In what form does FIFA 23 offer crossplay? We summarize all the possibilities regarding PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Is there crossplay in FIFA 23? Yes, FIFA 23 offers crossplay that many have been waiting for. However, not all versions are compatible with all variants. Depending on the platform, there are differences in who can play with whom.
Moreover, only certain modes are available in crossplay. Here we summarize all crossplay options.
FIFA 23 crossplay with PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC – or PS4 and Xbox One
Who can play together? In crossplay in FIFA 23, it is crucial that different generations can play together.
This creates two pools that are crossplay-compatible with each other.
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC can play together. Stadia was also included, but that no longer exists.
PS4 and Xbox One can also play together.
Not possible: Conversely, one cannot play crossplay within their own “console family.” The PS5 cannot play against the PS4, and the Xbox Series X|S cannot play against the Xbox One.
Which modes offer crossplay? There are selected modes through which you can encounter other platforms in crossplay. These are:
FUT Division Rivals (not in coop)
FUT Champions
FUT Online Draft
FUT online friendly matches (not in coop)
FUT games against a friend
Online friendly matches
Online seasons (not in coop)
Virtual Bundesliga competition mode
How do I activate crossplay in FIFA 23? Upon the first start, crossplay is automatically activated. If you want to deactivate it, you can do so in the online settings in FUT, VOLTA or in the FIFA main menu.
How does the transfer market in FIFA 23 work with crossplay?
This is the special feature: The transfer market in Ultimate Team is also shared across multiple platforms, but not in the “crossplay” pools.
Instead, the following platforms share one transfer market each:
Transfer market 1:
PS4
PS5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
Stadia
Transfer market 2:
PC
Transfer market 3:
Nintendo Switch
The PC and the Switch each have their own transfer market and do not see player offers from other platforms.
While some modes now offer crossplay, players in other modes of FIFA 23 still hope for an addition of the feature – such as in Pro Clubs. But even there a finding gives hope for crossplay in the future.
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In Pokémon GO finds the big Hoenn Tour taking place this weekend, where new shinies must not be missing. We from MeinMMO show you which shiny monsters you can find in the game from then on and what your chances are for special encounters during the event.
For this reason, 14 monsters celebrate their shiny debut at this event. Which ones they are and how you can find them, we have summarized for you below. We will also tell you at the end of the article, what you need to know about the shiny rates.
We updated this article for you on February 24 and added the location of Icognito for you.
All new shinies for the Hoenn Tour at a glance
If you are looking for shinies, you should not miss the Hoenn Tour. All Hoenn monsters that spawn in the wild during the event, hatch from eggs, or defend the arenas in raids can, with a bit of luck, also be caught as shiny. The following Pokémon can be encountered in their shiny form for the first time:
Where you can find these Pokémon during the event, we have summarized for you below. We based the order on the locations in the game.
Tuska and Noktuska
Tuska and Noktuska normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon are these? During the Hoenn Tour, you can only catch the grass Pokémon Tuska. To secure Noktuska as shiny, you can evolve it using 50 candies.
You can find Tuska at the following locations during the event:
in the wild in the habitat “Glowing Sand”
in 5-km eggs that you can spin at PokéStops during the event
Gehweiher and Maskeregen
Gehweiher and Maskeregen normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon is this? The bug and water Pokémon Gehweiher from Generation 3 can also be caught as shiny for the first time during the event. Just like with Tuska, you need to evolve it to secure Maskeregen, the evolution of Gehweiher, as a shiny specimen. For this, you need 50 candies.
You can find Gehweiher at the following locations during the event:
in the wild in the habitat “Eerie Mist”
in 5-km eggs that you can spin at PokéStops during the event
Schluppuck and Schlukwech
Schluppuck and Schlukwech normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon are these? Another shiny debut celebrates Schluppuck and Schlukwech. To secure it, you need to look for a blue Schluppuck during the event. You can then evolve this into Schlukwech using 50 candies. Schlukwech does not spawn in the game during the Hoenn Tour.
You can find Schluppuck at the following locations during the event:
in the wild in the habitat “Green Earth”
in 5-km eggs that you can spin at PokéStops during the event
Qurtel, Tropius, and Relicanth
Qurtel, Tropius, and Relicanth normal (top) and as Shiny (bottom)
What kind of Pokémon are these? Qurtel, Tropius, and Relicanth are three regional Pokémon from the Hoenn region that do not have pre- or evolutions. Normally, the three monsters can only be found in specific parts of the world.
For the Hoenn Tour, they are also available in their shiny forms in the game for the first time, so you should not miss them.
You can find Qurtel, Tropius, and Relicanth at the following locations during the event:
in 10-km eggs that you can spin at PokéStops during the event
What kind of Pokémon is this? A monster that has only recently been found in the game is Kecleon. The small chameleon has no pre- or evolutions.
During the Hoenn Tour in Las Vegas, trainers were able to find shiny specimens with a bit of luck. For the worldwide Hoenn Tour, it is now available everywhere. Since it hides well, you should keep your eyes peeled for the little monster.
You can find Kecleon at the following locations during the event:
This is what the shiny forms of Proto-Groudon (left) and Proto-Kyogre (right) look like
What kind of Pokémon are these? Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon are not only available for the first time worldwide in their shiny forms, but the corresponding proto-raids were previously only available at the live event of the Hoenn Tour in Las Vegas. Both proto-Pokémon are among the best attackers of their kind, making them worthwhile.
To trigger an evolution yourself, you must first collect what is known as proto-energy in the corresponding raids. You can use this similarly to mega energy with Kyogre and Groudon. This way, after the raid, you will also only get an encounter with the normal forms of the two legendary monsters.
Even though the original shiny forms of Kyogre and Groudon have been in the game for some time, the new, special, temporary proto-evolutions differ visually significantly from the original shinies.
You can find Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon at the following locations during the event:
you can battle them in proto-raids and collect the corresponding proto-energy
Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
Jirachi
What kind of Pokémon is this? The mysterious wish Pokémon Jirachi also celebrates its shiny debut in the game. Unlike all other monsters of the event, you have a chance for a guaranteed encounter with a shiny specimen with Jirachi.
Jirachi normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
This is how you get shiny Jirachi during the event: To secure a shiny Jirachi, you can obtain the special research “Masterpiece Research: Fulfilled Wish” in the in-game shop. This is available there for around 5.99 euros and guarantees you an encounter with a shiny.
Icognito H
Icognito H normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon is this? A monster that doesn’t belong to the Hoenn region but should not be missing at such an event is Icognito. The psychic Pokémon from Generation 2 likes to appear in its various forms on such occasions. The letter H will therefore play a role for the Hoenn Tour and is thus also expected to be caught for the first time in its shiny form.
This is how you get Icognito H during the event:
Icognito H spawns from smoke (except from daily adventure smoke)
What are the shiny chances for the Hoenn Tour?
This is what you need to know: Niantic often increases the shiny chances during such an event. Thus, it is then more likely that you will encounter a shiny specimen. However, this year, it should be a bit different for the Hoenn Tour. In an interview with the online magazine Dot Esports, the developers stated:
Selected Pokémon will have the chance to receive a shiny boost. We want the encounter with a shiny Pokémon to be a surprise moment, so we can’t reveal any details here.
Increased chances of encountering shiny Pokémon were available for trainers who had a ticket for the live event in Las Vegas.
What does that mean for the shiny rate? Accordingly, there will not be a generally increased shiny rate during the global Hoenn Tour. This was therefore only available at the live event in Las Vegas. However, for individual monsters, it should still be more likely that you will encounter a shiny specimen during the weekend. Which ones are specifically involved is currently unknown and remains to be seen.
How do you like the new shinies in Pokémon GO? Will you try to secure them? And which shinies are still missing from the Hoenn region in your collection? Feel free to write it to us here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange with other trainers.
For years, survival games have been one of the most successful genres in gaming – especially on Steam. However, no game has yet managed to claim the title of the “King of Survival MMOs.” What is the reason for this? And can the new Sons of the Forest secure this title? MeinMMO editor and survival expert Benedict Grothaus is searching for an answer.
Survival games are huge. Not just as individual games, but as a genre in general. I see this every time a corresponding game is announced or released.
For years, there has been a huge potential here that hardly any larger studio has addressed. The biggest survival games on Steam are all projects of indie studios. According to steamcharts, the peak players in February are:
167,827 for Rust
87,273 for ARK: Survival Evolved
63,040 for DayZ
50,955 for Terraria
40,703 for 7 Days to Die
On top of this are other titles like Valheim or Conan Exiles, which also deliver thousands of players. If there were a game that united all fans of the genre, it could pose a significant competition to some of the leaders on Steam like Dota 2.
But that’s exactly what is missing. A game that claims the entire market of players in the genre like WoW did in 2004 simply does not exist in survival.
Now comes Sons of the Forest and before release is the most wished-for game on Steam. Does the new game have a chance to claim the title of “the survival hit” that everyone plays? No, probably not. But …
All information about Sons of the Forest can be found here in the video in a sleek 2 minutes:
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Sons of the Forest is the most awaited survival game on Steam – All information in 2 minutes
Sons of the Forest will not be the king, but the kingmaker
What I know so far about Sons of the Forest sounds really good. NPC companions, a new building system and a gripping story. Nevertheless, it remains an indie game from a developer that hardly communicates outwardly.
I do not wish to list all the details of Sons of the Forest here. You can read the most important content in the hub:
The Twitter channel is virtually dead, the last status of the website talks about a trademark from 2017, other social media or Discord are also not used. Then Sons of the Forest is only coming for PC, neither for PS5 nor for Xbox. That is not enough to become an absolute hit. Not anymore in 2023.
Despite this, Sons of the Forest will definitely be a success. It is mainly the most wished-for title because the predecessor was already so popular. The Forest is one of the best survival games ever.
But what is even more important: other games can learn from Sons of the Forest. One of the reasons why The Forest was already so popular, why ARK can remain relevant for so long and why Valheim became so successful, is the combination of survival elements with story.
Instead of simply providing a sandbox, as Rust and DayZ do, Sons of the Forest and Co. offer a story that you can follow while playing. And in the case of The Forest, even with different endings.
This element is something that survival games have been lacking to this day: a story that underlies the world. The story is one of the reasons why WoW was considered the pinnacle of the MMORPG market for so long.
Sons of the Forest will not be the king of survival MMOs. The studio is too small for that, and the game is likely to see little further development after early access ends.
However, if large studios now look at what makes Sons of the Forest so popular, it could lead to us potentially having a survival stronghold by 2024. And indeed, several studios are currently working to claim that title for themselves.
2023 is bringing a lot of potential survival hits your way. Gameplay of the 5 most promising can be found here:
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Here is the gameplay of the 5 best survival games coming out in 2023
An ever-growing genre: Even Blizzard is now making survival
The fact that developers and publishers have recognized the potential of survival games is demonstrated by the development of the recent past and the near future. Even big names are now entering the genre and trying to grab a little of the huge player base.
The new game shows that Blizzard recognizes the potential of survival games and is now using many resources to be successful here. And they are not the only ones.
The survival market is still dominated by indie projects, some of which have been around for years. It is unlikely that one of these will become the first survival king. They can, however, serve as a springboard for the big publishers:
This week Destiny 2 announced: “Everything hurts now.” Instead of overpowered guardians, there will soon be not only a variable difficulty system but also more engaging content thanks to power level disadvantages. MeinMMO tells you how much harder it will get and, above all, why you should think twice about entering an activity without a good build.
Why does Destiny 2 need to become harder? Many guardians ended a season just jumping bored through the content of Destiny 2. Their power level had already significantly increased, thanks to the artifact.
When adding the 3.0 revamp for the subclasses, the new build crafting options, and the really powerful weapon perks, players were stronger than ever before. No enemy could impress them as a result. Destiny 2 could no longer keep up with the gradual increase in strength.
However, that is supposed to change now, as Bungie wants it to be challenging again in the future and, above all, to remain so. They aim to achieve this by shifting the difficulty levels in Destiny 2 more towards the Legendary campaigns, Grandmasters, or Day-One raids.
The easiest difficulty “Master” will be removed
There will be variable level adjustments per difficulty level
Grandmaster raids and dungeons will also receive difficulty updates
The Destiny editorial team at MeinMMO has summarized the most important difficulty adjustments for you in an understandable way.
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Destiny 2: Trailer for Lightfall shows new race – Guardians get cool lasso, swing like Spider-Man
There is no substitute for a good challenge
Destiny 2 players will soon have to actively engage with build crafting and strategic gameplay. Once guardians reach a certain point in the future, they will need to carefully consider whether to dive into an activity without having a proper build. However, there will also be more flexibility.
Once you reach the maximum effectiveness level in Lightfall, it no longer matters how high your power level is or how many additional artifact ranks you have. Further leveling will no longer increase your actual performance.
What has Bungie announced? In an article on the Bungie website, they informed players about the specific changes that are meant to make the game challenging again in Lightfall.
One change simply stated is that power in Destiny 2 will matter less. The power level will not go away; you will still need top loot, but a guardian’s power merely serves as a guideline for balanced activities.
Additionally, enemies in Destiny 2 will also become tougher, thanks to the introduction of power level disadvantages. These are different levels that will be applied when starting specific activities and are intended to lead to a “better challenge curve”.
Hero: -5 power level
Legendary: -15 power level
Grandmaster: -20 power level
Nightfall: -25 power level
With this, the developer fundamentally follows the desire of many players who yearn for good and above all long-term challenges.
In the Vanguard Ops playlist, guardian power will be disabled, as it is in Gambit and Crucible. This means that the power level disadvantage there is 0. Therefore, you will have no damage advantage over your enemies or they over you, regardless of your power level.
Most notably, the transformation of “Burning” into two different modifiers: “Surges” and “Threats”. These will be used in high-level activities, like Nightfalls.
25% boost to subclass or weapon – You have the choice
What are Surges and Threats in Destiny 2? “Surges” are a empowering modifier that increases a guardian’s elemental damage by 25% when it matches the current surge. The current surge in the Season of Resistance will be Strand plus two weekly rotating optional damage types (in Season 20, Void and Solar).
Threats, on the other hand, are the exact opposite of Surges. They increase the elemental damage caused by enemies by 25%.
In Lightfall, enemies will dance Flamenco with you
Furthermore, Bungie is introducing a new mechanic in high-level activities called “Overcharged Weapons”.
What are Overcharged Weapons? Basically, any weapon in Destiny 2 can be an “Overcharged Weapon”. The category of weapon that it is depends on two factors:
Weapons listed as anti-champion weapons in the seasonal artifact
Weapons recommended per activity to encourage their usage
The system of recommended weapons per activity is not new. Bungie already utilized so-called “Curated Weapon Loadouts” based on weapon archetypes back in the summer of 2018. They provided guardians with weapon combos, for instance, in the raid “Leviathan” at the prestige difficulty level. The difference from 2018 is that you can now play these weapons, but you don’t have to, and you’ll also be rewarded for using them.
This advantage is given to you by Overcharged Weapons: For using Overcharged Weapons, Destiny 2 will reward you in the future with a damage bonus of 25%. Guardians will thus have a new method for dramatically improving damage output. Kinetic damage will also be increased by 25% if the equipped focus matches the active Surge.
Various damage types remain important: The good news for many guardians was also the announcement that Bungie will remove the widely disliked negative modifier “Match Game”. However, you shouldn’t get too excited about this change, as it also has a downside.
Yes, there is no more “Match Game”. But in return, guardians will in the future deal 50% less damage against mismatched shields throughout the game. This means that a negative modifier that previously only occurred in selected activities will now become the standard for the entire game. Enemies in Destiny 2 will thus be hardened across the board – regardless of location.
More flexibility for every ultimate you want to play: What Bungie also mentioned was that Surges and Overcharged Weapons are not stackable. But that also makes it flexible, as guardians have a choice. They can either use an Overcharged Weapon or utilize the active Surge subclass for the damage bonus of 25%. This way, you can still have a damage bonus with Arc or Stasis ultimate without having to make compromises.
The rest of PvE also gets more flair
“The Lake of Shadows” strike will become “less Sparrow-friendly” and receive new mechanics
Surely, the Nightfalls are one of the most popular activities in Destiny 2. But the rest of the PvE also receives some solid difficulty upgrades and will be refreshed by Bungie.
Raids and dungeons will also receive the power difference treatment. But don’t worry: normal raid and dungeon runs will continue to function as they do now and will not receive the announced power delta of -15
The -5 power level disadvantage tested in Season 19 will also remain in Season 20
Lost sectors, Empire hunts, Eternity challenges, and the Crucible will also receive updates with Overcharged Weapons, Surges, and Threats
The strikes “The Lake of Shadows” and “The Arms Dealer” will receive new enemies, new encounters, new mechanics, and new objectives
In addition to Lost Sectors, there will be additional ways to obtain exotic armor from Lightfall
The Vanguard Ops playlist will also, like Nightfalls, receive a point system and reward many points with an increasing reputation rank modifier
The weekly Vanguard challenges will also be updated to fit the new Surges and Threats
What the new Vanguard scoring and challenges will look like can be read on Bungie’s website. There they also announced that they would review the drop rates in Lost Sectors again. Additionally, there will be extra ways to obtain exotic armor from Lightfall that you can discover on February 28.
More current news about Destiny 2: Lightfall can be found here:
Will the activities also be more rewarding? That is still open. Bungie does talk about making activities more rewarding through challenges, but actual rewards are not mentioned anywhere.
There are still a few questions unanswered. But luckily, we only have to wait just under a week to find out how everything will work.
What do you think of this increase in the overall PvE difficulty? Is it to your liking, or did you enjoy the feeling of power in every activity without having to exert yourself? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
Did you also know that colorful beans might soon appear in Lightfall?
Elden Ring has been on the market for almost a year and players are now asking for a DLC. Therefore, we show you all the important information regarding a possible DLC, when it might be released, and especially where it could be located.
DLC for Elden Ring – When? Unfortunately, nobody knows for sure. Elden Ring celebrated its release on February 25, 2022. So it’s been almost a whole year and so far the developers behind Elden Ring have not revealed any information about an upcoming DLC. However, all Souls games from From Software, except Demon Souls, have received a DLC so far, as they have not only been desired by the community but have also been very successful.
Elden Ring is also part of a very successful project that could likely receive an expansion.
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Everything you need to know about Elden Ring – in 2 minutes
This is what the DLC for Elden Ring could look like
Everywhere on Twitter, YouTube, and reddit, players are discussing the possible DLC area. However, one theory remains strong and that is the mystery of the huge cloud east of Liurnia.
The cloud looks very suspicious
All existing Divine Towers are stationed around this cloud. Additionally, players with a glitch have managed to cross the sea to find out if something is located at this place.
Indeed, a square shadow was discovered on the sea, which only appears when one is near the cloud. It is therefore quite possible that From Software is using the cloud to hide the new DLC area or the entry to it.
Why could a DLC for Elden Ring take longer? Elden Ring is known to run on the same engine as these well-known titles from From Software:
Bloodborne
Sekiro
Dark Souls 3
Demon Souls
All titles are similar, but none come close to such a large open world as Elden Ring does. Therefore, the engine is also pushed to its limits. Stuttering, as well as other graphical bugs occur much more frequently as a result. It could therefore be that the developers are facing problems and that is why the development could take much longer than in a linear world, as is the case in Dark Souls 3.
Normally, From Software has taken half a year to a maximum of a whole year to build a DLC. However, for Elden Ring, we estimate the time to be at least one to a maximum of two years.
What do you think of a possible DLC? Can you hardly wait to defeat new bosses and collect more items? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
With the Vulcan II Max, Roccat has launched its latest gaming keyboard. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested the keyboard. Is the successor to the popular keyboard series worth it?
The most important points at a glance:
The Roccat Vulcan II MAX is the successor to the Roccat Vulcan 121 and the Pro version with optical switches. The open keys remain the same, but details such as rounded corners and a lit wrist rest have changed. As with the Pro model, optical switches are used instead of mechanical switches.
At 229 Euros, the gaming keyboard is positioned in the higher price range. The predecessor can currently be had (February 2023) for around 100 Euros. The Vulcan Pro is also still available for around 130 Euros.
The workmanship and the optical switches impressed in the test, although I find some design decisions rather questionable and they detract from the overall positive impression.
Which keyboard are we talking about? The Vulcan series is probably one of the best-known products from the German manufacturer Roccat. The gaming keyboards feature a striking design, colorful RGB lighting, and proprietary Titan switches under the keycaps.
I was able to try out the Vulcan II Max, the new version of the Vulcan. Does the keyboard still feel and type just as good, or even better? After all, the Vulcan 121 is the best gaming keyboard for me in everyday use, except for the ABS keycaps. The cool design and the good Titan switches from Roccat have simply offered me an almost perfect combination so far.
You can read my experiences and my conclusion in this article, and I will explain whether the keyboard is worth it, especially for those considering an upgrade.
Who tested it?
I have a penchant for gaming mice and currently own over 20 gaming mice privately and have tested over 15 keyboards. At MeinMMO, I have been testing hardware for our readers since 2019. Besides PC and PS5, I’m also now active on the Steam Deck.
The manufacturer provided me with the Roccat Vulcan II MAX for testing.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware Editor MeinMMO
Features and technical details:
Design/Interface
Wired, Full-Size Keyboard (104 Keys)
Key Type
Optical Switches, Red
Programmable Keys
Yes
Lighting
Yes
Compatibility
PC (with Software)
Included Items
Keyboard, Manual
Special Features
Dedicated Media Keys
Price (RRP)
229.99
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Included Items, Design, and Build
What’s included? In the box, besides the keyboard, you will find a wrist rest and a manual. No additional bonuses like stickers are included.
What is the keyboard’s layout? The keyboard comes in the well-known full-size layout with 104 keys. As a bonus, three media keys and a control wheel are located at the top right, above the number pad. The keyboard features an open design: the keycaps are relatively small and slim compared to other manufacturers, which provides a clear view of the case and the switches under the keys.
To my surprise, the keyboard requires 2 USB ports on your computer. Unlike the Razer Blackwidow V4 Pro, which also requires 2 USB ports, the Vulcan II Max does not offer a dedicated USB port on the keyboard (USB Passthrough). I find this annoying and impractical.
Roccat Vulcan II MAX in the test: This is what the included items look like.
Build Quality
The keyboard features a stable case made of brushed aluminum. Not only does it look really sleek, but it also feels very good. The wrist rest is made of rubber and has a strange chemical smell in the first few days. However, this dissipates after a few days.
However, the rest feels valuable and sturdy and connects well to the keyboard. Still, I am skeptical about how long the rubber model will last. Soft plastic has the disadvantage of becoming brittle and eventually breaking.
With the keycaps, Roccat continues to use ABS keys. This is something I find really unfortunate, as ABS keys wear out quickly based on my own experience. After just a few days, the keys look oily and dirty, which I find really annoying. At least Roccat uses the standard cross switches. So in theory, you can mount PBT keycaps from other manufacturers on the keyboard. However, the cool and unique design of the keyboard would be lost then.
The thick cable is permanently attached to the keyboard and is also quite stiff. Other manufacturers like Razer or SteelSeries now almost all use detachable cables in high-priced keyboards. Even other Roccat keyboards already had detachable cables. If a cable break does occur, I can at least replace the cable.
In the first few days, I noticed a quiet squeaking noise when pressing some keys. However, this eventually disappeared, or I just no longer notice it.
Software
The software used is “Roccat Swarm.” With it, all important settings can be made, such as programming macros or setting up the lighting. The profiles can also be saved in the keyboard’s memory. To fully utilize the keyboard, you must have the software.
Roccat Swarm is used with the Vulcan II MAX.
The software is a bit unclear but works without problems. Similar to Roccat’s mice, there is again the EasyShift function. With the FN key, you can double-assign other keys or use specific function keys. This can be quite handy.
On the next page, you will read everything about ergonomics, keys, volume, and the final conclusion.
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The long-popular MMORPG Last Chaos is leaving the German and hotly debated publisher Gamigo. By the end of February, the game will not be accessible through Gamigo. However, they are developing a brilliant plan to keep players – gifts in RIFT.
What will happen to Last Chaos? The MMORPG Last Chaos is a true Gamigo classic. Since 2007, the German publisher has had the game under its wing. But that time is coming to an end, as the publisher Fawkes Games will take over Last Chaos by the end of February.
Game data from existing accounts will be retained, but only if the accounts are properly transferred. Any real currency still on users’ accounts should be spent beforehand.
This marks the end of an era for the MMORPG at Gamigo. But instead of mourning, the publisher tries to prevent Last Chaos players from leaving. At several points, Gamigo advertises not to transfer the account at all. Instead, they encourage simply playing RIFT.
What exactly is Gamigo trying? Already in the first news from Gamigo regarding the closure of Last Chaos, a certain undertone can be discerned. The publisher describes the next steps and explains how to transfer accounts to the new partner Fawkes Games.
However, the article ends with Gamigo promoting certain “beginner offers”. These can likely be snagged if you decide not to transfer your account, hence no longer play Last Chaos (via gamigo.com).
RIFT was once supposed to be a “WoW killer,” just like 4 other titles:
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5 MMORPGs that Should Have Been WoW Killers But Failed
Gamigo is eager for Last Chaos fans, advertising with gifts
What else is Gamigo doing? Via email, the publisher goes even further. There’s an interesting email for Last Chaos players with the large headline “Come to RIFT, we have gifts.” In this, the end of Last Chaos is mentioned only in the first sentence, followed by a promotion for the MMORPG RIFT, which is still running under Gamigo.
Additionally, the publisher promises a ton of gifts if players start playing RIFT in February. It seems like they want to get rid of Last Chaos, but desperately hold onto the players.
The email from Gamigo
How is this being received? Even RIFT players find the action controversial. They are generally not fond of Gamigo as a publisher and seize every opportunity to express this. In a reddit post discussing the email in question, this is no different.
Comments range from “Well, at least it’s advertising?” to “Imagine finally getting released from Gamigo, and you leave it to continue with Gamigo. It’s like finally being released from prison but trying out another cell first.”
BrundleBee receives the most upvotes for the comment: “They want to lure players from a game they have killed to a game they are currently killing.”
Gamigo is criticized for the handling of RIFT – “It was a great game, but it’s not anymore.”
What is happening with RIFT? Even the MMORPG RIFT, to which Gamigo wants to bring the Last Chaos fans, is currently under harsh criticism. Specifically, it is the publisher, not the game itself, that is being criticized.
The core of these criticisms is that the MMORPG has been running in some kind of “maintenance mode” since Gamigo took over. This means that substantive updates are hardly released anymore. Fans are strongly complaining that Gamigo is simply letting the game run down as long as it is still profitable.
This opinion is also reflected in the Steam reviews of RIFT. Overall, 74% of reviews are positive, yet looking at recent ratings, only 65% of people give a thumbs up, and even they don’t always mean it positively.
What are the fans saying? They express themselves negatively even in positive comments. If you look at the Steam page of RIFT, a clear picture quickly emerges:
Endless writes a positive review after 759 hours in the game but adds the short yet poignant comment: “RIFT is good, Gamigo is not good.”
BeyondFubar cannot recommend the MMORPG after 3,473 hours and states: “I don’t have a game that I have spent more hours on. It was better than WoW and even the endgame was really good, but eventually, it went downhill. They have ruined about 80% of the game and just stopped trying. It is slowly but surely becoming a ghost town.”
TrumpWon says after almost 30 hours: “Gamigo is where games die. It was once a great game, but it’s not anymore.”
BcJazz recommends RIFT after 334 hours: “I like the game, but it has two major problems. Too few players and Gamigo. Seriously, if RIFT were in the hands of a publisher that would accept one or two years of lower revenue, providing regular updates and new content, the MMORPG would thrive. But under Gamigo, it will eventually die.”
Are you still playing RIFT? If so, what do you think of Gamigo and the current situation? Have you played Last Chaos? If so, how are you handling your account? Feel free to share in the comments here on MeinMMO.
An adventure game in Paper Mario graphics was removed by its own developer from Steam to save it. Now the publisher is stepping in and suing the developer for defamation. The publisher is supposedly the reason for the dilemma.
What kind of game is this? The game is a Kickstarter project by the developer Conradical. It is an adventure RPG that allows you to take on the role of a ghost suffering from amnesia.
You find yourself in the ghost town “Outbound” and must help other ghosts find their peace, who have been haunting there for ages. The graphics resemble a mix of Animal Crossing and Paper Mario.
Although the game makes a strong impression in its trailer, it has been removed from Steam, and other platforms are reportedly to follow. The reason – according to developer Conradical, the publisher committed breach of contract and even withheld profits.
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The Outbound Ghost – Release-Trailer
Publisher denies allegations – Is the developer being taken to court now?
How did the dispute escalate? Conradical was a standalone development team that initially released its title without publisher support. However, to port the game to consoles, Conradical sought help from the publisher Digerati Distribution.
The plan was for a port studio to make the game suitable for various consoles. The port was then released in 2022 but with major issues:
Serious bugs in the game.
Unacceptable framerate that was not comparable to the PC version.
For this reason, the head behind Conradical urged players in a video not to purchase a copy of his game because it does not meet the quality standards that the game was supposed to promise.
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After his video, Conrad was hit with a defamation lawsuit because he supposedly made false statements according to the publisher.
In an interview with the news site Kotaku, the publisher stated that “multiple falsehoods about the ongoing dispute” have been spread, which are not true. Furthermore, Digerati expressed disappointment that Conradical made his dispute public.
Additionally, the developer claims that the publisher did not pay or even concealed royalties. These are profits generated from the sale of The Outbound Ghost. Digerati denies this claim for the following reason:
All royalties due to Conradical have been paid on time. Digerati informed Conrad several hours before the publication of the video (developer’s claims) on February 16 about this payment. Conrad also accuses Digerati of not reporting certain royalty payments. This is another falsehood. We provided Conrad with explanations for each revenue source. We offered the legal department of Conradical a complete audit of our books. They did not take advantage of this option, but Conrad continues to claim these false allegations.
How is the dispute progressing now? Conrad Borrell, the head behind Conradical, is now trying to remove his game from other platforms with DMCA strikes. His plan is to publish a better version of The Outbound Ghost after the dispute and provide compensation to all his Kickstarter backers.
In the background, however, the defamation lawsuit is ongoing, and it remains to be seen which side will come out well.
Due to all the claims and accusations, it is difficult to assess who the real culprit is, so it remains to be seen how the trial will look and what evidence will be disclosed.
The Protomorphosis in Pokémon GO appears for all trainers during the worldwide Hoenn Tour. We summarize all the information about the strong evolution of Kyogre and Groudon.
What is the Protomorphosis? The “Protomorphosis” was originally introduced as a new feature in the player Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Protomorphosis – Function, Bonuses, Proto-Energy in Pokémon GO
How does the Protomorphosis work? Here we summarize the most important information.
You need “Proto Energy” to bring Kyogre and Groudon into their proto-form
You can obtain Proto Energy like this:
Complete Proto Raids against Kyogre and Groudon. These are available during the worldwide Hoenn Tour.
From research tasks for the Hoenn Tour.
You can earn Proto Energy by walking with the respective Pokémon as a buddy if you have already performed the Protomorphosis. Trainers report gaining 100 Proto Energy per 20 km (via reddit)
The proto form lasts for 8 hours after evolution
How much energy is needed? The first Protomorphosis costs 400 Proto Energy. After that, it should decrease the more you perform the Protomorphosis.
How much energy do Proto Raids bring? This varies depending on how quickly you complete the Proto Raids. Some trainers reported 80 energy per raid. However, one trainer also showed that around 100 Proto Energy is possible if the raid is completed in under 30 seconds (via reddit).
However, the raids are difficult to crack and require many trainers to be solved.
When do Proto Raids run? For now, it is only known that they will take place during the worldwide Hoenn Tour. Whether or when they will return is currently unknown.
What bonuses does the Protomorphosis bring? On one hand, the Protomorphosis strengthens Kyogre and Groudon, but both bring additional bonuses in their proto-form.
An active Proto-Kyogre provides you with:
Extra Candy and XP when catching Water, Electric, and Bug Pokémon.
Increased attack bonuses in raids for Water, Electric, and Bug type moves of the battle team.
An active Proto-Groudon provides you with:
Extra Candy and XP when catching Fire, Grass, and Ground Pokémon.
Increased attack bonuses in raids for Fire, Grass, and Ground type moves.
Are there more proto-forms? No, only Kyogre and Groudon can reach this form. In the background story of the main games, the two were constantly at war until Rayquaza intervened. However, that triggered a Mega Evolution to stop the two proto-monsters.
League of Legends regularly revises their champions. The last major overhaul was for Aurelion Sol. The Cosmic Dragon now leads to game-changing bugs in the game.
What is this bug? Players from League of Legends have observed a bug in various games that led to ranked games being decided.
Mordekaiser is playing against Aurelion Sol and hits him with his ultimate ability.
Every opponent of Aurelion Sol who was hit by his E-ability “Singularity” continuously loses health points.
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A spectacular video about League of Legends has now 138 million views – Shows how huge LoL is
How does this bug occur? If it happens in the game that Mordekaiser uses his ultimate ability on Aurelion Sol, the bug becomes active. All players who were previously hit by Aurelion Sol’s E-ability “Singularity” receive the effect of the ability.
The ability pulls opponents into a small radius at their center and holds them there. At the same time, the affected players take damage. With the bug active, the negative effect of the ability does not disappear, and the players continue to take damage until they are revived at the base.
Vandiril has posted a compilation on YouTube where you can watch the spectacle:
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Compilation of how bugged Aurelion and Mordekaiser are
Even if the players were leading against the dragon, this bug can decide the game. The negative effect remains on affected opponents even if they defeat Aurelion Sol. Due to items, they incur even more damage and die faster.
If this effect occurs at a game-deciding moment, you can be sure that the game is over for you. This leads to a guaranteed defeat. With a death timer of 40 seconds or more, a death of one or more champions can quickly give the opponents a massive advantage.
The Twitch streamer Silvervale told in a stream that she received death threats and was insulted because she showed Hogwarts Legacy, the new game in the “Harry Potter” universe, in the stream and users assumed she had banned the word “Trans” in her chat. Now Silvervale speaks out againa few days later.
What triggered the commotion?
The Twitch streamer Silvervale played the controversial game Hogwarts Legacy in some streams, which led to a conflict around her.
Silvervale was attacked on Twitter and called a TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminist).
The conflict escalated when users got the impression that the streamer Silvervale had banned the word “Trans” in her Twitch chat.
Silvervale then explained that the word “Trans” was not intentionally put on a blacklist, but Auto-Mod had marked it at Twitch as “must be reviewed.”.
On February 17, Silvervale reacted in a stream to the overwhelming hate against her. She says she received death threats, was insulted and doxxed (via Twitch).
The controversy surrounding Hogwarts Legacy: The game Hogwarts Legacy is viewed as controversial. The author of the “Harry Potter” books, J.K. Rowling, has repeatedly spoken on the topic of transgender issues since 2019.
Her statements have been viewed as transphobic for years, which the author herself denies. Although J.K. Rowling is not involved in the development of the game, she profits to an unknown extent from the brand rights and the strengthening of the franchise. A boycott call for Hogwarts Legacy followed.
If you want a detailed insight into the controversy surrounding Hogwarts Legacy and the boycott, the colleagues from GameStar have summarized the topic in detail:
Hogwarts Legacy presents the officially best trailer of gamescom – Has over 600,000 views on YouTube
How does the streamer express herself now? In a new stream, Silvervale explained that she will continue to play Hogwarts Legacy in her streams. She wants to play a witch in the universe that made her childhood worth living, even if it doesn’t align with the author’s ideals.
Additionally, the streamer adds that she does not want to be bullied.
I do not agree with the author’s ideals, I just want to be a damn witch. I want to play my wizard game that made my childhood worth living. And I will be a damn witch, and we will enjoy this damn game.
I will not let myself be bullied by a bunch of Twitter freaks who know nothing better to do with their goddamn lives. If you want to change something, then do it instead of bullying streamers on the internet.
A clip with Silvervale’s statements was shared on Twitter. We embed the post here:
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What reactions are there to her statements? Under the clip posted on Twitter, some users respond to her statements.
One user writes, for example, that not every disagreement is bullying and some people actually know “nothing better” to do with their lives because transphobia and anti-Semitism threaten those lives.
Other users find it good that Silvervale does not let the hostility influence her decision to play the game.
Whether streamers should play Hogwarts Legacy, let alone show it, has already been a much-discussed topic for months. Gronkh was also part of a debate in February 2023 because a clip from his stream circulated in which he asked if he was a bad person for not caring about J.K. Rowling.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 has 95% positive reviews and is an extremely popular co-op RPG on Steam. Currently, you can get the game on sale with a 60% discount and pay only €17.99 for a limited time.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 is a tactical RPG that you can play not only alone but also with your friends in co-op mode. You can team up with up to 3 other people.
You play as a group of source mages with particularly strong abilities. However, that very trait leads you to trouble, and you end up in prison. The “Divine” is dead, and you are held responsible for attracting evil beings from other dimensions as source mages.
You escape your captivity, and your real journey begins: explore the game world and save the population – or plunge them into ruin. It is entirely up to you.
The game is verified for the Steam Deck and works very well there.
Here you can see a trailer for Divinity 2:
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 Trailer
Travel as a group of source mages through the lands
What does the gameplay look like in Divinity: Original Sin 2? At the beginning, you create your own character and customize it according to your wishes. If you want to skip this step, you can also choose a pre-made character with an individual backstory.
You explore the world with your group, consisting of players or AI-controlled characters. You will need to solve tricky puzzles and uncover secrets.
In combat, everything revolves around the right strategy. You should plan your actions well, as you can only perform one action per turn. You can choose to attack your opponent, use your abilities, or move your character.
Here you see some screenshots from Divinity: Original Sin 2
The special thing about the game is the numerous possibilities for how the gameplay can unfold. Because: Your decisions matter and have far-reaching consequences for the entire game world.
The game is especially interesting for fans of role-playing games and pen & paper games, especially D&D and DSA. But general fantasy fans who enjoy strategic thinking could also have fun with Divinity: Original Sin 2.
How do players rate Divinity: Original Sin 2? The game is rated extremely well on Steam. 95% of the total 137,552 reviews are positive (as of February 23, 2023, via Steam).
Above all, the game impresses with the great freedom players have in gameplay and a captivating story. In the comments, some even call it the best RPG they have ever played:
Zireael~: “One of the best RPGs I have ever tried”
bambolou: “This game is great. Every time you play, the outcomes change. The playable characters are likable, and the NPCs have “personality.” The whole game reminds me of real role-playing games. Once again, an amazing game overall”.
Corrupty: “One of the best games I’ve ever played, and I’m absolutely not a turn-based RPG fan. The story, the music, the atmosphere, the characters. There are so many chilling moments, and it’s one of those games that gets better and better with every hour, […] The developers love this game, and you can tell at every turn, so many hidden things, smart puzzles, and challenging fights. A game by gamers, for gamers. Play. This. Game. You will love it”.
How much does Divinity: Original Sin 2 cost? Currently, the Definitive Edition is on sale on Steam. Instead of the full price of €44.99, you pay €17.99, saving 60%.
