1,000 for it.
What does this bring?
The data can help companies tap into new target groups. The algorithm behind TikTok analyzes user behavior and selects suitable clips. Sometimes clips come together that one would never think have similar target audiences.
You have surely noticed how TikTok tries to flood your feed with clips on new topics. Even though you’re only watching “fail clips,” suddenly dog videos or clips about Call of Duty: Warzone appear.
TikTok compares the behavior of users who watch many fail clips and what else they watch. So the technology concludes: If one fail viewer likes this, you might also like that. Such data can be very valuable for marketing purposes.
How do you get involved? Good English is important because you need to document your findings in English. You can find all the information on the English website for the “TikTok Watching Job” (via ubiquitousinfluence.com).
You must be at least 18 years old and write a justification for why you are the right fit for the job. If you post your story on Twitter, you will be given preference. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023.
Although there is no entry fee, there are small costs involved. You have to send a prepaid letter to Chattanooga, USA. Winners and losers will be confirmed via this.
In a post on Reddit, many fans report their experiences with games that have taught them important life lessons. World of Warcraft can, for example, help in accounting and risk management, while Minecraft helps with scientific subjects.
How can games assist in learning? Reddit user Pufferdent5082 reports in a post about how he taught himself linear algebra. The topic from mathematics helped him create a ring effect for his homemade weapon in Minecraft.
But Minecraft is helpful not only in mathematics but also in physics and coding. User LeagueofShadows04 writes how Minecraft brought him closer to understanding electricity and programming:
Through working with Redstone, I learned a lot about electricity. I was even an electrician for a few years, and I understood everything super quickly, thanks to years of handling Redstone. I can confirm that. It also got me into programming when I started writing page-filling commands, which is why I am now in the IT industry.
Minecraft has apparently helped the player to his current profession in the IT industry. It is therefore possible to identify one’s own interests with the help of games and thus determine which professions suit oneself best.
Other players prefer to promote their creativity with Minecraft by building complex buildings and structures. An example of this is a city on a Minecraft server that 500 players have been building for 11 years:
What examples do players mention? Minecraft is just one of many games that have taught the gaming community important school and university topics. World of Warcraft also turns out to be a learning platform where fans have learned business areas such as financial modeling and accounting. The best teacher for this is the auction house.
Additionally, WoW conveys a sense of risk management. For example, one player weighed how the ratio of time spent to loot and experience points gained in dungeons and quests looks. This allowed him to manage his time more efficiently and maximize profit.
Currently, WoW players are unleashing themselves in the Dragonflight expansion. Patch 10.1 brought the Zaralek Caverns and the new raid Aberrus, the Shadow Crucible. You can see the new content in the following video from MeinMMO:
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WoW: Patch 10.1 Ember of Neltharion is live – Here is what to expect starting now
As another example, a user mentions Cities: Skylines. The community teaches itself urban planning, which would otherwise be the responsibility of architects, engineers, geographers, and other professions.
In anime, things can sometimes get a bit strange, and relationships emerge that would be way too “spicy” for real life. These are the animes we present to you today.
In the world of anime, things can sometimes get a bit wacky. Not only crazy, supernatural fights, but also on an emotional level, there are sometimes relationships that make you raise an eyebrow in surprise while developing a desire to see how it all unfolds. For this reason, we have created a list of 5 animes where interpersonal relationships, considered a bit “questionable”, are an important aspect of the story.
By “questionable”, we refer to relationships that would be socially frowned upon in reality or come with emotional baggage that is not necessarily beneficial.
As almost always, we have put together a colorful mix of anime series – from very serious, dramatic themes to comedy, there is everything. Have fun!
Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway
Alternative names: Higehiro Genres: Drama, Romance Stream available on: Crunchyroll Episodes: 13 (Completed)
The office worker Yoshida finally gathers the courage to confess his love to his supervisor – and gets coldly rejected. In his frustration, he gets drunk and returns home late at night. On his way home, he meets a young woman seeking a place for the night and offers him sex in exchange. He takes her in but refrains from anything further.
The next day, back to his normal self, he chats with the woman and it turns out that “Sayu” is still a minor, has run away from home, and is currently jumping from one guy to another to have a roof over her head. Yoshida decides to break this cycle and wants to provide Sayu with a home – fully aware that he is already halfway in prison should it ever come out that he is offering shelter to a minor in his apartment.
As Yoshida increasingly slips into the role of a father, Sayu develops very different feelings that both need to navigate.
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What to expect from Higehiro? While you might still raise an eyebrow in surprise during the first episode, by the second episode, you will be captivated by the characters and the story. Both Sayu and Yoshida are strong figures that many can relate to. Even though humor occasionally shines through in the series, the story is ultimately quite emotional and profound.
Higehiro is an unequivocal recommendation for everyone. It is likely one of the most emotional and best animes of recent years that will draw forth some tears.
