Pokémon GO: All Mega Evolutions – Bonuses and Types Overview

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In Pokémon GO can Mega Evolutions not only deal a lot of damage, but also bring candy and attack bonuses. Here you will find all Mega Evolutions at a glance.

This is what makes Mega Evolutions: Various Pokémon can undergo Mega Evolution. To do this, they need “Mega Energy”.

You get this Mega Energy by defeating the monster in the corresponding Mega Raids. The faster and more effectively you complete the raid, the more energy you get.

Accordingly, you should attack it with many trainers when you want to face a Mega Pokémon – because they can take quite a bit. The Mega Pokémon rotate in Mega Raids, similar to the legendary level 5 bosses.

The Mega Evolution only lasts temporarily for 8 hours before the monster transforms back. Since the update on Mega Evolutions in spring 2022, the monsters have become somewhat more accessible.

Because with each Mega Evolution, their “Mega Level” increases and the possibility was introduced to unlock already developed Mega Evolutions again after a cooldown period for reduced or, after a few days, no energy costs.

Additionally, you can generate new energy if you walk with a Mega Pokémon as a buddy that has already Mega Evolved once.

These are the bonuses: Basically, most Mega Evolutions are already good attackers in themselves, some of them are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO overall.

However, they have one more peculiarity: They strengthen the attacks of all active monsters of the same type in raids. As a result, a cleverly used Mega Pokémon can make a big difference in the raid.

Additionally, they bring extra candies for every catch of the same type while they are active.

However, you should note that some Mega Evolutions change their type compared to the “normal” monster or gain additional ones.

All Mega Evolutions in Pokémon GO in the list

Here we show you all currently available Mega Evolutions in Pokémon GO and their respective types in the list. The list is organized alphabetically.

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Mega-Absol

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Dark

Mega-Aerodactyl

Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Rock
  • Flying

Mega-Altaria

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Dragon
  • Fairy

Mega-Ampharos

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Electric
  • Dragon

Mega-Bibor

Pokémon GO Bibor Titel

Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Bug
  • Poison

Mega-Bisaflor

Pokémon GO Mega Bisaflor Titel

Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Grass

Mega-Brutalanda

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Dragon
  • Flying

Mega-Firnontor

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Ice

Mega-Garados

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Water
  • Dark

Mega-Gengar

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Ghost
  • Poison

Mega-Gewaldro

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Dragon
  • Grass

Mega-Glurak X

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Fire
  • Dragon

Mega-Glurak Y

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Fire
  • Flying

Mega-Hundemon

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Fire
  • Dark

Mega-Lahmus

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Water
  • Psychic

Mega-Latias & Mega-Latios

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Dragon
  • Psychic

Mega-Lohgock

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Fire
  • Fighting

Mega-Rexblisar

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Grass
  • Ice

Mega-Scherox

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Bug
  • Steel

Mega-Schlapor

Mega Schlapor

Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Normal
  • Fighting

Mega-Simsala

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Psychic

Mega-Stahlos

Pokémon GO Mega Stahlos

Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Steel
  • Ground

Mega-Stollos

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Steel

Mega-Sumpex

Pokémon-GO-Mega-Sumpex-Titel

Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Water
  • Ground

Mega-Tauboss

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Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Normal
  • Flying

Mega-Turtok

Pokémon-GO-Mega-Turtok-Titel

Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Water

Mega-Voltenso

Pokémon-GO-Mega-Voltenso-Titel

Brings attack and candy bonus for:

  • Electric

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Missing Mega Evolutions in Pokémon GO

Not yet in the game: There are other Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions are not yet in the game. We list them for you here:

  • Mewtwo X & Y
  • Pinsir
  • Despotar
  • Skaraborn
  • Guardevoir
  • Galagladi
  • Zobiris
  • Flunkifer
  • Camerupt
  • Ohrdoch
  • Meditalis
  • Tohaido
  • Banette
  • Metagross
  • Knakrack
  • Lucario
  • Knackrack
  • Diancie
  • Rayquaza

These Pokémon can be expected to have their Mega forms come into the game at some point as well.

Also, Kyogre and Groudon will get a type of special evolution: Their “Proto Forms” will come into the game in February 2023, when the Hoenn Tour is coming up. Everything about the global Hoenn Tour in Pokémon GO can be found here.

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 31.01. – Last Iron Banner in Season 19

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After today’s update in Destiny 2, players can start the new week with the most popular PvP mode. Lord Saladin returns one last time in Season 19 to the Tower and lets his wolf pups compete against each other in the Iron Banner. MeinMMO also tells you what’s rotating in content in the loot shooter.

Here’s what’s happening this week: Guardians will experience fun battles in the Iron Banner this week with all means to capture a special zone. The entertaining mode “Fortress” is back and invites you to complete the last Iron Banner triumphs in Season 19.

How do you play the Iron Banner mode “Fortress”? In “Fortress”, your goal as a team is to capture and hold zones. The necessary sharpness during the matches comes into play when “Caiatl” interferes in the Iron Banner. Her drop pods send out three turrets, activating a special zone. This gives you more points.

The team that can hold this special zone for as long as possible has a better chance of victory. You can play Fortress until February 7 at 6 PM, finding out how to process a protective Titan bubble into firewood the fastest.

Additionally, you will receive:

  • Increased base reputation earned per match
  • Increased multiplier for equipping Iron Banner armor or ornaments as well as an equipped Iron Banner emblem
  • And a reduced multiplier from Iron Banner challenges

If the Iron Banner doesn’t interest you, we’ll now tell you what else there is to play in Destiny 2 this week.

Destiny 2 today also presented a brand new trailer for the upcoming DLC “Lightfall”, which you can watch here:

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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Trailer for new weapons and equipment

Key Information on Activities from January 31 to February 7

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Vanguard: Nightfall – The Trial by Fire

  • Birthplace of Evil, in the Throne World of Savathûn
    • The Nightfall leads into the Throne World of Savathûn. The Witness has granted Heimiks and his scorned minions new power there, and it is up to the Guardians to put an end to it. So head into the Nightfall and meet the challenge with 100,000 points for top loot.
As Nightfall loot, you can expect the scout rifle “Disunity SR4”. In the “Top Tier” difficulty, the weapons are also available in a Master version with better stats.

Playlist Strikes are featuring the following modifiers this week:

  • Solar Scorch
  • Stasis Burn
  • Grounded
  • The Scorch modifier accompanies you all week; the others change daily.

Endgame: Raid Challenges and Dungeon Rotation

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The Exotic “Vex Mythoclast” can be earned this week in the raid “The Glass Chamber”

Here’s what’s happening in the raid “Kingsfall”:

In the current raid “Kingsfall”, it’s “Hands off” when the last challenge runs:

  • In the challenge “Hands off“, players are not allowed to kill the same Ogre and Knight more than once. So you have to think carefully about what you want to kill, as no one in your team can defeat the same Light Eater Ogre and Light Eater Knight more than once.
    • This restriction applies for the entire encounter and also includes the two Ogres that spawn during the final battle. Yet despite these restrictions, you must kill both the Ogre and the Knight quickly.

You can expect the following raid requirements and challenges: 

  • In normal mode, completing a challenge gives you double loot.
  • Only in the Grandmaster raid do you receive status-specific armors and Master weapons.
  • You can also earn the new raid-exclusive exotic cosmetics in the Oryx look in the Grandmaster.

Additional legacy top rewards from the endgame:

  • The Vex say “Hello” and invite you to raid in the “Glass Chamber”.
  • Play the 30th Anniversary Dungeon “Sog der Habsucht” for more top loot.
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Crucible – This is the rotating PvP activity:

  • No radar, all weapons deal more damage – this means Dynamic Control is active again. In this mode, several catalysts can be optimally leveled, and you can also complete a seasonal challenge from week 4.

Playlist Bonus this week:

  • The Vanguard is feeling generous this week and grants you a bonus on Vanguard ranks.
  • Additionally, Bungie has announced that the reputation in the Gambit mode of Destiny 2 has been significantly increased until the end of the current Season 19. So you will be able to earn more reputation rank there as well, and this will last until February 28, at the start of Lightfall.

Weekly Activities

Here are the key activities of this week:

Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission

  • “The Ghosts”
    • The Guardians have discovered traces of a Ghost pointing to Sagira. Can the dead Ghost of Osiris help unravel the mystery surrounding Savathun? But to reveal the memory, you must first find him.

Astral Challenge – Dreaming City

If you still need triumphs from the Dreaming City, then pay attention. The second stage of corruption reveals new access points with a sip of “Queen’s Leaf Tincture”.

  • Petra Venj has this week the 3rd Ascendant Challenge for you. You can find Petra and her quest offering at the location “Divalian Mists” in the Dreaming City. The City of the Awoken enters the second stage of corruption.

All Sources for Top Loot in Season 19 of Destiny 2

To help you know where to effectively grab your top loot, we provide you with a quick overview of activities every week.

This is the new max level: In the new season of the Seraph, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,590. This increases the power level by +10 at the start of the new Season 19 compared to the previous Season 18.

This top loot brings your power level up to 1,590:

  • Iron Banner
    • Top legacy raid “Kingsfall” (+2)
    • Top dungeon “The Guardian’s Pillar” (+2)
    • Legacy raid rotation this week: “The Glass Chamber” (+2)
    • Legacy dungeon rotation “Sog der Habsucht” (+2)
    • Complete in the Nightfall: Trial by Fire with at least 100,000 points (+2)
    • Weekly Witch Queen campaign mission with at least 100,000 points (+2)
    • “The Primordial Source” on Grandmaster difficulty (+2)
    • Complete the activity “Preservation” in the raid pyramid of darkness (+2)
    • “Trials of Eternity”: Achieve at least 250,000 points or more (+2)
    • Defeat powerful Cabal in the exotic mission “Vox Obscura” (+2)
    • Complete 3 heist battlegrounds on the “Legendary” difficulty (+2)
    • Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
    • Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
    • Complete 3 Vanguard Operations Strikes with appropriate focus (+1)
    • Hawthorne’s clan task: Earn 5000 XP (+1)
    • Iron Banner
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    • Destiny 2: Server Down for Hotfix 6.3.0.7 on January 31. – All Patch Notes and Info

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    Today it’s time to keep your fingers crossed, because Destiny 2 is getting a new update. After last week’s long downtime, the Guardians hope that it will now run more smoothly with Hotfix 6.3.0.7 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC. We are as always on the ball and keep you updated with all the info about the downtime.

    Update history for Hotfix 6.3.0.7:

    18:05: Bungie has also released the patch notes right after. You can find the link to them further down in the article.

    18:00: The update is ready. The download on PC is 120.2 MB. After you have downloaded it, you should be able to log in again.

    17:45: The Destiny 2 servers have just gone offline. Now it’s time to wait until Bungie finishes implementing the latest update.

    What you need to know today: Today, Hotfix 6.3.0.7 is ready to launch and will cause Destiny 2 to be offline for a while. Some Guardians might already be preparing as last week the traditional “Update Tuesday” was unexpectedly not a good day to play a round of Destiny 2.

    • Bungie had issues with a migration process that led to a severe configuration error. The result: the usual casual 15 minutes of server down became a grueling 20 hours including a rollback.

    As with any live service game, large or small changes can always lead to unforeseen problems. However, we hope that things will run better this week. Bungie has also promised its players that they will “always act quickly to fix [bugs in Destiny 2] when they appear.”

    Today’s update has already been preceded by an extended background maintenance from Bungie. MeinMMO will now tell you exactly when you can’t play and what issues are currently affecting the loot shooter.

    For those who might have missed it: Today at 16:00 there will also be a trailer premiere on YouTube. There, Bungie will show the first equipment items that players will use on Neomuna. This is the new location of the upcoming DLC “Lightfall”.

    You can watch more about the new DLC in this Lightfall trailer:

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    Destiny 2: Trailer for Lightfall shows new race – Guardians get cool lasso, swing like Spider-Man

    Additionally, you can look forward to a quality of life update for deep sight weapons:

    • The weekly focusing of deep sight weapons with the red border will be changed to a daily focusing per vendor for the rest of the season. This applies to vendors offering a guaranteed deep sight weapon focusing in seasons 16 to 18.

    Maintenance on 31.01. – All Times and Server Down

    These times are important today: Bungie’s update routine for today is already set. They want to return to the usual downtime of 15 minutes (via. bungie.net).

    Here are the exact times when you won’t be able to play:

    • At 17:00 German time, background maintenance will start on all platforms.
    • From 17:45 the servers will go offline and players will be automatically kicked from all activities.
    • Third-party applications as well as the official companion app will also be out of function.
    • At around 18:00 the servers should come back online for update 6.3.0.7 on all platforms. After successfully downloading it, you can log back into the game.
    • The ongoing background maintenance will officially end at 19:00 if everything goes smoothly.
    Important: Even if you have downloaded the update and are back in the game, there may still be connection issues until the maintenance ends at 19:00. You might also have to expect queues at login.

    Also, keep in mind that third-party applications as well as the official companion app may still not be accessible correctly for a while after the update, and you won’t be able to move equipment or purchase bounties.

    What changes with Hotfix 6.3.0.7 in Season 19

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    Known issues could be resolved in the new update soon.

    Here’s what today’s hotfix brings: As always, we show you which issues are currently present in Destiny 2. This includes both bugs that Bungie is already aware of, those we have noticed ourselves, and also issues that our readers have brought to our attention.

    Excerpt of already known issues in Destiny 2:

    • Players have noticed that blue engrams drop significantly more often than before. However, an adjustment is already in the works to completely solve the issue with blues. However, this has not yet been able to be activated immediately and fully.
    • Trials rank-ups remain on the screen longer than intended. They can pop up multiple times, impairing the view of active abilities.
    • Guardians complain about unfair teammates who intentionally keep them from flawless triumphs of the seasons by killing them with a Titan slam or the sword.
    • The “Abominable Imperative” quest cannot be activated when the inventory is full.
    • Players cannot progress beyond step 6 on the Enigma quest at the Proof Table in the enclave, nor can they progress on other weapon crafting quests.
    • The intrinsic perks of the “Hunter’s Traces” for “Revision Zero” are not unlocked when players complete all steps of the “If You Accept This” weapon quests simultaneously.
    • The acquisition of bounties via the Destiny Companion App is noticeably slower than desired.
    • Players cannot change their names via bungie.net. Players are still waiting for the option to customize their username multiple times instead of just once.
    • The Deep Sight boots are partially not visible in the armor ornaments menu.
    • Searching for fireteams in the Companion app does not work for accounts whose main characters are from Stadia.
    Bungie also points to an issue where the “Next Artifact Unlock” function incorrectly displays “0/1” instead of the intended XP progress. However, this issue is purely visual. This means that you can still receive additional artifact unlocks by collecting XP.

    If you encounter any other issues in the game, it is recommended to report them directly through the official Bungie Help Forum to make developers aware of them. Alternatively, you can leave us a comment if you are aware of any other errors in the game.

    Patch Notes for Hotfix 6.3.0.7 in Destiny 2

    What is in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes to Hotfix 6.3.0.7 will be published by Bungie in the form of patch notes. These will usually be available directly after 18:00 or shortly after.

    Here you can view the full patch notes for Hotfix 6.3.0.7 (in English) from Bungie.

    If you have noticed any other issues in the game that spoil your gaming experience, feel free to leave us a comment.

    Curiously, this Destiny 2 news also shows that cheaters should never trust their own kind:

    Destiny 2: Cheat procedure reveals explosive details – it’s about military records and espionage

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    Player struggles for 8 years through terrible mini-game in an MMORPG – For 49 seconds on Twitch

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    In the MMORPG Old School Runescape (Steam) , a player made an extraordinary effort to produce an absurd Twitch clip that has already been viewed by 210,000 people: The player NC State struggled for over 8 years through a terrible mini-game, the Brimhaven obstacle course, to set a record for “Exp per minute.”

    What did the player do?

    • As a friend of the player explained on reddit , NC State completed the mini-game “Brimhaven obstacle course” in Old School Runescape for 8 years. There is an EXP reward that can be redeemed for this. However, the player did not redeem these rewards but hoarded them.
    • On January 26th, he then packed the collected 178 million hoarded EXP into the skill “Agility” and took 49 seconds to do so: He clicked like crazy, as can be seen in a clip on Twitch: With each click he redeemed 1,000 of the accumulated runs in the obstacle course, giving his character a significant EXP boost.
    • This extremely high influx of EXP in such a short time pushed Runescape’s exp system to its limits within seconds: Because at that rate, he received 10.8 billion EXP per hour – the counter could only handle 2.147 billion per hour, then it stopped.

    You can see the clip on Twitch, showing how the player gained the Agility points and overloaded the system, here:

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    Does it make any sense? No, in any way. As PC Gamer points out, the “Agility” stat in Old School Runescape is not that great, you only gain a little stamina and can take some shortcuts in the game. In fact, the obstacle course is considered one of the main ways to level up the skill.

    In any case, you only need 13 million EXP to bring Agility to level 99 and thus to the maximum. The remaining 165 million EXP were essentially blown into thin air.

    At least a Twitch clip came out of it, which already has 210,000 views.

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    Player spent nearly 5,000 hours on the action

    How terrible was it for the player? This obstacle course is despised by many Runescape players.

    For NC State, however, the place became a second home. When asked that he must have spent about 4,800 hours there to collect the experience points, he said:

    I want to add that Brimhaven is a place to relax, or it can be at least when you are not doing the obstacles while waiting. Most of the time, you watch YouTube, read news, surf the web, and so on. I was almost never at the PC just to do Agility, but I always had Runescape on, no matter what.

    How is this being discussed? The top comment on reddit summarizes it well: “What the fuck lmao?” So disbelief mixed with amusement.

    Another user says: The Runescape community continues to surprise him with tasks that would be enough to drive a normal person to despair.

    Apparently, the experience points per hour rate was one of the highest ever achieved in Old School RuneScape – if that was important to the player.

