Lost Ark gives you even more gifts today – Server surprisingly back online

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On April 14, the weekly update of Lost Ark will be released, but players are already disappointed. Although the developers are accommodating fans, many players feel the lack of content. We at MeinMMO summarize.

Update 12:20: Surprisingly early and already after about 3.5 hours, the servers are back online. Originally, an 8-hour maintenance was announced.

What’s in the update? This week, the weekly update of Lost Ark is once again a bit smaller than we are used to. Nevertheless, the patch brings new gifts for you in the MMORPG and extends the login rewards for this month.

With this, Amazon and Smilegate respond to a discussion that flared up this week in the forum and on reddit. Players felt punished by the fact that there are too few gifts for their taste.

Otherwise, the update leaves much to be desired. Neither the still incorrect in-game clock was fixed, nor do new contents find their way into the game.

You can find the full content of today’s update here:

  • Some preparations are being made in the backend of the MMORPG to prepare the game for the contents of the coming weeks.
  • The login event is being extended by one week and 6 new rewards, and now ends on April 21.
    • The 6 rewards consist of a total of 500,000 silver, 3 combat item chests, 30 Phoenix feathers, 2x fusion material boxes, 3x jump essences, and 5 tickets to complete daily tasks immediately.

The update has received little support in the community so far. Because the bug that shows incorrect event times since the clock change in Lost Ark will not be fixed this week either. However, it was announced in the patch two weeks ago that work is being done on it. Furthermore, many players were expecting the new class and the new continent.

Last week’s patch was not well received by the fans either.

Update 11:30 AM: Last night, a GIF was posted on Lost Ark’s official Twitter account that almost confirms the Lance Bearer for next week:

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How long will the maintenance last? The servers will be taken offline at 9:00 AM German time and are expected to be offline for 8 hours. So you can only start again at 5:00 PM at the earliest.

We will keep you updated on the maintenance work in this article.

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Players are divided

What do the fans say? Under the tweet announcing the update, the very first reactions to the patch notes are not very positive. Many fans are upset that the clock bug has still not been fixed. However, most players are more annoyed that the big April update is also not coming this week.

However, some players have hope that the patch next week will finally introduce the new class, the Lance Bearer, into the game. Users had this hope for this week as well because many expected that with the end of the login event, the big update would come. Since this update has been postponed by a week, some players are now expecting the patch next week.

Others praise Amazon for improving the game, even if in small steps, every week. They argue that you can’t expect something super exciting every week.

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We would like to share some of the comments here to capture the initial sentiment:

  • Paru writes, and gets 90 likes, for: ‘No South Vern, no Lance Bearer, oh man. At least we have 5 PvP tournaments that nobody cares about.’
  • SeibaX_ writes: ‘Finally! It looks like the April update, which I am so much looking forward to, will finally come in May.’
  • MightyKaseroo writes: ‘Oh man, this post is getting so much hate, I should have gotten popcorn. But let’s be fair, none of us thought they would release the April update in the last week of April.’
  • Eike sees it more positively: ‘Then at least I have more time to farm materials for my Lance Bearer, that’s nice too. I can hardly wait for the end of the month.’

What do you think about the update? Are you happy that you have another week to prepare for the big things? Or do you also think that the update comes way too late in April? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

The community celebrates Lost Ark’s roadmap: ‘These are the best changes ever’

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Lost Ark supposedly leaks Battle Pass for Europe – Will you buy it?

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Lost Ark has a Battle Pass in Korea and shows in a new developer video that it might soon come to us in the western version. We would like to know what you think about a Battle Pass and have created a survey for this.

What is the Battle Pass all about? In a video about the new season in Lost Ark, the text for a Battle Pass is briefly shown in the menu. Additionally, there are several places where the Ark Pass is visible. It is very likely that this refers to the same content.

The Battle Pass for the western version is unlikely to be a big surprise. Because there is already a Battle Pass in Korea, even in three versions:

  • A free version.
  • A premium version for around 20 euros.
  • A super premium version, which includes 500 additional blue crystals, an exclusive outfit, and a weapon skin. The pass costs around 50 euros.

The pass has 30 levels that you can climb by completing various tasks. Every 5 levels, there is a particularly interesting reward, such as a skin, a card pack, or exclusive pets.

The Ark Pass is visible here.

What tasks await in the Battle Pass? To reach new levels, you need to complete tasks that you would mostly do anyway, including:

  • Complete a raid
  • Do a dungeon
  • Kill bosses

This is primarily about additional rewards for completing typical tasks in the MMORPG.

Will you buy the Battle Pass? Since the pass has already caused considerable discussion in previous news, we would like to know from you now whether you will buy the Battle Pass or not.

You can cast your vote as usual in the survey tool below. Everyone has only one vote and the choice cannot be undone:

So tell us: What is your opinion on the Battle Pass? What speaks for or against it for you? How do you see the general development of Battle Passes in service games? Feel free to write this in the comments.

The Battle Pass is currently not part of the roadmap. This provides an outlook on the contents in April and May:

Lost Ark finally shows its roadmap – New class coming this month

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CoD Vanguard brings long-awaited spawn change, but the players are not satisfied

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Since the release of CoD Vanguard, one of the biggest criticisms from the community has been the poor spawns. The latest update is supposed to finally improve this – yet the players are not satisfied. They demand even more improvements for the entire game. MeinMMO tells you more.

On the evening of April 12, Sledgehammer Games, the developer of CoD Vanguard, introduced a long-awaited improvement to the WW2 shooter.

After some test playlists and a survey, they have adjusted the spawn system in the game. On Twitter, the developers write that “with your feedback and the data we were able to analyze from the game, the spawn adjustments have proven to be an improvement”:

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These changes were previously only implemented in experimental playlists. Now they have been rolled out across the entire game.

However, the community is not satisfied. On social media, they complain that the spawns are still poor – and that the game has many other issues. They are calling for significantly more changes in the game.

Vanguard has “the worst spawn system in CoD history”

What is the problem? Players who have been killed in CoD Vanguard often spawn too close to an enemy for their next life. This frequently leads to a “death spiral,” where one death leads directly into the next, leaving the player unable to properly defend themselves.

Even before the release of CoD Vanguard, the spawn system was one of the biggest points of criticism. Players referred to it as “likely the worst spawn system in CoD history” (via reddit).

This clip from the perspective of a user suffering from poor spawns illustrates how bad it can be:

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Especially on small maps like Das Haus and Shipment, the spawns are an incredibly annoying problem. According to the developers, the latest update is supposed to help here, but the players are not convinced.

How is the community reacting? There is hardly any praise for the change in the community. Instead, there is a lot of disbelief that anything has actually improved:

  • @darryljoyzce1 says on Twitter: “Yeah, no, nothing has improved. The spawns for Das Haus and Shipment are still completely messed up.”
  • @JONNYTEE2010 says: “What a joke, I’m literally playing 4v4 on Dome and still spawning in front of or behind people, every update makes it worse.”
  • @freebandztrev writes: “lol try harder, I’m still a monster and destroying people at spawn.”

The developers’ analysis tools apparently show that the latest update is supposed to have brought improvements. But skeptical comments like these from the community reveal that not much has changed for the fans during gameplay.

There is also a lot of criticism about many other aspects of the game. Instead of praise for the changes, players are demanding improvements for latency issues, weapon balancing, or map rotations.

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Cheating is also a major point of criticism. Here, the community desires a better solution, as unfair cheaters are present even at the highest level. Recently, a well-known player was exposed:

3 seconds on Twitch ruin everything – the second-best player in CoD Vanguard turns out to be a cheater.

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Destiny 2: Oath of the Scholar – How to Master the 4th Raid Challenge ‘Looper Catalyst’

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The last 4th challenge in the raid “Oath of the Student” was in Destiny 2 and players could secure another extra loot box. MeinMMO explains what the challenge “Loop Catalyst” is and especially how to master the challenge optimally.

What is a raid challenge? Each raid in Destiny 2 is already a demanding group activity and part of the endgame. Players face tricky puzzles together, overcome jumping passages, to ultimately defeat the final boss. This promises prestigious weapons and armor that can only be found there.

For those who find this already reasonable challenge not enough, they can face a so-called challenge or challenge in a raid every week. While they still include the classic raid mechanics, they also restrict certain playstyles. Depending on which challenge is currently active, one often has to adjust their playstyle slightly to master it.

All challenges usually take place in a specific raid encounter or phase. In the raid “Oath of the Student”, there are a total of four such encounters – the jumping passages are usually excluded from the challenges. They rotate every week but not in random order.

How to succeed in the challenge “Loop Catalyst”

This is the fourth encounter with the final boss: If you plan to play the raid challenge “Loop Catalyst”, your goal is the fourth phase in the raid “Oath of the Student”, which is at Rhulk, the final boss of the raid.

Previously, you had to pick up special bounties from Hawthorne for this, but that has changed. The challenge is automatically active at the start of the raid. You will see the corresponding information about which challenge is currently active at the bottom left when you start the raid. Additionally, MeinMMO will also inform you in the Destiny 2 weekly resets in the future.

Here’s how to succeed in the challenge: To complete the challenge “Loop Catalyst”, your team must maintain at least one stack of the buff “Siphoning Strength” before the damage phase on Rhulk.

Seen this way, it’s not really a big challenge, as this is already part of the usual strategy for most teams. The challenge can even be completed quite easily in a 3-player fireteam as long as the Guardian distributing the buff maintains it at any time.

If it fails nevertheless, you will see the notification “Challenge failed”. To try again, you can all die and the encounter will restart.

In this video, you can see the completion of the challenge “Loop Catalyst”, and Destiny 2 player IPhiniX will give you some tips:

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How to secure the 4th challenge in the raid Oath of the Student

Tips for the challenge

Even if it sounds simple, we still have a few tips for you. You should proceed carefully when sharing the buff, as the final boss likes to focus its gaze on the center while you are on the plate.

Your raid team should keep an eye on the buff timers and always try not to die when you have your “Siphoning Strength” active. Especially in the first part of the encounter, this will be important, as you may need longer than the 45 seconds duration of the buff.

Once the final boss Rhulk starts climbing the stairs, you can execute your normal final boss strategy. Basically, that’s all you need to pay attention to, so it can be said that “Loop Catalyst” is one of the easiest raid challenges in Oath of the Student.

All challenges from the raid “Oath of the Student”:

What do you get as a reward? If you successfully complete the challenge, there’s bonus loot and it’s worth it. In addition to the standard chest at the end of the encounter, another box will appear after a short time. This also contains high-end gear. So you should always try to carry the challenges in the raid.

In Destiny 2, you can slightly influence the desired loot, as each encounter offers very specific loot.

With the final boss Rhulk, after a successful run, you have a chance at the raid exotic “Group Pressure”, an exotic pulse rifle.

Additionally, these weapons and armor can also drop in the final encounter:

  • Pulse rifle “Deceitful”, the glaive “Lubrae’s Ruin”, and the grenade launcher “Aftermath”
  • Armor: “Resonance Fury” helmet, “Resonance Fury” gauntlets, and the “Resonance Fury” mark.

You can find an overview of all available weapons and armor in the raid here:

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Do you enjoy such challenges to get extra loot? Or is just the normal run enough for you? If you have already mastered the challenge “Loop Catalyst”, we would be pleased if you share your experiences and let us know in the comments how difficult you found this challenge.

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Destiny 2: Oath of the Scholar – How to master the 3rd raid challenge ‘Defense gone awry’

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In Destiny 2 there are new challenges in the current raid “The Oryx’s Curse”. We explain to you what that is exactly and, above all, how to master the 3rd challenge “Defense Failure”.

What is a raid challenge? All raids in Destiny 2 are a demanding group activity and thus belong to the endgame. Players face tricky puzzles in raids, overcome jumping passages, to ultimately kill the toughest bosses, who drop prestigious weapons and armor.

For those who find that not enough, they can take on a so-called challenge in a raid. These challenges still include the classic raid mechanics but also restrict certain play styles, so that you often have to adjust your team tactics to master them.

All challenges typically occur in a specific raid encounter or a phase. In the raid “Oryx’s Curse” there are a total of four such encounters – the jumping passages are excluded.

These weapons are available in the raid “Oryx’s Curse”.

How to succeed in the challenge “Defense Failure”

This is the third encounter: The raid challenge “Defense Failure” takes place in the third phase of the Witch Queen raid “The Oryx’s Curse” at the relics.

Previously, you had to pick up special bounties from Hawthorne for this, but that has changed. The challenge is active automatically when starting the raid. You will see the corresponding information at the bottom left when you start the raid.

To specifically complete the challenge “Defense Failure”, you may only kill one Taken Knight with your relic. If that fails, you will get the message “Challenge Failed”. To try again, you can simply let everyone die to restart the encounter.

To give you a visual idea of how the challenge “Defense Failure” is completed and works, we recommend the video from IPhiniX.

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Tips for the challenge

The challenge can be easily managed if you have already determined the “runners” and their order before starting the phase. So, coordinate when it’s your turn to kill a knight. For this, you need to swap the laser artifact in the various rooms once each to defeat the knights and master the challenge.

Players also report a total of seven knights that can spawn, but each member of the fireteam may only eliminate one knight. So, in this case, you need to leave one knight alive and proceed through the next rooms.

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What is the reward? If you successfully master the challenge, there is bonus loot. Besides the standard chest at the end of the encounter, another chest will appear after a short time. This one also contains top-tier equipment. It’s worth taking on the effort.

Since each encounter offers you special loot, this means that for this challenge you can earn either the “Resonance Fury” chest piece or the boots, or you get the submachine gun “Subjugation” and the fusion rifle “Redemption”.

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Do you like taking on such challenges for extra loot, or do you prefer a normal run? If you have already completed the challenge, we would be happy if you share your experiences in the comments and let us know how difficult you found this challenge.

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Player kills one of the most annoying bosses naked in Elden Ring for others – Now being celebrated for it

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Currently, a player in the Elden Ring community is particularly celebrated. This player has named themselves “Let me solo her” in the game, which means something like “Let me kill her alone” in German. They have taken it upon themselves to take down Malenia, one of the toughest bosses, for other players – Alone, naked, and wearing only a pot on their head.

What kind of boss is this? Malenia is one of the hardest bosses in the late game of the action RPG:

  • Malenia has very fast and powerful attack combos that can be deadly with just a few hits.
  • Additionally, she restores her own health with hits.
  • As if that wasn’t enough, she has a second phase, where she replenishes her health.
  • Then her attack pattern also changes, and she attacks you with the status effect Scarlet Rot.

Many players have trouble with her. But the player Klein Tsuboi has made it his mission to help them. As “Let me solo her” he not only stands by other players.

He kills Malenia solo, without armor, and only with a pot on his head. The community is already celebrating him as a legend, his video has gained a lot of attention on reddit .

Here you can see him kill Malenia without taking damage while two other players watch:

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Naked warrior kills Malenia for others – “A champion among men”

Why is this so special? Aside from the fact that the boss is already considered difficult, Klein Tsuboi makes it even harder for himself.

Because without armor, he can’t take much damage. Moreover, the health points of bosses scale with the number of co-op partners. Thus, Malenia can withstand significantly more than she would otherwise.

As the video shows, Klein Tsuboi has no problem with Malenia’s attack pattern. He manages to avoid taking any damage throughout the entire fight.

He is armed with two katanas, Bloody Streams and the Uchigatana. The Uchigatana apparently has a war ash that causes frost damage. You can find all the info about the weapons in our tier list with all 309 specimens.

This way he can gradually add frost and bleed damage to Malenia. He himself writes:

If you have played Elden Ring and tried to fight Malenia on PC, you may have encountered a summon named “Let me solo her”. I have helped countless tarnished defeat Malenia by going in naked except for a pot on my head. […] My sign will always be down for desperate tarnished.

This is how players react to his idea: The community is hard on Klein Tsuboi. A commenter on YouTube, for example, DaitoByte writes: “A champion among men. A hero in the dark. Legends are told of the man who wears nothing but a pot and wields two blades. The goddess of rot can only flee from the one who bears the name: Let me solo her!”

Many in the community are happy when players take such measures to support others. They also praise how easily he takes down Malenia.

On reddit OneOfManyDucks writes: “Is that it? Is that the legendary “git gud” that people talk about?” To which realfakedoors000 responds: “This man is born ‘gud’.”

shidmaster64 reminisces about a similar hero: “This guy reminds me of a guy when WoW first came out. A player named Swampy, an orc warrior, […] helped newbies and warded off alliance gankers. A true hero.”

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Players also exchange their own stories and experiences in Elden Ring, discussing how to overcome certain areas or which tactics and builds work particularly well.

Klein Tsuboi’s post has now received over 1400 comments and around 29,000 upvotes (as of April 13, 12:57 PM). His YouTube video is also extremely successful and has over 85,000 views. Normally, his uploads there receive only a few clicks; his last video is 2 years old. Now the YouTuber has probably gained many new fans.

What do you think of the story? Have you perhaps even encountered him yourself? What has happened to you in Elden Ring? Feel free to share your experiences with us.

By the way: The video of the fight against Malenia is longer than the latest speedrun record – Elden Ring can be completed in under 7 minutes thanks to the zip-line glitch – “Alright, I’m done with this”

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New World brings today killer rabbit event and important bug fix

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Today, the new Patch 1.4.2 is released for New World. This includes the new event “The Revenge of the Rabbits”, where you can earn gypsum, reward chests, and a new item for more luck in the game. Additionally, an exploit with a dungeon boss has been fixed.

What kind of patch is this? The update 1.4.2 is a small patch that focuses primarily on the event and important bug fixes. The main ones are:

  • An exploit with the bosses Neishatun and Isabella in the new dungeon Heart of the Stormwinds has been fixed. There, players could bypass the boss mechanics by lying down or entering a certain area where they could not be hit.
  • New measures have been implemented to prevent players from entering a restricted arena.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused elemental plants to not drop the correct resources when harvested.

When are the changes in the game? The maintenance for the patch began today, April 12th, at 8:00 AM. A first patch was rolled out at 12:00 PM. It is approximately 700 MB in size. However, the servers are still offline.

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Killer Rabbits Raid New World for Two Weeks

What is behind the rabbit event? This special Easter event is expected to remain active for about two weeks. Since the launch of New World, players have repeatedly killed rabbits, but now these are said to want revenge on the players.

The rabbits have been tainted by Azoth and have become stronger. This somewhat resembles the turkey event in November. They are found in all areas and can usually be taken down with one hit. You can find all important spawn points here:

New World: Where can you find rabbits?

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What rewards are there? You can look forward to three rewards that can be dropped by the rabbits:

  • Corrupted Hare’s Feet, an enchanted consumable that grants players additional luck for 40 minutes when used. You can get 5 of these per day
  • Corrupted Bunny Storage Chest, a rare item that increases housing inventory capacity by 1,050. You can receive a maximum of one per account, and it is not tradable.
  • Diamond Gypsum to strengthen your competence. As usual, you can acquire up to 3 pieces daily, which you can combine into a gypsum mold.

What do you think of the idea of this bunny event? Or how do you generally feel about New World? You can find an overview of what has changed in New World since its release here:

6 months after release, New World is still my top MMORPG

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FIFA 22 brings Title Update 9 and now removes all Russian teams – Patch Notes

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In FIFA 22 the Title Update 9 will be released. This brings some new features to the game, but it also removes all Russian teams, as EA had announced.

When will Title Update 9 come to FIFA 22? Title Update 9 was announced via Twitter for “soon”. However, this currently applies only to PC. On consoles, players will have to wait a few more days before the update is ready for download.

Typically, it can take up to a week for the latest updates to also be available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

This is the biggest point: The patch notes for the new Title Update 9 show that the Russian teams will now be removed from FIFA 22. EA Sports had already announced this step at the beginning of March:

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With Title Update 9, the following steps will be taken:

  • The selection of the favorite club has been changed to PSG if the Russian national team or another Russian team was previously selected.
  • The stadium of Spartak Moscow will be removed.
  • The selection of arena players and goalkeepers has been changed to PSG players if players from the Russian national team or another Russian team were previously selected.
  • In career mode, the Russian national team and other Russian clubs can no longer be chosen in new careers. They will also no longer appear as opponents in competitions.
  • In Pro Clubs, jerseys and stadium items will be changed if they were selected.

Some of the changes will be activated with a server update. However, that is not everything that Title Update 9 includes.

Patch Notes: What Title Update 9 brings to FIFA 22

What’s also in Title Update 9: Among other things, the update will affect the CONMEBOL content. Among other things, the competition structure for both the Libertadores and Sudamericana competitions in career mode will be updated.

In addition, clubs that qualified for the group stage of both competitions in 2022 will be added, and the rosters will be adjusted. However, these contents will only be activated after a server update.

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Additionally, some gameplay aspects are also changing:

  • For example, it could happen that a player-controlled goalkeeper did not release the ball when he should have.
  • Packs could be opened in the wrong order.
  • The ping display could show significantly high numbers.
  • Some crests incorrectly showed a placeholder.

Alongside the update, the current event in FIFA 22 continues. It’s called “FUT Captains” and brings numerous strong cards.

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Pokémon GO: How rare is Riolu in the 2km eggs during the spring event really

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In Pokémon GO the Spring event is currently running, and it brings you modified contents in the 2-km eggs. Now trainers on reddit show how rare the best Pokémon from these eggs really are. We at MeinMMO took a look at this and show it to you.

Which Pokémon is it about? Since April 12, the Spring event has been running in Pokemon GO. In this event, you can encounter not only some new spawns and wilderness but also the new legendary raid boss Kapu-Toro as well as modified contents in 2-km eggs.

This includes among others costumed Pokémon like Togepi with a flower crown, but also rare specimens like Riolu. The event has been underway for some time now, and many trainers have already diligently hatched event eggs. Now they are sharing their experiences on reddit and showing how often they really got Riolu from the 2-km eggs.

Chances of getting Riolu from the eggs in the Spring event

As the reddit user GothamReigns states in his reddit post, he has hatched 206 2-km event eggs so far and shows a statistic on how these are distributed among the individual Pokémon. He also included the frequency of Shinys in his data. His rates were as follows (via reddit.com):

Pokémonhatchedrate
Azurill39x18.93 %
Fluffeluff39x18.93 %
Pichu38x18.45 %
Mampfaxo31x15.05 %
Togepi18x8.74 %
Wonneira13x6.31 %
Owei11x5.34 %
Riolu9x4.37 %
Klingplim8x3.88 %

Of these hatched Pokémon, he was able to secure a total of 4 Shinys: one each of Fluffeluff, Pichu, Togepi, and Riolu.

Are there further data? Other trainers also share similar results in the comments. They have also recorded the monsters from the 2-km eggs and show how often they have gotten Riolu. For example, DaybreakHorizon was happy to have 2 Riolu from a total of 54 hatched eggs (via reddit.com). This corresponds to a rate of about 3.7 %.

Other trainers, however, had less luck regarding Riolu. For instance, YesilFasulye could not secure a single Riolu from 60 eggs. The same applies to Own_Fortune_6940, who hatched 18 2-km eggs (via reddit.com).

Also among the reports of these trainers, especially monsters like Azurill, as well as Mampfaxo and Pichu were often present. Therefore, Riolu is thus alongside Klingplim the rarest Pokémon from the event eggs. This is also indicated by the overview from Niantic regarding the probabilities that you find under the 2-km eggs. So you will mainly have chances of Azurill, Fluffeluff, and Pichu when hatching.

Is it worth hatching the 2-km eggs with Riolu at all?

Even if Riolu is currently very rare to find in these eggs, you should still take the opportunity. The fighting Pokémon is the pre-evolution to Lucario, which is among the top 10 fighting attackers in Pokémon GO.

Normally, Riolu can only be obtained from 10-km eggs. Thus, the event eggs are a good opportunity to secure one or another Riolu. Additionally, the hatching distance is currently reduced.

Thus, you only have to walk 1 kilometer with a regular incubator to hatch a 2-km egg. Therefore, you can hatch significantly more eggs in a short time than is usually the case with 10-km eggs. Thus, you have more opportunities to encounter one during the event.

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How do you find the current 2-km eggs for the Spring event? Have you managed to secure a Riolu? And maybe even succeeded in getting a Shiny? Share your experiences with us here at MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers in the comments.

A trainer reports on reddit that she almost missed a rare Pokémon. The community is now demanding an important change in Pokémon GO so that you won’t miss out on rare monsters anymore. We show you what it’s about.

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Streamer Amouranth no longer wants to be an E-Girl, announces big change on Twitch

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The revealing streamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa announced on Twitter the end of an era: She no longer wants to be an E-Girl and has probably invested huge amounts in Twitch content. MeinMMO reveals more about this topic.

Who is Amouranth? The Twitch streamer is mainly known for her nudity, ASMR, and pool streams. She rubs against microphones or licks them to convey a pleasant feeling to the viewer. When the audience donates money or subscribers, she writes the names on her body or other visible areas in the stream once it reaches a certain amount.

She knows how to market herself and has earned insane amounts of money with her content and especially her OnlyFans account.

Now the streamer is planning a turn: On Twitter, she announced “the end of an era” and that it was time to stop being an E-Girl:

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Furthermore, she writes that she wants to stop with OnlyFans in June, give it her all before that, and disappear from the platform with a grand finale.

Amouranth plans completely new content on Twitch

In addition, Amouranth is also planning drastic changes on Twitch, as she has invested over 300,000 euros in the future content. Everyone is invited when she announces more about it at the end of this week. The announcement is likely to happen over the weekend, between April 16 and 17.

Amouranth mentions in the further thread that she is “ALL-IN”. This is the first time she is putting “real time, muscles, and money” behind her efforts. Either it works or it doesn’t, the streamer also said.

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Amouranth wants to leave the internet: She also mentioned that this is just the beginning, larger investments are to come. “This is just the beginning (or the beginning of the end – of me disappearing from the internet),” she continued.

In the past, Amouranth revealed in a conversation with Mizkif on Twitch that she plans to retreat from the public eye at some point to invest in an animal rescue and spend the rest of her life that way.

Recently, Amouranth even rescued a baby rabbit: Dog brings Amouranth a drenched baby rabbit – stops her Twitch stream immediately to help

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I solved an annoying problem with my Nintendo Switch for just 10 euros

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Do the Joy-Cons of the Nintendo Switch slip out of your fingers during heated battles? But you also don’t want to buy an expensive Pro Controller? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has found a small, affordable solution.

What is the problem? I’m in the middle of a heated battle and I just need to land one hit on the opponent. But exactly then, my Joy-Cons slip out of my fingers. When I’m under stress, my fingers get damp and sweaty.

An alternative would be to buy a Pro Controller. There are now many versions of it, but they can be really expensive. However, there are also some manufacturers that sell so-called “Thumb-Grips”. These are caps that you attach to the thumbsticks of your Joy-Cons.

But is the money really worth it for such “caps”? After all, you only pay an average of 10 euros for such caps for the thumbsticks. I tried it out and was positively surprised. In my article, I explain why such parts might be worth it for you too if you are looking for an upgrade for your Switch.

Thumb-Grips cost less than 10 euros

These Thumb-Grips cost on average 5 to 10 euros and are available in various styles. I immediately ordered two sets because these things look kind of nice.

The biggest disadvantage first: It’s incredibly fiddly to attach the caps to the Joy-Cons. Once you’ve gotten them on one side, they slip off the other side again. I cursed loudly more than once during assembly when the pieces flew off again. But somehow they fit in the end and sit really tight.

What does it bring in practice? The small caps not only look stylish but also give the Joy-Cons significantly more grip. I still have damp fingers, but while gaming, I now have a much better grip on the thumbsticks. For my large hands, the Joy-Cons with these attachments are much easier to hold.

Moreover, these parts really look nice, even though that – like RGB lighting – isn’t really game-changing.

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Who is it worth it for? Do you get damp fingers quickly while gaming like I do or are your thumbsticks generally too small? Then these Thumb-Grips are definitely worth it for you. 

If you are still looking for a way to personalize your Switch further, I can also recommend these Thumb-Grips to you. Because they look really nice in some cases and stand out from the Switch.

Cap options in different styles: With claws and in Pokémon style.

More upgrades for the Switch: Are you looking for more tips and upgrades for the Switch? I recently bought an upgrade for the Switch that I can recommend to anyone who likes to game on the go:

For 15 euros I significantly improved the Nintendo Switch – you should do it too

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WoW: From today you can craft the tier set – Here’s how

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Tier Sets in World of Warcraft are extremely powerful – and starting today, you can “craft” them. We will explain how to use the “Creation Catalyst”.

One of the major features of Patch 9.2 in World of Warcraft was the return of Tier Sets. They provide really strong bonuses and will soon likely be mandatory for almost all classes. But what about players who don’t raid or always have bad luck with drops? For these characters, there is now help, as today (04/13/2022), the Creation Catalyst is active!

What is the Creation Catalyst? The Creation Catalyst allows you to convert items into Tier Set items of the current Tier Set from the Sepulcher of the First. The items retain their original item level but gain the bonuses of the Tier Sets, their appearance, and their secondary stats. Socket slots, upgrade state, and tertiary stats (such as avoidance or leech) will be carried over during the conversion.

You will find the Creation Catalyst in Zereth Mortis. It is located in a floating complex at coordinates 48 / 88. You can simply fly to the Catalyst or use the teleporter under the building if you haven’t unlocked flying yet.

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The Creation Catalyst helps you to obtain Tier Set pieces.

Which items can the Catalyst convert? Basically, a variety of items that you have obtained in the current season of Shadowlands. This includes the following list:

  • Items from the raid Sepulcher of the First
  • Items from Mythic+
  • Items from PvP
  • Items from the world boss Antros (Zereth Mortis)
  • Items from merchant Rafiq (Zereth Mortis)

However, keep in mind that only the 5 main items of the set grant their 2-piece and 4-piece bonuses, namely helm, shoulders, chest, gloves, and pants. All other items do not grant set bonuses, but acquire a new appearance, fitting with the Tier Set – which is of interest to transmog collectors.

How much does it cost? Using the Creation Catalyst costs cosmic flux. However, moderately active players are likely to have this resource in abundance, making the costs negligible. Depending on the equipment slot, the costs vary:

Equipment SlotCost in Cosmic Flux
Bracers600
Cloak600
Belt800
Boots800
Gloves*1,200
Shoulders*1,200
Chest*1,500
Helm*1,500
Pants*1,500

Slots marked with * grant a Tier Set bonus.

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How often can you use the Catalyst? The Catalyst can currently be used only once per character per week. However, the Catalyst receives a recharge each week. So, for example, if you skip this week, you can use the Catalyst twice in the following week. Those looking to catch up their alts in a few weeks can use the Catalyst multiple times in a row – as long as the necessary costs can be covered.

What do you think of this method of being able to craft Tier Set pieces? A cool, sensible thing? Or should Tier Sets, like before, only be available through raids?

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New anime MMORPG starts its beta in April – Here’s how to participate

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Tower of Fantasy is a new MMORPG that will be released for PC and mobile. Visually, it somewhat resembles a mix of Genshin Impact and the highly anticipated Blue Protocol. The game is set to launch in the West in 2022 and will hold a closed beta beforehand, starting in April.

What kind of beta is this? The closed beta of Tower of Fantasy will take place only in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Germany. It starts on April 19, although there is currently no specific time.

However, all content of the MMORPG is expected to be playable in the beta. It is currently unclear whether there will be a German localization and if this will be included in the beta. The publisher in the West will be Perfect World, which is also responsible for Star Trek Online and Neverwinter in the West, both of which at least provide German text.

How do you get into the beta? The official sign-up for the beta has ended a few days ago. We reported on this at the beginning of March.

However, keys are frequently being given away via the Discord account and on social media. If you are interested in the game, you should keep an eye on those platforms (via Discord).

This video gives you a first look at the MMORPG:

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Tower of Fantasy: New trailer shows gameplay and scenes from the story of the anime MMORPG

Tower of Fantasy eschews classes, presents detailed characters of the game world

What kind of game is it? Tower of Fantasy is an Anime MMORPG. It will be free-to-play and powered by Unreal Engine 4.

In the game, you explore a completely open game world with your character, apart from the dungeons. You can design this character to your liking. The game does not rely on fixed classes; instead, the weapon and armor determine the playstyle.

  • The game world of Tower of Fantasy is a mix of fantasy and sci-fi.
  • You follow a story on the planet Ada, which humans have colonized in the future. The narrative is conveyed through various quests.
  • The trailer showcases an action-packed combat system.
  • You can climb, swim, and destroy various objects in the world.
  • It features typical MMORPG content such as guilds and crafting.
  • Endgame content includes dungeons and PvP.

The developers of Tower of Fantasy repeatedly highlight their NPC characters, all of whom are supposed to have unique personalities. On the Twitter account, you can already find several presentations of these NPCs, where birth dates, character traits, and appearances are discussed.

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When does the game come out? Tower of Fantasy was released in China at the end of 2021 and is expected to launch for us in 2022. As of now, there is still no specific release date.

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Release in China was rocky

How is Tower of Fantasy being received so far? In the Chinese version, players rated Tower of Fantasy at only 3.6 out of 5 stars from 79,000 reviews (via TapTap). However, the ratings in the last 7 days showed an average of 4.2 stars, which is somewhat higher.

Criticism includes:

  • The difficult start during which there were constant server outages.
  • The high memory consumption and high requirements for smartphones.
  • The rather weak hit feedback.
  • There is a gacha system for the weapons of 1 to 5 stars, which is not well received because the chances for high-tier weapons are said to be very low.

On the other hand, praise has been given for:

  • The story and atmosphere of the game.
  • The ability to change and dye equipment items.
  • Many endgame contents.
  • Regular updates and many bug fixes that have been recently deployed.

What do you think about Tower of Fantasy? Does this new MMORPG appeal to you? Or are you sticking with another Anime MMORPG or even Genshin Impact? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

This year, a new MMORPG with great potential is also set to be released:

New ’75 million €’ MMORPG showcases massive boss battles – Looks breathtaking

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Trainers in Pokémon GO demand a change so that you don’t miss any rare monsters

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 4 minutes

The trainers in Pokémon GO want to catch as many Pokémon as possible, especially rare ones. But that’s not so easy. Now the community is demanding a new important feature that should make things easier for you in the future. We at MeinMMO will show you exactly what is being requested.

Which Pokémon are we talking about? In the wilderness of Pokémon GO, you can encounter various monsters, including rare specimens like Miniras or Milza. It is all the more frustrating when you miss them.

However, this is precisely the scenario reported by the reddit user chaarmanderchar. We will explain to you what exactly happened to her and why trainers are now demanding a new important change regarding the “Nearby” feature.

What is the “Nearby” feature?
This feature acts as a kind of radar, showing you 9 selected Pokémon at nearby PokéStops in your area. If you want a specific monster from these, you can refer to this overview. If you click on them, you will see a kind of navigation on your map showing where you can currently find it.

Pokémon that you have not yet registered in your Pokédex will always be prioritized and also displayed within a larger radius on the radar. If there are no PokéStops near you, the feature will switch to wild spawns and show you a selection.

Why are trainers demanding a change in the game?

What happened? As chaarmanderchar reports in her reddit post, she was out with her boyfriend after the end of the Community Day Classic (via reddit.com). Through the “Nearby” display, which you can open at the bottom of the screen, she got a rare Miniras displayed in her area.

Her boyfriend, who has already registered this monster in his Pokédex, did not see this entry. The algorithm of this feature prioritized other Pokémon for him, which spawn much more frequently. Thus, he would not have been able to discover Miniras on the map if his girlfriend had not been with him, who still needed it in her Pokédex.

That’s why they are demanding a change: This experience made them think about how many rare monsters they might have missed just because they were not suggested as nearby spawns anymore.

Especially trainers with a well-filled Pokédex were at a disadvantage. For this reason, they are demanding a change in the way the feature works that would be helpful for all trainers.

How you can also obtain Miniras in Pokémon GO is revealed in our guide:

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These changes are being demanded by trainers

The trainer chaarmanderchar is convinced that the “Nearby” feature needs an important revision. She is calling for a filter that allows each trainer to set their individual preferences. She has thought of three different options that she describes in her post as follows:

I understand that this is advantageous for Niantic, as it encourages players to buy incubators to try to hatch rare gems like eF-eM and Milza. But I think we still deserve better control over the radar. Things like:

– Range filter: Determines how far the range of your radar should reach. This can be in increments from 2 km to a distance of 10 km;

– Type filter: Only show Pokémon of a specific type on the radar nearby. I know that would be much too complicated, but one can dream.

– Weather filter: Only show Pokémon that are currently boosted by the weather.

via reddit.com

Through these settings, she hopes that even long-time players will again have rare Pokémon displayed on the radar and not be overshadowed by other uninteresting spawns.

What does the community say about this proposal?

In the community, many players can identify with this problem. Therefore, they would also wish for a revision of the current “Nearby” feature.

For many, this would even align with Niantic’s current vision, which they are already trying to implement through other changes, such as the downgrade of the smoke to get trainers back outside. Thus, in the comments, you can read the following suggestions from the reddit community (via reddit.com):

  • KingCheru: “I agree. I caught a 62 CP 1-star Miniras and now it never appears on my radar. I wish I had just left it!”
  • lewisisb: “We don’t even necessarily need complicated filter options; it would just be great if rarer spawns had priority on the radar. Niantic already knows which spawns are rare since they set the spawn rate, so it would be easy to implement. I don’t need to know that a Hoothoot is next to the PokéStop next to me. A small update of the radar algorithm would make the game much more exciting.”
  • FilthyHipsterScum: “They want us to explore outside? They want us to go out and explore? Tell us about the cool things nearby, not just the usual trash next to me.”
  • milo4206: “Here’s a simple idea: I select 5 types I prefer to have nearby. We could limit this to, say, the size of a city block, so it’s not extending to the farthest edges of my visibility in the game. But this way, I know if I am passing by a Miniras or Schlurp that it is nearby.”
  • krispyboiz: “That’s right. At the very least, they could do some pretty simple things. Let me go into the Dex and mark a few for priority tracking. Even if it’s just a few that one can mark at once, say 3-5, that’s much better than nothing. Then you’d have the same tracking distance and priority as unregistered Pokémon. This way, it’s definitely not so complicated and very feasible. And it would definitely fit with Niantic’s entire ‘exploration with others’ philosophy.”

However, some trainers suspect that such a change would be very labor-intensive and possibly also associated with high development costs, which is why they do not have high hopes. Furthermore, rare Pokémon should not be found too often.

Whether Niantic will implement a change to the “Nearby” feature in the future and provide trainers with more options remains to be seen. However, if there are new updates, you will find out about it from us at MeinMMO.

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What do you think about the community’s suggestions that Niantic should make changes to the “Nearby” feature? Have you experienced that you only found a rare monster because a friend hadn’t had it yet and, therefore, it was displayed? Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with us here at MeinMMO in the comments.

Another change gives trainers great hope that the long-awaited in-game chat will come to Pokémon GO, which the community has been requesting for so long.

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Oops! Lost Ark seems to have leaked the Battle Pass for Season 1 in an official video

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

The indications that Lost Ark could also receive a Battle Pass in the West are intensifying. A new video may have accidentally leaked some concrete evidence of this.

What is the Battle Pass about? Almost every major Free2Play game nowadays has a Battle Pass, or at least something similar. Don’t confuse this with the Power Pass, which already exists in Lost Ark.

There are usually free or paid options, and through them, different in-game rewards are unlocked. Lost Ark already has such a Battle Pass in the Asian region, and recently there has been speculation about whether a release for the Western version is planned.

So far, there has been no confirmation or denial from the Amazon Studios. A new video from the Lost Ark developers seems to have accidentally provided evidence for this speculation.

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Video about the new season in Lost Ark possibly leaks Battle Pass for the West

What kind of video is this? The video actually revolves around the new season in Lost Ark. It mainly showcases the first competitive season of the Proving Grounds and classes that do not exist in the West yet. You can watch it here:

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Lost Ark zeigt Battle Pass im offiziellen Video zu PvP Proving Grounds

In the video, you can also clearly see labels for the Battle Pass for a brief moment in the menu.

Coincidentally, the video also discusses the rewards in the competitive PvP season. It is likely that the video is based on a developer build containing features that are yet to come.

During the showcased gameplay, an icon labeled “Ark Pass” is visible multiple times:

This sounds quite clear regarding a potential Battle Pass. However, it is not known how it will look here.

How does the Battle Pass of Lost Ark work in the Asian region? Here too, players need to complete tasks to increase their progress in the Pass. Notable rewards are given every five levels until the Pass reaches its maximum level of 30.

The tasks are mostly limited to things you would be doing anyway while actively playing the game, including:

  • Complete a raid
  • Finish a dungeon
  • Kill seven bosses

There are three different versions available: A free, a premium, and a super premium variant. Whether these will be implemented here remains to be seen.

If you want to check out the existing Battle Pass for the Asian Lost Ark, you can find all the details in our overview: Lost Ark has a “Super-Premium Battle Pass” – What the hell is that?

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Since the topic of Pay2Win is handled very differently in Europe and the USA than, for example, in South Korea with its numerous gacha games, it could be that Lost Ark will receive a revised version for the West.

However, this is just speculation. Is Lost Ark Pay2Win? What is behind the shop of the Western version

Would you buy a Battle Pass? Or is that not for you? Feel free to share your opinion on the topic with us.

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One of the best shields in Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is a dirty frying pan

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands has a lot of silly weapons. The latest piece of evidence: a legendary kitchen device that can save your life.

What kind of weapon is it? In Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, players can find the “Frying Pan”. And the name says it all: it is indeed a more or less normal, albeit somewhat battered and overly used frying pan.

The “Frying Pan” is a melee weapon that you can equip your character with. And while the thing can certainly deal damage with hearty blows to your enemies, it is rather the defensive attributes that are in focus here.

In the Wonderlands subreddit, some players have already found and shared the weapon:

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What makes the Frying Pan so interesting in Wonderlands?

The Frying Pan brings the following effects:

  • While performing melee attacks, there is a 90% chance to reflect incoming bullets. At the same time, there is a 15% chance if you just have it equipped but are not holding it in your hand.
  • Furthermore, it reduces damage from bullets and projectiles from behind by 90% while you have it equipped but are not holding it in your hand.

This means: If you just have the Frying Pan with you, you can enjoy a good chance that sneaky enemies who want to attack you from behind will only deal a fraction of the damage.

If you actively use the pan, you can even catapult enemy fire back to the sender.

In short: The pan, which is actually not a shield, is one of the most effective shields in the game. And yes: This is probably a reference to the legendary frying pan from PUBG. Overall, frying pans seem to be a thing in games.

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The description text “I think I’m getting the hang of this” is a quote from Sam in “The Lord of the Rings” films. He said this line in the Mines of Moria – when he was also attacking the local orcs with a frying pan.

This means the Frying Pan joins a chain of unusual weapons that are actually useful – like, for example, the Bread Cannon or the top weapon “Liquid Cooling”.

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Where can you find the Frying Pan? There is a chance to get the pan from the mini-boss Master Tonhammer. However, it can primarily be found as a world drop – and thus completely randomly.

It may be worth diligently collecting the loot cubes in the game. Because this increases the chances of rare spawns and could also bring you a little closer to the Frying Pan.

However, you should not specifically look for a certain other legendary weapon in Wonderlands. That one can really only do something once.

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Hearthstone: New expansion is live, brings several major changes

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The journey into the sunken city has begun. We will show you what lies in the depths of the new Hearthstone expansion.

For a few minutes now, the latest expansion of Hearthstone has been live on all platforms. The addon named “Journey into the Sunken City” comes with 135 new cards and also brings a lot of cool new approaches, numerous rewards, and a complete overhaul of the card pool. The meta of Hearthstone is likely to be in wild flux for several days now.

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Two new keywords and new tribe

Although “Journey into the Sunken City” traditionally brings 135 new cards, there are a few bigger changes compared to previous expansions. This time there are 2 new keywords and even a new “Tribe,” meaning a new group of cards.

Colossal: Minions with the “Colossal” addition (e.g. “Colossal +3”) are too big to exist alone on the battlefield. They are particularly large monsters that consist of several body parts. A minion with “Colossal +3” would summon 3 additional minions that all interact with each other in some way.

Burgle: There are many cards with the “Burgle” addition. They allow the player to look at the three bottom cards of their deck and put one of them on top, so it gets drawn next. This is accompanied by numerous effects that banish cards deep into the deck – and can then be specifically brought back to light.

Naga: Naga now count as their own card tribe in Hearthstone (like Mechs, Totems, or Elementals). This means they have synergy effects with each other and can enhance each other. Most Naga focus on spells and grant the player additional buff effects when a spell has been played while the Naga card was in the player’s hand.

New core set brings back old cards – for everyone

To keep Hearthstone feeling fresh every year beyond the expansions, the developers have made further changes. The core set has been revamped. These are the cards that all players can unlock fairly early and represent the namesake “core” of the current year.

Some popular cards have been removed from the set, such as the Mirror Image or the Water Elemental. In compensation, cards like Fireball or the secret Explosive Runes are making a return.

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A total of 57 cards are leaving the rotation, while 72 cards are being added. The new additions consist of “old” cards from past expansions that were previously only available in the wild game mode. They are now part of the new core set as of today. These cards are available to all players but cannot be disenchanted.

The expansion “Journey into the Sunken City” represents a good opportunity for returnees and newcomers, as much is currently changing. New deck ideas are likely to be created in the coming days before the meta stabilizes again in a few weeks.

Have you already looked into the new expansion? Or are you not interested at all?

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Elden Ring can be completed in under 7 minutes thanks to the zip-line glitch – “Alright, I’m done with it”

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

Those who have been following the news about Elden Ring in recent days cannot have missed the many reports about the latest speedrun records. The incredible times are mainly made possible thanks to the zip-line glitch. Now, the latest record has been set at under 7 minutes.

What happened with the speedrunners?

  • Since the release of Elden Ring on February 25, the race among speedrunners has been ongoing. There have been shorter and shorter times, and as the speedrunners analyzed the game better, the tactics became more sophisticated and complex.
  • Where others need over 120 hours, speedrunners initially managed runs around 2 hours, which many found impressive.
  • Then even the 30-minute mark was broken. With the discovery of the zip-line glitch, the times dropped rapidly.
  • On Saturday, April 9, we reported on the then-best time in Elden Ring, which was 12 minutes and 13 seconds set by Distortion2.
  • This record has already been hotly debated in our comments since it was made possible by using the zip-line glitch.

Now this record has also been beaten, by the same speedrunner. With 6 minutes and 59 seconds, the current world record is indeed below the 7-minute mark, which many believed would not be broken.

Note: There are various categories for speedruns. These records pertain to so-called “Any% runs” that have no rules. Any means are allowed that the game provides, including bugs and glitches. Cheats, however, are not allowed under any circumstances.

Here you can see the video of the current world record (as of April 12, 6:50 PM):

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Speedrunner is done with the category, “until something new comes up”

This is what Distortion2 says about his record: In the description of the video, the speedrunner says that he is “done with this category” and is waiting for new things to find. At the same time, he is “shocked” that he achieved this time.

For the speedrun, the player started as the Vagabond. To shorten animations and such, the game is often reloaded. The only area that is not accessible with the glitch is Farum Azula.

Therefore, the player takes a regular shortcut through a secret path. Using the zip-line glitch, he then reaches the boss directly there. After defeating that boss, one can reach the final boss from that room again using the glitch.

So without the zip-line glitch, nothing works. But what is it actually?

“Zip” glitch enables insane times

What kind of glitch is this? Of course, we will not provide an exact guide on how to exploit this glitch. We will only describe the important things so that you get an idea of the method.

Among speedrunners, this is a common method, and similar glitches have also appeared in previous games by the same developers: Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro.

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In the “official” Speedsouls wiki, there is even a dedicated entry called “Zipping.”

Here is the definition:

A zip is a glitch in Elden Ring that allows players to overcome distances by very high speed/acceleration, thus teleporting the player quickly to new locations. It is achieved by aligning certain animations with very precise inputs at specific points in the animations. Reaching another location happens almost instantaneously after zipping, within the next few frames.

via wiki.speedsouls.com

These zips can vary greatly in execution. The inputs must not only be perfectly timed for each zip but also be adjusted to each zip.

The distance covered also varies depending on the zip. You can get stuck on visible and invisible objects during zips.

It takes many tests and experiments to find a route to follow in a speedrun and then execute it perfectly. It also requires calculations of frames and when to activate which animations.

Performance issues can also apparently disrupt this, and Elden Ring currently suffers from numerous frame drops, regardless of the hardware.

This method allows for extremely short times in speedruns. If everything works, it is also very easy and bypasses a large part of the content. However, several factors can easily ruin a run.

To achieve the “zip,” one must hit multiple “perfect frames” in a row. In this run, the speedrunner has reportedly managed 13 perfect frames, which requires incredibly good timing.

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In the comments, players are impressed by how the speedrunner is smashing world records one after another.

He has repeatedly crushed his own records; since Saturday, the last record has been nearly halved. However, as the speedrunner expresses, it may take a long time before this figure is broken again.

The last few days have shown, however, that things can happen quickly. But what do you think about this? Is it problematic for you that there is a glitch in the game? Or is this a perfectly normal thing for you in speedruns?

If you can’t really get into this and are more interested in the world, we have something for story lovers – Elden Ring Lore: The complex story explained briefly

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Final Fantasy XIV: Update 6.1 will now make life easier for solo players – Patch Notes

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In Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.1 is now available. It brings a lot of content – among other things, the “Content Helper” system is an interesting point in the patch notes.

This is what the Content Helper feature brings: You can use the Content Helper feature when you prefer to complete certain parts of the game solo rather than with a group of players.

The “Content Helper” is designed so that you can tackle dungeons and trials from “A Realm Reborn” with a group of NPCs instead of waiting for real players. The main scenario has been revised accordingly. You can simply select the relevant dungeons:

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NPCs instead of real players can help

Basically, several trials have been overhauled to make them more accessible for both new and solo players.

In an official statement, the developers also explained that the Content Helper will be expanded in future updates so that additional content, such as from the Heavensward expansion, can also be selected.

But that’s far from the only thing in the new patch.

Patch Notes for Final Fantasy XIV introduce new content

What else is included in the patch? Numerous innovations are included in Patch 6.1. Among other things, the main scenario will be expanded with additional quests and new role quests will also be unlocked.

Aside from that, there’s a lot more to do:

  • A new dungeon is available that you will find during the main scenario.
  • There is a new challenging trial: “Eschatos – Songstress of the End”.
  • Additionally, the new dream trial “Ultima” is coming into play. Here you can face Ultima once more.
  • A new raid is available. It is called “In the Realm of the Gods: Aglaia” and offers a challenge for 1-8 players or an alliance of 24 players.
  • The new PvP mode “Crystalline Conflict” has been added. Here, you fight in two teams of 5 players each, trying to move a crystal to your own base. You can also secure new rewards here. Overall, a lot is being adjusted in PvP – you can find out more here.

An overview of the new content can also be found in the trailer:

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Final Fantasy XIV shows new trailer for the start of the next adventure

In addition to this content, there are plenty of other changes. These include an expanded travel codex, new equipment and mounts, as well as various updates and corrections. You can find the complete patch notes here on the official website.

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You can also look forward to new side quests from Hildibrand. These are set to arrive with Patch 6.15.

Important: Further innovations are in the works, which will, however, only arrive with additional patches. This includes, for example, the new Dragon War (fatal) in Patch 6.11 or the side quest series “Tatarus Grande Enterprise (Patch 6.1x).

What do you think of the new update? And what content would you like to see for the game? Let us know in the comments!

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 12.04. – A sacrificed wolf returns

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The coming week brings a selfless wolf back to Destiny 2. Lord Saladin currently bears a heavy burden and only due to Commander Zavala’s good relationship with the Emperor of the Cabal is his temporary return for the PvP event allowed. While his future remains uncertain, let’s take a look at what else awaits you this week.

This week: The Vanguard Strikes continue. For all who have not yet gilded their Conqueror title, “The Arms Dealer” rotates into the Nightfall Strikes this week.

Otherwise, this week is focused on PvP. Lord Saladin is released by Empress Caiatl and is allowed to leave the Cabal during the time of the Iron Banner and return to the Tower. A concession that allows Guardians to once again enjoy the popular PvP event for a week. Plan ahead to turn in your Iron Banner tokens with the Iron Lord, as no one knows what his future looks like, or do they?

In regular PvP with Lord Shaxx, double Crucible ranks are active so you can enjoy some chill rounds in the “Team Scorched” mode to perhaps reset your Glory rank once again.

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The most important info on activities from April 12 to April 19.

This week’s  Nightfall: The Ordeal is the strike:

  • The Arms Dealer, set in the European Dead Zone
    • You will face a great many Cabal with Solar and Void Shields there. Additionally, you must defeat the boss Bracus Tynoc, who often sends his horde of Warbeasts and annoying Flame Turrets after you.
  • Playlist Strikes have these modifiers:
    • Void Scorching
    • Heavyweight
    • Iron
    • The Scorching modifier accompanies you all week, the others change daily.

These weapons can be obtained from Nightfalls: Each week players can obtain certain weapons from the Nightfall Strikes. Currently, there are eight weapons in rotation in the loot pool. Two of these are available each week.

  • The Comedian, Void Shotgun
  • The Hothead, Arc Rocket Launcher
  • The Palindrome – 140 Void Hand Cannon
  • Trustee – 600 Kinetic Auto Rifle
  • Silicon neurom – 72 Kinetic Sniper Rifle
  • Plug-One.1 – Arc Fusion Rifle

Vanguard Strikes: To start in the top tier of Strikes, the Vanguard Nightfall, you need a power level of 1,575. You will also be fighting in competitive mode. This means you will be fighting 25 power levels below the Vanguard’s power level of 1,600, so you need to proceed tactically and in coordination with your team.

This is happening in the raid “Glass Chamber”:

  • In the Glass Chamber, the Gatekeeper Challenge called “Strangers in Time” takes place. Note that here you’ll need to take out the Minotaurs on the different time axes on Mars and Venus simultaneously with the Wyverns.
  • As a reward, a time-distorted weapon awaits you in the challenge mode of the raid. This week it’s the rocket launcher “Heze’s Vengeance.” The weapon also comes with guaranteed 2 perks per slot. But always remember that hard and normal mode share the loot.

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

  • This week marks the fourth challenge in the new raid “Loop Catalyst”. To complete it, your team must maintain at least one stack of the buff “Siphoning Force” before the damage phase on Rhulk.
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Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission

  • “The Spirits” – Repeatable Witch Queen Campaign Mission
    • The Guardians have discovered traces of a ghost that hint at Sagira. Can the dead ghost of Osiris help unlock the mystery of Savathun? But to reveal the memory, you must first find him.

Crucible – Here are the PvP playlists:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble
  • Control
  • Elimination
  • Glory Survival
  • Glory Survival: Freelance
  • Team Scorched
  • Iron Banner

Active bonus this week: This week there is a PvP bonus. You will receive bonus Crucible ranks.

Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City

  • Petra Venj has this week’s 3rd Ascendant Challenge for you. You can find Petra and her quest offering at the location “Divalian Mists” in the Dreaming City. The City of the Awoken enters the second stage of corruption.
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Sources for top loot in Season 16 of Destiny 2

This is the new max level: In the new season of the Resurrected, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,560. This means that the power level at the start of the DLC has increased by +230 power levels compared to the previous season 15. However, all players are also raised to a base power level of 1,350 at the start and there are many sources to level up quickly.

Those who want to reach 1,520 power level quickly only have to complete the Legendary Campaign. One of the new Witch Queen Exotics will be received as a gift upon completion.

This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings your power level above 1,550:

  • Raid “The Oath of the Pupil” (+2)
  • Dungeon “Sog der Habsucht” (+2)
  • Complete the Nightfall: Ordeal with at least 100,000 points (+2)
  • Weekly Witch Queen Campaign mission with at least 100,000 points (+2)
  • Defeat champions in the “PsiOp Battlegrounds Playlist” (+2)
  • “Urquell” activity on Grandmaster 1,580 (+2)
  • Complete the “Preservation” activity in the Pyramid of Darkness (+2)
  • “Challenges of Eternity”: Achieve at least 250,000 points or more (+2)
  • Defeat Powerful Cabal in the exotic mission “Vox Obscura” (+2)
  • Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Vanguard operations strikes with the appropriate focus (+1)
  • Hawthorne’s Clan quest (+1)
  • Iron Banner event (+2)

Bright Dust Highlights in the Eververse

Those who do not want to save their Bright Dust for the Guardian Games can strike this week with Tess. She offers as always a few items that can be purchased with the earnable in-game currency Bright Dust. Perhaps you’ll be excited about the NASA-inspired ship “RS PROMETHEUS”?

A view of the RS PROMETHEUS in the hangar (Image via YouTube/Vanquish)

This week, you can also get the following for Bright Dust from Tess:

  • Exotic ship “Heavenly Kestrel”
  • Exotic ghost shell
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