Are dogs bothering you in Elden Ring? Then it’s likely that you can simply keep them at bay by carrying a special torch. MeinMMO reveals what kind of item this is and where you can find it.
What kind of item is this? The Beast-repellent Torch is an off-hand item that provides you with light – similar to the more useful Lantern. However, the torch has a special effect as well.
The description already states that it can keep certain beasts away. Once you equip the torch, dogs and all canine enemies in Elden Ring simply won’t attack you anymore.
Instead, they will huddle before you and you can even drive them away. This works with both the small enemies and the huge wolves. You can even literally drive them before you.
For other animals such as bears or crows, the torch does not work, but dogs are, according to long-time fans and experts like ZullieTheWitch, among the “historically worst enemies in Souls games.”
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Why are dogs so annoying? The enemies are usually encountered in groups, which makes them dangerous in itself. Additionally, they attack extremely quickly and often consecutively.
This can cause you to land in a “stunlock,” meaning you can’t move or defend yourself while the dogs tear you apart. On the list of the most dangerous enemies, some players prefer the hated skeleton wheels, but everyone agrees that dogs are really frustrating.
Fortunately, you don’t have to farm for the useful torch but can simply buy it. You can find the merchant in the “Hut of the Lonely Merchant” at Dragon Hill. However, be careful when approaching the hut.
Ironically, there are a lot of dogs around the merchant’s house that you will have to fight through. Additionally, some players report that an assassin is often there at night, who can quickly take you out.
If you carry the torch, you cannot use a weapon two-handed or equip a shield. So it has a certain disadvantage, which can hit you harder depending on your build. However, the advantages may outweigh the disadvantages – you just have to decide for yourself if it’s worth it.
Elden Ring is known to be particularly challenging, which is why you should take every advantage available. Items like this torch can be found in many places, and some of them can make your life much easier:
In-ear headphones are small and handy, making them practical travel companions. But which ones are right for me? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested a good half dozen of them.
How did the list come about? Wired in-ear headphones only last a few months for me because either they disappear in the washing machine, get caught somewhere, or my girlfriend’s cats carry them away. Wireless in-ear headphones seemed to me to be the solution to these issues.
By now, I had already had a good half dozen of these headphones on my desk, both privately and professionally. The range goes from very cheap discount headphones to gaming devices to high-end models.
I used the headphones for various purposes: during the trip to the city center, while gaming on my smartphone, or for listening to music in the evening.
What criteria did I use to evaluate them? I evaluated all headphones using the same criteria to ensure comparability between them. I selected the following four criteria.
Ergonomics: How well do the headphones fit, and do they cause pain after a certain duration of use?
Sound quality: How well do music, gaming, and more sound?
Accessories, scope: Is there an app? Are there extra ear cushions included?
Battery life: When do the devices need to go back into the case for charging?
Ergonomics and sound are very subjective criteria since everyone perceives these things differently. If I find the ergonomics of the headphones terrible, you might discover your favorite in them. Accessories and battery life are still technically measurable.
The supermarket headphones failed to convince me at all
The “True Wireless Bluetooth” headphones from the manufacturer Silvercrest are at the very end of my list. This pair of headphones for about 25 euros combines all the bad characteristics I find off-putting about Bluetooth headphones. The battery life of 1.5 to 2 hours is very tight, and the headphones cause me pain in my ears after a short time.
On top of that, there’s the tinny sound. I would definitely not recommend these headphones. They deserve to be in last place.
The headphones from Silvercrest: Well-made, the rest is below average.
A gaming product can only convince me to a limited extent
In fourth place are the true wireless headphones from Razer. While I enjoy gaming with Razer mice, currently with the Basilisk Ultimate, the “Razer Hammerhead” did not convince me.
The headphones offer a bass-heavy sound that is usable for gaming. However, in terms of ergonomics, the devices truly compete with the supermarket headphones – my ears hurt after a very short time, and I am glad when I can wear my personal perfect gaming headset again. Sometimes the devices also become unresponsive and do not stay in the ears. For me, the price of around 70 euros is simply too high.
In terms of construction, haptics, and sound, the Razer product is significantly ahead of the cheap supermarket device. By now, Razer has introduced the 2nd gen of its Hammerhead, which promises at least better ear cushions. These headphones are definitely on my list of future candidates.
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Headphones from Razer: Good, rich sound, but unfortunately weak ergonomics.
Cheap headphones for 30 euros surprised me especially with strong battery life
The Mdots from Mpow surprised me positively and rank third on my list.
With the solid scope of delivery, I can easily adjust the ergonomics to my ears. However, they don’t fit perfectly and become unresponsive when I lean my head or bend down.
A highlight for me is especially the good battery life, with which I can easily last a whole day. On average, that’s 4 – 5 hours before they need to recharge in the case. The sound is decent for the price, even though I miss finely tuned highs.
The lack of an app or the absence of equalizer settings or noise cancelling bothers me significantly more here. However, I find the price more than acceptable. Good hardware doesn’t have to be expensive, as evidenced by a gaming headset for 40 euros.
The Mpow Mdots last easily for 4 – 5 hours – more than sufficient for my everyday life.
The gaming headphones from EPOS offer fantastic sound but are too expensive
The EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid rank second on my list.
Sound and construction are excellent, and with the right ear cushions, the headphones fit perfectly. With the included dongle, I can also easily use the headphones on PC or console. This makes the headphones unique as well. And it’s a completely different sound experience compared to gaming with an over-ear gaming headset.
The headphones offer no noise cancellation other than the natural damping of in-ear headphones, and the case is also quite prone to scratches. You especially notice that when you quickly toss your headphones into your jacket pocket. It is equally annoying that the microphone does not work via the dongle. This means I have to connect an external microphone every time for gaming.
With around 150 euros, the EPOS headphones are also the most expensive on my list. And the price is also the determining reason why, despite the great sound, they did not make it to first place.
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Great sound, well-built – but quite expensive. The dongle makes the headphones unique.
The headphones from Soundcore cost only 70 euros and can completely convince me
The first place on my list goes to the Soundcore Life A2 NC. In terms of sound, the headphones from Soundcore do not reach the EPOS device, but otherwise, everything meets my preferences. For me, the ergonomics are perfect, and I can also listen to music for several hours.
The noise cancelling is excellent, and I flinch every time I take the headphones out on the tram. The good noise cancelling saves my nerves on some days. In the well-designed app, I can not only configure the “noise cancelling” but also try out various equalizers.
Even at the price of around 70 euros, the headphones are impressive, making them the winner for me. If I were to lose my Life A2 NC or they were to break, I would definitely buy them again.
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The SoundCore Life A2 NC offer great ergonomics and good noise cancelling.
My conclusion: Winners, losers, and the surprise
Who is my winner? The SoundCore Life A2 NC are my personal winners, and I currently use the headphones almost every day. The ergonomics are excellent, and the noise cancelling is really good.
Who is the loser? Clearly the Silvercrest true wireless headphones. Those 25 euros for me were a poor investment on this list.
Is there a surprise? The Mpow Mdots are my personal surprise. Decent sound and a long battery life for just under 30 euros, and with a lot of accessories, the ergonomics are easily adjustable. The headphones have accompanied me on longer train journeys quite well.
From left to right: The loser, the winner, and the surprise.
More devices for your ears: Are you looking for the perfect gaming headset for your console or gaming PC besides in-ear headphones? Then check out the extensive buying guide on MeinMMO! Here you will find the best recommendations for gaming headsets:
The new generation in Pokémon is coming: The main series is getting new installments with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for the Nintendo Switch. Of course, you can once again choose between a Fire, Grass, or Water starter. We at MeinMMO want to know: Which one will you choose?
The starter at the beginning of a playthrough in Pokémon is usually something special. Most of you probably remember which starter you prefer or who accompanied you in a specific edition.
Since Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow, you can choose a Fire, Grass, or Water starter that can then evolve twice.
Sometimes they take on a second type afterwards, and sometimes they stay with their starting type. Depending on the type and evolution stage, their appearance changes drastically. Especially the final evolution is a decisive criterion for many Pokémon players.
However, we want to know from you already: Which starter will you choose with your current knowledge?
Here you can vote: In the survey tool below, you can let us know which starter will fight by your side in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Each of you has only one vote.
What do you think about the 3 starter Pokémon? Do you already have ideas about what the final evolutions might look like and specific hopes or fears? What types might the next evolutions take? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments here at MeinMMO.
The hardcore action RPG Elden Ring offers brutal battles against monsters and abominations. However, there are also harmless creatures, including turtles. One player decided to forgo exploring the wild, brutal world of Elden Ring and instead crawl around as a turtle with its fellow creatures.
Who is it about? A player on reddit posted – probably not entirely seriously – “Life as Tarnished is hard, so I’ve decided to be a turtle instead.”
He is likely playing the naked class and has put on a turtle shell over his underwear. This is actually a shield, which can be pulled onto the back. Now he is sitting, according to his image on reddit, with a turtle in the grass and enjoying his life as a leisurely armored reptile.
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Where did he get the shell? When asked where one could get such a fancy shell, the player replied that he got it from a tower north of Castle Morne. There is a whirlwind that allows him to get up.
You can check it out in the video here:
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The fans celebrate his action, but some seem to not know what a turtle looks like.
Instead of a turtle, everyone sees just a…dog?
How do the other fans react? The thread with the human turtle was well received on reddit. The post received over 5,000 upvotes and has over 130 comments (as of March 1, 2022).
Many players praise the player’s decision to dedicate himself to the harmless and carefree life of a turtle rather than engage with such epic things as the huge open world and the Elden Ring. Others praise the turtle shell because it is said to regenerate stamina.
However, other players wonder why he would want to become a dog in the first place.
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What’s up with the dog comments? Indeed, a large part of the comments on reddit consist of talking about dogs:
“Why are there 2 dogs in the picture?”
“What kind of dogs are those?”
“That, my sir, is a dog!”
“Heads up! A dog!”
“That’s a dog, not a turtle, you fool!”
“You mean you turned into a dog?”
Are they all dumb or what’s going on? In fact, players from Elden Ring seem to take great delight in calling every animal in the game a “dog.” This strange custom has gone viral as a meme related to a specific feature in the game.
Because players can leave comments publicly visible all over the game world in Elden Ring. These can be read by every player and also upvoted to make them more relevant.
In doing so, there are really stupid things, like allusions to fingers in behind or the nonsensical labeling of all animals as “dogs.”
Is there more to come? Yes. The raid is divided into 2 parts. The last 3 bosses will only be made available next week. Then the final battle against the jailer will take place, and a thrilling cinematic is also expected here. Once it is released, we will of course report on it.
If you want to see the cinematic live for yourself, you can venture into the Mausoleum of the First starting tomorrow (Wednesday, 02.03) and fight against Anduin.
What do you think of the cinematic? How do you like what is happening with Arthas and Anduin?
The new cinematic in World of Warcraft shows what happens to Anduin in the raid. But another familiar villain has his final appearance …
The new raid “Mausoleum of the First” is live in World of Warcraft – at least in America. The first players have already rushed through the raid and defeated the (for now) final boss Anduin. As expected, this comes with an interesting cinematic.
Spoiler warning: If you don’t want to know what happens to Anduin, you should not continue reading! You’ve been warned.
The cinematic takes place immediately after the battle against Anduin Wrynn. The fight might have been a surprise for some players, as you not only fight against Anduin, but also against a fragment of Arthas, the former Lich King. He has become part of Anduin’s weapon and grants him special abilities in battle.
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In the cinematic, we see Anduin, but hear Arthas’s voice. He “uses” Anduin’s body to carry out the jailer’s will. He is about to execute a devastating attack when Anduin falters. It appears that more and more parts of Anduin’s soul are being drawn into the sword over his face – as a few old acquaintances make an appearance.
Anduin sees memories of his father Varian and Saurfang. Both remind him that the sword he wields was not originally meant for such a purpose. It does not belong to darkness, but was forged in heroism and honor.
“The legacy of the sword and our legacies are with you,” Varian explains, before he and Saurfang help him gain a clear will.
Anduin manages to split the Gramschneider – just as the sword was split into two parts before it was reforged by the jailer.
This splitting results in the jailer’s control magic being lifted from Anduin, the dark armor of the death knight fading away, and Anduin returning in his familiar armor from Stormwind.
A small blue spark remains before Anduin – the last flicker of Arthas’ soul that still exists and was once forged into the blade. Jaina asks if “this is all that is left of him,” which Uther confirms with “the last spark of his torn soul.”
Sylvanas then releases Arthas into eternity with the words:
No crown. No throne. Not even a soul remains to be judged. I hated you, hunted you. And with every selfish act… I became you. That is my burden to bear. But your legacy is at an end. Begone, Arthas Menethil. May the last whisper of your name fade and be forgotten.
The blue light extinguishes – and with it, the last spark of Arthas that ever existed.
Is there more to come? Yes. The raid is divided into 2 parts. The last 3 bosses will only be made available next week. Then the final battle against the jailer will take place, and a thrilling cinematic is also expected here. Once it is released, we will of course report on it.
If you want to see the cinematic live for yourself, you can venture into the Mausoleum of the First starting tomorrow (Wednesday, 02.03) and fight against Anduin.
What do you think of the cinematic? How do you like what is happening with Arthas and Anduin?
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Sid Meier is likely a name known to many gamers – not least because dozens of games bear his name and have a large fanbase. On the occasion of the anniversary of his famous Civilization series, the game maker recently spoke about the industry’s problems and about good games.
Who is the legend? Sid Meier is one of the most important game makers of the last few decades. His most famous works include the Civilization series and the well-known “Sid Meier’s Pirates!”
He has been working in the gaming industry since 1982 and has founded several studios. In his portfolio, he can count over 50 games during this time, in which he has participated or that even bear his name.
In an interview with BBC, Meier spoke on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Civilization about what makes good games – and why developers should pay attention to where they focus their efforts.
The Civ series is one of Meier’s most famous works.
“If you don’t have good gameplay at the core, it simply doesn’t work”
This is what Meier says: According to Meier, the great challenge in game development is to choose the right focus. It should always be on gameplay – that is what is special and appealing about video games:
If we forget that and decide that monetization or other non-gameplay-focused [things are more important], if we forget to make good games and think of games as a vehicle or an opportunity for something else, then we go off track.
People may assume that a game will be good and fun and that what it needs for success are cinematics or monetization or whatever. But if the core is not there, with good gameplay, then it won’t work.
Gameplay isn’t even the biggest hurdle for a game or costly at all. It doesn’t require a “crew of thousands” for this and that is exactly why it’s easy to overlook. But there are so many distractions that it is necessary to make good games to keep gamers engaged.
The fact that Meier specifically addresses monetization is, according to BBC, related to the new NFT trend. Many studios are currently trying to attract players and encourage investment.
What are NFTs? Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are like digital trading cards. Virtual items are uniquely made over a blockchain and thus become objects that players can trade directly.
The idea behind this is that gamers actually “own” their items through NFTs. In our article, we explain to you in detail, what NFTs are and why they cause such controversy.
The trend among developers and influencers has been growing since 2021. There has been and continues to be trouble with fraudsters exploiting the system and profiting at others’ expense. Among other reasons, this is why the topic is so controversial and many gamers resist it. However, MeinMMO author Maik Schneider has a different opinion:
An MMORPG was shut down after a few unsuccessful months. This was also due to the largely negative reviews. Now the game is back on Steam under a different name.
What kind of game is this? Element Quest was an MMORPG on Steam. The game relied on various elements that you should use cleverly. For example, you could deal a lot of damage with the fire element and support your colleagues with water.
However, the game that reminded of the anime Avatar was shut down after just 2 months. The developers explained that they might return with the MMORPG on Steam.
What is coming back now? The developers are bringing the game back to Steam as “Sunset World Online”. The screenshots and the open video clearly show that it is not fundamentally different from the failed predecessor “Element Quest”.
The game is primarily supposed to focus on group play. There should be dungeons that you can complete with 3 to 5 players. There will also be boss fights that will demand a lot from you. There should also be a shop, but there you will only get cosmetic items and new character slots. Pay2Win elements, such as experience point boosters, are not planned so far.
For the predecessor, the developers had already announced a lot of new features. Whether these features, such as housing or the PvP system, will also make it to “Sunset World Online” is still not known.
You can watch the official YouTube video of “Sunset World Online” here:
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The official YouTube video of “Sunset World Online”
The developers of the MMORPG felt treated unfairly
Why was the game shut down at all? In a detailed blog post on Steam, the developers explained that they had been overwhelmed by negative criticism. However, this did not sit well with the developers, which is why the development of the game ultimately failed. The developers explained on Steam:
The team was demotivated by the fact that the game was received so negatively. While we tried to improve the situation, we were unable to achieve enough victories to keep the ship above water. Thus, the negative feedback piled up, and a lead developer decided to leave us.
In addition, there were some criticisms that consisted only of “bad game” or “not fun” and which could not help the developers much in improving. Other developers demand exactly this and even state that players in their MMORPG must decide the entire development, which is very well received.
By the way, Element Quest was not the first MMORPG that was shut down in 2022. We already know several MMOs and online games that have already died this year or will still do so:
If you want to buy a graphics card, you have to pay a lot of money. But you can currently get a graphics card at the normal price. MeinMMO explains whether the graphics card is worth it.
This is the current situation: Graphics cards and PS5 consoles are currently a rare commodity and are either hard to find, or you have to pay thousands of euros for them on eBay.
Graphics card prices are now starting to decrease again. Nonetheless, we still advise you against investing so much money in overly expensive graphics cards. Because they still cost significantly more than their suggested retail price (MSRP) indicates.
However, there is also an exception that you can actually buy at the normal price. But what can the graphics card do that you can currently get for around 200 euros at the MSRP?
You can currently get the RX 6500 XT at the normal price
What kind of graphics card is this? The Radeon RX 6500 XT is AMD’s latest and smallest graphics card in the RX 6000 series.
When it comes to performance, the RX 6500 XT is sometimes just ahead of or just behind the popular AMD Radeon RX 580. This provides sufficient power, especially for older titles and new games, if you are willing to lower the details.
What is the problem with the graphics card? The weak point of the RX 6500 XT is the video memory, which is only 4 GB. Video memory (VRAM) is needed for textures, anti-aliasing, and other graphical functions. Video memory also plays a significant role in ray tracing.
For whom is the graphics card worth it? The graphics card is primarily aimed at beginners and casual gamers, not enthusiasts who want to play at the absolute maximum. Especially games like Fortnite and Co. can be played at maximum details and high FPS (via computerbase.de). Ray tracing or other frills are not feasible with the RX 6500 XT.
For everyone else looking for a speedy graphics card for their computer, wanting ray tracing, or looking for a graphics card for the coming years, the RX 6500 XT would likely be disappointing.
For many users, the normal price for graphics cards is a bad joke
What does normal price even mean? AMD and Nvidia always quote their graphics cards with the MSRP. This is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, which manufacturers recommend to retailers. While the retailer doesn’t have to adhere to it, it serves as a good guideline for buyers who want to buy a product and want to know how much they can save.
Most graphics cards currently cost nearly double the suggested price – a reason why many users do not want to invest money in hardware because it is too expensive for them. After each release of a new graphics card, users mock that the devices will not be available at the MSRP, since everything is either sold out or scalpers want to profit from the graphics cards.
In an interview, two experts also explained why gamers currently have little chance of buying a graphics card. And there are several reasons that make fair behavior significantly more difficult or even impossible:
In Destiny 2, there are only a few days left until the new raid “The Oath of the Student”. Therefore, we show you 5 weapons that you should definitely take with you, as they can help you against champions, for DPS, or during add-clearing.
What are these weapons? These are mainly Exotics that will prove useful in various situations. The “add clearing”, possible champions, and the necessary DPS have been taken into account, and that’s why we came up with five weapons.
When does the raid start? The raid starts on March 5, 2022, at 7 PM. If you need more information about it, we have summarized everything important for you:
5 weapons that are important for the new raid in Witch Queen
The focus was on selecting weapons that have proven to be very practical over time. We encountered the following five candidates:
1. Osteo Striga – Exotic SMG for normal enemies
The new poison injector – Osteo Striga
What kind of weapon is this? It is the exotic SMG “Osteo Striga”. This weapon is only available to buyers of the Deluxe Edition. So if you liked the hermit spider in the past, you will like its younger brother even more.
Why is it so special? This slow-firing SMG shoots with seeking and poisonous parasites. If you kill an enemy or hit them with sufficient precision hits, a poison impulse is sent out. This poisons surrounding enemies, and when they die, another impulse is released.
If you need a good weapon for smaller groups of enemies, this poison injector will help you thin out the enemy masses. With a completed catalyst, it gets even better.
How do I get the weapon? If you own the Deluxe Edition, you must have completed the Witch Queen campaign to unlock it. If you need the exact steps, we link you to our Osteo-Striga guide:
2. The Enigma – The new close- and long-range hybrid
The new glaive packs a punch
What kind of weapon is this? The glaive is a new weapon category that was implemented with Witch Queen. With it, you have the ability to cover both close and long-range combat while also protecting yourself. If you need an ace up your sleeve, you should take it with you.
Why is it so special? You can customize the glaive to your liking. You can try different perks and then test them to have the right weapon ready in the raid. Additionally, you can block with your glaive to safely revive fallen guardians. Blocked shots are 100% negated.
If that’s not enough, you can also hit your targets at long ranges for a lot of damage. This makes the glaive a very good option. Additionally, the artifact offers mods to deal with unstoppable and overloaded champions. So you cover a wide area, which will determine the outcome of the battle.
Joe Blackburn, Game Director of Bungie, mentioned via Twitter today that Bungie sees the suppressing glaive as problematic for the Day One raid. But we assume that the new weapon category will not be completely disabled. You should expect both short-term solutions to protect the World First race and long-term adjustments as well.
How do I get the weapon? You will receive the weapon when you start the Witch Queen story. You only need to complete the first mission. Once you have done that, you will gain access to the forge to create your first glaive in the enclave.
3. The good old Gjallarhorn
The legend among rocket launchers – The Gjallarhorn
What kind of weapon is this? This is the exotic rocket launcher “Gjallarhorn”. This legend was known among Destiny 1 players as the “boss killer” and stunned many guardians at its release. In Destiny 2, the hornet still performs well due to its perks.
Why is it so special? This rocket launcher gives you seeking projectiles that transform into homing missiles upon impact thanks to its intrinsic perk “Pack Hunters”. If you are in a group that is equipped only with legendary rocket launchers, they also get pack hunters.
How do I get the weapon? This exotic is tied to a quest that came with the 30th Anniversary Pack. If you need a guide for it, we show you step by step how to complete it:
What kind of weapon is this? This is the legendary ritual weapon “Hegemony”. This weapon can deal very high damage with a specific combo and deliver a hard blow to enemies. So if you need a heavy weapon, this could be your choice.
Why is it so special? This rocket launcher comes with the predetermined perks “Explosive Light” and “Chain Reaction”. You can customize your weapon depending on the situation to withstand all dangers. Pair this weapon with collected light spheres, the boss spec mod, and a friend with the Gjallarhorn to deal massive damage to bosses.
How do I get the weapon? This weapon was available through the leaders of various activities like Gambit, Vanguard, or Crucible in Season 15. If you haven’t obtained it, you can still buy it from the legacy kiosk in the Tower. The price is:
75,000 glimmer
100 legendary shards
2 enhancement prisms
1 ascendant shard
5. Divinity
The Vex exotic – Divinity with its white orb
What kind of weapon is this? This is an exotic arc fusion rifle. This weapon has often made life easier for guardians in many raids and therefore cannot be missing from this list.
Why is it so special? This weapon can easily stop overloaded champions and wraps every enemy, including bosses, in a white net. If your team is having trouble hitting your boss at a critical point, the white net can help you. It enlarges the hitbox.
How do I get the weapon? The weapon is tied to a secret quest that was introduced with Shadowkeep. For this, you will be sent into the raid “Garden of Salvation” and must solve several puzzles, followed by successfully completing the raid.
Are there more weapons? There are plenty of weapons in Destiny 2 that you can switch to. You should also pay attention to champions, as they will likely be present. In addition to legendary alternatives, the new worm launcher might also be worth it for smaller bosses or majors, as it deals more damage when you have killed enough enemies.
A last hidden weapon tip for you: Cunning players have discovered that the Wardcliff Coil has likely received a secret buff. It’s possible it’s also a bug. But a comparison was made in the dungeon “Shroud of Avarice” against the Ogre boss. The coil came up against the Gjallarhorn and won with 1.2 million damage against the hornet’s 900,000 damage. The weapon could prove to be a hidden gem in the new raid. So if you are indecisive, try both options to prepare for your raid start.
What do you think of the weapon list? Do you have other favorites or will you also take most of our selection into your arsenal? Let us know!
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The well-known Twitch streamer Michael “shroud” Grzesiek is completely immersed in the new MMORPG Lost Ark. Despite his initial reluctance, he has now invested over 100 hours into the game – and according to his own statements, over 1,800 euros.
Who is the streamer?
shroud is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch and was even number 1 for a while. Recently, he often played New World, a direct competitor to Lost Ark.
In early February, the streamer explained why he would not play Lost Ark and later even referred to it as the “most boring game ever.”
However, shortly thereafter he tried it and now can’t stop playing. He has apparently spent significantly more on the supposedly free game than expected.
How much has he spent? In one of his recent streams, shroud went through the expenses of his Steam account. Over the years, several payments had accumulated, but after the release of Lost Ark, they increased sharply.
At one point, he shows several transactions over 100 dollars and says: “Then Lost Ark happened.” He further explains: “That must be at least 2,000 dollars for Lost Ark. It has to be that much.”
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He even received a timeout and can now buy nothing anymore. Just before, he already said that he had excluded himself from the game through his purchases. He has gone through the content so quickly that he hardly gets to the right activities. When asked why he is still playing the story, shroud replies: he must, because he simply has too many second characters (‘Alts’ or ‘Twinks’).
Pay2Win topic dominates discussion around Lost Ark
In Lost Ark, you can buy bonuses with premium currency such as the Crystalline Aura, which, among other things, makes travel cheaper and reduces the cooldown of certain spells. We explain to you on MeinMMO, what exactly the Lost Ark shop contains.
Since there are also items for purchase that allow you to resurrect yourself, Lost Ark often faces accusations of Pay2Win. While shroud and streamer colleague Asmongold defend the game, the discussion keeps coming up.
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New video about Lost Ark shows what makes the free MMORPG special
The topic polarizes and apparently there are pros and cons in both cases, as the considerable expenses of shroud show. Those who pay apparently do not always have an advantage in the long run. And Lost Ark can also be played excellently for free, as MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has already found out:
In Destiny 2 the new expansion Witch Queen is already a week old and players are still in a frenzy. What the players can expect this week and what opportunities they have to farm good gear, you will find out here at MeinMMO.
New info about the raid will be released on Thursday evening. The Day One emblem and the new champion belt could then be presented to you. Throughout the week, we will report more on various topics regarding the Worlds-First Raid in Destiny 2.
Not only will many new challenges and tasks have to be completed by the Guardians, but also the opportunity to obtain the new seasonal weapon thanks to a Vanguard Call booster.
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Destiny 2: New trailer for Season 16 shows how Cabal and Guardians fight side by side
The most important information about activities from March 1 to March 8.
This is the Big Boss Cabal dealer in poisonous green armor. He has some annoying flame turrets, and it’s up to the Guardians to put an end to his shenanigans.
Playlist Strikes have these modifiers:
Solar Singe
Heavyweight
Blackout
The Singe modifier will accompany you all week, while the others change daily.
In the Glass Chamber, the challenge “Out of the Way” will take place.
As a reward in the Challenge Mode, the Time-Lost Weapon “Destiny’s End” awaits. The hand cannon will then come with 2 perks per slot for sure.
The armor focusing in the raid this week is: Discipline
Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Inferno
Ascendant Challenge:
Petra Venjhas 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.
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. Thus, the power level at the start of the DLC has increased by +230 power levels compared to the previous Season 15. However, all players will also be raised to a base power level of 1,350 at the start.
This pinnacle loot (Pinnacle Gear) will get you over 1,550:
Raid “The Oath of the Student” – available from March 5
Achieve at Nightfall: Fire Trial with at least 100,000 points (+2)
Weekly Witch Queen campaign mission with at least 100,000 points (+2)
Defeat Champions in the “PsiOps Battlegrounds Playlist”
“Trials of Eternity”: Achieve at least 250,000 points or more (+2)
Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
Complete 3 Vanguard ops strikes with appropriate focus (+1)
Hawthorne’s clan quest (+1)
Shards Highlights in the Eververse
Feel free to check in with Tess from time to time to see what she has new in store. How about this ornament for your “Lament”?
Now you have the chance to grab the old lament ornament.
This week you can also get this for shardsfrom Tess:
Exotic Emote “PSSST!”
Exotic Ghost Shell “August Shell”
Exotic Sparrow “Silverbird of the Last City”
Exotic Ship “Dual-Motor Retric Capsule”
Exotic Weapon Ornament “Lethe’s Grace “The Lament”
Legendary Emote “Big Red Button”
Legendary Ghost Projection “Protection of Exile”
Shader “Royal Treatment”
The Cabal-style exotic ornaments for the armors “Escape Artist, Shinobu’s Vow and Banishment-Puller Shoulder Plates”
How will you plan your week? Will you continue playing the season story or are you participating in the preparations for the “Worlds First Raid”? Let us know.
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Elden Ring offers another way to strengthen your character with Talismans in addition to your equipment. They can be particularly useful at the start. We at MeinMMO show you where to find one of the best early on.
This is how Talismans work in Elden Ring: These are equipment items that you can equip in addition to your weapons and armor. There are numerous variants, each bringing a different effect.
For example, they can increase your mana or health points.
There are even Talismans that increase the damage of certain types, but reduce your resistances.
You can even increase your attributes with Talismans, but you will also have a lower resistance to all types of damage.
How can you equip Talismans? Throughout the game, you will unlock several rune slots. You will receive the first one after defeating Margit, the Fel Omen.
A particularly useful Talisman can be found early in the game: the Blessed Dew Talisman.
Blessed Talisman – Effect and Location
What kind of Talisman is this and why is it worth it? When equipped, it continuously regenerates your health points.
The Blessed Dew Talisman provides additional healing
Especially at the start of the game, you have limited options to heal yourself in combat. Therefore, health point regeneration can be lifesaving for beginners.
At the start, you initially have only limited potion uses until you gradually acquire more.
Thus, a permanent health point regeneration can be very useful, especially in emergencies. If you run out of potions and are about to die, the health regeneration can save you.
When it gets dire, you only need to keep your distance from the enemy until you have restored enough health points.
Via the Tower of Return, you reach the capital
Where can you find the Talisman? You need to head to the southern part of Limgrave. First, orient yourself east from the tutorial dungeon until you reach the road. Follow it south and then cross the bridge to the southern island of Limgrave.
Once you have crossed the bridge, follow the road and ride to the southwestern tip of the island. There you will find the Tower of Return.
Watch out for the enemy knights around the tower and climb to the top.
There you will find a chest that you need to open. This is a hidden teleporter.
This chest takes you to the Royal Capital Lyndell.
Activate the Site of Grace and go through the archway behind you.
The sought treasure chest is on the right side.
Here you need to watch out for the golem. If you enter the area, he will notice you. You can grab the Talisman in time before the giant gets you, or confront the fight.
But keep in mind that the golem is quite strong and is actually intended for higher character levels, as it is a later area.
If you decide to fight, especially move around his legs and attack them alternately. Watch out for his stomping attacks, which you should definitely avoid.
If you deal enough damage, the golem will fall over and you can attack his weak spot on the upper body.
But you have to be fast enough; otherwise, he will get back up and you will miss a critical attack.
After the end of Season 10, Pokémon GO starts today, on March 1, a mid-season. This brings several battle days and exciting rewards. We show you what to expect.
What happens now? Today, on March 1, 2022, the current Season 10 in Pokémon GO ends at 22:00. Immediately afterward, the new mid-season starts.
The mid-season runs from March 1, 2022, at 22:00 until Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 22:00. In our overview, we show you all season rewards, cups, events, and the season schedule.
Schedule of the Battle League (Mid-Season) from March 1 to June 1
This is planned: In the following overview, we show you all the announced dates for the Battle League.
Date
What takes place?
March 1 to March 8
Johto Cup & Super League
March 5
Battle Day: Jurob
March 8 to March 15
Hyper League & HL-Premier-Classic
March 15 to March 22
Master League & Love Cup Triple Stardust for wins (except for reward at the end of sets)
March 22 to March 29
Super League & Mini Jungle Cup
March 29 to April 5
Hyper League & Catching Cup
April 5 to April 12
Master League & Halloween Cup Triple Stardust for wins (except for reward at the end of sets)
April 12 to April 19
Super League & Mini Cup
April 17
Battle Day: Beginner Paradise
April 19 to April 26
Hyper League & Retro Cup
April 26 to May 3
Master League & Kanto Cup Triple Stardust for wins (except for reward at the end of sets)
May 3 to May 10
Super League & Flying Cup
May 10 to May 17
Hyper League & Element Cup
May 17 to May 24
Master League & ML-Premier-Classic Triple Stardust for wins (except for reward at the end of sets)
May 24 to June 1
Super League & Hyper League & Master League
May 29
Battle Day: Mega Stardust Surprise
Ticket for Limited Research: Battles
If you want, you can get a free ticket for the mid-season in the shop. To level up, you need to win matches. For completing, you will then be rewarded with Stardust.
All Battle Days in the Mid-Season and Their Bonuses
Battle Day with Jurob
When? On March 5.
What? At this event, Jurob’s evolution can learn two attacks that were previously exclusive. Additionally, you can set 20 battle sets from 00:00 to 23:59, totaling 100 battles. The Super League and the Johto Cup will be active.
Bonuses: From 11:00 to 14:00 local time, the following bonuses are available:
The first victory reward in a battle set for standard battles is a Pokémon encounter. The second to fifth rewards for wins remain unchanged.
In premium battles, all victory rewards are Pokémon encounters.
Jurob* appears guaranteed as a reward encounter.
Evolve Jurob so that Jugong learns the fast attack Ice Shard.
Evolve Jurob so that Jugong learns the charge attack Ice Storm.
Every trainer who finishes a set on this GO Battle Day receives Gladio Shoes for their avatar. The rank at which the sets are completed does not matter.
What? For this battle day, there will be limited research that you can complete. Additionally, you can set 20 battle sets from 00:00 to 23:59, totaling 100 battles. The Super League and the Mini Cup will be active.
Bonuses:
All day long there will be a limited research that Niantic claims will reward you with “massive XP”.
Every trainer who finishes a set on this GO Battle Day receives the Gladio Hoodie for their avatar. The rank at which the sets are completed does not matter.
Battle Day: Mega Stardust Surprise
When? On May 29.
What? At this battle day, there will be a “Mega Surprise” for you. Additionally, you can set 20 battle sets from 00:00 to 23:59, totaling 100 battles. The Master League, Hyper League, and Super League are active.
Bonuses:
4 times Stardust for victories
A Mega Surprise (that Niantic has not yet detailed)
Every trainer who finishes a set on this GO Battle Day receives Gladio Pants for their avatar. The rank at which the sets are completed does not matter.
Rank Rewards in the Mid-Season
For you, there are guaranteed encounters when reaching two specific ranks.
The shiny wrestler Pikachu is not available this season
Team SoloMid is actually the strongest LoL team in the USA and the largest esports organization in the world. The team has won 7 national championship titles, the last one in the summer of 2020. In the Spring Split 2022 of League of Legends, nothing is going well for TSM. With 1-8, TSM is in last place in the LCS. The team’s head, Reginald, now explains under pressure: they were not stingy, but spent a lot of money on young players. However, the plans went awry.
This is the situation:
TSM is “actually” the best LoL team in the USA and the largest esports organization in the world. They have won 7 championship titles, the last one just in summer 2020.
However, 2022 is not going well at all. They have signed young players from China, none of whom had been heard of before, and are relying on talents who have not achieved anything yet, like Spica (20, Jungle) or Tactical (21, ADC).
Now TSM is in last place in the US league LCS. TSM is struggling with a 1-8 score.
Furthermore, TSM lost not only its strong players but also everyone who had a say in the club. Influencers like Myth and Doublelift left. The management team around Parth and Leena Xu has forgotten the club. The LoL legend Bjergsen is gone. Only head Reginald remains, and he is in trouble with Riot Games: They are investigating whether the allegations are true that he has behaved poorly repeatedly.
How did this happen? The team is currently being accused by fans that people in management have put together a roster that they themselves no longer want to work with. Especially Parth “Parth” Naidu, the former general manager, is being accused, who left TSM on January 30.
As Leena Xu explains, it was the top priority for her and Parth during the preparation for the 2022 season to do everything possible to secure mid-laner Bjergsen (26). He had been TSM’s most important player for years, then retired after a disastrous World Championship in 2020 and worked as head coach in 2021. The Dane wanted to return to professional play in 2022, and the management wanted that to be with TSM.
This is who TSM actually wanted to sign for 2022: Bjergsen.
Plan B: Buy 3 expensive stars you know – Boss declines
This was the Plan B:As Leena Xu explains, she and Parth wanted to assemble an LoL roster of experienced North American stars as Plan B:
Mid-laner Jensen (27) – he would have been free at Team Liquid since Bjergsen was moving there
ADC Doublelift (28) – like Bjergsen a legend of TSM, who wanted to play professionally again in 2022
Vulcan (22) – a relatively young Canadian support who is regarded as one of the best players of his position in North America
According to Xu, however, the head of TSM, Reginald, rejected this suggestion. He was “not worth the price”; instead, they focused entirely on youth.
The statements suggest that Reginald was “too stingy” to bring in top players.
You can’t blame Parth: he never wanted the current roster of TSM.
He could have been the new face of TSM: Jensen.
Plan C: Take the risk, focus entirely on young talents – Currently going poorly
This is what Reginald says: The controversial owner of TSM, Reginald, cannot let this stand. He announces on reddit that they put $5 million into the current roster. That would have been about what Doublelift/Jensen/Vulcan cost.
But they believed:
The “veteran” roster might have played more consistently, but would not have been able to dominate the league. They might have made it to the top 4. But TSM wanted to build for 3 years, not just for one. According to Parth, Reginald had also opposed the “safe option”.
Therefore, they invested their money in rookies to plan for years and flew in and tested 20 players
According to TSM, Reginald deliberately did not want to take the “safe bet”, but took the riskier bet and that has not paid off now.
There is currently a lot of criticism of Reginald for things he did in 2013.
Does TSM have a money problem? In the discussion about the roster of TSM, it also becomes clear why Leena Xu left TSM. She said that TSM views esports in LoL critically because it does not generate enough revenue. Therefore, TSM wants to turn to other areas, other esports games, and mobile games.
This was one of the reasons she left TSM and why TSM no longer suited her.
Behind this: The roster of TSM seems already challenging, especially since they have a 24-year-old veteran from South Korea, Huni, on the team, who is certainly expensive but does not fit into a “three-year project” at all. The 21-year-old ADC Tactical has also already had several opportunities to break through as a key player but has not been able to utilize them.
Moreover, TSM has given up two German players, Broken Blade (22) and PowerOfEvil (24), over the past few years whom they could have used well in 2022.
If TSM set out to find the hottest talents in the world for 2022, they probably did not have much success. How it can be done better is currently shown by Cloud9. They also attempted a radical overhaul with young Asians for 2022. Their new 18-year-old South Korean is developing into a mega star, while things look quite different at TSM. But perhaps TSM’s long-term plan will still work out:
First leaks for FIFA 23 have surfaced and they speak of a feature that fans have been wishing for years: crossplay. We look at the leaks for the next installment of the series.
While FIFA 22 is still being played diligently, the first hints about FIFA 23 are already appearing on the horizon. Because it should be quite certain that another installment of the famous soccer simulation will be released in the fall.
And maybe the next installment of the soccer series will offer crossplay, so that players can finally play across consoles.
Where do the leaks come from? The leaks come from the well-known gaming journalist Tom Henderson (via xfire.com). He published an article about new content in FIFA 23 without naming any sources.
It is, therefore, unknown where Tom Henderson gets his information from, which is why the leak should be taken with great caution.
Leaks for FIFA 23 speak of crossplay, World Cup modes, and better technology
Finally crossplay in FIFA 23? According to the leak, FIFA 23 will receive the long-awaited ability to play across different platforms with crossplay. It could be possible that PS5 players can finally compete with Xbox Series X/S owners and PC players in FIFA matches.
However, whether there will also be a shared transfer market for all platforms or crossplay between the graphically different versions of current consoles and PC remains to be seen.
Further content from the leak: Henderson speaks besides crossplay of two new World Cup modes. One for the Women’s World Cup and one for the Men’s World Cup. There are also said to be licensed leagues and clubs in women’s soccer for the first time, so not only the national teams can be selected for women.
Henderson also comments on the technology of the next FIFA installment and speaks of improvements in HyperMotion technology. This should allow the developers to capture the movements of real soccer players in actual games, so that no capture suits are needed anymore to incorporate new animations.
What do you think of the leaks? And what do you wish for FIFA 23? Feel free to tell us in the comments!
If you are still looking for strong players for your team, then check out these unusually strong silver cards:
In Pokémon GO the Spotlight Hour with Tragosso starts today, March 1st. You will receive a bonus that brings you more candies. We will show you everything about the start, bonuses, and Shinys of the event.
What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday evening, a Spotlight Hour starts in Pokémon GO. During the event, a selected Pokémon is in the spotlight. For you, that means you can find the monster almost everywhere in the wild. Additionally, there is a bonus that affects the candies you earn.
We will show you here what the Spotlight Hour on March 1st brings and for whom it is worth attending.
Spotlight Hour with Tragosso on March 1st – Start, Shiny, and Bonuses
When does the event start? As usual, the Spotlight Hour with Tragosso starts at 6:00 PM local time. It will be active for one hour and ends at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are there? After the start of the Spotlight Hour, a large part of the encounters in the wild will turn into Tragosso. If you want to collect many specimens, incense will support you during the event with spawns.
You will also receive a candy bonus. For sending Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of candies. So, sort out the Pokémon you want to send beforehand.
Can you catch Shiny Tragosso? Yes, now you can catch all Pokémon from the 1st generation in their shiny form.
Here you see Tragosso and Knogga in their normal and shiny forms
How strong is Tragosso: We have evaluated the Pokémon Tragosso and its evolution Knogga. Both are useless in PvE, raids and gym battles, as well as in PvP in trainer battles. There are much stronger alternatives you should rely on. We cannot recommend the Spotlight Hour for strong attackers.
Take advantage of the bonus and sort out your remaining Pokémon from the Johto Tour to earn extra candies.
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In Pokémon GO the new season has started today and has directly kicked off with the event “Welcome to Alola!”. On this occasion, there are some new monsters from the 7th generation. We at MeinMMO show you which 5 Alola Pokémon you should catch now.
What kind of Pokémon are we talking about? The Pokémon live in different regions. One of these regions is Alola, which will be the focus during the Alola season. To kick off the new season, the event “Welcome to Alola!” started today, March 1, 2022, where the first monsters from this region celebrate their debut.
But which of these monsters should you catch? We from MeinMMO have explored this question and summarized below which Alola Pokémon you should not miss.
5 Pokémon you must catch
What new monsters are there? For the welcome event as well as for the Alola season, 22 Pokémon from the Alola region have been released in the game so far. You can find these in the wild, in raids, through eggs, or as rewards from research tasks.
The following Pokémon and their evolutions are currently available to you:
Peppeck, Trompeck and Tukanon
Bauz, Arboretoss and Silvarro
Flamiau, Miezunder and Fuegro
Robball, Marikeck and Primarene
Miniras, Mediras and Grandiras
Mangunior and Manguspektor
Wuffels and Wolwerock (Day form and Night form)
Curelei (only available in Hawaii)
Kapu-Riki
All new Pokémon of Gen 7
However, not all of these specimens are particularly strong or available as Shiny. Below we have summarized the 5 most interesting Pokémon of the 7th generation that you should catch now:
1. Kapu-Riki
Especially interesting for many trainers is the legendary Pokémon Kapu-Riki. This Pokémon has been available in level 5 raids since March 1, 2022, and will defend as a raid boss until March 15, 2022, at 10:00 AM.
The Electric and Fairy-type Pokémon impresses mainly with strong attack power. Its defense and stamina are also decent. However, there are other Electric attackers in the game that are slightly stronger.
However, those who are active in the GO Battle League can use it in the Master League. With the moveset of Volt Switch, Thunderbolt, and Dazzling Gleam, it can score points there.
Kapu-Riki
Kapu-Riki has a slim orange-yellow body and two bowls decorated with war paint on its arms, which it can open and close. Unfortunately, it is not yet available as Shiny in Pokémon GO.
Why you should secure it: Even though it is rather uninteresting for Shiny hunters and for use in raids, you should secure one or two specimens. This will definitely give you a new Pokédex entry.
Moreover, legendary Pokémon are always very limited in the game. So, when it will next be in raids is currently uncertain. We have compiled for you the 20 best counters against Kapu-Riki.
2. Miniras
Another monster you should not miss out on is Miniras. This monster is a small dragon that can evolve into the Dragon and Fighting-type Pokémon Grandiras through Mediras.
As you may already know from other dragon Pokémon, Miniras is also rare and can currently only be found in the wild or in 10 km eggs with some luck. However, especially PvP enthusiasts should hold onto this little monster as soon as they get it, because its final evolution Grandiras is a really strong contender in the GO Battle League.
No matter if Super, Hyper, or Master League – Grandiras is always among the top contenders with its moveset of Dragon Breath, Close Combat, and Dragon Claw. This is not least due to its strong defense. However, its attack is slightly weaker.
You can recognize Miniras by its gray-black dragon-like body and the yellow shield on its head. Unfortunately, it is currently not available in the game as Shiny.
Miniras
3. Robball
The Water-type Pokémon Robball should also not be overlooked by you. It can evolve into Primarene through Marikeck. The seal-like Pokémon not only impresses with its cute appearance, but it can also score decent attack and defense values in its final evolution.
In addition, it can deal good damage with its moveset of Charm and Moonblast. Primarene, which is a Fairy and Water type, plays a particularly strong role in the Master League. Be sure to use the moveset of Charm, Moonblast, and Hydro Pump there.
You can recognize Robball by its blue body, light blue collar, and pink nose. During the welcome event, it spawns more frequently in the wild. You can also obtain it during the season through 5 km eggs. There is no Shiny available.
The Rock-type Pokémon Wuffels will also be available during the Alola season in 10 km eggs, but also in level 1 raids. This monster can evolve into Wolwerock. However, there are a few special aspects when evolving, as Wolwerock has multiple forms. Currently, the Day and Night forms are available in the game. This alone makes Wuffels something special.
Otherwise, Wolwerock (Day form) can score with a high attack, but its defense and stamina are rather poor, which is why it does not hold out long in battle. The Night form, on the other hand, has somewhat better stats in defense and stamina but slightly lower attack.
And also in the GO Battle League, the Rock-type Pokémon plays a lesser role. However, you should not overlook this monster. It is one of the few Alola Pokémon that can also be caught in its shiny form.
You can recognize regular Wuffels by its brown body, while the shiny variant shines in a baby blue.
Wuffels normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
How you can evolve the new Gen-7 Pokémon and what items, candies, and special features there are, you will find out in our related article.
Other Pokémon of the 7th generation are Mangunior and Manguspektor. These monsters are not particularly strong and therefore play no significant role in raids and PvP battles, but they can be obtained in their shiny form. This is especially worthwhile for the shiny hunters among you.
The otter-like Pokémon Mangunior and its evolution Manguspektor can be recognized by their brown bodies and the beige stripes that stretch from their heads over their backs to their tails and extend across their bellies. In the shiny version, this stripe is purple.
Mangunior normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Which Pokémon do you definitely want to secure in the coming days and weeks? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.
In Guild Wars 2, four new animal companions have been introduced for the ranger, which you can find in the areas of End of Dragons. We at MeinMMO will show you where they are.
What are these animal companions?
White Tiger – F2 ability grants nearby allies Aegis
Phoenix – F2 ability deals a lot of damage
Suhler – F2 ability knocks enemies down and causes 2 stacks of bleeding
Siege Tortoise – F2 ability provides protection for allies
The four animals are located on the four maps that were introduced with End of Dragons.
Getting the White Tiger
The White Tiger can be found on the first map, Seitung Province. You need to go to the Jaya Cliffs and enter a cave beneath the mountain. The entrance is to the west.
Getting the Phoenix
The Phoenix can be found on the second map, New Kaineng. You need to go into the ruins. Relatively to the north, there is a platform with a lot of green area and hostile phoenixes on it.
There you will also find your new animal companion.
Getting the Suhler
The Suhler is located in the area of the Echowald Wilderness, south of the waypoint Jade Gate. You will find the Suhler in a small pond:
Getting the Siege Tortoise
You can get the Siege Tortoise in the last area, Dragon’s End. You need to go to the southeast of the district name. Near the Seaman’s Enclave, there are two water basins where the tortoises swim.
However, an event must be completed first, where you need to escort newly hatched tortoises.
You need to complete the event shown here before the tortoises are ready to be tamed.
What do you think of the four new animal companions? Do you like the models and abilities? Feel free to write it in the comments.
For more guides related to Guild Wars 2 and End of Dragons, you can find them in this overview:
In Elden Ring, you create your character at the beginning of the game. The editor is very extensive, so there are few limits. But what if you are dissatisfied with your appearance or name? MeinMMO tells you how easy it is to change the appearance of your character.
Just like the game itself, the character editor in Elden Ring is very extensive. If at some point during your time in the latest game from FromSoftware you want to change your character’s appearance, you can easily do so afterwards.
Whether you just want to tweak small details or want to shine in a completely new splendor, with this method there are no limits. You can also subsequently change the name, age, or gender.
We will tell you how this works.
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Elden Ring: Here’s how you can change your character’s appearance
To change your character’s appearance in Elden Ring, you need to visit the Sights of Grace at Roundtable Hold and find the Murky Mirror Stand. It is located in the same room as Fia, the lady with a not entirely innocent cuddling tendency.
How do I get to the right place? The mirror with which you can change your character is located at Roundtable Hold, which is also called the Table of Grace.
Once you have been there, you can use the fast travel feature on the map to return to the Table of Grace at any time. You just need to select the circular insignia in the lower left corner of the map screen.
If you haven’t been to the Table of Grace yet, you must first receive the invitation to visit it. When this invitation comes is currently unclear, but it seems to be related to the number of Sites of Grace you have visited.
Many players report receiving the invitation after defeating the difficult boss Margit; authors at the MeinMMO editorial team have received it before that.
Once you have been to the Table of Grace, you can return at any time using the fast travel feature on the map.
Here are the steps you need to follow:
Go to Roundtable Hold. To do this, go to the corner at the bottom left of the map, where you see a circular insignia. In the center of this insignia, you can select the Table of Grace as a travel location.
Upon arriving at Roundtable Hold, take the passage left of the fireplace.
Now you should be in the hallway with the blacksmith. Walk through the door directly in front of you into Fia’s bedroom.
On the wall to the right from the entrance door is a murky mirror.
Stand in front of the mirror and interact with it.
That’s it! This is how you can change your character’s appearance, name, or gender as often as you like. Pictorially, these steps look like this:
1. Through this door to the left of the fireplace.2. Through this door to the right of the blacksmith.3. The mirror is on the right wall. Bottom left on the map screen, you will find the Table of Grace
Extensive editor allows for funny as well as serious characters
The ability to completely change a character afterwards has many advantages:
You often only realize while playing whether you are satisfied with your character’s appearance.
If you are playing your character through New Game+ and beyond, you may want to make some changes.
If you used your real name and don’t want to anymore due to multiplayer, you can ensure more privacy afterwards.
In addition, the character editor is very extensive and flexible, providing plenty of entertainment. That’s why the community has loved the possibilities since the old games from FromSoftware, and Elden Ring already had some crazy characters before its release.
The most popular creation in the community so far is a character that looks remarkably like rapper and fashion designer Kanye West. This character has also appeared in popular memes on reddit.
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Destiny 2 received a new activity called “Wellspring” with the expansion Witch Queen. In this activity, you can earn a particularly powerful weapon, but the drop rates are terrible, which makes players very angry. Read here on MeinMMO what it’s about and what Bungie wants to do.
What weapon is it about? It’s about the auto rifle “Come to Pass”. It can be earned every fourth day in the new 6-player activity “Wellspring” from the boss Golmag. The bosses and thus the loot in the Wellspring rotate daily, so you can only get this specific loot every 4 days.
♠ Update 03/01 – 4 PM: In the meantime, Joe Blackburn, Bungie’s game director, commented on the issue on Twitter. He stated, among other things: “In a patch aimed for next week, we will increase the drop rates for weapons [including Come to Pass] in Wellspring and add a pity system to ensure both a standard drop and a Deepsight resonance version of a weapon.”
Grind for the weapon “Come to Pass” is excessive and frustrating
What is the problem? In the expansion Witch Queen, you can craft weapons. The weapon Come to Pass is one of them. But to do this, you first need two versions of the weapon with the “Deepsight” trait. With this trait, you can extract materials from your weapons after sufficient use.
However, these Deepsight weapons are apparently extremely rare and according to many players, they almost never drop. This makes it extremely frustrating to obtain the ultimate version of Come to Pass.
After all, you can only attempt it every 4 days, and it may happen that you grind for hours and still get nothing.
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What are the players’ reactions? Players are understandably angry and see the whole thing as frustrating and a waste of time. A powerful post on Reddit reads in the headline: “I will not engage with Wellspring until it respects my time as a player. If I miss out on the Exotic because of this, that’s how it is.”
In the thread, players complain that they have spent 20 or more sessions in the Wellspring and not a single needed weapon has dropped.
Other players, such as user and YouTuber KackisHD (via Twitter), complain that they farmed Wellspring for 5 hours and did not get a single weapon with Deepsight.
While the Wellspring activities are fun, the grind is simply too harsh.
These topics have been interesting in Destiny 2 this week:
This is what Bungie says: In response to KackisHD’s tweet, Dylan “dmg04” Gafner, Senior Community Manager at Bungie, stated that the development team is aware of the issue and will take a look at it.
This is not a confirmation that a fix is actually planned, but if the drop rate for the Deepsight weapons is indeed worse than intended, a fix is likely to come soon. So it’s better to farm something else for now, so you don’t waste your valuable playtime.