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    In my favorite game on Steam, I devour the universe – resistance is pointless

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    MeinMMO author Schuhmann is currently investing hours in Stellaris (PC, Xbox One, PS4), the strategy game by Paradox from 2016. He is only playing one species there: the Tebrid Homolog. In principle, they are like the Borg from Star Trek, but with more tentacles.

    What kind of game is this?

    • Stellaris is one of the extremely deep strategy simulations from the Swedes at Paradox Entertainment: It is similar to Civilization, a so-called “4x” game: It revolves around Explore, Expand, Exploit, and Exterminate – exploring, spreading, exploiting, and exterminating.
    • Stellaris was released in 2016 on Steam and is a typical example of a game that is continuously developed like an MMO: It has received 15 DLCs so far. The latest major expansion “Overlord” was released in May 2022. If you want to get all of that, you’ll pay €230 on Steam.
    • The game has 88% positive reviews on Steam – current reviews are even better, with 90%. A sign of excellent development and longevity.

    The game is known for its enormous variety of selectable civilizations and playstyles: I, however, favor the Tebrid Homolog. They were introduced in 2017 with the DLC “Synthetic Dawn Story Pack”.

    Stellaris: “Assimilate, Adapt, Improve”

    What is special about the civilization I play? Good 4x games are characterized by the fact that when choosing a species, a preliminary decision is already made about the play style:

    • If you play a Viking in Crusader Kings 3, you plunder, raid, and are looking for a brawl.
    • If you choose the cuddly monsters in Galactic Civilizations IV, they multiply so quickly that they overrun the galaxy.
    • If you go for the Chinese in Civilization VI, you are focused on wonders, wonders, and wonders – especially at the beginning of the game.

    The Tebrid Homolog in Stellaris are 2 different species: the host bodies, essentially human-sized snails, and a parasitic robotic swarm intelligence. The Homolog transformed the Tebrid on their home planet into remote-controlled cyborgs. Now they plan to assimilate the rest of the universe.

    Their motto is “Assimilate, Adapt, Improve”. Resistance is futile.

    The “Tebrid Homolog” is essentially two species in one:

    • The robot Homolog – that’s the parasite.
    • Their cyborgs, Tebir, made obedient through a cyber implant – the host body.

    The Homolog themselves are practically immortal and do not age. However, they can become useless due to a malfunction. The Tebrid live significantly longer than normal fleshly bodies thanks to cybernetics.

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    The Tebrid Homolog are one of countless starting civilizations in Stellaris.

    Homolog eliminate some annoying game mechanics in Stellaris

    What makes this civilization so appealing? The “Tebrid Homolog” eliminate some game concepts of Stellaris through their peculiarities:

    • Normally, to wage war, one requires claims of ownership or a valid cause against opposing empires – the Tebrid Homolog do not care about that; they want to assimilate the others anyway, turning them into mindless drones.
    • Traditionally, opposing peoples that are subjugated put up fierce resistance. You deal with uprisings continuously, always facing trouble. The Homolog implant a chip in their brains, and they are assimilated.
    • Human peoples generally need certain luxury goods to feel comfortable – that is unnecessary for the people, the robots, and their servants; it is all about self-replication for them.
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    Start weak, bunker up, and then overrun everything

    This is the special charm of the people: At the beginning, the Tebrid Homolog start weak and vulnerable: It takes time for the robots to spread, complex factories must be built, and the next Homolog is painfully slow to assemble.

    Apparently, cyborgs also don’t seem to have as much desire for sex as movies about sex-cyborgs would have us believe. Even the Tebir reproduce frighteningly slowly.

    Thus, at the beginning of the game, one quickly finds oneself at a disadvantage.

    I have repeatedly found myself in situations where enemies were already attacking with a fleet of strength 1000, while I still had my 3 starting corvettes with a strength of 150: such a galaxy conquest ends quickly when playing at higher difficulty levels.

    Additionally, nearly every other people you encounter wants to wipe you out as soon as they see a weakness: it’s probably not a good idea to greet strangers with “Resistance is futile – you will be assimilated.”

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    This is a typical start: We build 3 starbases at the connection systems to our neighbors.

    This is how you survive the first few decades in Stellaris

    The trick is to enclose your realm as much as possible and erect huge star fortresses at chokepoints to neighboring empires that repel any invasion.

    If idiotic aliens insist on attacking, one can analyze the wrecks of their fleet with a research ship and thus gain technical advancements: Adapt and Improve.

    As you isolate yourself, you try to maximize the area you occupy – for instance, with “Habitats”, small stations that grow slowly and are expensive to develop, but our drones are hardworking and don’t cause trouble. They are brain-controlled, after all.

    What happens next? The Homolog actually adopt a turtle strategy. They remain quiet for many years, digging in and strengthening their defenses while slowly working on building up their fleet, industry, and invasion army.

    Then they look for the weakest enemy nearby and mercilessly attack: the advantage is that the Homolog are outstanding at assimilating an opposing people.

    Then the new people become a “part” of the swarm; through implants, bitter enemies become obedient host bodies, and you can grant them rights to colonize planets or serve in the army.

    Through “Ascension Perks”, you can also adapt your playstyle to your needs and gain valuable bonuses here.

    This playstyle leads to the Homolog spreading across the galaxy like a virus – with one of the newer DLCs (“Nemesis” from 2021), it’s even possible to develop them into the crisis against which the rest of the universe must contend.

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    The Homolog have already assimilated more members of an opposing people than they control Tebir themselves.

    What’s behind it? Soulless machines whose only goal is to “absorb” all other beings in the universe and thus enhance “their own pool” is the idea of the Borg in Star Trek, perhaps one of the most fascinating concepts in the science fiction series.

    The Borg represent a cold, efficiency-oriented world where the needs of the individual do not count and individuality is suppressed.

    Replaying this concept in Stellaris and trying out this lurking turtle technique fascinates me in Stellaris. After a while, you can look around the game and be amazed at how many different servant races have since taken on the implants … a strange set of molds.

    Even if Stellaris, like many large strategy games, tends to become quite exhausting in the endgame because you can easily micromanage 7 worlds, it becomes frustrating with 70.

    This is actually the exact problem I have with Victoria 3:

    You can conquer the world as Germany in Victoria 3 – but it’s not fun even on a PC worth €3,800

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    Destiny 2: Exclusive trailer shows for the first time 6 new items from Lightfall and captivating threads

    Britta ♤ BeAngel Britta ♤ BeAngel Reading time 3 minutes

    The time until the new DLC in Destiny 2 flies by. A new trailer has revealed further insights into the vibrant metropolis DLC today, January 31. The latest trailer reveals which modern weapons and equipment players will have available in Neomuna.

    This is shown in the trailer: In the latest trailer, Bungie shows in a premiere the new weapons and Exotics from the upcoming DLC Lightfall. The Currulus technology of Neomuna is thus within reach.

    The trailer showcases the new ability “Strand” in full action. Guardians will soon be able to create what are called Threads in the “Lightfall” DLC. These are bundles of quantum strands that remain after enemies are disassembled. These Threads are used by Guardians to weave objects and creatures or for other weapon-related purposes.

    • Titans can generate three projectiles through Strand with their barricade that rush at enemies and roll over them fatally.

    Check out the new Exotic Strand armor and weapons from Lightfall in action here:

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    Destiny 2: Lightfall – Trailer for new weapons and equipment

    These are the new weapons and Exotics from Lightfall

    In total, there are 4 weapons to see. First, the already known, nanotech-optimized Exo-auto rifle “Quecksilbersturm” and three others that are still unknown.

    • Last Warning – This first Strand pistol fires homing rounds that track nearby enemies.
    • Deterministic Chaos – A Void machine gun that rhythmically weakens enemies when firing. Every fourth shot weakens enemies, and the 16th shot destabilizes opponents, triggering a nice, devastating explosion.
    • Winterbite – A truly massive and exotic Stasis glaive that freezes enemies upon contact with frost shockwaves, making them vulnerable to follow-up attacks.
    “Winterbite” -Stasis glaive
    The first Strand pistol “Last Warning”
    Deterministic Chaos – A Void machine gun
    These 3 Lightfall weapons were introduced in the trailer

    For the exotic armors, there are also three exclusive views for the green ability:

    • Cyrtarachnes Facade – This Exotic helmet offers extra protection, as Hunters gain armor and flinch resistance while aiming.
    • Hoverjump – When Titans use their barricade with this Exotic leg armor, it generates homing projectiles that bind enemies and grants its wearer armor.
    • Thrall – This new Exotic leg armor allows Warlocks to create a Threadling that infests and attacks enemies after they destroy a Thread.
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    Quecksilber-Sturm – the pre-order Exo from Lightfall

    Catalyst upgrade for Quecksilbersturm: The trailer also shows an update of the pre-order item “Quecksilbersturm”. Players who have the exotic auto rifle can generate Strand Threads with kills through grenades via the catalyst upgrade that can be thrown at enemies.

    When is the new DLC coming? Destiny 2 “Lightfall” will be released on February 28, 2023.

    What do you think about your Guardian soon unpacking the knitting needles to create little Threadlings in the new DLC? Feel free to leave your opinion here on MeinMMO.

    However, those who were hoping that SIVA, an advanced technology, would return to Destiny 2 were disappointed, as Bungie explained in the Q&A with MeinMMO:

    Players in Destiny 2 have been waiting for legendary threats for 5 years – Now Bungie explains that they will never return

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    Twitch: HandOfBlood wants to host a dart event – with beer, live audience and funny hairstyles

    Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

    HandOfBlood is planning a dart event on Twitch, where various streamers will compete against each other in front of a live audience.

    Who is it about?

    What kind of event is it? HandOfBlood posted on Twitter on January 30, 2023, that he wants to host a dart event on Twitch at the end of March, which he calls “Ally Pally for the Poor” in the post.

    For the event, various streamers are supposed to make “crazy hairstyles” and compete against each other in darts. The whole thing will be accompanied by a live audience as well as a broadcast on Twitch.

    Additionally, Hänno hints that participating streamers could potentially have “1-2 beers” during the event. As a possible venue, the 30-year-old YouTuber mentions a bar in Berlin.

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    When will the event take place? Currently, there is no exact information on when the dart event is supposed to take place. Although Hänno mentions the end of March in the tweet, he then asks the streamer community who is interested in the event. This suggests that the planning of the event may still be in its early stages.

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    HandOfBlood via Twitter about the planning of a dart event

    Numerous streamers are interested in the event

    Which streamers show interest? Hänno asked the streaming community who is interested in the event and received numerous responses from streamers from various fields.

    • PietSmiet thinks darts would suit him (via Twitter)
    • Vlesk hinted at a duo with Kutcherlol (via Twitter)
    • Matteo from Bonjwa is interested, but the trip to Berlin is too far for him. He would participate in Hamburg (via Twitter)
    • Valorant content creator Lord Lamy is motivated and asks where he needs to sign up (via Twitter).
    • Sterzik wants to form a team with mienah (via Twitter)
    • The football experts Nico Heymer and Niklas Levinsohn from Calcio Berlin also show interest (via Twitter)

    MeinMMO editor and MMORPG expert Alexander Leitsch is also interested in the event and wrote on Twitter: “I’m not a streamer, but I have the hair for something crazy!”

    Which streamer do you think should participate in the dart event with a funny hairstyle? Do you hope for a rather small streamer or would you like to see one of the big ones like Knossi or Trymacs? Feel free to tell us here on MeinMMO in the comments!

    The 5 largest German-speaking Twitch streamers in December 2022: Who they are and what they do

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    Gaming keyboard is a real price tip for under 50 euros, with a unique feature and an annoying flaw

    Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 6 minutes

    ReDragon offers a budget keyboard with mechanical keys, the Rudra. Is the 50 euros worth it or should you invest more? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested the keyboard.

    Which keyboard is it about? The Chinese manufacturer ReDragon mainly produces affordable mice and keyboards. I have already tested a cheap mouse from ReDragon for MeinMMO. The mouse cannot compete with well-known brands but offers enough features for a reasonable price.

    Now, I was able to test the ReDragon Rudra. This is also a gaming keyboard that comes from the budget range. For just under 50 euros, you already get hot-swappable mechanical switches, which is unique in this price range. Whether it’s truly worth it, you will find out in my review.

    Who tested it?

    I have a passion for gaming mice and now own over 20 gaming mice personally. Since 2019, I have been testing hardware for our readers at MeinMMO. In addition to the PC and PS5, I am also using the Steam Deck now.

    The ReDragon Rudra was provided to me by the manufacturer for testing.

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    Benedikt Schlotmann
    Hardware editor MeinMMO

    Features and technical details:
    Design/InterfaceWired, full-size keyboard
    Key typemechanical switches, red
    programmable keysYes
    LightingYes
    CompatibilityPC (with software)
    Delivery scopekeyboard, manual, key replacement tool, 4 optional red switches
    Special featuresHot-swappable mechanical switches
    Price (RRP)49.99 euros
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    Contents, design, and build

    What does the delivery include? In the keyboard’s box, in addition to the usual (English) manual, there are also a few tools for changing the keys and switches. Four red spare switches are also included.

    RedDragon Rudra delivery contents

    How is the keyboard built? The keyboard comes in a black design with RGB lighting. The Rudra is a full-size keyboard with a number pad and special keys. The circuit board is housed in a plastic case. However, the keyboard does not offer a wrist rest in this price range. That is unfortunate, but manageable.

    A special feature is the hot-swappable feature: In theory, I can remove all key switches and replace them with others. This is particularly practical if I want to replace broken switches or if I prefer to install blue switches instead of red ones.

    The latter is hardly worth it since you could also buy the keyboard directly with blue switches. 25 switches usually cost around 20 euros, but you can only install switches with 3 pins on the back. This includes switches from Akko, Gaderon, or those from ReDragon:

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    Build quality

    The keyboard is almost entirely made of plastic but still feels surprisingly high quality. This is mainly due to the “Double-shot molded” keycaps. This makes the keycaps feel sturdier than normal ABS keys and resemble the PBT caps that I currently favor. The keys do not get dirty as quickly this way as with pure ABS keys. To me, that’s a big plus.

    Due to its high weight, the keyboard also seems pretty robust and stands stable on my desk without sliding. Even when a cat walks across my workspace.

    RedDragon Rudra underside with feet
    The casing (here the feet) is entirely made of plastic.

    However, odd is a strange buzzing noise when I switch the lighting on the keyboard. Only at the somewhat dimly lit color red is the buzzing not audible; at all other colors, I can hear it quite clearly without headphones, and it gets louder as I increase the brightness.

    I type on the circuit board under the keys. However, I cannot say if this is the case with all keyboards, as I have only tested one model. In the end, I only ended up with a Monday model for testing.

    Software

    The software must be downloaded directly from the manufacturer’s site. However, it only offers rudimentary functions: a simple macro editor, lighting settings, and key mapping options that seem cumbersome.

    Overall, the software remains rather straightforward. The lighting can also be set up much faster via the keyboard itself (FN key + arrow keys), which means I do not need software for that. Equally annoying: The software is only available in English and Chinese, thereby excluding potential buyers.

    Other well-known manufacturers like Corsair, Roccat, or SteelSeries offer more features through their software in this price range and are additionally available in German. However, the meager software for the keyboard is not a dealbreaker. The buzzing noise with corresponding keyboard lighting is much more annoying.

    Also somewhat strange: if you use multiple products from ReDragon, you need to install new software for each product. With other manufacturers, you only need to download one update for the corresponding model, which is then integrated into the software. However, a positive note is that the software is neither particularly large nor does it consume much performance.

    RedDragon Rudra Software
    The software is clear but only in English. Overall it seems cumbersome and not very attractive.

    On the next page, you can read how the keyboard performs in ergonomics and key feel. In the final conclusion, you can also find out whether purchasing the Apex 3 TKL might be worth it for you.

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    Gamer buys Nvidia’s fastest graphics card for an unbeatable 800 euros – Now he might bitterly regret the ‘purchase’

    Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

    If you want to buy new graphics cards like a GeForce RTX 4090 from Nvidia, you have to pay a small fortune. A user has now discovered a fantastic deal, but it’s not as good as it seems.

    Our title image is a symbolic image.

    Nvidia introduced its latest graphics cards with the RTX 4080 and RTX 4090. However, they are very expensive: For an RTX 4090, you pay nearly 2,000 euros in retail. A user has now posted an offer on reddit, where he pays just 800 euros.

    Many quickly recognize that as a scam and wonder how someone can fall for it. In our article, we present some warning signals and hints on what to look out for when buying on Amazon, eBay, and the like.

    On reddit, a user posted the image and explained that a friend had bought the offer, but he believes it to be a scam. Directly, a user asks in the comments:

    How can people fall for this crap? Tell your friend to give his parents back the credit card.

    Is this a fake offer? If you look at the offer on reddit more closely, it quickly becomes clear that something is not right here. What provider would willingly sell an 1,800 euro graphics card for a fraction of the price and voluntarily forego 1,000 euros in revenue?

    Offer RTX 4090 reddit
    The “great” offer on reddit.

    Also, the comments are quite clear that this “great” offer must clearly be a scam. Alone the font used (Times New Roman) is already a clear sign of an offer that you shouldn’t take.

    Others have “more luck” when purchasing an RTX 4090: Because they not only receive a graphics card but also have a new job promised:

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    This is how you can easily see scams and fake offers

    Basically, there are a few points you should pay attention to when you want to buy hardware or other things on Amazon, eBay, or well-known platforms. Because fake offers can usually be easily recognized if you know what to look for:

    • The graphics card is very cheap or is offered much cheaper than the current market price.
    • The seller offers other high-quality goods that look unrelated. For example, next to graphics cards, also fridges, treadmills and PS5 consoles.
    • The account was inactive for a long time and has only recently become active again.
    • The provider demands advance payment or payment by check or other dangerous payment methods.
    • The seller tries to lure you away from Amazon and the like and to communicate with you via emails or WhatsApp. Because with that you lose the buyer protection of the large platforms.

