Destiny 2 has so far its lowest player counts ever and a YouTuber thinks it’s just the beginning

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Destiny 2 is losing more and more of its player base. According to the latest statistics, the loot shooter has reached its worst low ever. We show you what this is all about and why it’s only the tip of the iceberg.

What is happening with Destiny 2? Unfortunately, not much. The advertised charity event for the Fallen turned out to be a flop, as players completed it in less than 25 hours. Additionally, cheeky hackers are causing trouble in the PvP on weekends, stealing the last nerve of honest guardians.

Last but not least, there are the endlessly repetitive 6-player activities and events every season that bring no innovations and just pull guardians to the cash register again. Essentially, there is a huge accumulation of discontent, dissatisfaction, and especially disappointment. Many guardians share their suggestions for improvement and concerns with the developers via Twitter and reddit, but these are ignored.

For this reason, Destiny 2 is now drawing its consequences, as the loot shooter has reached its lowest player count on Steam. In the past 30 days, Steam Charts reports an average player count of 39,294.4 players (as of November 29, 2022) and the trend continues to decline.

Aztecross, a well-known YouTuber for Destiny 2, has now compiled a video about the dire situation of the loot shooter. In it, he states that the player numbers are not decreasing because this is the end of the season, but because the fans have had enough.

Bungie is to blame for the downfall of Destiny, not Activision

What are the problems? In the video by Aztecross, the YouTuber primarily addresses the current situation in Destiny 2. Lack of innovations, poor decisions in development, bad balancing, and missing content in PvP and PvE.

Basically, the YouTuber does not understand what Bungie is doing. The AAA studio signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Sony, and many guardians believed this was the moment when the development team would have more resources available, but that was not the case.

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The season model is still the same, and now Bungie wants to charge guardians again for some cosmetic items with event passes. The YouTuber thinks back to the time with the DLC “Forsaken” and the separation from Activision.

A huge discussion has arisen, as Activision apparently seems to be the bad guy. Bungie had to struggle with underground working conditions while Activision wanted to split the loot shooter into several parts. Many guardians wanted at that time the separation of the developer teams, as many feared that Activision would be the downfall of Destiny 2.

Now, almost three years after the separation, it is not Activision that is the problem, but Bungie itself. Aztecross believes that Bungie will bury the title if they continue like this.

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What will happen with Destiny 2? Unfortunately, no one knows for sure. However, one thing is certain – the player base is getting smaller, and they are slowly getting fed up. So it’s just a matter of time how long Bungie can still keep its boat afloat before it sinks.

If nothing changes in the coming months, the loot shooter will meet its end before the story between light and darkness concludes.

What do you think about the current situation with Destiny 2? Are you following the downfall, or do you hope Bungie will still turn things around and save the loot shooter? Let us know in the comments!

Bungie is also bringing back old gear from Destiny 1, do you remember them?

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New Sci-Fi Shooter on Steam to be released in 2023 – „The 1997 film vibes are present in the game“

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 3 minutes

In 2023, the early access launch of the new shooter “Starship Troopers: Extermination” on Steam has been announced. The game is based on a film from 1997, which is why fans of the sci-fi story are excited about the new game.

What kind of game is Starship Troopers: Extermination? The game is based on the film “Starship Troopers,” which was released in 1997. There are already games that build on the film’s story, such as a game of the same name launched in 2005.

Starship Troopers: Extermination is an action shooter with a sci-fi setting and first-person perspective from the game studio Offworld Industries, which also developed the tactical shooter “Squad”.

You eliminate giant insects as a special unit in a futuristic setting and fight as a trooper of the special unit “Deep Space Vanguard” against aliens on the planet “Valaka.” Your goal: Recapture the fallen colonies of the Federation.

Here you can see the announcement teaser for Starship Troopers: Extermination:

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Starship Troopers: Extermination – Announcement Teaser

Defeat bug aliens in co-op mode and survive on Valaka

What will the gameplay in Starship Troopers: Extermination look like? Together with 11 other people, you will fight in online co-op against the giant plague represented by aliens in insect form.

Together, you explore the planet and complete missions. At the same time, you must take care of your survival: collect resources in the game world and build a base that you must defend against the aliens. To escape the planet, you search for an extraction point.

Here you can see some screenshots from the game

Three different classes are available for you to choose from, depending on your play style:

  • Assault
  • Support
  • Defense

As you rank up, you can unlock more weapons, equipment, and perks for each class that will assist you in the fight against the insects.

There will be a large map consisting of 5 different zones. You will fight against entire swarms of enemies, made up of hundreds of opponents. At the early access of the game, you will encounter 5 different alien types:

  • Drone
  • Warrior
  • Shooter
  • Plasma Grenadiers
  • Tiger Elite Enemies

What does the multiplayer mode in Starship Troopers look like? A total of 12 players can play in online co-op: You form squads of 4 people each.

Communication is supposed to be essential in gameplay, which is why you can quickly communicate with your teammates via a ping system.

Here on YouTube, you can find a first gameplay trailer of Starship Troopers by IGN.

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What does the community say about the gameplay trailer? On YouTube, especially Starship Trooper fans are excited about the new game:

  • Brent Epps: “Yes!!! As a huge fan of the film Starship Troopers, this will be a must for me. The sound of bullets hitting the bugs will always remind me of my teenage years.”
  • Dallas Curtis: “Finally, we are getting more Starship Troopers games”.
  • lester_2020: “The 1997 movie vibes are present in the game”.

When is the release of Starship Troopers: Extermination? No specific date for the game’s release has been announced yet (as of November 29, 2022). Starship Troopers: Extermination is set to be released in early access on Steam in 2023.

Here you can find a tactical shooter on Steam that was initially mocked but now has 93% positive reviews – currently available in the autumn sale 2022.

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The Best MMO Mouse for WoW: Dragonflight – 5 Recommendations for the Launch of the Addon

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

You want to treat yourself to a new gaming mouse for the release of WoW: Dragonflight? MeinMMO presents you a few mice that could be worth your while.

With Dragonflight, the latest expansion for World of Warcraft has launched. Some take the opportunity to renew their settings.

MeinMMO author Benedikt Schlotmann introduces you to a handful of gaming mice that are suitable for WoW: Dragonflight. The most important details about the launch of WoW: Dragonflight can be found in the following article:

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Razer Naga Trinity

DPI: 16,000 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 3+ 2,7 or 12 programmable buttons | Weight: 120g |

Razer Naga Trinity

What kind of mouse is this? The Naga Trinity from Razer is one of the most well-known MMO mice available. The mouse comes with three side panels and can therefore theoretically be used not only with MMOs but also with shooters and MOBAs.

With its 12-button module, the mouse is very well suited for complex MMORPGs like WoW. You can freely assign all buttons and also programm macros. This way, you can quickly use abilities without having to hit the right key on the keyboard.

However, the mouse is not suitable if you have small hands. Because then you won’t be able to reach all the buttons.

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Corsair Scimitar Elite

DPI:18,000 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 17 programmable buttons | Weight: 122g |

Corsair Scimitar Elite RGB

What kind of mouse is this? The Scimitar Elite is a gaming mouse that also relies on 12 thumb buttons. Corsair uses mechanical switches that provide a pleasant haptic feel. One special feature is that you can easily arrange the button field so that the area is perfectly within reach of your thumb.

Outside of MMORPGs, the mouse seems a bit much. In a fast-paced shooter, you probably won’t need all the buttons, and the high weight could also be a drawback. If you’re just looking for a mouse for extended use in games like WoW, then this mouse is a tip for you.

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Razer Naga Pro (V2)

DPI: 20,000 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 3+ 2,6,12 programmable buttons | Weight: 117g |

Razer Naga Pro

What kind of mouse is this? There is also an improved version of the Naga line from Razer. The Naga Pro offers you an even better sensor, better mouse feet, and above all, a wireless connection with your computer. Compared to the Trinity, you pay around 30 Euros more.

MeinMMO has tested the Naga Pro and we can recommend the extra cost if you definitely want a wireless version of the Naga. By now, there’s also a second version of the Naga Pro, but for under 100 Euros, the previous Naga Pro is still the better (and cheaper) recommendation.

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Logitech G 604 Lightspeed

DPI: 25,600 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 11 programmable buttons | Weight: 135g |

Logitech G604

What kind of mouse is this? The G604 Lightspeed is a special case among MMO mice. It only relies on 6 buttons in the thumb area. This makes it a recommendation for players for whom the 12 buttons of a Naga or Scimitar are too much and whose main game isn’t an MMORPG.

It also has a good battery life, according to the manufacturer, of around 240 hours. Additionally, the Logitech mouse is quite unobtrusive and does not have the “gamified” look of the competition. However, the downside is the high weight. At 135 grams, the G604 is the heaviest mouse on this list.

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All-rounder tip: G502 Hero Lightspeed

DPI: 25,600 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 11 programmable buttons | Weight: 121g |

Logitech G 502 Hero Lightspeed

What kind of mouse is this? The G502 Hero is an all-rounder among gaming mice that is not specifically aimed at any particular type of player. You can freely assign and set up the 11 buttons of the mouse.

The G502 Hero has another strength compared to the other MMO mice: Unlike most MMO mice that concentrate all additional buttons on one side of the mouse, here the buttons are distributed across the entire model. This is especially practical if you do not want or need to operate all buttons only with your thumb.

The successor, the G502X Lightspeed, has been tested by MeinMMO for you. The mouse is better in almost all respects, but it is currently also 40 Euros more expensive. Given this price difference, the G502 Hero Lightspeed (still) remains our stronger recommendation.

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Further mouse recommendations: Are you looking for more peripheral recommendations? Then take a look at the following list. Here MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested wireless mice and explains which mouse he currently considers the best:

Wireless Gaming Mice Tested – With Recommendation of the Year 2022

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Microsoft is reportedly offering concessions to Sony – license for CoD is said to accelerate the acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

Microsoft continues to fight for the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Now, the U.S. tech company is willing to make initial concessions to competitor Sony so that EU competition regulators can quickly approve the deal. The main point is: A licensing agreement with Call of Duty that runs for 10 years.

According to the news agency “Reuters”, Microsoft is reportedly planning initial concessions to Sony in the $69 billion deal with Activision Blizzard (via reuters.com).

In January 2022, Microsoft announced that it wanted to acquire the CoD and WoW company. Since then, it has been fighting before the competition authorities worldwide against the impression that Microsoft’s market power would become too large after the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

The biggest opponent: competitor Sony. They regularly argue that Microsoft would gain too much control with the “Call of Duty” brand. Sony expresses concern that many PlayStation players would be lost if CoD were to be released exclusively for PC and Xbox.

While competition authorities in countries like Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Serbia have already approved the deal, negotiations continue before the British authority “CMA” and the European body “ECA”. The deal has not yet been cleared in the U.S. either.

And apparently, Microsoft is now ready for initial concessions.

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Call of Duty: Contract should secure CoD on PlayStation for 10 years

What concessions are these? Reuters reports, citing individuals familiar with the case. Microsoft is planning a series of concessions to Sony.

The key point is a licensing agreement. This is supposed to legally ensure that Call of Duty remains on PlayStation for 10 years. Other points from the document are not mentioned.

Why is Microsoft making concessions? Reuters states that such “behavioral concessions” could help accelerate the acquisition process in the EU.

Currently, the EU authorities are creating a list of competitive concerns, with a deadline in January. The publication of this list could be expedited by the new concessions.

Stephane Dionnet, partner at the law firm McDermott Will & Emery, told Reuters: “Ultimately, such a move could secure an early approval from the European Commission and then be used by the parties before other antitrust authorities.”

Is this a strong concession? Compared to other competition cases, this is just a small concession. Microsoft is offering what they have been repeating for months:

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In other cases, acquiring companies had to give up part of their business or divest other parts of their business fields.

An example is provided by Handelsblatt (via handelsblatt.com). The German company Linde AG wanted to acquire the U.S. firm Praxair. This would have resulted in the world’s largest gas company.

Linde made significant concessions. They sold Praxair’s entire gas business to a Japanese competitor and even exited the joint venture that had formed as a result. The EU competition regulators then approved the deal.

However, that was not enough for the American authorities: they demanded further divestitures of Linde’s business in the U.S.

This also illustrates that different authorities set different standards – but the composition of the market also plays an important role.

In the case of Linde and Praxair, the former number 2 and 3 in the gas market sought to merge, and the $60 billion deal had been controversial from the start.

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The distribution in the gaming market looks different. According to Statista, Microsoft was in 4th place in Q1 2022 with just over $3 billion in revenue and Activision Blizzard in 9th place – between EA and Bandai Namco (via statista.com).

Together, the two companies would slightly exceed Sony and move up to 2nd place. Sony reached just over $4.3 billion in revenue in the first quarter (all figures excluding hardware sales).

By a wide margin, the Chinese company Tencent holds 1st place. In Q1 2022, it generated over $8 billion in revenue: One gaming company is larger than Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft – And their emblem is a damn penguin

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Twitch streamer knows what is wrong with PC gaming: Industry sabotages PCs with driver updates so that one has to buy new ones

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The streamer Hans “Forsen” Fors (31) is a brand in its own right on Twitch. The Swede is known for his sometimes rather peculiar opinions. But a wild rant about Call of Duty: Warzone 2, driver updates, and iPhones is now going viral on Twitch.

What is Forsen going viral about now? The Twitch streamer Forsen shared some somewhat convoluted thoughts in a stream last week. He says:

  • No one needs driver updates or Windows updates
  • These updates only lead to the PC breaking down and needing to buy a new one
  • It’s just like with the “damn smartphone companies”

A clip of his remarks has now garnered over 130,000 views on Twitch:

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It boils down to the profanity-laden thoughts:

Don’t fix it, you stupid fucks. Every Friday you tell me to update my drivers while I’m sleeping with your mother. It does nothing. It just makes things worse. What the fuck proves that yesterday, with the fucking bluescreen. Okay? Fuck you and fuck your fucking driver updates!

Ultimately, updates would just lead to PCs breaking down and needing a new purchase. So anyone who recommends updates is an idiot. Forsen even sings this at the end of his remarks.

Forsen updates his drivers once and everything goes wrong

What happened there? When starting Call of Duty: Warzone 2, the shooter had some technical problems: there were glitches or crashes.

Forsen experienced these problems too and tried to start a match, but his computer crashed. NVIDIA released a driver update to fix the issues.

A user donated money to Forsen with the message: “You idiot are using 26-year-old drivers, you can’t stream like that.”

But Forsen responded: He had updated his PC’s drivers before starting CoD Warzone and had also applied a Windows update before starting the Warzone stream. So checkmate.

For him, apparently, it’s proof that updates don’t help, but only make everything much, much worse.

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“Old man yells at clouds”

How is this being discussed? On reddit, people are delightfully mocking Forsen’s convoluted explanation. People are saying:

  • “He’s right about the smartphone companies, but yes, he’s currently a turbo boomer.”
  • “Boomer buys a new PC instead of reinstalling Windows”
  • “Hermit complains about technology”
  • “Old man yells at clouds”

Forsen is among those who have made it onto the list of legendary permanent bans from Twitch:

Twitch permanently bans one of its biggest streamers – Because of a picture

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LoL: A jungle strategy is too strong before Season 13 and makes midlaners overpowering – Riot announces nerf

Marcel Marcel Reading time 2 minutes

The preseason for the 13th season in League of Legends has been ongoing for several weeks. It didn’t take long for players to come up with new tricks to win games for their team. Thus, a strategy from 4 years ago has resurfaced.

What kind of strategy is this? The approach involves a player becoming very strong very quickly. With the introduction of the new jungle items, a bug has crept in that the staff at Riot Games did not anticipate.

This bug allows every player with the “Smite” spell to buy and sell the jungle item. Midlaners with control mages are currently taking advantage of this.

They buy the item on their first recall to base. When the purchase is canceled, they get their money back. The problem, however, is that the effect of the jungle item remains. So the player without the jungle item still collects cookies for the pet.

If this player has collected the stacks – around minute 15 – then they can repurchase the jungle item and redeem the stacks by defeating jungle monsters. For each monster slain, the champion loses a cookie and receives 50 bonus gold. This results in an unexpectedly large influx of gold.

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Riot Games lays their cards on the table

Where does this strategy come from? The strategy has established itself as the “Funneling Strategy” in the League of Legends universe. This means that all gold is funneled into a single character to give them an incredibly strong advantage in experience and gold. The top lane was also a focus of the preseason and there they have already increased gold and experience values.

So far, players have only used this tactic in the mid lane. Due to the adjustments, this tactic could also be exciting for top laners.

The key player, who the gold and experience are focused on, receives necessary protection from their teammates to freely gather experience and gold. This playstyle then leads to a game-changing advantage for the team that employs the tactic.

Riot Games had previously patched this tactic out of the game because there are few counters to this playstyle. They did this by ensuring players with the jungle item receive less gold when they kill minions on the lane. Conversely, players without the jungle item earn less gold from opponents in the jungle.

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What is Riot Games doing about it? On reddit, Riot Ray Jonggi commented on the problem. The team around him did not focus on finding and fixing small niche bugs in the preparation for the preseason. Instead, they utilized 99.9% of their time for revisions. The team has implemented some changes for the preseason.

Furthermore, he explained how they plan to address this issue promptly. Presumably with the next patch. And as long as a player does not have the jungle item, they should not be able to gather stacks either. This way, the tactic won’t work as it has so far.

This approach has allowed them to fix the problems with 5% or less effort, rather than trying to launch everything completely ready for preseason.

What do you think about Riot Games’ new approach to making the game enjoyable for everyone and nipping such niche problems in the bud? Let us know in the comments.

If you want to read more news about LoL, we have more for you here: LoL – HandOfBlood builds the perfect gaming bus for 20,000 euros: “You E-car, I E-sport!”

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WoW Dragonflight: When do you learn Dragon Riding and how do you unlock it?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Dragon riding is one of the highlights of the new WoW expansion Dragonflight. But when can you finally use it and how do you unlock dragon riding exactly? We at MeinMMO will tell you.

Where do you unlock dragon riding? The new feature is integrated into one of the main quests. You will learn dragon riding automatically by simply following the story of Dragonflight.

The quest fittingly bears the name “Dragon Riding” and you will receive it from Alexstrasza at the Ruby Life Pools in the first area “The Coast of Awakening”. Your task is to speak with Lord Andestrasz, who will then grant you the corresponding ability.

How long does it take to get there? If you follow the main quest quickly, you should have unlocked dragon riding within 45 to 120 minutes after entering the new area.

This video gives you a first insight into dragon riding:

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4 Minutes of Gameplay for Dragon Riding, the new feature in WoW Dragonflight

Dragon glyphs are important if you want to level up quickly

What happens after unlocking? After you have unlocked the first dragon, you will learn the functions of the dragon in subsequent quests. After that, you should start collecting dragon glyphs.

With these, you unlock new talents that make flying more enjoyable, such as a longer flight duration, speed boosts, or a vertical boost. All this helps you to level up to 70 faster.

The fastest way to find them is with the help of an addon, as we explained here: Finding dragon riding glyphs – Addon shows all locations on the map. However, you must keep in mind that while the addon shows the position on the map, the glyphs may sometimes be located on mountains or hovering in the air.

Additionally, you will receive a new dragon in each of the different level areas, in this order:

  • Renewed Proto-Dragon
  • Highland Dragon
  • Cliffwind Dragon
  • Windborn Velocidrake

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Why is dragon riding so important? Riding on the dragon makes questing faster and is also required to reach certain locations in the new areas. Often, resources are located in places that cannot be reached on foot. Additionally, there are new gameplay elements like dragon races, which logically require you to have dragon riding.

Moreover, flying is incredibly fun and it is the only way to fly in the new areas at the beginning. The classic flying mounts are initially disabled.

By the way, those who are incredibly fast in Dragonflight can not only quickly mount their dragon but also reach Max Level within a few hours:

WoW: First player reaches new max level 70 in less than 2.5 hours – Here’s how he did it

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In own matter: Current delivery difficulties with the WoW special issue

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

There were delivery issues with the WoW special issue. By now, all should be on their way.

In recent days, we have received more and more messages about not receiving special issues of WoW Dragonflight. Some of you have also received letters from our shipping service provider stating that your pre-ordered issue is not available.

This is the good news: All issues should now be on their way. We have received confirmation from our service provider that on November 25, 2022, the majority and on November 28, 2022, the rest (approximately 50 copies) of the special issues were shipped.

This means you should all have your special issue in your mailbox in the coming days. We apologize that the date and thus the receipt of your issue is after the kiosk date, and we hope this will remain an isolated incident in the future, which occurred due to overload and illnesses at the service provider.

However, Deutsche Post is currently also overwhelmed, and due to staff shortages, there have been delayed deliveries or unwanted returns for some time. Due to the recently held Black Friday, we expect a worsening of the problem here as well. Therefore, we kindly ask you to be patient regarding the delivery of the issues.

Letter received: Special issue not available

If you recently received a letter instead of the long-awaited issue stating that the issue is allegedly currently unavailable, you can breathe easy. This letter is a machine-generated notice that is automatically sent after a certain period if the order has not been shipped by then. 

Since we had a long pre-order phase this time, the system got confused and therefore sent this letter to some of you. But you do not need to worry and can ignore the letter.

Issue still hasn’t arrived, what now?

As mentioned above, due to the overload of Deutsche Post, there may be longer delivery times (especially if you live outside Germany). However, if you have not received an issue by December 6, 2022, please send an email to [email protected].

We apologize for the inconvenience. Our issue contains a lot of love and work, and we are just as frustrated as you are that there have been delivery issues. Of course, we will also investigate together with our service provider how these difficulties occurred and how they can be avoided in the future.

Regardless, we wish you a lot of joy with our special issue!

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The next Ultra Beasts for Pokémon GO are known – we present the 4

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

Numerous Ultra Beasts are already in Pokémon GO, but these are not all of them. Niantic has hinted at more Ultra Beasts – we will show you which ones they are.

Since Anego appeared in Pokémon GO as the first Ultra Beast, new specimens have regularly entered the game. From Voltriant to Schlingking, trainers have caught a lot of Ultra Beasts – most recently even all available at once, during the Ultra Beast Event on November 27, 2022.

But the next Ultra Beasts are already in the starting blocks. Pokémon GO has released teasers with a noticeable horror touch, announcing further Ultra Beasts.

When will the next Ultra Beasts arrive? This is still unclear, the teasers talk about “Far Future, Date unknown” – so a distant future, date unknown.

However, it is already visible which monsters will come next.

Venicro and Agoyon

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What kind of monsters are these? In the first teaser, two Ultra Beasts are shown: Venicro and its evolution Agoyon. The smaller Venicro attacks a security camera that captures both monsters.

The special thing about Venicro is that it is the only Ultra Beast that can actually evolve. The small Kobild monster evolves into the significantly larger, dragon-like Agoyon.

Venicro has only the type “Poison,” while Agoyon also has the type “Dragon.”

Muramura

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What kind of Pokémon is that? Muramura was introduced with the games Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and consists of several stone blocks that represent their own life forms and are stacked on top of each other. It likes to disguise itself as a stone wall to suddenly attack – as shown in the teaser.

It comes with the types Steel and Rock and can particularly stand out in the main games due to a very high defensive value.

Kopplosio

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What kind of Pokémon is that? Kopplosio looks a bit like a circus clown in design, but it is not particularly funny: According to the Pokédex, it tries to attract humans by dancing and then letting its head explode; it also drains the life energy of its enemies.

In the main games, it also has a corresponding attack called “Headbutt.” Unsurprisingly, it belongs to the types Fire and Ghost.

What else is happening in Pokémon GO?

Another teaser hints at Necrozma

Besides the four presented Ultra Beasts, there is also a short teaser for Necrozma – this is mentioned on Twitter in a compilation video of the previous beasts very briefly at the end.

Pokemon GO Necrozma
A short teaser at the end

This monster is not an Ultra Beast but is related to them. It belongs to the Psychic type but can change forms, which allows it to also gain the types Steel, Ghost, or Dragon.

To do this, however, it must take over the legendary monsters Solgaleo or Lunala – then it gets the “Dusk Mane” form (Solgaleo) or “Dawn Wings” form (Lunala). Additionally, there is also an Ultra form of Necrozma.

Solgaleo and Lunala have only recently been added to the game. They can be received through the Cosmog evolution.

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LoL: Cinderella is dead – Underdog team becomes world champion, splits immediately after the triumph

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

It was one of the most beautiful stories in esports of the last 10 years: A team of underdogs won the Worlds 2022 in League of Legends. With “Camaraderie,” “Team Spirit,” and great coaching, the South Koreans DRX overcame all odds and surprisingly became LoL World Champions against high favorites. A story like Cinderella, from the bottom to the top. But with the win of the world championship title, the fairy tale ends. There will be no sequel.

This was the Cinderella story of the Worlds:

  • The South Korean team “DRX” had just barely made it to the Worlds, was considered the weakest team from Korea, and only placed sixth in the league.
  • DRX was made up of some players who weren’t on anyone’s radar, like midlaner Zeka (20) and top laner Kingen (22), or players who had already been dismissed as failures, like jungler Pyosik (22), whom many considered one of the weakest junglers in the LCK.
  • However, the team had a phenomenal run at the Worlds, playing their way from the play-ins to the finals, defeating three favorites to win the Worlds, and actually becoming world champions. No team that started in the play-ins had achieved this before.
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3 out of 5 leave Team DRX: 2 join a new “Super Team”

This is the bitter reality now: Immediately after the Worlds, the team fell apart. All 5 core players had contracts that expired on November 21, and not a single player has renewed their contract.

Management assured that holding on to the 5 players was the top priority, but three of the players have already signed with other teams in South Korea

  • The likely strongest player of the team, midlaner Zeka, who overshadowed all the great midlaners at the tournament and emerged as the absolute winner from the Worlds, is moving to Hanwha Life
  • Also, his top lane partner Kingen is going to Hanwha Life – they have brought in three other top players with Viper, Clid, and Life and intend to form a super team
  • Even bot laner Deft (26) is not staying with the organization, that gave him the success of his life, but is moving on to DWG KIA, the top team with Showmaker and Canyon, whom he defeated at the Worlds

Only jungler Pyosik and the supporter Beryl are available for DRX, but whether they will stay is also uncertain.

By the way, he will always stay with T1, Faker has just signed a new contract:

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Why are they leaving so quickly? Careers in LoL are short, many players only stay with a team for a year before looking for the next contract. With DRX, it is quite possible that the players were “relatively cheap” before the Worlds victory and that their market value has increased enormously due to their performance at the LoL World Championship 2022.

ADC Deft said in an interview with Inven: He had worked for 10 years towards the World Championship victory, felt rewarded with the title, and now wants to prove himself again.

It can be assumed that Deft also sees better chances at DWG KIA to compete for the world championship title again. Cinderella story or not.

Especially tragic, DRX has also crashed after the last high:

LoL pro tells sadly how one of the best teams in the world fell apart

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Pokémon GO: 9th Season “Mysterious Wishes” includes – Forms, Bonuses and Shinys

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO the new season “Mystical Wishes” begins. It focuses entirely on the Hoenn region and brings new Mega Evolutions and Proto Forms.

When does the new season start? “Mystical Wishes” starts on December 1, 2022, which is already this Thursday. This was announced by the official Pokémon GO account on Twitter. It is expected to run until March 1, 2023.

A new trailer has been released, which you can watch here:

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Pokémon Go Season 9: Mysterious Wishes Trailer

This is what the trailer shows: We see plenty of Hoenn monsters and a sort of shooting star or comet flying through the sky, fitting the “wishes” theme.

Some exciting monsters can be seen. These include:

  • Latias and Latios
  • Rayquaza
  • The new Mega Forms of the starters Swampert, Sceptile, and Blaziken
  • Kyogre and Groudon – who are hinted at in their Proto Form at the very end.

We summarize everything that is already known about the season.

What does Season 9 “Mystical Wishes” bring to Pokémon GO?

Here we look in detail at already known content of the season. Not all information is known yet. This article will be updated as more details become clear.

Update, November 29, 2022, 08:00: Meanwhile, further information regarding the new season has been announced, including spawns. We will add these below in the article.

Mega Raid Day with Mega Swampert, Sceptile, Blaziken

Start with Mega Raid Day: The season kicks off immediately with an exciting event. On Saturday, December 3, 2022, there will be a Mega Raid Day featuring Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert.

All three forms are new and will likely be highly sought after as powerful attackers. You should mark December 3, 14:00 to 17:00 in your calendar. After that, you will only be able to obtain Mega Energy for the three when the Hoenn Tour starts.

The monsters will have strong Community Day charged attacks. Additionally, there is a ticket for around 5 euros that grants various bonuses. All info on Mega Raid Day in Pokémon GO is summarized here.

Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn

What kind of event is this? There have already been two Pokémon GO Tour events: Kanto and Johto. Both essentially brought all the monsters of those regions, lots of shinies, mysterious Pokémon, and took place in spring.

The Hoenn Tour will follow in 2023. There is no exact date yet, nor have the contents been made known. A feature of Jirachi, known as the wish Pokémon, which would fit well alongside Mew and Celebi from the other two tours, is a possibility. Trainers are already looking forward to it after a data mining find.

Proto Evolution with Kyogre and Groudon

What is this? The two legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon are already among the best attackers in Pokémon GO, but their ancient Proto Forms from the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire games are even stronger.

Both forms are briefly hinted at at the end of the trailer.

These glowing, larger forms are achieved in the main games through “Proto Evolution,” which requires certain gemstones.

How exactly the Proto Evolution will be implemented in Pokémon GO is currently still unknown – or when. However, given the trailer, it is likely to happen in this season. A release during the Hoenn Tour is also conceivable.

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Bonuses for “Mystical Wishes”

What bonuses does the season bring? Players can look forward to several bonuses during the season. These include:

  • More damage from your own Pokémon in remote raids
  • 1 guaranteed XL Candy per trade, if you are at least level 31
    • Note: In the German blog post about the season (via pokemongolive) it is mentioned that there is a guaranteed XL special candy, whereas the English version (via pokemongolive) only speaks of “1 XL Candy”. It’s possible that a translation error has occurred here.
  • 1 extra candy per trade
  • 40 gifts can be opened per day
  • 125 gifts can be sent out per day

Additionally, from the season on, monsters in new sizes can be caught: XXS and XXL.

Furthermore, the following will apply permanently:

  • Guaranteed gifts when spinning PokéStops
  • Increased effectiveness of incense while walking

Raid bosses, spawns, and new shinies during “Mystical Wishes”

What changes with the Pokémon? You will find new spawns in the area and changing bosses in the gyms. We will show these to you here.

Raid bosses during the season:

  • Virizion*: December 1 – December 8
  • Mega Abomasnow*: December 1 – December 8
  • Terrakion*: December 8 – December 15
  • Mega Aggron*: December 8 – December 15
  • Kobalion*: December 15 – December 23
  • Mega Frostlass*: December 15 – January 1
  • Kyurem*: December 23 – January 1

Further bosses have not yet been made known.

Spawns in the wild: There will also be fresh spawns in the wild. This also includes new shinies: Formeo in sunny and snowy form will appear as shiny versions.

We summarize the spawns here for you. Possible shinies are marked with an asterisk *.

In cities:

  • Pidgey*
  • Meowth*
  • Alolan Grimer*
  • Granbull
  • Slurpuff
  • Heathrow*
  • Yamper*
  • and more monsters

In forests:

  • Blitzle*
  • Sarzenia
  • Scyther*
  • Burmy (Sand Cloak)*
  • Pawmi*
  • Formantis
  • Bubungus
  • and more monsters

In mountains:

  • Ponyta*
  • Rhyhorn
  • Pupitar
  • Makuhita*
  • Rotomurf
  • Flapteryx*
  • Geronimatz*
  • and more monsters

On beaches and by the water:

  • Quaputzi
  • Goldeen*
  • Gyarados
  • Palpitoad*
  • Swampert*
  • Garstella
  • and more monsters

In the Northern Hemisphere:

  • Webarak*
  • Snowy Formeo*
  • Tanhel*
  • Chelast*
  • Panflam*
  • Plinfa*
  • Dusselgurr*
  • and more monsters

In the Southern Hemisphere:

  • Ledyba*
  • Treecko*
  • Chimchar*
  • Mudkip*
  • Sunny Formeo*
  • Staralili*
  • Kaumalat*
  • and more monsters

New monsters hatching from eggs

Which monsters are in the eggs? The egg pool will also be adjusted. You can find the possible monsters in the table.

EggPossible Monsters
2kmKussilla*
Azurill*
Knospi*
Mantirps
Arktip
more monsters
5kmKlingplim
Shnebedeck*
Bauz
Flamiau
Robball
Garstella
more monsters
10kmGalapaflos*
Flapteryx*
eF-eM*
Wuffels*
Togedamaru
Miniras
more monsters
5km (Adventure Sync Reward)Sheinux*
Koknodon*
Schilterus*
Wonneira*
10 km (Adventure Sync Reward)Kindwurm*
Tanhel*
Kaumalat*
Kapuno*
Viscora
Wuffels*
more monsters

New events for the season “Mystical Wishes”

Even more events: The first events of the season are already known. Among other things, the following events are expected to take place during the season:

  • Magical Wishes: Wish for something!
    • Here, there will be the opportunity to choose additional bonuses – either XP, egg bonuses, or stardust
  • Winter Event Part 2
    • Here, you can also choose bonuses – half hatch distance, double XP, or double stardust
  • Lunar New Year
  • Valentine’s Day

We will show the events in our overview of all Pokémon GO events in December 2022.

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WoW: First player reaches new max level 70 in less than 2.5 hours – Here’s how he did it

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

At 12:00 AM German time, the new expansion Dragonflight for World of Warcraft was released. Just a few hours later, the first players were already Level 70. We reveal who achieved the World First and what method was used to do so.

Who was the first player to reach Level 70? The first player to reach Level 70 was the Korean player Adelio. He and his group of friends took only 2 hours and 25 minutes to reach the new max level.

This achievement was confirmed by the guild Method, which hosted a race to the max level on Twitch.

How did he do it? Together with four other players, he formed a group consisting of a Demon Hunter, a Hunter, and three Druids. They began turning in quests they had completed beforehand right at the release of Dragonflight. This allowed them to achieve the first 15% toward the next level before a ship even appeared.

Then, the group got lucky, as they were able to cross to the Dragon Isles by ship after just 7 minutes. Other players waited forever for this or got stuck later on the loading screen to the new areas. However, everything went smoothly for Adelio and his group.

There were different methods for reaching the max level, but the Koreans focused on quickly completing and turning in quests. This secured them the title. You can check out the entire run here:

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The first Western player took 20 minutes longer

Who was the first Western player to reach Level 70? That was the player Chaoswithinx. He reached Level 70 at 2:48 AM, taking about 20 minutes longer than Adelio. However, his strategy was somewhat different, as he opted not to form a group with other players.

For those who want to level quickly, here are some tips: Dragonflight: Level Guide – Quickly reach Level 70 with our 5 tips.

What was the biggest challenge for the World First? The technology, as there were several hurdles. On many servers, no ships appeared in the new areas, which is why later portals were opened. For some, the path through the portals led to a long loading screen.

For instance, the player Gingi reportedly reached the max level in under two hours of playtime, but was stuck in a loading screen for a long time. As a result, he reached Level 70 much later.

The release was quite chaotic – we were there:

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Additionally, there were disconnects, issues with the authenticator, and sudden teleports back to the old areas when players had just reached the Dragon Isles. You can read more about the launch and current events in our live ticker:

WoW Dragonflight in the Release Ticker: Everything about start times, server issues, and queues

What was your experience with the launch of Dragonflight? And what level have you reached so far? Feel free to share it in the comments.

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Disc stuck in PS5: How to get a Blu-ray out of your dead console in 6 steps

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The PS5 won’t start anymore and your disc is stuck? MeinMMO explains what you can do if you can’t get your disc out of the PS5.

Sometimes, even with the greatest care, the PS5 can break down or won’t start anymore. In the most frustrating case, a disc is still stuck in your console’s drive, and you usually want to get it back before sending the console to customer service.

MeinMMO explains how you can get a Blu-ray or DVD out of your PS5, even if the console is no longer functioning or plugged in.

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How to get your disc out of the PS5 when the console is not working

What do you need for the tip? Besides the PS5, you only need a Phillips screwdriver and a little time. You should also turn off your console and disconnect all cables beforehand.

Note: The following steps are taken at your own risk! MeinMMO does not assume any liability for damages that you cause.

Here’s how it works:

  • First, remove the base of your PS5 by unscrewing the screw on the underside.
  • Next, place the PS5 on the table so that the PS logo is facing down and the drive is facing left.
  • Grab the console by the upper corners and gently lift it up and down to remove the cover. You will need some force to lift the cover.
  • Now you will see the inside of the PS5: On the rounded side, you will see a fan and on the other side a large gray area. That is the drive.
  • Here you should now see a small black dot. Below it lies a screw that belongs to the drive.
  • Take the Phillips screwdriver and turn the screw clockwise. The disc should then come out of the drive.

Finally, you need to reattach the cover to your PS5. Do this the same way you disassembled it before.

If the trick doesn’t work: If you can’t get the disc out of the PS5 this way, you’ll need to contact customer service. It’s best to send your PS5 directly to Sony. You will then get your game or movie back with your PS5 after the repair.

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More tips and tricks around the PS5: Are you looking for more tips for your PS5? MeinMMO presents a handful of features that you absolutely need to know about your PS5. You can read about which features those are in the following article:

6 secret features of the PS5 that you absolutely need to know

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I could never get into Warzone, but thanks to DMZ I now spend many hours in CoD

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller is a big shooter fan, but he never really got into Warzone and other Battle Royales. Thanks to the new DMZ mode, he’s now spending countless hours in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.

With Call of Duty: Warzone, Activision released an extremely successful battle royale shooter in 2020, which found many fans – but I could never warm up to the popular title. Just like with Apex Legends, PUBG, or Fortnite.

To say that I hate battle royale shooters would be quite an exaggeration. I’m just not a fan of the genre and don’t have fun when I play it.

There are various aspects of battle royale shooters that bother me. This includes starting every match unarmed, the shrinking zone that pushes me to certain points on the map, and that the course of the match depends on luck or bad luck when looting. Also, I miss a permanent progression that is more than just reaching a certain rank.

Nevertheless, Warzone 2 is currently bringing me a lot of joy. Almost two weeks after its release, I’ve already spent nearly 30 hours in the new shooter. That’s impressive, considering I’m a huge Pokémon fan and the release of Scarlet and Violet fell within the same time frame.

CoD explores a new genre and becomes an MMO for me

With Warzone 2, CoD took the step into a new genre, the so-called extraction shooters. This genre is known primarily for games like Escape from Tarkov and Hunt: Showdown. These are shooters where I arm myself and go into a danger-filled area, collect tons of loot, complete missions, and then leave the map at an extraction point.

Even though the gameplay might remind one of battle royale shooters, it plays quite differently. For example, I go into a match armed and don’t have to search for my loadout first. Looting is mainly for fulfilling missions or improving my gear.

Unlike in a battle royale, I have continuous progression in extraction shooters. I don’t start from scratch every round but work long-term towards a goal. For me, DMZ feels like an MMO, including looting and leveling.

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Every round offers excitement

The main goal for me and my teammates is to get a second slot for the so-called insured weapon – a weapon that you always get back when you die. All other weapons and items are lost when you die in DMZ mode.

To get a second insured weapon, I roam the map Al-Mazrah with my allies and complete various contracts. In doing so, we fight against AI soldiers and enemy players, always keeping our goal in sight.

The constant companion on our missions is the risk of losing equipment and all items we need to fulfill our objectives. There is always a certain tension in the air. Someone could be lurking everywhere, looking to get their hands on our inventory.

I am reminded of another genre that I enjoy a lot: survival games. I spent thousands of hours in ARK: Survival Evolved and although I can’t expect any dinosaurs in Warzone 2, I think twice about straying too far from my teammates and diving into a battle alone.

If you want to know more about Warzone 2: DMZ:

Without DMZ, I would have never played Warzone 2

I’m pretty sure that I will never be a fan of battle royale shooters in the future either. The lack of weapons at the start of a round, the necessary luck when looting, and the ever-shrinking zone you have to stay in are just a part of the gameplay aspects that I don’t like.

But even though there are parallels between the modes, I find extraction shooters to be a completely different gaming experience and have a lot of fun with the DMZ mode of Call of Duty.

There are still a few corners here and there where improvement potential exists, but one thing I can already say with pretty great certainty: If there were no DMZ mode, I probably would have never downloaded Warzone 2.

If you want to test the mode soon, feel free to check out MeinMMO before your first round. We have some guides for DMZ mode as well as 10 tips I wish I had known earlier.

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WoW Dragonflight is insane, but the launch was ridiculously annoying

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The launch of WoW: Dragonflight has happened – and it was extremely bumpy. It didn’t go smoothly at all. Many were unable to play.

Those who know me and my articles know that I like to praise Blizzard when it is warranted, but I also express serious criticism when I find it appropriate. Unfortunately, the launch of WoW: Dragonflight is not something one can praise. Because personally, the release night was a bitter disappointment – one that I had not experienced with World of Warcraft for a long time.

I know. There is this old meme “Never Play On Patch Day” – and during the times of Vanilla and The Burning Crusade, it had some truth to it. But looking back, the launch days of expansions – aside from minor issues – went quite solidly:

  • Warlords of Draenor had a smooth launch, but there were problems in the garrison – they were hopelessly overloaded. But the rest went smoothly.
  • Legion also went damn well. I don’t remember any problems, was able to do my artifact quest, and afterwards quested seamlessly through the Broken Isles.
  • Battle for Azeroth went smoothly. In one go, right at midnight, I could quest through Kul Tiras.
  • And lastly, Shadowlands also went seamlessly. I believe there were a few minutes delay until everyone’s starting quest was unlocked – but by 0:05, all my friends were in the Maw and tackling the first missions.

Now, let’s get to Dragonflight.

The launch was a disaster – Blizzard had to find a workaround

At 0:00, countless players were standing on my realm at the dock in Stormwind, ready for the launch. And it came – somehow. The starting quest was activated, and the timer for the ship began to tick. In 5 minutes we would all be on the Dragon Isles. At least we hoped so.

However, the ship did not arrive. Aside from the steamer that goes to Kul Tiras, no ship stopped. Initial discontent spread, but with the full chat it was still somewhat amusing. “Perhaps climate activists glued themselves to the ship” and similar comments at least caused some chuckles.

WoW Waiting for the Ship
Waiting in the rain – and the ship just wouldn’t come. But I had my giant tree with me again.

By 0:15, Blizzard probably realized that they could not easily fix the problem with the ships. Therefore, a portal simply appeared at the dock, teleporting one directly to the Dragon Isles – a shame, because there was actually supposed to be a cutscene that was completely omitted.

At least in theory. Because the portal only worked for a fraction of the players. There were long loading times, at the end of which you read: “Instance could not be started, transport aborted.”

That the launch fails and Blizzard has to establish a “workaround” with a spontaneous portal is a bit embarrassing. If the journey to the Dragon Isles fails, it seems that something went wrong in testing. But at least: They reacted quickly. A potential fix in 15 minutes is quite solid.

This problem dragged on … for a whole hour. Here and there, a few players made it to the Dragon Isles, while others were stuck in Stormwind.

Many tricks were tried:

  • Toggle war mode on and off
  • As Alliance, take the Horde Zeppelin
  • Log out and log back in

Nothing helped – except luck that one finally got in.

To be honest, I was quite disheartened. The release of a new WoW expansion is always a highlight for me, one that I really look forward to. A day that I plan out in advance so I am not disturbed at all and I can just “dive in hard” – once every two years, it’s one of my recurring highlights. Not being able to play frustrates me.

MeinMMO editor Anna Alberg captured the chaotic release in a video:

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We were in the middle of the chaos that represents the release of WoW Dragonflight: „I can’t accept anything here“

At 01:15, my mood changed – because the 32nd click on the portal finally got me to the Dragon Isles. Although I was still disheartened that some friends had already reached level 62 and were raving about dragon riding – at least I could now catch up.

More about WoW: Dragonflight can be found here on MeinMMO:

To put it briefly: Dragonflight is really fun when it runs. The quests are fantastic, dragon riding has permanently replaced flying mounts for me, and the game world is simply beautiful. You will read more about this in the coming hours and days – because I have a lot to report that stands out and makes it clear: Dragonflight is not Shadowlands and at least in the leveling phase is already significantly better.

How did you spend the first hours? Could you go directly to the Dragon Isles? Or did your ship and the portal also strike?

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Hoothoot and XP

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO today, on November 29th, the Spotlight Hour starts with Hoothoot. We will show you everything about the bonuses, shinies, and times of the event.

What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday, a so-called Spotlight Hour takes place in Pokémon GO. From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time, a Pokémon is in focus and appears significantly more often in the wild. This is accompanied by a bonus that enhances the event.

Today, the Spotlight Hour features the Pokémon Hoothoot and a bonus that grants you more XP.

Spotlight Hour on November 29th – Start, Bonuses, Shiny

When does it start? As always, the Spotlight Hour today starts at 6:00 PM. It will be active for 60 minutes and ends at 7:00 PM, provided there are no issues. In New Zealand, the Spotlight Hour started with Teddiursa and not with Hoothoot. Due to the error, the event was extended by half an hour in the affected time zones.

What bonuses are available? During the event, you will encounter Hoothoot almost everywhere in the wild. If you wish, you can use incense to attract even more Pokémon of this species.

Additionally, you will receive double the amount of experience points for evolving Pokémon. This applies even to Pokémon that are not Hoothoot.

The next Spotlight Hour will then take place in December. We have the overview for you:

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Is there Shiny Hoothoot? Yes, you can catch shiny Hoothoot in Pokémon GO. With luck, you may encounter one during today’s Spotlight Hour. However, the chances are not increased.

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Is the Spotlight Hour worth it today? If you are looking for strong attackers for PvP battles, Noctowl can be a good choice in certain cases. In the Great League, it performs quite well. In the Ultra League, Noctowl lands roughly in the middle tier. The Pokémon are not particularly interesting for raids.

Alternatively, you can evolve Pokémon and earn more XP for that.

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Twitch streamer Knossi does not let himself be defeated in 7 vs. Wild – Talks to a ball to stay in a good mood

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

In the YouTube series 7 vs. Wild, the third day has dawned, and Twitch streamer Knossi can impress with a strong will. Additionally, he has found a new friend.

Who is it about? Jens Knossalla, better known as “Knossi”, is one of the 5 largest German streamers on Twitch. There, the 36-year-old has a total of 2.1 million followers, was at one point the largest streamer in the world and is known for his excitable nature.

Currently, Knossi can be seen in the survival series 7 vs. Wild on YouTube, entertaining millions of viewers. The first seven episodes of the second season have already been viewed 52.9 million times (as of November 28) and reached an average of 7.6 million clicks per video.

In the lead-up to season 2 of 7 vs. Wild, Knossi had a super sweet conversation with his 3-year-old son and asked him if he should participate.

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Spoiler alert: If you haven’t watched episode 7 of the second season of 7 vs. Wild yet, you shouldn’t read on. You might find the scene described below to be a spoiler.

Knossi finds a new friend

What excites Knossi? Even though Knossi is struggling with his nicotine addiction during 7 vs. Wild and set a palm tree on fire to light his cigarette, the survival novice is holding up well.

Especially the strong will and perseverance of Knossi impress the viewers. While other participants despair at the heavy tropical rain and think about giving up, Knossi gives a motivational speech in the pouring rain: “You have to be tough when the jungle cries.”

Afterward, the 36-year-old entertainer sets out to rummage through the washed-up debris on the island, as he wants to keep busy: “It won’t help, I can’t just stand under a palm tree all the time. I have to do something.”

To keep himself occupied during the rain shower, Knossi wants to make a gift for the community and therefore grabs a green rubber ball: “I already have a bond with him. Wilson was Willy, you are Greeny.”

Subsequently, Knossi talks to Greeny about the weather, takes a selfie with him, and asks him to smile in the photo.

If you want to take a look at the scene yourself, we are embedding the video with timestamp here:

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What do the viewers say about Knossi? The viewers of 7 vs. Wild are convinced by Knossi’s perseverance, will, and humor, which has not been lost even on day 3. In the comments on YouTube, fans of the survival series write:

  • “Knossi is the king of mental hygiene. He has made all the preparations to motivate himself […], he seeks out contacts like “Greeny” and he always manages to draw something positive from his difficult situation, with his creativity and humor. Respect!”
  • “Knossi is tougher than the jungle.”
  • “Now I firmly believe that Knossi will actually make it through the 7 days!”
    • “He really has impressive perseverance.”
    • “The man is a legend. As long as nothing unforeseen happens, he’ll easily make it through the time.”
  • “Knossi is simply the best when it comes to mindset. He rewards himself for every completed day […] So he stays motivated.”

What is 7 vs. Wild? 7 vs. Wild is a survival series that is broadcast on YouTube. New episodes appear on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 6:00 PM.

The participants of the series must survive for 7 days in a remote location in the wilderness, having at most 7 items and the clothes on their bodies with them.

After the first season was filmed in Sweden in 2021, the seven candidates in season 2 are sent to a tropical island near Panama. This island also hosts a hotel, whose Google reviews fans of the series stormed.

Fans of 7 vs. Wild flood Google reviews of the hotel in Panama – “I encountered 7 ragged individuals”

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FIFA 23: Secret History Lesson – This is how you solve the goals in Ultimate Team

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In FIFA 23 there is currently the “Secret History Lesson” with mysterious objectives. Here you will find the solution for the Maracanã Thunderclap, the Heat Battle of Lausanne, and the other objectives.

What kind of tasks are there in FIFA 23? In the objectives, you currently find the “Secret History Lesson” for the current event in FIFA 23. It consists of 6 objectives but does not explain exactly how to solve them.

Instead, there are cryptic descriptions and you are supposed to prove your “football knowledge” to solve the task.

In which mode do the objectives count? Currently, you can solve the objectives in any mode. If in doubt, you can also complete the objectives in Squad Battles on a lower difficulty against the AI. Combine objectives to finish faster.

In the FIFA subreddit, players have already collected the solutions for the games (via reddit). We will show you the solutions for the tasks and the background to them.

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Solution: The Maracanã Thunderclap in FIFA 23

Task: In this international match, a record was set that still stands today. Recreate the match.

Solution: Score 2 goals with players from Uruguay.

The riddle refers to the 1950 World Cup final between Brazil and Uruguay at the Maracanã Stadium, which set an attendance record, with Brazil losing 1:2. Around 200,000 spectators are said to have witnessed the legendary defeat live (via wikipedia.de).

Solution: Shock at Home in FIFA 23

Task: The whole world was amazed when the host exited with an unexpected result. Recreate this match!

Solution: Win a match by 6 or more goals.

This objective is likely referring to a legendary Brazil defeat against Germany, where Brazil lost 1:7 in the World Cup at home, with a difference of 6 goals.

Solution: Pinturicchio in FIFA 23

Task: This last-minute goal from a curled shot led to victory against the host and a spot in the final of the most important tournament in the world. Recreate the last goal of the match.

Solution: Score a goal with a curled shot using an Italian player.

  • You execute the curled shot with R1 / RB and “shot”.

“Pinturicchio” is a nickname of the Italian Alessandro Del Piero, who scored the second goal against Germany in 2006. Italy then advanced to the final and became world champions against France. This is likely what the task refers to.

Solution: A 50s Miracle on the Field in FIFA 23

Task: Everyone loves underdog victories, right? Relive it!

Solution: Score a goal with a USA player.

In 1950, the USA shocked the world with an underdog victory against one of the title favorites – England (via fifa.com)

A good option for epic goals is the power shot:

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FIFA 23: Use the power shot correctly – This is how you score epic goals

Solution: The Heat Battle of Lausanne in FIFA 23

Task: A match with 12 goals at 40 degrees. The conditions were extreme, and two players from both teams delivered outstanding performances. What did the two players have in common?

Solution: Score three goals in one match with an Austrian and three with a Swiss player.

The “Heat Battle of Lausanne” became known for the game Switzerland – Austria in the 1954 World Cup. No game in World Cup history had more goals. The players Hügi and Wagner each scored 3 goals. (via wikipedia)

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Solution: Somersault in FIFA 23

Task: This player has scored in every World Cup he played in from 2002 to 2014. Thus, he is one of only 4 players to achieve this. Recreate his journey!

Solution: Score a goal with a German player in four separate matches.

Miro Klose was known for his somersaulting goal celebration, and he is currently the World Cup all-time top scorer with a total of 16 goals in World Cup history.

Once you’ve completed the tasks, you can look forward to some packs, including an 84+-player pack, along with some packs with gold cards.

If you want to further improve your team in FIFA 23, you can find 7 strong players under 25,000 coins in FIFA 23.

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WoW: The First Hours of Dragonflight – How did you like it?

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Dragonflight is live and many have played through the night. But how do you like the new expansion of World of Warcraft actually?

World of Warcraft has launched its 9th expansion. Many of you have already taken the first steps on the Dragon Isles and have stayed up all night to now show up at work completely ruined be entirely satisfied to enjoy the launch hype.

Some have already reached level 70 because they have raced through the content, while others are taking it a bit easier and have not even completed the first area.

There is a lot to do. Not only does the character need leveling up, but also the redesigned professions need attention, many new factions require you to gather reputation and glory with them, and in the end, your dragon wants you to collect all the glyphs to unlock all the talent points. So even if you are rushed through the leveling phase, there is still plenty of content to be played.

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WoW: Epic cinematic for Dragonflight captivates players – Fans call: “Goosebumps”

But amidst all this abundance, we want you to take a moment to share your initial experiences with Dragonflight. How do you like the new expansion? Are you enjoying exploring the Dragon Isles? What are your first impressions?

Cortyn says: I am usually quite susceptible to the “launch hype” and simply let myself be guided by the good mood. So far, I have had a lot of fun in the quest areas and have also unlocked most talents for dragon riding. I can only hope that the good atmosphere remains not just with me but also in the guild and raid environment – because very little ruins the mood for me more than the endless complaining of others. But so far, everything is good, even though I will probably switch from shadow priest to dracthyr invoke.

More about Dragonflight can be found here on MeinMMO:

If you want to describe your experiences in more detail, please leave a comment and share your experiences on the Dragon Isles with us! We are curious about how you perceive the latest WoW chapter.

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WoW: Dragonflight is live! – The most important things to know at launch in 2 minutes

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The ninth expansion of World of Warcraft has launched. Dragonflight is now live and everyone is storming the Dragon Isles to reach level 70.

Update 0:10 AM: On some realms, it seems that the ship meant to take players to the Dragon Isles simply has not arrived… many people are left waiting impatiently.

Update 0:15 AM: Blizzard has now spawned portals at the dock that teleport directly to the Dragon Isles.

Original announcement: It’s finally done. The era of “Shadowlands” is definitively over, and World of Warcraft has successfully launched its 9th expansion. The launch of Dragonflight took place on time at 12:00 AM on November 29, 2022, and thousands of players are already gathering on the Dragon Isles to reach level 70.

How did the launch go? As expected, the launch – at least by the current account – has been relatively uneventful. At midnight, the new quests popped up for all owners of Dragonflight, and off they went to the Dragon Isles. Only those who weren’t logged in at that time might have experienced minor issues, as there were queues during login at times.

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WoW Cinematic: The Unleashed Storm

What’s included in the new addon? The expansion “Dragonflight” presents itself relatively traditionally and forgoes particularly many features. Instead, it focuses on its old strengths, providing a familiar package with only a few innovations meant to connect with past successes:

  • New max level of 70
  • 4 new areas (+1 as starting area for the Dracthyr)
  • 8 new dungeons
  • Reworked professions with a new quest system
  • Return and improvement of the talent trees
  • Dragon riding as a new mode of transportation – significantly faster than conventional flying

Is there more to come? Basically yes. On the one hand, many endgame features will only be unlocked tomorrow, on Wednesday, after the weekly reset at 5:00 AM. This way, no one should feel “rushed” to reach level 70 on the first day.

The full load of information about WoW Dragonflight can be found here:

Even after that, it is far from over. The first raid opens just a few weeks later, and Blizzard has already promised that they want to release much more and much more frequent patches and updates than in Shadowlands. For this purpose, World of Warcraft even hired 100 new developers a few months ago to satisfy the community’s hunger for content.

Whether these goals will be achieved will likely only become clear in 2023 – but until then, most should have enough to do on the Dragon Isles.

Are you also playing through the night and will you regret it at work, school, or university on Tuesday morning? Or did you take a day off to really dive in?

You can find all information about Dragonflight in our comprehensive overview.

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