The large space MMO Elite Dangerous speaks with us about the future: “Your suffering is just beginning”

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 5 minutes

Elite Dangerous has been captivating thousands of players for several years. There is a lot happening at the moment, and with new updates and a fresh story, the developers are preparing for the future. MeinMMO spoke with the lead developer about what’s to come.

The space MMO Elite Dangerous is considered by many fans to be the current competition to the highly anticipated Star Citizen, especially since it is already fully playable.

In 2021, the major expansion Odyssey was released for Elite Dangerous, which fundamentally changed the game. A big feature of the game back then was the “Space Legs,” the ability to land on planets and exit the ship.

Over the past two years, a significant story called the “Azimuth Saga” has been told in the game, which abruptly ended in August 2022. A weapon that was supposed to eradicate an alien species known as Thargoids instead turned them into a threat that could consume the entire universe.

Since then, players have been confronted with strange objects in the game, as reported by colleagues at GameStar. Now the “Aftermath” begins with a new threat and apparently has a lot to offer. Lead Game Designer Luke Betterton answered some questions for us about it.

A significant step in the current story of Elite Dangerous was the firing of the Proteus wave. Here is the cinematic:

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Elite Dangerous: Die Proteus-Welle wird abgefeuert

“Speculation is part of the joy”

MeinMMO: Why did the weapon, which was supposed to defeat the Thargoids, instead evolve them further?

Luke Betterton: We are keeping many things to ourselves at the moment. Part of what is happening right now is piecing together exactly what happened and how it affects the game world. This includes the exact nature of what it meant for the Thargoids when the weapon was fired.

At the moment, we are focusing on exploring the status quo that has been altered by the Thargoids and how that translates to changes in their behavior. More narrative context about what has happened and what will happen next will still come into the game. We just can’t say when yet.

MeinMMO: What exactly is this anomaly and when will players learn more about it?

Luke Betterton: We cannot say anything about the exact nature of the anomaly. It is a mystery that we deliberately leave to the players. Speculation is part of the joy.

What we can say is that we know exactly what it is and we have been planning for it for quite some time. Stay tuned. Interesting things are happening in Elite Dangerous, and now is the right time to get involved if you want to be part of the great narrative.

“We learned a lot from Odyssey”

MeinMMO: Odyssey received some good reviews, but also players who did not like the new features or had performance issues. What did you learn from that for Aftermath?

Luke Betterton: Ultimately, we underestimated the issues that some players would have with the Odyssey launch. We knew we had to improve it, and that’s exactly what we have been doing for the last 16 months: enhancing the player experience in Odyssey with updates for performance, UI, and many other features, not to mention the added gameplay experiences like the interiors of fleet carriers. We have significantly improved the Odyssey experience since launch and learned a lot from it.

What you will see in the game with Aftermath in future updates for Elite Dangerous is more focus on narrative and gameplay features that support the story we are telling. We are now focused on expanding the overall gameplay of Elite Dangerous as part of this larger story arc in the game. We are looking for new ways to excite our players. What you saw in Update 13 was really just the beginning. We are looking forward to what will come with the next Update 14 and beyond.

MeinMMO: What are the best new features in the current update that will be further expanded in the future?

Luke Betterton: With Update 13, you saw the ideal version of how players should experience the narrative of Elite Dangerous. They could log in after the Proteus wave was activated, see it in the cinematic, and then discover the aftermath in HIP 22460 themselves – with countless destroyed ships and the Thargoids aggressively attacking everything.

This is our perfect version of a major story moment in Elite: we are trying to show more than tell, and we want the gameplay experience to change based on the twists and turns of the narrative. We are very proud of what we achieved in Update 13 and we definitely want more of that in the future.

MeinMMO: How many players will actually need to cooperate to withstand the new dangers?

Luke Betterton: It’s too early to go into detail here, but how players collaborate in Elite Dangerous is extremely important for any contest that comes into the game over the next year.

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“An apocalypse is an interesting thesis”

MeinMMO: There were rumors that Elite Dangerous should last for 10 years, which means two more years from now. Are you preparing for an apocalypse?

Luke Betterton: It’s true that Elite Dangerous has been around for a while. But it’s too early to discuss anything beyond 2023. Right now, Aftermath is about the Thargoid crisis. Expect this to reach its next level in Update 14, which will be another significant moment in the narrative. We have already seen Thargoids behave like never before. The narrative is a key point for Elite Dangerous in 2023 – with the Thargoids at its heart.

Otherwise, we already revealed in May that we are planning a major overhaul for 2023. This is still in progress and we want to share more about it next year.

An apocalypse is an interesting thesis. We would never reveal what will happen in the story of Elite Dangerous next year. We want players to discover that in the game itself. However, community theories about what will happen next are exciting. As we pay close attention to our players and their reactions, it sometimes allows us to subvert expectations as we plan the plot of our story.

MeinMMO: Are you planning to resume console support?

Luke Betterton: We understand that console players are disappointed with the decision to halt Odyssey development for those platforms and focus on PC development. This decision was made with the intention of allocating resources appropriately to support Elite Dangerous on PC for the long term. We cannot share anything else regarding Elite Dangerous on consoles with you.

However, we should mention that the Console Copy Portal was designed to help console players join us on PC when they can. This initiative exists to provide console players with a relatively easy way to enjoy the future of Elite on PC without additional costs. We are already seeing large numbers of players making the transition. We recognize that this is not the same as further support for consoles, but it was very important to us to clarify that.

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“The finale is just the beginning of your suffering”

MeinMMO: What happens after players endure whatever awaits them?

Luke Betterton: We will make them endure even more. The finale of the Azimuth Saga is just the beginning of their suffering! We won’t say more about that.

MeinMMO: When can we expect Elite Dangerous in VR, or at least to see our ships there?

Luke Betterton: We can’t say anything about VR right now.

MeinMMO: What new ship types are planned for the future?

Luke Betterton: We can’t say anything about that at the moment either.

MeinMMO: Thank you for the answers!

Many fans of Elite Dangerous are also looking forward to the upcoming Starfield. However, Bethesda’s upcoming RPG has one crucial difference:

Starfield will be the best MMO that is not an MMO

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LoL: Europe humiliates itself in the second week of the Worlds – Dragged down by US teams

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Currently, the World Championship 2022 in League of Legends is underway, and Europe had a solid standing after the first round of the group phase. Theoretically, all three teams had a realistic chance of advancing, and Rogue even dominated Group C with 3:0. Now it is clear: Only one team made it to the knockout stage, and it struggled significantly.

What was the situation after week 1?

What is the situation now? Groups A to C have already played, and thus the decisions for all European teams have been made:

  • Fnatic not only lost the rematch against T1 but also against the American team Cloud9. Three losses in three games meant elimination for the European team.
  • G2 Esports also lost all three games of the second round of the group phase. They also fell to an American team.
  • Only Rogue has made it to the knockout stage. However, the last matches were quite rocky.
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LoL: Worlds Anthem 2022 – STAR WALKIN’

US Teams Disgrace Europe

Why is the elimination so painful? Western teams have had a hard time at the World Championships overall. In recent years, Korea and China have dominated. Only G2 Esports made it to the finals in 2019 and the semifinals in 2020.

For the American teams, it was already clear after the first three games that they had no chance. They lost all matches and finished with 0:3 in the last places in groups A, B, and D. Everyone joked whether America could even get a win.

But they could – and it was ironically against G2 Esports and Fnatic:

  • G2 Esports lost right at the start of the game day against Evil Geniuses, and it was disastrous. After 15 minutes, EG had 7 kills and a dragon – G2 had nothing to show for it. The team did not recover from this embarrassment and lost to the far stronger opponents as well.
  • Fnatic also had to face Cloud9 right at the start and was similarly dismantled. In the end, there were 18:5 kills in favor of the Americans on the scoreboard.

Thus it was clear: 5 out of 6 Western teams were definitely eliminated.

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Rogue Dominates the First Four Games but Squanders the Group Victory

What happened yesterday? On Saturday, October 15, the last games of Group C took place. Right at the beginning of the game day, Rogue was able to win against GAM Esports, the clear underdog of the group. With 4:0, everything looked very good.

However, there were still two scenarios that everyone had in mind. On the one hand, Rogue could win the group overall. This required just a win against Top Esports or DRX. On the other hand, an interesting event could still happen: If Rogue lost both games and Top Esports won all three, there could ultimately be a 4:2 among three different teams, leading to a major tiebreaker.

However, Top Esports squandered this tiebreaker right in the second match against GAM Esports. So for Rogue, it was only about the title, which they were to fall short of:

  • Against DRX, Rogue opted for support-Nasus – a very questionable choice. On Twitter and in the Twitch chat, criticism rained down. DRX utilized the match and dominated from the start. The game ended after about 30 minutes with 20 to 4 kills.
  • The match against Top Esports was already significantly closer. At minute 21, top-laner Odoamme decided to make a move that he did not survive, dragging his teammates down with him. From then on, Top Esports dominated and won.

At the end of the group phase, DRX and Rogue both stood at 4:2 and each won a match against the other. Thus, a tiebreaker was held. Although this match was much tighter than the first meeting of the day, DRX could win again.

