In Pokémon GO the big Hoenn Tour is happening this weekend, but server issues are currently making it difficult for players to participate in the event. We at MeinMMO will show you what has happened.
What event is it about? One of the highlights in Pokémon GO is this year’s Hoenn Tour, which is currently taking place this weekend. However, despite the event being active for only a few hours, trainers are experiencing problems. We will show you what those are and what we know about them.
What problems are those? As some trainers report on social networks, there are continuing issues in the game. In particular, when interacting with gyms to participate in the popular proto raids, difficulties are arising.
As reddit user Ballybomb_ writes (via reddit.com): “Proto raids cannot be entered in the UK. The screen freezes when trying to click on something.” He also shares a picture of his frozen game.
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This is particularly frustrating, as for the first time, worldwide Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon can be defeated in special raids to secure the coveted proto energy. You can read what the protomorphosis is all about in the following article:
Trainers find: “The game is completely unplayable”
Ballybomb_ is not alone with these issues, as other players also report that their game is sluggish, they are thrown out of raids, or they no longer see spawns. In some parts of the world, the game seems to be temporarily unplayable. You can read the following on reddit:
denbo786: “The game is very sluggish here in Ireland.”
WubbaLubbaSupSup: “Network issues also in Denmark.”
LouisPitches97: “The game is completely unplayable here in Italy.”
BroscaCadash: “No spawns here in Norway where I am. The previous hour was full of spawns around my house, but now, in a café with more than three PokéStops around me, there are none… Raids don’t work either, but PokéStops and gyms can still be spun.”
K–Swizz: “Same in Saudi Arabia, where everyone got thrown out right in the middle of a raid.”
According to reports, there are also recurring issues in Germany, as user MGDuck reports (via reddit.com): “Game interruptions in Germany. I think if I can’t interact with gyms, it was a mistake to play today.”
What causes the difficulties? Why exactly the game errors occur is not officially known yet. Due to the number of players accessing Niantic’s servers simultaneously because of the event, it is assumed that they are overloaded, and that is why the problems are occurring.
However, it is still unknown whether and when these will be fixed. If there are any updates from Niantic, you will definitely find out about it at MeinMMO.
Are you also currently affected by server problems in the game? And therefore cannot participate in the raids? Or is everything running optimally for you? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
A new PvP shooter called The Finals is about to start a closed beta test, for which you can register on Steam.
What kind of game is this? The Finals is an upcoming first-person shooter developed by Embark Studios and will be released as a free-to-play title on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The Finals focuses on action-packed PvP battles, where you can use numerous weapons, different gadgets, and the destructibility of the maps to gain an advantage over your opponents.
In general, you should be able to modify all maps in The Finals to gain a tactical advantage. However, whether you blow up entire buildings beneath your enemies is up to you. You can freely assemble your loadout and choose the weapons, skills, and devices you use.
For example, you can also choose to avoid chaos and destruction and sneak up to your opponents with a katana to eliminate them as quietly as possible.
The maps themselves are called arenas. In them, players compete against each other in a kind of game show to play for victory.
We’ll embed the trailer for the closed beta here:
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The Finals Closed Beta Trailer
When does the closed beta start? The Finals will start a two-week closed beta on Steam on March 7, 2023.
If you want to participate in the closed beta, you need to request access on the Steam page of the shooter. If you are accepted for the beta test, you will receive a notification via email. How generous the developers are in this regard cannot be said at this time.
What do shooter fans think about The Finals? On YouTube, some shooter fans have commented on The Finals or the new “closed beta” trailer. The overall tone is very positive, with many players enjoying the scenes shown.
Futives: “The fast-paced first-person shooter we’ve all been waiting for!”
ZekQc: “The people who make these trailers deserve a raise!”
FotaSteam: “This looks fun. Finally, someone will release a truly fun game.”
tpenamon: “Can’t wait. The alpha was fantastic and felt just like the trailer.”
The shooter fan ShaddyDaShadow couldn’t resist making a little jab at the much-criticized Battlefield 2042, writing: “So, this is where all the talent from DICE went.” He refers to the fact that the makers of The Finals, Embark Studio, have former DICE and Battlefield employees like Patrick Söderlund and Robert Runessson among their ranks.
Embark Studios is also working on the loot shooter ARC Raiders, which was originally supposed to be released in 2022 but has been postponed.
A total of 9 regional Pokémon can be caught during the Hoenn Tour in Pokémon GO. We summarize all the locations.
What are regional Pokémon?Regional Pokémon are monsters that can only be caught in Pokémon GO at specific locations around the world. Consequently, they are quite rare, as one usually has to travel far to obtain them – or hope for a trade or an event.
However, during the currently ongoing Hoenn Tour, there is the opportunity to obtain all regional Pokémon from the third generation of the game. At least theoretically – as it’s not that easy.
The 9 regional Pokémon during the Hoenn Tour – how to get them?
We show you the Pokémon and their locations during the Hoenn Tour.
Relicanth, Tropius and Qurtel – in 10 km eggs
The three monsters and their shiny forms
How to find? Unfortunately, these three will not be found in the wild during the Hoenn Tour, as Niantic confirmed again on Twitter (via Twitter). However, you can find them in the 10 km eggs that you collect during the event.
You can obtain the eggs at PokéStops or gyms by spinning the photo disc, but you will need luck – as what kind of eggs you get is random.
However, all three are considered rare monsters, which might make the effort worthwhile.
Relicanth can otherwise only be found in New Zealand and surrounding islands, but even there it is rare
Tropius can otherwise be found in Africa, the Middle East, but also in the Canary Islands and in the southernmost part of Spain
Qurtel is found in South Asia and India
Vipitis and Sengo – In the wild, Haunted Fog habitat
How to find? During the GO Tour Hoenn, you can find both in the “Haunted Fog” habitat, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the wild.
Sengo and Vipitis are normally counterparts in Pokémon GO, which cannot otherwise be found on the same continent.
Sengois usually found in Europe, Asia, Australasia
Vipitis is found in North America, South America, and Africa
Illumise and Volbeat – Depending on Proto-Alarm in the wild
How to find? Both can be found in the wild, but it depends on which team is currently leading in the special research – Ruby or Sapphire. This is reassessed every hour.
Illumise is available during “Proto-Alarm: Kyogre”, when Sapphire is in the lead
Volbeat is available during “Proto-Alarm: Groudon”
Normally, Illumise can be found in North America, South America, and Africa. Volbeat is usually found in Europe, Asia, and Australasia.
Sonnfel and Lunastein – Depending on Proto-Alarm in the wild
With Sonnfel and Lunastein, the same applies as with Illumise and Volbeat: They appear when one of the two teams is in the lead.
Lunastein spawns during Proto-Alarm Kyogre
Sonnfel spawns during Proto-Alarm Groudon
Normally, Lunastein is found in North America, South America, and Africa. Sonnfel can usually be found in Europe, Asia, Australasia.
What else is coming for the Hoenn Tour? In addition to the regional Pokémon, numerous monsters from the 3rd generation are present in the game. There are rotating habitats, proto raids, and a special research around the legendary hunt for Kyogre and Groudon.
In addition, you can also purchase the research with Shiny Jirachi in the shop – though it’s really difficult and long.
In Pokémon GO you can now find mysterious quests under the name “Spooky Cipher”. We at MeinMMO will show you what tasks these are and what rewards await you upon solving them.
What quests are involved? In Pokémon GO, this weekend the big Hoenn Tour takes place, bringing you numerous special features. Of course, special field research cannot be missing. However, some of these quests seem to be mysterious because they look very different than you are used to.
We have summarized how you can recognize the new quests and what content lies behind them below. We also tell you what cool quests will be available.
This is what the mysterious quests look like: In the first time zones, the Hoenn Tour has already started, which is why the first trainers have already come across the mysterious research under the name “Spooky Cipher”. One can directly see in the reddit post by Positive_Rock_6425 that something is wrong with this kind of tasks.
This is what the mysterious tasks look like (via reddit.com)
The task statement is not entirely clear and is partially obscured by black blocks. However, this is by no means a game error, as Niantic had already announced special field research for the Hoenn Tour in connection with ghost Pokémon before the event.
What are the tasks? What you have to do to solve the tasks and what rewards await you are summarized below with the help of the overview from Leekduck.
Task
Reward
Evolve a Nincada
Encounter with Ninjatom*
Land 3 great curveball throws in a row
Encounter with Zobiris*
Send 5 Pokémon
Encounter with Shuppet*
Use 5 berries when catching Pokémon
Encounter with Zwirrlicht*
All Pokémon with a (*), you can catch as shiny with some luck
How do you get the research? You can access the mysterious quests about the ghost Pokémon, like with all other field research, by spinning PokéStops. You will find the respective task in your field view, which you can access by clicking on the binoculars.
In addition to the spooky quests, you can also encounter other field research during the Hoenn Tour that may be worth your while. With these, you have the chance to collect Mega Energy for the evolutions of the starter Pokémon from the Hoenn region with relatively little effort.
In addition, you can also expect a Pokémon encounter or two, such as with Schluppuck, Tuska, and Gehweiher, which will be available in their shiny forms for the first time in the game. In the field view, you will recognize these tasks by their “Event” mark.
Task
Reward
Catch 5 Pokémon of the Grass type
10 Mega Energy for Gewaldro
Make 10 power-ups on Grass-type Pokémon
10 Mega Energy for Gewaldro
Catch 5 Pokémon of the Fire type
10 Mega Energy for Lohgock
Make 10 power-ups on Fire-type Pokémon
10 Mega Energy for Lohgock
Catch 5 Pokémon of the Water type
10 Mega Energy for Sumpex
Make 10 power-ups on Water-type Pokémon
10 Mega Energy for Sumpex
Proto-Wave: Catch 10 Pokémon
20 Pokéballs or 10 Ultra Balls or 10 Razz Berries or 10 Nanab Berries or 1,000 Stardust
Proto-Wave: Earn a candy by walking with your buddy
20 Pokéballs or 10 Ultra Balls or 10 Razz Berries or 10 Nanab Berries or 1,000 Stardust
Proto-Wave: Make 5 power-ups on Ground-type Pokémon
Encounter with Geckarbor* or Flemmli* or Hydropi*
Proto-Wave: Make 5 power-ups on Water-type Pokémon
Encounter with Geckarbor* or Flemmli* or Hydropi*
Proto-Wave: Hatch an egg
Encounter with Tuska* or Schluppuck* or Gehweiher*
Proto-Wave: Win a raid
Encounter with Pikachu with Brix’ hat* or Pikachu with Maike’s ribbon*
All Pokémon with a (*), you can catch as shiny with some luck
By the way: During the Hoenn Tour, you should solve as many field research tasks as possible. This way, you will help your team Sapphire or team Ruby win the hourly competition and unlock additional spawns as well as the cool proto-raids.
How do you like the field research for the big Hoenn event? Which ones will you secure? And should Niantic design their quests in a different layout more often? Let us know here at MeinMMO.
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The upcoming game for Suicide Squad has shown new co-op gameplay, but some players on social media are thinking of Anthem.
Which game is it about? Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a co-op game from Rocksteady Studios that is set to be released in 2023. The game is based on the well-known “heroes” of the DC universe and lets you take on the roles of Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot, or Captain Boomerang.
In the story of the co-op title, you aim to eliminate the evil members of the Justice League. This includes not only Superman but also The Flash.
What did the new gameplay show? The new gameplay video features some cutscenes between the Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, and The Flash, as well as some combat sequences. The four protagonists leap through the air and seem to ignore the laws of gravity. Additionally, they shoot at NPC enemies, tanks, and helicopters with firearms.
Yes, even King Shark and Captain Boomerang use firearms.
The gameplay shown at the State of Play for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League can be seen here:
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Official Coop Gameplay
What are the reactions like? The reactions to the newly shown gameplay on social media, especially Twitter, are very negative. Although there are some users who write that they found the shown scenes interesting, many compare the game to the failed loot shooter Anthem – there is concern that Suicide Squad may take a similar path.
Here you can see a selection of some reactions:
NeilWoods_ via Twitter: “The Suicide Squad game looks like all characters have the same movement, abilities, and skills with different skins.”
@guybrush999 via Twitter: “It seems that Suicide Squad will be for Rocksteady what Anthem was for BioWare or Avengers for Crystal Dynamics.”
@raiidouu via Twitter: “Why the hell did they think it was a good idea to make a ‘Suicide Squad’ game a third-person looter shooter… I don’t want the main gameplay mechanic to be weapons when I’m playing as a giant shark!”
brandocalrizia via Twitter: “The State of Play was meh, but I think Suicide Squad looked fun. A bit too much bouncing around for my taste. I’ve taken a wait-and-see approach.”
@ethangach via Twitter: “Suicide Squad gives me strong Anthem vibes.”
KutaroV2 via Twitter: “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League? Hype. The Flash? I like it. Diana’s design? Striking. The OST? Stunning. The gameplay? Leaves much to be desired. The campaign? Oh my god yes. I will probably get the game just for the campaign, even if it looks great otherwise.”
@VahRonica via Twitter: “This Suicide Squad trailer gives me Anthem vibes, and those are not vibes that [game developers] ever want to give.”
If you want to remind yourself why players see “Anthem vibes” as something negative, think of the release and the short life of the loot shooter:
On February 24, 2023, the new Season 28 in Diablo 3 launched. After many years, login issues have reappeared, and the servers are overloaded (Error 3002). What’s the reason for this?
What’s going on with Diablo 3? The start of Season 28 was only a few hours ago. On February 24 at 5:00 PM, the gates to hell opened for PC players. This chapter is expected to run for the next three to four months and entertain players. As in every season, there is also a “seasonal theme” this time. A gameplay change that is supposed to make the chapter unique.
However, this new Season 28 seems to be received much better than in previous years. I have participated in every season start for the past few years and was surprised by what happened last night.
Diablo 3 with Error 3002 – Issues retrieving heroes, queues
Here’s how the launch went: For me and many other players, it started right at 5:00 PM. Eagerly, I launched Diablo 3 and went to the hero menu to create a seasonal character. Right from the start, there were waiting times, and the creation took longer.
Anyone who has been there for previous season launches in Diablo 3 knows that the first 5-10 minutes are always a bit shaky, but the game usually stabilizes afterwards. Then the rush, when all players want to start at the same time, is overcome.
This time was different. I followed my speed leveling guide for Season 28, which suggests that you leave your game session occasionally, load the menu, complete a challenge portal, and start a new game afterwards. At the start of a new game, the surprise was: “The servers are overloaded. Estimated wait time: [5-10] minutes.” And that was about 30 minutes after launch.
Overloaded servers in Diablo 3 in 2023
I was surprised, annoyed, and pleased at the same time. Surprised because I hadn’t seen such a notice in Diablo 3 for years. Annoyed because I wanted to play and couldn’t. Pleased because apparently so many people are excited to play the game from 2012 again and are joining Season 28.
Throughout Friday evening, the problems for me did not lessen; instead, they remained constant or even worsened. Midway through a Greater Rift, everything suddenly stopped for me. I couldn’t execute attacks, enemies were standing still. After a restart, there was again a 10-minute queue.
An error message greets me when creating a game
At 10:45 PM, the server message arrived: “The server will restart in 9 minutes to apply updates.” After the restart, there were again queues of up to 15 minutes. For me, this was the reason to stop for the evening.
Where do the problems come from? A look at the new season
What’s special: For the seasonal theme, Blizzard has come up with a big feature that already attracted significant interest upon announcement: The Altar of Rites.
This is something like a large skill tree. 29 seals can be unlocked within it, granting you more damage or quality-of-life improvements. In the end, there are even cool wings in store!
A massive change for the gameplay of Diablo 3 and not just “any” theme. Community Manager PezRadar explains on Twitter: “It’s probably the biggest season yet, and the team has invested tons of work into it. This is a great time to jump into Diablo.”
What the community says: Among Diablo 3 players, the server status is a hot topic. On reddit , the thread “rip servers” has collected over 130 comments. There, user Archiive writes: “Did anyone expect anything different to happen? Honestly. My entire friends list is full of people logging into D3, most of whom haven’t played in years. It’ll be a good season.”
Others state that they feel reminded of the game’s launch. The legendary “Error 37” caused global frustration at launch in 2012. The servers were overloaded.
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Diablo 4: This is what the first minutes of the game look like
If all goes according to plan, this will be the last season in Diablo 3 before D4 starts. A good reason for many players to play the “old” game once more and perhaps say goodbye.
A reasoning that can also be read on reddit: “This is the last season before D4, that’s it. People who haven’t played for a while are coming back for one last run, that’s pretty much it,” writes a user.
In the meantime, the servers have calmed down, and one can play without a queue (as of February 25 at 9:29 AM). Whether server issues will return during prime time cannot be ruled out.
The new survival game Sons of the Forest has a fantastic release. How could a game from a small indie studio achieve something like this? MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider contextualizes the release and notes: The game had exactly the right recipes.
What a release from Sons of the Forest.
The game from the small indie studio Endnight Games just broke Steam. The servers of the gaming platform could not withstand the influx for over an hour and a half, you couldn’t buy any games, many Steam pages were offline.
In addition, there is huge interest on Twitch. Currently, over 200,000 viewers are in front of their screens watching streamers flee from slimy mutants and starve in the wilderness (as of: 24.02.2023 / 13:45). Only the category “Just Chatting” is slightly above it.
But how is this possible? Is the game really that good?
Yes, it is. Although some Forest veterans complain about the limited content. But there are more reasons for the strong hype surrounding the release that I would like to go through with you.
If you want a quick insight into Sons of the Forest first, start our video:
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Sons of the Forest is the most awaited survival game on Steam – All information in 2 minutes
The Forest thrilled millions
Sons of the Forest is the sequel to The Forest, which launched in Early Access on Steam in 2014. The full release followed in 2018, a few months later the porting to PlayStation 4 and support for VR headsets came. I can’t even imagine the horror title in VR.
The PC version alone achieved over 5 million sales and thrilled many of its players. On Steam, The Forest has 96% positive reviews – a top score.
And although the developers communicate little and there was hardly any advertising for Sons of the Forest, they did it very cleverly. Because already 3 years ago, in 2020, the first trailer for the game came out, which made it clear: The sequel to The Forest will again be the same game – only bigger and better.
The rumor mill worked perfectly, and over the years a massive hype has quietly built up, which even melted the Steam servers.
Moreover, we must not forget that gaming is still in crisis. Recently, with Hogwarts Legacy, a major and popular top title came out that captivated many players.
But apart from that, releases are only slowly gaining momentum again after the long Corona crisis. And Hogwarts Legacy is a pure single-player title; you should also be a fan of the franchise to fully enjoy it.
Sons of the Forest was able to capitalize on this momentum and hit all the right notes with fans of multiplayer titles. Unlike, for example, Wild Hearts, the AAA hunting game from EA, which surely fell short of the expectations of those responsible:
Sons of the Forest is creepy, unfair, and tough in some parts. Crafting and controls are complicated, and while you’re still trying to craft your first spear, mutants are already chopping your house into kindling.
Especially at the beginning, the game is characterized by confusion and overwhelm. When it’s dark, fear, and maybe even panic set in. Viewers love this; it elicits genuine emotions from streamers, and that’s exactly what we want to see.
Hard games are becoming more popular
Additionally, I recognize an interesting trend from recent years: Hard games are increasingly moving into the mainstream of gaming.
Even the surprise success of Valheim in early 2021 was a symptom. The survival game was not gentle with its players. Anyone who has been in the swamp can attest to that. Still, it sold over 10 million copies.
But it was clear at the latest with the star performer Elden Ring from 2022 – nowadays, to be successful, you don’t need an “easy mode” anymore. Millions of players are ready to take on a challenge to taste their well-deserved victory.
Sons of the Forest is also such a hard game that lures with challenging challenges and tasty victories.
Finally, the genre of Sons of the Forest also plays a role. At the latest since the hype of Rust in 2021, the genre has gained more and more popularity. For me, survival games with an open world are the best that gaming has to offer.
The genre stands for freedom, personal choices – a sandbox where I can do as I please. Here, base builders from construction strategy games meet brave warriors with a lot of PvP experience. The survival genre caters to so many play styles that almost every gamer can find something they enjoy.
Moreover, millions of players from the last decade have grown up with Minecraft, but as they get older, they also seek darker, more mature alternatives.
Sons of the Forest has apparently done many things right and manages to convince a large player base even as a game in Early Access right at its release. But it is really a good game.
Discuss with me in the comments about the reasons for the hype of Sons of the Forest. Do you agree, do you see other reasons, do you have a different opinion? I want to hear it all.
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For the great Hoenn Tour in Pokémon GO, you can again encounter spawns from various habitats over the weekend. We have summarized which ones there will be and which monsters you can expect when here on MeinMMO.
What event is it about? Today and tomorrow, on February 25th and 26th, 2023, the great Hoenn Tour, one of the highlights of the year in Pokémon GO, is taking place. During the event, you will encounter numerous monsters again, which are mostly divided into so-called habitats, a type of living space, and will spawn alternately in the wild.
We will show you below which habitats and spawns you can expect for the Hoenn Tour.
These are the Pokémon of the 4 habitats for the Hoenn Tour
What habitats will there be? There will be a total of 4 habitats for the Hoenn Tour, where you can encounter a total of 46 monsters:
Glowing Sand
Uncanny Fog
Green Earth
Historical Coast
All spawns in the habitats: A large part of the wild monsters for the Hoenn Tour will be distributed across the mentioned 4 habitats, which is why you can only encounter a part of the Pokémon at the same time in the game. Pokémon GO shares the following graphic on Twitter:
When will which habitat be active? During the first day of the event, the habitats will change hourly according to current information. Thus, you will have the chance to find the monsters of each habitat twice a day. You can meet the Pokémon of Generation 3 at the following times (via leekduck.com):
Habitat
Pokémon
Glowing Sand 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Whether the habitats will repeat in the same way on Sunday, the second day of the event, remains to be seen for now. As soon as there are any updates on this, we will add them here in the article for you.
Special spawns from Ruby & Sapphire: In addition to the monsters from the habitats, you can also encounter other Pokémon in the wild. You have the option to choose between Team Ruby and Team Sapphire and earn Pokémon encounters that way.
Additional encounters: During the event, there will also be encounters with Icognito E, H, N, and O, as well as with costumed Pikachu when you set a smoke. However, the daily adventure smoke is excluded from this.
Based on experiences from previous years, it can be assumed that these will also be found in the wild throughout the entire event during the Hoenn Tour.
Additionally, you can find other interesting monsters from the Hoenn region in raids as well as in eggs.
How do you like the habitats and their spawns? Which one are you most looking forward to? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
Some manufacturers offer accessories such as lenses for smartphones. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann ordered such a set and wanted to find out if it is worthwhile. In the end, he is quite disappointed.
One of the most important features of a modern smartphone today is a good camera. Many people no longer use their smartphones just for calling or gaming, but primarily for taking photos. Often, an upgrade to a newer phone is worthwhile because the built-in cameras are constantly improving.
I also have a phone that has aged over time. My Galaxy Note 9 is already quite old, and I didn’t want to buy a new phone for a lot of money. Instead, I bought a set with lenses and attachments. The price is around 40 Euros.
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2 lenses are okay, the other two are below average
What’s included? The workmanship is really good, and the lenses feel high-quality, but they use plastic caps. Canon and Sigma also do this for high-quality DSLR models. For the price of 40 Euros, I get a lot of accessories: In addition to the lenses, there’s also a tripod, a cleaning cloth, and a protective box.
The package is neat, everything is well and securely packed.
What’s good about the upgrade? Basically, the telephoto lens is usable. Objects can be zoomed in well and details, like the street sign on the other side, can be enlarged nicely. However, a steady hand is needed for decent pictures. Additionally, the images are slightly blurry at the edges. You can adjust the sharpness on the lens itself.
I was pleasantly surprised by the wide-angle lens. It lets in significantly more in the photo, which is indeed an improvement over my smartphone. The image remains sharp even with the lens, and everything is well discernible. That’s a plus point for the set.
Smartphone with wide-angleSmartphone without wide-angleWith the telephoto lens, you can get close; the images are generally good but slightly blurry. However, you can adjust the sharpness.Once with and without wide-angle. The improvement is immediately visible. Telephoto is also practical.
What’s not good? The macro lens is average. While the details are good and sharp, the surrounding area quickly becomes blurry. It’s normal for macro shots to have an out-of-focus surrounding area, but the sharp area is very small with this set, and the central area varies greatly. I have better results with my regular smartphone camera.
The same goes for the fisheye lens. The images are blurry, generally look unattractive, and function more or less well with my smartphone. Personally, I can hardly work with fisheye lenses anyway. On the phone, it looks more like a poor wide-angle lens.
Smartphone with fisheyeSmartphone without fisheyeA tree leaf through the macro lens. Sharp in the center, and details are good to see. It quickly becomes unclear at the edges.Once with and without fisheye. The wide-angle is better, but the image is slightly blurry. The same goes for the macro. It quickly becomes unclear.
After 10 minutes, I packed the items back
Is the upgrade worthwhile? No, for me, the money wasn’t worth it. The only truly good piece is the wide-angle lens, but I wouldn’t pay more than 40 Euros for the entire set for that. The others are nice or even below average.
You can also see quite well from my comparison images (with and without lens) how significant the difference is. And in most cases, it simply isn’t worth it in my eyes.
Yes, they work, but the old photo sensor of my phone doesn’t get much better with a new lens. In my opinion, it’s a nice toy, but nothing more. Especially when you already have a “real” camera at home that you can use for photography.
Does this apply to all products? Accessories for smartphones don’t have to be bad by default. In a combination package like this, one could argue: What can you expect when each lens costs around 10 Euros? Some manufacturers offer much higher quality products for a higher price.
I then bought a more expensive macro single lens from Apexel for my phone out of curiosity (price around 50 Euros). It is significantly better than the cheap ones. You can see a noticeable difference, even in direct comparison to the cheap model.
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The macro lens from Apexel: Significantly sharper in the center and better blur. And not as washed out as the cheap model.
However, anyone who hopes for a significant improvement or an indispensable upgrade for their smartphone will be just as disappointed as I was. The macro lens from Apexel is definitely more recommendable than the cheap set for 40 Euros.
The new special research “Legend Hunt” in Pokémon GO for the Hoenn Tour. Here you can choose the different paths of Tuska, Schluppuck, or Gehweiher. We will show you all tasks and rewards.
What kind of research is this? This weekend, the global event of the Hoenn Tour 2023 in Pokémon GO is running. Accordingly, the special research “Legend Hunt” is activated. Your rewards differ depending on whether you chose Team Ruby or Sapphire. Also, your choice between Tuska, Schluppuck, or Gehweiher plays an important role during this research.
We will show you all the information about the research in overview.
Legend Hunt 1/6 – Which path will you choose?
Task
Reward
Use 15 Power-Ups on Pokémon
3x Incense
Stage Reward: Once you have successfully completed the task and collected your reward, you will additionally receive 5 Groudon candies, 5 Kyogre candies, and an encounter with Absol.
After this step, you should decide between Tuska, Schluppuck, and Gehweiher. The Pokémon you choose here will be attracted more frequently by your incense during the event. In addition, you will earn extra rewards for this Pokémon during this special research.
Legend Hunt 2/6
Task
Reward
Use one Incense
Encounter with Tuska/Schluppuck/Gehweiher (Depending on choice in step 1)
Catch 5 Tuska/Schluppuck/Gehweiher (Depending on choice in step 1)
Encounter with Tuska/Schluppuck/Gehweiher (Depending on choice in step 1)
Catch 10 different species of Pokémon
Encounter with Tuska/Schluppuck/Gehweiher (Depending on choice in step 1)
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will also receive an additional 2 Raid Passes, 30 Poké Balls, and 5 Ultra Balls.
Legend Hunt 3/6
Task
Reward
Spin 15 PokéStops or Gyms
Encounter with Plusle
Walk 1 kilometer
Encounter with Solrock
Catch 10 Fire-, Grass-, or Ground-type Pokémon
Encounter with Snivy
Catch 1 Groudon
Encounter with Volbeat
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all four tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will receive an additional encounter with Formeo (Sun Form) and 10 Groudon candies. If you belong to Team Ruby, you will also receive 200 Primal Energy for Groudon.
Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all four tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will additionally receive an encounter with Formeo (Rain Form) and 10 Kyogre candies. If you belong to Team Sapphire, you will also receive 200 Primal Energy for Kyogre.
Stage Reward: If you collect all the rewards, you will additionally receive an encounter with Pandir.
How do you like the new special research for the Hoenn Tour and which path did you choose? Please share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players about it.
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The Hoenn Tour 2023 is coming up in February at Pokémon GO. We will show you everything about the start date, the contents, the tickets, prices, Pokémon, and Shinys.
What kind of event is this? After Kanto and Johto, it is now the third region’s turn: As in previous years, Pokémon GO is hosting a “tour” event. This time, the region “Hoenn” is in the spotlight.
A worldwide GO tour that all players can participate in
In this article, we will look at the contents of the worldwide Hoenn Tour.
Update, February 17, 2023: A new special research has been added, where players choose their team. Relevant information has been added.
Update, February 9, 2023: There is new information regarding tickets and the shiny rate. We have included it in the article. Update, January 19, 2023: We have added more information regarding Proto-Groudon and Kyogre as well as the ticket for the Jirachi research.
Global Hoenn Tour in Pokémon GO – Times, Tickets, Shinys
When will the worldwide Hoenn Tour take place? The Hoenn Tour will run on February 25 and 26, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time.
Is there a ticket? According to a report by Eurogamer, Niantic confirmed that there will be no major event ticket for the worldwide Hoenn Tour. Only the Jirachi research will remain as a paid ticket, while the rest of the event should be free.
The local version of the event in Las Vegas a week earlier, however, required a paid ticket.
What about the shiny rate? According to Niantic, the shiny rates of certain Pokémon species will be boosted for the worldwide Hoenn Tour, but not all. Which ones are still unknown.
These contents are known: Some features of the GO Tour Hoenn have already been announced. We summarize them here.
Special Research on Proto-Groudon and Proto-Kyogre
Update on Proto-Groudon and Proto-Kyogre: The proto forms of both monsters work similarly to mega evolutions, with “proto energy.” They also receive new special attacks and will be absolute top attackers. Moreover, the proto forms can enhance the attacks of their raid teams if the types match.
This is the research: The event will bring a special research called “Legend Hunt,” in which Professor Willow and Rhi will send players to search for the “Red Gem” and the “Blue Gem.”
These gems are associated with the new forms of the legendary Hoenn Pokémon: Proto-Groudon and Proto-Kyogre.
Players will be able to encounter both monsters during the GO Tour. They will also be featured in the new “Proto Raids.”
Since Groudon and Kyogre can both be shiny, the proto forms can also be obtained in shiny – Here is how they look:
Choose a side with special research “Proto-Rumbling” – Ruby or Sapphire
Update on the side choice: As of now, on February 17, 2023, the special research “Proto-Rumbling” has been added. It allows you to choose a side when you complete it.
Two options: For the GO Tour, you can choose one of two variants: Ruby or Sapphire.
Depending on your decision, you will receive a corresponding medal and specific event features will differ.
New Masterwork Research with Shiny Jirachi
Update on the Masterwork Research: Trainers can purchase a ticket for the “Masterwork Research: Fulfilled Wish” from February 20 to March 20. It will cost 4.99 USD (or the corresponding price in local currency).
This is the Masterwork Research: After Mew and Celebi in Kanto and Johto, the mysterious Pokémon Jirachi is getting a Masterwork Research. As part of this research, you will be able to obtain the shiny version of the Pokémon.
The previous Masterwork Researches were long and not entirely easy to complete. Niantic announced that there will be two versions of the research:
A variant for players with a ticket from the Las Vegas event, where Jirachi appears after fewer research steps
A worldwide variant for everyone, which is longer
Spawns in different habitats, raids, and field researches
Which monsters will spawn? The monsters from the Hoenn region, meaning the third generation, will be in focus. It can be expected that nearly all monsters from the generation will be available – However, there is a special case with the notoriously absent Kecleon, which is not quite clear yet.
New Shinys: It is already clear that there will be new shiny debuts for the following monsters:
These are habitats: Participants of previous tours or GO Fest know the principle: Hourly, habitats will change in the game, bringing different monsters. Some spawns are already known.
Pokémon marked with an asterisk* can be shiny.
Habitat Glowing Sand: Flemmli*, Nincada*, Tuska*, Kindwurm* and other Pokémon
Habitat Green Earth: Geckarbor*, Waumpel*, Flunkifer*, Schluppuck* and other Pokémon
Habitat Spooky Fog: Swablu*, Meditite*, Palimpalim*, Absol* and other Pokémon
Habitat Historical Coast: Hydropi*, Liliep*, Barschwa*, Perlu* and other Pokémon
What do the field researches for the global GO Tour bring?
What’s in the research: In the field researches for the global GO Tour, there will be ghost Pokémon, but also mega energy.
It is conceivable that you could get mega energy here for the starters Blaziken, Swampert, and Sceptile. This energy was first available at the Hoenn Raid Day, but since then, there has been no further opportunity to obtain mega energy for the three through raids or tasks.
During the Raid Day, it was also mentioned that the mega energy for the 3 monsters would be available again at the Hoenn Tour. It is quite possible that the field researches will provide mega energies here.
In Valorant, the Valorant Champions Tour 2023 LOCK//IN is currently taking place, an offline tournament in São Paulo where teams from around the world compete. On February 23rd, the Turkish team FUT Esports (FUT) faced off against the Indonesian-Philippine roster of Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ). The teams held a moment of silence for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, which was inadvertently interrupted by the streamer with a silly comment.
Who is it about? The Taiwanese streamer Jeremy “DisguisedToast” Wang also showcased the match on his channel. Meanwhile, he had nearly 5,900 viewers (via SullyGnome) and was on a voice call with the Turkish-American Twitch streamer tarik. Tarik also featured the match and had around 57,000 viewers at the time (via SullyGnome).
Shortly before the match began, the teams held a moment of silence for the victims of the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, which DisguisedToast interrupted with a silly comment.
The VCT 2023 LOCK//IN also has its own cinematic trailer:
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Valorant Champions Tour 2023 LOCK IN Cinematic Trailer
How was the moment of silence interrupted? While the teams were holding the moment of silence, DisguisedToast made the statement: ‘This is also good because one of my biggest problems is getting my partner wet.’
The comment from Toast came at a very inappropriate time, but he did not intend to consciously interrupt the moment of silence.
The streamer wasn’t paying close attention to the events and therefore did not realize that the teams were holding a moment of silence. Apparently, he replied with the comment to a remark in his Twitch chat that dealt with the Valorant agent “Harbor”.
DisguisedToast interrupted the moment of silence not only for his own viewers but also for his conversation partner tarik, with whom he was watching the match, as well as his viewers. In total, he put his foot in it in front of about 63,000 people.
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What happened next? Since DisguisedToast clearly did not notice that the teams were holding a moment of silence, tarik immediately interrupted him and pointed it out. DisguisedToast then apologized and decided after the moment of silence to donate $1,000 to a charity fund (via Twitch).
In the earthquake in the Turkish-Syrian border area on February 6th, thousands of people lost their lives. Valorant esports athlete Gizem “Luie” Harmankaya also died in the catastrophe.
The new MMORPG Teredor (PC and Mobile) not only comes from Germany, but it is also set to be released initially only in Germany. In doing so, the game dares to try an exciting experiment with its monetization. It aims to do without an in-game shop while still remaining free-to-play.
What kind of MMORPG is this? Teredor comes from Germany and is being developed by former Blizzard employees. They want to bring back an old-school feel and mix it with exciting new features. The main inspiration is especially World of Warcraft, but before Wrath of the Lich King. “That’s when WoW was still fun,” the developers write on their website.
Graphically, the MMORPG relies on a pleasant, not very realistic graphic style, which, however, can score with hand-drawn backgrounds. In this way, you explore an open world in the 3rd person, which offers various biomes in 25 zones.
What are the features of Teredor? Besides the already known features, there is still much that the MMORPG has planned. Here is a brief overview of what Teredor aims to be:
“Holy Trinity” class system of healer, tank, and dps
10 different classes that can also be changed during your journey
Pets that not only look cute. Later, pets should be usable in combat as well as mounts
Meaningful professions, such as the pet trainer who can teach animals new skills
Dungeons for solo players, 3-man, 5-man, and 10-man groups
World events, bosses, and raids
PvP battles with up to 40 players and PvP arenas
Housing
Various factions
Particular focus on player feedback and no in-game shop. Teredor should only survive on player donations
Old school can still work today:
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5 old MMORPGs that are still actively played
“We are making a bet on the players”
No in-game shop, yet free-to-play: Especially in monetization, Teredor wants to try an experiment that hasn’t been done before. Although the game, when it is released, is free-to-play, it completely renounces the classic sources of income for this business model.
So there is no in-game shop, no extra currency, no pay-to-win or pay-to-progress items, and nothing comparable. Instead, Teredor wants to be completely financed through donations from German players. For example, through platforms like Patreon or directly through the game website.
In return for their donations, players receive smaller, personalized content in Teredor, such as an NPC with their name, a quest they can help design, or even their own small mini-game in the world of Teredor (via teredor.com).
Why the experiment? The developers say they want to build the MMORPG together with the community. This way, potential players should also be involved early in important decisions and processes.
The monetization is another step on this path. They hope that this will make players feel even more connected to the world of Teredor than they already do. At the same time, the developers want to ensure that fans fall in love with the game so much that they pay just because they want to support the game.
When will Teredor be released? This is currently completely unknown. The first entry on the game’s website dates back to August 18, 2022, shortly thereafter there was already a playable demo at Gamescom. After that, things became quieter around the game.
Only on February 20, 2023 did the developers shed light on their monetization concept and explained what it’s all about. The studio has also set up a Patreon page, but there are currently still 0 supporters recorded (as of February 24, 2023). Everything indicates that the project is still in its infancy.
A specific release date is therefore still a long way off; the developers have not yet provided a timeframe. On the platforms themselves, they limit their statement to “PC and Mobile”; no further details are available yet. However, if you follow the concept of Teredor, this could also be decided by the community.
What do you think of the game? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
Even Xur, the Exo-merchant from Destiny 2, has a tingle in his fingers, as the Traveler has moved on and the future of the Guardians is uncertain. Nevertheless, this won’t stop him from coming back to the Last City one more time. This is his current offer, which MeinMMO presents to you in more detail.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? In the current Season 19, it has been quiet after the emotional end of the Season of the Seraph. The Guardians know something is brewing on the horizon, and it doesn’t seem to bode well.
Many Guardians already know very well what to expect in Season 20 and Lightfall. But still, it’s easy to lose track of things with the multitude of information and details from different sources. That’s why MeinMMO has summarized all the important points compactly for you just before the launch of Lightfall on February 28, 2023.
Before we head into the weekend, let’s check in with Xur again to see if he can offer some Exo goodies.
All info about Xur on February 24, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
When does Xur come? As a merchant for rare exotic goods in Destiny 2, Xur visits the universe every Friday at 6 PM. To shop with him, you just need some in-game currency to fill the gaps in your collection.
Where is Xur? This is his location for the weekend
Xur’s position: Although Xur only uses a few location positions on the destinations, no Guardian knows before 6 PM where he will land.
Xur is located on Nessus. Check out the landing zone “Guardian’s Grave”.
Xur is at the Guardian’s Grave on Nessus
Xur’s inventory from February 24 – 27 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have on offer? Even just before Lightfall, Xur won’t tire of doing business. But unlike Spider, who often has crooked deals in mind, Xur supplies you with good goods at reasonable prices. The nice “I am the messenger of the Nine” chat comes free of charge.
This is Xur’s offer this week:
Xur’s inventory from February 24 – 27.
Weapon: Lord of Wolves – Solar shotgun for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Antaeus armor – Void leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +10
Resilience: +6
Recovery: +19
Discipline: +13
Intellect: +8
Strength: +9
Total: 65
Hunter: Lucky pants – Void leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +3
Resilience: +28
Recovery: +2
Discipline: +7
Intellect: +13
Strength: +14
Total: 64
Warlock: Nezarec’s sin – Void head armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +2
Resilience: +3
Recovery: +27
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +28
Strength: +2
Total: 64
Xur also sells legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions of past DLCs each week. However, note that you can only purchase 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 the perk “Fixer’s Touch”
The exotic scout rifle “Succession of the dead” (Beyond Light DLC) with the perk “Murderous Wind”
Trials of Osiris from February 24 – 27 – Map, Weapons, and Information
Due to the Lightfall preload schedule, the Trials will be shorter this time. Keep in mind that you have only this weekend left if you’re missing a weapon or want to snag some loot from the Trials again.
What are the Trials or “Trials of Osiris” in Destiny 2?
The Trials of Osiris are an endgame PvP activity that takes place every weekend. There is only one exception, which is when the Iron Banner event is active. Just like last week. Bungie will once again have the inventory of the 14th Saint with fresh Trials passes and loot streams available for you to increase your glory in the PvP endgame.
Which map is up this week? Unlike in normal PvP, where the maps rotate, in the Guardian-versus-Guardian endgame, there is only one fixed map played each weekend.
The maps this weekend will rotate again. So, you’ll play your Trials matches on Wormhaven, Eternity, and Midtown.
PvP map “Eternity”PvP map “Midtown”PvP map “Wormhaven”These maps will rotate on the last Trials weekend in the “The Witch Queen” DLC
If you’re interested in playing the Trials in a solid team, MeinMMO recommends the Callout Maps via Warmind. This way, you can describe to your strike team where the opponents are currently located on the map, which provides useful information for the entire team.
How to get your loot: The Trials of Osiris have a reputation rank system. Your top loot reward from the PvP matches is currently available for:
Seven victories
50 rounds
as well as the infamous flawless run that leads you to the Lighthouse
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, you can expect a special weapon at the Lighthouse as a Master version for your flawless run, i.e., 7 victories. You can earn the weapon until the upcoming Monday, February 27, at 6 PM.
As a reward, you will always receive an Adept weapon if you make it safely to the Lighthouse.
This week’s Adept weapon is: Burden of Guilt – Fusion rifle
The fusion rifle “Burden of Guilt”
All Trials weapons have a Trials origin perk: “Haste” – Improves reload speed, stability, aim assist, and range when you are the last living member of your fireteam or fighting alone.
You can target your Trials engrams at your desired weapon with the 14th Saint. Additionally, you will get enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. Keep in mind that your rewards further increase once you have a complete pass—even if you lost one or two games.
When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, February 24, 2023, at 6 PM and end with the Lightfall downtime on February 27, 2023, at 6 PM.
What are you playing on the last weekend before Lightfall? Are you more comfortably chilling in other games, or do you still have something to finish in Bungie’s loot shooter? Let us know directly in the comments.
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What is Lightfall about? In the latest DLC of Destiny 2, the beginning of the end starts. The Darkness fleet has settled into the Guardians’ solar system and has stationed itself in front of the Traveler.
Guardians are now trying to stop the fleet’s assault, but it is too powerful. The Traveler then goes all out and tries with all its might to drive away the enemies, but this attempt fails.
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Launch Trailer
For this reason, you will be sent to the planet Neptune to the shining city of Neomuna, as it is said to contain a secret artifact of incalculable value for the Witness – The Veil.
One thing becomes clear when watching the trailers for Lightfall: There is a serious and suffocating atmosphere of despair everywhere in which Guardians must prove themselves. Are you ready to take fate into your own hands?
Here’s how you can vote: Drop your vote in the survey box below and let us know what you think of Witch Queen so far. Everyone has only one vote they can cast, and the vote cannot be undone.
What is your opinion on the topic? Have you pre-ordered Lightfall and if so, what do you expect from the new expansion? Do you think Bungie’s latest expansion will bring new shine to the loot shooter? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
It won’t be long before the new Lightfall DLC in Destiny 2 starts. The Guardians already know a lot about what to expect there. However, with the multitude of info and details, it’s easy to lose track. Therefore, MeinMMO summarizes everything important for you.
What can the Guardians expect from February 28 in Destiny 2? These are the last exciting days before the new DLC “Lightfall”. Once they arrive, the Guardians of Destiny 2 will not only have to face their end but also prevent the apocalypse. As the players make their way to Neptune, they can expect several new things.
Guardians will be able to master the new subclass Strand with all its aspects and fragments.
A new city awaits to be discovered on Neptune with wondrous Cloudstriders.
Calus is alive again and has become the latest disciple of the Witness.
Additionally, there will be another installment of an enthralling Light and Darkness saga campaign.
Plus many exotics and futuristic weapons to hunt.
However, there are also other changes to the game that are less obvious, such as adjustments to build crafting or engrams. Therefore, we inform you in this article compactly about everything new in Destiny 2: Lightfall.
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Launch Trailer
1. New Campaign for the Light and Darkness Saga
Lightfall also features a new campaign for the current story of the Light and Darkness Saga. The Guardians of Destiny 2 are currently on the brink of their end, and the next apocalypse is about to break out.
The campaign of Lightfall can be played Classic or on Legendary difficulty.
The Legendary campaign mode features tougher enemies and a limited power level but also increased rewards.
What is the Lightfall campaign and Season 20 about? Calus has finally achieved his goal and looked into the Void so that the Witness would hear him. Now he is its new disciple, a sort of empowered henchman, and allows himself to be delegated around.
Calus is now commanded by the Witness in Lightfall.
This is what the Season of Resistance brings: But it won’t only be the big battle in Neomuna. Calus’ Shadow Legion, his new troops, are also attacking the Last City in Season 20. And the Guardians must make their stand in the European Dead Zone.
2. The New Subclass “Strand”
With Lightfall and thus in Season 20, the new subclass also starts. When the end of the universe is imminent, the Guardians apparently have nothing left but themselves and the new damage type “Strand”.
The Hunter becomes the Thread Runner
He is a master of movement, speed, and grace. The city of Neomuna is his playground as he reaches for the threads and weaves new ones to zip through the air and find the quickest path between two points.
The Titan becomes the Berserker
Untamed and wild, Titan Berserkers tear at Strand to manifest claws with which they separate their targets from the weave. The boundary that no one crosses is drawn by a Berserker.
The Warlock commands vicious “Strand Aphids”
The Warlock is the master of Strand. As a Thread Winder, he can effortlessly manipulate the weave with just his mind. The telekinetic sorcerers can even turn Strand into sentient creatures known as “Threadlings” that obey his commands and attack enemies.
This video shows Bungie’s Guardians what is possible with Strand starting from Lightfall:
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Destiny 2 shows new insights into Strand in its trailer – The focus in Lightfall
Earn Strand Fragments and Aspects: In Lightfall and Season 20, there will be additional aspects and fragments that Guardians can collect after the campaign ends. The unlocking will be much easier than in the DLC “Beyond Light” for the last new subclass Stasis.
We have listed all new Strand aspects and fragments for you here:
As previously mentioned, the Guardians must set off for Neptune in Lightfall and Season 20. There, a futuristic city awaits to be discovered, which holds a secret.
Bungie teased these Neomuna locations in advance in the ViDoc:
The “Fascinatron”: This is a Lost Sector in the form of an arcade where players can even play for fun with their buddies.
The “Pouka Pond”: In Lightfall and the new location “Neomuna”, you can see plenty of these flying fish creatures that were so fascinating back in the DLC “Beyond Light”.
The “Ahimsa Park”: On the other side of the city of Neomuna lies Calus’ ship. The Typhon Imperator has landed in the middle of Ahimsa Park, and the neon city lies in ruins.
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Destiny 2 Lightfall: The new trailer “Neomuna”
Neomuna has actually existed for hundreds of years. It branched off during the downfall of Earth and severed all communication. The inhabitants there have been living secretly on Neptune and in safety for quite some time.
In between these skyscrapers, players can not only excel with Strand. Two of Neomuna’s protectors are also waiting for them, whom you are supposed to assist in the technologically advanced city.
These NPCs are the protectors of Neomuna, known as Cloudstriders or Curruli:
Rohan is the grumpy old veteran who is too old for all this.
Nimbus is the young wild one still in training with Rohan. He is impetuous and full of life, a bit cocky but very confident about his own abilities.
Nimbus on his “Cloudstrider surfboard”.
4. New Enemies
While Calus and his Shadow Legion have been changed by the Witness, they still remain Cabal. So the enemies that players in Destiny 2 know all too well.
The Shadow Legion are Calus’ loyalist Cabal followers. However, they have been “altered” by the Witness and apparently received a boost from mysterious pyramid technology. How strong they are with this, the Guardians must find out themselves.
This is what you should fear in Lightfall: A Tormentor takes a Guardian’s light with the Void.
Somewhat nastier are the Tormentors, and their name seems to be a program. In a few extracts from the Lightfall trailer, they could already be seen in action, and their scythe is quite impressive.
Tormentors are foreboding executioners of the Witness with a powerful scythe weapon. They can not only grab a Guardian but also take their light.
These subordinates of the Witness also know no fear and are said to be extremely resistant to weapons, except in some critical areas.
Moreover, they are actively empowered by the Witness’ and pyramid technology. This allows them to perform agile maneuvers at unfathomable speed.
5. Lightfall Weapons and Gear from Season 20
In Destiny 2: Lightfall, Guardians will be challenged by a new force that is unprecedented in recorded history. The big question is: What do you set against such a force? Of course, futuristic weapons and new perks.
With Lightfall come Curruli weapons:
Curruli weapons have been mysteriously reshaped. They employ nanite technology.
A solid automatic rifle with cool effects.
One of these Curruli weapons could be extensively tested by pre-orderers of Lightfall. The exotic 720 auto rifle “Quecksilbersturm”. It has an integrated rocket launcher and can transform into a grenade launcher. In Season 20, the weapon will also receive a catalyst.
In addition to the rifle “Quecksilbersturm”, you can expect these exotics:
“Last Warning” – A new focused pistol.
“Deterministic Chaos” – A powerful machine gun for crowd control.
“Winterbite” – A frosty stasis with a cool buddy.
“Cyrtarachnes Facade” (Hunter Exo) – The nightmare in the crucible.
This is the ritual weapon from Season 20: The glaive named “Ecliptic Splinter” is associated with the Void element, comes from the Dreaming City, and brings new perks. Among them, “Recharging Aegis” and “Destabilizing Rounds”.
The ritual weapon in Season 20 is the glaive “Ecliptic Splinter”.
Of course, the “Season of Resistance” will also feature Legendary weapons that you can play. Some may even seem familiar to some Guardians, as Bungie has borrowed them from an old DLC. MeinMMO has already created a before and after comparison for you.
Guardians who have been paying close attention, like our Destiny author Christos, have even spotted a truly popular D1 weapon in the trailers for Lightfall:
This trend is in Season 20: The stylish armors from Season 20 and Lightfall should not go unmentioned. With them, you can either equip yourself to the teeth with ammunition or simply dance a classy flamenco. The matching emote “Flamenco Dance” will also come in Season 20.
The official Lightfall armor.Arm yourself to the teeth, Guardians!Possible armor ornaments for Season 20.
On the next page, you will find out what PvE activities are coming in Lightfall and Season 20 and what new systems Bungie is bringing to the game.
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The AI filter #Teenagefilter is causing a stir on TikTok and Twitter. It makes people look significantly younger. Some are overwhelmed by their memories of the past, while others see dangers in the new technology.
The Teenage filter is an AI that transforms your camera input into a younger version of yourself. This way, people aged between 40 and 60 suddenly look like they are 16 again.
The hashtag #Teenagefilter generates over 250 million views on the videos, showing how many people are currently interested in it.
#Teenagefilter is fun for many, but it also carries serious dangers
The first reactions: The first people have already tried the filter and are positively surprised. Many middle-aged people have tried it and suddenly see their much younger self again. Many find it impressive but also consider what they have done with their lives in the last 20 years. You can take a look at this example:
When I think about the last time I looked so young and what I had gone through by then. It seemed as if my smile had never lost its life, but the sparkle in my eyes had been gone for so long. 20 years have passed and I wonder what will happen in another 20 years.
In various videos on TikTok, you can see how some struggle with their emotions as they face their younger self again and see their past years flash before them.
Possible dangers: However, some warn against the new trend. What some consider a fun joke can quickly become dangerous for others. Some point out that teenagers and children can be deceived by such images and videos to incite them to actions.
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The cybercriminologist Prof. Dr. Thomas-Gabriel Rüdiger (our title image) believes it is important for parents and children to understand what trend is coming their way. Because behind the person who presents themselves as a 15-year-old is ultimately a 40-year-old with bad intentions.
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Combined with the ability to realistically mimic voices, this could lead to various surprises and entirely new problems.
A surprise like this has also recently been experienced by the well-known WoW streamer Asmongold. An AI had copied him so accurately that at first he thought it could really be him:
A job listing from Riot Games is currently causing speculation on Twitter. Is the studio behind League of Legends and Valorant developing an MMO shooter?
Where does the information come from? Riot Games, the developer studio behind League of Legends and the tactical shooter Valorant, is apparently working on an MMO shooter. At least, that’s what a job listing for an “unpublished product” suggests, which Riot advertises on its website (via riotgames.com)
What kind of game is it? The game mentioned in the job listing is a project that has neither been published nor officially announced. Therefore, nothing is yet known about the title. Nevertheless, the qualifications desired or required for the job provide some clues that invite speculation. Among them, the following aspects:
“Deep insight into modern progression systems in MMOFPS, competitive shooters, and season-based ARPG games.”
“At least one AAA or ‘lifestyle’ online game with a long development time over weeks, months, or several seasons released or worked on.”
“In-depth knowledge of long-term progression systems from various perspectives (MMO, FPS, Premium Mobile, Competitive Multiplayer, ARPG).”
On Twitter, the job listing sparked speculation. User “PlayerIGN”, for example, points to speculations that it could be competition for Destiny 2 set in the universe of Valorant (via Twitter).
In Destiny 2, the release of Lightfall is approaching. Recently, Bungie released the launch trailer:
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Launch Trailer
Twitter user G2.BixLe also participated in the conversation and asked whether it could be an extraction shooter since, in his feeling, everyone is currently working on that type of game.
Extraction shooters are also called EFT-likes, as they follow a similar principle to Escape from Tarkov. There, players must collect loot, complete missions, and successfully extract on an open map. Upon death, they lose the equipment they carry.
What do players say about the speculations? Reactions to PlayerIGN’s speculations about the yet-to-be-announced game from Riot vary. Some players find the idea or the speculated game concept interesting, while others are not fans.
nerdyjoe2022: “A Valorant version of Destiny could mean the end of my social life forever.”
Zoutriv via Twitter: “Oh no! No Destiny 2 or Division […] Please, we want a real MMORPG, not in an FPS shooter.”
Abstract_OW: “Oooo I am interested!”
Riot Games is also currently working on its own MMORPG, which is set in Runeterra, the universe of League of Legends.
In Pokémon GO the global Hoenn Tour is coming with Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon. Some trainers already have the new forms – and that shows in PvP.
What kind of Pokémon are these? Kyogre and Groudon are generally already strong monsters, but they can recently become even more powerful via Primal Reversion. The concept works similarly to Mega Evolution and temporarily transforms the two monsters into their “Primal Form”.
These Primal Forms are brutally strong and the best attackers of their respective types. They will be unlocked during the global Hoenn Tour over Primal Raids this coming weekend, allowing trainers to secure the monsters.
However, players could already catch the two by participating in the GO Tour in Las Vegas with a ticket. Thus, some trainers already have the two monsters – and the opportunity to use them in the PvP league.
Since February 23, 2023, the “Mega Edition: Master League” has been running. And both are apparently allowed there.
Trainer meets Primal Groudon – Powerful monster currently dominates PvP
This is what trainers report: In the Pokémon GO subreddit “TheSilphRoad,” a post is currently gaining a lot of attention, showing how a trainer has to face Primal Groudon with their Mewtwo. User “travielee” directly asks: “Uh. How is this allowed? Absolutely destroyed”:
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Normally, special forms like “Mega” Pokémon are not allowed in the battle league. However, the gimmick of the “Mega Edition” is that “Mega Evolutions” can be used there – and obviously also Primal Groudon, although one might not expect that from the “Primal” form.
The explanation comes from user “martycochrane” of the “Pokeminers” (via reddit): “Primals are exactly the same as Megas in the game, just with different texts and assets shown to users. For those curious: They are both referred to as ‘TempEvos’ in the game, and the Mega Cup allows ‘TempEvos’.”
That’s why players can currently use Primal Groudon or face it. And the monster is apparently currently a top choice when putting together a team for the Mega Master League.
How powerful is Primal Groudon right now? Simply from the CP values, Primal Groudon and Kyogre are in a class of their own. According to the Gamepress database, both can reach 6672 CP under perfect conditions – no other monster in the game can currently match that. In the following positions are Mega Salamence with a maximum of 5688 and Mega Latios with 5661 CP (via gamepress.gg).
But not only that, the new special move “Abyssal Blade” is a direct upgrade for Groudon, making it very hard to beat right now.
On YouTube, for example, user “HomeSliceHenry” shows how Primal Groudon achieves impressive victories and can sometimes blow away strong monsters with just one charged move (via YouTube).
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In the ranking for the Master League in the Mega Edition, Primal Groudon has certainly climbed to the top. The site “PvPoke” creates rankings of the best monsters in PvP based on simulations. There, Primal Groudon is currently clearly in first place – followed by Primal Kyogre. Next are the Mega Evolutions Gyarados, Swampert, and Latios.
Primal Groudon can be countered especially with Water Pokémon, as it has a double weakness to that type. Therefore, especially Primal Kyogre and Mega Swampert are a good choice against Primal Groudon.
However, not everyone can access the Primals yet. That will, however, change this weekend: Here you will find the overview of the global Hoenn Tour.
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In Diablo 3 Season 28 is active. We show you the season theme and important changes in the short overview.
When does it start? The new Season 28 began on February 24 at 5:00 PM German time on PC. Players on PlayStation and Xbox had to wait until 2:00 AM for the start during the last seasons.
What changes are there? The biggest highlight of the new season is likely to be the Altar of Rites. A kind of large skill tree, where you can choose between 29 powers. To unlock them, each individual seal requires the use of materials. This will make your character stronger or you will receive quality-of-life improvements like companions that collect the Breath of Death for you.
In addition, the new Arcane Ash, which you receive from arcane items, can be used in Kanai’s Cube.
Some balance changes also ensure that the meta of the best classes and builds shifts a bit again. For example, some abilities of the Monk have been modified and revised. The Demon Hunter also received significant changes which lead to a buff.
In the linked article we also show you the cosmetic rewards that you can unlock with your seasonal characters in the coming weeks. For collectors, this is again a nice incentive to join in.
What you should wait for: Before the start of the new season, you should not read the challenge portal. Because it brings you great advantages at the start of the new chapter. Why waiting until Friday is worth it.
During the ongoing Season 28, visit us here at MeinMMO. We will provide you with guides, tips, and stories about the current content. This way you stay well informed.
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