Today, on October 8, 2022, the Raid Day with Mega-Gyarados starts in Pokémon GO. We show you all the details you need to know about the event, including the time, bonuses, and shinies, as well as tips for maximum raid passes.
What kind of event is this? A Raid Day focuses on boss battles in Pokémon GO gyms. For a limited time, you will see significantly more raids for selected Pokémon that you can participate in. For these battles, Niantic provides you with raid passes and there is also an additional bonus.
On October 8, Mega-Gyarados is the focus of the event, and trainers have already shared tricks on how to increase the yield of free raid passes.
Update: The article was originally published on October 7 and updated on October 8. As Niantic’s support informs, the Raid Day started earlier than planned in the early time zones. To prevent any disadvantage, the event has now been extended in all regions from 3 hours to 6 hours. The new start is already at 11:00 AM. The event will be active until 5:00 PM.
Event with Mega-Gyarados – All about the Raid Day in October
When does it start? The Raid Day starts today at 11:00 AM local time. The event will last six hours and end at 5:00 PM local time. During this time, you will find many raids with Mega-Gyarados. Use our overview of the best counters against Mega-Gyarados for your raids.
Originally, the event was supposed to start at 2:00 PM. But an error caused the developers to start the event in all regions at 11:00 AM and run it as usual until 5:00 PM. Niantic announced this in a tweet .
The bonuses: The following bonuses are mentioned by Niantic in the official blog post:
You will receive up to five additional raid passes for free if you spin the photo discs at gyms.
The chance of encountering a shiny Gyarados is increased.
Shiny Gyarados: With luck, you will encounter shiny Gyarados after a raid. A shiny version of this Pokémon is highly sought after by trainers because its appearance is very appealing.
The fact that the chances of getting a shiny for this raid event are increased is a reason for many trainers to participate. At least to use the free passes that are given as gifts. Maybe you will get lucky and secure a shiny version.
Today, on October 7, the new “Road to the Knockouts” event starts in FIFA 23. We will show you the team and what you can expect in the new event regarding the Champions League & Co.
When does the event start? The event has been live since today, Friday, October 7 at 19:00, lasts exactly one week, and replaces the OTW event.
What is the event about? “Road to the Knockouts” is a FIFA event that introduces dynamic special cards into the game, which can get better over time.
To receive the upgrades, players’ teams must progress further in the European competitions Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
The exact requirements are as follows:
On one hand, the cards get better when the players qualify for the knockout phase in their respective tournament.
On the other hand, there are upgrades for 2 wins in the next 3 group stage matches.
What special cards are included in the event, we will take a closer look at here.
Road to the Knockouts – All new dynamic special cards
Here you can take a look at the complete team:
This is the team: The first team has some really strong cards to offer. There are strong cards for Lionel Messi (92), Aubameyang (89), Foden (88), and Thomas Müller (88). But the new dynamic cards of Süle (87), Odegaard (86), and Konaté (85) also look impressive.
Especially when considering that they can become even stronger.
What other content is there? In addition to the RTTK team that will be found in FIFA packs, there are two more RTTK cards:
LAV: Robert Gosens (84) – Unlockable through weekly tasks.
RF: Kulusevski (85) – Available via SBC (Squad Building Challenge).
If you’re still looking for a strong formation for your team, then take a look here:
Destiny 2 has already spotted Xur and is therefore expecting the arrival of the curious Exo vendor and emissary of the Nine with tentacles on his face today. MeinMMO tells you where to find him and what he has to offer.
Anyone wanting to complete a Grandmaster Nightfall needs a power level of 1595 to even start the activity. If you already have a much higher power level, you can no longer take advantage of that in this mode.
In Season 18, the power level requirement for Grandmasters is 1620, and due to the competitive mode, every player is harshly and automatically limited to 1595 power level. A minus that presents a considerable challenge, as you can be taken out with almost anything in one shot and cover is essential.
In addition, there are two nerfs that will make it a little harder for players in the future. One is that the popular sword advantage from the perk “Swordmaster” has been adjusted. It previously granted players significant speed boosts. However, the effect has also been coldly exploited and abused to bypass game mechanics and annoy teammates.
But the bitterest realization this week was certainly that Bungie has put the Divinity on the future nerf list. What exactly is planned, we have summarized for you in an article update:
All information about Xur on October 7, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? The exotic vendor visits Destiny 2 every Friday at 7 PM. Anyone who still has gaps in their Exotic collection anticipates his arrival, as he is the easiest way to get Exotics. It only costs you a round trip and some materials as payment.
Where is Xur? This is his location for the weekend
Xur’s location: Each week, Xur can be found at a different location. So you never know exactly where to meet him.
However, Xur is located again this weekend in the Tower in the Hangar.
Xur is in the Tower.
Xur’s inventory from October 7 – October 11 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have to 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 with him. Whether you are new to the game or an experienced Guardian, his goods are guaranteed to be better than the offer from Spider.
This week he is selling you the following items:
Xur’s shopping offer for the weekend for all Guardians
Exotic Weapon: Two-Tailed Fox – Rocket launcher for 29 Legendary Shards
Nexxoss Gaming shows you the complete offer from Xur in the video.
Legendary Armor Set: Players can be opulent because the old armor set from Calus’s Menagerie “Opulent Pursuit” is now available at Xur. It looks particularly stylish on female Guardians and can be adorned with purple jewels, even if the armor stats are rather lackluster.
Our buying recommendation: The Wormhusk Crown. Its stats are okay, and the exotic can be used in some Hunter builds because it is versatile and grants you health and an overshield.
Xur also sells Legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions from previous DLCs each week. However, note: You can only buy the weapons if you own the corresponding expansion.
You can only shop for the DLC Exotics if you own the expansion.
Currently, he has these two weapons for sale:
The exotic hand cannon “Fatebringer” (Beyond Light) with the perk “First Shot”
The exotic scout rifle “The Story of a Dead Man” (Beyond Light) with the perk “All Good Things Come in Threes”
Prices for the weapons: For these two exotics, the cost is 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Cipher, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards each.
Xur always has with him: You can always get an exotic engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest to obtain an exotic cipher.