    The shop looks serious: Even seemingly serious accounts can be fundamentally dangerous. Because on Amazon, fraudsters like to hack into accounts with high reputation to misuse them for their purposes. The shop may have had many positive ratings in the past, but those have nothing to do with the seller anymore.

    A correct imprint does not necessarily mean that a serious provider stands behind it. Here you can check the phone numbers for example and quickly notice when you land on a dead or wrong line.

    Additionally: Never let yourself be pressured into an offer. If the seller tries to pressure you or claims that the sale must be done urgently or quickly, you should become skeptical.

    “Dangerous” search queries: Another tip: Also keep an eye on Google or other search engines. Here, a scam offer can quickly sneak in between the “ads”. So best take a careful look when you’re outside of the big providers. How dangerous such Google ads can be, a well-known investor has recently found out.

    If you are more interested in hardware:

    Serious providers can also make mistakes: Not every very cheap offer means that a fraudster is behind it. Large companies like Amazon or MediaMarkt can also make mistakes, such as pricing errors.

    Then a very low price appears on the page, which the provider can also withdraw. If the dealer notices the pricing error, he can contest the purchase contract due to an error. You will then get your money back, but not the very cheap product.

    User buys top GPU for 300 euros – Community explains to him why he will never see the graphics card

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    Escape from Tarkov: When is the next Wipe? Our forecast

    Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

    Escape from Tarkov brings fresh air for players who visit the extraction shooter again after a break with its constant wipes. Players are still wondering when the next wipe will take place, and we provide you with an approximate forecast for it.

    When is the next wipe in Escape from Tarkov? The developers behind Escape from Tarkov typically do not set early dates for an upcoming wipe. However, one can see from previous wipes when another reset might be on the horizon. In the past, Battlestate Games has taken about 150 to 200 days before resetting the servers to zero.

    Considering that the last reset took place on December 28, 2022, and adding 150 to 200 days, the months of May to July could potentially include the next wipe.

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    Escape from Tarkov Gameplay – Battle for Concordia

    All About Wipes in Escape from Tarkov

    What is a wipe in Escape from Tarkov? A wipe is a mechanism in Escape from Tarkov, where your character progress is reset to zero. Your items, weapons, and resources are taken away, and you must fight to regain everything. It’s basically as if you just bought EFT fresh.

    To add some excitement, changes are made in every update. These range from adjustments in the difficulty of enemies and bosses to price regulations or increases in the shops of traders.

    A wipe thus brings fresh air and lures bored mercenaries back into its gates, where it is: loot or be looted.

    You can find more about Escape from Tarkov here:

    Wipes can also backfire: While wipes are viewed positively by many mercenaries, the last reset caused great discontent in the community. Many players reported hackers brazenly using their hacks. They do not hide their unfair advantages and cheat in front of active cameras. It went so far that players tried to find a solution, but were left with no choice but to hide in bushes and hope that most hackers overlooked the honest players.

    If you are currently again in Escape from Tarkov, we have a list for you of the 5 best items you should sell: 5 of the best items in Escape from Tarkov that sell well

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    The big YouTubers & Twitch streamers say that CoD Warzone 2 is already dead – Is that true?

    Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

    On YouTube, it is already said: Call of Duty: Warzone 2 is supposedly dead. MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider believes that this is a PR problem. One shouldn’t worry about the Battle Royale.

    Is Warzone dead? No. Call of Duty is alive, Warzone 2 is doing well.

    I have been covering the topics around CoD for over 3 years for MeinMMO, and if Call of Duty had died every time the big content creators released condolence videos, it would probably now be a pure … zombie franchise.

    However, Call of Duty has problems. And that again in late January. Almost exactly a year ago, we titled on MeinMMO, that CoD is in its biggest crisis in years.

    But that cannot be claimed at present. CoD MW2 is significantly more successful than its predecessor Vanguard and, along with Warzone 2, is among the biggest games on Steam (via steamcharts.com) – in addition, there are the players on consoles as well as the Battle.net launcher.

    Also, the comparison of the streaming data from Twitch shows – in January 2023, things are going better again than a year before. You could account for about 5 million more viewer hours in January, despite a Twitch crisis.

    • January 2022: approx. 48 million – Vanguard/Warzone
    • January 2023: approx. 53 million – CoD MW2/Warzone

    So why do many big creators see the second Warzone already at the end? Because there are 2 different types of players facing each other and Call of Duty wants to become easier rather than orienting itself towards the hardcore players.

    If you’re on PlayStation, be sure to grab the free Combat Pack of Season 1 with PS Plus. You can see the items here in the video:

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    CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: Combat Pack Season 1 for PS Plus – Trailer

    Call of Duty has a PR problem

    Modern Warfare 2 did almost everything right until the release. They could generate a hype. After CoD: Cold War (2020) and Vanguard (2021) caused shrinking player numbers on PC and console, MW2 hit the nerve again. Boom – the most successful CoD premium release of all time.

    But since then, they have been in a media downward spiral. The “loud” community on Twitch, reddit, Twitter agreed: Many design decisions of MW2 contribute to the game being less fun for them. Not just for them – they naturally spoke for the entire community.

    On some things, one cannot disagree. For example, at the launch of MW2, no game statistics were saved, and in Warzone 2, the system is still not active. A real blow for fans, also for me an outrage. The general menu navigation is also abysmal.

    However, many gameplay decisions look different.

    Here, content creators, hardcore players, and casual players stand against each other. Those who just want to quickly farm a few kills for an hour after work. Modern Warfare 2 was made for those players. Call of Duty is meant for those players.

    Even before the release of MW2, this discussion already arose for multiplayer:

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    Casual players, however, do not immediately run to Twitter and complain with a post about the state of the game. Casuals are not in this “bubble.” For them, these one or two hours in the evening decide whether the game is good, whether it is fun.

    Warzone and Call of Duty in general have a PR problem. While there is actually a healthy player base that every other shooter would be happy about, it is said of Warzone: The game is dead, it doesn’t get deader. And this part of the community is significantly louder.

    What do hardcore players and pros wish for?

    The news account @ModernWarzone on Twitter summarized in a video what “the community” wishes for Warzone 2 (via twitter.com).

    While one can still agree with most demands regarding “quality of life” or “economy,” the desired gameplay adjustments are particularly tailored to hardcore players:

    • Time-to-kill should be increased
    • Hip fire while sliding
    • Shorter aim down sights time
    • Bunny hopping
    • Faster animation for actions

    Many players who spend more time in Call of Duty wish for a greater “skill gap.” That means, if you play longer, you should also benefit significantly from it.

    In the video, Doug from ModernWarzone even claims that there is no skill gap in Warzone 2. If you put a casual player with a maximum of 10 gaming hours per week against a hardcore player with 20 to 30 hours in a lobby, you would have the counterproof. Already here, there are worlds apart.

    Here are some videos from big content creators who already see Warzone 2 at the end:

    Warzone is dead, long live Warzone!

    Has the bad PR hurt the game? Yes. Could things have gone better at release? Definitely. Is Warzone at the end? Not even close.

    Call of Duty remains one of the biggest games in the world and draws a lot of attention with every new season start. Even if much potential has remained untapped, causing players to disappear in droves – Warzone 2 is still a long way from having the servers shut down.

    But this is also part of “YouTube entertainment.” Here, it is often exaggerated to make it clear that one has something important to say. They want to make a point.

    If you enjoy the new Warzone, you can be sure that you can still play the Battle Royale for a long time. Even new content should be secured for the next few years.

    Perhaps things will look better after the start of Season 2 – and Warzone will experience its next bloom. Here are all the details about the new Season 2.

    What is your opinion on the topic? I am very interested in your opinion on the topic. Leave a comment.

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    One of the best co-op games for two is now 80% off on Steam – Currently costs 6 €

    Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 4 minutes

    In “A Way Out” you break out of prison together. It is considered one of the best co-op games on Steam and has 86% positive ratings. The game is currently 80% off, so you can get it for 6 € now.

    In A Way Out you play as two brothers who are stuck in prison and are planning a risky escape. The game is an action game in third-person perspective that you play co-op with another person. A Way Out places great emphasis on telling an exciting story full of emotions.

    The game is playable on the Steam Deck but requires some extra effort for interaction or configuration.

    Here you can see a gameplay trailer for A Way Out:

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    A Way Out Gameplay Trailer

    Work together to escape successfully

    What does the gameplay look like in A Way Out? A Way Out strongly focuses on the story and tells the tale of two brothers through many cutscenes. It is described by some players in reviews as a kind of interactive movie that captivates them emotionally.

    There are frequent quick-time events where you need to react quickly and potentially fight against other inmates.

    As the game progresses, there are more and more different scenarios and gameplay aspects to discover: Sneak past guards in a good stealth manner or think of suitable strategies for how to smuggle an item past the watchful eyes of your guards.

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    A Way Out screenshot 1
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    Here you can see a few screenshots from A Way Out

    The game also offers you a spectacular chase where one player drives while the other shoots at the pursuers.

    Continually decide how to proceed best to successfully execute your escape. Because: Your decisions have consequences for the further progress of the game.

    Co-op is emphasized in the game: You cannot play A Way Out alone. You also play in split-screen and can always see what the other is doing.

    The game also supports the “Remote Play Together” feature on Steam. So only one of you needs to buy the game and can share it with the other.

    If you’re still unsure whether A Way Out is the right game for you, you can find a detailed opinion article from MeinMMO editor Max Handwerk about the co-op game here.

    Send us your game recommendations

    Do you have an absolute favorite game on Steam or know true hidden gems that deserve more attention?

    Then write us a comment about it or send us your game recommendations to the email address [email protected] with the subject “Game recommendation.” Maybe your game will be the next one featured on MeinMMO.

    Write us in 3–4 sentences what you like about the game and we will include your comment in our recommendation article.

    How do players evaluate A Way Out? The game performs very well on Steam. Of the total of 26,415 reviews, 86% are positive (as of: 31.01.2023, via Steam).

    Players praise the game in reviews primarily for its emotional, gripping story. Especially the ending has left a lasting impression on many. Additionally, users find the co-op to be very enjoyable:

    • [ΠΞΟ]Dragonary: “Great co-op game that makes you think at the end and gets a bit emotional. I can absolutely recommend it! Unfortunately, the playtime is a bit short”.
    • ÐΞŁΞТΞÐ: “The most emotional game in my opinion. Brilliant story. Great graphics. Flawless gameplay. Just genius, a must-have”.
    • EineWieAlaska: “One of the most fantastic co-op games I have played so far. It is definitely worth checking out. Important to know, this game only works in multiplayer. So you should find a friend beforehand with whom you want to spend some hours in this game. Here, only one of the two players needs to own the game.
      The story is captivating, interestingly designed, and surprising, so you always want to know what happens next”.

    More about Steam can be found here:

    How much does A Way Out cost? On Steam you can currently get the game with a discount of 80%. You pay instead of 29.99 € only 5.99 €.

    The Hazelight Bundle, which contains A Way Out and the also very popular co-op game “It Takes Two,” is also on sale. With a discount of 73%, it costs instead of 69.99 € currently 18.70 € (as of: 31.01.2023).

    If you are always looking for good co-op games, you can find a list of the coolest couch games here.

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    Fortnite: Server Down for Patch 23.30 – All important information in English

    Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

    In Fortnite, the servers will be down on all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android) today, January 31. The maintenance work is being used to load update 23.30 on the servers.

    What is happening today in Fortnite? Once again, the servers will be taken offline in Fortnite. However, this is a larger update that is expected to fix some issues in the game and possibly introduce new items.

    Update, 12:20 PM: We have listed all known patch notes from Epic Games for you.

    The servers are now active again and you can log in as soon as your download is complete.

    When you can start playing again, you will find out from us.

    What new content will the update bring?

    New “Dragon Ball” collaboration: With update 23.30, Epic Games has once again collaborated with Dragon Ball. This time, Son Gohan and Piccolo have made it into the game with their own unique items.

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    Student and Teacher

    New reality extensions: Fortnite is still deep in Season 1, and therefore, you have 5 new reality extensions with the following enhancements:

    • Shield Break – Whenever your shields break, you will be propelled into the air with a brief delay through a rift.
    • Shadow Assassin – Gain the ability to find shadow bombs through eliminations and in containers.
    • Icy Glide – After sliding, you will temporarily receive an icy speed boost.
    • Field Cuts – Foliage that you destroy drops bush bombs and instant items. Additionally increases the effectiveness of used instant items.
    • Mythical Ammo – Gain a mythical pistol.

    Weekly tasks are being adjusted: At the release of Chapter 4 Season 1, players had to hurry with their weekly tasks. When a new week began, the old ones disappeared and were then replaced with new tasks.

    Epic Games has now scrapped this. Players who cannot complete their weekly tasks due to time constraints can still do so until the end of Season 1.

    Other updates:

    • Wind tunnels will be disabled in Battle Royale/Zero Build during V.23.30.
    • The reality extension “Storm Forecast” has been adjusted to only show the next three storm circles after being selected, rather than all future storm circles.

    Competitive Notes:

    • The items “Kamehame Ha” and “Jindujun (Kintoun)” are not available in competitive game modes.
    • The reality extension “Shield Break” is not available in competitive game modes.
    • The FNCS Major 1 starts on February 2.

    Important bug fixes in Battle Royale:

    • The Guardian Shield now blocks the ability “Dekus Smash”.
    • A bug has been fixed that temporarily disabled the reality extension “Flight Lesson”. This reality extension is now reactivated.
    • Some movement-related bugs have been fixed.
    • Players who own the Battle Pass and unlocked the back accessory “Noble Cape” before V.23.20 will now receive the back accessory.
    • The physics properties of the cape on the outfit “Joni the Red” should function correctly.
    • The helmet of the outfits “Battle Hound” and “Volcanic Battle Hound” will be displayed correctly.
    • Players can use emotes again after an epic victory.
    • Players no longer take fall damage when sliding and using the Shockwave Hammer.
    • On touch devices, the Falcon Drone no longer moves up or down without the player touching a button.

    Fortnite: Server Down – When and how long are they offline?

    This is the downtime in the morning: The servers are expected to be taken offline at 10:00 AM German time according to Epic Games to install a hotfix. Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes prior, so you will not be able to search for new matches from 9:30 AM.

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    When can you play again? This is a relatively large update. It is therefore likely that Epic Games will bring the servers back online at 11 AM or possibly 12 PM. However, this is not confirmed.

    We will update this post as soon as a start time is known or we have new information.

    When will the patch notes be released? Epic Games usually publishes a short list of patch notes on their site after the update. If that happens, we will list them for you here briefly and clearly.

    What content could appear with update 23.30?

    Epic Games reveals hardly any new information about upcoming content before a new update. Trusted leakers like Shiina have been keeping an eye on the data hidden for a long time and have a good idea of what players can expect. This time, you can expect the following items:

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    However, there is no guarantee that this content will actually be included in the update. If there are problems, Epic Games may remove some of it and only release selected content. However, this has been quite rare in the past.

    In the meantime, you can read about the issues between Epic Games, Google, and Apple:

    A version of Fortnite is now age 18 – Epic says Apple and Google are preventing parental controls

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    The best loot system in WoW: You have decided

    Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

    Loot in World of Warcraft is hotly debated, but you have made your decision. Personal Loot is the best – with a clear majority.

    In World of Warcraft, everything revolves around loot one way or another. It not only determines how strong your character is, but also how stylish they can look or what mount you roam the game world with. However, loot is scarce, and most bosses leave significantly fewer items than there are players in a group.

    A few days ago, we asked you which loot system in World of Warcraft is the best. Over 1,000 of you participated in the survey, so we can now present the results.

    Personal Loot wins, more than half want it

    The overwhelming majority of you, namely 53% (573 votes), believe that Personal Loot is the best system. When loot is distributed directly to players, there is the least amount of drama, and all ownership is immediately clear. It is solely up to the winner whether they want to pass an item on to others or keep it for themselves.

    The advantage here is clear: it is not “obviously” rolled. Of course, the game internally rolls to decide who receives loot, but that is not shown in the chat. Thus, there is also no discussion about why player X rolled need while player Y would derive much more benefit from the item.

    For many, this is the fairest way loot is distributed in World of Warcraft.

    You are still not entirely in agreement about the loot system.

    It is surprising from the evaluation that the years of “Personal Loot” have apparently led to greater acceptance of the system. If you recall the discussions when Personal Loot was introduced, you could witness many “doom prophets” at that time. Many believed that Personal Loot would ruin the social fabric in WoW and that without “rolling,” an essential part of loot distribution would be missing.

    Yet now, years later, this very rolling is seen as a disruptive element that rather stresses social contacts in the game; this can indeed be seen as amusing.

    Almost a quarter want rolling and group looting

    Almost a quarter of you, 23% (248 votes), prefer group looting with rolls. The “rolling for items” is simply part of the DNA of World of Warcraft for these players and adds to the excitement. Sure, there are sometimes small quarrels, but they are limited, and especially among friends, hardly anyone holds a grudge. For the “winner,” it feels even better to receive an item since they have “overcome” competitors – even if that is solely due to luck in rolling.

    Many see this loot variant as the fairest because it is not already decided “behind the scenes” who gets something, and it necessarily has to be openly rolled by everyone. This way, everyone at least has a chance, and it does not happen that one “does not see any item” at all.

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    Some want both, few something entirely different

    Almost one in five, namely 19% (208 votes), believe that both systems have their place in World of Warcraft. Both Personal Loot and Group Loot are part of the game and can be used in different contexts or with different types of group compositions.

    For example, Koronus writes:

    Both systems have pros and cons.

    Personal Loot is especially well suited for scaling events, as there are no problems with [itemlevel]. However, it can happen that someone receives items they already have, but another could use. If Personal Loot would calculate whether someone else can still use items for gear score and/or transmog, it would be unbeatable in my opinion.

    In contrast, with group rolls, those who still need the items can roll specifically, but this may also lead to items coming that no one can use.

