Diablo 4 has a feature that some fans already consider the best in the game: You can pet dogs. However, a few players in the beta have found that it’s better to leave the animals alone. At least, if you care about them.
How can you pet dogs? In some cities in Diablo 4, dogs and cats roam around. You can pet them by approaching and simply greeting them with the “Hello” emote. How emotes work, is taught to you in the quest “Lifting the Mood”. Here is the quick guide:
Approach the animal
Open the action wheel (E on PC, Up on the D-pad on PlayStation and Xbox)
Select the top option “Hello” in the middle menu
Your character then kneels in front of the dog or cat and pets the animal. Whether there will be pets later that accompany you and that you can pet is still unknown. At least you can carry a cute wolf puppy with you when you play the beta.
However, some players have found on Reddit that it is not necessarily good to pet dogs. Because the animals then become a bit too clingy.
You can find all information about the beta of Diablo 4 in our guide here. We have compiled the most important details in the video for you:
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Everything you need to know about the Open Beta in Diablo 4
“You have to decide not to pet the dog. That is the real hell”
Why you should not pet dogs: The user SodiumArousal explains on Reddit that dogs will follow you for a certain time after you pet them. They then follow you around in the cities – and also outside.
If they follow you out of the city, it can become dangerous. They can be attacked by many enemies and usually die right after one hit. So you are directly responsible for the death of the animal if you pet it and then continue with the quests.
Players are partly joking about this, but more in fun. Being able to pet dogs, but not being allowed to, is the real hell. And one has failed if they take responsibility and then the dog dies.
Petting cats, by the way, should be quite safe. The rather stubborn animals just roll over on their backs and let you scratch their bellies, but then go on their way again.
If you want to have your own animal companion, you can earn a wolf puppy as a transmog in the closed beta and in the open beta. You just need to reach level 20. This is easier with our guide:
In Destiny 2, the mood between developer Bungie and parts of the community seems to be getting worse. Following the controversial launch of the expansion “Lightfall”, Bungie has now closed comments under several YouTube videos. The community is claiming that Bungie is “deaf to criticism” – but Bungie says that is not the case.
Which video had the comments disabled?
The first video where comments were closed is titled “Destiny 2: Lightfall – Art – Developer Insights”. It is a video that deals with a niche topic. The video comes from the art team, was released on March 14, and has received about 82,000 views (via youtube).
It is a “Talking Head” video: The developers comment on their work on the design of Destiny 2: Lightfall. The developers provide insight into their work – Bungie is known for such videos.
But under the seemingly harmless video, comments are disabled. “Art” is actually uncontroversial in Destiny 2. Topics like class balance, content supply, or the payment model are controversial, but not design.
Comments were also disabled for the video “Lightfall – Root of Nightmares – Developer Insights” released on March 16.
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New gameplay of Destiny 2: Lightfall takes you to spectacular heights – “This moment was made for Guardians”
This is what the community says: On reddit the closure of comments is viewed critically. In a thread, it is said that the closure of comments is proof that Bungie does not want to hear the criticism of the community.
Bungie says: They love feedback – Have 0 tolerance for personal attacks
This is what Bungie says: The franchise director, Josh Deane, responded on Twitter to the closure of comments. A user said it was embarrassing for the community to wish for more communication, and then Bungie explains itself thoroughly, and the player base reacts so poorly.
Deane said:
They will never turn off comments due to criticism. Not even for “shitty” comments. Bungie loves feedback, whether positive or negative.
However, they will always terminate any interaction if someone from the team is personally attacked for their work or for who they are. Bungie has no tolerance for that.
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In the community, however, most are decent and moderate people, but there are a handful who completely lose their temper and threaten Bungie employees or insult them in the worst ways. These people can then, when they meet “Zero Tolerance”, stifle discussions by becoming so abusive that developers withdraw from the discussion.
This leads to communication between Bungie and the community becoming increasingly difficult.
For Bungie, the question is when exactly to end the interaction. If they truly have “Zero Tolerance” and cut off communication in the event of boundary violations, individual bad apples in the communication basket can cause lasting damage.
The mood in Destiny 2 seems to be quite poor at the moment.
Even in other games, the situation is very difficult:
World of Warcraft has changed significantly. We list the biggest changes since the launch here – and illustrate how much the MMORPG has evolved.
Slowly but surely, World of Warcraft is approaching its 20th anniversary. However, the game from 2004 has little in common with the modern MMORPG and has undergone some drastic changes. We take a look at the biggest changes that have occurred in the history of Azeroth.
1. Paladins for the Horde, Shamans for the Alliance
In the early years, it was the respective brand identity of the Horde and the Alliance. While the Alliance had righteous Paladins who healed their teammates and distributed powerful blessings, the Horde relied on the support of Shamans and their diverse totems, and of course, the Battle Rage.
Blizzard gifted Paladins to the Horde – as part of the Blood Elves.
With “The Burning Crusade,” this separation was removed, as Draenei from the Alliance became Shamans and Blood Elves from the Horde became Paladins. However, it is still remembered by many fans that the two classes “were actually” only supposed to belong to one of the factions – and this, despite the fact that this separation only belonged to a small fraction of the lifespan of World of Warcraft.
2. Flying Mounts – An Eternal Controversy
Also in The Burning Crusade, World of Warcraft introduced flying mounts. This faster, freer method of traveling was an amazing experience at first, but soon sparked recurring discussions.
Once the heroes got used to flying, it became very difficult to bind them back to the ground. With every new expansion, the discussion reignited, why flying was not available from the start.
Flying mounts are always a controversial topic.
Blizzard repeatedly argued that they designed the game world for players to experience it on foot the first time – while fans countered that they want to decide how they experience the game.
In the meantime, Blizzard has found a compromise with dragon flying and simply created a world designed “with flying mounts.”
3. Raids with Different Difficulties
Since Vanilla, there has been this myth that raids in World of Warcraft are only for the game’s “elite.” At least in part, that’s true, because those who wished to visit raids had to join a large group and best allocate several evenings each week – it was a social commitment.
However, even a complete group was no guarantee that a raid could be fully completed, after all, this was where the toughest battles that World of Warcraft had to offer could be found.
Blizzard also realized that it might not be the best thing if only a small fraction of players experienced this content, which is so important for the story.
Raids were only for the elite back then – now there are modes for most player types.
Some referred to this as “casualization,” and different difficulty levels were introduced. Now there is even a “foolproof” version, the LFR. There, bosses go down easier, and it is even possible to complete raids with a random group.
In fact, this new system allowed Blizzard to adjust the difficulty both downward and upward. While the LFR is indeed extremely easy, the “Mythic” difficulty is harder than anything that has existed in World of Warcraft before.
4. Cataclysm: The Largest Content Removal in WoW History
The Cataclysm was Blizzard’s attempt to bring the “old” world up to modern standards. Deathwing ravaged the entire world, and most old areas were equipped with new quests and stories. The storyline progressed, and in many places, heroes could experience the consequences of their actions from many years ago and how areas had changed.
However, the presence of new things everywhere also meant something else: The old had to make way.
This effectively buried Blizzard’s “Vanilla” game world along with many of the quests that had been loved and cherished over the years. Not only that, many of the old quest rewards were no longer obtainable afterward.
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WoW Cataclysm Cinematic Trailer
Objectively speaking, while the quest flow in the Cataclysm areas is now much more cohesive and logical, many beloved quest lines have been lost and can no longer be experienced.
This decision likely fueled the community’s desire for a “classic” WoW even more.
Since then, Blizzard has been taking a different approach and almost always incorporates a time travel option in the areas, mostly in the form of a bronze dragon, allowing players to visit an old version of the area, even if it has changed due to newer events.
5. Cross-Realm Action – Together Across the Globe
By now, it is the standard, and everyone has gotten used to it. However, for a long time, it was different, and it was only possible to play with players who were based on the same realm. If one was on the realm “Die Aldor,” one could only play with other players from “Die Aldor.”
This was changed in several steps. First, Blizzard merged the realms into “clusters.” Several realms were connected and could share a game world. This revived “dead” realms and ensured that there were always enough players to meet other friends (or enemies).
In the second step, this barrier was completely torn down. Thanks to Battle.net friendships or the group finder, it is possible to hop onto all other realms of the same region and play with friends there.
In the past, this was a major limiting factor. When one found out from a friend or a colleague that they also played WoW, the initial excitement soon turned into disappointment, as one realized that they would never play together unless one of them left their old realm behind.
Good thing that’s no longer the case.
6. Abolition of PvP Realms
The first decision in the life of any WoW character is the choice of the right realm. For a long time, this not only affected the players one could encounter but also the game mode. Because if one chose a PvP realm, they had to live with the constant thrill of other faction members showing up and easily extinguishing their character’s life lights while questing.
What could be fun at first could turn into a torture if there was no balance on the realm. Often one faction dominates, and realms with a distribution of 90% Horde and 10% Alliance are not uncommon.
This decision could not be reversed without starting the character anew on another realm.
PvP can bring frustration when there’s a strong imbalance.
That is now a thing of the past. There are only PvE and RP realms left. On every realm, it is possible to switch to the war mode at specific locations (capitals) where PvP is permanently active, and there are even special PvP activities. If one has had enough of that, they can switch back to the non-war mode in any inn in the world and quest peacefully side by side.
One of the most recent changes and yet one with drastic effects. Since the end of Shadowlands, it has been possible for the Alliance and Horde to join together in groups and conquer instanced content. Whether dungeons or raids, these activities can be completed in mixed groups both in endgame and during leveling.
While a large part of the player base was immediately thrilled by this change, there was also skepticism at the introduction. The identity of the Horde and Alliance would be diluted, and the game should start to be called “World of Peacecraft.” These complaints have since quieted down, and Blizzard is even going further:
In Patch 10.1 Glut von Neltharion, it will even be possible for the Horde and Alliance to play in the same guilds and thereby share a pool of resources or write to each other in the guild chat.
What major changes do you think World of Warcraft has undergone?
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In Pokémon GO, you can get the butterfly Vivillon, but you have to use the postcard feature for that. However, some trainers apparently don’t like what the new monster has made of the feature.
This is how Vivillon works:Vivillon is a special monster in Pokémon GO that you can’t just get. You first have to secure its pre-evolution Purmel – and that’s done through the “postcard feature”.
For this, you have to pin postcards that you receive in Pokémon GO through gifts. You get those from other trainers with whom you’ve made friends in the game. You can pin postcards from other trainers, but also your own.
The twist: Depending on which region the postcard comes from, the Vivillon will look different in the end. There are numerous different patterns from different regions that you can find here in the Vivillon map for Pokémon GO.
Some trainers have set themselves the goal of getting all Vivillon forms. Many are hunting for postcards from different regions and are specifically looking for friend codes from there to pin suitable postcards.
But for some trainers, this seems to be a misuse of the original feature.
Trainers liked unique postcards in Pokémon GO: “It’s just spam now”
Here’s the problem: Even before the Vivillon aspect, you could pin postcards in the game. While it didn’t provide any bonuses, it could create a nice collection of various places. For some trainers, that was apparently completely sufficient.
This issue is currently being brought up by a post from Reddit user “underwater_rivers”. In the Pokémon GO subreddit, the user describes: “Vivillon has ruined my favorite aspect of the game and that makes me sad.”
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“I know, of course, that PoGo is about discovering and collecting Pokémon. But my favorite aspect of the game has always been receiving gifts from faraway places and saving the coolest ones in my postcard book,” describes “underwater_rivers”.
This would also have been a great motivation to go out and look for cool stops to send them. The best part was when others pinned a card: “I was happy when I received the message that someone had saved my postcard because they liked it.”
This aspect is now gone. While it’s nice to be rewarded with countless Purmel, the user thinks, but: “I really miss the joy I felt when someone saved my postcard because now I never know if they did so because they liked the place I wanted to show them or because they want a Vivillon point,” says “underwater_rivers”: “It’s just all spam now.”
How are other trainers reacting? Currently, the post has 490 upvotes, with 87% responding positively to it. Some players also share in the comments that they had or still have a love for the postcard feature:
“If this makes you feel better, I can tell you that there are still people who cherish the postcards out of love and excitement. One example is me,” says a user, who also qualifies: “However, I also pin some and throw them away to get Purmel, but I digress” (via reddit).
“Yes, I also keep some really cool gifts. I just cleaned out my recently saved postcards, and I have 101 cool cards left that I have kept!” (via reddit)
“I feel the same way. I enjoyed it when someone whose postcards I really liked saved one of mine and was a bit proud of it,” says a user (via reddit): “And I always tried to get cool new cards for my long-time friends so they wouldn’t get the same thing every day. Now this all seems pretty pointless to me.”
Some users describe in the thread that they used to secure cool postcards from time to time, but now they would save everything and it doesn’t feel special anymore.
However, others describe that the postcard topic was of no interest to them at all before Vivillon and that they only became aware of it through the new feature. Some, on the other hand, cannot understand the user’s frustration.
What do you think? How do you feel about postcards in Pokémon GO? Was it a cool feature for you even before Vivillon, or are you only using it since the butterfly is in Pokémon GO? Do the cards have meaning for you? Let us know in the comments!
The action RPG Elden Ring is known for its challenging difficulty level. In particular, the boss fight against Malenia, Blade of Miquella, posed a challenge for players. A persistent fan made it his mission to defeat Malenia and thus became a community legend. Now he faces his craziest challenge yet.
What kind of player is he? In April 2022, a mysterious player took the Elden Ring community by storm. Half-naked and with a jug on his head, he assisted others in their fight against Malenia. His name “Let Me Solo Her” was fitting: players could sit back while he took down the feared boss alone.
Overall, Let Me Solo Her is said to have defeated Malenia several thousand times. A feat for which he was rewarded by the publisher Bandai Namco with a real sword (via Twitter).
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A half-naked player in Elden Ring became a community legend – This is his story
Elden Ring, but every opponent is Malenia
What challenge is he facing now? On his YouTube channel, Let Me Solo Her is currently facing a particularly nasty challenge: he wants to complete Elden Ring, but every single opponent is Malenia.
The adventurous endeavor is being streamed live by Let Me Solo Her on his YouTube channel. Mods that replace enemies are not necessarily new and spread out in 2022. Given the personal vendetta that Let Me Solo Her has against Malenia, there is probably no more fitting player for this version of Elden Ring.
Although the lightly dressed hero is a true expert at defeating Miquella’s Blade, he tried to avoid confrontations at the start of his project.
In the first stream of the series, the legendary player managed to reach Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon – who, of course, was also Malenia. We have embedded the video here:
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Viewers are already planning the next diabolical challenge. Perhaps NPCs and merchants could also appear as Malenia and one would have to fight them to unlock their quests or shops. Or how about a “Malenia Only” run, where one must also not be hit a single time (via YouTube)?
Elden Ring has captivated players since its release in 2022, especially those who enjoy a hardcore challenge. Quickly, fans challenged themselves with increasingly absurd restrictions. The action RPG has since been completed in just about every conceivable way – creativity knows no bounds:
Diablo 4 is one of the most anticipated games of 2023. Many fans are looking forward to playing the hack & slash soon, but do you actually know how the genre began? We take you back to a time full of pixels and a lot of imagination that a player had to bring.
What was the first hack & slash? The first known hack & slash, which also defined the genre, was the fantasy game “Ultima” from 1981. It is a game for the platforms Apple II, Atari 8 Bit Systems, Commodore 64, DOS, FM Towns, and MSX. The title was the first professionally developed game by game designer Richard Garriott, who was also the lead producer of Tabula Rasa.
The graphics are very ancient compared to today’s games, yet Ultima managed to captivate many players with its gameplay and setting. We now take you into the world of Sosaria and show you what Ultima had to offer.
Ancient graphics, new genre, and a quirky world
What is Ultima about? Ultima takes place in a medieval fantasy setting. Richard Garriott was inspired by well-known fantasy universes such as Dungeons & Dragons and The Lord of the Rings. You find yourself in the mystical world of Sosaria, needing to stop the evil wizard Mondain, who has made himself invincible with his crystal of invulnerability.
Your task is to find four special crystals in different continents of Sosaria to activate a time machine. With this time machine, you can then travel to a timeline where Mondain is not immortal in order to kill him.
As a stranger, you also have the option to choose one of four classes at the start: the warrior, cleric, rogue, or wizard.
In addition, there are even four races to choose from: human, elf, dwarf, or “Bobbit”. And even though it was hard to tell the difference with the rustic graphics, each class had its own strengths.
Is there an open world? The world of Ultima is completely open-world and can be explored by you. There are not only different kingdoms waiting to be discovered but also dungeons to loot or steal from.
What was the combat system like? The battles were turn-based. If you did not meet the time limit, your opponent had the chance to hit you. This was not only the case in dungeons; even in the open world, random opponents could attack you without warning. The world of Ultima was therefore very alive.
What made Ultima so special? The interesting thing about Ultima is mainly the world and how it evolves through your progression. You start with ancient weapons like bows and swords, and before you know it, you can acquire guns and lightsabers and even fight T-Fighters with spaceships.
From medieval to sci-fi – This is how drastically the world of Ultima changes during your journey (via crpgbook.wordpress.com)
The contrast and especially how the world transforms through your actions and becomes sci-fi makes Ultima quirky, as nobody expected such changes in a game from 1981.
Essentially, the fantasy game of that time offered many cool things and was ahead of its time compared to many games. For this reason, Richard Garriott’s game also paved the way for the hack & slash genre.
What do you think of Ultima? Do you know the title and have you even played the first part of this fantasy game series? Let us know in the comments!
In the “No Food Challenge” of Twitch streamer Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler, 8 content creators are competing against each other by starving. After an emergency doctor was called, the fire department now also has to respond.
What is this challenge about? Together with 7 other streamers, Trymacs is abstaining from food for a week in the “No Food Challenge.” The kickoff was on March 11, with 3 participants having already dropped out. An emergency doctor was already called during this time:
Just before the finish line, the group around the 28-year-old set off a major fire department operation on the evening of March 17.
Chaos team triggers fire department deployment
How did the deployment come about? In the “No Food Challenge,” almost everything is designed to make it as uncomfortable as possible for the participants. Regular guests visit to cook on-site and tempt the starving content creators.
Things went wrong this time: On the evening of March 17, about 24 hours before the end of the challenge, the soccer team of Trymacs wanted to whet the participants’ appetites with a juicy steak.
However, during the not-so-professional preparation, there was a lot of smoke. Apparently, none of the kitchen heroes thought to activate the exhaust hood, and shortly after, the smoke detector went off.
Although worried viewers demanded a ban for Trymacs due to the risks of the event, the streamer has so far gotten away unscathed. Others have not been so lucky:
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The 8,000-Euro steak
What was the problem? As Trymacs reported in his Instagram story, the rented event location is in an office complex with about 30 other parties. If a smoke detector goes off in such facilities, the fire department automatically responds.
In Trymacs’ case, the fire department sent several response vehicles, and the police was on site as well. The content creators watched in disbelief as one vehicle after another turned the corner. We have embedded the entire drama for you here; starting at 4:15, the unfortunate events unfold:
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What happened next? As Trymacs reports, the firefighters were understanding. When he apologized for the false alarm, they said that was how you get to know each other.
The deployment is said to have incurred costs of 8,000 Euros. However, it is unclear whether the streamer will be responsible for these costs. Usually, it does not have to be paid if an unnecessary deployment was not triggered intentionally. However, if the smoke detector is triggered by gross negligence, those responsible must pay for the deployment (via anwalt.de).
Trymacs summarizes this succinctly in his Instagram story: “This is bullshit.” (Story available temporarily).
From 12:00 to 14:00 today, March 18, on Trymacs’ channel, the finale of the “No Food Challenge” is taking place. The grand breaking of the fast will follow at 19:15.
Even if Trymacs has to bear the costs of the operation, it should not hit the streamer too hard. The 28-year-old managed to reach the top spot among the most-watched streamers worldwide with his challenge. You can read here which factors may have contributed to the success of the event:
The Destiny 2 community received the sad news that Lance Reddick, the voice of Commander Zavala and “John Wick” star, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 60. Guardians from all over the world express their condolences in the game, honoring a great actor.
Update 18.03: We have expanded this article with Bungie’s official statement.
As TMZ reported on the afternoon of March 17, 2023, Lance Reddick passed away at the age of only 60.
Who was Lance Reddick? Lance Reddick was the kind of actor who improved every single project just by being there. Including Destiny 2.
In Destiny 2, Lance Reddick was known as the voice actor of Titan Lord Zavala for 9 years. He has been speaking every voice line of Zavala since 2014.
Who is Commander Zavala in Destiny 2?
Commander Zavala is the commander of the Last City in Destiny 2 and has been a pillar of the Destiny universe since 2017. He is also one of the first characters players encounter in the game after awakening as a Guardian and blasting their way through an alien-infested planet.
For a long time, Commander Zavala was aloof and a stoic old Titan who has seen much – but not much more was known. Only with the “Witch Queen” DLC did Bungie let players peek under his iron shell and significantly developed his character.
When you saw Commander Zavala in the Tower, standing alone and looking at the Traveler while discussing the current chaotic state of the Vanguard, his allies, and the universe, it was always the voice of Lance Reddick that conveyed it all in soothing but very certain words.
Additionally, you could also hear his voice in other video games, such as “Horizon Zero Dawn”, “Vox Machina”, “Paradise PD”, or “Quantum Break”.
