The special research “Something Extraordinary” offers you an encounter with Keldeo in Pokémon GO. There are various items available. We will show you all tasks and rewards here.
What kind of research is this? For the “Mysterious Blade” event, there is an optional ticket that players can purchase. It costs about 10 € in the shop. Only players who purchase the ticket will receive the special research featuring Keldeo.
To activate the research, you need to log in to Pokémon GO once between Saturday (December 10) at 10:00 AM and Sunday (December 11) at 8:00 PM local time. You can take as much time as you want to complete the research. In the overview here, you will see all the content.
Something Extraordinary 1/7
Task
Reward
Land 3 curveball throws
500 Stardust
Catch 10 Pokémon
Encounter with Ottaro
Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon
10 Ultra Balls
Stage reward: If you complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will additionally receive 2 rare candies, 2 Silver Pinap Berries, and an encounter with Machop.
Something Extraordinary 2/7
Task
Reward
Battle 3x against team leaders*
750 Stardust
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
Encounter with Staryu
Use 5 power-ups on Pokémon
1 Charge TM
Stage reward: If you complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will additionally receive 2 rare candies, 2 Silver Pinap Berries, and an encounter with Shroomish.
*Note: The team leaders refer to Blanche, Candela, and Spark. Not Team GO Rocket. You will find them by navigating to “Battles” in the menu and scrolling down to the bottom. It doesn’t matter which league you participate in.
Something Extraordinary 3/7
Task
Reward
Battle in a raid
1,000 Stardust
Catch 5 fighting-type Pokémon
Encounter with Bamelin
Evolve 5 Pokémon
3 Incubators
Stage reward: If you complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will additionally receive 2 rare candies, 2 Silver Pinap Berries, and an encounter with Zurrokex.
Something Extraordinary 4/7
Task
Reward
Battle 5x in the GO Battle League
1,250 Stardust
Catch 7 different species of Pokémon
Encounter with Marill
Use 5 berries when catching Pokémon
2 Incense
Stage reward: If you complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will additionally receive 2 rare candies, 2 Silver Pinap Berries, and an encounter with Quappo.
Something Extraordinary 5/7
Task
Reward
Win a raid
1,500 Stardust
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy
Encounter with Mamolida
Feed your buddy 3 times
1 Fast TM
Stage reward: If you complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will additionally receive 2 rare candies, 2 Silver Pinap Berries, and an encounter with Keldeo in its standard form.
Something Extraordinary 6/7
Task
Reward
Win in the GO Battle League
1,500 Stardust
Catch 15 fighting Pokémon
Encounter with Schallquap
Land 3 great throws in a row
2 Super Incubators
Stage reward: If you complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will additionally receive 2 rare candies, 2 Silver Pinap Berries, and an encounter with Meditalis.
Stage reward: If you complete all three tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will additionally receive 2 rare candies, 20 Keldeo candies, and a Keldeo T-shirt.
These are all the tasks of the special research with Keldeo. With the overview, you can more easily decide whether purchasing a ticket will be worth it for you or not.
Until the night of December 10, it was unclear which Pokémon you would encounter at the raid event. There was no detailed announcement from Niantic.
Hoopa returns as a top raid boss
The original announcement continues:
Which Pokémon appears in the top raid? In the announcement of the December 2022 events, though top raids are mentioned, it is not clearly stated which Pokémon will appear there.
Currently, there is still no official announcement about the event with details. At one point, trainers thought the developers might have even forgotten the top raids – however, players from the earlier time zone in New Zealand report that the top raid eggs with appropriately long timers have now appeared (via reddit).
The eggs will open at 11:00 AM local time in New Zealand (11:00 PM here). By then, it should be clear which boss is in the egg—unless there is an official announcement beforehand.
However, since there has not yet been any further announcement regarding the top raids, trainers are generally expecting that the unleashed Hoopa will once again appear as the boss of the top raids. This has always been the case when the top raids appeared.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Do you want to defeat Hoopa (unbound) in top raids of Pokémon GO? Here we show you the 20 best counters at a glance, along with their movesets. Learn in the raid guide how to win.
What kind of Pokémon is this? Hoopa is a Mythical Pokémon and belongs to the Psychic and Ghost types. It comes from the 6th generation of games and has two forms. You can find it in its Confined Form and its Unbound Form. The unbound form of Hoopa has the types Psychic and Dark.
Hoopa (unbound) counters in the top raid – 20 best attackers
Mega Scizor with Fury Cutter and Bug Bite
Shadow Scizor with Fury Cutter and Bug Bite
Shadow Pinsir with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Shadow Scyther with Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz
Donphan with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Yanmega with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Genesect with Fury Cutter and Bug Bite
Mega Beedrill with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Shuckle with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Pinsir with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Scizor with Fury Cutter and Bug Bite
Cavalanzas with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Tectass with Fury Cutter and Bug Bite
Scyther with Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz
Fermicula with Bug Bite and Bug Bite
Hydreigon with Infestation and Bug Buzz
Beedrill with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Mega Absol with Knock Off and Bug Buzz
Katagami with Leaf Blade and Bug Bite
Weaknesses of Hoopa (unbound): The Pokémon belongs to the Psychic and Dark types and is thus vulnerable to the types Bug and Fairy. Especially to Bug attacks.
Can you catch Shiny Hoopa (unbound)? No, the shiny form is not currently active in the game.
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a pretty high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can fight Hoopa (unbound) in top raids with about 3 to 6 trainers. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should aim for more trainers.
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In FIFA 23 the next promo for the World Cup starts and we will show you all the info and new special cards of the World Cup Phenoms.
When does the event start? On Friday, December 9 at 7:00 PM, the next event in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team starts.
What are World Cup Phenoms? In the new event, it is quite similar to “Future Stars” and focuses on young talents with great potential. EA celebrates young top talents who have played their first World Cup in the new event.
The following players are represented among the World Cup Phenoms:
What other content is available? In addition to the Phenoms cards, new World Cup Icons are returning to the game.
Here you can see the new icons:
Here continues with the original post.
First leaks show possible cards for the new event
What does the new promo bring? What the supposedly “World Cup Phenoms Promo” exactly brings is currently not known. We also do not yet know whether in addition to improved stats, upgrades for skill moves or weak foot could also come.
As soon as there is more information, we will update this post.
What do the leaks say? The well-known FIFA leaker FUT Sheriff has already announced two cards that are supposed to appear in the new event (via Twitter).
These cards could be expected from the leaker in the event:
Many viewers of the Game Awards probably asked themselves the same questions: Who was the guy who sneaked onto the stage with the developers from From Software and what did he want to express with his incoherent speech?
What happened at the Game Awards? At the end of the Game Awards, when the developers from the studio behind Elden Ring, From Software, accepted their award for “Game of the Year”, another person who did not belong to the studio sneaked onto the stage.
After Game Director Hidetaka Miyazaki finished his acceptance speech, the young man approached the microphone and surprised both the award winners and the audience. The award ceremony was actually over, and the music was already playing that is supposed to prompt the winners to leave the stage.