    Currently, I would say instances should have group loot and raids should have personal loot because often duplications occur in groups, while in raids, it is important that every piece of loot is usable.

    At least 49 of you (5%) believe that a completely different system should be used in World of Warcraft. Unfortunately, the participants in this regard have only contributed very cautiously to the comments, which is why we often do not know which system they would have preferred.

    Were you expecting such a result? Or would you have thought that group looting is more popular?

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    Website with fake recordings of large Twitch streamers appears – “This should not be part of the job”

    Lydia Lydia Reading time 3 minutes

    A website with fake recordings of popular Twitch female streamers has been spread. The site contains sexually explicit images and videos. Now, some of the affected speak out.

    What kind of website is this? The website sells manipulated photos and videos of larger Twitch female streamers. These are called deepfakes, deceptively realistic fakes. The content on the website is pornographic.

    How did the website become known? On January 30, a clip spread in which Twitch streamer Brandon “Atrioc” Ewing briefly showed his open tabs. Observant viewers discovered the deepfake website among the tabs.

    Several hours after the clip became known, Atrioc released a tearful apology together with his partner, calling his behavior “embarrassing” and “disgusting.”

    However, he emphasizes that he only viewed the site once and he is very sorry.

    Now some of the affected female streamers are also speaking out, including QTCinderella. The 28-year-old had already reported at the end of 2022 how much it affects her to be in the public eye and to be subjected to intrusive behavior from viewers.

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    Affected female streamer is shocked

    What does QTCinderella say? On Twitter, the streamer and YouTuber spoke about the fakes. She talked about how she feels about the situation and criticized the reporting. On January 30, she posted a message calling for the spread of the website to stop.

    I want to scream. Stop. Everybody fucking stop. Stop spreading it. Stop advertising it. Stop.

    Being seen “naked” against your will should not be part of this job.

    QTCinderella also criticized that “male internet journalists” reported thoughtlessly on the incident.

    The operator of a site for e-sports and gaming news may have meant well by censoring the name of the website, but shared a list of the affected female streamers, which he has since deleted and apologized for (via Twitter).

    For this reason, we at MeinMMO have decided to only share the names of the streamers who have publicly commented on the website.

    A tweet from QTCinderella with the text: 'I want to scream. Stop. Everybody fucking stop. Stop spreading it. Stop advertising it. Stop. Being seen “naked” against your will should NOT BE A PART OF THIS JOB. Thank you to all the male internet “journalists” reporting on this issue. Fucking losers @HUN2R'

    Several hours later, the streamer talked on Twitter about how uncomfortable she feels in her body since seeing the images. It has destroyed her. It is so much more than “just” an invasion of her privacy.

    A tweet from QTCinderella with the text: 'The amount of body dysmorphia I’ve experienced since seeing those photos has ruined me. It’s not as simple as “just” being violated. It’s so much more than that.'

    QTCinderella wants to sue the website

    In a short stream on her Twitch channel, QTCinderella explained that she will sue the operator of the website. The streamer was clearly upset and said it was probably not the best time to go live. However, she wanted to show what the suffering looks like that has been caused by the website.

    She also criticized the constant exploitation and objectification of women on the internet. That is so exhausting.

    If you are able to look at women who do not offer themselves or benefit from being seen sexually; who gain no advantage from it. […] If you are able to look at that, then you are the problem. You see women as objects. That should not be acceptable to you.

    “Don’t know if I should cry, destroy things or laugh”

    Are there other affected individuals? Another affected streamer, who appears under the name Sweet Anita on Twitch, wrote that she only learned through an article from the US site dexerto that there were fake recordings of her on the website.

    She forgoes millions in earnings by not offering sex work and now her body would instead be offered against her will. The streamer said she doesn’t know whether to cry, destroy things, or laugh in light of this situation (via Twitter).

    The problem is not new. For years, photo montages of celebrities have been offered online. However, with advancing technology, increasingly convincing and horrifying fakes are becoming possible, so this issue is likely to engage us more frequently.

    A German Twitch streamer discovers a very disgusting forum about herself: “You make me sick”

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    In Final Fantasy XIV, players are currently mocking the ‘winners’ of the World First race

    Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 4 minutes

    In Final Fantasy XIV last week, the World First race for the kill of the new Ultimate raid “The Omega Protocol” took place. Now, one team has defeated the bosses, but they are only met with ridicule and scorn.

    This is Omega: Ultimate raids are considered the toughest type of PvE content in FFXIV. They have an extremely fast combat pace, require precise execution of mechanics from players, and high DPS. Basically, they are mastered by only a very small percentage of FFXIV players.

    The Omega Protocol is the latest Ultimate raid, which went online on January 24. With the launch, the race for the first kill also started, as is often the case in MMORPGs. The boss fight consists of a total of 6 phases, featuring different incarnations of Omega and elaborate mechanics.

    https://twitter.com/rinif_ff14/status/1620130628833517569

    The race for Ultimate raids is always a big event in FFXIV. Normally, the MMORPG climbs into the top 5 of the most-watched games in the Twitch charts during the first progression days. When the Japanese team “Unnamed” posted a screenshot of their kill on January 30, everyone initially assumed that the race was over.

    “Is this the ban list?”

    This is what happened: A short time after Unnamed posted their kill screenshot, a video appeared on YouTube showing the viewpoint of one of their players. In the video, you can see the team attempting to solve one of the later mechanics of the fight while using cheats:

    • Zoom Hack, which allows for better visibility of the battlefield by zooming out.
    • Hitbox Pixel Cheat, which shows the actual hitbox of the characters
    • Cooldown Tracker of other players and more.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXFllNbrw-0

    Such third-party tools are prohibited according to the terms of use of FFXIV. Since the MMORPG does not have an anti-cheat system, it does not stop players from using such tools on a large scale.

    These reactions are there: The video quickly spread in the FFXIV community and led to much ridicule and scorn towards the “winners” of the World First race. A wave of memes, in which players mocked the team, flooded reddit and social media.

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    In videos, players mock the zoom hack used by the team

    Even in the game itself, there was a lot of ridicule. In the raid group search, absurd descriptions appeared on some servers in FFXIV: Omega groups that promised progression from phase 6 required players to use the “JP Satellite Strat”. Thus, the Japanese strategy of cheating.

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    “Hacks and cheats have been used from the start”

    This is what the team says: In a statement, the leader of team Unnamed admitted that all members used Zoom Hack and other “assistance tools” to achieve victory. He justified the act by saying that he had exchanged ideas with other World Progression teams and got the impression that everyone was using cheats.

    ffxiv team unnamed explanation
    An approximate translation of the statement from Team Unnamed, which was posted on Twitter.

    The use of the tools was ordered by one of the support members of the team, who do not play in the group themselves but assist in analyzing and solving mechanics. The Dragoon of the group, whose gameplay is shown in the video, reportedly did not originally use any tools, according to the statement.

    Aside from the outrage and mockery, there are also many voices regarding the incident that say Unnamed only did what everyone else does. The use of cheats and hacks is widespread in FFXIV and is practiced by countless teams. Even if some of them are considered “less problematic”, they are factually prohibited.

    On reddit, a user reported with a anonymous disposable account, who claims to be a former professional World First raider. He says:

    Hacks and plugins have been used from the start in world races. People who believe that UNNAMED is the only team that uses them are naive and do not understand how widespread usage is. And those who think that it’s “only” zoom hacks underestimate how much these tools can actually do for you. Speed hacks, teleport hacks, no preparation time on spells, think up something and it’s probably already been implemented.

    […] None of us want to do this, but since it’s so easy to develop and use these tools, they are used to create the same conditions for everyone. […] Even if the raiding community agreed not to use them, you can never guarantee that an unknown (or even known) team isn’t secretly using them and winning.

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    The reddit user also says that it makes no sense to demand clear videos and streams as evidence because there are enough ways to hide the cheats in the footage. Team Unnamed was simply unlucky to get caught.

    The director of FFXIV, Naoki Yoshida, has previously stated that his team does not plan to implement an anti-cheat. Whether his stance will change after the incident remains to be seen.

    However, it is also rather unlikely that an anti-cheat would actually help. Developers have been fighting cheaters in their games for years, but in many cases, the effort is in vain.

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    Leak to Destiny 2 reveals upcoming activity on Lightfall and you won’t like it

    Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

    In less than a month, Destiny 2 will release its latest DLC “Lightfall” along with new content. However, a leak may now anger the community, according to Destiny 2 author Christos Tsogos. Because this leaves a bitter taste regarding the upcoming activities.

    What has been leaked? The subreddit Destiny2Leaks is full of leaks regarding the loot shooter. However, a new one provides insight into the upcoming activities that are either still active or to be introduced with Lightfall.

    While every player is now expecting the Vanguard Strikes as well as the battlegrounds, an activity has been listed that could turn out to be a seasonal activity. This should still be in the minds of every Guardian from Beyond Light.

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    The Forsaken may return

    Which activity could return? The reddit user Professional_Pace955 has published an image showing the upcoming activities of Destiny 2: Lightfall. The image shows a new overview, along with some familiar activities.

    The activities include:

    • The battlegrounds
    • Offensive (perhaps a new variant of the Vex Offensive)
    • Vanguard Ops Playlist
    • Empire, Nightmare, and Forsaken hunts

    While now all listed activities should be familiar to every Guardian, one of them could cause some concern and that is the hunt for the Forsaken.

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    What is the hunt for the Forsaken about? At the release of Beyond Light and the Season of the Hunt, Guardians struggled in the story to hunt, track, and ultimately destroy followers of Xivu Arath. This hunt was an activity for three players, which quickly bored many Guardians.

    The hunt begins: Throughout the system, Hive shrines appear. Spider has noticed the effect of this disturbance and wants to get in on the action. Work with him and Crow to develop a device that lures Xivu Arath’s lieutenants out of their hiding places. Upgrade your bait as soon as it’s built, catch your prey, and challenge the Hive goddess.

    it was stated back then in Season 12 on Bungie’s website

    There weren’t many of them to choose from. The process behind the hunt was always the same, and thus the activity could not shine with excitement. The mode was more like a filler with interesting dialogues to listen to rather than an activity in which one would like to spend time.

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    What does Destiny author Christos say about this leak? Every leak, whether trustworthy or not, should be enjoyed with a certain caution. This is also a non-final version of Destiny 2.

    But if the leak is true, I assume that many Guardians will be yawning and looking for other distractions. The hunt for the Forsaken was relaxing and could be used perfectly for farming various cookie materials for the Dawning event. However, once the event was over, I never returned to the activity because it simply offered no variety or challenge.

    It remains to be seen whether Bungie has only used a placeholder name here or if it is actually a new form of the Forsaken hunt. For my part, I will test it, but if there is a lack of variety, I would prefer to pass.

    What do you think of the leak? Do you believe Bungie will revive its basic idea of the Forsaken hunt with fresh bosses? Feel free to leave us a comment on that!

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    I used to love the MMORPG Aion – something is happening in 2023 that brings hope for a great comeback

    Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

    Aion excited MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch especially with flying and the PvP battles in the Abyss. In 2023, however, the MMORPG is just a shadow of itself. But the new Classic servers offer hope, as at least in Korea, the developer NCSoft has made an interesting decision.

    I associate many good memories with Aion. The graphics were really strong for the time (2009) and the battles were action-packed and fun. My highlight was clearly the Abyss mode, in which the two playable factions Asmodians and Elyos fought against each other and for fortresses.

    There I could fly all over the map and there were huge, epic battles, similar to Cyrodiil in ESO or WvW in GW2. The twist was that there was a third faction run only by NPCs. It tried to establish a balance between the playable groups, which at least worked in principle.

    However, anyone starting with Aion in 2023 is presented with a dreadful MMORPG. In 2020, it got automated battles, where I can set my character a rotation of abilities and activate the automatic use of potions. This way you can level up without being at the PC and easily jump from level 11 to 50 overnight – as I found out in a self-test. Over several days, you can also reach the current max level of 85.

    But otherwise, the game presents a rather sad picture:

    • The maps are empty
    • The chat is dead outside of prime time
    • The waiting times for dungeons are extremely long
    • A revision of the story has made questing even worse than at release

    Moreover, really good content has gradually been patched out, including dungeons like Steelhook and even the Abyss mode, which was at the core of Aion for me.

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    In 2023 we will get Classic servers in Europe. However, the announcement alone did not create hype for me, especially after the disaster in America. There, the servers were already released in 2021 and it faced criticism for exploits and “accidental” Pay2Win.

    But in Korea, the developers have now taken a completely new path. And that is exactly what makes me excited about Aion Classic.

    New classes and dungeons that have never existed in modern Aion

    Aion Classic is constantly being updated in Korea. A new class, Executioner, and a completely new dungeon have already been released, which never existed in the original version of the MMORPG (via YouTube).

    The rewards for quests have also been adjusted, so they now provide more experience, which means less mob grind. In addition, a new auction house has been introduced, which allows trading even with the enemy faction.

    Aion Classic is thus oriented in Korea to the model of Old School RuneScape and not of WoW. Instead of bringing the same content again, completely new content is being developed. Aion Classic is currently becoming Aion 2.

    And the new version is a great success. In Korea, there are rankings from which you can read the popularity of online games. There, Aion (Live and Classic combined) is currently in 9th place among all games, ahead of WoW, Black Desert, Lineage or Genshin Impact (via Gamemeca). For comparison: In 2019 – before the release of the Classic servers – Aion was not even in the top 50.

    Financially, Aion is now doing significantly better than in 2019. The revenue of the MMORPG has nearly doubled, which the developer NCSoft, which now mainly makes money with mobile MMOs, likes.

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    EU server can learn from mistakes and hopefully brings new updates in a timely manner

    Aion Classic could become really interesting. On the one hand, I hope that Gameforge has learned from the mistakes in Korea and America. The bugs and exploits around ingame currency must not be repeated on the EU servers at all. That alone makes it worthwhile to check out the new old version.

    And then I hope that we will receive the updates from Korea in a timely manner in Europe and that a completely new path will be taken with Aion Classic – with the Abyss, with new classes, and maybe even with a greater focus on flying.

    Because as terrible as modern Aion has become since the 2013/2014 updates, I fondly remember the release version.

    What do you think of the development of Aion Classic? Do you like the idea that a completely new path is being taken? Or can you just not relate to the general concept of the MMORPG at all?

    The reboots of old games or game series are currently on trend. The unofficial successor to Dragon Nest, which was released in 2011, has now been announced:

    12-year-old MMORPG impressed with strong combat system – Now a successor is coming that wants to be even more action-packed

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    If you want to understand the hype around AIs like ChatGTP, watch this movie on Netflix now

    Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 2 minutes

    The internet is full of articles and opinions about AI like ChatGTP. Currently, there is a movie on Netflix called “Her” that perfectly captures why this topic fascinates and frightens us at the same time.

    We are currently witnessing a new technological breakthrough that is having a significant impact on our lives.

    ChatGTP can create texts in seconds that could have come from a human. By interacting with the AI in a chat, it suddenly feels quite human with the machine. I personally cannot use ChatGTP without saying please and thank you, or I feel guilty. It’s actually crazy, isn’t it?

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    However, ChatGTP is not an artificial intelligence that learns on its own and becomes smarter all the time. The tool needs to be fed with data, based on which it recognizes relationships and patterns.

    But what happens when we reach the next level and programs suddenly really have the ability to become smarter and develop their own consciousness?

    This thought was addressed by “Her” 10 years ago.

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    A love story that casually shows us the impact of a true artificial intelligence

    In “Her”, the lonely author Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) falls in love with his operating system, Samantha.

    Without wanting to reveal too much: Of course, the film shows what happens when humanity’s own technologies grow beyond them. 10 years ago, I already found “Her” deeply fascinating. Now that ChatGTP has become a part of my daily use like Google once did, I see the film with different eyes.

    There are already experiences from people who stumble over their problems with AIs and love:

    At the same time, you get one of the best love films of recent years. Theodore and Samantha touch you with their unusual love and the obstacles they try to overcome.

    However, their story also resonates melancholically. Don’t expect a light romantic comedy here.

    “Her” has been back on Netflix for a few days now. If you’re generally interested in the topic of artificial intelligence, I highly recommend it.

    • For fans of: Ex Machina, Blade Runner, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
    • Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Love
    • Rating from Her on IMDb: 8.0
    • Age rating: FSK 12
    • Length: 2 hours and 6 minutes

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    Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Elekid and Candy Bonus

    Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

    Today, on January 31st, the Spotlight Hour with Elezeba starts in Pokémon GO. We show you everything about Shinys, bonuses, and the times of the event.

    What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday evening, a Spotlight Hour takes place in Pokémon GO. For 60 minutes, a Pokémon is in focus, selected by Niantic at the beginning of the month. Additionally, during the event time, a bonus is active that affects gained XP, candies, or stardust.

    Today, you’ll encounter the Pokémon Elezeba from the fifth game generation. It is an Electric type and can evolve into Zebritz.

    Spotlight Hour on January 31st – Start, Bonuses, Shiny

    When does it start? As usual, the Spotlight Hour begins at 6:00 PM local time. It will be active for one hour and ends again at 7:00 PM local time.

    What bonuses are there? In the wild, you will encounter Elezeba almost everywhere. The spawns are significantly increased and can be further boosted by using incense.

    Additionally, you will receive double the amount of candies for sending Pokémon.

    Today’s event is the last Spotlight Hour in January. An overview of all events this month can be found here:

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    Can you catch Shiny Elezeba? Yes, the shiny version of Elezeba is available in Pokémon GO. With a bit of luck, you can find a Shiny. However, keep in mind that the shiny chances are not increased during a Spotlight Hour.

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    Shiny Elezeba and Shiny Zebritz

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    Is the Spotlight Hour worth it today? Elezeba and its evolution Zebritz are not particularly strong as attackers. Those who want to participate in such events only for strong Pokémon will not be well rewarded today.

    However, it is worth tidying up your Pokémon collection during today’s event. The sending bonus with more candies fills your resources quite well.

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