He also played alongside Keanu Reeves in the “John Wick” films as the smart concierge Charon of the Continental in New York and always had to watch the dog there.
You also know him from other acting roles like game villain Albert Wesker in “Resident Evil”, Lieutenant Cedric Daniels in “The Wire”, Philip Broyles in the sci-fi series “Fringe: Cases of the FBI”, Papa Legba in “American Horror Story”, or as Irvin Irving in “Bosch”.
This image was shared by Robert Paul on Twitter – It shows Guardians gathering around Zavala
He was happy to be a part of Destiny
As long as he worked for Bungie, Reddick enjoyed interacting regularly with Destiny fans on his personal Twitter account. Many Guardians remember him for his charming, easy-going nature and small jokes.
His death came far too suddenly: His last message on Twitter was shared on March 15, and a day before his death he played in Destiny 2 the seasonal story of the season and explored Neomuna.
Although the cause of his death is unknown, it is said to be a “sudden and natural death.” His agent Mia Hansen explained this to the AFP news agency. Thus, a legend left us far too early, leaving Destiny players particularly in mourning.
Lance Reddick has long held a special place in the hearts of Destiny players. Therefore, his death now touches thousands of Guardians.
Especially since Lance Reddick saw himself as one of them, as he once revealed in an interview with Polygon: “At the end of the day, I’m just a big fan who happens to also give a voice to one of the characters.”
The Guardians in Destiny appreciated that a famous actor and voice actor not only worked for Bungie, but loved Destiny and shared that love with them.
Guardians from around the world show their condolences in Destiny 2
This is how the Guardians show their respect: Numerous members of the Destiny community have already expressed their condolences to the relatives of Lance Reddick.
And those who logged into the game afterward could see many Guardians kneeling in memory of the deceased actor in front of his Destiny alter-ego Commander Zavala or gathering around him with respectful emotes.
Destiny Bulletin shared some images of this on Twitter:
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Guardians pay tribute to Lance Reddick at the Tower, kneeling before Commander Zavala
Player Robert Young expresses the feelings of mourning Guardians directly:
I know that most people know Lance Reddick from television and movies, but for us Destiny 2 players, he was the voice of Commander Zavala, who inspired us Guardians over the last decade. Since we heard the news, we have gathered silently at his location in the Tower.
Guillaume Colomb, Narrative Director for Bungie at Imagendary Studios tweeted: “I had the honor of working with Lance Reddick on Destiny 2 for many years. I even met him in person once and he was the nicest person you could imagine. He approached his work with Zavala so thoughtfully. Such a loss.”
This is what Bungie says about the unexpected loss
Update, March 18: Bungie has now also spoken up and announced:
Lance was an icon on the screen, in Destiny, and especially in person. His love for our community was reflected in Commander Zavala, in his unwavering dedication to his task, and in the radiating kindness that touched everyone around him. To say we will miss him is a profound understatement, but no less true. Rest in peace, Lance.
Even though Lance Reddick is no longer in this world, the influence he had through his work as Zavala on the lives of Guardians will always be remembered and immortalized. Please take a moment to appreciate and celebrate the man behind the character and the joy he brought to the players.
What special moment do you remember with Lance Reddick or Commander Zavala? Leave us a comment on MeinMMO and share it with the community in memory of one of us.
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Magic: The Gathering has released quite a few cards that have been sold for thousands of dollars. In June, the hunt for the rarest Magic card of all time begins. Fans are already trying to secure the card.
What kind of card is this? The collectible card game Magic: The Gathering keeps coming up with new tricks to maintain the collectors’ passion even after 30 years. For the upcoming crossover with the Lord of the Rings universe, they have come up with something very special.
A card is supposed to be printed only once. This would make the “One Ring” a highlight of any collection. It’s clear that collectors spare no expense or effort to secure the rare card.
What is this offer? The well-known collector Dan Bock offered a bounty of $100,000 in a Facebook group for high-end trading and swapping of Magic cards for the unique card. Alternatively, he offers to outbid the highest serious offer.
Here’s the catch: However, Bock sets a condition for the deal to happen: The lucky finder who gets their hands on the ring must not tell anyone about it. Only after the purchase has taken place may it be reported.
In a revised version of the original post, the collector clarified that he does not want to take the credit for finding the card: Once the purchase is completed, the finder may boast about their booster luck. He himself is not concerned about being the person who opened the crucial pack.
Collector did not want the card to be sold too cheaply
What’s behind this? The US site Dexerto spoke with Dan Bock about the bounty he announced. The collector explained that he has seen some other offers for the card, but they seemed too low to him.
He feared that unscrupulous collectors might take advantage of an unsuspecting lucky finder. The $100,000 is therefore just a starting price to “get people talking”.
Despite the seemingly good intentions of the collector, Dan Bock’s offer did not sit well with everyone. Many fans say that the bountied prize money is still too low and that Bock himself is trying to acquire the card below its value.
Others seem less concerned about the monetary value; they would likely just keep the card because it is a special collectible item.
Bock himself says he does not rule out raising his original offer. However, he has not yet seen any higher price. However, it is quite possible that collectors will outbid each other upon release in June. After all, much higher prices have already been paid for MTG cards:
Rust is a survival game that launched in 2013 and achieved great success on Steam. In 2021, it was also released for PS4 and Xbox One. Now, the developers behind the game had to cancel an event because they received death threats that they take seriously. It is common in the survival genre, says one of the developers. Players were upset about changes in the game – especially cheaters and cheat creators would harass and threaten developers.
What event is Rust canceling? Facepunch, the British studio behind Rust, had planned a small event on the sidelines of the ‘Game Developers Conference.’ They wanted to talk, converse, and exchange ideas with fans in a cafe in San Francisco.
However, in a statement on March 15, the team said (via twitter): They have to cancel the event because they received an ‘IRL Threat,’ a threat ‘in real life,’ that they take seriously.
The team will still participate in the conference, appearing in panel talks, but they will not be available for a peaceful meet and greet as planned.
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Rust – Official Trailer
Received threat to “kill the studio”
What kind of threat was that? In a conversation with PC Gamer, producer Alistair McFarlane explains that the location of the meeting was made public and they received a threat to “kill the studio.”
Therefore, the studio decided it would be too dangerous and would put too much stress on the employees to hold the meeting.
McFarlane says: ‘These threats are very disturbing and must be taken seriously.’
Especially cheaters are a source of threats and insults
What makes this so distressing? In a conversation with PC Gamer, the producer says that such threats are common for teams behind survival games:
Developers who talk to the community receive such threats daily when people voice their dissatisfaction about changes on social media.
Especially cheat creators frequently threaten and harass developers – and go to great lengths to target individual employees.
In some cases, employees and their family members have already had to change personal details – this is very stressful for mental health.
McFarlane also says: The overwhelming majority of fans are respectful and support the employees, but there is always a small number of individuals who stand out with abusive behavior and even threats.
Rust has repeatedly made headlines in recent years because it serves as a great sandbox for Twitch streamers:
Emmett Shear was at Twitch when it was still called Justin.tv. As a co-founder, he accompanied the streaming platform for 16 years, nearly 12 of which as CEO. Now the CEO is stepping down and the new one is already in the wings.
What is the story of Emmett Shear and Twitch? Shear was one of the co-founders of Twitch and the last remaining founding member in the company. In October 2006, he launched a reality TV show together with Justin Kan, which was broadcast around the clock on the website of the same name:
Justin.tv showed Kan’s life using a webcam attached to his head and was, as Shear writes in his farewell post, a pretty bad idea. After about 8 months, it evolved into a streaming platform where anyone could create a channel and stream.
In 2011, the gaming sector of justin.tv was spun off and went online as a standalone website, with Shear as CEO: TwitchTV. In August 2014, justin.tv finally went offline and Amazon reportedly bought Twitch for 970 million US dollars.
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Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success
CEO says Twitch is old enough to manage on its own
Why is Shear stepping down now? In a blog post that he shared as a farewell on Twitch, Shear names the birth of his first child as the reason. He wants to be fully present when his son explores the world. Twitch, which has been almost like a child to him, is now old enough to move out and doesn’t need him anymore.
Shear writes that he is ready for this new phase of his life and wants to take on new challenges. He, however, thanks all the streamers who have entrusted their content to the platform.
What happens now? Shear is apparently not completely turning his back on Twitch but will remain involved in a consulting role.
Dan Clancy, the current president of Twitch, is to replace Shear as CEO effective immediately. The change is already being discussed on Twitter. Many users are dissatisfied with Shear’s leadership in recent years and are now hoping for change (via Twitter).
Twitch users hope for a new era
What have been the problems lately? Under Shear’s leadership, Twitch became huge, recording more than 8 million active streamers monthly. However, towards the end of his tenure, user dissatisfaction grew:
The sub-split is significantly lower at Twitch at 50/50 compared to competitors like YouTube (70/30) and the controversial platform Kick (95/5). This means Twitch keeps 50% of the revenue from paid subscriptions. In 2022, Twitch revised the sub-system, but not in the way that streamers wanted.
Besides subs, streamers can also monetize their channels through ads. But the changes introduced in 2022 caused a lot of frustration for both streamers and viewers: too much advertising for too little money.
The opaque banning policy: Twitch has always reserved the right not to publicly comment on bans. The perma-ban of former star streamer DrDisrespect still remains a puzzle today. In addition, the lengths of bans have increasingly been perceived as arbitrary: this escalated when a female streamer was banned for only 7 days after having sex during a stream in September 2022 (via dexerto).
Some users also criticize that Shear has been little present. In some comments, the question arises about what he has actually been doing in recent years (via Twitter).
Content creators and viewers have thus become increasingly dissatisfied with Twitch’s performance and lack of transparency. It remains unclear how things will change under Dan Clancy’s leadership.
The new CEO was criticized in October 2022 by an IRL streamer for having no understanding of the needs of content creators. After meeting Clancy, the streamer said he had no trust in the platform (dexerto).
The German Twitch streamer Staiy is among the platform’s critics. In a stream, he reflected on 2022 and the changes that are planned for the current year. He was far from enthusiastic about it.
Figment 2: Creed Valley is a new puzzle and action-adventure game with co-op, where you are thrown into a surreal world. The game has received relatively few reviews so far, but is doing very well on Steam with 96% positive ratings.
The setting in Figment 2: Creed Valley is the human mind. In a colorful, musical journey, you try to restore peace in your head. You can play the game alone or with a friend in local co-op.
The game comes from the indie studio “Bedtime Digital Games” from Denmark, which consists of 12 people.
Figment 2: Creed Valley is the independent successor to Figment, which has also received relatively few ratings on Steam, but performs very well with player ratings: 87% positive reviews out of a total of 837 ratings (as of March 13, 2023, via Steam).
Here you can see a trailer for Figment 2: Creed Valley:
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Figment 2: Creed Valley
Musical Journey Through the Human Mind
What is the gameplay like in Figment 2: Creed Valley? You play as Dusty, the embodiment of courage within the mind. You will be accompanied by Piper, who is controlled by another person in local co-op mode.
The human mind, in which you find yourself, is plagued by nightmares that cause chaos. Now it is your task to restore mental peace by traveling to the Valley of Convictions.
To do this, you need to solve tricky puzzles and explore the colorful game world. Figment 2 places a strong emphasis on music. Rhythm game elements are also incorporated into the combat, and the nightmares have their own songs.
The mind has two different states: open-minded and narrow-minded. To solve the various puzzles, you have to switch between these two perspectives repeatedly. Sometimes you are in exploration mode, open to new ideas, and other times you focus more on inner thoughts. Depending on the mode, your surroundings and the NPCs behave differently.
Here you can see some screenshots from the game
How do players rate Figment 2: Creed Valley? The game impresses mainly with its music and is considered a nice, fun game:
ProFriend: “The game is funny, entertaining, easy, and honestly a hidden gem. The songs are great and really hilarious. […]”
matthewjessey34: ‘The Figment series is truly a masterpiece of soothing fun and sound design. I truly thank you for these games. I will be a fan of Bedtime Games for life :)’
Christian: ‘Was on my wishlist since May 30, 2019, and now it is finally here. Great game, like Figment 1. Great graphics, music, and puzzles, and also a great price. 20 euros for 5 hours is not exactly cheap. But it is recommended for fans of the series.’
Some note that the playtime in Figment 2 is quite short: According to their statements, it takes about 5 hours to complete the game. This time span is also indicated on the website howlongtobeat.com.
In Pokémon GO the special research “Field Notes: Fantastically Phlegmatic” is offered on Community Day. We from MeinMMO show you the contents and rewards of the €1 ticket.
What kind of ticket is this? In Pokémon GO, the Community Day with Phlegmon and Galar-Phlegmon takes place today, March 18, 2023. As is customary for Community Days, there is also a special research for this event that can be purchased in the in-game shop for €0.99.
The new research is called “Field Notes: Fantastically Phlegmatic.” We will show you what it’s about here.
Field Notes: Fantastically Phlegmatic – All Tasks and Rewards
Where does the information come from? The Community Day with Phlegmon starts in Germany at 14:00 local time, but players in other time zones could already start or even complete the event.
Accordingly, it is already known what the special research brings. With the help of the overview from Leekduck, we have summarized the contents and rewards for you here. A total of 4 sections with 3 quests each await you.
Research on Phlegmon 1/4
Task
Reward
Land 5 good throws
15 Poké Balls
Catch 15 Phlegmon or Galar-Phlegmon
Encounter with Phlegmon
Make 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon
20 Phlegmon candies
Level reward: If you have completed all tasks on this board, you will receive 3,000 Stardust, one Smoke, and an encounter with Galar-Phlegmon.
Research on Phlegmon 2/4
Task
Reward
Send 10 Pokémon
10 Sananaberries
Catch 15 Phlegmon or Galar-Phlegmon
Encounter with Phlegmon
Evolve 3 Phlegmon or Galar-Phlegmon
30 Phlegmon candies
Level reward: After completing all tasks on this board, you will receive 4,500 XP, an encounter with Galar-Phlegmon, and a Lucky Egg.
Research on Phlegmon 3/4
Task
Reward
Land 3 great curveball throws
15 Ultra Balls
Catch 15 Phlegmon or Galar-Phlegmon
Encounter with Lamus
Evolve 1 Phlegmon or Galar-Phlegmon
50 Phlegmon candies
Level reward: If you have solved all tasks on this board, you will receive 4,500 Stardust, an encounter with Galar-Lamus, and a Rocket Radar.
Research on Phlegmon 4/4
Task
Reward
Already completed!
15 Hyper Balls
Already completed!
Encounter with Laschoking
Already completed!
2 Silver Sananaberries
Level reward: At this level, you only need to collect the rewards. As a level reward, you also get 5,500 XP, 3 Rare Candies, and an encounter with Galar-Laschoking at the end.
Is buying the event ticket with eF-eM worth it?
You need to know: Basically, with the ticket, you get some encounters with Phlegmon, but also some items. The price comparison shows that you can get the items a bit cheaper with the research than if you were to buy them individually in the shop:
For one Smoke, you pay 40 coins in the shop, which is about €0.40.
A Lucky Egg costs 80 coins in the shop, about €0.80.
A Rocket Radar costs 200 coins in the shop, about €2.
Furthermore, there are some Phlegmon candies, balls, berries, Stardust, and XP throughout the research, which is always a nice bonus when you are on the way to the next level.
Who should get the ticket? If you are only interested in Phlegmon, you don’t necessarily need the ticket – the monsters spawn abundantly in the wild during the event. However, you will quickly get all evolutions of Phlegmon and Galar-Phlegmon together in the research.
But if you want to pick up a few items on the side, or if you wanted to buy some of the items anyway, the research might be for you. Additionally, there are some interesting Phlegmon facts from the Professor if you have a bit of time for that.
What do you think about Community Day tickets? Do you buy the special research, or do you prefer to skip it? Tell us in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers!
On March 18, the Community Day with Slowpoke runs in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO will show you everything about the bonuses, event content, and the shiny. We will also tell you how to make the best use of the day.
What event is it? Every month, there is a so-called Community Day in Pokémon GO, where a specific Pokémon is highlighted. This Pokémon will then be found more frequently in the game, and the chances of finding a shiny are increased during this time. The event is accompanied by various bonuses.
On Saturday, it’s that time again, and you can expect the Community Day with Slowpoke and its Galar form. We will show you what to expect at this event and how to make the best use of the day.
Community Day with Slowpoke in March – Start, Bonuses
What? Community Day with Slowpoke and Galar-Slowpoke When? Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time Pokémon of the Day: Slowpoke and Galar-Slowpoke will spawn almost everywhere in the wild Exclusive move: Surf, if you evolve Slowpoke or its Galar form into Slowbro, Galar-Slowbro, or Slaking, as well as Galar-Slaking (up to 5 hours after the event) Bonuses: – Incense and Lure Modules last 3 hours (except for Adventure Incense) – Triple XP for catching Pokémon – Double Candy for catching Pokémon – Double chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon (from Trainer Level 31) – Surprise encounters from snapshots – Event quests at PokéStops (Reward: King Stones, Stardust, Ultra Balls) – Event stickers from PokéStops and gifts
Additional bonuses (until 10:00 PM local time) – Additional Special Trade (maximum 2 on this day) – 50% less Stardust cost when trading – Timed research related to Slowpoke and Galar-Slowpoke (Reward: up to 4 King Stones) – changed conditions when evolving Galar-Slowpoke: Instead of 30 Poison-type Pokémon, you need to catch 30 Psychic-type Pokémon on this day while Galar-Slowpoke is your buddy.
The Community Day with Slowpoke and its Galar form lasts just like the events in the previous months over 3 event hours. Only the trade bonuses, the special move, the timed research, and the altered conditions when evolving Galar-Slowpoke will still be available for 5 more hours after the event.
In-game shop content: In the in-game shop, you can also find various items again on occasion of the Community Day with Slowpoke. Here’s what to expect:
Event ticket for the special research ‘Field Notes: Fantastically Phlegmatic’ for Slowpoke for just under 1 Euro
New avatar items (Slowpoke hat, Slowpoke rod shirt)
These are the new event stickers for the C-Day with Slowpoke
Bonus raid battles: If you still haven’t had enough of Slowpoke and its Galar form after the Community Day, you can battle both monsters in Level 4 raids. The raids are again only playable in-person, however, after a victory, they will bring you more Slowpoke spawns around the arena for 30 minutes. The shiny chances are just as high as on C-Day.
What counters you should use against the two Pokémon, you can read in our raid guide:
Who is the Community Day with Slowpoke worth it for?
Can you catch shiny Slowpoke? Yes, during the Community Day, you can catch both Slowpoke and for the first time its Galar form as shiny with a bit of luck. The chance will usually be increased on that day. To secure (Galar) Slowbro and (Galar) Slaking as shiny, you have to evolve them accordingly.
Slowpoke, Slowbro, and Slaking as well as their Galar forms each normal (left) and as shiny (right)
How strong is Slowpoke? Slowpoke and its evolutions Slowbro and Slaking are not particularly strong, either in their normal form or in their Galar form. They are not very suitable for use in raids and the GO Battle League.
However, Slowbro also has a temporary Mega Evolution of the types Water and Psychic, which is somewhat stronger. This could be useful for you in one or the other raid.
Who should take advantage of the C-Day? The Community Day with Slowpoke is especially suitable for shiny hunters. Particularly Galar-Slowpoke will be available for the first time in its shiny form. Normally, the Psychic Pokémon also only hatches from 7 km eggs, which is why, after the event, it will usually only be found as shiny with a fair amount of luck.
So if you want to have a complete shiny collection, you should not miss the event. Maybe you’ll also encounter a strong Slowpoke that you can evolve into Mega-Slowbro. Otherwise, you should rather focus on the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
But you should not neglect the bonuses on this day either. They are perfect for boosting your (XL) candy stock and farming plenty of experience points. You will need these on the way to level 50.
A selection of the best attackers is shown in the following video:
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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
How to make the best use of the Community Day with Slowpoke
Make space: To make the most of the event, you should clear plenty of space in your Pokémon bag. Only then can you collect a lot of Slowpoke and Galar-Slowpoke and secure the candy and XP bonuses.
To sort your storage as quickly as possible, it makes sense to use the tag and filter function in the game. By entering “0*,1*,2*” you will get only monsters that have a maximum of 2 stars. To send additional monsters during the event, you can combine this search function with the input “Older0” and only Pokémon that are not older than 24 hours will be shown.
This is how you can use the filters
What items are important? In addition to plenty of space in the Pokémon bag, you also need the right items. You will need the following:
Balls: If you want to catch a lot that day, you should have as many balls ready as possible. We recommend at least 200 pieces. Especially Ultra Balls are great for catching unruly specimens.
Razz Berries: If you want to get a particularly high amount of candy, you should feed your monsters Razz Berries before catching them. This doubles the amount of candy for that catch.
Lucky Eggs: To make even better use of the XP bonus when catching, you can set a Lucky Egg. This doubles your experience points for 30 minutes. This is also a good option in combination with leveling up your friendship level. It’s best to coordinate here with other trainers.
Incense & Lure Modules: To attract even more specimens, you can use Incense and Lure Modules. Both last 3 hours and thus cover the entire event.
Which Mega Pokémon is needed? To secure an additional candy bonus, it is advisable if you perform a Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO. This must have the same type as the monster you want to catch. Since Slowpoke and Galar-Slowpoke both belong to the Psychic type, you should choose one of the following monsters:
Mega-Slowbro
Mega-Latias
Mega-Latios
Mega-Alakazam
Mega-Guardvoir
Mega-Medicham
How do you like the Community Day with Slowpoke and Galar-Slowpoke? Will you try to secure enough shiny specimens? And which bonus do you like best? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
In FIFA 23, there is a completely new event called FUT Ballers. We summarize the information here.
When does FUT Ballers start? FUT Ballers started on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Ultimate Team. The event starts at 7:00 PM.
The announcement of the event came a bit as a surprise. On the one hand, because it is a completely new event for FIFA 23, and on the other hand, because players were actually expecting the FUT Birthday. In FIFA 22, for example, the FUT Birthday took place in March.
The traditional Birthday event is likely postponed for now. What is clear: the “FUT Ballers” event is currently running.
FUT Ballers in FIFA 23 – Improve cards with SBCs & tasks
What is FUT Ballers? FUT Ballers is a completely new event that hasn’t existed in previous FIFA editions.
It started on March 17 at 7:00 PM – and not with a team that ends up in packs, as is often the case with other events. Instead, daily Squad Building Challenges with different players will be available throughout the event week.
Some of them have already been shown by EA on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/easportsfifa
These can then be improved by completing corresponding “Play-to-Style” challenges.
Additionally, EA Sports explained that players can earn a “FUT Birthday Team 1” pack by fully completing the “Play-to-Style” goals. This is set to be available from March 24. So the Birthday event is likely coming up (via EA.com).
In German, the tasks are called “Play with Style” challenges. The first Squad Building Challenge is already available. There, you can get Liverpool player Luis Díaz for your team. You only need to exchange one team with the requirements: one Liverpool player, 83 team rating, 11 players total.
The task should be easy to solve if you can rely on a few players from the club. More SBCs are expected to follow in the coming days.
Recently, the “Fantasy” event took place in FIFA 23. This also brought an SBC for Dante, who received a pretty crazy striker card for FIFA 23.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In March during the Community Day, you will encounter Psyduck and Galarian Psyduck in Level 4 raids. We will show you the best counters for these raids in Pokémon GO.
What are these raids? During the Community Days in March, the Psyduck family will be in the spotlight. Following the event, you will find Level 4 raids where you will encounter Psyduck and Galarian Psyduck as opponents. If you win a battle, Psyduck and Galarian Psyduck will spawn in the vicinity of the arena for 30 minutes.
Keep in mind that you can only enter these raids with raid passes and premium raid passes. Participation from afar is not possible.
In the overview, we show you the best counters for each of the two bosses. The raids are active from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM local time.
With these counters, the battle against Psyduck and its Galar form should pose no problem for you. You can easily defeat both Pokémon by yourself and then enjoy the spawns around the arena.
You can now play Diablo 4, currently still in beta. When you create a character, you have the option to make it a “hardcore character.” MeinMMO explains what that is – and why you as a newbie should stay away from it.
What is Hardcore? Hardcore gameplay has been part of Diablo for ages and is also possible in Diablo 4. If you play this mode, your character is no longer playable when it dies – a so-called “permadeath.” The opposite of this is Softcore.
The system is designed to give the achievements of players a bit more weight. For example, in Diablo 2, it was a big deal when the first player reached level 99 in Hardcore, as any mistake could mean the end.
Gameplay is also different, as hardcore players typically rely more on survival skills, whereas softcore players usually focus on pure damage output. Accordingly, the builds also differ.
You already have the opportunity in the currently running beta of Diablo 4 to make any character a hardcore character. Just check the “Hardcore” box when creating your character and entering a name.
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Diablo 4 is getting an important feature later – 5 things you probably didn’t know
Hardcore or Softcore – What’s the Difference
Is Hardcore worth it? That is a matter of taste, and if you like the thrill, you should definitely try Hardcore. However, in the beta, we strongly advise against playing Hardcore at the moment, even for veterans.
There are server issues at the start of the beta, and the whole purpose of the test is to test server load. Accordingly, there may be disconnects and lags, which can quickly kill your character.
Even if you know what you’re doing, it can happen that permanent death occurs without your own mistake. This would be particularly annoying if you have reached level 19 and are about to claim your cute reward.
What is Softcore like? If you play Softcore, you have no differences, other than that you can be revived upon death. Either by yourself at the next waypoint or in co-op by friends.
However, you have access to the same loot and the same abilities as a hardcore character. Especially if you are new to the ARPG genre or just starting with Diablo, it is advisable to first familiarize yourself with the classes.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Exo-merchant Xur visits Destiny 2 again this weekend. Do you need Exos? He has them. MeinMMO shows you his current offer and reveals his location.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? Lightfall continues to struggle with issues. It’s not just the launch difficulties of the new beginning planned by Bungie.
The emotions of the Guardians are also divided over valuations, which are additionally linked to a bizarre ranking system. MeinMMO showed you everything, what you need to complete for Guardian ranks 8-11. After that, our readers found even less positive aspects of the system.
Additionally, even the smallest tasks in the game have been a torment for some Guardians. Especially patrols and lost sectors. This is doubly bad because the loot further frustrated them.
Otherwise, Bungie quickly put a stop to a cheese with strand for acquiring exquisite armor and forced Gahlran the burden bearer from the dungeon “Duality” to retrain.
At least one weapon brought some fun back to the game, as it is the surprise of its archetype and has just as many advantages as tentacles:
New gameplay of Destiny 2: Lightfall takes you to spectacular heights – “This moment was made for Guardians”
All info about Xur on March 17, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
When does Xur come? As a merchant of rare exotic goods in Destiny 2, Xur visits the universe every Friday at 6:00 PM. To shop with him, you only need some in-game currency to fill the gaps in your collection.
Where is Xur? This is his stock for the weekend
Xur’s position: Although Xur only actively uses a few location positions on the destination sites, no Guardian knows before 6:00 PM where he will land.
Here is where Xur is: Fly to the European Dead Zone “Twisted Cove”
Here you can expect Xur
Xur’s inventory from March 17 – 21 – All exotics at a glance
What does Xur have to offer? Even in the Lightfall DLC, Xur is not tired of doing his business. The nice “I am the messenger of the Nine” conversation comes for free.
This is Xur’s offer this week:
Xur’s offer from March 17 – 21, 2023
Weapon: “Lord of Wolves” – shotgun for 29 legendary shards
Titan: “Mark of Alpha Lupi” – chest armor for 23 legendary shards
Mobility: +3
Resilience: +17
Recovery: +11
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +21
Strength: +10
Total: 64
Hunter: “Lucky Raspberry” – chest armor for 23 legendary shards
Mobility: +14
Resilience: +8
Recovery: +13
Discipline: +21
Intellect: +10
Strength: +2
Total: 68
Warlock: “Geomag Stabilizers” – leg armor for 23 legendary shards
Mobility: +22
Resilience: +8
Recovery: +4
Discipline: +10
Intellect: +6
Strength: +17
Total: 67
Legendary Armor: Grab this week’s rare “Pathfinder” set and complete your collection.
Our purchase recommendation: The “Lucky Raspberry” from the Hunter is an interesting bargain with a total of 68 and a good distribution. It may fit into your Arc build.
Of course, Nexxoss-Gaming also goes through Xur’s offer with you again:
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Xur also sells legendary items and offers unique rolls for exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs each week. However, note: You can only buy the weapons if you own the appropriate expansion.
Currently, he has these two weapons on offer:
The exotic hand cannon “Fatebringer” (Beyond Light DLC) with “Tracker”
The exotic scout rifle “The Last Word” (Beyond Light DLC) with “Outlaw”
The first Trials of Osiris in Lightfall
The Trials start a week earlier in Season 20
Why no Iron Banner? A week earlier than originally planned, the Trials, the PvP endgame of Destiny 2, start today. However, this shift has nothing to do with the well-deserved paid leave of the 14th Guardian or the tight schedule of Valus Forge, but with a problem that Bungie had to fix first.
What are the Trials or “Trials of Osiris” in Destiny 2?
The Trials of Osiris are an endgame PvP activity and take place every weekend. There is only one exception, which is when the Iron Banner event is active, just like last week. Bungie will again open the inventory of the 14th Guardian this weekend with fresh Trials passes and loot trains so you can increase your glory in the PvP endgame.
These Trials changes await you in Season 20:
There is no more freelance mode because Bungie has permanently activated player searches based on the fireteam in the Trials.
Additionally, there are new weapons to earn in Season 20:
The “Immortal” – a brand-new legendary strand submachine gun with a 750 rate of fire
“Astral Horizon” – a returning kinetic shotgun with an aggressive frame that also returns with some new perks
The reward system from the Trials of Osiris has also been slightly changed so that it works just like the other vendors in the Tower.
Trials Engrams from previous seasons cannot be utilized in this new system and must be decrypted at Master Rahool.
The PvP map “Javelin-4”
Which map is up this week? Unlike in normal PvP, where the maps rotate, in the Guardian-vs-Guardian endgame, there is only one fixed map to play each weekend.
This week you will play on the map: Javelin-4
If you’re interested in playing the Trials in a fixed team, MeinMMO recommends the Callout Maps via Warmind. This way, you can describe to your fireteam where the enemies are located on the map, which is useful information for the entire team.
Here’s how to get your loot: The Trials of Osiris feature a reputation rank system. Your top loot reward from PvP matches is currently available for:
Seven wins
50 rounds
as well as the infamous flawless run, which leads you to the lighthouse
This is the reward for a flawless run: Each week, you can also expect a very special weapon at the lighthouse, which you receive for your flawless run, meaning 7 wins, in its master version. You can earn the weapon until next Tuesday, March 21 at 6 PM.
“The Immortal” – Trials submachine gun
As a reward, you can always expect an adept weapon when you’ve made it safely to the lighthouse.
This week’s adept weapon is: “The Immortal” – 750 Trials submachine gun
All trials weapons have a Trials origin perk: “Fleetfoot” – Improves reload speed, stability, aim assist, and range when you are the last living member of your fireteam or fighting alone.
You can focus your Trials Engrams at the 14th Guardian on your desired weapon. On top of that, there are enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. Remember that your rewards further increase once you have a full pass – even if you lost one or two games.
When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris start today, on March 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM and end with the weekly reset on March 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The Hamburger Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler (28) is one of the most successful streamers on German Twitch. Currently, he is even number 1 worldwide – and he owes it to a crazy challenge.
What kind of challenge is it? Trymacs regularly entertains his viewers with big events: From boxing matches to a soccer tournament to his own survival show.
Now the 28-year-old has come up with something particularly nasty: Together with 7 other streamers, he has been doing nothing but eating since March 11 for a week. The participants are live around the clock.
Here at MeinMMO, our expertise lies in games and everything around them, not in the medical field. Food deprivation can lead to health impairments such as circulatory problems, headaches, muscle cramps, and temporary visual disturbances (via inFranken). If you want to fast, please inform yourself thoroughly and consult with a doctor if necessary.
In addition to avoiding food, the streamers face numerous challenges and are tormented by guests with delicious-smelling dishes. It’s called the “No Food Challenge” and is currently happening on the Twitch channel of Trymacs.
The challenge is not without risks: Already 3 participants have dropped out due to health concerns (as of March 17, 2:15 PM).
What has Trymacs achieved now? The Hamburger is currently the most-watched Twitch streamer worldwide. In terms of watch time, he surpasses English and Spanish-speaking streamers with 3,407,049 hours watched in 7 days (via sullygnome).
Why is the challenge so successful? There’s a simple reason for that: When channels are ranked by watch time, those who are on air a lot have the advantage. Thus, a streamer like Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris, who has many viewers, only lands in 7th place by total watch hours, as he streams significantly less than the competition (via sullygnome).
However, other factors also contribute to the success of the “No Food Challenge”:
Star Power: Trymacs has invited various guests to his “No Food Challenge.” Particularly MontanaBlack seems to have found joy in tormenting the participants and checks in almost every day (via YouTube). And Monte apparently brings his own viewers with him, who enjoy seeing him outside his streaming basement.
Diversity: The challenge itself is variably designed through the guests and different mini-games. Additionally, the event itself provides a break from the usual routine on Twitch: MontanaBlack explained that this is not just another soccer event, but unique and creative (via YouTube).
Schadenfreude: This is, of course, also not lacking. Content creators often seem to have a pretty pleasant life, which might be why many enjoy seeing them suffer for once. One viewer wrote on YouTube that watching the event while eating himself is particularly satisfying (via YouTube).
Currently, there are still 5 streamers in the running, whose efforts are now clearly visible. They report difficulties concentrating and fatigue. It remains to be seen who will hold out until the end.
The “No Food Challenge” is not the only thing currently driving high numbers on Twitch. German streamers are also currently performing very well among the ladies. The 23-year-old HoneyPuu fell victim to the Minecraft fever at the beginning of the year and became the most-watched female streamer worldwide:
Razer has released a new mouse pad. In their shop, they warn that you should not start fires or hit other people with it.
What does Razer warn against? Razer has launched a new mouse pad called Razer Atlas. The special feature of the mouse pad is its composition, as it is made of 5 mm thick glass.
On the shop page of the mouse pad, the manufacturer added three curious warnings:
The first warning shows a person holding the mouse pad horizontally in the sun. The sun rays hit the glass surface of the pad and ignite a fire underneath – similar to using a magnifying glass.
In the second warning, the person holds the mouse pad vertically in front of their face and looks towards the sun. It shows that the mouse pad does not provide sun protection, as it is made of glass. Such use could injure your eyes and skin. In light of the first warning, it even warns of possible burns.
The third warning is arguably the clearest. Do not hit other people with it, especially not on the head. After all, the mouse pad is made of millimeter-thick glass.
Of course, it is possible that the warnings are not meant entirely seriously. The company might also want to protect itself from actually unimaginable lawsuits in the USA.
What kind of mouse pad is this? The Razer Atlas is Razer’s first glass mouse pad. It is 5 mm thick, 450 mm long, and 400 mm wide – so it has an average size. The price is a hefty 120 euros.
Since it is made of glass, it has less resistance than fabric or even plastic mouse pads. Glass mouse pads generally allow for very fast gameplay and enable very quick flicks.
There are shooter players who swear by glass mouse pads due to the low resistance. This includes Marko Jevtic, who is enthusiastic about a Razer competitor, the Skypad:
