All trainers will receive the special research “Willow’s Return” at the conclusion event in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO will show you all tasks and rewards of the research.
What kind of research is this? Today, August 27th, the big GO Fest finale takes place in Pokémon GO. In this event, there will be numerous spawns and bonuses, as well as up to 2 special researches that will be unlocked during the individual habitats.
While the second research “A Radiant Reunion” with 3 different research parts is exclusively for ticket holders, the first special research named “Willow’s Return” will be active for all trainers.
This will be a very short research consisting of just 2 chapters with 3 tasks each. Below, we have summarized all the content with the help of the overview from LeekDuck.
When is the research available? The special research “Willow’s Return” will be activated for you today, August 27th, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time in the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Schabelle”.
Research: Willow’s Return 1/2
Task
Reward
Send 3 gifts to friends
3 Nanab berries
Complete 2 field researches
100 Stardust
Spin 3 PokéStops or gyms
100 XP
Stage reward: After you have completed all tasks of this table and collected the rewards, you will also receive 3 Himmih berries, 25 Pokéballs, and an encounter with Tarnpignon.
Stage reward: After you have completed all tasks of this table and collected the rewards, you will also receive 3 Revives, 25 golden Himmih berries, and an encounter with Somniam.
How do you like the special research for the habitat Ultra Invasion: Schabelle? Are you excited that Professor Willow is finally returning? Or have you gotten used to Rhi in the meantime? Feel free to write us your opinion about it here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange thoughts with other trainers.
In Pokémon GO the final event for GO Fest 2022 is just around the corner and brings you plenty of Pokémon. We at MeinMMO will show you which spawns, shinies, and bonuses to expect on Saturday.
What event is it about? This year, GO Fest is celebrated particularly large and included, in addition to a global opening weekend, also three live events, such as the GO Fest in Berlin. Now it should be rounded off with a final event.
Just like in June during GO Fest, you can participate from anywhere in the world again. Of course, there will also be plenty of spawns and bonuses again. These, however, differ between playing without or with an event ticket. We have summarized for you what content to expect below.
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The final event for GO Fest 2022 – Start & Ticket
When is the final event? The final event for GO Fest 2022 takes place on August 27, 2022, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM local time. Basically, anyone can participate, whether with or without a ticket. Only the content differs accordingly.
Where can you get a ticket? Those who purchased a ticket for the global GO Fest in June already have access to the final event included. For trainers who do not have it, a ticket can be purchased in the in-game shop.
You can find it under the category “Global Events” for a price of about 11.00 euros. However, this can vary depending on the provider.
Can the ticket also be given as a gift? Yes, you can also give the ticket to up to 3 friends at a reduced price of 5.49 euros if you have reached at least Super Friend status. However, you must have purchased a corresponding ticket beforehand.
As you already know from other events around GO Fest, there will also be various habitats during the finale where you can encounter numerous monsters. Each of these habitats lasts for 2 hours and brings you changing spawns in the wild and in raids.
Ticket holders can also look forward to special Pokémon from the incense during these times. In addition, you may also encounter one or another shiny specimen.
All Pokémon marked with (*) can also be encountered in their shiny form.
All raid bosses for the GO Fest finale
In addition to the spawns in the wild, you can also encounter modified raid bosses in the raids. While the level-1 raids and level-3 raids remain the same throughout the event, the ultra beasts in the level-5 raids adapt to the respective habitat. You can encounter the following monsters:
Of course, the final event of GO Fest 2022 will also feature a few new Pokémon in the game. And also one or the other new shiny will celebrate its debut on that day. We will show you which monsters these are:
New ultra beasts: While the ultra beast Anego could already be caught in the level-5 raids during the global GO Fest in June, Schabelle, Masskito, and Voltriant were previously only available at the respective live events.
Now all trainers finally have the chance to catch these ultra beasts. In addition, they will all be catchable with a so-called ultra ball. This was also only available during the live events in the game.
For the first time, all trainers can catch the new ultra beasts
Costumed Pikachu: And Pikachu has dressed up nicely one last time for the GO Fest finale. You can find the electric Pokémon all day long wearing a special Shaymin scarf. With a bit of luck, you may even encounter a shiny.
Pikachu with a Shaymin scarf
However, according to current information, Pikachu remains the only costumed Pokémon on that day. The trainers are sad about this because they would have preferred a different costume.
Somniam: Although Somniam is not making its first appearance in the game, the psychic Pokémon from Generation 5 will celebrate its shiny debut in Pokémon GO. You can recognize it by its yellow body and green flowers. It can also evolve into Smonivora.
Somniam and Somnivora normal (left) and as shiny (right)
Icognito: And two other monsters can be caught for the first time in their shiny form during the final event: Icognito N and Icognito X. However, these are reserved exclusively for ticket holders and spawn exclusively from incense.
Icognito N and Icognito X normal (above) and as shiny (below)
All bonuses for the final event – With & without ticket
As you are used to from almost all events in Pokémon GO, there will also be plenty of bonuses during the finale of GO Fest. However, these also differ depending on whether you purchased a ticket or not. We have summarized what bonuses to expect below.
Bonuses for all trainers – Also without ticket
Whether you play with or without a ticket during the event, you will definitely receive the following bonuses:
Short special research (from 10:00 AM local time)
Surprise at snapshot
Event stickers from gifts, at PokéStops, and in the in-game shop
Those who have a ticket for the GO Fest finale can also look forward to the following bonuses:
exclusive spawns from incense
Incense lasts 2 hours
9 free raid passes when spinning at gyms
5 surprises at snapshots
5,000 XP extra when you win raids on-site
3 times the XP when spinning photo discs at gyms or PokéStops
Eggs hatch twice as fast
Shape changes of Shaymin possible (from 10:00 AM)
3 additional special researches (to receive these, you must have completed the respective previous ones)
Special research for the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Masskito” (from 12:00 PM local time)
Special research for the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Voltriant” (from 2:00 PM local time)
Special research for the habitat “Ultra Invasion: Anego” (from 4:00 PM local time)
Rewards: Items, avatar items, and an encounter with Shaymin (Zenith form)
By the way: If you have retrieved the first special research during the event, you then have unlimited time to complete the remaining researches.
Avatar items from the special researches
How do you like the content for the final event? Will you be playing at the GO Fest finale with or without a ticket? And what bonuses do you wish for the next GO Fest? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
Expect the desired arrival of Xur in Destiny 2. Even in the new Season 18, he is reliability personified and looks forward to your visit. So do him the favor and stop by, as he has a new offer this week, which we present to you here.
However, if you prefer to visit the endgame, you can indulge in the new raid “Kingsfall” starting from today. It just started in competitive mode and not only makes the Guardians sweat but also discover brand new loot returning from Destiny 1. This includes the “Malicious Touch”.
Otherwise, Destiny 2 is currently plagued by bugs with weapons and Exotics that Bungie is still trying to fix. Until a fix can be provided, most items have been temporarily disabled.
On one hand, because almost all grenade launchers in the game have mutated into DPS monsters. And on the other hand, probably to avoid jeopardizing the raid race. You can read here which Exotics and armor pieces have been disabled:
Bungie also locked this Exotic for dungeons and raids, which upset many Lightfall pre-order customers.
All info about Xur on August 26, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When will Xur arrive? The exotic merchant is a creature of habit and therefore always drops by Destiny 2 on Fridays at 7 PM. Anyone who still has gaps in their Exotic collection expects him then, as he is the fastest way to own everything. And that even at decent material prices.
Where is Xur? This is his hangar for the weekend
Xur’s position: Right on time for the daily reset at 7 PM, the tentacle-faced one has landed. His arrival coincides with the start of the new raid “Kingsfall”, so you won’t have to deal with long lines for your shopping.
Visit Xur this weekend, until August 30, in the Tower hangar.
Xur’s inventory from 26.08. – 30.08. – All Exotics at a Glance
What does Xur have for sale? As the chosen Exotic vendor of the “Nine”, an ominous group in Destiny 2, Xur delivers weekly new weapons and armor to players on their behalf. All characters, that is Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans, can shop with him. Whether you are new to the game or already experienced Guardians.
This is his offer for you this week:
Weapon: Skyburner’s Oath – Solar Scout Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Eternal Warrior – Helmet for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +9
Resilience: +8
Recovery: +16
Discipline: +12
Intellect: +14
Strength: +7
Total: 66
Warlock: Aeon Soul – Arc Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Our purchase recommendation: If you enjoy playing in PvP, you should also consider the sniper rifle “Icy Orbit”. Its rolls are quite solid for PvP activities.
Xur’s offer from August 26 – 30, 2022
Xur also sells Legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs every week.
Currently, he has these two weapons for sale:
The exotic hand cannon “Hawkmoon” with the perk “Murderous Wind”
The exotic scout rifle “The Last Word” with the perk “Moving Target”
These are the costs for the weapons: For these two Exotics, the costs are each 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Engram, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards.
This is what Xur always has with him: You can always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, along with the weekly quest to obtain an exotic engram.
Raid launch “Kingsfall” instead of Trials of Osiris
Tonight “Kingsfall” starts.
The Trials of Osiris are currently paused. They will resume in Season 18 on September 16. PvP players can use the time to earn some top loot for boosting their power levels in the new Destiny 2 raid “Kingsfall”.
Do you have time today to visit Xur? Or will you start with your team in the “Kingsfall” raid to find out what makes it so special? Feel free to leave us a comment.
By the way, our author Christos Tsogos has already reported on his special memories of this raid on MeinMMO:
Rumors are currently circulating that Amazon has purportedly acquired the publisher Electronic Arts (FIFA 23, Battlefield 2042, Apex Legends, The Sims 4). It is said that Amazon will officially announce the purchase of EA today. MeinMMO explains what is behind this.
This was reported by the major site “USAToday” citing GLHF.
Electronic Arts has allegedly been looking for buyers for some time
Update on August 26, 2:44 PM: CNBC had stated via Twitter that Amazon would not be making a bid for Electronic Arts. They rely on the American financial journalist and market news analyst David Faber. EA’s stock previously rose due to a report that cited a “rumor.” There is still no confirmation or denial of the rumor from either EA or Amazon.
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The publisher has allegedly been looking for possible buyers or an option for a merger for some time. Reports indicate that Apple has also held talks with EA regarding a purchase of the gaming giant, as the online site Puck reported. Disney and Amazon have also reportedly engaged in talks with EA about a potential purchase.
As early as May 2022, there were rumors that Comcast-NBCUniversal wanted to acquire EA. However, it is said that negotiations faltered over price and other issues. EA had stated at the time that they would not further comment on “rumors and speculation regarding mergers and acquisitions.”
We reported on MeinMMO in May 2022 about these rumors:
What are these current rumors? It is allegedly said that Amazon has now purchased Electronic Arts. This news is expected to be announced later today, on August 26. There is still no official confirmation of the purchase. The online site usatoday reports on the acquisition.
What could the purchase mean? The acquisition of EA could mean a lot of potential for Amazon. EA holds rights to major franchises like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, or Dead Space – plus, they have a mega-seller with the “FIFA” series, a current top shooter with Apex Legends, and a struggling but major shooter brand with Battlefield.
Amazon has long invested significant amounts of money in game development and recently released a major MMORPG with New World and brought an MMO to Europe with Lost Ark. Additionally, the retail giant is currently investing heavily in original productions for its video streaming service and would gain access to many exciting brands with the acquisition of EA. Amazon’s current large project for Prime is the new series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.”
We at MeinMMO have requested a statement from EA regarding the rumors. We will update the article when we know more.
USA Today distances itself from its own article
Update 6:15 PM: The rumor seems to be collapsing now.
Insider Jason Schreier says: He spoke with five EA developers, and none of them were aware of a potential deal. That doesn’t mean the rumor is false, but EA has at least not informed the employees yet.
USA Today, which originally published this story, is now distancing itself from its own source: GLHF, a Swedish “gaming/esports outlet” and partner of the site. It claims that GLHF violated “editorial” standards and cited an unverified and unnamed source (via usatoday). All indications of it have now been removed.
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The kick-off for Season 27 in Diablo 3 has begun. Under the motto “Call of Light”, it starts with the new “Angel Stigmas” items to sanctify items. Everything about starter sets and the season theme in 3 minutes.
When does Season 27 start? Today, on August 26, Season 27 in Diablo 3 starts at 5:00 PM German time on PC. From previous seasons, we know that consoles are a few hours behind and can only start at night.
Below we show you clearly what will happen in the new season.
The Season Theme
What is it? The theme of Season 27 “Call of Light” gives you the opportunity to “sanctify” your legendary items. For this, you use the new consumables “Angel Stigmas”.
When sanctifying, a legendary item is given one of three new class-specific powers.
The Angel Stigmas can drop anywhere in Sanctuary from level 70.
You can only have one sanctified item equipped at a time – you can collect unlimited amounts.
Sanctified items can be sanctified again with an Angel Stigma.
If you sanctify an item, none of its values are retained.
Your companions cannot equip sanctified items.
Sanctifying items does not work on craftable items.
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The Sanctified Properties
These exist: You may be wondering which properties the legendary items can receive when you “sanctify” them. We show you the details in the overview. Keep in mind that there are three possible properties per class that are rolled randomly.
Barbarian:
‘Whirlwind’ pulls all enemies within 25 meters towards you and holds them in place.
‘Hammer of the Ancients’ hits enemies in all directions. Every 10th use unleashes a powerful shockwave.
When you hit enemies, you generate stacks of ‘Storm Rhythm’. When using ‘Wrath of the Berserker’, you consume up to 50 stacks of ‘Storm Rhythm’ and terrify enemies within 16 meters, causing them to take 2% more damage for 20 seconds per stack. Stacks up to 50 times.
Crusader:
‘Blessed Hammer’ now crackles with energy, dealing damage to enemies within 15 meters along its flight path. All runes except ‘Dominion’ now allow the hammer to fly straight ahead.
You use ‘Heavenly Strike’ against a random nearby enemy every 2 seconds. After using ‘Cavalry’, this effect occurs at shorter intervals for 5 seconds.
‘Heavenly Execution’ now sends you crashing down with 2 Archangels who apply ‘Consecration’ and ‘Judgment’ spells.
Demon Hunter:
‘Rain of Vengeance’ now triggers your last non-channelled hatred spender.
‘Vengeance’ launches a salvo of rockets that deal percentage damage based on the enemies’ maximum health. The number of rockets increases over 30 seconds, and elite enemies and bosses take less damage per rocket.
‘Multishot’ no longer fires an exploding projectile but instead concentrates explosive power into piercing light beams.
Monk:
‘Wave of Light’ now summons a bell at the target location that deals damage when a player attacks it. Up to 5 bells can be active at the same time.
All strikes from ‘Way of the Hundred Fists’ trigger a second strike. Consecutive hits with ‘Way of the Hundred Fists’ increase the skill’s damage by 2%. Up to 350 times stackable.
The target of ‘Seven-Sided Strike’ is battered by strikes of spiritual power for 15 seconds. Only one enemy can be affected at a time.
Necromancer:
Your golem now gathers corpses within 20 meters. Each stored corpse enables the use of a corpse-consuming skill with a maximum number of corpses. Up to 30 corpses can be stored.
Enemies within 50 meters are constantly attacked by ‘Army of the Dead’ with the rune ‘Unconventional Warfare’.
If you hit enemies 5 times in a row with ‘Death Nova’, you unleash a spirit against an enemy. Up to 3 spirits can be active at the same time.
Witch Doctor:
Enemies affected by ‘Locust Swarm’ are now additionally haunted. When you use ‘Piranhas’, all haunted enemies within 60 meters are pulled into the swarm. Enemies stunned by the rune ‘Swamp Goliath’ immediately die, while elite enemies and bosses take massive damage.
‘Horrify’ becomes an aura that additionally increases the damage taken by enemies by 100% and reduces their damage dealt by 15%.
You regularly summon 2 Colossi and 3 Zombie Dogs. Colossi gain the effect of the rune ‘Restless Giant’, and Zombie Dogs receive the effect of all runes. Enemies hit by ‘Sacrifice’ are burned, taking 100% more damage from your minions.
Wizard:
Your ‘Storm Armor’ charges over 30 seconds. Casting ‘Storm Armor’ at maximum charge unleashes a powerful lightning strike that kills a random enemy within 30 meters. Bosses and elite enemies do not die but take heavy damage.
‘Arcane Orb’ now regularly generates up to 4 orbs that orbit you and generate an additional orb when you cast. All orbs from the rune ‘Arcane Orbit’ now explode at the same time.
‘Magic Missile’ fires 10 projectiles and gains the effect of the rune ‘Seeker’.
Barbarian – Wrath of the Wastes Demon Hunter – Unholy Essence Witch Doctor – Helltooth Harness Crusader – Roland’s Legacy Monk – Raiment of a Thousand Storms Necromancer – Rathma’s Bones Wizard – Tal Rasha’s Elements
How do you get them? For completing Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of the season journey, you receive “Haedrig’s Gift” each time. In the gifts, you find a certain number of equipment items from a set, depending on the set size. If you open all of them with the same class, you receive a complete set and an active 6-piece bonus.
How do you like the outlook for Season 27? Are these contents enticing you to play, and which ones do you want to try, or do you prefer to play other games? Please share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
Video games can sometimes be really complicated and confusing. Twitch star xQc also realized this when he completely misjudged a situation in the popular shooter Rainbow Six: Siege and embarrassed himself.
How did he make himself look like a fool?
xQc plays Rainbow Six: Siege
The streamer claims he is a high rank and now demonstrates corresponding strategies
Is then thrown down by a gadget
xQc mistakenly thinks he is dead and screams for help
The streamer is still alive, embarrasses himself, and a clip of the scene ends up on Twitter
Rainbow Six Siege is considered a really good e-sports shooter:
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“I am a high rank player – these are advanced tactics!”
What exactly happened? Twitch star xQc was previously a professional player in Blizzard’s shooter Overwatch.
The Canadian is currently playing the popular tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege during his livestream, which is still characterized by its unique gameplay. A clip from the stream is now making the rounds on Twitter and has already garnered over 290,000 views in just one day.
The clip starts with xQc announcing to his teammates that he is a high rank and is now showing corresponding strategies. Shortly after that, he is thrown to the ground by the gadget of the operator Nomad.
Nomad can shoot what are called airjabs with a launcher under her assault rifle, which stick to surfaces and knock enemies to the ground within a certain radius. This happened in the clip with xQc, whose operator was on the ground but completely healthy. The affected character does not suffer any damage.
However, xQc apparently does not know that a triggered airjab does not cause damage and screams loudly for help, as if he had been shot in real life.
A teammate then asked him if he was “down”. The streamer answered the question with “yes”. Then his teammate, who was just trying to help the streamer, saw that he was not injured at all.
xQc was just lying on the ground, and his teammate pointed this out to him.
In Rainbow Six: Siege, a downed operator is referred to as “down.” In this case, he can no longer shoot and will slowly bleed out. However, a teammate can prevent this by “picking him up.” The revived operator remains with a fraction of his health points but can then move again and participate in gunfights.
xQc is a repeat offender: If you think that such an absurd scene can happen sometimes and can happen to anyone, that is of course true. But this is not the first time something like this has happened to xQc.
What do you think of the scene? Do you believe xQc embarrassed himself, or do you think this can happen to anyone? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!
While the Twitch star did not shine in Rainbow Six: Siege, an 18-year-old managed to win one of the most important tournaments of the tactical shooter.
In League of Legends the decisive matches are coming up: In South Korea, Gen G. plays against T1 for the championship in the LCK. A streamer from Gen G. is the 23-year-old Slovenian Nemesis, a former midlaner for Fnatic. He explains the meta of LoL with patch 12.14: In his view, it’s all about the ADC right now. He believes the role is completely ‘broken’.
This is the situation: In the final of the LCK on Sunday, August 28th, 2 of the best teams in the world will face off:
Gen G., who are extremely strong in every position. With Chovy (21, Mid-Lane), they have a player who has previously carried mediocre teams to the Worlds. At Gen G., he now has significant help from experienced players like Ruler (24, Bot), Peanut (23, Jungle), or the mega-talent Doran (22, Top).
T1 is the team around the legendary midlaner Faker (26), who in this new version of T1 is supported by a brilliant but young botlane with Keria (19, Support) and Gumayusi (20, ADC).
Both teams have already secured a ticket to the Worlds 2022 with their entrance to the final. The “Best-of-5” series on Sunday will determine who wins the South Korean championship.
T1 even managed to knock the vice-world champions DWG KIA out of the race in the semifinals:
What does Nemesis say about the meta in LoL? The former midlaner Nemesis now works as a streamer for the South Korean team Gen G.. He has watched all of Gen G’s games and most of T1’s. In an interview with Inven, he gives his team, Gen G., a 70-30 chance of winning the final.
He says the current meta in LoL is extremely tailored to the ADC (via inven):
Because of the current meta, every ADC plays 1 against 9. It’s unbelievable that Riot hasn’t nerfed them yet. When the game reaches a certain point and every champ has built 2 or 3 items, it just becomes an ADC show. Any other role in the game has nothing to say. If I had to play any other roles, I would be so angry that I had to play that role.
If any other role were so broken, the whole community would freak out. But it’s the ADC – so it’s okay.”
According to Nemesis, the best tactic for T1 to beat Gen G. would be to ban either 3 strong ADCs or Yuumi.
He says: Yuumi, Zeri, and Sivir are probably the best bans against Gen G. If Lehends, the supporter of Gen G., gets his hands on Yuumi, he will have a 100% win rate anyway.
Nilah is a new champion in LoL.
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Hyper-carries on the bot like Aphelios, Sivir, Twitch, Zeri
What do others think? In a video interview by LEC (via youtube), the jungler from G2, Jankos, talks about the “hyper-carries” being played in the bot lane: He primarily sees Aphelios, Sivir, Twitch, and Zeri here. In the mid lane, CC characters are played more and in the jungle Bruisers.
Other active professionals like Neon also see the hyper-carries in the bot lane right now, especially when they are combined with “enchanter” supports.
What’s up with the meta? The current final in South Korea is being played with patch 12.4. On the live servers of LoL, patch 12.6 is already available. The meta is constantly changing, but the basic trends often remain the same for a while.
While the best in the world play in South Korea, German LoL fans are currently into second league action. That also has a lot to offer:
In Pokémon GO will take place the big finale of the GO Fest 2022 tomorrow, on August 27, 2022, where there will be changing habitats again. We have summarized a schedule for when you can find which spawns here on MeinMMO.
When is the GO Fest finale? The closing event for the GO Fest 2022 will take place tomorrow, on August 27, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time.
What habitats will there be? During the GO Fest finale, Niantic will provide you with 4 different habitats where you can encounter different spawns. The spawns are oriented to the 4 Ultra Beasts and will last for 2 hours each. You can encounter the following habitats during the event:
All spawns of the individual habitats for the GO Fest finale 2022
As you already know from the global GO Fest in June, there will also be changing spawns depending on the habitat for the closing event. In addition, trainers who have purchased a corresponding event ticket will receive additional exclusive Pokémon from the incense. These are also bound to the times of the individual habitats.
You can look forward to the following Pokémon during the GO Fest finale:
With a bit of luck, you might also encounter one or the other Shiny. All Pokémon that you can encounter in their shiny form are marked with an (*) for you.
Contents of the 7-km eggs by habitats
The contents of the 7-km eggs have also been adjusted for the event and differ according to the respective habitats. You can find the following monsters there:
Are there new Pokémon? Yes! Besides the costumed Pikachu with Shaymin scarf, the Psychic Pokémon Somniam celebrates its shiny debut in the game. During the habitat Ultra Invasion: Anego, it is available in the wild for all trainers.
Ticket holders can also look forward to a shiny Icognito N and/or Icognito X for the first time with a bit of luck. These two monsters are also celebrating their shiny debut. They can be found throughout all habitats as exclusive spawns in the incense.
How do you like the spawns of the individual habitats? Are you maybe even playing with a ticket and can benefit from further exclusive Pokémon? Or are you much more interested in the other content of the event? Feel free to write us your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.
You use your PS5 to watch Netflix or for streaming services like Amazon Prime? MeinMMO explains why that’s not a good idea.
On the PS5, you can not only play current games like Horizon: Forbidden West or Elden Ring but also watch movies or series via streaming services. However, this is not the best idea if you want to get the most out of your series or save resources.
MeinMMO explains what’s behind it, and why you have to forgo the best picture and sound on the PS5.
You can only use normal HDR on the PS5
If you use Netflix, Disney+, or other services on the PS5, you have to forgo the currently best HDR format: Dolby Vision. The PS5 cannot output the dynamic HDR format. Instead, the console relies on the usual HDR10. However, this does not reach Dolby Vision in terms of color depth and contrast.
With some tricks, it is possible to activate Dolby Vision on Sony’s own Bravia TVs (via mp1st.com). This way, you can use Dolby Vision in certain games, but it is not officially supported.
What is HDR anyway? HDR stands for High Dynamic Range Image and primarily improves colors and contrasts when playing movies and series.
The current state of technology is Dolby Vision. It offers you a color depth of 12bit, resulting in the most intense colors. This gives you particularly high picture quality.
The alternative is the royalty-free HDR10 technology. Here, a uniform tone is laid over the image, which makes the playback very static. However, with a color depth of 10bit, the image still looks significantly better than if you use SDR quality.
Under Windows 10 and 11, you can now activate Auto-HDR. What exactly this brings you will be explained in a separate article:
The PS5 cannot output Dolby Atmos when you use Netflix on the console. Dolby Atmos is an audio format that offers particularly high quality. Many streaming services now use this format.
Dolby Atmos works with audio objects that are distributed across different channels by a decoder in real time. You can hear the rustling of leaves in the forest or perceive an airplane flying directly above you.
If you watch current 4K BluRays on your PS5, you can use Dolby Atmos. However, to use Dolby Atmos, you must enable Bitstream transmission. The sound is then transmitted from the PS5 via Bitstream either to a compatible AVR / AVC or a soundbar, where the signal can be decoded.
Games and apps from streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and others are not supported. It is still questionable whether Dolby Atmos will ever be extensively supported on the PS5. Some even suspect that Sony would rather support its own 3D audio format “Tempest Audio-Tech”. “Tempest 3D Audio” does not work perfectly, as explained in a preview report by GamePro.
For many, it’s a nice bonus that you can use streaming services like Netflix on the PS5. Instead of switching to another device, you just need to switch from your game to Netflix and others.
However, this little convenience costs money. One reason why you should not use your PS5 for Netflix and others is the high power consumption of the console. If you use your PS5 for streaming, you consume an average of 70 – 80 watts just when watching Netflix.
Where does this information come from? The “Natural Resources Defense Council” measured the power consumption of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and found that your PS5 console consumes about 10 to 25 times more power than a streaming device like an Apple TV or FireTV Stick (via nrdc.org). An Apple TV 4K consumes about 6 watts and a Chromecast Ultra only 3.4 watts.
This applies to both the disc version and the digital edition of the PS5. Plus, there’s also the consumption of your TV and connected speakers.
In comparison: When you play a game on the PS5, you consume about 200 watts just with the console. This also applies to both versions of the console. Because in contrast to the Xbox Series X|S, both consoles from Sony have the same hardware:
What is the reason for this? Both the Xbox Series X and the PS5 are primarily gaming consoles. Streaming services are often seen more as a nice bonus. The consoles are optimized for games and are significantly less efficient in streaming than, for example, a streaming dongle. In a FireTV Stick or comparable devices, ARM processors are used, as known from mobile devices. They are significantly more efficient than the PS5 or an Xbox.
Prefer to watch your movies and series on your TV
If you watch a lot of series and movies through Netflix or other streaming providers, switching to the TV can often be worthwhile. Because the popular consoles are not really optimized for streaming.
It is more advisable to use the pre-installed apps on your TV. If you do not have a TV with smart functions, you can buy a streaming stick like the FireTV Stick for a small amount of money starting at 30 Euros.
We would recommend purchasing a Fire TV Stick 4K. Here you get Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for 60 Euros. With the regular Fire TV Stick for 40 Euros, you have to forgo Dolby Vision. The Amazon devices are also regularly available at significant discounts.
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Destiny 2 and Fortnite have entered into a collaboration, shocking both communities. But the surprises don’t stop with the skins that have been released for both titles.
Is there more to gain? Epic Games and Bungie have entered into a collaboration and officially revealed it to the viewers during their big showcase.
Destiny 2 received three ornament sets for this occasion, designed after the most famous skins from Fortnite. Epic Games has done the same for Fortnite. Players can still buy the skins of Commander Zavala, Ikora Rey, and the Exo Stranger for V-Bucks.
Now, Epic Games is not stopping there; they are even giving players the 30th Anniversary Pack, a small DLC for Destiny 2 for every Guardian who decides to switch to their launcher. You can then secure the expansion for free in the store, but only for a limited time.
Epic Games wants you to game on their launcher
Is there a catch? The problem is that many PC players currently play Destiny 2 on Steam. They have unlocked all achievements, own most of their DLCs, and feel comfortable there.
The Gjallarhorn is a tempting reason to switch to Epic Games
A switch to Epic Games would not be feasible for everyone, despite the free DLC. However, if you are a newcomer, you can discover a fun side of the loot shooter with this DLC in the Epic Games Launcher and possibly dive deeper into the world of the sci-fi universe.
How long is the offer valid? The offer for the free DLC is valid until August 30, at 7:00 PM. After that, you’ll have to pay the full €25 for the expansion.
More about Destiny 2 and Fortnite can be found here:
Can I still benefit from this? If you don’t necessarily want to switch to the Epic Games Launcher but still want to earn the Gjallarhorn, you can still do so.
You can earn every item and weapon and then switch back to Steam with them. The items will not be taken away or locked from you. So you can even run around with the Gjallarhorn on Steam without the DLC, as long as you earn it and have it in your inventory.
The only thing that will be locked are the activities – these are platform-dependent. So if you don’t own the DLC on Steam, you will need to purchase it to continue participating in the Xur game show.
What do you think of the offer that Epic Games and Bungie are presenting to you? Do you think it is a fair deal? Or do you prefer to stay loyal to Steam? Let us know in the comments!
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In our level guide for Season 27 in Diablo 3 we show you how to quickly reach max level at level 70. This is a method of speed leveling. MeinMMO shows you the steps with and without Challenge Rift.
What kind of guide is this? Here we introduce you to how you can quickly reach level 70 with your fresh seasonal character in Season 27 of Diablo 3. The guide is aimed at experienced players and not beginners.
If you are playing Diablo 3 for the first time, enjoy the leveling experience and stay a while to listen.
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Leveling fast in Season 27, how does it work?
What you need to know: Nothing has changed in Diablo 3 regarding the leveling process recently. In previous seasons, we at MeinMMO experienced that leveling in connection with a Challenge Portal is a lot of fun and particularly effective. You unlock Kanai’s Cube early on and secure important rewards.
We present here in the guide the leveling method with and without the Challenge Rift. This way you can decide for yourself which method you want to use to play at level 70. If you don’t feel like the Challenge Rift this week or have already completed it, simply skip the next section and read on afterward.
Here’s how to start: After starting Season 27 in Diablo 3, you create a seasonal hero. You do this by checking the box at the green leaf in the bottom left corner when creating. Enter the game with this character and then immediately leave back to the main menu.
Now go to the game settings and click the option for the Challenge Portal on the left side. It is very important that you have selected your seasonal hero before starting the Challenge Rift and go into the game for a short while.
Note: This only works if you have already completed a Greater Nephalem Portal in Diablo 3. If you haven’t done that with your account yet, you can skip this step.
The Challenge Portal this week
Why is it worth it? If you successfully complete the Challenge Rift (which is usually not a problem), you will receive important rewards for it. These are:
Bounty materials (15 each)
35 Breaths of the Dying
475 Blood Shards
Crafting materials
and 4.6 million gold
What’s next: After completing the portal, you need to collect your rewards in the game:
Go back to the Diablo 3 menu
Select the “Adventure Mode” in the game mode selection with the “Master” difficulty and start the game
Open the pouch with the Challenge Rift rewards in the game – You will see the symbol for that in the interface
Now grab the weapon of the Templar or another companion and equip it
Optional: Now complete a boss bounty. Maghda, Zoltun Kull, Belial, or the Skeleton King are particularly suitable for this. If one of these bosses has a bounty, you should complete it. There are powerful items waiting for you
After unlocking Kanai’s Cube, go back to the city and to the blacksmith. With your rewards from the Challenge Rift, you will now upgrade him completely. Now craft a yellow armor or weapon for level 70. Whether it’s armor or weapon depends on your class as you can see in the table.
The table shows you which yellow items for level 70 might be worth it at the blacksmith. The idea behind this is to upgrade these items to legendary items and extract their legendary power in Kanai’s Cube. This way, you have a passive legendary property right at the beginning of the season that helps you with leveling.
Class
Blood Shards
Cube Upgrade
Barbarian
Bracers (lvl 1)
Powerful 1H weapon – 6/8 Powerful 2H weapon – 3/6
Crusader
Shield / Bracers (lvl 1)
2H Mace – 6/8 1H Mace – 4/7
Demon Hunter
Bracers (lvl 1)
Dagger – 2/2
Monk
Shoes / Bracers (lvl 1)
Fist weapon – 8/12 Daibo – 4/8
Necromancer
Gloves (lvl 1) – Rings = risky
2H Scythe – 4/4
Witch Doctor
Mojo (lvl 1), Voodoo mask (lvl 34)
Ceremonial knife – 8/12
Wizard
Source (lvl 33) – Rings (lvl 28) = risky
1H Wand – 6/10
Explanation for the numbers: The Witch Doctor has 12 ceremonial knives that have a legendary affix that can be extracted, 8 of those are also worth it. Hence 8 /12
Depending on your chosen class, there are certain items at level 1 that you can exchange at Kadala in the city. You received Blood Shards from the reward pouch. You can find out which items drop for you at which level on D3planner.com.
Leveling fast from 1 to 70 (even without Rift)
Once you have extracted a strong legendary property, the leveling begins now. This is where players who start without Challenge Rift also get in.
This is how you start: Depending on your personal taste, decide if you want to try farming with massacre bonuses or completing Nephalem portals. If you level up with massacre bonuses, the areas of the Halls of Agony at levels 1 to 3 are suitable. However, it takes some practice until you farm efficiently with massacre bonuses.
Solo players should progress quickly with massacre bonuses. Group players can do this until level 30, but should then switch to normal Nephalem portals, as it usually goes quickly as a group.
You will then level up in this way until level 24 or 30. Keep in mind that:
You should visit the blacksmith every 8 to 10 levels and try to craft a stronger weapon
You should regularly visit the merchant in the city and look for amulets and rings that offer “+ damage” – In the leveling phase, those are really strong
You should equip a headpiece with a socket to insert a red gemstone for more XP – Red gemstones are good for dealing more damage during the leveling phase.
What difficulty for leveling? You should always adjust your difficulty from time to time so that you take down trash mobs with 1-3 hits. If you are just plowing through the enemies, you can increase the difficulty. If you need more than three hits per enemy, you should lower the difficulty.
Level 24 to 40
Nephalem portals are now worth it for you. You should pay attention that
you can complete the portals quickly – Adjust the difficulty for that
you communicate when playing in groups. During the fight against the Rift Boss, one player may teleport to the city and complete the portal right after the boss is defeated. After that, you have 30 seconds to collect the boss’s loot. This way, you save some time again.
Level 40 to 70
Once you reach level 40, teleport to the city and visit your mystic. Fully upgrade her – You have the materials for that.
After that, go to the blacksmith and craft a yellow 2H weapon for level 70
Repeat this until one of the crafted weapons has a % affix (% chance to freeze, % chance to stun, etc.)
Once you have crafted such a weapon, go to the mystic and roll the other secondary bonus (not the % affix). Your goal is to get a level reduction. Best around 30 levels because then you can equip the weapon right away. If your materials run out, roll as close as possible to 30
Level up in Nephalem portals until you reach the level to wear the weapon
Once you can wear the weapon, you can easily play on Torment 6. If that is too hard, adjust down one level at a time
You have high damage from the weapon and should progress well with that
Leveling to 70: Until reaching max level, continue with Nephalem portals. This works even if you are not wearing a 70 weapon yet. Grind here until level 70.
This is how you proceed: After reaching max level, Season 27 in Diablo 3 really begins for you. If you want to progress quickly, it’s best to complete the first four chapters of the seasonal journey (accessible on PC via Shift+J) and secure a starter set.
You receive the starter set through Haedrig’s Gift. Once you have completed that, you can comfortably play at high torment levels and quickly gear up.
Which leveling method are you approaching the new season with? Are you a fan of the method with the Challenge Rifts or do you prefer to avoid the portals and level without them? Share your approach and tips for leveling here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.
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Soon it will be time and players from Destiny 2 can finally stroll again on the Dreadnaught of the Taken King “Oryx” and learn fear in his raid. We show you 6 weapons that you should definitely pack for the raid to be prepared for anything.
What kind of weapons are these? In this guide, we list various weapons that you will need in the respective encounters (phases) of the raid. We explain where exactly they are best used and why.
Important notes on Kingsfall: The raid has not been released yet. Just like the Glass Chamber, which has returned, the individual phases may differ from the Destiny 1 version. Therefore, we have based our recommendations on the phases we know from 2015. If the phases and boss fights have changed, we will adjust our recommendations for you again.
If you want to learn more about the “Day One” run, with dates and things you need to keep in mind, you should switch to our overview:
For which phases is it good? The Divinity is particularly useful for the Warpriest phases and against the Daughters of Oryx. It simplifies your damage phases since these bosses tend to move around too much.
However, against Golgoroth and Oryx, you should prefer not to use the laser rifle. The mechanics behind their boss fights are more complex, and therefore, the use of the gun is simply not worth it.
Sleeper Simulant
The Sleeper Simulant
For which phases is it good? The Sleeper Simulant can be used effectively in all boss phases. Especially for Golgoroth, this weapon is a good choice because you need to shoot precisely at its weak point in its stomach.
However, keep in mind that without Divinity, the weak points of your enemies become much smaller. So you need to be a good shooter to inflict considerable damage.
Gjallarhorn
The Gjallarhorn
For which phases is it good? The Gjallarhorn can primarily perform well against the Warpriest, the Daughters of Oryx, and during the final encounter with Oryx himself.
Thanks to its catalyst, the Gjallarhorn can hold two rockets. This helps you since during the final fight against the king, you will be standing on plates and need to quickly deal with your ogres to prevent them from wandering out of their puddle.
Izanagi’s Burden
Izanagi’s Burden
For which phases is it good? For all phases where you can shoot accurately at your boss. Izanagi’s Burden is especially worthwhile for players who prefer to carry a legendary heavy weapon in their slot.
A solid weapon choice, but the catalyst should definitely be fully unlocked; otherwise, the sniper is not worth it.
A Useful Machine Gun
The Corrective Measure is recommended
For which phases is it good? A useful machine gun should be taken for the initial or Glyph phase. It makes dealing with the many smaller groups of enemies that constantly spawn easier.
However, the most important thing is that the rage bearer in the boss fight against Golgoroth definitely needs a MG. The ogre releases many small homing taken orbs during damage phases that seek to kill the rage bearer.
Since the rage bearer must stand in one spot, you need a weapon that can quickly and efficiently eliminate these orbs. This ensures a smooth damage phase.
Stormchaser
The Stormchaser
For which phases is it good? For all damage phases where you want to carry a legendary heavy weapon. With this linear fusion rifle, you can deal massive damage and still have room for an exotic weapon in the primary or secondary slot.
Note that we are only giving you a recommendation; we do not want to impose any dogma but rather provide you with examples of how you can approach the respective phases. If you have other weapons in your loadout that are better, feel free to share your tips and recommendations in the comments for other players.
So you know when it will start precisely and what the conditions for the Kingsfall raid are, we have summarized everything important for you:
Destiny 2 rolls out the red carpet for the King tonight. For the first time in a long time, players can once again cross the gates of the Dreadnaught and play the legendary raid King’s Fall. And it’s even free. MeinMMO tells you everything you need to know about the raid launch of King’s Fall and the Worlds-First race.
What is the return of the King about? In Destiny’s history, there are several content treasures lying dormant. Among them are raids that players once passionately played in Destiny 1.
As part of the so-called legacy content, Bungie is gradually bringing these activities to Destiny 2 so that the new Guardian generation also has the opportunity to discover them.
In 2021, Bungie brought back “The Glass Prison”, the very first raid of the Destiny franchise.
In 2022, “Kings Fall”, the legendary raid from “The Taken King” featuring Oryx, Savathun’s brother, invites players on another nostalgia trip.
The King is back! – Guardians are facing the Destiny 1 legend once again today.
Everything you need to know about the launch of King’s Fall
When does the raid start? This Friday, August 26, at 7:00 PM German time. From then on, the competitive mode will also be active, and you have exactly 24 hours to complete it.
On Saturday, August 27, at 7:00 PM German time, the competitive mode will end, assuming everything goes according to plan. This means you can play the raid at your own pace afterward and will probably also have to deal with a low power level requirement.
Who can join? Anyone who wants to and is ready for it. The King’s Fall raid is free-to-play, meaning no expansions or possession of a season pass are required to start it. Only your power level should be in order.
What is the recommended power level? Your Guardian needs a power level of 1560 for the competitive mode to keep up with all encounters. If you are stronger, you will not gain any advantages.
Note: This power level refers only to the first 24 hours. After the 24 hours and thus the competitive mode, the power level requirements may change again.
What loot can be expected? The King’s Fall raid could, similar to what happened with The Glass Prison, also bring back the old legendary weapons of the raid, which will also be craftable via weapon crafting.
Whether there will later be special master versions or in this case “Tormented” weapons at the Grandmaster difficulty is still unknown.
If one believes the collection in Destiny 2, it looks like the following weapons could drop for you in the “King’s Fall” raid starting tonight:
What could the armors look like? You can also look forward to the old gear with the raid’s legendary armor.
Players are also very hopeful for the return of the former glowing versions of the armors, which had to be earned in the hard mode of the raid back then. These were also the cooler armor variant at that time. See for yourself:
Will the new King’s Fall armors also shine?
Light.gg also shows two shaders that players can obtain in the raid.
Firstly, the shader “Ancient Wisdom”
And the shader “Tainted Flesh”
Moreover, an ornament in the game revealed that the “Malicious Touch” will also be available as an exotic from the King’s Fall raid. So look forward to sadistic gameplay if you’re lucky enough to have this scout rifle drop from the final boss.
The Malicious Touch returns with the King’s Fall raid.
The traits of this exotic scout rifle would also add its former sadistic nature with the intrinsic perk to Destiny 2.
Breath of Malice: The last shot in the magazine deals bonus damage. It drains health from the weapon wielder, which then regenerates. Quickly defeating three targets restores health.
Facts about the 24h competitive mode: As mentioned, the competitive mode is active in the first 24 hours after the launch of the King’s Fall raid.
Anyone can participate in the so-called Worlds-First race or watch Destiny players on Twitch or YouTube as they compete for the win and the prize. Of course, German content creators are also involved.
Whether Bungie made changes to the old raid mechanics is still unknown. Players will have to be surprised, which also makes it more exciting.
How does the raid race work?
In the first step, all participating teams must successfully complete the King’s Fall raid once within the 24 hours.
If the raid is completed in competitive mode, a challenge mode will be unlocked – including a list of corresponding triumphs that need to be mastered.
The challenges additionally have the modifier “Extinguished”, which results in an immediate “Return to Orbit” if one fails to complete one of the challenges. (Does not apply in the normal first run.)
The first to complete this will be crowned by Bungie as the winner of the Worlds-First race.
All of this applies only for the first 24 hours. After that, the challenges will disappear again. However, they will be available at a later time in Season 18.
What is there to win? Traditionally, the winners will receive a prestigious World Champion belt from Bungie as a special reward for the World-First clear. Additionally, everyone will receive a special emblem for successfully completing all challenges within the first 24 hours.
This belt is reserved for the winners of the Worlds-First race.
Are there any other tips? Yes.Anyone who wants to play the raid on the first day and participate in the competition should make a few preparations. MeinMMO has already put together 7 practical tips for you regarding the “Oath of the Student,” which can also be useful for this raid.
Additionally, our author Christos Tsogos has compiled a list of weapons you should plan for the raid based on his King’s Fall experience from Destiny 1 here.
Are you joining us tonight? And are you looking forward to a new raid experience or the return of this raid? Or does this comeback and activity not catch your interest? Let other readers of MeinMMO and us know in the comments.
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Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris is one of the most successful streamers on German Twitch. In an interview with ZDF, he spoke about his difficult past and his gaming career. MeinMMO has selected some highlights for you.
Who is MontanaBlack?
MontanaBlack, short Monte, is one of the most successful German Twitch streamers
He has over 4.5 million followers, almost 34,000 people watch him on average (via SullyGnome)
But he wasn’t always so successful, struggling with drugs in his youth and being involved in crime
In an interview, he spoke very honestly about his journey and his success – which doesn’t come from his gaming skills
You can watch more about MontanaBlack in our video:
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Career and Life of MontanaBlack in 2 Minutes: What Makes Him Unique?
This interview is about: On August 24th, ZDF released an interview with MontanaBlack as part of the portrait series “Germania”. The series aims to explore what it means to be German – particularly from the perspective of people with a migration background.
MontanaBlack is the son of a Turkish mother and a German father, but the conversation is about much more than just his background.
MontanaBlack’s success: at the right time in the right place
This is behind his success: MontanaBlack says of himself that he was simply at the right time in the right place. He started uploading videos to YouTube at an early age and has been on Twitch since 2013. It wouldn’t work the same way today.
Because back then, MontanaBlack’s openness was his unique selling point. Everything was much more “repressed,” today everyone talks about everything on the internet. But he spoke openly about his past, his drug use, and his low points even then.
MontanaBlack had great success with games like GTA, Call of Duty and Fortnite and showed a lot of gameplay at a time when hardly anyone seemed to be showing much gaming. Recently, the focus has shifted away from gaming and that cost him quite a few viewers.
However, his success has never had anything to do with his gaming skills:
I was never good at anything, gaming-wise. Not even dogshit, but I never became known for delivering crazy gameplays.
Instead, he was simply close to the audience. Telling people in livestreams what’s going on with him is something he could never give up. Because for him, it’s “not just a hobby, but also a passion and in a way also therapy.”
That’s why he still wants to stream at 50 – if anyone still wants to watch him then. However, he does not want to bend over backwards for his viewers at all.
MontanaBlack is not a fan of exaggerated correctness
That’s why Monte doesn’t want to pretend: Many people have become what their viewers wanted them to be on the internet. But MontanaBlack has always been who he wanted to be.
MontanaBlack’s advantage has been that he wears his heart on his sleeve, being authentic. Although that has backfired before, things used to be a bit more relaxed.
These days, people and the companies behind them want to be politically correct, not say anything wrong. That really annoys him. Therefore, he also doesn’t want to adjust his content.
After all, MontanaBlack is not an educational channel. The responsibility for what children and young people watch always lies with the parents and not with him.
Nevertheless, MontanaBlack has become more mature. He used to confront more, to get more worked up. Today, he just wants his peace and “no more headaches.”
You can watch the 15-minute video on the ZDF website.
At ZDF, MontanaBlack also dispels a rumor. Many fans had long believed he was actually only 23 or 25. This assumption stemmed from a running gag in his streams.
MontanaBlack himself had claimed to be only 25, the 88 in his username comes from the fact that his parents married in 1988. In the video, he introduces himself and states his age as 34, admitting that his parents were never married.
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One topic is very close to MontanaBlack’s heart: Even though he managed to get away from drugs, not all of his friends were so lucky.
At the big GO Fest finale, you can finally encounter all four Ultra Beasts in Pokémon GO. But which of them is the strongest? We at MeinMMO have taken a look at this and will show you which of these special monsters you should definitely catch.
What event is it about? This year, the developers have come up with something special for the Pokémon GO Fest. Unlike previous years, where the event took place over one weekend, Niantic organized a massive global GO Fest weekend alongside three live events in 2022, where you could encounter so-called Ultra Beasts for the first time.
Now, the event is set to conclude with a grand finale. On Saturday, August 27, 2022, you can look forward to numerous spawns and bonuses. The Ultra Beasts will also be part of it again.
When does the GO Fest finale take place?The closing event will take place on August 27, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time.
These are the four Ultra Beasts for the GO Fest finale
What are Ultra Beasts? These are mysterious Pokémon that originate from the so-called Ultra Dimension. With the help of Ultra Wormholes, which are like portals opening in the sky, they can switch to the world of Pokémon GO.
During the global GO Fest in June, you had the chance to encounter Anego in raids for the first time. Then, at the live events, ticket holders could exclusively encounter Schabelle, Masskito, and Voltriant. As part of the closing event, all trainers will again have the chance to secure these mysterious monsters.
But how strong are the Ultra Beasts anyway? And which of the monsters should you not miss? We will briefly introduce you to the individual Ultra Beasts below and show you which ones you should catch.
What kind of Pokémon is this? Schabelle is an Ultra Beast from the 7th generation of games, belonging to the Bug and Fighting types. The monster has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. You can recognize Schabelle by its delicate, beetle-like, white body and long antennae.
How strong is it? The Ultra Beast can particularly shine with an enormous attack value, but it is somewhat weaker in stamina and defense. It can rely on the following values:
Attack: 316
Defense: 85
Stamina: 174
With Bug Bite, Schabelle can particularly benefit from a fast quick attack. In combination with Bug Buzz, it also has a charge attack that deals significant damage to the opponent. Thus, the Ultra Beast is among the best Bug attackers in the game.
And even as a Fighting attacker, it is a good choice with a moveset of Low Kick and Focus Blast, although there are one or two attackers that are even better. In the GO Battle League, Schabelle does not play a special role.
What kind of Pokémon is this? Masskito is also an Ultra Beast of the Bug and Fighting types from the 7th generation of games. Like Schabelle, it has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. You can recognize the monster by its red-black, muscular body.
How strong is it? In contrast to Schabelle, Masskito has a significantly lower attack value, but it is still quite strong compared to other Pokémon. However, its stamina and defense values are better:
Attack: 236
Defense: 197
Stamina: 216
With its moveset of Counter and Power Whip, it can primarily benefit from a strong quick attack, dealing significant damage to the opponent. Due to its higher defense and stamina values, it stays by your side longer in battle, making Masskito a better Fighting attacker in the game than Schabelle.
However, in the Bug attackers category, it cannot compete against its rivals. But in the GO Battle League, Masskito is at the top, securing 38th place in the Super League, 20th place in the Master League, and even 9th place in the Hyper League according to the PvPoke rankings. In that case, it’s best to go with a moveset of Counter, Power Whip, and Bug Buzz.
What kind of Pokémon is this? The Ultra Beast Voltriant also comes from the 7th generation of games and is an Electric Pokémon. Its body is black and periodically adorned with bright bulbs. It also has a bright star as its head, reminiscent of a string of lights.
How strong is it? Like Schabelle, Voltriant has an enormous attack value, and its stamina and defense values are solid as well:
Attack: 330
Defense: 144
Stamina: 195
In battle, you should rely on a combination of Thunder Shock and Charge Beam for attacks. With Thunder Shock, it has a relatively fast quick attack, and Charge Beam is also quickly charged. Thus, Voltriant ranks among the best Electric attackers in Pokémon GO. However, Voltriant is less interesting for the GO Battle League.
What kind of Pokémon is this? The Rock and Poison Pokémon Anego is also an Ultra Beast from the 7th generation of games. Visually, it resembles a type of jellyfish due to its white body. The monster, however, has no pre-evolutions or evolutions.
How strong is it? Anego impresses especially with strong attack, stamina, and defense values that are significantly better than those of the top Poison attacker Roserade:
Attack: 249
Defense: 210
Stamina: 240
Moreover, Anego can also score with a moveset of Acid and Sludge Bomb, dealing significant damage to the opponent, making it one of the best Poison attackers in the game.
As a Rock Pokémon, it cannot compete against its rivals, so it’s better to choose a different monster for this purpose. Additionally, Anego does not play a significant role in the GO Battle League.
Which of the Ultra Beasts is the strongest? Our conclusion
What to consider: If you look only at the attack values of the individual Ultra Beasts, Voltriant is in the lead, followed by Schabelle. However, it also depends on the use of the individual monsters.
For this reason, the question of which Ultra Beast is the strongest cannot be answered in a blanket manner, which is why we have summarized our recommendations for use in the GO Battle League and in raids below.
Use in PvP battles: If you want to use one of the Ultra Beasts for the GO Battle League, you should definitely go with Masskito. This Pokémon is well ahead in all leagues and can significantly strengthen your team.
Use in raids: Trainers looking for a strong candidate for raids should particularly keep an eye out for Anego and Voltriant. Voltriant especially benefits from a fast attack combination, making it a top Electric attacker for your team.
Anego, on the other hand, deals significant damage with its moveset and ranks among the best Poison attackers. Moreover, both can impress with strong values.
What about Schabelle? The Ultra Beast Schabelle is mainly an option for use as a strong Bug Pokémon in raids. However, due to its weak values in stamina and defense, it won’t last long in battles.
Which of the Ultra Beasts do you want to use in your teams in the future? Will you try to catch them all in raids? Or do you have your sights set on a specific one? Feel free to share your thoughts with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
In GTA Online there is a drink event where the brands “Sprunk vs. eCola” aka Sprite vs. Cola compete against each other. Players can join the corresponding crew and vote for their favorite brand. At the end, players of the event can earn some cosmetics and 300,000 GTA$.
In the past, there was an alien vote in GTA Online, where the question was: Purple Aliens or Green Aliens? Now, Rockstar Games is again asking the important questions in life. This time, it’s all about the players’ taste in beverages. By voting and joining a crew, they can position themselves.
In the end, all logged-in players during the event will receive merchandise of the winning drink along with a bonus of 300,000 GTA$.
Here you can see a trailer for the GTA Online update “The Criminal Enterprises”:
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GTA Online – Trailer zum neuen Update „The Criminal Enterprises“
Players face the dilemma of beverage choice
What kind of event is this? “Brand loyalty is the fever dream of every capitalist – the perfect harmony of supply and demand. But how can one determine the true winner when there are two names on the market for caffeinated drinks claiming the throne?” (rockstargames.com)
With these words, the announcement for the new event in GTA Online begins. Since yesterday, you can decide whether you are Team Sprunk or Team eCola. If you want to participate in the event, make your way to southern San Andreas and vote for your favorite drink.
In GTA, there is a competition of refreshment drinks
How can you vote? You have several options for voting. The number of votes is not limited. You can vote in several places by getting and drinking cans of your favorite drink. Here you can find the cans:
Sprunk or eCola vending machines
Convenience store
Other snack supplies in Los Santos and Blaine County
It applies: Each can consumed counts as one vote.
You can find crews of Sprunk and eCola in the Social Club, which you can join as a member. If you are part of the team, you can work on your crew rank. This allows you to receive crew merchandise of the respective brand and attach it to your vehicles and clothing.
Additionally, there are bodysuits in the clothing stores that you can pick up for free. Each bodysuit picked up counts as one vote.
How long does the event last? You have three weeks to set your beverage statement. After September 14, the voting will be evaluated. To find the winner, the number of crew members will be added to the consumed cans and collected bodysuits.
What prizes can be won? After determining the victorious drink brand, all GTA Online players who logged in during the event period will receive the following rewards: A cap, a parachute backpack, and a college jacket from the winning drink, plus 300,000 GTA$.
What events has GTA Online hosted in the past? Such a voting, where players need to position themselves for a specific side, is nothing new in the game. One past event allowed gamers to decide: Do they want to join the green or the purple aliens?
It even became a trend to dress up and then beat up players from the other side, which sometimes escalated into pretty chaotic scenes in GTA Online. However, gamers celebrated the alien fights. It remains to be seen whether the beverage fronts will also bring about similar confrontations.
Now the most important question: Are you Team Sprunk or Team eCola? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
Minecraft Legends is the new game from Mojang and aims to blur the lines between different genres. The game is set to release in 2023 on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Switch. At gamescom, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was able to see real gameplay for the first time and was surprised by what Legends truly is.
When Minecraft Legends was announced, there was only a small trailer for the game. It reminded me a lot of the already released action RPG Minecraft Dungeons, as you control a hero in both games.
Accordingly, I was convinced that Legends would just be a kind of Dungeons 2 with a few new ideas – like wave defense or tower defense, so it could be called a strategy game. Even though I love Diablo, the idea didn’t excite me much, even though the trailer was already hugely popular at release.
For gamescom 2022, we were invited by the creators, Mojang, to take a closer look at the game. The developers, Creative Director Magnus Nedfors and Executive Producer Dennis Ries, showed me live gameplay and answered some of my questions.
And now I have to say: Minecraft Legends looks so good that it is likely to be the biggest surprise of gamescom for me.
We have the trailer available for you here once again:
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New Minecraft strategy game is coming – trailer shows wild skirmishes
Not an ARPG, but a real RTS
I was wrong: Minecraft Legends has little in common with Dungeons aside from a similar look. I have been mistaken about pretty much everything I previously thought about the game:
Legends is a real strategy game, not an ARPG.
The core of the game is not looting and leveling or fending off hordes, but actively attacking enemy strongholds.
The hero is not the “hero” in the center, but merely the commander – a special unit of the army, if you will.
The world is procedurally generated and random, but not as vast as vanilla Minecraft. This leads to more focus on action.
The only thing that has really held true is the connection to Minecraft. And even that is rather thin. There are still health points and resources, but you don’t gather them yourself. If you need stones, wood, and more, you send allies out to gather for you.
Also, the huge building aspect is out. You don’t build buildings block by block, but in the form of finished buildings, which you use to reinforce and expand outposts. There, you train units and attack enemy bases.
What does the gameplay look like now? In Minecraft Legends, you only play as the commander of an army that you build and lead into battle. You establish outposts with buildings to fend off the piglins attacking the overworld.
If you find one of their strongholds, you can set up a base outside where you can then recruit units: melee fighters, ranged fighters, and healers. They follow you, the commander, and you can give them orders like attacking specific buildings.
As is customary for a strategy game, units can even be grouped. Only the perspective is unusual, as you are much closer to the action than in Age of Empires, for example. As commander, you even fight yourself, for instance, to keep attackers away from your followers.
In terms of progress, you don’t upgrade your hero, but learn to build new buildings and summon units, and you increase the capacity of your army. This allows you to deploy your troops more diversely. As is typical for RTS games, units cost resources – so there is a limitation based on your income.
At gamescom, there was also a new trailer:
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Minecraft Legends neuer Trailer von der gamescom 2022
A new kind of strategy game for up to 4 players
Is there a multiplayer mode? Minecraft Legends can be played cooperatively on the new consoles and PC with up to 4 players. Older platforms like the Switch still support 2 players in co-op.
Each player commands their own army, and you can coordinate who attacks with which units, flanks, or splits up to engage multiple piglin bases.
Additionally, there is a PvP mode that I haven’t been able to see live in action yet.
When and where will Minecraft Legends be released? Minecraft Legends is set to release in 2023 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. If you want to see more about the game, check out our recording on MonstersAndExplosions. There, I talk in detail with our host Michael Obermeier about the game.
MeinMMO will also be publishing an interview with the heads soon, where they could answer some exciting questions for me.
Disclaimer: Webedia Gaming (GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO) accompanies the gaming fair 2022 as the official media partner of gamescom.
Also, the huge building aspect is out. You don’t build buildings block by block, but in the form of finished buildings, which you use to reinforce and expand outposts. There, you train units and attack enemy bases.
What does the gameplay look like now? In Minecraft Legends, you only play as the commander of an army that you build and lead into battle. You establish outposts with buildings to fend off the piglins attacking the overworld.
If you find one of their strongholds, you can set up a base outside where you can then recruit units: melee fighters, ranged fighters, and healers. They follow you, the commander, and you can give them orders like attacking specific buildings.
As is customary for a strategy game, units can even be grouped. Only the perspective is unusual, as you are much closer to the action than in Age of Empires, for example. As commander, you even fight yourself, for instance, to keep attackers away from your followers.
In terms of progress, you don’t upgrade your hero, but learn to build new buildings and summon units, and you increase the capacity of your army. This allows you to deploy your troops more diversely. As is typical for RTS games, units cost resources – so there is a limitation based on your income.
At gamescom, there was also a new trailer:
Start video
Minecraft Legends neuer Trailer von der gamescom 2022
A new kind of strategy game for up to 4 players
Is there a multiplayer mode? Minecraft Legends can be played cooperatively on the new consoles and PC with up to 4 players. Older platforms like the Switch still support 2 players in co-op.
Each player commands their own army, and you can coordinate who attacks with which units, flanks, or splits up to engage multiple piglin bases.
Additionally, there is a PvP mode that I haven’t been able to see live in action yet.
When and where will Minecraft Legends be released? Minecraft Legends is set to release in 2023 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. If you want to see more about the game, check out our recording on MonstersAndExplosions. There, I talk in detail with our host Michael Obermeier about the game.
MeinMMO will also be publishing an interview with the heads soon, where they could answer some exciting questions for me.
The new shooter Hyenas is a hero shooter with Borderlands flair and heist mechanics. The title has already been introduced but has not shown any gameplay yet. MeinMMO was able to get a glimpse of alpha gameplay at gamescom and saw crazy humor and a completely new approach to the shooter genre.
Hyenas is a new shooter with a unique gameplay approach that combines:
Humor and graphics from Borderlands
Hero mechanics from Overwatch
Game modes like Cash from CoD Warzone
In an uncomfortable version of the future, the Hyenas fight to collect valuable “artifacts” of pop culture to earn cash and reputation.
To do this, you choose a crazy hero, fight as a team of three against four other teams, and head out on legendary heists.
At gamescom, the developers explained to us how Hyenas works and what makes it special. However, the shown gameplay was from an early alpha version and we were not allowed to make recordings, but we did receive a few screenshots.
For a first impression, we embed here the announcement trailer and explain the game concept further down:
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In a new shooter on Steam, you steal billions on Mars
Innovative genre mix but retro graphics
How does Hyenas work? The future is in ruins, Earth no longer exists, and society has decayed. The rich live on Mars, while the rest of humanity languishes in orbit.
The Hyenas want to break out of this reality and reach for the treasures of the rich. However, these are not boxes full of gold, but valuable artifacts that we would today call “merchandise.”
With a good dose of humor, you grasp for these treasures in a team of three while avoiding the other four teams. NPCs are also a topic – they guard treasures, want to eliminate you, and drop loot as well. It’s a PvEvP environment.
If you collect enough “merch” and reach a certain amount of cash, extraction points open up, through which you can leave the level. This is somewhat reminiscent of the cash mode in Warzone with the extraction mechanics of Escape from Tarkov.
The levels are filled with PvE enemies, offering shortcuts and hidden paths. Since everything takes place in space, zero gravity is also part of the gameplay. This opens up new opportunities but also a tactical perspective to turn fights in your favor.
If the escape succeeds, you win the match. It’s not a battle royale – so it’s not enough to defeat all opposing teams. You always have to collect enough cash and get away for a victory. The round lasts about 15 minutes.
In Hyenas, you will find references to pop culture in zero gravity everywhere
What reminds of Borderlands? First of all, the humor. It’s dark as night, a little “over the top.” A dark vision of the future that many protagonists seem to endure only with cynicism and gallows humor. Hyenas is crazy, and the atmosphere is very reminiscent of Borderlands.
Secondly, there are similarities in the graphics. In the shown scenes from the first-person perspective, a hint of cel-shading graphics could be recognized. Whether this helps the title is yet to be seen. Even the head developer of Borderlands says that the series might have been more successful with a more realistic graphics style (via GameStar.com).
The characters of Hyenas are brutally exaggerated, which gives them personality right away.
What reminds of Overwatch? Hyenas is also a hero shooter. Every selectable character has its own abilities and weapon loadouts. This limits the possibilities of individual players but promotes teamwork.
One character is a sniper, another is better suited for close combat and can set up foam barriers as a special ability. The next character handles explosive phones and deadly teddy bears.
Like in Overwatch, each team requires a certain balance of specialists and playstyles. Communicative teams gain a direct advantage, and during the gamescom presentation, the players were also clearly trying to stay very close together to support each other.
When will Hyenas be released? There is no specific date yet, 2023 is given as the release year. Hyenas is set to be released for PC (Epic, Steam), on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
What do you think of the game concept, graphics, and humor? Do you see a hit or a flop? Let us know in the comments.
Expect many raid bosses in Pokémon GO during the GO Fest finale on August 27. We show you when Schabelle, Voltriant, Masskito, and Anego will appear.
Why do the bosses change? On Saturday, August 27, the big GO Fest finale takes place in Pokémon GO. There will be special bonuses, spawns, shinies, and also raid bosses. Some of the 5-star bosses change depending on the time.
In this overview, we show you which opponent you will encounter in the 1-star, 3-star, 5-star, and Mega raids.
All raid bosses on August 27 – When will you encounter whom?
The schedule: The event runs from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and during this time you will encounter all listed bosses unless otherwise indicated.
Pokémon marked with a star (*) can be encountered as shiny
You can see that you will find the Ultra Beasts Schabelle, Masskito, and Voltriant only in their designated time windows. However, you will have another chance to encounter the bosses and battle them in the arenas from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Later, Anego will also return.
Mega-Ampharos is not specifically coming for the event, but has already been available in Mega Raids before and after.
Tip: If you play with a ticket, you will receive special advantages in raids. You can get up to nine daily raid passes when you spin the photo discs of gyms. Additionally, there is an XP bonus that grants you 5,000 extra experience points for raids won in person.
A concerned whisper went through Goldshire in World of Warcraft. Blizzard is taking action against the “eRPlers” – or has it always been this way?
“How can someone with such a name still roam around on the realm?” – This is surely a question many might ask while lingering in the cities of World of Warcraft. But it’s not just there that one encounters creepy names; it gets really eerie at times in Goldshire on roleplay realms, such as “Argent Dawn” or “The Aldor”. What people write about their characters can lead to bans – it’s so bad that Game Masters can’t even rewrite it.
What happened? In the US WoW forum, an outraged player named Valui reported that he received a 3-day ban. He was punished for “Disruptive Gameplay” and couldn’t for the life of him understand what was going on.
After a while, the first Game Master noted: “If something is deemed inappropriate to verbalize, then it is also inappropriate to pack it into an addon that can be read by other players.”
Valui still seems to have no idea what it could be about and suspects it is because he criticized Blizzard in several of his RP-flags. It seems this also gets under the skin of Game Master Vrakthris, who becomes a bit clearer and explains:
To put it very clearly, Valui, there have been no changes to our rules. They are the same rules we’ve had for many years. The only thing that has changed is that you went from “not yet reported” to “reported and reviewed.”
The quote you mentioned may be ambiguous, but that is not why your account was punished. The content that was reported was far more graphic than anything you’ve brought up here as an example. To such an extent that even my expertise in innuendos and vagueness cannot rewrite those contents without acting inappropriately myself.
Yet even after this, Valui still seems to not know what it is really about, even though everyone else in the thread had suspected it from the very beginning – it concerns activities in Goldshire that one might rather label as “racy.” Following this, the GM goes on again:
It’s strange that it took so long for someone to report you for this content if you’ve really been behaving this way for quite some time. I can only assume that those who saw it did not know that or how to report it.
Nothing you’ve written was shocking. It’s simply not appropriate for our game or really any place except for those where one actively seeks such material.
What kind of addon are they talking about? The addon most commonly used by roleplayers is “Total RP 3”, but there are also alternatives, though most features are similar. Among the main features is that characters can be described in more detail. Details such as size, type of clothing, general behavior, or even a character story can be included. All this information is then referred to as the character’s “flag.”
While most of these “flags” are harmless, you can find quite a few flags with a lot of detail that you might not want to know in the notorious Goldshire. Draenei might have a few too many body parts, and night elves describe every angle of their bodies and their sexual preferences in such detail that even the porn industry would blush with shame.
Many probably thought that the “flags” were basically not within Blizzard’s punishable area – after all, only those who also use the addon can read it. However, Blizzard had already created the option some time ago to report content written in addons as well and to impose sanctions regarding it.
More curiosities about World of Warcraft can be found here:
What does that mean? If you’ve ever wondered how it is possible that characters with offensive names can saunter through World of Warcraft unscathed and Blizzard does “nothing,” it simply comes down to the fact that these characters have not yet been reported. So if you find an offensive or inappropriate name or some pretty crude expressions in the roleplay flag, report the respective offenders. Because Blizzard only reviews such things when they are reported.
Do you have people on your realm who push boundaries in public – whether in RP text or as character names? What are the most absurd names you’ve encountered?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