Trials of Osiris from October 7 – 11 – Map, Weapons, and Info
Which map is on this week? The so-called PvP Trials always take place on a designated map.
The map for this weekend is Endless Vale
In the Trials, it goes to Endless Vale on Nessus
If you are interested in playing the Trials in a fixed team, MeinMMO recommends the Callout maps via Warmind. This way, you can effectively communicate with your fireteam about where the enemies are located on the map, which provides useful information for the whole team.
This is how you get your loot: The Trials of Osiris have a ranking system. Your top loot reward from the PvP matches is currently obtainable for:
Seven Wins
50 Rounds
and the infamous flawless run that leads you to the Lighthouse
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, a special weapon awaits you at the Lighthouse, which you receive for your flawless run, that is, 7 wins, in its master version. You can earn the weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, October 11, at 7:00 PM.
This week, your loot is “The Inquisitor”, the new shotgun.
This week you can earn “The Inquisitor” in its master version.
All Trials weapons have a Trials origin perk: “Quickness” – Improves reload speed, stability, aim assist, and range when you are the last remaining member of your fireteam or fighting alone.
You can target your Trials engrams at your desired weapon with the 14th Saint. Additionally, you can earn enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. Remember that your rewards increase even more once you have a full pass – even if you lost one or two games.
When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, October 7, at 7:00 PM and end with the weekly reset on October 11 at 7:00 PM.
So if you want to dive into the Trials, it is worth focusing this bow with a new perk from Season 18:
For several weeks, the chess world has been in turmoil. At the center of it all is Hans Niemann, a 19-year-old grandmaster and Twitch streamer, who has been under suspicion of cheating since a game against Magnus Carlsen.
The situation in brief – Since Niemann managed to surprisingly defeat the reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen a few weeks ago, there have been speculations that he may have cheated during the game.Carlsen raised an initial suspicion after his defeat with a Twitter post . Shortly thereafter, the world champion withdrew from a tournament after the opponents had faced each other in an early round.
Niemann maintains his innocence in the matter but admitted in an interview that he had cheated in two online games as a teenager. The media attention has since led to Chess.com, one of the largest platforms for online chess, conducting an investigation into Niemann’s professional career. In a 72-page report, irregularities were found in over 100 of Niemann’s games. Even the World Chess Federation FIDE announced an investigation into the incidents.
Participation in the tournament only under strict security measures
What is being done – The cheating scandal has also had an impact on the organizers of the US Chess Championship 2022 in St. Louis. To prevent further controversies ahead of the tournament, security measures have been significantly increased. The tournament administration in St. Louis aimed to ensure the integrity of the results.
In addition to metal detectors, which are common at such tournaments, devices for monitoring radio frequencies were used this time. This was intended to prevent players from receiving instructions from outside individuals in this manner. As another measure, an expert was on-site to monitor the individual games.
You can watch the entire security procedure in the linked Twitch clip. There you can also see how Hans Niemann is being checked. The security team is particularly thorough with the grandmaster: he is scanned from head to toe and even has to turn around. His facial expression indicates that he doesn’t particularly appreciate the measures.
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How the first match went – The organizers believe that Niemann deserves to participate in the tournament despite the allegations against him. Under the watchful eyes of the tournament administration, the controversial professional was finally able to compete in his match. Niemann managed to defeat Christopher Yoo, also a chess grandmaster. Just like in his match against Carlsen, he played with black.
When asked about the allegations after the game, Niemann stated that his game would speak for him. The won game would show what kind of chess player he is and that he would not stop, regardless of the pressure he faces. When the interviewer then wanted to specifically ask him about his last match, Niemann abruptly ended the interview. “You can interpret it however you want. It was a beautiful game, I don’t need to describe it any further.”
Niemann wants his performances to speak for themselves, but his behavior is likely to raise further questions. The final word in this matter is likely not yet spoken.
If you want to compare your gear in WoW Classic, you either have to do a lot of calculations or rely on addons. This also applies to the new expansion Wrath of the Lich King. MeinMMO explains what such addons can do for you and how to use them.
What is Gearscore? The term Gearscore colloquially refers to the “strength” of the equipment a character is wearing. The value is calculated from various attributes of your armor and weapons.
Closely related is the item level of items. Basically, there are two main applications for Gearscore and item levels:
WotLK is incredibly popular among tens of thousands of players. Just the first ship to Northrend in the middle of the night was packed:
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At the release of WotLK Classic, hundreds of players are squeezing onto a boat and I am right in the middle
Why do I need an addon for this? In Retail WoW, you can easily read the numbers from the equipment; in WotLK Classic, however, the value is hidden. The strength of items is only evident from their attributes, and not everyone wants to do constant calculations.
Gearscore addons take this work off your hands and show you a simple number indicating how “good” an item really is.
TacoTip – Gearscore addon, easy to install and use
Which addon should I use? TacoTip is the currently most common addon for gear scores and item levels in WotLK Classic. The operation is quite simple: After installation, you will see the score and the average item level of players as well as the individual item level directly on the items in the tooltip.
To install, you just need to extract the file in your WoW folder under /_classic_/Interface/Addons or use an addon manager. We recommend WoWUp for addons in WoW as an alternative to Curse.
This is what item tooltips (above) and character tooltips (below) look like with TacoTip.
TacoTip offers you some settings. For example, you can turn on and off what exactly is displayed to you in the tooltip, including:
Name, title, guild, and rank of the character
Target, faction, and health bar
Class colors
Gearscore and equipped item level of the character
Individual item level directly on items
We recommend the default settings. These provide you with the most important information. However, keep in mind that a higher item level is not always better. As you play longer, you’ll develop a better feeling for items and can rely on experience to properly compare items. Don’t hesitate to ask other players for help.
Riot Games has introduced some changes for League of Legends: The goal is to make the MOBA more accessible in some aspects and to provide players with more information. However, Twitch streamer Tyler1 does not agree: He dislikes the changes at all. Expert Isaac “Azael” Cummings has also expressed concerns. He fears that LoL could end up like World of Warcraft.
What changes are these?
Riot has presented numerous changes in a preview for Season 2023, all aimed at making LoL easier to read and more accessible.
Especially the jungle is being revamped so that new players can navigate it better: Players will be given pets and visual indicators of how far they can pull mobs from their spawn point without resetting. Soon, a recommended route for young junglers will also be displayed in the game.
Moreover, with some new systems, it will be easier to track the ward system: This is a relatively complex part of LoL that revolves around who has “vision” over the map and gains advantages from it. This aspect of the game becomes increasingly important the better one gets at League of Legends.
Tyler1 fundamentally against it: Feels like a troll post
This is what the largest Twitch streamer says about it: Tyler1 is the biggest streamer for LoL. He is not at all thrilled with the new changes. Even with a brief skim over the changes he judges, “It makes the game dumber.” (via youtube)
He repeatedly says he doesn’t like it, not at all, not even a bit.
Compared to how hard the jungle used to be, the jungle is already much easier now. And it should get even easier? Not with him.
Tyler1 says:
“I don’t like it, I don’t like it at all. It feels like a troll post. Like: April, April, gotcha. I don’t like it.
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A spectacular video about League of Legends has now 138 million views – Shows how huge LoL is
If the game gives too much info, good players lose their advantages
What is the problem? What bothers Tyler1 is elaborated by Isaac “Azrael” Cumming, a LoL caster and expert who used to be a WoW pro.
He explains what many hardcore players feel. He says LoL is now giving more and more information to players just like that, taking away the advantage experienced players had to acquire that knowledge themselves (via twitter):
WoW went in this direction with their add-ons, and with Weak Aura becoming so crazy, it made the game less skill-intensive at the highest levels because everyone was constantly getting perfect information.
People who didn’t need that information lost their advantage, and the game got slower.
These changes will not ruin the game, but I think players SHOULD have advantages when they have learned and studied a game, and the more knowledge is just given to them, the less that aspect is rewarded.
Please don’t turn LoL into a game that requires no brain.
Pro jungler Santorin fears (via twitter): Soon Riot Games would make it so that you press a button and the jungle gets cleared just like that, and you only start playing after 3 minutes.
Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools in any game, and it should be given more importance, rather than making the game easier.
What does Azael mean by the WoW comparison? Through add-ons like “Weak Aura” or “Deadly Boss Mods,” WoW players get all important timers and information for the complex boss fights into their interface so that it’s always readable when a specific ability from the opponent comes up, when to dodge, and so on.
Players no longer have to think for themselves, count, or communicate with others, but simply follow instructions that flash on their screens.
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Everything about Arcane is fantastic, except for the ending – Review
Will LoL now be more casual for Netflix viewers of Arcane?
Can this be seen positively? The site Polygon explains: The changes are indeed reasonable.
League of Legends has attracted a new audience through the Netflix show Arcane. And it does make sense for beginners to make the game more accessible.
If you listen to LoL players, you wouldn’t understand a word as a regular gamer.
According to US media reports, a 21-year-old woman from Orlando, Florida, has confessed to stabbing her 20-year-old sister in the heart three or four times. The sister had played the online shooter Valorant with the 21-year-old’s boyfriend and had communicated with him via the in-game chat. The 21-year-old shared a bedroom and bed with her sister; the attack occurred while the sister was sleeping.
This is the described sequence of events: The 21-year-old had a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. However, he played the online shooter Valorant with her sister and actively communicated with her in the in-game chat of the game.
The 21-year-old and other witnesses stated: She felt uncomfortable with her boyfriend’s relationship with her sister and found the relationship inappropriate.
After the 21-year-old learned that her boyfriend had told her sister that he loved her, she ordered a “dagger-like” knife set through the shipping service Amazon and hid the set in her wardrobe.
She waited until September 26 at 4:30 a.m. when her parents were asleep and stabbed her sister three or four times in the heart.
It was not until 15 hours later, at 7:30 p.m., that she reported her crime to the authorities. The summoned emergency services confirmed the sister’s death.
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What does the indictment say? According to the logic of the indictment, this was a premeditated act, as the perpetrator waited until the family was asleep to murder her sister. No one should hear the incident:
The perpetrator consciously decided to kill her sister, and the decision was present in her mind at the time of the act.
The perpetrator shared a bedroom and bed with the victim
What does the perpetrator say? The perpetrator told the police that she and her sister shared a bedroom and the bed. Therefore, she could see that her sister was communicating with her boyfriend. When she confronted them, she told them she did not like it. But she felt her sister did not respect her objections.
When she stabbed her sister at night, the 20-year-old is said to have woken up and said: “What the fuck” and “Help.” The perpetrator says her sister was “moving too much.”
After the act, she considered taking her own life, but was dissuaded from it by another sibling.
What happens next? The 21-year-old is being held without bail in Orange County Jail and is charged with first-degree murder.
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Since the release of Overwatch 2 on October 4, the game has been plagued by issues. Thousands of players complain that they cannot play. However, a trick has been discovered that can bypass queues and more. One region seems to be unaffected by the problems.
What is this trick? You can select a game region in Overwatch, at least on PC. To do this, click on the globe icon next to your game version in your Battle.net client. By default, Europe should be set here.
However, if you switch the version to Asia, you should henceforth be spared from the enormous queues and server problems. Players report that while there may still be wait times, they are drastically shorter than in Europe.
A region switch for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch is not possible according to our information.
Blizzard released a video on hope at the launch of Overwatch. Many players have “hoped” for a better connection since:
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Unleash Hope – Overwatch 2
What is the downside? Connecting through Asian servers means your connection will take longer. This means: your ping is higher. In our tests, we achieved the following values:
on European servers about 25-30 ms
on Asian servers between 40-50 ms
You will thus have a ping about twice as high, which can be noticeable under certain circumstances, such as when you and an opponent encounter each other at the same time. However, the connection is still good enough that you should only notice minor effects in normal cases.
If you play a lot, you will definitely have to get used to the slower connection. The “feeling” is simply different and deviates enough to be perceived as disturbing.
The trick has partly circulated in the community, although it has largely remained undiscovered. There are a few posts on reddit and in the official forum that point to the region switch.
There, users warn: “Now that you have said this, these servers will also get flooded” and players residing in Asia are now fearing longer wait times. Moreover, the Asia region was not completely spared from queues.
Since some players have switched regions, it has also become more frequent that people have to wait when logging in to Asia. The queues, however, are reportedly still significantly shorter than here.
The problems, by the way, have nothing to do with your status as a “normal player”, as many angry users on reddit and elsewhere occasionally claim. We, too, as journalists, find ourselves standing in queues, and the biggest streamer in the world is having connection issues:
Since October 4, 2022, shooter fans can play Overwatch 2. The game features a seasonal model with a Battle Pass, allowing you to unlock certain rewards. Here you will find all the important information about the Battle Pass for the first season of Overwatch 2.
On October 4, 2022, Overwatch 2, the successor to the well-known hero shooter, celebrated its release. The second part also comes with a new seasonal game model, which will introduce new content every nine weeks.
In this video you will find the most important information about Overwatch 2 in under a minute:
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Overwatch 2: The Most Important Things About the Hero Shooter in 43 Seconds
All information about the Battle Pass
What does a Battle Pass bring? Through the Battle Pass in Overwatch 2, you have direct access to new heroes. Additionally, it unlocks skins and other content in the game.
Each Battle Pass of a season has a specific theme in Overwatch 2. Currently, it is Cyberpunk.
In general: If a season gets a new hero, you can unlock this hero in the free Battle Pass without spending real money.
How much does the Battle Pass cost? The Battle Pass is free for all players. However, there is also a paid premium version.
What is included in the Battle Pass of Season 1? The following rewards can be unlocked:
Newest support hero Kiriko (for new players who do not already have her)
2 epic skins
1 weapon charm
2 souvenirs
1 highlight intro
14 additional items (victory poses, name cards, sprays, player icons, etc.)
Prestige level titles (8 earnable titles available only after completing the entire pass)
Here you can see some cosmetics in the Cyberpunk style
All information about the Premium Battle Pass
How much does the Premium Battle Pass cost? Per season, you pay 1,000 Overwatch coins for the Premium Battle Pass. This equals 10 euros.
If you do not want to spend real money, you can complete weekly challenges and earn Overwatch coins. You can save these coins to purchase the Premium Battle Pass.
Those who own the Watchpoint Pack automatically receive the Premium Battle Pass for Season 1.
What does a Premium Battle Pass bring? With the Premium version of the Battle Pass, you can unlock 60 additional (a total of 80) tiers. This includes the first mythic skin and other cosmetic items.
Mythic skin in the cyber demon style for Genji
In general: If there is a new hero in the season, purchasing the Premium Battle Pass grants immediate access to this hero and a Battle Pass experience boost that lasts throughout the season. Additionally, there are other cosmetic rewards.
What is included in the Premium Battle Pass of Season 1? In addition to the rewards already included in the normal Battle Pass, the following can be unlocked:
Immediate access to Kiriko
20% XP boost for the Battle Pass
1 mythic skin
5 legendary skins and 1 epic skin
3 highlight intros
4 weapon charms
3 emotes
3 souvenirs
6 victory poses
6 name cards
More than 30 additional cosmetics
How do I make progress in the Battle Pass? By playing Overwatch 2, rewards will unlock. There are daily, weekly, and lifetime challenges that you can complete. For these, you receive XP and progress in the Battle Pass.
How long will Season 1 in Overwatch 2 last? According to the roadmap of Overwatch 2, the 2nd season starts later this year on December 6, 2022. With it, a new tank hero, a new map, and over 30 new skins will be introduced to the game.
Will you get the Premium Battle Pass for the first season in Overwatch 2 or will you stick with the normal Battle Pass? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
Manufacturer Victrix has introduced a pro controller for the PS5. It features some special characteristics for the PS5 and PC and will officially be available in early December 2022, potentially competing with Sony’s own pro controller.
Currently, there is not much choice for anyone who wants to buy a controller for the PS5, as many of the best PS4 controllers you can buy do not work with current PS5 titles.
Now the manufacturer Victrix has introduced a new pro controller for PS4, PS5, and PC. It is expected to hit the market in early December 2022 and offers some exciting features.
You can watch the official trailer for the DualSense Edge for the PS5:
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PS5 presents its own pro controller in the trailer
New pro controller features a modular design
What kind of controller is this? The new controller is named Pro BFG and is officially licensed by Sony. This means that the controller can be sold with the official PlayStation symbols.
The controller has a modular surface with interchangeable button inputs, four buttons on the back that can be assigned to any buttons. The device can be used both wired and via Bluetooth.
Additionally, the controller offers a 3.5mm headphone jack and official support for Sony’s 3D audio.
If the typical symmetrical layout used by Sony in its PlayStation controller bothers you, you can also swap parts of the controller. This way, you can achieve a layout similar to what you know from the Xbox controller. Alternatively, you can also completely remove the parts.
Through the Victrix Control Hub, you can further modify the controller, adjust button settings, reassign them or change the sound to suit your needs.
When will the controller be released? According to the English-language Amazon page, the controller will be available from early December 2022. We could not find an alternative date on Victrix’s official website.
Another pro controller for the PS5 sold out within a few hours. Whether this one will as well remains to be seen:
What should the pro controller cost? According to the manufacturer, the controller is supposed to cost $179.99. In Germany, the price may be slightly higher due to taxes and current inflation, around 200 Euros. Currently, you cannot order the device on Amazon.
Still haven’t gotten a PS5? If you haven’t managed to get a PS5, make sure to check our ticker. We keep you up to date daily and explain how to best get a PS5 and show you drops related to the coveted console.
More than 4,000 hours the creator of the hardest Mario level of all time toiled on his work in Super Mario Maker. Now the Twitch streamer ChainChompBraden has proven: It is doable.
Many of you probably still remember the “Super Mario” games from your youth. They were often the beginnings of gaming and sometimes quite challenging even back then. However, there is a dedicated community of Mario fans who dismiss the official levels as far too easy and instead create significantly harder variants in “Super Mario Maker”. The difficulty here ranges from “kindergarten mode” to “hellish torture” – and then there is a level that stands out from all the others.
We are talking about “Trials of Death,” perhaps the hardest Mario map ever.
The creator of the map, ChainChompBraden, built the level in 2016 and has since tried to prove that it can actually be completed successfully. He has dedicated almost 6 years to this task – or a playtime of 4,386 hours.
What is so special about it? If you’re wondering what is so special about conquering a self-built level, just take a look at the embedded Twitch video. You will quickly get an impression of how crazy the “Trials of Death” actually are and what an achievement it is to complete this level:
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Because the Trials of Death allow for zero mistakes and require not only perfect knowledge of the level but also of all Mario mechanics. At certain points, you have to use three Koopa shells simultaneously to perform additional jumps in the air. This is only possible if you fire the shells at the exact perfect fraction of a second so that they are exactly at the spot needed for the next jump on the frame.
ChainChompBraden has not fully processed his success even after days – but that is probably not surprising if you have dedicated over 4,000 hours to a challenge and can finally complete it.
Have you tried your hand at the hard “Super Mario Maker” levels? Or do you consciously stay away from such things to avoid frustration?
In a post on Twitter, EA Sports comments on issues with the new speed system of FIFA 23. We explain what it’s all about.
What is this new sprint system? In FIFA 23, EA has introduced the so-called AcceleRATE system, which includes 3 different types of sprints: Controlled, Lengthy, and Explosive. And especially the Lengthy sprint is currently a hot topic, as it can turn relatively slow players into really fast beasts.
We have shown you how it works and which players are currently worth it:
EA talks about problems with Lengthy and Explosive sprints
What does EA Sports say? Via Twitter, the FIFA developer commented on issues with the new AcceleRATE system. Depending on the combination of chemistry style and player card, not all players are currently receiving the correct types of sprints. The Lengthy and Explosive sprints are affected.
We are investigating a problem where the AcceleRATE values for ‘Explosive’ and ‘Lengthy’ are not being correctly updated for certain combinations of player items and chemistry styles.
However, the development studio has not revealed why the cards are receiving the wrong sprint styles and which cards are affected by the problem. However, an EA developer has once again published the correct values necessary to obtain the different sprint styles on Twitter.
There were indeed different values circulating that were partially based on data prior to the release. Here you can see the correct requirements:
What happens next? EA has not yet provided a timeline for resolving the issues or a specific course of action. As soon as something happens regarding this topic, you will hear about it from us.
What do you think about the topic? Are you worried that some of your players might soon no longer belong to the Lengthy sprinters? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
If you are still looking for a strong formation for your team, then check this out:
The action RPG Babylon’s Fall will be shut down just one year after its launch. The CEO of the developer Platinum Games apologized to fans in an interview for the disappointment, but insists that the devs have “learned a lot”.
What kind of game is this? Babylon’s Fall was developed by the studio Platinum Games and was released on February 28, 2022. The developer is mainly known and popular for their action-packed games like Bayonetta and Nier: Automata. Consequently, Babylon’s Fall is also an action RPG.
The game started on Steam with just 1,166 players at its all-time peak and at one point fell to a single active player. On Metacritic, Babylon’s Fall received a dismal score of 46 points from critics. Among PS5 games, it is only outdone by the 34 points of eFootball 2022.
“We are very sorry for the disappointment we caused”
What the CEO says: In September, it was announced that Babylon’s Fall would be taken offline on March 3, 2023, almost a year after its launch. In an interview with videogamechronicle.com, the CEO of Platinum Games, Atsushi Inaba, spoke for the first time since the announcement about the shutdown:
[…] The disappointment we caused our fanbase is something we are extremely sorry about. […] As developers, we are not very happy when we cannot bring joy or fun to players with our creations. […]
Yet despite the debacle, the CEO wants to maintain the current course of the company. He wants to produce more live service games in the future, but to learn from the mistakes of Babylon’s Fall. “Nothing has changed” regarding those plans.
There is much we have learned from this experience, and it does not change our plans for the future or our outlook on our goal to develop live service games. It is definitely something we want to pursue and strive for in the future. […]
There are basically two pillars that we can take a closer look at in our development team. The first is the pure fun of core gameplay mechanics found in live service games. The second is executing the live service. I think these two pillars must be strongly interconnected internally. […]
These reactions exist: In one of the largest gaming subreddits r/games, the news that Platinum wants to continue producing live service games was met with little enthusiasm. The developer is especially known and popular among fans for their blockbuster and action-packed single-player titles.
Skepticism regarding the shift towards live service was already vociferous before the release of Babylon’s Fall. After the flop, players now feel validated in their opinions.
“It’s crazy that they are planning more live service games. I don’t know why anyone should trust them after this.” – paperDisgrace
“Very disappointing to hear that they want to allocate further resources towards live service projects. […]” – 197639495050
There were some voices expressing regret over the shutdown of Babylon’s Fall and noted that they had fun with the game. Some also made individual suggestions for interesting live service concepts for Platinum, such as a multiplayer Vanquish game.
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The majority of commentators, however, were disappointed that Platinum Games wants to maintain its current course.
What is your opinion on Platinum wanting to deliver more live service games? Would you give the developer a second chance after Babylon’s Fall? Let us know in the comments.
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On September 8, 2022, a new shooter called Shatterline was released on Steam (PC). Since its release, over 21,000 players have played simultaneously and praised the free-to-play game. MeinMMO presents the new shooter to you.
What kind of shooter is this? The Ukrainian indie studio Frag Lab has released Shatterline in Early Access on Steam. The shooter is loosely based on classics like Call of Duty and also offers its own elements like a coop mode.
Shatterline is still under development, which is why not all content is available yet. The developers also note that the game is continuously being worked on and new features will be added. Bugs cannot be ruled out.
For fans, Shatterline is already a huge success. The game has 75% positive reviews on Steam and many players describe it as a better, free alternative to Call of Duty – or as an ideal pastime while waiting for the upcoming CoD: Modern Warfare 2.
Here you can see early access gameplay of Shatterline:
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Shatterline: Early-Access-Gameplay zum neuen Free2Play-Shooter auf Steam
This is what Shatterline offers: At its core, Shatterline is an arena shooter with a roguelike coop mode (“Expedition”) as well as various maps with 4 PvP modes that you know from the shooter genre:
Team Deathmatch
“Conquest”
“Plant-the-Bomb” (Search and Destroy, similar to Counter-Strike)
Escort
For the game modes, you have 8 playable characters (“Operatives”) from different backgrounds available, which are equipped with various abilities and equipment items. The equipment can be customized in the game and partially crafted via a crafting system.
There is also a German character – and of course, we have the crazy one with crystals in his head…
You can download Shatterline for free on Steam, the download size is only about 19.2 GB, making it slimmer than traditional Call of Duty. The game is monetized through a store where you can buy cosmetics for premium currency.
75% positive on Steam: “Everything that’s currently missing in CoD”
This is how Shatterline is received: Since its release, over 21,000 players have played Shatterline simultaneously, averaging over 11,000 (via steamcharts). Players praise, among other things, the gunplay and the scope. It is “on point” compared to current AAA shooters. Steam user Pim goes into detail in his review about the positive and negative aspects.
The balancing is okay, even though there are some abilities that seem too strong, while others are almost useless. But for just a few rounds of fun, Shatterline is ideal. Some fans call it the “best free CoD option” (a reference to an alternative), which offers “everything that is currently missing in CoD.”
Meanwhile, there are concerns, especially regarding monetization. While it’s still okay, it could shift to an unpleasant pay-to-win direction with regard to the crafting system. The balancing should also be monitored by the devs to avoid going off the rails.
There are also bugs, which is normal for an early access title. One player notes that Shatterline shows the full name and hometown. However, given the many positive reviews, it is hard to confirm whether this really is a problem.
Have you tried Shatterline yet? What is your opinion on the game? Let us know in the comments!
If you’re looking for another free alternative, check out Overwatch 2. The major shooter title from Blizzard was released on October 4 and impressed us during the early test:
Magic: The Gathering, the famous trading card game, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Wizards of the Coast is releasing a special edition for this occasion. However, many fans of the franchise are outraged because: For 60 cards, one has to spend around €1,000 – in their opinion, the price is far too high.
In 1993, Wizards of the Coast released the trading card game Magic: The Gathering. In the meantime, it can also be played digitally and is very popular worldwide.
What does the Magic community say about the special edition?On reddit, many users complain about the high price of the cards. Sandman1278 states: “I thought it [the edition] was good. Then they announced the $999 price, sheesh.”
Also, under a Twitter post from the official Magic: The Gathering channel about the 30th anniversary, negative comments from the community are pouring in. @The_Milkmann claims: “$1,000 for Proxys is absolutely ridiculous” and @Starlight_Witch asks: “Why is it more expensive to produce Proxys than legal cards?”
So-called proxy cards merely represent “real” Magic cards. The term is also used for self-made copies. They are not allowed in tournaments and therefore have more of a collector’s value rather than a real use in competitive matches.
The community seems primarily bothered by the very high price for Proxys. Because instead of the original well-known Magic cards, such as the legendary “Black Lotus”, the set consists of retro cards that are not allowed in tournaments. For hardcore fans, they are therefore nearly useless.
This is how the front and back of the “Black Lotus” from the special edition looks
Some users also joke that instead of the cards, they could simply buy a very good printer for €1,000 to make their own Proxys.
What does the special edition look like? Each box contains 4 packs with 15 random cards from the 30th Anniversary Edition. The cards feature old artworks, which have now been re-released in combination with a modern design.
When does the sale of the special edition start? Starting November 28, 2022, the “Magic: The Gathering 30th Anniversary Edition” will be sold on the website 30thEdition.wizards.com. Buyers from North America will likely receive the cards this year, while buyers from other regions will probably have to wait until early 2023.
What do you think about the price of the “Magic: The Gathering 30th Anniversary Edition”? Feel free to write it to us in the comments.
Destiny 2 offers many exotics that Guardians can wield to navigate PvE content more easily and effectively. Now, the multiple Day-One winner “Saltagreppo” believes that one exotic should definitely be nerfed because it makes many boss fights a piece of cake.
Update: This article was updated on October 7, 2022, with new information from Bungie regarding the nerf of the Divinity.
Which exotic is it? Unfortunately, this is not about the newly refreshed Maleficent Touch from the King’s Fall raid, but rather an old, somewhat niche exotic weapon: the Divinity. Many Guardians are familiar with it, countless bosses fear it, and some players still need it.
This special trace rifle is unique, as while you fire your Arc laser beam at enemies, a massive grid ball appears on or above your target. If you then fire at this ball, you deal critical damage. Additionally, the laser beam weakens your opponent and allows you to deal more damage to them.
The Divinity with its modern ornament
Many Guardians frequently use this rifle to navigate endgame content, like a raid, more easily, as you essentially don’t have to rely on accuracy. However, this point displeases the multiple Day-One winner “Saltagreppo”. He believes the weapon needs to be nerfed.
The weapon makes necessary skill obsolete
What reasons does the pro player give for a nerf? Although the pro and his team often rely on the Divinity themselves, he wants the weapon to be put in its place. Saltagreppo states:
The weapon completely removes the necessary skills required for various DPS phases
It’s mainly about accuracy, as well as identifying the best DPS weapons
With the Divinity, this is no longer really necessary
The exotic trace rifle also pushes many other exotics out of the meta, as they cannot be buffed.
For example, Whisper of the Worm
According to the experienced Destiny player and content creator, this laser rifle creates an unhealthy atmosphere in the PvE area that Bungie should take a closer look at. No skill is now required to fire accurately or equip better weapons to maximize damage.
For this reason, he also provides suggestions on how Bungie can improve the situation:
Remove the weakening effect of the weapon and leave only the crit bubble as an exotic effect.
Additionally, other debuffs, such as the Hunter’s bow, should not count when players use the Divinity
They therefore provide no bonus and should be counted as 0%
A steep price to pay, according to Saltagreppo. However, this is meant to ensure that fewer players rely on the trace rifle and more on their own skills. But the majority of Guardians see it differently.
Update October 7, 2022: On October 6, 2022, Bungie announced in the current TWaB (“This Week at Bungie” blog) that they have indeed been considering the nerf of the Divinity for some time. Community Manager Cozmo also emphasized via Twitter that this discussion began well before the lively community debate on social media.
Bungie has indeed considered the weakening in previous releases and Saltagreppo has merely voiced this again within the community.
As the developer states, “the Divinity is incredibly dominant in endgame PvE because it trivializes aiming precision weapons and has an extremely high uptime for weakening.” Due to its 30% buff, it simply outperforms all other weakening sources, such as the Void Bow ultimate of the Hunter and the Tractor Cannon, Bungie explained.
Therefore, there have already been some tests for Season 19 and they plan a nerf of the raid exotic Divinity, reducing the weakening from 30% to 15%.
The nerf is coming, but the community is pushing back
The pro made his post public on Twitter and also asked the community for their opinions on his idea. Looking at the comments now, it becomes clear that few want a nerf, let alone even consider it.
Even Christian Vogt states on Twitter that the Divinity does not need any changes. It is fine as it is, and there does not need to be a skill gap everywhere to slow down other players.
Twitter user $tony even states: “In my personal view, is there not already a skill gap? If your fireteam is good at hitting your shots, combined with the numerous ways to apply a debuff, wouldn’t you theoretically deal more damage than a fireteam with the Divinity since that is their only DPS?”
Looking at the comments under the pro’s post, it quickly becomes apparent that the community is largely completely against it and does not share his opinion.
Even after Bungie’s latest announcement itself, the pushback against this change has not subsided.
The weapon retains its ability to weaken enemies and create useful crit spots but only half as well. However, there is a risk that the raid exotic will become too uninteresting for players starting Season 19 because other options are better, provide similar buffs, but are much easier to obtain.
But now it’s your turn. Do you think the Divinity deserves this nerf? Feel free to leave your opinion in the comments.
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The well-known tech YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips has disassembled an expensive gaming PC from Starforge Systems. This is the company of Asmongold and other major streamers. So far, Asmongold has been quite harsh when it comes to criticism of “his” company.
Who are the two “competitors?” Linus Sebastian is the owner of the most well-known tech channel on YouTube, Linus Tech Tips. Anyone interested in tech or hardware can’t overlook him and his team. Linus tests various things on his channel. Once he teamed up with shooter master Shroud to find out, if a 165 Hz monitor really makes a difference in gaming.
What happened? Linus purchased a gaming PC from Asmongold’s company, “Starforge Systems,” and disassembled it in his video. The gaming PC officially costs $3,500, which is around €3,570. At the time of the video, the PC had been slightly discounted:
On the one hand, the base price was reduced from $3,500 to $3,400.
On the other hand, there was an additional discount of $100 because a RTX 3080 Ti was installed in the PC and Linus did not take the opportunity to install a RTX 3090.
Tech expert disassembles 3,500-Euro PC on camera while Asmongold watches
What is positive?
The gaming PC comes in two thick boxes. This not only ensures good protection but also obscures the contents from potential thieves. Overall, the system is carefully packaged.
The cable management is sensible and well integrated into the case.
The actual performance of the system is about 5% lower than a self-built system, which according to Linus is really impressive. Other manufacturers like Dell or HP have delivered significantly weaker devices here.
What does he criticize?
Inside, there is a modular power supply, but the unused cables are not included. According to Linus, this severely limits a user if they later want to install another GPU.
Some cables are plugged in incorrectly. While this does not affect performance, it is still “a kick in the royal behind of the system builders.”
Windows is only available as a digital license without a sticker on the system. Linus finds this unprofessional.
Starforge Systems installs an i9-12900KF and DDR4 RAM. Linus finds this surprising because the i9-12900K would be more powerful, and one could already install DDR5 RAM in this system, which other providers do.
What about the price? This is one of Linus’s biggest points of criticism. A comparable system with similar hardware can already be assembled for 2,600 US dollars – which is 900 US dollars less than what “Starforge Systems” charges.
Linus adds, however, that not everyone wants to assemble their own system. And complete systems are expensive everywhere. For comparable systems, you will pay between 3,500 and 4,500 US dollars with other providers as well.
Asmongold appears visibly relieved by Linus’s conclusion
How does Asmongold react? The Twitch streamer watches the video with great tension and you can see that he is waiting for the big possible fiasco where he would have to defend himself in front of his viewers.
Especially the incorrectly plugged cables on the motherboard leave him speechless. For several moments he sits in front of the video not knowing what to say while the chat types “F”. Finally, he explains that the labeling of the cables and on the motherboard is quite small and the PC wouldn’t catch fire due to the error. However, he will check his own PC later to see if the same mistake was made, just to be safe.
Asmongold definitely appears relieved and cannot hide his feelings when Linus explains that the performance of the Starforge system holds up pretty well. At this point, he can’t help but complain once more about all the people who had criticized his system.
What is his final conclusion about the video? At the end, Asmongold looks quite satisfied and explains that he is pretty happy about the video, even though he was worried at the beginning:
I feel good, that’s great. (…) To be honest, I was a bit nervous at the beginning about them making a video. (…) I’m glad they made the video, it’s very good feedback and very good criticism and everything they say is right.
The last story surrounding PC companies and Twitch went horribly wrong. The CEO of “Artesian Builds” messed up with viewers and streamers. His company has since closed, but some of his employees have found their way into the company run by Asmongold and his streamer colleagues:
Today, on October 7th, the 2nd Ladder of Diablo 2: Resurrected has started. The highlight is the new “Sundering Charms”, spells that can break immunities. MeinMMO reveals the most important innovations.
Which enemies are involved? Since Diablo 2, there have been some enemies that can be immune to certain elements or physical damage. This happens when a monster’s resistance exceeds 100% for the corresponding element.
It was already possible in the past to break some immunities. However, if the resistance was too high due to additional affixes, the enemies could not take any damage from the corresponding element. This changes with the 2nd Ladder.
How will they become attackable? With the 2nd Ladder, or Season 2, Blizzard introduces spells that break immunities, or “Sundering Charms”. These set a corresponding resistance of enemies to 95%, regardless of how high it was before.
Only after that will additional effects be calculated that can further lower the resistances. Classes like the Amazon, the Necromancer, or Sorceresses, who particularly rely on one element, will benefit from this. Here you can find info about all 7 classes of Diablo 2.
In Season 2, there are the following new massive spells for the corresponding elements:
Magical damage: “The Black Breach”
Physical damage: “The Bone Break”
Cold damage: “The Cold Split”
Lightning damage: “The Sky Tear”
Fire damage: “The Flame Split”
Poison damage: “The Rotting Air”
You can find the new spells with ladder characters, so in the Ladder. However, they will only drop from unique, super-unique, champion, and boss monsters in the new terror zones. Additionally, they have a disadvantage: they also lower your own resistance of the corresponding element by up to 90%.
The fight against Baal is a major highlight for many Ladder players. Here is the prologue to Act V:
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Diablo 2 Resurrected – Cinematic zu Akt V
2nd Ladder starts – What you need to know
The new Ladder has been active since Friday, October 7th at 2:00 AM German time. Since then, you can create and level new characters for the leaderboard. Leaderboards in Diablo 2 are what you know from Diablo 3 as seasons.
Here you compete with other players to be the first to reach level 99 and have access to special items that can only be obtained there – such as the new spells. The Ladder differs in Softcore and Hardcore as well as in game version with and without the Lord of Destruction expansion.
After a season, your heroes become “normal” characters that you can continue to play. You keep everything you could obtain in the Ladder. However, there was already dissatisfaction in the community during the first Ladder.
Many players assumed that the special Ladder Runewords would also be available for “normal” characters at the end of the season. However, this does not seem to be the case. Instead, items can only be transferred if they are built in the Ladder.
In the German forum of planetdiablo, players are complaining about this decision. Some are even offering such items to the community that they built during the season. Whether this will change in Ladder 2, we do not yet know.
How long the new Ladder will last exactly, we cannot say yet. Season 1 lasted about 4 months, so the end of Season 2 would be around February 2023. However, fans have already criticized that the first season ran too long. The new Ladder could therefore end after 3 months.
Together with Season 2, Blizzard has also given players a big puzzle. Starting with just one image, the community seemingly cracked within a few days what the encrypted text is about. However, some are now wondering if there is more behind it:
After Reddit users found a leak regarding the new Need for Speed, there is now an official trailer for “Need for Speed Unbound”. And it appears quite unusual compared to the usual titles.
This is now known: The new game is called “Need for Speed Unbound” and will be released on December 2, 2022 – with early access starting on November 29.
As hinted in the leak, the game will be available for PS5, but also for PC and Xbox Series X|S. The older console generation, however, is not included.
During the leak, players already talked a lot about the comic-like look that the game apparently could have. And the new trailer shows: Indeed, there are plenty of comic elements, from the characters to the effects, represented in the game:
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Need for Speed Unbound – Der offizielle Trailer
What is in Need for Speed Unbound? With the trailer, some initial information about the game was also released. You are in the street racing scene of the city of Lakeshore and aim to participate in “The Grand”.
To do this, you need to complete and win weekly qualification races. In order to succeed, you must tune your car – and there seem to be many customization options, like with outfits, but especially for the cars.
Furthermore, you will be against the police – you must evade them in the winding streets of Lakeshore as your wanted level rises due to the races. You can already check out the city on an interactive map at EA (via EA.com).
Previously, information about Need for Speed Unbound was mentioned in a leak. We have updated this article with current information from EA and the official trailer.
Here is a continuation of the original article.
Where did the leak come from? Users discovered the leak on a website and posted the screenshots on October 5, 2022 on reddit. The images show a watermark with “NFS Unbound”. They depict vehicles and characters in a stylized anime design.
Where did the reddit users get the information? The information comes from the Japanese site Neowing.
Here you will find the screenshots, as well as a date: December 2, 2022. This is likely the release date of the game. The only platform listed is the PS5.
It remains to be seen whether the information on the Neowing website will prove true. Players may soon get clarity. The reveal date for NFS 2022 is already set.
When will we know more about NFS 2022?On Twitter the official Need for Speed channel announced a reveal. It will take place on October 6 at 8am PDT/ 5PM CEST (5 PM in Germany).
What do you think of the leaked information about NFS 22? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
For Pokémon GO, the Community Day Classic was revealed in November 2022. The featured Pokémon is Dratini. Trainers show reasons why this event should not be missed.
What was announced? We knew for several weeks that two Community Days would run in November 2022. Niantic announced in August the dates for the C-Days in September, October, and November. One in November is a “Classic” version of these events. The difference from the “normal” versions is that a Pokémon is featured that has already had a Community Day.
The fact that Niantic chose Dratini not only contradicts trainers’ speculations but also brings great joy to players. They share on social networks why they are celebrating this date.
“I am really happy about this” – Players on the upcoming C-Day event in November
Event info: The C-Day Classic will run on November 5 and will bring many spawns of the Dragon-type Pokémon Dratini. Dragonite can learn the attack Draco Meteor, and as a bonus, players will receive triple Stardust for catching Pokémon. All content and bonuses of the Community Day Classic featuring Dratini.
What trainers are saying: The event has received a great response on Twitter and Reddit. Here on MeinMMO, people are also excited in the comments. One user, Walez, writes: “Very nice! Marked the third date in the calendar after Litwick CD and Apollo Spotlight. I have been chasing the Shiny for a long time. Let’s go!”
In general, many trainers are looking forward to finally having more chances for Shinies of the popular Dragon-type Pokémon and its evolution.
Aside from the Shinies, there are reasons why trainers definitely want to participate in this event.
On Reddit, user Merlion4ek writes: “Triple Stardust, XL Dratini candies for Shadow Dragonite. I’m in!”
Other trainers agree and mention that they will take advantage of the chances to power up their strong Dragonite to the max. “Me too. I need about 80 more XL candies to max out my 13/13/15 Shadow Dragonite,” says King-Mugs.
Even trainers who already have enough strong variants of this Dragon-type Pokémon are excited. Because the event offers a good opportunity to fill up their Stardust reserves and also to maximize the collector’s medal.
Trainer cpgxrcia summarizes: “I am really happy with it. Triple Stardust and easy XL candies.”
Which theory was disproved? In Pokémon GO, there were already two “classic” Community Days. One featuring Bulbasaur and one with Mudkip. Now trainers assumed that the third event in this series must feature a Fire-type starter Pokémon. After all, the Grass and Water elements were also filled by starter Pokémon.
With this selection, Niantic shows that they are not rigidly following this pattern.