Also, the Divine Edition, which includes digital artbooks, a digital map, soundtrack, and an art pack along with the game, is 60% cheaper. Instead of €59.99, you currently pay €23.99.
Additionally, two bundles that include the game are reduced by 45% and 74%. The special offer is valid until February 27, 2023.
On the PTR of Patch 10.0.7 of World of Warcraft, there is new information. A “queen” is likely to return soon – and wants to rule over everything.
With Patch 10.0.7, Blizzard is bringing a lot of new story details that already give a rough idea of how the plot will continue. It is already clear that with Update 10.1, we will probably enter an underground area. However, even more clues have been found on the PTR of Patch 10.0.7. Because it seems that an old adversary will soon return and bring a lot of scaly friends with her.
What was found? In Patch 10.0.7, we will encounter the first Naga on the Dragon Isles. They can be found on the forbidden island and in some caves. Particularly exciting is the fact that in one of the Naga caves a book can be found titled “A Song of the Depths.” Here is the translated text:
A Song of the Depths
(Page 1)
Arise, arise! Our queen calls to us from behind the shadow veil. She has overcome the circle of stars and bathes in her eternal majesty!
The time we have waited for so long is near.
Even now, the harbinger gathers the children of the first flesh to regain what was lost. They must remember their oaths and serve those to whom they have pledged loyalty.
(Page 2)
While they toil in the depths, we will journey to the coasts of the Dragon Isles, to the blessed island where the worldbreaker first accepted the whispers.
When one storm recedes, another rises. The torches have been lit. The secrets he has buried will pierce the hearts of his kind like daggers!
(Page 3)
The harbinger speaks of a primordial power that seeks the end of order. Such wrath can be guided to serve our purposes.
A hunger lost in the ages will be brought back.
A dark heart left broken waits to be claimed.
(Page 4)
When these things have come to pass, the harbinger will fulfill the final prophecy and complete the awakening.
Only then shall our queen return to rule over the seas, the skies, and the earth. We must prepare.
Arise, arise! Soon everything that was hidden will be revealed.
Note in this translation that we do not yet know exactly how some words will be in the German version. For example, “the harbinger” could just as well be “the harbinger female” – this unfortunately is not clear from the English original.
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What does this mean? Even though the text – as is often the case in World of Warcraft – is very cryptic, people are actively speculating about its meaning. At least for one role, there seems to be a consensus. The “queen” being referred to is likely Azshara. Because the book is found in a cave of the Naga. They have a queen and Azshara is currently revered, making descriptions like “she bathes in her own glory” fit perfectly.
The “lit torches” have been a topic for many years and were already announced in Legion. They seem to be the oath stones we activated in 10.0. Their shape resembles that of a torch.
Queen Azshara on the march – will she return soon?
The role of the “harbinger” is more controversial, although many see Alexstrasza here. She is currently gathering the “children of the first flesh” – which strictly speaking means all living beings in Azeroth, namely the heroes. The “first flesh” were the Old Gods and only through the curse of flesh are there the various peoples of Azeroth. The “primordial power” that seeks the “end of order” is likely the Primalists led by the original incarnations. Alexstrasza could lose herself in wrath and become susceptible to manipulation.
Even though there are several theories and interpretations, this seems to be the most common one.
The most likely scenario is: While we are “in the depths” in Patch 10.1, the Naga will strike and unearth something on the Dragon Isles that will then cause chaos in an upcoming patch.
What exactly they are planning is still uncertain. Some believe it is a revival of an Old God, while others think that the beast Galakrond is to be resurrected.
In any case, Blizzard is leaving small hints here to tease the future story… or to lead us all on a false trail.
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What happened to Azshara? We last saw the former queen of the night elves and current leader of the Naga in Battle for Azeroth. There she helped the Old God N’Zoth to be freed from his prison. Azshara was defeated in the process and was pulled by N’Zoth through a shadowy portal. Afterwards, we encountered Azshara again in Ny’alotha, the last raid of the expansion. Here she was tortured by the boss “Xanesh”.
When players defeated the boss, Azshara freed herself and declared that she had “had enough of intermediaries and heralds.” The “true throne of power calls” and she “intends to claim it for herself.” And apparently, that time has come.
What do you think the text means? How will the story of Dragonflight continue?
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Various mounts, pets, and other cosmetic items of this kind have become a staple of MMORPGs. How much do you value them while playing?
Of all the gaming genres, MMORPGs are probably the most suitable for being stuffed with all sorts of cosmetic items. The most common ones found in most of these games are mounts and pets.
“Established” MMORPGs like WoW or FFXIV now offer their players a huge selection of various cosmetic items to enhance their characters. There are hundreds of mounts and pets, some of which are difficult to obtain and are considered “status symbols.” Others are only available for a limited time or only in the cash shop.
While many mounts in MMORPGs look really cool, others are rather unusual.
For some MMORPG fans, this can even be a decisive criterion for how much time they spend in the game. Collectors among us often invest an incredible amount of time and effort (sometimes money too) to get their hands on a specific rare mount or pet.
But there are also plenty of people who are indifferent to all the cosmetics. They use the regular starter mount and see no reason to change it, as long as it doesn’t offer them any gameplay advantages. After all, mounts can have different riding speeds, and pets sometimes provide additional inventory slots.
Here’s how you can vote: In the survey tool below, you can tell us how much you value a variety of cosmetics in an MMORPG. Each person can only cast one vote, and the vote cannot be undone.
Saddle up your noble steeds and let us know how important they are to you: Are you one of the collectors who want to have all the mounts and pets in an MMORPG? Are you willing to spend money on it, or do you draw the line? Do you not care about cosmetics at all or do you even find them annoying?
Let us know in the comments and feel free to share your favorite mounts and pets from MMORPGs!
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has now 36 updates. By 2023, new item sets have been added that you can find in the open world. We at MeinMMO show you where you can find each set in which area.
In ESO, item sets (sets for weapons, equipment, and jewelry) are distinguished by locations or if they are craftable. You also need a different number of items to unlock the last effect of the set. The number varies between 2 to 5 pieces.
In this article, we deal with all sets of the open world. You can obtain set pieces from world bosses, bosses in public dungeons or vaults, or from dark anchors from the reward chest. You can also exchange your alliance points (AP) with the NPC in Cyrodiil for containers that contain open world sets.
In each area, you can usually find 3 different sets. What type of equipment piece you get is random, but there are different probabilities depending on the loot source. Here you can see which set pieces you can get more frequently where:
A user received a gaming PC. In fact, he did not purchase the system but received it from his brother. However, the hardware is quite old, as he will soon find out.
In his thread on reddit, he showed images of the system in several posts. It quickly becomes clear that the hardware is several years old. Inside, there is still an older AMD FX 8320 from 2012, combined with DDR3 RAM and an aging AMD graphics card.
He explains: Actually, this is not his computer, as it belongs to his deceased brother. He just wants to find out what is inside this computer. Many immediately tell him that the hardware is quite old, but he should not throw anything away. Because he can still use the hardware today.
In another comment, he thanks the community for their diligent support and says that he has learned a lot about computers in a very short time:
Thank you all for your kind words, I appreciate it. The [RAM sticks] will not end up in the trash, as I said. They will either find a new home, or I will come up with something nice to do with them.
Moreover, I have learned more about PCs in the last 12 hours than in my entire 34 years on this earth. You are really cool.
Old hardware can still be used effortlessly in 2023
Can you still use old hardware? Yes, absolutely. As long as hardware is functioning, you can use it without any issues in everyday life. Just web browsing, checking and writing emails, or even video streaming can be handled by older hardware without any problems.
Modern graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia can also work effortlessly with an older processor, and most older and somewhat new games will run on them. So, you don’t need to buy a €2000 PC for browser games, like a colleague did.
A user also explains in the comments (via reddit.com):
To everyone saying this is outdated technology: It’s only outdated if you’re playing relatively new games. This kind of parts is excellent for building functional PCs. New builds from old parts still have a place in society. You can build a NAS, a media server, or a small web server (…).
After all, you do not need a graphics card with ray tracing or a high-end processor for emails, pornography, or images.
