The next season in Pokémon GO is the Season of Light. An initial official video shows what trainers can look forward to. What new Pokémon will be shown?
What’s new? On Sunday morning, August 28th, the Pokémon GO team released a short video on social media to prepare trainers for the next season. It’s called the Season of Light and starts on September 1st.
The video already reveals some of the upcoming content. We will show you the video and the details here.
Season of Light starting September 1st
This is the video: The video lasts only about 21 seconds. On Twitter, it is described as “Light or shadow, sun or moon. There is still much to discover in the universe. Get the flashlights out, trainers. The #SeasonOfLight begins soon.” You can see the video in the embedded tweet:
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This is what happened so far: After the big finale of the GO Fest on Saturday, August 27th, a surprise event featuring Sonnfel and Lunastein started in Pokémon GO. The two Pokémon visually resemble a sun and a moon. Trainers suspected that Niantic was hinting at the next season with this. Similar hints were seen during the Alola season, where suddenly Alola-Kokowei populated the map.
This is seen in the video: The video hints at four Pokémon that will apparently play a role in the new season.
Cosmog
Cosmovum
Solgaleo
Lunala
In the gallery, we will first show you still images from the video and then the corresponding Pokémon:
The teaser for CosmogCosmog in comparisonThe teaser for CosmovumCosmovum in comparisonThe teaser for SolgaleoSolgaleo in comparisonThe teaser for LunalaLunala in comparison
In recent days, dataminers have already announced finds of the next Pokémon. These four Pokémon were specifically named in the leak. Along with texts from Professor Willow, who was surrounded by a protective presence in Ultra Space.
How do you like the look at the new season of light? Do you think the theme is good and are you looking forward to more Pokémon of this genre that could appear at events like Halloween? Share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
This week was relatively quiet in the MMORPGs. However, we show you all the known news of the week and what the big titles had to offer the fans throughout the week.
New World is finally getting a long-awaited feature that many fans wished for after a disappointing last-minute cancellation.
RuneSpace was supposed to get a new feature called “Fresh Start Worlds”, but the developers delayed the release to September 26 to take into account player feedback (via.massivelyop.com)
Requiem Online received its reboot, but this caused game crashes and confusion among many players due to many changes they are not used to (via. massivelyop.com)
There is also a new trailer for the Steam launch of Guild Wars 2:
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Guild Wars 2 is coming to Steam and shows trailer
What happened with the MMORPGs in development?
The upcoming sandbox MMORPG Fractured Online is hosting a free weekend starting on September 2, where fans can participate (via. mmorpg.com).
The Cycle is starting its second season with a new battle pass, a new map (via massivelyop.com).
Fractured Veil adds a new server system and a new mechanic that benefits you just before your demise, making it easier for you to get back on your feet. (via. massivelyop.com)
That was all the news of the week at a glance. How about you? Did we miss an important news in the MMORPGs or did we cover everything? Feel free to let us know your opinion in the comments!
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
At the gamescom 2022, dozens of games are on display. During the play tests, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus particularly remembered 3 titles because they can entertain wonderfully well with simple mechanics.
Every trade fair has huge blockbusters. Just the Opening Night Live of the gamescom 2022 featured 36 games with huge production values. For me, the real gems are often hidden beneath the big announcements.
Similar to Return to Moria a few weeks ago, I was particularly impressed by indie games at gamescom. While exploring the halls, I repeatedly passed booths where small developers showcased their ideas.
Three of these games particularly stuck in my mind because they impress with gameplay and get by without many frills. They show that simple concepts and ideas can deliver really good games when executed correctly.
Here are our highlights from gamescom 2022:
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MeinMMO at gamescom 2022 – Here are our highlights
“Catch Me!” is a Kids’ Game That’s a Scream
The party game Catch Me! was my first appointment at gamescom ever. The game concept is incredibly simple: you play tag with up to 4 players. However, it is not one hunter who has to catch everyone else, but exactly the opposite.
One player is selected and has to collect points scattered across the static maps. The other three try to stop him. If they catch him, they become the new hunter. The first one to collect 10 points from the map wins.
Catch Me! is being developed by ByteRockers, a small studio from Berlin, and I spoke with the devs (featured image). They explained to me that Catch Me! is inspired by the indie hit Speedrunners, but follows a somewhat simpler concept.
There isn’t much more to say about the game. Catch Me! explicitly does not want to be an AAA game, but a game for in-between moments. While you wait for the next big release, you should occasionally just play a few rounds of tag.
Catch Me! is already playable in Early Access on Steam. Future content will be transparently shown in the main menu, and based on community feedback, further features will be added depending on what is desired.
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Catch Me!, das neue Fangenspielen im Trailer
“There’s no I in Coin” – Surprisingly Entertaining and Dark
The perhaps greatest hidden gem of gamescom 2022 puts you in the role of a coin. Sounds silly, but it has quite a wicked twist: you are supposed to lure people to their deaths.
To do this, you roll along the sidewalk and attract attention from people. If they follow you, you can lead them into the street to be run over by cars. The control consists only of movement keys for rolling and a jump.
The more people you lead to their deaths in a short time, the more points you get. It’s macabre, but incredibly engaging – and even somewhat challenging. Because if you fall and remain flat, you might get picked up and the game is over.
Despite, or perhaps thanks to the simple principle, There’s no I in Coin is similarly addictive as Flappy Bird or Cookie Clicker. When and where exactly the game will be released, we don’t know yet.
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There’s no I in Coin – Trailer
“A Bavarian Tale – Totgeschwiegen”: Historical RPG in Bavarian
Of the 3 games presented here, Totgeschwiegen is probably the most complex. You play a detective in Upper Bavaria’s Wolpertshofen in 1866, who is to solve a death case.
In terms of gameplay, Totgeschwiegen is basically a historical RPG where you can even level up and improve attributes. You need these to pass certain tests – just as you know from games like Dungeons & Dragons.
This is complemented by mechanics such as sneaking and combat, which remind somewhat of The Witcher and Co., from where the game also draws a bit of inspiration, as we were told. None of this is necessarily new, but one thing makes Totgeschwiegen so special: the voice acting.
The game is fully voiced in Bavarian, all characters speak in dialect, and sometimes even ask you if you have problems with words like “Schwammerl”. A truly unique charm that makes Totgeschwiegen a real insider tip.
The first chapter of Totgeschwiegen is already available on Steam, and you can also play a free demo. However, the game is still in Early Access.
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A Bavarian Tale – Totgeschwiegen: Trailer zum historischen RPG aus Bayern
Personally, however, I was convinced not only by the small indie games. I am also very much looking forward to some of the big titles, and among them, Minecraft Legends surprised me the most:
Along with new activities and abilities, Season 18 brought some buffs to Destiny 2. Initial tests quickly revealed that something was off. Guardians could easily obliterate any opponent with grenade launchers, and one Exotic was behaving erratically. We’ll tell you which crazy DPS monsters Bungie needs to rein in with mass deactivations in Season 18.
A new season does not only mean many new combinations of different mods, buffs, and Exotics in Destiny 2. It also tends to create unique and often unintended effects. And in Season 18, this has created quite a number of DPS monsters.
Update August 27 – 6:30 PM: The bans hit Titans in Season 18 even harder. Their latest Exotic “Point Contact Cannon Bypass” has also been temporarily banned. We’ll keep you updated and refresh this article as soon as Bungie reactivates items.
Update 6.2.0.1 from August 26 has not yet led to the reactivation of the banned grenade launchers and armor Exotics. Here you can find the patch notes. At least, the problem with the Exotic Lightfall weapon “Quicksilver Storm” seems to have been resolved, where the auto rifle could be obtained with a power level of 0.
The main reason for this is the variety of options in Destiny 2. Builds are extremely flexible and offer players a lot of freedom – but they are also prone to bugs. Especially when unintended synergies occur or strong effects arise that give players an advantage. The same applies to weapons.
If you try to equip the banned items, a notice appears.
Season 18 has not been spared: Bungie support had plenty of work right after the season start. The Destiny 2 community quickly uncovered a series of bugs, prompting Bungie to deactivate an Exotic and even several grenade launchers until further notice.
Which Exotics and weapons had to be deactivated? As Bungie Help announced on the official Twitter account, the banned items include several grenade launchers and one Exotic.
These weapons and Exotics can no longer be equipped in Destiny 2:
The ban affects almost all heavy grenade launchers (non-sunset).
Among them is the legendary Arc grenade launcher “Interference VI” and other variants, mostly with 120 or 150 fire rate.
The revived Arc Hope in the form of the grenade launcher “Anarchy,” as well as “The Prospector” and “The Colony” have been banned among the Exotic grenade launchers.
For armor Exotics, Bungie has deactivated the Titan’s “Ice Law Enfoldment.”
Some YouTubers like FalloutPlays and Aztecross had pointed out the issue. Until last night, one could still have fun with the grenade launchers. Around 11 PM yesterday evening, Bungie quickly pulled the emergency brake. So quickly that some players didn’t even realize there were problems with these items.
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How could the bug slip in? In the last Update 6.2.0, Bungie announced a moderate buff for grenade launchers.
Heavy grenade launchers received a damage increase of 10% against Majors, meaning enemies with yellow bars.
However, the before-and-after comparisons in Season 18 showed that it actually turned out to be a bit more than that. Instead of a moderate 10% buff, Update 6.2.0 added a hefty damage increase of almost 250% to grenade launchers.
FalloutPlays showed in his video the massive before-and-after comparison
Currently, there are only a few options left to use. Among them are the Exotic grenade launcher from Witch Queen “Parasit” as well as “Grasp of Salvation” from Beyond Light and a few unusually rare heavy grenade launchers.
A Titan Exotic and the new Lightfall weapon are also banned
Shortly before the grenade launchers went banned, a Titan Exotic was also affected. Bungie did not provide a specific reason for the ban, but the Exotic apparently caused an extreme game-breaking bug.
The severity of the bug is shown by Guardian CheeseForever. In a video, he activates his Super every 10 seconds with the help of the Exotic. He only had to change his barricade and switch back. This filled his Super meter little by little when activating the melee ability. This process could be repeated infinitely.
In the video, he documented the effect, after which Bungie banned the Exotic:
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Players barely discovered what was possible before the fun with the Exotic and the grenade launchers was already over. In both cases, Bungie pressed the big red emergency button quickly.
Shortly afterward, the announcement came that they also had to ban the new auto rifle “Quicksilver Storm,” which was already introduced into the game as an exclusive pre-order bonus. Some players had pre-ordered specifically for the weapon and had already planned it into their loadout for the raid start. Let’s hope Bungie doesn’t have to ban even more weapons.
One reason for the many bans was certainly the start of the new raid with the Worlds First race on August 26. Everything should adhere to fair play, and buggy grenade launchers or Exotics that would make the challenging competition too easy for participating Guardians would not be fair.
When will the Exotics be available again? Currently, there is no exact information on when Bungie will provide an update for this.
Players hope that they can reactivate especially the grenade launchers before the raid on Friday. Otherwise, the selection of weapons in this category will be a significant restriction for all participants. As soon as there is new information, we will update this article.
Have you noticed the bug and had fun with it? If so, what was it like? And did you expect that Season 18 would bring so many bugs with a mass deactivation? How do you feel about Bungie’s quick response in this case? Or do you think such bugs should not even make it into the game? Destiny 2 needs a PTS server? Let us know in the comments.
However, if you’d rather take a small glimpse into the future of Destiny 2, we recommend our article with all the information about the latest DLC Lightfall.
At gamescom 2022 in Cologne, a smoldering conflict escalated on Friday, August 26th, between several German Twitch streamers. The Berlin streamer Kilian “Tanzverbot” Heinrich and the casino streamer Kevin “Orangemorange” Bongers engaged in a scene that is now causing a stir on the internet. Several terms related to the scene are trending on German Twitter such as #Gamescon, Tanzverbot, Tanzi, Scurrows, Orange, and Becher.
We have updated the article on August 27th at 6 PM with further statements from the individuals involved in the conflict.
What is the conflict about? The conflict has been brewing for a while.
Tanzverbot (featured image) has been criticizing German streamers like Orangemorange for months for broadcasting gambling on Twitch. Already on May 6th, the Berlin streamer tweeted (via twitter):
This casino crap makes me so aggressive. I see it everywhere from people I actually appreciate. From people who wouldn’t need it.
Tanzverbot
Gambling is a sensitive topic on Twitch worldwide. There are accusations that streamers make deals with online casinos to offset their own losses. Viewers who want to emulate their streamers cannot offset their own losses, become dependent, and end up bankrupt.
Casino streamers fill the gap of MontanaBlack and Knossi in Germany
Who is the other party? The streamers Scurrows and orangemorange are by far the largest German Twitch streamers in the gambling category “Slots” when looking at the last 90 days.
The largest streamers in the “Slots” category of the last 90 days. Source: Sullygnome
Conflict between Tanzverbot and casino streamers has been brewing for months
This happened before the gamescom: In the lead-up to and during the gamescom, the simmering conflict escalated.
The streamer scurrows tweeted around Friday, August 26th, that he was at gamescom. But the streamers who insulted him now lacked the courage to confront him. Tanzverbot would be “hiding in the bathroom” (via twitter).
Also, rangemorange wrote on Twitter that he had searched for Tanzverbot at gamescom, but he was “hiding in the toilet”: According to him, this was a reference. Because Tanzverbot had alleged that he was hiding in the bathroom at Twitchcon.
So one can say that the casino streamers are now stoking the conflict on Twitter. Tanzverbot is known for losing control when provoked.
There were also games at the gamescom game fair:
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MeinMMO at gamescom 2022 – Here are our highlights
“You sold your honor” vs. “You are a hypocrite”
How the conflict started at gamescom: This afternoon it finally happened, and the groups actually met in the outdoor area of the gamescom.
There is a 45-second video of the likely start of the meeting. However, it is difficult to reconstruct the exact course of the conflict because the encounter was recorded with cell phone cameras and only shows a fraction of the events. Additionally, a number of people are standing between the camera and the action.
According to our assessment, the following happened in the video:
Tanzverbot (white T-shirt) accused the group around Orangemorange and Scurrows of their casino streams. He shouted that they had sold their honor and soul. Numerous curse words were used.
Scurrows (black sweater), on the other hand, defended himself by accusing Tanzverbot of being “a hypocrite”
Tanzverbot apparently wanted to initiate a physical conflict by challenging Scurrows to “come over”; however, attendees at the gamescom had already gathered between the two conflicting parties, shielding and restraining both parties and trying to de-escalate the situation.
Particularly, Tanzverbot’s companion, Lola (smooth blonde hair), also a streamer, can be heard in the scene urging Tanzverbot: “Stop it, just stop it.” But he audibly continued to escalate the situation.
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Video of attack by Orangemorange goes viral on Twitter
How did this escalate? In a second video that went viral on Twitter, one can see the physical part of the action:
Tanzverbot stands opposite the streamer gTasty (in the yellow shirt) and both seem to be calmly conversing. A woman stands next to them and appears agitated.
Suddenly the streamer Orangemorange approaches the group from the left crouched and throws a cup with liquid, almost falls, and apparently hits another uninvolved woman, who then grabs her head.
While Tanzverbot and Lola disappear out of view to the right, Scurrows builds up and yells: “What do you want?”
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Update 10:13 PM: There is also a video showing the seconds immediately before this video. You can see why the woman appears so agitated at the start of the video; she was apparently pushed shortly before (via twitter).
This is the 3rd video of the action: A third video shows the seconds after this attack:
Scurrows is shouting in the general direction of Tanzverbot, who is being restrained by several people and the streamer Lola.
Tanzverbot seems to have lost control of himself in the situation, is red-faced, and pushes Lola.
According to his own statements, Tanzverbot weighs 117 kilograms, and people visibly struggle to control him somewhat.
Update August 27th, 8:49 AM: There is another video from a closer perspective focusing on Tanzverbot. The video shows the conflict more clearly, and one can hear the participants:
What do the participants say? orangemorange says: Tanzverbot spat at him and “someone” pushed/hit him. He intended to throw both cups at Tanzverbot. He was “only defending himself”. The cup contained Red Bull (via twitter).
There is no apology for his behavior or anything of the sort. orangemorange seems only concerned with clarifying that he threw a plastic cup with Red Bull, not a glass bottle.
Scurrows also emphasizes that no glass bottle was thrown. He writes: The cup hit “a woman who was in the conflict area”: He also accuses Tanzverbot of having spoken derogatorily and spat.
According to Scurrows, Tanzverbot “made a big deal,” insulted, and then “his crew started a fight.” Tanzverbot “screamed like a girl” and ultimately “pushed some streamer” (via twitter).
From Tanzverbot, there is the statement: He did not spit at anyone (via twitter).
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gTasty, who was also involved in the conflict, primarily emphasizes the role of Lola: she is a lioness, having intervened to hold back her “wild” boyfriend. Hopefully, she is doing well (via twitter).
Lola wrote: She is doing well so far. She thanks for the nice messages (via twitter).
YouTuber HerrNewstime (lumberjack shirt) was also present during the conflict: He says that there was a muscular man in the group around Scurrows, of whom he later learned that he was a martial artist. He insulted him as “bald” and appeared very threatening. This is apparently the man in the green shirt.
HerrNewstime says that Scurrows and Orangemorange bullied and insulted Tanzverbot. The YouTuber had hoped that it would remain a verbal conflict; when the situation escalated, he intervened to protect the young woman. He says it is very regrettable that it came to this (via youtube). The woman who was hit received medical attention.
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In Pokémon GO, the grand finale for the GO Fest 2022 is currently taking place, but it seems like Niantic has a special surprise in store for you. Some trainers are now reporting a mini-event after the event. We at MeinMMO have looked into what it entails and which monsters you will get.
What is happening in Pokémon GO right now? Today, on August 27, 2022, the grand conclusion event for the GO Fest 2022 is taking place in Pokémon GO. After the popular event was celebrated particularly extensively this year and brought along a global event weekend in June and 3 live events, it is now set to have its glorious ending.
However, some trainers are now reporting that a mini-event will start immediately after the finale, speculating that this is a teaser for the upcoming season.
These monsters will be featured in the mini-event
At exactly 6:00 PM local time, the grand GO Fest finale ends. Or does it? According to trainers from earlier time zones on reddit, there should be a special mini-event occurring right after the conclusion of the event.
As idriskitforabiscuit writes in their post, countless spawns of Lunatone and Solrock appeared in New Zealand immediately after the event, at 6:00 PM. But neither of the monsters is listed by Niantic on any of their event pages. For this reason, idriskitforabiscuit asks the community if this could be an unannounced mini-event.
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What kind of Pokémon are these? Lunatone and Solrock are two Rock and Psychic Pokémon from the 3rd generation. They visually resemble a moon and a sun. Together, they can only be found in the game during special events.
Outside of these time frames, they spawn in different regions, which they alternate with the summer and winter solstices. They are primarily found during the night. Both Pokémon do not have pre-evolutions or evolutions.
Lunatone and Solrock normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What do other trainers say about the spawns? idriskitforabiscuit is not alone in their suspicion of a mini-event, as other trainers have made similar observations. For them too, countless specimens spawned after the conclusion event, and not just for a few minutes. You can read the following reports in the comments (via reddit.com):
goodtimes37: “45 minutes and it’s still not over. It’s like they’re punishing me and telling me to take a break.”
CeratogyrusRSA: “One hour and 5 minutes after the GO Fest and Lunatone and Solrock are still spawning.”
cable_girl: “A very high number of these spawns continued until about 7:30 PM, then it started to wane a bit. Here it’s now 8:30 PM and we still occasionally have one of each nearby, but mostly it’s back to the normal spawns.”
Therefore, you can already expect a somewhat longer catching experience this evening. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a Shiny. But why is Niantic bringing such special spawns after the event at all? Some trainers are wondering this as well and have shared their theories on reddit.
This could be the reason for the spawns
Many trainers on reddit are puzzled in the comments as to why Niantic brings such spawns after such an important and large event. Many quickly conclude that this must be an announcement for the next season. The reason for this includes the events of the past few days.
What has happened in the last few days? Anyone who completes the second special research titled “A Shining Reunion” all the way to the end will find a special hint in the texts.
Professor Willow reports his experiences in Ultra Space, according to which he was surrounded by a presence “warm as the sun and calm as the moon.” For many trainers, it was clear from the beginning that this must refer to Solgaleo and Lunala, two legendary monsters from the 7th generation.
With another find of 3 new Mega Evolutions, where space images also played a significant role, the hypothesis of a possible upcoming Ultra Space season got louder.
What does this have to do with the mini-event? Since nothing is known about the new season yet, some players can imagine that Niantic wants to tease the first content with Lunatone and Solrock. Both visually represent a sun and a moon as well. In reddit, you can read the following comments about it (via reddit.com):
ZekromFPS: “After Willow and Rhi teased Solgaleo and Lunala, I think this is an unannounced thing about what is to come.”
Tymcc03: “This definitely feels like a teaser.”
iluvugoldenblue: “Ultra Sun/Moon reference?”
poppukonvision: “I think it’s great when they do surprise events. I hope it means something.”
Rethramine: “They are clearly hinting at Lunala and Solgaleo, there is no doubt about that. This is a big hint.”
Moreover, Niantic is not the first to imply the next season with such an unannounced event. Before the start of the Alola season, Pokémon GO spawned Alolan Exeggutor everywhere to provide the first hints for the next season. It would also be conceivable for this mini-event.
However, whether the upcoming season will indeed revolve around the universe as well as the sun and moon remains to be seen for the moment.
How do you like the surprise after the grand GO Fest Finale? Are you excited about Lunatone and Solrock? And do you believe this is a hint about the next season? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange thoughts with other trainers.
Today, on August 27, 2022, the big closing event for Pokémon GOis taking place. Here at MeinMMO, we will keep you updated throughout the day in our live ticker, providing you with the latest information on spawns, raid bosses, and special research.
What kind of event is this? After Niantic has celebrated the GO Fest particularly extensively this year, with a global event weekend in June and already 3 live events, the closing event is meant to be the grand finale. Of course, there will be plenty of spawns and bonuses for you on this occasion.
When does the GO Fest finale start?The closing event starts on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time. The finale will run for a total of 8 hours, ending at 6:00 PM local time.
Live ticker for the GO Fest on August 27
At this point, our live ticker will be updated regularly from 09:00 AM on August 27, during the GO Fest finale. We will keep you informed about all current habitats, spawns, raid bosses, and special research. Additionally, we will summarize all important news, events, and promo codes (if there are any) in this post.
06:04 PM: We are now bidding farewell to you and wish you lots of fun catching Sonnfel and Lunastein. Have a nice evening!
06:00 PM: The big GO Fest finale has now unfortunately come to an end. If you can’t get enough of catching, you should stay in the game. Right after this, a mini-event will take place. What it’s about, you can read in our following post:
05:55 PM: Today there were plenty of shinies, even for trainers who played without a ticket. What is your conclusion about the shiny haul? Vote in our following poll:
Diese Umfrage ist geschlossen.
05:50 PM: Tip: Trainers who are still hoping for one or another strong specimen from the raids can still be invited by friends from abroad for these raids in the coming hours and thus participate in remote raids.
05:40 PM: Those who could not complete the special research for “Willow’s Return” and “A Radiant Reunion”, can now breathe a sigh of relief, because Niantic has announced in the Pokémon GO blog that these researches only need to be accessed. You now have unlimited time to solve them (via pokemongolive.com).
If you haven’t secured the research yet, you should definitely do that before time runs out!
05:30 PM: The big GO Fest finale is slowly coming to an end, so you should make optimal use of the last minutes. After the event, you can still benefit from the current bonuses. Therefore, especially ticket holders should definitely do the following before time runs out:
Complete the collector challenge for the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Anego”.
Put your eggs in incubators so they can hatch with reduced distance after the event.
Take snapshots, because this will grant you an encounter with a costumed Pikachu, which might shine with a bit of luck. Ticket holders have 5 chances for this.
If you haven’t used all your free raid passes, check if you’ve secured one for later or for tomorrow. If not, spin the photo disc of a gym.
If you want to continue catching Pokémon with incense after the event, you should set it now, as it will also work for 2 hours.
If you are still out and have some PokéStops and/or gyms nearby, spin their photo discs. This way, you will secure some experience points through the XP bonus in the last minutes. You might also spin out one or another cool field research before it changes again.
05:20 PM: In the remaining 40 minutes, you should once again keep a close eye out for the new shinies of the day. You may be lucky enough to encounter a shiny Pikachu with Shaymin scarf as well as Shiny-Somniam. Ticket holders can also meet shiny Icognito N and Icognito X through their incense for the first time.
05:10 PM: Ticket holders can also secure the mysterious Pokémon Shaymin in its Sky Form in the last part of the special research. Furthermore, anyone who already has a specimen from the past GO Fest events can also change its form since today.
You can easily switch between the Land and Sky forms. However, this comes at a cost of 10,000 Stardust and 25 Shaymin Candy.
Shaymin (Landform) and Shaymin (Skyform) via pokemon.com
05:00 PM: The last hour of the closing event has now begun. If you haven’t completed the collector challenge for the current habitat yet, make use of the remaining time to catch the missing monsters.
You need these monsters!
04:50 PM: If your Pokémon storage or item bag is getting tight, you can now increase it to up to 6,150 for Pokémon and 5,150 for items.
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04:40 PM: Even during the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Anego”, you can encounter new content in 7-km eggs again. Until the end of the event, the following monsters will be expected:
Tentacha*
Tangela*
Amonitas*
Tropius
Sodamak*
Somniam*
04:35 PM: Be particularly on the lookout for Somniam during this habitat. The Psychic Pokémon is available for the first time in its shiny form in the game. You can recognize it by its yellow body and the green flower.
Somniam and its evolution Somnivora normal (left) and as shiny (right)
04:25 PM: As with the other habitats, you can also secure various rewards in the field research tasks at Ultra Invasion: Anego. The following rewards await you until 6:00 PM:
Task
Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon
10 Poké Balls or 5 Nanab Berries
Catch 5 Pokémon of the same type as Anego (Rock or Poison)
5 Anego Candies
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
200 Stardust
Earn a candy by walking with your buddy
200 Stardust or 10 Poké Balls or 5 Ultra Balls
Hatch an egg
Encounter with Somniam* or Pikachu with Flower* or Pikachu with Scarf*
Make 5 power-ups on Rock Pokémon
Encounter with Somniam* or Pikachu with Flower* or Pikachu with Scarf*
Make 5 power-ups on Poison Pokémon
Encounter with Somniam* or Pikachu with Flower* or Pikachu with Scarf*
Win a raid
Encounter with Somniam* or Pikachu with Scarf*
Catch 5 Grass Pokémon
Encounter with Pikachu with Flower* or Pikachu with Scarf*
Send 3 gifts to friends
5 Shaymin Candies
Open 3 gifts
5 Shaymin Candies
04:17 PM: Particularly fast trainers can now also solve the last two panels of the special research “A Radiant Reunion” and thus complete the research series. However, if you haven’t gotten this far yet, there’s no need to panic, as Niantic has stated that this research can be solved without a time limit, thus also beyond the event.
All Pokémon that you can encounter in their shiny form are marked with a (*)
04:00 PM: Now the Ultra Invasion: Voltirant is also over, and we are switching to the last habitat of the day: Ultra Invasion: Anego. In this, you still have the chance to encounter all four Ultra Beasts in level 5 raids. We have summarized which one of them is the best for you here.
To defeat them quickly, you should also use the respective counters. We have summarized these for you in the counter guides:
03:40 PM: Have you noticed that Professor Willow looks not only different now, but also has a new outfit since his return? The trainers of the reddit community have their opinions on the new appearance and share them actively in the comments (via reddit.com):
strauvius: “His face looks more angular. Maybe he has lost weight, or his Botox has worn off. But it suits him well.”
colonel-o-popcorn: “The Scarlet/Purple trailers showed Niantic that people love sexy professors.”
Synkroe-: “Has he joined a biker gang or something?”
This is what Professor Willow looks like now
How do you like Professor Willow’s new appearance? Let us know in the comments!
03:10 PM: Trainers report that Niantic surprises you after the GO Fest finale and will directly start a mini-event right after.
03:00 PM: From now, you have another 60 minutes to catch the remaining Pokémon for your collector challenge until the habitat finally changes at 04:00 PM.
These Pokémon are needed to complete the research
02:50 PM: In the early hours of the event, some of you may have already caught the first shinies. I managed to get lucky with Vegimak, Grillmak, and Klicklee as well. In our Facebook group posting, feel free to share your shiny haul and 4-star Pokémon from today. With a bit of luck, you could make it into our ticker.
The following images show my haul so far alongside the pictures from Facebook users Daniel H. and Ann A.:
Your shiny haul so far for the GO Fest finale
02:40 PM: If you receive 7-km eggs from your friends before 04:00 PM, the following monsters will hatch from them:
Frizelbliz*
Wadribie*
Tarnpignon*
Klikk*
Schnuthelm*
Flunschlik
Also, ticket holders can again benefit from halved hatch distance.
Raids are worthwhile today, as ticket holders receive up to 9 free raid passes as well as additional XP when raiding on-site.
02:25 PM: Of course, you can also find a variety of field researches and rewards at PokéStops during this habitat:
Task
Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon
10 Poké Balls or 5 Nanab Berries
Catch 5 Pokémon of the same type as Voltirant (Electric)
5 Voltirant Candies
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
200 Stardust
Earn a candy by walking with your buddy
200 Stardust or 10 Poké Balls or 5 Ultra Balls
Hatch an egg
Encounter with Flauschling* or Vegimak* or Pikachu with Scarf*
Make 5 power-ups on Electric Pokémon
Encounter with Flauschling* or Vegimak* or Pikachu with Scarf*
Win a raid
Encounter with Flauschling* or Vegimak* or Pikachu with Scarf*
02:13 PM: For ticket holders, the last two panels of the special research “A Radiant Reunion” have now been unlocked. As long as you have already solved the previous task, you can now access them.
02:05 PM: The next collector challenge for the habitat Ultra Invasion: Voltirant has started. You need to catch the following Pokémon:
Flunschlik
Elektek
Burmy (Sand Cloak)
Wadribie
Tarnpignon
Frizelbliz
Liliep
Schnuthelm
02:00 PM: Half of the closing event is already over and the next habitat change is approaching. In Ultra Invasion: Voltirant, you can encounter the following monsters in the wild and from incense:
Pokémon with a (*) can also be encountered in their shiny form.
The collector challenge for the Ultra Invasion: Masskito is now also over. Unfortunately, you will not get another chance to solve this.
01:45 PM: If you take snapshots of Pokémon today, you will get a photobomb. Consequently, I was able to catch a costumed Pikachu with Shaymin Scarf. So, give it a try yourself!
Pikachu with Scarf
01:20 PM: The GO Fest finale also has a few bonuses for you. Ticket holders should not forget to stock their incubators because eggs will hatch twice as fast today.
01:00 PM: The first hour of the Ultra Invasion: Masskito is over. You now have only one hour left to complete the collector challenge by catching Machollo, Kleinstein, Magmar, Camaub, Nockchan, Kicklee, Koknodon, and Rotomurf.
12:45 PM: Moreover, this habitat is the perfect opportunity to secure yourself a Milza. The Dragon Pokémon is currently spawning in the wild and can also be found in its shiny form with a bit of luck.
12:35 PM: If you are looking for candies for Masskito, you can try your luck with the field researches for this habitat. The following quests and rewards can currently be found at the PokéStops:
Task
Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon
10 Poké Balls or 5 Nanab Berries
Catch 5 Pokémon of the same type as Masskito (Bug and Fighting)
5 Masskito Candies
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
200 Stardust
Earn a candy by walking with your buddy
200 Stardust or 10 Poké Balls or 5 Ultra Balls
Hatch an egg
Encounter with Wadribie* or Sodamak* or Pikachu with Scarf*
Make 5 power-ups on Fighting Pokémon
Encounter with Wadribie* or Sodamak* or Pikachu with Scarf*
Win a raid
Encounter with Wadribie* or Sodamak* or Pikachu with Scarf*
12:25 PM: Also, during this habitat, there are special contents waiting for you in the 7-km eggs. The following monsters can hatch from the eggs that you receive from your friends until 02:00 PM:
Camaub*
Qurtel
Kokonodon*
Grillmak*
Rotomurf
Milza*
12:15 PM: For all ticket holders who have already completed the first special research on “Willow’s Return”, the first part of the next special research called “A Radiant Reunion” has been ready in the game since 12:00 PM.
12:08 PM: Even during the Ultra Invasion: Masskito, there are again plenty of spawns for all trainers and for ticket holders. Keep an eye out for the following Pokémon:
Pokémon that we marked with a (*) can also be found in their shiny form.
12:05 PM: In this habitat, you should catch the following monsters to complete the collector challenge in time:
Machollo
Kleinstein
Magmar
Camaub
Nockchan
Kicklee
Koknodon
Rotomurf
12:00 PM: The habitat “Ultra Invasion: Masskito” now starts, bringing you new spawns, quests, and a collector challenge. If you did not complete the collector challenge for the habitat with Schabelle, unfortunately, there will be no further chances for it.
11:30 AM: In 30 minutes, the next habitat starts. Ticket holders will receive the second research. Please remember that for solving it, you will need to set incense, so it’s best to not set all the incense for the event just yet!!!
11:00 AM: The first hour of the event has already passed. You only have 60 minutes left to complete the first collector challenge. Continue to keep an eye out for the appropriate monsters:
These monsters must be caught
10:45 AM: If you receive eggs during the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Schabelle” from the gifts of your friends, these Pokémon can hatch from them:
Galar-Pantimos
Sichlor*
Meditie*
Vegimak*
Fleknoil*
Laukaps*
10:30 AM: Niantic is also providing special field researches for the closing event, which differ based on the various habitats. Until 12:00 PM, you can find the following quests at PokéStops:
Task
Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon
10 Poké Balls or 5 Nanab Berries
Catch 5 Pokémon of the same type as Schabelle (Bug and Fighting)
5 Schabelle Candies
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
200 Stardust
Earn a candy by walking with your buddy
200 Stardust or 10 Poké Balls or 5 Ultra Balls
Hatch an egg
Encounter with Tarnpignon* or Grillmak* or Pikachu with Scarf*
Make 5 power-ups on Bug Pokémon
Encounter with Tarnpignon* or Grillmak* or Pikachu with Scarf*
Win a raid
Encounter with Tarnpignon* or Grillmak* or Pikachu with Scarf*
10:15 AM: With the start of the big GO Fest finale, the special research “Willow’s Return” is also available to you. This can be resolved by all trainers, regardless of whether you purchased a ticket or not.
10:05 AM: As you already know from other events in Pokémon GO, there are various collector challenges today, depending on the habitat. However, these do not repeat today. So keep an eye out for the following monsters during the current habitat (until 12:00 PM local time):
Laukaps
Fleknoil
Anorith
Pinsir
Zirpurze
Meditie
Mogelbaum
Kapoera
10:03 AM: During the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Schabelle”, depending on whether you play with or without a ticket, you can encounter the following wild spawns in the wild and from incense:
Pokémon that we marked with a (*) can also be caught in their shiny form.
10:00 AM: The GO Fest finale is now officially underway in Germany, starting with the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Schabelle”.
09:45 AM: Important Note: Do not set all your incense immediately!!!!! When the event starts, you should not set multiple incense right away. This may be convenient, but the research series for “A Radiant Reunion” includes a task that requires you to set an incense.
09:00 AM: Good morning, dear trainers! In one hour, the big closing event for GO Fest 2022 will finally begin. This is your chance to make the last preparations. So check if you have enough space in your Poké Bag and enough items for catching.
What you should know before the closing event
To make the most of the GO Fest finale, we have summarized the most important information about the event below.
Can you play only with a ticket? No, the closing event can basically be used by all trainers. However, the contents differ. Those who play with a ticket can benefit from additional spawns and bonuses. But there will also be plenty of content for trainers who do not wish to purchase a ticket.
Where can you get a ticket? Especially trainers who purchased an event ticket for the global GO Fest in June can breathe a sigh of relief, as the ticket contents for the closing event are already included in that ticket. You do not have to buy a new ticket.
For everyone else, the ticket is available in the in-game shop under the category “Worldwide Events” for about 11 Euros, depending on which provider you use.
You can also have tickets gifted from friends or give some away yourself. To do this, you only need to achieve Super Friend status. If you also have a valid ticket for the finale, the ticket for your friend only costs you 5.49 Euros. However, this discounted gift is limited to a maximum of 3 tickets.
Do all monsters spawn at the same time? No, as you already know from other larger events in Pokémon GO, there are again 4 different habitats for the GO Fest finale in which various spawns will be found. In the following overview, we show you when which habitat runs:
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.
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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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