What did the person say? Once at the microphone, the young man used the attention and surprise of those around him to get his message across. He was then escorted out of the hall by security.
You know, real quick, I want to thank everybody and say that I think I want to nominate this award to my reformed orthodox rabbi Bill Clinton. Thank you everybody.
You know, to summarize quickly, I want to thank everybody and want to say that I nominate this award to my reformed orthodox rabbi Bill Clinton. Thank you, everyone.
If you want to see how the scene unfolded, we have linked a Twitter post from user @matenevenoff here. The person Matan Even is also said to be the one who crashed the Game Awards. However, his identity has not yet been definitively established.
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What is known about the person? Shortly after the incident, viewers began speculating about who had just stolen the show and what the message was all about. Some users on Twitter noted that, due to the message, the person might belong to the Alt-Right circle.
Others defended the interrupter and even indicated that they knew the identity of the person. The well-known gaming journalist Jason Schreier has since been able to interview the person. You can read his assessment in the linked tweet.
If the person on stage is indeed Matan Evan, it would not be the first time he has used the attention from press events for political messages. In 2019, Matan Evan made headlines during the “Free Hong Kong controversy” at Blizzcon. On his social media channels, he draws attention to the discrimination against Asian Americans and police brutality.
What happened next? Geoff Keighley, the host of the Game Awards, confirmed via Twitter that the suspicious person was arrested by the police.
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Nevertheless, many questions remain unanswered: How could an uninvolved person so easily gain access to the stage? What is the meaning of the incoherent message? It is clear that security measures at the Game Awards will probably be a bit stricter in the future.
Did you miss the Game Awards? No problem! We covered the award ceremony in a ticker – there you will find all the awards, trailers, and announcements at a glance!
First visit of Xur to Destiny 2 in Season 19. He wants to sell Guardians exotic gear at a bargain price. MeinMMO tells you where to find the vendor this week and what he has in stock. It might be worth stopping by before you start the new dungeon.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? At the beginning of the week Bungie presented their new Season 19. It takes the Guardians back into the Seraph bunkers of the Warmind Rasputin. There they are supposed to assist in reintegrating him before the Hive under Xivu Arath gains the upper hand. For this, Osiris, Ana Bray, and the Guardians are voluntarily collaborating with the, albeit brilliant, psychopath Clovis Bray.
In addition to the new story, there are of course new weapons. One exotic weapon from Season 19 has been particularly talked about right at the start. The pulse rifle “Revision Zero” will have 4 catalysts and is also not available immediately. It is time-gated, and Guardians must stay on task week after week until it reaches its full potential.
The season start itself was commented on with mixed opinions from players based on early impressions. While new Guardians explore the content with curiosity, the well-known season model, the heavily revamped PvP system, and the partially recycled locations of the Seraph bunkers from the Season of the Worthy caused discontent among veterans. However, the Bungie boss let them know: “We have heard your feedback […] loud and clear.” In 2023 they want to take more creative risks.
The new Guardian ranks and Neomuna target pursuits are supposed to shake things up in Destiny 2 with the launch of the new DLC, on February 28, 2023.
If you then take a look at the brand new trailer from the Game Awards 2022, you indeed get the urge to head to Neomuna immediately to try out the new neon green Strand abilities.
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Trailer Game Awards
All info about Xur on December 9, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? The exotic vendor visits Destiny 2 every Friday at 6 PM. Everyone who still has gaps in their Exotic collection awaits him, as he is the easiest way to get Exotics. It only costs you a one-way trip and some materials as currency.
Where is Xur? This is his stock for the weekend
The position of Xur: Even though Xur only uses a few location positions actively, no Guardian knows where he will land before 6 PM. However, MeinMMO is always close on his heels and will let you know as soon as possible.
Fly to Xur in the European Dead Zone. He stands at the landing point “Twisted Cove”.
Xur is this week in the Twisted Cove, European Dead Zone.
Xur’s inventory from December 9 to 13 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have for sale? Xur offers every class, namely Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans, the opportunity to shop. It does not matter whether you are new to the game or already experienced Guardians. Xur’s exotic shopping paradise is open to everyone, and a nice chat with him is even free.
This is Xur’s offer this week:
Xur’s offer from December 8 to 13, 2022
Weapon: Workhorse – Kinetic Auto Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Etched Warrior – Arc Helmet for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +22
Resilience: +4
Recovery: +10
Discipline: +16
Intellect: +14
Strength: +2
Total: 68
Hunter: Twin Fable – Arc Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +14
Resilience: +7
Recovery: +10
Discipline: +6
Intellect: +23
Strength: +2
Total: 62
Warlock: Claws of Ahamkara -Arc Arm Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +2
Resilience: +23
Recovery: +8
Discipline: +10
Intellect: +6
Strength: +13
Total: 62
Legendary Armor Set: This week Xur is selling the Cairos Function Set.
Xur also sells legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions of past DLCs each week. However, note: You can only buy the weapons if you also own the appropriate expansion.
Currently, he has these two weapons available:
The exotic hand cannon “Fatebringer” (Beyond Light DLC) with the perk “Hip-Fire Grip”
The exotic scout rifle “The Tale of a Dead Man” (Beyond Light DLC) with the perk “Moving Target”.
The cost of the weapons: For these two Exotics, the cost is 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Code, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards each.
Xur always carries: You will always get an Exotic Engram from Xur for 97 Legendary Shards, as well as the weekly quest to obtain an exotic code.
New dungeon launches – Ascend the Guardian’s Pillar
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This weekend there will be no Trials of Osiris or Iron Banner. However, you won’t have to wait long in Season 19 before you can try the new Trials hand cannon “Exalted Truth” and the Trials machine gun “Unerring Duty”.
The 14th Saint is back with the Trials endgame starting December 16, 2022.
Destiny 2 Competitive Division – The new ranked system in the Crucible.
When does the first Iron Banner start in Season 19? In the new year, Lord Saladin will call for the Iron Banner on January 3, 2023, to introduce “Stronghold”. This is a mode where the objective is to capture and hold areas – just like in Zone Control. Apparently, Lord Saladin made a deal with the Cabal Empress Caiatl, as she sends some Cabal turrets into the battlefield for added spice.
But before Trials or Iron Banner pits Guardians against each other again, a real cherry on top comes into play in PvE. The brand new dungeon opens its doors today at 6 PM and invites you to the “Pillar of the Guardian”.
Who can play the dungeon? The new dungeon is available to all players who own the “The Witch Queen” Deluxe Edition or the Dungeon Key. You can then start it from the location “The Enclave” on Mars. However, first, speak with Ikora Rey in the Tower.
Feel free to let us know in the comments if the dungeon is also on your to-do list for tonight and, above all, how you plan to explore it. Are you waiting for guides? Or are you trying to solve the puzzle yourself?
Twitch is still the most well-known and largest platform for live streaming. Many streamers have been able to generate millions through it and are sometimes more well-known than some celebrities on television. You can find out who the 5 biggest female streamers are in our list here on MeinMMO.
