Let’s take a look at the leaderboards of Season 27 in Diablo 3. Which class has achieved the best ranking so far and who is in last place?
What’s going on in Diablo 3? On August 26, the new Season 27 started. Many players began the season with a new character and have since been climbing through the Greater Nephalem Rifts. This is also the game’s leaderboard. Because those who clear the higher Greater Rifts are ranked higher. Starting from level 150, the highest level of these dungeons, the time matters.
Now, just a few days after the start, we’re taking a look at the ladder to see who is performing well so far.
Leaderboard of Season 27 in Week 1 – Who is in the lead?
Here’s how we checked: We are looking at the European solo leaderboards of Season 27 in Diablo 3. We focus on softcore players without set restrictions.
The data is current as of August 31 at 12:20 PM. We verified this through the leaderboards available in-game.
These are the rankings:
Monk: Greater Rift 150 in 13 minutes and 28 seconds
Sorceress: Greater Rift 145 in 14 minutes and 34 seconds
Necromancer: Greater Rift 143 in 13 minutes and 13 seconds
Barbarian: Greater Rift 143 in 14 minutes and 52 seconds
Demon Hunter: Greater Rift 140 in 13 minutes and 44 seconds
Crusader: Greater Rift 136 in 12 minutes and 35 seconds
Witch Doctor: Greater Rift 134 in 12 minutes and 28 seconds
What’s notable: Monks clearly have the upper hand right now and are leading the field. Compared to Witch Doctors, who are currently in last place, Monks are a full 16 levels ahead in the G-Rift. In our Tier List for Season 27 of Diablo 3, Monks with the LoD Wave of Light build have made it to S-Tier, along with Barbarians, Sorceresses, Demon Hunters, and Necromancers.
There is still a lot of potential here that will unfold in the coming weeks. Because remember: The new season has only been active for a few days, and this is only a first look at the leaderboards. In the coming days and weeks, players will push their Paragon levels and further expand their potential. It’s very likely that in just a few days, several classes will reach GR 150 and will only be fighting for the best times.
Are you playing your class in Season 27 to measure yourself against other players in the leaderboards? Or do you not care and don’t take it too seriously? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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A bug in Destiny 2 made the boss Golgoroth roar so loudly that it scared some playersquite a bit. The community described their reactions to the roaring boss on reddit.
Destiny 2 players encountered a rather loud boss during the Kingsfall raid due to a bug. In the fight against the ogre Golgoroth, an extremely loud roar seems to be triggered when a player dies.
Some were quite startled by the roar and the sudden high volume. However, the Destiny 2 community mostly took it with humor. Bungie is already aware of the ogre’s roaring issue. Until the bug is fixed, it is advised to lower the volume during the fight against Golgoroth.
Golgoroth not only defeated the players but also their ears
You can watch the embedded reddit video of Golgoroth’s roar here (Warning: High Volume!)
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What does the community say on reddit? On reddit, players share their experiences about the boss Golgoroth and describe their reactions to his roar (via reddit):
ManuelIgnacioM: ‘LMFAO I thought you had just muted the rest of the video because I could only hear one very loud scream. But then I noticed my volume was almost at minimum. Would have been damn funny to experience that’
lucky_yaeger: ‘I seriously thought I had died in real life…. (Volume was set too low, it maxed out itself lmao)’
Herobine0: ‘I quickly threw my headphones off. Twice!’
While some players were severely startled and called the bug a jump scare, most took it with humor. Many remembered a similar previous Destiny bug: ‘1k Voices’, where a loud bug also scared the player base.
On Twitter, users joked that this was part of the game and that the developers should leave it in (via Twitter).
How is Bungie responding to the bug? Bungie Help, the official Twitter page for service updates from Destiny, has written: ‘We are aware of an issue where Golgoroth in the Kingsfall raid sometimes lets out an extremely loud roar.’ It further states: ‘It is recommended to lower the audio output during the fight against Golgoroth until a fix can be implemented.’
Bungie seems to be working on a solution to the problem, and it is just a matter of time how long Golgoroth will keep his loud roar.
Have you fought against the roaring boss Golgoroth? Feel free to share it in the comments.
In a video, the developers of the MMORPG New World announce the biggest update yet. They want to change many things that bother the players. Additionally, there is a new zone and a new weapon.
Monotonous quests, endless grinding, and an unbalanced economy are just a few of the problems players have in New World. On Steam, Amazon’s MMORPG therefore receives only the rating “Mixed”.
With the update “Brimestone Sands”, the developers want to change many things so that players can enjoy New World again. Their focus is not primarily on bugs, but rather on content aspects. Before the update is released, the developers test everything on a public test server.
We summarize the update in a short video:
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New World: This is what to expect in the largest update so far
The first 25 levels are revised
What will change? Amazon wants to make the beginning of New World less monotonous. Therefore, they are revising the first 25 levels both visually and in terms of content. The quests should then be less monotonous, and players will find more variation in NPCs and enemies.
So far, the story followed no real red thread, bored the players, and forced them to travel back and forth constantly. In the future, each of the starting zones should become more individual and tell a central story to create a smoother gaming experience.
Initially, Amazon will implement the changes on the test server and wants to wait for player feedback, which is why they invite people to participate in public tests of New World. After that, the revisions should be introduced into the game with the update. If all goes well, they promise to gradually overhaul the entire MMORPG and reduce monotony.
There should also soon be changes within the economy in New World to better distribute money. However, the developers reveal very little about this so far.
New zone takes you to Egypt
Brimestone Sands is a huge desert reminiscent of ancient Egypt. Within the storyline, you will discover that the Roman Empire also plays a role. You will encounter corrupt legionnaires and the Egyptian guardians within the lore.
As New World is an open world MMORPG, there is naturally a lot to discover in the new zone. Alongside new enemies, there is also a new expedition, meaning the New World’s version of a dungeon. This leads you into a massive pyramid.
“When you are out in the zone and encounter strong enemies, you need something to help you survive,” the developers explain, before sharing details about the new weapon that comes with the update.
The new weapon is called “Greatsword” and is focused on strength and dexterity. You can play it in 2 different ways. Either the weapon is focused on damage, or you will become a tank with it. You will then take more damage first before you strike your enemies multiple times.
When will the update be released? Brimestone Sands is planned for October, but there is no specific date yet. In September, the developers want to release another update detailing more information. First, they will implement the changes on their public test server to gauge player reactions.
What do you think about the upcoming update? Do you believe New World will significantly improve because of it and the entry for new players will be more exciting? Are you looking forward to the new zone and the new dungeon set in a pyramid? What do you think of the new weapon? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO!
In a new developer update from Ashes of Creation, the MMORPG showcases not only new graphic details and a fresh biome but also its entire world map for the first time, which is so large that Skyrim can fit in it a whopping 32 times. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What did the developers show? On August 27, the developers of Ashes of Creation shared a new update with their community. In the 1 hour and 40 minutes long video, there are various smaller pieces of information as well as major highlights.
Most of the update, however, refers to the art style of Ashes of Creation. Especially in this field, one could easily show progress without having to go through elaborate playtests or similar, as Community Marketing Lead Margaret Krohn states in the video.
The biggest eye-catcher is likely the new forest biome. Recently, the creators of AoC showcased their desert, and the forest builds upon this graphical splendor. Especially paired with the realistic weather effects, it looks really fantastic.
You can even observe a light breeze rustling through the leaves. Aside from the new biome, there were some updates regarding characters and mounts, and of course, a particularly large highlight: the gigantic world map of Ashes of Creation.
From 1:29:33, you can catch glimpses of the forest in the video:
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Ashes of Creation has a gigantic world and fills it with water
How big will the world actually be? The developers also granted a first look at the new world map in the video. Some continents have shifted, and a trained eye even recognizes new names on the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the world was revealed as well. Ashes of Creation is said to be a massive 1,200 km² in the end. That’s 32 times Skyrim, or at least 3 times Black Desert Online.
However, the developers face criticism for this statement, as around 750 km² of the world is said to be open sea. Although Ashes of Creation aims to offer content with and on ships, this translates to “only” 480 km² of land area. Which still equates to about 2x Cyberpunk 2077.
Furthermore, there should be around 100 km² of underground tunnels and cave systems. These are not included in any calculation and stand alone, according to the developers.
The world had to grow: The reason that the world of Verra in Ashes of Creation had to grow, according to the developers, is the content on the water. This needs more room to operate and simply requires more space.
Spread across this massive map, there are said to be a total of 85 so-called “nodes.” From these, player cities can emerge, and thus hub areas can grow if the nodes are indeed engaged.
The weather effects of AoC can be seen in this video:
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MMORPG Ashes of Creation will be even more realistic – Shows great weather effects and seasons
“A beautiful atmosphere without Copy&Paste – I love it”
How does the community react? Extremely positively. Fans are celebrating the new video and the forest as a biome. Especially the details are praised by commentators. Additionally, there is excitement about exploring the vast world of Ashes of Creation.
Many fans see the MMORPG as a fresh wind for the entire genre and place a lot of hope in Ashes of Creation, while others are afraid that the game will break under exactly that expectation. However, the overall sentiment under the developer update is very positive.
What do the fans say? Some of the comments we would like to share with you at this point to give you an idea of the mood. They all come from the comment section under the developer update (via YouTube):
Just Gaming Podcast writes: ‘The more I see of the game, the more hype I get. The genre desperately needs a fresh wind, and I hope so much that the game can live up to its expectations.’
V RIP says: ‘Just look at all the different trees in the forest. It’s really hard to find two that look the same. A beautiful atmosphere, completely without Copy&Paste. I love it.’
Andrew Baki writes: ‘The more I learn about the core systems of AoC and the philosophy of the developers, the more perfect the game becomes for me. Plus, the fantastic work of the whole team. I truly want to support the game personally for a long time.’
What do you think about the new developer update? Is the new biome or the gigantic map your personal highlight, or is it something entirely different? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
FIFA 23 was briefly available for Xbox consoles and first leaks show that Cristiano Ronaldo could actually receive a massive downgrade.
What is this leak about? Yesterday, on August 30, 2022, FIFA 23 was briefly available in the Xbox Store and could even be started and played after the download. Many players took advantage of this massive error by EA and leaked numerous player ratings on the internet.
Particularly exciting is the supposedly new rating of Cristiano Ronaldo, which represents a severe downgrade for the Portuguese superstar.
Important: One should keep in mind when considering the leaked ratings that the published version of FIFA 23 could still be an unfinished version. The ratings could therefore be adjusted again by the release.
The leak shows Ronaldo with a still strong overall rating of 90 points, which is a downgrade of one point compared to FIFA 22. He has strong shooting stats with 92 and his 85 dribbling should not make the card unplayable.
However, the biggest problem with the card is the extremely important pace stat. This has been massively reduced. His new speed is reported to be 81 according to the leak, which is a downgrade of 6 points.
Here you can check out the leaked Ronaldo card:
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Is Ronaldo still worth it in FIFA 23? That remains to be seen. Although the downgrade of the pace stat is particularly annoying, if the meta in FIFA 23 changes, less speedy strikers might get a chance again.
It remains exciting to see how good Ronaldo will actually be. His shooting and dribbling stats combined with the 5 stars in skill moves should still make him a very strong striker. It might just be that he is no longer among the best.
This is what the community says: On reddit, players are not thrilled about the leaked ratings and even fear that Ronaldo could become unplayable due to his downgrade. We have collected some opinions:
gdewulf: ‘Maybe I will finally get him. I have never pulled Ronaldo in 10 years of FIFA.’
Crimsonpets: ‘After two months, he will cost only around 200,000 coins due to the shared transfer market.’
NDdownVOTED: ‘These stats do not look like a 90 card’
FifaFanatic00: ‘Damn, they really made him SBC fodder.’
Mattras7: ‘Basically, he is now Lewandowski.’
S-TKE: ‘It’s sad to see. The end of an era comes closer.’
awesomepat27: ‘He sprints faster than his whole team. The pace stat is a joke.’
What do you think about Ronaldo’s supposed downgrade? Would you still play him? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
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Pokémon GO promises you Cosmog, Cosmovum, Solgaleo, and Lunala in the Season of Light. Their strength and Shinys we show you here on MeinMMO in the overview.
Which monsters are involved? In Pokémon GO it is that time again and the next season under the name “Season of Light”, so season of light, is ready and will replace the Season of GO on September 1st.
The first legendary monster is already established: Cosmog. What kind of Pokémon this is, what developments it has, and how strong these will be, we have summarized for you below.
What kind of Pokémon is Cosmog?
Cosmog is a legendary Pokémon from the 7th generation of games. It belongs to the Psychic type and can evolve in the anime and main games into Cosmovum to the Psychic and Steel Pokémon Solgaleo and to Lunala, a Pokémon of the Psychic and Ghost type.
Whether this will also be possible in Pokémon GO is still not entirely clear, as the Pokéminers, a group of data miners, have found preliminary hints in the source code that an evolution may not be possible. However, these are not official informations, so Niantic can still adjust this data.
What does Cosmog look like? The small pocket monster has a particularly cute but distinctive appearance. Its body is colored blue-purple and represents a night sky with its glowing white decorations. In the middle of its body is its black face, from which two golden sickles extend.
This gives the color play of Cosmog a visual resemblance to a nebula of dust and gas, as one knows them from images of the universe. For this reason, the legendary monster is also referred to as the Nebula Pokémon or “Child of the Stars”.
This is what Cosmovum, Solgaleo, and Lunala look like: Its evolution “Cosmovum” visually resembles a glass ball held by a golden frame. Its body is also colored purple and its decorations likewise resemble the night sky and the universe.
The last two stages of evolution from Cosmog, the legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala, symbolize the corresponding celestial bodies. While Solgaleo visually resembles a white lion at first glance, its radiating mane with its golden and red decorations represents the sun.
You can recognize Lunala mainly by its bat-like, purple body. The ends of its wings are also adorned with golden sickles that resemble the moon, which is why it forms the counterpart to Solgaleo.
How strong are Cosmog, Cosmovum, Solgaleo, and Lunala
Cosmog: Looking at the values of the small Psychic Pokémon, it becomes apparent that Cosmog is not particularly strong. It can only score with a somewhat higher value in endurance:
Attack: 54
Defense: 57
Endurance: 125
In attack and defense, it still lands in the rear positions. Thus, it is rather unsuitable for use in raids and the PvP league.
Cosmovum: Unlike Cosmog, this is different for its evolution Cosmovum. This Pokémon is particularly strong in defense and can score well here. However, its endurance and attack do not differ at all compared to its pre-evolution, which is why it performs just as poorly:
Attack: 54
Defense: 242
Endurance: 125
Solgaleo and Lunala: With strong values in attack, endurance, and defense, the last two evolutions, Solgaleo and Lunala, can convince:
Attack: 255
Defense: 191
Endurance: 263
Thus, both can especially score in attack and endurance, which makes them particularly interesting for use in raids.
What needs to be considered: At this point, the planned moves of Cosmog and its evolutions are not yet officially known. A strong moveset is crucial for the respective monster to be able to impress in raids or the GO battle league.
Depending on which moves combination the two legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala ultimately get, it could even be conceivable for them to secure a place among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Findings of the Pokéminers: However, the Pokéminers have also found preliminary data in the source code regarding this. Cosmog, Cosmovum, Solgaleo, and Lunala are likely to have access to the following moves:
Pokémon
Quick Attack
Charge Attack
Cosmog
Splash
Struggle
Cosmovum
Splash
Struggle
Solgaleo
Zen Headbutt Fire Spin
Heavy Slam Psychic Fangs Solar Beam Flamethrower
Lunala
Confusion Air Slash
Shadow Ball Psychic Moongeist Beam Future Sight
Thus, Solgaleo could be interesting for the GO battle league according to PvPoke with a moveset consisting of Fire Spin, Psychic Fangs, and Heavy Slam. With a moveset of Confusion and Psychic, Lunala could also deal considerable damage to opponents in raids.
But you should view these findings with some caution. While the Pokéminers have been almost always correct with their information in the past, Niantic can still change their minds at any time and implement other attacks.
How to find and catch Cosmog, Cosmovum, Solgaleo & Lunala?
The way you can find the new legendary Pokémon has not yet been announced. One possibility would be within the special research planned for the Season of Light.
Another conceivable option is a release through Level 5 Raids. All raid bosses for the month of September are not yet known. It would be possible for two of the Psychic Pokémon to be hidden there from September 13 to September 27.
As soon as there is new information on this, you will find out at MeinMMO.
Is it worth it to catch Cosmog and its evolutions?
Can you catch shiny Cosmog? No, currently Niantic has not provided any information that you will have the chance to encounter a shiny specimen during the Season of Light. If there is new information on this, we will add it here.
Is it worth it to catch Cosmog and its evolutions anyway? Yes, even though Cosmog will probably not be available in its shiny form for now, you should not miss out on the Psychic Pokémon and its evolutions. Especially with Solgaleo and Lunala, the chances are good that you could get strong attackers for raids and the GO battle league.
What do you think of the prospects for the new legendary Pokémon? Will you secure Cosmog and its evolutions? Or would you prefer other monsters for the Season of Light? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
There is stress again about a new “deal” in WoW Classic. The bonus editions of WotLK Classic are more expensive than full-price titles.
Basically, it was to be expected, but it hits the fans of classic World of Warcraft like a slap in the face again. Coinciding with the pre-patch of Wrath of the Lich King Classic, there are also new bundles in the World of Warcraft shop that you can purchase to enhance your gaming experience – at decent prices. These upgrades cost between 50 € and 80 €.
What are those packages? At the launch of Wrath of the Lich King Classic, players can choose to purchase 2 additional packages:
Northrend Heroic Upgrade for 50 €
Northrend Epic Upgrade for 80 €
Both packages come with different contents.
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This is included in the Northrend Heroic Upgrade: The cheaper bundle for 50 € contains the following contents:
A character boost to level 70 (does not apply to Death Knights), including:
expert riding
race-specific epic mount
race-specific rare flying mount
weapon skills up to level 70
all flight paths in Azeroth and the Outland unlocked
a set of unusual (green) gear for level 70
four bags with 14 slots each
some gold
The penguin pet Pebbles
Toy “Lucky Fishing Poles” that allows you to summon a Tuskarr as a fishing partner
The contents of the “Heroic Upgrade”.
This is included in the Northrend Epic Upgrade: The Epic Upgrade is priced at a proud 80 €. It includes:
All contents of the Heroic Upgrade
Flying mount “Walknochengleiter of the Kal’uak”
Flying mount “Küstengleiter of the Tuskarr” for retail WoW (Shadowlands / Dragonflight)
30 days of game time for World of Warcraft (Classic and Retail)
The contents of the “Epic Upgrade” for WotLK Classic.
Community reacts angrily: As expected, the community around WoW Classic reacts rather angrily and displeased. There still seems to be dissatisfaction about shop offers happening in this form in WotLK Classic at all. At the same time, many find the prices to be outrageous considering that WotLK is now a very old game and is essentially included for free in the subscription. To ask for more than the full price of a new title for a package, many consider a blatant scam. Some comments on this:
“The same price as for retail add-ons … … Just without a game? WoW.”
“Get yourself more pixels and the ability to skip content before your journey that you already paid for 14 years ago. For 80 €.”
“Excuse me, could you please say that in “Diablo Immortal” language? How much value do I get exactly with this deal?”
However, it must also be said that just the character boost usually costs almost 50 € and therefore you “save” with the packages if you are interested in digital goodies such as pets, mounts, etc. and intend to use a boost, which makes them attractive offers – at least compared to the conventional price. This is also noted by some comments, which basically say: You don’t have to buy it if you don’t want to.
What is your opinion on these packages? An absolute outrage or optional and thus not a problem?
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In GTA Online you can find Patrick “Packie” McReary and unlock him as a sharpshooter for the Casino Heist. We will show you the location of the police transport and how to find the sharpshooter.
Why do this? The character Patrick “Packie” McReary is part of the Casino Heist in GTA Online. You can unlock him through a mission and then use him as a sharpshooter during your break-in at the casino vault. He acts as support for the new heist.
How to unlock Packie? The unlocking happens through an event that randomly takes place on the map of GTA Online. A police van transports Packie and a buddy through the world of GTA Online. You ambush the van, get rid of the cops, and then take McReary to his hideout. In the guide, we will show you how it works.
The preparation: Start a session in GTA Online. It can be public, invite-only, friends-only, or any other type of session. The main thing is that there are a handful of other players in the session. There must be at least 3 other active players in your game.
Once you have made this preparation, you now need to hope for a bit of randomness.
Finding Packie McReary in GTA Online – Location and Time
The location of Patrick McReary: You wait for police sirens to sound near you and for the police to appear as a small blue dot on the minimap. This can happen anywhere on the map of GTA Online. According to players, there are certain locations where the event starts particularly reliably. The best time for this is said to be between 9 PM and 9 AM.
The popular location in the vineyards.
Time and again, the vineyards to the west of the map, below Fort Zancudo, are mentioned. According to players, the chance of the event occurring here is very high. Drive to the marked spot that you can see on the map embedded here. Park and turn off the radio so you can hear the police sirens.
Other locations where players found the transport with Patrick McReary are:
Route 68 Clubhouse
Route 68 Ammunation
The highway in front of the casino
In front of the main entrance of Fort Zancudo
The blue dot on the minimap leads you to the police transporter.
Here’s what happens next: Wait at the spot for a few minutes. If you hear sirens and see a small blue dot on the minimap, head there immediately. You will find a police transporter with cops in the driver and passenger seats.
These two police officers need to be shot. But be careful! Do not use explosive weapons and do not be too brutal. In the back of the vehicle, McReary is sitting with another guy. Only take out the cops in front and then get in.
After you’ve dealt with the cops, you escape.
Now you need to get rid of the police. Either drive away from them or call Lester on your mobile, who will remove the wanted level for you.
Now take Packie to his hideout. You will earn 10,000 GTA dollars and unlock him as a sharpshooter for the Casino Heist. You can now use him.
The latest patch in Dead by Daylight is live and features a new killer and two survivors – but also a pretty nasty nerf.
Just a few hours ago, Dead by Daylight received its 29th killer, as the “Resident Evil: Project W” chapter has gone live. This brings not just the nasty “Mastermind” as a tentacle killer, but also two tough women from the Resident Evil universe to face the dangers: Ada Wong and Rebecca Chambers.
We’ll tell you what all three characters can do and what you can expect in the horror chase from now on.
What can the Mastermind do? Albert Wesker, who is referred to as the “Mastermind” in Dead by Daylight, has quite a few cool and fresh abilities. Using his Uroboros virus, he can injure several survivors quickly, even pick them up directly with an attack or climb over pallets and windows. However, this comes with a disadvantage: The Mastermind has the largest terror radius in Dead by Daylight, with a radius of 40 meters (“heartbeat”).
The killer’s special attack allows him to execute two quick lunge attacks after a short charging time, during which he can change direction and even move a bit. If a survivor is hit during this, they are infected with the virus, lifted, and then thrown forward. If they collide with a wall, they take damage. If they hit another survivor, both take damage.
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Dead by Daylight brings the cruel Wesker as a new “Resident Evil” killer
The virus infection progresses over time. If a survivor is completely affected by it, the Mastermind can grab them directly out of his attack with his special attack and carry them to the next hook.
Survivors can heal from the infection as there are various spray cans scattered around the map that contain a healing substance. The cans can be used multiple times but are rather limited – eventually, there will be no more healing options.
The new perks of the killer Mastermind
Like all killers, the Mastermind comes with 3 perks that further enhance his abilities. They are:
Superior Anatomy: When a survivor vaults over a window or a pallet quickly within 8 meters, this perk activates. The next time the killer vaults through a window, he does so 30% / 35% / 40% faster. The perk has a cooldown of 30 seconds.
Awakened Awareness: While the killer carries a survivor, he sees the aura of all other survivors within 16 / 18 / 20 meters.
Terminus: When the exit gates are powered, this perk activates. As long as this perk is active, injured, dying, and hooked survivors are affected by the “Broken” status (cannot be healed from “injured”) until the exit gates are opened. After the exit gates are opened, survivors remain in the “Broken” status for 20 / 25 / 30 more seconds.
The perks of the Mastermind are initially only available to him. However, you can also unlock them for all other killers through the prestige system.
Rebecca sneaking – will the Mastermind catch her?
The new perks of survivors Ada Wong and Rebecca Chambers
Both survivors also have three unique perks each to better escape dangers.
Ada Wong’s perks are:
Wiretap: After the survivor repairs a generator for 33%, this perk activates. After a generator has been repaired for 3 seconds, you can press the active ability button to place a bug on the generator, which stays active for 60 / 70 / 80 seconds. The aura of the bugged generator is visible to all other survivors. If the killer is within 14 meters of the affected generator, his aura is revealed to all survivors. Damaging the generator destroys the bug.
Reactive Healing: When another survivor loses a health state within 32 meters and you are injured, immediately increase your healing progress by 40% / 45% / 50% of the remaining progress.
Low Profile: If you are the last survivor, this perk activates. Your scratch marks, blood trails, and pain groans are not detectable for 70 / 80 / 90 seconds.
Rebecca Chambers’ perks are:
Better Than New: When you complete a healing action on another survivor, they receive a speed boost of 12% / 14% / 16% on healing, opening chests, cleansing totems, and blessing totems. The bonus lasts until the survivor gets injured again.
Reassurance: When you approach a survivor hanging on a hook within 6 meters, you can press the “Active-Ability-2-Key” to pause their health bar for 20 / 25 / 30 seconds. If they’re already in the second hook phase, they also do not have to pass skill checks during this time. The perk can only be triggered once per survivor and hook phase.
Hyperfocus: If you achieve a great skill check while healing or repairing, this perk earns a token. Each token increases the chance of a skill check by 4%, the speed of the check by 4%, and the bonus progress for great successes by 10% / 20% / 30% of the base value. The perk loses all tokens if you achieve a normal success, fail a check, or cancel the action in any way.
The perks of both survivors are initially only available to them. However, you can also unlock them for all other survivors through the prestige system.
The killer can throw survivors – and it hits hard.
What else has changed? The biggest change affects the “Raccoon City Police Department” map. It has now been divided into two smaller maps, either the east wing or the west wing of the police station. Both maps are a bit smaller, but have been expanded with new outside areas to ensure there are still plenty of paths for exciting chases.
In a last-minute addition, the developers introduced a nerf to the popular survivor perk “Blast Mine.” This perk allows survivors to place an explosive charge on a generator. Previously, the expiration of a mine allowed you to immediately place a new one. Now, you have to earn the next mine again by making progress on the generator. Why the developers made this change has not been disclosed.
Moreover, there are now streamer features. You can hide the names of teammates or your own on the screen or introduce a small, random delay when entering the queue, making “stream-sniping” and targeting a streamer much less easy.
How much does the chapter cost? The price for the “Resident Evil: Project W” chapter is a bit larger than usual. Instead of the usual 7 €, you will have to pay a total of 12 € for the new killer and the two survivors in the bundle. Since the chapter comes with a total of 3 characters, the higher price is probably justified, but whether you want to pay it is up to everyone to decide.
As these are licensed characters, they can only be purchased with real money or the real-money currency (“Auric Cells”). A purchase using the in-game currency earned is not possible in this case.
What do you think of the new killer in Dead by Daylight?
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In August, you can encounter the legendary bosses Zacian, Zamazenta, Genesect, and Palkia in the Level 5 raids of Pokémon GO . We at MeinMMO will show you when you can find each monster and which Mega Pokémon will be waiting for you in the coming weeks.
Which Pokémon are involved? In the new month, you can expect raid bosses like Palkia and Genesect in the 5-star raids. Zacian and Zamazenta are also particularly interesting. Additionally, there will be a selection of Mega Pokémon that will rotate in the coming weeks.
Below, we will show you an overview of the known bosses you will encounter in the raids. If Niantic announces more information and bosses, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
Raid Hours and Raid Bosses in August 2022
The following raid hours are scheduled for August 2022 in Pokémon GO:
What else is happening in Pokémon GO? On August 27, the big closing event for GO Fest 2022 will take place. It is quite possible that Niantic is planning special raids for this event.
Which of the bosses are you most excited about in August? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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In the course of this leak, some players entered the Ultimate Team mode of FIFA 23 and began to search for new player ratings.
Thus, several ratings for FIFA 23 are already known. And there are apparently a few interesting developments.
Who will reportedly be the best player in FIFA 23 according to the leak?
How accurate are the values? What is certain is that these values are not from FIFA 22 anymore, but already new ratings. It is quite possible that they will also make it into the final game. However, whether any changes will be made to the numbers before the official release remains open.
These are the ratings: A lot of ratings can already be found online. Among them are also the values of the presumably best players in FIFA 23.
As of now, 5 players will likely share the top spot with a rating of 91 if you look at the gold cards. The best card is reportedly cover star Kylian Mbappé – his mix of speed, dribbling, and finishing was already deadly last time and will likely be so in FIFA 23.
Following him are three forwards: Benzema, Messi, and Lewandowski, as well as De Bruyne in midfield. Notably: Cristiano Ronaldo apparently only gets a 90-rated card and this would be his weakest card in years. In addition, Ronaldo and Messi lost quite a few points in speed. Neymar, meanwhile, seems to have lost his 91 and is said to drop to 89.
Behind them are Salah and van Dijk from Liverpool with 90-rated cards, as well as goalkeepers Courtois and Neuer. Manuel Neuer will likely also become the best Bayern player with his 90-rated card, as further leaks show.
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What’s the situation in the Bundesliga? FC Bayern is likely to be the undisputed strongest Bundesliga club when looking only at the values. Kimmich has once again received a rating of 89, and new signing Mané comes in with a strong 89, who also shows very good values otherwise.
Alphonso Davies is likely to become one of the absolute favorites in the game with his 84-rated card and 94 pace. A little weaker is the speed of Sané and Gnabry, who fall below 90. And Leon Goretzka, who last year was directly part of the Gullit Gang, no longer has consistent over-80 ratings.
Nevertheless: No one will get past Bayern in the Bundesliga when it comes to FIFA ratings.
Here are the leaked BVB ratings for comparison. The top positions here are held by Marco Reus and defender Niklas Süle. Both are likely to be interesting in FIFA 23, but possibly even more exciting will be Jude Bellingham: His gold card jumps from 79 to a full 84.
In the coming days, many more ratings for FIFA 23 are likely to emerge, should players continue to be able to search on Xbox. However, this is still open.
On September 3, a Limited Research featuring the rotating Pokémon Iscalar will take place in Pokémon GO. We’ll show you all the details about the event.
What kind of event is this? In recent years, Pokémon GO has repeatedly held short events called Limited Researches. The next event of this kind will take place on September 3, bringing you Iscalar. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a Shiny.
We’ll give you an overview of what you need to know about the event this weekend.
Iscalar Event in September – Start, Bonuses, and Shiny
When does it start? The event starts on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 11:00 AM local time. It will last three hours and end at 2:00 PM local time.
What bonuses are there? For catching Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of candies. Keep in mind that this applies not only to the event Pokémon but also to raid bosses that you catch after battling.
There is also an increased chance of encountering shiny Iscalar. Trainers are used to an increased shiny chance from Community Days. However, it is unclear if the chances will be similarly high this time. Niantic only confirmed in the announcement that the chance will be increased during the event.
Iscalar Bonus: If you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops after the event starts, you will receive special quests that reward you with Iscalar encounters.
Iscalar and Shiny Iscalar compared
What does shiny Iscalar look like? Visually, shiny Iscalar can be easily distinguished from the normal form. The shiny is more yellowish while the normal form is mostly blue.
Wild Spawns: In the wild, you will encounter specially selected Pokémon more frequently during the event. These are:
Alolan Rattata*
Krookodile*
Herdier*
Furfrou*
Blanas
Sableye*
Feebas
With luck, Galarian Zigzagoon
How do you like the outlook for the event? Do you think it’s cool to have a longer event again, where a Pokémon is mainly in focus? And are you most looking forward to Shiny Iscalar or have you set your eyes on other spawns from the wild? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO.
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Yo-ho-ho!The first week of Season 18 in Destiny 2 is over and the Guardians have begun to recruit Eliksni pirates for their crew. While the Drifter indulges in old habits at his new bar, the Guardians can collect another relic this week. MeinMMO will give you an update on the new weekly challenges first.
This week: After today’s Weekly Reset, the Guardians will embark on a new expedition to another destination in Destiny 2 with their crew. They must find the next relic of the Antiquarian before Eramis snatches it away and takes it to the Darkness and the Witness.
While the Guardians hunt for treasures, the Drifter enjoys a few bottles of rum in his new bar and grants you a chill bonus on your Gambit rank.
And in the Throne World, you can expect “The Lightblade”, so you can show the final boss Alak-Hul that he’s not the only one with Arc 3.0 who can pull off something, while also snagging his top loot.
But beware of the top loot! If you still want to earn top loot, please heed our tip. Currently, deactivating items can slow down your leveling. So don’t walk the plank and keep the following in mind:
Arrr! All hands clear the ship, or you’ll face the consequences!
The essential info about activities from 30.08 to 06.09.
Strike: Nightfall – The Fire Trial
The Lightblade, in Savathun’s Throne World The players will fight against the “Lightblade” in the Nightfall strike this week. He is considered a potential successor to Oryx and can put down a serious speed when enraged. Defeat him before he uses the Light for nefarious purposes.
This week’s Nightfall weapon: As a reward for your run, you will always receive a special Nightfall weapon. And in Season 18, Bungie has hidden a few really great treasures here.
This week you will receive the shotgun “The Mindbender’s Ambition”.
You will be able to earn the Master version (Adept) starting from October 4. Because that’s when the “Grandmaster” difficulty will begin.
Playlist Strikes have the following modifiers this week:
Solar Singe
Stasis Burn
Grounded
The Singe modifier will accompany you all week; the others will change daily.
This week, master the simplest challenge in the final encounter of the “Oryx’s Curse” raid with the name “Catalyst for Loops”. To complete the challenge, your team must maintain at least one stack of the buff “Sucking Power” before the damage phase on Rhulk.
As a reward for the challenge in the final section of the Grandmaster raid, there’s a chance this week for a Master version of the glaive “Lubrae’s Ruin”, the pulse rifle “Devious” or the grenade launcher “Afterthought”. However, keep in mind that Hard and Normal modes share the loot.
In the “Garden of Salvation”, you can create a unique statue.
You also earn additional top rewards from the endgame:
In the Vex raid “Garden of Salvation” on the Moon.
And in the dungeon “Pit of Heresy” also on the Moon.
Weekly Activities
With Season 18, new activities have also entered the game, allowing the Guardians to become pirates.
Ketch Crash: Dive into this new 6-player activity for ship-to-ship battles to stop Eramis and her pirate crew from plunging the galaxy into chaos.
Expedition: Assemble treasure maps, search for treasures, and return to your ship while fending off enemy pirate crews.
Pirate Hideouts: Fight through weekly missions and seize powerful relics hidden in the hideouts of the pirate lords.
Explore old pirate hideouts in Season 18 and steal their treasure.
Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly campaign mission.
“The Trick”
In the Witch Queen campaign mission, you search the dark corners of Savathun’s Throne World for another hint on how she stole the Light, following a tip from Fynch.
Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Showdown
Rift
Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City
Petra Venj is located at the top of the pavilion in the area “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. The curse cycle is restarting, and Curse Week 1 is active. Additionally, the 5th Ascendant Challenge is active.
Sources for top loot in Season 18 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the new season of the raiders, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,580. Thus, the power level at the start of the new Season 18 has increased by +10 compared to the previous Season 17. All players start with the base power level of 1,350.
How to get free loot: For all new and old Guardians who want to play in the future or after a break, Bungie has prepared “The Gift of the Thunder Gods” in Season 18.
You can pick up this loot chest for free in the H.E.L.M. after completing the “New Light” campaign. It will bring you up to a power level of 1540 or more – with Arc armor and weapons, as well as two exotic and ten legendary items. You can also collect the rewards once for all your characters.
This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings your power level up to 1,580:
Seasonal activity “The Astral Seas” on Grandmaster difficulty (+1)
Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
Complete 3 Vanguard Operation strikes with appropriate focus (+1)
Hawthorne’s clan quest: Earn 5000 XP (+1)
Glint Dust Highlights in the Eververse
The Eververse has racing items for you this week. So if you want to be fast and stylish, treat yourself to the “Cosmos Star” for your collection this week.
The Sparrow “Cosmos Star” is coming to the Eververse this week.
If that doesn’t appeal to you, you can also spend your Glint Dust, the in-game currency you earn, on other things.
Here’s what else you can get for Glint Dust:
Exotic emote “Rising Twilight”
Exotic emote “Playground Joys”
Exotic Ghost Shell: “Firebreak Shell”
Exotic Ghost Shell: “M3-D1 Shell”
Exotic ship “Torpedo Capsule”
Exotic Hunter ornament “Nine Days/Nights” for the exotic “No Time to Explain”
Exotic Titan ornament “Photodermal Actuators” for the exotic “Synthoceps”
Exotic Warlock ornament: “Flurfaller” for the exotic “Lunafaction Boots”
Exotic weapon ornament “Fundamental Structure” for the exotic “Hard Light”
Along with the legendary Ghost projections “Keeper Projection” and “Thumbs Down Projection”
Legendary shader “Aposematism”
Not enough Glint Dust? If you need more Glint Dust to treat yourself to some fancy cosmetics, we have a few tips on how to improve your Glint Dust level.
How did you like the first week of Season 18? Are you satisfied with the new activities so far or do you miss something? Feel free to leave your personal opinion in the comments for our readers and the Destiny 2 team.
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Rooted was one of the surprise hits of the Future Games Show held as part of the gamescom 2022. Quickly, comparisons to games like The Last of Us and DayZ emerged on social media and in the media landscape. But how much of these two hits is in the title, and should they fear the new competition?
The survival game Rooted garnered a lot of attention after the gameplay trailer was shown at the Future Games Show.
MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller took a closer look at the known information about Rooted and the comparisons to The Last of Us, DayZ, and The Day Before. Even before the release of Rooted, fans said the competition should worry. But does the competition really need to fear?
Keep in mind that Rooted has not yet been released at this time. We are compiling and evaluating the information that has already been released.
Rooted mixes Survival with Sci-Fi
What kind of game is this?: Rooted is a survival game being developed by Headlight Studios and is set to be released on Steam. A console release is not ruled out by the developers. There is currently no planned release date.
Rooted can be played solo or in cooperative mode with friends. In the latter, however, you must be careful about who or what you shoot, as the Steam page suggests, Friendly Fire could be an issue within the survival game.
This is the backstory: Rooted takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. The story is roughly set in the year 2100 and features abandoned ruins and forests alongside sci-fi elements.
These gameplay features Rooted is expected to have:
Typical survival elements like crafting and base building
Occupation of abandoned buildings
Map consisting of forests and an abandoned city
Focus on PvE, later PvP
Animals and humans as PvE opponents
Map events that affect the world of Rooted
On Steam, you can additionally read the following sentence: “Whether made of steel or flesh, choose your opponent wisely!” This statement suggests that there could be opponents made of steel, such as drones or robots, in addition to humans and animals.
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Rooted is a new survival game on Steam – fans are already saying that the competition should be worried before release
Rooted compared to survival giants
These games Rooted was compared to: In the comments on YouTube and social media, comparisons mainly arose with the following three games:
The Last of Us
DayZ
The Day Before
Significant differences from The Last of Us
Animals instead of zombies: The comparison to The Last of Us (TLOU) is notably more sobering than the first glance at the trailer of Rooted might suggest. Although we see a character sneaking through abandoned places and collecting loot in third-person perspective, the gameplay should differ significantly.
Let’s start with the most obvious difference: The world of TLOU is filled with zombies. Those do not exist in Rooted. Your opponents are mainly animals and other humans. While the latter also play a role in Naughty Dog’s successful title, the absence of zombies weighs heavily.
It’s a big difference whether you are attacked by a limping hunk of flesh or a completely healthy bear. On top of that, drones or robots further deny any close resemblance to The Last of Us.
Open world and base building instead of story: Additionally, in Rooted, you wander through an open world where you must survive long-term and build a shelter.
The Last of Us neither offers an open world nor base building. Furthermore, Rooted is expected to be much less story-driven, which can also affect character connection and atmosphere.
If you haven’t seen the launch trailer for the remake of TLOU Part 1 yet, you can catch up here:
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The Last of Us Part 1 Launch Trailer PS5
Similar setting to The Day Before
Commonalities with The Day Before: Rooted shares some commonalities with The Day Before, as both games are expected to have gameplay elements found in many survival games. These include aspects such as:
Open world
Item crafting
Building construction
Additionally, both Rooted and The Day Before are expected to be playable cooperatively or in multiplayer.
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Focus on PvE instead of PvP: An important difference between the two survival titles is the relevance of PvP. While Rooted focuses on PvE and wishes to introduce PvP because of community demand, PvP is a significant part of The Day Before.
Zombies in The Day Before: Similar to The Last of Us, NPC opponents are also a distinguishing criterion between The Day Before and Rooted, and again, it’s about zombies. In short: The Day Before has them, and Rooted does not.
Similar map design: In the trailers and images shown so far, it appears that both games follow a rather similar concept regarding map design. Both titles focus on an abandoned, post-apocalyptic city.
Rooted shows an abandoned building in the gameplay trailerThe Day Before shows an abandoned city in the announcement trailer
In addition to the abandoned city and buildings, there are also remote locations on the maps of both games that differ from the paved roads and multi-story buildings. For instance, The Day Before showed an off-road track in one video, while Rooted featured some dilapidated buildings in a more wooded landscape.
Rooted also has a small location adjacent to a forestThe Day Before also takes you off-road
Possible differences in weapon behavior from DayZ
In DayZ, we see again very obvious differences from Rooted, but also some commonalities that are particularly found in genre-specific gameplay elements:
Open world
Item crafting
Building construction
Abandoned open world: The design of the open world is not entirely unlike. Again, we see a post-apocalyptic scenario in both titles with associated abandoned towns and buildings as well as proximity to forests.
PvP and private servers: A difference is theoretically the importance of PvP and the presence of zombies in DayZ. However, both can be disabled on private servers. Whether DayZ would play like Rooted once it is released remains questionable.
The weapon behavior: One aspect that distinguishes DayZ is expected not to be seen in Rooted: the origin of military simulation.
DayZ originated from a mod of the military simulation ARMA 3. Consequently, the weapons in the survival game feel realistic and are rarely cutting-edge. However, Rooted refers to itself as a sci-fi survival, which also raises the possibility of fighting against robots and drones. If such weapons exist, Rooted could be uninteresting for a large part of the DayZ fanbase.
In the following table, we summarize the possible differences and commonalities between the games described above once more. However, we will only see if they are actually applicable once the game is out.
It is possible that Rooted will have a moving story or realistic weapon behavior, even though there are currently (as of August 2022) no details about this.
Do other survival titles need to fear Rooted?
No, titles like The Last of Us and DayZ do not need to fear Rooted. This is not because the trailer for Rooted could not convince, but rather due to the different player types within their own player base.
The Last of Us: The Last of Us focuses on a very different aspect than Rooted, and the release of the remake of Part 1 will not suffer due to the surprise hit of the Future Games Show. Here, open-world survival and base building stand in contrast to an atmospheric story – two completely different core features.
DayZ: The survival hit DayZ has created its own niche within the genre, focusing mainly on PvP and realistic weapon behavior. Since the release of DayZ, various survival games have hit the market, yet the zombie adventure has remained relevant.
The Day Before: Just like Rooted, The Day Before is also waiting for its release. Since Rooted focuses on PvE and The Day Before primarily on PvP, the two titles are likely to not interfere with each other upon their respective releases, as they target two different player types.
Conclusion: Interesting for survival fans, less so for story enthusiasts
Who is Rooted interesting for? If you like or are interested in DayZ, The Last of Us, and The Day Before because of the zombies, then Rooted will disappoint you – the survival game does without them.
The same goes if you expect a story at the level of The Last of Us. Even if there is a story, the survival gameplay could still take the forefront.
However, if you are looking for a game that combines shooter elements with an abandoned post-apocalyptic area consisting of forests and cities, then Rooted could be interesting for you.
Rooted is aimed at players who enjoy open worlds and try to secure their survival by building their own base or inhabiting abandoned houses.
As you search various buildings and can craft or repair numerous items for this purpose, Rooted likely possesses many features that survival game fans could wish for.
What do you think of Rooted? Do you believe the survival title will be a success, or do you prefer to wait for the full release? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!
Another survival game that caused a stir at gamescom is Dune: Awakening. You can learn more on MeinMMO.
In Pokémon GO you could secure the 1-Coin Box every week in recent months. But now it has suddenly disappeared. We at MeinMMO will show you how the trainers are reacting to the loss and want to know your opinion on the matter.
Which box is it about? With the restrictions surrounding the Corona pandemic, Niantic introduced a so-called weekly box in recent years. This was always available in the in-game shop on Mondays from 06:00 local time and provided you with helpful items for the game.
This was intended to allow trainers to continue playing, even if they were unable to leave their homes due to quarantine or restrictions.
But now the box has suddenly disappeared. We will show you what speculations exist regarding its disappearance and how the trainers are responding.
At the end of the article, there is also a survey where we want to know your opinion on this topic.
Possible reasons for the disappearance of the weekly box
What happened to the box? Normally, the Pokéminers, a group of dataminers, provide an initial glimpse of what items trainers can expect in the next weekly box by Sunday evening. But on August 28 came the big surprise – the box is gone.
As the Pokéminers reported on their Twitter account, there will be no new 1-Coin Box in the week from August 29 to September 4. It simply vanished suddenly, without any prior announcement from the developers.
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But some trainers have an idea of what might have led to this decision and even suspect that it is related to the events of the last few weeks.
What happened in the last weeks? While the weekly box used to contain the popular Remote Raid Passes for a long time, Niantic changed the contents of the 1-Coin Box in May of this year. Trainers should now be more motivated to go outside again.
Niantic seemed to be experimenting here, as the box became increasingly smaller. While trainers initially received at least 3 items for one Poké Coin, in recent weeks it was only one item each time. This led to significant criticism from trainers, many of whom demanded the return of the Remote Raid Passes.
Additionally, some stated that they would no longer buy the boxes, leading to speculation that sales figures were systematically declining. This could be another reason for the possible discontinuation of the box.
That Niantic needs to change something about the weekly boxes was clear to many trainers. The few items that were available in recent weeks were considered very uninteresting by a large part of the reddit community, which is why they hardly bought the boxes anymore.
For these players, it was not surprising that Pokémon GO is now making this decision and no longer offers the box for purchase. This is evident in the comments on reddit. However, some trainers are now also hoping for an improvement of the daily boxes or research breakthroughs (via reddit.com):
oceano7: “I’m surprised they pulled the plug before the season was even over. Let’s see what they announce today or tomorrow.”
NewFaceHalcyon: “No one bought them, that’s why.”
OkKaleidoscope4433: “Honestly, it was only a matter of time. Now it’s time to either overhaul the daily boxes for EVERYONE. And equip them with upgrades or premium items. Or even, and this may be more understandable from Niantic’s perspective, to significantly improve the rewards for research breakthroughs. At least this requires a certain (even minimal) effort and is technically still ‘weekly or 7-day’ and should yield far better resources than is currently the case.”
CL-Doviculus: “I somehow hope they skip the weekly box and make the daily boxes useful again… but this time for everyone.”
Would a change in rewards be conceivable? Trainers have been wishing for the research breakthrough and daily boxes to become more interesting again for some time now.
In the research breakthrough a few years ago, legendary Pokémon could still be found, which were then replaced by other, less interesting encounters.
And even in the daily rewards, trainers mostly find only balls, berries, or potions that they already have plenty of. However, trainers had luck in the past as well and were able to receive better rewards with the help of a trick.
A general change would make these boxes more interesting and trainers would not have to rely on tricks or luck to get better items. However, Niantic has made less effort in recent months to implement new content or bring back the coveted legendary creatures.
Whether the developers will comply with the trainers’ wishes in this case remains to be seen.
Positive feedback on the weekly box
But there is not only criticism of the weekly box. Some trainers found the lure modules very helpful and took them due to the low price. These players find it regrettable that the box has now disappeared.
Even the reddit user Masterjason13 defends the box and writes on reddit: “Most of them were a good deal. Yes, the Remote Raid Passes were much better, but it’s not like it was 1 Pokéball for 1 coin or something like that.”
Your opinion on the disappearance of the box is requested
As you can see, opinions on the 1-Coin Box in the community are widely divided. While some found the box completely uninteresting and thus stopped buying it, others thought it was a good deal and did not miss it.
Now we would like to know from you how you feel about the discontinuation of the weekly box and whether you would like it back. Please feel free to participate anonymously in our following survey:
Diese Umfrage ist geschlossen.
Whether Niantic will bring back the weekly boxes or if they will remain permanently banned from the game remains to be seen. If there is a statement from the developers on this, you will find it here with us on MeinMMO.
What items would particularly interest you in the weekly box? And which items should Niantic definitely not include in such a box? Let us know in the comments here and exchange ideas with other trainers on the topic.
In Destiny 2 many weapons and items in Season 18 are currently being disabled due to bugs. And now your power level progress is even affected. To ensure you don’t have any disadvantages until Bungie can fix the issues, we’ll tell you what to watch out for.
What kinds of bugs are currently piling up in Destiny 2? After the launch of the new Season 18, players have reported various issues with weapons and different Exotics.
Earlier this week, reports piled up that an Exotic armor had unintended synergies, allowing Guardians to recharge their Super at will.
The resilience in Arc 3.0 also seems to be calculated incorrectly, making Guardians unable to withstand many hits and weaker when playing Arc.
Blocked items hinder your power level progress: Especially the many blocked weapons and armor are currently a big problem. They are not only blocked, but they also prevent your progress in leveling up.
“Where has my power level gone?” was the smaller problem with the disabled items.
On one hand, if you still have blocked items equipped, they can mess up your power level. There were reports from Guardians who suddenly had a meager 1300 instead of their regular power level of 1580.
This also happened to player Carfrito, who described on reddit how surprised he was.
[…] I feel like a noob, I just returned after the [Witch-Queen] launch and had a [grenade launcher] equipped. I went into Gambit and thought: “Oh, I guess they removed heavy weapons from Gambit,” before realizing there was still heavy ammo on the field and I was really confused. I also wondered why my power level wasn’t increasing at all.
However, this error can be quickly fixed by equipping an item that is not blocked.
The bigger problem is that the blocked items can still drop randomly as high-tier loot. Normally, this would count towards your power level. But because the items are currently blocked, that simply does not happen.
You can have the items in your inventory, but the game no longer counts them towards your maximum possible power level.
The consequence is that Engrams, such as those from the season pass or the high-tier drop from the clan vendor, give you less progress than you are actually entitled to.
In a video on Twitter, player Cheese-Forever documented the problem:
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Here, Cheese-Forever brings Bungie’s attention to the power level problem.
The solution hurts for some items: To ensure you don’t lose anything, there is currently only one option: You must infuse the blocked item and must not keep it. Only then can you ensure that your Engrams can once again be obtained with the maximum possible power level.
This, however, particularly hurts if it should be, for example, a grenade launcher God roll. You would then have to sacrifice it if your power level is more valuable to you.
Bungie is still looking for the key to fixing the bugs in Season 18.
Bungie has not yet announced a date: So far, nothing is known about when Bungie plans to reactivate the items and thereby also end this problem.
Players had hoped for a fix for this Tuesday. However, the developer has only announced a background maintenance, which will not include downtime. However, it is also not excluded that the background maintenance could still bring a solution.
Otherwise, players must wait until Bungie resolves the initial difficulties of Season 18. We will keep you updated on this issue.
What do you think about the bug? Have you noticed it too? And did you also have to sacrifice a good roll for your power level? How would you decide if you find yourself in this situation? Feel free to share it with us in the comments.
Did you also know that you can play basketball in the new Kingsfall raid and Bungie even offers a reward for it?
After a two-year hiatus, the gamescom finally took place in Cologne from August 24 to 28. However, instead of games, it was primarily the escapades of various German Twitch streamers that made headlines – especially the altercation betweenKilian “Tanzverbot” Heinrich, Kevin “Orangemorange” Bongers, and Theo “Scurrows” Bottländer. Now the organizers have commented on the situation in a statement to MeinMMO.
At gamescom 2022, there were several instances of excitement around Twitch streamers:
The altercation has caused quite a stir: The skirmishes between the streamers Tanzverbot, Orangemorange, and Scurrows were reported not only in the gaming scene.
For many gaming enthusiasts, this is unfortunate as they believe that such an event should focus on the games.
“Violence has no place at gamescom“
This is what the organizers say: MeinMMO requested a statement from gamescom, which we are sharing here:
We at gamescom do not tolerate any violence. The incident was quickly de-escalated by our security personnel. We have also spoken with all parties involved and heard all sides. We have made it clear that gamescom is a place where everyone should have fun and there is no room for violence. All parties have told us that they do not wish to take legal action. We respect that.
Organizers of gamescom to MeinMMO
Employees of gamescom are already expressing themselves on social media regarding the incidents. They want to take a closer look at the situations.
Some Twitter users feel that this is not enough. They believe that those involved in the fight should be completely excluded from gamescom this year and next. Even a Twitch ban is being demanded (via Twitter).
The head of marketing and communications at Xbox in Germany also demands more consequences, such as a ban from the event in cases of violence. Gamescom 2022 is not the gamescom she wants to attend (via Twitter).
So far, it is not known what specific measures the organizers of gamescom intend to take to prevent such incidents in the future. We will keep you updated as soon as we know more.
The organizers of gamescom have also released a statement regarding MontanaBlack’s appearance and his community:
Logitech’s G502 Hero is one of the most popular gaming mice you can currently buy. The manufacturer has now introduced three successor models. MeinMMO presents the mice to you and explains what they offer.
The Logitech G502 Hero is one of the most popular gaming mice in the world and is still regularly among the bestsellers in gaming accessories. It is therefore not surprising that Logitech has introduced three new models of the G502 Hero.
According to Logitech, the G502 is the best-selling mouse in the world. A look at Amazon seems to confirm this, where the mouse regularly ranks among the bestsellers for gaming mice, both wired and wireless. At the current time, you can find the G502 Hero at positions 1 and 4 on Amazon (as of 30.08.2022).
What new mice has Logitech introduced now? The manufacturer has presented three new mice:
The G502 X (wired)
G502 X LIGHTSPEED (wireless)
G502 X PLUS (wireless)
MeinMMO provides you with detailed information about the mice and explains exactly what is inside the devices.
Logitech confidently states that the G502 is the best-selling mouse in the world.
Logitech introduces three new models of the G502 Hero – Here they are
What makes the mice special? Logitech relies on new switches that are built into the mice and sit under the buttons. Logitech calls these switches “Lightforce”: They are supposed to combine the advantages of an optical switch with the click feel of a mechanical switch.
Optical switches are intended to ensure higher durability and are now also used by other manufacturers like Razer or Roccat. Roccat also uses optical switches under the buttons in its Kone XP. You can find the test of the Kone XP here on MeinMMO:
Inside the mice continues to use the in-house “HERO 25K Gaming” sensor.
Update from 2.9.2022: The new mice no longer offer a weight system in the bottom. However, they are also generally lighter than their predecessors.
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The official trailer from Logitech for the G502X Plus Lightspeed.
What does the G502 X offer? The G502 X features a newly designed, reversible, and detachable DPI switch that is intended to adapt to different hand sizes and grip styles. In addition, it includes the well-known endless scroll wheel for which the G502 Hero is known. The mouse can be charged via a USB-C cable.
What does the G502 X Lightspeed offer? The G502 X LIGHTSPEED uses an updated LIGHTSPEED wireless protocol. Essentially, it is similar to the previous G502 Hero Lightspeed, which also relies on the wireless protocol.
New is now that you can connect two Logitech devices with a single dongle. With the Device Pairing Tool in the Logitech G Hub, you can connect a mouse and, for example, a keyboard or headset to the computer. This way, you free up a USB port on your PC for other devices.
What does the G502 X Plus offer? The Plus model offers an extensive lighting function. According to Logitech, it features an 8-zone LED lighting system that you can turn on and off as desired.
Otherwise, it is identical in build to the G502 X.
What do the mice cost? The mice are available from August 2022 exclusively at LogitechG.com and later also at retailers. By the way, you can get all three mice in both black and white.
The Logitech G502X costs 79.99 Euros
The G502X LIGHTSPEED costs 149 Euros
The G502 X PLUS is available for 169 Euros
The G502 Hero is one of the most popular mice because it is not limited to any genre
Why is the G502 Hero so successful? Logitech’s G502 Hero has the advantage of being a strong all-rounder: The mouse is not limited to any specific game or genre, but offers plenty of options with many buttons if you want to customize it to your play style.
Other manufacturers regularly try to replicate the success of the G502. SteelSeries introduced its Rival 5 as a competitor to the G502 Hero. And Razer regularly tries with its Basilisk, which is often referred to as a G502 Hero clone. The Basilisk V3 now also offers a continuous scroll wheel.
If you want to know how well the SteelSeries Rival 5 performs against Logitech’s G502, then read our review of both mice. We explain in detail what makes each mouse better:
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is already available on Steam and Xbox, where it has been played by thousands of players. On August 31, 2022, the game was also launched for PS4.
For over 33 years, the Phantasy Star series has existed. Its latest installment of the franchise: Star Online 2: New Genesis has already been released on Steam and Xbox. The PS4 version of the game was launched on August 31, 2022.
The game blends sci-fi and fantasy elements and offers players an open world with story quests as well as classic MMORPG elements, where players can also compete against each other.
PSO 2: NG is available for free and enables cross-play across all available platforms.
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How is PSO 2: NG currently performing on Steam? In June 2022, the average player count was still at 3,271 players on Steam. Currently, the player numbers on the platform are slightly declining, with a 24-hour peak of 2,364 players (via steamcharts.com).
On August 5, 2020, PSO 2: New Genesis was released on Steam. Since then, the average player count has ranged from around two to sixteen thousand people.
The Xbox player numbers are not included here, as we cannot access relevant data.
Looking at the recent reviews for PSO 2: NG, they are mostly positive on Steam. The total of 19,931 votes with 72% positive reviews reflects this (as of August 30, 2022, via Steam).
What to expect in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis
What is offered in PSO2: NG? With New Genesis, the game receives a fundamental remake of the gameplay system and the graphics engine. There are also no central stations from which players explore the world. Instead, PSO2: NG offers more of an open-world character. On top of that, there is a new story with new characters.
Can you jump in with PSO2: NG? The setting is over 1,000 years after the events of PSO 2, so you do not necessarily have to have played the previous games to catch up in the game.
PSO2: NG offers you a
How many classes are there in PSO2:NG? Players can choose from nine different main classes in PSO2:NG, including Hunter, Fighter, or Ranger. Additionally, there is one more subclass that can be chosen based on individual playstyle. There are 17 weapon types to choose from, which can be selected based on the class.
Is there multiplayer in PSO2: NG? In the game, you have the option to play as a single player, completing story quests and real-time battles while exploring the game world around you.
On the other hand, you can also play PSO2: NG with friends. You can form groups of up to four people and conquer the exploration sectors together. A total of up to 32 people can participate.
In addition to the exploration sectors, players also have access to Urgent Quests. These offer more challenging enemies and bosses that you can face with up to eight players or two groups.
What makes the game stand out? So far, PSO 2: NG has primarily impressed with its dynamic combat gameplay, which is made interesting by more complex combo mechanics. However, players must invest some time in grinding to obtain good equipment.
Will the game also be released for PS5? So far, no information has been released regarding the PSO 2: NG for PS5.
Are you looking forward to the PS4 release of Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
The streamer and content creator “MaceZayuri” aka “Mau” (26) is temporarily stepping back from Twitch to focus on her health. In an emotional farewell stream, she addresses her fans and talks about issues with the streaming platform.
Who is that?
Mau has been on Twitch since 2016 and has 115,000 followers there
She achieved initial recognition mainly through cosplays, but also enjoyed showcasing shooters like PUBG
Besides Twitch, Mau is also active on many other platforms
Now she is stepping back from Twitch, but saying goodbye is not easy for her
Mau no longer enjoys streaming
On August 29, Mau addressed her fans with her “temporary last” stream. Clearly emotional, she announced that there would be no more streams from her for the time being.
This is why Mau is quitting: Mau apparently no longer enjoys streaming. While she used to countdown eagerly until her stream started, now she sits in front of the PC with stomach aches.
She feels forced to stream. She shouldn’t have to do that, as she is no longer financially dependent on Twitch. However, she feels obligated: as soon as she puts streaming aside to focus on other things, she feels a sense of guilt.
The viewers would also notice that the motivation is lacking. Mau feels like she is disappointing everyone, including herself. But the decision is not easy for her: after all, she defines herself through Twitch and has spent six years on the platform.
These effects Twitch has on Mau: The streamer suffers from the pressure to always pay attention to numbers. She compares herself with others, feeling she can no longer appreciate others. She does not want to be that envious person.
However, Mau’s ego does not allow her to ignore the numbers. And even if she did, there would still be cooperation partners who want to be kept informed about the current statistics.
Her mental and physical health suffers from this: Mau has various diagnoses that have never been fully established. She should actually schedule doctor appointments, but she neither has the time nor the mental capacity for it.
If dark thoughts plague you: You are not alone. Please seek help. For example, contact the telephone counseling service at 0800/111 0 111 or the online counseling service, where you can also use a chat. It is free and available nationwide.
Relief for the fans: Mau will partially remain with them
This is how things will continue for the streamer: Mau explicitly states that she does not want to completely withdraw from the public eye. However, she wants to focus more on the things that truly bring her joy. Currently, that includes photography and modeling.
There will also be streams again after a one-month break. However, these will mainly consist of cooking streams. Mau herself lives vegan and has food intolerances.
She would like to show recipes and educate and inform about foods.
Whether the “normal” streams for games or in the “Just Chatting” category will return at some point, Mau does not want to promise yet.
Mau plans to continue operating her accounts on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Patreon. She can also imagine becoming more active on YouTube again.
Mental strain becomes a problem on Twitch
These are the problems: Recently, there has been more discussion about the mental health of content creators in connection with Twitch. Streaming can invite some to self-exploitation, as there is a feeling of always needing to be live, always present:
