Blizzard has finally provided insights into the shop of Diablo 4 in its latest stream. Skins for your heroes were showcased and compared with armors from the open world. Fans already have a clear opinion on the paid armors.
Blizzard has now revealed some of these shop ornaments for your heroes and shown that they probably know what they are doing. We will show you the paid armors and how fans have reacted to them.
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What does the community say about the reveal? Fans on Reddit are happy with how Blizzard has designed its shop armors. They juxtaposed in-game skins with shop skins during their stream to illustrate the visual differences compared to existing outfits thanks to transmogs.
The shop skins currently hardly stand out from the in-game armors. Nevertheless, fans are glad that the skins are not immersion killers. Whyisitcalledinsert thus states: “Looks good so far. Hopefully, no Mercy wings and no Starcraft MTX on the way there.”
Additionally, TTVControlWarrior notes that the armors are not eye-catching: “So far, I don’t even see a reason to shop in the store. It looks better in-game.” It remains to be seen how Blizzard will expand and refine its skins after the release, as this is just the beginning.
What do you think of the armors? We now ask you for your opinion. You have a voice and can vote on which type of armor you find more beautiful.
After your vote, you can see how the results turn out and how many readers chose which outcome. If you have a more detailed opinion on the subject, feel free to share your views in the comments and discuss with other users.
With the start of Season 21, Destiny 2 adjusts 24 Exotics. One of the currently strongest and very popular Warlock Exotics, the “Starfire Protocol,” will finally be nerfed. This marks the end of grenade spamming, and Guardians will have to adapt to a new meta.
What exotic changes are coming? In Season 21, the “Season of Depths”, Destiny 2 sends a first wave of changes for a total of 24 exotic armors into the game.
Some Exotics were simply too weak and therefore saw little use. They will receive buffs in Season 21 to make them more competitive.
Other Exotics, however, were far too strong and dominated everything. They will receive nerfs to make the game fairer.
Since the introduction of Solar 3.0 in Season 17, the Warlock Exotic “Starfire Protocol” stood out far beyond a balanced exotic balance. Bungie was long aware of this fact, as revealed in the latest blog post. But it has only now been time to smooth out these rough edges for better balance.
This means for Warlocks in Destiny 2 that their fusion grenade spam, which was possible with the Solar Exotic, will soon come to an end.
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The most relevant exotic adjustments for Season 21
Bungie has now informed players about upcoming adjustments to the armor Exotics in a detailed blog post. The changes affect not just the “Starfire Protocol” – even if these are the most drastic.
A total of 24 Exotics will be adjusted to balance the game and change the meta.
MeinMMO gives you a quick overview of the most important and relevant exotic changes that you should know about in Season 21. You can find the complete list of changes on bungie.net.
“Starfire Protocol” – Warlock
In recent months, the Warlock’s “Starfire Protocol” has been one of the best Solar Exotics capable of increasing single-target damage.
With the nerf of the “Starfire Protocol”, Warlocks will lose a strong Solar Exotic
Combining this with the grenade launcher “Witherhoard”, the pack shots of the “Gjallarhorn”, or a rocket launcher with “Demolisher”, like “The Hot Head” (Master), essentially allowed for an endless loop of rocket and solar fusion grenade spamming. According to Bungie, “this combo also sucked all the air out of the room”.
This will change: The amount of energy gained per damage instance is reduced from 20% to a minimum of 2.5%. Kills with powerful weapons grant 20% grenade energy.
This Exotic is not dead. However, Warlocks who still want to use the “Starfire Protocol” in Season 21 should focus more on damage over time and the 20% grenade energy on kills with powerful weapons. Alternatively, one might quickly switch and include the Exotic “Sun braces” in their Warlock build.
These Warlock Exotics will also be changed: The Warlock Exotics “Cloak of Harmonious Combat”, “Dusk Concert”, and “Chromatic Fire” have never really gained significance. So Bungie is boosting their attractiveness a bit so that they have a chance in your builds again.
“Cloak of Harmonious Combat”: The weapon bonus damage has been adjusted to level 4 when the super is fully charged, increasing the damage bonus in PvE from 20% to 25% and reducing the damage bonus in PvP from 15% to 6%.
“Dusk Concert”: The projectile damage bonus of Dawnblade has been increased and no longer depends on the enemy being scorched.
“Chromatic Fire”: The radius and damage of the explosion caused by precise kinetic takedowns have been increased and the explosion also applies a status effect to the damaged targets depending on which subclass you have equipped. This means weakening effects will be exceptionally strong for ability building in Season 21.
“Blood Alchemy”: An equally old Exotic that has seen little use also looks promising. In Season 21, standing in a Rift with equipped “Blood Alchemy” will grant a non-stacking bonus to weapon damage that corresponds to the damage type of your subclass. This could be a great option for solo players or those who enjoy playing the Healing Rift.
“Evening Prayer of Radius”: Rifts emit an Arc shockwave every 5 seconds that deals damage (200 in PvE and 70 in PvP). Enemies defeated by these shockwaves explode and cause an additional 100 damage. If you have an Arc subclass equipped, this also blinds nearby enemies.
“Ophidian Aspect”: This will hurt quite a bit in PvP, as the extended melee range will be removed because the extended melee range led to some strange situations where a player’s melee attack flickered in high-latency scenarios.
“St0mp-EE5” – Hunter
One of the popular Hunter Exotics, the “Stomp-EE5”, will be freed from its imposed efficiency losses in the air in Season 21.
For the St0mp-EE5s, it’s now either or.
This will change: The air efficiency losses have been removed. Only when your dodge energy is full do Hunters gain increased speed, slide distance, and improved jumping.
Hunters can now use the Exotic based on situational circumstances, to utilize the effect either for an ambush or escape from a fight, but no longer both.
These Hunter Exotics will also be changed: In addition to others, the Exotics “Oathkeeper”, “Mask of Bakris”, and “Shining Dance Machines” will receive relevant adjustments.
“Shining Dance Machines”: The “Shining Dance Machines” will receive a time extension for kills that harmonize excellently with the sniper dodge, the “Reaper” armor mod, and the new armor mod “Powerful Attraction” in Season 21. The latter allows players to pick up Orbs of Power from a distance.
“Oathkeeper”: When the bow is fully drawn, you gain a damage bonus against combatants, which increases while you hold the bow drawn. Although this will deactivate after a few seconds, this change will perfectly support aggressive bow gameplay in Season 21 and work wonderfully with Wishender and particularly nasty with Le Monarque.
“Mask of Bakris”: The damage bonus of the Exotic Mask will be increased from 10% to 25% in PvE and now grants a bonus of 6% to weapon damage in PvP. The Stasis Hunter has always been strong, but the added 25% will be extraordinarily dangerous from Season 21 onwards – especially with Arc and Stasis waves.
“Point Contact Cannon Stand” – Titan
Now let’s talk about the Titans. Here, especially the exotic armament “Point Contact Cannon Stand” will notably improve.
The Titan Exotic “Point Contact Cannon Stand” is worth a look in Season 21
This will change: Lightning strikes now shake targets. The PvE damage per lightning will be increased from a paltry 50 to a whopping 200 in Season 21. With this boost, the damage of lightning strikes will be increased by 50%, instead of increasing their range as before.
These Titan Exotics will also be changed: Titans will also receive noteworthy adjustments for “Eternal Warrior” and “No Plan B”.
“Eternal Warrior”: Here Bungie is providing an escalating bonus to Arc weapon damage that should be taken into account.
“No Plan B”: This Exotic will receive a moderate advantage for air effectiveness and the reload speed of shotguns starting in Season 21. Using a Void subclass also provides additional benefits, such as extra shotgun damage and a Void overshield when powerful enemies are defeated. Additionally, there will be health regeneration.
The changes in Season 21 are another step towards a meta where every exotic should be worth considering for the Guardians, and everything is balanced. While some players may be dissatisfied with the changes, others Guardians believe they are necessary to balance the game in all aspects so that no Exotic stands out too much.
Even though the era of grenade spamming with the “Perfect Fusion” for Warlocks will likely be over in Season 21, the Destiny community is known for its ability to adapt to new challenges. We are therefore eager to see what new playstyles and strategies will emerge in Season 21, starting May 23.
What do you think about the upcoming changes to the Exotics in Season 21 and specifically the nerf of the popular Warlock Exotic Starfire Protocol? How will you adjust to the new meta, and which Exotics will you prefer or take a closer look at? As always, we look forward to your comments.
In another adjustment, Bungie recently walked back:
In League of Legends, less popular champions often receive more or less significant adjustments so that they can be seen more frequently. Such an update should also be given to the champion Ivern in the next patch 13.10. However, due to a community outcry, this has now been postponed.
What happened? On 17.05, the new League of Legends patch 13.10 will be released. This comes along with a generally large midscope update that changes many items and mechanics in the game.
As part of this update, the champion Ivern was also supposed to receive a few changes. However, the update was postponed to patch 13.11 due to negative feedback. This is happening according to their own statement on Twitter, to meet the expectations of Ivern players.
The Changes to Ivern
What exactly is changing with Ivern? Ivern is fundamentally a support jungler. He starts in the jungle. Unlike assassins, who try to gank and eliminate opponents on the lanes, Ivern aims to support his team members on the lanes with a shield and CC abilities.
With a current pick rate of 0.6% in the jungle, Ivern is one of the less popular champions in LoL. Riot Games wants to improve his abilities that enhance and protect others with an update.
An additional shield on the E and a buff on auto-attacks through a W enhance his supportive capabilities. His ultimate will also receive a new CC option.
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What is the problem now? The changes to his passive ability are being criticized the most. Unlike other junglers, Ivern does not fight monsters in the jungle; instead, he marks them and can collect them after a certain time or make them disappear with Smite immediately after marking. Marking itself costs Ivern mana and health.
While the time until the mark can be activated will be lower in the planned update, the mana and health costs will be increased, weakening his early game significantly. He also loses the ability to share the red and blue buff with his allies.
The damage of his ultimate and his W will also be reduced. Additionally, with the change that his W bushes will disappear if there is no vision in them, his playability on solo lanes will be further hindered.
How does the community react? When the changes to Ivern were presented for the first time, Riot received predominantly negative feedback from the community. The League of Legends coach and analyst LS also expressed negative remarks on Twitter about the Ivern update.
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He particularly doubts the Ivern update in general, as Ivern is, according to him, actually in a good state. Nerfing Ivern to give him gimmicks only makes his coordination in solo queue more difficult.
Along with the weakening of his early game in the jungle, the analyst considers the planned champion update a “disaster.”
BDS Nick: This feels like a non-Ivern player just changed something to look cool
Savagestano: Super super disappointing and boring update compared to others they have done.
Some players do not see the update as negatively as LS and feel that Ivern desperately needs changes:
Inugami: Ivern is hardly played in any jungle meta. […] He needs to change quite a bit.
Thomas Surlykke: You must be crazy if you think these changes nerf him.
Ultimately, due to the postponement of his update, we will have to wait another 3 weeks to see if Riot will change anything and how his changes will affect the actual game.
What do you think of the changes? Do you think Ivern needs this adjustment or do you also say he is in a good state? Let us know your opinion directly in the comments.
The streaming platform Kick wants to establish itself as a competitor to the dominant player Twitch and is throwing money around. Kick made a tempting offer to one of the biggest German streamers, Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (35). However, he explains what keeps him at Twitch: He doesn’t want to be seen as the “bad casino guy.”
What is the offer about? Kick was announced in December 2022 as a new and fair streaming platform. Twitch has built an empire on the backs of content creators and hardly supports them, criticized the streamer Tyler “Trainwreck” Niknam.
Behind Kick is the head of the disreputable online casino Stake, Ed Craven. It is hardly a coincidence that the new streaming platform launched just a few months after Twitch tightened its regulations on showing gambling, including banning Stake.
Now, MontanaBlack reports that he has also received a lucrative offer.
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Career and Life of MontanaBlack in 2 Minutes: What Makes Him Unique?
Kick has a problem, MontanaBlack knows
What does MontanaBlack think of Kick? In a stream on May 9, MontanaBlack casually opened some cases in CS:GO, criticized gambling – but only in the form of sports betting – and eventually mentioned Kick. At the moment, however, he does not consider moving his stream there.
Kick currently has a problem, according to MontanaBlack: They are seen as a “casino platform.” A switch would likely harm his image. The 35-year-old explains that “the media” would pounce on him if he went to a perceived casino website.
I really don’t want that. I don’t want to be the scapegoat and the idiot again because I stream on a platform funded by casino money. […]
All advertising partners would jump ship. Why? Because everyone wants to be politically correct and no one wants to be associated with casinos.
He has worked too hard in recent years to remain “spotless,” according to MontanaBlack. He is also afraid that he might have jeopardized his reputation for nothing if Kick were to fail. However, he also stresses that he would not be fundamentally opposed to streaming on another platform, including Kick.
He then revealed that he has already had discussions with Kick and received an offer from the streaming platform.
MontanaBlack stays with Twitch: He is simply too loyal
What kind of offer was it? As MontanaBlack says, the offer for a presumably exclusive streaming contract was for a low two-digit million amount, so at least 10 million – whether dollars or euros, the streamer leaves open.
10 million dollars would currently be equivalent to nearly 9.1 million euros (as of May 10).
Why isn’t MontanaBlack accepting? The streamer gives two reasons why the amount, which would be life-changing for many of his viewers, is not enough for him:
Half of it would go to “Father State” anyway – MontanaBlack is not keen on taxes. In addition, there is also his loyalty: he has worked with the same business partners for years, having gone through thick and thin with them.
So if he were to ruin his standing by switching, there would need to be enough in it to give his business partners a third and compensate them for lost advertising revenue.
For how much would MontanaBlack switch? He reveals it too: It would have to be “at least double or triple” the previous offer. At 50 million euros, preferably with half up front, he would not say “no”: After all, everyone has their price at some point.
In Pokémon GO the event “A Daring Hero” starts today, which brings you not only cool raid bosses but also a few bonuses. However, Niantic seems to have forgotten two of these bonuses and added them at the last moment. We at MeinMMO will show you what they are and how the trainers are reacting.
What event are we talking about? In Pokémon GO, starting today, May 11, the event “A Daring Hero” will take place, where you should now help Candela along with Blanche and Spark. The focus is on battles, which is why the raid bosses have been adjusted accordingly. But apart from a candy bonus when catching, there were previously no battle-specific bonuses to be seen.
However, this has now changed at the last moment, as Niantic added two more strong bonuses to the event that were previously forgotten. What they are, we have summarized for you below.
Niantic gifts you 2 strong bonuses at the last moment
What bonuses are we talking about? As Niantic announced via their Twitter account in the early hours of May 11, 2023, it seems that two bonuses were forgotten in their event announcement from May 4, which they have now added at short notice.
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Accordingly, you can look forward to the following additional bonuses throughout the event:
up to 2 free raid passes daily when you spin at gyms
2 mysterious parts after battling Team GO Rocket grunts
Are the new bonuses worth it? Yes! During the event, you can come across some interesting raid bosses. For the first time, you might encounter Mega Pinsir, which is among the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO. Additionally, there is the first shiny chance for Kapu-Kime. Therefore, the daily additional free raid pass will definitely benefit you.