Who is Lara Loft? Lara Loft is primarily active as a voice actress in video games but also in movies and series. Her stage name is thus also derived from Lara Croft, the protagonist of the “Tomb Raider” games. Lara Loft lent her voice to the character in Rise of the Tomb Raider.
On Twitch, Lara Loft primarily shows Let’s Plays of various games such as Phasmophobia and Disney Dreamlight Valley, or she chats with her over 311,000 followers in “Just Chatting”.
She is also a moderator for the show Game Two produced by Rocket Beans TV.
What happened recently? In November, Lara Loft appeared in an episode of the Carolin Kebekus Show. In a sketch, she played a gamer who pretends to be a man online to avoid the comments of sexist trolls.
A funny clip of the streamer:
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Who is HoneyPuu? Not much is known about the streamer, as she is very privacy-conscious. Besides her Twitch channel, the 22-year-old has a YouTube account for highlights and reactions.
In her streams, she prefers to show the block game Minecraft and the shooter Valorant. Otherwise, she chats with her viewers or plays variety games like Among Us. However, she started in MOBA League of Legends.
What happened recently? HoneyPuu treated herself to a stylish new gaming PC, which she proudly shared on Twitter. Let’s see when the first streams on it will come.
A funny clip of the streamer:
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Who is AnniTheDuck? AnniTheDuck, or Anni as she is affectionately called by most, has been streaming on Twitch for several years. When the well-known YouTuber Julien Bam convinced her to start with YouTube, more people became aware of her.
Anni plays games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, New World, or Raft. When she’s not playing, she simply chats with her viewers or gets creative.
The trademark of the 24-year-old streamer is small yellow ducks that originated from her favorite animal and her name.
What happened recently? Anni released two calendars for the upcoming year 2023: a cosplay calendar and a zodiac calendar, in which the streamer embodies the zodiac signs. Anni described working on the calendars as a “single fever dream” (via Twitter).
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Who is starletnova? starletnova started streaming on Twitch as a student in 2016. Back then, she mainly showcased Overwatch and later League of Legends to audiences in the double digits. However, she was hardly active between 2018 and 2020.
From mid-2020, starletnova returned to Twitch but was mainly active in the “Just Chatting” category. By 2021, she already reached up to 6,300 simultaneous viewers and gained additional fame through her participation in a chess tournament organized by RocketBeans.
Currently, she can be seen as a participant in the popular survival show 7 vs. Wild on YouTube, where she makes use of her scout experience.
What happened recently? In episode 9 of 7 vs. Wild, starletnova was the first participant to be eliminated from the survival show. After her shelter was destroyed by the constant rain, the streamer gave up in tears. Overall, however, she is proud of her performance.
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Who is Reved? Reved, or Antonia, mainly streams in the “Just chatting” category. When the 22-year-old picks up the controller, she tends to play smaller or casual games like Bloons TD 6, Among Us, or Life is Strange.
Toni, as most call her, began streaming irregularly in 2015. She became more active only after moving to Madeira in 2019 and joining the group of well-known YouTubers and streamers Unge, NotColln, and Halbzwilling.
She is also the partner of the second place in this list: AnniTheDuck. They publicly announced their relationship in August 2021.
What happened recently? Reved announced on Twitter that she intends to host an award show for the best moments on Twitch in 2022. Until 11:59 PM on December 11, viewers can submit their favorite clips in categories such as “Game” but also “worst slip of the tongue” and “troll moment” (via Twitter).
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What do you think of the female streamers? Do you actively follow anyone from this list or did you not know them yet? Would you have expected different female streamers on this list? Which female streamer do you particularly enjoy watching at the moment? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
Twitch is still the undisputed ruler of the streaming scene, bringing forth great personalities that excite hundreds of thousands of fans. The German creators are no less than their international counterparts and are reaching for the throne of the biggest streamers in the world. But who are actually the biggest streamers in Germany?
Who is Trymacs? The 28-year-old Hamburg native had a rocket start: from mobile games Clash of Clans and Clash Royale to becoming one of the biggest streamers in Germany and worldwide.
On Twitch, he had already been active before his first YouTube video in 2016. Back then, it only attracted a small audience. Today, at peak times, hundreds of thousands watch him as he spends money on the latest update of Clash of Clans, opens FIFA packs ridiculously successfully, or simply holds a talk round with other streamers.
His special events are likely to have caused a massive push in reach. Many will remember the Pokémon card event from January 2021. Here, Trymacs, together with streamer colleague PapaPlatte, opened cards from special booster packs worth a total of 40,000 €. This stream alone attracted a total of 356,000 viewers, of which around 250,000 watched Trymacs alone.
What happened recently? Trymacs just returned from icy Finland, where he fought for survival in his own survival format “Nerd in the Dirt”. During his absence, he was represented in the mobile game Clash of Clans by his girlfriend. She apparently fulfilled this task to his satisfaction (via Trymacs).
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Who is Gronkh? Erik “Gronkh” Range became famous among the general public with Let’s Plays. This is a nearly extinct category of YouTube videos today, where the performers mostly upload unedited and commented gameplays.
To this day, Gronkh’s Minecraft project is among the classics in YouTube history in Germany. He uploaded over 1000 episodes of his first project. Range is also active as a livestreamer on Twitch, where he is among the biggest in Germany.
But Gronkh also makes waves outside of YouTube and Twitch. Those who have seen the film Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse may recognize the voice of King-Pin: that was Gronkh! Range lent his voice to several other characters in the film (via Synchronkartei.de).
What happened recently? Gronkh, together with the gaming group PietSmiet and some other German influencers, hosted the 8th edition of the charity event Friendly Fire. Despite the currently difficult times for many, over 1 million euros in donations were collected.
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Who is eliasn97? Elias began his career in esports. His game was FIFA and he rocked it. eliasn97 played among others for the football club Hertha BSC, but turned his back on it some time ago to dedicate himself to his own project.
The streamer spends most of his time on Twitch, where he not only plays FIFA with his fans. While FIFA remains in the foreground: since the early access release of FIFA 22, his average number of viewers has quadrupled.
They have increased from around 15,000 concurrent viewers to 70,000. Meanwhile, eliasn97 has switched to FIFA 23, and the number has stabilized at around 35,000 concurrent viewers.
What happened recently? Things aren’t going so well for Elias right now. Not only was he kicked off the first place of this list, but he also faced harsh criticism for his new sponsor Spitch. Elias has now released a statement in which he acknowledges Spitch and threatened critics with legal action (via Twitter).
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Who is MontanaBlack? Thanks to his reality talk videos about his difficult youth, which he has uploaded on YouTube, MontanaBlack has become extremely popular. Drugs and theft on one side, loving grandparents on the other.
Everything started in his grandparents’ attic, and now he gives back a lot to Grandma and Grandpa. For example, he has repaid his grandfather about 4,000 € after stealing money from him many years ago.
Marcel Eris, on the other hand, finds it easy to accumulate money, because as MontanaBlack, he is among the highest-earning Twitch streamers in the world. This was also confirmed by a major Twitch leak that published the earnings of the top 100 streamers.
Not only can he boast about his finances, but his reach is impressive as well, boasting 4.7 million followers. On average, around 25,710 fans watch him play FIFA 23 or during Just Chatting.
What happened recently? MontanaBlack streamed as little in November as he last did in June 2021. Instead, he opts for rarer but somewhat elaborate IRL streams, for example from the Wildpark Schwarze Berge or from the Hamburg Dom.
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Who is Knossi? Knossi is an entertainer through and through and wanted to be on television since childhood. There he appeared as a participant in various formats from ProSieben, Sat 1, and RTL II. Knossi also hosted various poker tournament series.
Since 2014, Knossi has also been seen regularly on the streaming platform Twitch. There he was extremely successful with gambling content and for a time even the largest streamer worldwide. However, he has since distanced himself from that.
Instead, Knossi now mainly showcases talk formats and reactions. He is currently also featured as a participant in the survival show 7 vs. Wild on YouTube. This along with his participation in the Wok WM 2022 on ProSieben is likely to have strengthened his placement in this list.
What do you think of the streamers? Do you actively follow anyone on the list or were you not familiar with them? Would you have expected other streamers to be on the list instead? Or what Twitch content do you enjoy the most? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Destiny 2 has once again demonstrated its strong trailer skills at the Game Awards 2022 and makes the neon green abilities of its Guardians in Lightfall make even Spiderman look oldas the small preview revealed surprising Guardian moves, surfing Cloud Riders, Tormentors, and a shocked antagonist of the Traveler.
What kind of trailer is this? Thelatest trailer from Bungie is another preview of the upcoming expansion Destiny 2: Lightfall, which premiered at the Game Awards 2022:
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Trailer Game Awards
The new DLC will be released on February 28, 2023, taking Guardians to Neomuna, a futuristic city in the clouds.
What exactly does the video show? On one hand, you can see the new Darkness ability “Strand” in action. With this, players should literally be able to tug at the neon green “threads of reality”.
00:14 – Here, a Hunter becomes the movement king. You see him activating his new super ability from Lightfall to casually attempt a stylish somersault off a skyscraper.
00:30 – Now the new grappling hook comes into play. But not to swing from corner to corner like Spiderman. Real Guardians use their Strand lasso to cling to a Titan who has just activated his Thundercrash super. Faster and cooler, you probably can’t get from A to B in Destiny 2 starting from Lightfall.
00:53 – With the Titan, neon green claws manifest, allowing him to easily tear his enemies, in this case, Vex, apart.
00:53 – The lasso apparently also serves as a mob killer. You can see a Hunter using it to easily pulverize his enemies in a sweeping attack.
01:03 – The Warlock, on the other hand, will manipulate the neon green fabric with his thoughts in Lightfall and hurls green projectiles at his enemies.
In addition to the ability gameplay of the Guardians, you also see some enemies:
At 01:18, one of the giant “Tormentors” can be seen in the trailer. They are coming into the game as brand new enemies with the Lightfall DLC. This adversary kneels and focuses on a Guardian who apparently cannot escape him. He then throws him away with a shot from his hand in a high arc.
A “Tormentor”, new enemies in Lightfall, has grabbed a Guardian.
In addition to the Tormentors, Guardians must primarily face off against the Shadow Legion soldiers. This Cabal army is under the newest disciple of the Witness: Calus.
Can any details about the story be discovered? Not specifically – but there are small hints. Strong impressions from Hollywood are also included.
Observant Guardians have noticed the narrator of the trailer. It is Osiris, who talks about how he too has learned “to overcome the impossible through loss”.
You see a Cloud Rider surfing through the air on a silver board.
Not a Silver Surfer, but a Cloud Rider from Bungie’s creation.
In parts of the trailer, planets like Earth can also be seen. But no Traveler.
A horrified expression on the Witness was also surprising for players. Until now, he was rather aloof and seemed unstoppable. But now, as a kind of white tree with blood-red leaves opens up in front of him in the trailer to unleash forceful energy in his direction, it seems he doesn’t like it at all.
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This is also what players can expect in Lightfall: The new DLC Lightfall is also said to improve the systems of Destiny 2. Bungie has already announced that there will be a Guardian rank system. Assistance to help new players better understand the game. Also, veterans should find new ways to help others in the game through a Guardian rank system. However, the highlight is the integrated loadout system, allowing you to save your builds in the game.
Musical highlight of the trailer: Just like in the last DLC “Witch Queen”, Bungie has once again used a very unique and powerful musical background in this trailer. It features the song “Used to the Darkness” by Des Rocs in the Fytch Remix.
How did you like the little preview? And what did you particularly like? Feel free to tell us in the comments.
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The Game Awards 2022 are over and presented a never-before-seen fireworks display of trailers. Among them was Dune: Awakening. For MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider, it was the highlight, alongside the giant Diablo 4. According to the latest information, the survival genre could turn a whole new page with Dune.
What kind of game is Dune: Awakening? The new title from Funcom describes itself as an open-world survival MMO. Roughly speaking, we get a Conan Exiles set in the world of Dune: The Desert Planet, one of the most successful sci-fi stories.
You start in the middle of the desert with few or no resources, gather and craft important items and food for survival, and gradually attain wealth and fame as well as a much too large base built with your own hands. So far, so familiar.
But Dune makes it clear that it wants to take a few steps further. Thousands of players are to roam the desert world and interact, NPCs govern the economy, which we can influence with our own guilds, and heavy military equipment such as tanks and planes engage in battles for the most important resource in the universe: the spice.
I see here nothing less than the next evolutionary step in the survival genre. Towards more interaction between players and their allies. Dune: Awakening feels more like an MMORPG to me and could change the genre forever.
Dune: Awakening – First Gameplay Trailer for the new Survival MMO
More about the author Maik Schneider: I was originally a pure PlayStation player and therefore came into contact with the survival genre relatively late. But my first attempts in Minecraft on the PS3 opened my eyes – what had I been missing?
I caught up a lot and followed the development of the survival market. I have now spent thousands of hours in the genre: 7 Days to Die, Terraria, Conan Exiles, ARK: Survival Evolved, Rust – all titles that I have enjoyed for several hundred hours.
With Dune: Awakening, there is now a game that I find the background story very appealing. And if it can keep its promises, it should change the entire survival genre.
Dune: Awakening is a product of the survival hype
At the end of 2020 / beginning of 2021, suddenly a game that had already been on the market for 7 years was hyped: Rust.
Due to the Corona pandemic and game delays, the supply situation in the gaming market was tense. On the demand side, however, many more people wanted to play. Rust became known through Twitch and drew many players into the survival game.
Twitch streamer shroud also celebrated Rust back then and said: “You go in, walk around, can shoot at things or talk to people.” This led to the creation of roleplay servers and huge streamer projects. Rust was for months the epitome of gaming, especially due to its social component.
Why could Dune: Awakening change the genre? The new survival MMO makes social interaction a main feature. On the new Steam page, it says:
“Dune: Awakening combines the harshness and creativity of survival games with the social interactivity of large-scale multiplayer titles into a uniquely ambitious open-world survival MMO. Survive and dominate on a huge seamless Arrakis in battle with thousands of other players.”
It therefore offers a huge open world where thousands of players compete for the favor of the great houses of Arrakis. The current info on the game outlines a massive world where many player groups fight for the most important resources.
Allies will be as important as a well-developed fortress. Communicative players could be as important a resource as the spice itself.
And in Dune, everything revolves around spice – a rare resource needed for space travel, serves as currency, and is almost only available on the desert planet Arrakis. The developers at Funcom can rely on the stories of a vast sci-fi universe.
Many details about the title are still missing. But the focus on the social aspect could herald a new era for the survival genre. An era where survival games become almost life simulations that offer a scope similar to MMORPGs.
What features does Dune: Awakening offer? In conclusion, I will list some further features that Dune: Awakening has already announced:
Meet characters from the books and films
Constantly fight against other players in PvP or ally with them
Unravel the secrets behind the motives of the rulers
Abilities improve with use
Many different points of interest in the open world
The desert world changes due to constant storms
Harsh survival due to lack of water
Wait for and improve desert suits
3rd-person gameplay
Battles with tanks, infantry, and planes
Specialization in melee or ranged combat
Complex economic system revolving around the spice
Guilds can ally with large (NPC) houses
Crafting of weapons, attachments, modifications, armor
I am very excited about the title and will keep a close eye on the development surrounding Dune: Awakening. I am sure it can shake up the survival genre significantly if it keeps its promises.
Your opinions on the first information also interest me greatly. Leave me a comment on the topic.
The satirist Jan Böhmermann (41) again takes on the German influencer scene. In his streamer persona, which is closely related to the Twitch star Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (34), Böhmermann posted a video on the YouTube channel of ZDF Magazin Royale.
What kind of video is it? In the YouTube video, which appeared on December 8 on the official channel of ZDF Magazin Royale, Jan Böhmermann can again be seen in a black tank top and with a gold chain. The background also strongly resembles MontanaBlack’s streaming setup.
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Jan Böhmermann as a Reaction Streamer
What is it about this time? In his latest video, Böhmermann parodies reaction streams. Streamers react to the content of other creators or watch series to make more or less original comments.
Jan Böhmermann chose the ZDF show “Bares für Rares” for his video. Equipped with a box of “Froot Loops” cereal, which he conspicuously eats into the microphone, and an energy drink, Böhmermann watches as a diamond-studded cross is appraised and then sold on the flea market show.
Meanwhile, the supposed streamer receives donations from his alleged viewers that far exceed the value of the displayed treasure. Böhmermann boasts that he could buy “five of those things.”
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In the design surrounding the video, those responsible for Böhmermann also orient themselves to common clichés: The title of the video is filled with emojis, and some words are apparently arbitrarily capitalized.
In the description of the video, the supposed streamer apologizes for his long absence, citing issues with the tax authorities. In the future, however, he wants to stream more regularly. Similar announcements – minus the tax part – can often be found on the social media channels of real streamers.
Is ZDF dealing with Twitch streamers today?
What does this mean now? When Böhmermann last teased his streaming persona on Instagram in September 2022, an episode of his Magazin Royale followed, in which he dealt extensively with the topic of microtransactions in video games and the streamers who promote them.
One can therefore assume that today’s episode of the satire program will again settle accounts with the German influencer scene. The content may revolve around reaction content or the earnings of Twitch streamers, especially in terms of donations.
ZDF Magazin Royale is broadcast every Friday at 11:00 PM on ZDF but is already available in the media library of the broadcaster from 8:00 PM.
What are Reactions all about? This kind of content, where influencers react to each other, is very popular and has practically given rise to its own genre of YouTube videos: compilations of content from bigger names on YouTube and Twitch, which are then reacted to again by streamers and YouTubers.
Reactions to reactions are also not uncommon. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the last episode of Magazin Royale, which dealt with streamers, sparked numerous reactions.
At the Game Awards 2022, Blizzard showed a new trailer for Diablo 4. In the elaborate cinematic, faithful people fight alongside an angel against the hordes of hell and a powerful demoness. Those who know Diablo understand: These two figures are arguably the most important in the game’s story.
This is the trailer: The new trailer opens with a praying priestess who has an army at her back. A strange symbol is visible on the soldiers’ shields, which Blizzard previously teased with a cloaked figure.
Demonen from hell face the army, ready to attack. After a brief prayer from the priestess, the onslaught begins and hell breaks loose – more or less literally.
The demons rush toward the defenders but are pierced by long spears while the priestess kneels, praying and trusting in heavenly protection before them. The scene is reminiscent of the perfectly executed maneuvers of the famous Roman army.
In the end, two special figures appear: an angel and a demoness. You may already know the demoness Lilith; she is the main antagonist in the upcoming Diablo 4. The angel is shown for the first time. You should definitely know both if you are interested in Diablo.
You can find all the information about Diablo 4 in our special here. We have embedded the latest cinematic trailer for you:
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Diablo 4: The trailer for the release date
Inarius and Lilith: The Parents of All Humans in Diablo
Who are the characters? Lilith, the Daughter of Hatred, is the daughter of Mephisto and the niece of Diablo, the Prime Evil. Inarius is one of the angels who fought under Tyrael in the Eternal Conflict and is known for his battlefield successes.
Lilith and Inarius have had enough of the never-ending war between angels and demons. They meet after Inarius is captured and freed by Lilith. The two fall in love with each other and decide to create their own world.
What is the Eternal Conflict? Since the beginning of time, the High Heavens and their angels have fought against the Burning Hells and their demons for control of the Worldstone. With the power of this stone, they could create and destroy worlds at will.
Inarius was able to steal the Worldstone with other rogue angels and created Sanctuary, a world that is supposed to be safe from the Eternal Conflict – and the world where the Diablo games take place.
Lilith and Inarius had children: Nephalem – the beings we all embody in Diablo, whose power is reflected in the various classes. The angel and the demon are literally the parents of the world of Diablo.
You can find the story of the demoness Lilith in detail on MeinMMO:
So why are they fighting against each other? The trailer ends with Inarius’ line: ‘I am here because of you’ and a spear throw at Lilith. After Sanctuary and the Nephalem were created, the rage of heaven and hell turned against the new world.
Since Nephalem are stronger than angels and demons and the factions continue to search for the Worldstone, Sanctuary was entirely in danger. For this reason, Inarius considered the extermination of his children – which put Lilith into such a rage that she slaughtered all the other demons and angels who stood by her.
Inarius did not forgive her for that and banished her into the Void, as he did not want to kill her himself. He declared himself the ruler of the world – and now, in Diablo 4, there apparently exists a new conflict between ‘Mom and Dad’.
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We will likely discover more details in the game itself. Diablo 4 is set to release on June 6, 2023, for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. I already know that the story will captivate me more than in any previous Diablo.
Just Lilith as an antagonist makes me shudder. Normally, you think of Diablo, Baal, and the like, who are undeniably evil, the enemy you must fight. But Lilith is… basically my mother. I don’t want to fight her; I want to join her! Let’s see what will be possible…
Some colleagues have already had a look at Diablo 4. They are mostly convinced by the game so far:
On the night of December 8 to 9, 2022, the Game Awards took place. The winners of the event were announced, and numerous new games were showcased. Among them was a trailer that particularly excites MeinMMO editor Marie Friske: Death Stranding 2.
As I clicked through the Game Awards trailers to get an overview of the new releases today, I was taken aback. As a huge fan of Kojima’s games, last night was an absolute highlight for me.
Since I completed Death Stranding, I have been eagerly hoping for a sequel. However, I did not have high hopes, as the first part already felt quite complete in terms of its story.
However, with Death Stranding 2, a continuation is coming, and I feel as if Christmas has come a bit early this year. As I watch the trailer, I am simply delighted and sit in awe.
The trailer for Death Stranding 2 has everything I wish for from Kojima
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Death Stranding 2 – Game Awards Trailer
In typical Kojima fashion, I can already extract some information from the trailer, yet I have no idea what is actually happening here. Much like Death Stranding, there is a dark, apocalyptic atmosphere, and the trailer is simply spectacular to watch.
There are supernatural elements that appear abstract and creepy, such as structures defying gravity or a ghostly BB appearing in a pod. Exactly what I expect from Kojima.
Back to the roots
Even in the smallest details, it is clear that this is a Death Stranding trailer. At the beginning, you hear splashing, some toys shaped like sea creatures, and the interior of the bunker feels familiar. A baby-in-throat scene, as you are all too familiar with from Death Stranding, of course must not be missing.
Several characters from the first part are back. Fragile is very present in the trailer with a toddler, who is most likely Lou. At second 0:32, you can see her bib with the name embroidered on it. The heavily aged main character from the first part, Sam Porter Bridges, is also present.
While watching, I immediately notice some parallels to the first trailer: Fragile, who flees with Lou from pursuers, resembles Cliff and the BB from the first trailer. The background song is the same, only this time sung by a different person whose voice is all too familiar to me…
However, there are also enough new exciting elements that intrigue me: Like the beginning of the trailer with the people in red clothing or the scene where Fragile is attacked and afterwards seems to have a black tar outline around her eyes, similar to Cliff. Cliff, an antagonist from the first part, was a deceased soldier who lingered restlessly on his beach in search of his BB.
For comparison, you can watch the launch trailer of the first part here again:
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Death Stranding – Launch Trailer
Is Higgs back?
Everything indicates that Higgs plays a major role in the second part of Death Stranding. The man with the golden skull mask repeatedly appeared as Sam’s antagonist in the first game. However, he was defeated and sent into exile – now it seems he is back.
Because the singer of the background song is Troy Baker, the voice actor and actor for the character Higgs. His name also appears in the cast at the end. Since I found the character Higgs to be one of the most interesting in the first game, I am looking forward to possibly encountering him again in the new game.
Additionally, the person at the end of the trailer with the red mask bears a striking resemblance to the “Extinction-Entity” Amelie. She also wears a quipu around her neck. I could imagine that Higgs might not be the only antagonist returning from the first part.
The trailer ends with the ominous question: “Should we have connected?” In German: “Sollten wir uns verbunden haben?”
More about the Game Awards 2022 can be found here at MeinMMO:
What do we know about the release date and platforms? Death Stranding 2 is announced for Playstation 5. However, a specific release date has not yet been revealed.
I am definitely looking forward to it and can hardly wait to play Kojima’s new Death Stranding installment!
Dataminers regularly gather information about what new content might be coming soon to Pokémon GO. A new find points to map changes and a bit more organization in the item bag.
Where does the information come from? The “Pokeminers” are a group of dataminers who regularly scour the code of Pokémon GO to uncover possible new content.
The data usually involves features that may go live in the game at a later date.
However, this is not an official announcement, but a leak – so it’s uncertain when and in what form the data will ultimately be used in the game.
What the Pokeminers’ leak reveals about Pokémon GO
In the Pokémon GO subreddit, the Pokeminers recently shared a new find – and it suggests a wintery atmosphere in Pokémon GO (via reddit).
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The find shows various assets that could be used in a winter version of the map of Pokémon GO. For example, you can see:
A snow-covered catch screen
Festive lighting for trees on the catch screen
Winter textures for grass, park terrain, snow, and roads
Snow piles and new leaf textures
Possible fireworks effects for New Year’s Eve
Given the winter months, the events in December, and the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, it’s conceivable that these graphics will be used soon.
This wouldn’t be the first time this year: Around Halloween, Pokémon GO changed its map and adjusted the visuals. It’s likely that something similar will happen this winter as well.
More organization in the bag: In addition to the winter graphics, there is another interesting find. Apparently, there will be a change in the item bag that allows for an optional grid view.
Currently, items can only be searched in the form of a long list. The ability to select a grid instead could contribute to better organization.
Moreover, the dataminers mention that there should be item categories — this could be for raid passes, balls, berries, and similar items. This could also help make the item bag appear noticeably tidier in the future.
What do you think about the possible changes? Would you like a winter map? Let us know in the comments!
Those wanting to start the weekend with a bit of World of Warcraft will be disappointed. An emergency has arisen and requires maintenance.
Update 1:00 PM: The servers are back online. The reason for the emergency maintenance has not been explained by Blizzard.
Original report:At quite an unusual time, Blizzard has decided that World of Warcraft needs to undergo emergency maintenance. Today, on December 9, 2022, at 11:47 AM, Blizzard announced on Twitter that they are “performing emergency maintenance on World of Warcraft.” The servers are currently inaccessible, and logging into the MMORPG is not possible.
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When will the servers be back online? That is uncertain. Blizzard has clearly stated that they cannot provide a timeframe for how long the maintenance will take. It could be that the realms are back online in just a few minutes, or that the maintenance takes several hours. As soon as there is more concrete information regarding the end of the maintenance, we will update the article here.
What is the reason for the maintenance? That is also unknown, but there are several possibilities that could have triggered such maintenance.
Blizzard released a hotfix last night with minor changes to the game. It is possible that new bugs or issues crept into the code, which are now causing exploits or server problems. If this cannot be fixed immediately through a hotfix, an emergency maintenance would be likely.
While you wait, here are a few exciting WoW articles:
Some players report that they are unable to log in with some characters today or could not enter the Dragon Isles and experienced a disconnect every time they tried. Perhaps this error will also be fixed.
Are you affected by the sudden maintenance? Were you about to play?
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The Amalgam of Rage in World of Warcraft looks extremely dark. However, if you want it, you need to buy Diablo IV – and there’s a catch.
At the “The Game Awards”, Blizzard announced the release date of Diablo IV and opened pre-orders. Along with that, there are some rewards in other games, such as World of Warcraft. The “Amalgam of Rage” looks pretty dark and really dangerous.
What kind of mount is this? The Amalgam of Rage is a type of “Three-headed Hell Hound” with quite a lot of details. The dogs not only breathe fire, but parts of their bodies are also singed by flames, so that either the fur is burnt and in some places even the bones are visible. Once the Amalgam takes off, burning wings form at the sides, allowing it to be used as a flying mount.
How do you get the “Amalgam of Rage”? Since this is one of Blizzard’s well-known “cross-promotions,” the Amalgam is basically available for real money. You must opt for the pre-order of Diablo IV. Which version you choose (between €70 and €100) is not relevant. Once you complete the pre-order, the Amalgam of Rage is immediately unlocked for your WoW account and you can use it as a flying mount from then on.
The “Amalgam of Rage” looks quite dark. Image source: wowhead
Mount has little use in Dragonflight: It is important to mention that the “Amalgam of Rage” will have little utility in the current expansion Dragonflight and the Dragon Isles. In Dragonflight, all players mainly use the four different dragons, as only they can be used for “dragon riding.” While it is possible to “use” flying mounts in Dragonflight, they can only be used as ground mounts here.
At least according to the current patch status, you would only be able to use the Amalgam of Rage outside the Dragon Isles in the old content.
Who is this worth it for? Currently, the mount is probably most worthwhile for collectors who want to own every mount in World of Warcraft or for anyone who is certain they will definitely play Diablo IV. Since the “Amalgam of Rage” will have virtually no use in Dragonflight, there’s no rush to get this mount. You have several months to decide whether you want to obtain the mount.
Will you get the mount – with or without the intention of playing Diablo IV? Or does the mount not appeal to you if it can’t be used meaningfully in Dragonflight?
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In 2019, an MMO based on Transformers, the movie with the auto-robots, was announced. However, the development is said to have encountered difficulties. Now a new studio is continuing the work on the co-op shooter
What kind of game will this be? Transformers Reactive is set to be a co-op shooter for 1 to 4 players, played from a third-person perspective. The core gameplay is said to be heavily inspired by Destiny 2, according to insider Tom Henderson:
There will be 3 classes, similar to the Hunter, Warlock, and Titan in Destiny 2. They are expected to fulfill a Holy Trinity of Tank, DPS, and Support.
The game is said to focus on team play.
According to the story, a new enemy threatens Earth – “The Legion”. These will be adversaries that can be both organic and inorganic.
You will encounter familiar characters from the films such as Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.
The Transformers MMO is being developed in Unreal Engine 4 and is set to start a beta in 2023. It will be released for PC and consoles.
Where did the information come from? Tom Henderson has good contacts in the gaming industry and often brings new, exclusive information. He shared the details on the website Insider-Gaming. There, he also revealed that a new studio has taken over the MMO.
Additionally, there were new announcements and a first trailer at the Game Awards:
In a 2021 podcast, Senior Producer Aaron Hamilton revealed the name of the new game: Transformers Rise (via Apple). However, further details were not provided.
Who is developing the game now? According to Henderson, the project has been handed over to the studio Splash Damage because Certain Affinity encountered issues during development.
Splash Damage is based in London and has worked on titles such as Batman: Arkham Origins and Gears of War 4. However, an official confirmation is still pending. Henderson has already reached out to the studio, which has declined to comment on speculation.
We may get more details about the game at the Game Awards on December 8. New trailers and information are expected there.
The Game Awards 2022 have taken place and the winners have been announced. However, in addition to the awards, there were also a ton of new game presentations, including the coop game Wayfinder for PS5 and PC (Steam). MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus watched the trailer and is quite confused – but also very intrigued.
Accordingly, I first watched the most promising trailers for new games. Most of them look really good, especially Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2, Suicide Squad, and of course Diablo 4, which finally has a release date.
And Wayfinder. The teaser image for the trailer already piqued my curiosity, but the video itself just left me confused:
First, a strange tower that looks like something out of Fortnite. Okay, manageable.
Finally, the playable characters with their skills. Sword-slashing, quick daggers, and fireballs against monster hordes. Nice! Such coop slashers are just the thing. Plus, a boss to round it all off. This is going to be good.
Now one of the guys is standing in front of a sci-fi touchscreen selecting abilities. Weren’t we just in fantasy?
The same guy then pulls out a shotgun and blasts the enemies … what the hell?
More bosses, gunfire, and a guy with a scythe – then the rogue from the beginning suddenly uses some crazy Naruto techniques. Where are you going, Wayfinder?
Afterward, a lady appears who resembles a monk from Diablo 3, goes into a berserker rage, and beats enemies with her bare fists. So, Nordic berserker monks are also in the game?
Finally, a medieval fantasy city with neon signs like in New York, strange glitches that resemble the Matrix, and tons of loot …
Seriously … what did I just see? Check it out for yourself and let yourself be confused:
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Wayfinder – Game Awards Trailer
Wayfinders: Coop action with hero slasher?
The trailer intrigues me and I want to learn more. The official website doesn’t really help. If anything, I’m even more confused. There’s very little about the story there.
“Become a Wayfinder and discover their power while finding your path and playstyle, while simultaneously pushing back a hostile force that has conquered your world.” Good, that could just as well be said about Diablo if you replace Wayfinder with Nephalem.
What looks really interesting are the classes. So far, there are 5 characters visible, all of whom seem to have 3 abilities and some kind of ultimate. This is somewhat reminiscent of League of Legends and isn’t necessarily a bad thing. And at least I now know that the berserker monk lady is a brawler.
Additionally, the gameplay is supposed to consist of dungeon crawling, hunting, and coop battles as well as crafting, upgrades, and even housing! That does sound promising. I still don’t know how exactly that fits into the world. But at least it’s mentioned that there will be seasons. Cool … I guess?
Furthermore, the FAQ states that every character will be fully voiced and a beta will start on December 13, to which you can sign up via a form. I’m signing up right away because I want to know what Wayfinder really is and if it plays as cool as it sounds so far.
The release is scheduled for spring 2023 for PlayStation and PC, still without a specific date. However, the game will be a free-to-play title. I’m curious to see what becomes of it.
By the way, my highlight of the Game Awards was – unsurprisingly – Diablo 4. I’ve been looking forward to this game for years and the first tests are really promising:
The U.S. antitrust authority “Federal Trade Commission” (FTC) has concerns regarding Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Specifically, there are fears that Microsoft could withhold content from other platforms – just as they do with Bethesda.
Update, 12/09/22, 7:30 PM: A statement from the European Commission now states that Microsoft has not made agreements to bring Zenimax/Bethesda games to all consoles in the long term (via wccftech.com).
The FTC claimed something different in its statement.
The U.S. company Microsoft would then become number 3 in the gaming market – behind the Japanese competitor Sony and the Chinese gaming giant Tencent.
However, it quickly became clear that antitrust authorities want to examine the deal. It concerns whether Microsoft would hold too much market power post-acquisition, which could harm consumers. For example, by preventing certain content from appearing on other consoles or by offering it in lower quality.
Especially the authorities of the EU, UK, and the USA are thoroughly investigating the deal, and the U.S. authority FTC has now decided to file an administrative complaint, a type of lawsuit (via ftc.gov).
Microsoft must contend with this lawsuit and formally refute the FTC’s allegations in a hearing before a judge. Otherwise, the FTC could file another lawsuit in federal court to delay or even completely prevent the deal.
The Bethesda deal of 2021 is part of the evidence.
What does the U.S. authority say? Some parties involved in the proceedings have already spoken out. Foremost is Holly Vedova, Director of the Bureau of Competition of the FTC. She said: “Today we are attempting to prevent Microsoft from gaining control over a leading independent game studio and using it to harm competition in several dynamic and fast-growing gaming markets.”
It is not just about the gaming market. The deal also concerns subscription services (Xbox Game Pass) as well as state-of-the-art cloud-based streaming services for video games. These markets are just starting to emerge, and the aim is to prevent Microsoft from exerting too much market power that could harm this process.
Furthermore, it was pointed out that Microsoft has previously aimed to withhold game content from its competitors.
Although during the acquisition of ZeniMax, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, assurances were given to European authorities that they had no incentives to withhold games from competing consoles, this is exactly what is happening in the case of Starfield and the co-op shooter Redfall. According to the FTC report, this was a lie. However, the European Commission states something different in a statement (via wccftech.com).
Holly Vedova said: “Microsoft has already shown that it can and will withhold content from its gaming competitors.”
What does Microsoft say? Brad Smith, Vice Chairman and President of Microsoft, commented on Twitter with the following initial statement:
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Tweet translation: “We continue to believe that our deal to acquire Activision Blizzard will expand competition and create more opportunities for players and game developers.”
“We have been committed to addressing competitive concerns since day one, including by offering concessions to the FTC earlier this week. While we believe in giving peace a chance, we have full confidence in our case and welcome the opportunity to present it in court.”
What does Activision Blizzard say? CEO Bobby Kotick expressed himself in a letter to Activision Blizzard employees, which was shared with businesswire.com (via businesswire.com).
He contextualizes the FTC’s decision in the letter, stating: “The claim that this deal is anti-competitive does not align with the facts, and we believe that we will win this challenge.”
Here too, there is clear optimism that the deal will still go through despite the FTC’s complaint.
More on the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal:
Will the deal fall through? The FTC’s complaint and potential lawsuit regarding the acquisition is a hurdle for the merger, but it does not necessarily mean that the plans are canceled.
Both parties – Microsoft and Activision Blizzard – want the deal and will likely make further concessions to the authorities if necessary.
The markets continue to believe in the deal. Activision Blizzard’s stock lost only minimal value after the announcement, while Microsoft even rose (via finance.yahoo.com). This is an indication that many investors still believe in the acquisition.
However, the intended timeline for the acquisition will remain an exciting topic. The merger is supposed to be completed by June 2023. However, negotiations with the FTC might take longer. The deal may then need to be renegotiated.
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The rapid career of the 17-year-old YouTuber Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. is filled with controversies. Nevertheless – or perhaps because of it – his success remains unbroken. Currently, he is facing criticism because his behavior towards a soccer fan is perceived as racist by many. However, the 17-year-old is unlikely to fear serious consequences. Even the biggest streamers on Twitch are supporting him.
What was the incident? Watkins is currently in Qatar to watch the World Cup and see his great idol Cristiano Ronaldo. During a stream in the stadium, however, there was an interaction with a soccer fan that many perceived as racist.
The fan is a young Asian man wearing an Argentina jersey. Watkins addresses him about the jersey, which the fan apparently does not quite understand.
Watkins then repeatedly and increasingly loudly uses the Japanese greeting “konnichiwa,” even though his conversation partner explains that he is actually Chinese. Eventually, Watkins babbles words that are supposed to sound like a Chinese language.
Clips of the interaction spread rapidly on Twitter and were critically discussed in thousands of comments. Many viewers classify Watkins’ behavior as racist. Additionally, more clips emerged showing the YouTuber speaking with Indian people and apparently trying to imitate their language (via Twitter).
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Why is the interaction problematic? Both the presumed interchangeability of Southeast Asian languages and the mimicking of other languages are perceived as racist. The streamer Dimitri “Greekgodx” Antonatos experienced something similar when he was banned for sounds resembling Asian sounds.
This type of racism towards people of Asian descent is said to be normalized and accepted too lightly, explain some Twitter users (via Twitter). The streamer Kristofer Yee is of Chinese descent himself and writes:
I know he is still young and that people make mistakes. But I’m tired of racist jokes about Asians being “more okay” because we don’t confront them.
How did iShowSpeed react? Watkins released a video explaining his version of the incident. He actually thought the fan was Japanese, according to the YouTuber. When he realized the man was Chinese, he tried to repeat a nickname supposedly given to him by viewers in China.
Watkins also emphasizes that he did not mean his words to be racist and that he “loves other races.” He was just trying to speak other languages. However, if an Asian person felt offended, he would sincerely apologize (via Twitter).
Twitch streamers support controversial YouTuber
Who defends iShowSpeed? While Watkins’ behavior is critically discussed by many viewers and other influencers, two of the biggest Twitch streamers support him.
Together, they have a reach of nearly 15 million followers and an average of 120,000 viewers (via sullygnome).
“I know what it’s like to be labeled a racist”
The Franco-Canadian Félix “xQc” Lengyel is the most-watched English-speaking streamer on Twitch. In a stream, he expressed understanding for what his colleague is currently going through. After all, he has experienced something similar himself.
I know what it’s like to be labeled a racist due to things taken out of context. It’s incredibly uncool.
xQc
His own family had already considered him a racist because of an article, xQc explained. He had been the “homophobic, racist guy” after his comments made the front pages back in his hometown (via dexerto).
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“Racists are angry because Black people are taking over”
Kai Cenat, who replaced xQc as the most-subscribed streamer on Twitch in September, reacted to a stream of the controversial YouTuber Destiny.
Destiny commented on the interaction between Watkins and the Chinese fan and said that there seems to be a wave of young Black streamers whose content consists of shouting at the camera (via twitter.com).
Kai Cenat saw Destiny’s recording and stated that while he did not know who the YouTuber was, it was clear that he was a racist. Kai Cenat added that if he were a racist himself, he would also be angry that Black content creators were so successful (via Twitch).
This 17-year-old [iShowSpeed] is currently better than Destiny in all categories, the streamer stated later in his stream.
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What happens now? So far, Watkins has not faced any consequences from YouTube for his actions during the stream. It is also not expected that it will diminish his popularity. Currently, the YouTube channel iShowSpeed has 14 million subscribers.
xQc and Kai Cenat have recently faced criticism themselves. In November, they stated that they did not want to pay the moderators of their Twitch channels. After all, there are plenty of volunteers who would happily do this work unpaid. Viewers pointed out that streamers rely on their mods.
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