In many cases, DDR4 memory is better than DDR3, as DDR4 can hold more memory (GB) and achieve faster clock speeds. However, DDR3 RAM relies on lower timings than DDR4 and can still be faster in some cases.
A disadvantage of DDR3 is, by the way, that it is no longer compatible with new motherboards. Moreover, you cannot happily combine DDR3, DDR4, and others on a motherboard, as all types rely on different sockets.
What is not worth it? In rare cases, an upgrade within the old generation is worth it. Replacing an old FX processor from AMD with a similarly old processor or buying faster DDR3 RAM is almost never worth it because for the same budget, you can often buy a better and modern CPU:
You can get a used AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (1st generation Ryzen) for around €40. For the Ryzen 5 3600 (2nd generation Ryzen), you’ll pay around €70 used. For the much older AMD FX-8350 (AM3+), you’ll pay around €80, which hardly makes sense.
8 GB of DDR4 RAM is already available new on Amazon for around €20. 8 GB of DDR3 also costs around €20.
If you want to build a completely new gaming system, we would also recommend going for new technology directly, as this will also be supported longer.
In Pokémon GO one of the largest events of the year is taking place this weekend: The global Hoenn Tour. We at MeinMMO explain how you can participate and want to know from you whether you will take advantage of the event.
What kind of event is this? In Pokémon GO, the so-called GO Tour is taking place for the third year in a row on the last weekend of February. In this event, a specific region of the game is highlighted, which is why the monsters of the respective generation can be found everywhere during the event period.
After the Kanto and Johto regions were featured in the last two years, the 3rd generation of the games is up for 2023. So you can look forward to a two-day Hoenn Tour event.
We explain how you can participate in the event and want to know from you in our survey whether you will be participating in the Hoenn Tour.
How to participate in the Hoenn Tour
When does the event take place? The Hoenn Tour will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2023, and Sunday, February 26, 2023, each from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The event is global, so you can participate from anywhere in the world.
How can one participate in the Hoenn Tour? This year the Hoenn Tour is equally accessible to all trainers. Unlike previous years, there will be no paid event ticket that gives you special advantages in the game.
To take advantage of the event, you just need to log in to Pokémon GO during the event period and you will encounter plenty of Hoenn Pokémon in the wild, in raids, and from eggs.
Is there still a ticket? There is no paid ticket. However, by completing the special research “Proto-Grollen”, you can secure a special free event ticket that allows you to choose between Team Ruby and Team Sapphire.
In a kind of competition, you will compete against trainers from the other team every hour and will need to solve as many field research tasks as possible to unlock additional cool spawns as well as special proto raids with Kyogre and Groudon.
We have summarized the differences between Ruby and Sapphire in the following article:
Are you participating in the big global Hoenn Tour?
The big global Hoenn Tour is already on the starting blocks and brings you plenty of content related to the 3rd generation of the games. For this reason, we want to know from you whether you will take advantage of the event and participate. Please vote anonymously in the survey box below:
What special features does the Hoenn Tour bring?
Wild spawns: During the Hoenn Tour, you will encounter various wild monsters from the Hoenn region in the following four different habitats:
Glowing Sand
Uncanny Fog
Green Earth
Historic Coast
So you can expect Pokémon such as Stollunior, Roselia, Tanhel, Bummelz, and Perlu there. In past events, the habitats have typically changed hourly, so it’s likely that this will also be the case during the Hoenn Tour.
Strong raid bosses: In raids, you will find more cool specimens from the 3rd generation. A highlight here are the new proto raids with Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon. Both belong to the strongest attackers of their type. Similar to Mega Evolutions, you will need to collect Proto Energy to temporarily evolve into the Proto Form.
Regional Pokémon: For the Hoenn Tour, you also have the opportunity to encounter one or the other regional monster, meaning Pokémon that are typically found only in specific parts of the world outside of special events. Some of them, such as Illumise or Vipitis, will be found in the wild.
To secure the rarer regional Pokémon from the Hoenn region, such as Relicanth, it’s best to hatch your eggs now, because you can only find these monsters in the 10 km eggs of the event.
Qurtel, Tropius, and Relicanth normal (above) and as Shiny (below)
Shinies: On the occasion of the Hoenn Tour, all monsters from the 3rd generation will be available in their shiny forms in the game for the first time. Pokémon such as Tropius, Gehweiher, or Tuska will celebrate their shiny debut in the game. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter one or the other shiny specimen on the event days.
Other features: In addition, you can expect additional features such as new avatar items, event stickers, or special music. Whether there will also be cool bonuses is still not officially known.
The former kickboxer Andrew Tate is a controversial figure online. The former boss of the “League of Legends” team G2, Carlos “Ocelote” Rodriguez, lost his career over his friendship with Tate. The leftist Twitch streamer HasanAbi loves nothing more than to mock Tate. The two clash.
Why is Andrew such a controversial figure?
The former kickboxer Andrew Tate is likely one of the most controversial individuals in the world. He has repeatedly made misogynistic, extremely sexist remarks.
There are serious allegations against him that he is involved in rape and human trafficking.
A curious dispute with Greta Thunberg led to Romanian authorities identifying Tate’s whereabouts through a pizza box (via twitter). Since then, he has been in custody.
What does Ocelote have to do with it? Carlos “Ocelote” Rodriguez was a central figure in European eSports of League of Legends for many years. The charismatic Spaniard was the boss and mastermind behind the strongest European team, G2.
The former professional was controversial, always made strong remarks, but he was successful and the fans of his team respected him.
What does HasanAbi have to do with it? For the leftist HasanAbi, Andrew Tate embodies everything he dislikes about people. This makes him a controversial figure.
The Twitch streamer repeatedly mocks Andrew Tate’s disheveled hair.
In a tweet, he once said he couldn’t believe that Tate had the audacity to claim he shaved his head of his own volition.
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Here’s how the two clash: Ocelote shared a 7-second Twitch clip of HasanAbi on Twitter on February 21. In it, he shows Andrew Tate and says:
“I think what they are doing to Andrew Tate is a violation of human rights.”
Ocelote praises the stream enthusiastically. He is positively surprised that the man “is doing the right thing and speaking the truth”, even if it disturbs his viewers.
But HasanAbi shows the whole clip. It lasts 36 seconds.
Now it becomes clear that the part about human rights was only intended as an ironic introduction. Actually, HasanAbi just wanted to mock Andrew Tate’s hair again.
He elaborates: He has always stood up for people with disabilities. For him, “people with follicle disabilities” are among the groups that need protection. And Andrew is obviously “challenged in the hair follicle department.”
He sees the violation of human rights in that Andrew Tate is not allowed to shave his head bald. That is against human rights and should be distributed.
So it was just another insult towards Tate’s hair, just with a longer lead-up.
Ocelote then says: He takes it all back. HasanAbi is still a “piece of work.”
Hard to imagine that Ocelote was one of the leading managers in LoL for many years, but that’s how it is.
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In the action RPG Genshin Impact, you need original resin for many activities, otherwise you won’t receive any loot. We at MeinMMO explain to you how to obtain original resin and what fragile resin is about.
You face an opponent to farm materials, experience points, and level books – To receive the rewards, the game requires a certain amount of original resin from you. Your options for daily farming are thus limited.
But how exactly does the resin system work in Genshin Impact and what types of resin are there?
Original Resin – The energy source for almost everything
What is original resin? Original resin is a currency that functions as an energy source in Genshin Impact. It is displayed at the top right of the screen. One unit of original resin regenerates every 8 minutes, and a total of 160 can be generated.
At the top right, you can see how much original resin you have.
This is how you can use original resin: Every time you kill a world boss or a hypostasis, or complete a sphere, you have to spend original resin – At least if you want to collect your reward. An exception are spheres that you pass through for the story, which do not cost resin.
Spheres and blossoms of revelation cost you 20x original resin, hypostases and bosses cost 40, special bosses 30-60.
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If you want to save time, you can also enrich the original resin. We explain how that works here. When you use enriched resin, you receive double the reward from spheres and blossoms, but this does not work for bosses and hypostases. There you have to revert to the original resin or replenish it with fragile resin.
Fragile Resin – Refills your energy
If your original resin is used up, you can kill opponents, but can no longer collect rewards. Unless you have fragile resin on hand to refill your energy.
Click on the plus sign next to your resin display at the top right of the screen to refill your original resin with fragile resin. 1x fragile resin refills 60x original resin.
1x fragile resin gets you 60x original resin.
Important to note: There is also the possibility to obtain 60x original resin by using 50 primogems. We advise against this, as you need your primogems for the gacha system in Genshin Impact, and, especially as a free-to-play player, you can’t have enough of them, so it wouldn’t be worth it for resin.
How do I get fragile resin?
Every time you level up in adventure rank, you can pick up rewards from the adventure guild. This way, you receive fragile resin starting from level 20.
On your birthday, the game gives you some.
In the Battle Pass.
If you offer the Sacred Sakura Electro Sigils from adventure rank 30, she will give you fragile resin every few levels.
In the real money shop, you can buy packages that contain the resin.
With the new addon Endwalker came a lot of new items to Final Fantasy XIV. Some of them can be gathered at ephemeral and unknown collection points or submitted as collectibles for vouchers.
About these collection points: To ensure that miners and gardeners have plenty to do in the new addon, new special collection points have been introduced in Endwalker, where you can gather rare and valuable resources.
They are, of course, located in the new areas and appear only at certain times in specific locations.
Update February 24, 2023: The article has been updated with the new collection points from Patch 6.3.
You can find the collection points either on the interactive map or in the tables below, where you can easily read where you can gather the items to gain control over the markets of FFXIV.
As the Endwalker addon is far from over, new collection points will also be released with further patches. As soon as that happens, they will be added to our article.
Gardener
Collectibles for Rowena: The clever businesswoman also has plenty of vouchers in Endwalker that she distributes to you as rewards for corresponding collectibles. The NPCs for this are located in Radz-at-Han X: 11 / Y: 9 and are unlocked by a quick quest called “Expansion of the House of Wonders” from the NPC Ofpilona at the same location.
Name and Area
Coordinates and Teleport
In-game Time
Lykon Fruit (Elpis)
X: 25 / Y: 5 (Poieten Oikos)
0:00 – 2:00 and 12:00 – 14:00
Nutmeg (Elpis)
X: 25 / Y: 5 (Poieten Oikos)
0:00 – 2:00 and 12:00 – 14:00
Palmbark Log (Thavnair)
X: 14 / Y: 14 (Daemirs Werk)
2:00 – 4:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
Coconut (Thavnair)
X: 14 / Y: 14 (Daemirs Werk)
2:00 – 4:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
Red Pine Log (Garlemald)
X: 34 / Y: 6 (Tertium)
4:00 – 6:00 and 16:00 – 18:00
Black Grain (Labyrinthos)
X: 9 / Y: 22 (Aporia)
6:00 – 8:00 and 18:00 – 20:00
Iceberg Lettuce (Labyrinthos)
X: 9 / Y: 22 (Aporia)
6:00 – 8:00 and 18:00 – 20:00
Caean Seed Capsule (Last Area)
X: 9 / Y: 33 (Reah Tahra)
8:00 – 10:00 and 20:00 – 22:00
You receive the new purple vouchers from Rowena by submitting collectibles of nutmeg, iceberg lettuce, and caean seed capsules.
Unknown Collection Points:
Name and Area
Coordinates and Teleport
In-game Time
New: Paldao Log (Elpis)
X: 9 / Y: 29 (The Twelve Gardens)
2:00 – 4:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
New: Haritaki (Thavnair)
X: 29 / Y: 26 (Yedihlmad)
0:00 – 2:00 and 12:00 – 14:00
New: Myrica Branch, Morning Fog Bark (Labyrinthos)
X: 28 / Y: 11 (Archeion)
4:00 – 6:00 and 16:00 – 18:00
Mempisang Log (Elpis)
X: 33 / Y: 14 (Anagnorisis)
6:00 – 8:00 and 18:00 – 20:00
Gold Cocoon (Thavnair)
X: 25 / Y: 21 (Palakahs Ruh)
8:00 – 10:00 and 20:00 – 22:00
Don’t Get Lost (Last Area)
X: 27 / Y: 13 (Home of the Ea)
10:00 – 12:00 and 22:00 – 0:00
All collection points also contain the item “Natural Spices”.
Ephemeral Collection Points:
Name and Area
Refine
Coordinates and Teleport
In-game Time
Kruges Clay, Sophora Root (Labyrinthos)
Endtime Soul Sand
X: 10 / Y: 34 (Aporia)
8:00 – 12:00
Palm Bark (Thavnair)
Giant Root Soul Sand
X: 25 / Y: 14 (Palakahs Ruh)
12:00 – 16:00
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Collectibles for Rowena: This is the same as with the gardener. Unlock Rowena’s House of Wonders at the NPC Ofpilona in Radz-at-Han and you can start delivering collectibles right away.
Name and Area
Coordinates and Teleport
In-game Time
Raw Ametrine (Labyrinthos)
X: 35 / Y: 21 (Archeion)
0:00 – 2:00 and 12:00 – 14:00
Nord Stone Salt (Labyrinthos)
X: 35 / Y: 21 (Archeion)
0:00 – 2:00 and 12:00 – 14:00
Phrygian Gold (Garlemald)
X: 12 / Y: 22 (Camp Splitterglas)
2:00 – 4:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
Eblan Alum (Garlemald)
X: 12 / Y: 22 (Camp Splitterglas)
2:00 – 4:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
Tin Lump (Thavnair)
X: 32 / Y: 24 (Palakas Ruh)
4:00 – 6:00 and 16:00 – 18:00
Bismuth Ore (Mare Lamentorum)
X: 16 / Y: 32 (Sinus Lacrimarum)
6:00 – 8:00 and 18:00 – 20:00
Raw Blue Zircon (Elpis)
X: 8 / Y: 36 (The Twelve Gardens)
8:00 – 10:00 and 20:00 – 22:00
Glimmering Iron (Elpis)
X: 8 / Y: 36 (The Twelve Gardens)
8:00 – 10:00 and 20:00 – 22:00
You receive the new purple vouchers from Rowena by submitting collectibles of Eblan Alum, Tin Lump, and Glimmering Iron.
Unknown Collection Points:
Name
Coordinates and Teleport
In-game Time
New: Ash Diatomite (Labyrinthos)
X: 11 / Y: 21 (Aporia)
10:00 – 12:00 and 22:00 – 0:00
New: Ilmenite (Mare Lamentorum)
X: 29 / Y: 22 (Bestway Rest)
8:00 – 10:00 and 20:00 – 22:00
New: Raw Rutile Quartz, Raw Zoisite (Garlemald)
X: 31/ Y: 17 (Tertium)
6:00 – 8:00 and 18:00 – 20:00
Nordil Sabarder Dolomite Lump (Garlemald)
X: 32 / Y: 34 (any teleport)
0:00 – 2:00 and 12:00 – 14:00
Lunar Adamantium Ore (Mare Lamentorum)
X: 10 / Y: 23 (Sinus Lacrimarum)
2:00 – 4:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
Rhodium Sand (Elpis)
X: 13 / Y: 7 (Poieten Oikos)
4:00 – 6:00 and 16:00 – 18:00
All collection points also contain the item “Super Hard Spring Water”.
Ephemeral Collection Points:
Name and Area
Refine
Coordinates and Teleport
In-game Time
Black Shadow Rock (Labyrinthos)
Monolith Soul Sand
X: 10 / Y: 15 (any teleport)
20:00 – 0:00
Moon Quartz, Earth Quartz (Mare Lamentorum)
Endtime Soul Sand
X: 21 / Y: 34 (Sinus Larcimarum)
0:00 – 4:00
Have you even started leveling your gathering jobs? Or have you completely ignored the story so far and focused on making money? New addons are known to offer plenty of opportunities for that. Let us know in the comments.
