The Overwatch 2 beta ended with a cryptic message from Blizzard. The community speculates about a fox hero that could appear in Overwatch 2 in the future. Several clues support this.
On July 18, 2022, the beta for Overwatch 2 ended. Players received several hints from Blizzard about new content.
Just before the beta went offline, players discovered a mysterious message in the chat. Fans suspect: Blizzard is planning a fox support hero.
Blizzard provided two additional hints that clearly pointed to a fox support:
In the Overwatch 2 trailer
In Blizzard’s statement
Here you can see the English Overwatch 2 trailer, which contains a fox hint:
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Overwatch 2 Trailer – Release Date Reveal
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What did the cryptic message say? The message was “V2hhdCBkb2VzIHRoZSBmb3ggc2F5Pw==“. (via Twitter). At first glance, it seems to be a random string of characters. However, players cracked the code and recognized that it was base64 text.
What does the message say? Base64 is a language from computer programming. When you enter the text into a translator, the message reads: “What does the fox say?” (translated: What does the fox say?) (via base64decode.org)
“What does the fox say?” is a reference to the song “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis. It was released in 2013 and went viral on YouTube.
Trailer and News from Blizzard – Find the Fox
What did the hint from the trailer look like? In the trailer, which you can see above, you can find the fox hint between 01:16 and 1:20. In those few seconds, a blue-glowing fox can be seen running through the landscape.
A fox already jumped through the Overwatch 2 – Release Date Reveal Trailer
What did Blizzard say on the official website? On July 19, 2022, Blizzard released a statement on its Overwatch website. The end of the Overwatch 2 beta was announced. In one paragraph, Blizzard mentions the fox:
“We will continue to balance the heroes – based on our insights from the beta and perhaps due to additional considerations (like a certain unannounced fox hero that will join the support roster)” (Source: playoverwatch.com).
This seems to assure the community of a fox support hero. It remains to be seen when Blizzard will provide concrete information about the new hero. We should know more by October 4, when Overwatch 2 launches.
What is behind the fox? In the community, the fox is known as “Kanezaka Fox Girl” (in English: Kanezaka Fox Girl).
Kanezaka is the name of a map in Overwatch, which is located in Japan. In this environment, the fox seems to be in the trailer. It runs through ghostly “Torii” architectures, which also have Japanese origins.
In January 2021, Blizzard released a backstory that could be related to the fox: The sword master Asa Yamagami speaks of a fox shrine and of his intention to ask a fox spirit for strength and wisdom in battle. He also hopes for luck from a nine-tailed kitsune (via playoverwatch.com).
A kitsune comes from Japanese mythology and represents a fox with supernatural powers. It also has the ability to transform into a human.
Perhaps the Kanezaka fox girl will play a role in this backstory of Overwatch 2.
What do you think of Blizzard’s mysterious fox support hero in Overwatch 2? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
Legendary gems are one of your most important sources for more power in Diablo Immortal. There are many rumors about them regarding Pay2Win. MeinMMO explains how you can obtain the items without paying.
However, you can also earn the popular stones and even the best legendary gem in the game by playing. The path may take a while and is not necessarily obvious. We explain each step in detail and all the currencies you need for it.
What you need to know about legendary gems and how to obtain them can be seen here in the video:
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Diablo Immortal: What are legendary gems? Facts and locations in 3 minutes
Farming Legendary Gems – Tips and Tricks
How to farm legendary gems: If you want to actively farm legendary gems, you need to run through Elder portals and enhance them with emblems. There are two types of emblems:
legendary emblems that guarantee you a legendary gem
rare emblems that provide a chance for a gem
It doesn’t matter how many emblems you use. The rewards scale linearly, so you receive the same amount of rewards for 3 portals with one emblem as for one portal with 3 emblems.
You can buy legendary emblems for real money in the shop, but both methods also work completely free of charge.
How do I do it for free? You receive legendary emblems for free in the Battle Pass at level 20 and once a month from the Hilt vendor in Westmark. For 1,600 Hilt, you get one emblem. You mainly receive Hilt:
for steps in the Battle Pass
from the Codex
as a reward for faction quests
Since Patch 1.5.2 and the previous Season 2 of Diablo Immortal, there are additional ways to obtain legendary emblems:
time-limited events like the new “Path of the Adventurer” or the recurring “Hungry Moon” event
in exchange for 1,600 Platinum each week when you complete a troop raid
in exchange for 22 Fa runes at the jeweler
The emblems for Platinum and Fa runes are also “eternal” – you can even sell the resulting gems in the auction house. This is not possible with the “regular” legendary emblems.
As part of the Shadow faction, you can earn additional legendary emblems in the Shadow War. This takes place every week among the best shadow clans to possibly crown new Immortals.
If you are part of the Immortals, you can buy another legendary emblem each month from the Hilt vendor. If your clan becomes Immortal, you should immediately flock to the vendor. You can find out more about the factions in our guide to the Shadows and Immortals.
Rare emblems are also available in the Battle Pass, daily at the Elder portal, and also for Hilt from the vendor. The rare emblems are also limited but available in significantly greater numbers.
You can buy emblems.A legendary emblem is available in the free Battle Pass.An Elder portal with emblems. You can see at the bottom right what rewards await you.
Rare emblems are more important than you think
Even though the community often criticizes that only legendary emblems really provide a benefit, rare emblems are not completely useless. In addition to the chance of a gem, you also receive guaranteed runes and a greater yield of Fading Sparks.
The sparks are only available in the portals, and you need them to buy more runes. This gets complicated as the dozens of different runes can lead to confusion.
In short: you need runes to craft legendary gems and purchase legendary emblems. This system is your best source for the absolute best gems you can get in the game if you do not want to pay.
Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay
Crafting Legendary Gems – All Materials Explained
Which gems can I craft? At every jeweler, you have the option to craft legendary gems with one star, two stars, or “up to 5 stars.”
Gems with a fixed number of stars can be recognized by their stars being filled and golden. They can either be crafted directly or randomly made, but always with a fixed number of stars.
Other gems have stars or grayed-out, empty stars after the filled star to indicate they are not at maximum.
What do I need for that? To craft all gems, you need various runes:
1-star gems: 7 Ati runes and 2 normal runes (varies by gem)
2-star gems: 28 Ati runes and 2 magical runes (varies by gem)
random gem with 1 star: 7 Fa runes
random gem with 2 stars: 28 Fa runes
random gem with 1, 2 or 5 stars: 22 Fa runes
for 22 Fa runes, you can also buy a legendary emblem – more on that below
You receive all runes from Elder portals with rare emblems. Each emblem guarantees you 4 random runes except for Fa as well as one Fading Spark. Fa runes can only be obtained from the vendor for Fading Sparks right next to the portal.
The sparks are still received from Elder portals even if you do not use emblems. So you will receive between 8 and 11 sparks guaranteed for each run. One Fa rune costs 18 Fading Sparks:
to craft a legendary gem with up to 5 stars, you need to complete 50 portals without an emblem (actually: 49.5)
if you use 3 rare emblems, you only need 36 portals, but in total, you will need 108 emblems
However, there is a limit of 280 sparks per week and a bonus limit of a total of 120 sparks per week for used emblems.
Fa runes are available for sparks at the vendor.Random gems do not guarantee 5 stars.The craftable Burden of the Companion is part of the best build for Necromancer.
Crafting 5-Star Gems – What You Need to Know
If you use the option to craft a random gem with “up to 5 stars,” that is exactly what is meant. There’s no guarantee you’ll receive 5 stars. The chance of that is relatively low.
The infamous “5* Gems” can also drop or be crafted with fewer stars. So if you ever read something in chat about a “2/5 Star,” you’ll know that a gem with potentially 5 stars but only 2 actual stars is being referred to.
However, it’s advisable not to wait until you have the “perfect stone.” While upgrading, the invested gem power accumulates, and you can even increase the stars of gems once you find a matching gem with more stars.
Upgrades always pay off, as you can later use that stone to upgrade other gems. The invested gem power also scales linearly, so it is fully retained. Gems with potentially 5 stars are usually necessary or useful for builds even without their full power.
The reason is that with the emblems, you have a “mercy counter.” Every 50th emblem gives you a guaranteed gem with ?/5 stars. However, this is not the case with crafting, which significantly increases the value of the emblems.
Since you can also sell the corresponding gems, you have an additional way to earn Platinum – either when the gem is useless for your class or you prefer to stick with weaker gems that have a higher rank.
Since you can also receive guaranteed Fading Sparks and runes with the emblems, grinding is also worthwhile if you want to invest many hours in Diablo Immortal. Other sources of loot, such as legendary equipment or upgrade materials, seem to be subject to certain limits:
FIFA 23 will finally introduce proper crossplay. However, fans of the popular Pro Clubs mode are disappointed.
For years, FIFA players have wished for crossplay. After some initial tests in FIFA 22, this dream will finally come true in FIFA 23. However, not all FIFA fans are thrilled, as the popular Pro Clubs mode will be left out.
This is crossplay: Many shooters like Fortnite or Warzone demonstrate it. They can be played across consoles without any issues. This allows PC players to play together with PlayStation and Xbox owners. This will now also be possible in FIFA 23 – just not in all game modes.
This is how crossplay works in FIFA 23: EA Sports has published a comprehensive blog post (via EA) about crossplay in FIFA 23. It lists all systems that support crossplay and shows which modes allow crossplay and whether these work with friends or in matchmaking.
This graphic is particularly revealing.
However, one mode is notably absent here: Pro Clubs.
No crossplay for Pro Clubs in FIFA 23 – The community is complaining
In the subreddit for FIFA, Pummpy1 (via reddit) published an open letter to EA, expressing concern that the latest iteration of FIFA will not feature crossplay for Pro Clubs and demanding an explanation from EA.
What the open letter states:
An explanation from EA is requested as to why crossplay will be missing in Pro Clubs.
EA is also asked to explain why Pro Clubs is being ignored.
The author accuses EA of wanting to kill the mode.
Is the lack of crossplay support due to FIFA? Does the developer lack sufficient resources?
In the end, the author explains that not everyone wants to play FUT and that if EA does not respond, the community, including the Pro Clubs leagues, will be encouraged to publicly address the issues.
What does EA say about it? So far, there has been no response from the FIFA developer regarding the issue. As soon as this changes, you will be informed in this post.
What does the community say about the letter: The open letter has received a lot of support in the FIFA community and is gathering quite a few upvotes.
We have gathered voices from the community for you:
Juil8991MC: ‘I agree. I was so looking forward to crossplay in Pro Clubs this year.’
LilBottomText17: ‘I was more looking forward to crossplay for Pro Clubs than for FUT.’
Jo0012: ‘I totally agree. My friends are split between PS5 and Xbox Series and we are all disappointed.’
Sorpma: ‘In my opinion, this is a sign that they will abandon the mode. Without crossplay, it will be even harder to find matches on some platforms. This will result in fewer players playing, which will give EA an excuse to completely remove the mode soon.’
In the comments, desperate players even suggest that EA should monetize Pro Clubs so that the mode could become more attractive again through increased revenue for the developer:
blutgraetsche: ‘To this day, I don’t understand why they don’t monetize the other modes of FIFA. Especially Pro Clubs.’
DSMilne: ‘They could simply introduce microtransactions for stadiums, jerseys, or customized player names. People would spend money and it would fund the improvements we all want.’
What do you think? Will you miss a crossplay functionality for Pro Clubs in FIFA 23? Feel free to let us know your thoughts in the comments.
In 2022, the Solstice event and the armor enhancement in Destiny 2 function differently than usual. Therefore, we show you everything important about the new armor, how to make it shine, and what else you should know about the event.
What is new about the armor in 2022? In the Solstice, players no longer receive, as in previous years, a measly armor set that needs to be upgraded.
Those who visit Eva Levante at the Tower will immediately be greeted with a legendary armor set corresponding to their class. Also, the known tasks that were once written on the armors no longer exist. Players now have to go resource hunting to make their new armor shine.
The event pass is meant to support players and provide a clearer overview of the tasks they need to complete for the shining armor.
However, the principle of enhancement is still not always well understood. Therefore, we will show you how to make your new armor shine and activate the glow.
How to make the Solstice armor 2022 shine
How do I make my armor shine? To make your armor shine, you need an important material for enhancement called: combustion material.
This material is needed to infuse your armor with Radiant Flame. However, the combustion material can only be obtained through the event pass that Bungie has newly introduced.
To access the event pass tasks, you need to be progressed in the new quest from Eva Levante called “Solstice Celebration.” You will then be shown tasks to complete in Strikes, the Crucible, or on Patrols.
Once again, players must enter the European air zone
To upgrade your armor, you need to socket a significant amount of combustion material into your armor. The armor now has three levels, increasing the amount of material needed:
Level 1 – 1 combustion material
Level 2 – 2 combustion materials
Level 3 – 3 combustion materials
During the third and final enhancement, the armor will receive a distinctive and unique white light shimmer.
Can I break down my armor without worry? If you have made your armor glow, you can break it down without concern. The glow then remains permanently on all armor pieces that you have upgraded to the maximum level.
And if you accidentally broke down a piece of armor while upgrading it, you can reacquire it from Eva Levante during the event for a few materials.
How can I get good stats on my armor? To increase your chance of getting good armor rolls, you should upgrade them to the maximum level. This gives you the opportunity to focus your armor roll and specifically choose stats like “Resilience” or “Recovery.”
However, you can only do this if you have previously performed two focusings on the armor piece. Only then will you receive the option to specifically focus and perhaps maximize your outcome.
What do you think of the new armor system? Do you find it better now, or did you prefer the older enhancement model? Let us know in the comments how you feel about it!
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The cute cyberpunk adventure lets players take on the role of a cat and explore a dystopian city full of androids. Since its release for PC and PlayStation, the game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews of 97% on Steam. But not only do humans love Stray, dogs and cats are crazy about it too.
What kind of game is this?
In Stray (English: Stray) you play as a cat (do you need to know more?)
Together with the drone B-12, you explore an abandoned cyberpunk city and search for your family and a way home
The city is full of androids and dangerous creatures
Experience the dystopia from a cat’s perspective: playfully interact with the environment, climb everywhere, and curl up against droid legs
There is a dedicated meow button!
Stray was developed by the French dev team BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive. Check out the official launch trailer for the release on July 19, 2022, here.
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Stray: The launch trailer for the game
Stray even impresses cats
Deceptively real: Since its launch on July 19, 2022, Stray has captivated players to their screens – and their pets alongside them. Numerous users shared their four-legged friends’ reactions on Twitter.
Especially cats are thrilled. They seem to recognize a fellow creature in the orange-striped 3D cat on the screens. Accordingly, they are also captivated by what is happening, as this footage shows:
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Will the neighbors complain? Not all animal roommates are friendly towards the alleged intruder in their territory. Some dogs simply bark loudly at the screen:
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Other dogs are more proactive and charge straight at the screen. According to this Twitter user, the TV fortunately survived the attack. However, she will probably forego the shared play sessions in the future.
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It speaks for the dedication and skills of the development studio to have created such a convincing game. Perhaps our pets will one day be able to accompany us into the digital worlds.
Would you like to game together with your pets? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Stray is on its way to becoming an indie sensation. Other games are not doing so well. BioWare wanted to build on the success of Destiny in 2019 with Anthem. Now the shooter is being sold for 1 cent.
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Player Alex “The Mittani” Gianturco has brought fame and power to the MMORPG EVE Online over the course of 17 years. As the “Space Tyrant,” he directs the fate of the “Imperium” and has influence over tens of thousands of players. But now it’s all too much for him: He can no longer tolerate the constant criticism of him and his decisions. He is stepping down.
Who is “The Mittani”?
He is probably the most well-known and notorious player of the MMORPG EVE Online. A former lawyer, he retired early from his job and has since lived the MMORPG “EVE Online.” He has been playing EVE Online for 17 years and has led some of the most important groups in the MMORPG for 12 years.
He presents himself as a rogue who leads an “Imperium” composed of many different groups. He plays with the psyche of his opponents and uses manipulation and propaganda to seize control of the universe.
One of “The Mittani”‘s major successes is the “World War Bee,” a 55-week-long war in the MMORPG: The Imperium seemed nearly defeated in 2021, pushed back to a few core systems, only to return even stronger and annihilate the opponents: The motivation of the Imperium was greater. The Spacelord was able to keep his troops engaged, whereas the opponents were not.
Space Tyrant says: Too many dirty lies are being thrown at him
This is what TheMittani says now: In a lengthy post on the Goonfleet forum, The Mittani has officially announced his withdrawal from his role as CEO and leader of various organizations.
“My people, I fear that the sheer amount of dirt being thrown at me through the galaxy is too much to personally endure. My divorce, the loss of my dog, and the awful number of lies and falsehoods piling up have made me simply too radioactive to continue leading the Goonswarm without my presence being a constant negative point for the entire tribe.
The allegations against me, which I know, are baseless falsehoods, and I did not sign up to be the scapegoat of the entire galaxy.”
The Mittani believes that because he sits on the throne, all of EVE Online thinks they can throw any nonsense at him without restraint.
He can no longer endure this and hopes his successor will be better off without him.
Won the greatest war and built the largest Imperium
He is proud of what he has achieved in 12 years. They have created the “largest and most interesting space Imperium in Internet history” and “defeated the entire rest of the game in the largest war of the Internet.”
Now he will smoke a little grass. It has been an honor and a privilege.
What are these allegations he speaks of? As the site PC Gamer reports, a variety of complex accusations against The Mittani are circulating. Essentially, it revolves around his leadership style, which relies on confrontation and dismisses issues as trivial.
A central accusation against The Mittani is that a high-ranking member of the Imperium approached him to discuss an officer of the Imperium who had been banned from the “Something Awful” forum for allegedly being involved in child pornography.
However, The Mittani did not address this complaint, but instead insulted the person who filed the complaint and banned them from the organization.
PC Gamer believes that The Mittani’s departure may also signify a cultural change: The old guard of the Imperium still comes from the era of the “Something Awful” forum, when people spoke harshly and unfiltered to each other. This group is now believed to be isolated within the much larger organization “The Imperium.”
How is this being discussed? Many people on reddit can hardly believe that such a central element of EVE Online is leaving with “The Mittani.” However, there are also players who view “Goonswarm” critically and hope that something changes with The Mittani’s departure.
People say:
“I thought EVE Online would close before that happens.”
“Hopefully, this is the first step toward organizational change. The next step is to get rid of the old buddy club that protects those deemed ‘Untouchable.'”
“Goons complaining about harassment of people in the game… lol”
Some see the discussion as rather amusing. For them, the drama is part of the appeal of EVE Online for which they gladly pay their subscription fee.
The actions with which “The Mittani” built his reputation are illustrated by this story:
Carsten “ELoTRiX” “felt it” however, to share an offer with his Twitch stream that he received from a role-playing server for GTA 5 Online. It was said to be a total of 600,000 euros. However, the deal was “not quite clean,” said the streamer.
Who is the streamer?
ELoTRiX is ranked 27th among the top Twitch channels in Germany. He has about 6,700 viewers on average and currently has nearly 1.4 million followers.
When the streamer is not chatting with his community, he plays Call of Duty, League of Legends, or a round of Mario Kart 8.
He was one of the first major YouTubers in the shooter genre and many talked about the 30-year-old back then. ELoTRiX particularly stood out with his energetic style and humorous commentary.
Now the Twitch streamer spoke about a deal that the server “Grand RP” from the game GTA 5 had offered him. It was said to involve 600,000 euros.
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Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success
This is what the GTA-5 deal looked like
What kind of server is this? On the GTA-5 server Grand RP, anyone can join who registers for free. Role-plays are played using voice chat, leading to the formation of gangs, friendships, and jobs. MontanaBlack has also promoted the server and provided an insight into the events in a YouTube video.
What did the server’s offer look like? Grand RP wanted to pay ELoTRiX for playing on the server and streaming the gameplay. Initially, he was to host 3 streams and play for 2 hours on Grand RP as a trial. For this, he would have received 18,000 euros.
If enough people registered on the server through ELoTRiX’s link, it would have turned into a yearly deal that would have looked like this:
10 streams per month.
Each stream must show 2 hours of gameplay on Grand RP.
He would have received 50,000 euros for a month.
In total, ELoTRiX would have earned 600,000 euros that year.
What did ELoTRiX say about the offer? The Twitch streamer admitted that he thought about the offer because it was a “crazy deal” (via YouTube). With the money, one could buy a property even after tax deductions and thus live off it in old age.
However, he was warned before the offer: “When that much money is on the table, something is always wrong.” ELoTRiX also stated that it was probably “not clean money,” but allegedly generated from money laundering.
Furthermore, there one would be “streamsniped,” meaning players watch where the streamer is currently, follow him, annoy him, or possibly kill him.
Another point of criticism from ELoTRiX was that he would indirectly be peddling loot boxes to his viewers, as one can purchase them for real money on the server, which provide in-game items. “I don’t feel any of that,” said the Twitch streamer afterwards.
He has enough money to live thanks to his community and does not need to accept such dubious offers. ELoTRiX is very grateful for that.
In Pokémon GO the event “Hisui Discoveries” starts in a few days, bringing several new Pokémon. MeinMMO shows you what they are and what other contents to expect.
What kind of event is this? The event, originally announced as a surprise event, now has a name: Hisui Discoveries. The focus will be on the Pokémon of the Hisui region. For this reason, a few new monsters will also make their debut in the game:
Hisui-Fukano
Hisui-Baldorfish
Hisui-Sniebel
You can, of course, also look forward to numerous other spawns and special bonuses. We have summarized what they are for you below.
When does the Hisui event take place? The event starts on July 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time and runs until August 2, 2022, at 8:00 PM local time.
What is the Hisui region? The Hisui region is a past region that will later be replaced by the Sinnoh region. It was introduced with the main game Pokémon Legends: Arceus for the Nintendo Switch and deals with the Pokémon of the 8th generation. One monster from this region that already exists in Pokémon GO is Hisui-Voltobal.
These are the new Pokémon for the Hisui event
With the start of the Hisui event, three new Pokémon will celebrate their debut in Pokémon GO: Hisui-Fukano, Hisui-Baldorfish, and Hisui-Sniebel. You already know their forms from the Kanto and Johto regions, as these have been available in the game for a long time. Now their Hisui forms will finally be available.
Hisui-Fukano: Just like its Kanto version, Hisui-Fukano belongs to the fire-type Pokémon in the game, but can also be categorized as the rock type. It can also evolve into Hisui-Arkani. You can recognize the new regional form primarily by its long, fluffy white mane.
Hisui-Baldorfish: Hisui-Baldorfish is a Pokémon of the dark and poison types. Unlike its Johto form, it can evolve into the Pokémon Myriador in the main game Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which comes from the 8th generation.
This is only possible there with the 20-time use of the attack Poison Sting Rain. However, whether and how Niantic will implement the evolution of the dark and poison Pokémon is currently unknown. You can recognize Hisui-Baldorfish by its charcoal and cream-colored body and the pink decorations on its spines.
Hisui-Sniebel: Sniebel is also known from the Johto region. Just like Fukano and Baldorfish, it has a form from the Hisui region. This form, unlike its Johto form, belongs to the fighting and poison types.
Hisui-Sniebel can also evolve into Snieboss. It is still unknown whether and how this will be implemented in Pokémon GO. You can recognize Hisui-Sniebel by its white body and purple decorations.
In addition to the three new Pokémon, you can also encounter numerous other monsters at the Hisui event. These spawn in the wild, hatch from 7 km eggs, or can be found in raids.
With some luck, you may even encounter shiny specimens. We have marked below which ones are possible with a (*).
Of course, you can also expect one or another bonus during the Hisui event. You can even improve this by completing the global challenge during the GO Fest in Seattle. You can look forward to the following bonuses regardless:
Collector Challenge
Reward: Egg incubator, experience points (XP), and stardust
Use of Pokémon from the Hisui region or with Pokédex numbers #387 to #493
Pokémon must have a maximum of 1,500 CP
Event stickers from PokéStops, gifts, and in the shop
New avatar items reminiscent of the main characters from Pokémon Legends: Arceus
What additional bonuses you can expect as part of the Hyper Bonus by completing the global challenge is currently unknown. Only a raid day on July 31 has been teased by Pokémon GO. Once Niantic publishes further information, we will update this accordingly.
What do you think about the contents of the Hisui event? Which Pokémon are you most looking forward to? And what additional bonus do you hope for in the Hyper Bonus? Feel free to share your opinions here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
Collectors in World of Warcraft can look forward to a really stylish otter – but some see it as just “another boring recolor”.
A few days ago, we reported that data miners in the Alpha of World of Warcraft Dragonflight had found an achievement. It was about collecting 500 mounts, which would then reward another mount. The reaction was devastating, which is why Blizzard has now made improvements – and it seems to please most fans.
What was the problem? The first reward for the “Thanks for the Carry!” achievement was a big yeti – basically a recolor of a mount that has been in the game for a long time. This caused an outcry, and large parts of the collector community felt cheated. After all, there hasn’t been a new collector achievement in several expansions, and the new one turned out to be extremely disappointing with an “old model”.
Blizzard agreed and promised improvements.
What mount is now available? The new reward for the “Thanks for the Carry!” achievement is the “Carrier Ottuk”. Ottuks are new in Dragonflight and are basically giant otters primarily used by the Tuskarr for travel on land and water.
The Ottuk mount for the 500 mounts achievement. Click to enlarge. Image source: wowhead
The Carrier Ottuk is adorned and has numerous bone decorations, which are also inspired by the Tuskarr and fit their construction and clothing style.
This is how the community reacts: The feedback on the Carrier Ottuk is almost universally positive. Whether in the World of Warcraft subreddit (95% upvotes) or on sites like wowhead, almost everywhere the new reward is praised. Here are some excerpts:
“I never wanted to start collecting mounts. Until now. IT’S SO CUTE”
“Make it a two-seater mount and we have a deal.”
“Much better, but there is still some room for improvement.”
Is there still criticism? Yes, there is. Some find it unfortunate that the reward for 500 mounts is probably a mount that cannot fly. After all, the otter does not look like it has wings hidden under its armor. Many players would have liked it to perhaps be a dragon or something similar, to take to the skies with the new mount later.
It is also criticized that there are other ottuk mounts in Dragonflight. Some would have preferred a unique mount for the 500 achievement, with no other variations existing.
What do you think of the new reward? Is it appropriate and cool? Or would you have preferred a different mount, and Blizzard should change it again?
The trailer for the new MMORPG Throne and Liberty (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) has gathered over 8.8 million views on YouTube in 4 months. What you can see there excites MMORPG players worldwide, who are looking forward to ‘a real MMORPG’ again. The online role-playing game of the legendary series Lineage is set to be released in late 2022 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X – also in Europe.
The video was released on March 17, 2022, and runs for 3 minutes and 5 seconds
The trailer has now gathered 8.845 million views on YouTube
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New MMORPG Hope from Korea Finally Shows a Lot of Gameplay in New Trailer
‘This is how MMORPGs should be’
What are the reactions to the trailer? The reactions are mostly positive. In the comments, users say:
‘This brings back memories of Aion and Lineage 2. It feels and looks just like an NCsoft title.’
‘Holy shit. This is how an MMO should be: 50 to 100 people hitting the same boss. I love this so much.’
‘Looks fantastic, can’t wait for the EU release.’
What is behind this game? For many, it seems that ‘Throne and Liberty’ is a game that practically came out of nowhere in February 2022, and that no one had heard of before, but the opposite is true:
The game was originally announced in 2011, while we were playing WoW: Wrath of the Lichking here. It was meant to be the successor to the legendary series ‘Lineage’, which enjoys the same status in South Korea as World of Warcraft does here.
In 2016, the game was briefly on the verge of a global release as ‘Lineage Eternal’ – at that time, it was supposed to be an action MMORPG for PC and mobile, in an isometric perspective like Diablo.
But then it was pulled back at the last minute and extensively revised. After 5 more years in development, it now resembles a classic action MMORPG like Blade & Soul or Black Desert.
The game is not supposed to offer fixed classes, but rather the play style should be influenced by the chosen weapons:
However, there has been little news about the game for months now. Throne & Liberty is known for having been postponed extremely often. NCSoft had announced that they would present the game in a bigger way in June 2022 – but they could not fulfill that promise.
Nevertheless, the trailer already looks like a developed and finished game that has apparently been play-tested internally at NCSoft.
The screenshots look impressive.
This is now the absurd part: Although the game has been in development for 12 years, comes from one of the largest MMORPG companies in the world, and has a trailer in which the game looks so good, currently only a few details about Throne & Liberty are known. It is emphasized that a focus is placed on story and PvE, but massive PvP battles will also be offered in the endgame.
A PR campaign introducing the game has not yet been established. Everything currently focuses on this trailer from February 2022, which inspires players worldwide to dream of a ‘real, big MMORPG’.
Throne and Liberty is certainly the highlight that many MMORPG players are looking forward to. Other online role-playing games we can still expect in 2022:
In patch 3.0, the area Sumeru is introduced in Genshin Impact. The area is thought to be inspired by the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, and/or South Asia. So far, a few characters for this region have also been released and leaked, but these do not appeal to some fans at all – they claim they are not representative of the countries.
What is the situation? Genshin Impact includes various areas in its world Teyvat, based on different countries of our Earth along with their cultures. So far, the following three exist:
Mondstadt: Germany
Liyue: China
Inazuma: Japan
Now, the Chinese developers Hoyoverse want to release the area Sumeru in the latest update, which is reportedly based on South Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and/or Egypt.
Appropriately, they have already posted 3 new playable characters and a trailer. However, some players now believe that the characters do not adequately represent these countries and cultures – they appear too white or pale. They even go so far as to say that the developers are racist.
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Genshin Impact: Trailer for the Land of Sumeru and the mystical element Dendro
Players criticize: Sumeru characters are not representative
What is the criticism? Fans believe that the characters, Tighnari, Collei, and Dori are all too pale. The outcry was especially loud regarding Tighnari, as he has a classic Arabic name (via Twitter).
Some artists have even given him a redesign and given him a darker skin tone (via Twitter).
People in these countries are thought to have darker skin, say the players, and they accuse the developers of being racists. So far, there are only 2 heroes with darker skin, and that is not enough among nearly 50 characters.
The characters in question look like this:
From left to right: Tighnari, Dori, Collei
Genshin YouTuber engages in the racism debate
The YouTuber AsianGuyStream tried to portray the situation a bit differently in his video and explained to people where the “real issue” lies. He also stated that he doesn’t think the developers are racists, but simply culturally ignorant.
According to him, they do take many elements from culture and implement them in the game, but the characters do not look accordingly – this is harmful and hurts people from precisely such a region.
As an example, he mentions the characters from Liyue, who all look completely Chinese and represent Chinese culture quite well.
AsianGuyStream further expressed that one should imagine the developers not coming from China, but from America. If individual heroes from Liyue were now blond, had blue eyes, and were as pale as the Sumeru characters, this would certainly upset players as well.
People should put themselves in the position of those whose land, people, and culture are being represented, so that they may gain more understanding for those who feel hurt or attacked by it.
You can watch the full video here:
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Fans speculate about why Genshin Impact does not bring characters with darker skin.
Three explanatory models have clearly emerged:
In China, white skin is considered a beauty ideal and the developers want to make money with their game. Accordingly, dark-skinned heroes would mean less revenue since China makes the most profit (via Twitter).
AsianGuyStream and other players say that China lives very isolated from other countries and hardly sees foreigners there. They simply do not know what such people look like.
Will the players’ criticism be heard? That remains to be seen. In each region, about 15–20 characters usually appear, so there is still plenty of room for heroes of different skin tones.
There are even leaks from reliable leakers showing more upcoming figures: Almost all of them are white again, showing only a little diversity.
Leaks about characters and NPCs from Sumeru
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What do the counterarguments say? Of course, there are also players who find the planned figures and their design great. They do not understand why so many fans complain about the skin color and advise them to wait for a while.
Furthermore, they label the critics as racists for attacking the white characters and insisting on wanting to see dark skin.
Others just shake their heads and do not understand the debate. They believe that it is just a game and a fantasy world. One should simply enjoy Genshin Impact.
What do other trainers say about it? Other players like StinkyTofuHF have also experienced this and submitted numerous new stops in their area, which have appeared in the game but spawn virtually nothing. He writes in the comments on reddit:
I worked hard on Wayfarer to ensure my neighborhood is full of PokéStops. After 3 years, it now has 8 PokéStops, 3 Gyms, and how many spawns? None, because Niantic is too busy making all these negative QOL changes that no one asked for instead of updating the map.
But it’s not just the update of the map that is a major topic among players. Some desire additional incentives to make their surroundings more interesting again and to have fun playing as long-time trainers. One possibility the reddit community sees is the improvement of nests.
How to best submit new PokéStops has recently been revealed to us by YouTuber ChaosLady in an interview:
What are nests? Nests are small areas in the game, for example near water, where you can catch a certain type of Pokémon, like Magikarp, in larger numbers. Especially in the early days of the game, these were frequently found in Pokémon GO and were very popular among players.
Reddit user deirdresm reports in the comments that in 2016 he caught about 30 Magikarp in an hour with the help of the nests near a marina (via reddit.com).
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
This makes it particularly uninteresting for him as a long-time player to explore PokéStops in the area. For this reason, he wishes that appropriate measures be taken by Niantic.
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What do other trainers say about it? Other players like StinkyTofuHF have also experienced this and submitted numerous new stops in their area, which have appeared in the game but spawn virtually nothing. He writes in the comments on reddit:
I worked hard on Wayfarer to ensure my neighborhood is full of PokéStops. After 3 years, it now has 8 PokéStops, 3 Gyms, and how many spawns? None, because Niantic is too busy making all these negative QOL changes that no one asked for instead of updating the map.
But it’s not just the update of the map that is a major topic among players. Some desire additional incentives to make their surroundings more interesting again and to have fun playing as long-time trainers. One possibility the reddit community sees is the improvement of nests.
How to best submit new PokéStops has recently been revealed to us by YouTuber ChaosLady in an interview:
‘You can do so much with nests’
What are nests? Nests are small areas in the game, for example near water, where you can catch a certain type of Pokémon, like Magikarp, in larger numbers. Especially in the early days of the game, these were frequently found in Pokémon GO and were very popular among players.
Reddit user deirdresm reports in the comments that in 2016 he caught about 30 Magikarp in an hour with the help of the nests near a marina (via reddit.com).
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
How to best submit new PokéStops has recently been revealed to us by YouTuber ChaosLady in an interview:
‘You can do so much with nests’
What are nests? Nests are small areas in the game, for example near water, where you can catch a certain type of Pokémon, like Magikarp, in larger numbers. Especially in the early days of the game, these were frequently found in Pokémon GO and were very popular among players.
Reddit user deirdresm reports in the comments that in 2016 he caught about 30 Magikarp in an hour with the help of the nests near a marina (via reddit.com).
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
This makes it particularly uninteresting for him as a long-time player to explore PokéStops in the area. For this reason, he wishes that appropriate measures be taken by Niantic.
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What do other trainers say about it? Other players like StinkyTofuHF have also experienced this and submitted numerous new stops in their area, which have appeared in the game but spawn virtually nothing. He writes in the comments on reddit:
I worked hard on Wayfarer to ensure my neighborhood is full of PokéStops. After 3 years, it now has 8 PokéStops, 3 Gyms, and how many spawns? None, because Niantic is too busy making all these negative QOL changes that no one asked for instead of updating the map.
But it’s not just the update of the map that is a major topic among players. Some desire additional incentives to make their surroundings more interesting again and to have fun playing as long-time trainers. One possibility the reddit community sees is the improvement of nests.
How to best submit new PokéStops has recently been revealed to us by YouTuber ChaosLady in an interview:
‘You can do so much with nests’
What are nests? Nests are small areas in the game, for example near water, where you can catch a certain type of Pokémon, like Magikarp, in larger numbers. Especially in the early days of the game, these were frequently found in Pokémon GO and were very popular among players.
Reddit user deirdresm reports in the comments that in 2016 he caught about 30 Magikarp in an hour with the help of the nests near a marina (via reddit.com).
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
This makes it particularly uninteresting for him as a long-time player to explore PokéStops in the area. For this reason, he wishes that appropriate measures be taken by Niantic.
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What do other trainers say about it? Other players like StinkyTofuHF have also experienced this and submitted numerous new stops in their area, which have appeared in the game but spawn virtually nothing. He writes in the comments on reddit:
I worked hard on Wayfarer to ensure my neighborhood is full of PokéStops. After 3 years, it now has 8 PokéStops, 3 Gyms, and how many spawns? None, because Niantic is too busy making all these negative QOL changes that no one asked for instead of updating the map.
But it’s not just the update of the map that is a major topic among players. Some desire additional incentives to make their surroundings more interesting again and to have fun playing as long-time trainers. One possibility the reddit community sees is the improvement of nests.
How to best submit new PokéStops has recently been revealed to us by YouTuber ChaosLady in an interview:
‘You can do so much with nests’
What are nests? Nests are small areas in the game, for example near water, where you can catch a certain type of Pokémon, like Magikarp, in larger numbers. Especially in the early days of the game, these were frequently found in Pokémon GO and were very popular among players.
Reddit user deirdresm reports in the comments that in 2016 he caught about 30 Magikarp in an hour with the help of the nests near a marina (via reddit.com).
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
This makes it particularly uninteresting for him as a long-time player to explore PokéStops in the area. For this reason, he wishes that appropriate measures be taken by Niantic.
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What do other trainers say about it? Other players like StinkyTofuHF have also experienced this and submitted numerous new stops in their area, which have appeared in the game but spawn virtually nothing. He writes in the comments on reddit:
I worked hard on Wayfarer to ensure my neighborhood is full of PokéStops. After 3 years, it now has 8 PokéStops, 3 Gyms, and how many spawns? None, because Niantic is too busy making all these negative QOL changes that no one asked for instead of updating the map.
But it’s not just the update of the map that is a major topic among players. Some desire additional incentives to make their surroundings more interesting again and to have fun playing as long-time trainers. One possibility the reddit community sees is the improvement of nests.
How to best submit new PokéStops has recently been revealed to us by YouTuber ChaosLady in an interview:
‘You can do so much with nests’
What are nests? Nests are small areas in the game, for example near water, where you can catch a certain type of Pokémon, like Magikarp, in larger numbers. Especially in the early days of the game, these were frequently found in Pokémon GO and were very popular among players.
Reddit user deirdresm reports in the comments that in 2016 he caught about 30 Magikarp in an hour with the help of the nests near a marina (via reddit.com).
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
How to best submit new PokéStops has recently been revealed to us by YouTuber ChaosLady in an interview:
‘You can do so much with nests’
What are nests? Nests are small areas in the game, for example near water, where you can catch a certain type of Pokémon, like Magikarp, in larger numbers. Especially in the early days of the game, these were frequently found in Pokémon GO and were very popular among players.
Reddit user deirdresm reports in the comments that in 2016 he caught about 30 Magikarp in an hour with the help of the nests near a marina (via reddit.com).
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
This makes it particularly uninteresting for him as a long-time player to explore PokéStops in the area. For this reason, he wishes that appropriate measures be taken by Niantic.
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What do other trainers say about it? Other players like StinkyTofuHF have also experienced this and submitted numerous new stops in their area, which have appeared in the game but spawn virtually nothing. He writes in the comments on reddit:
I worked hard on Wayfarer to ensure my neighborhood is full of PokéStops. After 3 years, it now has 8 PokéStops, 3 Gyms, and how many spawns? None, because Niantic is too busy making all these negative QOL changes that no one asked for instead of updating the map.
But it’s not just the update of the map that is a major topic among players. Some desire additional incentives to make their surroundings more interesting again and to have fun playing as long-time trainers. One possibility the reddit community sees is the improvement of nests.
How to best submit new PokéStops has recently been revealed to us by YouTuber ChaosLady in an interview:
‘You can do so much with nests’
What are nests? Nests are small areas in the game, for example near water, where you can catch a certain type of Pokémon, like Magikarp, in larger numbers. Especially in the early days of the game, these were frequently found in Pokémon GO and were very popular among players.
Reddit user deirdresm reports in the comments that in 2016 he caught about 30 Magikarp in an hour with the help of the nests near a marina (via reddit.com).
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
This makes it particularly uninteresting for him as a long-time player to explore PokéStops in the area. For this reason, he wishes that appropriate measures be taken by Niantic.
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What do other trainers say about it? Other players like StinkyTofuHF have also experienced this and submitted numerous new stops in their area, which have appeared in the game but spawn virtually nothing. He writes in the comments on reddit:
I worked hard on Wayfarer to ensure my neighborhood is full of PokéStops. After 3 years, it now has 8 PokéStops, 3 Gyms, and how many spawns? None, because Niantic is too busy making all these negative QOL changes that no one asked for instead of updating the map.
But it’s not just the update of the map that is a major topic among players. Some desire additional incentives to make their surroundings more interesting again and to have fun playing as long-time trainers. One possibility the reddit community sees is the improvement of nests.
How to best submit new PokéStops has recently been revealed to us by YouTuber ChaosLady in an interview:
‘You can do so much with nests’
What are nests? Nests are small areas in the game, for example near water, where you can catch a certain type of Pokémon, like Magikarp, in larger numbers. Especially in the early days of the game, these were frequently found in Pokémon GO and were very popular among players.
Reddit user deirdresm reports in the comments that in 2016 he caught about 30 Magikarp in an hour with the help of the nests near a marina (via reddit.com).
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
In Pokémon GO, trainers are encouraged to go outside and explore their surroundings. However, players criticize the outdated map and desire better incentives. We at MeinMMO show you what it’s all about.
What is the problem? Unlike most other games, Pokémon GO is designed for trainers to go outside and explore their surroundings. Niantic provides incentives through various PokéStops and Gyms that showcase interesting locations in the area. Furthermore, different spawns and bonuses aim to entice trainers outside.
However, this is not enough for all trainers. Especially long-time players quickly become bored with the content, as they have already caught most Pokémon in various forms and know most notable places in their area.
One factor contributing to this disinterest is an outdated map that trainers frequently criticize. Therefore, they are now demanding that Niantic make the necessary changes and also wish for better incentives in this regard.
Trainers demand an update of the map
What do the trainers specifically demand? As reddit user oroyplata notes in his post, Niantic has not updated the spawn points on the map for more than 3 years. As a result, areas that have since been developed are still marked as fields on the map, which also affects the spawns.
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
How to best submit new PokéStops has recently been revealed to us by YouTuber ChaosLady in an interview:
‘You can do so much with nests’
What are nests? Nests are small areas in the game, for example near water, where you can catch a certain type of Pokémon, like Magikarp, in larger numbers. Especially in the early days of the game, these were frequently found in Pokémon GO and were very popular among players.
Reddit user deirdresm reports in the comments that in 2016 he caught about 30 Magikarp in an hour with the help of the nests near a marina (via reddit.com).
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
This makes it particularly uninteresting for him as a long-time player to explore PokéStops in the area. For this reason, he wishes that appropriate measures be taken by Niantic.
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What do other trainers say about it? Other players like StinkyTofuHF have also experienced this and submitted numerous new stops in their area, which have appeared in the game but spawn virtually nothing. He writes in the comments on reddit:
I worked hard on Wayfarer to ensure my neighborhood is full of PokéStops. After 3 years, it now has 8 PokéStops, 3 Gyms, and how many spawns? None, because Niantic is too busy making all these negative QOL changes that no one asked for instead of updating the map.
But it’s not just the update of the map that is a major topic among players. Some desire additional incentives to make their surroundings more interesting again and to have fun playing as long-time trainers. One possibility the reddit community sees is the improvement of nests.
How to best submit new PokéStops has recently been revealed to us by YouTuber ChaosLady in an interview:
‘You can do so much with nests’
What are nests? Nests are small areas in the game, for example near water, where you can catch a certain type of Pokémon, like Magikarp, in larger numbers. Especially in the early days of the game, these were frequently found in Pokémon GO and were very popular among players.
Reddit user deirdresm reports in the comments that in 2016 he caught about 30 Magikarp in an hour with the help of the nests near a marina (via reddit.com).
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
This makes it particularly uninteresting for him as a long-time player to explore PokéStops in the area. For this reason, he wishes that appropriate measures be taken by Niantic.
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What do other trainers say about it? Other players like StinkyTofuHF have also experienced this and submitted numerous new stops in their area, which have appeared in the game but spawn virtually nothing. He writes in the comments on reddit:
I worked hard on Wayfarer to ensure my neighborhood is full of PokéStops. After 3 years, it now has 8 PokéStops, 3 Gyms, and how many spawns? None, because Niantic is too busy making all these negative QOL changes that no one asked for instead of updating the map.
But it’s not just the update of the map that is a major topic among players. Some desire additional incentives to make their surroundings more interesting again and to have fun playing as long-time trainers. One possibility the reddit community sees is the improvement of nests.
How to best submit new PokéStops has recently been revealed to us by YouTuber ChaosLady in an interview:
‘You can do so much with nests’
What are nests? Nests are small areas in the game, for example near water, where you can catch a certain type of Pokémon, like Magikarp, in larger numbers. Especially in the early days of the game, these were frequently found in Pokémon GO and were very popular among players.
Reddit user deirdresm reports in the comments that in 2016 he caught about 30 Magikarp in an hour with the help of the nests near a marina (via reddit.com).
Where are the nests now? According to many players, the nests have become increasingly rare in recent years, leading them to suspect that this is related to the numerous events in the game that displace the nests. This is also confirmed by the experience of OrganicMasonJars:
I have a park nearby that was full of Wailmer nests at the start of the pandemic; it was amazing to evolve them. Now it’s just the same selection of event spawns, and it’s not worth taking a detour to go there.
What do trainers wish for? Since nests are becoming increasingly difficult to find or often only spawn less interesting Pokémon like Pidove, many wish that Niantic brings nests back in a new way.
Additionally, a few new Pokémon should be added to the pool, and old Pokémon, especially from the Kanto region, should be reduced. This would make searching for nests even more interesting. Some trainers in the comments especially wish for somewhat rarer Pokémon, like Atip, Cottonee, Lurantis, or Iscalar.
And reddit user BorisDirk is convinced that a change in nests would positively influence players’ desire to explore and writes on reddit: “You can do so much with nests. More interesting species, higher shiny rates, more XL candies. All fantastic for encouraging exploration!”
Whether you will actually be able to find more nests in Pokémon GO in the future and whether Niantic will finally update the map to establish spawns in new areas remains to be seen. Should there be any new information on this, you will of course find out from us at MeinMMO.
What is your experience with the map? Do you also have stops in your area where nothing spawns at all? And would you like a change in the nests? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other trainers.
The Overwatch League is the official eSports league by Blizzard for the team shooter. However, the place where the professionals compete against each other does not appear very professional to many.
What kind of tournament is this? The Overwatch League is a professional eSports league for the team shooter Overwatch. It regularly hosts matches where Overwatch professionals compete against each other.
Currently, the 2022 season is nearly halfway over, and for that reason, they have started the “Overwatch League Midseason Madness”. This includes not only a unique skin for the character Mercy, but also impressions of the tournament room.
However, this very room where the professionals are supposed to play against each other is criticized by many people. They claim that this place is anything but professional and resembles LAN parties from the last decade.
You can read about how Overwatch 2 plays and feels in the following preview report on MeinMMO:
Official setup for professional players looks like it’s from 2008
What is this really about? A professional Overwatch player named Poko posted a picture of the competition venue on Twitter and wrote: “Tomorrow is sure to be… Exciting?!!”. This led to many comments on the official setup. It is deemed inappropriate for professional gamers.
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What exactly is being criticized? Many users criticize that the entire room for competitive gaming is simply unsuitable:
The teams’ tables are too close together. This way, you can surely hear everything that the opposing team discusses.
If you stretch your legs, you will hit the opponents on the other side.
The cable management is also receiving criticism. Because it seems there is none at all.
The rounded tabletop is found by many to be outdated as well.
Some cannot believe what they see. One person writes: “This is definitely not the current setup.”
Also, Soe Gschwind-Repp, known as Soembie, a prominent caster and analyst for the Overwatch League, criticizes the presented situation on Twitter. She writes on Twitter:
At this point, I am convinced that someone has actively tried to assemble a 2008 “LAN throwback setup”. How…?!
If I can either throw hands or play footsie with my opponent, I am simply too close.
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Are there also positive voices? There are also people who do not see it all as dramatic. For example, the professionals are said to be allowed to use very good gaming headsets that provide reliable noise-canceling. This way, they should not be able to hear anything from the opposing teams.
Some doubt whether this setup will really be used in the tournament
How realistic is this situation? However, there are also indications that the setup will not be used in this condition. You can watch an official video from the Overwatch League on YouTube, and here you also get a brief glimpse of the setup. And here it looks different (via YouTube.com):
The tables have been moved further apart.
A fabric mat for better ergonomics has been added to the tables.
Additionally, the table tops in the video no longer look bent.
The cables have disappeared behind black tarps attached to the tables.
It is also noticeable when comparing the picture of the Overwatch player Poko with the YouTube video that many professionals use their own hardware and have it connected. This raises doubts about whether the professionals of the Overwatch League actually play at the shown setup, or whether Blizzard makes some adjustments before the matches.
This would at least explain the significant differences. Because most of the community’s criticisms are no longer found in the video.
In a YouTube video, the setup for the tournament looks quite different.
And if you’re wondering why there is only room for 5 people on both sides, then you have missed the most important change in Overwatch 2. The developers have reduced the team size in Overwatch to 5v5. This has a lasting effect on the entire gaming experience:
A new FIFA 23 trailer is now live and aims to prepare for the release of the last “typical” FIFA. We summarize all the important information.
When is FIFA 23 released? FIFA 23 will officially be released on September 30 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia. The Ultimate Edition will provide access starting September 27. EA Sports announced this officially with a new trailer.
The new trailer for FIFA 23 went live on July 20, 2022. It premiered on YouTube at 6:00 PM. The trailer features the first glimpse of the new FIFA 23:
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FIFA 23: Official Reveal Trailer
In addition to the trailer, a series of information about the new game was released. Among other things, there are innovations such as crossplay, World Cup content, and clubs from women’s football. We have summarized the most important ones for you here:
This is already official: Even before the trailer went online today, the covers of the standard and ultimate edition of FIFA 23 were published. They not only feature the two cover stars Kylian Mbappé and Sam Kerr but also highlight “HyperMotion 2.”
How exactly the versions differ from each other has not been officially announced yet. It is possible that the trailer will provide clarification here as well.
Furthermore, it is already clear that FIFA 23 will be the last “FIFA” in collaboration between EA Sports and the football world federation FIFA. This year both will still jointly release the new game before continuing on separate paths next year. EA has already announced plans for a new game called “EA Sports FC,” which will bring many of the familiar contents of the FIFA series.
The FIFA organization also announced that they will continue to make football games – even with other developers.
In this context, it was emphasized that FIFA 23 should not only be the last, but also the largest FIFA to date. Promises include among other things:
More features
More game modes
World Cup content
More clubs
More leagues
More competitions
More players
Also, the already known modes such as Ultimate Team and others are expected to return in FIFA 23. We will hopefully learn about further innovations in the near future.
The FIFA organization also announced that they will continue to make football games – even with other developers.
In this context, it was emphasized that FIFA 23 should not only be the last, but also the largest FIFA to date. Promises include among other things:
More features
More game modes
World Cup content
More clubs
More leagues
More competitions
More players
Also, the already known modes such as Ultimate Team and others are expected to return in FIFA 23. We will hopefully learn about further innovations in the near future.
The FIFA 23 release is approaching, and now there are also first details about new features in the game. We will show you the most important ones.
When does FIFA 23 come out? FIFA 23 will be officially released on September 30, 2022, for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Stadia. The Ultimate Edition will grant access starting September 27.
What is known now: In addition to the new trailer, which features the revised version of the animation technology “HyperMotion”, EA Sports also released some fresh information about what you can expect in the new FIFA.
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We will show you the most important innovations that were presented today.
FIFA 23 Crossplay: Who can play with whom?
This is what crossplay can do in FIFA 23: As EA announced, FIFA 23 will feature a crossplay component in 1-on-1 modes. So if you want to compete with your Ultimate Team against friends, that will be possible across platforms.
However, game modes beyond 1-on-1 seem to be excluded for now. This would affect Pro Clubs, for example.
Here you can see which modes are possible in crossplay
Additionally, there are different groups in crossplay that can play with each other.
The “OldGen” group can play with each other. This includes PS4 and Xbox One.
The NextGen group can also play among themselves. This includes PS5, Xbox Series X | S, Stadia, and this year also PC.
The PC catches up: The crossplay shows that the PC version of FIFA 23 will catch up to the same technical standard as the NextGen consoles after much criticism last year. In FIFA 22, PC players had to play a downgraded version.
With crossplay, expanded anti-cheat measures will also be implemented for the PC version. EA intends to provide more information in the future.
New transfer market: With crossplay, a change in the transfer market in Ultimate Team is also being made. Instead of each platform having its own market, it will now look like this:
The first transfer market will be shared by PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Stadia.
The second transfer market belongs to PC.
The third transfer market belongs to Nintendo Switch.
FIFA 23 will feature new content for two World Championships
The football World Championship is expected to play an important role in FIFA 23. However, it is a novelty that there are two World tournaments included in a FIFA game.
On one hand, there is the men’s World Championship, which will take place in winter 2022. This period after the release and around Christmas is traditionally when FIFA releases attract the most attention and when many people play.
We also know that the World Cup will play a role in Ultimate Team: There will officially be new “FIFA World Cup FUT Heroes” available, improved World Cup versions of the hero cards in Ultimate Team. In this context, EA introduced three new heroes on the official website:
The second World Championship is the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, which will take place next year from July 20 to August 20 in Australia and New Zealand. It is fitting that Australian striker Sam Kerr is featured alongside Kylian Mbappé on the cover of FIFA 23.
Both tournaments are expected to receive substantial attention in FIFA 23 and will bring in new content as updates during the game. However, it is not yet clear in what form this will happen.
FIFA 23: New women’s clubs are joining
Several clubs are now represented – such as Man City
The fact that women will play a larger role in FIFA 23 is not only indicated by Sam Kerr on the cover: Several clubs from women’s football will be included in FIFA 23.
Previously, players could only use women in national teams or create their own female avatar in modes like Volta. With club football, another component is being added.
What is HyperMotion? The term “HyperMotion” is already known by players from FIFA 22. Here, real players were put into performance suits to compete against each other. From this data, numerous animations were created that were intended to provide a more realistic gameplay experience in FIFA 22.
HyperMotion 2 is likely to be an expansion of this system, bringing more animations and elements to the game to make it even more realistic and varied.
However, there is a catch: This feature will again only be available for the NextGen version – not on PS4 or Xbox One.
Imane “Pokimane” Anys is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch and showcases games like Valorant there. As one of the few women at the top of Twitch, she frequently faces harassment. She is now taking a break from Twitch.
Who is Pokimane?
With over 9 million followers, she ranks 9th among the largest channels on Twitch
Over 17,000 viewers watch her on average when she plays games like Valorant
She announced on Twitter that she would be taking a break from Twitch
As a variety streamer, Pokimane spends a lot of time in the “Just Chatting” category on Twitch, but she also enjoys playing the tactical shooter Valorant.
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She wants to focus on her life offline
Pokimane is currently very busy. She just returned from Amsterdam after attending TwitchCon EU following her trip to Korea. On July 19, 2022, she announced on Twitter that she wanted to take a break. When she will return remains open.
In her brief post, she hinted at feeling the need for a “mental reset” for a while. She also wants to focus on herself and her life outside of the internet.
In my opinion, breaks are essential for health and the longevity of a career.
Pokimane thinks long-term and career-oriented. It seems she needs the break now to be able to perform better in the long run. This way, she wants to ensure she can stay professionally successful for a long time without risking burnout.
She also took the opportunity to thank her fans for their support over the past years. Thanks to her supporters, she can afford to take such a break. She is very grateful for that.
Additionally, Pokimane announced that she does not want to stop streaming forever. She looks forward to coming back refreshed and being able to provide content for her fans. When exactly that will be is still unknown.
This is also not the first time Pokimane has taken a break like this. She already stepped back for nearly a month in 2021, interrupted by a spontaneous stream of Among Us. (via dexerto)
What is Pokimane doing now? On Twitter, Pokimane received a lot of positive reactions. Many fans wish her to enjoy her break and urge her to take care of herself.
When asked by a Twitter user if they could play Valorant together now, Pokimane responded with a clear “YES!” Her enthusiasm for gaming certainly hasn’t faded, even if she won’t be seen streaming for a while. (via Twitter)
Additionally, she mentioned that she would love to travel to Canada and made travel plans in the comments with her streaming colleague and “good friend” AriaSaki. (via Twitter)
So boredom is unlikely to be an issue. Whether Pokimane will really be seen in Canada soon remains to be seen.
Without Pokimane, Twitch is missing an important streamer. Moreover, many stars are increasingly switching to the competition of YouTube Gaming. A similar endeavor was also undertaken by Microsoft with its streaming platform Mixer, but failed. MeinMMO tells you what YouTube does better in this regard.
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Microsoft has introduced: You can use Discord on your Xbox. MeinMMO explains what you need to know.
Discord is one of the most popular programs for conversations and voice chat. Although Discord can already be used on PS4 and PS5, the most important feature of Discord is missing on PS4 and PS5. On Xbox, you can now also use Discord voice chat, but the way there is a bit more complicated.
We explain what you need to consider and when you can install Discord on your Xbox Series X or Xbox One.
Discord on Xbox is available first for insiders and beta testers
How to get the update? The update will roll out starting today, July 20, 2022, for Xbox Insiders and will be available to everyone later. Depending on how well the update works, the official update will then also be pushed to all other users on their Xbox.
How to activate Discord on Xbox? Those who are already Xbox Insiders can open the guide with the Xbox button. Here, they select ‘Parties and Chats’ and go to ‘Try Discord Voice on Xbox.’
Here you will see an option to scan a QR code. The QR code will lead you to the Discord and Xbox apps to establish a connection between your Discord account and the Xbox. If you have already linked your Discord account with your Xbox, you will need to re-establish the link.
Once you have linked your accounts, a new option to join on Xbox will appear in the mobile Discord app. Now you just need the Xbox app to transfer the voice chat from your Discord account to the Xbox.
Once you have installed the app, you can connect the Discord voice chat with the Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console.
The community is excited about the announced update
These are the reactions: Under the official tweet from Xbox, many gamers express their enthusiasm for the announcement. For many, this is a step in the right direction, as one of the most important tools for gamers can finally be used on Xbox.
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What do you think? Are you excited about the announcement, or are you already using other methods on Xbox when you want to communicate with friends or teammates? Let us know in the comments!
By the way, one of the latest updates brought a new feature to Xbox Series X and S that you should definitely activate. This way, you can spare your teammates’ nerves when you are online again:
League of Legends has a special interaction when it comes to buying items. When items have special effects, they are activated in the order they were purchased. Therefore, if you want to maximize your potential, you need to consider this factor or apply a trick.
What is the issue with the items? Some items in LoL have special effects that can cause additional damage or convert dealt damage into healing. And this is where it gets a bit complicated, because these effects activate in the order you bought the items:
If you buy the Blade of the Ruined King first, the special effect “Basic attacks deal 8% of the target’s current health as bonus physical damage” activates first. Since this effect is based on the target’s current health, it makes sense.
However, if you buy other items first, those effects activate first. For instance, Edge of Infinity deals an additional 15-80 damage, depending on your level. However, this effect reduces the percentage health of the opponent beforehand, thus diminishing the effect of the Blade of the Ruined King.
Per hit, the difference is small, but with each attack, you lose some damage, which adds up in the end.
Therefore, it is crucial to buy items in the correct order. The rule is: percentage damage should activate first.
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You can bypass the issue with the buyback trick
What can you do if you got the order wrong? There is a simple trick: You return to base, sell your items, and then buy them back. It is important that you sell the item last that you want to get back first.
In concrete terms, this means:
You built Edge of Infinity first and then the Blade of the Ruined King.
You sell Edge of Infinity first.
Then you sell the Blade of the Ruined King.
Then you hit “Undo”.
Now you have – from the game’s perspective – bought the Blade of the Ruined King first and then Edge of Infinity.
By the way, it’s not enough to just change the order in your inventory. You actually need to sell and buy back the items. Make sure you don’t leave the base during this, or else you cannot perform a buyback anymore.
You can use the Oracle Lens item to disable enemy wards and instead of destroying them, simply walk through them and come unseen through a bush onto the lane.
This list could certainly be expanded by dozens of tricks.
Did you already know that the order of the items plays such a significant role? Did you know the other tricks? Do you have any tricks you want to share with other players?
By the way, in LoL, Tahm Kench and Seraphine currently dominate the win rate. However, that is due to a completely different champion:
A professional player of Counterstrike: Global Offensive died in 2019 at the age of 19. A labor court in Brazil has now ruled that his last CS:GO team bears partial responsibility for his death and must pay €72,000 to the family of the deceased. The player had complained of headaches and vision loss after moving into the team’s gaming house.
Who was the young man?
The player’s name was Matheus “BruttJ” Queiroz. In 2019, he was just starting to make a name for himself in CS:GO as an AWP player/Rifler.
He won the “Up Expo Game” tournament with the Reapers team in July 2019 and earned a reputation in the Brazilian league at that time. At the end of 2019, the professional team “Imperial” took notice of him and signed the young man. In November 2019, he moved into their gaming house in Sao Paulo.
But before the career started, it ended tragically.
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What was known about the player’s death: In December 2019, the Imperial team announced that their player Matheus Queiroz had left the team and had since passed away: He had suffered from headaches and decided to leave the team in Sao Paulo and return to his family in Rio de Janeiro.
He died in a clinic in Rio de Janeiro.
He had only played for Imperial for two months; his performance with the Reapers had attracted “everyone’s attention”.
Everyone was deeply saddened by the loss (via twitlonger).
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The young man’s condition worsened when he moved into the gaming house
After the player’s death, a teammate from his former team stated that he had already suffered from “severe headaches, constant vomiting, and loss of vision” while he was with the Reapers. This apparently began when he moved into the “Team Reaper” house in August 2019.
Other players in the house also complained of ailments. It was suspected that it might have been due to the water or the food there.
In the new gaming house with Imperial, it reportedly got even worse, said the mother of the deceased: He suffered from insomnia because the house was too close to an airport. Also, there was not enough food.
After the player’s death, his parents sued both eSports organizations (via dexerto).
The cause of death is believed to be an “unspecified infection of the central nervous system”.
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The parents filed a lawsuit and made accusations against the teams.
Judge rules: Team neglected duty of care
This is now the verdict: Three years after the player’s death, a Brazilian judge, Patricia Almedia Ramos, ruled that the team had “indirectly” contributed to the player’s death by failing to fulfill their legal and contractual obligations.
The judge argued that the eSports club Imperial did not make sufficient efforts to create a “safe and healthy working environment” and did not provide enough support as the player’s health deteriorated.
It was noted: During his short time in the team’s gaming house, he was hospitalized several times, but the doctors could not make a diagnosis.
According to the judge, the player was in the care of the eSports organization when he moved into the gaming house: from then on, there was no separation between professional and private life.
The structure of the gaming house leaves much to be desired, to the point that the athlete could neither sleep nor eat healthily. It is obvious that his condition could not improve in such an environment. This was apparent to anyone who met him. This is evidenced by the three or four hospital stays in a very short period.
What is the verdict? The judge acknowledges that it is unknown whether the player would still be alive if the team had fulfilled its duty of care. However, it cannot be assumed that his death was unavoidable.
The court has ordered the team to pay about $72,000 to the family.
A “gaming house” is a place where the members of an eSports team live and train together for months. Often, young men live there together who are away from home for the first time. Coaches and supervisors usually take on a supervisory role. Depending on the team’s budget, a gaming house can look like a luxury villa, a youth hostel, or worse.
Team plans to appeal, sees no responsibility on their part
How do the teams respond? The Reapers team denied the allegations in 2020. They stated that while he was still living in their gaming house, the player showed no symptoms.
Also, the Imperial team denied the accusations: They claimed that the circumstances in the house could not have contributed to the player’s death, as he had only been there for a few days.
After Imperial was now convicted, their lawyer announced plans to appeal. They stated that they had fulfilled their obligations and even offered support to the family. The player had only been with the team for about 40 days – so it is therefore unreasonable to assume that the company is responsible for his illness and death.
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With the new patch 1.5.2 for Diablo Immortal on July 20, the class switching feature was introduced to the game. This allows you to easily switch your class without having to play a new character. MeinMMO explains how it works.
What is this feature? The new update 1.5.2 brought important changes and the class switching as a new feature. Once a week you can change your class for free – and once you can even switch back if you don’t like the new class.
The feature is designed so that you can fully focus on one character and do not have to play secondary characters. You remain a member of your clan and your group and keep all your possessions.
How to switch your class: To switch your class, you simply need to visit the Wandering Flames in the Westmark. They are located in Selynnas Basilica, the cathedral in the east:
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Diablo Immortal: So wechselt ihr die Klasse
Interact with the flames and choose the option “Class Switch”. However, your character must have reached level 35 to do this. When selecting a new class, you can completely customize your appearance.
The class switch is limited to once per week and there are no further switches outside of this cooldown period. The cooldown begins after the switch. There should also be no way to purchase switches in the shop – so choose wisely.
If you are not sure which class you should try, you can find the strongest classes in our tier list for Diablo Immortal. In the video, we show you gameplay for all classes in the game:
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Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay
New Legendaries in the Update, Classes Coming Later
Along with the class switching feature, 36 new Legendaries were introduced to the game, 6 for each class. If you do not like the new options for your character, you can switch easily now. The list of all new Legendaries can be found on the official website.
A new class is currently not in the game, but we know from an interview with Game Director Wyatt Cheng that new classes will come in the future. The new classes will be free content for all players.
The new update, however, brings a ton of changes that make the Pay2Win factor for Free2Play players significantly less severe. One reason why even critics are praising the patch:
