Since August 23, Patch 6.2 has been online in Final Fantasy XIV, bringing new content to the game. Part of it is the Island Paradise, which according to the head of the MMORPG, Naoki Yoshida, should be slower and more relaxed content. Not at all.
This is the Island Paradise: Starting with Patch 6.2, all players who have completed the Endwalker expansion will gain access to a private instanced island that is supposed to serve as their refuge.
There, you can grow vegetables, care for animals, gather materials, and have your Mammet workers build structures. As a reward, there is EXP for the Island Rank and blue or green Kauris. This is an island-specific currency that you can exchange for a variety of cosmetic items like mounts and companions and materia.
There is no reason to rush, and there are no elements that would put players under pressure. Our goal here is for players to enjoy the slow life by playfully interacting with their companions, taking screenshots in their favorite locations, and so on.
However, some FFXIV players understood this statement as a challenge. Since the release in the Island Paradise, they have done a lot, but relaxing was definitely not one of them.
Players completely escalate, reach max level within 24 hours
This is what happened: The Island Paradise generated great excitement among FFXIV players after the announcement, so much so that the team even postponed the content to meet the high expectations. Accordingly, what happened at the actual release was inevitable.
Just 24 hours after the launch of update 6.2, the first players reported that they had reached the highest level on their island.
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Sfia Pirion is one of the World-First Raiders from the group “Thoughts per Second”. Their reason was “I saw an EXP bar that needed to be filled.”
At this point, the FFXIV community had just begun to compile information about the content on Reddit and social media to gradually create guides. Much about the optimization processes and gameplay mechanics on the island was still completely unknown.
The players reached rank 10 through pure grinding (via twitter.com). They ran from one gathering point to another for hours, collecting materials that only gave them 10 EXP per gathering point.
However, over 100,000 EXP is needed for level-ups, and they increase even more with each rising rank. The increase from rank 9 to 10 requires 41,000 EXP, for example.
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Of course, there were also the first memes about the impatient players.
Content for casual players and business magnates
What it’s about: In general, the island seems to be much more complex than Yoshida allowed to leak in his statements.
The YouTuber Cole Evyx, who creates guides for FFXIV, stated in one of his videos that while the Island Paradise was marketed as relaxed content, it nonetheless has a lot of depth. Efficient players who love min-maxing and want to get the most out of their gameplay will find a lot to enjoy here.
I see the [Island Paradise] as the exact opposite of relaxed casual content. I see it as a little automated business with a lot of potential for optimization, intricacies, and mechanics, and I find that incredibly enjoyable. […] Basically, you build a business here to get some of the most expensive materia in the whole game.
The content is relatively flexible. On one hand, it can be played as Yoshida explained in his statements about the Island Paradise, but on the other hand, efficient players who enjoy planning and Excel spreadsheets can also have fun here and build an export empire.
What have your experiences been with the Island Paradise so far? Did you complete the content leisurely, or did you rush through it like some other players? What level is your island? Let us know in the comments.
By the way, a large part of the new mounts and cosmetic items can be found on the island:
The exotic weapon Mercurial Storm, which is included as a pre-order bonus in the Lightfall DLC of Destiny 2 , has been temporarily disabled. Players who have already paid for it are not exactly thrilled.
About this weapon: Mercurial Storm is an exotic auto rifle that players receive with the pre-order of the Lightfall DLC including the annual pass. The whole package costs interested players €99.99.
The catch is that players can pick up and use the weapons immediately after pre-ordering from the Cryptarch in the Tower. This means they could play with it long before the official release of the Lightfall DLC, but just a few days after the showcase, Bungie had to temporarily disable the weapons in all raids and dungeons.
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Bungie Support attributes the reason to a bug that allowed players to “bypass certain mechanics.” Some players suspect the weapon is responsible for the utterly insane damage of grenades, while others claim it allowed players to survive wipe mechanics in raids and dungeons.
Disabling weapons has almost become a ritual in Destiny 2, and there are even weapons that have been disabled multiple times and have thus become notorious.
The reactions are as follows: In the comments under the announcement and on Reddit, there is a mixed atmosphere regarding the deactivation of the exotics. Part of the users is venting their frustration and feeling annoyed.
Not only does a weapon have to be disabled again due to bugs, but it is also a pre-order bonus that cost 100 € to obtain. Some users had already planned to use Mercurial Storm in their loadouts for the raid “Kingsfall”:
“The moment you pay $100 for a weapon that gets disabled 2 days later” – @asole_
“Thanks for paying $100! We’re taking this weapon out of the pre-order” – @orbrion
“I pre-ordered to get this weapon. I feel somehow cheated.” – @ckylaurie
Another part of the community, however, says that it’s not a big deal since the weapon was only disabled within raids and dungeons. This means it can still be used, for example, in the open world, in PvP, or in other content.
“[…] I know you will find the issue soon. We don’t need broken exotics on day one.” – @JuviaValentine
“No one pays $100 for a weapon. People pre-order the game, and the weapon is a bonus.” –@RobbieHamburger
“This is outrageous! I just spent my hard-earned money on the pre-order instead of buying food for the week […].” – @TryhardTristan
When will Mercurial Storm be reactivated? Bungie Support has not yet provided an exact date, but it has emphasized on Twitter that the situation is only temporary. The auto rifle will return to raids and dungeons, and players will regain access to their pre-order bonus.
However, Bungie has already revealed not only this weapon for Lightfall. Other announcements for the upcoming DLC sound really good to many players:
Wild Woods is a cute coop game featuring cats driving their vehicle through the woods and defending it from enemies. We at MeinMMO had the opportunity to test it at gamescom 2022.
Originally, Wild Woods was a university project by a few students, and today it has a spot at gamescom. The development group is called Octofox Games.
Up to 4 players can play simultaneously – either in local coop or over the internet. Everyone grabs a controller, selects their favorite cat, and the fun can begin.
What kind of game is this? You find yourselves in the forest and must work together to advance your wagon, which is pulled by a ram named Rosi. Chop wood and throw it into the vehicle’s oven so Rosi can speed up. To heal, you collect flowers because watch out: there are also enemies.
With a mundane sword, your cats beat on rabbits that want to attack you. You can strike, but otherwise have no abilities. With another button, you can dodge attacks. You won’t have to hit many more buttons.
The third and final button lets you throw collected items. This way, you can toss gold into your vehicle or throw materials to each other and create a tactical chain.
There are also times of day. This is how Wild Woods looks during the day and at night:
The simple design of the game is intentional, say the developers. They want to create a straightforward yet entertaining experience that brings joy to all age groups. This way, children can play together with their parents or a few friends can have a fun evening.
To ensure no one gets bored, you can at least choose from 3 difficulty levels. The game takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, the developers explain.
The demo at gamescom ends with a fight against a bear-like creature – the first boss in Wild Woods. Meanwhile, Rosi patiently parks at the edge of the scene, allowing the cats to beat up the enemy.
You can see the trailer for the demo in the video:
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Wild Woods Demo Trailer
When will the game be released? On the Steam page, it currently still says “Coming Soon,” but the developers tell us they are planning a release for 2023. Wild Woods will first be released in Early Access for PC. A later release for consoles is also conceivable, with the developers particularly eyeing the Nintendo Switch.
What do you think of Wild Woods? Have you checked out the Steam page and are you looking forward to testing it soon? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
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In Pokémon GO the great finale for GO Fest is currently taking place. It would be bad to ignite all 4 incense at once.
What’s going on right now? In Pokémon GO, today, August 27, the finale of the GO Fest is taking place. In our live ticker, we show you everything that is currently happening and what you need to prepare for next.
There are important tips from the community that we want to share with you here again, so you can solve all tasks well and efficiently.
Save incense for research
Why you should wait with the incense: On reddit user _DRE_ writes that you should not use all 4 incense items right when you start the event. Many trainers start this type of event by stacking incense and other items right at the beginning so they don’t have to think about them for the next few hours.
At the GO Fest, this can be a disadvantage for you because you are supposed to ignite an incense during the special research “A Shining Reunion”. That could result in wasted incense if you have already stacked 4 modules for the 8 hours event time. You will only unlock the research after you completed the special research on Willow’s return.
So first make sure that the special research is active for you and that you have the task open, and then ignite the incense.
Many trainers from the community have already thanked user _DRE_ for the tip, and we hope that by sharing it we could help you as well.
For more tips and hints about the GO Fest finale in Pokémon GO, you should keep an eye on our live ticker at MeinMMO. Our Pokémon expert Franzi will reveal everything happening right now and what you need to know about the event. This way, you won’t miss any important information.
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MeinMMO Editor-in-Chief Leya Jankowski summarizes a very special gamescom. The first in Cologne after a 2-year hiatus during one of the strangest times we are collectively experiencing.
Until shortly before the gamescom begins, I am unsure whether the event and the risk of a Covid infection are worth it.
The well-known figures of the industry are all canceling one after another: No Activision, Nintendo, EA, CD Projekt, or Sony. Big games that everyone is eagerly waiting for? Nothing. Due to the pandemic, there are so many delays in production that there is nothing to show right now. This is especially true for the multiplayer and MMO sector, which is us here at MeinMMO.
Wherever I listen and look around, there is negative sentiment about the event everywhere.
But hey, at least it’s the first gamescom that is once again taking place physically after years. That counts for something. My curiosity is piqued, and we head to Cologne with a tiny team into the blazing heat.
I expect less than nothing.
Smaller, yet more accessible
The gamescom is still one of the largest gaming events in the world. I notice this again as I walk through the huge halls, almost bloodying my feet, to get from A to B.
Since there are few games at the venue that I want to see professionally, I use the time for many conversations. I quickly realize that we all have to learn again how to be among people after more than two years of pandemic.
But everyone takes the time for conversations. Yes, there is even a distinctly high need to look each other in the eye face-to-face and to share something that connects us all there: an unbridled passion for gaming.
36 trailers were presented at the Opening Night Live of gamescom. Suddenly, I sit there in a mass of people, and they all laugh, whistle, and clap for video games. That’s something that’s hard to simulate online.
No matter if journalists, streamers, PR agents, visitors, or developers. Everyone is extremely lively. It makes everything feel accessible, which feels strange in the pandemic, but beautiful.
For me, a joyful surprise is the Dune MMO from Funcom, which is announced at the Opening Night Live.
People are the stars
I begin to wonder why I made my negative feelings about gamescom so dependent on the big games and companies.
Because when I look around, there are completely different stars here. Gaming influencers like HandOfBlood, Gnu, Shurjoka or the Rocket Beans are there. The TikTok booth is one of the largest, where some content creators have an appearance. A good portion of the people isn’t even there for the games. At least not solely. They have the opportunity to meet their stars from Twitch and YouTube there.
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Handofblood is carried through the crowd like a rock star and starts the anthem of his LoL team Eintracht Spandau.
Here we increasingly notice a shift in gaming, which is only further confirmed for me at gamescom. Gaming has somehow become cooler, and Twitch stars are being celebrated like the Beatles were in the past.
But that doesn’t only apply to the internet celebrities. One of my favorite viral stories from gamescom 2022 is of a brother who buys a penis for his sister and casually carries the Giga-Phallus around the halls. This reminds me of a legendary story from 2019, when Fortnite had to explain that no one had pooped in front of their gamescom booth.
Cosplays that probably came into being with sweat and tears and are now proudly displayed
a retro hall filled only with Ataris, Amigas, and colorful old consoles because private individuals provide their treasures for everyone
a children’s area from Lego that accommodates the little ones so that the moms, dads, and other adult companions can play in peace
people who only know each other from an online game and meet for the first time
All of this gives the actually huge gamescom a homely feeling again.
Spotlight for the little ones
Since the big ones do not overshadow everything this year, the small ones have the chance to shine brightly. There is much more time to discover, and the Indie Arena Booth is the best place for that.
Since no one has to queue for 10 hours for the new big game “with the largest open world yet, a compelling story, and endless possibilities,” everyone brings more time with them. My curiosity for discovery has also been awakened within me.
My personal highlight is The Wandering Village, which is coming to Steam soon. A building game where you live on the back of a large monster and have to take care of it. You can get impressions of the game here:
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MeinMMO at gamescom 2022 – Here are our highlights
Next year I want to see you again, gamescom
Once again, I notice the special strength of video games and what they can mean for our soul’s well-being. The last few years have been hard, and are still partially harder and uncertain.
But games have the ability to awaken our childlike heart and make it beat with joy. Exactly these childlike eyes I have seen flash everywhere in the last few days. That’s exactly why gamescom was so much better for me than I had imagined before my visit.
Last night, the World First of the Kingsfall raid started in Destiny 2. The best Guardians of the loot shooter gathered at 7:00 PM under the watchful eyes of Bungie. They all wanted to take down Oryx as the first team once again. We will tell you who was ahead and how close the race was.
What raid race is this about? Yesterday, the legendary “Kingsfall” raid returned to Destiny 2. Bungie revealed it in the big showcase as the next legacy raid that is allowed to leave the content vault.
Although the start date was not optimal with a Friday at 7:00 PM, many well-known Destiny players gathered nonetheless. They wanted to take on the King again in the more challenging competition mode of the World First race.
The winners pose with their victory belt in front of their last triumph in the Kingsfall raid.What is the competition mode again?
In the competition mode, all players are matched to a level so that the only way to win is through good team coordination.
Even a higher power level brings no advantage, as each player is capped at a maximum of 1560 power due to Bungie’s guidelines. The special challenge of the raid lies in mastering the raid with 20 power levels too little. And this is something that even experienced players feel significantly. Shots from enemies hit harder and you can withstand less damage.
However, those who manage to master both the raid and all challenge triumphs under these conditions win the prestigious race for the Day One competition. In this case, it’s like the 2nd Worlds First, as Kingsfall was first completed in 2014.
Traditionally, Bungie holds a Day One race for the launch of every new raid in Destiny 2. This applies to both new paid and free legacy raids.
How long did the raid last? Although the Kingsfall raid has several encounters, the raid race, including all challenges, was already decided after 5 hours.
For comparison:
In the “Garden of Salvation” in 2019, the final boss fell after 6 hours and 13 minutes.
The Day One raid in 2021 for the “Vault of Glass” succeeded in 1 hour and 43 minutes.
And in the last Witch Queen raid “The Oryx’s Promise”, which took place in March 2022, it took 7 hours and 14 minutes.
Two of these records were set by the well-known and elite Destiny 2 clan “Elysium” – and that consecutively.
Kingsfall is a free-to-play raid in Destiny 2.
Only a few minutes after midnight, the leading team “Elysium” returned to orbit after successfully completing the final challenge. Shortly thereafter, Bungie announced on Twitter: “We have reports of the first World First completion of Destiny 2 King’s Fall.”
After examining whether everything was above board, the result was confirmed.
The team from clan “Elysium” wins the World First title for the Kingsfall raid for the third time in a row. Their fireteam of Cruz, Kyros, VileFate, Moople, Quazz, and Saltagreppo completed the raid in exactly 5 hours.
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Shortly after 1:00 AM, Bungie pronounced “Elysium” the official winner.
How close was the race? The fight for the PvE victory was a hard neck-and-neck race between the clans “Math Class” with Datto, “Elysium” with Saltagreppo, “UnparalleIed” with All-The-Players, as well as Panora from “Silimar”.
Elysium brought a lot of confidence from their previous victories. However, they could only catch up to the other teams around 10:35 PM.
All_The_Players from “Unparalleled” initially led them with a completion after just 20 minutes in the Totem challenge. And Datto was also keeping pace and was determined to finally break his personal curse in 2022.
However, he and his team experienced a setback in the fight against Oryx’s daughters. While they were able to do good damage with Divinity and several linear fusion rifles, they messed up the “Rage is Near” phase of the final boss.
Datto goes down and Elysium passes him.
The Golgoroth encounter was one of the most challenging encounters in the Kingsfall raid for many teams.
At the end of the raid race, it was clear that the fast sprints at the beginning of the Kingsfall raid had cost the initially leading teams a lot of concentration. Elysium, on the other hand, demonstrated its solid raid marathon skills. This ensured that they still had enough stamina left, especially towards the end.
Another tactic used by several teams was to mute the microphones in the livestream repeatedly. Especially when mechanics or strategies were being discussed. The “competition” should not receive any advantage if fans jumped from chat to chat to give their favorite team the latest information.
This heightened the tension: Even before the raid race, there were a few messages about restricted equipment.
In addition, there were issues with durability when switching to the new Arc abilities that also needed investigation.
It felt like half of the gear and options in Destiny 2 were somehow restricted, causing players like KackisHD to get slightly sweaty palms just days before the start of the new raid.
Kingsfall raid starts with only minor issues: Shortly after the start gun, the next difficulties arose. Some teams had access issues or could not join their deployment team.
This immediately brought to mind the disaster of the “Oryx’s Promise” raid, which also started rather bumpy and caused massive problems throughout the evening. However, Bungie reacted with a quick background maintenance that apparently resolved the issues promptly.
What has changed in the raid? Many players knew the original Kingsfall raid from Destiny 1, including its Dreadnought location and the mechanics. Thus, Bungie slightly altered the Totem encounter, and visually, a lot has changed in the raid as well.
When the first teams arrived at Oryx, the final boss of the raid, his immense size was once again impressive. Bungie also gave him a fresh facelift, removing his yellow tint and making him look better than ever before.
The difference was well illustrated by two comparison images from DestinyTracker.
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The visual before-and-after comparison of the Kingsfall final boss.
On Twitch, the Kingsfall raid race was a hit
Those who did not participate could also follow the exciting raid race on Twitch. The event brought Destiny 2 third place with 246,000 concurrent viewers behind the streams of Just Chatting and League of Legends.
Alone at Datto’s, over 96,000 viewers tuned in last night for the race for World First. This was just slightly more than Sweatcicle and Gladd (via twitchtracker.com).
And how did the German content creators fare? Of course, our German Destiny 2 content creators were also part of the race. This included the lore expert AndyEdition with his clan Eclipse, as well as Nexxoss Gaming and Hey_iPhil.
AndyEdition gives it his all in the “War Priest” encounter.
They delivered solid performance with their teams and provided great entertainment for the German audience during the Kingsfall raid. In the end, however, they could not beat the top time of the elite clan Elysium.
For example, AndyEdition reached 51st place in the regular, first raid run and 202nd place in the challenge mode.
Want more about Destiny 2? Then you’ll find it here:
When does the competition mode end? Tonight at 7:00 PM, the competition mode for the Kingsfall raid ends. The raid will still be free to play for everyone, but the enemies will not be as strong.
How did you experience the evening? Did you pay the King a visit yourself or did the mechanics kill you beforehand? What do you think about Elysium winning another World Championship belt with this third victory? Please leave us your comment here at MeinMMO.
If you are less involved in the PvE endgame, you might be interested in the new pirate puzzle of the fresh Season 18 in Destiny 2 with “Cryptic Quatrains”.
Death Stranding was released in 2019 under game designer Hideo Kojima and divided player opinions: some were thrilled, while others dismissed it as a walking simulator. I want to explain to you what Death Stranding is about, what the multiplayer looks like in the game, and why I still enjoy playing it so much three years after release.
Genre: Strand Game | Developer: Kojima Productions | Platform: PS4, PS5, PC | Release: 11/08/2019
After years of studying, I faced the final hurdle that stood between me and a master’s degree: the master’s thesis. I studied media and communication in Augsburg and was looking for a topic that I wanted to engage with intensively for half a year.
So I thought about what had particularly stuck in my mind recently and seemed interesting enough to invest that much time into: Why not simply write about one of my favorite games?
Death Stranding was immediately my favorite, as I was already fascinated by its unusual concept while playing. There were also so many unanswered questions that I couldn’t address during my first playthrough. In fact, I was really looking forward to spending half a year immersed in the game and earning my master’s title through my dedication to gaming.
Here you can see the launch trailer for Death Stranding:
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Death Stranding – Launch Trailer
There’s much more to Death Stranding than just a “walking simulator”
The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where a large part of the population has died due to the catastrophic event known as “Death Stranding.” The boundaries between life and death blur. So-called Beached Things, or BTs, ghostly and monster-like beings, make the world a dangerous place.
In this setting, players take on the role of the courier “Sam Porter Bridges.” He delivers goods to survivors and aims to connect America through a network. He also has to rescue the future president from a terrorist group. If that sounds strange to you, you clearly haven’t played enough games by Hideo Kojima.
As you travel through America as Sam, you find out: Not everything is as it seems at first glance, and Sam’s actions determine the survival of humanity.
What defines the gameplay? A large part of the gameplay actually consists of getting from point A to point B while damaging the cargo as little as possible.
The world seems desolate and abandoned after the apocalypse but also offers a beautiful landscape for the player to explore.
Equipped with the baby BB-28, the player delivers packagesFighting a BT monster
However, the player must be cautious of the BTs, terrorists, or MULES. The MULES are a group of NPCs trying to steal Sam’s packages.
In between, the gameplay varies through stealth sequences and combat situations. In those, I felt strongly reminded of Metal Gear Solid.
Who is Hideo Kojima? As the creator of the successful Metal Gear series, this Japanese game designer is known for his complex and innovative game ideas. He is one of the last major rock stars in gaming and is revered and admired by some for his ideas.
The true meaning of solitary multiplayer
Particularly interesting in Death Stranding is how the multiplayer is integrated into the game. Kojima calls it the “Social Strand System.”
Once a player connects an area to the chiral network, they can see the tracks of other gamers. The chiral network is comparable to the internet and allows for data exchange.
Structures like roads or ladders placed by other players in the world can now be used by oneself as soon as the area goes online.
If a player wants to show appreciation for the support from others, they can give likes, similar to social networks. This helps in increasing overall rankings in Death Stranding.
Resources and items can also be shared with other players. Additionally, the player can collect and return lost packages from others.
Similar to the coop in Elden Ring, the gameplay becomes noticeably easier with the assistance of other players. Especially when the player in Death Stranding doesn’t have to build the infrastructure alone but receives support in easing the delivery routes with helpful tools.
Kojima explained what lies behind the unique multiplayer in Death Stranding. On Twitter, he posted a picture with the explanation: “Through your gaming experience, I hope you will understand the true meaning of connecting with others.”
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Death Stranding serves to connect players not only within the game world but also in real life. Through the indirect multiplayer, connections are made with other players worldwide, ensuring that the individual player does not feel alone.
In the spoiler box, you will find a meta-explanation behind the game.
Spoiler box
Before the actual game begins, the short story “Nawa” by Kobo Abe is displayed. It deals with stick and rope as the first tools of humanity. The rope is used to bring good to oneself. The stick is used to keep evil away. It is said that whenever you meet people, you also find these two objects.
They serve as a metaphor for what connects people and what separates them.
The game reiterates this metaphor. This can happen in the form of specific items, such as a revolver, or through the places that Sam integrates into the network on his journey. All cities have KNOT in their names (“Edge Knot City”).
Before a boss fight, it literally says: “Stick versus Rope. Gun versus Strand.” Because the characters in Death Stranding also embody the metaphor. Opponents of the main character, such as Higgs or Cliff, take on the role of the “sticks.” The main character Sam Porter Bridges turns out to be Sam Strand by the end of the game. Strand translates to strand. Hence, Sam has developed into a metaphorical rope over the course of the story.
Epic film scenes and hidden details
The more time I spent with Death Stranding, the more details I noticed in the game that referenced other games or films. This is hardly surprising, as Kojima is known to be a big fan of movies.
Even when casting the main characters, Kojima expresses his love for film. There are several obvious personalities from the film industry, such as the lead actor Norman Reedus. Most would know him as Daryl Dixon from the AMC series “The Walking Dead,” where he is the zombie killer with the crossbow and motorcycle.
Behind the models of the characters “Deadman” and “Heartman” are familiar faces from the film industry, directors Guillermo del Toro (“Shape of Water”) and Nicolas Winding Refn (“Drive”).
If players head to the cosplayer, they encounter American late-night host Conan O’Brien, who tries to make Sam laugh with otter jokes.
Far right in the image: Heartman (standing a bit further back, with the orange device) and Deadman (holding the baby pod)
If you are a film fan, Death Stranding has a lot to offer: With a prominent cast and epic cinematic moments, the story surrounding life and death is told. Players with eagle eyes can discover some intriguing details that later become relevant and indicate that behind a character that appears friendly, there may be a sinister intention – or vice versa.
Especially the film scenes involving the Combat Veteran I find cinematographically impressive. They are full of symbolic elements and strike me as nightmarishly surreal. They create the perfect mood for what follows the cutscenes and present the portrayed character in an interesting way.
Here you can see the teaser trailer for Death Stranding featuring a cutscene with the Combat Veteran:
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Death Stranding – Teaser Trailer
Who would I recommend Death Stranding to?
Death Stranding is not for everyone. If you’re looking for a game to play quickly in the evening to unwind after a long day, you probably won’t enjoy Kojima’s game.
Many criticize that the gameplay is too boring and monotonous, and some can hardly relate to the narrative of the game (metacritic).
Nevertheless, I can recommend Death Stranding. I believe especially gamers who are big film fans and value a good story can enjoy the game.
For me, the story was always a motivator to keep going, even during somewhat slow gameplay segments where I delivered packages.
On the other hand, the game is suitable for anyone who enjoys delving into profound topics and likes to explore the meaning behind things.
Even if you’re not interested in direct exchange with other players but still want to feel a sense of community in the game, Death Stranding offers an interesting alternative to typical multiplayer games.
Almost three years after release, the game hasn’t lost its relevance for me. Death Stranding advocates that society should grow together through a crisis and overcome it collectively instead of fighting each other – a message that might be more important now than ever.
Have you played Death Stranding? Feel free to share in the comments.
Conclusion: Death Stranding is exciting and full of meanings if you take the time to look closely
Kojima creates a wonderfully surreal and complex world in Death Stranding that holds many surprises both within the story and on a meta level: plot twists that turn the entire narrative upside down and profound themes and meanings hidden in details.
In reality, it’s a desolate, post-apocalyptic world full of death and loneliness. At the same time, Death Stranding tells a story about humanity and the importance of interpersonal relationships. And I find that incredibly beautiful.
Indeed, the multiplayer aspect achieved what Kojima intended for me. Despite the indirect exchange, I always felt a sense of community and was grateful for the help of other players in the game.
It may be that this was also due to the fact that I wrote my master’s thesis alone in home university during COVID times, and the topic resonated with me fully.
But the fact is, I can still say today: Death Stranding is one of my absolute favorite games, and I would choose it again as my master’s thesis topic.
Marie Friske
Junior Editor at MeinMMO
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In Season 27 of Diablo 3 Angel Stiggers can drop, which allow you to upgrade legendary items to holy items. But these items have another great benefit.
What are these items? The seasonal theme of Season 27 runs so that from level 70, the so-called Angel Stiggers can drop. These are consumable items that allow you to “holy” legendary items. However, you can equip only one holy item per build. So what do you do with the remaining Angel Stiggers when you have your perfect item?
Why you should not throw them away and what other purpose they still have, we show you here.
Use Angel Stiggers for ancient braided rings!
Here’s what you can do: Instead of throwing the Angel Stiggers away or randomly wasting them on items, you can use them for your braided rings. Because the consumable items drop about five times as often as Ramaladni’s Gift (consumable item to create sockets in weapons). So you will frequently get them in your runs.
Use the remaining Angel Stiggers to eventually make ancient braided rings out of braided rings. You upgrade the rings with the consumable items. And it is really worth it. This tip was shared by Diablo expert Wudijo with the community in a YouTube video:
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Why is this good? You already know braided rings from Diablo 3. If you put them in Kanai’s Cube, a portal to the Great Goblin Vault, the “Realm of Treasures” opens up. There, you can find endless gold and items. A welcome farming chamber for players in Diablo 3.
Even more gold and loot await you in a realm of treasures that you open with an ancient braided ring. And that’s exactly why it’s worth combining the remaining Angel Stiggers with your braided rings.
So save the first braided rings until you can upgrade them with the consumable items. Your whole group will thank you when you bring them into an ancient realm of treasures.
What do you think of the new seasonal theme? Will you get a single holy power and pursue a build with it, or will you try several of the holy items and powers and give the new builds a chance? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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“A Radiant Reunion” is the second special research you can complete during the Pokémon GO Fest Finale. We at MeinMMO have looked into what tasks and rewards are hidden in the research series and when each of the quests will be available to you.
What kind of research is this? In Pokémon GO, today you can expect the big GO Fest Finale, which brings you plenty of spawns and bonuses, but you can also look forward to some cool special research.
In addition to the special research “Willow’s Return”, which all trainers will receive, there will be another research series under the name “A Radiant Reunion” that will be specifically available to ticket holders. This is themed around the return of Professor Willow and reflects his experiences during this time.
However, the special research will not be unlocked all at once, but you must first complete the previous part. The quests will become available at the earliest with the start of the following habitats:
We have summarized what tasks and rewards await you in each part with the help of the overview by LeekDuck.
Part 1 of the research “A Radiant Reunion”
You will receive the first part of the research series concerning the reunion of Professor Willow with the start of the habitat “Ultra-Invasion: Masskito”, which starts at 12:00 PM local time. However, to activate it, you must have previously completed the first special research named “Willow’s Return”.
Attention: This research is only available for trainers with a valid event ticket!
Research: A Radiant Reunion 1/6
Task
Reward
Evolve 3 Pokémon
1,000 XP
Earn 5,000 XP
1 Incense
Use an Incense
Encounter with Wadribie
Stage reward: If you have completed this task fully, you will additionally receive 3 silver Pinap Berries, 25 Ultra Balls, as well as a Rhi Helmet for your avatar.
Research: A Radiant Reunion 2/6
Task
Reward
Land 5 great throws
25 Wadribie Candy
Catch 10 Pokémon
Encounter with Schabelle
Land a Curveball throw
25 Great Balls
Stage reward: If you have completed this task fully, you will additionally receive a Star Piece, a Sinnoh Stone, as well as an encounter with Masskito.
Part 2 of the research “A Radiant Reunion”
If you have completed the first part of this research series, the second part for tables 3 and 4 will be unlocked for you. However, speedy players will also have to wait until the start of the next habitat named “Ultra-Invasion: Voltriant”, which starts at 2:00 PM local time.
Attention: This research is only available for trainers with a valid event ticket!
Research: A Radiant Reunion 3/6
Task
Reward
Battle against 3 members of Team GO Rocket
3 Hyper Potions
Defeat 2 members of Team GO Rocket
3 Max Revives
Rescue 2 Shadow Pokémon
1 Incense
Stage reward: If you have completed this task fully, you will additionally receive a Super Incubator, 25 Poké Balls, as well as an encounter with Flauschling.
Stage reward: If you have completed this task fully, you will additionally receive an incubator, 3 Rare Candies, as well as an encounter with Voltriant.
Part 3 of the research “A Radiant Reunion”
You can only activate the third and final part of this research series by previously completing the first two parts. The unlocking will occur at the earliest with the start of the habitat “Ultra-Invasion: Anego” at 4:00 PM local time.
Attention: This research is only available for trainers with a valid event ticket!
Research: A Radiant Reunion 5/6
Task
Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon
1,000 XP
Earn a heart with your buddy
25 Great Balls
Take a snapshot
Encounter with Somniam
Stage reward: If you have completed this task fully, you will additionally receive a Lure Module, a Moss Lure Module, as well as an encounter with Shaymin in its Zenith form.
Research: A Radiant Reunion 6/6
Task
Reward
Already completed!
25 Shaymin Candy
Already completed!
25 Somniam Candy
Already completed!
Encounter with Anego
Stage reward: If you have completed this task fully, you will additionally receive 3 Rare Candies, a Premium Raid Pass, as well as a Shaymin Shirt for your avatar.
How much time do you have for the tasks? Once you have retrieved the first research for “Willow’s Return” during the GO Fest Finale, you can complete the tasks indefinitely according to Pokémon GO (via pokemongolive.com).
How do you like the research series regarding the reunion of Professor Willow? Do you like the rewards? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
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Are you considering buying a PS5? MeinMMO presents you with 7 reasons why it is worth buying a PlayStation 5.
The PS5 is the latest console from Sony, following the PS4. If you are thinking about transitioning from the PS4 to the PS5 or just want to start with the PS5 in the Sony universe, you will find reasons in our article why it is worth buying a PS5.
If you are looking for a comprehensive comparison of the PS5 and the Xbox Series X, then check out this buying guide here on MeinMMO:
This internal SSD storage provides particularly short loading times for your games. Both current PS5 games and backwards-compatible PS4 games benefit from the fast storage. In some cases, loading times are so short that some developers intentionally extend them to make certain features work:
On the PS5, you can still play your games from your old PS4. This applies to both digital copies from the PS Store and games that you have on disc in your shelf. Therefore, you don’t have to miss your favorites from the PS4 era on the PS5, unlike when transitioning from PS3 to PS4.
However, note that some PS4 games now also have a new PS5 version. Here you benefit from additional advantages. All important questions regarding the backward compatibility of the PS5 can be found in the following article here on MeinMMO:
With the PS5, Sony also released a new controller, the so-called DualSense controller. Unlike the Xbox Series X, where the controller is identical to the Xbox One, Sony has packed some new features into the DualSense. These include:
Haptic feedback
Adaptive triggers
An integrated gyroscope
Built-in speakers and also a microphone.
The new features are used in some current PS5 games. If you want to test the new features, play Astro’s Playroom at a friend’s house: it is a kind of showcase for the DualSense. Here you can try out all the new features of the PS5 controller.
Additional PS Plus games with the PS5: The PS Plus Collection
The PS Plus Collection is only available to PS5 owners with an active subscription. The collection includes several classics. However, Sony has now removed a strong title from its collection, Persona 5: Royal, without replacement.
If you buy a PS5 and have subscribed to PS Plus, definitely grab the games from the PS Plus Collection. Included are games like God of War, Ratchet & Clank, or Final Fantasy XV.
Better graphics, ray tracing, and higher frame rates
Games look significantly better on the PS5 in many cases. If you compare games like Horizon: Forbidden West, which offer both a version for the PS4 and PS5, you will notice that the game simply looks better on the PS5. Textures appear much sharper, faces are more detailed, and the draw distance is higher.
Additionally, the PS5 offers you 4K 120 FPS. At 120 FPS, your games feel much smoother compared to 60 or even only 30 FPS. Especially when you move quickly, objects appear less blurred.
However, there is a disadvantage: Only native PS5 games support the “120 FPS” mode. Backward-compatible PS4 games installed on the PS5 run only at 60 FPS at 4K.
3D Audio
With the PS5, Sony uses “Tempest 3D Audio” for sound. This is a special audio technology that, according to Sony, is one of the main features of the PS5. 3D audio is meant to enhance your spatial awareness while gaming. This way, sounds appear more realistic, or you can hear exactly where the enemy is sneaking up on you from.
The advantage of Tempest 3D is that you don’t need any additional high-end hardware for it. Instead, you just need a compatible device. Ideally headphones or speakers. In the sound menu of your PS5, you can then select one of five 3D audio profiles in the “3D Audio” section to use.
More information regarding the PS5: If you are looking for more exciting information about the PS5, then take a look at the following article:
In the Tier List for Season 27 of Diablo 3, we show you the best classes, builds, and items. We take into account the balance changes from patch 2.7.4.
What happens in Diablo 3? On August 26, Season 27 starts in Diablo 3. With patch 2.7.4, the new season begins and brings the “Call of Light” as the seasonal theme. If you play a seasonal character in Season 27, everything starts from “zero” and the race to level 70 is on.
Here in the tier list, we show you the classes and builds that have the greatest potential in Greater Nephalem Rifts in Season 27.
What makes Season 27 special? With the seasonal theme, Blizzard gives each class unique bonuses. In Sanctuary, you collect consumables (Angel Stamps) that allow you to upgrade legendary items to sacred items. A sacred item then randomly receives one of three class-specific enchantments.
These changes also impact the meta.
Who creates the tier list? We base it on the tier list from maxroll.gg. The website develops this tier list with extensive testing and mathematics. Behind it is the team around Rob, Wudijo, Northwar, Facefoot, Raxxanterax, and Chewignom.
In this article, we present the tier list as a graphic and discuss on this page and the following pages the top-3 builds for each class. There is also a link to the build so that you can easily recreate it and understand the mechanics.
What do the ratings “S” to “F” mean? With these ratings, we show you which builds have more potential. A build from the S-tier has the most potential for top performances in the Greater Rifts. A build from the F-tier is still strong, but with less potential.
Use the tier list here as a rough guide for the strongest builds. Ultimately, it still counts in Diablo 3: whoever grinds more and has higher Paragon levels will become stronger and can push many builds up the leaderboards.
This is what we show you here: On this page and the next 6 pages of the tier list, we show you the top-3 builds for Barbarians, Demon Hunters, Witch Doctors, Crusaders, Monks, Necromancers, and Wizards. Click on the links behind the builds to read the full explanation on the maxroll.gg website. There you will find all items, gems, skills, and runes.
If builds are named “LoN” or “LoD”, these are abbreviations for the Legacy bonuses. You obtain these through a legendary gem or a set of rings.
S-Tier: LoD HotA (via maxroll.gg): The strongest build for the Barbarian in Season 27 plays with the Hammer of the Ancients. The advantages of the build are that you can take a lot of damage and attack quickly. Your chance for crits is also quite high. However, it takes a long time to assemble the LoD build and the playstyle is quite one-dimensional. As a Holy Power, your best choice is the Holy Hammer of the Ancients. Alternatively, the Holy Whirlwind.
S-Tier: Raekor Boulder Toss (via maxroll.gg): With the Raekor set, you enhance your Boulder Toss and with this mobile build, you are quick on your feet. You don’t have to play entirely at close range. This is good as the build is quite “soft” and you need to position yourself well. As a Holy Power, you choose the Holy Wrath of the Berserker.
A-Tier: Waste Whirlwind Rend with Starter Set (via maxroll.gg): With the help of the seasonal journey and Haedrig’s Gift, you can put together the “Wrath of the Wastes” set. Then you just need a few pieces for the well-known Whirlwind build, which has been consistently at the top of the tier lists for many seasons. It’s easy to play and you are very mobile with it. In higher Greater Rifts, you need to master the build to progress.
On the next page, we will show you the three best builds of the Demon Hunter in Season 27 of Diablo 3.
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After 10 years, the popular MMORPG Guild Wars 2 finally came to Steam on August 23, 2022. At the same time, there were Twitch drops to boost viewer numbers in streaming. Some hoped the launch on the PC platform would attract new players for the popular MMORPG. We at MeinMMO examine how things are looking after 3 days regarding Steam reviews, player numbers, and Twitch viewership.
This is the situation:
On August 28, 2012, the MMORPG launched in Europe – with its own launcher
The base version of Guild Wars 2 is free on Steam. In our opinion, it has been one of the best free-to-play MMORPGs for years. However, the game now offers numerous expansions, and those wanting the complete package with 2 expansions and the living world pay 99.97 €.
Guild Wars 2 is one of the most popular MMORPGs among Germans:
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Guild Wars 2 celebrates the release on Steam – Shows in the trailer what you can get there
Longtime fans promote Guild Wars 2 on Steam
How are the reviews? Guild Wars 2 has 85% positive reviews after 3 days and is rated as “very positive.”
Many who commented are longtime fans of Guild Wars 2 wishing to wholeheartedly recommend the game to others:
People praise the horizontal progression, highlighting that no endless grind is needed
The development of Guild Wars 2 is praised
The community is described as helpful
One player gives extensive tips and tricks to beginners in his review, advising them to stay away from loot boxes and ideally use a PC with a strong CPU.
Player starts fresh with Guild Wars 2, feels intimidated by max-level heroes
Are there negative reviews as well? Yes, there are.
A user who actually started fresh quickly lost interest in Guild Wars 2, as he encountered max-level characters on flying mounts everywhere just shortly after starting, glowing like a disco ball.
The Steam user states he is very dissatisfied with his first hours in the game, preferring to play alone or with people at his level.
Another Steam user criticized that after 10 years, he took another look at Guild Wars 2 and is now appalled by the game’s graphics. Guild Wars 1 was indeed prettier.
A third user says: The positive reviews are encouraged from reddit to Guild Wars 2 (via reddit): Therefore, so many players write positive reviews, even though they have only played the Steam version for a short time. However, he criticizes the development of the title in recent years.
How do player numbers on Steam compare to other MMORPGs?
How are the player numbers? The player numbers on Steam are modest. A peak of 5,510 players was reached at launch. This is indeed disappointing since Guild Wars 2 wanted to create a big buzz with the Steam launch through additional promotional actions.
Comparable MMORPGs like ESO (13,697), Black Desert (14,795), and Final Fantasy XIV (26,376) currently have a multiple of the player numbers that Guild Wars 2 reached at its peak during the Steam release. World of Warcraft is not playable through Steam. Lost Ark, which is only playable through Steam, has a completely different dimension with 177,599 players on Steam.
It is also noticeable with the reviews that many Steam users who claim to have spent thousands of hours in the game have spent only a few minutes in the Steam version of Guild Wars 2. They are likely continuing to play in the normal client.
Nearly 50,000 viewers achieved through Twitch Drops
How is it on Twitch: With the Steam release and accompanying Twitch drops, a short-term hype was generated on Twitch: At its peak, 49,945 viewers tuned in, but such hypes through Twitch giveaways are not sustainable. The viewer numbers have more than halved at the peak after just a few days.
The peak of 49,943 viewers on August 23 was enormous compared to August 22, where only 2,394 viewers were reached at peak
But already on August 25, the peak was only 23,423 simultaneous viewers
This number is likely to continue to drop rapidly in the coming days
The biggest streamers on Twitch were not “new streamers,” but the regular Guild Wars 2 streamers, such as Mukluk or MightyTeapot, who simply had many more viewers than usual.
In Germany, the fan site “GuildNews” reached a peak of 1,416 simultaneous viewers on Twitch (via sullygnome).
The goal for ArenaNet to show presence on Twitch again has surely been accomplished with the Twitch drops.
The Twitch drops run from August 23 to August 28. Anyone wanting to claim all the prizes must have 10 hours of Twitch viewing: (via
Guild Wars 2 dazzles players with Twitch drops to entice them to watch. A popular tactic.
This is what lies behind it: New players likely lack the experience of starting on a completely new server in this version of Guild Wars 2. Such a “fresh start” server would have been valuable for a major Steam release but is difficult to reconcile with the server structure of Guild Wars 2.
We have presented you with a comprehensive article about the best MMOs and MMORPGs:
In Pokémon GO you can expect 4 collector challenges today at the GO Fest Finale. You need to hurry in the habitats. We will show you all the tasks and rewards.
What kind of challenges are these? The collector challenges have long been part of major events in Pokémon GO. Even today, as the big GO Fest Finale is underway, they are included. Each of the four habitats has such a challenge waiting for you. As the habitats do not repeat, be sure to hurry with the tasks.
We will show you an overview of all collector challenges related to the respective habitats.
When does it run? From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM local time.
These Pokémon you should catch:
Laukaps
Fleknoil
Anorith
Pinsir
Zirpurze
Meditie
Mogelbaum
Kapoera
Completion Rewards: If you catch all the Pokémon from the catch challenge of Schabelle, you will receive an additional 22 Schabelle candies, 1 incense, and an encounter with Tarnpignon.
Catch Challenge for the Ultra-Invasion Masskito
When does it run? From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM local time.
These Pokémon you should catch:
Machollo
Kleinstein
Magmar
Camaub
Nockchan
Kicklee
Koknodon
Rotomurf
Completion Rewards: If you catch all the Pokémon from the catch challenge of Masskito, you will receive an additional 22 Masskito candies, 1 incense, and an encounter with Wadribie.
Catch Challenge for the Ultra-Invasion Voltriant
When does it run? From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM local time.
These Pokémon you should catch:
Flunschlik
Elektek
Burmy (Sand Cloak)
Wadribie
Tarnpignon
Frizelbliz
Liliep
Schnuthelm
Completion Rewards: If you catch all the Pokémon from the catch challenge of Voltriant, you will receive an additional 22 Voltriant candies, 1 incense, and an encounter with Flauschling.
When does it run? From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM local time.
These Pokémon you should catch:
Somniam
Burmy (Plant Cloak)
Chaneira
Endivie
Piepi
Tentacha
Tangela
Amonitas
Completion Rewards: If you catch all the Pokémon from the catch challenge of Anego, you will receive an additional 22 Anego candies, 1 incense, and an encounter with Somniam.
How do you like the collector challenges for the GO Fest Finale? Are you happy about the candies for the Ultra Beasts, or would you have preferred more Pokémon encounters or items? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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All trainers will receive the special research “Willow’s Return” at the conclusion event in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO will show you all tasks and rewards of the research.
What kind of research is this? Today, August 27th, the big GO Fest finale takes place in Pokémon GO. In this event, there will be numerous spawns and bonuses, as well as up to 2 special researches that will be unlocked during the individual habitats.
While the second research “A Radiant Reunion” with 3 different research parts is exclusively for ticket holders, the first special research named “Willow’s Return” will be active for all trainers.
This will be a very short research consisting of just 2 chapters with 3 tasks each. Below, we have summarized all the content with the help of the overview from LeekDuck.
When is the research available? The special research “Willow’s Return” will be activated for you today, August 27th, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time in the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Schabelle”.
Research: Willow’s Return 1/2
Task
Reward
Send 3 gifts to friends
3 Nanab berries
Complete 2 field researches
100 Stardust
Spin 3 PokéStops or gyms
100 XP
Stage reward: After you have completed all tasks of this table and collected the rewards, you will also receive 3 Himmih berries, 25 Pokéballs, and an encounter with Tarnpignon.
Stage reward: After you have completed all tasks of this table and collected the rewards, you will also receive 3 Revives, 25 golden Himmih berries, and an encounter with Somniam.
How do you like the special research for the habitat Ultra Invasion: Schabelle? Are you excited that Professor Willow is finally returning? Or have you gotten used to Rhi in the meantime? Feel free to write us your opinion about it here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange thoughts with other trainers.
In Pokémon GO the final event for GO Fest 2022 is just around the corner and brings you plenty of Pokémon. We at MeinMMO will show you which spawns, shinies, and bonuses to expect on Saturday.
What event is it about? This year, GO Fest is celebrated particularly large and included, in addition to a global opening weekend, also three live events, such as the GO Fest in Berlin. Now it should be rounded off with a final event.
Just like in June during GO Fest, you can participate from anywhere in the world again. Of course, there will also be plenty of spawns and bonuses again. These, however, differ between playing without or with an event ticket. We have summarized for you what content to expect below.
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The final event for GO Fest 2022 – Start & Ticket
When is the final event? The final event for GO Fest 2022 takes place on August 27, 2022, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM local time. Basically, anyone can participate, whether with or without a ticket. Only the content differs accordingly.
Where can you get a ticket? Those who purchased a ticket for the global GO Fest in June already have access to the final event included. For trainers who do not have it, a ticket can be purchased in the in-game shop.
You can find it under the category “Global Events” for a price of about 11.00 euros. However, this can vary depending on the provider.
Can the ticket also be given as a gift? Yes, you can also give the ticket to up to 3 friends at a reduced price of 5.49 euros if you have reached at least Super Friend status. However, you must have purchased a corresponding ticket beforehand.
As you already know from other events around GO Fest, there will also be various habitats during the finale where you can encounter numerous monsters. Each of these habitats lasts for 2 hours and brings you changing spawns in the wild and in raids.
Ticket holders can also look forward to special Pokémon from the incense during these times. In addition, you may also encounter one or another shiny specimen.
All Pokémon marked with (*) can also be encountered in their shiny form.
All raid bosses for the GO Fest finale
In addition to the spawns in the wild, you can also encounter modified raid bosses in the raids. While the level-1 raids and level-3 raids remain the same throughout the event, the ultra beasts in the level-5 raids adapt to the respective habitat. You can encounter the following monsters:
Of course, the final event of GO Fest 2022 will also feature a few new Pokémon in the game. And also one or the other new shiny will celebrate its debut on that day. We will show you which monsters these are:
New ultra beasts: While the ultra beast Anego could already be caught in the level-5 raids during the global GO Fest in June, Schabelle, Masskito, and Voltriant were previously only available at the respective live events.
Now all trainers finally have the chance to catch these ultra beasts. In addition, they will all be catchable with a so-called ultra ball. This was also only available during the live events in the game.
For the first time, all trainers can catch the new ultra beasts
Costumed Pikachu: And Pikachu has dressed up nicely one last time for the GO Fest finale. You can find the electric Pokémon all day long wearing a special Shaymin scarf. With a bit of luck, you may even encounter a shiny.
Pikachu with a Shaymin scarf
However, according to current information, Pikachu remains the only costumed Pokémon on that day. The trainers are sad about this because they would have preferred a different costume.
Somniam: Although Somniam is not making its first appearance in the game, the psychic Pokémon from Generation 5 will celebrate its shiny debut in Pokémon GO. You can recognize it by its yellow body and green flowers. It can also evolve into Smonivora.
Somniam and Somnivora normal (left) and as shiny (right)
Icognito: And two other monsters can be caught for the first time in their shiny form during the final event: Icognito N and Icognito X. However, these are reserved exclusively for ticket holders and spawn exclusively from incense.
Icognito N and Icognito X normal (above) and as shiny (below)
All bonuses for the final event – With & without ticket
As you are used to from almost all events in Pokémon GO, there will also be plenty of bonuses during the finale of GO Fest. However, these also differ depending on whether you purchased a ticket or not. We have summarized what bonuses to expect below.
Bonuses for all trainers – Also without ticket
Whether you play with or without a ticket during the event, you will definitely receive the following bonuses:
Short special research (from 10:00 AM local time)
Surprise at snapshot
Event stickers from gifts, at PokéStops, and in the in-game shop
Those who have a ticket for the GO Fest finale can also look forward to the following bonuses:
exclusive spawns from incense
Incense lasts 2 hours
9 free raid passes when spinning at gyms
5 surprises at snapshots
5,000 XP extra when you win raids on-site
3 times the XP when spinning photo discs at gyms or PokéStops
Eggs hatch twice as fast
Shape changes of Shaymin possible (from 10:00 AM)
3 additional special researches (to receive these, you must have completed the respective previous ones)
Special research for the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Masskito” (from 12:00 PM local time)
Special research for the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Voltriant” (from 2:00 PM local time)
Special research for the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Anego” (from 4:00 PM local time)
Rewards: Items, avatar items, and an encounter with Shaymin (Zenith form)
By the way: If you have retrieved the first special research during the event, you then have unlimited time to complete the remaining researches.
Avatar items from the special researches
How do you like the content for the final event? Will you be playing at the GO Fest finale with or without a ticket? And what bonuses do you wish for the next GO Fest? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
Expect the desired arrival of Xur in Destiny 2. Even in the new Season 18, he is reliability personified and looks forward to your visit. So do him the favor and stop by, as he has a new offer this week, which we present to you here.
However, if you prefer to visit the endgame, you can indulge in the new raid “Kingsfall” starting from today. It just started in competitive mode and not only makes the Guardians sweat but also discover brand new loot returning from Destiny 1. This includes the “Malicious Touch”.
Otherwise, Destiny 2 is currently plagued by bugs with weapons and Exotics that Bungie is still trying to fix. Until a fix can be provided, most items have been temporarily disabled.
On one hand, because almost all grenade launchers in the game have mutated into DPS monsters. And on the other hand, probably to avoid jeopardizing the raid race. You can read here which Exotics and armor pieces have been disabled:
Bungie also locked this Exotic for dungeons and raids, which upset many Lightfall pre-order customers.
All info about Xur on August 26, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When will Xur arrive? The exotic merchant is a creature of habit and therefore always drops by Destiny 2 on Fridays at 7 PM. Anyone who still has gaps in their Exotic collection expects him then, as he is the fastest way to own everything. And that even at decent material prices.
Where is Xur? This is his hangar for the weekend
Xur’s position: Right on time for the daily reset at 7 PM, the tentacle-faced one has landed. His arrival coincides with the start of the new raid “Kingsfall”, so you won’t have to deal with long lines for your shopping.
Visit Xur this weekend, until August 30, in the Tower hangar.
Xur’s inventory from 26.08. – 30.08. – All Exotics at a Glance
What does Xur have for sale? As the chosen Exotic vendor of the “Nine”, an ominous group in Destiny 2, Xur delivers weekly new weapons and armor to players on their behalf. All characters, that is Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans, can shop with him. Whether you are new to the game or already experienced Guardians.
This is his offer for you this week:
Weapon: Skyburner’s Oath – Solar Scout Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Eternal Warrior – Helmet for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +9
Resilience: +8
Recovery: +16
Discipline: +12
Intellect: +14
Strength: +7
Total: 66
Warlock: Aeon Soul – Arc Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Our purchase recommendation: If you enjoy playing in PvP, you should also consider the sniper rifle “Icy Orbit”. Its rolls are quite solid for PvP activities.
Xur’s offer from August 26 – 30, 2022
Xur also sells Legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs every week.
Currently, he has these two weapons for sale:
The exotic hand cannon “Hawkmoon” with the perk “Murderous Wind”
The exotic scout rifle “The Last Word” with the perk “Moving Target”
These are the costs for the weapons: For these two Exotics, the costs are each 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Engram, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards.
This is what Xur always has with him: You can always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, along with the weekly quest to obtain an exotic engram.
Raid launch “Kingsfall” instead of Trials of Osiris
Tonight “Kingsfall” starts.
The Trials of Osiris are currently paused. They will resume in Season 18 on September 16. PvP players can use the time to earn some top loot for boosting their power levels in the new Destiny 2 raid “Kingsfall”.
Do you have time today to visit Xur? Or will you start with your team in the “Kingsfall” raid to find out what makes it so special? Feel free to leave us a comment.
By the way, our author Christos Tsogos has already reported on his special memories of this raid on MeinMMO:
Rumors are currently circulating that Amazon has purportedly acquired the publisher Electronic Arts (FIFA 23, Battlefield 2042, Apex Legends, The Sims 4). It is said that Amazon will officially announce the purchase of EA today. MeinMMO explains what is behind this.
This was reported by the major site “USAToday” citing GLHF.
Electronic Arts has allegedly been looking for buyers for some time
Update on August 26, 2:44 PM: CNBC had stated via Twitter that Amazon would not be making a bid for Electronic Arts. They rely on the American financial journalist and market news analyst David Faber. EA’s stock previously rose due to a report that cited a “rumor.” There is still no confirmation or denial of the rumor from either EA or Amazon.
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The publisher has allegedly been looking for possible buyers or an option for a merger for some time. Reports indicate that Apple has also held talks with EA regarding a purchase of the gaming giant, as the online site Puck reported. Disney and Amazon have also reportedly engaged in talks with EA about a potential purchase.
As early as May 2022, there were rumors that Comcast-NBCUniversal wanted to acquire EA. However, it is said that negotiations faltered over price and other issues. EA had stated at the time that they would not further comment on “rumors and speculation regarding mergers and acquisitions.”
We reported on MeinMMO in May 2022 about these rumors:
What are these current rumors? It is allegedly said that Amazon has now purchased Electronic Arts. This news is expected to be announced later today, on August 26. There is still no official confirmation of the purchase. The online site usatoday reports on the acquisition.
What could the purchase mean? The acquisition of EA could mean a lot of potential for Amazon. EA holds rights to major franchises like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, or Dead Space – plus, they have a mega-seller with the “FIFA” series, a current top shooter with Apex Legends, and a struggling but major shooter brand with Battlefield.
Amazon has long invested significant amounts of money in game development and recently released a major MMORPG with New World and brought an MMO to Europe with Lost Ark. Additionally, the retail giant is currently investing heavily in original productions for its video streaming service and would gain access to many exciting brands with the acquisition of EA. Amazon’s current large project for Prime is the new series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.”
We at MeinMMO have requested a statement from EA regarding the rumors. We will update the article when we know more.
USA Today distances itself from its own article
Update 6:15 PM: The rumor seems to be collapsing now.
Insider Jason Schreier says: He spoke with five EA developers, and none of them were aware of a potential deal. That doesn’t mean the rumor is false, but EA has at least not informed the employees yet.
USA Today, which originally published this story, is now distancing itself from its own source: GLHF, a Swedish “gaming/esports outlet” and partner of the site. It claims that GLHF violated “editorial” standards and cited an unverified and unnamed source (via usatoday). All indications of it have now been removed.
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The kick-off for Season 27 in Diablo 3 has begun. Under the motto “Call of Light”, it starts with the new “Angel Stigmas” items to sanctify items. Everything about starter sets and the season theme in 3 minutes.
When does Season 27 start? Today, on August 26, Season 27 in Diablo 3 starts at 5:00 PM German time on PC. From previous seasons, we know that consoles are a few hours behind and can only start at night.
Below we show you clearly what will happen in the new season.
The Season Theme
What is it? The theme of Season 27 “Call of Light” gives you the opportunity to “sanctify” your legendary items. For this, you use the new consumables “Angel Stigmas”.
When sanctifying, a legendary item is given one of three new class-specific powers.
The Angel Stigmas can drop anywhere in Sanctuary from level 70.
You can only have one sanctified item equipped at a time – you can collect unlimited amounts.
Sanctified items can be sanctified again with an Angel Stigma.
If you sanctify an item, none of its values are retained.
Your companions cannot equip sanctified items.
Sanctifying items does not work on craftable items.
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The Sanctified Properties
These exist: You may be wondering which properties the legendary items can receive when you “sanctify” them. We show you the details in the overview. Keep in mind that there are three possible properties per class that are rolled randomly.
Barbarian:
‘Whirlwind’ pulls all enemies within 25 meters towards you and holds them in place.
‘Hammer of the Ancients’ hits enemies in all directions. Every 10th use unleashes a powerful shockwave.
When you hit enemies, you generate stacks of ‘Storm Rhythm’. When using ‘Wrath of the Berserker’, you consume up to 50 stacks of ‘Storm Rhythm’ and terrify enemies within 16 meters, causing them to take 2% more damage for 20 seconds per stack. Stacks up to 50 times.
Crusader:
‘Blessed Hammer’ now crackles with energy, dealing damage to enemies within 15 meters along its flight path. All runes except ‘Dominion’ now allow the hammer to fly straight ahead.
You use ‘Heavenly Strike’ against a random nearby enemy every 2 seconds. After using ‘Cavalry’, this effect occurs at shorter intervals for 5 seconds.
‘Heavenly Execution’ now sends you crashing down with 2 Archangels who apply ‘Consecration’ and ‘Judgment’ spells.
Demon Hunter:
‘Rain of Vengeance’ now triggers your last non-channelled hatred spender.
‘Vengeance’ launches a salvo of rockets that deal percentage damage based on the enemies’ maximum health. The number of rockets increases over 30 seconds, and elite enemies and bosses take less damage per rocket.
‘Multishot’ no longer fires an exploding projectile but instead concentrates explosive power into piercing light beams.
Monk:
‘Wave of Light’ now summons a bell at the target location that deals damage when a player attacks it. Up to 5 bells can be active at the same time.
All strikes from ‘Way of the Hundred Fists’ trigger a second strike. Consecutive hits with ‘Way of the Hundred Fists’ increase the skill’s damage by 2%. Up to 350 times stackable.
The target of ‘Seven-Sided Strike’ is battered by strikes of spiritual power for 15 seconds. Only one enemy can be affected at a time.
Necromancer:
Your golem now gathers corpses within 20 meters. Each stored corpse enables the use of a corpse-consuming skill with a maximum number of corpses. Up to 30 corpses can be stored.
Enemies within 50 meters are constantly attacked by ‘Army of the Dead’ with the rune ‘Unconventional Warfare’.
If you hit enemies 5 times in a row with ‘Death Nova’, you unleash a spirit against an enemy. Up to 3 spirits can be active at the same time.
Witch Doctor:
Enemies affected by ‘Locust Swarm’ are now additionally haunted. When you use ‘Piranhas’, all haunted enemies within 60 meters are pulled into the swarm. Enemies stunned by the rune ‘Swamp Goliath’ immediately die, while elite enemies and bosses take massive damage.
‘Horrify’ becomes an aura that additionally increases the damage taken by enemies by 100% and reduces their damage dealt by 15%.
You regularly summon 2 Colossi and 3 Zombie Dogs. Colossi gain the effect of the rune ‘Restless Giant’, and Zombie Dogs receive the effect of all runes. Enemies hit by ‘Sacrifice’ are burned, taking 100% more damage from your minions.
Wizard:
Your ‘Storm Armor’ charges over 30 seconds. Casting ‘Storm Armor’ at maximum charge unleashes a powerful lightning strike that kills a random enemy within 30 meters. Bosses and elite enemies do not die but take heavy damage.
‘Arcane Orb’ now regularly generates up to 4 orbs that orbit you and generate an additional orb when you cast. All orbs from the rune ‘Arcane Orbit’ now explode at the same time.
‘Magic Missile’ fires 10 projectiles and gains the effect of the rune ‘Seeker’.
Barbarian – Wrath of the Wastes Demon Hunter – Unholy Essence Witch Doctor – Helltooth Harness Crusader – Roland’s Legacy Monk – Raiment of a Thousand Storms Necromancer – Rathma’s Bones Wizard – Tal Rasha’s Elements
How do you get them? For completing Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of the season journey, you receive “Haedrig’s Gift” each time. In the gifts, you find a certain number of equipment items from a set, depending on the set size. If you open all of them with the same class, you receive a complete set and an active 6-piece bonus.
How do you like the outlook for Season 27? Are these contents enticing you to play, and which ones do you want to try, or do you prefer to play other games? Please share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
Video games can sometimes be really complicated and confusing. Twitch star xQc also realized this when he completely misjudged a situation in the popular shooter Rainbow Six: Siege and embarrassed himself.
How did he make himself look like a fool?
xQc plays Rainbow Six: Siege
The streamer claims he is a high rank and now demonstrates corresponding strategies
Is then thrown down by a gadget
xQc mistakenly thinks he is dead and screams for help
The streamer is still alive, embarrasses himself, and a clip of the scene ends up on Twitter
Rainbow Six Siege is considered a really good e-sports shooter:
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“I am a high rank player – these are advanced tactics!”
What exactly happened? Twitch star xQc was previously a professional player in Blizzard’s shooter Overwatch.
The Canadian is currently playing the popular tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege during his livestream, which is still characterized by its unique gameplay. A clip from the stream is now making the rounds on Twitter and has already garnered over 290,000 views in just one day.
The clip starts with xQc announcing to his teammates that he is a high rank and is now showing corresponding strategies. Shortly after that, he is thrown to the ground by the gadget of the operator Nomad.
Nomad can shoot what are called airjabs with a launcher under her assault rifle, which stick to surfaces and knock enemies to the ground within a certain radius. This happened in the clip with xQc, whose operator was on the ground but completely healthy. The affected character does not suffer any damage.
However, xQc apparently does not know that a triggered airjab does not cause damage and screams loudly for help, as if he had been shot in real life.
A teammate then asked him if he was “down”. The streamer answered the question with “yes”. Then his teammate, who was just trying to help the streamer, saw that he was not injured at all.
xQc was just lying on the ground, and his teammate pointed this out to him.
In Rainbow Six: Siege, a downed operator is referred to as “down.” In this case, he can no longer shoot and will slowly bleed out. However, a teammate can prevent this by “picking him up.” The revived operator remains with a fraction of his health points but can then move again and participate in gunfights.
xQc is a repeat offender: If you think that such an absurd scene can happen sometimes and can happen to anyone, that is of course true. But this is not the first time something like this has happened to xQc.
What do you think of the scene? Do you believe xQc embarrassed himself, or do you think this can happen to anyone? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!
While the Twitch star did not shine in Rainbow Six: Siege, an 18-year-old managed to win one of the most important tournaments of the tactical shooter.
In League of Legends the decisive matches are coming up: In South Korea, Gen G. plays against T1 for the championship in the LCK. A streamer from Gen G. is the 23-year-old Slovenian Nemesis, a former midlaner for Fnatic. He explains the meta of LoL with patch 12.14: In his view, it’s all about the ADC right now. He believes the role is completely ‘broken’.
This is the situation: In the final of the LCK on Sunday, August 28th, 2 of the best teams in the world will face off:
Gen G., who are extremely strong in every position. With Chovy (21, Mid-Lane), they have a player who has previously carried mediocre teams to the Worlds. At Gen G., he now has significant help from experienced players like Ruler (24, Bot), Peanut (23, Jungle), or the mega-talent Doran (22, Top).
T1 is the team around the legendary midlaner Faker (26), who in this new version of T1 is supported by a brilliant but young botlane with Keria (19, Support) and Gumayusi (20, ADC).
Both teams have already secured a ticket to the Worlds 2022 with their entrance to the final. The “Best-of-5” series on Sunday will determine who wins the South Korean championship.
T1 even managed to knock the vice-world champions DWG KIA out of the race in the semifinals:
What does Nemesis say about the meta in LoL? The former midlaner Nemesis now works as a streamer for the South Korean team Gen G.. He has watched all of Gen G’s games and most of T1’s. In an interview with Inven, he gives his team, Gen G., a 70-30 chance of winning the final.
He says the current meta in LoL is extremely tailored to the ADC (via inven):
Because of the current meta, every ADC plays 1 against 9. It’s unbelievable that Riot hasn’t nerfed them yet. When the game reaches a certain point and every champ has built 2 or 3 items, it just becomes an ADC show. Any other role in the game has nothing to say. If I had to play any other roles, I would be so angry that I had to play that role.
If any other role were so broken, the whole community would freak out. But it’s the ADC – so it’s okay.”
According to Nemesis, the best tactic for T1 to beat Gen G. would be to ban either 3 strong ADCs or Yuumi.
He says: Yuumi, Zeri, and Sivir are probably the best bans against Gen G. If Lehends, the supporter of Gen G., gets his hands on Yuumi, he will have a 100% win rate anyway.
Nilah is a new champion in LoL.
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Hyper-carries on the bot like Aphelios, Sivir, Twitch, Zeri
What do others think? In a video interview by LEC (via youtube), the jungler from G2, Jankos, talks about the “hyper-carries” being played in the bot lane: He primarily sees Aphelios, Sivir, Twitch, and Zeri here. In the mid lane, CC characters are played more and in the jungle Bruisers.
Other active professionals like Neon also see the hyper-carries in the bot lane right now, especially when they are combined with “enchanter” supports.
What’s up with the meta? The current final in South Korea is being played with patch 12.4. On the live servers of LoL, patch 12.6 is already available. The meta is constantly changing, but the basic trends often remain the same for a while.
While the best in the world play in South Korea, German LoL fans are currently into second league action. That also has a lot to offer:
