There is confusion about the “Collector’s Box” in Diablo IV. What is it and why isn’t there a game included?
A few days ago, the release date for Diablo IV was announced at “The Game Awards”. In conjunction with this, various versions of the game are available for pre-order. However, one “game version” is causing confusion. Because if you think that the “Collector’s Box” is a collector’s edition of the game, you are mistaken.
What is this “Collector’s Box”? The Collector’s Box is explicitly not a “Collector’s Edition” of Diablo IV. It is an additional package, of which only “a limited quantity” will be produced, containing some goodies related to Diablo. Included are:
Candle of Creation
Fabric Map of Sanctuary
Art Book: Diablo IV – Collector’s Edition
Occult Mouse Pad
Horadrim Collectible Pin
2 Matte Art Prints (47 cm x 27 cm)
The box will be presented in more detail on December 15 and can then only be pre-ordered in the Blizzard Gear Store.
Isn’t that misleading? No. Blizzard clearly states in the announcement that the “Collector’s Box” is not a game – this is prominently indicated in the presentation.
Even if one overlooks this note, one might have become skeptical about the price. Because the “Collector’s Box” costs $97 (Euro price still pending), while the most expensive digital version, the “Ultimate Edition,” costs a hefty $100.
However, some fans seem to have overlooked both notes and are now complaining about it in official forums.
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What do you need to buy then? If you want to own Diablo IV and play it on release, you need to purchase one of the three versions available. The digital versions are available in the following formats:
Standard Edition – €69.99
Digital Deluxe Edition – €89.99
Ultimate Edition – €99.99
Whether there will be a classic “Collector’s Edition” of Diablo IV is still not entirely clear. However, do not confuse it with the Collector’s Box – be vigilant when buying!
What do you think of such a “Collector’s Box”? A nice thing for real fans? Or rather a nasty rip-off because you have to buy two things?
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The first major double XP event for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 is coming up. With the start of Mid-Season 1, you can benefit from a long weekend with double XP. You can find all the information about the event on MeinMMO.
On December 14th at 7 PM, Mid-Season 1 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 will start. There will be a new map for the multiplayer of MW2, the first CoD raid for the Spec-Ops mode, and new modes for Warzone 2.
To properly celebrate “Season 1 Reloaded”, a double XP event will also start. You will receive double XP for your account and your weapons for 4 days. For players on PlayStation, the event will even be online for 5 days.
You can find the details about the event here on MeinMMO. We also show you in the video how to level your weapons efficiently in Warzone 2:
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CoD Warzone 2 – 3 Tips on how to quickly level up your weapons
Players on PlayStation get 24 hours more double XP and can start with the Mid-Season release on December 14th. For all other platforms, it starts on December 15th.
Which XP is doubled? You get double XP for your account level and also for your weapon XP.
How can I level up faster? We have guides on MeinMMO for faster weapon leveling:
Why do PlayStation players get an extra day? This is part of the cooperation between Call of Duty and PlayStation. PS players enjoy some advantages over other platforms:
As a result, double XP events always run one day longer on PlayStation consoles. Experience shows that it is often the first day of an XP event that is reserved only for players on Sony consoles.
As WoW: Dragonflight takes off, another MMORPG had to shut down and close its doors. But at least for PvE fans, there is hope, as Pantheon is set to be playable 12 times in 2023. That and more in the MMORPG week in review.
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is seen as a great hope for PvE fans. In 2023, the MMORPG plans to start a pre-alpha test every month in which paying supporters can participate (via massivelyop).
If the December update in Lost Ark is not postponed, the next class, the Summoner, is already set to be introduced, and it was even here before (via mmorpg.com).
Guild Wars 2 is launching its winter event, and once again you can gift each other with the Secret Toymaker community event (via massivelyop).
Black Desert Online celebrated the “VOA” community event in Europe for the first time on Friday. We were there and will provide you with the details tomorrow.