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Rogue disappointingly landed in second place with three consecutive losses.

What happens next? As the second-placed team, Rogue will face one of the group winners in the quarter-finals. A match against T1, JD Gaming – the tournament’s big favorite – or the winner of Group D awaits.

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The matches in the quarter-finals will take place from October 20 to 23. Before that, you can still follow the matches of Group D today, October 17.

Who are you rooting for at Worlds? Do you believe in Rogue or will it ultimately be one of the favorites? Feel free to leave it in the comments.

Even before the crazy pick of Nasus, there was criticism of some pros. This was mainly about an item:

LoL: Pros keep buying the worst item for their position, yet win – but how?

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Former developers of StarCraft and Warcraft now make “Spellcraft” – New action game on Steam starts alpha test

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

With “Spellcraft”, the studio “One More Game” aims to bring a new title in the action-strategy genre. In the alpha test, players can see how it will look.

What kind of game is it? The studio “One More Game” consists of team members who have worked on titles such as Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, and Guild Wars. This experience is expected to flow into the new title “Spellcraft”, which was first presented in spring 2022.

Spellcraft is set to become a competitive strategy game where you can pit heroes from different worlds against each other. The game is intended to be free-to-play and will be released on Steam, but there is no official launch date yet. However, the first alpha preview event is coming up soon.

How do I participate in the alpha event? According to the developers, gameplay preview events are regularly held, in which interested players can participate. This is done via Discord.

To participate, players must register on the Spellcraft Discord server (via Discord). There, they must provide some information and then enter a pool for the chance to be selected for alpha previews.

How many players will be invited is currently unknown, as is the exact start date of the next preview event.

What is included in Spellcraft?

What you can expect: According to “One More Game”, Spellcraft is supposed to feel new and fast. The developers describe it as a “Real-Time Tactics” game that requires both strategic thinking and quick decisions.

A first trailer is already available:

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A new strategy game from the creators of Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo is coming – Watch the 1st trailer

In the game, you are supposed to collect a variety of heroes and skillfully utilize their powers to defeat opponents. There are supposed to be “nearly endless” combination possibilities so that teams feel unique.

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Furthermore, the developers explain that Spellcraft is intended to be a game for everyone, which is why they would follow the F2P route. However, they emphasize: “Spellcraft is a free-to-play game. We want the game to be fair for all players, so we avoid exploitative monetization systems. Our goal is to create a game that is not only free-to-play but also fair-to-play.”

If you want a closer look at the game, you should take the chance to participate in an alpha preview. When exactly the game will be released on Steam is still completely open at this point.

Speaking of Steam: Have you tried our new quiz yet? In this, you have to identify the best games on Steam – from just one screenshot.

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Popular Twitch streamer of the MMORPG RuneScape passes away, bids an emotional farewell to his fans

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Tony “RSGloryAndGold” Winchester passed away on October 12 from a brain tumor. On his channel, the 69-year-old only displayed one game: RuneScape. There, he built a community and constantly informed them about his condition.

Who was RSGloryAndGold? In December 2015, Tony Winchester started streaming on Twitch. He showcased primarily the MMORPG RuneScape and gathered over 350,000 followers. His shout “YAHOOOOOOOOOOO” was particularly well-known among his fans.

While he was online almost daily for many years, the livestreams became significantly less frequent in the last few months. The reason was a brain tumor, against which he fought for months with cancer treatment.

On September 29, 2022, he appeared live for the last time. There, the streamer celebrated his 69th birthday. On October 14, a post was shared by his son on RSGloryAndGold’s Twitter account: Tony Winchester died on October 12, without pain and in the presence of family, as his son revealed.

https://twitter.com/RSGLORYANDGOLD/status/1580968237596299264

Streamer engaged his audience and they thanked him

How did the streamer say goodbye to his fans? Very emotionally. The streamer regularly published videos on YouTube with current information about his health status. In videos like “Fighting Cancer For One Week,” you see him going to therapies and how exhausting and taxing they are for him.

However, he repeatedly emphasized that streaming was the happiest thing for him and he wanted to experience it as much as possible.

During his birthday livestream, there was also an incident where he fell off the couch and couldn’t get up by himself. He called for help, and they lifted him back onto the couch. He took the incident with humor and even shared it as a separate video on YouTube.

On October 9, 2022, he then published a video titled “Prepayment for My Funeral.” In it, he lies pale and weakened in a bed and says: “I’m going to die.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBtpK99WX1U

Through Gofundme, the streamer collected money for his treatment costs and his funeral since June. In the video, he thanked for the support. The community donated a total of 41,146 of the hoped-for 50,000 US dollars (via Gofundme).

RuneScape community and Twitch streamers express their condolences

How did the RuneScape community react to the death? Very devastated. The news of the death received over 95,000 likes and was retweeted nearly 7,000 times. Under the tweet, viewers thank him for the many hours he entertained them.

Notable personalities, such as Twitch streamer Crayator or Ethan Klein, host of the H3H3 podcast, also commented.

Some players also wish for a memorial for RSGloryAndGold in RuneScape.

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This week, 2 new MMORPGs launched – Offering content for PvE and PvP fans

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 3 minutes

This week, a lot happened again in the MMORPGs. A completely new PvE MMORPG launched, while some others had playtests and updates. We at MeinMMO provide you with an overview of the events in this week’s recap.

The highlights of the week:

The outrage of the week: The free-to-play action MMORPG Undecember was supposed to stand up against Diablo, Path of Exile, and Lost Ark, and was already considered a hidden gem in the demo version. But now it is receiving bad reviews due to the in-game shop.

The discussion of the week: Fans of Lost Ark are demanding less frustration for the endless grind of side quests. A system that is already in the game could provide a solution.

You can watch the video of the greatsword from New World directly here:

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New World shows in a magnificent trailer a new weapon that many have been waiting for a year

An MMORPG threatens with one of the largest rollbacks in history and Lost Ark rewards returnees heavily

This is what happened with the big MMORPGs:

This is what happened with the smaller MMORPGs:

The new MMORPG Ares impresses with realistic graphics:

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New MMORPG convinces with realistic graphics – Shows in the trailer which characters you will dive into the sci-fi world

A new MMO with developers from Guild Wars 2 is launching the next alpha tests

This is what happened with the MMORPGs in development:

These were the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What is your personal highlight? Did you experience anything interesting this week? Or did we perhaps forget something important? Feel free to write it in the comments here at MeinMMO.

By the way, our editor Alexander Leitsch wondered: Despite a strong successor, many miss Guild Wars 1 – What made the MMORPG so good?

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Bayonetta’s voice calls for a boycott of the third part: “Payment is an insult to me”

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

Subsequently, Taylor reached out to the head of Platinum Games, Hideki Kamiya. A friend of hers translated her request into Japanese.

I received a response stating that he appreciated my contribution to the series and that the fans really wanted me to voice her again and that he still remembers the moment we first met.

That was the moment they offered me the 4,000 dollars.

Taylor is also disappointed with how Platinum Games communicated the recasting of the voice role. Game Director Yusuke Miyata said in an official statement at the time: “Various overlapping circumstances made it difficult for Hellena Taylor to reprise her role” (via Gameinformer).

Taylor herself says there were no scheduling issues that would have prevented her from voicing the character. She had nothing in her calendar but free time.

In the end, she also comments on her successor Jennifer Hale. She does not have the right to call herself the voice of Bayonetta.

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Is 4,000 dollars really too little? This is currently being discussed online. To laymen, 4,000 dollars might sound like a lot of money at first. Samantha A Morrison, Casting Director for voice roles in games like Vindictus or Wasteland 3, explains:

There are probably between 8,000 and 10,000 lines of dialogue in the game. Assuming an average of 55 lines per hour (generously), that amounts to almost 165 hours of recording. Dividing that by 4,000 dollars gives you 25 dollars/hour. For the main voice actor, without reserves or buyout. Absolutely insulting for a franchise worth over 450 million dollars.

Via Twitter

The head Hideki Kamiya speaks out on Twitter – Causes confusion

What does the head say about the allegations? So far, there has only been a short statement on Twitter, which is causing further discussion:

I find the attitude of untruth sad and deplorable. That is all I can say right now. By the way: BEWARE OF MY RULES!

The ending especially leaves some confused. However, it is speculated on reddit that there may have been a translation error from Japanese to English.

Bayonetta 3 is set to be released on October 28 for the Nintendo Switch. Whether Hellena Taylor’s call has any effect will be seen by then.

For many players, the voice actors of their characters are very important. In Genshin Impact, a voice actress was even harassed for something she had no control over:

Voice actress from Genshin Impact is harassed after her voice was adjusted

Furthermore, she states that she is not afraid of a Non-Disclosure Agreement, which is an agreement that requires all parties to keep silent about certain earnings or content. She can’t even afford to pay for a car. What could possibly happen to her?

If you yourself have problems with dark thoughts, you can contact the counseling service at the following phone numbers: 0800/111 0 111 and 0800/11 0 22 – this is available nationwide and free of charge. Alternatively, you can also contact the counseling service online via email or chat.

Taylor contacted lead developer Hideki Kamiya and was disappointed

How did the negotiations for the voice role go? Hellena Taylor explains in the third video that she initially had to audition for Bayonetta. This is not unusual. After the audition, she was supposedly offered the role – likely for even less than the 4,000 dollars.

