Right now there are 2 skill points and 3 knowledge for professions in WoW Dragonflight almost for free

In World of Warcraft the Darkmoon Faire is now active. Everyone who is currently actively playing Dragonflight and wants to progress their characters should stop by. You will receive progress for your profession practically for free and can pick up a strong reputation and XP buff.

Update: Since January 1, 2023, the Darkmoon Faire is back. You can now easily gain knowledge and skill points again.

Where can I get the knowledge? The Darkmoon Faire is back! You reach the faire by speaking with a representative in Orgrimmar or Stormwind, getting teleported to the entrance, and then stepping through the portal.

For every profession, you will find a quest on Darkmoon Island. Simply walk along the stalls and look out for golden exclamation marks. These indicate profession quests that you can complete once at each Darkmoon Faire, so once per month.

In addition to our tips for gaining profession knowledge faster, the Darkmoon Faire is the best way to quickly and easily level up your professions.

Tip: You can also gain knowledge through treasures and with certain factions:

More on the topic
WoW Dragonflight: Which faction for which profession? It’s worth farming reputation here
von Benedict Grothaus

How do I complete the quests? You don’t need any special prerequisites to accept the quests, other than having learned the professions and progressed them to the Dragon Isles. What exactly you need to do varies from quest to quest.

Most of the quests can be completed directly on the island without needing to do anything else. Usually, you just need to collect items or create something from the materials provided. In rare cases, you will need additional materials, such as parchment for inscription or flour in cooking. For completion, you will receive:

  • 2 skill points for the respective profession (3 for secondary professions)
  • 3 points of knowledge for your profession (none for secondary professions)
  • 15 Artisan’s Zeal
  • 1 game token and 4 lottery tickets from the Darkmoon Faire

The skill points and knowledge are credited immediately. Therefore, we recommend that you progress as far as possible as gaining skill points becomes increasingly difficult later in the profession.

The profession quests themselves give experience points and are completed quickly, making them worthwhile if you’re still leveling. You can get a significant amount of XP here without much effort. Crafting is also worth it for leveling, the fastest players even reached level 70 with professions.

You can find in our special all the information about the new expansion Dragonflight. In the video, Blizzard showcases the most important features again:

Start video
WoW shows the main features of Dragonflight in the gameplay trailer, fans praise: “Finally hype again”

Strong bonuses at every Darkmoon Faire

The Darkmoon Faire is also suitable for your twinks and main characters to level up or farm reputation. If you spend a few moments on the carousel or roller coaster, you receive the ‘Yippee!’ buff. This gives you:

  • +10% experience points
  • +10% reputation gained with all factions

The XP stacks with most other bonuses and thus helps you level up to level 70 faster. In our guide, you can find more tips for leveling quickly in Dragonflight.

With the bonus reputation, you can rise faster in fame with the various factions on the Dragon Isles. There, you will receive further rewards such as cosmetics or even powerful equipment.

Despite initial issues, many players are excited about Dragonflight, even saying they haven’t had this much fun in years. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus took a closer look at how well the expansion is performing in its first week:

Is Blizzard finally back on the right track with WoW Dragonflight?

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

7 new MMORPGs that are to be released in 2022

The year 2022 has some highlights in store for MMORPG fans, at least if the developers can stick to their plans. Currently, there are said to be 7 MMORPGs that are supposed to be released.

Update January 3, 2023: This list is now outdated. The 7 games mentioned here did not manage to be released in 2022. You can find all new titles for 2023 here: 7 new MMORPGs that are definitely set to be released in 2023.

What kind of list is this? On MeinMMO, we regularly present new MMORPGs that are still set to be released. To keep track of which games are currently in development, we have created this list.

All titles mentioned here have officially announced their release for 2022 in our western region, even though this seems very unlikely as of November. We will tell you what makes the games special and how likely their release is this year.

If you are looking for games that have already been released in 2022, you can find them here: These 5 new MMORPGs have already been released in 2022 and here’s how they are doing right now.

The article was originally published on April 26, 2022, and was last updated on November 7. We have removed Embers Adrift and Mist Legacy, which have since been released.

[toc]

Justice Online

Setting: Wuxia/Asia | Developer: NetEase | Platform: PC | Release Date: Q4 2022 | Model: Unknown

What kind of game is this? Justice Online is NetEase’s flagship MMORPG, known for Revelation Online and the development of Diablo Immortal. The world is based on a Wuxia novel and offers thrilling “Martial Arts” battles.

Justice Online is particularly distinguished by the following content:

  • An extremely detailed character editor without gender lock
  • At least 8 different classes – 7 at release and last the class Hong Yin (via YouTube)
  • An action-packed combat system without fixed targets
  • A very deep story with many choices and cutscenes
  • Cool movement types with air jumps and running on water
  • A detailed housing system with personal fields and animal husbandry
  • Dungeons and raids in PvE
  • PvP in various arenas, possibly also in the open world
  • A beautiful graphics that relies on ray tracing and mesh shading

Justice Online is reminiscent of Swords of Legends Online, which was released here in 2021. However, it relies on a more dynamic combat system, a completely open game world, and more varied biomes such as deserts or rocky islands with lava.

You can get a first glimpse in the video from TheLazyPeon:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

For whom is it interesting? Justice Online is similar to Swords of Legends in 2021. However, it appears somewhat more modern, dynamic, and has an open world. If you are looking for a new Chinese MMORPG, you should keep an eye on Justice Online. However, at first glance, it does not seem to be a massive hit.

How likely is the release in 2022? 25%. NetEase plans to release it in the west in Q4 2022. NetEase has already brought other games to the west fairly quickly, but it now seems very unlikely, as no marketing campaign has been launched yet.

EGON: Inferna Bellum

Setting: Dark Fantasy | Developer: Round Planet | Platform: PC, Android, iOS | Release Date: 2022 | Model: Unknown

What kind of game is this? EGON: Inferna Bellum was originally announced as Project T and has been in development for several years. The lead is the Korean Kim Yeong-Seong, who was the director at NCSoft for Aion and Lineage 2.

  • Played in the isometric perspective like in Lost Ark
  • There are 6 different classes you can choose from – Knight, Cleric, Assassin, Warrior, Archer, and Wizard
  • There are dungeons and boss raids you can face
  • There will be a pet system through which you will become stronger on the battlefield
  • In PvP, there are sieges and a battle royale with 1,000 players, which is played until only one person is left alive

The game is being developed in Korea but is slated for a global release, targeting western players as well.

Start video
EGON: Inferna Bellum looks like Lost Ark – shows a boss fight in the preview video

For whom is it interesting? EGON is strongly targeted at fans of Lost Ark, especially in terms of control and aesthetics. However, it appears graphically somewhat weaker, likely due to the adaptation for mobile devices. There will likely also be auto-run for quests on the smartphone. How it will look on PC is currently unknown.

How likely is the release in 2022? 25%. Originally, the release in Korea was planned for 2021, but the coronavirus is said to have disrupted the developers’ plans. A release in Korea is considered quite certain, as players with a corresponding phone number can already pre-register.

However, whether the game will actually come to the west this year is uncertain. Currently, there is not even an international website.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

What new MMORPGs will you try in 2023?

In 2023, a whole range of new MMORPGs is set to be released. Which ones look interesting to you? Which will you try out? Let us know.

These MMORPGs are set to be released in 2023: A new year has begun, which also means new releases on the MMORPG horizon. After 2022 saw a whole bunch of online games die, it is time for fresh titles again.

While many MMORPGs currently in development do not yet have a release date, a handful of them have been set for 2023 as the release year. These include:

  • Throne and Liberty – Originally known as Project TL, the game was fundamentally revised in 2017 and is now expected to be released in the first half of 2023.
  • Fractured – The sandbox game is set to become a classic MMORPG, like one of the forefathers of the genre, Ultima Online.
  • Mad World: Age of Darkness – The dark MMORPG will be played from an isometric perspective and targets fans of complex gameplay, like in Path of Exile.
  • War of Dragnorox – The game is aimed at fans of old-school MMORPGs who enjoy sandbox action and focuses on PvE.
  • Chainmonsters – If you have always wanted a Pokémon MMORPG, you should keep an eye on this game.
  • Blue Protocol – The theme park MMORPG has now also been announced for the West and places a strong emphasis on story and PvE.
  • Odin: Valhalla Rising – The game’s setting is rooted in Norse mythology, and you will encounter well-known gods like Thor or Freya as NPCs.

Of course, there is no guarantee that the mentioned games will actually be released in 2023. Delays are not uncommon in the gaming industry. However, we want to remain optimistic and initially assume that the release targets will be met.

Which of these MMORPGs do you find exciting?

This is how you can vote: You can make your choice in the survey tool below. For this survey, we have left a free selection for you. So if you are interested in all these MMORPGs, you can vote for all of them.

However, the choice cannot be undone.

Tell us: Which MMORPGs that are set to be released in 2023 are you currently keeping an eye on? Which ones look promising to you and which ones are rather “meh”? Do you have a favorite or will you eventually try them all out? Or would you rather stick with tried-and-true MMORPGs that you have been playing for years?

Let us know in the comments.

The 15 currently best MMOs and MMORPGs 2023

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Alolan Sandshrew and XP Bonus

Today, on January 3rd, the Spotlight Hour with Alolan Sandshrew starts in Pokémon GO. We will show you everything about bonuses, shinies and the times of the event.

What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday, a Spotlight Hour takes place in Pokémon GO. For 60 minutes, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, bonuses are active. One affects the appearance of a specified Pokémon species, the other affects XP, stardust, or candies.

Today during the Spotlight Hour, you will encounter Alolan Sandshrew and receive extra experience points.

Spotlight Hour on January 3rd – Start, Bonuses, Shiny

When does it start? The Spotlight Hour begins today at the usual time of 6:00 PM local time. The event is active for one hour and ends at 7:00 PM.

What bonuses are there? During the event, you will encounter Alolan Sandshrew very frequently in the wild. If you want to increase the encounters, you can activate incense.

As an additional bonus, you will receive double experience points for evolving Pokémon.

This is the first Spotlight Hour in the year 2023. In January, four more events of this kind will start with these contents:

More on the topic
Pokémon GO: All Spotlight Hours in January 2023 and their Bonuses
von Patrick Freese

Can you catch Shiny Alolan Sandshrew? Yes, the shiny version of the Alolan form of Sandshrew is already active in Pokémon GO. If you are lucky, you might catch one during the Spotlight Hour. However, the chances of that are not increased during the event.

Pokémon-GO-Sandan-Alola-Shiny-Familie

Is the Spotlight Hour worth it today? The event is primarily worth it today if you want to take advantage of the evolution bonus and collect a lot of experience points. Alolan Sandshrew is frequently present at events in Pokémon GO and is therefore no longer a special catch.

The Community Day with Igamaro starts on the weekend

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Twitch bans the developers of Escape from Tarkov again – fans ask: “How can this happen again?”

The developers of the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov have been banned on the streaming platform Twitch for the second time.

Twitch bans EFT developers: The hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov (short: EFT) is regularly a massive success on Twitch. Whenever there is a wipe in the game, meaning all player progress is reset, the viewer numbers on the streaming platform skyrocket.

From December 27 to 29 alone, the numbers jumped from 49,000 to 509,000 viewers at peak (via sullygnome.com).

For many players, the wipe day is the perfect moment to play, stream, or at least watch a stream of Escape from Tarkov. Sometimes, Twitch drops further boost viewer numbers, just like in recent days (via escapefromtarkov.com)

Yet, the developers are currently unable to participate in the streaming success of their shooter, as the official Battlestate Games account has been banned on Twitch – for the second time. This has prompted fans of the shooter on reddit to ask: “How can this happen again?”

Start video
Escape from Tarkov – Trailer for Patch 0.13

What kind of ban is this? On the Twitter channel “StreamerBans”, viewers can find out when a streamer has been banned.

This happens repeatedly and can have various causes, as we see in the case of streamer HasanAbi, who was recently banned. He suspects political reasons for his ban.

In general, it is often only speculation about the reasons for a Twitch ban. This is also true in the case of the developers of Escape from Tarkov. An official reason is not known.

The Twitch channel of Battlestate Games was banned on January 1 for the second time. What type of ban it is and when the developers may stream again is also not known. During Battlestate Games’ last ban about three years ago, the channel was unbanned after 14 days.

More on the topic
A brand new gaming genre is currently emerging – What are EFT-Likes?
von Dariusz Müller

Fans speculate about the reason for the ban

What speculations are there? On Twitter and reddit, players are circulating several speculations about what the reason for the ban might be. For instance, Twitter user wallytreats suggests that specifying the wrong streaming category could be involved (via Twitter).

During a stream by Battlestate Games, the developers showcased the broadcasting of DJ “John B”, but reportedly indicated “Escape from Tarkov” as the category. John B also confirms on Twitter that his appearance was shown on the developers’ channel.

Another speculation from the players is that the developers jokingly pointed a weapon at people during a stream. Even if it were not real or functional, threatening would violate the TOS of the platform (via Twitch.tv).

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Reddit content

It is currently unclear whether the developers actually pointed a (not real) weapon at someone. There is no clip of the mentioned scene, and the VoD is also not accessible due to the ban.

If a video emerges that shows the possible reason for the ban or if detailed information about the background becomes known, we will update the article.

If you enjoy the gameplay of Escape from Tarkov and are looking for alternatives to the extraction shooter, you might be interested in these six games on Steam.

6 games on Steam that you should play if you like Escape from Tarkov

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Theory claims that Diablo appears in Diablo 4 – But that would be a huge mistake

MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus is looking forward to the upcoming Diablo 4. Just the thought of Lilith years ago created excitement that still lasts today. Many fans are also anticipating the game and pondering what might come. One theory is currently being discussed.

In a tiny thread on reddit, the user Tesdey explains that he believes he knows the Lord of Terror will appear in Diablo 4 – the namesake Diablo himself. He was already in charge during parts 1 to 3, at least in the main games.

The Supreme Evil is actually dead, we personally killed him. Admittedly… several times. Somehow, Diablo keeps coming back. The only exception so far was Diablo Immortal, where the big villain is Skarn, at least so far.

Now, in Diablo 4, 2 other major characters have already been introduced: Lilith, the mother of all Nephalem, and Inarius, the fallen angel, who was extensively introduced in the latest trailer.

This is exactly where Tesdey picks up. The user explains that he has been thinking about the theory for days and now wants to know that Diablo returns – and how he does it.

Lilith was shown in the reveal trailer and captivated me completely back then:

Start video
Diablo 4: The Reveal Trailer with Lilith

Theory: This is all Diablo’s plan… again

Based on what we know so far, Inarius, or at least his followers, are first our allies and apparently those that we support. A church-like cult has been created around the angel and he fights against the evil Lilith.

Lilith is said, according to Tesdey’s theory, to possess Diablo’s skull, which grants her power and prevents the return of the Supreme Evil. The same is already being attempted by Skarn in Diablo Immortal.

So we help Inarius defeat Lilith, which gives the angel himself more power. In the theoretical plot twist, he goes mad with power and tries to “purify” Sanctuary, meaning to annihilate all Nephalem.

Once again, we have to step in and take out the winged one. According to the theory, Diablo has been waiting for this. With the two greatest threats eliminated and the potential shards of the Worldstone that are released as a result, Diablo can free himself and BAM! – new final boss.

I personally consider this quite likely as well. At least for a DLC, such a story would be suitable and would not differ too much from classic Diablo narratives. Such things have happened more often there. But it would be a mistake for Blizzard to rely on old patterns here.

The head already stated earlier that Diablo 4 uses the best features from previous parts. But that would be fatal for the story, as there is so much potential here. This is the current state:

Start video
<strong>Diablo 4 takes the best features from the predecessors – Here is what it looks like so far</strong>

Diablo is dead – Let Lilith and Inarius live

The Diablo series follows a seemingly clear pattern of good and evil, which players should be able to assign at least superficially. Angels are good, demons are evil, so we beat up the nasty foes.

Diablo has always made this very clear as an antagonist. The big villain seemed to have only terror, death, and destruction on his mind and did not tire of mentioning it. Perfect for mindless hack’n’slay gameplay, after all, you don’t want to think about whom you are currently beheading.

However, reality is not so black and white. Angels can, from a moral standpoint, be quite evil, or at least willing to sacrifice lives for their goal. This was already seen with Malthael in Diablo 3 or, historically much earlier, with Inarius. And also with Lilith.

Diablo offers a much greater depth from the story than the gameplay initially suggests. And Diablo 4 should please utilize this:

More on the topic
I want Diablo 4 to be like Diablo Immortal
von Benedict Grothaus

I love Diablo, both the series and the character. I even use the female form from Diablo 3 as my avatar in Battle.net, and the Lord of Terror was one of my mains in Heroes of the Storm. But Diablo as a character is played out – from my perspective.

Lilith and Inarius, on the other hand, offer such great potential that should not be wasted. But if Diablo appears as the theory claims, the angel and the demoness would be directly “burned,” without being fully realized.

Actually, we should want to help Lilith

A small excursion into history explains why Inarius and Lilith deserve more than “just” 4 chapters (or less) in a new Diablo entry. Inarius and Lilith are responsible for the entire world. They created Sanctuary and the Nephalem. Without them, we would not be these powerful beings we are allowed to play today.

Inarius saw it as a danger and wanted to wipe out the Nephalem. Lilith wanted to protect her children. Historically speaking, we should actually want to ally with Lilith and overthrow Inarius.

In our special, you will find everything you need to know about Lilith. You can see the latest cinematic featuring the demon lady and her angel lover here:

Start video
Diablo 4: The trailer for the release date

At the same time, both also wanted to exploit the Nephalem for their own goals. They weave their own intrigues, and it is hard to say how much genuine affection or fear actually speaks from them.

Lilith and Inarius have so many facets that they deserve to be described in detail. One game alone will not do them justice.

Historically, they have done more for the creation of the world of Diablo than the namesake Lord of Terror. Even though the main game takes at least 180 hours to reach max level, there is enough potential for more stories behind it. Faction wars, new features, something along those lines.

No one would likely miss Diablo anyway. For those who play Diablo for the gameplay, it probably does not matter who they are hitting, if they even read the mob names. But lore nerds like me would be delighted by such details in the story. Let’s just hope that the fan theory is incorrect.

The first official playtest reports on Diablo 4 are already here:

First tests explain the gameplay of Diablo 4: Here are 5 cool details – And 2 that annoy

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

New MMO on Steam Reminds of Tribes of Midgard with Vikings – Coming 2023

Starkeepers is an indie MMO from developer Wolfpack Games, set to be released in 2023. It focuses on cooperative player activities and allows you to organize clans as if you were Vikings.

What kind of game is this? In Starkeepers, you create a character, turning into a beast. Then you enter a mythologically inspired fantasy world where you can decide what you want to do.

What’s special is that there are no fixed classes. You gain skills from relics and customize your abilities individually. Additionally, players seem to be able to embody different heroes to use other skills. We currently do not know how the class system works.

Build a city and defend it

Together with other players, you form a clan and build a city – your own Starkeep. You must protect it from other players. You use crafting to expand and arm it further. The gameplay is reminiscent of the MMO Tribes of Midgard, where you have to protect your village with 10 players.

The focus of Starkeepers seems to be on PvP. A clan that takes over a territory can rule over it. Players are supposed to be able to establish their own rules and hierarchies.

Furthermore, the MMO offers an action-packed combat system. You can learn many skills, perform double jumps, roll on the ground, and block attacks from your opponents.

At IGN 2022, the developers showed the first trailer for Starkeepers:

Start video
Strongkeepers MMO Trailer

The graphics are not necessarily the most modern and do not stand out with the most details. However, the gameplay looks much more promising.

In addition to building your fortress, you can complete quests and determine your path within the story yourself. According to the developers, the mythological story holds some surprises.

When will Starkeepers be released? The MMO is set to release in 2023 and will initially go into Early Access on Steam. The developers have not yet revealed an exact date.

Do you want to try out Starkeepers when it comes out? Or does the graphics deter you too much? Have you played Tribes of Midgard and think the two can be compared? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

New MMOs and multiplayer games 2023: The big release list

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Valorant e-sports player Larischz passed away at the age of 27

The community of Valorant mourns the professional player Larischz. The 27-year-old passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.

This is how the news of her death was announced: As reported by the Brazilian news magazine Valorant Zone on December 30, 2022, the Argentine e-sports player Lara “Larischz” Gilardoni has passed away at the age of 27.

Gilardoni was on vacation at the time in the city of Pinamar on the coast of Argentina.

What did she die from? The cause of death for Gilardoni is currently unknown.

Participant in various Valorant tournaments

Who was Gilardoni? Lara “Larischz” Gilardoni was active as a gamer in Riot Games’ tactical shooter Valorant and played for various teams. Just in October 2022, she won the tournament “Esportsmaker Spike Ladies No. 4” with “DELIRA Female” and triumphed in the finals with 2:0 against the team of “Black Dragons Female.”

Previously, the 27-year-old was also active for the team of Stars Horizon Vênus, with which she participated in the “VCT 2022: Game Changers Brazil” in July 2022 and secured fourth place.

An iconic scene of the tournament, where Larischz showcased her skills against the team of Gamelanders Purple, we include here with a timestamp:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content
Lara “Larischz” Gilardoni at the Game Changers Brazil in July 2022

Grief and sympathy from Gilardoni’s companions

These are reactions to the death: Friends, companions, and team members mourn the loss of Gilardoni. Among them is also Mario Rodriguez Santoro, the sports director of the Argentine LoL team Globant Emerald. He writes:

Those of us who knew her know everything she did to fulfill her dreams. For my part, I promise to walk this path with the same conviction and ambition with which she always inspired us. I will miss you immensely.

Mario Rodriguez Santoro, Sports Director Globant Emerald Team via Twitter

There are also numerous comments on Twitter under a corresponding post by e-sports journalist George Geddes, where fans, gamers, and e-sports enthusiasts expressed their sympathy.

Professional player Isabele “isa1” Glym, who played alongside Gilardoni in Stars Horizon Vênus and DELIRA Female, also expressed her grief on Twitter. Glym stated that Gilardoni would always be with her and promised she wanted to win the VCT: Game Changers for her friend. Additionally, Glym thanked for the shared memories and shared a photo and a short video.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Pokémon GO: Trainer shows the most useful Pokémon 2023 – Have you got them?

The monsters in Pokémon GO are of varying strengths and there are many applications. A player now summarizes which are the most useful Pokémon in the game overall.

What makes a useful Pokémon? There are different factors to consider in Pokémon GO.

The type of a monster plays an important role. A strong fire monster can be very good against plant types, but loses in battle against water.

This brings up questions like the speed of attacks, the strength of the moves, endurance in terms of defensive values and hit points.

Some monsters are particularly strong in raids, others in PvP, some are good arena defenders, and some are only suitable as entries for the Pokédex.

A trainer on reddit has now summarized these factors and created a list of the most useful monsters in Pokémon GO.

Which are the most useful Pokémon in Pokémon GO overall?

This is the list: The user iSporE had already written a first post on reddit at the end of August 2022, summarizing the overall “most useful” Pokémon. This list has received two updates over time – the latest was on December 30, 2022.

iSporE awards points in his calculation for factors like type effectiveness, the strength of monsters in raids, in the PvP league, and as arena defenders, and summarizes these.

The user refers to data from the databases of Pokebattler for raids, PvPoke for PvP, and the stats in the game for arena defenders. It assumes level 50 of the monsters.

The post by user iSporE shows the most useful monsters (via reddit / iSporE)

In the end, according to the current status, the following list emerges. According to the user’s calculations, the most useful monsters in Pokémon GO at the moment are:

  1. Crypto-Mewtwo
  2. Crypto-Mamoswine
  3. Crypto-Articuno
  4. Crypto-Tyranitar
  5. Crypto-Sneasel
  6. Mamoswine
  7. Crypto-Dragonite
  8. Hydreigon
  9. Garchomp
  10. Rhyperior

If you look at the most useful monsters by type, according to iSporE, they are:

  • Psychic: Crypto-Mewtwo
  • Fighting: Crypto-Machamp
  • Ground: Crypto-Mamoswine
  • Fire: Crypto-Articuno
  • Electric: Crypto-Zapdos
  • Rock: Crypto-Tyranitar
  • Bug: Volcarona
  • Grass: Kartana
  • Steel: Crypto-Metagross
  • Normal: Slaking
  • Fairy: Crypto-Gardevoir
  • Poison: Mega-Gengar
  • Ghost: Chandelure
  • Dark: Crypto-Tyranitar
  • Dragon: Crypto-Dragonite
  • Flying: Crypto-Articuno
  • Water: Crypto-Swampert
  • Ice: Crypto-Mamoswine

You can see: The enhanced attack value of Crypto-Pokémon should not be neglected.

Aren’t there a few monsters missing? It is noticeable that not always the strongest attackers by type are represented. Some legendary Pokémon that one might expect are also missing.

iSporE explains in his post that this happens due to the summarization of categories. Some legendary, crypto, or mega monsters lose points because they cannot be used in arenas or are just too weak defensively there.

What are the most useful monsters in raids?

Most useful monsters in raids: The user has also looked more closely at raids. If you only look at the general utility in raids, the top 10 according to iSporE looks different:

  1. Mega-Gengar
  2. Crypto-Mewtwo
  3. Crypto-Mamoswine
  4. Mega-Blaziken
  5. Crypto-Tyranitar
  6. Mega-Charizard Y
  7. Terrakion
  8. Crypto-Sneasel
  9. Mega-Omastar
  10. Mega-Banette

Additionally, the user has also created more specific lists. In his post on reddit, he shows lists of various type effectiveness, PvP monsters, and arena defenders, and you can also view the basic Excel table. You can find the complete post by iSporE here (via reddit).

However, what is currently missing in the calculations according to the user is the inclusion of effectiveness against Team Rocket.

Start video
Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down

What should you consider with these lists?

Obviously, the monsters shown are always very useful and good monsters. However, one should note that in the special case it is important to rely on the right monster and to take the type into account in raids.

If you are assembling your raid teams for specific bosses, you should rely more on the most powerful attackers of the respective types. The list of best attackers in Pokémon GO can help you with that.

Still, it is interesting to see which monsters are the most useful across categories. What do you think of the list? Can you relate to the assessments? Let us know in the comments!

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

The largest streamer on Twitch invests millions of dollars in Amazon – justifies this with communism

29-year-old Kaitlyn Siragusa has established herself as Amouranth, the most-watched streamer on Twitch, and also makes millions on the paid platform OnlyFans. She skillfully invests her earnings and has built a reputation as a savvy businesswoman. On Twitter, she recently showcased her latest investment.

Amouranth is the most-watched streamer on Twitch. In November 2022, she was the only woman represented in the top 100 of the platform. Most viewers primarily associate her with mildly dressed streams and licking the microphone, but there is more to Amouranth than meets the eye.

For Amouranth presents herself as a hard-working businesswoman who invests her profits long-term – for example, in gas stations and the retail chain 7-Eleven. Recently, Amouranth shared her latest investment on Twitter: shares of the online retailer Amazon.

Start video
Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success

Amouranth Following in the Footsteps of Karl Marx

What has Amouranth bought? As Amouranth announced on her personal Twitter account on December 30, she purchased 23,600 Amazon shares for nearly 2 million USD. Amazon is a huge, globally operating company, making this a pretty safe investment.

However, there is something else interesting about the investment: Twitch has belonged to Amazon since 2014. Even though the streaming platform is just a relatively small part of the company, Amouranth has effectively invested in the platform where she earns at least part of her income.

Her career could have ended after a ban in 2019 – but the opposite happened.

More on the topic
Twitch: A ban should actually punish a streamer appearing too sexy – instead, it made her the most successful woman on the platform
von Lydia

How does Amouranth justify the purchase? The streamer wrote on Twitter: “To own the means of production.” This is something she learned from political streamer HasanAbi, who is regarded as a moral authority on Twitch and is politically quite left-wing.

The English sentence comes from the communist work “Das Kapital” by Karl Marx, which states that a worker must sell their labor power because they do not own the means of production. “Seize the Means of Production” is also a popular meme (via knowyourmeme).

We have embedded the tweet here:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

How is the tweet received? Besides the question of how communist it is to buy shares in an extremely capitalist company, Amouranth’s fans are primarily concerned about one thing: the idea that larger streamers might gain a say on Twitch through shares.

With a company like Amazon, which is worth several billion USD, Amouranth is still far from a seat on the board of directors with her investment. Nonetheless, the thought of a platform shaped by streamers is interesting (via Twitter).

Amouranth not only wants to seize the means of production next year, she also has big plans. In the podcast “The CouRage and Nadeshot Show” of the e-sports organization 100 Thieves, she talked about what her fans can look forward to in 2023.

Twitch streamer Amouranth has big plans for 2023 – talks about shows and energy drink with bathwater flavor

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. dexerto

LoL pro (23) wants to get his life in order, is happy about the offer – team terminates him 1 day later

Stephen “Triple” Li should have played for the junior team of the legendary Team SoloMid in League of Legends. Now the contract was terminated on the last day of the year 2022. The termination follows a pretty wild story involving drugs and missteps that the pro regrets.

Who is the pro?

  • Stephen “Triple” Li is a 23-year-old Australian who has been playing LoL professionally since 2016. According to Liquipedia, he has already earned over $23,000.
  • Now, in 2023, Triple was supposed to play as a midlaner for TSM Academy. However, the team announced on December 31, 2022, that the contract was terminated immediately (via Twitter).
  • TSM Academy is the junior team of Team SoloMid, one of the largest LoL teams in the world and the most important team in the USA.
More on the topic
The most powerful man in US LoL is said to be quite a bastard who makes players suffer
von Schuhmann

Ex-girlfriend speaks about drugs, party crashes, and threats

This is the story: In a post on Twitter, Triple’s ex-girlfriend Long talks about her experiences with the pro. It was about relationship problems, but also about Triple’s behavior in general.

Long accuses Triple of having consumed “drugs, alcohol, and nicotine” almost daily. She also shared some screenshots of conversations in which Triple apparently stated that he was currently on “Molly” – another word for MDMA or ecstasy.

In another section, Long recounts a party she hosted, where Triple got excessively drunk:

I hosted a party in my apartment where [Triple] drank so much that he passed out on my bed and vomited everywhere. In the end, I had to throw away the sheets and had a panic attack because I just couldn’t wake him up. I had to call a friend who came to help me get [Triple] to a safe place so he wouldn’t choke on his own vomit.

Furthermore, Triple threatened in a fit of frustration to “drive through an intersection at 200 and kill 6 people” or to buy a gun because he “wanted to kill someone”. According to screenshots, he sent a picture where he apparently holds a gun in his hands.

A Twitch streamer behaved similarly, who threatened a critic live with his gun. Twitch, however, only reacted a month later – unlike with more prominent bans:

Start video
The 5 biggest Twitch bans that caused a lot of commotion

“I take full responsibility and apologize”

This is what Triple says about it: In a post on Twitter, the pro addresses the accusations. He admits, among other things, that he had problems with drugs. These were his escape to cope with the pressure in esports.

He tried it with training and therapy, but to quickly reach a better “state,” only certain substances were an option for him. Specifically, he only mentions Adderall, a medication for treating ADHD, which even the Twitch streamer Sodapoppin has had contact with and that is frequently abused in esports:

More on the topic
Profi sagt: Viele in der Overwatch League sind auf Adderall
von Cortyn

He also admits to the incident at the party, explaining that he had drunk a drink during beer pong that was much stronger than expected. That knocked him out shortly after.

The threat regarding the intersection was a tasteless and pretty stupid joke that referred to a tragedy in August in Los Angeles (via DailyNews.com). He regrets that choice of words but never really intended to do something like that. Even the picture with the gun wasn’t him but just a picture he used.

However, Triple also explains that “airing dirty laundry” on social media is not a good decision. He describes transgressions in the relationship from a completely different perspective but admits to his missteps:

“I firmly believe that […] every progress should be celebrated and not avoided, and I’m willing to piss in cups to prove that I’m heading in the right direction. Even though I wish the public didn’t know everything, I hold no grudges against anyone involved and sincerely apologize to all parties.”

The pro is slowly moving in the right direction and sees the offer from TSM as a chance to make things “right again,” with 2023 as his “redemption arc.”

The announcement that TSM terminated the contract with Triple came only after the pro’s explanations. Since then, both parties have been silent on Twitter. Whether and where Triple will continue in esports in LoL remains open.

Team SoloMid, meanwhile, has completely different problems:

LoL: Team joyfully finalized a 10-year deal worth $210 million with a crypto exchange – After one year, everything goes up in smoke

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

In 2009, a cute MMORPG started in the world of Hello Kitty – What happened to it?

Hello Kitty Online was an MMORPG by Sanrio Digital and Typhoon Games, set in the universe of the cute cat and her friends. We at MeinMMO wondered what happened to the game.

The MMORPG of Hello Kitty launched on July 1, 2009, in Asia, shortly thereafter also in Europe and America. It took players into the colorful, cute world of the popular Hello Kitty franchise from Japan, which has had many games released until today. However, Hello Kitty Online remained the only MMORPG in the Sanrio universe.

A relaxed MMORPG full of mini-games

In the MMORPG you could create a character and design it according to your wishes. Within the story, you played a hero who had to wake Hello Kitty and her friends from a long slumber. Then it was all about fighting a mysterious force together.

However, fights were rather secondary in Hello Kitty Online. Instead of battles, it offered its players more non-violent activities, such as mini-games and puzzles:

  • Players could visit Hello Kitty at home and complete quests for her and her friends
  • They could also set up and decorate their own house
  • Each player had their own farm to grow and harvest plants
  • Crafting – You could create furniture, clothing, equipment, and cook food

Here you see the MMORPG trailer from 2010:

Start video
Hello Kitty MMORPG Trailer 2010

There were various maps to explore, inspired by real places. If you encountered and defeated a monster, you had the chance to receive a collectible card. With that, players could own up to 3 pets that provided them with buffs or additional inventory space.

There was no PvP in Hello Kitty Online. However, you could compete in mini-games and try to beat each other’s high scores.

For years Hello Kitty Online had massive problems

In the first 2 years, everything went well in Hello Kitty Online. There was regular new content and even charity events that raised money for real-world issues. But suddenly, Sanrio decided to no longer support the MMORPG.

In 2012, the website of Hello Kitty Online was directly redirected to SanrioTown, and the link to download the game was removed. Additionally, players could no longer create new accounts. Those who had installed the MMORPG and owned an account could still play – New players were left out.

The game also did not receive new content since 2012. “Some people believe, Sanrio shifted its focus to mobile games back then,” says the YouTuber Supercat in a video about it.

In 2015, there was a hacking attack on Sanrio, where user data was leaked. Names, birth dates, email addresses, and passwords from over 3 million accounts were compromised.

Hello Kitty Online was completely shut down in 2017 – Although it actually died 5 years prior. Since then, there has been no MMORPG for Hello Kitty.

What do you think about the MMORPG of Hello Kitty? Did you play it back then, or at least hear about it? Would you start it if it was released today? Do you generally like the idea of an MMORPG focusing not too much on violence but rather on relaxed aspects? Feel free to write it in the comments here on MeinMMO!

Anyone looking for a cozy MMORPG can look forward to Palia:

Palia makes Animal Crossing into an MMO – Now reveals new details about gameplay and possible fights

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Destiny 2 gives you a sweet Exo puppy in Season 19 – Here’s how to find him

In Destiny 2 have 50 yellow security drones puzzled many for a long time, as no one knew what they were for. Meanwhile, the secret has been solved and revealed a wonderful, unique surprise that one can even pet, instead of a new weapon for the Guardians. MeinMMO tells you how to get it and why you should hurry to find it.

On December 20, Destiny 2 revealed to its Guardians in the seasonal story quest the Exo mission “Operation: Seraph’s Shield”. At first, it was thought that it was solely for hunting the components of the new weapon “Revision Zero” and the IKELOS protocol. But there was more.

Within the mission, there was also a locked security door with an electronic lock to discover. It was extremely well secured by a total of 50 security drones, which immediately piqued the curiosity of the Guardians. What could be worth such a secure protection?

A total of 50 drones lock this door in the mission “Operation: Seraph’s Shield”

Here’s how to solve the mystery of the security door: The solution to the riddle lies in the ominous yellow objects that appeared in season 19 of the game. At the beginning of the Season of the Seraphs, the Guardians were still puzzling over the suddenly appeared and especially numerous objects that looked like yellow security drones. Even then, it was suspected that it must have something to do with the new weapon “Revision Zero”.

Week Four in the seasonal quest then brought the solution to the riddle: Find all 50 security drones, shoot them down with “Revision Zero” and thus uncover the secret of a security door in the exotic mission “Operation: Seraph’s Shield”.

However, the reward was partly different than expected and a wonderful surprise.

Warning Spoiler: If you haven’t played the mission yet and don’t like spoilers, you should not read any further from here and instead find out for yourselves which path and goal the Exo mission “Operation: Seraph’s Shield” and the shooting down of the 50 security drones with the Exo weapon “Revision Zero” lead to.
destiny2-gelbekugeln-secret-geheimniss-mond-exoquest-season19-doppelbild
Floating yellow spheres puzzled the Guardians.

All hidden drone locations: Once it was clear that the drones could be shot down with the new Exotic “Revision Zero”, the task became solvable. First, find all drones spread across the entire system and shoot them down.

  • 10 are located on Europa
  • 10 are hidden on the Moon
  • 6 can be found in the three areas of the seasonal activity “Heist Battlegrounds”.
  • 12 are also hidden directly in the Exo mission “Operation: Seraph’s Shield”.

However, note: Specifically, the security drones in the mission “Operation: Seraph’s Shield” require unlocking the seasonal “Security Clearance” upgrade from the Exo frame in the H.E.L.M. operational center. This upgrade is currently not available, as you need a certain progress in the Season 19 story mission for it. However, some Guardians have once again found a way to the still blocked drones using glitches and thus prematurely unlocked the reward.

If you don’t want to bother finding all the drones yourself or are still missing some, this video from Andy Edition can assist you in the search:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content
Andy Edition shows you all the locations of the security drones in the video.

With each shot, you deactivate one more lock on the security door until all buttons next to the door light up and the door is unlocked.

Once you’ve done that, all locks on the security door are deactivated. However, you still cannot enter unharmed. As soon as the door is open, you will encounter a series of lasers, another locked door, and a jumping sequence. If you make a mistake, you will either be sliced or Destiny 2 will teleport you coldly back to the beginning.

Once you’ve found and shot all the drones, the lock is finally unlocked.

In the end, a giant Hive Knight awaits you. But be careful: if you take the red teleporter to the final boss, you’ve already gone too far.

The overcoming of the obstacles is worth it:

  • As soon as you successfully destroy all security drones, there is a triumph that lets Destiny 2 drop the new exotic Sparrow “Archangel’s Conversion”.
  • Behind the security door, a sweet Exo puppy awaits you, who has been alone in the dark for far too long and desperately needs attention. You just have to execute the “Good Boy Protocol” once you get there.
  • After you’ve petted the dog and returned to orbit, you also unlock a small robo plush dog in the Bungie Store accordingly.
goodboy-hund-in-destiny2-season19-roboterhund2
Here, the Exo puppy is happy to see you for the first time.

From then on, the little cybernetic friend belongs to you. He will follow you into the H.E.L.M. and will be happy over every visit and every pet. You can also have other Guardians show how well you take care of him on your badge.

Can the robot dog stay? Animal friends have always been well received in Destiny 2. Even if it was just an emote back then.

More on the topic
Tens of thousands of fans celebrate a new emote in Destiny 2, although it costs real money
von Max Handwerk

No wonder that the Guardians quickly fell in love with the new Exo puppy in the Clovis-Bray style and do not want to give him up. However, it is still unclear whether this sweet pet will remain permanently or must return to the content shelter.

goodboy-hund-in-destiny2-season19-roboterhund
Good Boy! – This is what the best animal friend of a Guardian looks like.

As the robot dog is also a seasonal content, he will disappear from the game at the end of the last season in the “The Witch Queen” DLC. Just like all 3 seasonal contents before. Since Lightfall is released on February 28, 2023, this could also mean saying goodbye to the Exo puppy. If you want to have and pet the dog, you must make the effort until the end of Season 19.

However, some Guardians hope that Bungie will not remove the dog and also the very well-made Exo mission “Operation: Seraph’s Shield”. Currently, there is no statement from the developer regarding this. Should anything change, we will update this article for you.

What do you think of your new best friend? Was he a successful change from the normal weapon hunt? Or is this not something you wish for in a loot shooter? Feel free to share your opinion about the mission “Operation: Seraph’s Shield” as a whole. How did you find it?

It was also surprising that Destiny 2, despite all the adversities and complaints from its players throughout 2022, remained one of the top games on Steam:

Steam shows 12 most played games of 2022 – Destiny 2, Lost Ark are included and a big surprise

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Twitch streamer Mizkif is exonerated after a scandal – but behaves so poorly that he is still punished

The American Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo (27) was long considered the most ambitious streamer on Twitch. But in September 2022, a scandal stalled his career. His organization One True King (OTK) launched an internal investigation against him. Now the results are in.

What was the situation with Mizkif? Rinaudo was considered incredibly ambitious. Critics accused him of trying to reach the top of Twitch by any means necessary – he would exploit drama on the streaming platform and ride any popular trend.

In fact, things seemed to be going very well for Mizkif in 2022: he had over 2 million followers, consistently reached more than 30,000 viewers with his streams. However, in September a scandal arose that could potentially jeopardize his career.

Start video
Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success

A Twitter exchange brings the career to a standstill

What was the scandal about? Mizkif spoke out against gambling on Twitch and even threatened a boycott of the streaming platform with other big streamers. The action seemed successful; Twitch implemented new guidelines. But for Mizkif, it ended fatally:

The casino streamer Tyler “Trainwreck” Niknam accused Mizkif of covering up sexual assaults by his friend and roommate, the streamer Crazyslick.

Meanwhile, the controversial YouTuber Paul “IcePoseidon” Denino, for whom Mizkif had started his career as a cameraman, published old messages from the streamer. In these messages, he used racist terms.

More on the topic
A streamer criticizes gambling on Twitch, suddenly finds himself at the center of a shitstorm over sexual assaults and racism
von Lydia

How did Mizkif react? Rather poorly. After the allegations against the streamer became known, clips surfaced in which he downplayed the incident, and he faced heavy criticism. After that, there was first silence around Rinaudo, after 3 weeks he dared to make his comeback on Twitch.

Critics feared that the scandal streamer could simply continue as before without facing any consequences, but this fear was likely unfounded.

What were the consequences of the scandal? The streamer’s career came to a standstill for the time being. Although he made a few attempts on Twitch after his unfortunate comeback stream, he lost viewers and followers with every stream (via sullygnome).

His organization OTK suspended him and launched an internal investigation against Mizkif. His colleague Asmongold, co-founder of the organization, was furious.

Since then, things have been quiet around him. Now the results of the internal investigation are in.

Verdict: Innocent, but still terrible

What is the result of the investigation? In the early hours of January 1st our time, OTK published a statement on Twitter. It states that the independent investigation by a neutral agency found no evidence that Mizkif downplayed or covered up sexual assaults.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

What happens next for Mizkif? The outcome of the investigation could be a reason for the streamer to celebrate, but there is a big but: OTK states that Mizkif’s behavior showed that he did not adequately recognize the seriousness of sexual assaults and racist prejudices.

His statements in the comeback stream on October 11th revealed a lack of empathy and ignorance regarding the seriousness of the situation, the statement continues.

While Mizkif regains his status as a member of OTK, he is suspended from his duties as a board member. Additionally, the streamer is to be on “probation” until he can demonstrate that he can uphold the “values of the organization.”

Is a big comeback now on the horizon?

What are the reactions like? On Twitter, users are far from enthusiastic about Mizkif’s return. In the comments under OTK’s statement, clips are posted showing Mizkif downplaying the incidents – exactly the behavior for which there are supposedly no evidence (via Twitter).

There also seem to be doubts about how credible such an internal investigation is, even if conducted by a company outside the organization (via Twitter).

Mizkif himself has not yet commented on the investigation results. However, several Twitter users share screenshots indicating that they were blocked by him after criticizing him (via Twitter).

In a YouTube video, however, Mizkif hinted that he might return to streaming in 2023, likely towards the end of December (via dexerto).

It remains to be seen whether Mizkif will make a big comeback in the new year, or whether his career will be permanently damaged after the last few months.

In the meantime, One True King is already facing the next scandal: In December 2022, serious allegations were made against another founding member:

Twitch: Asmongold distances himself from the next WoW streamer after allegations of sexual assault – expels him from the organization

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Gladiators-Sim on Steam attracts with combat action and permadeath – rewarded with 90% positive reviews

“We Who Are About To Die” is an action RPG on Steam, developed by a single person. The game features a complex combat system and allows your character to die permanently. The game is rated very well with 90% positive reviews and is currently on sale.

What is We Who Are About To Die? The game is an action RPG with rogue-lite elements, where you fight bloody battles as a gladiator.

Here you can read what Rogue-lite means and what lies behind the game genre.

The special thing about We Who Are About To Die: It was developed over several years by a single person named Jordy Lakiere and is thus a true labor of love.

Start video
We Who Are About To Die – Launch Trailer

A “merciless gladiator game” where you can lose everything in one blow

What is behind We Who Are About To Die? In an email interview with Polygon, developer Lakiere explains some background on We Who Are About To Die.

He describes it as a “merciless gladiator game”, where the title sums up the game very well: Players can fight for their survival as best as they can in the arenas, but in the end, certain death awaits them.

A special appeal lies in the permadeath, as it actually poses a certain risk to the player. You spend time experiencing a story and build an emotional bond with your gladiator. At the same time, however, you can lose the character forever from one moment to the next.

Send us your game recommendations

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

Then leave 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.

What does the gameplay in We Who Are About To Die look like? You control a gladiator, fight in various arenas for life and death, and progress to ever larger locations. Your fighter only has one life. If you die, you lose everything.

Equip your warrior with new weapons and armor by spending your earned gold and influence. There are various random combat variations, ranging from single duels to group fights.

According to the developer, the game features a very complex combat system that relies on physical laws and keeps you busy all the time. In the reviews, some players also mention that you have to get used to the combat mechanics at first, which can be quite challenging. However, it is said to be learnable with some training.

How do players rate We Who Are About To Die? The game is rated very well on Steam: 90% of a total of 2,440 reviews are positive (as of January 2, 2023, via Steam).

How much does We Who Are About To Die cost? You can currently purchase the game on Steam during the winter sale with a 20% discount. Until January 5, 2023, you’ll get the game in Early Access for €17.59 instead of €21.99.

Even with the Supporter Edition, where you receive digital content such as concept art and soundtrack alongside the game, you currently save 26% and pay €19.87.

Here you can find 3 games with multiplayer on Steam that are based on well-known animes.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

The Warhammer MMORPG has been discontinued since 2013 – Now receiving a new major update in 2023

The MMORPG Warhammer Online was officially discontinued in 2013. Now, 10 years later, it is getting an update. A fan server that continues the game is behind this.

What happened to Warhammer Online? Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning originally went online in September 2008. It was an MMORPG with a strong PvP focus: Guild wars and Realm-vs-Realm battles were a regular occurrence. Crafting was also important to create the best possible equipment.

At release, Warhammer Online was very popular, peaking at 800,000 subscribers. However, the numbers quickly declined.

The MMORPG was criticized by players for feeling unfinished. The endgame reportedly lacked content and replayability. Additionally, bugs that weren’t fixed quickly enough ultimately led to the shutdown of Warhammer Online.

In 2013, the Warhammer license expired, and an extension didn’t seem worthwhile. Thus, the official servers from developer Mythic Entertainment were shut down.

Some fans didn’t want their MMORPG to end and launched the Warhammer Online: Return of Reckoning server in 2014. It is still online today and continues to attract many players. It’s important to note that it’s a non-profit server, allowing fans to operate it legally.

More content than in the original MMORPG

The fan server receives regular updates, providing players with more content than was available on the official servers. New content also came to the MMORPG in 2021.

What’s in the new update? The fans have now revamped the entire Tier 1 content of Warhammer Online. Players receive better rewards for quests, such as rarer gear and stronger potions.

Additionally, well-known bugs have been fixed, movement within and between cities has been improved through new teleporters, and old public quests have been optimized.

The highlight of the update is an entirely new scenario. It’s called “The Old Dwarf Road” and is a battle in which you must gain control over 3 shrines. You can find more about it in the patch notes.

Have you ever played Warhammer Online on official servers? Or did you only start with the fan server? What do you think of the update and the new system introduced for Tier 1 content? What are your thoughts on fan servers in general? Feel free to share your comments here on MeinMMO!

Find old MMORPGs that are still playable on official servers here:

6 MMORPG hits from the past that no one talks about anymore – but you can still play them

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Gamer builds first PC for 9 hours, wants to throw the thing angrily from the 3rd floor – meanwhile, the error is solved in minutes

A gaming PC can bring both joy and pain. A gamer recently experienced this firsthand. After 9 hours, he had enough of his system. But the community did not want to let him down. In the end, the PC did not have to take a flight through the window.

Anyone who has ever assembled a gaming PC knows that a lot of things can go wrong:

  • Cables are connected incorrectly or, in a stressful moment, one forgot to plug in a power cable to the CPU.
  • In the worst case, the purchased hardware is defective, which is not clear at first glance.
  • Or components are missing or get damaged during installation because one is not careful enough.

A gamer is now desperate with his self-built PC. After 9 hours of work, he wanted to give up on his system and throw it out of the third floor of his apartment. But in the end, the problem was resolved faster than expected.

More on the topic
7 tips you should know before assembling a PC
von Benedikt Schlotmann

After 9 hours, the gamer is at the end of his rope

What exactly did the gamer do? The user Material-Map-5733 explained on reddit that he had spent 9 hours working on his PC. But even after so many hours, the system simply would not boot. He writes angrily and desperately:

I have spent 9 hours trying to assemble and reassemble my first gaming PC, and it won’t start. I followed manuals and online tutorials. At this point, I would honestly feel more satisfaction throwing this thing out of my third-floor apartment than trying to get it to work.

In his post, he expressed frustration that it would give him more satisfaction to throw the thing out of the third floor than to get the computer running. He was so upset with his newly built system.

If you’re looking for an exciting case for your future gaming PC, take a look at this case:

Start video
Manufacturer shows sleek case, gamers are thrilled: “Great design! Goes directly onto my wishlist”

Community feared for the gaming PC

How did the community react? Most users reacted with relief that the gamer did not give up on his PC. Some also suggested he should take a deep breath and take a break from the PC after such a long day. Everyone has experienced such problems (via reddit.com):

We’ve all been there! Maybe we should call it a night and try again after recharging our batteries.

The community definitely agrees that he should not give up on his system. The work invested is really too valuable.

Others suggest he should try the most popular solutions again:

What was the solution to the problem? In the end, the problems were resolved faster than expected. He explained in another post that he had to pull out and reinstall the SSD. After that, the computer finally booted. The gaming PC did not fly out the window after all.

Have you ever had a gaming system that simply wouldn’t start and drove you to despair? Or have you always had everything run smoothly when building a PC? Feel free to tell us in the comments!

I made a mistake during PC construction that isn’t mentioned in any manual

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Twitch streamer has been on air for 62 days – Crazy Fortnite challenge keeps him streaming

The streamer iGamer4tv currently has a challenge running on Twitch. He wants to collect 1101 kills in the shooter Fortnite. However, viewers can deduct kills from the counter with a bit donation. After 62 days on air, there’s still no end in sight.

In recent years, streaming marathons have become very popular – among streamers as well as viewers. In the past, it was mainly about being online for a weekend after a game release, possibly streaming food and sleep.

Nowadays, streamers let their viewers decide how long they stay online through donations.

However, as a streamer, you have to pay close attention and find the balance – if the necessary donation to extend the stream time is too low, you can quickly find yourself in an endless stream that drags on for days, possibly weeks.

YouTuber “Ludwig”, then still on Twitch, “sold” a 20-second stream for around €5. In the end, he was on air for 31 days.

The streamer “iGamer4tv” makes the end of his stream dependent on how many kills he achieves in Fortnite. However, viewers can deduct a kill from the counter for 200 Bits (around €3.50 without discount). His stream has now been running for 62 days (via twitch.com).

Start video
Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success

Streamer has been online since 01.11. – Even at the turn of the year

How does the stream go? We tuned in to iGamer4tv for a while and saw quite an entertaining show.

The streamer has automated the processes with the kill counter and the bit donations and also offers his viewers various effects in the chat. For example, you can set a filter that briefly rejuvenates the streamer by 15 years. With a second donation, he also gets the corresponding voice.

iGamer4tv interacts a lot with his viewers and grinds one round of Fortnite after another. Eating and sleeping are part of the stream. Currently, there’s still no end in sight for the streaming marathon.

Early on, he received a hefty bit donation that removed 200 kills from his counter – at that time, however, he only had 30 kills. Therefore, he has already increased his goal from 1,101 to 1,271 kills early on.

In the meantime, he was even over 1,100 kills. On day 62, after over 1,400 hours, iGamer4tv stands at 0 kills because the counter is constantly being reduced by viewers.

He was even online at the turn of the year:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitch content

What does such an action bring financially? In his stream, iGamer4tv shows what his current milestones look like since the start of the stream:

  • 322 Subs
  • 441,867 Bits
    • Status: 02.01.22 / 11:30 AM

iGamer4tv has the status “Affiliate” on Twitch, so he earns money through the streaming platform. For a sub, you can expect around €2.50, and a bit corresponds to €0.01 (excluding taxes).

Bits and subs have brought him approximately €5,200 since the start 62 days ago.

Has it benefited his channel? In such an action, however, not only the earnings from the marathon itself are in focus. Such streams also attract attention and can make new viewers aware of the channel.

His average viewers have doubled since the start of the stream. The number would be even higher, but he is currently also streaming his sleep – which doesn’t interest quite as many viewers. In addition, he has gained over 500 followers since the start (via sullygnome.com).

iGamer4tv still has a lot ahead of him, but he has already achieved something for his channel. How long the stream lasts, how much attention he gets from it – the next days and weeks will show.

He might still manage to land the viral hit that will skyrocket his channel: Twitch streamer celebrates 9 viewers with his mum – touching clip makes his channel explode

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. 3DJuegos

Nokia believes: Your phones will soon disappear and be replaced by technology that is under heavy criticism

The company Nokia believes that mobile phones will disappear in the near future. And it is believed that this has to do with the Metaverse. However, the Metaverse is currently facing some problems.

Many people now own and use a mobile phone. According to statistics, around 3.9 billion people worldwide have a smartphone. Now the company Nokia has stated that in a few years mobile phones will no longer be important. Because they are to be replaced by another technology.

6 myths and tips about mobile phones that you shouldn’t believe

Mobile phones will disappear by 2030 and be “outdated”

What exactly is being said? Nishant Batra, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer of Nokia, stated in an interview that mobile phones will disappear in less than 10 years. But what will replace the devices then? Batra explained in the interview (via jeuxvideo.com):

We believe that smartphones will be overtaken by the experience of the Metaverse in the second half of the decade. (…)

The widespread acceptance of the technology by companies and consumers will be crucial for it to truly gain momentum, and this will also depend on the availability of ergonomic and affordable VR and AR devices that are wirelessly connected.

Batra also refers to large companies like Meta or Apple that are investing in the Metaverse.

How is the Metaverse doing? The Metaverse is currently far from all predictions and hopes. Companies like Meta (Facebook) are making millions in losses with the Metaverse. Meta, the company behind Facebook, laid off 11,000 employees (via nytimes.com). With the first ideas from Meta about the Metaverse, they mainly unsettled and shocked people.

Others even say, “the hype around the Metaverse is finally dying down” and are already waiting for the next project that could follow (via lbbonline.com). Others, like journalist Stephen Moore, fear that the Metaverse might only become interesting in 10 years – only to find that no one will care about it then (via stephenmoore.medium.com).

A legendary game developer also considers the Metaverse and NFTs to be a pretty bad idea:

More on the topic
Legendary developer created fantastic sci-fi worlds – Considers metaverse and NFTs as bad ideas
von Maik Schneider

Does the Metaverse really replace mobile phones?

Currently, the Metaverse is rather limited to niche products and other small products. We are still far from a “Ready Player One” in our everyday lives. Additionally, many products are quite expensive and currently not very helpful in everyday life. Nevertheless, many companies are developing new products:

  • Apple will soon release a mixed-reality headset.
  • Xiaomi has already unveiled an AR glasses, the Mijia Glass Camera.

However, it is still unclear whether and how successful these products will ultimately be. And the price is still unknown. Nevertheless, Nokia maintains its position and believes that the Metaverse will replace smartphones by 2030.

For the Metaverse to reach general users in the future, it needs technology that is available at an affordable price and is just as easy to use as today’s mobile phones.

Even the head of Steam/Valve, gaming legend Gabe Newell, is launching a broadside against new NFTs or the Metaverse. Because those who talk about the Metaverse have no idea:

Steam boss Newell says: Many who rave about the Metaverse have probably never played an MMO

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. 3djuegos.com

Pokémon GO: All Events in January 2023 – Dates and Bonuses

All events in January 2023 at Pokémon GO in overview with dates and details. We show you all known bonuses and which events are worth attending.

What does the overview show? Niantic reveals some dates for events in January 2023. In our overview, we show you all themed events, raid bosses, spotlight hours, community days, and the research breakthrough in January 2023.

We regularly update the overview for you as soon as there is new information about the upcoming events.

All events in January 2023 in overview

In January 2023, there will again be 5 spotlight hours. You can also look forward to a Classic Community Day and a normal version of this event. Themed events like “Sparkling Fantasy” and the GO Battle Weekend “Troy Trumm”. We show you these events here in the overview. Below, we go into the dates that might be particularly worthwhile for you.

DateEvent
1. December
to 1. March
Research breakthrough with Galar-Pantimos*, Botogel*, Kindwurm*, Kapuno*, Coiffwaff* or Viscora
31. December
to 4. January
Event: New Year’s Event 2023
1. January
to 10. January
5-star raids with Reshiram*
(Attack: Inferno)
1. January
to 10. January
Mega raids with Mega-Stahlos*
3. JanuarySpotlight hour with Alola Sandan* and evolution XP
4. JanuaryRaid hour with Reshiram*
5. JanuaryPvP: Master League and ML Premier Classic
7. JanuaryEvent: Community Day with Igamaro*
10. JanuarySpotlight hour with Flauschling* and catch Stardust
10. January
to 16. January
Event: Sparkling Fantasy
10. January
to 18. January
5-star raids with Zekrom* (Attack: Thunder)
10. January
to 18. January
Mega raids with previously unknown Pokémon
11. JanuaryRaid hour with Zekrom*
12. January to 19. JanuaryPvP: Super League, Hyper League, Master League
14. January
to 15. January
PvP event: GO Battle Weekend: Troy Trumm
17. JanuarySpotlight hour with Samurzel* and catch XP
18. January
to 25. January
5-star raids with Regice*
18. January
to 25. January
Mega raids with Mega-Schlapor*
18. JanuaryRaid hour with Regice*
19. January
to 23. January
Event: Lunar New Year 2023
19. January
to 26. January
PvP: Super League and Weather Cup Edition: Super League
21. JanuaryCommunity Day Classic
24. JanuarySpotlight hour with Zapplardin and catch candy
25. January
to 1. February
5-star raids with Kapu-Riki* (For the first time as Shiny)
25. January
to 1. February
Mega raids with Mega-Aerodactyl*
25. JanuaryRaid hour with Kapu-Riki*
26. January
to 2. February
PvP: Super League and Electric Cup Edition: Super League
27. January
to 5. February
Event: High Voltage
31. JanuarySpotlight hour with Elezeba* and sending candy
Pokémon marked with a star (*) can be caught as Shiny

Things to consider: In the coming days, the Pokémon GO team will also reveal which unknown Mega Pokémon you can expect starting January 10.

Which events are particularly worth it in January 2023?

These might be worth it: Many events still lack the details, but based on experiences from previous years, some announcements are already exciting:

  • Sparkling Fantasy: Here trainers suspect the release of some fairy Pokémon. For collectors, this could be really exciting.
  • Community Day Classic: Although the event has not been officially revealed yet, the indications are increasing that a strong Pokémon will be awaiting you at the C-Day Classic in January. Participating should be worth it based on current information.
  • Legendary Raids: The selection of raid Pokémon in January is well-received by trainers. You can expect strong attackers to enhance your collections.

As soon as there are more details about the upcoming events, we can better assess which are really worth it and where you should set your priorities.

Have you already found a favorite among the upcoming events that you definitely want to attend? Share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.