For 28 years, “Super Punch-Out!!” was considered a single-player experience. Now, a button combination has been found that allows you to play the cult game in two-player mode.
What kind of game is this? Super Punch-Out!! is a boxing game released for Super Nintendo in 1994. In this game, you participate in boxing matches against NPC opponents, viewing the back of the character you control, which is partly displayed transparently. This distinguishes it from many successful beat ’em ups like Street Fighter and Fatal Fury.
The goal of Super Punch-Out!! is to knock down the CPU opponent within 3 minutes. If the opponent is still standing or successfully gets back up after the timer runs out, the round is considered lost.
In this cult title, you can also win by a Technical Knockout (TKO) by emptying the opponent’s health bar three times during the fight and knocking them down.
Button combination allows for a fight against a second player
What is this 2-player mode? In the newly discovered 2-player mode of Super Punch-Out!!, the second player takes on the role of the opponent normally controlled by the CPU.
As IGN writer Kat Bailey wrote on Twitter , it is even said to be possible to start the 2-player mode on the Nintendo Switch. Player 2 should also be able to perform the special moves of the opposing fighter.
How do you start the 2-player mode? You start the 2-player mode by pressing a specific button combination on the second controller. One player summarized the steps to start the mode on reddit as follows:
start the game until you see “Press START” (title screen), but do not press “START” yet
hold down the Y+R buttons on controller 2 at the title screen
then press A or START on controller 1
Select a fighter
On the next screen: Hold down the B+Y buttons on controller 2 and then press START on controller 1
Real 2-player mode or just a test?
Why was the mode secret? The 2-player mode is likely not a real 2-player mode and was probably never intended as such. Developers used to include cheat codes via button combinations or text entry fields in their games to test various functions and gameplay mechanics (better).
This suggests that the 2-player mode of Super Punch-Out!! was likely intended so that a developer could test attack combinations without the CPU interfering with disruptive actions. The CPU opponent would have been replaced by a second developer for testing purposes.
Since the button combinations need to be executed on the second controller and there’s no reason to press multiple buttons simultaneously on the second controller while playing single-player, it is unlikely that anyone stumbled upon the mode by accident.
How was the mode found? The Twitter account “Unlisted Cheats” actively searches for cheat combinations in old video games that developers integrated into their titles but that have not yet been discovered.
These combinations are, of course, very different from cheats that multiplayer games like CoD: Warzone and Destiny 2 suffer from.
While going through the routine work of Unlisted Cheats, they discovered various button combinations in Super Punch-Out!!, one of which starts the 2-player mode. Another is said to start a sound test.
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Twitter account Unlisted Cheats discovers 2-player mode in Super Punch-Out!!
Nowadays, game developers have sophisticated tools and a wide range of options to extensively test games and their individual mechanics. However, this was not always the case, which is why many cult games have numerous cheat codes.
Especially players of titles like GTA: San Andreas may still remember cheats like “cars fly”, “infinite ammo”, or “delete wanted level”. However, even in the latest installment of the popular game series, there are still cheat codes that make it easier for you to play the story.
Leaks about Diablo 4 are emerging as a first alpha is apparently underway. The test is strictly limited and only selected individuals are granted access. Consequently, it is fairly easy to track down leakers. Quite unfortunate for this leaker, who has shown a lot of gameplay for Diablo 4, fans believe.
What does the gameplay show?
Some screenshots and even a short clip from an early alpha build have surfaced, showcasing character creation, difficulties, and even parts of a cinematic.
The download size is said to be around 70 GB for PC.
Fans are actively discussing the shown and actually secret contents but have mockery for the leakers who carelessly revealed their identity.
If you want to get a “legal” impression of Diablo 4, you can check out the release trailer here – or sign up for the upcoming beta:
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Diablo 4 reveals release period and new gameplay – Shows character editor and open world in trailer
These are the new leaked contents: Right after the end of the partially recorded intro cinematic, the player enters the character selection. There, they can view the 5 classes of Diablo 4 and then choose the Druid.
In the customization options, the rather plump model of the class is visible with various genders, skin colors, and additional customization options. However, the selection options for tutorials and difficulties are particularly exciting.
In the tutorial, you can apparently choose whether you want more or less guidance. New players should thus seek better advice. In the shown build, there are 2 options to choose from for the difficulties:
World Tier 1 “Adventurer”
For new players or those seeking an easier challenge.
Enemies are easier to defeat.
Item drops are “average.”
World Tier 2 “Veteran”
For veterans looking for a challenge.
Enemies have a higher difficulty.
Better drops and more gold and experience.
The difficulty is said to be changeable in-game at a statue in Kyovashad. However, keep in mind that this is information from an early alpha build. Much can still change before the beta or release, especially since the release is scheduled for sometime in 2023.
Of the 5 starting classes, the Necromancer was the last to be introduced. In the cinematic, you can see what the dark necromancers stand for:
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Diablo 4 reveals last release class in trailer – see here the necromancer
Recordings have watermarks – players are likely to get in trouble
What makes the leaks so bizarre is the watermark. It is visible everywhere that this is the “Private Test Build 508546.” For Blizzard, this serves as a kind of business card for the tester since the number can clearly assign a tester.
The leaker himself does not seem to realize that he is bound by a non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”) for the alpha. In the clip, he says: “I don’t even know if I’m allowed to stream this at all.”
On reddit, some Diablo fans are asking how one can be “so dumb.” They are also speculating about what penalties the leaker might face and those who invited him. Speculations range from exclusion from this and further tests to loss of job for the recruiter.
Users also point out that one is repeatedly reminded of the confidentiality. We ourselves do not know what penalties the testers receive for breaking this NDA. Contracts that we know from MeinMMO, however, have already involved sensitive monetary penalties for a breach of contract.
The leaked contents quickly vanished from Twitter and other platforms in the original, but shortly thereafter they were uploaded on other platforms and have been circulating since. Whether more leaks will come remains to be seen – but we suspect that there will be closer monitoring now.
How Diablo 4 will ultimately look is something we probably won’t know until 2023. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus already has wishes that certainly not everyone shares:
Fortnite was the talk of the gaming world in 2017. A simple battle royale shooter with crazy weapons and full of colorful llamas. But what does it look like in 2022? Did Epic Games still manage to keep its player numbers? One website wants to know the answer.
How popular is Fortnite in 2022? Epic Games itself rarely and sporadically makes its player numbers public. However, when Fortnite was still in its boom, the development team did not hesitate and spread its broken player count records all over Twitter. Now, with the battle royale shooter being four years old and the records to be broken skyrocketing to almost unreachable heights, no one really knows how many players are actively participating.
A website called “playercounter.com” is now supposed to help shed some light on the darkness. This third-party site can access the approximate number of users in real-time and show how many are actually actively playing Fortnite.
A quick click reveals that a total of 3,002,531 players are currently wreaking havoc in the BR shooter.
Attention: Please note that this is not official data from Epic. The third parties refer to their technology as “Gohost Network Protocol Technology” or GNP for short. With it, they are able to access the data. However, how it works or whether it is lawful is unknown. Take this information with caution.
Fortnite still has a remarkable number of users
What keeps Fortnite so exciting after so many years? The BR shooter definitely knows how to keep its players engaged. Live events, concerts, the constant change of weapon meta, as well as changes on the large season map entice fans to stick around.
Crazy live events that every player can participate in
But the crazy collaborations with Marvel, Rick & Morty, or even Among Us continue to drive up the excitement. Fans never know what Epic Games is planning as the next big “thing,” and so they are constantly surprised and drawn into the game.
Fortnite can last for years: What Epic has created here is a huge portal full of endless possibilities. The development team can turn any imaginable character from cartoon series or the real world into a skin, thereby attracting fans of other games and genres into the shooter.
Even curious events or constant adjustments like the introduction of the “No Build” mode provide an up-to-date offering of entertainment options for players.
If you haven’t tried Fortnite yet because building scared you off, you can now start with peace of mind. The BR shooter is still free.
What do you think about Fortnite still being able to record a relatively large number of players? Are you surprised or did you expect it? Let us know in the comments!
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“This can’t possibly be right,” FIFA players think in certain situations of the football simulation. A new clip from FIFA 22 perfectly illustrates why so many FIFA players believe in the famous “scripting.”
One of the biggest FIFA myths is the so-called “scripting” or “momentum.” The theory is that EA deliberately manipulates the gameplay with a “dynamic difficulty adjustment,” causing the leading player to eventually have no chance as actions and shots go astray.
What kind of clip is this? Reddit user reclining_buddah (via reddit) has published a video clip showing Manuel Neuer trying to catch the ball in front of the goal line. Then the goalkeeper collides with the opposing defender, causing him to fall and consequently lose the ball.
In reality, the ball should now jump behind the line and into the goal. But in FIFA 22, the ball simply cannot be scored. It defies all laws of gravity and even glitches through Manuel Neuer to remain on the field.
Here you can see the scene in question for yourself:
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This is what the community says: While some comments in the reddit thread are based on “scripting,” others believe they have just seen a broken animation. Some users genuinely see a manipulation of the game in this case.
However, there are also voices that have a plausible explanation for the phenomenon, like user hoboman212:
People who call it scripting have no idea how games work. That was not a goal and the game registered it as not a goal. So an animation had to be shown without the ball crossing the net. Sometimes the animations look weird, but in a video game, there are no coincidences.
Indeed, in video games it often happens that animations look faulty to show calculated results that do not match the physics of the models. This leads to “glitches.”
We asked EA how such scenes come about. An answer is still pending.
What do you think? Is it an unfortunate animation or did the game simply not want the ball to go in? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
Microsoft Excel is an excellent program for handling tax matters, tormenting office workers, or neatly archiving important data. However, the best of the best of the spreadsheet program can do so much more and compete in a world championship. We show you how it works at MeinMMO.
Microsoft Excel drives millions of people insane every day. If you never had a certain fondness for math subjects in school, you will rarely warm up to the spreadsheet program later on.
Excel-friendly users, however, know the fantastic things that can be done with this program. A programmable calculator with over 17 billion cells that can even be illustrated and equipped with graphs. The slide rule of the 21st century.
The many possibilities Excel offers are also demonstrated by the annual world championship, which has been held since 2020. 8 participants competed for the victory in 2022, most of whom had over 10,000 play hours … uh, work hours in the program.
MeinMMO took a look and explains how e-sports works in spreadsheet form.
How does an Excel world championship work? The competition takes place over three rounds that each last 30 minutes. Half of the participants are eliminated each round, so after one round, there are 4 players left and in the final, the best 2 compete against each other.
In the three rounds, mathematical puzzles must be solved that actually remind of gaming:
Round 1 – Slot Machine
In 5 levels, the participants must calculate the points achieved at a slot machine
Round 2 – Yacht Regatta.
Six simulated yachts with different characteristics navigate a course. The wind plays an important role.
Round 3 – Platformer
In the final, participants must calculate how many points simulated players achieve in an Excel jump’n’run. The character “Modelario” plays the main role.
The whole event was accompanied by two commentators, lasted just under two and a half hours, and even aired on US television on the pay-TV channel ESPN 2.
We embed the English YouTube video of the world championships for you, below we briefly explain the individual rounds in more detail:
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Round 1: The participants must add up the points that players achieved at a slot machine. The slot machine has 5 columns with 19 rows each and 8 different symbols, each symbol with its own point value.
If a symbol appears more often after a spin, there are extra points.
The participants know from each column how the symbols are arranged in the 19 rows. It is also known how many symbols are skipped for each spin per column.
In a first step, the correct symbols must be selected for each spin to then calculate the points.
The four winners of the first round all mastered 5 levels and were able to solve the entire task series.
Round 2: The participants receive a pre-prepared course with different wind conditions after each movement of one of the six yachts.
All yachts have different characteristics and react to wind directions differently. Certain areas of the course also change the score. At the end of the task, the points for all six yachts must be calculated when they reach the finish line.
In round 2, the two best participants were once again able to solve the game completely and thus meet in the final.
Each yacht reacts to the wind and thus progresses faster or slower.
Round 3: In the final competition, the participants were shown the layout of six levels that somewhat resembled a Nintendo jump’n’run. The inputs of simulated players were also predetermined.
There are enemies that provide extra points, and the character “Modelario” can attack, jump, run, and even has life energy.
The participants must calculate how many points the simulated players could collect at the end with their run. There were many runs to simulate per level.
This complex task could not be completely solved by either finalist. However, the winner Andrew Ngai completed three of the six levels, while his final opponent completed only two.
The Excel World Championship is a lovable nerd fest where the greatest Excel enthusiasts in the world showcase their skills and talents. If the sum formula annoys you, take a look and be surprised by how powerful the spreadsheet tool can really be.
After nearly 2 decades, players in World of Warcraft finally get the ability to cast spells on allies. This is made possible through Inscription.
With the next expansion Dragonflight, the developers of World of Warcraft seem to want to make amends with the community.
There are numerous smaller and larger changes that many fans have been waiting for. Even role players will get something in return, as a long-held wish of theirs is being fulfilled: The ability to cast spell effects on allied targets.
What comes next? In the alpha of Dragonflight, players can currently try out the revamped profession of Inscription. The colleagues at wowhead have noticed some recipes that may be considered more as “fun”. For Inscriptionists will be able to craft various parchments that allow characters to cast different spell effects on allies. So far, these include:
Aqua Torrent: Fires a volley of 3 Water Bolts at the target.
Arcane Burst: Fires an Arcane Surge at the target.
Chilling Wind: Fires a volley of 3 Frost Bolts at the target.
Love Charm: Casts a heart effect on the target (only in group or raid).
Magma Missile: Fires a Lava Shot at your target.
Shadow Orb: Fires a Shadow Bolt at your target.
Whirling Breeze: Fires a Wind Gust at your target.
All effects are merely visual in nature. No damage is dealt.
What is this needed for? For most WoW players, these scrolls will likely just be a gimmick, but role players can derive real benefits from them. RP enthusiasts are always looking for new ways to incorporate spell effects into roleplay. So far, this has been somewhat cumbersome, such as starting a duel – which, however, comes with a rather annoying flag. Alternatively, one has to rely on toys that at least somewhat resemble a suitable spell effect.
This has all worked rather poorly so far. The fact that magical parchments will now enable exactly these standard effects of Shadow, Arcane, Frost, and Fire should offer many RP actions new possibilities to represent actions more effectively.
Isn’t that annoying? Those who are now concerned that allies will continuously leap around, trollingly casting spells on the player character, can defend themselves against this. Following the old market principle that one must sell not only the problem but also the solution, Inscriptionists can also create a parchment that makes targets “immune” to these effects for 30 minutes (“Spell Shield”).
The users will then receive a message that the selected character has “no desire for these antics” and the attempt fails.
Roleplaying with spellcasting classes should therefore be a bit easier to portray in the future, without the need to cumbersome rely on hard-to-farm toys or duels.
It would be nice if Blizzard expanded this offering a bit more. Especially canalisated spells with effects lasting several minutes would be a great thing – but at least this is a start that can be built upon.
How do you like such gimmicks? A nice thing for all players or simply unnecessary to spend development time on?
The last tournament of the “Call of Duty: League” season for CoD: Vanguard is over. This allows eSports players to freely express their opinions about the game and they take the opportunity to criticize Vanguard.
Call of Duty: Vanguard did not meet the expectations of fans after its release. Among other things, two reasons were cited by the developers for the game’s poor performance:
The community did not like the World War II setting
Players expected more innovations in the game than were actually present
Even eSports players seem to be dissatisfied with the latest installment of the series. After the eSports season in CoD concluded with a tournament in Los Angeles, some professionals expressed their negativity about CoD: Vanguard on Twitter.
Here you can see a trailer for the upcoming installment of the CoD series:
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II “Ultimate Team” Teaser
What was the event like? From August 4 to 7, 2022, the Call of Duty Championship Weekend took place. An eSports event held at the Galen Center in Los Angeles that concluded the eSports season.
In the tournament, eight teams competed against each other in CoD: Vanguard. The final on Sunday was for first place and $1.2 million US (approximately 1.17 million Euros). In the end, the team “Los Angeles Thieves” won. “Atlanta FaZe” came in second.
What did the eSports players say? Now that the last game is over, players can speak about CoD without fearing consequences. They took advantage of this and posted their criticisms of CoD: Vanguard on Twitter after the tournament:
@aBeZy (Team Atlanta FaZe): “Thank god I never have to play this shitty CoD again. Literally the worst game I’ve ever played.” (via Twitter)
What does the community say about it on Twitter? Among the criticisms of the eSports players, users agree:
@reckerr_xo: “Facts on facts on facts”.
@Lennyofffill2: “Someone had to say the crap”.
@11Kyrie_G: “Lmaoo damn”
@CuylwrGarland: “Preach it Abe, we’ve seen your frustrations all year long. Come back stronger next year”.
The game currently seems to be well received neither by professionals nor by the community. However, the new installment of the series is set to be released in the fall: CoD: Modern Warfare 2.
It remains to be seen whether the successor will perform better with players than CoD: Vanguard and meet the expectations of the community.
What do you think about the criticisms of the CoD professional players? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Here you can read how a cute dog skin caused trouble in CoD Vanguard.
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Pokémon GO starts today, on August 9, 2022, with the Spotlight Hour featuring Nidoran (F). Here you will find all information about the start time, bonus, and Shiny Nidoran at a glance.
What kind of event is this?The Spotlight Hour takes place every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. During this time, a specific Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
This week, it is the female Nidoran. There is also a bonus that can help you level up quickly. Here you can find all the information.
Spotlight Hour on August 9 – Start, Bonuses, Shiny
When does the Spotlight Hour start? As usual, the event starts at 6:00 PM local time. For 60 minutes, Nidoran will spawn everywhere, until 7:00 PM when it ends. The bonus is valid until then.
What is the bonus? Today, you will receive double catch XP for every Pokémon you catch during the hour. You can double this again if you use Lucky Eggs during that time.
Is there a Shiny Nidoran? Yes, you can catch the Shiny version of Nidoran. However, keep in mind that the Spotlight Hour does not increase the Shiny chance; it remains as low as always. However, the numerous encounters are a good opportunity to try your luck.
Who is the Spotlight Hour with Nidoran worth it for?
Nidoran is a Pokémon from the first generation and has been in the game for a very long time. Many trainers will likely already have it – but if you don’t have it yet, it is worth it for the Pokédex entry.
In raids, you can generally ignore Nidoran and its evolutions. However, a good Nidoqueen, the final evolution, does have a place in the Great and Ultra Leagues. If you enjoy PvP, catching one could be worthwhile.
Additionally, there is the XP bonus, which is always a good reason to plan a few catches. However, the upcoming days with the Bug event and the Community Day also offer very good XP bonuses.
For years, the moderator BigMac ensured order and justice in the chat of Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (34). Now it seems that the paths of the two are parting ways. The reason is differing views on the topic of drugs.
Now he clashed with his popular mod BigMac because the latter had a different opinion on the topic of drug use than his boss
You can watch more about MontanaBlack’s success story in the video:
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Career and Life of MontanaBlack in 2 Minutes: What Makes Him Unique?
Discussion about drugs escalates on Twitch
Who is actually BigMac? Who is behind the pseudonym “BigMac” is not known. But for many fans, BigMac simply belongs to MontanaBlack’s streams. He was a moderator for eight years.
Especially the request from MontanaBlack “Ban him, BigMac” is associated with him.
MontanaBlack bans mod for the first time after positive statement on psychedelics
What happened? In a stream at the end of July, MontanaBlack spoke about the topic of drugs. This topic seems particularly dear to his heart as he himself has struggled with drug abuse and addiction and lost friends to drugs.
The people I know who took their own lives always did so under the influence of drugs.
MontanaBlack
He advised his followers not to seek refuge in drugs.
However, his mod BigMac saw it quite differently and announced in the chat: “Psychedelics fix your life. Don’t listen to him.” Subsequently, he was banned by MontanaBlack for the first time.
How does BigMac react? The former moderator has not publicly commented on the situation so far. After several days without noteworthy activity on his Twitter account, he posted a picture of Galileo Galilei.
This could easily be understood as a jibe towards MontanaBlack. Because the Italian scholar was at that time sentenced to recant his theses. Although they turned out to be correct, the world was likely not ready for them – a role that BigMac seems to identify with.
And what does MontanaBlack say? He apparently hoped to resolve the matter somehow. In the stream, he told his fans that he had sent BigMac several voice messages on WhatsApp. The former mod had not responded to any of them.
That he has also unfollowed MontanaBlack, the streamer interpreted as a sign that their paths would part ways. (via YouTube)
In a stream from August 5, MontanaBlack reported: BigMac had since responded to him. He reaffirmed his decision to ban the mod:
Although he would still like BigMac and get along well with him.
He said, however, that BigMac, as his “employee,” must behave in a way that does not harm him as a streamer and public figure.
Privately, BigMac could have different opinions, but he should not make statements for which MontanaBlack could be banned by Twitch.
However, he also defended himself against statements that he is increasingly alone. Some friendships simply part ways.
MontanaBlack elaborated again on the topic of friendships. He was apparently particularly annoyed by comments from people who are half his age compared to some of his friendships. He complains: “16-year-olds want to tell me something about life.”
If you have problems with addiction and drugs yourself: The official addiction & drug hotline of the federal government can be reached at the following phone number: 01806 313031. It offers telephone counseling, help, and information by experienced specialists from drug and addiction assistance. The hotline is available for both people with addiction problems and their relatives, friends, or colleagues. The service is chargeable: 0.20 € per call from the German landline and from the mobile network.
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Riot Games has issued a permanent ban to the former coach of the LoL team “Team Solo Mid”, Peter Zhang. This is equivalent to a professional ban in League of Legends. Zhang is accused of unethical behavior, including misappropriating salaries intended for players.
This is the decision of Riot Games:
Riot Games has determined that Peter Zhang has engaged in “unethical behavior” towards current and former players and staff of TSM.
As a result, Peter Zhang is permanently banned from working for any team or organization participating in competitions hosted by Riot Games.
Ultimately, this is a global professional ban for Peter Zhang to work in League of Legends or other titles like Valorant.
Who is Peter Zhang? The native Chinese worked for Team Solo Mid since 2018, initially as a coach for the Academy team, later as the “Head of Player Development”. On March 18, 2022, Peter Zhang was released by TSM. He was accused of a conflict of interest.
Additionally, Zhang allegedly offered in October 2021 to sell the car of a former TSM player and transfer the money to the player, but he withheld more than half of the $80,000 he received for the car. As is known from the discussion regarding the incident, it was the car of the world-class supporter SwordArt.
Zhang is also said to have borrowed approximately $15,000 from 8 TSM players and staff, over whom he had some authority as a manager.
All these findings resulted from investigations by Riot Games and TSM – Peter Zhang has not been able to refute these allegations with conclusive evidence.
Zhang Dismissed Allegations as a “Cultural Misunderstanding”, Then Remained Silent
What did Zhang say? When the allegations arose, Zhang explained that it was all a cultural misunderstanding. In China, it is common to borrow money from friends. He needed the money for his sick grandmother (via dexerto).
However, he denies involvement in the embezzlement of player salaries. Now it seems that these very involvements have led to his downfall.
In LoL, champions are regularly reworked:
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League of Legends shows the new Udyr in the trailer
TSM Aims to Build a Strong LoL Team Through “China Connection”, Fails
What lies behind this: At the heart of this case is a fundamental conflict:
In the USA, they want to recruit “talented players” from China and hope to discover young talents at a low cost
However, China is such a jungle of corruption and impenetrable entanglements that intermediaries are required to operate as a US team there – so they need someone who knows the way
Zhang apparently intervened here and profited from the situation
Ultimately, the China phase went terribly wrong for TSM. The Chinese players they brought in did not perform. And the intermediary Zhang apparently funneled money into his own pockets.
The entire “China experiment” turned out to be a total failure for TSM.
In the new multiplayer beat ’em up MultiVersus, you can choose between 17 different colorful characters. Which ones are your personal favorites?
This is MultiVersus: The new fighting game MultiVersus was released on July 19, 2022. Developed by Player First Games, the game is free-to-play for anyone who enjoys beat ’em ups.
The setting is a colorful and crazy mix of characters from various TV and comic IPs. These include characters from:
Adventure Time
Looney Tunes
DC Comic Universe
Game of Thrones
Scooby-Doo
Steven Universe
Tom & Jerry
Space Jam
The Iron Giant
So you can freely smash the skulls of Tom and Jerry as Batman or alternatively beat up Rick Sanchez as Bugs Bunny. In MultiVersus, this is possible.
The game is played on a platform arena, similar to Smash Bros, in 2v2 and 1v1 rounds. Those looking for more chaos during matches can also choose the free-for-all mode, where 4 players tear each other apart and everyone is your enemy.
With a large selection of characters, you will gradually settle into a handful of favorites. Which ones are yours?
This is how you can vote: As usual, you can make your choice in the survey tool below. Since MultiVersus offers 17 different characters that take on different roles, we give you the option to choose up to 3 favorites. However, the choice cannot be undone.
Diese Umfrage ist geschlossen.
So how does it look? Which characters do you enjoy the most in MultiVersus? Do they play particularly interesting or is it simply because you win most often with those characters? Or are you not playing MultiVersus at all and considering trying the game?
The best counters against Mega-Scizor in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat the boss in raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Mega-Scizor? The Mega form of Scizor can be found in Mega Raids and belongs to the Bug and Steel types.
Here we show you the best counters against Mega-Scizor and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Mega-Scizor in raids – With these counters
Mega-Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Shadow Articuno with Fire Spin and Overheat
Shadow Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Sacred Fire+
Shadow Entei with Fire Fang and Overheat
Mega-Charizard X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Reshiram with Fire Fang and Overheat
Shadow Charizard with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega-Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flamethrower
Shadow Typhlosion with Incinerate and Blast Burn
Shadow Arcanine with Fire Fang and Flamethrower
Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Sacred Fire++
Shadow Magmortar with Fire Spin and Fire Punch
Flareon with Fire Fang and Overheat
Zapdos with Fire Spin and Overheat
Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Heatran with Fire Spin and Flamethrower
Flare Blitz with Ember and Blast Burn
Shadow Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flamethrower
Shadow Salamence with Fire Fang and Firestorm
Weaknesses of Mega-Scizor: This Pokémon belongs to the Bug and Steel types and is especially vulnerable to Fire attacks. So in raids, focus primarily on attacks and Pokémon of this type to defeat Mega-Scizor.
Is there a Shiny Mega-Scizor? Yes, you can catch shiny Mega-Scizor.
How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at a high level, you can defeat the boss in pairs. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are advisable.
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The gaming publisher Take-Two has also spoken about GTA 6 in a new report to its investors. There was a brief update on development and the expectations one can have for the game.
First of all: Publisher Take-Two and developer Rockstar Games have not revealed any details regarding the release date of GTA 6. However, the latest investor report briefly mentioned the new action game:
The development of the next title in the “Grand Theft Auto” series is on a good path. The teams at Rockstar Games are determined to once again set creative standards – for the series, our industry, and the entire entertainment industry, just as they have with each of their major releases.
The responsible parties are again revealing little about the new GTA, and so the reactions from fans are similar.
On reddit, there are many remarks about when the release will finally take place. “MrTrubiscuit” says, “so sometime between 2023 and 2050, I got it” (via reddit.com). User “harooh” responds with, “sometime from 2023 to never.”
On Twitter, “@AidenRamburger” says: “I just hope the hype lasts long enough,” as there are still no details about a release window (via twitter.com).
And indeed, the hype can be felt in some comments. User “Oriond34” writes on reddit: “So basically they’re saying it exists and will be damn wild!” (via reddit.com).
The investor report also shared a bit about the current status of Rockstar’s two hits GTA 5 / Online and Red Dead Redemption.
Thus, GTA 5 has reached a new sales milestone with 170 million units sold. Red Dead Redemption 2 stands at a very strong 45 million units.
Moreover, GTA Online remains strong and since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in the first quarter of 2020, there are 49% more players. Also, GTA+ and the versions for the new consoles are posting good numbers.
The player Heavenly completed the most difficult content of Genshin Impact 150 times within 4 days and streamed it all on Twitch. No one has accomplished this in such a short time before.
What content are we talking about? What Heavenly achieved 150 times, other players haven’t managed even once: He reached the highest number of stars in the dungeon “Gewundener Abgrund”, in English: Spiral Abyss.
In total, there are 12 levels in the Spiral Abyss. Up to level 4, you must send a team of up to four characters into the dungeon, defeat monsters within a certain time or protect an object.
From level 5 onwards, you must send 2 teams consisting of up to 4 members into two different parts of the dungeon. The entire level is considered completed when both teams succeed in their challenges. Here you will find a ranking of all characters in Genshin Impact.
What did the streamer achieve? Heavenly collected all 36 stars 150 times. The streamer took a total of 84 hours to do this. “In the first two nights, I only slept for 4 hours,” he says.
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After his established record received a lot of attention, Heavenly believes this won’t last long. While he is the first to achieve this in such a short time, he thinks other players will do it too: “I am convinced that someone out there will complete this feat even faster.”
However, other players need 14 days for that many completions. If they can manage the content at all.
What do you think about the streamer’s record? Have you ever managed to get 36 stars in the Spiral Abyss? Or have you not even tried the dungeon yet? Do you think his record will soon be broken by someone? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
An expansion is much more popular than any other in World of Warcraft. It should not be hard to guess which one it is.
There are very few games that have such a long lifespan as World of Warcraft. Meanwhile, Blizzard’s MMORPG is rapidly approaching its 9th expansion and will take us to the Dragon Isles. However, a few days ago, we reflected back and wanted to ask you in a survey which era of World of Warcraft was the best of all time. A total of 4,474 readers participated and shared their opinions with us.
We could now claim that it was a close “neck-and-neck” race between two expansions – but that would simply be a lie. You know what you like, and it is clearly Wrath of the Lich King.
Almost half of you celebrate Wrath of the Lich King
Of the over 4,400 votes, a total of 2,031 voted for “Wrath of the Lich King”. With a proud result of 45% of all votes, the journey to Northrend easily lands in first place.
For many, Wrath of the Lich King was the continuation of the campaign from Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne and thus the end of the Arthas saga. It was a worthy conclusion to a great story and also brought forth the new class of Death Knight.
The fight against the Lich King – your absolute favorite.
So Leyaa wrote in the comments on MeinMMO:
WotLK is unmatched for me. Technical advancement with a lot of phasing, better and more continuous story than its predecessors, great areas, dungeons, and raids. Arthas as the main theme was just awesome!
Additionally, Wrath of the Lich King was also the entry point for many players into World of Warcraft – never again did the MMORPG have as many subscribers as it did during the peak in Icecrown.
Every 5th person sees Legion as the best addon
In second place, clearly trailing behind, with 20% of all votes (881) is the expansion Legion.
Legion already had the natural bonus of appearing right after a poorly received expansion “Warlords of Draenor”. However, the expansion also celebrated quite a spectacle. Almost all major and minor characters from the entire WoW history made an appearance again. Every class had its own campaign, and there were legendary weapons like the Ashbringer or new favorites like Xal’atath.
Legion brought the Demon Hunters – and many cool stories.
Additionally, with Suramar, there was a very strong endgame area that felt fresh for several weeks.
Strong, emotional story moments, such as the death of Tirion Fordring or the green dragon aspect Ysera, further ensured that Legion would long be remembered.
The Burning Crusade lands in 3rd place
In 3rd place with 12% of the votes (520), The Burning Crusade narrowly reaches the podium. “TBC” was the first expansion of World of Warcraft and ensured that the rough flaws of the base game were corrected. Heroic dungeons provided more incentives to continue visiting them.
Of course, the Draenei and Blood Elves are also unforgettable. Especially the latter ensured that the Horde finally had a “pretty” race, which led to a large influx of new characters – not to mention that shamans and paladins were now available to both factions.
Blood Elves quickly became the most popular race of the Horde.
The Burning Crusade is also remembered for several extremely long and (for the time) complex boss fights. Whether against Lady Vashj, Kael’thas Sunstrider, or Illidan in the Black Temple – the raid bosses left a mark and still have some of the prettiest weapons or mounts to this day.
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If you have observed the developments of recent years, it should not be surprising that Shadowlands was not well received by large parts of the player base. With just 1% of the votes, Shadowlands lands in last place, even trailing behind the already unpopular Warlords of Draenor. Here are the last places at a glance:
4th place: Mists of Pandaria (11%, 495 votes)
5th place: Cataclysm (4%, 166 votes)
6th place: World of Warcraft Vanilla (4%, 161 votes)
7th place: Battle for Azeroth (2%, 89 votes)
8th place: Warlords of Draenor (2%, 70 votes)
9th place: Shadowlands (1%, 61 votes)
Did you expect such a result? Or did you suspect that another expansion would claim the throne?
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By the way, you can reset the skill points anytime for free if you don’t like a particular play style.
The best builds in the endgame
Class Engraving A: Esoteric Skill Enhancement
What does the engraving do? With this class engraving, you focus on the esoteric skills of your War Dancer. You utilize a lot of burst damage since your strongest attacks have long charge times.
In this build, you attack from behind most of the time, so your positioning is important. For stats, you focus on specialization and agility.
Which engravings should I use? To gain even more movement speed, use the engraving Overall Leader. Additionally, adrenaline is beneficial, later Reckless Blunt Weapon and Master of Ambush. You can read more about engravings in our guide on it.
Which collectible cards are important? To increase your crit rate, you should start with the card set Howling Rock. It consists of Armel, Seria, Solas, King Thirain, Kharmine, and Delain Armel.
Optimal is the set Light of Redemption, which consists of rare cards. Thus, it will be expensive later on, but it’s worth it. The set consists of Shandi, Azena, and Innana, Nineveh, Wei, Balthorr, and Thirain. With a 6-piece set and 30-piece awakening, the cards provide 8% more Holy Damage and convert all your damage into Holy Damage.
Which skills should I use?
Icon
Skill
Level
Tripod
Sky Breaker Strike
10
Great Agility Prepare for Attack Overflowing Resources
Fire Blitz Catch
10
Fist of Darkness Weak Point Detection Adrenaline Rush
Moon Blitz Kick
11
White Flame Kick Single Hit Full Moon Strike
Whisper of the Wind
10
Oath of the Wind Wind’s Whisper Prepare for Attack
Roar of Courage
10
Elemental Exploitation Shadow of the Ruler Devastating Wave
Energy Burst
10
Flammable Armor Fierce Battle Last Whisper
Call of the Wind God (Esoteric)
12
Thunderstorm Growth Attack Summon Storm
Explosion Formation (Esoteric)
12
Weak Point Detection Flame Explosion Large Explosion
As an awakening, you will use Fist of Dominance.
How does the rotation look like? To extract as much DPS from the class as possible, start your rotation with the attack Energy Burst. You will use this throughout the entire fight as soon as it is charged. After that, you will use Moon Blitz Kick.
Next follows Fire Blitz Catch, Whisper of the Wind, Roar of Courage, and your two esoteric skills. Use fillers until Whisper of the Wind and Roar of Courage recharge.
Sky Breaker Strike also serves as a counter-attack when the boss lights up blue.
Class Engraving B: First Intent
What does the engraving do? With the class engraving First Intent, your War Dancer becomes one of the most mobile classes in the game. You rely on agility to increase your movement and attack speed and circumvent the high cooldowns of the abilities. Secondly, you depend on crit. Esoteric skills are not used in this build.
Due to the reduced cooldowns, you will encounter mana issues in this build.
Which engravings should I use? Overall Leader is excellent for making you even faster and more mobile. Additionally, Reckless Blunt Weapon, Blitz Wrath, and Master of Ambush are suitable.
Which collectible cards are important?
What collectible cards are important? There is no difference in this regard from the other class engraving. To increase your crit rate, you should start with the card set Howling Rock. It consists of Armel, Seria, Solas, King Thirain, Kharmine, and Delain Armel.
Optimal is the set Light of Redemption, which consists of rare cards. Thus, it will be expensive later on, but it’s worth it. The set consists of Shandi, Azena, and Innana, Nineveh, Wei, Balthorr, and Thirain. With a 6-piece set and 30-piece awakening, the cards provide 8% more Holy Damage and convert all your damage into Holy Damage.
Which skills should I use?
Icon
Skill
Level
Tripods
Sky Breaker Strike
8
Great Agility Prepare for Attack
Lightning Kick
12
Charged Movement Thunder Kick Blinding Blitz
Fire Blitz Catch
12
Fist of Darkness Weak Point Detection Adrenaline Rush
Moon Blitz Kick
12
Intensive Shock Single Hit Full Moon Kick
Whisper of the Wind
10
Oath of the Wind Quick Preparation Prepare for Attack
Roar of Courage
10
Magic Control Shadow of the Ruler Devastating Wave
Foot Sweep
12
Weak Point Detection Light of Justice Pure Excellence
Energy Burst
10
Flammable Armor Fierce Battle Last Whisper
As an awakening, you will use Fist of Dominance.
How does the rotation look like? You always start with the ability Energy Burst. After that, to deal a lot of damage, you use Lightning Kick, Fire Blitz Catch, Whisper of the Wind, Roar of Courage, Foot Sweep, and Moon Blitz Kick in succession.
To move and position yourself in combat, you use Lightning Kick. This attack has a relatively short cooldown.
What do you think about the War Dancer class? Does this fighter class appeal to you, or do you prefer another? Feel free to tell us in the comments which classes you would like to see more guides on here at MeinMMO.
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The War Dancer is characterized by fast attacks combined with elemental energy. She embodies one of the strongest classes in Lost Ark. MeinMMO author Anny Bader has been playing the War Dancer since the release and tells you what to pay attention to.
What kind of class is this? The War Dancer, in English Wardancer, is a subclass of the Martial Artist. She attacks the enemy lightning-fast with her fists and also has some AoE skills.
In combat, she positions herself close to the enemy and dodges their attacks thanks to her agility. This is done by pressing the spacebar, allowing the War Dancer to dash forward. The dodge can be repeated every 6 seconds.
She prefers to position herself behind the enemy, as her defense is rather low. Additionally, some of her attacks deal bonus damage when executed from behind.
Her abilities can be used as combos to deal more damage. Therefore, it’s worth reading the attacks carefully. In terms of stats distribution, you should focus on specialization and crit.
The War Dancer belongs to the fist fighting classes in Lost Ark
The War Dancer performs well solo, but is often taken in groups because of her buffs. She increases the crit rate for all allies by 18 % and gives them additional attack and movement speed.
For which game content is she useful? The War Dancer particularly excels in PvE. She can quickly take down a large number of enemies, but also fares well against bosses, as she is good at dodging. She is at the top of our PvE tier list in the S-Tier.
In PvP, the War Dancer is not the best, but she is certainly usable in 3v3. You should try to stay within range of your mates while still standing close to the enemy. It’s also important to act unpredictably for your opponents thanks to her agility. In our PvP tier list, she unfortunately only ranks in the C category.
Pro
Agility
Useful group buffs
Easy to level
Contra
Low defense
High cooldown times for abilities
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This is the special ability of the War Dancer: The identity of this class is the so-called Elemental Meter. This display consists of three elemental orbs that fill up over time in combat. This allows you to finally unleash stronger esoteric skills, but consumes energy and you will need to fill the orbs again.
All skills of the War Dancer
Lightning Kick: Costs 57 mana. Attack with a hail of hits. Launches ground opponents into the air and pulls airborne enemies down.
Triple Fist: Costs 45 mana. Swing your fists around 3 times while moving forward.
Energy Burst: Costs 127 mana. A gust of wind surrounds you, dealing damage to enemies every 0.5 seconds.
Ascending Fire Dragon: Costs no mana. You gather fire energy to attack enemies from the air.
Lightning Strike: Costs no mana. Attack enemies 3 times with lightning and stun them for 2 seconds. Damage against frozen enemies +20 %.
Explosion Formation: Costs no mana. Strike the ground to trigger 3 explosions. During this time, you are immune to paralysis.
Call of the Wind God: Costs no mana. Create a tornado. You can move a maximum of 12 m during the attack.
Spiral Impact: Costs no mana. Distort space and deal massive damage to enemies.
Fire Blitz Catch: Costs 74 mana. Strike multiple times with a total of 9 quick punches.
Whisper of the Wind: Costs 114 mana. Increases the attack and movement speed for all group members within a radius of 24 m.
Foot Sweep: Costs 103 mana. Sweep enemies off their feet and deal damage. Use the ability again to execute a spinning kick in the air.
Roar of Courage: Costs 103 mana. Battle cry that deals damage and pushes back enemies. They also lose crit resistance.
Sky Breaker Strike: Costs 53 mana. Perform a spinning kick. By pressing the hotkey again, you kick upwards and deal even more damage.
Anniversary of the Sleeping Ascension: Costs 80 mana. Dive onto the enemy. As a combo, you launch them into the air and deal additional damage.
Moon Blitz Kick: Costs 96 mana. Jump forward with a kick. Execute multiple times to deal more damage and push the enemy back.
Phoenix: Costs 85 mana. Concentrate fire in the air, which then strikes down on the enemy.
Swift Wind Kick: Costs 91 mana. Spinning kick in the air that attacks enemies 22 times. You can move and change the attack direction during this.
Seismic Strike: Costs 80 mana. Causes an earthquake.
The War Dancer in the Level Process
How should I distribute my first skill points? Important when distributing the points is that you never need to raise the skill levels higher than level 10. Skill level 4 is needed for the first tripod, skill level 8 for the second, and skill level 10 for the third.
However, the number of required skill points varies. For level 1 you need 4, for level 2 you need 20, and for the third level, even 48 skill points.
Level 12: Invest 4 points each into Lightning Kick and Triple Fist at the start to deal as much damage as possible.
Up to Level 21: Invest 20 points in Moon Blitz Kick to learn “light-footed” (you will remove these points, however, once you don’t have enough for other skills). Then 20 points in the Anniversary of the Sleeping Ascension for Enhanced Strike.
Up to Level 25: Use the next 48 points on Whisper of the Wind.
Up to Level 30: Now allocate 48 points to Lightning Kick for more damage and mobility.
Up to Level 35: You allocate 48 points in Swift Wind Kick for a lot of area damage.
At Level 38: You can remove the points from Wind Kick, as you will now allocate 48 points in Sky Breaker Strike. Only one point remains in Wind Kick.
Up to Level 45: Points that you previously had to remove from Moon Blitz Kick will be added back. A total of 48 points.
Up to Level 48: Finally, allocate 20 points to Call of the Wind God for more AoE damage.
This is what the build looks like at Level 50
At Level 50, you can choose between two awakenings of the War Dancer: Fist of Dominance or Blitz Wrath Strike. This is essentially your ultimate.
By the way, you can reset the skill points anytime for free if you don’t like a particular play style.
The best builds in the endgame
Class Engraving A: Esoteric Skill Enhancement
What does the engraving do? With this class engraving, you focus on the esoteric skills of your War Dancer. You utilize a lot of burst damage since your strongest attacks have long charge times.
In this build, you attack from behind most of the time, so your positioning is important. For stats, you focus on specialization and agility.
Which engravings should I use? To gain even more movement speed, use the engraving Overall Leader. Additionally, adrenaline is beneficial, later Reckless Blunt Weapon and Master of Ambush. You can read more about engravings in our guide on it.
Which collectible cards are important? To increase your crit rate, you should start with the card set Howling Rock. It consists of Armel, Seria, Solas, King Thirain, Kharmine, and Delain Armel.
Optimal is the set Light of Redemption, which consists of rare cards. Thus, it will be expensive later on, but it’s worth it. The set consists of Shandi, Azena, and Innana, Nineveh, Wei, Balthorr, and Thirain. With a 6-piece set and 30-piece awakening, the cards provide 8% more Holy Damage and convert all your damage into Holy Damage.
Which skills should I use?
Icon
Skill
Level
Tripod
Sky Breaker Strike
10
Great Agility Prepare for Attack Overflowing Resources
Fire Blitz Catch
10
Fist of Darkness Weak Point Detection Adrenaline Rush
Moon Blitz Kick
11
White Flame Kick Single Hit Full Moon Strike
Whisper of the Wind
10
Oath of the Wind Wind’s Whisper Prepare for Attack
Roar of Courage
10
Elemental Exploitation Shadow of the Ruler Devastating Wave
Energy Burst
10
Flammable Armor Fierce Battle Last Whisper
Call of the Wind God (Esoteric)
12
Thunderstorm Growth Attack Summon Storm
Explosion Formation (Esoteric)
12
Weak Point Detection Flame Explosion Large Explosion
As an awakening, you will use Fist of Dominance.
How does the rotation look like? To extract as much DPS from the class as possible, start your rotation with the attack Energy Burst. You will use this throughout the entire fight as soon as it is charged. After that, you will use Moon Blitz Kick.
Next follows Fire Blitz Catch, Whisper of the Wind, Roar of Courage, and your two esoteric skills. Use fillers until Whisper of the Wind and Roar of Courage recharge.
Sky Breaker Strike also serves as a counter-attack when the boss lights up blue.
Class Engraving B: First Intent
What does the engraving do? With the class engraving First Intent, your War Dancer becomes one of the most mobile classes in the game. You rely on agility to increase your movement and attack speed and circumvent the high cooldowns of the abilities. Secondly, you depend on crit. Esoteric skills are not used in this build.
Due to the reduced cooldowns, you will encounter mana issues in this build.
Which engravings should I use? Overall Leader is excellent for making you even faster and more mobile. Additionally, Reckless Blunt Weapon, Blitz Wrath, and Master of Ambush are suitable.
Which collectible cards are important?
What collectible cards are important? There is no difference in this regard from the other class engraving. To increase your crit rate, you should start with the card set Howling Rock. It consists of Armel, Seria, Solas, King Thirain, Kharmine, and Delain Armel.
Optimal is the set Light of Redemption, which consists of rare cards. Thus, it will be expensive later on, but it’s worth it. The set consists of Shandi, Azena, and Innana, Nineveh, Wei, Balthorr, and Thirain. With a 6-piece set and 30-piece awakening, the cards provide 8% more Holy Damage and convert all your damage into Holy Damage.
Which skills should I use?
Icon
Skill
Level
Tripods
Sky Breaker Strike
8
Great Agility Prepare for Attack
Lightning Kick
12
Charged Movement Thunder Kick Blinding Blitz
Fire Blitz Catch
12
Fist of Darkness Weak Point Detection Adrenaline Rush
Moon Blitz Kick
12
Intensive Shock Single Hit Full Moon Kick
Whisper of the Wind
10
Oath of the Wind Quick Preparation Prepare for Attack
Roar of Courage
10
Magic Control Shadow of the Ruler Devastating Wave
Foot Sweep
12
Weak Point Detection Light of Justice Pure Excellence
Energy Burst
10
Flammable Armor Fierce Battle Last Whisper
As an awakening, you will use Fist of Dominance.
How does the rotation look like? You always start with the ability Energy Burst. After that, to deal a lot of damage, you use Lightning Kick, Fire Blitz Catch, Whisper of the Wind, Roar of Courage, Foot Sweep, and Moon Blitz Kick in succession.
To move and position yourself in combat, you use Lightning Kick. This attack has a relatively short cooldown.
What do you think about the War Dancer class? Does this fighter class appeal to you, or do you prefer another? Feel free to tell us in the comments which classes you would like to see more guides on here at MeinMMO.
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Vykas is the final boss of the second Legion Raid in Lost Ark. We at MeinMMO explain how to successfully overcome all three boss phases and defeat Vykas.
A special feature of Vykas is her “charm”, a new mechanic in Lost Ark. If you fall under her charm, you lose control of your character and attack your group members.
What are the requirements? The boss is available in normal mode from item level 1430 and hard mode from item level 1460. In hard mode, the boss deals more damage, has more HP, and more defense. Additionally, there are a few extra mechanics.
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What are Legion Raids? You fight in a group of 8 players and must endure several phases consisting of unique mechanics. After each phase, you can leave the raid and later return to that spot, acting essentially as a checkpoint.
Upon completing the Legion Raid, you will receive legendary and relic crafting materials, recipes, and gold.
Defeating Vykas – Phase 1
In the first phase of the fight, the raid group is split into two groups. Each fights a form of Vykas, either the human or the demonic form. When the boss’s health reaches x30, the groups switch.
The difference between the human and the demonic form is the areas around them. In the purple area of the demon, you are safe, while the red area of the human form damages you.
Your group should position itself around the opponent, precisely at 1, 5, 7, and 11 o’clock. Each group member should stand corresponding to a clock position.
Mechanics in Phase 1
Depending on how many health bars Vykas has left, she will execute her mechanics:
x50-55 bars: Vykas teleports to the center and announces the split into two groups. Your screen will turn purple or red, depending on the form you are fighting. Shortly thereafter, you will be separated.
x49 bars: Now the boss teleports to the center and initiates an attack through a white circle around her. You must stand in the circle to take no damage. Then 4 orbs appear, each following a player. They change color, and you must quickly bring them to the closest portal with the matching color. Otherwise, a wipe is imminent.
x36 bars: Now you must perform a stagger check. Use grenades for this, as it needs to be done quickly.
If you pass the stagger check, a blue or black marker will appear above each player. You must now collect orbs of that color. Black orbs spawn at 1 and 7 o’clock, the blue ones at 5 and 11 o’clock. So quickly position yourselves accordingly.
x30 bars: When both groups have their boss at 30 bars, they will swap. If one group reaches x30 first, Vykas will not take any damage until the other group also reaches x30.
After the switch, Vykas performs an AOE attack.
x25 bars: Vykas teleports again to the center and summons four circles. Three of them are black, and one is white. The white circle indicates the safe zone for the group with the demon form. The human form group must inform them where to stand, as the other group sees all circles shown in black.
x13-15 bars: Here, the same happens as at x36 bars.
x5 bars: Just before the end of the first phase, Vykas goes into a rage. Her attack power and attack speed increase slightly.
You can only move to the next phase when both versions of Vykas are at 0 HP. It is advisable to coordinate DPS when you reach 6-7 bars. Otherwise, the boss will remain in rage mode with one group longer than necessary.
The YouTuber FRESHY shows the process in a video:
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In hard mode, there is another mechanic in one of the first two phases. Vykas teleports to the center and generates a safe zone around her. Stand within it and position yourselves at 1, 5, 7, and 11 o’clock.
Shortly thereafter, orbs spawn there that you must collect. Then a golden zone and a whirlwind appear, either moving clockwise or counterclockwise. This will show you in which direction the zone will rotate. You must remain inside, or Vykas will unleash a shockwave that instantly kills players outside the area.
This time as a large group – Vykas in Phase 2
After you have completed the first part of the boss fight, you will again fight as a large group of eight players. There are only two mechanics where you can wipe if you fail.
First Mechanic: The Shadow Clones
The next mechanic is executed by the boss at x120 bars. Here, it is important to take the correct position. Five of the players stand in the center and essentially form a cross. At exactly these spots, five orbs spawn that you must catch.
The other three players position themselves at 11, 3, and 7 o’clock. They must count the number of wings that Vykas’s shadow clones have.
This is how the mechanic works: Vykas teleports to the center and summons three shadow clones at 11, 3, and 7 o’clock. Simultaneously, the five orbs appear in the center in a cross shape.
The three players positioned according to the clock must now observe how many wings each shadow clone has and remember the amount. There are closed wings, one wing, and two wings. The clone with one wing is usually at 11 o’clock.
The five players in the center see either a red or a purple symbol above their heads. This indicates the order in which you must position yourselves at the shadow clones to take no damage.
There are two different options for how you must rotate:
3 red and 2 purple symbols: First 2, then 1, then closed wings
3 purple and 2 red symbols: Closed wings, then 1, then 2 wings
Position yourself as precisely as possible at the shadow clone since the safe zone is relatively small.
Second Mechanic: Only Stop the Black Orbs
At x65 bars, Vykas disappears and summons three shadow clones at 12, 3, and 7 o’clock. Two players must position themselves at each of these locations. The other two players will spontaneously help at the place where one orb spawns too many.
First, the shadows perform a small AOE attack that lights up 5 times either black or red. You need to remember the order of colors and write them in the chat. If your AOE lights up for example: BLACK RED BLACK BLACK BLACK, you write 1-3-4-5. The black ones are the important ones that need to be intercepted.
Afterwards, each clone sends several orbs toward the boss that you must intercept. And only the black ones.
In addition to the two critical mechanics, Vykas performs other attacks that will not cost you your life if something goes wrong. At x144 and x90, Vykas targets you with lasers. You need to spread out and run away from it clockwise to avoid being hit.
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The third and final phase
In the last phase, you will fight against an improved version of Vykas from the second phase. She will execute more attacks and deal more damage to you.
Additionally, her charm comes into play now. Each group member has a percentage display over their heads indicating how strongly they have fallen under the commander’s charm. When it reaches 100%, you lose control of your character and attack your teammates.
On the minimap, you will see golden orbs. Collect them to reduce your charm. There are 4 in normal mode and 3 in hard mode.
Mechanics in Phase 3:
x175 bars: Vykas marks two players brown, all others blue. The players with a brown marker must go to the 9 o’clock position to get rid of their marker. The others go to 7 or 11 o’clock.
x150 bars: The boss disappears and spawns clones. For this mechanic, at least one player must have the charm display at 75% or higher. This player will see swords instead of clones and ping the locations. A sword overlaps with a clone, which indicates the safe zone.
x135 bars: Everyone should stand by one of the golden orbs and activate it so that your charm is at 0. Now comes a typing mechanic where you gain more time the less charm you have. Just type the displayed letters. Depending on how many players typos, you will take more damage or wipe completely.
Type the letters as quickly as possible! Source: Youtube FRESHY
x120 bars: Vykas marks a random player in purple. Quickly run to him and charge your charm to 100%. Yes, really! If you fail, you will be killed in the AOE.
x105 bars: Reduce your charm using a gold orb to 0. Then you must perform a stagger check. Here you need a potion to briefly halt time, or it will get tight.
x75 bars: The same mechanic as at x175.
x55 bars: Vykas disappears and summons tentacles that you see on the minimap. One group takes the left side, the other takes the right. You must destroy all tentacles, but you can only deal damage if you have over 75% charm.
x40 bars: This mechanic only exists in hard mode. Vykas teleports to the center and executes a red attack nearby and further away. Then she spawns four red orbs at 1, 5, 7, and 11 o’clock. Players with low charm must quickly eat the orbs and then spam the spacebar.
At 0, you must perform one last stagger check. First, bring your charm to 0 by using a golden orb.
However, you first need to find Vykas, as she spawns clones and performs a Medusa attack where you must not look at her. Otherwise, you will die.
What do you think of the commander? Have you tried the second Legion Raid and encountered Vykas? Which phase did you reach? Have you even defeated her? What item level have you reached now? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
The private server “Echoes of Angmar” was supposed to bring back the old gaming experience from the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online . But now they have to abandon the project because the publisher became aware of the copy.
Fans of The Lord of the Rings Online wanted the content from 2007 back, when the game was brand new. Therefore, they started a project: The private server was supposed to faithfully replicate all content up to Book 1, Volume 11 and bring back the zones from that time. Just like the quest lines and even the old trait system.
For some players, The Lord of the Rings Online is no longer what it once was. That’s why they wish for the earlier content to return. Currently, the developers Standing Stone Games are going in a completely different direction and promise improved graphics in the near future.
14 years after release, the MMORPG received an expansion, all info can be seen in the video:
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Lord of the Rings Online: The next expansion is here, 14 YEARS after release! Watch the launch trailer here again
For the private server with the old content, the first load tests were supposed to take place this month. More content would have gradually been added in September. The beta could potentially have started in November. But now they have to cancel everything.
If the server goes online, there will be consequences
What happened to them? “Echoes of Angmar” is no longer a secret in the community. Fans were looking forward to it, even though private servers are a kind of illegal copy.
Ultimately, the project gained so much notoriety that the developers of The Lord of the Rings Online also took notice and contacted Middle-earth Enterprise. They own the rights to J. R. R. Tolkien’s works The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit worldwide.
We have noted your release Echoes of Angmar, and we appreciate and share your enthusiasm for the works of Tolkien and especially for the makers and creators of the epic MMO The Lord of the Rings Online.
Judging by your website and Discord, you are people with boundless enthusiasm for LOTRO, JRR Tolkien, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings. We acknowledge your enthusiasm and thank you for the fandom.
Unfortunately, as brand owners and managers of Tolkien’s works, we have to convey potentially difficult messages more often than we would like. Since your company is using Tolkien’s works and brands without authorization and without a license, we must ask you to cease.
As managers of Tolkien’s works, we take our role very seriously to protect the works on behalf of fans worldwide. As the holders of intellectual property rights, we are committed to morally and legally protecting those rights.
Unfortunately, Echoes of Angmar is using specific content from the books and from our licensee for The Lord of the Rings Online without using a license. Honestly, sending such letters breaks our hearts. Fans often create things that reflect a connection to Tolkien’s creations.
Therefore, we must reluctantly request the immediate cessation of any unauthorized use of Echoes of Angmar and all other Tolkien-related IP addresses on all platforms including Discord, Youtube, and https://www.echoesofangmar.com
Best regards, Middle-earth Enterprise”
If fans do not comply, they must expect legal and financial consequences. A report about shutting down the server is to be expected within the next few days. We at MeinMMO will keep you updated.
What do you think about the email that the project team received from the publisher? Do you find it a shame that the server is now coming to an end? Or do you see it as right, since it is a piracy and private servers are illegal? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
On Steam, MultiVersus is really taking off, even though it hasn’t fully launched yet. Tens of thousands are already playing the beta, including MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus. But what makes the game so good? The secret is: gameplay.
I am 29, and yes, that makes me old. Because whether you like it or not: our apex has been exceeded, in e-sports we can barely play anymore, except with the old guys, and my reaction time is hardly competitive in Call of Duty and co. The younger ones rule here.
But I also notice from my preferences that I am simply from a different generation of gamers. I play many survival games and action RPGs, after all, I work with them, but I love strategy games, “Point & Click” adventures, story-driven role-playing games, and beat ’em ups.
Unfortunately, hardly anything comes out in the quantity and quality of shooters and mobile games. Outside of Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat, you really have to dig deep into the indie box for a good fighting game.
Until now. Until MultiVersus.
MultiVersus really does everything right that a beat ’em up needs to have. It has exactly the right mix of nostalgia, humor, and gameplay that tells me: I am a game for your generation. I am a game for you.
Here is the gameplay trailer for the new fighting game:
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MultiVersus – Gameplay-Trailer zum neuen Fighting-Game
Back to childhood without feeling old
I belong to the presumably quite large group of gamers who grew up with Super Smash Bros. I definitely played the Gamecube version Melee for thousands of hours.
MultiVersus plays almost exactly like that. Every playable character has normal and special attacks and a unique move set. Opponents take damage and must be knocked off the stage instead of just falling over.
The selection of heroes is a whirlwind of cartoons from my childhood. Bugs Bunny, Taz, Tom & Jerry, Batman… all the heroes from Warner Bros. that I watched on Saturday mornings are present.
The younger characters, too, come from series that one would classify as “adult”: Arya Stark from Game of Thrones, Finn and Jake from Adventure Time, or Rick & Morty, who will be added soon.
However, the setting is not the only thing that appeals to me as an “old” gamer. The gameplay of MultiVersus is actually what drives me to check in here more often than in Tekken or Soul Calibur – my previous favorites in the genre.
Since switching from Velma, I’ve become a huge fan of Harley Quinn. And I’m also in the top 100,000!
But not too old? I finally have a chance!
Of course, I still enjoy playing Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat, and I don’t shy away from really big challenges like BlazBlue.
However, I hardly do more than occasionally play the arcade or tussle with friends. Competitively, I see absolutely no chance, younger players or those with many years of practice wipe the floor with me.
MultiVersus is different. It’s almost never the case that you are completely hopeless because, for example, the opponent has decided the game with an endless combo after the first 7 frames.
Attacks need to be planned a bit better and cannot be chained endlessly. Specifically, this means: after an attack sequence, the character usually needs some frames of recovery. Time for the opponent to react, gather themselves, or initiate a counterattack.
Of course, there is still some level of challenge. You need to know when exactly different heroes have such a pause and when you can react, in which direction to dodge, or from where you should never approach them.
Of course, there are also a few heroes who are just too strong:
MOBA elements make MultiVersus better than any other current fighting game
The great thing about MultiVersus is that each character not only plays differently, but also brings a class and special traits with them. Supporters or tanks, for example, are very strong in a team. Assassins deal heavy damage but are also quickly eliminated.
These classes resemble MOBAs like LoL or RPGs and also offer a place for more defensive players. In addition, there are status effects like burning or freezing, with which tanks or supporters can enable their attacker to achieve a KO.
This especially makes the unique 2v2 mode a dynamic experience that you don’t find in modern fighters like Street Fighter.
But you can also benefit from this solo. Since every match is actually a “Best-of-3”, you can react dynamically to the opponent and try to counter them. This keeps a certain competitive spirit alive even in casual play.
A dominant round victory on my part in an otherwise very balanced match. In the end, I still lost, but it was fun.
Steam players agree with me: Beating childhood heroes is awesome!
By the way, I am not alone in my opinion. On Steam, MultiVersus has a rating of “very positive” with 89% from a proud 55,686 ratings (as of August 8, via Steam). Many feel like I do, simply celebrating the chance to fight with heroes from their childhood.
One reads things like: “I beat the crap out of Superman as Tom & Jerry. 10/10,” and similar praises. Anyone who has played Smash Bros. will quickly get into the game, and since it is a free-to-play game, everyone can simply check it out.
MultiVersus not only plays with cartoons and heroes but also with the gameplay from the childhood of many “old” gamers like me. At the same time, it is not demanding enough that you are hopelessly outmatched by a younger clientele.
As a veteran from the Smash Bros. era, who also enjoyed playing really challenging fighting games at its peak, I can only recommend MultiVersus to anyone who doesn’t want to feel old while gaming modern games.
And now excuse me, I have to grab Harley’s baseball bat and go beat up Batman.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Canadian streamer Cody “Xposed” Burnett (24) has made a name for himself in sports betting and gambling on the streaming platform Twitch. On August 6, he bet $450,000 on the outcome of a league match in Call of Duty: Vanguard between Optic Texas and the Los Angeles Thieves – and lost the bet. But because he is supported by the betting site “Stake”, the loss is not as significant as it seems. This highlights the issue of the lack of transparency among gambling streamers on Twitch.
Who is the streamer?
Cody “Xpsed” Burnett is one of the successful casino streamers on Twitch. The Canadian looks up to streamers like ROSHTEIN or Trainwreck , the top streamers on Twitch in the controversial “Slots” category, which encompasses all forms of gambling.
The Canadian paused streaming to complete his high school diploma. However, at the urging of friends and his girlfriend, he started streaming again, dropping out of university for Twitch.
According to the screenshot, he bet $450,000 on the victory of Optic Texas against the Los Angeles Thieves. They played against each other in the Winners Round 2 at the Championship Weekend Day 2, a match of the Call of Duty League.
But the bet went completely against him: Optic Texas lost the match 0-3, and the $450,000 was gone.
Professional matches in CoD are major events that are broadcast live.
Streamer explains that the casino pays him very well for advertising
How much did he really lose? In the discussion about the significant loss of the bet, the streamer revealed how much of the “450,000 $” bet actually went to his account.
In response to the remark that he was already addicted, Xposed replied, very much like a businessman:
Relax, I am very well paid by Stake. I used stream money here. Instead of having a good stream tonight and creating content, I tried to double my money by placing the bet.
30% of that was my own money, so I lost about $135,000. Still hurts, but it’s okay.
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The amounts that the casino pays for advertising are reportedly massive.
Streamer gives rare insight into how much the casino pays him for advertising
This is what’s behind it: The news is so interesting because streamers usually remain silent about how much support they receive from betting sites. It has always been assumed that betting sites like Stake support the big streamers
with a significant amount of money, more than a million dollars a month, in exchange for them to promote while playing live in front of viewers
cover a part of the streamers’ losses
However, exact details about how these agreements work are rare.
Just over the weekend, a report from Bloomberg surfaced, suggesting that streamers earn millions of US dollars a month promoting betting sites like Stake. However, none of the involved streamers wanted to disclose exact figures.
As Xposed’s statement reveals, apparently 70% of his bet was covered by the Stake website, meaning he only bore a relatively small risk himself.
The streamer himself is indeed compensated excellently by Stake for advertising.
However, the question then arises:
If Stake covers 70% of his loss, what percentage would Stake have received from a potential win? Ultimately, Xposed’s bet appears to be an opaque advertising post:
The streamer acts as if he is betting his own money on this wager
How much of that comes from the betting casino and to what extent the streamer is involved in the event of a win or loss is not clear from the original advertisement.
The problem with these bets is that streamers bet large amounts of money, but their losses are partially covered by the casinos. Viewers who imitate them and also bet, however, lose the entire amount.