In Dragonflight, you can even fly on dragons in pairs:
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<strong>WoW Dragonflight: Dragon Riding for Two – How to Activate It</strong>
These are the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What was your highlight? Did we possibly forget something important? Or did you experience something exciting? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
A new show by Twitch streamer MontanaBlack is launching on the streaming channel Joyn. In “Get Away!”, well-known influencers must face challenges to escape from a prison. The show starts on December 11 at 6:00 PM, and all the important info can be found here.
What kind of show is this? The streaming channel often collaborates with major Twitch streamers to create special shows with influencers. The latest is called Get Away! – an escape room live show, and at its center is the prison guard and Twitch streamer MontanaBlack.
5 well-known German streamers will face 6 live challenges from Monte and try to escape from a prison.
Together with host Steven Gätjen, Monte separates the wheat from the chaff, and in the end, 3 escapees will compete in the grand finale for victory in the “ultimate MontanaBlack challenge”.
You can find all the details about the show here in the article. We will embed the trailer for you here:
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Get Away! on Joyn – Trailer with MontanaBlack
MontanaBlack on Joyn – Get Away! Live Show
When does the show air? The live show starts on December 11 at 6:00 PM.
How can I watch the show? You can watch the show for free and without registration on Joyn. Here you will find the link:
Once the show has aired, you can also access it later on Joyn.
Who are the participants? A total of 5 influencers are competing against the prison guard MontanaBlack:
Trymacs
Knossi
Kayla Shyx
EliasN87
Reved
What happens in the show? The streamers must face challenges in a prison, and the 3 inmates with the best results will play against MontanaBlack in the finale.
The show is promoted as “the first live breakout event” and is expected to run similarly to an escape room. The participants must solve various tasks or puzzles to escape from the prison.
Joyn is increasingly collaborating with German streaming giants to create special events. The streaming channel already features a show with Knossi (Knossi’s Kingdom), one with Trymacs and Amar (Teammates), and also Kayla Shyx (The Insect Hunters).
Once again, “the legend” has achieved the goal in World of Warcraft. Doubleagent reaches level 70 and took almost 12 days for that.
In World of Warcraft there are numerous heroes and heroines – but some of them are more well-known than others. One of the greatest legends is “Doubleagent”. He is a Pandaren who simply cannot decide whether to join the Horde or the Alliance. For this reason, he spends his existence on the starting island of the Pandaren, leveling up in an unusual way. Now his journey has once again found a temporary end – as Doubleagent has reached level 70.
How did Doubleagent level up? Since Doubleagent refuses to join the Horde or the Alliance, he is stuck on the starting island of the Pandaren forever. The only reliable sources of experience points are gathering herbs and ores. Each time Doubleagent mines one of these materials, he gains a small amount of experience points. This is how he slowly paved his way to level 70.
How long did it take? Only about 12 days have passed since the launch of Dragonflight, so leveling went relatively “quickly”. However, Doubleagent did not provide an exact number of hours.
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The current total playtime of Doubleagent stands at 212 days and 22 hours – that alone is already quite a significant amount. While many other WoW players may have similar playtimes, they have likely experienced much more variety than Doubleagent.
It should be noted that the player behind Doubleagent usually does other things on the side, such as watching series. Gathering herbs and ores typically requires very little attention. This is partly because he has perfected his farming route over the years, and also because the enemies in the starting area pose no threat to a Pandaren at level 70.
Doubleagent has already received several honors: Over the years, Doubleagent has inspired many impersonators who also wanted to level up in a rather unusual way. But only Doubleagent had the perseverance to do this over and over and became one of the most well-known WoW characters. Blizzard in some way acknowledged this and immortalized him as a reference multiple times:
In the Monk Order Hall (Legion), you can see a Pandaren running around in the background, gathering ores and herbs.
In Hearthstone, the reference is less subtle. There is the card “Doubleagent” – a Pandaren who wears both the Alliance and the Horde tabards.
Could you imagine leveling a character in this way? Or is it just crazy that Doubleagent still uses this method after years?
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Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres have been available as Galar versions in Pokémon GO since summer 2022, but the three legendary birds are not easy to catch. We want to know: How many of you have caught them – if any? Take part in the survey.
The problem with the Galar birds: A new item landed in Pokémon GO on July 26, 2022: The Daily Adventure Incense.
You can activate it once a day to receive increased spawns for 15 minutes – sometimes even rarer ones than usual. At least as long as you keep moving. The “grand prize” is, so to speak, the three legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres in their Galar variant.
However, as of today, no reliable pattern has been established for how to get the three birds to spawn. It seems you just need luck for them to appear – and even then, catching them is not guaranteed.
Rare, hard to catch – Did you have success?
Besides the rare appearances, the birds come with another challenge: a very low catch rate combined with a very high flee rate.
This means it is quite unlikely that they will stay in the Pokéball when you hit them, but it is quite likely that they will flee if the catch attempt is unsuccessful.
What do you generally think about Adventure Incense? Do you still use it regularly to chase the birds and other spawns, or has this feature worn off for you? Tell us in the comments!
Also, aside from the Galar birds, there is a lot going on in Pokémon GO. The new season has begun and December brings lots of events and content. You can find an overview of the December events in Pokémon GO here.
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The WoW demon Cortyn has played all the quests available in Dragonflight and draws a conclusion. How is the story of the expansion? Is it worth it?
World of Warcraft Dragonflight has been playable for almost two weeks and, as is my tradition, I locked myself in my room for a few days and played through all the quests.
But how good is the story of Dragonflight? How interesting is the narrative? Are the side quests worth it or just boring standard fare?
Anyone who knows me knows that story and quests are particularly important to me. I am someone who “levels quickly,” but I read every quest text, click through the monologues of the NPCs around me, and watch every dialogue. I just love the world and want to know what the developers have come up with.
So, it was clear to me that every single side quest had to be played through until I could finally claim the achievement “Master of the Teachings of the Dragon Isles” and thus really experienced all the relevant story content.
The Main Story: Short, but Just Right
The main campaign of Dragonflight, when completely skipping all side quests, takes an average of 5 to 7 hours and thus has a quite solid scope. Compared to Shadowlands, the characters here are convincing all around. Especially the antagonist Raszageth has stayed in my good memory, but also the rivalry between Furorion and Sabellian, as well as the individual aspects of the dragons have received ample attention.
Raszageth may look sinister, but her motivation is clearly understandable.
Blizzard has taken sufficient time to fill the previously rather meager story of the dragons with significantly more content, close some knowledge gaps, and make every character interesting without exception.
In particular, I would like to commend the enemies, namely Raszageth and the Primalists. Blizzard has succeeded in portraying them not as “the next crazy cult” but as rebels with a cause that is absolutely understandable from their perspective. Without wanting to spoil too much here, I can only heartily recommend everyone to read the story texts closely and also pay attention to the characters’ voice lines. They are generally not crazy lunatics, but often relatable individuals.
I have caught myself more than once wondering: Are we really on the side of the “good”? Are the Primalists really the bad guys? Or are the Titans not even the real villains?
The story of Dragonflight once again is filled with shades of gray, even if they are subtle, and one has to think a bit longer about certain things.
The two black dragons want the throne – but only one can have it.
The only criticism I have here is that the number of “real” cutscenes seems to have decreased. While there are often “in-game sequences,” the elaborate, high-quality cutscenes have been rarer.
But in summary, the main story of Dragonflight is interesting, understandable, and never boring.
The much larger theme of Dragonflight, however, is the side quests – and that’s what I will address now.
Endless Side Quests – Each One is at Least “Good”
The significantly more important aspect of Dragonflight is the outstanding number of side missions to accomplish in every area. A whopping 34 side quest chains are only documented through the achievements, and they often consist of 6-10 quests, sometimes a bit less, in other cases a bit more.
It is particularly noteworthy that Blizzard has significantly enhanced the otherwise annoying “Kill X of these” or “Collect Y of those” missions. Almost always, there are small dialogues between the acting NPCs at the beginning or end of the quest and some “mini-events” where either the collected items are interacted with or the next phase of the quest is initiated. They are often just small sequences, but they make it feel like more than just “turning in a quest and moving on.”
I particularly liked, especially with the side quests, that Blizzard has well highlighted the shades of gray of the enemies.
The “big characters” are seen less in the side quests, but they are still very strong.
In one quest, we have to watch over a number of baby dragons hiding from the attack of the “Shardflame” – that’s the rogue Dracthyr faction, which is a major adversary in Dragonflight. In search of magical artifacts, a member of the Shardflame then storms this nursery and is clearly overwhelmed by the situation. He cannot bring himself to harm the little dragons, and after a few quests, he even decides to ensure that nothing happens to the little ones in this conflict.
A theme that particularly struck me in all the quests in Dragonflight is love – in all its possible facets. Whether it’s the romantic love of a couple, the platonic love of a true “bromance,” or the familial love of a mother for her children.
Yes, this theme also includes that Blizzard has a significantly higher representation of homosexual couples with Dragonflight or establishes that in Azeroth, love exists across racial boundaries. For example, one finds a centaur hunter trying to flirt with a dryad (who is quite into it) or overhears a quest line that two research Kirin Tor – an elf and a human woman – are much more than just colleagues.
The two Kirin Tor share more than their work – this is only learned on the side, but it casts everything in a different light.
Whether one finds this cheesy or annoying, everyone has to decide for themselves. I found it all very coherent and logical. It has made the world more vibrant and was usually simply incorporated into the “primary story” of the quest. It makes the characters more relatable, tangible, and multifaceted. Some criticized it as “forced” or “annoying” – I mostly found it cute, but always fitting.
Extremely Many Quests Have Remained in Positive Memory… Actually All
When it comes to side quests, one doesn’t look for a single gold piece, but every single one is interesting if you care about the game world. The “world building” that is done here is top-notch.
There was a blood elf who was paired with a human mage during the dragon scale expedition and actually had no desire for it. The human, on the other hand, is completely overmotivated and wants to explore many secrets. Over the course of the quest chain, the two thaw a little, have funny dialogues, and in the end even become comrades – until the blood elf sacrifices himself to save the human, because the “is the future of the expedition.” The quest suddenly took such a dark twist that it really affected my mood. And all with characters I had not known an hour earlier.
Elsewhere, a small group of black dragons is found, who are somehow mentally stuck in the past and waiting for Deathwing the Destroyer to finally emerge from the Maelstrom and set the world ablaze. It hurt a little to break the little overmotivated dragon’s heart and teach him that Deathwing had already been there and lost. I won’t forget the tear-filled little eyes anytime soon.
The humor is also great, or at least hit my taste. For instance, you’re supposed to bring food to a hunter who immediately starts telling you about his problems with the bears nearby. We’re already rolling our eyes internally and thinking: Yes, we probably have to hunt them for him. But not at all, he says coldly: “What? Do I look that incapable to you? No, I will do that alone.”
Near the capital Valdrakken, there is a quest line revolving around a spa. There, a line has formed, and in true “Karen” manner, there is an elf who “really wants to speak to the manager”.
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I could go on for many pages because actually every side quest is worth mentioning. Each one of them is either entertaining, profound, funny, or sad – often several things at once. From each individual quest, it’s clear that here story writers with passion and much love for Azeroth were at work. Nothing felt like “standard fare”.
If the side quests of Dragonflight are the new “standard fare”, then we as WoW fans have very, very bright times ahead of us. Because I want more of that. Much more.
It’s been a long time since the game world has felt so coherent, so much like World of Warcraft, yet so modern.
I would even go so far as to say that regarding quests, Dragonflight is nearly perfect. I wouldn’t know what could still be improved. Every single story was one worth reading. And only a few MMORPGs and even fewer WoW expansions can claim that.
How did you like the quests of Dragonflight? Did you read them attentively? Or did you just “skip through” quickly? Which one has stayed in positive memory?
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“Guilty Gear Strive” is the latest installment of the eponymous fighting game series. On the gaming platform Steam, it receives very positive ratings. The game is on sale until December 12, 2022.
What kind of game is Guilty Gear Strive? Guilty Gear is a series of fighting games developed by Arc System Works. The series combines 2D with 3D graphics and tells a large, cohesive story throughout the games.
What does the gameplay in Guilty Gear Strive look like? The game includes a story mode available in English and Japanese. In it, the story from the previous games reaches its grand finale. Alongside characters already known from the series, new figures are also introduced.
As is usual in fighting games like MultiVersus or Super Smash Bros., you have a variety of different attack types at your disposal: you can execute weak and strong attacks and combine them into combos for greater damage.
Once you have beaten the opponent’s health points down to 0, it counts as a K.O. When all of the other person’s hearts are knocked out, you have won the match.
Here you can see some screenshots from the game
In several offline modes, you can train and refine your skills:
Mission
Survival
Training
Additionally, you can also fight against another person offline or online in PvP modes and showcase your fighting skills.
The Guilty Gear series features complex gameplay mechanics that remain challenging for players in Strive. However, the game provides several aids for newcomers to find their way.
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How do players evaluate Guilty Gear Strive? The game has a very good score of 92% positive ratings from a total of 12,402 reviews (as of December 10, 2022).
Players praise the gameplay, and some especially seem to celebrate the music:
Pril Deterjan: “They actually added a game as a bonus to this music album.”
Jac Sparrow: “I have a problem, there’s a game on my soundtrack.”.
User Sensei summarizes his experience with the game like this: “First of all: It’s incredibly fun! I’m actually an MMO and MOBA player, but I have played pretty much every fighting game in Steam in my library. So far, I have only played fighting games casually, but with GG Strive I just get hooked… the motivation to get better, spend hours in training, and learn combos makes it really easy to enjoy GG. I honestly can’t find any real negative point… so a clear recommendation for anyone who can appreciate 2D fighters!”
Some also mention that the game has brought them to the brink of anger or despair due to its difficulty.
How much does Guilty Gear Strive cost? You can currently get the game on Steam with a 25% discount. Instead of €39.99, you can get it for €29.99 until December 12, 2022. The bundles are also currently discounted: The game including Season Pass 1 is available for €44.99. For the Ultimate Edition, which includes not only the game and Battle Pass 1 but also Battle Pass Season 2 and the Content Kit DLC, you currently pay €64.79 (as of December 10, 2022).
The seven previous games in the series are also available on Steam for €8 to €28.
World of Warcraft is finally an MMO again? At least that’s what Bellular thinks and explains how the Dragon Isles foster much more cooperation and group play.
Before the launch of Dragonflight, the streamer and MMO analyst was still full of doubts about whether World of Warcraft could turn things around. Now he looks at how Blizzard has changed the game world in the Dragon Isles and how this design naturally makes everything feel better. He believes that Blizzard has even brought “the MMO back to the MMORPG.”
What does Bellular think? In one of his latest videos, the YouTuber and streamer analyzes why World of Warcraft feels so good right now. In the past expansions, WoW had increasingly felt like a “lobby game,” where you only looked for a group for dungeons or raids without doing anything in the actual game world.
But that has now changed; the world has become more vibrant, and there are many more pleasant encounters between players.
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He sees the improvements primarily as Blizzard’s MMORPG turning back to MMO aspects. More specifically, he said:
WoW feels very much like an MMO world… perhaps for the first time since Wrath of the Lich King. […] The Dragon Isles feel like they are always full of players who are getting things done.
How does he come to this opinion? In the rest of the video, Bellular analyzes why World of Warcraft with Dragonflight feels much more like a classic MMORPG again, and the main reason for this is the design of the quests and various events. Almost all “big” quests are designed so that you can manage them alone, but playing in a group is almost always more efficient and a bit more fun.
Whether it’s the cooking event with the Tuskarr, the big hunt, or the reputation grind with Furorion and Sabellian – you can succeed alone everywhere, but it’s simply more enjoyable with other players who are also in the area.
“Nothing is better than when the sky darkens just because someone has written ‘SOUP’ in the area channel, and everyone shows up to collect achievements and reputation.”
The events also naturally ensure that players meet at certain locations and then complete tasks together – whether by forming a group or just quickly killing a rare enemy together.
However, Bellular also notes that WoW still hasn’t reached Season 1, which could pull many players from the open world permanently into dungeons and raids. Whether the game world stays lively when the best players start grinding “Mythic+” again or take on the tough raid bosses remains to be seen.
What do you think of World of Warcraft right now? Does it feel good to encounter so many players and often collaborate with them? Or do you find that rather annoying and prefer quest areas “to yourself”?
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A 27-year-old soldier is working as a DJ under the artist name “Anastasia Rose” on Twitch. This is now backfiring for her as she is charged with refusal of obedience.
Who is Anastasia Rose? According to her own statements, the Twitch streamer comes from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and is active as a DJ on various social media channels.
On YouTube, her channel has about 16,600 subscribers, and on Twitch, there are even 146,910 followers (as of December 10, 2022).
Professionally, she works as a paramedic with the rank of sergeant in the Bundeswehr hospital Berlin. However, she has not been on duty since April 2021 due to illness.
Due to her activity as a DJ on the internet, Anastasia Rose now has a big problem: she is being charged.
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Twitch: Who were actually the first successful streamers?
This is why Anastasia Rose is being charged
What is the problem? On December 8, 2022, the Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office published a press release titled “Professional soldier as DJ? – Charges for refusal of obedience” (via berlin.de).
It states that the 27-year-old had worked as a DJ, even though she was on sick leave and had also been prohibited from engaging in secondary employment. Therefore, the Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office filed charges with the Tiergarten District Court for 23 cases of refusal of obedience.
Military Penal Code – § 20 Refusal of Obedience
(1) Anyone who refuses to obey a command by rising up against it with word or deed shall be punished with imprisonment of up to three years,
who refuses to follow a command because they rise up against it with word or deed, or
who insists on not following a command after it has been repeated.
(2) If the offender refuses obedience to a command in the cases of paragraph 1 no. 1 that is not immediately to be executed, but follows it in a timely and voluntary manner, the court may refrain from punishment.
Anastasia Rose had been selling merchandise such as perfume and clothing and had produced several music videos in addition to her artist activities. Since July 20, 2021, she had been ordered by her superior captain a total of 10 times to cease her secondary employment.
Despite this, Anastasia Rose is alleged to have performed live as a DJ 23 times in the period from August 7, 2021, to June 8, 2022, both live and in online livestreams.
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How does Anastasia react to this? According to Nordkurier, Anastasia Rose reportedly spoke on the evening of December 9, 2022, on her Twitch channel about the accusations and media reports, partially in tears:
She stated that she had never viewed her performances as a secondary occupation. Furthermore, she did not receive payment for the performances and did not act as an organizer. She saw her activity as purely artistic and had not intended to disclose her profession in the Bundeswehr to the public.
She further spoke in the stream about her training in the Bundeswehr, the refusal of orders, and the sick leave. She described her experiences as a paramedic during the Corona pandemic, which she presumably found burdensome. She also stated that she was not a professional soldier but was performing the role “temporarily” and wished to leave the Bundeswehr.
All tanks in World of Warcraft are in trouble. They were simply too strong – and Blizzard is taking action. But even the weak Brewmaster Monk is affected.
In World of Warcraft, both Season 1 of Dragonflight and the “World First” race will start in a few days. However, there are still some issues with class balance, and tanks are particularly a thorn in the developers’ side. They currently withstand too much and do not want to fall. In many cases, they are not even reliant on healers. This is set to change.
What does Blizzard have planned? Blizzard wants to significantly restrict all tanks in their survivability. Whether you play Death Knight, Demon Hunter, Monk, Druid, Paladin, or Warrior, all tanks will take nearly 10% more damage starting from the weekly reset (December 14, 2022).
To achieve this, Blizzard is nerfing the individual passive abilities of tanks that previously provided damage reduction. This value will be reduced by 10% for all tanks, which in some cases even means that the damage reduction from such traits will completely disappear if the value was previously at 10%.
Why is Blizzard doing this? The developers feel that tanks are currently much too strong. Regarding the patch notes, Blizzard stated:
In general, we have found that the new talent trees brought a lot of power across all classes and specializations. Talents that were previously exclusive to a talent tree, legendaries, or covenants can now be selected simultaneously. Through our latest tests, we found that the damage taken by tanks needs to be increased.
While we are happy that players enjoy playing tanks in Dragonflight, and we want the role to remain ‘healthy’, there are some negative effects when tanks are too strong, and we want to avoid that. We want healers to play a key role in keeping tanks alive, and tanks should not be able to handle large parts of a fight alone after the rest of the group has already died. […]
We believe that tanks will still feel powerful after these changes and that this will lead to a more balanced gameplay experience for everyone.
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The community receives it negatively: The changes are rather poorly received by the tanks. While some understand that tanks currently just live too long, this does not apply to the Brewmaster Monk, who is regarded as the tank that falls the fastest. Therefore, understanding is low that the Brewmaster is also affected by the nerf. Here are some opinions from the community:
“The tank nerf is well justified, except for the monk. I feel the Brewmaster was simply overlooked in this tuning. The poor Brewmasters really have my sympathy. This is the tank with the most buttons of all tanks, and playing it well already required a lot of skill.”
“Yes, let’s make sure that even fewer people play tanks. We really didn’t need this.”
“I understand the nerfs. I healed 16 Mythic-0 instances in the last two weeks. I can’t remember ever having to heal the tank. Only the group needed healing.”
What do you think of the changes? Are they good and sensible? Or is Blizzard messing up again?
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Crunches are not uncommon in the video game industry just before the release of a game title. In an interview with an American media outlet, 15 former and current Blizzard employees provided insight into the developer situation surrounding Diablo 4.
On December 8, 2022, the American newspaper “The Washington Post” published an interview with current and former Blizzard employees who discussed the development difficulties with Diablo 4, a major game title whose release date was recently announced.
What was said? The release date of June 6, 2023, was already one that had been pushed back multiple times. And yet, according to the interviewees, crunch seems necessary to get the game finished on time.
Here is the trailer for the release date of Diablo 4:
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Diablo 4: The trailer for the release date
How is crunch managed? Activision Blizzard does not mandate crunch, but there are perks intended as incentives.
These include a $25 DoorDash credit for those who work more than 10 hours a day or a stock bonus plan for employees who complete the game. Employees can receive stock worth $5,000 to $50,000 depending on their level of experience for achieving performance goals.
What is the reason for the crunch? The interviewees see the problem as poor management, which allegedly led to the crunch and the late release date. They also named several individuals whose working methods hampered the team.
Decisions were not followed through by them, and features were cut, rendering all prior work wasted. Some aspects of the game were pushed only to have the decision reversed and discarded. This, the team felt, burned them out over time.
An experienced game maker, known for bringing troubled games to completion, was brought in February 2020. However, the only thing the interviewees took from it was a weekly Zoom meeting, attended by hundreds, where he mixed development issues with topics like movies or celebrities. The team found this unhelpful.
One person explained: “People were frustrated because we all thought he would come in and fix the game. And when nothing happened, it led to this massive turnover.”
What else was to blame? Other factors that led experienced employees to leave the company, resulting in the loss of valuable knowledge, were, according to the interview statements:
What does Blizzard say about it? A spokesperson for the company stated to the Washington Post the following regarding the development of Diablo 4:
“As you may know, the development of games in general and ‘Diablo IV’ in particular follows an iterative process, whereby the scope evolves over time. The production of the game is going very well. Overtime is voluntary and restricted to certain teams. We regularly survey the team about their professional well-being, and the latest results are as positive as they have been in years.”
The victory in a large battle royale with over 100 opponents is something special for many players. It is all the more astonishing how easy it can be to secure a victory. In Call of Duty: Warzone 2 this applies as well – because a strong item can stack in the backpack and some just don’t do their job.
Full concentration throughout the entire match duration, a high pulse for the adequate oxygen supply to the brain, and a few somewhat competent teammates – the best cocktail for victories in a battle royale shooter.
But you can also take it easier, for example, by working a lot with the gas circle and occupying good positions early in the smaller, last gas circles. You sit around a lot, but with patience, you can also gain strong advantages.
Or you focus directly on your opponents’ mistakes: Complete some contracts, collect some cash, and buy a backpack full of self-revivals. Because currently, it’s sometimes very easy to snatch a victory this way – if opponents don’t finish their job.
Some more mistakes in Warzone 2 that you should avoid can be found in our video:
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3 mistakes in CoD Warzone 2 that you should definitely avoid
CoD Warzone 2: Kill your opponents!
Currently, the self-revivals of Warzone 2 are being controversially discussed. These things can be used to get back on your feet after being knocked out.
There is little to criticize about the items themselves. They were already part of Warzone 1 and are a good and sensible extension of the gameplay.
Players see the new inventory system as a problem. Because you can completely stuff your backpack with self-revivals. This leads to sometimes crazy clips where players effortlessly achieve easy victories:
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In the thread, users give players an important tip: Eliminate your enemies!
The clip shows well how the player goes down three times, but each time comes back thanks to a self-revival. In the end, the player wins the match because he can easily get the last kill.
In such situations, it borders on negligence to leave a downed opponent lying on the ground. Always make sure to eliminate your opponents.
It took a long time, but now Blizzard has “taken action”. The quest log in World of Warcraft has been expanded, and you can now take on more quests.
Players of World of Warcraft find it hard to part with things. Whether it’s beautiful pet sets, some old collectible items, ancient crafting materials – or even quests. However, quests often become a problem, as you can only accept up to 25 missions simultaneously in WoW. At least until now. Because Blizzard has significantly raised the limit in the quest log.
What was the problem? While 25 quests alone for the Dragon Isles are probably sufficient, many players still have quests that they find hard to let go of. This could be a quest from an old raid, or truly long-term tasks, like in the garrison, where you must kill 500 characters of a certain race – a mission that can take months.
Giving up such quests would mean sacrificing progress made over weeks or months, which is why many find it hard to do.
What has changed? With a small hotfix, Blizzard has “suddenly” lifted the current limitation of 25 quests in the quest log and increased the limit to 35. From now on, you can accept and track an additional 10 missions. For twinks, this means that you can take on even more quests simultaneously when leveling in an area where there are many missions available (such as in Outland).
But this is also great for everyone else who want to accept every mission on the go without later feeling frustrated trying to find that one missing exclamation mark on the map.
More about World of Warcraft can be found here on MeinMMO:
Blizzard collects many “easy wins”: The community refers to what Blizzard is currently doing in World of Warcraft as collecting “easy wins”. This means improvements to the game that are relatively easy to implement but drastically enhance the gaming experience for many players. The increase of the quest log has been desired for many expansions. That Blizzard is willing to introduce this “on the side” is seen by many as a good sign.
What do you think about the change? A purely positive thing? Or do you groan because you will now have even more tasks in your quest log that you will never complete?
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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.
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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:
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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?
