A known gaming insider has leaked the supposed release date of FIFA 23. We will tell you when the last part of the soccer series could be released.
In recent years, it has mostly been the case that a new FIFA installment was announced as early as June, and a release date circulated relatively quickly. Now it is already July, and we have not yet seen any official material regarding FIFA 23.
An official release date is also not known. However, the well-known gaming insider Tom Henderson has revealed when FIFA 23 is expected to be released.
When is the release of FIFA 23?
This could be the release date for FIFA 23: According to gaming insider Tom Henderson (via exputer.com), FIFA 23 is set to be released on Friday, September 30, 2022.
The origin of this information is, however, unknown. However, the industry insider is often correct and seems to have reliable sources.
How realistic is the date: The leaked release date fits perfectly with the release dates of recent years. Traditionally, the soccer simulation is always released at the end of September or the beginning of October. Therefore, September 30 seems to be a plausible date.
When will we learn more about FIFA 23? It is not yet officially known when FIFA 23 will be presented. However, Tom Henderson speaks of a presentation that is supposed to take place in July. We are excited and will keep our eyes open.
As soon as there is more about FIFA 23, you will find out here. Everything we already know about the new installment in the series can be found here:
The Pokémon GO Fest 2022 is currently taking place in Berlin. A Pokémon has appeared there that no one expected.
What kind of Pokémon is it? According to players from the Britzer Garten, they are encountering the Electric and Ghost Pokémon Rotom there. This had not been announced until now.
This Pokémon has the habit of slipping into different electronic devices to assume new forms. So far, players could encounter the washing machine Rotom in Pokémon GO. Now it seems that another form has been added.
The Twitter user “Zyonik” shared a picture of the new “Mower Rotom” – the grass mower-looking form.
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This is how you can get it: As it stands, the new Mower Rotom seems to be available only at the GO Fest in Berlin. You can obtain it by taking snapshots – it can then appear via photobomb.
Once Rotom has sneaked into your photo, you can simply catch it on the map shortly after. Apparently, multiple photobombs are possible.
There are various Rotoms
And without the event? Currently, Mower Rotom cannot be obtained outside of the GO Fest in Berlin. If you are not on-site, you will have to rely on a trade. Whether it will become generally available at a later date is still uncertain.
What kind of event is this? The GO Fest in Berlin takes place in the “Britzer Garten” from July 1st to July 3rd. There are various bonuses that players can secure, as well as special research with new Pokémon such as Shabelle and Shaymin. However, you need to purchase a ticket and be on-site to participate in the event.
In Destiny 2 has yesterday’s TWaB revealed new information for PvP. Thus, you can expect various weapon adjustments at the end of Season 17. What they are and whether the changes will really shake up the meta, you can find out here.
What was released? Every Thursday evening, Bungie releases its “This Week at Bungie” blog post. With it, players are informed about the weekly steps and future plans of the development team for Destiny 2.
This time it’s about PvP. Bungie has already caused a stir with the adjustment of the popular Iron Banner, but now further changes are coming for PvP players. Which ones exactly and when they will come into effect in PvP, we will tell you now.
All changes in PvP that you can expect
What changes is Bungie making? In general, some weapon classes and types will be buffed or nerfed. This also includes popular exotics that have dominated PvP for a bit too long.
Will the meta change in PvP?
The changes are predominantly focused on the PvP area. However, some adjustments also affect PvE, but we will indicate those to you:
Aerial Effectiveness
Reduced penalties in the air for all primary weapons – these changes roughly correspond to an increase of the base AE statistic value of primary weapons by ~15 at low statistic values
Reduced accuracy penalty in the air at low AE by 20% – 40%, depending on the weapon type.
Auto rifle, pulse rifle, scout rifle, submachine gun – 40%.
Hand cannon, pistols – 20%.
Bow – 30%.
The penalties for aim assist in the air for the aforementioned weapon types have been reduced and the statistical scale changed to provide more benefit to each point
The penalty for automatic aiming in the air (bullet bending, mouse & keyboard and controller) has been reduced by 20%.
Reduced air magnetism (crosshair stickiness, only controller) by 40%.
Some perks now provide a static AE statistic buff in addition to their other effects.
Aerial Attack: +10 AE at all times in addition to +60 (for a total of 70 AE) at low health.
Extended Magazine: +10 AE.
Stable Rounds: +7 AE.
Weapon Types – Adjustments
180 RPM Hand Cannons
Body shot damage increased from 37 to 40, critical hits from 57 to 60.
Can now kill 2 Crit 2 Body Guardians, kills in 1.33 seconds on body shots.
Players are likely to be most pleased with these changes to hand cannons, as the 180 RPM hand cannons are being improved again, making them worth equipping once more. Apparently, Bungie still has a heart and understanding for gun slingers.
450 RPM Auto Rifles
Increased body shot damage from 19 to 20, precision multiplier from 1.6 to 1.5 (critical damage stays the same at 30).
180 and 150 RPM Scout Rifles
Body damage increased from 34 to 38, critical hits from 54.4 to 60.8. (for 180)
Can kill 2 Crit 2 Body against 197 HP (health + shields) or less, kills in 1.33 seconds on body shots against 190 HP or less, 1.67 seconds against higher resilience. (for 180)
Body damage increased from 38.2 to 42, critical hits from 66.9 to 73.5. (for 150)
Can kill 2 critical 1 body against 189 HP or less, kills in 1.60 seconds on body shots. (for 150)
Shotguns (PvE only)
The PvE damage bonus of shotguns has been increased from 10% to 25%. Applies only to shotguns with no precision casing.
Linear Fusion Rifles
The increased flinch while shooting disturbed many players in PvE. The increased flinch now only occurs while shooting players in PvP. Therefore, it has been reduced in PvE.
Glaive
For each special ammo block, you now gain 2 shots.
More ammo for the glaive is coming soon.
Exotic Weapons
Lorenz Driver
Aim assist value reduced from 32 to 22.
Reduced pull against players.
Gjallarhorn
The primary rocket no longer has proximity detonation.
Wolfpack rounds now deal half damage to players.
Not quite the expected nerf, but it means players will now have to aim better with the mythical rocket launcher to fully utilize its potential.
When will the changes take effect? Bungie is not yet sure. They aim to implement the changes a month before the release of Season 18. However, it may be that they are activated a week before Season 18. Bungie wanted to give players a taste of the changes already, so you can now equip the appropriate weapons for this possible meta change.
What do you think of the upcoming changes? Do you think they are good, and what about the hand cannon fanatics among you? Do you think the change to 180 RPM hand cannons is right and celebrate it? Let us know!
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We now know when the last season of WoW: Shadowlands begins. This also marks the end of the current expansion.
World of Warcraft Shadowlands is nearing its end rapidly. But before we leave the Shadowlands behind and move on to the next expansion Dragonflight, there will be a small Season 4. In this, Blizzard wants to try out new things – and now we finally know that it will start in August.
When does Season 4 start? Blizzard has officially announced the start date for Season 4 of Shadowlands. It will start on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, thus replacing the current Season 3.
What needs to be done now? The end of Season 3 also means that some titles and achievements will no longer be obtainable. Those who have not yet earned the mount from Season 3 in “Mythic+” should use the last weeks to push their rating above 2,500 quickly.
Even for raiders, it’s worth putting in a real effort. After all, you will no longer be able to get the achievements for an early kill of the Jailor once the season has come to an end.
The PvP achievements from Season 3 will also disappear and, just like the corresponding rewards, will no longer be available.
So if you need something from any of these categories, you should use July to earn the corresponding content. The exact timing for the end of Season 3 is August 2 at 10:00 PM.
What is different about Season 4? With the final season of Shadowlands, Blizzard wants to try out a number of innovations, particularly affecting fans of Mythic+ and raids.
In the “Mythic+” area, you can look forward to the biggest changes. Almost all Shadowlands dungeons will be removed from the rotation. In Season 4, only the two Tazavesh sections will remain among the season’s dungeons. All other dungeons will come from earlier expansions. You will regularly visit:
Tazavesh: The Wonderous Streets (Shadowlands)
Tazavesh: Soleah’s Gambit (Shadowlands)
Mechagon: Junkyard (Battle for Azeroth)
Mechagon: Workshop (Battle for Azeroth)
Upper Karazhan (Legion)
Lower Karazhan (Legion)
Grimrail Depot (Warlords of Draenor)
Iron Docks (Warlords of Draenor)
Mechagon returns as a dungeon in the “M+” Season 4.
It should be even more interesting for those daring to raid. In Season 4, all Shadowlands raids will become relevant again! You can thus challenge both Castle Nathria and Sanctum of Domination or the Necrotic Wake. Each week, one of these three raids will be highlighted and enhanced with a new raid affix. This also means that you will receive interesting loot from all 3 raids.
Blizzard sees this season as experimental and wants to see how this is received by the players.
How long does Season 4 last? The final season of Shadowlands will likely last until the end of the expansion, which is the Pre-Patch 10.0. While there is no fixed date yet, Dragonflight is expected to be released by December 31, 2022. If the pre-patch lasts 2-4 weeks, as in previous expansions, the season will therefore end at the latest in early or mid-December.
Are you looking forward to Season 4? Or do you think such “reheated” content is not good?
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The Minecraft community mourns the YouTuber Technoblade. The 23-year-old passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, after battling cancer. He left his fans a moving message in a video.
This is how the news of his death was announced: On July 1, a video appeared on Technoblade’s YouTube channel. It features the father of the YouTuber, who states that his son wrote a message and asked him to read it out loud.
The message from Technoblade begins with the words that he has passed away and wants to have a final conversation with his viewers. He then thanks his audience for their support and says that if he had another 100 lives, he would become Technoblade every single time.
After Technoblade’s father reads the message to his son’s viewers, he himself addresses the camera with a few words. He talks about a conversation between him and Technoblade regarding the message he just read.
While Technoblade’s father struggles with his emotions, he reports that his son passed away about eight hours after writing the message.
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A message from the family to the viewers: At the end of Technoblade’s video, a written message appears that his family addresses to the viewers:
“We, the family of Technoblade, wanted to let you all know how much he revered and respected his fans and colleagues.
Since Technoblade’s early online days, he continually found ways to delight and reward his audience – from hosting online giveaways, encouraging good sportsmanship, and above all sharing his Minecraft adventures for entertainment and laughter. Even after his successes, he managed to maintain his good-natured humility and competed with a lovable balance of confidence and self-deprecating wit. He avoided personal fame and worked hard to keep his true identity a secret, and we ask you to continue respecting his wishes for the protection of his privacy and that of his family.
The past year has been very tough for our son as he fought stage four cancer. But he did not give up and used his famous strategic mind to battle what he knew was almost impossible. My son’s bravery on this path was a shining lesson for all of us who had the privilege of walking this path with him. Thank you for sharing his journey through all of this with us while he did the work he loved for his beloved fans.”
Who was Technoblade? Technoblade gained fame through his YouTube channel, primarily for Minecraft videos, and was popular among his fans for his humor and positive personality.
On YouTube, Technoblade reached 10.9 million subscribers and averaged millions of views per video. He impressed his audience especially with his PvP skills in Minecraft and was part of the Minecraft multiplayer server Dream SMP as well as the Minecraft server Hypixel.
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Asmongold is one of the biggest MMORPG streamers on Twitch. He became known with WoW, but since 2021 he has also been known as a streamer of Final Fantasy XIV. After a break, he recently announced his return. You can find out why he is no longer interested in FFXIV on MeinMMO.
From July 2021 until his break in 2021, he streamed Final Fantasy XIV
Recently, he mainly showcased Lost Ark, Elden Ring, and Diablo Immortal
Then he announced his return to Final Fantasy XIV
Now he has expressed his true feelings about the game
You can see more about Asmongold’s life and success in our video:
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Career and life of Asmongold in 3 minutes – What makes him special?
Asmongold’s complicated relationship with FFXIV
It all started off so well: After the Twitch star known as a WoW streamer became unfaithful to his MMORPG in July 2021, the community welcomed him with open arms. Asmon himself had initially much positive to report. Especially the story and the raids captivated him.
When he switched to the hit MMORPG Lost Ark in February 2022, it caused discontent in the community. Rumors spread that Asmongold had never liked Final Fantasy and was only being paid to play it.
This escalated to the point that he issued a statement at the end of March, admitting he had stopped playing FFXIV. However, this had less to do with Lost Ark and more with his frustration at not being able to continue with the story quests without streaming the rest of the game. By that time, he felt pressured by parts of his community to show all his gameplay hours of FFXIV on stream.
At the same time, he also announced that he would not be saying goodbye forever and would return when he had nothing else to do in other games (dexerto.com).
That point seems to have been reached now, as at the beginning of June 2022, Asmon announced to the delight of fans that he wanted to resume FFXIV streams on June 21. However, this might be short-lived.
How Asmongold himself addresses this can be seen in his English video:
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Asmongold is worried about becoming a pure FFXIV streamer
Where does this concern come from? “Oh my God, they are back!” Asmongold exclaimed in his stream on June 29, 2022, when he looked at his subreddit. The trigger was the flood of posts about Final Fantasy XIV that followed his announced return to the popular MMORPG. This seems to be exactly the situation he wanted to avoid.
I don’t want to have one of those situations where my stream becomes the Final Fantasy stream again. […] Every post is about Final Fantasy, everything else gets downvoted, and then as soon as I’m not playing it, people get mad.
This becomes very constraining, he added. After all, he also wants to watch videos or show his reactions. When asked if he actually likes the game now, Asmongold replied that his content can go in two possible directions.
Either he plays a game he likes and the community has fun, or he plays something he generally likes, but fans are constantly arguing and evaluating even the most casual comment. This is the case with FFXIV.
He does not believe that the users behind the flood of posts are merely trolls, they know too much. He also dislikes the suggestion to simply ignore or ban those individuals. Why would he want to exclude his own audience?
In the end, it comes down to the fact that he doesn’t want to do anything that doesn’t bring him joy. He would like to play the game without people trying to find something negative everywhere. His clear message:
If this continues to happen, I will just not play it.
Asmongold also points out that there has been no such reactions to any other game, except perhaps World of Warcraft Classic. And the farewell from it was the best decision he ever made for his stream.
Everything from understanding to disappointment to frustration: Basically, fans seem to have understanding for Asmongold’s situation. Some are disappointed because they were really looking forward to the return of the Final Fantasy streams.
But there are also more critical voices. Asmongold’s statement that the annoyance over his too long intros or meme streams only started with FFXIV is not entirely accurate. There have been more and more posts on the subject lately, and these do not only come from the Final Fantasy corner.
In Asmongold’s subreddit, the situation has already been addressed (via reddit.com). They will remove all posts and comments that pressure the streamer or complain about what he plays or doesn’t play.
Let us know your opinion on the subject in the comments.
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Age of Water is an MMORPG where you only move on the sea. The entire world has been flooded, and only occasionally does a particularly tall tower rise above the water. Your goal is survival. To do this, you fight against pirates, adverse conditions, and in the endgame, also against other players.
What kind of game is this? In Age of Water, everything revolves around survival at sea. You fight for the last resources, similar to the survival game Raft, but you sail through a completely open world and encounter many other players.
The main focus of the game is, of course, on the ships. The developers promise dozens of base models that you can customize with your own parts. Everything is possible, from small motorboats to 30-meter long boats equipped with the latest weapons.
You explore the vast and open game world on your own ship.
On the sea, various dangers await you, such as storms or pirates.
You gather resources to upgrade your equipment, your ship, and your weapons. You acquire these resources by completing quests, exploring shipwrecks or underwater cities, hunting pirates, or trading with other players.
You can build your own base and even set up production chains like in a factory.
In the safe zones, there are only PvE contents. Outside of these zones, PvP can occur. For example, there are missions where you have to transport goods from one place to another. During this, you can be attacked by other players.
When will the game be released? So far, the developers have not commented on a release date or the exact funding model.
However, in a new and quite entertaining trailer, the start of registration for the closed beta has now been announced:
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Age of Water Closed Beta Trailer
Registration for the closed beta is now possible, but the number of participants is limited
How can you participate in the beta? Anyone who wants to participate in the Age of Water beta can register on the official website (via AgeOfWater). There you will have to work through a questionnaire.
The developers want to know what other games you play, what time you are active, and what your hardware looks like in detail.
However, registering for the closed beta does not guarantee that you will actually be able to participate. The developers reserve the right to select testers themselves, as the number of participants in the beta will be limited.
When will the beta take place? There is no information about this yet. The start date is expected to be announced soon.
However, the developers have already revealed that the beta will have an NDA. Therefore, there will be no videos or livestreams. The focus is solely on feedback about the game.
Who is behind Age of Water? The MMORPG is being developed by Gaijin Entertainment, a Russian developer and publisher. They have already released the shooter Crossout and War Thunder, a war game with ships and airplanes.
What do you think about Age of Water? Is an MMORPG focused solely on the sea interesting for you? Does the basic design appeal to you, or would you have preferred a game with realistic graphics like War Thunder?
In 2022, several new MMORPGs are set to be released. Which ones they are, you’ll find out here:
On Amazon, there are bestsellers in every category. In the graphics card section, a processor has now made it to number 1.But how can a processor be a top seller in the graphics card segment? MeinMMO explains what’s behind it.
What are these bestsellers? The retailer Amazon creates so-called “bestsellers” for various products and categories. These numbers are based on the most orders and are updated hourly by Amazon. This allows you to clearly see which products are currently in high demand among potential customers.
Currently, a processor is ranked number 1 in the graphics card category on Amazon. But how does that work when processors and graphics cards are normally two different categories?
An AMD processor with a graphics unit is a top seller on Amazon
What kind of processor is this? The CPU in question is the Ryzen 5 5600G. This is known as an APU. The acronym APU stands for “Accelerated Processing Unit” and refers to processors that have an additional chip alongside the actual processing unit. This is often a graphics processor.
You will only find the term “APU” at AMD. Intel has also reintroduced processors with integrated graphics, but does not use the term “APU”. So, if you read APU, you can assume that it is a product from AMD.
Why is the Ryzen processor sold so often? The Ryzen 5 5600G is especially suitable for those looking for a strong processor for an office computer and do not want to buy a separate (dedicated) graphics card.
Another advantage is that such APUs fit into standard processor sockets. If you later decide to install a regular processor and graphics card, you won’t have to replace the motherboard and other components as well. At 170 euros, the Ryzen 5 5600G is a good deal, if you don’t feel like spending thousands of euros on graphics cards right now:
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Ryzen CPU is also sufficient for occasional gaming
What is the processor sufficient for? For very small computers, such as (mini-)ITX cases, such a processor is very suitable because you do not need a huge cooling system and do not have to account for additional space for a graphics card.
What is an ITX case? The abbreviation ITX stands for Information Technology Extended. With dimensions of 170 x 170 mm, these motherboards are square and very small, making them fit into cases with limited space. You can also find more tips about PC cases on MeinMMO.
For occasional gaming or older games, such a processor with a graphics unit is often sufficient. You can play both League of Legends and Diablo Immortal without any problems on such a processor.
When does the processor reach its limits? However, if you aim to play ambitious and modern top titles, then the graphics unit of the Ryzen 5 5600G will quickly reach its limits.
This is partly because AMD’s APUs do not have their own video memory. Instead, the processor has to rely on the system’s DDR4 RAM. This memory is not as fast as video memory. Additionally, the graphics chip on a processor also provides significantly less performance than a dedicated chip in an actual graphics card.
If you plan to buy a proper graphics card in the future, we already answer the question of whether you should go for AMD or Nvidia:
This is what 2022 is supposed to bring in the CPU sector: In the future, such combination processors are expected to play a significant role. There are already rumors that AMD wants to give its APUs a significant upgrade once Ryzen 7000 is released at the end of 2022. What this possible upgrade could be and what it means for your wallet, we will explain here on MeinMMO:
The special research with Schabelle and Shaymin in Pokémon GO has started. It is available for players in the Britzer Garten during the GO Fest in Berlin. We show you all the content.
Who is the research for? Those who purchased a ticket for the GO Fest in Berlin gain access to special research. This includes a special research with Shaymin in its Sky Form and the Ultra Beast Schabelle.
We present to you the known contents of the special research with Schabelle and Shaymin. This article will be continuously updated with new tasks and rewards.
Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin 1/7
Task
Reward
Take 3 snapshots of Pokémon
2 Candy
Walk 1 kilometer
2022 Stardust
Spin 7 PokéStops or Gyms
2022 XP
Stage reward: Once you have completed all tasks and claimed your rewards, you will also receive 22 Poké Balls, 2 Incense, and 2 Lucky Eggs.
Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin 2/7
Task
Reward
Catch 5 Water-type Pokémon
Encounter with Perlu
Catch 5 Rock-type Pokémon
Encounter with Flampion
Catch 5 Fairy-type Pokémon
Encounter with Galar-Ponita
Catch 5 Poison-type Pokémon
Encounter with Pionskora
Stage reward: Once you have completed all tasks and claimed your rewards, you will also receive 22 Ultra Balls, 2 Candy, and 22 Poké Balls.
Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin 3/7
Task
Reward
Use 3 Power-Ups on Pokémon
22 Schabelle stickers
Stage reward: Once you have completed all tasks and claimed your rewards, you will also receive 22 Ultra Balls, 22 Hyper Balls, and an encounter with Schabelle.
Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin 4/7
Task
Reward
Take a snapshot of Geronimatz in the Windy Coast habitat
2022 Stardust
Take a snapshot of Flampion in the Melted Rock habitat
2022 Stardust
Take a snapshot of Kinoso in the Lively Meadow habitat
2022 Stardust
Take a snapshot of Liliep in the Electric Garden habitat
2022 Stardust
Stage reward: Once you have completed all tasks and claimed your rewards, you will also receive 2 Super Incubators, 2 Knursp, and 22 Ultra Balls.
Stage reward: Once you have completed all tasks and claimed your rewards, you will also receive 22 Ultra Balls, 2 Hyper Balls, and an encounter with Snorlax with a hat.
Stage reward: Once you have completed all tasks and claimed your rewards, you will also receive a golden Himmihberry, an encounter with Shaymin, and 2 Himmihberries.
Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Berlin 7/7
Task
Reward
Send 10 gifts to friends
22 Shaymin stickers
Spin 3 PokéStops that you have never spun before
2022 XP
Win a raid
2022 Stardust
Stage reward: Once you have completed all tasks and claimed your rewards, you will also receive 2 Lure Modules, 25 Shaymin Candy, and 2x Smoke.
How do you like the research with the rewards? Do you think the choice of content is good, or would you have preferred something different? Please share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other players.
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The Pokémon GO Festival in Berlin brings many local challenges, one of the new collector challenges can be completed everywhere. We show you the rewards and what to do.
What kind of challenges are these? During the GO Festival, there are several collector tasks you can complete. To succeed, you need to catch different Pokémon that are inspired by the various habitats of the GO Fest 2022.
Some challenges can only be solved on-site, while others can also be completed without being there. The spawns on-site in Berlin, of course, help. You can also complete the global challenge of the GO Fest everywhere.
Here we show you which monsters you need to catch, and what you will get for it.
If you are looking for more info about the GO Fest in Berlin, you will find it here:
Which monsters need to be caught? Depending on the habitat, different Pokémon must be sought and caught. These can usually all be caught in the wild – so it is sufficient to go outside and look for the monsters.
Global Challenge: Melted Rock
This is what the challenge looks like when you’re not on-site
Catch these monsters:
Charmander
Magmar
Houndour
Camau
Slugma
Flampiv
Reward:
2022 Stardust
Encounter with Grillmak
Polyjuice Berry
Note: The Grillmak encounter is available everywhere, but you can only catch the new shiny version of the Pokémon in Britzer Garten in Berlin. It is one of the new Shinys debuting at the event.
Challenges On-Site with Ticket
What are these tasks? You can only complete these tasks with a ticket in Britzer Garten. We list all encounters and rewards here.
Collector Task “Electric Garden”
Myrapla
Alolan Grimer
Wailmer
Fritzlblitz
Lileep
Wadribi
Zebritz
Reward: 2022 Stardust, 1 Incense, Encounter with Tarpignon
Collector Task “Windy Coast”
Baltoy
Wailord
Panzaeron
Krabby
Sodamak
Mamolida
Geronimatz
Bithora
Reward: 2022 Stardust, 1 Incense, Encounter with Geronimatz
Collector Task “Living Meadow”
Paras
Galar-Ponyta
Ledyba
Togetic
Marill
Kinoso (Sun Form)
Vegimak
Waumboll
Reward: Reward: 2022 Stardust, 1 Incense, Encounter with Galar-Ponyta
Collector Task “Melted Rock” (local)
Onix
Cowboy Hat Snorlax
Slugma
Camau
Lunatone
Koknodon
Schilterus
Grillmak
Reward: Reward: 2022 Stardust, 1 Incense, Encounter with Kiesling
In Pokémon GO you can participate in a global challenge starting today, July 1st, that you should definitely accomplish. We at MeinMMO have looked into what this is all about and why the task is worthwhile for you.
What kind of task is this? Over the weekend, from July 1st to 3rd, the big GO Fest in Berlin takes place. In celebration of this live event, Pokémon GO will unlock a special global challenge for you.
This is a task that you must complete together as a community. And you should definitely give it a try. We will show you below why it can be worthwhile for you.
Update, July 1st, 2022, 09:00 AM: The global challenge has started. All players in the world must defeat 15,000,000 Rocket Grunts. The bonus is: Double stardust from Rocket battles.
Here is the continuation of the original article.
The global challenge for GO Fest in Berlin
What do you need to do? Together with other trainers from around the world, you should defeat Team GO Rocket members as part of the global challenge. However, how many need to be defeated is not yet known. As soon as this information is available, we will update it here in the article.
Who is allowed to participate? Unlike the other bonuses during the GO Fest in Berlin, all trainers worldwide can participate in the global challenge. No event ticket is required, and you do not need to be in Berlin.
How much time do you have? The task starts for all players on July 1st at 09:00 AM German time. You can complete the challenge until July 3rd at 06:00 PM German time.
In our video, you can see which attackers you can use most effectively:
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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
That’s why the global challenge is worthwhile
If you manage to complete the global challenge in time, then you can earn additional Hyper Bonuses for the upcoming event. In the past years, you could secure these Hyper Bonuses for GO Fest and then received a separate event for it. Pokémon GO changed this in 2022.
This way you get several opportunities to earn these bonuses and enhance other events. Additionally, you can benefit from an extra bonus during the Berlin GO Fest if you complete the task before the planned end. Look forward to the following bonuses:
double stardust when defeating Team GO Rocket for the remaining time of the challenge
additional bonus for the battle weekend from July 9th to 10th
What could these bonuses be? At the start of GO Fest in early June, you could already earn a Hyper Bonus for Adventure Week. This gave you an additional research day with Shieldon and Shuckle, where you could also encounter the two new monsters Balgores and Amarino in the wild. You were also able to encounter the Egg from this event in raids.
The title image of the anniversary event hints at the silhouette of Grillmak. This Pokémon is making its shiny debut during the GO Fest in Berlin and is available for ticket holders for the first time. Therefore, it is possible that upon reaching the global challenge, everyone will have access to Shiny Grillmak.
Title image for the anniversary event
However, these are just speculations. What additional content will actually be made available to you for the anniversary event and the battle weekend remains to be seen for now.
Are there additional bonuses for all trainers during the GO Fest in Berlin?
Yes, the global challenge is not the only bonus that will be made available for all trainers during the GO Fest in Berlin. So if you don’t have an event ticket, you can still look forward to the following bonuses from July 1st, 09:00 AM to July 3rd, 06:00 PM German time:
Selection of wild spawns that will also be present at GO Fest in Berlin
Collector’s challenge
The exact Pokémon that will spawn and which of them you will need for the collector’s challenge are not known yet.
Will you help to ensure that the global challenge is completed on time? What do you think about the additional bonuses that you can also use without an event ticket? And what Hyper Bonus are you hoping for at the anniversary event? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
Pay2Win is still a big topic in Diablo Immortal. Apparently, it is not enough to just pump money into the game, as one player has had to find out. He says that despite massive investment, he simply cannot win often enough.
This is the story:
Diablo Immortal is considered by the community to be a complete Pay2Win game. On MeinMMO, we already discussed the Pay2Win factor of Diablo Immortal in our podcast.
However, one player complains that he does not win often enough in PvP against other players, even though he has spent over €32,500.
The community reacts with mockery, as he is supposedly playing one of the classes that everyone else finds strong.
A reason for the often mentioned Pay2Win is, by the way, the legendary gems. We explain what this is about in the video:
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Diablo Immortal: What are legendary gems? Facts and locations in 3 minutes
This is what the “whale” says: On the official Discord of Diablo Immortal, a user complains that he has no chance with his Barbarian in PvP. He immediately gets crowd control abilities (“CC”), is stunned and can only watch as he dies.
Whales are called players in mobile games who spend particularly large amounts of money. The player in question claims to have spent over $34,000 (around €32,500). This is enough for a resonance of over 5,000 – actually well beyond what players usually have in PvP.
The player asks that in the next update, crowd control abilities should be nerfed, as he only wins “60%” of his PvP matches. He assumed that with enough money he could simply win more.
He now even thinks that Diablo Immortal cannot be Pay2Win:
“I think Diablo Immortal is not a Pay2Win game. My Barbarian is just a joke. When you jump into the battlefield, all the CC with incredible range just pours onto me. I can only watch as my health points dwindle and activate my Immortal Rage.”
Now he is considering whether he should apply for a refund from Blizzard because of this – and is mocked by the community.
The community mocks: “You’re not paying enough”
On Discord, there are at least some serious responses that advise the whale to engage more with the game. Just paying is not enough, contrary to what the Diablo Immortal community claims. You also have to be able to play a little.
Others mock him that he is apparently not paying enough. Either he is playing against very strong players or against those who have simply invested even more. This is probably not uncommon in the legend rank in PvP. He will probably have to invest more, as a “Max character” costs even more:
The topic has also been discussed on reddit. Especially the player’s statement that Barbarians are just bad in PvP is being torn apart here. Melee fighters are lower on the tier list of Diablo Immortal, but are really strong in PvP.
You can see gameplay of all classes here in the video:
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Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay
Here, the players explain that they can even celebrate easy victories with the “bad” wizards and mock him that he should just support a better class with money. Demon Hunters, for example.
The Pay2Win topic still occupies the community, even from a professional standpoint. For some, it is apparently important enough to quit their jobs:
However, they all agree that Barbarians actually have no problems in PvP and come with comments like: “Tell me you’re bad without telling me you’re bad.” or:
Seriously, Barbarians are nearly unkillable in battlegrounds, just as they are right now. Pack the right gems with good resonance and they simply don’t die.
If it were April, I would think this is a joke.
I play a Barbarian. 1,800 combat rating, 400 resonance. Whirlwind, Leap, Stomp, Berserker.
There is also much laughter and talk about the Pay2Win tears. In any case, the player does not receive much sympathy.
The Pay2Win topic still occupies the community, even from a professional standpoint. For some, it is apparently important enough to quit their jobs:
Call of Duty: Warzone is adjusting its weapon meta with a new update on June 30, bringing lootable perks to the map Fortune’s Keep. We will show you a summary of the patch notes on MeinMMO.
The free battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone has released a new update to slightly weaken the currently best weapons. Additionally, several bug fixes have been made, and the mechanic for lootable perks is starting on the new map Fortune’s Keep.
We will show you the most important changes from the patch notes and all the information about the update.
If you haven’t logged in for Season 4 yet, take a look at the new map in the trailer:
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CoD Warzone finally shows more of the new map in Season 4 – Trailer and images of Fortune’s Keep
CoD Warzone: Update June 30 – Patch Notes
When is the update coming? The new features are already online. The update was released on the evening of June 30.
How large is the update? It is only a mini-update – you don’t need to download much, on consoles it even runs automatically upon signing in.
What’s in the update? The focus of the update is on adjustments to the currently best weapons in Warzone. Almost all weapons that have been at the top of the meta food chain since the start of Season 4 have received a nerf. But there were also a few buffs:
NZ-41 – Nerf
Reduced damage on chest hits and nerf of the Orbweaver barrel and Sakura ammunition.
UGM-8 – Nerf
The recoil-free burst setup has been nerfed, as well as the strong Sakura ammunition. Other ammunition attachments have also been weakened, as well as the Bernard barrel.
Hip fire while crouching/prone has been nerfed, Perfetto barrel provides less movement.
Vanguard Sniper – Buff
Three-line rifle, Kar 98k, and Type 99 have higher bullet speed.
“Extended” attachment – Nerf
Increases bullet speed by only 8% instead of 10%.
MX Silencer – Nerf
Increases bullet speed by only 12% instead of 15%.
M1941 Handstopper – Nerf
Recoil control is now only at 3.5% instead of 4%.
Additionally, there are now lootable perks on Fortune’s Keep. Senior Creative Director of Warzone, Ted Timmins, once called this mechanic a ‘game changer’ for Warzone and thus the most important gameplay change of Season 3 / 2022.
You can now keep an eye out for perks on the new map to enhance your loadouts.
On top of that, there have been several bug fixes. This includes the broken reload on the H4 Blixen submachine gun. If you reloaded while aiming down sights, it took too long. However, there were no new updates regarding the issues with broken walls on Fortune’s Keep.
If you want to see the English patch notes yourself, you can find them from developer Raven Software (via ravensoftware.com).
The latest changes could significantly impact the weapon meta. The best weapons in Warzone have been characterized by extremely low recoil and easy playability since the start of Season 4.
How the adjustments will affect gameplay can’t be said for sure shortly after the update. But we will keep an eye on developments and update our list of the best weapons in Warzone as soon as possible.
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The Monkey Island series is famous for its strange humor. However, the creator, Ron Gilbert, no longer wants to talk about the latest installment, which he developed himself. Fans of the games have been too insulting. After all, he invented duels of insults…
The developer is now refusing to write further about the game on his own blog. He has been too insulted and personally attacked.
The criticism was initially mainly about the new graphics of Monkey Island, which were shown in the gameplay trailer:
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The new Monkey Island only shows 1 minute of gameplay and I am already in love anyway
Who is the creator? Ron Gilbert created Monkey Island. The first installment of the series was released 32 years ago. As the main character of the adventure, you play Guybrush Threepwood, an aspiring pirate who wants to marry his beloved.
In order to become a pirate, he must learn the art of dueling. This works a little differently in Monkey Island. Instead of letting the sabers do the talking, you must engage in a creative, verbal exchange of blows with your opponent.
An insult is stated, for example: ‘You fight like a stupid farmer.’ The opponent then responds: ‘How fitting. You fight like a cow.’ And so on. A real duel of insults.
Return to Monkey Island is the newest game in the series, set to be released in 2022. It continues from the second part from 1991, which was also created by Gilbert. Now, the developer no longer wants to talk about the game on his blog.
New graphics upset hardcore fans: ‘Looks like crap’
Why doesn’t Gilbert speak about his game anymore? Gilbert wrote in a post on his blog that he has been too personally attacked by gamers. The voice actor for the protagonist, Dominic Armato, shared a corresponding screenshot from Gilbert on Twitter. It states:
I’m closing the comments. People are just mean and I have to delete personal attacks. This is a great game and everyone on the team is proud of it. Play it or leave it, but don’t ruin it for everyone. I won’t post anything more about the game. The joy of sharing has been taken from me.
Indeed, it is still possible to see some comments on the internet archive. Among those that have not been deleted are statements like: ‘You are a despicable and miserable human being, Ron Gilbert. You should be ashamed. One can only hope that you withdraw from the industry and never come back’ – although most are more moderate.
How did the verbal battles come about? The trigger for most of the criticism is the new look of Return to Monkey Island. Compared to the pixel style of the earlier parts or the hand-drawn graphics from part 3, the latest installment seems too emotionless.
Part 3 was not developed by Gilbert, but is considered by many fans to be the highlight of the series. Now seeing that, for example, the protagonist bears little resemblance is hard for many to digest. The result was heated discussions. However, Gilbert himself is said to have not been uninvolved, and as PCGamer reports, this is not his first verbal battle on the internet.
It is said that he has been led to some comments himself that were quite unfriendly. He is said to have called some critics ‘retro-fascists.’ Some moderate participants then stated that such insults from both sides are not helpful.
Nevertheless, the reception of the new Monkey Island is quite positive. Many fans are looking forward to the new adventure. By the way, Return to Monkey Island is not the only title that is set to bring a popular game series back into the spotlight:
In the forum of Lost Ark, there was briefly a thread created by the Games Specialist Mateo. In this, he announced his resignation and spoke very negatively about his job at Amazon. He criticizes the work culture, lack of bonuses, and lack of passion. The thread was deleted, but screenshots can be found on reddit.
What does the employee say? In his forum post, Mateo criticizes the company Amazon primarily for four things:
The limited scope of action of customer service
Missing bonuses or salary adjustments
The poor working atmosphere and a “culture of snitching”
Lack of passion from the studio and a strong focus on numbers and finances
According to Mateo, it is a dream for many to work in the gaming industry. However, many of the employees who are hired at Amazon Games are disappointed with their jobs.
The thread was only online for a short period and was then deleted. However, a screenshot of his post can be found, among other places, on reddit. This thread was however translated with Google Translate. The original German post can be found at web.archive.org.
Little room for problem-solving and frustration due to poor work environment
What exactly does Mateo criticize? The Games Specialist begins in his farewell post by explaining to the players what scope of action people at customer support have. According to him, this is highly limited:
They could teleport people to another location
They could restore characters (under certain circumstances)
As a third option, they would refer to the standard guide to the game and only give tips that one could also read online – for example, on Google.
As a second major point of criticism, he mentions the appreciation from Amazon. There should be no bonuses, such as free Amazon games, and no salary adjustments due to the current high inflation.
However, even beyond material things, the appreciation of employees is almost nonexistent, which negatively impacts the work environment:
As an employee, one is not relevant here; this is communicated quite openly, and a culture of snitching is also constantly fostered and demanded. A very terrible work environment in my view; I cannot recommend this to anyone.
Mateo emphasizes: If an employee says he can understand the frustration the player is currently experiencing, then that should indeed be the case. The customer service representatives are also continually disappointed by the circumstances.
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Everything you need to know about Lost Ark’s endgame – in the video
Lack of passion and too much focus on numbers
How does he see Amazon Games in general? Apart from the criticism that personally affects his position at the company, he also talks about the general orientation of Amazon Games. Here he criticizes that passion is lacking and that there is too much focus on numbers.
He believes that Amazon will therefore never achieve great success in the gaming industry because all talented employees with passion quickly realize that they will not get far here and leave the studio:
Amazon is driven purely by monetary interests, and games are not a passion. Other game providers also have problems, but the truly successful ones have one thing in common: the passion that underlies them […].
What Amazon never understood and presumably never will is: Acting solely based on logic and numbers works in trade or production. Games and gamers, however, require passion.
Players hoped that everything would be different at Amazon Games
How does the community react to the thread? The majority of commentators on reddit are shocked by the statement, even though many are not completely surprised. Around Amazon, there have always been negative reports regarding working conditions (via Business Insider). However, many hoped that at least the gaming division would be better.
That there is also a poor work environment at Amazon Games, the user coldfries finds “really very sad.” The user Laxxz writes: “Nothing that people didn’t suspect, but it’s something completely different when it’s written in yellow letters.”
Some admire Mateo for the thread; after all, he probably violated internal guidelines. Others criticize him for airing dirty laundry openly in the forums afterwards.
What does Amazon say? So far, there has been no official statement from Amazon. We at MeinMMO have already contacted the studio and requested a statement.
Recently, a Star Citizen employee also expressed criticism about the payment of his studio:
A user on the reddit forum extensively discussed the events in League of Legends. His remarks reached Marc “Tryndamere” Merrill, one of the founders of Riot Games, who immediately offered the critic a job in LoL. According to Merrill, successful teams tend to be complacent. A thoughtful player perspective is valuable and can bring about change.
In a five-part and multi-page post, the user explained the problems with the events at various stages of Riot Games. He generally found that events had become increasingly boring and worse over the years:
Events underwent many changes over 12 years – Riot never seemed to be satisfied and kept changing the entire concept
Over the years, the focus in LoL events shifted. The events moved away from “earning things” and “trying new things”. Now the focus was on having the opportunity to buy things in the cash shop
Today, the events are boring – ultimately, one has to spend money to enjoy an event; otherwise, 70% of the content is missed.
Compared to competing games like Fortnite, LoL is just as grindy, but players still cannot unlock everything.
The user judges: Events in League of Legends are now only there to sell more skins.
This is what events in LoL look like today:
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LoL: The popular Star Guardian event is back – Teaser reveals release date
How should events be instead? According to the reddit user, events should serve to explore the universe further that they want to sell to players.
In the past, it was about allowing players to dive deeper into the world of LoL – for instance, with special modes that adapt to the event. Instead of always just playing the classic “Summoner’s Rift”, Riot Games could use the events to try out unique modes that will only stay in the game for a limited time.
Exclusive content is okay, but it’s bad to hide it behind a paywall or a 30-day grind, Lanaluse judges.
How was the post received? The post received a lot of support: 8,700 upvotes, countless reddit badges, and 627 comments.
What was special about it: Only 11 hours after the post appeared, Marc Merrill (thumbnail) appeared in the comments, known as Tryndamere, the former president of Riot Games: He founded the company together with Brandon “Ryze” Beck. After his Everquest character, the champion was named “Tryndamere”, and after his wife Ashley, the champion “Ashe”.
The important man from Riot was so impressed by the post that he immediately offered the critic a job:
“Incredible post. Are you interested in a job? We should talk.”
The critic Lanaluse was quite shocked that Tryndamere himself contacted him. The two then exchanged direct messages.
Tryndamere is one of the original champs of LoL. One of the founders immortalized his Everquest character in him.
“Great fuel for discussion and reflection”
Why did Tryndamere find the post so great? On Twitter, Merrill explains why he was so impressed by the post: The post is “great fuel for internal discussions and reflections.”
If one is successful, one tends to become complacent because it is exhausting to constantly think of new things and because players’ expectations continue to rise. Developers are also human and need rest and recovery.
The post on reddit was well formulated and explains exactly the reasons why the user likes or dislikes something – and that in a thoughtful manner.
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Merrill believes the poster could initiate change at Riot Games.
Sometimes it is easy to lose sight of the forest for the trees when the team focuses on individual areas. The poster showed that he can identify issues and views them broadly and deeply from the player perspective. This sends strong signals to initiate change.
Whether Riot Games and the critical fan can come to an agreement is currently unknown.
But just like the poster, several big names in the MMO field started out. Even Jeffrey Kaplan, who later became the boss of Overwatch and co-developer of World of Warcraft, became famous for playing Everquest obsessively and explaining to developers what they were doing wrong:
A new patch for World of Warcraft has appeared on the PTR. The changes sound minor, but they could have significant impacts.
Mentally, most players have already moved on from World of Warcraft Shadowlands and everyone is talking about the next expansion Dragonflight. However, Blizzard apparently wants to push in a small patch in between and make a few changes.
The upcoming patch 9.2.7 is now on the PTR and changes the auction house and the rules for boosting services.
What will change with the auction house? After Blizzard has already connected the auction houses of Horde and Alliance on the same realm some time ago, there are even more significant changes with patch 9.2.7:
The trade of consumables will be expanded to the entire region. You will be able to source your herbs from players all over Europe, providing a much larger supply – but also more competition as sellers. This is especially true for:
Not affected by this connection are all items that are not considered “commodities”, meaning “everyday items”. This includes equipment items.
Good chances for wholesalers? Auction houses will be cross-region.
What is this boosting channel? Blizzard is introducing a new chat channel called “Trade (Services)”. This channel will henceforth be used for people to offer their boosting services or specifically look for them. For example, those who want to guide other players through tough dungeons and want to do it for gold can advertise here without resorting to other chat channels.
Isn’t boosting forbidden? No, fundamentally, boosting is allowed in World of Warcraft. You may carry other players through content or be carried by other players. However, these services may only be paid for with in-game currency – such as gold.
The intention behind this is to consolidate boosting offers and requests in a chat channel that can easily be turned off when needed. This is intended to free up the trade chat, which can then be used for traditional trading, like selling items – or for the daily “Did anyone say Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Warchief?” game.
When will the patch be released? There is currently no exact release date for patch 9.2.7. However, it can be assumed that the patch will go live soon, as it also brings the announced nerfs for warlocks. Since the current season lasts only about 4 weeks, that is likely the window in which the patch will appear.
However, it is also possible that Blizzard “outsources” the adjustments for warlocks and simply makes them part of a hotfix after they have been tested on the PTR.
As soon as there is an official release date, we will report on it.
Are you looking forward to the changes such as the connection of the auction houses? Or is the “boosting channel” a step in the wrong direction? Let us know in the comments!
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From July 1 to July 3, 2022, the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 is taking place in Berlin. On-site, you can find special spawns and try to catch monsters in different habitats. Here is an overview.
What is this event? After the global GO Fest 2022, further location-based live events with this name are now taking place. This weekend, the GO Fest is happening in Berlin’s Britzer Park.
Which monsters are new? The event also brings some new monsters and shinies into play. These are:
The new Ultra Beast Schabelle will be obtainable through research, not through raids. However, its shiny form is still missing.
Shaymin in its Sky Form – You will also get this through a special research, it cannot be shiny.
There are also new shinies to be caught.
The mushroom Pokémon Tarnpignon comes into play as shiny for the first time.
Additionally, the monkey monster Grillmak appears as shiny for the first time.
Also, the evolutions of these monsters can now be obtained as shiny if you have collected enough candies for them.
Besides the spawns, there are plenty of bonuses that the GO Fest in Berlin will bring. To make the most of the event, you should plan your visit well in advance. Here you can find 7 tips on how to prepare for the GO Fest in Berlin.
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Are you looking for an affordable co-op game where you can really blow off some steam? Then “Killing Floor 2” might be a good option for you.
What kind of game is this? There are many ways to deal with a full-blown zombie apocalypse. “Killing Floor 2” from 2016 takes the most direct approach: It gives you pretty much every conceivable weapon to get rid of the “un” in undead.
The game mechanics are pretty simple: Gather up to 6 friends, choose one of several classes, and grab the weapon of your choice.
From pistols to a standard shovel, from a sharp katana to a chainsaw or a flamethrower, there’s pretty much everything included.
Now you have to face the oncoming zombie hordes. In teamwork, you must survive round after round and turn the raging undead into firewood. Warning: This is not necessarily for the faint of heart. In Killing Floor 2, as the title suggests, it gets pretty wild, bloody, and sometimes creepy.
Numerous updates throw you into various settings – sometimes you face “normal” zombies, sometimes you battle lunar undead or Christmas monsters.
The GameStar review from the release in 2016 shows what the game looks like:
From this game, you shouldn’t expect a big story but simply some crazy rounds of zombie-slaying with friends. The game is all about over-the-top action – you notice that at the latest when you shoot at the zombies in slow motion.
What makes Killing Floor 2 popular? The game by Tripwire Interactive (by the way, the creators of the quite crazy Maneater or the co-op knight fun Chivalry 2) enjoys predominantly positive reviews on Steam.
A total of 88% of all reviews since release are positive (from 71,336 pieces), and among the recently released reviews in the last 30 days, it is still 87% (from 425).
Praise is given, among other things, for the visuals and sound of the game. Additionally, the game is simply described as a good co-op experience with entertaining gameplay. Depending on the difficulty level, the game can be quite challenging – if you want it to be.
However, Killing Floor 2 can become repetitive over time.
However, it continues to be supplied with new content to this day. The last update was released two weeks ago:
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What does the game cost? Since the game was released in 2016, Killing Floor 2 is once again coming into focus due to some offers.
In the Epic Games Store, you can get the game for free between July 7 and July 14. There’s only a week left.
As part of the Steam Summer Sale, the game is also available at a discounted price on Steam – if you’re in a hurry. It costs €6.74 instead of €26.99 until July 7.
Tip for long-time PS Plus members: In 2017, Killing Floor 2 was one of the free games, so you might already have it in your library. On Xbox, the game is currently not available at a reduced price.
But if zombies are not for you, it’s still a good time to look for bargains. The Steam Summer Sale, for example, offers plenty of games at discounted prices. There are also a few hidden gems among them – such as the popular space survival game “Empyrion”.
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Tomorrow, on July 1, 2022, the big Pokémon GO Festival in Berlin starts. You can encounter numerous Pokémon once again. We at MeinMMO have looked at which monsters you should secure and explain why.
What kind of event is it? This weekend a live event for the GO Fest in Berlin takes place in Pokémon GO. Ticket holders can hunt special spawns for an entire day.
Even though there is currently little information on the Pokémon you can catch during the event, you should already consider which of the announced monsters are particularly important to you. Below, we have created an overview of which 7 monsters are especially worthwhile.
When is the live event? The GO Fest in Berlin will take place from July 1 to July 3, each day between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM local time in Britzer Garten Berlin. If you have an “Early Access” ticket, you can start catching two hours earlier.
The 7 strongest monsters for the GO Fest in Berlin
During the live event in Berlin, ticket holders will have the chance to encounter various monsters in the wild and in raids. You should definitely secure one or two specimens for use in raids or the GO Battle League.
We have summarized which Pokémon you should pay special attention to on site below.
Darkrai
Darkrai normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon is this? Darkrai is a mysterious Pokémon from the 4th generation. It belongs to the Dark type and has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. During the GO Fest in Berlin, you can find it in exclusive level-5 raids.
Why is catching it worthwhile? Darkrai scores with a very high attack value, and its stamina and defense are also impressive. With Standpauke and Finsteraura, it deals significant damage to the opponent, which makes it one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Is there Shiny Darkrai? Yes, with a bit of luck, you can catch a Shiny Darkrai. You can recognize it by its purple body.
Cresselia
Cresselia normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon is this? Cresselia is a legendary Psychic Pokémon from the 4th generation. Like most legendary monsters, it has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. For the GO Fest in Berlin, you will find it as a raid boss in level-5 raids.
Why is catching it worthwhile? Cresselia excels particularly with its strong defense and stamina. While its attack is somewhat weaker, it is well-suited for your team in the GO Battle League.
Especially in the Ultra League, it performs excellently with a moveset of Psychoklinge, Strauchler, and Mondgewalt. It can also hold its own in the Great League.
Is there Shiny Cresselia? Yes, Cresselia can also be caught in its shiny form. This is distinguished by its yellow-green tail, green wings, and purple body compared to the normal form.
Geronimatz
Geronimatz and Washakwil normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon is this? The Pokémon Geronimatz comes from the 5th generation and belongs to the Normal and Flying types. It can evolve into Washakwil with 50 candies. During the GO Fest in Berlin, it spawns during the habitat “Windy Desert”.
Why is catching it worthwhile? Geronimatz has a strong evolution. Washakwil, in particular, can score with high attack and stamina values. With Air Cutter, it also has a powerful quick attack. Therefore, Washakwil is one of the best flying attackers in the game.
Furthermore, you will not find Geronimatz in the wild outside of events. It typically hatches from eggs and is found in rewards from research tasks or the GO Battle League. Occasionally, it is also found in raids.
Is there Shiny Geronimatz? Yes, you can also catch Geronimatz as Shiny. You can recognize it by its brown body.
Sichlor
Sichlor and Scherox normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon is this? The Bug and Flying Pokémon Sichlor comes from the 1st generation. It can evolve into Scherox. You can find this Pokémon during the GO Fest in Berlin in the habitat “Lively Meadow”.
Why is catching it worthwhile? Sichlor has a really good evolution in Scherox. The monster not only belongs to the Bug type but also to the Steel type, enabling more flexible usage. It also impresses with a high attack value.
Furthermore, one of the recent finds by PokeMiners shows two new monsters that have been coded into the game. One of the Pokémon is Axantor, a further evolution of Sichlor from the 8th generation. Should this be released into the game soon, it may be helpful to have a strong Sichlor and enough candies ready.
Is there Shiny Sichlor? Yes, with a bit of luck, you may encounter a shiny specimen. You can recognize it by its thin, pink legs and slightly greener body.
Koknodon
Koknodon and Rameidon normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon is this? Koknodon is a Rock Pokémon from the 4th generation. It can evolve into Rameidon. While searching during the habitat “Melted Rock”, keep an eye out for the little dinosaur.
Why is catching it worthwhile? Rameidon, the evolution of Koknodon, scores with excellent attack and stamina values. With its moveset of Catapult and Rock Slide, it also inflicts a lot of damage on opponents. Thus, it is one of the best Rock attackers in the game.
Is there Shiny Koknodon? Yes, you can recognize the shiny Koknodon by its gray-brown body and the red markings on its back.
Flampion
Flampion and Flampivian normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon is this? Flampion is a Fire Pokémon from the 5th generation. It can evolve into Flampivian with 50 candies. It also has a Galar variant that will not be available to catch during the GO Fest. You can find the Fire Pokémon in the habitat “Melted Rock”.
Why is catching it worthwhile? Flampion is not the strongest monster itself, but it has a strong evolution. Flampivian can score particularly well with its attack and stamina values. Thus, it secures a spot among the top 10 fire attackers in Pokémon GO.
Is there Shiny Flampion? Yes, Flampion can be caught in its shiny version. You can recognize it by its pink body.
Onix
Onix and Stahlos normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon is this? Onix is a Rock and Ground Pokémon from the 1st generation. It can evolve into Stahlos. Like Koknodon and Flampion, you can also find Onix during the GO Fest in Berlin in the habitat “Melted Rock”.
Why is catching it worthwhile? Stahlos, the evolution of Onix, is particularly interesting for the GO Battle League. The Pokémon has a strong defense value and is well-equipped in the Ultra League with its moveset of Dragon Tail, Bite, and Earthquake.
Furthermore, Stahlos has a temporary evolution, which is interesting for use in raids.
Is there Shiny Onix? Yes, the shiny Onix can be recognized by its green body.
An overview of the best attackers by type in Pokémon GO can be found in the following video:
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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
More interesting Pokémon for the GO Fest in Berlin
In addition to the strong specimens, you can also expect to see some new Shiny Pokémon as well as a few rare or regional Pokémon during the GO Fest in Berlin that you should also secure. So make sure to look out for the following monsters:
Tarnpignon: This Pokémon from the 5th generation is of the Grass and Poison types. It celebrates its Shiny debut at the GO Fest in Berlin, making its shiny form available for the first time in the habitat “Electric Garden”.
If you want a shiny specimen, you shouldn’t overlook Tarnpignon. You can recognize it by the blue area on top of its head.
Tarnpignon and Hutsassa normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Perlu: The Water Pokémon Perlu comes from the 3rd generation. It can evolve into Aalabyss and Saganbyss randomly. Therefore, you should collect plenty of Perlu to increase the chances of evolving into both forms. Additionally, you might even encounter a Shiny.
Perlu, Aalabyss, and Saganbyss normal (top) and as Shiny (bottom)
Sodamak and Vegimak: Two regional Pokémon that you can catch at the GO Fest in Berlin are Sodamak and Vegimak. Sodamak, which is of the Water type, evolves into Sodachita and is usually only found in America and Greenland. You can recognize it by its blue head and blue hair and ears.
On the other hand, Vegimak is native to the Pacific region and Asia. The Pokémon of the Grass type has the evolution Vegichita and can be easily recognized by its green body. Currently, however, there are no shiny variants of Sodamak and Vegimak in the game.
Vegimack, Vegichita, Sodamak, and Sodachita
Even if both Pokémon and their evolutions are not particularly strong, you should secure them at the GO Fest at least for entry in the Pokédex. As they are regional, you won’t find them outside of special events in Germany.
For more regional Pokémon and where to find them, check out our corresponding guide:
Grillmak: In addition to Sodamak and Vegimak, there is also Grillmak. This small Fire Pokémon is native to Europe, which is why you can sometimes find it in the game. However, Grillmak will also be available in its Shiny variant for the first time during the live event in Berlin.
So if you want to be among the first to catch a shiny Grillmak, you shouldn’t miss this opportunity. You can recognize it by its orange body.
Grillmak and Grillchita normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Icognito: During the GO Fest in Berlin, different Icognito will spawn in the wild. The announced forms are A, B, E, L, R, S, and T. You should definitely catch these. This Psychic Pokémon from the 2nd generation is usually very rare in the wild.
If any of the forms are still missing in your Pokédex or if you are still looking for a Shiny, then the live event is your chance.
Icognito A, B, E, L, R, S, T normal (top) and as Shiny (bottom)
Snorlax with Cowboy Hat: The Normal Pokémon Snorlax also spawns in the wild during the GO Fest in Berlin, dressed in a special cowboy hat.
Snorlax with Cowboy Hat
With a bit of luck, you may even secure the special costumed Pokémon in its Shiny variant. You can recognize it by its dark blue body. Furthermore, Snorlax is also suitable as a good gym defender.
Are you in Berlin for the GO Fest? Which of the monsters do you definitely want to secure? Feel free to share your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments.