Subsequently, Taylor reached out to the head of Platinum Games, Hideki Kamiya. A friend of hers translated her request into Japanese.

I received a response stating that he appreciated my contribution to the series and that the fans really wanted me to voice her again and that he still remembers the moment we first met.

That was the moment they offered me the 4,000 dollars.

Taylor is also disappointed with how Platinum Games communicated the recasting of the voice role. Game Director Yusuke Miyata said in an official statement at the time: “Various overlapping circumstances made it difficult for Hellena Taylor to reprise her role” (via Gameinformer).

Taylor herself says there were no scheduling issues that would have prevented her from voicing the character. She had nothing in her calendar but free time.

In the end, she also comments on her successor Jennifer Hale. She does not have the right to call herself the voice of Bayonetta.

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Is 4,000 dollars really too little? This is currently being discussed online. To laymen, 4,000 dollars might sound like a lot of money at first. Samantha A Morrison, Casting Director for voice roles in games like Vindictus or Wasteland 3, explains:

There are probably between 8,000 and 10,000 lines of dialogue in the game. Assuming an average of 55 lines per hour (generously), that amounts to almost 165 hours of recording. Dividing that by 4,000 dollars gives you 25 dollars/hour. For the main voice actor, without reserves or buyout. Absolutely insulting for a franchise worth over 450 million dollars.

Via Twitter

The head Hideki Kamiya speaks out on Twitter – Causes confusion

What does the head say about the allegations? So far, there has only been a short statement on Twitter, which is causing further discussion:

I find the attitude of untruth sad and deplorable. That is all I can say right now. By the way: BEWARE OF MY RULES!

The ending especially leaves some confused. However, it is speculated on reddit that there may have been a translation error from Japanese to English.

Bayonetta 3 is set to be released on October 28 for the Nintendo Switch. Whether Hellena Taylor’s call has any effect will be seen by then.

For many players, the voice actors of their characters are very important. In Genshin Impact, a voice actress was even harassed for something she had no control over:

Voice actress from Genshin Impact is harassed after her voice was adjusted

Hellena Taylor was the voice of the character Bayonetta in the eponymous series in the first and second parts. For the complete dubbing of the third game, the developer Platinum Games allegedly offered the actress only 4,000 dollars. Taylor believes this is far too little and is now calling for a boycott of the game on Twitter.

What exactly does Taylor say?

  • In three short videos, the actress spoke out on Twitter. She sits against a wall, speaking seriously, but also somewhat desperately into the camera.
  • She explains that the Bayonetta franchise has made about 450 million dollars in revenue so far. She has over seven years of training as an actress and had her first television appearance in 1992 in the series Bookmark. And that is precisely why the offer of 4,000 dollars from Platinum Games was a shock and an insult.
  • Since she declined the offer, Taylor has been worried about her future, fears becoming homeless, and has even had suicidal thoughts. She does not fear retaliation from the developers, as she does not even have enough money to pay for her car.
  • Taylor now asks players to boycott the third part and instead donate the money to charity.
  • The head of Platinum Games, Hideki Kamiya, has spoken out on Twitter. He complains about an “attitude of untruth”.
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Taylor calls for a boycott, fears for her future

Why should players boycott Bayonetta 3? In the first video, Taylor explains that she trained for seven years at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art with two different vocal coaches:

And what did they think that was worth? What did they offer me as payment? The final offer to voice Bayonetta throughout the game was 4,000 US dollars. That is an insult to me. The time I invested in developing my talent and in the game and the fans.

I ask you to boycott the game and donate the money that you would have invested in the game to a charitable organization.

In the second video, she further explains why players should carry out this boycott. She addresses, as she states, those who do not turn a blind eye to injustices.

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Due to the situation around Bayonetta, she has also struggled with depression and anxiety about her future:

I feared I would end up on the street. That scared me so much that I was at risk of suicide.

Furthermore, she states that she is not afraid of a Non-Disclosure Agreement, which is an agreement that requires all parties to keep silent about certain earnings or content. She can’t even afford to pay for a car. What could possibly happen to her?

If you yourself have problems with dark thoughts, you can contact the counseling service at the following phone numbers: 0800/111 0 111 and 0800/11 0 22 – this is available nationwide and free of charge. Alternatively, you can also contact the counseling service online via email or chat.

Taylor contacted lead developer Hideki Kamiya and was disappointed

How did the negotiations for the voice role go? Hellena Taylor explains in the third video that she initially had to audition for Bayonetta. This is not unusual. After the audition, she was supposedly offered the role – likely for even less than the 4,000 dollars.

Subsequently, Taylor reached out to the head of Platinum Games, Hideki Kamiya. A friend of hers translated her request into Japanese.

I received a response stating that he appreciated my contribution to the series and that the fans really wanted me to voice her again and that he still remembers the moment we first met.

That was the moment they offered me the 4,000 dollars.

Taylor is also disappointed with how Platinum Games communicated the recasting of the voice role. Game Director Yusuke Miyata said in an official statement at the time: “Various overlapping circumstances made it difficult for Hellena Taylor to reprise her role” (via Gameinformer).

Taylor herself says there were no scheduling issues that would have prevented her from voicing the character. She had nothing in her calendar but free time.

In the end, she also comments on her successor Jennifer Hale. She does not have the right to call herself the voice of Bayonetta.

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Is 4,000 dollars really too little? This is currently being discussed online. To laymen, 4,000 dollars might sound like a lot of money at first. Samantha A Morrison, Casting Director for voice roles in games like Vindictus or Wasteland 3, explains:

There are probably between 8,000 and 10,000 lines of dialogue in the game. Assuming an average of 55 lines per hour (generously), that amounts to almost 165 hours of recording. Dividing that by 4,000 dollars gives you 25 dollars/hour. For the main voice actor, without reserves or buyout. Absolutely insulting for a franchise worth over 450 million dollars.

Via Twitter

The head Hideki Kamiya speaks out on Twitter – Causes confusion

What does the head say about the allegations? So far, there has only been a short statement on Twitter, which is causing further discussion:

I find the attitude of untruth sad and deplorable. That is all I can say right now. By the way: BEWARE OF MY RULES!

The ending especially leaves some confused. However, it is speculated on reddit that there may have been a translation error from Japanese to English.

Bayonetta 3 is set to be released on October 28 for the Nintendo Switch. Whether Hellena Taylor’s call has any effect will be seen by then.

For many players, the voice actors of their characters are very important. In Genshin Impact, a voice actress was even harassed for something she had no control over:

Voice actress from Genshin Impact is harassed after her voice was adjusted

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

Pokémon GO: Trainers find rare surprise after top raids – Don’t run away right away!

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO the new top raids have started. But as trainers currently find out, one should not just walk away after the raid – rare monsters can appear.

What are these raids? The new top raids were unexpectedly introduced in Pokémon GO and represent a new challenge.

  • They are more difficult than regular raids, many trainers are needed.
  • The eggs “hatch” for 24 hours – and then the boss can be challenged for 30 minutes.
  • They apparently start at 11:00, 14:00, and 17:00.
  • You can only participate on site and not with Remote Raid Passes.

Currently, the first elite boss is the unbound Hoopa – here you can find the counters for the raid. However, Hoopa is probably not the only rare Pokémon that you can catch in connection with the top raids.

Trainers encounter rare Pokémon after the raid is over

This is what trainers report: In the Pokémon GO subreddit “TheSilphRoad” trainers tell about exciting spawns that can appear 15 minutes after the Hoopa raids. Some trainers report spawns of the legendary Kanto birds in the wild. One trainer caught Articuno at level 1 (via reddit).

As user “Upbeat_Training5660” reports, the monster appeared about 6 minutes after the completion of the raids. Even players who had not defeated Hoopa themselves were apparently able to encounter the rare spawn. Everyone in the user’s group was apparently able to find Articuno after the raid (via reddit).

Also, Moltres and Zapdos can apparently appear, just like other rare monsters. Screenshots show spawns of monsters like Galarian Mr. Mime (via reddit), Eevvee (via Twitter) or other unusual Pokémon.

So there is a chance to catch rare monsters after a successful raid. However, the Pokéminers report that the catch rate for the legendary birds in the wild is once again very low while the escape possibility is high – just like with the adventure incense featuring the Galar versions.

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Another parallel to the adventure incense: As of now, it seems that it is not guaranteed that the same rare monsters appear after the top raids for all trainers. Some also report that none of the legendary birds appeared for them.

Nevertheless, there is a chance that rare monsters can appear after the raid. So it is advisable to stay nearby if you should complete a Hoopa raid.

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How exactly the spawns around the top raids will be remains to be seen in the coming days as more of the raids are completed. The hurdle to complete the raid is quite high – especially since remote raids are not possible and one has to rely on local communities.

What do you think of the new top raids? Let us know in the comments!

Otherwise, the big Halloween event is coming up soon. All information about the Halloween event 2022 in Pokémon GO can be found here.

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New MMORPG focuses on Game Masters who continuously change the game – Coming in 2023 in Unreal Engine 5

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

War of Dragnorox is a new indie MMORPG for PC that focuses primarily on PvE content. The special twist lies in special “Dungeon Masters” who can independently start events and intervene in gameplay.

What kind of MMORPG is this? War of Dragnorox describes itself as an “Old School Sandbox MMORPG”, with a clear emphasis on PvE. At launch, there will be an open world with 30 areas, dangerous monsters, and 19 different raids. Good endgame content is particularly important to the developers.

They emphasize that their game world is supposed to become very dynamic:

  • No day or dungeon run should feel like the previous one. The reason for this is the Dungeon Master, who is a fixed part of the development team.
  • He can activate special events, quests, or monsters.
  • He is supposed to influence the currently available resources.
  • He can open and close hidden passages in areas.
  • In addition, holiday events and spontaneous attacks on cities are already in planning.

Besides the Dungeon Master, the MMORPG relies on traditional values. There are 7 classes, and the combat system relies on tab-targeting, with the developers emphasizing in July 2022 that it has become significantly more dynamic.

When it comes to equipment, the game is inspired by EverQuest. There will be no general gear score, but different attributes and bonuses on the equipment play a major role. This should keep every drop from raids or bosses interesting.

A glimpse of the game is offered in this 11-minute trailer from December 2021, which also shows first pre-alpha gameplay:

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War of Dragnorox – Announcement Trailer

Game releases in Unreal Engine 5, promises battles for cities

What has happened since the announcement? In December 2021, War of Dragnorox was presented to the public. Since then, the developers have discussed various adjustments through new blog posts and interviews.

A significant change was the move to Unreal Engine 5 in August 2022. This is supposed to make the MMORPG run smoother and look nicer than it did in the first trailer.

In July, the developers also overhauled the death system. There is now supposed to be a new way of resurrection. Overall, War of Dragonox is meant to be brutal but fair concerning death. More detailed information will follow later.

In addition, sieges have been introduced. This involves battling for cities, which brings a PvP component alongside the PvE content. Images of siege towers and fortress walls were shown here.

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War of Dragnorox Interface
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Image from Unreal Engine 5

What else do we know? In War of Dragnorox, there will be magic, but it will not play a significant role. There will be no classic fireballs or explosions. The classes will use poisons or potions to inflict DoTs (damage over time) on enemies. The Shadow Renderer can also use shadows to summon elementals, while the Chloromancer draws magic from nature.

There will be a crafting system that consists of gathering resources and converting them at workbenches. The MMORPG will rely on professions that can be learned and improved.

Additionally, the game’s UI is supposed to be very minimalistic. For instance, it will forgo damage numbers and a minimap.

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Game completely forgoes shop and crowdfunding

How is the game financed? War of Dragnorox relies on a subscription model that will cost $9.99 per month. This $9.99 will be the only thing you need to invest in the game.

  • There will be no in-game shop, no XP boosters, and no purchasable cosmetics. All skins are supposed to be obtainable solely through gameplay.
  • There will be no crowdfunding packages.
  • Access to the alpha and beta will be raffled.

What about beta events and release? On the official website, you can already register for a beta. However, when it will start is not known.

The release of War of Dragnorox is planned for the 3rd quarter of 2023.

What do you think about the MMORPG? Will you check out the title at release or are you waiting for another game? Feel free to write it in the comments.

On October 15, the next new MMORPG will be released. What Embers Adrift is about, you can find out here: 2022 will see the release of a new PvE MMORPG – expected to be an absolute niche game with a very special appeal.

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Minecraft Legends forces you to play the best MMORPG class

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

At Minecraft Live, the creators of the famous block game showcased new information about the upcoming action-strategy game Minecraft Legends. One detail of this made MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus very happy.

Everyone knows that bards are the objectively best class. They can do everything, look the best, and everyone wants them in the group because they enrich any situation without downside. We bards… I mean, bards are the best.

All the more delightful is it that in Minecraft Legends you get to play exactly such a character. Well, not literally, but the developers revealed during the Minecraft Live event that the hero will use a lute and command his minions with music – or “inspire friends,” as they call it.

Throughout the game, you will learn new songs with various effects. Through the magic of music, the little Allays, your helpers, are made to gather resources or build structures.

And that fits perfectly, because as a player, I am the hero in Minecraft Legends. The legend. The leader whom everyone follows – and who could be better than the bard?

Watch the trailer for Minecraft Legends from gamescom 2022 here:

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Minecraft Legends neuer Trailer von der gamescom 2022

Minecraft Legends combines strategy, action, and story

In the presentation, the developers explained more about Minecraft Legends. Legends aims to be an “action-strategy game” that places little emphasis on the actual action. At least, as far as the player is concerned.

As the hero, you command an army of golems and befriend the inhabitants of Minecraft’s “Overworld” so that they will help you. Even the otherwise dangerous creepers become friends (via GameStar). Because the nasty piglins are attacking from the Nether and want to destroy everything.

So, you gather troops of different types and destroy the bases of the pig creatures by issuing commands from the field as the commander. This is how Minecraft Legends envisions the connection between strategy and action.

I have already spoken personally with the developers about Minecraft Legends and have been excited about the game since then:

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At the same time, the story will be an important aspect of the game. It is meant to tell the “legend”, the heroic bedtime story that is read to the children in the world of Minecraft.

The developers didn’t want to reveal too much about it, except that the “Hosts” play an important role there. They are somewhat like the all-knowing Norns or Moirai from mythology and are named Foresight, Action, and Knowledge. They also provide the hero with the tools he needs:

  • the flame of creation to build structures
  • the banner of courage to inspire friends
  • and of course the magical lute – the most important instrument

Minecraft Legends can be played solo, in co-op, or even in PvP and offers procedurally generated worlds. Each run through the campaign can therefore be completely different and present other challenges.

The game will be released in 2023 for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch.

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At the event, the developers also talked about the big new update for Minecraft itself. You can read more about it over at GameStar. The highlights here include new blocks, a mount for 2 people, and 7 new standard characters to choose from.

Not that this could somehow top a bard as a character, but at least they are trying!

Not only did Minecraft Live bring great revelations. A YouTuber also almost broke the internet when he revealed his face:

Minecraft: Dream (23) gives first interview without a mask – When 2 million tell you: “You are ugly”

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Unturned is currently one of the most popular games on Steam – convinced with strong 450,000 positive reviews

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, a free survival game on Steam is leaving the genre competition behind. The astonishing thing is that it is achieving this success despite relatively modest graphics. MeinMMO shows you which game it is.

What game is it? Unturned is a free survival game on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The title draws on classic gameplay elements from survival games. This includes, among other things, gathering food and building a base.

In Unturned, you fight against zombies, but you are not alone. The survival game is playable cooperatively and even features online PvP.

What makes Unturned special? Unturned generally doesn’t sound like anything special at first, as we already know the principle from games like DayZ and Rust. However, the title released in 2017 already stands out at first glance: it does not have the slightest ambition to look graphically good.

Unturned feels as if someone tried to create a mix of DayZ and Minecraft. This is also noted by Steam user KidKinzu, who writes in his Steam review: ‘Minecraft? We have it! DayZ? We have it! Let’s throw both together and make it free to play (via Steam)!’

If you want to get an impression of the game and its appearance, we have embedded the Unturned release trailer here:

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Unturned Release Trailer

A real success on Steam

How popular is Unturned? The survival game is quite well received, particularly on Steam. Since its release in 2017, the title has gathered over 490,000 ratings. Even more impressive is that 91% of those are positive.

However, Unturned has not only built solid numbers over the past years but can currently also impress. In the past 30 days, Unturned has averaged 36,000 concurrently active players. The peak during this period was even 92,850. The survival title leaves even popular genre competitors behind:

  • ARK: Survival Evolved: Peak of the last 30 days – 77,774 players (via SteamCharts)
  • DayZ: Peak of the last 30 days – 52,106 (via SteamCharts)
  • 7 Days to Die: Peak of the last 30 days – 35,613 (via SteamCharts)
  • Valheim: Peak of the last 30 days – 24,612 (via SteamCharts)
  • No Man’s Sky: Peak of the last 30 days – 17,675 (via SteamCharts)

The only survival game that can currently (as of October 15, 2022, 4:00 PM) show more players than Unturned on Steam is Rust. While Unturned has 61,023 players, Rust has 92,647 players (via Steamcharts). The peak value of the survival giant in the past 30 days was even 118,874 players.

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What do you think about Unturned? Have you played the unusual title or are you planning to? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!

Are you still looking for a new survival adventure to play? Then check out our list of the 25 best survival games 2022 for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox.

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Overwatch 2 is considering nerfing a popular hero – “We may make adjustments”

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Overwatch 2 commented in a blog post on October 13 about some heroes from the shooter and possible future adjustments.

What does Blizzard say about future adjustments? While the development team currently does not intend to make immediate changes regarding game balance, “a number of balance changes for the second season” are planned (via overwatch.blizzard.com). In the course of the text, the developers go into more detail about some heroes.

Which hero is the focus? In the blog post, Blizzard also comments on the popular DPS hero Genji. He was one of the most popular characters at the Overwatch 2 launch along with Sojourn and had a dominant win rate. This indicates the percentage of rounds a hero wins when played.

After Genji had a strong start, his win rate has now slightly decreased and is currently at 52%. Blizzard wants to keep an eye on the popular swordsman throughout the season to ensure that he is not too strong.

Will there be a Genji nerf? Regarding a possible adjustment of Genji in Season 2, Blizzard states in the blog post: “We may make adjustments in the second season.”

Blizzard keeps the possibility open with this wording to adjust Genji in Season 2 or later. While this nerf is not guaranteed at the moment, it cannot be completely ruled out either. It seems certain, however, that Genji will get through Season 1 without change.

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The agile swordsman

What makes Genji so popular? Genji is a versatile and fast DPS hero who particularly benefits from his mobility and the associated movement. This is further enhanced by two abilities of the swordsman.

With the “Cyber-Achievement”, Genji can climb walls and reach elevated areas of a map. In addition, this passive ability allows him a double jump, which is also useful in combat. During the double jump, Genji performs a roll in the air, making him a comparatively difficult target to hit due to his slim body.

Additionally, there is the so-called “Swift-Strike” of the agile hero, with which he can execute a quick dash. However, Genji’s ultimate ability, the “Dragonblade”, as well as his shurikens should not be underestimated in combat. In our Overwatch 2 tier list, Genji ranks in the A-tier.

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What do you think of Genji? Is he currently too strong, too weak, or just right? What would you think of a nerf for the popular hero? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!

Are you still looking for tips to make it easier to get into Overwatch 2? On MeinMMO, you will find 5 beginner tips for Overwatch 2 that will help you secure easier victories.

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Overwatch 2: Well-Known Twitch Streamer Shows in 29 Seconds Why He Is Considered a Shooter God

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer “shroud” (28) is considered a shooter legend in the community. In a clip that lasts just 29 seconds, shroud showcases his skills in Overwatch 2. Both the viewers and a player in the match are impressed.

Who is shroud? Michael “shroud” Grzesiek started his career as a professional player in CS:GO but soon became a full-time streamer. In 2017, he retired from professional gaming. They thought, forever.

In the summer of 2022, shroud returned to his roots as a professional player and debuted in Valorant.

On Twitch, the streamer is mainly known for his excellent skills in shooter games. He frequently showcases his prowess in games like PUBG, Apex Legends, Modern Warfare – and the recently launched hero shooter Overwatch 2.

Here you can see the animated short film for the new legend Kiriko from Overwatch 2:

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“Man, I don’t know what Elo hell I’ve landed in to play with shroud”

On October 13, a Twitch clip from user Ediz_ _ was made, titled “Not a single sweat.” In the video, you can see shroud playing Overwatch 2 and easily dismantling his opponents.

What mode is shroud playing in the video? The Twitch streamer shroud plays in the clip “Push.” This is a new mode in Overwatch 2, where the goal is to escort a robot to the enemy base.

You can watch the Twitch clip here:

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What does the clip show? The streamer takes out several opponents in 29 seconds at an impressive speed and achieves a 20-kill streak. Shroud’s team wins the match without the opponents managing to gain even a meter with the robot.

What are the reactions? Viewers express their amazement in the comments under the short clip. You read things like “Sheesh,” “he can’t miss,” or “I’m scared” (via Twitch).

Even an Overwatch player in the match remarks at the end of the video in disbelief: “Man, I don’t know what Elo hell I’ve landed in to play with shroud.”

The player is apparently surprised that he suddenly finds himself in the same game as a shooter pro due to Overwatch 2’s matchmaking system.

More about Overwatch 2 can be found here:

Overwatch 2, the successor of the well-known hero shooter, has been free to play since October 4, 2022.

In contrast to its predecessor, Overwatch 2 features a new battle pass system and in-game purchases. The game includes several reworks as well as new content – including new heroes.

What do you think about shroud’s clip in Overwatch 2? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

Here you can find an article about a Twitch streamer who was already banned in Overwatch 2 chat 10 days after release.

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I upgraded my 9 year old TV for 30 euros and I’m saving energy too

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

These days, modern TVs offer numerous features for gaming, streaming, and more. But what if you have a television that is already several years old? Do you have to buy a new TV for a lot of money? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann thinks: No, because he significantly improved his TV for 30 euros.

New hardware is currently expensive. And if prices for graphics cards and consoles aren’t soaring, then it’s currently energy prices and inflation that are worrying many.

For just 30 euros, I was able to not only improve our now rather old TV affordably but also save a few euros on electricity costs per month. At least the second reason might appeal to some of you.

A TV stick for 30 euros makes everyday life much more pleasant

What’s the problem? We use a roughly 9-year-old TV in our household. For most purposes, the device is still completely sufficient, as you can connect the Switch or the PS5 without any issues. It is also enough for a cozy movie night.

However, watching series becomes a bit difficult. Because the Samsung model offers hardly any “smart” features. You can use a Netflix app, but the performance is abysmal, and the video regularly cuts out. Additionally, the TV’s hardware is now somewhat slow.

Given current prices, I didn’t want to invest several thousand euros in a new TV. An interim solution for a few hundred euros was out of the question because it wouldn’t have been worth it.

What was the solution? The simpler and cheaper option was actually a streaming TV stick. These devices are slightly larger than a USB stick and connect to the TV via HDMI. The setup is no more complicated than logging into Netflix on a PS5 or on your mobile phone.

I bought a “Fire TV Stick 4K” on sale. At the time, it was available for under 30 euros.

The TV stick also expands the functionality of the 9-year-old TV. This way, many streaming services and other apps can be used much more conveniently and with significantly better performance than if you installed them through Samsung’s own platform.

What alternatives are there? I could have considered alternatives as well. After all, Amazon is not the only provider that makes such TV sticks:

  • The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick looks almost like the “Fire TV Stick” and costs a few euros less on average. The big advantage: Xiaomi lets you freely choose which account to log in with on the stick.
  • The Google Chromecast is also a well-known alternative. The only downside: Without a Google account, it’s hardly usable.
  • The Roku Express 4K offers you 4K for 39 euros, significantly less than Amazon. However, there’s no Dolby Vision. Roku uses its own operating system (Roku OS) and is very user-friendly.
  • The Apple TV 4K offers you powerful hardware and access to “Apple TV+”. However, the high MSRP of 199 euros is a downside.
  • The MagentaTV Stick offers live TV, media libraries, and streaming services for around 70 euros. Thanks to Android, you can theoretically install more apps. It also includes HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision.
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I use the TV stick instead of the PS5 for streaming and save energy

How do I save energy? Until now, I used my PS4 or PS5 for streaming Netflix and more. However, game consoles consume a lot of energy when you’re “only” streaming. That’s why there’s also the recommendation, that you shouldn’t use the PS5 for Netflix and other streaming services.

Since we’ve been using the TV stick to watch Netflix or Prime Video, the energy consumption has significantly decreased:

  • According to nrdc.org, the PS5 consumes an average of 70 to 80 watts while streaming. Not counting the TV.
  • A TV stick consumes significantly under 10 watts: An Apple TV 4K uses about 6 watts, and a Chromecast Ultra only 3.4 watts.

On average, I save 60 to 70 watts when using the TV stick instead of the PS5. If my girlfriend were to stream for about 2 hours a day, that would save us about 4 kilowatt-hours a month. Since according to NDR, the prices for one kilowatt-hour are currently around 0.54 euros, we would save about 2 euros a month.

Prices are expected to rise sharply before winter. If you stream for about 5 or 6 hours a day or 8 hours on weekends, and if prices double, you can quickly save 10 euros or more a month.

For whom is it worth it? For me, the purchase of such a TV stick was worth it because I can bypass the weak hardware of the TV and save energy when I don’t use my console for streaming.

If you own an old or very cheap TV that is somewhat lacking in power, I can recommend such a stick to you. There are plenty of alternatives that all offer similar performance and a comparable range of functions. Only Apple’s device is by far the most expensive with an MSRP of 199 euros.

More on the topic of PS5: If you want to know more about energy prices and gaming, check out the following article. Here we explain how much money you need to spend if you want to game regularly on your PS5:

PS5: Is gaming with the console making you broke with the current energy prices?

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Humble Bundle offers 2 popular co-op games on Steam – Costs with almost all DLCs under 20 €

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, there are 2 popular co-op games in a bundle on the Humble Bundle website that costs under 20 euros. It also includes numerous DLCs. We at MeinMMO show you which games are included and what kind of offer it is.

Which games are included? The 2 popular co-op games that are currently in a bundle for under 20 € are called Warhammer: Vermintide 2 and Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide. The bundle also includes numerous DLCs.

What kind of games are they? In the 2015 released Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide and its successor, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (released in 2018), you fight through hordes of enemies from a first-person perspective.

MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus played Warhammer: Vermintide 2 and praises the classes and characters of the title. He also appreciates the melee combat of the game. Generally, he has played 120 hours in Vermintide 2, even though he should actually hate it.

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Warhammer Bundle offers up to 21 contents for under 20 euros

What kind of offer is this? The offer is available on the Humble Bundle website. You can choose from various bundles, each offering a certain number of contents at varying prices.

The largest bundle includes a total of 21 contents and currently costs 18.43 euros. It includes the two games as well as 19 DLCs. Humble Bundle itself states that the actual value of the package with 21 contents is 194.50 euros – so you would save almost 175 euros.

What is Humble Bundle? Humble Bundle is a website where you can purchase games, books, or software digitally, particularly in bundles. You pay a price of your choosing, which is at least one euro and provides access to a certain number of contents.

A portion of the amount you pay goes to charitable causes and a portion is received by the developers. However, you can also allocate a share to the Humble team. How you distribute the shares is mostly up to you.

The price you must pay for a complete bundle or parts of it varies from offer to offer.

Good ratings on Steam and Metacritic

How popular are the games? The PC version of Warhammer: Vermintide 2 has a solid score of 82 on Metacritic. On Steam, the co-op title is also well-received: over 83% of the 66,000 reviews are positive.

Even the predecessor, Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, does not have to hide. The game has a score of 79 on Metacritic and boasts an impressive 82% positive ratings on Steam with a total of 12,500 reviews.

More offers on Humble Bundle: If the two co-op games do not pique your interest, Humble Bundle currently has other bundles on offer.

Included is a bundle with 8 of the best role-playing games, which also costs under 20 euros. Alternatively, there is the “Melee Mayhem” bundle (via Humble Bundle), in which you can secure games like Mortal Kombat 11, Chivalry 2, and Mordhau for just under 24 euros.

What do you think about the Warhammer bundle? Will you take advantage of the offer or are the games rather not for you? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!

If you are interested in Warhammer, but currently prefer to play Warhammer 40,000: Darktide? Then now is the right time, as a beta is currently running on Steam.

New co-op shooter from Warhammer 40k starts beta on Steam, but runs only for a short time

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WoW: 5 things you should do before the launch of Dragonflight

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Soon, the launch of Dragonflight will be here. We reveal what you should definitely accomplish in World of Warcraft by then.

Slowly but surely, time is running out in the Shadowlands. And while many World of Warcraft heroes can’t wait to dive into the new expansion “Dragonflight”, some still have a long “To Do” list. Collections need to be completed, or mounts need to be acquired before Shadowlands fades into oblivion.

We’re showing you 5 things you should accomplish before Dragonflight starts – because it won’t be possible or it will be much harder afterward.

1. Unlock Covenant Rewards

No matter what you think of Shadowlands, at least the Covenants were packed with all sorts of rewards. From toys to mountains of transmog to really cool mounts, all collectors should get their fill.

In total, you need several million Anima and numerous other Covenant resources for all the rewards, which you primarily unlock through daily and weekly quests, treasures, and special Covenant features.

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There’s a lot to do with the Covenants…

Basically, the Covenants will still exist, and you can still collect the rewards afterward. But for those who have some time to kill right now, you can still farm the necessary Anima to grab the last rewards.

Because who wants to return to the Shadowlands later if they don’t have to?

By the way, you’ll also earn a good amount of gold while doing this, because through treasures and missions, you’ll receive plenty of gold that you can surely use in Dragonflight, as crafting there will be important and probably quite expensive.

If you need tips for farming Anima, we have a guide here.

2. Collect Seasonal Rewards

The last season of Shadowlands runs until October 25, before both PvP and PvE rewards are lost forever. Therefore, now is the last chance to secure various rewards. These include:

  • Title “the Veiled” – Mythic Dungeon rating of 1,500
  • Mount “Restoration Deathwalker” – Mythic Dungeon rating of 2,000

If you want more, you can unlock a personal teleport to each current dungeon permanently. However, the respective dungeon must be completed on “Mythic+20” within the time limit. Nevertheless, that would be an exclusive reward that very few players possess.

Until the launch of Dragonflight, you can also pick up more rewards in the raids, including:

  • Mount “Fractal Cipher of the Carcinized Zereth Stag” – Defeat the Jailor on Heroic or Mythic.
  • Mount “Reins of Vengeance” – Defeat Sylvanas on Mythic.
  • “Jigglesworth Sr.” – a corrupted cat mount for completing all 3 Shadowlands raids in “fateful” mode.
  • Title “Hero of Destiny” for completing all 3 Shadowlands raids in heroic, fateful mode.

If you can’t find a group for the achievements or lack the patience (or skill), there are often groups that either do it for free (“Friendship” communities) or sell the corresponding achievements and rewards for gold.

3. Back from the Beyond

One of the biggest and most time-consuming achievements of Shadowlands is the feat of strength “Back from the Beyond.” Blizzard probably doesn’t expect many players to complete this achievement, as you won’t see it in your achievements overview. The feat only appears once you’ve met all the requirements.

However, the achievement is definitely worth it, because you receive the pretty cool title “Veilstrider” for all your characters when you meet the requirements. But for that, you need to complete a variety of other achievements to ultimately receive the big meta-achievement. If you complete the achievement, you will also complete two additional titles almost “on the side,” namely “Torghast Strider” and “Tower Raider”.

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For the achievement, you really have to do a lot…

The complete list of necessary accomplishments is:

  • “Castle Nathria” – Defeat all bosses in the Castle Nathria raid on any difficulty.
  • “Chains of Domination” – Complete the storylines of the “Chains of Domination” patch.
  • “Sometimes the Dead Do Speak” – Complete all four Covenant campaigns.
  • “Good Fakes Are Half the Battle” – Defeat So’leah in Tazavesh in the “Hard Mode” variant of the dungeon.
  • “From A to Zereth” – Complete the major achievements in Zereth Mortis.
  • “Endless Things” – Explore all talents in the Box of Many Things (Torghast).
  • “Dungeon Myths of Shadowlands” – Complete all Shadowlands dungeons on “Mythic” or “Mythic+”.
  • “In the Offensive” – Complete four of the achievements of the Covenant offensives in the Maw.
  • “There Is No More Glorious” – Reach Renown level 80 with each Covenant.
  • “Sanctum Sanctorum” – Upgrade all four Covenant Sanctum features to Rank III.
  • “Sanctum of Domination” – Defeat all bosses in the “Sanctum of Domination” raid on any difficulty.
  • “Secrets of the First” – Complete the storylines in Zereth Mortis.
  • “Mausoleum of the First” – Defeat all bosses in the “Mausoleum of the First” raid on any difficulty.
  • “Layman of the Shadowlands” – Complete the major achievements of the special Covenant features.
  • “Tower Raider” – Complete the major achievements in Torghast.
  • “All Around the Maw” – Complete the major achievements in the Maw.

You can view the individual necessary achievements in your achievements; however, the big meta-achievement only appears after you’ve completed all the “smaller” achievements.

“Veilstrider” will probably be a title achieved by very few players for years. So it’s best to try to get the title now, as some of the tasks are easier with a group. With the launch of Dragonflight, far fewer people will likely be interested in it – although the tasks will probably be easier at a high level.

4. Level Any Missing Character Classes

If you don’t have many characters at the maximum level of 60, now is the perfect time to whip up a few twinks through Azeroth and the Shadowlands.

Of course, it’s not mandatory to have multiple characters at maximum level, but with Dragonflight, it might be worth it. Because all classes and specializations will receive extensive talent trees. This may mean that a previously boring or disliked class suddenly becomes a lot of fun because completely new play styles emerge.

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Leveling is going really fast right now.

It would be quite unfortunate if you had to run through the old world for days until the launch of Dragonflight while friends and guildmates are already on the Dragon Isles.

A wide selection of characters is worth it to test the new talent system early and then pick a (possibly) new favorite class.

Currently, the Super XP Buff “Wind of Wisdom” is active, which grants you a whopping 50% extra experience points, making leveling a very short affair.

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5. Sell Your Reagents

Throughout Shadowlands, you’ve surely accumulated countless resources like herbs, ores, or food that are now clogging your reagent bank.

In Dragonflight, you will be overwhelmed with even more resources for which there will be no space left in the bank. To prevent this problem, you should already loot your reagent bank and sell the whole stuff at the auction house. You’ll probably get some thousand gold coins and at the same time create plenty of space so you can confidently start your journey to the Dragon Isles.

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Since the auction houses in a region are now linked for crafting materials, you have a large market of buyers, and resources are often sold within seconds.

If you have the space left, you can also send materials to a “bank twink” to sell the stuff later when prices might have risen. However, you will find secure buyers now when the materials are still needed.

You can also make gold from excess Anima right now…

What do you definitely want to accomplish before the launch of Dragonflight? What tasks are still on your “To Do” list? Or have you already concluded with Shadowlands?

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Pokémon GO starts new top raids tomorrow – What is that?

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In Pokémon GO you can look forward to new top raids starting tomorrow. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at what this is all about and will tell you which Pokémon you can find first in the new raids.

What raids are we talking about? In Pokémon GO, you can not only catch monsters in the wild but also prove your skills in so-called raids. These are defended by various Pokémon at different difficulty levels. To secure the corresponding raid boss, you will have to fight against it.

New excitement is expected in these battles, as weeks ago the Pokéminers, a group of dataminers, found hints about new raids that sparked much speculation. Now, Niantic has finally announced a new form of raids, known as top raids.

What these battles entail and which monster you can expect first, we have summarized for you below.

What to expect in the new top raids

How to recognize the new raids? As can be seen from the image of the corresponding Twitter post from Pokémon GO, the new raid eggs will be red. In addition, they are supposed to have a hatch time of 24 hours. So you will see a day in advance when the raid boss appears in the arena and can organize yourself in your raid groups accordingly.

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What can you expect in the raids? The raids are said to be a bit more difficult than the previous raids available in the game. Therefore, you should prepare to need strong support from your friends to defeat the raid boss. In return, you can secure an exclusive Pokémon this way.

What do you need to consider? Unlike other raids, the raid boss can only be defeated in the arena for 30 minutes. After that, everything is over. The participation conditions are also different.

Just like in the level 4 raids you know from community day, you can only participate in top raids on-site. It is therefore not possible to invite friends to remote raids or participate in other regions with your remote raid passes.

When does the first top raid take place? The first top raids are set to start tomorrow. Niantic announces these for October 16, 2022, at the following times:

  • 11:00 local time
  • 14:00 local time
  • 17:00 local time

When exactly it will be time for you depends on when the corresponding raid egg appears for you today, as the hatch time is a full 24 hours. During the current Season of Light, additional top raids are also expected to follow. The exact dates for this are not yet known.

This Pokémon can be secured in the top raid tomorrow

Which raid boss appears in the new raids? In the first top raids, you can encounter the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa (Unbound). This Pokémon comes from the 6th generation of games and belongs to the Psychic and Dark types.

Until now, you could only obtain it through special research. Now you have the chance to secure additional specimens. You can recognize the monster by its large light body covered with pink hair. It also has six arms and golden rings.

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Hoopa (Unbound)

Is Hoopa (Unbound) worth it? Yes, Hoopa can benefit from an enormous attack value in its unbound form, which is even a bit higher than Mewtwo’s. Its stamina and defense are solid as well. Therefore, it is one of the best Psychic attackers in Pokémon GO and is well-suited for raids.

How to win the raids: The 20 best counters against Hoopa (Unbound) in top raids

Can you catch Shiny Hoopa? No, Shiny Hoopa is not yet available in Pokémon GO and cannot be caught in the new top raids.

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How do you feel about the new top raids? Will you participate with your friends? And which monsters are you hoping to see in this raid format in the future? Please share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.

Next week, a new event will start in Pokémon GO, bringing you plenty of candies. We will show you which new monsters, Shinys and bonuses you can expect for the Halloween event 2022.

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With Embers Adrift a new PvE MMORPG has launched: 7 things you need to know before the launch

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With Embers Adrift, a new indie MMORPG focusing on PvE will be released on October 15. In particular, fans of old school games who enjoy interacting with other players will get their money’s worth. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch summarizes everything important for you.

When does Embers Adrift come out? The new MMORPG officially releases on October 15 at 7:00 PM German time. Then, all who purchase a game version for $29.99 can get started. This includes a subscription for the first 30 days.

Additionally, there was a head start for alpha testers. This began on October 12, but also required you to purchase a more expensive early access version of the game. Beta testers, who also bought a special package, may start as early as October 14.

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Embers Adrift is a pure PvE MMORPG

What makes the game special? Embers Adrift is a PvE sandbox MMORPG. While you will constantly encounter quests in the game world, the developers adhere to the philosophy that each player should be able to experience their own adventure, and the NPCs are not completely dumb. Boring plant gathering is not included.

So you can set out to complete quests, but also go hunting for bosses, clear dungeons, or just sit around the campfire with other players. Since there are already really tough monsters in the starting area, the aspect of needing to play through challenges up to the endgame is eliminated.

The MMORPG relies on three classes that represent tank, healer, and DPS. From level 6, you can also choose a second specialization, which again consists of the three options. In total, there are 9 combinations possible.

Is there really only PvE? Yes. The developers have completely omitted PvP in the open world, as well as in arenas.

This video gives you a first look at the MMORPG:

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New sandbox MMORPG will be released in 2022 – Developer explains Embers Adrift in 1 minute

You really need to read quest texts

How do the quests work? Very differently than in modern MMORPGs. While WoW adds more comfort features with each expansion – such as markers on the map – you have to read every quest text in Embers Adrift. Because there are no markers, and also the minimap is omitted.

This leads to a deeper engagement with the game, but also means you’ll have to read a lot of fluff.

Watch out for the strength of the monsters

What is special about the monsters? In Embers Adrift, all monsters are marked. Directly to the left of the name are arrows:

  • An arrow means that the monster can be defeated alone.
  • Two arrows mean that you can manage it alone, but it’s better to work together with a partner.
  • Three arrows indicate that it is a group enemy.

Monsters with three arrows are also located right in the starting area. If you’re not careful, you may experience a nasty surprise, almost as if you took a wrong turn in Elden Ring.

The combat system is rather sluggish

The new MMORPG relies on a rather leisurely and tactical combat system. Each attack is accompanied by long animations, and there are global cooldowns that restrict the next available action. Moreover, you often have to rest at the start to regenerate health points.

The appeal comes more from group dynamics and the tactical component.

However, you can be picked up from an “injured state” by other players when you die. This system is also used by New World and Guild Wars 2, and fits perfectly into the social concept of the game.

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Global and sometimes long cooldowns hinder the action.

Other players are essential for the fun

Embers Adrift features challenges in all areas of the game. That’s why the MMORPG is truly enjoyable when other players are involved. A group can consist of up to six players.

Since everything is generally slower and more tactical, exchanging ideas in voice chat is also a refreshing change. The developers themselves say that you should experience adventures with others in Embers Adrift, which you can later share with others.

If you don’t have a group, you can open an LFG tool by pressing the “O” key and look for teammates. Of course, there is also a guild system to stay in touch with fellow players permanently.

Graphics like from the early 2000s

What about the graphics? Embers Adrift is an indie MMORPG. Nowhere is that more evident than in the graphics. The attacks are very static, the textures are not particularly high resolution, and overall it feels like a game from the late 2000s. Those hoping for a fully detailed character editor like in Black Desert will also be disappointed.

However, the game emphasizes “realism.” Swords are not huge, magic doesn’t play a major role, and there are no abnormalities in physics like in some Asian MMORPGs.

One particularity lies in the night. It is truly pitch black and makes exploration very challenging.

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You must subscribe, there is no shop at all

How is Embers Adrift funded? First, you need access to the game. It currently costs $29.99. It also includes a subscription for the first month. A subscription costs $9.99 per month in 2022, but is expected to increase to $15 in 2023. This corresponds to the costs of WoW or Final Fantasy XIV.

However, Embers Adrift does not incur any additional costs. There is no shop, so no purchasable skins or boosters. Everything has to be played manually.

The system requirements

  • Operating system: Windows 7 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core i5 9300h or AMD Ryzen 7
  • System RAM: 12GB
  • Storage space: 20GB free storage space
  • GPU: Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 6GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580) or higher
  • Sound: DirectX compatible sound card
  • Internet: Broadband connection

What do you think about Embers Adrift? Does the concept of the MMORPG appeal to you, or does the graphics and combat system rather deter you? Feel free to write it in the comments.

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Pokémon GO: “Field Notes: Trick of Light” – All content of the 1-€ ticket for Lichtel

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In Pokémon GO is running today, on October 15, the Community Day with Lichtel, for which you can secure a special research again with the help of an event ticket. We at MeinMMO have looked at what tasks and rewards await you and whether it is worth buying.

Which ticket is it about? Today, on October 15, 2022, it is finally happening and the Community Day with Lichtel is taking place. As you know from previous C-Days, a corresponding special research around the Fire and Ghost Pokémon must not be missing.

Whoever does not want to miss this can secure an event ticket under the name “Field Notes: Trick of the Light” in the in-game shop for just under 1 Euro. You can find it there under the category “Worldwide Events”.

“Field Notes: Trick of the Light” – All Tasks & Rewards

Where did we get the information? Even if you have to wait a bit until the start of the Community Day with Lichtel here in Germany, the event has already started due to the time difference in other parts of the world.

These trainers already have access to the content of the special research and are sharing it actively on social networks. Accordingly, there will again be a total of four different panels, each containing 3 tasks. With the help of the overview from LeekDuck, we have summarized all tasks and rewards for you below.

Research on Lichtel 1/4

TaskReward
Make 10 Power-Ups with Pokémon15 Poké Balls
Catch 15 LichtelEncounter with Lichtel
Land 5 nice throws20 Lichtel candies

Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks of this panel and collect the rewards, you will also receive 2,000 Stardust, one Incense, and an encounter with Lichtel.

Research on Lichtel 2/4

TaskReward
Catch 15 Lichtel30 Lichtel candies
Send 10 Pokémon Encounter with Laternecto
Evolve 3 Lichtel10 Razz Berries

Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks of this panel and collect the rewards, you will also receive 1,500 XP, one Lure Module, and an encounter with Lichtel.

Research on Lichtel 3/4

TaskReward
Land 3 great curveball throws50 Lichtel candies
Evolve one Lanternecto1 Lucky Egg
Send 10 Pokémon15 Ultra Balls

Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks of this panel and collect the rewards, you will also receive 2,500 XP, 15 Great Balls, and one Rocket Radar.

Research on Lichtel 4/4

TaskReward
Already completed!2 silver Razz Berries
Already completed!Encounter with Lichtel
Already completed!3,500 XP

Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks of this panel and collect the rewards, you will also receive 3,000 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, and an encounter with Skelabra.

Is the event ticket for the Community Day with Lichtel worth it?

This is what you need to consider: In comparison to the ticket price of around one Euro, the items in the in-game shop have a significantly higher value. Normally, you would pay the following for the individual items:

  • The incense costs you 40 coins in the shop, which is about 0.40 Euro.
  • To buy a Lure Module, you have to spend 100 coins, which is about 1.00 Euro.
  • A Rocket Radar has a value of 200 coins, which is about 2.00 Euro.
  • For a Lucky Egg, you pay 80 coins in the shop, which is approximately 0.80 Euro.

In addition, there are plenty of balls, experience points, valuable Stardust, and Rare Candies, as well as regular and silver Razz Berries.

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Who should buy this ticket? The event ticket is especially interesting for trainers who would have bought the items from the research in the shop anyway. With the ticket, you save quite a bit of money compared to buying individually.

Furthermore, the tasks are quickly completed and also provide you with one or another additional encounter with Lichtel, which is especially interesting for trainers who are still looking for a strong specimen for raids. Generally, the monsters from the research are a bit stronger.

Whoever has no use for the items from the rewards can still participate in the Community Day without a ticket. All other bonuses are independent of that, and buying the ticket has no influence on them.

How do you like the content of the special research on Lichtel? Will you buy the event ticket? Or do you prefer to use the day without spending money in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.

After the Community Day, you can look forward to more cool Pokémon and bonuses. We show you, which new Mega Pokémon and which Shinies the first part of the Halloween event will bring you.

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FIFA 23: Rulebreakers Team 1 is live – Brings strong cards for Ronaldo, Piqué & Dzeko

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In FIFA 23 the Rulebreakers event has started. We show you what the event is about and what new special cards are available.

When does Rulebreakers start? The new FUT event started on Friday, October 14th at 19:00. It has replaced the RTTK event, during which dynamic cards related to real football were released.

What are Rulebreakers cards? The “Rulebreakers” are already known from FIFA 21 and FIFA 22. The theme of the event is new special cards whose attributes are somewhat reshuffled. It is not uncommon for some cards to receive downgrades in certain areas, only to become much stronger in other stats.

Last year, for example, there was a Haaland card that had a slightly weaker shot but received boosts in pace, dribbling, passing, and physicality.

What crazy changes there are this time, we will show you here.

Rulebreakers Team 1 – Featuring Ronaldo, Pique, Dzeko, and Bonucci

This is Rulebreakers Team 1: In the first Rulebreakers team, there are some really strong cards. Cristiano Ronaldo gets a new card that has a slight downgrade in shooting (-3 points), but is boosted in all other areas. The dribbling stat is particularly boosted, from 85 to 90.

But the cards of Piqué (89) and Dzeko (88) also look impressive, as both players are given really fast variants with the Rulebreakers event.

Additionally, there are more great cards for Phillips (87), Bonucci (87), Fekir (87), Zaha (86), Godfrey (84), and Aurelio Buta. Due to their strong stats, however, the cards are unlikely to be very cheap.

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The complete Rulebreakers Team 1: 

  • ST: Ronaldo (91)
  • IV: Pique (89)
  • ST: Dzeko (88)
  • ZDM: Phillips (87)
  • IV: Bonucci (87)
  • ZOM: Fekir (87)
  • LF: Zaha (86)
  • RV: Jesus Navas (86)
  • IV: Godfrey (84)
  • ZM: Herrera (84)
  • LAV: Frankowski (83)
  • RM: Aurelio Buta (82)

What do you think about the new Rulebreakers cards? Will you get one? Feel free to share with us in the comments!

If you’re still looking for a strong formation for your team, check this out:

FIFA 23: Best Formation – Setup Tips from the Pro

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 14.10.

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Destiny 2 is again being visited by Xur today. He is the mysterious vendor of the Nine who sells you affordable Exotics and legendary items. MeinMMO tells you where to find him, what he has on offer, and why the Trials this weekend are particularly worth it for PvE players.

What happened this week in Destiny 2? On Tuesday, the community discussed a video from the streamer Aztecross. He addressed many problems with Bungie. There were talks about obfuscation and a lack of transparency.

A humorous joke by Bungie in the patch notes sent many players on a pointless search. But it also drew attention to a big problem in Destiny 2, where players want to play certain content more often.

Furthermore, Bungie is preparing the way for a more player-friendly universe by addressing the current material economy and simplifying it significantly. This is another step toward continuously transforming Bungie’s loot shooter into a more comprehensible version, which is expected to transition into a large Destiny universe in 2025.

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Last but not least, a secret tip: When the Trials of Osiris, the PvP endgame, starts at 7 PM tonight, you can scoop up a Godroll of the Linear Fusion Rifle “Reed’s Regret.”

However, to get it, you will need endurance and time. For more information on how to obtain the weapon, check out the Trials section of this article.

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In the Trials, there is a stunning Godroll of the powerful Linear Fusion Rifle “Reed’s Regret”

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When does Xur arrive? The exotic vendor visits Destiny 2 every Friday at 7 PM. Anyone with gaps in their Exotic collection waits for him as he is the easiest way to obtain Exotics. It will cost you just a trip and some materials as currency.

Where is Xur? This is his location for the weekend

Xur’s position: Every week, Xur can be found at a different location. So you never know exactly where to encounter him.

You will find Xur on Nessus in the landing zone Guardian’s Grave until Tuesday at 7 PM.
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Xur’s location from October 14-18.

Xur’s inventory from October 14 – 18 – All Exotics at a glance

What does Xur have on offer? As the chosen Exotic vendor of the “Nine,” a mysterious group in Destiny 2, Xur delivers new weapons and armor to players weekly on their behalf. All characters, including Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans, can shop from him. Whether you’re new to the game or already an experienced Guardian.

This week he sells you the following items:

Xur’s offer at a glance
  • Exotic weapon: Hard Light – Auto Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
  • Titan: Raidsinger’s Boots – Arc leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards
    • Mobility: +10
    • Resilience: +12
    • Recovery: +11
    • Discipline: +15
    • Intellect: +10
    • Strength: +7
    • Total: 65
  • Hunter: Liars Handshake – Arc arm armor for 23 Legendary Shards
    • Mobility: +14
    • Resilience: +8
    • Recovery: +9
    • Discipline: +6
    • Intellect: +2
    • Strength: +23
    • Total: 62
  • Warlock: Crown of Storms – Arc head armor for 23 Legendary Shards
    • Mobility: +14
    • Resilience: +2
    • Recovery: +17
    • Discipline: +2
    • Intellect: +14
    • Strength: +13
    • Total: 62

Legendary armor set: Players can also purchase the “Lightvessel” set from Xur.

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Xur also sells Legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs every week. However, keep in mind: You can only buy the weapons if you also own the corresponding expansion.

You can only shop the DLC Exotics if you also own the expansion.

Currently, he has these two weapons on offer:

  • The Exotic Hand Cannon “Fallen Sun” (Beyond Light) with the perk “First Shot”
  • The Exotic Scout Rifle “Tale of a Dead Man” (Beyond Light) with the perk “Vorpal Weapon”

The cost of the weapons: For these two Exotics, the costs are 1 Ascendant Shard each, 1 Exotic Code, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards.

What Xur always has with him: You will always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest to receive an exotic code.

Trials of Osiris from October 14 – 18 with Godroll weapon

This weekend, you can obtain the Godroll for the best Stasis linear fusion rifle from Destiny 2 in the Trials. Why it is worth it and how to get this incredibly strong weapon, Nexxoss-Gaming tells you in his video.

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Which map is up this week? The so-called PvP Trials always take place on a designated map.

This weekend, you will be sweating on the map “Altar of Flames.”
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The PvP map “Altar of Flames”

If you are interested in playing the Trials with a fixed team, MeinMMO recommends the Callout Maps via Warmind. This way, you can describe to your fireteam where the enemies are currently located on the map, which is useful information for the entire team.

How to get your loot: The Trials of Osiris have a reputation rank system. Your top loot reward from the PvP matches is currently available for:

  • Seven victories
  • 50 rounds
  • as well as the infamous flawless run, which will lead you to the Lighthouse

This is the reward for a flawless run: Each week, there is also a very special weapon at the Lighthouse that you receive for your flawless run, meaning 7 victories, as a master version. You can obtain the weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, October 18, at 7:00 PM.

This Trials weekend, you will receive the fusion rifle “Burden of Guilt” (Master).

All Trials weapons have a Trials origin perk: “Rapid Hit” – Improves reload speed, stability, aim assist, and range when you are the last remaining member of your fireteam or fighting alone.

You can focus your Trials Engrams at the 14th Holy on your desired weapon. Additionally, you will receive enhancement prisms and Ascendant Shards. Remember that your rewards increase even more once you have a complete card – even if you have lost one or two games.

When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, October 14, at 7:00 PM and end with the Weekly Reset on October 18 at 7:00 PM.

What do you think about the tempting Godroll offer? Does it entice you to join the Trials, or is it not worth the 160 victories or 240 defeats if you have never played Trials before? Feel free to leave us your opinion on this.

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