With the additional mysterious parts that you receive after fighting the Rocket grunts, you also have a better chance of spotting the Rocket bosses more frequently in the coming days. This can be particularly helpful for players who are currently on their way from level 44 to 45.
Here, you need to fight against the bosses 50 times to level up. But even to secure more 12 km eggs or the shadow Pokémon, this bonus is worth it.
We will show you how to track down the Rocket bosses in the following video:
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“Corrections to your announcements are becoming ridiculous”
Trainers are angry: Although the new bonuses are actually quite strong, frustration prevails in the community. Many trainers are upset due to the poor communication from the past months. This is because Niantic has made corrections to the content several times just before or shortly after the start of events, because they were announced incorrectly in advance.
Just in April, Pokémon GO removed a bonus at the last minute for Environmental Week. And even the limited and more expensive remote raids still upset the community. Additionally, due to the time zone difference, the event was already running in the first regions at the time of Niantic’s tweet.
Even if the change in the case of the current event brings a benefit for the players, some can hardly understand how such errors and delayed communications can keep happening. Thus, the developers receive not only praise in the comments on Twitter for the new bonuses but also a lot of mockery and scorn:
RaspberryWeiner: “Several mistakes in one day. You can rely on the ice cream machine from McDonald’s more than on you.”
TheGreatGoobah: “Thanks for the additional bonuses, but the corrections to your announcements are becoming ridiculous. How can it be that every single event contains some error or unclear wording that needs clarification? Is there anyone who proofreads these tweets before they are sent?”
Bennator84: “Missing? Sounds more like: ‘Oh, the event is not going well at all.’ And yesterday’s raid hour was also very poor. Let’s quickly add some bonuses so that the players will play.”
AlexSorlut: “Thumbs up for the good intentions… Keep it up and maybe you’ll gradually bring the Pogo community back together… BUT the most important action that everyone is waiting for is the reintroduction of the regular remote raid pass prices and NO daily cap. How hard can it be? Please, make an effort.”
More errors from Niantic: Additionally, this was not the only error at the start of the event “A Daring Hero.” After it started in the first time zones and should actually bring the new monster Mega Pinsir to trainers in Mega Raids, instead, Mega Scizor appeared.
This mega evolution was found in the corresponding raids in the past few days. Only around 4:00 AM German time was the problem fixed according to a tweet from the developers. Thus, players in the first time zones were able to secure the new Pokémon only much later.
And there was also initially an error in the text of the special research “A Daring Hero”. The PokeMiners, a group of data miners, reported via their Twitter account that according to the task on the second board only 5 charge moves were to be used for solving.
However, this should be an error, as you need to use “very effective charge moves” instead (via twitter.com). Even if this seems to be just a small mistake, it is still confusing and can cause considerable frustration while solving the quests.
Update from May 11, 7:30 PM: In the meantime, the error in the quest text seems to be fixed. You now need to perform “5 very effective charge moves” to complete the task.
What is your opinion on the current event? Do you like the additional bonuses? Or were you hoping for something else? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
A problem with the Series S now shows why graphics cards with ‘only’ 8 GB of video memory could become a downfall in the long run.Are 8 GB of video memory sufficient for graphics cards in 2023?
The Xbox Series S is the weakest next-gen console. It offers less power than the Series X and less memory, but it only costs around 200 euros.
On reddit, a user recently showed a picture of his Xbox Series S. He was playing Borderlands and the game crashed with the message that the video memory was full. This has reignited the discussion about whether 8 GB of video memory is simply too little by now.
Are 8 GB of video memory still enough in 2023?
In general, the rule is: The higher the resolution, the higher the load on the video memory. This is where the textures are cached. If the video memory is insufficient, it usually leads to annoying stuttering. In the worst case, the game simply crashes.
But are 8 GB of video memory still enough in 2023? The tech colleagues from GameStar checked with several games, how much video memory games actually need in 2023. They reached the following conclusions:
8 GB should definitely be enough for Full HD, and at least 10 GB for WQHD.
6 GB VRAM or less is simply not future-proof anymore. Anyone who wants to play in WQHD should steer clear of graphics cards with 8 GB.
The problem, however, is that each game uses varying amounts of memory. Games like Anno 1800 or Age of Empires IV require little memory, while other games like Call of Duty: MW2 can easily use 12 GB. Games like Diablo 4 cause a ‘Memory Leak’, filling the graphics card’s memory to the maximum without compromise and leading to crashes.
In the future, these 8 GB could become tight. Many players are already indicating this as they watch the next graphics cards with concern.
What about the Xbox Series S? The Series S is also a special case. Although the Series S offers 10 GB of GGDR6 memory, it is “shared”: The console does not have a proper graphics card but relies on a processor with an integrated graphics chip. As a result, the processor and graphics chip share the memory among themselves. This tends to wrap up much faster than with a graphics card that has a full memory complement.
8 GB of video memory already causes discussions with RTX 4060 and RX 7600
Which graphics cards are coming next? With the RTX 4060 and the RX 7600, two new graphics cards are already presumably on the starting blocks. But even before the release, discussions are taking place about the specifications (via videocardz.com). And the speculated 8 GB of video memory is not making many users happy.
Many players also state that they would be willing to pay more for a graphics card if the memory size would ultimately be right.
How important VRAM has become was also shown by AMD’s crash landing with the Radeon RX 6500 XT:
The RX 6500 XT was released as a budget card, but is only equipped with 4 GB of video memory. A few other issues also make the card only conditionally recommendable. All these problems turned the RX 6500 XT into a symbol for the issues of the graphics card market:
In Korea, the new MMORPG Night Crows, developed by WEMADE, has just launched and it has been going through the roof, so much so that the developer is now looking to adjust its corporate strategy and launch a global version by the end of the year. Why this whole topic might have a catch, you can find out here.
What kind of game is this? The MMORPG Night Crows is playable on either PC or Mobile. It was launched in Korea in April 2023. It’s a fantasy spectacle based on Unreal Engine 5. In addition to the open world, there are 8 classes available, allowing you to participate in massive battles with up to 1,000 people.
There is also a trading system that even allows 1:1 trading – unlike, for example, in Black Desert Online. Finally, the game offers you the opportunity to move around in the air, in the form of gliding.
Check out the trailer for the MMORPG here.
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Night Crows – Announcement Trailer
The success of Night Crows is not enough for developer WEMADE
What are the developer’s plans for the future? Surprised by the success, developer WEMADE has now changed its corporate strategy. In the most recent conference call, the revenue for the first quarter was discussed. It was explained that the game generates around €1.4 million a day through the South Korean app store and Google Play Store.
The developer does not want to rest on this success and subsequently announces a global version of its MMORPG, which could possibly attract many critics. The global version is expected to support NFTs, based on the WEMIX blockchain, similar to what Square Enix is planning.
As the past has shown, cryptocurrencies are anything but a safe investment. Therefore, it remains to be seen whether WEMADE’s efforts will truly bear fruit, especially since many fans have shown little enthusiasm for this purported new source of revenue.
How well can a system be upgraded using only tips from Amazon? A YouTuber tried it and was positively surprised.
On Amazon, there is a category called “Amazon’s Tip.” The platform states: “Amazon’s Tip recommends highly rated products with good value for money that can be shipped immediately.”
The YouTuber “Dawid Does Tech Stuff” came up with a special challenge. He wanted to upgrade a gaming PC using only components recommended by Amazon under this label.
But how good are these “tips” and how much better is the system really? We are embedding the entire video from “Dawid Does Tech Stuff” here for you:
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What kind of system does he want to improve? His base is a gaming system from Amazon costing around 400 euros. Inside is a Ryzen 5 4600G, which means it has a processor with a graphics unit. A “proper” graphics card is not included in this system.
He purchased the following upgrades:
Coolermaster Masterfan MF120 Halo (case fan)
Extension cable from EZDIY
SYY thermal paste (thermal compound)
Crucial PCIE 3.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Airgoo RGB strips
Perless Assassin 120 SE (CPU cooler)
MSI RTX 3060 (graphics card)
Especially interesting: Amazon does not recommend its own products, such as the in-house CPU cooler.
How do the upgrades perform? Unsurprisingly, the GeForce RTX 3060 is indeed a strong upgrade compared to the Ryzen 5 4600G. However, the YouTuber explains that he personally would have rather bought a Radeon RX 6600. Because in this way, one could have saved an additional 150 euros.
The remaining upgrades were okay: the thermal paste performs well and cools properly, the LED strips turn off spontaneously now and then, and the CPU cooler did not provide a good-built fan. Therefore, there was not a complete disaster among the upgrades.
Upgrades for a gaming system don’t have to be expensive
An aging system or a fresh entry-level system can already be upgraded with a few tweaks. Here there are many sensible upgrades that don’t have to cost much. Replacing an HDD with an SSD can often work wonders.
Expanding the RAM is also usually not too complicated and often turns out to be affordable. Good RAM can be obtained for as little as 40 euros, allowing you to increase the long-term memory of your system.
However, if your system is too old, it may be worth buying a completely new system before having to replace each individual component yourself.
Nintendo has touched the hearts of some gamers with an advertisement for the new Zelda game because it shows what video games mean to them.
What is this video about? On May 12, the release of “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” is happening. With an advertisement on Nintendo’s Australian YouTube channel, the company has succeeded in bringing a smile to some gamers’ faces.
With Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo is releasing the highly anticipated successor to the successful title “Breath of the Wild,” which garnered a lot of positive headlines on Nintendo Switch and received an extremely impressive score of 97 on the review platform Metacritic.
Man escapes stressful everyday life through gaming
What can be seen in the advertisement? At the beginning of the advertisement, we see an adult man riding a bus to work, wearing a shirt and tie. He has a blank and lost look on his face as sad music plays in the background.
A few seconds later, we see the man exhausted coming home from work. Already upon entering the house and sitting down, he lets out a weary breath. He seems drained, but then his gaze falls on the new Zelda game lying on his table.
He turns on the Switch, takes the controller in his hand, and in the next scene, he has a smile on his face as he explores the game’s open world.
The evening passes, and the man is visibly enjoying the video game. The next day, he is again on his way to work by bus, but this time without a despondent look – he has his Switch with him and continues to play Zelda. He wears a broad grin on his face. It seems that the game helps him forget the stress of everyday life.
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An advertisement for the new Zelda game shows a man rediscovering gaming
Fans feel addressed by the advertisement
How are gamers reacting to the advertisement? The advertisement was shared by an unofficial Zelda news account on Twitter and sparked some reactions from the community there.
The fact that the man plays Zelda on a public bus without using headphones intrigues some gamers. However, many find the theme of the 2-minute clip touching. Not because they are huge Zelda fans but because they can relate to what is shown.
ToBeDetermined: “This two-minute commercial brought a smile to my face, not only because I am excited about the game but also due to the sheer joy this man displayed while playing (via Twitter).”
Unnosequien: “You know that we, the Zelda fanbase, are primarily adults without hopes and dreams (via Twitter).”
bradthemotman: “As someone who grew up with Zelda and lives the grind as an adult, this touches me (via Twitter).”
JLuisreiset: “This is what video games represent for Millennials who have grown up to be adults. A way to relax after a long day at work (via Twitter).”
Snarkyred: “That is all of us gamers at a certain age, thinking back to times when we didn’t have to worry about adulthood – we just grabbed a controller and played for hours (via Twitter).”
Just before the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there are not only commercials and excited gamers but also some leaks that Nintendo is desperately trying to fight against.
However, Nintendo’s measures also caught a streamer, even though she did nothing wrong.
Teredor is a new indie MMORPG that is not only being developed in Germany but is initially also set to be released only here. The developers have already made headlines with their unique monetization model and have announced the launch of the first alpha.
What kind of game is this? Teredor aims to become an old school MMORPG, taking inspiration from the WoW expansion Wrath of the Lich King and Lord of the Rings Online. The game will be played in third-person view and features a very colorful style with hand-drawn backgrounds.
You will have the choice of up to 10 different classes and 3 different races when creating your character.
The holy trinity of tank, healer, and DPS will play an important role.
There will be 15 professions, from the classic blacksmith to pet trainers. Pets will be able to be used in combat as well as mounts.
A major focus will be on dungeons. There will be small instances for 2-5 players and raids for up to 15 players.
For PvP fans, there will be battlegrounds for up to 40 players and classic PvP arenas.
Those who want to trade can rely on an auction house as well as player shops.
There will be housing for players and for guilds.
However, what is particularly interesting is the monetization of the MMORPG. Teredor is supposed to be free-to-play but will not offer a traditional real-money shop. Pay-to-progress or even pay-to-win will not be present. There will also be no publisher.
Teredor Devlog 1: Monetization and further updates
Alpha is free for everyone
What is the alpha about? Currently, Teredor is still in a very small test. This has been running since May 1 and allows access only to selected players. However, the tests are expected to be expanded soon.
The first alpha phase will officially start on July 1, 2023, and everyone can participate as long as there are slots available. You will be able to sign up via a Doc. The alpha is set to start with 50 players and will be gradually expanded.
However, the content of the first test is still very limited:
There is the starting area for humans and you can initially only play the warrior class.
In the area, there is a main quest, mobs, loot, and collectible content.
The first crafting elements (mining, blacksmithing, herb gathering, and alchemy) can be tried out.
There is a global chat and whisper chat, as well as a trading and group function.
The content of the alpha will be continuously expanded. In phase 2, new classes, a new area, and the first instances will be introduced. Phase 3 will then bring a PvP zone, new quests, and character customization. You can read about the complete process on the Teredor website.
Optionally, you can subscribe to a Patreon for 10 euros per month and thus also gain access to the MMORPG’s PTR. Currently, 23 people are supporting the game.
When will Teredor be released? The MMORPG is set to be released for PC and for “Mobile”, but there is no specific release date yet.
The first entry on the game’s website dates back to August 18, 2022, shortly after which there was already a playable demo at Gamescom. New information about monetization followed in early 2023, and now there are two blog posts about the first alpha tests.
What do you think of the concept and the content shown of Teredor? Does the MMORPG appeal to you?
The demon lord Diablo is the namesake of one of the largest game franchises in the world. Now Diablo 4 is coming – and the boss is not in the game. So why does the game still bear his name? MeinMMO explains.
Why is Diablo 4 called that? The short answer would be: for recognition. Diablo stands not only for the character but also for the game itself. When veteran players read: “A new Diablo is coming”, they know:
What distinguishes Diablo from other games in the hack ‘n’ slash genre is the traditionally dark, bloody Gothic style. That’s why the game is called Diablo 4, even if Diablo himself does not appear, but the demoness Lilith is the main antagonist.
Since many players are just starting with the series with Diablo 4, the question of the supreme evil has come up several times. Who is Diablo anyway – and will we see him in Diablo 4?
Diablo is the cornerstone and the most well-known game in the hack ‘n’ slash genre. However, there are many alternatives to Diablo, some of which we show you in the video:
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5 Alternatives to Diablo 4 that are not Path of Exile
Diablo – The toughest opponent in Diablo
Who is Diablo? The titular demon has been the final boss of each part of Diablo since the first installment, except for Diablo Immortal, at least in the base game. The expansions often brought in other end bosses like Baal or Malthael.
What defines Diablo is that he is the “supreme evil” or wants to be, the worst of the demon lords who all stand for some kind of sin or negative emotion. Diablo is the lord of terror and is considered one of the hardest bosses in the game.
As such, he is immensely powerful and is continually brought back to life, often by servants or cultists. Some also try to claim his power for themselves by using his remains as an artifact.
Will we see Diablo in Diablo 4? Strictly speaking, Diablo is already in the game, at least partly (and literally). Lilith is holding the skull of the supreme evil in her hands, presumably using it as a magical artifact.
Whether she will attempt to resurrect Diablo or even kill him for good is still unknown. For now, the lord of hell will not be in the game, but that is not excluded in later seasons or expansions.
There are even theories and indications that deal exactly with this. But how good that would be for the series, is debated:
In Destiny 2, Guardians hold their breath every Tuesday when Bungie rolls out the patch and applies the latest update. Even yesterday, things did not go smoothly. Moreover, fixing a weapon exploit caused some players to see red for 2 seconds.
Update 11.05.2023: The Bungie team has now released another statement regarding the two-second change and announced a decrease in the “swap time” for the start of Season 21.
They stated via Twitter: “We would like to provide some additional context regarding the weapon swap delay. The shotgun exploit was not the only issue we observed. To reliably address the underlying problem, we had to introduce a global shot delay when swapping weapons through the inventory screen. Due to the network differences between players and environments, we cannot guarantee that the exploit will be fixed with the shortest possible delay.
After carefully observing the current behavior in live play, we have enough information to fine-tune this further and plan to reduce the weapon swap delay shortly after the start of Season 21 this month to about one second.”
This way, the developer is following the demands of the top players, who had already noted that the time window should be reduced to at least 1 second.
What has upset players in Destiny 2? The latest Update 7.0.5.3 of Destiny 2 went live last night. The patch fixed various bugs that blocked progress in the Guardian Games or the issue with the Catalyst of the Guardian Games Exotic “Legitimate Heir”.
After the update, the loot shooter struggled with error codes late into the night and even had to be taken offline again with an emergency maintenance. Yet all this became secondary when the Guardians studied the patch notes and discovered the following change:
“There is now a two-second window in which a weapon cannot be fired after it has been swapped from the inventory screen.”
With this, Bungie not only ended a known weapon exploit but also upset some streamers and speedrunners.
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – “Season of Resistance” trailer
2-Second Rule Ends the Dreams of the Top Players
Fast weapon swaps no longer work: The so-called “loadout exploits” were extremely popular among players and especially speedrunners. They allowed Guardians to switch their gear in no time to complete specific challenges faster.
The two-second window now means that players are vulnerable for a short time after swapping their gear and cannot shoot immediately.
The change includes swapping gear through the inventory screen, even if a player’s alternative gear uses identical weapons.
Furthermore, it affects all equipped weapons, regardless of whether they are primary, special, or heavy weapons.
What sounds harmless at first is a hard blow for the solo heroes and the speedrun community in Destiny 2. This change is game-changing for them.
You can see how this change affects the game in this short video:
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Why did Bungie implement this rule? The reason for the adjustment is, among other issues, a recently discovered weapon exploit with the shotgun “The Fourth Horseman”.
If one kept switching back and forth between a regular slug shotgun and the exotic shotgun, it led to absurd damage to enemies.
Actually, a change to the weapon fire delay for the shotgun archetype would have sufficed. However, Bungie applied it to all weapons. Probably because other intrinsic weapon swaps might inadvertently increase damage in the future.
With this solution, the developer ensures that the bug cannot happen again with other weapons.
How the Community Responds to the Change
Many casual players found the change not really dramatic. Also, because it helps make the game fairer.
However, Guardians trying to master dungeons or raids alone now have drastic disadvantages. For them, a large part of the damage relies on fast weapon swaps and an efficient weapon arsenal.
Famous Destiny 2 player Gladd also expressed his frustration on Twitter.
This is actually one of the worst “band-aid solutions” I’ve ever seen in Destiny. […] Bro. Bungie. Listen. I’m going to spare you the stress here. Revert the cooldown. You’re going to get nothing but terrible feedback for this change. Change it at least to 1 second.
In the Destiny subreddit, there are players who agree with him, like AegisTheOnly, who also see a problem in regular raids.
The final bosses of several raid bosses in competitive mode sometimes require switching to a primary or sniper weapon with high damage as soon as the heavy ammo runs out. Imagine having to wait 2 seconds to shoot while Rhulk pummels you with penetrating shots.
describes AegisTheOnly the new situation after the change
Other players understand the objections, even if they themselves do not have any difficulties. RikiToso1337 writes on Twitter: “This is more for those doing speedrun stuff. In all the years I’ve played Destiny, I’ve never switched weapons while running raids or anything, but I understand why speedrunners hate it.”
And Grizlow2.0 gets even more specific when he responds:
This literally affects players like [Saltagreppo] and others who defeat solo raid bosses by using an exploit. The only time I ever switched weapons was during the boss DPS phase when I ran out of ammo and switched to [the pulse rifle Perfected Breakout]. Not switching weapons after every 5 shots…
Overall, this change certainly affects only a small portion of Destiny 2 players, but those impacted certainly feel directly restricted. However, with Bungie now changing the delay in Season 21 to 1 second, many have shown to be more reconciliatory.
What do you think about the change in Destiny 2 that introduces a two-second window in which a weapon cannot be fired after it has been swapped from the inventory screen? Do you believe this change was necessary to make the game fairer, or do you think it imposes unreasonable restrictions on players? Let us know in the comments.
Other players, however, are already one season ahead and are looking forward to content with depth:
In Pokémon GO the Candela event “A Bold Hero” starts today, bringing you a special research of the same name. We at MeinMMO show you what tasks and rewards await you.
What research is it about? On the occasion of the event “A Bold Hero”, which starts today on May 11, 2023, at 10 AM local time, you will receive a corresponding special research. This includes a total of 4 panels with 3 tasks each.
As a highlight, you will finally encounter a special Ponita wearing a Candela accessory. With a bit of luck, you might even see it in its shiny form. We have summarized all the tasks you need to complete and what additional content awaits you with the help of the overview from LeekDuck below.
Update from May 11, 2023, 7:30 PM: The text for the task on panel 2 has since been adjusted in the game. To complete the quest, you must perform 5 very effective charge attacks.
A Bold Hero 1/4
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Pokémon
10 Poké Balls
Use 15 berries to catch Pokémon
10 Razz Berries
Perform 5 Power-Ups on Pokémon
1,000 Stardust
Stage reward: Once you have completed all three tasks of this panel and collected the respective rewards, you will also receive 1,500 XP and an encounter with Charmander.
A Bold Hero 2/4
Task
Reward
Use 5 very effective charge attacks
10 Nanab Berries
Perform 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon
2,000 Stardust
Battle against 3 members of Team GO Rocket
5 Revives
Stage reward: Once you have completed all three tasks of this panel and collected the respective rewards, you will also receive 2,000 XP and an encounter with Velursi.
Note: As the PokeMiners, a group of data miners, reported on their Twitter account on the morning of May 11, there appears to have been a text error on this panel. In the original version, it states that you should use 5 charge attacks, but what is meant are very effective charge attacks (via twitter.com).
As of now (May 11, 2023, 7:30 PM), this phrasing in the quest is correct. To complete the task, you must therefore perform 5 very effective charge attacks.
How you can track down the members of Team GO Rocket is revealed in the following video:
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Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down
A Bold Hero 3/4
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Pokémon
15 Ultra Balls
Perform 15 Power-Ups on Pokémon
2,500 Stardust
Battle 3 times in a gym
5 Revives
Stage reward: Once you have completed all three tasks of this panel and collected the respective rewards, you will also receive 2,500 XP and an encounter with Ponita, which wears a Candela accessory.
Stage reward: Once you have completed all three tasks of this panel and collected the respective rewards, you will also receive 2,500 XP and 2,500 Stardust.
If you have fully redeemed the rewards of the last panel, the special research is already over. However, the next events are already on the horizon.
In May 2021, Jupiter’s Legacy premiered on Netflix. Only a month later, the American superhero series was canceled. Netflix actually had other plans for the comic adaptation – as indicated by the huge budget of 200 million US dollars.
What is Jupiter’s Legacy about? The plot of the series is based on the comic of the same name by Mark Millar and is told in parallel in two timelines. The eight episodes are about a group of superheroes who gained supernatural powers during the time of the economic crisis.
The superhero oldies pass on the task of caring for the well-being of humanity to the next generation. Thus, the content of the series spans over 100 years.
What plans did Netflix have with Jupiter’s Legacy? Jupiter’s Legacy was the first project from Mark Millar’s “Millarworld” that Netflix pursued to compete with Marvel productions.
Interestingly, Millar himself has written for Marvel Comics, including the storyline “Civil War”, which later inspired the film The First Avenger: Civil War.
In an interview with The Guardian, Millar stated that Netflix has “infinite money and infinite time.” “It will take risks where a studio would not.”
Here you can see a trailer for Jupiter’s Legacy:
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Jupiter’s Legacy on Netflix – Trailer
With Jupiter’s Legacy, the streaming provider truly took a risk because the production cost 200 million US dollars, or approximately 182,600,000 euros. Breaking this down per episode, it amounts to about 25 million US dollars (at current exchange rates 22.8 million euros) per episode.
For comparison: The most expensive series productions
Stranger Things: 30 million US dollars per episode
WandaVision: 25 million US dollars per episode
House of the Dragon: 20 million US dollars per episode
Game of Thrones: 15 million US dollars per episode
The Mandalorian: 15 million US dollars per episode
According to The Hollywood Reporter, there have been problems with the production of Jupiter’s Legacy from the start. Initially, producer Steven S. DeKnight requested a budget of at least 12 million US dollars, but then managed to negotiate it down to 9 million.
Additional shoots and delays later exceeded the initial request. DeKnight was replaced during filming by Sang Kyu Kim as producer, but that did not help save the series. Our colleagues at the site 3DJuegos refer to the series in an article as “the great failure of superheroes on the platform.”
“I have never seen anything like this”
Series fans and journalists are currently picking up Jupiter’s Legacy on Twitter and wondering how 200 million US dollars could be spent without them ever having heard of the series.
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Tweet translation: “I’m not saying this in a ‘ha ha, I don’t know what this is’ sense, but I genuinely don’t know what this is. How could 200 million dollars be spent on something I have never seen?”
One user criticizes the “strange textures and patterns” of the superhero costumes. Another notes that the series only became exciting towards the end of the season, only to be canceled afterward.
“I watched the series, it was pretty good. But I can’t remember seeing any marketing for it before.” writes another user (via Twitter).
It probably wouldn’t have been a bad idea to invest some of the huge budget in marketing campaigns.
While many players are waiting for the holy grail among the upcoming next-gen MMORPGs, an existing MMORPG is making headlines. More specifically, it is Black Desert Online by Pearl Abyss. With its content update, the tourism board of South Korea was prompted to design a new tourism guide based on the aforementioned MMORPG.
What kind of game is this? Black Desert Online is one of the most beautiful MMORPGs from the Far East. It is an open-world title characterized by sieges and conquest wars, but also features a sophisticated life skill system. However, there is a comparatively high amount of grinding, an almost open PvP system, and a shop with a Pay2Progress label.
Check out the trailer for the upcoming content update here.
Since then, the game from Pearl Abyss has received several graphic updates, such as the remastered version. Although some critics continue to believe that individual objects load too late, the MMORPG is still impressive to this day, not least because of the character editor.
So much so that the national tourism organization used the latest content update of Black Desert Online as an opportunity to promote Korea.
Check out the video here:
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Korea and Land of the Morning Light: Journey to Utopa
Black Desert Online becomes part of regional tourism
What kind of advertisement is this? This is a music video recently posted on YouTube by the “Korea Tourism Organization” (KTO).
In detail, it features a musically accompanied journey to all the places and attractions that inspired the new region in the game, the “Land of the Morning Light” (via massivelyop.com).
What is Land of the Morning Light? This refers to the new content update that already exists in the Korean version of Black Desert Online and will be released for us in June 2023.
The new area is set in the Hazo continent and is said to be about the same size as the Kamasylvia region (via blackdesertfoundry.com).
Whether the partnership with the tourism organization ultimately bears fruit for both sides remains to be seen. In any case, it seems to be a welcome opportunity for both sides to introduce both areas more closely.
In Pokémon GO starts on May 11 the event “A Bold Hero”, where you can look forward to plenty of raid bosses, rare Shinies, and cool bonuses. We from MeinMMO will show you all the content that awaits you in the coming days.
What event is it? After the team leaders Blanche and Spark received their own events in Pokémon GO in recent weeks, now it’s Candela’s turn under the name “A Bold Hero”.
The focus of the event is on battles, so you will primarily encounter altered raid bosses. In addition to plenty of Shinies, there will also be the first opportunity to encounter Mega Pinsir. And of course, a bonus or two will not be missing. Below we have summarized what you can expect.
When does the event start?The event “A Bold Hero” starts on May 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time and runs until May 17, 2023, at 8:00 PM local time.
Update from May 11, 2023: Niantic has added further bonuses to the event. We have included these in the article respectively.
All Raid Bosses and Shinies for the Candela Event
Since the Candela event “A Bold Hero” will revolve around battles, the raid bosses will be adjusted accordingly. Wild spawns and Pokémon from eggs, on the other hand, will not be changed.
In the following overview, we show you all the raid bosses you may encounter in the coming days.
All that you can catch in their shiny forms with a bit of luck are marked with a (*):
So you have the chance to encounter some representatives from the Hisui region during the event. However, especially many trainers will find Mega Pinsir particularly interesting, as it makes its debut in the game on this occasion. With a bit of luck, you might encounter a shiny Pinsir after the raid.
Mega-Pinsir
Kapu-Kime, the protector of Poni Island, also returns to the raids and will also be found for the first time as a Shiny. You can recognize it by its black shell.
In the fight against the raid bosses, you should rely on the best attackers in Pokémon GO. A selection can be found in the following video:
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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
Another rare Shiny: In addition to the altered raid bosses, you will receive a special research where you can encounter a Ponita with a Candela accessory once. With a bit of luck, this can also be caught in its shiny form, making it even more special due to its rarity. You can recognize its shiny form by the blue flames it has as a mane.
Ponita with Candela accessory
All Bonuses for the Event “A Bold Hero”
During the event, you also have the chance to improve your Candy stock with cool bonuses. And a research or two will be back on the schedule. You can look forward to the following content:
double candies when catching
double chance for XL candies when catching (from trainer level 31)
What do you think of the contents of the Candela event? Which raid boss are you particularly after? And what spawns and bonuses were you hoping for? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.
In Pokémon GO runs the special research “A Cosmic Companion” during the Season of Light. We show you all tasks and rewards of the research with the new Pokémon Cosmog.
What kind of research is this? For the Season of Light, the special research “A Cosmic Companion” is active. The research was fully revealed on November 23, 2022.
In the overview, we show you all tasks and their rewards. This way, you can find and catch Cosmog.
The research started on September 1 at 10:00 AM local time. We updated the article for you on December 3, 2022. Niantic removed the tasks where you had to evolve Cosmog or Cosmovum and replaced them with a task to evolve any Psychic Pokémon.
Cosmic Companion 1/12
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Pokémon
5 Himmih berries
Land 10 curveball throws
Encounter with Starmie
Catch 15 Psychic Pokémon
5 Sanan berries
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the associated rewards, you will additionally receive 1,000 XP, 500 stardust, and an encounter with Cosmog.
Cosmic Companion 2/12
Task
Reward
Give your buddy 3 snacks
Encounter with Fleknoil
Earn 10 candies by walking with your buddy
Encounter with Starmie
Catch 15 Psychic Pokémon
Encounter with Somniam
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the associated rewards, you will additionally receive 2,000 XP, 500 stardust, and a Knursp.
Cosmic Companion 3/12
Task
Reward
Earn 15 hearts with your buddy
Encounter with Trasla
Send 10 gifts to friends
Encounter with Starmie
Catch 20 different types of Pokémon
25 Pokéballs
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the associated rewards, you will additionally receive 3,000 XP, 1,000 stardust, and 5 Sanan berries.
Cosmic Companion 4/12
Task
Reward
Professor Willow is still working on this research
789 XP
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Stage reward: If you complete the task and collect the XP, you will additionally receive 3,000 XP, 1,000 stardust, and 25 Cosmog candies.
Evolve a Cosmog Update: Since December 2022, you now only need to evolve a Psychic Pokémon here
1,000 stardust
Stage reward: If you solve all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will additionally receive 25 Cosmog candies, 1,000 XP, and 750 stardust.
Cosmic Companion 6/12
Task
Reward
Complete 10 field researches
Encounter with Pygraulon
Use 10 power-ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Starmie
Walk 5 kilometers
Encounter with Girafarig
Stage reward: If you solve all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will additionally receive 25 Cosmog candies, 2,000 XP, and 750 stardust.
Cosmic Companion 7/12
Task
Reward
Earn 15 hearts with your buddy
Encounter with Kirlia
Hatch an egg
Encounter with Starmie
Catch 20 different types of Pokémon
25 Ultra balls
Stage reward: If you solve all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will additionally receive 10 Pokéballs, 3,000 XP, and 1,500 stardust.
Stage reward: If you complete these tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will additionally receive an encounter with Sonnfel, 4,000 XP, and 1,000 stardust.
Stage reward: If you complete these tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will additionally receive an encounter with Lunatone, 4,000 XP, and 1,000 stardust.
A Cosmic Companion 12/12
Task
Reward
Earn 15 hearts with your buddy
Encounter with Guardevoir
Catch 25 different types of Pokémon
Encounter with Starmie
Earn 10,000 stardust
25 Ultra balls
Stage reward: If you complete these tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will additionally receive a star piece, 5,000 XP, and 2,500 stardust.
How do you like the new research with Cosmog? Do you think the tasks are well chosen? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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Blizzard has planned an important stream for Diablo 4 that is supposed to take place this evening. Important and detailed information regarding the Battle Pass, the Seasons, and upcoming Cosmetics will finally be addressed and explained.
When and where does the stream begin? Blizzard has announced a stream for Diablo 4. It will start today, Wednesday, May 10, at 8 PM German time.
You can join the live stream this evening on the Twitch and YouTube channel of Diablo, where Rod Fergusson and the developers Joseph Piepiora, along with Kegan Clark and Adam Fletcher, will reveal new details about the Battle Pass, Cosmetics, and Seasons.
We at MeinMMO will also be there and will accompany you live on our ticker with the most important information. So make sure to bookmark our post and come back in the evening for the livestream.
Live ticker for the Diablo 4 stream
Wednesday, 10.05.2023
9:05 PM
That’s it with our live ticker for the dev stream. Over the weekend, the Diablo community will crash the servers, and we will be there with you. However, for today, I will say goodbye and wish you all a pleasant evening!
9:00 PM
After the stream, the preload for the server slam should also start, in case you haven’t installed the beta client yet.
8:53 PM
The items available for purchase in the shop rotate every Tuesday and can return at a later time. A skin does not disappear forever if you don’t buy it immediately. You might know the rotation of skins in the shop from Overwatch 2, for example.
The shop should also recognize your preferences.
8:51 PM
Also, the skins unlocked in the Battle Pass will be made available on all characters depending on the class. A Druid skin will then be available on all your Druids.
8:50 PM
The mount is supposed to be unlocked at around level 30 of the Battle Pass.
8:49 PM
In response to a viewer’s question, the developers added that you will level the Battle Pass continuously. Therefore, you can buy the pass later and still unlock all the levels you have played up to that point.
8:48 PM
The actual show is now over. The developers are now holding a Q&A session that you can continue to follow live.
8:47 PM
Skins that you buy in the shop for a class should be playable on all characters for that class. For example, if you have 3 Barbarians, you can use a skin purchased in the shop on all three Barbarians.
8:45 PM
Leaderboards are planned but will not be included at launch, rather they are expected to be introduced starting from Season 3. Leaderboards will not be finished by Season 1 or Season 2.
8:42 PM
The developers want you to give feedback so they can adjust the shop, Battle Passes, and other content according to player preferences.
8:40 PM
There are supposed to be more challenges in the endgame with new bosses, dungeons, quests, or similar to entertain players in a varied way.
8:35 PM
The shop will feature skins with which you can visually customize your characters. There will also be seasonal skins that will receive a special design depending on the season, which will only be available in that particular season.
8:30 PM
The premium pass is supposed to have a total of 90 levels and will be unlocked for all classes when purchased. It includes 2 armor sets and a mount.
Mounts only need to be unlocked once and can then be used continually. Similarly, the campaign only needs to be played once. Afterward, you can skip it.
8:20 PM
The free pass will include boosters that give more XP and help you level the pass. The premium version will only include cosmetic content. There should be nothing included that helps you in gameplay – no Pay2Win.
Booster in the free Battle Pass
8:18 PM
We get a first look at the Battle Pass. There will be free content with 27 levels. The premium pass is supposed to cost around 10 US dollars. You level the pass by earning “favor.” You earn this through seasonal challenges and by generally playing Diablo 4.
For 25 US dollars, there should also be a version of the premium pass where you skip 20 levels.
The Battle Pass of Diablo 4
8:17 PM
8:15 PM
Moreover, there is supposed to be a seasonal story that continues with a quest per season and is not tied to the campaign. New NPCs are also to be introduced, who will bring quests as well.
8:10 PM
The first seasons will start some time after the release of Diablo 4, between mid and late July. There will be 4 seasons per year, each with its own theme and bringing new quests as well as mechanics.
8:09 PM
The first topic addressed today is the seasons.
8:05 PM
The developers begin the stream by discussing the upcoming server slam and what classes they will be playing in the test. The Necromancer seems to be a particular focus.
8:00 PM
The stream starts promptly at 8:00 PM, with Diablo head Rod Fergusson, Joseph Piepiora, community lead Adam Fletcher, and Kegan Clark welcoming the viewers together.
7:55 PM
Five minutes before the start of the show, there are already over 6,600 viewers in the stream on Twitch. An additional 5,600 Diablo fans join on YouTube.
7:45 PM
Good evening! I hope you are all ready, because this evening at 8:00 PM, the developer stream for Diablo 4 starts. Here in the ticker, we will provide you with an overview of the new information regarding the Battle Pass, the seasons, and cosmetics that will be shared during the stream.
If you are not familiar with the endgame yet, we have the appropriate video for you from Diablo 4:
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Diablo 4: Insight into the Endgame
Contents of the Diablo 4 Stream
What is the stream about? In a blog post from Blizzard, the developers report on the upcoming stream. However, this is not meant to reveal any gameplay elements, but:
What is the community’s stance on the Battle Passes? In Diablo 4, Battle Passes are a difficult topic. There are three parties that take a stance on it:
Those who hate them and want them removed from Diablo 4
Those who think they are cool if implemented correctly
Those who don’t care as long as the content is right in the seasons
Many players fear Blizzard may neglect the content of the seasons just to fill its in-game shop and the Battle Passes with cooler and more expensive skins. Diablo Immortal had Battle Passes, but these were overly focused on monetization. Each class had to be purchased separately, which upset many fans.
So it remains to be seen whether the developers have learned from the feedback and have actually structured the Battle Pass as an optional paid bonus for fashion-conscious heroes that only needs to be purchased once.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 are launching with the “Reloaded Update” in Mid-Season 3. Here you will find all the information about the update and the content in a quick overview.
Update – 10.05. / 18:25 Uhr: Mid-Season 3 is online. You can find the English patch notes here:
Call of Duty keeps its current titles fresh with regular season updates. Every few weeks new, free content is added to the game and there are often balance adjustments.
Currently, Mid-Season 3 is underway. Highlights include a new 6vs6 map for MW2 and the Ranked mode for Warzone 2 – what else there is to know, we will show you here on MeinMMO.
How large will the update be? The download is around 9 GB on PS5 and is expected to be similar on other platforms.
What is included in the update? A new season brings a challenge event for MW2 and Warzone 2, allowing you to earn cosmetics – “Trophy Hunt”. Additionally, there are 3 new weapons:
FTAC Siege (Handgun)
GS Magna (Handgun)
Throwing Star (Equipment)
Further down you will find the content that can be attributed to MW2 or Warzone 2.
The new handguns offer an automatic fire mode.
CoD MW2: Mid-Season 3 – Content
What is coming for CoD MW2? A new 6vs6 map, a few new modes, and PvE content are planned:
Alboran Hatchery 6vs6
A medium-sized map known from the sniper mission in the campaign
Raid – Episode 3
New raid – after completing it you will receive “Alex” as an operator
Special Ops Mission: Defender
Co-op defense mission
New modes
Giant Infection: The crazy infection mode on the large battle maps
3vs3 Faceoff: Shootouts with 6 instead of 4 players
These were the announced contents for MW2. Here you will find an image of the new 6vs6 map:
CoD Warzone 2: Mid-Season 3 – Content
What is coming for Warzone 2? The focus of Mid-Season 3 in Warzone is the new ranked mode:
Ranked mode (Beta)
Strict, skill-based matchmaking, own rules, rewards, and ranking systems
New gameplay elements
Perk packs: Lootable perks
Mobile buy station: A portable vendor
Koschei Complex: New DMZ area, lots of darkness
Here you can take a look at the roadmap for the complete Season 3:
The Diablo series relies on familiarity in many aspects, including enemies. Many appear repeatedly. MeinMMO has dug a little into the past and has selected 10 enemy types that have caused the worst memories in the past 26 years and that you definitely don’t want to see in Diablo 4.
This makes sense, as the world of Sanctuary remains the same. Accordingly, the inhabitants do not always have to change. However, there are a few enemies that Blizzard does not necessarily have to include.
On Reddit, fans have exchanged their horror enemies, and we have considered which opponents have caused truly frustrating moments in the past. We still do not know if most of them will also appear in Diablo 4.
Disclaimer: MeinMMO is not liable for possible flashbacks that may prevent you from sleeping or for complaints about too loud “PLEASE DON’T!” calls.
After the first hours in the game, Diablo 4 can convince many fans. Also us. You can see the conclusion of the MeinMMO editors in the video, and you can find all information about Diablo 4 in our hub:
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Diablo 4 Beta: Performance and fun are on point, but important questions remain unanswered – The conclusion of the MeinMMO editorial team
Undead Stygian Dolls (Diablo 2)
What looks like the skeleton of the rather harmless little fetishes is one of the worst enemies in Diablo 2. The Stygian Dolls often appear in swarms, are incredibly quick, inflict high physical damage, and explode upon their death. The undead are responsible for the deaths of numerous characters and are the sworn nemesis of many players.
The dolls also represent all enemies with death effects here. They are among the most annoying foes in the entire franchise, especially for hardcore characters.
Sand Wasps (Diablo 3)
The supposedly harmless wasps attack with… more wasps, sometimes from off-screen, and flee quickly. The damage is enormous and poses a particular challenge for melee fighters. There used to be a bug that made the projectiles invisible when they came from off-screen. The bad news: it seems that the wasps have already made it into Diablo 4. Some players have spotted them in Act 1.
Lacuni Huntresses (Diablo 3)
Lacuni are already annoying enemies. The cat-like beings deal substantial damage but are considered rather average foes in Diablo 3. What makes the huntresses of the clan so dangerous is their ability to jump directly onto the player. If you are surrounded by their bulkier companions, a leap attack from the huntresses can quickly end in death.
Ghosts and specters have appeared in every Diablo installment so far in some form. Particularly feared are Wraiths from Diablo 3, along with Specters and Gloams from Diablo 2. These beings can move through walls and expertly drain mana or significant life points from the player. The worst part: especially in Diablo 3, they often attack from unreachable places, which can be particularly challenging for melee fighters.
Knights of Oblivion (Diablo 2)
The heavily armored enemies do not pose a significant threat on their own. However, they exist in a form that can cast spells – including the feared Iron Maiden. This reflects physical damage back onto attackers multiple times, which means instant death for many classes.
You will be better prepared for every possible enemy with the new special issue on Diablo 4:
The possibly only enemies that are more dangerous for ranged fighters than for melee fighters: Harbingers of Pestilence can contaminate a small area from a distance with their long arms and inflict heavy damage. Alone, they are not very dangerous, but in groups, they can turn large areas into a deadly trap.
Unicorns and Teddy Bears (Diablo 3)
Not exactly deadly foes, but still the nightmare of many players. In the secret pony level of Diablo 3, there were rainbows, unicorns, and teddy bears. This was meant as a joke, but since Diablo 3 was already considered by many fans of the series as “too colorful,” the idea did not sit well with some.
Fortunately, Diablo 4 is set to be much darker and more reminiscent of the first installment in terms of visuals. Here is some gameplay:
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Hammer Lords (Diablo 3)
Similar to the Harbingers of Pestilence, Hammer Lords are not particularly dangerous on their own. The monstrous enemies can indeed oneshot you but are so slow that it’s usually not a problem. What makes them difficult is their size. Hammer Lords are about 5 times larger than your character and are among the largest foes in the game. If 3-4 of these monsters surround you, they can easily trap and crush you.
Succubi (Multiple Parts)
Like ghosts, succubi are among the most well-known enemies of the series. While they were annoying but not particularly deadly in earlier titles, they are among the greatest dangers in Diablo 3. The sensuous demons fire deadly projectiles that are easily overlooked in the chaos and change position quickly. If you are not careful, you will quickly fall victim to their attacks. And given that succubi are set to appear in Diablo 4, it is highly likely with Lilith in mind.
You have probably all heard about the Mother of Demons – on TV!
The Fallen are red demons that often appear in hordes. Their bombers have glowing bellies filled with explosive liquid and rush towards you to explode if you don’t kill them quickly enough. Although they don’t have much health, if they reach you, you are almost certainly dead – especially on higher difficulties.
Bonus: The Controls on Nintendo Switch
Not a real enemy, but for many fans, still the ultimate end boss: since Diablo has been playable on the Nintendo Switch, countless players have complained about the controls with Joycons. Even spiked rats can sometimes turn into a deadly experience.
We want to know from you: Which enemy do you find the worst?
We intentionally did not include bosses in this list, as you do not encounter them as often as regular enemies. And a death against a boss is usually less frustrating than against a wasp…
We still do not know exactly which enemies will truly appear. However, we already know some features that you could not yet see in the tests:
