WoW: The 4th Season of Shadowlands is live – You need to know this

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The 4th season of World of Warcraft Shadowlands has started and does a few things differently. We’ll tell you what you need to know.

The final phase of the lifespan of World of Warcraft Shadowlands has begun. With today’s maintenance (03.08.2022), the 4th and thus final season of the current expansion starts.

Since there is no fundamentally new content, Blizzard has instead come up with a few changes to bring some fresh air to the Shadowlands in the last months before the release of the new expansion Dragonflight. We will reveal what the developers have planned for Season 4 of Shadowlands.

What dungeons are available? Unlike previous seasons of Shadowlands, Blizzard is doing things differently this time. The dungeons from the current expansion play only a minor role, as most instances in the “Mythic+” game mode come from previous expansions. The pool of 8 dungeons for Season 4 is:

  • Tazavesh: Wondrous Streets
  • Tazavesh: Soleah’s Grand Design
  • Mechagon: Scrap Yard
  • Mechagon: Workshop
  • Upper Karazhan
  • Lower Karazhan
  • Grimrail Depot
  • Iron Docks
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WoW Shadowlands Season 4 Trailer

Affix: Stealth, Fated Raids and Dinars

This is the new affix “Stealth”: In addition to the significantly changed pool of dungeons, there is also a new affix called “Stealth”. This affix allows you to choose a secondary stat at the beginning of each run, which you can then receive as a buff during the dungeon. To do this, you must defeat the dreadlords that have mixed in with the normal inhabitants of the dungeons. By doing this, you receive the corresponding enhancement and can proceed even more efficiently – the effect is even stackable.

What changes in the raid? Blizzard has also come up with something new for raids. All three raids will become relevant again and will be rotated with new affixes that differ from boss to boss. The currently active raid is “Fated” – its difficulty is then increased, but the rewards are also significantly better.

The rotation is:

  • Week 1: Castle Nathria
  • Week 2: Sanctum of Domination
  • Week 3: Tomb of Sargeras

Then the cycle starts over. Later in the season, all raids should be “fated” at the same time.

This also comes with the new currency “Confusing Dinar of the Cartel”. You can earn this through a weekly quest, but a maximum of 3 throughout the entire season! The dinars can be specifically exchanged for raid items that you can purchase from new vendors in Oribos, near the main treasury.

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How long will Season 4 last? This is still not quite clear, but probably until shortly before the release of the new expansion Dragonflight. Dragonflight has not yet received a concrete release date, but it is already known that the addon should be released by December 31, 2022 – so still this year. The developers have emphasized multiple times that they are “on track.”

What do you think of Season 4 of Shadowlands? A good thing to bridge the waiting time? Or boring and not worth mentioning?

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Pokémon GO: New information about the World Championship event? Leak shows 3 quests

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Every now and then, data miners uncover new information about Pokémon GO that hints at new content in the future. Now, such a find apparently includes an interesting quest.

What is this leak about? The leak comes from the PokeMiners, who have reliably extracted information from the game’s code in the past.

Their latest find was shared on the Pokémon GO subreddit “TheSilphRoad” (via reddit).

There are 3 new quest branches visible there. They are called:

  • gl_branch_quest_drapion
  • gl_branch_quest_jellicent
  • gl_branch_quest_stunfisk

What kind of new quest will this be?

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What could the quest be about? It seems to involve a three-part quest where you have to choose a path. Similar examples are already known from the GO Fest.

“Drapion”, “Jellicent”, and “Stunfisk” are the English names of three Pokémon that are particularly popular in the PvP league:

  • Piondragi
  • Apoquallyp
  • Flunschlik

The images show that this will be Galar-Flunschlik. It is currently available from the research breakthrough.

Additionally, each quest name contains the abbreviation “GL”, which is commonly used in the Pokémon GO context for “Great League”.

It is therefore likely that the quest is related to the PvP league.

When will this quest come? So far, nothing official is known regarding the date, and more specific content is still unclear. However, the quest would fit well with two different events in August:

  • Between August 17 and 24, the Super League including a battle cup will take place in PvP
  • On the other hand, between August 18 and 23, the event for the Pokémon World Championships 2022, i.e. the World Championship, will be held.

It is conceivable that this quest is planned for that period. However, it should be noted that this is just a leak and nothing official. It is possible that this content could appear in a completely different form or may not appear in the game at all.

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If they do make it into the game and potentially bring along the Pokémon from the 3 quest paths, this might be a good opportunity to secure a good specimen of the strong PvP monsters.

What do you think about this? Do you have any use for a PvP quest or are you anyway avoiding the battle league? Let us know in the comments!

Are you more a fan of raids? Then the weekly raid hours might be more for you – such as with the legendary Pokémon Palkia.

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What is the best monitor size for gaming?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

You want to buy a new gaming monitor but don’t know how big it should be? We present you the best tips on what to consider when choosing a monitor size.

Gaming monitors come in various sizes and variants. But why shouldn’t you just buy any monitor size without thinking about it first? There are several good reasons for this.

What factors play a role in choosing a monitor? If you’re looking to buy a new monitor for gaming or work, you need to consider various aspects before making a purchase:

  • The distance from which you’ll be sitting from the monitor.
  • How much space you have on your desk.
  • Which resolution (Full HD, WQHD, or 4K) you’re using.
  • The higher the resolution, the higher the hardware requirements.

To optimize all these aspects according to your needs and hardware, we summarize the most important information for you.

Resolution, Size, Viewing Distance, and Pixel Density – What Is Important for a Monitor

What is the difference between resolution and size? The resolution indicates the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. The size often refers to the screen diagonal in inches.

The screen size is specified in centimeters (cm) or inches (“), measuring the diagonal from the lower left corner to the upper right corner.

If the screen size increases but not the resolution, fewer pixels will be distributed over a larger area. For the viewer, the image will then appear less sharp. This is where pixel density plays an important role.

What is pixel density? Pixel density is usually specified in pixels per inch (PPI). The value describes how many pixels are found on a rectangle with a diagonal of one inch.

The higher the pixel density, the sharper the image. If the pixel density decreases, the image appears blurry, causing you to see jagged diagonal lines or pixel noise.

According to the well-known monitor magazine Prad, the visible benefit falls off drastically from 150 PPI for most users (via prad.de). A pixel density of about 109 PPI provides a sufficiently sharp image for most users.

However, how far you sit from the monitor also plays a role. If you sit very close to the monitor, a high pixel density is more important than if you sit far away.

What is important for the resolution? The larger your resolution, the faster hardware you will need. Because in WQHD, your graphics card has to compute significantly more pixels than in Full HD. Therefore, before purchasing, you should check what hardware you have available.

What role does the viewing distance play? The minimum distance from the monitor should be about 50 centimeters. You should sit far enough away from the display that the entire screen fits in your field of vision. For a human, this is about 140 degrees. The theory behind these numbers comes from SMPTE, the “Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers”.

If you cannot see the whole monitor, it will tire your eyes over time. Depending on the size of the monitor, you may need to account for a greater distance. By the way, with a small online tool, you can easily calculate the best distance to the monitor yourself (via phfx.com).

Full HD: 24 – 25 Inches

If you want to game in Full HD (1920×1080), you should buy a monitor that has a size of 24 to 25 inches. At this size, the pixel density is highest, and the image remains sharp for the viewer.

Significantly smaller monitors are only conditionally recommended. If you’re considering buying a 27-inch monitor, we would advise you to go directly for a device with WQHD resolution. This is because in Full HD, 27 inches can already appear slightly blurry, as pixel density decreases when the display gets larger while the resolution remains unchanged.

WQHD: 27 Inches

If you want to game in WQHD (2560×1440), you should buy a monitor with a 27-inch size. With 108 PPI, you have a pleasantly high pixel density and can see many details.

32-inch monitors are also worth considering; many players find this size too much for gaming. Because either you need to sit far enough away to see everything, or you have to move your head a lot to capture everything. For a 32-inch monitor, you also need enough space on your desk.

For many users, WQHD also represents the best middle ground between Full HD and 4K. Because with WQHD, high refresh rates are possible while 4K already requires significantly more performance.

The refresh rate describes how many images per second can be displayed. The more images per second, the smoother the image appears to the viewer.

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4K: 32 – 43 Inches

The best monitor size for 4K resolution is 32 inches and larger. Because here you have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and enough space for gaming and working. At 32 inches, you still have a pixel density of 138 PPI.

However, you should note that 4K requires significantly more performance than WQHD. The pixel comparison makes this clear: In 4K, you have 8 million pixels, while in WQHD you have “only” 3.6 million. With sufficiently powerful hardware, you can hardly take advantage of the high resolution in modern games.

Additionally, a 4K monitor of 32 inches also requires a lot of space on your desk.

More interesting articles about monitors: Are you looking for more tips or ideas about gaming monitors? MeinMMO editor Bendikt Schlotmann explains in his article why a second monitor completely changed his everyday life:

A second monitor has completely changed my everyday life

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The best players of the Free2Play brawler MultiVersus rock with the same fighter – What makes him so strong?

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In MultiVersus there is a leaderboard that can be climbed by eager and talented fighters. However, if you observe this list, you will find that the global best players use the same character. For this reason, we show you what makes Bugs Bunny so strong.

Where do I access the leaderboards? In the current beta of MultiVersus you can check your ranking in the leaderboards. To do this, go to the career tab of your profile and then to the “Leaderboard” area. There you can see the top rankings of players for team and solo matches.

These are the strongest characters in the leaderboards: Looking at the top players in the rankings, you can see that the majority of players in the “Teams” category have declared Bugs Bunny as their most played fighter.

Rank Teams1 VS. 1
1.Bugs BunnyBugs Bunny
2.Tom & JerrySuperman
3.Bugs BunnySuperman
4.The Giant from Outer SpaceBatman
5.Bugs BunnySuperman
6.Bugs BunnyJake
7.Bugs BunnyTom & Jerry
8.ShaggyShaggy
9.Tom & JerrySuperman
10.BatmanBugs Bunny
As of August 2, 2022, 10:59 PM (The rankings may have changed since then)

In solos, it looks different. The gray hare is also used most frequently by the first and tenth best player, but otherwise, the trickster cannot be found. It is clear that Superman is the most dominant in solos and knows how to defend his place.

You don’t know MultiVersus? Then here is a cool trailer that shows you what you’re missing:

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MultiVersus – Gameplay-Trailer zum neuen Fighting-Game

Bugs Bunny is the King of MultiVersus

What makes Bugs Bunny so strong? There are good reasons why Bugs Bunny is so dominant in team games. His ranged attacks and items from the trick box can be used excellently in close combat without much fuss.

They are only spotted when you have already been partially kicked out of the ring. But even in close combat, he poses a nasty threat. His hand kisses stun opponents and make them easy prey for a throw, as they become paralyzed.

In an unfair combo, you can constantly stun your opponents with the help of your teammate and continuously build damage until they are ready for the throw.

Essentially, Bugs Bunny is the perfect mix of brawler, assassin, and support, as you have the perfect responses for all situations.

MultiVersus-Taz-Bugs-Bunny
Taz has no chance against Bugs Bunny

In doing so, Bugs Bunny, like in his cartoons, makes it clear: He is always in control. Players have also discovered this and realized that this crazy hare is hard to beat.

Bugs Bunny is too strong even for the developers: Nerf is coming soon

The Game Director Tony Huynh of MultiVersus confirms that Bugs Bunny will be nerfed soon. This is supposed to happen after the Evolution Championship Series, approximately on August 8. However, how badly the gray hare will be hit is still uncertain.

If the nerf is indeed devastating, the meta in the fighting game could change. It is likely that Superman will take the place of the gray hare as he enjoys great popularity in MultiVersus as well.

What do you think of Bugs Bunny? Have you tried him and think he’s good? Or do you prefer to stay loyal to Taz and Shaggy because they are easier to use? Feel free to let us know in the comments how you feel about it.

If you are new to MultiVersus, you can try these three fighters. They are easy to use and easy to get.

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From now on you can also experience the “Shadowlands” of WoW in Hearthstone

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The latest expansion of Hearthstone is live. We reveal what “Murder at Castle Nathria” contains.

The Hearthstone year 2022 is in full swing, as the second major expansion of the year has now been released.

In “Murder at Castle Nathria,” Blizzard’s card game focuses on an area of World of Warcraft that is still quite young – namely the Shadowlands. Of course, a lot is satirized, but above all, many new gameplay possibilities are created.

What’s in the new expansion? As is usual with Hearthstone, “Murder at Castle Nathria” comes with 135 new cards. We have introduced all 135 new cards here.

Story-wise, the expansion takes place in “Revendreth,” specifically at the titular Castle Nathria. Someone has murdered Count Denathrius, and a detective Murloc is trying in the best “Cluedo” manner to find out how the murder happened. This naturally calls for a variety of locations, minions, and legendary weapons – in addition to the main suspects.

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The best WoW villain returns to Hearthstone, only to die again

What are the new terms? Overall, “Murder at Castle Nathria” brings several small changes. In addition to a new key term, there is even a completely new card type that could change Hearthstone permanently. But recurring concepts also have a place.

Key term: Flooding – Cards with “Flooding” unlock additional effects when you have them in hand while friendly minions die.

A card with “Flooding (3)” would activate its special effect when 3 minions die while the card is in hand. The flooding effects are relatively powerful, but they also ensure that the card is significantly weaker when played without this effect. They tend to be mana-efficient only when the flooding effect has been activated.

Locations – Locations are not a real key term, but a completely new card type. They have mana costs and are played like minions, thus occupying a space on the board.

However, they cannot be attacked or attack themselves. Instead, they can be used multiple times to trigger special effects – such as freezing a minion, drawing a card, or even more complex effects. They have a fixed amount of durability (like weapons) and are destroyed after appropriate use.

Some cards with “Suspicious” in the name are also interesting. Thus, mages, priests, and warriors can relatively cheaply discover a spell, a legendary minion, or a weapon.

However, if the opponent guesses which weapon you chose, they also get a copy of that spell. This should lead to exciting “mind games” where one does not make the best choice to avoid giving the opponent a card… or should one hope that the enemy thinks exactly that?

How do you like the latest expansion? With which cards do you definitely want to build a deck?

Some players have even received a lot: Up to €180 was given as card packs.

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Activision loses 40% of players in 1.5 years – But Call of Duty has the same plan as in 2019 and that changed everything

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 5 minutes

Every three months, the company behind Call of Duty, Activision-Blizzard, publishes a report with financial figures and current player counts. The Activision division falls below the mark of 100 million monthly active players for the first time in over 2.5 years. But Call of Duty is following the same plan as in 2019, which led to a huge boom at that time.

What’s going on at Activision? Activision and Blizzard have been working together for over 14 years under the umbrella of “Activision-Blizzard.” The corporation is currently amidst an acquisition by Microsoft.

Now, one of the last quarterly reports has been published as an independent company and it shows: “Call of Duty” publisher Activision has taken a hit (via businesswire.com).

For the first time since 2019, Activision fell below the threshold of 100 million players (MAUs – Monthly Active Users) in the second quarter of 2022. Since the peak in the first quarter of 2021, it has lost as much as 40% of its monthly active players.

What are MAUs? These are the monthly active users who log into an Activision game. It’s an average of several months. In Activision’s counting, users are counted multiple times if they log in with the same account on different platforms. In Blizzard’s counting, such users are counted only once.

Since Activision essentially consists entirely of Call of Duty and otherwise has rather small titles in its portfolio, this also means a significant decline in numbers for CoD.

To combat the trend, they are looking to past successes – and are relying on the same plan that caused a real hype in 2019/2020. MeinMMO explains the success strategy.

Currently, they are also trying zombie content in Warzone, a trailer can be found here:

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CoD Warzone: Trailer for the Zombie Mode “Rebirth of the Dead”

CoD Repeats History

What was the plan in 2019? Interest in Call of Duty was at an all-time low in 2019. Black Ops 4, the CoD from 2018, did not achieve the desired success and MAUs dropped to 36 million.

At that point, CoD was seen as a problematic franchise. Hardly anyone suspected what was about to happen next. Because CoD had three blockbusters planned, all of which were set to be hits:

Activision’s player numbers skyrocketed. In the fourth quarter of 2019, they suddenly reached 128 million MAUs. This figure was then only surpassed in the first quarter of 2021 – the provisional peak was reached with 150 million MAUs.

Why is it not going well currently? Since the record high, things have been declining. Even today, they are still riding the wave from 2019/2020, but have not been able to maintain that very high level. The latest report shows 94 million MAUs, which is about 40% less than 1.5 years ago.

This is due to several issues in the current games that are now pressuring the player numbers:

  • Call of Duty: Vanguard – The premium title from 2021 did not fare well. The interest in the WWII setting was misjudged, and there were too few innovations.
  • Call of Duty: Warzone – The battle royale was only planned for one year. They did not anticipate the great success and this mistake is still affecting them today.
  • Call of Duty: Mobile – Delivers stable numbers but cannot compensate for the losses in other areas. It should be able to achieve more in a growth market like mobile gaming.

With the three major products in the portfolio struggling, player numbers are also suffering. But it is far from being a crisis for Call of Duty.

Compared to the period before the major plan in 2019, they still have three times as many players – 94 million. The current report also provides a good reference value: The Blizzard division, with major titles like Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch, has 27 million MAUs in the second quarter of 2022.

What is the plan for 2022? Now they want to repeat the success story that led to a big boom in 2019. However, unlike in 2019, they are not just sitting on a faltering premium title that is financed through DLCs and loot boxes.

In recent years, they have evolved into a service game machine, have hired a lot of new people, and want to initiate the next hype with the same plan as in 2019:

  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – The next premium title is set to be released on October 28 and is the direct sequel to the previously most successful premium CoD (CoD MW 2019).
  • Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 – The sequel to the free battle royale currently has no name but is expected to be released later this year.
  • Call of Duty: Mobile-Warzone – The battle royale is set to come as a standalone title for smartphones. There is still no release timeframe.

Like in 2019, they have a premium CoD with “Modern Warfare” in the title, a new Warzone game, and a mobile offshoot in the pipeline.

More about Call of Duty on MeinMMO:

Can the plan succeed? The Call of Duty brand continues to have a lot of appeal and potential. At the moment, it is more likely that CoD will be successful with its plans. However, there are certain risks.

CoD MW2 and Warzone 2.0 share the technical foundation. If there are problems at the release of CoD MW2, Warzone will also be affected, or the release will be delayed.

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von Maik Schneider

Warzone 2.0 is also under immense pressure. It “must” be better than Warzone 1, as there will be critical comparisons from day one.

CoD MW2 and Warzone 2.0 both have a good chance of generating hype, the starting conditions are good, and people are eagerly waiting for both titles. On PC and consoles, the quality of the delivered products is becoming more crucial than ever.

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In the mobile market, Warzone-Mobile is expected to provide new momentum and players. There is also immense potential for new players here, especially in markets where players tend to use their smartphones for gaming and expensive computers and consoles are less common.

Whether the recipe for success from 2019 works will soon be revealed. In any case, the facts show that Call of Duty is pursuing a strict plan – even though the current weakness in player numbers is due to self-inflicted problems.

If Activision and Call of Duty leverage the experiences of recent years, then 2023 could see the next record numbers: if everything goes smoothly.

Share your opinion on the topic – how do you assess the situation of Call of Duty? Leave us a comment.

If you prefer to read about what Sony has to say, check it out here: PS5: Sony comments on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard – “Call of Duty has no competition, will never have any”

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Source(s):
  1. Activision - Q1 2020
  2. Activision - Q2 2021

FIFA 23 annoys fans: You can change Jürgen Klopp’s clothes, but the most important wishes are missing

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

The career mode of FIFA 23 has been introduced. However, many fans felt that the new features left a lot to be desired.

The career mode is a classic part of the FIFA series, which for years has represented perhaps the most important offline mode of the game. This will also be the case at the FIFA 23 release.

In career mode, you take over a club of your choice or simply create a brand new club yourself. There, you lead the behind-the-scenes operations, from player transfers to line-ups to the development of talents and winning titles.

Furthermore, you have an overview of the finances, contract statuses, and training in your club.

On August 1, 2022, the new features for the career mode in FIFA 23 were presented. But in the community, there are some players who had hoped for more than what was presented.

FIFA 23: Career mode innovations disappoint some players

What’s new? The most notable change in the manager career of FIFA 23 is that you can now use real managers – like Jürgen Klopp, Antonio Conte, Guardiola, and others. All authentic managers who are in the game should also be available.

You are not bound to their real club, so you can let Guardiola coach VfB Oldenburg, for example, if you wish.

In addition, you can change the outfits of the managers. So if you want to put Jürgen Klopp in a new shirt, or think that Thomas Tuchel should wear more sunglasses, that’s also possible.

However, the managers do not seem to come with special skills or anything similar.

Besides the managers, there are some new features, such as playable highlights, a new menu, or the “Transfer Analyst” that evaluates your deals.

You can find a closer look at the new features here in the video:

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FIFA 23: Trailer shows new features in career mode

However, these innovations apparently could not convince all fans. If you look at the FIFA subreddit or the comments on the career mode trailer on YouTube, you will primarily find voices wishing for other or more features.

There is criticism that many of the innovations are rather cosmetic in nature – such as the new cutscenes or ultimately the possibility to use real manager avatars.

In terms of gameplay, there is something changing in the player career, where there are now different personality types. In the manager career, however, much remains the same.

  • “I can’t help but see these changes as ultimately insignificant. And that on the condition that they manage to get everything right by release,” says user “philfycasual” (via reddit).
  • “My God, I just want a really deep and entertaining career mode in FIFA once. I don’t need a complete FM, but it’s ridiculous how dull this mode is now. Yes, it’s fun just jumping to the highlights, especially in the player career mode, and yes, having the best managers (at least those from the PL or big clubs) is nice, but it’s nothing special,” says user FelixSmith1894 (via reddit).
  • “There are so many things the community has requested over the years that they could implement, but never do. Career statistics, an expanded youth academy, a better transfer system. All of that would be very exciting for career mode players and instead we get a new menu,” criticizes user scamden (via reddit).
  • “An expanded youth academy that actually plays games, or the ability to manage a B team and send young players there (like Barcelona B, Bayern Munich II, etc.) would be absolutely great,” adds user zrizzoz (via reddit).
  • “I just want to see a player’s stats during their time with my club, not just the season stats. I’ve had players at clubs for over 6 years, I want to see their total goals, assists, etc. before I sell them,” suggests user JayCleaton (via reddit).

On YouTube, users also comment that the changes are nice but nothing groundbreaking. One user describes that the changes seem more like “patches than innovations” (via YouTube).

More about FIFA 23 on MeinMMO:

In the comments, further suggestions come up that would promote realism in career mode. Such as recurring injuries if players are poorly trained, tougher contract negotiations – no matter what you offer, financial fair play, or angry fans who leave the stadium shortly before the finish if you play poorly.

Instead, we now have the new menu or similar features. Many fans apparently wish for more drastic, meaningful innovations in career mode – so that it feels more like real football.

What do you think of the new features? Have they met your expectations? Or would you also wish for something else? What features should the career mode have for you? Let us know in the comments.

Among the new features for FIFA 23, new skill moves are also expected. One has already been spotted by fans in the trailer – and the skill move looks really strong.

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Pokémon GO: New “Gift” box with Prime brings 38 items – Here’s what’s in package 6

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

With Amazon Prime Gaming, you can now request a new gift promo code for Pokémon GO. We will show you which 38 items are included this time and how to redeem them.

How are the gifts available? If you are an Amazon Prime customer, you will regularly receive special content for various games for free as part of your membership with Prime Gaming. There is also the possibility to receive such packages in Pokémon GO.

New bundles are regularly released that you can pick up. The contents may change.

Prime Gaming Package 6 – What’s included?

This is included: If you redeem the code you receive from Prime Gaming, you will get the following items in the game:

  • 30 Poké Balls
  • 5 Max Revives
  • 3 Golden Razz Berries
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If you redeem the code, you will find the confirmation in the journal

How can you get the bundle? You need an Amazon account with a Prime subscription if you want to secure this package. If you don’t have a membership, you can try it for free for 30 days once and secure the contents.

If this requirement is met, proceed as follows:

  1. Visit the website of Amazon Prime Gaming
  2. Log in there with your Amazon login details
  3. Select the bundle you want
  4. A promo code will be displayed that you need to copy
  5. Then switch to the Niantic Rewards website and log in with your game login details
  6. Here you can now enter the promo code from Prime Gaming
  7. The items will be credited to you in the game

If you are playing on an Android device, you can enter the code directly in the game. Open your shop and scroll down to the very bottom. There you will find the “Promos” section and can enter the code there.

More about Pokémon GO:

When will the next bundle be available? According to Niantic, the codes should be available approximately every 2 weeks. However, no further ones are expected in August on the overview page. It is quite possible that this was the last package of its kind for now.

How do you like the contents this time? Do you think it’s good that the contents are repeating or would you have wished for something completely new?

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Destiny 2 Hotfix 4.1.5.2 on 02.08. – All Patch Notes and Info

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, a short downtime will be carried out. The servers will go offline today, August 2nd, for update 4.1.5.2 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia. MeinMMO will accompany the server downtime and let you know when you can’t play.

This is what you need to know today: Players of Destiny 2 will not be able to log in today due to a shorter downtime. We will accompany you through the server downtime, inform you about its progress, and, most importantly, what changes you can expect after the hotfix.

Update 8:30 PM: Once you have downloaded the update, you should be able to log into the game without problems. We have included the patch notes at the bottom of the post.

If you want to know what’s happening with the Solstice event 2022, we have included a video for you:

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Destiny 2 shows your fancy, glowing armor in the new Solstice trailer

Maintenance on 02.08. – All times and server downtime

This time, players are expecting a shorter downtime. Some fixes will be implemented to keep the game running smoothly.

These times are important today:

  • At 6:00 PM German time, maintenance work will begin in the background on all platforms.
  • From 6:45 PM, the servers will go offline, and you will be automatically kicked from all activities.
  • Around 7:00 PM, the servers are expected to come back online, and update 4.1.5.2 will be rolled out for all platforms. However, you can log in to play again from that time.
  • Officially, the maintenance work for hotfix 4.1.5.2 will only end at 8:00 PM.

It is important: Even if you have downloaded the update and are back in the game, there may be connection issues until the maintenance work ends around 8:00 PM. You may also have to deal with waiting times during login. Also, bear in mind that third-party applications and the official companion app may not be working correctly.

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What changes with update 4.1.5.2 in season 17

This is what the hotfix brings today: After hotfix 4.1.5.2, Guardians can expect a new week. However, Bungie will likely fix some bugs and issues beforehand.

However, Bungie has not yet released information about the latest bug fixes. There are a few known issues that are currently affecting the game:

  • The text chat is currently disabled due to a bug
  • The “Hyperborean Vex” Sparrow does not appear in the collections.
  • The Exotic Ornament “Photodriven Actuators” for Synthoceps appears for all players when they inspect the armor cosmetic for the armor piece.
  • Tracked seasonal challenges may not disappear from the nav mode once completed.
  • The Nightmare containment does not grant progress for the Solstice anniversary event challenge.
  • The Arc, Solar, and Void Solstice glows appear less bright than before hotfix 4.1.5.1.

If you notice any issues in the game yourself, it is recommended to report them directly via the official Bungie Help forum to make the developers aware of them as well.

Patch notes for hotfix 4.1.5.2 in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes to hotfix 4.1.5.2 is published by Bungie in the form of patch notes.

If you have noticed any further issues in the game that spoil your gaming experience, feel free to leave a comment. Otherwise, you can participate in our survey in the meantime. We want to know which nostalgic raid you would like to see return. Vote here:

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New raid boss in Diablo Immortal slaughters players: ‘Only one of us somehow survived’

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In Diablo Immortal a new boss has arrived. The first players have attempted the new raid and failed. For Gorgothra sets new standards when it comes to difficulty – just like Vitaath before her.

What kind of boss is this? Gorgothra the Rafferer is the third raid boss in the Hell Reliquary. She visually resembles the head of a Medusa with countless teeth, mouths, and snake heads. Accordingly, she relies on poison.

Gorgothra was announced as part of patch 1.5.2 in early July and has been available in the Hell Reliquary on EU servers since August 2 at 3:00 AM.

What makes Gorgothra so difficult? The actual attacks from Gorgothra seem to be not the problem, but rather the prerequisites she requires. As players on reddit show, a combat rating of 2,935 is already necessary for level 1.

This corresponds to about the jump from Hell 2 to Hell 3, at which many players fail. One player, for instance, reports that their group “barely” managed to clear the first difficulty level. Only one player survived somehow, even though the players with 3,400 were said to be well above the combat rating.

If your combat rating is below the requirement for a content, you will receive more damage from enemies and deal less yourself. Everything simply becomes more difficult.

Just like with Gorgothra, there was also with Vitaath, who hardly anyone could defeat at release. Players are slowly realizing how raids are actually intended – also through a comparison of the two bosses.

A proper group composition helps in fighting raid bosses. In our tier list you will find the best classes in Diablo Immortal and in the video we show you gameplay of all 6:

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Players understand: You should come back later

The requirement that seems absurd to some fans goes even higher in the further stages of the bosses. In a direct comparison between Vitaath and Gorgothra, you need:

  • Level 1: 2,935 for Gorgothra and 2,000 for Vitaath
  • Level 2: 4,065 for Gorgothra and 2,450 for Vitaath
  • Level 3: 5,205 for Gorgothra and 3,465 for Vitaath

As reddit user RowanIsBae observes, it looks like players are supposed to come back to older bosses after defeating the following ones. This is shown at least by the comparison of the required combat ratings for Vitaath level 3 and Gorgothra level 1.

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So you shouldn’t be able to defeat every boss at the highest level in just one month. At the same time, it is striking that Gorgothra at level 3 has an even higher requirement than the current highest hell level. Hell 5 only requires “only” 5,025.

Whether this already means that new hell levels are coming can only be speculated. Diablo Immortal is supposed to be continuously supplied with content, but the current system of difficulty levels is something that already causes massive problems:

Ancient system blocks progress in Diablo Immortal – players wish to do more alone

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Incredibly successful mobile game invents 40 years of history to celebrate itself

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The mobile game Clash of Clans is celebrating its birthday. On this occasion, it released a documentary that accurately summarizes 40 years of Clash history. However, the game is only 10 years old.

This is Clash of Clans: Clash of Clans is a mobile game for iOS and Android, where you build your own village and attack other players’ villages. It is today one of the most well-known and successful mobile games ever (via Sensor Tower).

However, there are pay-to-win mechanics in the game that provide real-money advantages. In addition, it can lead to some strange situations in Clash of Clans when mechanics are exploited.

The game originally launched on August 2, 2012, hence it celebrates its tenth birthday. On this occasion, an absolutely genuine and definitely reliable documentary has been released, in which the entire history of the game is dissected (Note from the editor: This is irony).

It quickly becomes clear: Yes, “Clash of Clans” is only ten years old. But the true, background, and absolutely not fabricated story of the game began as early as the summer of 1982.

We embed the “docu” here for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO_Hs2nDpT8

What does the definitely correct documentary say about Clash of Clans?

What’s in the video: If you don’t feel like watching the video, we’ll summarize it here. 40 years of gaming history is really a lot.

In the documentary, a seemingly reliable older man with a bushy beard named Leo Mallia says he has actively followed the game as a “Clash documentarian” for 40 years. He knows what he’s talking about when he says: “Everyone thinks they know the story. But they don’t even know half of it.”

Then we are led through the history of the game, starting in the summer of ’82 with three teenagers who developed the arcade game “Clash” together. And since it’s the ’80s, there are arcade machines, tube televisions, and old joysticks everywhere.

The game is an obvious Mario clone, but just as successful. Other, absolutely reliable sources come to speak, reporting on the “Clash craze” in arcades, epic stories in news broadcasts about the barbarian, and even his own cereal box. We all remember.

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How did Clash of Clans come about? As is fitting for a great story, a rift occurs. Someone lets fame go to their head, while someone else sinks into their parents’ basement.

Spin-off projects arise. “Clash-Dash”, a popular racing game. A perfume named “Bühm”. And, of course: A Clash movie.

In the end, everything goes down the drain, as the next attempt fails: “Cradle of Darkness” – a bloody, dark variant of Clash. Unfortunately, that was the worst video game of all time.

Then there’s a bit more drama until the big revival of Clash occurs in 2012 – namely with Clash of Clans.

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How much truth is there in this? Well, Clash of Clans definitely came out in 2012. The rest of the documentary seems like a belated April Fool’s joke – but you can’t choose when you have a birthday. However, you can decide how old you get.

What do you think of the birthday gag? Can you relate to it? Or is Clash of Clans generally not for you? Let us know in the comments.

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 02.08. – Last chance to burn a few silver branches

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In this week of Destiny 2, the ashes of the Silver Branches are swirling through the European air zone one last time. The Solstice is about to end soon. But before that happens, you can enjoy the event and other activities after today’s Weekly Reset. MyMMO tells you exactly what you can play.

This is happening this week: If you haven’t lit up all your armor pieces yet, you should hurry, because today marks the start of the last week of the Solstice event. Many players have already discovered that the effort can also be worthwhile beyond this event. It has never been easier to get armor with high and, most importantly, fitting stats.

This week’s Nightfall offers you a decreasing difficulty and a bonus. The least popular Strike among players is out after the Weekly Reset and this week you have the option to select the much more relaxed Nightfall Strike “The Twisted Needle.” The short Strike is perfect for farming and earning Ascendant Shards.

Before we start, just a reminder that as always, there will be a downtime of the Destiny 2 servers before the Weekly Reset.

Cozy barbecue party with some Taken friends and freshly roasted Silver Branches.

The most important information about activities from 02.08 to 09.08.

Vanguard: Nightfall – The Trial by Fire

The Nightfall: The Trial by Fire is this week’s Strike:

  • The Twisted Needle, on Nessus
    The Cabal Legion has begun drilling in “The Twisted Needle,” hoping to study and weaponize Protheon, the Vex Mind. But the Vex reacted violently, causing the eruption of a warzone near the drilling sites. The Vanguard is sending Guardians to destroy Protheon before the Cabal Legion can capture the Vex Mind.

This is the Nightfall weapon of the week: The Strike boss, Protheon, will drop a special Nightfall weapon as always, which you will also receive in the “Grandmaster” difficulty as a Master version.

  • This week, you can expect the Arc Rocket Launcher “Heatseeker.”

Playlist Strikes have these modifiers:

  • Arc Singe
  • Frenzy
  • Iron
  • The Singe modifier accompanies you all week, while the others change daily.

Endgame: Raid Challenges and Dungeon Rotation

This is happening in the latest raid “The Oath of the Student“:

  • This week, master the easiest challenge in the last encounter of the raid “Oath of the Student” called “Loop Catalyst”. To complete the challenge, your team must maintain at least one stack of the buff “Siphoning Power” before the damage phase on Rhulk.
  • As a reward for the challenge in the final section of the raid at Grandmaster, this week the chance for a Master version of the Glaive “Lubraes Ruin,” the Pulse Rifle “Devious,” or the Grenade Launcher “Aftercare” awaits. However, keep in mind that Hard and Normal mode share the loot.
The raid “Deep Stone Crypt” is a spacewalk.

Additional pinnacle rewards from the endgame are:

  • In the Beyond-Light raid “The Deep Stone Crypt” on Europa.
  • As well as in the dungeon “Prophecy” – accessible via the Tower Navigator.
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Weekly Activities

With Season 17, additional activities have entered the game. Explore the Leviathan and face the Nightmares or surprising boss enemies in the new patrol zone. Use the Solar Sense and defend yourself in the Nightmare Containment. Additionally, these weekly activities await you:

Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission

  • “The Ritual” – Repeatable Witch Queen campaign mission
    • You are to hurry to the Throne World on behalf of the Vanguard, as Savathun has brought the Traveler there. While trying to free it, you must “play games” with her to reveal the betrayal and the last memory of her Worm Ancestor to the Witch Queen. Whether this was also part of her plan, you’ll have to decide for yourself in the end.

Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble
  • Control
  • Elimination
  • Glory Survival
  • Glory Survival: Freelance
  • Dynamic Control – The mode where the radar is disabled but your weapons deal more damage.

Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City

  • Petra Venj can now be found in the Dreaming City right at Rheasilvia – as always for the 3rd Curse Week. At the same time, the 1st Ascendant Challenge is active.

Sources for Pinnacle Loot in Season 17 of Destiny 2

This is the new max level: In the new season of the Haunted, the maximum power level of your gear is 1.570. This means the power level at the start of the new Season 17 has increased by +10 power levels compared to the previous Season 16. All players have also been raised to the base power level of 1.350.

If you want to level up quickly, you can also play the Legendary campaign of the Witch Queen expansion and reach up to 1.530 upon completion and get a new Exotic.

This pinnacle loot (Pinnacle Gear) takes your power level above 1.560:

  • Top Raid “The Oath of the Student” (+2)
  • Legacy Raid Rotation this week: “The Deep Stone Crypt” (+2)
  • Legacy Dungeon Rotation “Prophecy” (+2)
  • Achieve at least 100,000 points in the Nightfall: Trial by Fire (+2)
  • Seasonal activity “Separation” (+2)
  • Weekly Witch Queen campaign mission with at least 100,000 points (+2)
  • Complete the activity “Preservation” in the Pyramid of Darkness (+2)
  • “Eternity’s Trials”: Achieve at least 250,000 points or more (+2)
  • Defeat Powerful Cabal in the exotic mission “Vox Obscura” (+2)
  • Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Vanguard Operations Strikes with appropriate focus (+1)
  • Hawthorne’s Clan Quest (+1)
  • Trials of Osiris (+2) (from August 05 to August 09)

Glitter Dust Highlights in the Eververse

Now let’s talk about the shopping channel of Destiny 2 – the Eververse. There is again a lot on offer this week to entice you to buy. Among them is the Sparrow “Crab Wheel” which not only looks like Mr. Krabs but also has its moves. For 2500 Glitter Dust, it belongs to you.

This little critter bargain is available in the Eververse.


If this racer does not convince you, you can also spend your Glitter Dust, the earnable in-game currency, on the following:

  • Weapon ornament “Golden Honor” for the exotic pistol “Forerunner”
  • Weapon ornament “Speeding Lepus” for the Scout Rifle “Jade Rabbit”
  • Exotic ship “Summertime Dragon”
  • Exotic emote “Power Surge”
  • Exotic emote “Jump Rope”
  • Legendary multiplayer emote “Silly Handshake”
  • Exotic Ghost Shell “Buoy Trap”
  • Ghost projection “Shell Projection”
  • Teleport effect “Shocking Entrance”
  • Shader “Oiled Algae”

Not enough Glitter Dust? If you’re not one of the frugal Guardians in Destiny 2 who never spend Glitter Dust, then we have some tips for you. This way, you won’t have to exist at the Glitter Dust limit anymore and can indulge your shopping desires more often.

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What are your plans this week in Destiny 2? Did you play the Solstice event or did you prefer the real sun? Are you still grinding for some quests in preparation for the new Legend Raid in Season 18? Please let us know in the comments, and if you haven’t voted on the new raid yet, here is the survey:

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2 gaming giants team up to bring a competitor for Switch & Steam Deck by the end of 2022

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After the Nintendo Switch gained a new competitor in the handheld market with the Steam Deck, another company wants to enter the market: Logitech and Tencent are planning a streaming handheld together.

These are the companies involved: Logitech and Tencent announced on August 2, 2022, their intention to work together on the project.

  • Logitech is known as a manufacturer of computer accessories. The Swiss-based company makes keyboards, mice, the best-selling headset on Amazon, and pretty much everything else you might need at work or for gaming.
  • Tencent, on the other hand, is a Chinese corporation that has become a true giant in the gaming industry. Tencent is leading the mobile gaming market but is also involved in countless other projects.

According to a statement, both companies share a “common vision for the future of gaming” (via blog.logitech) and apparently see this in cloud gaming – particularly right in your hands.

What Tencent and Logitech are planning

What kind of project is this? Together, the two companies want to develop a “cloud gaming handheld” and even bring it to market within this year – that is, 2022.

Logitech is expected to contribute hardware expertise, while Tencent is set to bring software knowledge.

The device, which currently has no name, is expected to support various cloud gaming services. According to the statement, the two companies are collaborating with teams from Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now so that players can “play AAA games when they are away from their console and PC.”

Downloading games is reportedly not necessary. The games are intended to be streamed from external servers and controlled by players. Whether downloads are completely off the table is not clear from the announcement.

No further information about the device is currently available – it is only clear that it is expected to be released this year.

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This could create another competitor in the handheld market. In addition to common smartphones, which are now also suitable for cloud gaming, the dominant players are mainly the Nintendo Switch and the Steam Deck – although the latter is still not easy to obtain.

You can see a detailed comparison of both devices here.

Will the Tencent-Logitech console be able to assert itself? This will become clear as soon as it is known which games the handheld will support and what the device will cost.

What do you think of the project? Do you need another handheld alternative? Tell us in the comments!

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Trick in Destiny 2 boosts the Solstice progress – Use it before it gets fixed

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Currently, it has never been easier to get armor with really good stats in Destiny 2. The Solstice event makes it possible. Unfortunately, Bungie also removed one thing in 2022, namely the bonus progress for the second and third character of the Guardians. However, MeinMMO knows a trick that allows you to regain this advantage now.

Update August 2, 2022: Bungie announced in today’s patch notes that the progress for the Solstice has been adjusted, restoring the boost for your second and third characters. Players who complete Solstice event challenges with their second or third classes (Titans, Warlocks, and Hunters) will now receive a progress boost for that.

Why do we have to trick in 2022? The grind during the Solstice event of Destiny 2 has always been challenging. There are always many tasks to complete so that in the end, you can equip your armor with the unique glow.

In 2022, there is even the possibility to earn the Solstice armor with really high stats, to maximize your build.

Sounds tempting, but disappointingly, Bungie also abolished the bonus progress in 2022. This is especially bitter for players with multiple characters. It was this practical Solstice bonus progress that made it progressively easier to activate the glow on your other characters.

During the Solstice 2022, the Tower blooms.

However, if you want to equip your alternative second or third character with armor glow and the best God Roll stats in 2022, you have the full grind program ahead of you.

  • The Guardians must complete all 24 Solstice challenges per character in 2022.
  • With 3 characters, that would be a grindy 72 tasks that a Guardian accomplishes during the event period from July 19 to August 9, 2022.
  • This also includes, among other things, 25 Gambit and Crucible matches per character and 100 Guardian kills.
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This is how you easily get the bonus progress back

Ingenious Guardians, like Paul Tassi from Forbes, have discovered that there is indeed a trick to regain the practical bonus progress from previous years without having to repeat all 24 challenges again and again.

Those who want to benefit from the trick just need to do the following:

  • Step 1: First, complete Solstice challenges in the new event pass with one character.
    • That’s a total of 24 quests, and each time you complete a challenge, you receive a material. You need this if you want to optimally improve a piece of armor.
  • Once you have completed that, the respective upgraded armor piece of the character glows white, and from now on, you can start upgrading other armors to re-roll their max stats.
  • Step 2: To transfer the progress of one of the armor pieces to your second and third characters, simply transfer the still “unplayed” armors to this completed character and boost them three times with Silver Ash.
    • Silver Leaves and Ash are account-wide, so you can farm them and use them freely for your other characters.
    • Additionally, you can use the trick to create a clever curve to complete the PvP tasks.

Who can effectively utilize this bonus advantage? As you can quickly boost second and third characters with this trick without farming a single material for it, it is primarily aimed at Guardians who play more than one character in Destiny 2.

Usually, it’s experienced players in Destiny 2 who level and play all three classes, namely Warlock, Titan, and Hunter. This way, they keep all options open in endgame. So, if for instance, the Hunter isn’t the right choice, they switch to the Warlock or Titan. However, this also requires that all three characters be leveled up, even during the Solstice event. This little trick is indeed helpful here.

Eva hosts the Solstice event like every year – Should she perhaps retire?

The trick still works, but you should be quick: Apparently, Destiny 2 currently does not recognize that the armor you are upgrading actually comes from another class. Bungie has not yet announced that this is a known bug that they plan to fix in future updates.

However, it is not excluded that this may change. If you want to use the trick, you should start doing so right away.

Here you can find more Destiny 2 news about the Solstice event 2022:

Does the trick have a downside? Yes, the trick does have a small downside. Even though you can transfer armor progress to your other characters using this method, this does not apply to the cosmetic white glow effect of the armor. You only receive that for the second and third character if you also go through the full program, complete the 24 challenges, and collect every material.

Have you also wondered where the bonus progress went in 2022? And can this trick encourage you to create or catch up with second and third characters? Or do you only play one Guardian in Destiny 2 because the grind is completely sufficient for you? Feel free to tell our readers and us in the comments.

If you still want to know how to effectively get Silver Leaves in 2022 to then use them for your armor progress, we recommend this farming trick:

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Do you remember the funny announcement of the LoL MMORPG? Riot had planned it that way

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That Riot Games, the creators of League of Legends and Valorant, are working on an MMORPG in the LoL universe has been known since 2020. But do you remember the strange announcement? It was all planned, says the CEO now.

What kind of game is it? Nobody knows for sure, and actually, not inaccurately either. Because almost no information is known about the MMORPG in the LoL universe. Not even the name is confirmed.

It’s also unclear whether the MMORPG is the Project F that was announced in 2019, or if Project F is something entirely different. Riot had announced the various projects for the 10th anniversary of League, from which Valorant ultimately emerged from Project A.

At the presentation, in 2019 there was only a 40-second clip about Project F. But that could just as easily be an adventure game from an isometric perspective and not the MMORPG.

How was it announced? But regardless of whether we are talking about Project F or another game that will be the MMORPG, the announcement was strange. Because only since a tweet from the former game designer of LoL, Greg Street, in 2020, we know that it will be an MMORPG.

He announced on Twitter on December 18, 2020, that he will expand the League universe with a “massive” new game that many fans wish for. At the same time, he said that Riot would also be hiring new people in this regard.

Many fans asked, and just minutes later he added: Yes, it is an MMO. Only when asked by the PCGamer website, did the company confirm directly with Riot Games that they are indeed working on an MMORPG.

Another game announced in 2019 is the fighter Project L, which has significantly more information:

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“The big answers will come when we have more confidence”

Riot wanted it exactly like this: Now, the head of the MMORPG confirms on Twitter that this strange situation was intentional and that it was a decision of the CEO to announce the game in this way.

He also states that the early presentation was chosen because, with such a large project involving so many people, it would have leaked out anyway in the end. Additionally, an early announcement is also a good way to find suitable personnel.

Because that is also needed, according to CEO Greg Street. He says: “Everyone at least somewhat knows how to make an MMORPG. But you need real veterans to actually make it happen. Also, massive costs and a lot of time.”

Here you can read the thread yourself:

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Why is there little information? Greg Street also explains this in his thread. He writes that more confidence is needed to show people more about the LoL MMORPG. Greg assures that they are on a good path and everything is going as it should.

He also describes that one should neither go public too early nor too late. The team does not want to provide an “E3 experience” by showing an almost finished game. Much rather, Riot wants to make sure that there can still be a turnaround after “showing” the content and respond to feedback.

They do not want to have to save a game with a rocky start, rather the MMORPG will be postponed further, Street continues. In the end, people should say: “Yes, it was worth the wait, this is what I wanted.”

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What do you think of the LoL MMORPG? Are you excited about the game and is it even relevant to you so far? Or is it still too far off? Do you think Project F will become its own game or is it indeed the MMO? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

Fans are demanding after a new video of LoL: “Please give us a Netflix anime”

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LoL will tackle almost immortal heroes – Nerfs are supposed to reduce frustration

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Healing is currently one of the biggest issues in League of Legends. For many players, it is simply too strong, taking the fun out of the game and causing frustration. It also results in nearly unbeatable champions. The lead designer is now talking about how they want to prevent this.

Which champions are we talking about?

  • Champions like Aatrox, Irelia, and Kayn have been causing frustration among LoL players for several weeks.
  • Especially since the nerf of “Grievous Wounds” in patch 12.10, they are nearly immortal and there is hardly anything one can do against them if they have even a slight advantage.
  • This is even confirmed by lead designer Matt “Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison in a post on the LoL dev blog, promising that it will get better.

What makes these champions so strong? Phroxzon writes that “satisfying healing mechanics are typically frustrating for opponents” and addresses the current problem of LoL directly.

Right now, there is too much healing in LoL, making battles unattractive. Champs can survive because they receive immense amounts of health points from themselves or others. In a clip, Twitch streamer Tyler1 shows how a Kayn simply survives everything in a team fight (via reddit).

Such scenes annoy players and are even taken as examples of “what is currently wrong with LoL”. Unlike individual champions, as seen with Nilah, who was nerfed after 24 hours, here two whole groups of champions are affected.

Nilah can be seen here in the trailer:

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Healing will be adjusted to better meet player expectations

Phroxzon explains that there are characters whose entire identity revolves around healing, such as Aatrox, Soraka, or Dr. Mundo. However, there are also champions who can only heal secondarily, like Irelia.

At the moment, healing is unbalanced in some cases. It is fine if Aatrox can keep himself alive when his spells hit. But if he does so with a disadvantage, then something is not right.

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In the case of Irelia, the healing is simply too strong for a mechanic that is not actually identity-defining for her. That is not “healthy gameplay” and goes “too far”. Therefore, they want to ensure in upcoming patches that healing is not too strong anymore.

A first taste of the upcoming adjustments was already given with patch 12.14, in which healing potions were nerfed.

Mechanics like Grievous Wounds should feel rewarding, ideally when opponents have more than two strong healers performing at least “somewhat well”. This way, they aim to prevent healing from becoming an uncounterable strategy.

There are still several other issues regarding balance in LoL. Because a renowned champion urgently needs improvement, at least numerically:

The worst champ in LoL is getting worse, but people still play him like crazy

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4 years after release, gifts in Pokémon GO are missing an important option

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If you open gifts in Pokémon GO, you can usually look forward to a few useful items. However, the constant clicking dampens the fun.

Gifts were introduced in Pokémon GO in the summer of 2018: small, pyramid-shaped boxes that you can send to your friends.

And it’s worth it: on one hand, you get points towards your friendship level for exchanging gifts, which can in turn give you plenty of XP.

On the other hand, gifts are a good way to obtain items like balls and the like when there aren’t many PokéStops around the corner. Additionally, there are also 7 km eggs from gifts. These are important, for example, in the ongoing Hisui event, as interesting event monsters can be found in them.

However, one problem remains unsolved to this day: if you have many friends and many gifts, you can expect a long opening session.

This is the problem: The gifts have been changed from time to time over the years. For example, you can now also stick stickers when sending them to friends. Yet, to this day, there is no solution to the fact that opening gifts can simply take a very long time.

You can have up to 400 friends in Pokémon GO and open up to 20 gifts per day (unless the number is temporarily increased during an event).

But unfortunately, this always involves a somewhat clunky, longer animation in which the gift can be opened. Doing this 20 times in a row means you lose quite a bit of time.

This problem is currently being discussed in the Pokémon GO subreddit. A user states: “There should be a ‘Send All’ and ‘Claim All’ button for gifts.” The idea behind it is to open all gifts with one click that you have received. With the Send-All button, you would then also send a gift back to each trainer from whom you received one.

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The user believes that this would be a fix that would make playing more enjoyable. This way, you could get all gift problems out of the way quickly.

In the comments, trainers bring up additional areas where Pokémon GO could speed things up, such as multiple trades with other trainers. Only one Pokémon can be traded at a time, though.

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However, to this day, there is no indication that any improvements are planned for either gifts or multi-trading. Significant changes to the player experience in Pokémon GO are relatively rare.

However, Niantic recently introduced a new feature: The daily adventure incense. This is supposed to increase and bring rare spawns for you for 15 minutes and is good for a walk.

What do you think about the idea of being able to collect all gifts at once? Do you need this, or is it not for you? Tell us in the comments!

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The biggest streamer on Twitch offers a “Masterclass” for 200 € – but testers mock this.

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Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is the streamer with the most followers on Twitch. He became famous with Fortnite, and now he offers an expensive course so that others can be as successful as he is. However, his colleagues can only laugh about it.

What is it about?

  • With nearly 17 million followers, Ninja has the largest account on Twitch, even though he lost many viewers
  • On YouTube, nearly 24 million people follow him
  • He became known for his colorful hair and was one of the first to stream Fortnite, and he was also really good
  • In March 2022, he released a 30-day course to teach others how to stream
  • This received a lot of criticism even before it started
  • YouTuber Drew Gooden tested the course and completely tore it apart. Disguised Toast also makes fun of it.

Ninja was one of the first to stream Fortnite and became super successful. But who were actually the first streamers who made it big?

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What kind of course is this? Ninja offers his 30-day course on the “Masterclass” platform. In it, aspiring streamers are supposed to learn how to best start, how to build a streaming personality, and how to market themselves.

The catch: Although the course lasts only a month, you have to sign up for an annual subscription, which starts at $180. That’s nearly 200 €. It gets even more expensive if you want to watch the courses on multiple devices or offline.

You can also check out the original video in English to see how Drew’s own experiment went. In it, he really goes all out and even dyes his hair.

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YouTuber criticizes the course: “Everything is available for free online.”

What happened? On July 31, 2022, the YouTube comedian Drew Gooden released a satirical video in which he expresses his opinion about the course and tries to implement the advice. His conclusion: “It ruined my life.”

In his introduction to Ninja, it becomes clear that Drew doesn’t think much of his streaming qualities. Ninja just played the right game at the right time, marketed himself well, and said yes to every offer.

This is how the course is structured: First, Drew shows a PDF that all participants receive. It explains some important terms that every streaming beginner should know. It even explains what a keyboard is and what the mouse is about.

Then follows a multi-part video series. In the first part, which lasts a bit longer than an hour, Ninja explains the basics, what equipment you need, and how to get started. Then it covers topics like building a community and a brand.

This is the criticism:

  • The course is not well structured: While the first part of the course lasts over an hour, the following lessons get shorter and shorter. It’s so fast-paced that you can’t really process the content. It often seems as if Ninja doesn’t have a script, he rambles or abruptly stops sentences.
  • The course seems hastily put together: At one point, Ninja explains how to deal with trolls and wants to show how to ban them from his chat. Instead of a screen share, only Ninja is visible. This happens frequently, according to Drew.
  • Many contents are irrelevant: Ninja’s tips for creating a streaming personality can seem trivial: you could wear a funny hat or set up a gaming fridge full of energy drinks in the background. Marketing advice seems more like a list of Ninja’s personal successes. Few streaming newcomers will be invited to talk shows or play Fortnite with Drake.
  • The content is available elsewhere for free: Drew points out that there are free tutorials all over the internet. He acquired the technical know-how for his own streaming experiment this way. And if someone is determined to learn from Ninja, they could simply watch his streams and pay attention to what he does.

Does Drew have anything positive to say? Yes, he does! The most valuable part of the course is something Ninja has no part in: the community of aspiring streamers who give each other feedback and encouragement.

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Disguised Toast laughs at Ninja’s course

This is what he has to say about the course: Content creator Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang watched Drew’s video about the course with his followers on stream on Twitch. He could hardly stop laughing.

He doesn’t think Ninja is the right person to teach others how to stream or to give tips for a technical setup.

But he is finally out on one piece of advice: To keep his viewers engaged, Ninja recommends reading chat messages and responding to them. If a viewer mentions their sick dog, one could ask about the pet next time.

I do the exact opposite. Someone tells me how sad they are and I’m like ‘I don’t care, you’re bringing my vibes down, get lost.’

Disguised Toast via Twitch

He slightly backtracks, of course, he doesn’t actually not care about his viewers. He just can’t attend to each individual, but overall he does care about them. However, he doesn’t want a parasocial relationship with his viewers.

Another Twitch figure is Asmongold, but no one should follow his life tips. Recently, he admitted to showering with bugs in his bathtub instead of getting rid of them. How he plans to get his life in order now, you can read on MeinMMO.

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Buy PS5: Public sale today at PlayStation Direct – All information

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Do you really want to buy a PS5? Today on 02.08.2022, you have exactly the opportunity to do so at PlayStation Direct. MeinMMO presents you with all the important information you need.

Yesterday afternoon, invitations were sent via email to PSN users to be able to order a PS5 from Sony’s own store, PlayStation Direct, tomorrow morning, on 02.08.2022. In the past, a public sale followed, but unfortunately not every time.

Update on August 2nd, 12:05 PM: There is a public sale again at PlayStation Direct . The queue is now open.

Update from August 2nd, 11:32 AM: The sale at PS Direct started an hour ago. We can expect a possible public sale no earlier than 12:00 PM.

How can I order the PS5 at PlayStation Direct? If you are among the lucky ones who received an invitation from Sony, you will find a link in it that leads directly to the PS5 product page. So it’s best to check your inbox and also your spam folder. To complete the order, a credit card has always been required. In the last sale from PlayStation Direct, payment via PayPal was also possible.

When does the sale at PlayStation Direct start? From 10:30 AM on 02.08., you can click on the link in your invitation and order the PS5 console. Only one unit can be ordered per account.

How can I order at PlayStation Direct without an invitation? It is possible that there will also be a public sale afterwards. This has sometimes been the case in the past. This means that everyone who did not receive an invitation by email has a chance to buy a PS5 via PlayStation Direct. If that is the case, then a queue will start in advance.

If you are not yet registered with PSN and want to get a chance at an invitation, you can register here.

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Hisui Voltorb and Stardust bonus

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Today, on August 2, a Spotlight Hour with Hisui Voltorb starts in Pokémon GO. We will show you everything about the Stardust bonus, the start of the event, and whether you can catch a Shiny.

What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday evening, a Spotlight Hour runs in Pokémon GO from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. During this time, a Pokémon selected by Niantic is in focus and appears nearly everywhere in the wild.

Today the focus is on Hisui Voltorb, which is accompanied by a bonus that gives you more Stardust. We will show you everything you need to know about the event.

Spotlight Hour on August 2 – Start, Bonuses & Shiny

When does the Spotlight Hour start? As you know from previous events, the hour starts at 6:00 PM local time. Around 7:00 PM, the event will end. The spawns should return to normal and the Stardust bonus will be disabled.

What bonuses are there? For catching Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of Stardust. This applies to all Pokémon you catch during the event time. Hisui Voltorb will spawn in nearly every spot in the wild.

Is there a Shiny Hisui Voltorb? No, the shiny version of this special Voltorb form cannot currently be caught in Pokémon GO.

Is the Spotlight Hour with Hisui Voltorb worth it?

What you need to know: The new Hisui form of Voltorb is still quite “new” in the game. It was released in Pokémon GO in January 2022. Those who didn’t play at that time now have the chance to catch many of them.

Even if you are not interested in the Pokémon, you can use the 60 minutes to collect Stardust. The hour is definitely worth it for that.

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Are you using the Spotlight Hour today and playing actively? Or do you find the event uninteresting and prefer to skip it? Let us know your reasons here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange thoughts with other players about it.

This month, a total of 5 events of this kind will take place. All Spotlight Hours in August 2022 with Pokémon and bonuses at a glance. Which one are you most looking forward to?

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