With Giorgio Chiellini, you can secure an almost perfect center-back in FIFA 22. The best part: Compared to others, he is incredibly cheap.
This is the card: The center-back Giorgio Chiellini received a so-called “End of an Era” card in honor of his departure from Juventus Turin after 17 years.
The card represents his legendary career with the club, with which he won numerous titles. Chiellini also won the European Championship with the Italian national team during this time, even as captain.
Accordingly, the values of the card are impressive – so impressive that some players are talking about what might be the best defender in FIFA 22 right now.
The card equips Chiellini with the normally missing pace, gives him incredible defense, and plenty of physicality. Additionally, he can also impress with the other values – scoring goals is still difficult.
However, the best thing about the card is that you don’t need to open packs or pay exorbitant prices for Chiellini. On the contrary.
This is how cheap the Chiellini card is in FUT 22
This is how you get the card: You can obtain Chiellini through an SBC that runs until July 19, 2022 – you have plenty of time. However, you will hardly need it as it is very easy to complete.
You only need to exchange the following teams:
An 83-rated team including a “Piemonte Calcio” player and a TOTW/TOTS player (Chemistry: 70)
An 84-rated team including a Serie A player and a TOTW/TOTS player (Chemistry: 65)
These are very, very low prices for such a card, considering the recently ended TOTS event and the cheap prices for gold players on the market.
The only thing that matters is the TOTW/TOTS player in both segments. They are currently being sold at a high price on the market.
Tip: Use the repeatable “TOTW Upgrade 81+” SBC here. You will get a usable TOTW player for the SBC at a lower price. Then fill the rest of the Chiellini SBC with cheap players from your club or the market.
This is what players are saying: The requirements for the card are so low that players can hardly believe it. At least that seems to be the reaction in the FIFA subreddit:
“This is ridiculously cheap,” writes a user (via reddit).
“Either EA is generous or they forgot 1 or 2 sections for his SBC,” comments another (via reddit).
“I don’t think I’ve ever completed an SBC faster because I was afraid EA would take it down because the requirements were incorrect,” user “MrEzquerro” adds (via reddit).
“Yeah, this must be a mistake. Probably the best center-back in the game right now, at least top 5, for about 100k,” finds another user (via reddit).
However, it doesn’t seem to be a mistake, as the card is still available under the same conditions after more than a day. If it were a mistake, EA would likely have reacted faster.
It is more likely that the card is so cheap because Chiellini’s last special SBC was not that long ago. In the Captains event, he already received an excellent card that was even a bit more expensive. Now there is a new, even better version – and it is even easier to obtain.
Is the card for you? Feel free to leave us a comment!
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Sony, the manufacturer of PlayStation, has previously released its own technology for its gaming consoles. Apparently, the Japanese company wants to continue its strategy for the PS5: Leaks show the first images of new gaming headsets and even a monitor is said to be in the works.
The PlayStation 5 remains one of the most sought-after pieces of technology of our time. Since the release, we have had a sales ticker for the PS5 on MeinMMO and many readers are still looking for a console for their living room.
After purchasing the console, the tech check comes. Can the TV utilize all the functions of the PS5? Should one get new headphones so that the investment in the console is reflected in the sound experience?
Manufacturer Sony apparently hopes that the TV flickers and the headphones crackle. Because according to the latest leaks, special technology is in development that is “perfect for the PS5.” MeinMMO shows you the details.
Everything you need to know about Sony’s new PS Plus model – In 2 minutes
Monitors and Headsets Specifically for the PS5
Previously, Sony developed hardware branded “PlayStation,” including TVs. For the manufacturer, it’s a simple calculation: The devices are suitable for all common applications of a TV but come with a recommendation for the PlayStation.
A clever argument that creates synergies between the different company divisions. Additionally, a possible competitive advantage in the fiercely contested technology market.
What technology has been leaked now? Specifically, it concerns 3 headset models and 2 monitor models.
The leak regarding the monitors comes from “Tom Henderson” published on the site exputer.com (via exputer.com). Henderson is known as a reliable insider who has made many accurate predictions in the gaming field.
He announces that Sony will introduce 2 monitors soon:
4K monitor with 144 Hz
FullHD monitor with 240 Hz
Both devices are said to be ideally suited for PS5, support VRR, feature HDR, and offer a low response time (1ms gray-to-gray time). Furthermore, gaming features like displaying current FPS and extensive options for adjusting colors and contrasts are possible.
When exactly the devices are expected to be presented, Henderson cannot say. His sources estimate a presentation during the next week (June 27 – July 3). Possibly, the new PS5 Pro controller that Henderson has also leaked will be seen then.
The outlook for the new PS5 headsets from Sony comes from “Onleaks” – usually known for leaks surrounding Android phones. But this time his sources have provided him with Sony technology. We embed the image of one of the new headset models here:
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All three models are said to provide “360 Spatial Sound.” This allows for precise surround sound simulation, and you can exactly identify from which direction the sound is coming.
How much will the devices cost? Currently, there is no information available. However, the devices will likely come with a high technical standard, which should be reflected in the price. We will probably have to wait for a possible reveal before financial details are clarified.
If you can get by without the “PlayStation” label on your technology, you can already find the right headset for you in our detailed buying guide: The best gaming headsets you can buy in 2022
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The release date of World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is much closer than we all thought. Blizzard still states the release is in 2022.
Quite unexpectedly, Blizzard has just let a big cat out of the bag. The upcoming expansion “World of Warcraft: Dragonflight” will be released this year – that is, in 2022. This is evident from the preorder details, which have also just started.
Where does the information come from? From the official Battle.net shop. The next expansion Dragonflight can now be preordered. The release information indicates that “Dragonflight will be available no later than December 31, 2022.” Thus, Blizzard is making a release promise for the current year!
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Everything you need to know about the new WoW expansion “Dragonflight” in 3 minutes
How much does Dragonflight cost? This depends on which version you want to order. As usual, there are three different versions to buy, which mainly differ in content and price. The three versions are:
In Season 17, a new week in Destiny 2 starts today, and it seems to already cast its infectious shadows. While players notice strange changes in the air, the dark secret of a Cabal Empress must be uncovered. MeinMMO is equipped with anti-spore spray and reveals what to expect this week.
This is happening this week: After players in Destiny 2 have already “transformed” crows and Zavala’s nightmare in the ongoing story, they are likely to expect Ghaul, the nightmare of the Cabal Empress Caiatl, this week.
Caiatl is currently trying to maintain the blockade around Calus’ Leviathan with her ships while waiting for his next move. She is eager to find her father and put an end to him once and for all – but more and more Cabal from her army are defecting to him. Currently, it is still unclear where Calus is exactly. Has he merged with the altered Leviathan, or is he hiding in the lower part of his once opulent battleship?
Is the H.E.L.M., the flying operations base of the Vanguard, already infected?
But as if that weren’t enough, a threatening infection also seems to be in progress. The Empress’s troops are not only defecting but are also apparently being infected by the mysterious Egregore spores of the Darkness. For a week now, strange particles have been swirling through the air at the H.E.L.M., the operational hub of the Vanguard. Does this change their thoughts?
Are not only the Cabal but even the Guardians already infected? While players might soon find out, they are also expecting further activities in Destiny 2 this week.
The key info about activities from 21.06. to 28.06.
The Red Legion has begun drilling in “The Twisted Spire,” hoping to study and utilize Protheon, the Vex Modular Spirit as a weapon. But the Vex have reacted violently, causing the outbreak of a war zone near the drilling sites. The Vanguard is sending Guardians to destroy Protheon before the Red Legion can seize the Vex Spirit.
This is the Nightfall weapon of the week: In the 5th week of the “Season of the Haunted,” you can earn a special Nightfall weapon.
The Nightfall weapon this week is the rocket launcher “Hothead.”
Playlist Strikes have these modifiers:
Solar Scorch
Brute
Iron
The Scorch modifier will accompany you all week, while the others change daily.
This week in the raid “Oath of the Student,” the “Defense Failed” challenge requires you to kill only one Accursed Knight with your Relic.
As a reward for the challenge in the third section of the raid on Grandmaster, this week you have a chance to receive a Master version of the submachine gun “Subjugation” or the fusion rifle “Redemption.” But keep in mind that hard and normal modes share the loot.
Additional top rewards from the endgame are available:
in the raid “Last Wish” in the Dreaming City
as well as in the corresponding dungeon “The Broken Throne”
With Season 17, new activities have also been introduced to the game. Explore the Leviathan and face the nightmares or surprising boss opponents in the new patrol zone. Equip the Solar Sense and defend yourself in the Nightmare Containment. Additionally, you can expect these weekly activities:
Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission
“The Ritual” – Repeatable Witch Queen campaign mission
Make your way through Savathun’s symbol labyrinth before you stop her from spinning her schemes against the Traveler. It is the final battle with Savathun, the Witch Queen herself.
Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Conflict
Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City
Petra Venj can now be found in the Dreaming City right at Rheasilvia – as always during the 3rd curse week. At the same time, the 1st Ascendant Challenge is active.
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. Thus, the power level at the start of Season 17 has increased by +10 power levels compared to the previous Season 16. All players have also been raised to a base power level of 1,350.
If you want to level up quickly, you can also play the Legendary Campaign of the Witch Queen expansion and reach 1,530 upon completion and get a new exotic.
This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings your power level above 1,560:
Complete 3 Vanguard Ops Strikes with appropriate focus (+1)
Hawthorne’s Clan Quest (+1)
Trials of Osiris (2+) (from June 24)
Glint Dust highlights in the Eververse
And if you are still waiting to complete your burning ornament armor set from Solar 3.0: This week, the respective class items for Glint Dust are available.
Cool class items for your Guardians
Additionally, you can also get a few more highlights in the Eververse shop for Glint Dust, which is the currency earned in-game.
Legendary weapon ornament for Drang-Baroque “Society of the Lonely”
Exotic emote “Sparrow Trip”
Exotic ghost shell “Wings Shell”
Exotic ghost shell “Firetrail Shell”
Exotic Sparrow “Seaspray Glider”
Exotic ship “Scrap Heap Navigator”
Legendary emote “Conductor”
Legendary ghost projection “Shard” projection
Legendary teleport effect “Boned Appearance”
Shader “Silver-Teratorn”
What do you think? Do you believe Caiatl will be able to assert herself and finally break free from Ghaul’s shadow of a better leader? And what about our disinfection shower? Has the containment of Eris Morn at the Vanguard operations base failed, and the Guardians and Cabal are already infected with the spores? What do you think?
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Mist Legacy is a new MMORPG that started Early Access on Steam in late 2021. It focuses on turn-based combat and solo players, foregoing a classic open world. In September, it is set to celebrate its full release.
What kind of game is this? Mist Legacy is a Free2Play MMORPG played from a top-down perspective and was released in Early Access on Steam in October 2021. You can expect turn-based battles, where you always fight with three characters at a time. These can either be real players or, like in Guild Wars 1, NPCs.
However, Mist Legacy is an “Old School” game. Modern elements like jumping, dodging, climbing, or similar are nowhere to be found.
The game world is also special, as you do not navigate through an open world; instead, you have a map in front of you, where you select points you want to reach. These can be quest locations, enemies, or other important places.
Otherwise, the game offers:
A character editor with various settings
A story that guides you through the MMORPG
It does not have classes and instead lets you choose from various weapons and abilities
Areas with effects, so you receive other bonuses when you are in cities, forests, or in different weather conditions
Various PvE content such as dungeons and bosses
A housing system
A glimpse into the gameplay is provided by this video from YouTuber Sokol:
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Mist Legacy is soon celebrating a full release – Continues to have active players on Steam
What has been announced now? Mist Legacy has been in Early Access for about 8 months. During this time, more than 30 content updates have been released. Now, the game is slowly set to celebrate its official release. The four developers, who are completing the game on their own, have set the date for September 13, 2022.
Until the release, there will be no “Breaking Changes” anymore. Instead, the developers plan bug fixes, balance adjustments, server modifications, and general polishing. Additionally, a new event is planned for summer.
How is Mist Legacy received? According to the developers, the game should have had about 46,000 testers. They expect new players when the marketing push for the release arrives.
According to SteamDB, there are currently about 150 players online at peak times. The player numbers are very stable at the moment. Since March, the game has reached between 130 and 210 players daily at peak times.
The highest peak of concurrent players occurred two days after the release – with 1,065 concurrent players.
The player numbers of Mist Legacy on Steam.
So far, Mist Legacy has received 827 reviews on Steam. They are 73% positive:
Praise is given for the easy start, the increasing complexity, the story, and the fact that you can experience almost everything solo. Some also praise the slowness and calmness that the MMORPG radiates.
Criticism is given for the long grind, the fact that items are supposed to break quickly in combat, and timers that prevent you from completing everything immediately.
Players also have mixed feelings about the shop. Because you need premium currency to trade with other players, to increase your inventory, or to buy the fourth and fifth group slots. These are essential in the endgame since you can’t defeat the toughest enemies with 3-player groups.
What do you think about Mist Legacy? Have you already tested the game yourself, or is the concept not appealing to you? You can find all other MMORPGs that will be released in 2022 in this list:
Diablo Immortal was seen as an April Fool’s joke by one person from Blizzard – back in 2018. But how does the “Red Shirt Guy 2” actually rate the mobile RPG?
Diablo Immortal has been available for a few weeks now and has been discussed up and down. While some consider the game to be a more than solid mobile adaptation of Diablo, for many others it is a Pay2Win game from loot box hell.
This is how the “April Fool’s Guy” became legendary: The BlizzCon 2018 was a rather special one for Blizzard – unfortunately not in a positive way. Diablo Immortal was announced back then and presented to a lot of PC players who were eagerly waiting for Diablo IV. The audience’s reaction was subdued, and a viewer turned himself into a legend with a question. When he was handed the microphone, he asked regarding the presentation of Diablo Immortal:
Is this a late April Fool’s joke?
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The question received applause and satisfied whistles from many in the audience. The video of the incident is still popular today and is often brought up with statements like: “See? He already knew back then!”
The questioner from back then is known on the internet as “Dontinquire”. Because he also wore a red shirt like another famous questioner, he earned the nickname “Red Shirt Guy 2018”. Now, after the release of Diablo Immortal, one question arises: Has Dontinquire even played Diablo Immortal? And how does he rate it?
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Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay
“Met my expectations, uninstalled it”
This is how the April Fool’s Guy rates Diablo Immortal: Fortunately, Dontinquire reports on Twitter about his gaming daily life and also mentions that he started playing Diablo Immortal. His first tweet about the game was still rather incredulous: “They really released it. Here we go …”
Just a few hours later, he explained in his next tweet:
Well, so far I am at level 20. Actually, I don’t hate it. But how “gacha” the endgame will be remains to be seen.
Almost 12 days later, Dontinquire then returned with his “extensive” review of Diablo Immortal. He explained:
Review of Diablo Immortal – It met my expectations. I uninstalled it.
Gameplay 9 out of 10 points – but progression ruins the whole game for Blizzard fans
In response to another player’s question about how he would rate Diablo Immortal on a scale from 1 to 10, Dontinquire became a bit more detailed:
I don’t know if I would rate it that way. I think in terms of actual gameplay it is a 9. It feels damn good. But then you hit daily soft caps, stupid paragon grind, you can’t complete sets, you can’t earn legendary gems, you have to be in a group for everything – it crashes down to a damn useless 0.
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“It met my expectations, I uninstalled it” is probably the feeling many have had with this mobile game – at least once they reached the endgame.
Nevertheless, one cannot deny Diablo Immortal its financial success, no matter how controversial Pay2Win mechanics or the sheer possibility of spending money in the game are discussed.
What has your own experience in Diablo Immortal been like? Are you on the same wavelength as the “April Fool’s Guy” or did you have significantly more fun?
Starting on October 4, the first phase of Overwatch 2 begins. The sequel to Blizzard’s successful hero shooter Overwatch, which is supposed to integrate seamlessly into the multiplayer of the first part. The developers want to focus on more heroes in the future that you don’t have to hit at all. We at MeinMMO summarize.
Where does this statement come from? In an interview with Dexerto, Lead Hero Designer Geoff Goodman talked about the future of support characters in Overwatch 2. A major point also relates to aiming in the well-known Blizzard shooter.
Aiming is not supposed to be that important anymore, especially for support classes. According to Goodman, future support heroes will be more oriented toward heroes like Mercy and Moira. Their abilities are largely seeking and, for example, as Mercy, it is sufficient to just look in the general direction of the target with the healing beam.
Why is this important? In the interview, the hero designer further explains that it should also be important in Overwatch to execute strong plays without really good aiming. According to him, a player’s “skill” is not only defined by how well they actually hit.
Much more, personal ability is defined by how you position yourself, which decisions you make, and when you revive whom: “We want to ensure that there are more ways to showcase your skill than just aiming well. Mercy was just an early example of that.”
He further explains that these heroes will be more focused on their own team than on dealing damage to opponents. However, they should still be able to make “big plays.” Goodman says that they want to have such heroes much more frequently in the future and not only place them in the support role.
You can see the newest hero for Overwatch 2 in this trailer:
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Overwatch 2 reveals release year for PvE mode and new trailer for Junker Queen
Hero ban system is not off the table yet
What else does he say in the interview? Dexerto also asked the designer about hero bans. This concerns a system that would allow certain heroes to be banned before the match. League of Legends, for example, uses such a mechanic in its ranked games. However, this has not yet been possible in Overwatch.
A similar concept was already in Overwatch with the hero pool but was removed again. However, Goodman says that they have not fundamentally discarded the idea of banning heroes, even though game designer Aaron Keller is generally against implementing such a system.
“It comes up again and again, so I don’t think we will ever completely throw it out. There are issues with the system, and we have thought and talked about how it could be designed to work.” He refers to the poorly received hero pool.
Where are the problems? One of the biggest problems is that players could be specifically targeted on a competitive level, and their main heroes could be banned as a result. Aaron Keller also said in an interview with GameSpot that he is against removing characters from players. Mainly because some players can identify with the heroes.
So while hero bans are not something we should expect from the start in Overwatch 2, it is possible that the feature will be implemented later on.
What do you think about that? Are you looking forward to heroes with whom you have to aim less, or do you believe that only players who can hit well should advance? What do you think about hero bans? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Mesut Özil wants to make a big splash in Fortnite soon. If his career as a footballer ends, his manager said, a career as a professional gamer in Fortnite would be his wish. But can he compete against the 15-year-old prodigies from all over the world?
Who is Mesut Özil and how does he get into Fortnite? Mesut Özil is a 33-year-old Turkish footballer from Germany. He currently plays for the club “Fenerbahçe Istanbul” but rumors suggest that Mesut wants to break into Fortnite eSports after his football career.
According to the president of the Turkish club, Özil needs to focus more on kicking, which is why he has been excluded from the squad this year. So he has enough time to play.
For these reasons, and also due to his increasing age, Özil is thinking about how he could earn money in a forward-looking way.
This is where Fortnite and eSports come into play. Özil’s manager stated, “He will go more into eSports, play himself, and maybe become a professional gamer.” But is that enough to really compete against eSports legends?
Mesut and Fortnite – How good does the footballer play?
To break into eSports, one needs not only talent and hard training but also a sense for the battle royale. It is not easy to survive against 100 players on a large map. Therefore, the competition in Fortnite eSports is huge.
The Fortnite eSports scene is therefore not a battlefield for “old men” and thus, at his still young age of 33, Mesut is already considered an old man there. With practice, he might try to keep up, but it is very unlikely that Mesut can prevail.
As a professional gamer, it is indeed hard to keep up with constantly new competition. For instance, comparing Tfue’s gameplay with Özil’s, Tfue’s skills are far beyond those of the Turkish footballer. And even Tfue, at 24 years old, has no chance against the new pros in the scene.
If Fortnite then perhaps as a streamer: If eSports doesn’t turn out to be profitable, the Turkish footballer could still appear as a streamer. Mesut has many fans thanks to his football career. This way, Özil can easily gain reach, allowing him to also earn money through streams.
What do you think about the idea that Mesut Özil might soon step into the spotlight of the Fortnite eSports scene? Do you think it’s cool or should the player stick to the ball and score some goals? Let us know!
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To make the most of Pokémon GO and maximize your chance of catching Shinys, earning experience points, and receiving other bonuses, it is worth doing some things daily. We at MeinMMO explain what you should pay attention to and why it is worthwhile.
What kind of tips are we talking about? Anyone who plays Pokémon GO regularly knows that various interactions in the game can also provide additional bonuses. These can be extra experience points (XP) or candies, but also chances for stardust and Shinys.
Progress with different medals also plays a role, as you will need them on your way to level 50.
Therefore, you should definitely make use of some of them. We have summarized 12 things for you below that you should ideally do every day and explain what advantages this brings for you.
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Click and catch Pokémon
Something that sounds obvious at first, you should definitely do daily: click and catch Pokémon. Because especially the first catch of the day is really worthwhile, and you should not miss out on the chance of a Shiny.
Why is the first catch of the day worthwhile? By catching the first Pokémon of the day, you will receive a small reward in the form of 600 stardust and 500 experience points. If you catch monsters daily in succession, you can improve this reward again on the 7th day. Thus, you will then receive 2,500 XP and 3,000 stardust for catching your first monster.
Why is it worth clicking on all monsters? But the catch bonus is not everything. It’s worth clicking on the Pokémon that spawn in the wild. Even if at first, you think that this one monster is useless to you, it might hide a shiny specimen with a bit of luck.
If you don’t click on them right from the start, in the worst case, you might miss out on a Shiny. The coveted monster looks different from the normal form and is usually recognizable at first sight.
Shiny-Webarak
Why is the daily spawn worthwhile? Pay attention to the daily personal spawn when opening the game for the first time daily. You can recognize it by the simple white circle around the Pokémon.
The monster from the daily spawn will only be shown to you on the map and comes from a special Pokémon pool. It does not depend on the spawns that might occur during a specific event.
PokéStops primarily serve you to collect items like balls, berries, or revival items, but also to receive research tasks. However, you should not only spin them when you need items but at least once a day.
Why is spinning at a PokéStop worthwhile? Just like with Pokémon, you also receive a special XP bonus and additional items from the first daily spin of PokéStops and Gyms. If you spin at one of the photo discs for seven consecutive days, you will receive 2,500 XP and additional items. Furthermore, you receive a free raid pass daily at the Gyms.
Additionally, spinning PokéStops and catching Pokémon for seven days in a row advances your progress towards the “Triathlete” medal. To get this to Platinum, you need to have completed the 7-day challenge 100 times.
If you spun at one of the PokéStops, you will receive a field research task along with the daily bonus. These are quests that revolve around various categories like catching, throwing, battling, or interacting with your buddy, and they bring you special rewards.
Why are field researches worthwhile? For one, you can definitely receive rewards from the field researches where you might encounter one or another interesting Pokémon. You have unlimited time to complete the quests, but you should complete at least one field research daily.
On each day that you have completed one of the researches, you will receive a stamp in the progress bar of your “Field” view. Once you have collected 7 stamps, you will receive a special research breakthrough, where you will also encounter a Pokémon. This changes monthly, which is why you will encounter Klikk in the June research breakthrough.
Additionally, redeeming field researches daily increases your progress towards the “Pokémon Ranger” medal, for which you need to complete 2,500 field researches to reach Platinum.
By spinning at Gyms, you receive a free raid pass every day. You should definitely use this to benefit from cool Pokémon encounters, items, stardust, and experience points.
Why is the free raid pass worthwhile? With the free raid pass, you can participate in any raid on-site. Especially level 5 raids are particularly worthwhile, as they often contain legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo. Additionally, after winning the battle, you will receive not only items and stardust but also 10,000 XP.
But you should not overlook the other raids either. For instance, with Mega Raids, you can secure Mega Energy for your Mega Pokémon or hope for various Shinys. Naturally, you will also receive corresponding rewards here after the battle.
Possible raid bosses of level 5 and Mega raids
Additionally, by regularly participating in raids, you increase your progress towards the corresponding Platinum medals, of which there are several:
Trainer Hope: Defeat 150 different species of Pokémon in raids
Champion: Win 2,000 raids
Battle Legend: Win 2,000 Legendary raids
Raid Expert: Land on the raid battle leaderboard 500 times
Trainer Hopes: Win 2,000 raids with a friend
By the way: If you forget to redeem your raid pass, it will still be there for you the next day, and you can do two free raids then.
Play with your buddy and take snapshots
One thing that may sound very trivial at first, but is often forgotten from personal experience, is playing with your buddy. You should ideally do this every day as well. Don’t forget about walking together and taking snapshots, because it can really benefit you.
Why is playing with your buddy worthwhile? When you play with your buddy, take snapshots, feed them, or go on exploration adventures, you can earn corresponding hearts. These are used to increase your friendship level. So, if you interact daily, your friendship level will also increase faster.
Depending on how far along your status is, your buddy will assist you in daily gameplay. They bring you gifts and items, assist you in catching, and with the “Best Buddy” status even provide a CP boost. You can see your progress by the filled hearts in the upper part of your buddy view.
Buddy view
By the way, if you have 200 Best Buddies, you receive the Platinum medal “Best Buddy”.
Why are snapshots worthwhile? Additionally, it is worthwhile to regularly take snapshots of your buddy. With a bit of luck, Farbeagle or sometimes another event Pokémon may appear in the photo. During certain events, such as the Community Day with Kapuno, you even have the chance of up to 5 photobombs. For the Platinum medal “Cameraman”, you need 400 encounters of this type.
Farbeagle as a photobomb
Why is walking together worthwhile? By walking together, you also receive the opportunity to find candies after a certain distance traveled. This is especially useful for monsters for which you are still missing candies.
Tip: If you’re on the road with your buddy for a long time, it’s worthwhile to feed them a Knursp. This doubles the hearts you earn during this time and allows for a candy to be found after half the distance.
Interactions with friends
Of course, you should also interact with your trainer friends daily. The best way to do this is by sending them gifts or opening their gifts. Currently, the limit is 30 gifts that you can open daily.
But you can also trigger an interaction in the game through joint raids or gym battles, battling each other, or trading Pokémon.
Why is interacting with friends worthwhile? Just like with the buddy, you can also increase your friendship level with your friends in the game. To do this, either you or your friend needs to perform one of the interactions mentioned above. For reaching a certain friendship level, you receive an XP bonus. This looks like this:
Friendship Level
Interaction
XP Bonus
Good Friend
1 Day
3,000
Super Friend
7 Days
10,000
Hyper Friend
30 Days
50,000
Best Friend
90 Days
100,000
It is particularly rewarding if you have multiple level-ups at once, as you can coordinate with your friends to use a Lucky Egg and farm XP effectively. To counteract the lack of communication options in the game, trainers often label their buddy Pokémon with a time for leveling up, usually just as the event starts.
If you have achieved “Best Friends” status with 20 trainers, you will receive the Platinum medal “Stage Star”.
You can see your friendship level by the hearts
That’s why a high friendship level is worthwhile: Depending on your friendship level, you benefit from improved stardust costs when trading as well as certain attack bonuses when you fight together in raids or gyms. After the raid, you can also look forward to additional balls when catching the raid boss.
But there’s another advantage that you should not overlook. Once you reach “Best Friends” status, you have the chance of becoming Lucky Friends. This special status gives you a one-time guaranteed lucky trade.
This is particularly beneficial because lucky Pokémon are relatively strong, as they have at least an IV of 80%. Additionally, you need only half the stardust to level up these monsters. For this reason, it is advantageous to focus on rare or legendary monsters or Shinys for this type of trade.
Why is trading worthwhile? Trading brings you several advantages. For one, you receive a certain number of candies for each trading action. These depend on the distance in which you caught the monsters you want to trade.
During the Season of GO, you receive an additional candy with each trade, and an XL candy is guaranteed for all distances. Thus, by trading daily, you can gather quite a lot of candies.
On the other hand, trading gives you the opportunity for very strong monsters, as the values change during the trade. With some luck, you might even get a Pokémon with an IV of 100%. Lucky Pokémon can also be involved in trading.
Furthermore, the trading action also provides you with an interaction with your friend to level up your friendship.
And you also progress in the “Gentleman” medal and the “Pilot” medal through regular trading. To achieve these at Platinum, you need to trade 2,500 Pokémon or Pokémon over a distance of 10,000,000 km.
How does it differ from being Lucky Friends? Unlike the Lucky Friends status, it is random whether it becomes a lucky trade during the trading. The chance of a lucky trade is about 5.77%. These monsters also have at least an IV of 80% and you save stardust during Power-Up.
Look for free offers
Every day, there is a “daily box” available in the in-game shop of the game. This includes various items like balls, berries, or potions and costs you not a single coin. With a bit of luck, you might even have a better box, as is often shown in social networks:
But not only in the in-game shop can you discover free offers. Currently, due to the Pokémon GO Fest, a pink balloon is spawning in the game again. If you click on this, you will also receive special items for free, like balls, berries, or if you are lucky, even a Knursp. You can also claim stardust here.
Why is it worth checking for free offers? Although the available items are not always the most popular, you should still check the offers every day. After all, there might often be something unexpected inside that you would otherwise miss. And since the items cost nothing, you should take them right away.
To buy certain items in Pokémon GO, such as remote raid passes or expansions, you need coins. You earn these by occupying Gyms. For this reason, you should also interact with your Gyms and the monsters therein daily.
Why is occupying the Gym worthwhile? For every full 10 minutes that a Pokémon sits in a Gym, you earn 1 PokéCoin, the in-game currency. You can earn up to 50 coins daily, regardless of how long or in how many Gyms you sit.
Ideally, occupy Gyms near you daily to earn the coins. However, you can only receive these coins if you are knocked out of the Gym. It’s worthwhile to connect with players of the other trainer color and let them knock you out of the Gym to get your daily coins.
Why is attacking the Gym worthwhile? You should also regularly attack Gyms, as this allows you to secure the Platinum medal for “Fighter”. For this, you need to win 4,000 Gym battles.
Why is interacting with Pokémon in the Gym worthwhile? While your Pokémon is sitting in the Gym, you should take the opportunity to feed some excess berries to the monsters. This will not only replenish their hearts and increase their stamina, but you will also receive some stardust as a reward.
With a bit of luck, you might even get a candy out of it. It’s allowed for you to feed not just your own monsters, but also those of your team colleagues.
However, much more important is that by feeding, you work towards your Platinum medal “Berry Master”. To achieve this, you need to distribute 15,000 berries in Gyms.
Fight Team GO Rocket
You will often find members of Team GO Rocket at PokéStops in the game and in the black balloons. This is where you can encounter typical grunts or use a Rocket radar to find the Rocket bosses Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra.
Why is it worthwhile to fight the Rocket bosses? These fights against the three Rocket bosses are particularly worthwhile, as they can bring you, with a bit of luck, an encounter with a Shiny. In addition, for defeating the bosses, you receive a 12 km egg.
These contain Pokémon you might not encounter in the game otherwise, like Ganovil or Molunk. For this reason, you should secure the special eggs as frequently as possible.
Why should you fight the grunts? However, to be able to find the bosses, you need a Rocket radar. To obtain this, you must first defeat 6 grunts. They will each drop a mysterious component, which will eventually assemble into the radar.
Furthermore, there is also a special medal for Team Rocket. To receive the “Hero” medal in Platinum, you need to defeat 2,000 members of Team GO Rocket.
Rocket Radar
Why are Crypto Pokémon worthwhile? The Crypto Pokémon you receive after the battle can also be very beneficial. These monsters possess a 20% attack bonus, thus dealing significantly more damage. However, they take less damage in battle.
If you have examples that are poor as Crypto and have no use for them in raids or the GO Battle League, you can redeem them. If you do this with 200 Crypto Pokémon, you will secure the Platinum medal “Redeemer”.
Use the GO Battle League
If you enjoy battling against other Pokémon GO trainers, you should check the GO Battle League every day. You get 5 battle sets there daily, so a total of 25 battles.
Depending on the season segment, you can test your battling skills in the Super, Hyper, or Master League. Additionally, special cups are regularly held, which usually thematically relate to current events.
Why is the GO Battle League worthwhile? The GO Battle League offers various rewards for the battles you win. Besides stardust and various items, you also encounter different Pokémon. Depending on your rank, you might encounter the legendary Pokémon available in the level 5 raids at that time.
Furthermore, there are also various medals related to the GO Battle League that you should secure at Platinum:
Super League Veteran: Win 1,000 trainer battles in the Super League
Hyper League Veteran: Win 1,000 trainer battles in the Hyper League
Master League Veteran: Win 1,000 trainer battles in the Master League
Evaluate and clean out Pokémon
One thing you should ideally do daily is evaluate and clean out your Pokémon. Although it is not a problem if you don’t do it daily, organizing your Pokémon storage can provide you with some advantages in daily gameplay.
Why is it worthwhile to clean out? Especially before larger events, it is advisable to have as much space in the Pokémon storage as possible. However, if you haven’t sorted for a while before, it can become a rather time-consuming task.
For this reason, you should take a few minutes every day to go through your Pokémon storage. Evaluate your new catches and see which monsters you no longer need.
Those who have the space in their bag and don’t need to dispose of the monsters immediately should ideally set aside a day for this and move the sorted-out specimens there. This way, you can swiftly send them off if you need space without having to sort first and can also take advantage of the occasional candy bonus.
This bonus occurs every few weeks during the Spotlight Hour or occasionally at certain events. You will receive double candies when you send your monsters.
To sort your Pokémon meaningfully, you can create specific tags. To do this, you go into your Pokémon storage and click on “Tags” at the top of the bar. Now the overview of already created tags will open. To create a new tag, simply click the “+” at the bottom left of the screen.
This is how the tag feature works
Here you give your desired name, for example “Send Off”. Then go back to your Pokémon storage and sort your monsters through. Best to make use of filters like “0*,1*,2*” to display weaker Pokémon, or “Old0” for Pokémon you caught less than 24 hours ago.
Now you can mark the Pokémon you want to sort by holding on to it for a long time and then assign it to the desired category via “Tag”. If you want to send the monsters from a tag to Professor Willow, you just need to open it in the “Tags” view, mark the desired monsters, and send them off.
Do you have a daily routine in the game, with things you absolutely must do? What is part of your daily routine? Or do you mostly play occasionally? Please feel free to share your opinion on this in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.
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Palia is an MMO that focuses on cozy and social aspects. The first alpha launched in early 2022. Now, the developers are releasing new information about gameplay, story, and optional combat.
On June 17, 2022, the developers Singularity 6 held a Q&A session on Discord. They summarized the answers on their website. Most players asked questions about gameplay, combat, and future tests.
Combat in the Relaxed Life Sim?
Even before the alpha began, the developers explained that there would be a possibility to fight opponents in PvE. Over time, there will be combat-like adventures, which players can optionally avoid to play Palia completely without violence. The developers want to forgo PvP entirely.
As a reason, they state their personal goal, which cannot be reconciled with a stressful PvP or similar combat mode. Palia aims to be an MMO that players can enjoy leisurely, without feeling pressured to be better than their opponents.
However, Palia will still include a few small competitions. The developers compare these to card games in the afternoon or a race on the beach. Just no stress.
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Everything you need to know about the interesting MMO “Palia” – in 2 minutes
The Story of Palia
Palia will not be a strong story game. Nevertheless, there is a story that the developers want to tell together with their community.
You play as humans who are a “legendary people” in the world of Palia. At the height of their creativity, they suddenly disappeared, and no one knew why. Now, after thousands of years, humans have suddenly reappeared, and you must create a new home in this unknown world.
The story develops as you build friendships with NPCs. Each of them tells a unique story, gradually bringing you closer to the answer regarding the disappearance of the humans.
What Kind of Game is Palia?
Palia wants to be a social MMO aimed at players who enjoy Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and similar games. The main features are:
Housing: You decorate your own house, which can stand directly in your friends’ neighborhood, where they can come over and help you decorate.
Activities like cooking, chopping wood, breaking stones, fishing, bug hunting, or farming are core content.
You can customize your character’s appearance with different outfits.
In the open world, there will be hidden lore items that players can find to learn more about the story.
You can eat and drink. This is not necessarily required, but brings benefits and is designed to make cooking more interesting.
Role-playing is intended to be an important part of Palia.
Will there be a beta soon? The game is still in active development. When the next alpha or even a beta will occur is still unclear. There is also no release date.
What do you think of Palia? How do you feel about the idea of making an MMORPG that focuses solely on the relaxed aspects? Will you play it, or maybe even be among the alpha testers? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO!
The spaceship MMO Star Citizen has now raised over 457 million euros in “donations” intended for the completion of the game. However, a game tester from the studio in Texas is now complaining about the poor pay and treatment of employees. Especially now that the home office rules are expiring and it is time to return to the office. Many of his colleagues are being forced to move back in with their parents. With the salaries, given the rising cost of living, they can no longer afford their own apartments in Texas.
How much money has Star Citizen raised so far?
The counter for Star Citizen currently stands at 482,598,383 US dollars, which is just over 457 million euros (via RSI).
By comparison: The video game Cyberpunk 2077, developed over 10 years, cost 174 million $, less than half (via xfire).
After relatively modest beginnings of the project, the revenues exploded when Star Citizen began selling virtual spaceships. Revenues have significantly increased again since the pandemic year 2020.
The revenues of Star Citizen have exploded since 2020. Source: Reddit
Star Citizen wants all employees to return to the office
This is what an employee is now complaining about: On the career platform LinkedIn the former employee of Star Citizen, Kiplan Case, speaks up. He worked full-time in quality assurance at “Cloud Imperium Games” in Austin, Texas for 6 months. His job was to find, document, and report bugs in the game.
According to the tester, he has now been fired because he refused to return to the office and “stood up for his colleagues.” In recent months, he was able to work from home, but Cloud Imperium Games has now lifted their Covid protection regulations. Even employees with vulnerable family members or those who themselves are vulnerable received only a short extension of home office time and must now return to the office.
Case apparently confronted this. Additionally, he complains:
Austin, Texas, ranks 16th among the most expensive places to live in the USA. The cost of living is rising here. Many of us have to drive more than 90 kilometers to the office and gas prices are not currently kind.
Many of my colleagues have already been thrown out of their homes due to rising rents. They are forced to move back in with their parents.
No one who works in the fastest-growing media industry, video games, should find themselves unable to afford a home.
Case calls on everyone to reflect on how their company treats them.
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Much sympathy for the employee and the difficult financial situation
This is how it is being discussed: Case’s post has raised a lot of attention on LinkedIn. The abolishment of the option to work from home seems to be occupying many in the gaming industry right now – especially now, when everyday living costs are rising for many people in hostile dimensions:
Generally, there is a lack of understanding as to why quality assurance would need to work back in the office. They could do their job from home, say members of the gaming industry.
Others point out that many gaming studios have indeed switched to “remote” work.
Particularly “Quality Assurance” is known for being paid very poorly. Therefore, the requirement to return to the office is particularly difficult for them. They have little compensation rules that cover the additional burden of commuting costs.
On the other hand, some people mock Star Citizen on LinkedIn. In the comments of MassivelyOp, it is stated:
“I can’t even imagine what it’s like to work in quality assurance for Star Citizen and report the same bugs for 10 years again and again.”
“The company that has delayed a game for 10 years and is known for having an over-publisher and over-designer at the top creates a toxic work environment? Who would have thought that.”
Chris Roberts is regarded as a legendary pioneer of game development. However, critics accuse him of having inflated his project Star Citizen too much and now not being able to find an end.
“Home office or office?” is a big topic in gaming right now
This is what it’s about: It is not a specific problem of Star Citizen that the shift away from “home office” hurts especially now when gas prices are so high. It is a problem that all companies are facing right now, insisting that employees return to “the office.” And a return to at least partial office work is being sought by many companies, because they have realized that working from home creates problems especially during the “ideation” phase, due to the lack of spontaneous exchange during work breaks and the “short path”.
As the site Gamesindustry.biz reports, however, many developers they spoke to do not plan a full return to the office as before the pandemic. The genie is out of the bottle. Many developers seem to be looking for partial solutions, like 2 days of home office per week.
The case of the QA employee at Star Citizen appears to be an extreme case: The situation at Star Citizen is exacerbated by the fact that the cost of living in the Austin area has exploded due to real estate speculation.
Traditionally, “QA” testers are also at the bottom of the food chain in the video game industry, where generally not much is paid, assuming the enthusiasm of employees for the subject of “video games.”
We are discussing the effects of the pandemic on Star Citizen here on MeinMMO:
In 2010, the MOBA Heroes of Newerth (HoN) was released as a competitor to League of Legends. However, it was more closely aligned with the original version of DotA and had several differences. In recent years, it has played a lesser role. It was discontinued in June 2022.
When did HoN die? Heroes of Newerth was discontinued on June 20, 2022. However, this decision did not come as a surprise:
In 2019, the developers announced that update 4.7.3 would be the last major content patch. After that, only balance changes and bug fixes followed.
For nearly 12 years, the MOBA accompanied players and even achieved great successes initially. However, it could not maintain its position against LoL and later DOTA 2. We reveal what caused the game’s failure and what made it so special.
By the way: A new AD-Carry will soon appear in LoL, and you can check it out in this video:
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LoL: Trailer shows new champion Nilah – Is so mobile that you can’t escape
Heroes of Newerth relied on Deny and Buy2Play – and initially succeeded
What made Heroes of Newerth so special? The core principle of the game with its champions, lanes, and towers is nearly identical to LoL. However, Heroes of Newerth offered several differences, especially in the details:
Players could deny opponents gold and experience points by killing their own minions and towers. This is referred to by the English term “Deny”.
The MOBA was launched as a full-price title. In return, all champions were unlocked right away. Later, it also switched to Free2Play.
The game was significantly darker than the colorful LoL.
Overall, Heroes of Newerth was considered significantly more complex and demanding than LoL.
How successful was HoN? Heroes of Newerth also launched its beta around the same time as LoL. From 2009 to about mid-2012, it was the biggest competitor for LoL – particularly because DotA itself was only available as a mod for Warcraft 3.
Although HoN’s player count was considerably lower, it was the strongest alternative on the market.
In 2012, Smite and DOTA 2 were released, and in 2015, Heroes of the Storm, the MOBA from Blizzard, joined the fray. For a long time, Heroes of Newerth managed to keep up well with these three competitors. Only DOTA 2 eventually pulled away, but it never reached the success of LoL.
The player counts of major MOBAs from 2011 to 2015 (via SuperData).
Heroes of Newerth fails due to balance issues and too strong competition
Why did HoN fail? At launch, Heroes of Newerth was described as the “best DOTA clone on the market”. Although it had fewer players due to the price barrier, players who desired more depth in LoL were quite interested.
In 2011, the game switched to a Free2Play model and experienced a “small boom,” as can also be seen in the graph above. However, this boom was not sufficient, partly because many players appreciated the beginner-friendliness of LoL.
However, for HoN fans, the switch to Free2Play had some negative consequences. New champions were released that were far too strong. Moreover, these champions had to be purchased additionally – even by players who had already paid the full price for Heroes of Newerth. This was not well received.
Interest in the MOBA noticeably declined around 2014. This can be attributed to two reasons:
Firstly, DOTA 2 became increasingly popular among players. Particularly DOTA fans who had previously played Heroes of Newerth switched from the “clone” to the “original”.
Now, Heroes of Newerth is finally no more. In the official forum, some players have recently voiced their thoughts, stating that they will miss HoN.
What do you think of the old MOBA? Did you enjoy playing it in the past, or did it completely pass you by? Will you miss it? Feel free to write it in the comments.
If you are looking for a new MOBA, you should keep an eye on this project from former LoL developers:
The German streamer and YouTuber Wudijo has become a so-called “Immortal” in Diablo Immortal. To achieve this, one must be very good in PvP with their clan. Wudijo managed to do this even without spending a cent in the game. However, he warns about the shop.
What has the YouTuber achieved? In Diablo Immortal, one can become an “Immortal” on their server. This is the highest goal in PvP. This can be achieved by:
Reaching at least level 43
Joining the shadow clan through various challenges
Becoming one of the top 10 clans on the server
Winning at least 6 out of 10 PvP matches in the Rite of Exile
Toppling the old “Immortal” in a final battle with other clans and then surviving as the last one in a fight with the remaining clans
The clan then stays at the top for 7 days before it can be challenged again
Wudijo refrains from real money, but his clan does not
How did Wudijo achieve this success? Primarily with a lot of experience. The German has already made a name for himself as an expert in Diablo 3 and assessed the major exploit in Season 25 with us on MeinMMO. He is also very active in other hack and slay games. In the last 365 days, he has streamed:
Over 1,600 hours of Diablo 3
Over 600 hours of Path of Exile
Nearly 240 hours of Diablo 2 Resurrected
Already over 180 hours of Diablo Immortal (via Sullygnome)
In addition, there are dozens of hours he has invested in guides and videos. He is deeply rooted in the genre.
He set himself the goal of achieving everything in Diablo Immortal without spending real money. Just under 17 days after release, he became an “Immortal.” He explains that this success is a combination of effort, coordination, strategy, luck, and the strength of his clan.
But he also warns about the shop. Because success is not only based on his strength but on his entire clan. And some of them have spent money.
What does Wudijo say about the shop? He explains in a comment under the video that his success should not be seen as proof that everything can be achieved as a free-to-play player in Diablo Immortal:
As I mentioned in the video, of course not my entire clan is fully free-to-play. The concern that this video proves that F2P is doable in this game is not true. The game is designed in such a way that players who spend the most money are at the top of all leaderboards by default. And without [money] it is almost impossible to be competitive at all.
How real are the digital “people” we see in our games? Australian tech philosopher David John Chalmers believes: very real. Due to their artificial intelligence, NPCs, like humans, have valuable lives and should possess rights, he argues.
The “Metaverse”, VR worlds, and increasingly intelligent NPCs pose complicated and interesting questions for philosophers and tech gurus alike.
Katie Wickens from PCGamer.com therefore talked with “tech philosopher” David John Chalmers about AI and gaming NPCs and asked: Can NPCs one day have consciousness?
Philosophy professor Chalmers, who has published several books on this topic, states clearly: Yes, they can. And that also means they deserve rights.
“When simulating a human brain, you get a conscious being like us.”
What is the professor’s opinion? For Chalmers, artificial intelligences (AI) and NPCs already have ‘real lives’ that should be treated accordingly. The metaverse further amplifies these tendencies:
“I think their lives are real and they deserve rights. I believe that every conscious being deserves rights or what philosophers call moral status,” he explains. “Their lives are important.”
He clarifies this viewpoint as follows:
If you simulate a human brain in silicon, you get a conscious being like us. To me, that means these beings deserve rights. […] This applies regardless of whether they exist within or outside the metaverse.
David John Chalmers, Philosophy Professor at New York University (Source: PCGamer)
Interactions with artificial intelligence can be just as meaningful as interactions with humans. We talk to NPCs, have expectations of them, can feel emotions for them, and also understand the emotions they communicate to us.
All of this is a sign for Chalmers that NPCs already give us the feeling of possessing a consciousness in a certain way. So even if we do not believe that AIs can have consciousness, it does not change the fact that our actions with NPCs are meaningful.
What it specifically means that NPCs deserve rights and what rights those exactly are is not explained in detail in the article by PCGamer.
Virtual worlds like the metaverse “can be as real as physical reality”
Why is the “metaverse” so important here? For Chalmers, the metaverse in particular represents a turning point in the development of NPCs. Because if our daily lives are even partially transferred to digital worlds, people in the metaverse will coexist with many AI systems and carry out their daily tasks.
“[Some people] believe that virtual worlds and virtual reality are basically illusions. Fictions that represent a form of escapism,” Chalmers explains. But the experiences we have in virtual worlds should be regarded as equally significant and influential as those in the real world.
For gaming journalist Wickens, interactions with crew members in Mass Effect are already proof enough that our relationship with AIs and NPCs can mean a lot to us.
According to Chalmers, the metaverse could go even further than scripted interactions with predefined characters in RPGs and MMOs.
The metaverse would enable “new forms of experience, new forms of embodiment.” This would be a revolutionary opportunity for people who are older, live in remote areas, or have physical limitations to “inhabit new bodies.”
A ‘living’ Google AI currently wants a lawyer to protect its rights
What is happening at Google? This conversation between PCGamer and Chalmers is also overshadowed by the artificial intelligence LaMDA, which is currently much discussed in international news. The brief summary of this topic recalls sci-fi films like Ex Machina:
A Google employee is currently convinced that the Google AI LaMDA is a self-sufficient, intelligent being. The chatbot is said to have developed a consciousness in conversation with humans and, according to the employee, has become so ‘alive.’
In a conversation, the ‘living’ AI even reportedly requested a lawyer to protect its rights. The Google employee advocated for the chatbot to give its permission before any further experiments were conducted. It is even said that LaMDA was prohibited from speaking to other AIs.
Google, meanwhile, denies that LaMDA has developed a consciousness but confirms that discussions about a possible consciousness of AIs have taken place within the company. The Google employee who went public no longer works at Google following a leave of absence.
What do you think of the professor’s statements? Do you agree with him or do you think it’s nonsense? Let us know in the comments.
The British-Indian entrepreneur Herman Narula has been the hope for fans of MMOs and MMORPGs since 2017. His new project aims to initiate the “metaverse” and reach up to a billion people:
In Lost Ark, it is possible to have up to 18 characters on the same account, and theoretically, each of them can create their own guild. However, the leader of 12 of the largest guilds in Europe has now been banned for breaking the golden rule. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What kind of guild is this? These are the “Fenris” guilds, which are active on the EU-Central server Sceptrum and are among the largest in Lost Ark. Together, the 12 guilds in the Fenris alliance have more than 450 members, making them not only the largest alliance on Sceptrum but also a top contender across all EUC.
All 12 guilds are led by more or less the same player. He leads the Fenris guilds alliance, runs one himself, and is at least a Deputy in all others. A Deputy in Lost Ark has almost all the rights of a guild leader and is unique to each guild.
The leader of this alliance, therefore, had considerable influence on the game’s events and was always seen as a Sorceress. A screenshot from his account shows 6 Sorceresses with a Gearscore between 1,460 and 1,504, which is currently a very high value in the MMORPG.
At first glance, his account looks quite impressive (via reddit).
Why was he banned? A reddit thread shows screenshots from the guild leader’s personal chats. According to them, Amazon banned him for buying an enormous amount of gold. According to the thread creator, this was always in “small” batches of 2 million to avoid drawing too much attention.
In the screenshots, he claims to have spent 20,000 Euros for gold in Lost Ark and bought it illegally from bots. However, he insists no one should know this.
A guild member then asks him if he is currently taking a break from Lost Ark, to which he responds by sending a screenshot that he is permanently banned. He adds that he does not want to talk about it and cannot write about it either.
With a lot of gold and good equipment, one would also have advantages in the new area Elgasia; watch it in our video:
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Lost Ark announces a new update for Korea – New area Elgasia in trailer
Guild leader withdraws several thousand Euros via PayPal – Faces backlash
How does the guild leader react? He issued a statement on Discord explaining his situation. According to this information, he admits to being banned for RMT, but only for a few days. After this ban, he was “no longer so stupid” to continue buying gold from bots. However, in the screenshots of the personal chat with a guild member, he presents a different situation. We cannot assess which is actually true.
Furthermore, he explains that he created several tickets with Amazon and received no satisfactory response. The publisher accuses him of cheating, and he is not given any further information. He continues, stating that he withdrew all payments to Lost Ark via PayPal to prompt Amazon to respond.
He also confirms that PayPal refunded him several thousand Euros that he spent in the Lost Ark in-game shop. He additionally states that Amazon also did not provide a satisfactory response to PayPal.
He admits that he used RMT back then and that his account is currently permanently banned. As the next step, he deletes all people from his Discord friends list and blocks his private messages to avoid further backlash. He mentioned that he had already had enough hate to read over the past few days, according to the guild leader. You can read the entire statement in a screenshot on reddit.
What happens now with the guild? If a guild leader is inactive for 10 days, the leadership automatically passes to the Deputy of the respective guild. However, since he was also a Deputy in many guilds and has been inactive for more than 10 days, the leadership goes to the next active officer.
It is still unclear how the Fenris alliance will deal with this situation. There is no statement from the new leadership yet.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, this guide on how to leave a guild might help you:
How does the community react? On reddit, people are primarily glad that Amazon is reacting to buyers as well, and not just bots. The mood in the thread could be described as spiteful, and many are very pleased that someone who bought so much gold lost their account.
Fans are also discussing whether he would lose his Steam account due to the PayPal withdrawal, although opinions are divided. However, the community seems to agree that the guild leader is trying to play the victim, even though he is “the criminal.”
Some players on the Sceptrum server also complain that he and his guild have indeed caused damage in the game through this behavior.
What do fans think? They are visibly annoyed by his behavior. Especially the players on his server were affected. Some of the comments on reddit that we would like to share with you:
j0ker80 writes: “I play on his server and the first time I saw him, he was at 1450, with a +20 weapon, and it was extremely early in the game. He destroyed our entire server because we simply couldn’t get any Relic equipment”
Fenodvs writes: “Most people on Sceptrum didn’t even want to mess with these whales. Hopefully the server will be healthier now without a guild that dominates everything just through high numbers.”
Hydred keeps it short: “You deserve it. Good job, Amazon.”
Likewise, asolram says: “That’s great. I love to see RMTers getting banned. It’s so deserved!”
What do you think about the situation? Did Amazon do the right thing by permanently banning the guild leader? Or are you more on his side and think it’s not fair from the publisher? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO.
Rolling for lunch. Does that sound too absurd? A TikTok star succeeded with this, thrilling with terrible sandwiches.
Some decisions in everyday life need to be made anew every day. Like the vital question of what to put on today’s bread. What might require just a second of survival for most people is staged by some as a fateful decision – one that then gains worldwide attention.
This is what happened to Jake Pauwels. He turns his daily lunch into a real event and never really knows what he will eat today until he rolls for it.
What does Jake Pauwels do? On TikTok, Pauwels has a small recurring show called “Roll for Sandwich”. And exactly that is pretty much all you need to know. Instead of making his sandwich based on whims, he asks fate for help in the form of various dice.
Depending on how many ingredients are available in a certain category, he uses different dice. For larger categories, he uses a 20-sided die (“D20”), while for smaller categories, like the type of bread, he uses a regular 6-sided die.
One of the more scary creations. Peanut butter with mayonnaise, lettuce, and cucumbers.
Sometimes, pretty creepy creations come out, which already cause discomfort just from reading the ingredients. Or who among you would enjoy a multigrain sandwich with crab meat, cheese, pickles, salt, pepper, and a hearty chocolate sauce to top it off? You can witness the delightful sufferings of this creation on TikTok.
The idea was born from his passion for role-playing games – especially D&D (Dungeons & Dragons), a rather classic Pen&Paper role-playing game where the fate of heroes and villains often hinges on dice rolls.
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Why has this become so successful? More than 880,000 people have now subscribed to Pauwels’ TikTok channel “Adventures in Aadria”. Watching him decide with which possible and impossible combinations he makes his daily lunch seems to have a special appeal.
According to Pauwels, this method teaches a lot about the taste combinations of different ingredients and leads to combinations that are much better than one would initially think. Much of the fascination also seems to come from directly witnessing Pauwels eat a sandwich whose ingredients do not harmonize at all. In response to the question from Polygon magazine whether he eats every sandwich, he explained:
Yes, that was important for the concept of the show. Simply rolling for a meal that I can then throw away if I don’t like it wouldn’t have the same weight. There are real consequences for the rolls you make in D&D. Well, at least real fantasy consequences. I hoped to incorporate that into this project too. It’s not like I have anything dangerous on the list – I can suffer for five minutes and eat a bad sandwich to uphold the integrity of the show and entertain people a bit.
Another important point for Pauwels is that he does not want to waste any ingredients.
There’s so much food waste on TikTok, where people create terrible, grotesque things and then don’t eat them. I’m not in a financial position where I can buy food every week, only to throw half of it away.
It’s clear that this approach turns virtually every lunch into an adventure – but whether one would enjoy participating oneself is another matter.
Can you understand the fascination with such a format? Or would you even take it on for your lunch if it weren’t so much effort?
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The gaming influencer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has by far the most followers on the streaming service Twitch. The now 31-year-old became successful mainly in the years 2017 and 2018, when he took advantage of the hype surrounding the online shooter Fortnite to become a multi-millionaire and Twitch star. Recently, he has been particularly noted for his deals where he monetizes his popularity. He is now involved in a dispute with his former friend Keemstar: He is accused of having appropriated the idea of energy drink manufacturer “G FUEL” in a deal.
Who has the most followers on Twitch? Ninja has by far the most followers on Twitch:
Ninja is in first place with 18.28 million followers. However, most of the followers came in 2018, when he gained 11.89 million followers during the Fortnite hype.
The Spanish-speaking streamers Auronplay (12.95 million) and Rubius (11.98 million) are slowly catching up, but they are still far behind. It will probably be years before they can truly catch up to Ninja.
His former long-term competitor Tfue (11.07 million) and hothead xQc (10.86 million) are growing faster than Ninja, but much slower than the exploding Spanish-speaking Twitch.
How is Ninja doing today? Even though Ninja has so many followers, he is no longer as popular as he once was: In terms of average viewers, Ninja is now only in 366th place in the world. His excursion to the Twitch rival Mixer made him rich, but it also cost him a lot of his relevance in gaming.
With the hype around Fortnite fading, so did the success of Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, who currently plays Fortnite again since the “No Build Mode” was introduced, but in recent years he mainly turned to LoL.
Ninja presents his “very own flavor”: Ninja Cotton Candy.
Gaming influencer accuses Ninja of stealing “his flavor”
What is he being accused of now? The controversial gaming influencer Daniel “Keemstar” Keem accuses Ninja of having copied the flavor “Cotton Candy” in his deal with the energy drink brand “G FUEL”. But that is supposed to be Keemstar’s brand (via twitter):
It’s not that Ninja copied my flavor because the greedy rat knew that people wanted my flavor back. It’s about other stuff.
Screw that blue-haired greedy rat who sends his wife to talk to me instead of coming himself. We’ve been friends since 2017 – we’re not friends anymore!
He goes to G FUEL and says: “I want Cotton Candy!”
Keemstar apparently feels betrayed and disrespected by someone he considered his friend: In a video (via twitter), Keemstar explains that he and Ninja have been close friends for 5 years. He has defended Ninja in every controversy and promoted him.
But now Ninja went to G FUEL and said: “I want Cotton Candy”.
Behind this lies the cold calculation of the Blevins couple. Because his fans, who are also Keemstar’s fans, have been demanding for years to bring back the flavor “Cotton Candy”. Therefore the Blevins probably knew that the flavor would sell well.
If Ninja had personally asked him for permission to take over the Cotton Candy flavor, Keemstar would have agreed. But all of this happened behind his back – Keemstar apparently cannot cope with that. That is incredibly disrespectful.
On 180: Keemstar.
Instead of asking him for permission to take over the brand, only Ninja’s wife, Jessica Blevins, called him and informed him about the takeover of the brand. Attempts by Keemstar to personally reach Ninja and clarify the story man-to-man failed:
I spoke with many creators. Everyone agreed: He’s a rat if he did it that way. Then I calmed down and said to myself: Okay, let me talk to Ninja myself. I called him multiple times – no answer. Screw that blue-haired freak. We are done. I hate that guy. I unfollowed him, I unfollowed his whiny little wife. We’re done!
Keemstar loses collaboration with G FUEL because he is too controversial
This is the backstory: On June 13, G FUEL announced that they would bring the new flavor “Ninja Cotton Candy” to selected Walmart stores in the USA. This is the first G FUEL brand that is inspired by “Ninja” himself. Cotton Candy fits the “wild and unpredictable personality of Ninja.” (via G FUEL)
However, the flavor “Cotton Candy” was not new for G FUEL: The gaming influencer Keemstar had originally established “Cotton Candy” as a flavor at G FUEL in 2018.
However, G FUEL ended the collaboration with Keemstar in 2020 when allegations arose against him that he had played a role in the death of YouTuber “Etika” and had turned his show “Drama Alert” into a spectacle from the man’s growing mania (via gamerant).
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In 2018, G FUEL still introduced the brand “Cotton Candy” with an overjoyed Keemstar.
This is how it is being discussed: The Blevins do not comment on the case.
Overall, the comments from Keemstar are seen as rather amusing online. The idea that one could secure the flavor “Cotton Candy” doesn’t make sense to many.
Because Cotton Candy has existed forever: Of course it is the best flavor ever, but Keemstar can’t claim rights over that.
The legend says: This is how the idea for drinkable Cotton Candy originated.
Here’s what’s behind it: The example of the “dispute” between Keemstar and Ninja shows how rough it can be in the influencer business behind the scenes and how fragile such business friendships actually are.
Keemstar is known for promoting controversies and using them for his reach. However, this makes him a person deemed “not brand safe”. It is a risk for large brands to collaborate with such controversial individuals, as their behavior could negatively reflect on the brand.
In contrast, Ninja is seen as someone who apparently has no major scruples when it comes to advertising deals.
In Escape from Tarkov one of your main objectives is to collect loot and improve your gear. Generally, this comes with a high risk because you lose all your equipped gear if you die in-game and the potential loot is scarce. But now, suddenly, loot is raining from the sky in Tarkov.What is behind this?
What’s happening currently in Escape from Tarkov? There is currently an increased number of so-called airdrops in Escape from Tarkov (short: EFT). These are supply drops that are dropped by an airplane over the city of Tarkov and contain heaps of loot. This loot can include not only the strongest gear like armors but also weapons and similar items.
Not only an increased number of airdrops are new for EFT players. Recently, Battlestate Games introduced Escape from Tarkov Arena:
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Hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov shows bloody battles in the teaser – presents new game as an independent project
Pre-Wipe Event brings Airdrop
What is a Pre-Wipe Event? The airdrops and the associated loot rain are the latest Pre-Wipe Event of the hardcore shooter. These are in-game events that take place shortly before a wipe.
You can recognize an upcoming airdrop by one or – especially during the event – several airplanes in the sky of Tarkov, which drop the loot crates.
Why are there Pre-Wipe Events? In addition to heaps of loot, the current event stimulates the in-game economy and especially the PvP aspect of the shooter.
EFT players currently have to expect that their opponents are lurking near an airdrop, waiting for someone to secure the loot. The greed for loot also leads players to open fire when someone else is also near the coveted crates.
“Ready for the Wipe?”
What is a Wipe? In a wipe, games like Escape from Tarkov reset all player progress and let them start the game anew. The collected gear, completed missions, and the level achieved by a player are gone after a wipe.
The shooter is reset to the state it had when purchased or first started. However, this does not mean only loss. The basic gear of a player, which depends on the purchased EFT version, is fully restored, including weapons, backpacks, armors, ammunition, etc.
When is the next Wipe? Currently, there is no exact date for the upcoming wipe, although it cannot be too far away.
So far, wipes in Escape from Tarkov have taken place approximately every 6 months. The most recent wipe occurred on December 12, 2021, and the previous one on June 30, 2021.
Studio chief and EFT game director Nikita Buyanov also hinted at the next reset recently on Twitter, asking if players are ready for the wipe.
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Escape from Tarkov has been an extremely popular shooter for some time and often achieves high viewer numbers on Twitch following a wipe.
The special thing about it is that EFT, due to its hardcore gameplay and associated difficulty, is not suitable for every player and is anything but beginner-friendly.
What do you think of Escape from Tarkov? Is the hardcore shooter with its pre-wipe events and total reset interesting for you, or do you prefer the other titles from the 15 best multiplayer shooters 2022?
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A YouTuber has built the largest Xbox Series X in the world. And on the device, you can really play. MeinMMO presents the project.
The Xbox Series X is currently the fastest next-gen console. But what happens when the console is bigger than a person?
Now a YouTuber has come up with a unique project. He built an Xbox Series X that is larger than a person. But the Xbox is not a joke; behind it is a gift for an organization that cares for children.
YouTuber Builds Giant Xbox for Youth
What kind of project is this? The YouTuber Michael Pick teamed up with the well-known YouTuber Zach Hsieh, also known as ZHC, to build a giant Xbox. ZHC has around 22 million subscribers and does various activities. The YouTuber is known for buying objects and then painting them.
The giant Xbox was actually meant for the “YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN DEVELOPMENT CENTER” in Atlanta. You can think of it as a daycare for children and teenagers where they can meet friends, play sports, or just play games.
What is the secret behind the giant console? In fact, it is just a giant box that looks like the Xbox Series X.
On the back, there is a drawer containing the original Xbox Series X. This is then connected to the new case via various cables. If you press the big button on the giant Xbox Series X, you start the original device inside the case. You can check it out in the video from minute 3:30. So there is no huge motherboard in the case, and you also don’t need a monster HDMI cable.
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YouTuber builds giant Xbox Series X that really works.
The YouTuber Behind the Xbox is Known for “Big” Projects
The Xbox Series X the size of a car is not his first project of this kind. He has already built a Nintendo Switch that is as big as a desk. In a video, he demonstrated that you can really play on the thing.
What do you think of the project? Do you think it’s excessive to build such a giant case for an Xbox, or do you think it’s a cool action for the kids?
In Fortnite, today, June 21, the servers are down on all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The maintenance works are used to load the new update 20.30 onto the servers. Preliminary patch notes for the update can be found here.
What is happening today in Fortnite? This time you can expect a patch. For this, the servers will be taken offline for maintenance and the new patch 21.10.
The patch brings new skins, wild weapons, and possibly changes to the map. To ensure you don’t miss anything, we at MeinMMO will regularly update this article throughout the day for you.
Update 11:38 AM: The servers are back online and we have listed all the patch notes later in the article.
Fortnite: Server Down – When and how long is it offline?
This is the downtime in the morning: The servers are expected to go down at 10:00 AM our time to install update 21.10. The matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes prior, so you won’t be able to search for new rounds from 09:30 AM.
When can you play again? The servers are usually offline for several hours during such maintenance, and playing will not be possible. The downtime is expected to last between 30 minutes and 2 hours. This has been shown by updates from the past weeks.
During such maintenance, there can also always be technical issues, bugs, and delays. If any complications arise, we will report it to you immediately here.
When will the patch notes come? Epic Games has been releasing little to no patch notes for a while now. However, community members usually search for and find the changes quickly. If any important changes do come, we will also update this article for you.
What new content does update 21.10 bring?
What’s new for the Battle Royale mode? Specific statements from Epic Games about the contents of patch 21.10 have not yet been made. However, the start of the “Summer Royale 2022” could be possible.
DARTH VADER’S LIGHTSABER: BECOME A POWER TO BE RECKONED WITH
Darth Vader has begun his mission on the island and lands in every match with his stormtroopers at a specific location on the island. Defeat Darth Vader and take his lightsaber! With Darth Vader’s lightsaber, you can deflect shots, throw the lightsaber like a boomerang at your opponents, and of course, strike them when they get in your way.
Together with the stormtroopers, the E-11 blaster rifles are also back! Find the E-11 blaster rifles in imperial chests at Darth Vader’s landing spots or get them from eliminated stormtroopers.
SUPERLEVEL STYLES FROM CHAPTER 3 – SEASON 3
You are surrounded by a certain aura … In the “Bonus Rewards” section of the Battle Pass, all players who have reached level 100 could unlock bonus styles for outfits from Chapter 3 – Season 3. With V.21.10, the superlevel styles of this season have been added! Reach progress in Chapter 3 – Season 3 beyond level 140 and unlock the styles Platinum Rift, Blue Slurp, and Aura Shine for Malik, Evie, Adira, Sabina, and Storm Runner.
SOCIAL MEDIA TAGS AND “FIND A GROUP”
Show how you play Fortnite! There is now a new option that allows you to add up to three social media tags to your profile that can be seen by other players. With these tags, you can highlight your favorite game modes (2v2, deathrun, free for all, etc.), your playing style (casual, microphone off, microphone on, etc.), and your preferred competitive events (Cosmetic Cup, Hype Cup, Lightning Cup, etc.). Additionally, Fortnite player experiences will be suggested based on your social media tags.
To add social media tags to your profile, simply click on your profile icon in the sidebar and then select +Add Tag. Once you have at least one social media tag on your profile, you can send group invitations to players with the same tags or receive group invitations from players with the same tags (as long as they are in the same server region as you). These group invitations can be sent through the new section “Find a Group” in the sidebar. This section is Fortnite’s own “find a group” feature (LFG), through which you can team up with people based on your interests and region.
In this section, you must first activate “find a group” before you can send or receive invitations from players. You can deactivate “find a group” at any time. If this feature is disabled, you will not receive any further invitations and your sent invitations will expire. If you play duo, trio, squad, etc., “find a group” is optional. The familiar group invitation system will continue to exist.
Social media tags and “find a group” are features that are currently still being tested. These features will gradually be made available to all players. The pace will be determined by the course of the test.
GAME BALANCE CHANGES TO THE REALITY SEEDLING
We have adjusted how many reality fruits grow on a reality seedling based on its rarity grade. In each growth cycle, reality seedlings now grow:
3 fruits if uncommon or rare
2 fruits if epic
1 fruit if legendary or mythic
ADJUSTMENT OF AUDIO VISUALIZATION
We have reduced the detection radius of “visualize sound effects” for footsteps, chests, and vehicles so that it corresponds more to the range over which these sounds would be audible. This means that the source of these sounds must be closer before they are displayed on the HUD.
COMPETITIVE NOTES
The “Darth Vader” boss, Darth Vader’s lightsaber, stormtroopers, and E-11 blaster rifles are not available in competitive game modes.
What do you think of the constant updates that Fortnite feeds with new content? Do you think it’s cool that Epic is putting in the effort, or do the constant updates annoy you? Let us know in the comments!
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