Alternative names: Kuzu no Honkai Genres: Drama, Romance Stream available on: Amazon Prime Video Episodes: 12 (Completed)
Hanabi and Mugi seem perfect as a couple at first glance – but they share a secret. Both are in love with someone who is unattainable for them. Hanabi is in love with her significantly older childhood friend, who now works as a teacher at her school. Mugi, on the other hand, is also in love with a teacher who, when he was still her student, tutored him and seduced him. As if that weren’t enough, it now seems that these two beloved teachers themselves might be entering into a relationship – which Hanabi and Mugi try to prevent.
Until they can muster the courage to confess their love, they support each other and maintain a fake relationship, whose seriousness fluctuates and which others also want to exploit.
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What to expect from Scum’s Wish? Scum’s Wish is one of those animes that delves deeply into the multilayered characters, revealing their personalities and showcasing their thought processes in detail. It often happens that half an episode consists solely of the thoughts and internal monologues of one of the protagonists – yet it never gets boring. The story illustrates how multifaceted relationships can be and that even the noblest person sometimes exploits others to gain validation.
More anime with “questionable” relationships can be found on the next page.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Steam has a new horror shocker with multiplayer that is performing excellently just over a week after release. The Outlast Trials is still in Early Access, but the initial reactions are promising.
What kind of game is this? The Outlast Trials is a prequel to the Outlast series, known for its psychological horror. The games play with your fears and dark expectations. Until a nasty butcher actually strikes.
Outlast has a good standing among fans of the genre. They wanted to try this out as a co-op experience.
The Outlast Trials is a kind of escape room simulator. With 4 players, you have to solve puzzles through the crazy rooms, constantly under stress, filled with paranoia and horrible figures that want to get your skin. MeinMMO shows you the first reactions.
You can watch a trailer for The Outlast Trials here:
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The Outlast Trials: Notorious Horror Game Gets a Sequel with Multiplayer Feature – Announces Closed Beta
The Outlast Trials does what AAA rarely accomplishes
How is the game received? The Outlast Trials has been available in Early Access since May 18 and has since gathered over 12,500 ratings. The reviews are “Very Positive,” with 94% rating the game with a thumbs up.
If you enjoy such horror adventures, it seems a new hit is emerging here despite the high price of 28.99 euros for an EA title (via Steam).
We have gathered a few matching reviews for the game:
User Honigmurmel: “Fabulous way to start therapy. Died twice just before the end […]. We saw a penis and a crazy man. 10/10, it psychologically scarred me […].”
In the reviews, one can repeatedly read how brutal the scenes are and that there are always sexualized references. A hardcore game for adults without mercy.
User riorizzor: “Clean performance, fun gimmicks for the in-game voice chat, and mega fun in co-op. As Early Access for 28.99 € absolutely recommended! There are still good game developers in this world.”
User PascalJogurt: “Basically a mean Takeshi’s Castle.”
However, some players also have some complaints. Currently, the content is limited, which leads to the gameplay loot becoming monotonous over time. The comment is from a player with 15 hours of gameplay. However, there are also players with up to 60 hours.
Almost all spots of the survival show 7 vs. Wild are now filled. The show organizer Fritz Meinecke has now called the next two streamers Trymacs and Rumathra after Papaplatte and Reeze, who are known for their streams on Twitch, to ask if they want to participate in the show.
How did the two react? Trymacs, whose real name is Maximilian Stemmler, was called during a live stream and could hardly believe his luck. He screamed to everyone on the bus he was in and loudly confirmed his participation.
Since in the third season, pairs compete against each other, Fritz Meinecke explained that Trymacs’ team will be joined by the Twitch streamer Rumathra. Trymacs immediately ran to his friend and advised him to gain 15 kilograms before the show, which he had lost for a boxing match.
You can see the video of Meinecke with the live reaction of the two streamers here:
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Trymacs and Rumathra: Both are successful on Twitch
How did the two streamers become famous? Trymacs is currently touring several major German cities because he and streamer Knossi, who is also participating in season 3 of 7 vs. Wild, are opening a pizzeria chain together. That’s why the streamer was in a bus when he received the call.
Rumathra is often referred to as Trymacs’ sidekick because he became known through his friendship with the Twitch streamer. His passions include League of Legends and Valorant.
Which participants are in season 3? With the confirmation of Trymacs and Rumathra, only the spot for the wildcard team is still open. You can follow the following streamers and survival experts in the show:
Gerrit and Andreas from “Naturensöhne”
Fritz Meinecke and Survival Mattin
Jens “Knossi” Knossalla and Sascha Huber
Papaplatte and Reeze
Trymacs and Rumathra
This is how Papaplatte and Reeze reacted to their nomination:
Why are only streamers nominated as substitutes? Fritz Meinecke defends his nominations by stating that while the Twitch streamers may not have any knowledge of survival elements, they bring the mindset, motivation, and discipline for such a format. The streamers are a funny addition to the survival professionals.
In Pokémon GO, changes regarding the popular raids have been made repeatedly over the past few months, much to the dismay of trainers in rural areas. Our MeinMMO author Franzi is also very annoyed by this and explains why.
What changes are we talking about? After Pokémon GO introduced various bonuses during the Corona pandemic that made playing from home easier, these have been systematically rolled back in recent months.
In April, the popular remote raid passes fell victim to Niantic’s correction pencil. With these special passes, trainers were previously able to participate in raids in other parts of the world by receiving invites.
Instead, the developers are now focusing more on local raids, such as the current Crypto Raids with Mewtwo. And this decision has negative consequences for many trainers, including myself. I will explain what these are and why this situation annoys me here.
4 negative consequences of the raid changes that really annoy me
The recent raid changes have caused a large wave of protests under the #HearUsNiantic in the Pokémon GO community. Trainers have signed the related petition in droves and an open letter to the developers followed. Nevertheless, there was nothing to be done about the decision, and Niantic is now increasingly focusing on playing on site.
However, especially for trainers in rural areas, this has resulted in a number of restrictions. I also live in a small town in the countryside. And although we can’t really complain about the number of PokéStops and gyms here, the effects of the raid changes are now noticeable in our area.
1. Lack of participation via remote raids
That many players are unhappy with the changes to remote raids is evident not only from the wave of protests on social media. I am already feeling the first effects while completing raids. In recent years, a kind of global community has formed through remote raids.
I have made global contacts with other Pokémon GO trainers with whom I have participated in raids together. If I wanted to play a raid on site, it was almost routine to invite these people. And I could be sure that some of them would be there.
Conversely, I have also received numerous invitations to raids abroad and reciprocated accordingly.
Since the changes, however, there has been a noticeable decline in participation. Even though I still invite my trainer friends, significantly fewer of them participate in the raids now. And I am also pulling back on my participation in remote raids – they are just too expensive for me. And this is especially annoying when you really want a certain raid boss.
While I occasionally participated in less interesting raids last year just to help another trainer finally get this monster as a shiny, I now think very carefully about which raids I invest my passes in. And my friends feel the same way.
2. Lack of active local community
In addition to the issue with the lack of participation through remote raids, there is also a recurring lack of an active local community, especially here in the rural area. Thus, players who do not have such a high trainer level often miss out on harder raids. And I also have to repeatedly find that in a majority of raids on site, there are only two or three of us.
Since my husband and I already have a higher trainer level and also have the corresponding monsters, this is generally a minor problem for us in most raids because we usually manage the battles, just a bit slower.
However, in harder raids, we also lack support on site, which sometimes leads to the raid simply not happening or having to hope for help via remote raid. This is very annoying if, for example, you are aiming for a specific shiny.
Other trainers who are not as far along in level, in my view, thus become extremely dependent on the few local players in order to secure certain raid bosses.
3. Trips to other cities
Since there are no longer enough active players in the local community to support raids, many have no choice but to travel to other places. Especially for top raids and the new Crypto Raids, there is hardly any other choice if you want to secure the monsters.
To bring trainers back together locally, Niantic has designed these raids in such a way that one can only participate on site. Additionally, they are sometimes so hard that you cannot necessarily complete them in a small group of 2 to 3 players.
This weekend, I will also travel to other cities specifically to get Crypto Mewtwo, hoping to get a strong or shiny specimen. After all, Mewtwo is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
However, this is only worth it if you can complete several such raids on site or can at least combine the game with other errands.
We show you more strong attackers in the following video:
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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
4. Local arrangements
Another problem that Niantic has intensified with the raid changes, in my opinion, is communication. Even if there is now a standalone app called Campfire through which you can chat with other trainers or indicate that you want to do a certain raid, it is still not used particularly well by the community, in my experience.
This makes it especially difficult for trainers who, due to a lack of a local community, sometimes have to play in other cities. Often, they are not well connected with other trainers there, which is why I believe there is a need for a corresponding interface.
Especially, I find the short-term organization of raids to be difficult.
With the exception of top raids, most other raids are announced at least 60 minutes in advance. Those who are not well connected, have a long travel distance, or even need to use public transport may encounter timing issues. Ultimately, this can lead to not being able to do the raid because it is simply not possible to organize it in time, which can be very frustrating.
Do I still enjoy playing? Yes, even though the raid changes have undoubtedly had significant impacts on Pokémon GO and have made playing especially difficult for trainers in rural areas, I remain active daily. However, I am now participating in fewer raids overall because I miss the local community and remote raids are too expensive for me in comparison.
Better incentives: I believe it is fundamentally a good idea for Niantic to try to bring local communities together more strongly again. In particular, the introduction of new raid formats, like the Crypto Raids, is a successful change and motivates players to play.
However, I am missing the right incentives to attract more active players locally again. Instead of worsening remote raids, I would have preferred better rewards for trainers who go outside and play on site.
Even though playing together on site worked great before the pandemic, the community has changed over the years. Remote raids have given us new opportunities that many players can no longer imagine being without.
Especially for trainers who do not have a local community or who are not mobile due to health reasons, these remain important. To ensure that these players are not excluded from the game, remote raids should continue to be an important part of Pokémon GO, as they have been in recent years.
What are your experiences with the raid changes? Do you also have only a few active players locally? Do you travel to other cities to secure strong raid bosses? Or can you not complain about a lack of support? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
Diablo 4 will be released in early June and developer Blizzard has something special planned for the toughest players.
What kind of action is this? In a blog post, the creators of Diablo 4 announced that the first 1,000 players to reach level 100 in hardcore mode will be immortalized by engraving in a Lilith statue.
Specifically, “your BattleTag will be engraved into a physical statue of Blizzard’s choice.” How you can have a chance at the engraving, we will show you here on MeinMMO.
Diablo 4 launches on June 2 for preorders of the Ultimate Edition and on June 6 for all other players. Here you can find all info about the release and here the live-action trailer:
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Diablo 4 heats up release with new trailer – shows in live action how good druids and necromancers look
How can you participate? There are no major requirements. If you manage to be among the first 1,000, that’s enough. You must then prove your success on Twitter:
By May 26, you must be at least 18 years old
Battle.net account in good standing, not banned
You must own a license for Diablo 4
Reach level 100 in hardcore mode / title “Tempered Champion”
Then you need to post a tweet with the following content:
Hashtag #Diablo4Hardcore
Full Battle.net BattleTag
Picture or video proof
The action runs until early September or until 1,000 players have reached the milestone. It will be a tough race against time – you can find more details in Blizzard’s English blog post (via blizzard.com).
However, Blizzard has not revealed what kind of statue it is. It is only said, “a physical statue of Blizzard’s choice.”
A great action that will likely motivate many fans. However, there will certainly be one or two who curse the action – if you really want to pull this off, the fun of the game will likely suffer in the first days.
The community manager Irina Moritz was able to play the second demo of Final Fantasy XVI, which focused on the story and game world of the RPG. Many of her concerns were alleviated or even eliminated.
I have to be honest: Although I am a long-time FF fan, I initially approached FFXVI with some skepticism. The team behind the game is solid, the gameplay material looked good, and at first glance, there was nothing to complain about.
But you know how it is: You don’t want to get your hopes up too much, as it could ultimately be disappointing. That’s why I remained cautious despite all my optimism towards FFXVI.
This was also because the focus during the presentation was long on the combat system. It was prominently featured in trailers, and the first demo was 100% a combat demo. At some point, it became a bit too much for me.
I have nothing against the combat system itself, unlike the fans of turn-based combat. However, I eventually asked myself, “Where are the RPG elements in your RPG?” What about quests and crafting? What do the areas look like? And most importantly for me: What will the story of the game be like?
As a long-time Final Fantasy enthusiast, the story is crucial for whether I like the games or not. The success of FFXVI hinges on it, and the developers are very aware of this. With the second demo, they answered precisely these questions.
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Final Fantasy XVI Launch Trailer
When you don’t want to put down the controller
The setting of the second demo was a flashback from the protagonist Clive’s past. As the firstborn son of the Duke of Rosaria, he was supposed to inherit the power of the Phoenix but did not. Instead, his younger brother Joshua inherited the ability to transform into the firebird. Clive, on the other hand, is now being trained as his protector.
In the flashback, you follow the events that triggered the main story of FFXVI. The demo showed how Clive became a mercenary and was separated from his loved ones. And the story really made me eager for more.
As a youth, Clive was taught sword fighting so that he could later serve as a shield to his brother Joshua.
I was so immersed in the story that I actually lost track of time. The plot is directly engaging from the start and features several plot twists. It mainly revolves around the “Dominants”, people like Joshua, who hold the power of summons within them.
These characters are introduced right from the start, and it is dramatically demonstrated what kind of destruction they are capable of in their Eikon form. They can wipe out entire armies single-handedly, leading to some bloody scenes in FFXVI.
Overall, the game does not shy away from adult content such as violence and even sex. In our interview, the devs told us that the development team didn’t want to force a dark tone on FFXVI. Rather, it is the result of wanting to depict reality.
Even in the first trailers for FFXVI, violence and brutality were evident. Especially the young Joshua takes quite the beating.
In a war, terrible things happen, and you see them live and in color while playing FFXVI. One of my quiet fears was that the devs were just inserting blood and murder to appear “dark”.
However, the story segments in the demo definitely did not come across that way. The brutal scenes had their justification and did not feel like they were just thrown in for shock value.
In the end, I absolutely wanted to know what happens next and even considered whether I could bribe the dear employees of Square Enix to let me play a little longer. Or alternatively, how many of them it would take to tear me away from the controller. But I digress.
I must honestly tell you: I can no longer stand huge open-world games. After a flood of such games in recent years, I have become saturated. Accordingly, I was damn happy to hear that FFXVI will not have an open world.
According to director Yoshida, the world should be structured similarly to the new God of War: Ragnarök. There will be a hub from which new areas are unlocked and explored. Part of this could also be seen in the second demo.
This was a welcome change from the tight and linear fortress that you fought through in the first demo. You were able to visit a nice open area, slay monsters, collect resources, and complete a quest that couldn’t have been more boring.
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Final Fantasy XVI: Story trailer promises a new mega-RPG for fans
However, I still enjoyed traversing the area and kept thinking to myself while exploring, “Thank goodness this is not an open world.” It was almost refreshing not to be overwhelmed by tons of icons on the map in a big game. However, some concerns remain:
The side quest presented in the demo was “Run from A to B”. Even though such quests have their place, I still strongly hope that FFXVI has more to offer. Depth and ongoing quest lines like in Ghost of Tsushima would be great.
Side content has generally not been particularly highlighted so far. In interviews, director Yoshida mentioned hunting rare monsters (like in FFXII), but that sounded a bit shallow.
The interesting discoveries on open maps were rather limited in the demo. There were some ruins and treasure chests here and there, but they didn’t reveal anything terribly interesting. Hopefully, this will change in the finished game.
The battles of the Eikons are still a concern for me. Even during the fight between Phoenix and Ifrit, it was hard to see what was going on. It was chaotic, very dark, and poorly visible. Very unfortunate because Eikon battles are meant to provide a spectacular feeling – if you can see something.
By the way, my colleagues from GameStar and GamePro have written very detailed reports about FFXVI:
But where would we be if I didn’t mention the MMORPG FFXIV in an article about Final Fantasy XVI? It is no secret that both FFXIV and FFXVI are developed by the Creative Business Division III. In the first demo of FF16, which was presented in February, I was able to discover countless parallels between the two games.
This caused both excitement and some concern for me. If the teams were to adopt the positive aspects of FFXIV, such as the spectacular Eikon battles, what about the negatives?
Even though the story of FFXIV is often praised, it is not without weaknesses and problems. The creative director for the story of FFXVI, Kazutoyo Maehiro, was already responsible for the Heavensward expansion. My concern was that the development team might carry these problems into the new game as well. However, I was pleasantly surprised that the second demo addressed exactly this.
One of the major criticisms of FFXIV is that it starts very slowly. The storyline at the beginning is generic, not particularly engaging, and takes time to gain momentum. This is definitely not the case in FFXVI. It didn’t take 20 minutes before I thought, “Okay, this is really exciting.”
The central characters are introduced elegantly, making me immediately ponder their backgrounds and motivations. I just wanted to know more about them.
Subtle plot points are scattered everywhere from the start, hinting that there is more than meets the eye, which piqued my curiosity.
Despite the quick start, the initial situation of the game is clearly explained. You learn who the characters are, how they relate to one another, and what the backgrounds are that led to the current situation you are in. It didn’t feel like a lesson or a lore dump that overwhelms you at the start.
In short: you don’t have to wait endlessly for it to get exciting. I know it sounds trivial, but that is the experience you have in FFXIV. The peaks of the story are absolutely fantastic, but during the quieter parts, especially at the beginning, it can drag on like an old rubber band.
After the first demo, I was cautiously optimistic, but after the second, my expectations were raised even further. I now expect a top-notch and very emotional story from FFXVI with many intrigues that is compactly packaged and has no fillers.
So, FFXVI team, please impress me. I know you can do it.
In the meantime, there has been a change in leadership at Square Enix:
In Pokémon GO the release of Shiny Crypto-Mewtwo is imminent. New Crypto Raids featuring Mewtwo will start for you over the weekend for a short time.
What kind of event is this? For a few days now, the event “Ascending Shadows” has been active in Pokémon GO. However, it is not yet in full swing. Some Crypto Raids are already active, but the developers have something special planned for Mewtwo.
It will only be available for a short time. We will show you in this overview when it is going to happen and what you should pay attention to.
Shiny Crypto-Mewtwo Release at the Event on May 26
When does it start? From Saturday, May 27 at 10:00 AM, to Sunday, May 28 at 8:00 PM, you will find Crypto-Mewtwo in the new Crypto Raids in Pokémon GO. The times are local times. The new raids have only been active for a few days and present a new challenge for trainers.
How do you get the Shiny? For the first time, you can catch Shiny Crypto-Mewtwo in Pokémon GO. After a battle, you have the chance to find and catch the shiny form of the coveted Pokémon.
If you are interested in catching the new Shiny Crypto-Mewtwo, then this short time window for the event is your chance to do so. When and in what way Crypto-Mewtwo will be catchable again in Pokémon GO is still unclear.
According to the developers, the new battles in the arenas are the biggest challenge the game has ever had. It is up to you to defend the “world” against the machinations of Team GO Rocket.
New in the game is also the Master Ball. You are probably already familiar with it from other Pokémon games and know that it guarantees catching Pokémon. However, players underestimate the power and rarity of the ball and use it on monsters that don’t even “deserve” it.
Exo Trader Xur pays his usual visit to Destiny 2 again this weekend on Dungeon Weekend in Season 21. Need Exotics? He has them. MeinMMO shows you his current offer and reveals his location.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? A lot. The new Season 21 has started and has taken Guardians into the underwater world of Titan. There, you can dive into missions, collect corals, or simply relax with a round of fishing.
A few days later, players were informed about the development of Bungie’s first shooter in 10 years. It will be called Marathon, bringing Bungie back to its roots.
And the probably best news of the week was the comeback of a well-known gunslinger from Destiny 2, whose face Guardians last saw when they were there during his last breath.
Additionally, a new dungeon called “Ghosts of the Depths” starts today, which this trailer gives a watery preview of.
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Destiny 2: New dungeon “Ghosts of the Deep” from Season 21 brings the Ghoul into play
All info about Xur on May 26, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
When does Xur come? Xur, the Agent of the Nine, appears in Destiny 2 every Friday at 7:00 PM. His visit then ends again the following Tuesday at 7:00 PM. During this time, Guardians can purchase exotic items from him.
Where is Xur? This is his stash for the weekend
Xur’s position: Xur’s location changes every week, making it a small challenge for players to find him. However, MeinMMO is always hot on his heels and posts his location every Friday so you don’t have to search for long.
Here is where Xur is located: Fly to the Tower and head into the Hangar
Xur’s inventory from May 26 – 30 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have on offer? Even in the Lightfall DLC, Xur does not tire of doing business. The nice “I am the messenger of the Nine” conversation is included for free.
Xur’s inventory from May 26 – 30.
Weapon: Arbalest – Linear Fusion Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: The Healing Armor – Chest Protection for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +2
Resilience: +8
Recovery: +26
Discipline: +12
Intellect: +16
Strength: +2
Total: 66
Hunter: Lucky Pants – Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +7
Resilience: +7
Recovery: +20
Discipline: +20
Intellect: +6
Strength: +7
Total: 67
Warlock: Eye of Another World – Head Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +14
Resilience: +7
Recovery: +12
Discipline: +11
Intellect: +2
Strength: +20
Total: 66
Xur also sells legendary items and offers unique rolls for exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs every week. However, note: You can only purchase the weapons if you also own the corresponding expansion.
Currently, he has these two weapons on offer:
The exotic hand cannon “Fatebringer” (Beyond Light DLC) with “Target Locator”
The exotic scout rifle “Tale of a Dead Man” (Beyond Light DLC) with “Murderous Wind”
Legendary Armor Set: Braytech Set
Dungeon Launch and the First Trials of Osiris
You have the choice this weekend: Dungeon, Trials, or both?
The Trials will probably take a backseat this week to the new dungeon “Ghosts of the Depths” because most Guardians want to discover this new PvE endgame activity right away this Friday.
For those who do not want to do that or can’t buy the dungeon key, you can also go to the Trials as usual and prove your skills in PvP to earn the new rewards.
Both the new dungeon and the Trials of Osiris start tonight at 7:00 PM
Which map is happening this week? Unlike the normal PvP, where the maps rotate, there is only one fixed map every weekend in the Guardian-vs-Guardian endgame.
This week you will play on the map: Endless Vale
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, you can also expect a very special weapon at the Lighthouse, which you will receive for your flawless run, that is, 7 victories, as a Master version. You can earn the weapon until next Tuesday, March 30, at 7:00 PM.
This week’s adept weapon is: The machine gun “Unwavering Duty”
The MG “Unwavering Duty” is this week’s adept
Focus on what you want: Through the focusing system, players can now also focus on old armors and weapons they want or are still missing.
Your earned Trials Engrams can be focused at the 14th Saint on your desired weapon. Additionally, there are enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. Remember that your reward will further increase once you have a complete pass—even if you lost one or two games.
When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, May 26, 2023, at 7:00 PM and end with the Weekly Reset on May 30, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
These Trials changes await you in Season 21:
Trials with a new main game mode “Territory”: The new mode is team-oriented and will be activated as the main game mode for Trials starting in Season 21. This change will make it more difficult for teammates to carry others to the Lighthouse, as it places a lot of emphasis on solid teamwork.
The “Territory” mode allows players to capture zones to earn points, similar to “Control.”
Additionally, you will have to prove yourself much more from Season 21 on if you want to gild the title “Flawless.” Bungie aims to bring a certain level of core competence into the game to show that the player deserves the title “Flawless Gilded” through hard work.
For this, there is a new emblem that is obtained when you open the Flawless Chest at the Lighthouse and have not incurred a setback in any of the victories necessary for it. This means you must earn the medal “Dove’s Flight” for every victory. This should present a significant challenge.
These new and old Trials rewards await you in Season 21:
For the first time, a Trials glaive called “Unexpected Return” enters the game. It is an adaptive Arc glaive that can be earned during the weekend of June 9.
“The Messenger,” the well-known kinetic pulse rifle with high impact, will return on the weekend of June 16.
Season 21 offers new and old rewards in the Trials
The following weapons will be removed from the standard loot pool in Season 21, but the non-master versions will be available through legacy focusing with the 14th Saint:
“The Inquisitor” – Shotgun
“Pfeifer’s Mood” – Bow
To adorn yourselves, these new cosmetics can be hunted in Season 21 and underline your status as a seasoned PvP player:
Exotic Ghost Shell called Trace of a Hero
Exotic ship named “Heartfelt Memory”
Exotic sparrow “Survivor’s Journey”
A new shader called “Magnificent Patina” when you first open the Lighthouse reward chest in Season 21.
A bug and a new mode: Especially solo players have rarely been able to shine in Trials. Bungie has now confirmed that there was indeed a problem with the lobby balancer that led solo players with high skills to often feel that matches were geared against them.
A solution has now been implemented for Season 21 that overrides the skills of all in the challenger pool with the same value, making lobby balancing effectively random for those aiming for Flawlessness.
Since this abolishes player search based on game passes, you also won’t need to reset your card if you want to help a friend reach the lighthouse after you’ve already been there. The number of victories on the card no longer affects the difficulty of the matches.
What will your choice be? Dungeon or Trials? Let us know in the comments.
If you opt for the dungeon, then this ugly but also really good exo might be worth a closer look:
In FIFA 23 the Ligue 1 TOTS is happening today. It is the next step in the Team-of-the-Season event. We will show you all the information here.
Update, 7:00 PM: The Ligue 1 TOTS is now known! Included are absolute top cards for Messi (98), Mbappé (97), as well as players like Renato Sanches (92) and Neymar (96). Thus, some of the best cards in FIFA 23 are now available. You can see the complete TOTS of Ligue 1 here:
The complete Ligue 1 TOTS
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When is the Ligue 1 TOTS coming? The new TOTS cards from Ligue 1 will be available on Friday, May 26 at 7:00 PM in the game. You will find them in Ultimate Team.
What is the Ligue 1 TOTS? The Ligue 1 TOTS consists of the best players from the first league in France from the expiring season. The chosen players will be part of the “Team of the Season” and will receive greatly enhanced cards.
After the release, the cards will end up in the packs of FIFA 23, but will be hard to pull – the chances of getting top cards are low. However, you can also earn them through the Weekend League. Additionally, there will be SBCs and tasks related to the TOTS that you can complete in Ultimate Team.
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Who is coming to the Ligue 1 TOTS? Leaks about the event
These are the leaks: Even now, the first names are circulating of which players could end up in the TOTS. For example, the well-known leaker FutSheriff reported on Twitter and published some names that are supposed to appear in the Team of the Season.
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And these include real top cards, because there are some brutally strong players in Ligue 1 who are very popular in FIFA right now.
According to FutSheriff (via Twitter), the following players are supposed to come as TOTS cards:
Renato Sanches
Neymar
Mbappé
Messi
Marquinhos
Verratti
Ben Yedder
Cabella
Lacazette
Clauss
Nuno Mendes
Sissoko
Todibo
Samba
André
Openda
However, these are leaks, not official data. Whether these players or all of these players will land in the Team of the Season will only be clear once the final team is announced by EA Sports.
The TOTS is one of the biggest events in FIFA, but also one where you can feel that the season is slowly coming to an end. And gradually, the focus shifts to the successor to FIFA 23: EA Sports FC.
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Diablo 4 will celebrate its release soon, but can you play Blizzard’s action RPG offline? MeinMMO has all the important answers for you.
Diablo 4 launches on June 5 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. But many are asking: Can I play the action RPG offline, or do I have to be constantly connected to some server?
MeinMMO presents all the important information about Diablo 4 and explains when and how you can play.
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Diablo 4: The Official Story Trailer for Release
You cannot play Diablo 4 offline at release
Can you play Diablo 4 offline? No. Diablo 4 officially does not support an offline mode. Blizzard has explicitly stated that you will need an online connection.
Even if you want to enjoy Diablo 4 mainly in single-player mode and are not interested in multiplayer, you still need an internet connection while playing.
Could an offline mode follow in the future? No, that is very unlikely. Because Diablo 4 relies on a live service model with strong online connectivity, which all require an online mode:
PvP, where you can/must compete against other players
World bosses that can only be defeated with other players.
And if you are wondering what hardware you need for Diablo 4, take a look at the following article on MeinMMO. Here we present the system requirements in detail and tell you what kind of PC you really need:
In Destiny 2, everything revolves around spectacular gear, breathtaking worlds, and epic battles. However, with the release of Season 21, Bungie introduced a new exotic for the Warlock that divides the opinions of Guardians. MeinMMO takes a look at the new “Ugly Piece” of driftwood and tells you if it’s worth the sight.
What Exotics has Destiny 2 added in Season 21: As with every season, the “Season of Depth” has washed new Exotics up on the shores of Destiny 2. One for each class.
So after the first part of the seasonal dive story was completed, many were curiously browsing the collection and saw the following:
The Hunter received the new armor exotic “Triton’s Burden”
With the perk “Arm of the Halberd”, the reload speed and melee damage of glaives increase when surrounded. Additionally, glaive melee final blows overflow a projectile into the magazine. Glaive projectile final blows create explosions when the glaive deals damage corresponding to your focus.
The Titan received a romantic, floral armor exotic called “Thorn Guardian”
The perk “Barricade” channels defensive light when the class ability, i.e., the barricade, is used. It also grants a grenade that creates a barricade upon impact.
However, upon seeing the Warlock exotic, many Guardians wondered: “What on earth is that hideous thing? Ornament! Right now!”
The new Warlock exotic “Zenotaph Mask” – hideous but good
The hideous sight is the new Warlock exotic “Zenotaph Mask” from Season 21.
Its perk “High Priority” gradually reloads a portion of the magazine of an equipped glaive from reserves. When you deal damage to a boss, miniboss, or vehicle with a glaive that corresponds to your focus, it will be marked as a priority target. When allies take out the priority target, they receive heavy ammo. You yourself receive special ammo.
Not only have Warlocks been wearing “bathrobes” in Destiny 2 for years. Now they also received an exotic that looks like an ugly aircraft carrier made of driftwood. Many clicked into the Eververse and prayed to find an ornament for it – but in vain.
But at least. You don’t have to unpack the brown paper bag to hide right away, because what the exotic can do seems pretty good – despite the bad optics.
Zenotaph Mask – Ugly Nightmare or Hidden Jewel?
Looks or function – what is better? The opinions of Warlocks about their new wooden look are definitely divided. It indeed feels a bit strange to dare to step into the world of Destiny 2 with this “board on your head.” Cool is somehow different.
For this reason, some Guardians don’t warm up to the “Coffee Table Mask” at all. Some even see it as an upside-down boot of a Hive Knight that one is now wearing on their head and that is also much too big.
The Guardian overthisbynow, however, sees it as balancing justice:
I mean, Titans literally get towers for their shoulders. It was only fair that we Warlocks now get spacecraft for our heads.
NitroScott77 is already thinking of more functionalities: “Bruh, it’s perfect! Your teammates can stand on your head. There’s no better support option than a head platform!”
Others, on the other hand, are excited about the new exotic wooden piece from Bungie.
As amazinj2084 commented in the Bungie forum: “I like this piece of firewood on my Warlock’s head. I will wear it just because it’s ugly.”
A_Hideous_Beast finds: “It’s ugly. But I love it for this reason. I like it when Bungie tries something different, [like recently in the raid “Root of Nightmares” with the additional arms on the armor] and [also] this abnormally long helmet.”
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Destiny 2: “Season of the Depth” lets Guardians dive into the water
Ugly, but good: While some players let their decisions be influenced by the external appearance, others argue that it is important to recognize the added value of the exotic and to use its abilities in gameplay.
Some “Destiny 2” players have already formed a surprisingly positive opinion about the visually controversial exotic after the first tests, arguing that while the look of the exotic may take some getting used to, it is still an extremely effective and powerful piece of armor. Something that should not be neglected.
Thus, the Zenotaph Mask is said to be a perfect exotic for the endgame and ideal for builds with the support exotic “Divinity”. We already see it as one of the best exotics in the future.
It’s basically an “Actium War Gear” for glaives that generates heavy ammo for allies and works great so far at 100% and even faster.
Additionally, the effect can be combined in a team with the exotic Aeon Armguards when you want maximum heavy ammo.
Weapons like “Divinity”, “Coldheart”, or “Agers Scepter” will play pretty great with it. Basically, any exotic glaive.
This means with the “Zenotaph Mask” you can mark a boss, a vehicle, a champion, or a named enemy with a yellow bar as a primary target with any glaive and have your allies take it out, for example, with a finisher. This drops a block of heavy ammo for your allies and once special ammo for the Warlock.
The user Xslaughteredx on the other hand, has a completely different theory as to why the exotic was designed that way: “[Bungie] made it so ugly just so they can sell you a decent-looking ornament for silver later on,” referring to the recent introduction of the ornament for the Warlock’s exotic “Starfire Protocol”. It was nerfed at the start of Season 21 and received an ornament at the same time.
The heated debate surrounding the ugly exotic in Destiny 2 also raises an interesting question: Should players judge more by the functionality and benefits of a piece of gear, or should the aesthetic design take precedence?
And what do you personally think about the new exotic of the Warlock? Do you like it? Or do you say that the creative armor designer at Bungie deserves a reprimand for this piece?
By the way: Other items in Destiny 2 also have a visually peculiar look that is ugly-unique:
