Pokémon GO: Research Breakthrough in July with Slurp – Is it worth it?

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In Pokémon GO you can expect a new research breakthrough in July that brings you the Pokémon Slurp. We at MeinMMO will show you what kind of monster it is, whether it’s worth it, and how the community feels about the new research breakthrough.

What is a research breakthrough? In Pokémon GO, you have the opportunity to receive field research tasks by spinning at the PokéStop. These are monthly changing tasks through which you can receive daily rewards, such as items or encounters with Pokémon.

For each day you complete at least one of the quests, you will receive a corresponding stamp in the “Field” view, above the tasks. Once you have collected 7 stamps, you will receive a research breakthrough and can look forward to another reward in the form of an encounter with a selected Pokémon. In July, Slurp will be waiting for you in the research breakthrough.

Research breakthrough with Slurp – Duration and Shiny

How long is Slurp in the research breakthrough? The research breakthrough changes monthly. For this reason, you can catch Slurp from July 1, 2022, at 10:00 PM local time until August 1, 2022, at 10:00 PM local time. Before that, you can expect the Steel Pokémon Klikk in the research breakthrough for June until July 1, 2022.

What kind of Pokémon is Slurp? Slurp is a Normal-type Pokémon from the first generation. With the help of 100 candies and a Sinnoh Stone, you can evolve it into Slurpuff. You can recognize Slurp by its strong pink body and long tongue.

Besides the research breakthrough in July, you can occasionally encounter Slurp in field or special research tasks as well as find it in the wild during partly cloudy weather. Occasionally, you can also challenge it in raids.

Here you can see which 10 evolutions are particularly worthwhile to perform with a Sinnoh Stone in 2022.

Can you catch Shiny Slurp? Yes, with a bit of luck, you may encounter a shiny Slurp. This differs from the normal form by a gold-yellow body.

Slurp and Slurpuff normal (top) and as Shiny (bottom)

Is the research breakthrough with Slurp worth it?

How strong is it: Slurp can especially impress with its stamina values. Its attack and defense are not so good. Its evolution Slurpuff is slightly better here and can take a bit more in battle than Slurp.

For use in raids, neither of the two Pokémon is suitable, so you should rather rely on the best attackers in Pokémon GO. However, the situation is different in the GO Battle League.

Especially in the Super League, Slurp can really score with a move combination of Lick, Body Slam, and Grass Knot. In the Ultra League, Slurpuff is among the very best with a moveset of Lick, Body Slam, and Shadow Ball (via pvpoke.com).

However, please note that Body Slam is an event move. Currently, you can only learn it for both Slurp and Slurpuff with the help of a Charged TM.

Is Slurp worth it? Slurp is particularly worthwhile for trainers still searching for a strong attacker in the GO Battle League.

However, those who already have a strong Slurp or Slurpuff can at least secure a few additional candies, which is why you should definitely take advantage of the research breakthrough. And shiny hunters can also look forward to a shiny Slurp with a bit of luck.

Slurp causes divided opinions in the community

In the reddit community, there is currently lively discussion about the announced contents and events for July. And Slurp is also a topic here, sparking very different opinions among trainers. You can find both positive and negative feedback on the planned research breakthrough (via reddit.com):

  • NervousLittleSheep: “Who always picks these field research Pokémon? I could stand no more legendary ones if they didn’t keep picking such mediocre [Pokémon] like Klikk and Slurp. Well, at least Slurp has a nice Shiny.”
  • spoofrice11: “Doesn’t look that exciting… We’ve gone from legendary to rare Pokémon to Slurp in the weekly reward boxes. They might as well get rid of those.”
  • NaeKidsNaeProbs: “Slurp for the breakthrough? Really? Lol. You might as well give us a Zubat or something.”
  • josh123z: “Slurp is a rare Pokémon, at least for me. I’ve found 2 of them in the 2 years I’ve been playing.”
  • Stogoe: “Honestly, Slurp is one of the strongest Pokémon for PvP, and the IVs of a research Slurp aren’t that bad.”
  • BigThomsd: “I’m kind of excited about Slurp as a breakthrough. I still need the Shiny.”

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But why are the reactions so different? The feedback from trainers largely depends on how long each player has been involved with Pokémon GO. In the past, there have always been events where Slurp could also be found on a larger scale.

Therefore, those who have been around longer have had many more opportunities to encounter this Pokémon and obtain a strong and/or shiny specimen. Additionally, Slurp and its evolution are particularly interesting for trainers who are also active in the GO Battle League.

What do you think about the research breakthrough with Slurp in July? Are you excited about the Pokémon? Are you hoping for a Shiny? Or have you had enough of the monster and were hoping for a better Pokémon? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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WoW removes ‘Quest Helper’ from WotLK Classic, quests will be harder

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The questing in World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King Classic is becoming harder. Because a quest feature will not come.

Update 29.06.2022, 10:30 AM: In the meantime, Blizzard has commented on this. The information from the interview seems outdated, and the quest tracking tool will probably be implemented in WoW WotLK Classic after all. Thanks to mibbio and Huehuehue for the tip.

Original message: Quests in World of Warcraft are not exactly hard – at least not in today’s time. Markers on the map indicate exactly where to go to complete quests. But that was not always the case and only came with Wrath of the Lich King. However, this will not happen a second time, as WotLK Classic will forgo this feature.

Where does the info come from? Originally, the information comes from an interview at the end of April with the magazine GameRant, but it only gained real attention now. In the interview, Blizzard discussed some changes that were indeed implemented in Wrath of the Lich King – whether at launch or in a later patch – but will not be reintroduced in the Classic version of WotLK. One of these features is the quest helper.

What is this feature? The “Quest Helper” functionality has become standard in modern World of Warcraft and almost all other major MMORPGs. When you accept a quest, the quest objective is marked directly on the map. In the case of World of Warcraft, there is a bluish target area that shows exactly where the monsters to hunt or the items to collect are located. This is now standard in MMOs and is found in almost every larger game. It was not always like that; before, you had to read quest texts to find out the location – or despair and consult the internet.

The feature was originally introduced with Patch 3.3.0, so quite late in the lifecycle of Wrath of the Lich King.

Some hope for a real series of World of Warcraft – inspired by this advertisement:

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New live-action clip gives hope for WoW: “This is how a Warcraft series should look”

Does it make that big of a difference? Probably not. Addons that help with quests are already very popular in Classic. Especially the addon “Questie” has already been used by many players in WoW Classic and Burning Crusade Classic and is actively being developed. The addon comprehensively shows where there are still open quests, to which locations players need to travel for quest completion, and even particularly efficient routes can be determined with the right settings.

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Nevertheless, this change primarily means more freedom. Because now players basically have a choice whether they want to use such a quest helper or not. Even if a large part of the players will use addons like “Questie”, a small portion of players who want a more puristic experience in the open world can choose to forgo it.

What do you think about it? A good thing? Or is Blizzard distancing itself further from Wrath of the Lich King – and is that bad?

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Source(s):
  1. gamerant.com
  2. wowhead.com

The new map of CoD Warzone impresses players – but has the worst error that a map can have

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Fortune’s Keep brings many changes for Call of Duty: Warzone – which excites many players. However, with the new map, an old problem is returning. The story is available on MeinMMO.

The important things in brief:

  • On June 22, Season 4 of Warzone started, which also brought the new map Fortune’s Keep.
  • The map has been positively received by many players so far, but it also brings back an old glitch from previous maps.
  • When the glitch will be fixed is currently unclear.

Players are glitching through walls – getting quick kills

What is the problem? It has almost become a tradition. With the launch of a new map in the “Battle Royale” shooter CoD Warzone the wall glitch also returns. Verdansk, Rebirth Island, and Caldera already had massive problems with broken walls and so has Fortune’s Keep.

Even in CoD MW 2019, bullets came out of the walls:

cod modern warfare warzone wall glitch cheat out of map

Some players have already found different locations on the new map Fortune’s Keep where they can glitch through walls and even the ground. Once through the wall, enemies can still shoot at you and easily grab kills.

The problem: you cannot defend yourself, as the walls do not allow shots to pass through from the outside. The walls and the ground act like a kind of shield for those “through-glitched”.

A particularly problematic location is the city on the new map. Enemies who are glitched in the wall and ground here can easily target a nearby buy station. If you want to upgrade your equipment there, you will most likely meet a sudden end without even having seen your opponents.

You can see how uncomfortable it can look in a video from reddit:

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What do the developers say about it? So far, the developers have not commented on the problem. No updates regarding the wall glitch have been published on the official Warzone Trello board (via trello.com). So it remains to be seen when the problem will be fixed.

Fortune’s Keep is already “better than Rebirth Island” according to fans

What do players say about the new map? The new map generates excitement and brings many players back to Warzone.

In a thread on Reddit, some Warzone fans praise the new map (via reddit.com). Especially the variety and the new dynamics in gameplay seem to be well received by players.

  • Gary_BBGames writes: ‘I had so much fun on this map. So much variety. There was always a chance to escape and reposition. Many cool secret tunnels. It’s just genius. It’s so much fun. I saw that the player count was reduced to learn the map, but it feels so perfect. Hopefully, they won’t mess it up.’
  • Spartan1102 writes: ‘It has completely rekindled my love for Warzone (and that of my team). I’d like a more diverse meta on the map than just NZ/Blixen/Marco, but even with this lame meta, the map is just awesome. I’ll be sad when the map gets removed again and the outdated Rebirth Island comes back.’

Here and there, some users complain about the roof campers in the city on Fortune’s Island. But otherwise, the mood in the Reddit thread is very positive.

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Fortune’s Keep seems to be a great success – despite the annoying wall glitch. Whether it will remain that way, however, will be seen over time.

What do you think of Fortune’s Keep? Could the map rekindle your love for Warzone, or has your gaming fun been ruined by the wall glitch?

Let us know in the comments!

Do you want to know more about Warzone’s Season 4? Then check this out: Season 4 of CoD Warzone is live with new map – all info in 3 minutes

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Pokémon GO: All Raid Hours and Legendary Bosses in June 2022 – Today with Mewtwo

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In June, you can encounter the legendary bosses Kyogre, Groudon, and Mewtwo in the Level 5 raids of Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO will show you when you can find which monster and which Mega Pokémon you can expect in the coming weeks.

Which Pokémon are involved? With the change of the month, there will also be a change of raid bosses in the raids. You can face monsters like Kyogre, Groudon, or Mewtwo and defeat them during the weekly raid hours.

Below, we have compiled an overview of all known raid bosses of the Level 5 and Mega raids so far. If Niantic announces any further raid bosses, we will update the article accordingly.

Today, on June 29, 2022, Level 5 raids with Mewtwo will occur more frequently during the raid hour from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Update from June 8: Due to server issues during the raid hour on June 1, a replacement raid hour with Kyogre will take place on June 10 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Raid Hours and Raid Bosses in June 2022

The following raid hours are scheduled in June 2022 in Pokémon GO:

DateRaid Boss
June 1Kyogre*
June 8Groudon*
June 10Replacement Raid Hour
Kyogre*
June 15Groudon*
June 22Mewtwo*
(Charge Move: Shadow Ball)
June 29Mewtwo*
(Charge Move: Psystrike)
Our counter guide
to Mewtwo*
Pokémon marked with an (*) may also be encountered in their shiny form with a bit of luck.

Another highlight: In addition to the raid hours, you can also encounter one or another interesting raid boss during the upcoming GO Fests on June 4 and 5. On Saturday, June 4, you will find the following legendary Pokémon in the Level 5 raids:

  • Kyogre*
  • Groudon*

Additionally, on both event days, the dragon Pokémon Dratini will be available to catch in the Level 1 raids. With a bit of luck, you might encounter a shiny version.

More about Pokémon GO:

Raid Boss Change and Mega Raids

DateBosses
June 1, 2022 –
June 7, 2022		5-star raids with
Kyogre*
June 1, 2022 –
June 7, 2022		Mega raids with
Mega-Scizor*
June 7, 2022 –
June 16, 2022		5-star raids with
Groudon*
June 7, 2022 –
June 16, 2022		Mega raids with
Mega-Aerodactyl*
June 16, 2022 –
June 23, 2022		5-star raids with
Mewtwo*
(Charge Move Shadow Ball)
June 16, 2022 –
July 1, 2022		Mega raids with
Mega-Venusaur*
Mega-Charizard X*
Mega-Charizard Y*
Mega-Blastoise*
June 23, 2022 –
July 1, 2022		5-star raids with
Mewtwo*
(Charge Move Psystrike)
Pokémon marked with an (*) may also be encountered in their shiny form with a bit of luck.

What else is happening in Pokémon GO? In addition to the legendary Pokémon and Mega Evolutions that you will encounter in the raids in June, Niantic has showcased a completely different type of monster: the Ultra Beast Nihilego through their Twitter account and in the trailer for GO Fest 2022.

When exactly the new Pokémon will come into the game is still not officially known. However, it is conceivable that Nihilego is the yet-to-be-revealed Level 5 raid boss at the GO Fest.

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Pokémon GO: How strong is Shaymin, which you receive at the GO Fest 2022?

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In Pokémon GO, the GO Fest 2022 is just around the corner. This year you can encounter the mysterious Pokémon Shaymin. We at MeinMMO have looked into what kind of monster it is and show you how strong it will be.

What event is it about? As in previous years, a huge GO Fest will take place in 2022 again, where you can participate from all over the world. Naturally, you can expect numerous bonuses and spawns.

Ticket holders can also look forward to an encounter with a special, mysterious Pokémon. At the Pokémon GO Fest 2022, you will have the opportunity to encounter the hedgehog Pokémon Shaymin for the first time.

When does the GO Fest 2022 take place? The GO Fest will run on Saturday, June 4, 2022, and Sunday, June 5, 2022, each day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time.

Update from June 29, 2022: For the GO Fest in Berlin, from July 1 to July 3, 2022, ticket holders will have exclusive access to a special research task that will bring them Shaymin in its Sky Form.

The new Pokémon Shaymin

What kind of Pokémon is Shaymin? Shaymin is a mysterious Pokémon from the 4th generation of games, which is also referred to as the Gratitude Pokémon. Since the GO Fest 2022 revolves around friendship and gratitude, it fits perfectly with the event.

Shaymin belongs, like some other Pokémon, to the transformers and thus has a Land Form, which is of the Grass type, and a Sky Form, which is of the Grass and Flying type. However, the Pokémon does not have a pre-evolution or evolution.

The Sky Form of Shaymin can be caught as part of a special research for the GO Fest in Berlin.

How strong is Shaymin

Land Form: Shaymin (Land Form) can score particularly well in its stamina. But it also has solid values in attack and defense. Its stats are as follows:

  • Attack: 210
  • Defense: 210
  • Stamina: 225

This makes it slightly stronger in terms of attack than Tangela, which only reaches a value of 207. However, the little hedgehog will not be able to use any Grass-type Fast Attack in its moveset.

Thus, currently, it only has access to the moves Hidden Power (Normal) and Zen Headbutt (Psychic), both of which deal decent damage. For use in raids, Shaymin (Land Form) is still a suitable alternative.

Sky Form: Even stronger than the Land Form of Shaymin is its Sky Form. This can excel with high stats in Attack and Stamina:

  • Attack: 261
  • Defense: 166
  • Stamina: 225

It is thus even slightly stronger than Zarude and Roserade, which are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Just like its Land Form, the Sky Form is also unlikely to have access to any Grass-type Fast Attacks. In raids, however, the Sky Form is also a good option.

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Appearance, Shinies, and Locations of Shaymin

This is what Shaymin looks like: The mysterious Pokémon will probably encounter you in its Land Form during the GO Fest. You can recognize it by its hedgehog-like, white body and its spiky coat made of leaves. Its body is adorned on the sides with a large pink flower.

The Sky Form, on the other hand, is larger and resembles a deer with its delicate body. You can also recognize it by its white body and the green tuft of hair on its head. A red leaf adorns the Pokémon on its side/back.

Shaymin Land Form (left) and Sky Form (right) via pokemon.com

Can you catch Shiny Shaymin? The shiny variant of the mysterious Pokémon will probably unfortunately not be catchable in Pokémon GO during the GO Fest 2022.

How can you obtain Shaymin? According to Niantic, there will be a special research task for ticket holders at this year’s GO Fest again (via pokemongolive.com). This revolves around the Gratitude Pokémon and will reward you, as you know from previous GO Fests, with an encounter with Shaymin (Land Form).

Those with a ticket for the GO Fest in Berlin can look forward to an additional Shaymin. This time it will be the Sky Form of the Gratitude Pokémon. Thus, currently, only ticket holders have the chance to encounter one.

Whether it, as in the past with other mysterious Pokémon, will also be available in the game for all other trainers in a few months remains to be seen.

What do you think of the new mysterious Pokémon? Will you get a ticket for the GO Fest to catch Shaymin? Or were you hoping for the debut of another monster? Feel free to let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.

By the way: We have summarized 7 tips on how to prepare for the GO Fest in Berlin.

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LoL: New Star Guardian event causes frustration among players: “Take a cue from LoL-Mobile”

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In League of Legends the new “Star Guardian” event has been released on the test server. This event features special cosmic skins that look particularly cool. However, many players are already expressing criticism about the skins. They rather wish for the versions that Wild Rift, the mobile version of LoL, receives.

What is the problem with the event? Star Guardian is for many the biggest event of the year, as it brings the most and often the craziest skins. The patch 12.13 is already available on the PBE, including the first half of the skins. Upcoming are:

  • Star Guardian Kai’Sa
  • Star Guardian Sona
  • Star Guardian Ekko
  • Star Guardian Ekko Prestige
  • Star Guardian Nilah
  • Star Nemesis Fiddlesticks

With patch 12.14, there will be 5 more skins added.

However, the new skins are not well received by many players on Reddit. There is criticism about the selection of champions, the splash arts, and the fact that Riot Games seems to know better. Because in LoL Wild Rift, exactly the things are implemented that PC players wish for.

You can check out the teaser for the “Star Guardian” event here:

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LoL: The popular Star Guardian event is back – Teaser reveals release date

“It’s a slap in the face for all PC players”

What exactly is being criticized? On Reddit about LoL, there are currently several threads criticizing the new event. Particularly the selection of Ekko as a prestige skin is frowned upon. Additionally, there is criticism regarding a nerf to the obtainable event rewards.

Furthermore, criticism of the skins for Rakan and Xayah, which were implemented in 2019, is boiling over. Both skins depict a corrupted version of the champions. Since 2019, players have been wishing for normal versions of the “Star Guardian” skins.

Ironically, this normal version is now being given to LoL Wild Rift. The Reddit user Macaulyn describes this as “a slap in the face for all PC players” and is not alone in this sentiment. Moreover, from the players’ perspective, the mobile version seems to be doing many things better:

  • It features a skin for Orianna. This champion has few skins overall and even has a ballerina-themed background.
  • Seraphine and Senna have been chosen as two additional champions suitable for the event skin.
  • Overall, the skins are perceived to be of higher quality in Wild Rift by many.
  • Wild Rift is getting an adapted version of the Summoners Rift map with Easter eggs relevant to the event.
Star Guardian Orianna
This is the new “Star Guardian” skin for Orianna in Wild Rift.

As Wild Rift has generally received a lot of love from Riot Games in previous events, some players now fear that the mobile version will be prioritized over the PC game in the future.

The general criticism is: The PC version should focus more on quantity, while the mobile version emphasizes quality. Out of desperation, some even hope that the PC version will soon receive a rework – both in terms of graphics and the client (via reddit).

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When does the event start? Star Guardian will be released with patch 12.13. The update will also bring the new AD-Carry Nilah and a buff for Master Yi, one of the most unpopular champions.

According to the trailer linked above, the patch is set to be released on July 14.

What do you think about the “Star Guardian” skins? Do you find it just as annoying or do you allow the mobile players their advantage? And does the PC version of LoL really need a fundamental overhaul?

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Unique battle royale with wizards is 85% positive on Steam – still need to close now

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Spellbreak brought fresh air to the shooter-heavy battle royale genre with a solid dose of magic. But soon it will be over: the game will close its servers.

What kind of game is this? Spellbreak is a battle royale. You fight to survive on an ever-shrinking map until only one person is left.

The special thing about the game: here you don’t have rifles or typical firearms as in Fortnite or Warzone, but genuine sorcery.

In Spellbreak, you gather items like runes, boots, or belts, as well as powerful spell gloves that give you different abilities.

The magical gloves grant you elemental magic like fire, rock, lightning, ice, wind, or poison. You could have two of them and freely combine them.

This results in crazy abilities. In Spellbreak, your mages can, for example, fly, summon storms, hurl burning rocks, or create ice walls. The imagination has few limits.

Overall, it felt a bit reminiscent of Avatar – The Last Airbender. With this approach, it even managed to attract players who usually don’t care for battle royale, as it captivated those who usually don’t care for battle royale.

This is what Spellbreak looks like magically

This is how the game was received: Spellbreak is playable on PC, but also on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch, even with crossplay. Looking at Steam, you can see that the ratings are still strong to this day: 85% of the reviews on Steam are positive. Here, the praise for the unusual, unique gameplay stands out.

However, the criticism lies in the problem that it can take a long time to get into a game session. For here lies the problem: the player counts have dropped significantly. Apparently so much that it is now finally over for Spellbreak.

2023 is the end: “This is the farewell to Spellbreak”

As strong as the ratings on Steam are, the player counts themselves are weak. Spellbreak could never follow up on the good start at release – instead, the numbers continued to decline consistently, as the graph from SteamCharts shows:

Spellbreak SteamCharts
The player counts fell sharply and never recovered (via SteamCharts)

The game apparently couldn’t recover from this crash, as the developers now announced the closure of the servers for early 2023 in an official statement. Thus, Spellbreak will remain for only about half a year – then it will be buried.

The developer team stated that after four years, they decided on this step: “Our vision was to create a fresh multiplayer action magic game with extraordinary movement possibilities and class customization that gives players the opportunity to unleash their inner battle mage,” the statement said.

“Spellbreak was an ambitious project where our team pushed new boundaries in design and development, and we look forward to creating new titles in the future.”

Similar sentiments were echoed by Seth Sivak, the CEO of developer Proletariat Inc., who addressed the fans on Reddit: “Unfortunately, the gaming industry is a tough business. Spellbreak was unable to make the breakthrough and achieve a sustainable position where we could continue to invest in the way we dreamed of,” Sivak explains.

It has been a hard road – and unfortunately, Spellbreak never got on track as it needed to: “This is the farewell to Spellbreak, but I cannot thank this community enough for the support and help along the way. Spellbreak has changed our studio and touched the lives of so many people. So once again: thank you” (via reddit).

In the initial reactions, some players mourn the game, but criticism is also expressed (via reddit). It has been too quiet around the game in recent months, there have been too few updates. After the initial hype, there simply hasn’t been enough from the special game.

For comparison: The last update for Spellbreak was pushed on September 1, 2021. It is unlikely that much more will come before Spellbreak shuts down in 2023.

Unfortunately, Spellbreak is not the only game that is meeting its end. In the podcast, the MeinMMO team discussed several games that have already died – and which ones might join them.

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New MMORPG from Germany dispenses with grind – Here’s how to participate in the 2nd alpha

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Twin Drums, an indie studio from Berlin, is currently working on The Wagadu Chronicles, a new MMORPG for PC and Mac. The project fully focuses on the role-playing factor of the genre and features a unique setting.

What kind of game is this? In 2022, The Wagadu Chronicles announced itself as an MMORPG focusing on RPG, not grind. The game is inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, one of the most famous and largest role-playing games in the world.

As in D&D, you create your own character, but here you choose an “ancestral line” instead of races. This determines your origin and roughly your role in this world. You should be able to fully immerse yourself in the role you choose and create:

  • There is no focus on equipment with better stats or grind
  • There are also no classes, only predefined skills
  • The story plays a bigger role
  • In groups, you should be able to interact with a “dialogue mode”
  • Questions about the game are asked in “off-world lobbies” to avoid breaking immersion

The Wagadu Chronicles describes itself as Afro-Fantasy and seems to be set in a fantasy version of Africa. You can check out the gameplay and world here in the alpha trailer:

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German sandbox MMORPG relies on “Afro-Fantasy” – Shows new gameplay trailer

Alpha 2 starts “soon” – Joining is easy

When does the Alpha start? In the latest tweet from the developers, it is stated that the 2nd Alpha starts “soon”. There is no specific date yet.

Shortly before the announcement, however, new information about the game was provided, including some details about the magic system. Many spells apparently orient themselves to well-known templates from Dungeons & Dragons.

The game is based on a set of rules that should be compatible with the 5th edition of D&D. This will even be released as its own pen & paper.

More on the topic at MeinMMO:

How can I join? Unlike the first Alpha of The Wagadu Chronicles, you do not have to pay 140 € on Kickstarter. Instead, it should be enough to simply sign up for the newsletter:

You then have the chance to be invited to the alpha test and will also receive a 300-page lore book as a PDF. This serves as the basis for both the MMORPG and the corresponding pen & paper.

Whether the game will later be Free2Play, Buy2Play, or follow a subscription model is not yet known. A specific release date is still pending. However, a corresponding book is supposed to be released in autumn 2022.

Wagadu Chronicles is received very well, the new German Afro-MMORPG

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 28.06. – The last nightmare will be defeated

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  • Petra Venj has this week the 2nd Ascendant Challenge for you. You can find Petra and her quest offer at the location “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. Here too, Savathun has her fingers in the game, as the curse begins to reclaim the sacred city of the Awoken at level 1.

Sources for top loot in Season 17 of Destiny 2

This is the new max level: In the new season of the Haunted, the maximum power level of your equipment is 1,570. This means that the power level at the start of the new Season 17 has increased by +10 power levels compared to the previous Season 16. All players have also been raised to the base power level of 1,350.

Those who want to level up quickly can also play the Legendary Campaign of the Witch Queen expansion and, upon completion, reach 1,530 and acquire a new Exotic.

This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings your power level above 1,560:

  • Top raid “The Oath of the Student” (+2)
  • Legacy raid rotation this week: “Garden of Salvation” (+2)
  • Legacy dungeon rotation

    Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City

    • Petra Venj has this week the 2nd Ascendant Challenge for you. You can find Petra and her quest offer at the location “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. Here too, Savathun has her fingers in the game, as the curse begins to reclaim the sacred city of the Awoken at level 1.

    Sources for top loot in Season 17 of Destiny 2

    This is the new max level: In the new season of the Haunted, the maximum power level of your equipment is 1,570. This means that the power level at the start of the new Season 17 has increased by +10 power levels compared to the previous Season 16. All players have also been raised to the base power level of 1,350.

    Those who want to level up quickly can also play the Legendary Campaign of the Witch Queen expansion and, upon completion, reach 1,530 and acquire a new Exotic.

    This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings your power level above 1,560:

    • Top raid “The Oath of the Student” (+2)
    • Legacy raid rotation this week: “Garden of Salvation” (+2)
    • Legacy dungeon rotation

      Season 17 starts today with a new week in Destiny 2 and many are eagerly anticipating what end Caiatl will face with her nightmare. In addition, there are more contents awaiting you this week. You will find out what exactly on MeinMMO.

      This week: Caiatl will once again be forced to confront her nightmare Ghaul. If the current Empress of the Cabal succeeds, the connection to the Moon Pyramid will be significantly weakened. Despite the large and smooth successes, the nightmare liberation of the NPCs seems suspiciously easy.

      Calus has sacrificed too much to be taken out so quickly, so it remains to be seen what deceptive plan the former Cabal Emperor is pursuing and whether he will still bear fruit.

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      Where is Emperor Calus hiding?

      Important information about activities from 28.06. to 05.07.

      Vex: Nightfall – The Trial by Fire

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

      • The Arms Dealer, in the European Dead Zone
        • You will face many Cabal with Solar and Void shields. Additionally, you must defeat the boss “Bracus Tynoc,” who often unleashes his horde of war beasts upon you.

      This is the Nightfall weapon of the week: In the 6th week of Season “The Haunted”, you can earn a special Nightfall weapon.

      • The Nightfall weapon this week is not yet known and will be updated in due time

      Playlist Strikes have these modifiers:

      • Void Singe
      • Grenadier
      • Iron
      • The singeing modifier accompanies you all week, while the others change daily.

      Endgame: Raid Challenges and Dungeon Rotation

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

      • Master this week’s easiest challenge in the final encounter of the raid “Oath of the Student” called “Loop Catalyst”. To complete the challenge, your team must maintain at least one stack of the buff “Siphoning Strength” before the damage phase on Rhulk.
      • As a reward for the challenge in the final section of the Grandmaster raid, this week you have a chance to earn a Master version of the weapons glaive “Lubraes Ruin,” the pulse rifle “Insidious,” or the grenade launcher “Persistence.” However, keep in mind that Hard and Normal modes share the loot.

      Additional top-tier rewards from the endgame are:

      • In the raid “Garden of Salvation” in the Black Garden.
      • As well as in the dungeon “Pit of Heresy.”
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      Every week the dungeons and raids rotate for top loot.

      Weekly Activities

      With Season 17, new activities have also come to the game. Explore the derelict Leviathan and confront the nightmares or surprising boss opponents in the new patrol zone. Equip the Solar Senses there and defend yourself in the Nightmare Containment. In addition, these weekly activities await you:

      Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission

      • “The Arrival”
        • This week you can play the first campaign mission at Grandmaster difficulty level. You infiltrate a Cabal base on Mars and then boldly investigate Savathun’s ship for clues about the light.

      Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:

      • Private Match
      • Rumble
      • Control
      • Elimination
      • Glory Survival
      • Glory Survival: Freelance
      • Zone Control – Labs
      • Showdown

      Additionally, you will receive bonus Crucible ranks if you venture into PvP this week.

      Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City

      • Petra Venj has this week the 2nd Ascendant Challenge for you. You can find Petra and her quest offer at the location “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. Here too, Savathun has her fingers in the game, as the curse begins to reclaim the sacred city of the Awoken at level 1.

      Sources for top loot in Season 17 of Destiny 2

      This is the new max level: In the new season of the Haunted, the maximum power level of your equipment is 1,570. This means that the power level at the start of the new Season 17 has increased by +10 power levels compared to the previous Season 16. All players have also been raised to the base power level of 1,350.

      Those who want to level up quickly can also play the Legendary Campaign of the Witch Queen expansion and, upon completion, reach 1,530 and acquire a new Exotic.

      This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings your power level above 1,560:

      • Top raid “The Oath of the Student” (+2)
      • Legacy raid rotation this week: “Garden of Salvation” (+2)
      • Legacy dungeon rotation
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Destiny 2 Hotfix 4.1.0.4 on 28.06 – All Patch Notes and Information

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2, the third hotfix for Season 17 is coming. The servers will go offline today, June 28, for hotfix 4.1.0.4 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia. MeinMMO is accompanying the server downtime and will let you know when you can’t play.

What you need to know today: The servers will be taken offline for a short downtime today. However, you won’t have to wait long to log back in, as it is just a small maintenance.

We will accompany the server downtime and inform you about the changes you can expect after the hotfix.

Update log:
7:15 PM – The hotfix is out and is 101.19 MB on PC. After the download, you should be able to jump back into the fight.

Maintenance on 28.06. – All times and server downtime

These times are important today: As always, the actual unavailability of the servers is expected to be just 45 minutes today. The time when you can’t play will be very short.

These times are important today:

  • At 5:00 PM German time, maintenance will start in the background on all platforms.
  • From 6:15 PM, the servers will go offline, and you will be automatically kicked from all activities.
  • Around 7:00 PM, the servers should come back online, and hotfix 4.1.0.4 will be rolled out for all platforms. However, you can log in to play again from then on.
  • The maintenance for hotfix 4.1.04 is officially expected to end at 11:00 PM.

It’s important: Even if you have downloaded the update and are back in the game, there may be connection issues until the maintenance ends around 11:00 PM. You might also have to deal with queues when logging in. Additionally, keep in mind that third-party applications and the official companion app may not be accessible correctly.

Will the H.E.L.M be abandoned soon due to the Egregore spores?

What changes with hotfix 4.1.0.4 in Season 17

What the hotfix brings today: After hotfix 4.1.0.4, the Guardians can expect a new week. However, Bungie is likely to address a few bugs and issues before that.

MeinMMO lists here some of the issues that Bungie will fix in this update:

  • A problem where players could shoot through barricades, “Barricade of Dawn,” and thin walls when the “Piercing Weapons” artifact mods and “Armor-Piercing Rounds” weapon mods were equipped. 
    • The artifact mod “Piercing Weapons” will be reactivated. 
  • A problem where the shader effects “Crucible Red” caused issues with photosensitivity.
  • A problem where “Peacekeepers” did not activate the intended “Effectiveness in the Air” buff.  
  • More known issues can be found on Bungie’s website.

If you experience issues in the game, the recommendation is to report them directly via the official Bungie Help Forum to make the developers aware of them.

Patch Notes for hotfix 4.1.0.4 in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes to hotfix 4.1.0.4 will be released by Bungie in the form of patch notes.

If you notice any other issues in the game that affect your gaming experience, feel free to leave a comment. Otherwise, let us know what activity you will start the new week with!

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A new item makes you really strong in ESO – Now destroy the balance in PvP

Anny Anny Reading time 3 minutes

With the High Isle update, the developers of The Elder Scrolls Online brought the Oakensoul Ring into the game. PvE fans are happy about the useful buffs, while PvP players complain that the ring is too strong and that you have no chance without it.

What kind of item is this? It is a Mythic item that all players want since the High Isle update. The Oakensoul Ring is great for solo-PvE as it provides you with valuable buffs.

To craft the ring, you need to collect a total of 5 traces. Then the coveted ring is automatically created in your inventory and you can equip it. However, it cannot be combined.

These are the effects of the Oakensoul Ring:

  • Greater Fury – increases damage dealt by 10%
  • Greater Courage – increases weapon and spell damage by 430
  • Greater Brutality / Sorcery – increases weapon and spell power by 20%
  • Greater Wildness – increases critical weapon hits
  • Greater Might – increases critical damage by 20%
  • Greater Protection – reduces damage taken by 10%
  • Greater Resolve – increases physical resistance and spell resistance by 5948
  • Greater Heroism – grants 3 ultimate power every 1.5 seconds
  • Lesser Valor – increases health regeneration by 15%
  • Lesser Intellect – increases Magicka regeneration by 15%
  • Lesser Stamina – increases Stamina regeneration by 15%

Since almost all players want the Oakensoul Ring, farming has looked very chaotic since the update.

Here you can watch the trailer of the new High Isle update:

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New gameplay trailer celebrates the release of ESO High Isle on PS5, PS4 and Xbox

The item ruins PvP gameplay for some players

While wearing the Oakensoul Ring in PvP does not automatically make you a god, you are still stronger. With the ring, you are very resilient, nimble, have high crit values, and deal enormous damage. Players without the ring are clearly at a disadvantage.

Some classes are now harder to play in PvP because opponents deal too much damage with the ring and are constantly down. This is particularly true for the necromancer.

As a result, many players are dissatisfied and wish for the ring to be weakened in the next update or to be disabled in PvP. This is what the reddit community says:

  • redlink1979: “People in PvP with the buffs of a raid team … enough said.”
  • AngryAmour: “Disable the ring in PvP but leave everything else as is.”
  • Fhritz_: “Some of the buffs need to be disabled in PvP. They are way too strong.”
  • Shuck-Lee: “The ring is good for PvE, but disable it for PvP. It makes the worst builds relevant, regardless of what sets are worn.”

The community is also discussing the fact that fights with the ring equipped are too easy. Some find the gameplay too boring because they hardly have to do anything anymore.

PvE fans love the ring

Players who focus on PvE have a much better reception of the Oakensoul Ring. While some still find it boring, most are enthusiastic.

Especially users with physical disabilities are happy not to have to press so many buttons anymore. For them, the gameplay is now easier.

  • RockWhisperer42 explains his situation: “I have multiple sclerosis, which affects my coordination from my brain to my hand. Switching between bars and getting a rotation down was hard for me. The ring allows me to pull 48k with my Magplar. […] I’m very happy that it exists now.”
  • Blindpandacup is also relieved: “I mostly play solo and regularly experience hand pain due to my arthritis. This ring is a godsend for me.”
  • bajur says: “It makes the game more accessible for people with disabilities.”

Even players without physical disabilities appreciate the Oakensoul Ring in PvE. It makes it easier for them to tackle difficult bosses. Here’s what PvE fans say:

  • HickRarrison says: “Honestly, the ring eliminates some of the problems I have in combat in ESO. The constant buffing and weapon switching becomes exhausting after a while.”
  • Colest says: “The popularity of the ring indicates that players don’t find it very fun to trigger 3 to 5 buffs again every 20 seconds.”
  • GradeTimely says: “I really hope they don’t nerf the ring. Otherwise, they will lose an ESO+ member.”

More about ESO on MeinMMO.

What’s your opinion on the Oakensoul Ring? Do you use it, are you farming it right now, or do you prefer to skip it? Do you play more PvE or PvP in ESO? Is the item too strong? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

Here you can read about how ESO became one of the most popular MMORPGs.

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Source(s):
  1. YT Deltias Gaming

The Day Before is the most wanted game on Steam – now looking for unpaid employees

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

The Day Before is the most wanted game on the Steam platform. Now, the developers Fntastic are looking for volunteers to help in the development of the game unpaid.

What will The Day Before be about? The Day Before is a survival shooter that will be released on Steam. It takes place in a zombie apocalypse, where you fight for your survival.

The first trailers give hints about gameplay content. You will need to take care of resources that secure your survival or you can rush through the apocalyptic landscape with vehicles.

Many are eagerly awaiting the release. Currently, The Day Before ranks number 1 in the Steam list of “Most Wanted” (as of June 28, 2022, via store.steampowered.com).

When is the release of the game? Originally, The Day Before was announced for June 21, 2022. The date has now been pushed back a year to March 1, 2023.

For more precise information about the game and the reason why the release date was postponed, you can find it here.

Here you can see a gameplay trailer for The Day Before:

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The Day Before: 13 minutes of gameplay in the zombie MMO

“Fntastic’s culture is based on the idea of volunteer work”

What does Fntastic mean by “volunteers”? On their website, the company explains what is meant by the term “volunteers” (via fntastic.com).

There are two ways to help as a volunteer at Fntastic:

  • Full-time
  • Part-time

Full-time volunteers work for money. The spots for this are limited. As a part-time volunteer, anyone can help out. As compensation, the company offers “cool rewards, participation certificates, and free codes”.

According to Fntastic, the tasks for part-time volunteers include various activities. They explicitly mention translation activities and community moderation as examples. It is also possible for part-time volunteers to contribute their own skills and improve the game.

MeinMMO asked Fntastic for a statement on the matter. A response is still pending.

More about shooter games can be found here:

How does the community respond on reddit? The reactions to Fntastic’s strategy are mixed (via reddit).

On one hand, there are many critical comments:

  • whatnameisnttaken098 says: “So, they want people to develop a massive MMO… unpaid?”
  • StabilitySpace is also skeptical: “Everything about this company just looks weird.”

On the other hand, there are also users who defend the company. They argue that Fntastic only assigns small tasks, like forum moderation, to volunteers and “instead of having no translations at all, they allow fans to do the translations.”

What do you think about The Day Before? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

If The Day Before seems too exciting to you, there is an alternative. Another survival shooter on Steam refers to itself as “boring”.

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Source(s):
  1. pcgamesn.com
  2. fntastic.com

Hurry up! You can now buy the PS5 at GameStop!

Maximilian Maximilian Reading time < 1 minutes

You finally want to buy a PS5? Today, on 28.06.2022, you have the opportunity to do so at GameStop. MeinMMO presents all the important information you need.

This is the GameStop Drop: Today, on 28.06.2022, you can buy a PS5 at GameStop. Currently, it seems that only a single bundle is being offered. You can purchase this at the following link:

Until recently, there was a queue that had just opened. This is now closed, and you have normal access to the retailer’s website.

In any case, you need to be quick. Typically, these offers are snatched up very quickly. Those who arrive too late will have to hope for returns.

With this bundle, you can purchase a digital edition of the PS5. It differs from the disc version. You can read about the differences between the two PS5 consoles here:

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Currently, at the online retailer GameStop, you can only get this one bundle of the PS5 console. However, it is possible that more bundles will become available later in the afternoon.

If you are looking for an opportunity to buy a PS5, keep an eye on the GameStop shop today.

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Didn’t get a PS5? If you didn’t get a PS5, check out our ticker. Here we keep you up to date daily and explain how to best get a PS5 and show you drops concerning the coveted console.

There are regularly PS5 offers at various retailers. If you keep an eye on our live ticker, the chance of missing out on the popular console decreases.

Buy PS5 – Keep an eye on these retailers from now on

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CoD Warzone: Player breaks world record on new map – Achieves 47 solo kills with only 39 opponents

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

The player “WeloBk” achieved 47 solo kills in Call of Duty: Warzone single-handedly, setting a new world record. And this just shortly after the new map “Fortune’s Keep” was launched.

The map “Fortune’s Keep” was released on June 22. On June 27, the video was uploaded to YouTube, where WeloBk set the world record.

Interestingly, WeloBk achieved the record all by himself. He played “Solo versus Quads,” thus playing alone against players in four-man teams.

In this game mode on Fortune’s Keep, a total of 40 players compete against each other, and the “killed” players can respawn after a certain time, as long as a team member is alive. This way, one can also achieve more kills than there are players participating in the match.

Many streamers and CoD professionals specifically select this mode in their videos to face the greatest challenge and prove their skills.

Here in the trailer, you can see more about the map “Fortune’s Keep”:

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CoD Warzone finally shows more of the new map in Season 4 – Trailer and images of Fortune’s Keep

This is how WeloBk achieved the world record

Who is WeloBk? WeloBk uploads videos on Twitch and YouTube. His Twitch channel has 5,844 followers, and his YouTube channel has approximately 1,860 subscribers. (As of June 28, 2022, via Twitch and YouTube)

What happens in WeloBk’s video? After a brief greeting, the gameplay starts immediately. Highly focused, the YouTuber begins his kill series and takes out one player after another.

In the end, he broke the world record with 47 kills. Just a few hours earlier, NoFaTe had managed to set the world record with 44 kills on the “Fortune’s Keep” map.

WeloBk was visibly excited. He repeatedly exclaimed, “Oh my God!” and emphasized that he was convinced that he would set the world record that day.

Here you can watch his English video about the world record:

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What do his viewers say about it? Under WeloBk’s YouTube video, viewers celebrate his success: BO Clark commented, “W Welo!!! Great job”. “Let’s go, weloo” said user tld. (via youtube.com)

WeloBk was at least aware that he was working on a record. Sometimes, however, it happens even when one does not intend to break a world record. That happened to top player Aydan in CoD Warzone.

More about CoD Warzone can be found here

Why is the world record so impressive? WeloBk played alone against several four-man teams, which could coordinate and split up. This increased the difficulty of setting the world record and made victory harder.

However, it worked out for WeloBk.

Time and again, Twitch streamers or YouTubers manage to set world records. Sometimes, success is only temporary: A YouTuber made a huge effort for a record, but lost it again after 3 seconds.

What do you think of WeloBk’s world record? Feel free to write it in the comments.

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Source(s):
  1. pcgamesn.compcgames.com
  2. gamingnews.cyou
  3. YouTube WeloBk

5 famous football stars that will no longer be featured in FIFA 23

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

Eventually, every football player must end their career. We show you 5 football stars who will no longer appear in FIFA 23.

There are football players like Buffon (44), Ibrahimovic (40), and Ronaldo (37) who seemingly will never stop playing football. But these players are the exception, as many players pay tribute to age and end their professional careers this summer or move to leagues that FIFA simply has not licensed.

We show you 5 famous footballers who will be missing in FIFA 23.

Sergio Agüero

Aguero

This is Sergio “Kun” Agüero: The Argentine striker is especially known for his time at Manchester City. There he became a club legend and won everything one can win except for the Champions League. He later moved to the Spanish league to FC Barcelona and signed a contract until 2023.

However, he could not fulfill this. The then 33-year-old Agüero had to end his career in December 2021 due to heart problems. Thus, his FUT-22 card will remain his last for the time being.

James Rodriguez

James Rodriguez

This is James Rodriguez: The Colombian had a brilliant career, which he crowned at Real Madrid with the winning of two “Champions League” titles. After that, the offensive midfielder moved to FC Bayern Munich, FC Everton, and then to al-Rayyan SC in Qatar. However, he could not recapture the performances of his early days.

Now, the former superstar, at 30, is seeking a move to Botafogo in Brazil. And since Brazil’s first league has consistently been missing in FIFA in recent years, it is very likely that there will be no FUT-23 card for “James.”

Which leagues and clubs could potentially be added in FIFA 23, you can find out here:

FIFA 23: New Clubs and Leagues – Which Ones Are Included?

Marcel Schmelzer

This is Marcel Schmelzer: In recent years, it has been quiet around the former German national player, who played professionally only for Borussia Dortmund. Throughout his career, he won two German championships and 3 DFB-Pokal titles with BVB.

Now the 34-year-old left-back is hanging up his boots and will thus no longer be playable in FIFA 23. However, in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team, you can still get a really strong End-of-Era card of Schmelzer.

More about FIFA 23 on MeinMMO:

Martin Hinteregger

Hinteregger TOTW card

This is Martin Hinteregger: The Austrian center-back played for Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Augsburg, and most recently Eintracht Frankfurt. His biggest achievement was undoubtedly the spectacular winning of the UEFA Europa League last season.

Now the only 29-year-old is surprisingly ending his professional career and will thus no longer appear on the pitch or in FIFA 23.

Jermain Defoe

This is Jermain Defoe: The English striker legend had his most successful time at Tottenham and Sunderland, where he scored and assisted numerous goals. Now EA honors the 39-year-old at the end of his career with a strong End-of-Era card in FUT 22, as he has announced his retirement.

In the long run, it is certainly possible that some of these players will return to FIFA again – namely as Icon cards in FIFA 23.

When FIFA 23 will be released is still open. However, more and more information about the new series installment is coming together. An overview of the FIFA 23 release and all leaks can be found here.

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Large Twitch streamer says Blizzard hates him – Allegedly received money for not publishing a video

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Chance “Sodapoppin” Morris is a well-known streamer on Twitch. He achieved huge success in 2019 with the release of WoW Classic. Still, he feels that an employee at Blizzard must hate him terribly. Because he doesn’t get access to beta events and, according to his own account, experienced a bizarre situation around the release of the Paladin in Diablo 3.

What happened with Diablo 3? Sodapoppin reports that a PR company made him an offer for a sponsored video years ago. All he had to do was showcase the new Paladin class in Diablo 3:

I was 19 years old and they didn’t even pay that much. But still, I was excited, and all they wanted was a YouTube video of me playing and showcasing the Paladin class.

But shortly after, the company called him again and explained that the deal would not go through. They then offered him 50% of the money as an apology so that he would not publish the already completed video:

The management company said: “Hey, Blizzard doesn’t like you at all and we messed it up. We’re sorry. They don’t want you to make the video. But you already made the video and we promised to pay you. Here’s what we can offer you. We’ll give you half the money so you don’t publish it. And if you publish it, then you get nothing.

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Sodapoppin is still excluded from betas

Was the video deal an exception? Apparently not. Sodapoppin reports that even though he placed 8th in the most viewed Twitch channels in 2016, he was not invited to the beta of Overwatch by Blizzard:

  • He was supposed to have multiple contacts who promised him a spot in the second wave of the beta.
  • But when the wave of invitations went out, the streamer was left out. He wasn’t considered in later waves either.
  • Sodapoppin suspects that there is someone at Blizzard who has implemented a “personal vendetta” against him.

He also did not receive access to other betas, such as WoW Classic or BC Classic.

More about Sodapoppin and Twitch in general on MeinMMO:

Has anything changed now? The streamer himself says he was a different person back then and deserved to be overlooked. He calls his former self “really, really bad”.

But today he is no longer like that. Still, he was again only invited to the beta of Wrath of the Lich King Classic. Exactly from that came his statements on stream about Blizzard.

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Twitch: Who were actually the first successful streamers?

Is Sodapoppin dependent on Blizzard? No. Although the streamer celebrated great success with the release of WoW Classic, he is a “Variety Streamer” and shows various games. In the last 180 days, he spent most of his time in LoL, Elden Ring, Lost Ark, and Risk of Rain 2. However, he still regularly shows WoW.

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Diablo Immortal: A small website is the best tool if you want to save time

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Diablo Immortal offers a ton of rewards, all of which are hidden behind daily or weekly limits. A simple tool helps you not to overlook any source for important items.

What kind of website is this? DailyImmortal provides you with a list of all daily, weekly, and monthly tasks along with their rewards and resets. You only need to set the appropriate server region for the right times.

Most of this serves to improve your combat rating. Through a checklist, you can tick off what you have already completed and see what is still pending.

Additionally, the website shows you how much time you have left to complete the tasks – or conversely, when you can complete them again. A timer counts down for the resets:

  • at 3:00 AM German time for daily tasks
  • on Mondays, after the weekly reset
  • every month, to buy your monthly legendary emblem from the vendor

To the Daily Immortal website

This is why the tool is so useful: Since there are certain loot limits for some items and activities in the game, you can farm gems or legendaries more effectively by completing various content.

This way, you do not waste unnecessary time hoping for a new quest in the open world or completing tasks that no longer yield rewards.

A particularly important limit is the 320 extinguishing sparks needed to earn the best legendary gems for free.

How exactly legendary gems work and how you can obtain them, you can see here in the video:

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Diablo Immortal: What are legendary gems? Facts and locations in 3 minutes

Daily tasks and resets at a glance

How do I use the tool correctly? The operation is quite simple: You select a task or work through the list from top to bottom. Then you check off when you have completed an activity and move on to a new one.

It is important that some tasks are only considered “completed” when you receive a certain number of items. For example, if you have received 6 normal gems in the legendary vaults, you can check off the task and start a new one.

With the above timers running out, tasks will otherwise automatically reset. An exception is the bosses of the hellish reliquary, which you can complete twice a week with resets on Monday and Thursday.

Be aware that DailyImmortal only tracks the tasks that guarantee you rewards in the game. If you want to collect sets or legendaries, you have to do that through a separate counter.

You can find our guide to all set items in Diablo Immortal on MeinMMO.

The tool is suitable for all classes. You can find on MeinMMO our tier list for Diablo Immortal and in the video gameplay for all classes of the game:

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Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay

When should I use the tool? DailyImmortal is suitable for all types of players. Since the daily limits apply to both free-to-play players and paying customers, everyone gains an advantage from the checklist.

However, you benefit the most when you have little time and want to use it as efficiently as possible. If you only have an hour a day, quickly find the rewards you want and complete the corresponding tasks.

On the other hand, if you simply want to play Diablo and slay some demons, you don’t necessarily need the tool. The idea is more aimed at players who want to optimize themselves.

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A MMORPG secret tip costs only half in the Steam Summer Sale – This is what makes Project: Gorgon so good

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Many games are currently on sale in the Steam Summer Sale. One of them is the MMORPG Project: Gorgon, a true hidden gem with very positive reviews on Steam. You can currently get it for half price.

What kind of game is this? Project: Gorgon is a fantasy MMORPG developed by Elder Game and LLC. The setting is reminiscent of classic old games like Everquest or Asheron’s Call.

At the same time, it focuses more on PvE and offers an open world that you can explore freely. A lot of the MMORPG’s content you have to discover for yourself – there are no clear paths or quests to guide you through the gameplay.

There are no predefined classes like in most other MMORPGs. Over time, you develop your character further and level up your skills.

Although the game is designed for a multiplayer experience, it is also very playable solo. You can befriend not only real players but also NPCs. Similar to Lost Ark, in Project: Gorgon, you build relationships with NPCs to receive rewards and progress in the story.

You can watch the trailer here:

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What content does Project: Gorgon offer?

  • NPC personalities: Depending on your actions, you can befriend or antagonize NPCs.
  • Necromancy lets you summon the undead – even the corpses of fallen comrades.
  • Tame animals and train them to become powerful combat companions.
  • Trade: In Project: Gorgon, you can rent a market stall.
  • No classes: Instead, the game offers a continuous expansion of various skills.

You can currently get the MMORPG on Steam for €16.99. Normally it costs €33.99.

Players praise the depth of the MMORPG

On Steam, Project: Gorgon currently has a “very positive” rating, with nearly 82% of the 1,590 reviews rating the game positively.

What is particularly praised is that players must work through the content of the MMO themselves. Most games in the genre guide players through the story and show precise paths. Sometimes there is even a function to automatically walk to the goal. Project: Gorgon offers exactly the opposite, and players love it.

The community is also highlighted positively. Players of Project: Gorgon are friendly and help each other because they know it can be difficult to progress.

Additionally, players praise the skill system, which works entirely without a class system.

What do players say on Steam:

  • Jen242: “The game doesn’t look pretty, but the world is full of magic and wonder.”
  • Eredien: “I haven’t had this much fun since I discovered computer games in the early 90s.”
  • Caleon: “A lot of freedom! While there are some quests, a big part of the game is also exploration. Those who need a guide or quest marker for every step are guaranteed to be in the wrong place.”

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Who is the game worth it for? For players who want to discover a new world without being guided too much. Project: Gorgon thrives on tricky puzzles and is therefore aimed at players who enjoy engaging deeply with dialogues and texts. You need a lot of patience for the game.

Furthermore, Project: Gorgon appeals to fans of old-school MMORPGs. An accordingly dated graphic should not bother you.

What do you think about Project: Gorgon? Will you take advantage of the deal and buy the game? Have you perhaps played it already? Or is the open world too exhausting for you, and would you prefer a game that shows you the way? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

You can find an overview of current MMORPGs in our tier list.

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WoW shifts Warlock nerfs, but drags Hunters into the abyss

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Warlocks get a short breather in World of Warcraft. Their nerfs have been postponed, but hunters are already worried.

Just recently, we reported that destruction warlocks will have to endure a significant nerf and their power in World of Warcraft will be weakened. Just a few hours later, Blizzard backtracks due to player protests and cancels the nerfs.

Did the “whining” help here? No, as players have good reasons why the nerfs are coming at such a bad time.

What kind of nerfs are these? The tier set of destruction warlocks is set to be weakened. The summoned infernals from the set bonus “Blasphemy” will no longer have the effect “Rain of Chaos”. This means that Blasphemy can no longer create additional chaos beasts that deal high area damage and generate soul shards. Warlocks could then hardly keep up with spending soul shards and could use their most powerful spells almost without interruption.

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Why did Blizzard postpone the nerfs? The reason for this is likely the MDI, the “Mythic Dungeon International”. This is one of Blizzard’s esports events, where the best teams in the world compete against each other to complete extremely challenging “Mythic+” dungeons as quickly as possible.

The tournament starts in just a few weeks, and the practice phase has already begun. Many teams have chosen their members and classes based on the current balance. The changes would ruin the planning of these teams and create chaos. However, during the MDI, a fair playing field with consistent rules is desired.

Blizzard stated:

In response to player feedback, we have decided not to implement the changes to destruction warlocks this week. We expect to implement these changes along with those for survival hunters at the start of Season 4.

In our adjustments from April 20, we adjusted destruction warlocks and survival hunters to regulate their performance in Mythic+ dungeons. These changes were not enough, and we need to make further adjustments. But we are aware that this would have a significant impact on players who have invested a lot of time and effort into these two specializations for the rest of the current Mythic+ season.

Please prepare for the reduction of damage from destruction warlocks and survival hunters in situations with many targets at the beginning of Season 4.

What happens to hunters? Survival hunters are also on Blizzard’s target list. They are currently dealing far too much damage in “AoE situations” and drastically outpace all other classes—except warlocks. Therefore, hunters can also expect significant nerfs.

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When will the nerfs come? With the start of Season 4. There is still no specific date for this, but it is currently estimated that there are about 4 to 8 weeks remaining before Shadowlands enters its final, 4th season. Until then, warlocks and hunters can still enjoy their strength a little and deal so much damage in situations with many simultaneous targets that other classes cannot keep up.

Do you think it is good that Blizzard takes this into account? Or should nerfs always come immediately when they are necessary—regardless of whether a tournament is currently taking place?

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Diablo Immortal has only ‘fresh’ content for 8 days – What comes next?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The first Battle Pass of Diablo Immortal ends on July 7, exactly 5 weeks after the release. Still, there is no information about what is supposed to come right after, and the fans are slowly getting restless.

The most important points at a glance:

  • On June 1st/2nd, Diablo Immortal officially launched worldwide and achieved great successes with the release.
  • However, the sense of novelty is fading among players, and they are waiting for updates. So far, there has been no significant patch.
  • Now, global community lead Adam Fletcher reveals that the first update is likely to be coming soon and is expected to focus on the Battle Pass (via reddit.com).
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When will new content arrive? According to Fletcher, you can expect the first update “within the next few weeks.” He says it should come “towards the end of the current Battle Pass.”

The Battle Pass ends already on July 7, which is why many fans are now unsure about what to expect. Because there are still no patch notes and no specific date for the update. However, Fletcher is at least providing some information.

The Realm of Damnation was the last trailer with truly new info about the game just before release:

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The first update focuses on the Battle Pass

What will be included in the first update? In the relatively short comment on reddit, Fletcher explains that the first update is mainly intended to focus on the Battle Pass. Assuming current activities in the pass, possible contents could be:

  • Dungeons
  • Portals
  • Bounties
  • Battlefields
  • Side quests

These contents are the targets for activities and quests for the Battle Pass. Whether the focus on this means that more variation will come or simply more tasks is something Fletcher has not revealed yet.

The update is also supposed to include “some features, fixes, and so on,” which have not yet been detailed. However, Fletcher teased new story content for the future.

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What other content is coming? We already know that the class change for Diablo Immortal is coming. This allows you to play a different class with a cooldown without having to level up a second character.

Additionally, there will be new bosses in the hell’s reliquary and even new classes. However, the latter will take the most development time, which is why you should not expect old friends or even suspected completely new classes anytime soon.

Here you can see gameplay of the classes that have been released so far. In our Tier list for Diablo Immortal, you can find out which classes are the best.

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We have already asked Blizzard how exactly the upcoming contents will look and when they will arrive. An answer is still pending. More details on the timing of upcoming updates should be in the first patch notes. Currently, there is still no information about that.

MeinMMO was able to speak with Game Director Wyatt Cheng and Executive Producer Peiwen Yao even before the release of Diablo Immortal. There you can read more about the future of Diablo Immortal:

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