A small update for Elden Ring is out. The new version 1.02.1 is said to resolve issues with mouse & keyboard, particularly. Users also report significant performance improvements.
Steam players of Elden Ring can download a new update. Patch 1.021 is about 10 MB in size but is expected to fix major issues of the game. Users immediately notice improvements with mouse & keyboard. There are also many reports of significantly improved performance on PC.
What has been improved? The small update is said to have introduced the following changes (via reddit):
Mouse usage has been improved.
The amount of data loaded when entering a new zone has been reduced.
The game from FromSoftware has struggled with major problems since its release. After excellent reviews, the mood, especially on Steam, quickly soured due to performance issues.
With update 1.02.1, two of the most significant problem areas of the PC version of the action RPG are being addressed. FromSoftware had already mentioned these in an official statement.
Users report clear improvements with version 1.02.1: “I am really impressed”
Has the update worked? If you look around in the discussion forums, the update has apparently helped a lot.
On Steam, players say: “They have added more resolutions and the stuttering is completely gone. I am really impressed.”
mex2005 on reddit says: “This has definitely improved my FPS.”
Several users report that the mouse sensitivity has significantly improved.
Whether this small update was really a substantial help will presumably become clear soon.
It is also unclear whether a similar update will improve console-specific frustrations. In particular, Xbox players are struggling with their own significant issues:
In Pokémon GO there is a special research for the GO Tour: Johto. We show you all the tasks and rewards that are in the research.
What kind of research is this? Anyone who has purchased a ticket for the GO Tour: Johto will unlock access to the special research with Celebi.
We show you all the tasks and rewards that the research offers in the different chapters. There are differences in the rewards based on your Pokémon choice. You have to choose between Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile.
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 1/9
Task
Reward
Send 1 gift to a friend
1 Incense
Use an Incense
50 Poké Balls
Catch 20 Pokémon
3 Nanab Berries
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 50 Poké Balls, 1 Lucky Egg, and Ho-Oh Wings.
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 2/9
Task: Here you choose between Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile. Your choice will affect which of the three Pokémon you will receive candies for in the next tasks. So decide based on which Pokémon you need candies for. If you don’t need any candies, just decide based on preference.
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 3/9 with Chikorita
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 25 Weedle Candies (Silver Edition) / 25 Ledyba Candies (Gold Edition), a Lugia glasses, and an encounter with Dunsparce.
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 3/9 with Cyndaquil
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 25 Weedle Candies (Silver Edition) / 25 Ledyba Candies (Gold Edition), a Lugia glasses, and an encounter with Dunsparce.
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 25 Weedle Candies (Silver Edition) / 25 Ledyba Candies (Gold Edition), a Lugia glasses, and an encounter with Dunsparce.
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 4/9
Task
Reward
Defeat 3 members of Team GO Rocket
5 Revives
Release 3 Shadow Pokémon
500 Stardust
Earn 3,000 Stardust
1 Super Potion
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 3x Rocket Radar, 25 Mantyke Candies (Gold Edition) / 25 Phanpy Candies (Silver Edition), and an encounter with Finneon.
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 5/9 with Chikorita
Task
Reward
Complete 3 Field Researches
50 Poké Balls
Make 5 great throws
2x Metal Coat
Catch 20 Pokémon
50 Chikorita Candies
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 3x Rocket Radar, 50 Chikorita Candies, and an encounter with Shiny Gyarados.
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 5/9 with Cyndaquil
Task
Reward
Complete 3 Field Researches
50 Poké Balls
Make 5 great throws
2x Metal Coat
Catch 20 Pokémon
50 Cyndaquil Candies
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 3x Rocket Radar, 50 Cyndaquil Candies, and an encounter with Shiny Gyarados.
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 5/9 with Totodile
Task
Reward
Complete 3 Field Researches
50 Poké Balls
Make 5 great throws
2x Metal Coat
Catch 20 Pokémon
50 Totodile Candies
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 3x Rocket Radar, 50 Totodile Candies, and an encounter with Shiny Gyarados.
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 6/9 with Chikorita
Task
Reward
Evolve your Lombre
50 Ultra Balls
Use 5 Power-Ups on Pokémon
100 Stardust
Earn a candy by walking with your buddy
2x Sun Stone
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 1 Incubator, an encounter with Dunsparce, and 25 Ledyba Candies (Gold Edition) / 25 Weedle Candies (Silver Edition).
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 6/9 with Cyndaquil
Task
Reward
Evolve your Quilava
50 Ultra Balls
Use 5 Power-Ups on Pokémon
100 Stardust
Earn a candy by walking with your buddy
2x Sun Stone
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 1 Incubator, an encounter with Dunsparce, and 25 Ledyba Candies (Gold Edition) / 25 Weedle Candies (Silver Edition).
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 6/9 with Totodile
Task
Reward
Evolve your Croconaw
50 Ultra Balls
Use 5 Power-Ups on Pokémon
100 Stardust
Earn a candy by walking with your buddy
2x Sun Stone
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 1 Incubator, an encounter with Dunsparce, and 25 Ledyba Candies (Gold Edition) / 25 Weedle Candies (Silver Edition).
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 7/9
Task
Reward
Send a gift with a sticker
25 Hyper Balls
Hatch 2 Eggs
1x Up-Grade
Complete 5 Field Researches
2x King’s Rock
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 1 Lure Module, an encounter with Hitmontop, and 25 Mantyke Candies (Gold Edition) / 25 Phanpy Candies (Silver Edition).
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 1 Ho-Oh T-shirt (gold edition) / 1 Lugia T-shirt (silver edition), 1,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Celebi.
Special Research GO Tour: Johto 9/9
Task
Reward
Already completed
1,000 XP
Already completed
1,500 Stardust
Already completed
1,000 XP
Stage Reward: If you have completed all three tasks and claimed your rewards, you will receive an additional 1 Lure Module, 4,500 Stardust, and 25 Celebi Candies.
If you complete this research, you will unlock the Masterwork Research. This will bring you the new Apex Shadow Ho-Oh and Apex Shadow Lugia.
How do you like the special research for the Johto Tour? Is this a scope you expected or would you have wished for different tasks or rewards for the event? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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CoD Warzone has a new, fun game mode. But since this does nothing against AFK players, others can benefit greatly from it. Find out here how a player earned a lot of points quickly and easily for new camos.
What kind of mode is it? The new game mode “Caldera Clash” has arrived in the Warzone with Season 2. It resembles a large round of team deathmatch. 48 players per team shoot each other on the Pacific map. There are respawns and a lot of action.
What is the problem? However, the Clash mode lacks an important feature that many other shooters have. Namely, an AFK kicker. This means that players who are not actively playing can remain in the game indefinitely. Their characters then just stand around like wooden dolls and do nothing. Nevertheless, they receive a minimum of points for mere participation at the end. Even more if their team actually somehow won.
Therefore, some players even exploit this and just stay in the game overnight while they go to sleep in real life. The game continues and in the end, they have “earned” a large pile of points.
But this already dubious approach fosters other tricks that are even bolder.
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Player boldly farms players who cannot defend themselves
How can this be exploited? Since the AFK players are still legitimate targets in the game, one player and reddit user thought “I’ll take them” and sneaked into the enemy spawn with a sniper rifle. There stood plenty of AFK teammates. He was able to enjoy taking them out one by one with headshots.
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He did this until he eventually got caught. But thanks to the field upgrade “Tactical Insertion”, he was able to set his respawn point back to that location and keep farming the AFK players. In the end, he had 104 kills and various camo skins unlocked for his weapon. Thanks to the double XP event, it was even more worthwhile.
Is that even allowed? Since the AFK players are legitimate targets, there is initially nothing wrong with taking them out. Their existence is rather due to a missing feature. Nevertheless, it is not exactly heroic to shoot opponents who are not able to defend themselves.
The reactions on reddit are mixed as well. Some players want to know how to replicate this, while others find the entire mode strange at the moment, as so many players are trying to unlock achievements without much effort. That is certainly not the intention of the new mode as planned by the developers.
What do you think of the method of farming AFK players to quickly unlock skins? Is it okay or just lazy? Let us know in the comments!
The Tree Sentinel is a powerful enemy waiting for you right after the tutorial dungeon in Elden Ring. The Twitch streamer Disguised Toast struggled with him for 4 hours. The reward: A weapon he can’t even use.
What kind of opponent is this? The Tree Sentinel is a large knight in golden armor. He is armed with a halberd and a great shield. He also rides an armored horse.
He appears right in front of the tutorial dungeon, at the start of Elden Ring. Those who encounter him quickly realize: This is no enemy you can easily take down at the beginning.
He is one of those typical bosses found in other games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne.
You encounter them early in the game, and they directly show the player what to expect: A lot of hits to the face and many falls into the grass.
Many of these enemies can be simply avoided. The Tree Sentinel doesn’t have to be fought immediately.
Elden Ring has, like the other games from FromSoftware, a challengingdifficulty level and dying on screen is almost part of the gameplay.
This is the Tree Sentinel in Elden Ring.
Enemies and bosses are not always easy to take down, and they continually test the players’ skills. The Tree Sentinel is one of the first big hurdles in the game, and the streamer Disguised Toast noticed that as well.
He wanted to find out and needed 4 hours and numerous attempts before he could finally take down the Tree Sentinel.
Who is Disguised Toast? Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang is a Canadian streamer. He began his career on YouTube and was then active on Facebook Gaming for a while. In 2021, he returned to Twitch. He has 4 million followers and an average of 10,000 viewers. The streamer is known for his comedic breaks.
4 Hours of Fighting the Tree Sentinel – For a Weapon He Can’t Use
What happened? The streamer started with the Samurai class and encountered the Tree Sentinel after the tutorial. After he was taken down a few times, the streamer simply refused to give up and aimed to defeat this enemy at any cost.
He persisted and tried for a solid 4 hours, getting better and better, and ultimately managed to kill the Tree Sentinel.
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“I did it, we can play Elden Ring,” Toast exclaimed after the success. He rested at a Site of Grace and then checked his reward.
His euphoria, however, didn’t last long. The reward is the Golden Halberd. While it is a powerful weapon, it has high attribute requirements and scales primarily with Strength and Faith.
This is how attributes work in Elden Ring:
Your skills in Elden Ring are distributed across 8 attributes that influence different characteristics and can be increased through leveling up. These are:
Vigor: Affectshealth points, fire resistance, and poison immunity.
Mind: Affects FP (mana) and focus-related resistance. Important for magic and spell builds.
Endurance: Determines your character’s stamina and increases physical defense. High stamina helps with dodging and blocking.
Strength: Required to wield heavy weapons. Also increases the maximum equip load.
Dexterity: Required to wield advanced weapons. Reduces casting time of spells, mitigates fall damage, and increases stability on horseback.
Intelligence: Increases the power of intelligence-scaling spells and improves magic resistance. Also allows for more frequent spell casting.
Faith: Required to perform summons. Also enhances summons that scale with faith.
Arcane: Affects resistance to death and certain spells and summons.
As a Samurai, Disguised Toast had a completely different build. Furthermore, the weapon’s requirements are so high that none of the classes at the start are able to equip the weapon normally.
As a result, the streamer was understandably disappointed: “What did I get? A golden halberd that I can’t use.”
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How was the release of Elden Ring otherwise? Since yesterday, February 25, Elden Ring has been officially released. Before that, there were amazing reviews from the press on Metacritic and it received an impressive 97 rating.
With the Day-1 patch and the Steam release, however, the players’ reactions came in, and they were not very positive. Elden Ring has some technical issues, especially on PC and PS5. However, Xbox players are also complaining about servers that were offline all day.
Developer FromSoftware has already commented on the problems and announced a patch. The situation of the Xbox servers was not addressed. We have already requested a statement on this and will keep you updated.
During the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto, you can meet various gym leaders. They use teams of the types Flying, Bug, Normal, Ghost, Fighting, Steel, Ice, and Dragon. We at MeinMMO will show you which monsters you can expect and reveal how to defeat them most effectively.
What is it about the GO Gym Trainers? As you know from past events, like the GO Fest, there are special gym leaders during the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto that you can battle against.
Where can you find the trainers? These are special trainers that you can find at the PokéStops in the game. You can recognize them from a distance at PokéStops by the fact that the PokéStop symbols “shimmer” in light blue. However, according to trainers, encounters should be quite rare.
The gym trainer Robbenprinz focuses on a team of Flying Pokémon. He will use the following monsters:
Hoppspross
Skorgla
Golbat
Against Flying Pokémon, attackers of the types Ice, Electric, and Rock are particularly effective. Use Pokémon like Rihornior or Elevoltek.
GO Gym Trainer Bug – Alehouou
With the GO Gym Trainer Alehouou, you can encounter a team of Bug attackers during the Johto Tour. He will use the following Pokémon:
Parasek
Scherox
Skaraborn
For counters, it’s best to use attackers of the types Fire, Flying, and Rock. For your teams, opt for Rameidon or Rihornior.
GO Gym Trainer Normal – Leon9715
You can meet Normal Pokémon with the GO Gym Trainer Leon9715. He will use:
Rattfratz
Pummeluff
Evoli
Against Normal Pokémon, you should use Fighting attackers like Lucario, Meistagrif, or Machomei. The best Fighting attackers in Pokémon GO can be found in our guide.
GO Gym Trainer Ghost – Brissete
If you meet Brissete at a PokéStop, you can expect the following Ghost Pokémon:
Nebulak
Traunfugil
Gengar
Ghost Pokémon are vulnerable to attacks from the types Dark and Ghost. Therefore, it’s best to use Pokémon like Giratina (Origin Forme), Skelabra, or Gengar.
GO Gym Trainer Fighting – Terureruru
With the gym trainer Terureruru, you can expect Fighting Pokémon. He will set the following team:
Menki
Maschok
Kapoera
In battle, you should use counters of the types Flying, Psychic, or Fairy. For example, monsters like Mewtu, Metagross, or Simsala are suitable.
GO Gym Trainer Steel – Bathazarpokemon
Bathazarpokemon, on the other hand, focuses on a team of Steel attackers:
Forstellka
Stahlos
Panzaeron
Steel Pokémon are weak against attacks from the types Ground, Fire, and Fighting. Therefore, use attackers like Machomei or Skelabra.
The gym leader AbsolFairy will use a team of Ice type:
Jurob
Lapras
Sniebel
In battles against AbsolFairy, you should use attackers of the types Fire, Rock, Fighting, and Steel. Here, attackers like Rihornior, Skelabra, or Machomei are suitable.
GO Gym Trainer Dragon – MajinSage
A team of Dragon Pokémon can be found with the gym trainer MajinSage. He uses the following monsters:
Dragonir
Seedraking
Dragoran
Against Dragon Pokémon, attackers of the types Dragon, Ice, and Fairy are especially effective. So use monsters like Mamutel, Galar-Flampivian, or Rayquaza.
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In line with the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto, there is a limited research available for you. It rewards you with Entei, Raikou, and Suicune. We will show you here all tasks and rewards.
What kind of research is this? The Limited Research is available to all trainers – whether you play with or without a ticket. By completing the tasks, you will be rewarded with the legendary beasts that can play an important role as strong attackers in your collection.
In our overview, we will show you all the contents of the research, including the tasks and rewards.
Raikou, Entei, and Suicune – Photo Safari 1/1
Task
Reward
Take a snapshot of Raikou in the wild
Encounter with Raikou
Take a snapshot of Entei in the wild
Encounter with Entei
Take a snapshot of Suicune in the wild
Encounter with Suicune
Stage reward: If you complete all three tasks and claim your rewards, you will receive 50 Entei candies, 50 Raikou candies, and 50 Suicune candies.
Tip: You can find Entei, Raikou, and Suicune in the wild during the Johto Tour. They are hard to catch, so you should first take a snapshot of them before trying to catch them. This way, you can easily complete the task.
GO Tour: Johto Battle Challenge 1/11
Task
Reward
Use 3 Power-Ups on Pokémon
1 Fast TM
Evolve 3 Pokémon
1 Charge TM
Use a Charge TM
5 Max Revives
Stage reward: If you complete all three tasks and claim your rewards, you will receive 500 XP, a Lucky Egg, and 500 Stardust.
How to use a Charge TM: Open your inventory in Pokémon GO and scroll down to your Charge TMs. Tap on them and then select a Pokémon you want to teach a new Charge Attack. Confirm it again. You have now used a Charge TM.
For the next tasks, you should defeat the GO Gym Trainers. These are specific opponents you can find at PokéStops. They all have specific teams that rely on certain Pokémon types.
How do you feel about the research? Do you think it’s cool that you have to compete against the new GO Gym Trainers, creating variety to the typical Rocket battles or do you think it’s not so great that you have to visit PokéStops for the research to get done?
Leave your feedback here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange thoughts with other trainers and participants of the Johto Tour.
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Players found a quest in World of Warcraft annoying – therefore, it is now being turned into a weekly task with more rewards.
Patch 9.2 Eternity’s End has only been live for a few days, but Blizzard is already making bigger changes to the quest structure. The effort for players and the confusion was simply too great, so the developers are now switching to a clear structure that players are already used to.
Which quest are we talking about? It’s the quest “Patterns Within Patterns”, which players can complete in Zereth Mortis. The quest is a typical meta-quest where you can do many different things to complete it – this includes killing rare enemies, opening treasures, or completing world quests.
You will only need to complete the main quest once a week.
What was the problem? Many players felt pressured by the quest to play at certain times. Since this quest appears every 3 days, you have to complete it regularly to stay on track. However, there is only a limited amount of objectives in Zereth Mortis. Treasures and rare enemies respawn infinitely, but they can take a lot of time.
Additionally, a second problem arose that primarily affected players in Europe. The quest had previously lasted for 3 days and reappeared every 3 days – however, the first rhythm lasted only one day. This was because the “reset” of the quest was originally set for the previous Monday. The result was that players could accept the quest on Wednesday (with the patch start) and could already accept it again on Tuesday. Some were pleased with the double completion, while others were annoyed that they hadn’t finished everything by Wednesday, forcing them to tackle progress again.
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What is changing now? With the maintenance on the upcoming Wednesday (March 2, 2022), the quest will be changed from a 3-day rhythm to a weekly rhythm. You will be able to accept the quest on Wednesday and have exactly one week to complete it.
As compensation for the fact that the quest is now offered less frequently, the rewards will be increased accordingly. You should therefore experience the same progress as if you had completed the old quest every time it appeared.
In the future, completing the quest “Patterns Within Patterns” will be significantly more intuitive and simpler and will require fewer days of the week.
What do you think of the change? A good step or absolutely unnecessary?
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During the GO Tour: Johto in Pokémon GO, habitats and spawns are active at different times. We show you when which monsters appear.
What are the times? During the big GO:Tour Johto, different habitats are active. They differ based on which Pokémon appear in the wild. Most habitats are active for an hour and then switch.
These habitats are known:
Neuborkia: 9 AM to 10 AM and 2 PM to 3 PM
Viola City: 10 AM to 11 AM and 3 PM to 4 PM
National Park: 11 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 5 PM
Dukatia City: 12 PM to 1 PM and 5 PM to 6 PM
Silberberg: 1 PM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 7 PM
From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, all habitats are active at the same time
Here we show you an overview of which Pokémon spawn in which habitats. Keep in mind that these are not all the Pokémon that spawn during this time. You will encounter those listed here frequently.
Tip: Keep in mind that all habitats occur twice and then are active again in the last hours from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. You need some Pokémon that only spawn in the habitats for your collector challenge. Niantic has already announced this beforehand.
So check which Pokémon you still need and then try to catch them during the habitat hours.
Do you have a habitat that you are most looking forward to?
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On Friday, February 25, 2022, Elden Ring will be released. However, you do not need to have played Dark Souls to enjoy this eagerly awaited FromSoftware game. This is why MeinMMO explains to you who should check out this challenging action-adventure.
What is Elden Ring? The latest action RPG from the creators of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro offers what fans love about FromSoftware games. But new aspects evolve the brutally difficult and complex gameplay the developers are known for.
Elden Ring has been available on Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S since February 25.
The key features at a glance:
Gloomy fantasy world from the creators of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro
If you are still undecided whether Elden Ring is the right game for you, you are in the right place. We have prepared a small checklist for you to help with your decision.
Elden Ring has completely convinced critics before its release and is receiving absolutely fantastic reviews everywhere. If you want to read MeinMMO author Tarek Zehrer’s opinion, you can find it here:
To give you a quick overview, we have created a short checklist of 10 statements.
These 10 statements should help you with your decision. If you can answer at least 7 of these statements with “Yes” or “Maybe”, you can safely purchase Elden Ring. More detailed information about Elden Ring can be found further down in the article.
The 10 statements:
I have played and liked games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, or Sekiro.
Games with high difficulty do not scare me away.
I enjoy freely exploring open worlds.
I like dark fantasy stories like Game of Thrones or The Witcher.
I prefer to play alone, but sometimes also enjoy playing with or against other players.
I find extensive games that require deep engagement enjoyable.
I love the feeling of finally defeating a difficult boss after many attempts.
In RPGs, the combat system is more important to me than levels, loot, or skills.
I want a game that repeatedly forces me to play better.
Flexible builds in RPGs are fun for me.
Have you been able to answer at least 7 of the 10 statements with “Yes” or “Maybe”? If so, then Elden Ring is worth it for you!
If you want to see the game in motion, this trailer gives you a brief overview:
Start video
Elden Ring shows you in the trailer what to expect at release
Brutally Hard Action-RPG in a Large Open World
Why should I check out Elden Ring? The action RPG relies on a demanding combat system where every attack carries weight. Especially the many bosses, big and small, will require a lot from you.
This complexity of the combat system mixed with a high difficulty level has made FromSoftware’s games incredibly popular for over 10 years. Elden Ring promises to continue right there. At the same time, it also tries to reinvent itself in important aspects.
Elden Ring takes place in the so-called Lands Between. Compared to the other games from FromSoftware, this is a completely open world. You can freely explore the Lands Between and discover the 6 different regions at your leisure.
This time, a horse is also available to help you explore this game world better. Compared to Dark Souls or Bloodborne, you can now truly jump.
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Why might Elden Ring not be for me? Like all FromSoftware games, Elden Ring expects perfection in gameplay from you. You will need a deep understanding of the combat system, good timing, a lot of patience, and a high resistance to frustration.
The developers openly state that they love the notorious elements of the old games as designers and therefore reuse them. If you play games to unwind after a stressful day, you are in the wrong place here – Elden Ring is a tough nut that will challenge you. It won’t work on the side.
Also, the vastness of the game could be off-putting. In particular, the open world makes the game even bigger and longer, which is not the right step for every player.
Elden Ring attempts to incorporate new gameplay features, but remains at its core a FromSoftware game. So if you enjoyed Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro, or even imitators like Nioh, you should also find enjoyment here.
If you have any questions about the difficulty level, you can find a detailed article about it on MeinMMO:
It’s starting: Elden Ring is celebrating its release in Europe and many fans will dive in right at launch. Will you wander the Lands Between alone or with friends?
This is how co-op works: In Elden Ring, you have the choice of exploring the open world of the game alone or together with friends or strangers.
The co-op works through “summons” and you can call up to two other players into your world or join their worlds. Early in the game, you’ll find items that enable co-op. You can set specific passwords for playing with friends.
You can summon other players for help during tough boss fights like Margit or sections of the game
You can explore the huge open world or dungeons with your friends
You can get tips and let more experienced players show you secrets
However, although co-op in Elden Ring can be fun and helpful, it still works suboptimally.
Only the host of the co-op receives progress in the game
You cannot directly enter dungeons from the open world. You first need to enter the dungeon and summon your teammates there.
When a boss is defeated, your co-op partners are sent away automatically
Playing together with friends can thus be somewhat clunky depending on the activity and involves repeated summoning. But will you even use the multiplayer feature?
All the info about multiplayer in Elden Ring is here:
Here you can vote: Put your vote in the survey tool below and let us know how you will play Elden Ring. Each reader has only one vote and the choice cannot be undone.
Tell us: Will you play Elden Ring alone or in co-op? Would you prefer to be with friends in co-op or do you like inviting strangers into your world?
Or do you prefer being in PvP instead of co-op? Let us know in the comments what playstyle is your favorite.
With the Steam Deck, Valve has introduced a gaming PC in handheld format. The device officially launched on February 25, 2022. MeinMMO summarizes the key thoughts and experiences of the testers for you.
What is the Steam Deck? In the summer of 2021, Valve introduced a handheld console, which reminded many users of a Nintendo Switch Pro. The handheld is supposed to offer you all the functions of a gaming PC while not requiring you to make the usual compromises, like with the PS5 or Xbox Series X. Instead, you should be able to install whatever you want on the device.
Update, February 25, 2022: After the first YouTubers, the first major magazines have also been able to test the Steam Deck. We summarize the reviews for you in our article and explain what the testers think about the Steam Deck.
Are there already tests or reviews? On February 25, the Steam Deck officially launched and the first tests are now online. In our article, you will find the first tests discussed and summarized.
We will continue to update the article with more tests and information in the future. Everything important about the release of the Steam Deck and whether the device is worth it for you can also be read on MeinMMO.
The article was first published on November 16, 2021, with the first impressions. We updated the article on February 25, 2022, and added more reviews. This includes GameStar, GamePro, TheVerge, and Polygon.
What the first testers say about the Steam Deck
Our colleagues from GameStar write in their test of the Steam Deck that Valve has created a unique device. Because no one has been able to deliver such a “handheld experience for PC games” before. Especially for certain games like racing games or third-person games, the Steam Deck is well suited. However, for other games, such as strategy games or first-person shooters, the device reaches its limits. The noticeably loud fan under load is also disturbing without headphones.
The colleagues from GamePro find in their test of the Steam Deck a similar conclusion. Chris Werian writes that the hardware leaves little to be desired, and the flexibility is also a big plus. However, this openness also has the disadvantage of potentially deterring casual gamers. Valve still needs to improve on the software side. Users who have little desire for initiative or graphics options would be better off with the Switch.
The testers from TheVerge also state in their test of the Steam Deck that you get really powerful hardware with the device. As a gamer, you get a huge range of settings options and can almost return to a game like on the Xbox with “Quick Resume”. The testers at TheVerge also criticize the software and explain that many popular games do not currently work. The performance of the battery also leaves something to be desired at high settings.
The testers from Polygon also point out in their review of the Steam Deck that the Steam Deck is only conditionally suitable for beginners in PC gaming. For casual and occasional gamers, the Nintendo Switch is still the better entry point. However, the performance of the Steam Deck is definitely impressive. You can comfortably play new games like Elden Ring or Dying Light 2 on medium settings on the small device.
What three YouTubers say in their reviews of the Steam Deck
What Linus Tech Tips says: Linus from Linus Tech Tips tests the Steam Deck from Valve in a YouTube video. In his video, he explains what he likes about the device and where the issues are:
The device feels very good in hand, and all buttons and controls are easily reachable.
The temperatures are comfortable even during longer gaming sessions. The noise level is also acceptable, and the device doesn’t whine like a PS4 under full load.
The performance is significantly better in comparison to handheld alternatives. Only in the game Dead Cells does the Steam Deck lag behind the competition. Here, Linus believes it is purely an optimization issue.
The battery life is also fine and lasts 3.5 hours while playing Ghostrunner at medium quality.
However, the absolute highlight, according to Linus, is the built-in display, as the Steam Deck easily outperforms the competition here. The colors are richer, and the dimming is excellent.
Some questions like compatibility with certain games or purchasable accessories remain unanswered.
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What Gamers Nexus says: Gamers Nexus was also allowed to test the Steam Deck. Steve Burke from Gamers Nexus explains in the channel’s video what he tried with the device.
The Steam Deck offers a mature hardware design with very good thermal performance. This means that the temperatures remain at a comfortable range even under load.
Under load, the device is audible, but the noise level is not disturbing.
The Steam Deck reaches an average of 36.4 FPS in the shooter “Control” at medium settings. The game remains playable according to Gamers Nexus, and the device’s response in fast games is acceptable.
Gamers Nexus also explains that the software of the Steam Deck is still very much in development. Whether the Steam Deck is truly worth the money depends on the software as well.
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What The Phawx says: “The Phawx” was also able to test the Steam Deck. In his video, he shows how the Steam Deck performs in some games and also discusses temperatures and other specifics:
The Steam Deck only gets warm at the center under the display, reaching temperatures of around 45 degrees. The sides and grips stay cool, allowing you to hold the device comfortably.
Compared to Nvidia’s laptop graphics card MX450, the Steam Deck is superior in most cases. Overall, the device not only provides better performance than the notebook chip but also offers a better overall package.
The SSD of the Steam Deck is significantly faster than a built-in Micro-SD card; loading times from the SSD are on average twice as fast.
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The concern that the Steam Deck is too heavy does not materialize. While the Steam Deck is large, the tester from TomsHardware explains that it still feels good in the hands (via tomshardware.com). The difference between the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch is noticeable, but it does not interfere with gaming.
There is also praise for cooperative gameplay. GamesRadar explains that playing a coop game like “The Ascent” across multiple devices is also easily possible with the Steam Deck (via gamesradar.com). Plus, you don’t feel that one user is gaming on a PC and the other on the Steam Deck. There is no noticeable delay in the game flow.
The tech channel “Linus Tech Tips” was also able to try out the Steam Deck. His first impression is very positive. He praises the design and the good feel of the buttons and thumbsticks. He also finds the resolution to be appropriate for the handheld.
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First experiences with the Steam Deck are positive – battery and performance remain a big question mark
Overall, the initial insights are very positive, almost enthusiastic. Testers like many aspects of the new handheld:
The device is well-built.
The Steam Deck feels nice in hand despite its size.
The speakers deliver “solid” sound.
Seamless gameplay between Steam Deck and PC.
The Steam Deck already provides the feeling of a gaming PC in handheld format at this time.
But there are still some questions:
How durable is the built-in battery of the Steam Deck? Valve stated it to be 2 – 8 hours.
How much performance does the Steam Deck ultimately offer?
Will games that rely on complicated copy protection mechanisms also work?
These are all open questions that the testers could not assess or explain during their brief playtime. We still have to wait for solid benchmarks or extensive battery tests.
So far, benchmarks for the Steam Deck are still missing
What information is still missing? At the current time (as of November 16, 2021), there are no full tests providing concrete benchmarks for the games. If you are waiting for benchmarks that show how many FPS you can play your games on the Steam Deck, you will still have to wait.
Meanwhile, there are at least unofficial benchmarks that can give some insight into the performance of the Steam Deck. MeinMMO has summarized the key information for you.
With the release of Lost Ark, there were temporarily Twitch Drops with special rewards. These are returning now. If you have not yet secured the free pet, mount, and the other rewards, you should urgently tune into Twitch now.
What rewards are there for the viewers? The following four items will be available for viewers. Once the rewards are unlocked, you need to watch for 4 hours to receive a drop.
Battle Item Chest – A chest with in-game currencies
Paper Hat Chest – A chest with 5 different headgear skins (you get one randomly)
Helgaia Pet Chest – A chest with 4 different pets (you get one randomly)
Curiosity Mount – A special mount
When will each drop be available? The return of the drops started today, on February 25 at 18:00. For exactly 24 hours, you will receive the Battle Item Chest. Starting Saturday at 18:00, there will be the Paper Hat Chest, and so on.
You can see the exact schedule again in this tweet:
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Which streamers should I watch? All those who participated in the “Legends of Lost Ark” event. The German streamers are:
AresLPs
Meashi12
Dhalucard
jessirocks
Additionally, there are several international streamers, including Fextralife, Zoltan, Towelliee, or Luckyghost. You can find the complete list on the Lost Ark website.
Can I receive the drops a second time? No, if you have already redeemed the drops at the release, you cannot claim them again.
The Steam Deck from Valve is coming soon. MeinMMO explains what you need to know about the release of the Steam Deck and what to consider for pre-orders.
You will find the following information in this article: We explain everything important you need to know about ordering and the release. We also explain whether the Steam Deck could be worth it for you. You can find the following info in our article:
When is the Steam Deck actually coming out?
What is the current state of reservations?
Is it worth it for me to buy a reservation now?
When can I actually order?
MeinMMO presents all the important details regarding the release and additionally explains for whom the Steam Deck from Valve could actually be worth it.
Update February 25, 2022: Valve has commented on the release in February 2022 and announced the official release date. We have also added information about the ordering process.
Release: When is the Steam Deck being released in Germany?
When is the Steam Deck release? Officially, you can order the Steam Deck starting February 25, 2022. Until now, you could only reserve the Steam Deck. Now you can pay the full price, order, and receive the device by mail. The reservation fee of 4 euros is, by the way, deducted from the order. According to Valve, no additional shipping costs are incurred.
Starting February 28, 2022, the first devices should then be shipped. By early March, the first users should have their devices in hand.
What else happened? Valve postponed the Steam Deck release to February 2022. Hence, the first devices will be available for shipping about 2 months later than planned. This applies at least for the first users who pre-ordered a Steam Deck (via steampowered.com).
However, it is still not clear when you will actually have your ordered Steam Deck in hand, as Valve did not specify when in February the first devices would be delivered.
Should we expect further delays? No, February 25 is the official release date of the Steam Deck. Orders will start here, and the first reviews are already online. The first reviews and impressions of the Steam Deck have been summarized for you by MeinMMO.
When you receive your Steam Deck depends on your reservation
Since when can you pre-order? Pre-orders have been possible since Friday, July 16, 2021, against 7 PM. You must pay a reservation fee of 4 euros and can only pre-order one console. According to Steam, this is to ensure fairness. However, this does not prevent greedy scalpers from selling their reservations for the Steam Deck for a lot of money on eBay.
If you want to reserve a Steam Deck now, you will have to wait until about June 2022 before you can order the console. When it will be delivered is still unknown. Valve states on its own website that orders will be possible “after the second quarter of 2022.” Despite the delay, the delivery time is still in the second quarter of 2022 (as of November 12, 2021).
The Steam Deck is intended as a supplement to the gaming PC
What does the Steam Deck offer? The Steam Deck is a handheld console from Valve and is roughly the size of the Nintendo Switch. However, the device is not limited to using Steam games. You can also install other operating systems or software on the device and use it in a completely different way.
How much performance does the Steam Deck offer? Valve has already explained that you can play pretty much any game on the Steam Deck. Meanwhile, there are also first unofficial benchmarks for the Steam Deck that show how much performance the console could provide. In theory, the Steam Deck has 1.6 TFLOPS and should deliver roughly as much computational power as the PS4.
What can you do with Steam Deck? You can also install Windows on the console, for example. This way, you can play your favorite games from GOG or Battle.net on the console or try out various launchers. In this respect, the Steam Deck is more like a mini-PC than a console like the PS5, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch. In theory, you can also use the device for multimedia or office tasks instead of just for gaming.
Everything else you should know about the Steam Deck can be found on our overview page here on MeinMMO:
Steam Deck – For whom is Valve’s Steam Deck worth it?
In conclusion, we want to explain for whom the Steam Deck could actually be worthwhile and for whom Valve’s handheld console is rather less recommendable. If Valve releases further information about the Steam Deck, we will update our list:
For whom is the Steam Deck worth it?
You are looking for a small, powerful device that allows you to game on the go.
You don’t need a large display for gaming.
You want to play small or indie titles while on the move.
You want to try out new hardware right at its release.
You like Valve’s open-source approach in the gaming sector with SteamOS.
For whom is the Steam Deck not worth it?
You do not want to rely solely on Steam OS or cannot/will not install Windows.
You want to play all games in Full HD with maximum settings.
You fundamentally prefer mouse and keyboard for gaming.
You are looking for a device that you can use for both multimedia and office applications.
What would be an alternative for mobile gaming? A portable alternative for gaming would be a gaming laptop if you want to use the device not only for gaming but also for general tasks. You can read all the tips and tricks you should consider before buying a laptop in our overview:
Do you know Destiny 2‘s Xur? He is a traveler who must sell strange and exotic curiosities to the Guardians. This weekend he bows again before his distant masters, the Nine, and will appear in the Destiny universe. We recommend a visit and will tell you what he is selling this weekend.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? There is so much to discover that time in Destiny 2 is flying by. Xur is already wondering where all the Guardians have gone. The new Throne World of Savathun is currently their target, and there they are gradually uncovering all the secrets.
Players were also interested in trying out the new Exotics. So far, almost all of them are already known and can be obtained. Like Osteo Striga, Parasite, and Dead Messenger.
Probably the last Exotic will have to be obtained in the Raid.
All info about Xur on February 25, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? If you want to visit Xur, then be sure to write down Friday in your planner. Because every weekend at exactly 6:00 PM, Xur visits with new Exotics. He supports you in completing your exotic collection.
Where is Xur? This is his camp for the weekend
Xur’s location: No one knows exactly where Xur will land except Xur himself. But we know where you can find him. He is in the European Dead Zone in the Grotesque Bay. Visit him and check out the new offers.
Here you can find Xur this weekend.
Xur’s inventory from 25.02 – 01.03 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have to offer? Xur sells an exotic weapon and armor for all characters every week, so for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans. We will now tell you what you can buy from him and what the stats of the Exotics are.
Weapon: Sunshot– Solar Hand Cannon for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Doomcaller’s Shoulderplate – Void Arm Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +10
Resilience: +7
Recovery: +7
Discipline: +6
Intellect: +6
Strength: +12
Total: 48
Hunter: Lucky Pants – Void Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +7
Resilience: +7
Recovery: +10
Discipline: +12
Intellect: +6
Strength: +6
Total: 48
Warlock: Skull of Dire Ahamkara – Arc Head Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +10
Resilience: +3
Recovery: +11
Discipline: +22
Intellect: +2
Strength: +2
Total: 50
Rare Armor:Xur has the “Proper Set” as a legendary armor set this weekend.
What Xur always has with him: You can always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards as well as the weekly quest for an exotic code.
Xur’s offer from 25.02 – 01.03
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This week, Guardians can take a look at Xur’s new offer for the first time after the launch of Witch Queen. Instead of adding Exotics from the removed seasonal missions to the “Monument to Lost Lights”, the weapons will appear in Xur’s inventory every weekend with the launch of the new expansion Witch Queen.
This week, Xur has the following rolls available:
Tale of a Dead Man: Vorpal Weapon
Fallen Moon: Storm Eye
Want the weapons? Then they will cost you:
1 Ascendant Shard
1 Exotic Code
125,000 Glimmer
200 Legendary Shards
Trials players still need to be patient and can sharpen their glaive.
Trials of Osiris return on March 11
This weekend, unfortunately, no Trials will be taking place. The 14th Saint is taking a little break, and you can chill a bit in the normal Crucible.
As Community Manager dmg04 announced on Twitter, the Trials will return on March 11. This is intended to give players time to complete the Witch Queen campaign and level up their power.
How was your Destiny Witch Queen week? Have you discovered everything yet, or are you just starting into the new DLC? Let us know in the comments where you currently stand and what you particularly like and of course what you don’t.
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February 24 was a pivotal day in European history. Russia’s attack on Ukraine also occupied many German streamers on Twitch and YouTube. We look at the reactions of HandofBlood, SimonUnge, MontanaBlack, the RocketBeans, Papaplatte, and other German gaming streamers.
This was HandofBlood’s reaction: “Max ‘HandofBlood’ Knabe is one of the largest and most popular streamers in Germany.
He expressed on Twitter that he is “overwhelmed”, says he is not a political expert, cannot contribute anything substantial, and advises his fans to take a break from social media, to seek conversation, to express themselves, and not to get too caught up.
He will provide an opportunity on his channels to escape reality, wants to offer escapism for anyone looking to distract themselves. He sees this as his job.
His LoL team, Eintracht Spandau, issued a statement: In light of the Russian army’s attack on Ukraine, they wish to refrain from the “typically silly intensity and provocative harshness”. They are with their thoughts for the innocent victims that a war like this leaves behind.
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This was the response from the Rocket Beans: The streaming group had actually planned a live stream for Thursday evening on “Warhammer Total War”, which they decided to cancel “due to current events”.
Very close to the conflict is the Ukrainian s1mple. He is regarded as the best CS:GO player in the world:
Donation streams from Shurjoka and Kalle Koschinsky
This was Surjoka’s reaction: The streamer from Berlin actually wanted to celebrate her 7-year anniversary as a Twitch partner on February 24, but instead used the stream to collect donations for the crisis area in Ukraine. In numerous tweets and in her Twitch stream, the streamer deals with the conflict.
This is Kalle Koschinsky’s reaction: The streamer Kalle Koschinsky is seeking a middle ground of distraction and endurance. He will host a live stream for the crisis area today at 8:00 PM, but will try to intentionally avoid bringing up the topic to provide a safe space.
Our expertise at MeinMMO relates to gaming. Anyone who wants to learn more about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is advised to inform themselves on official sites or news magazines:
– Putin attacks Ukraine (via spiegel-online) – War in Ukraine: Russian troops take over Chernobyl, Great Britain decides on extensive sanctions against Russia (via nzz) – Voting in the Russia crisis (via auswaertiges-amt)
Unge would like to offer distraction – but cannot
This was Papaplatte’s reaction: The currently popular Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller wrote on February 24, “a little distraction from the horrific news today.”
This was SimonUnge’s reaction: Unge wrote that he would like to offer the viewers some distraction, but is currently unable to distract himself and does not want to.
The new Souls-like Elden Ring was released last night. It quickly became the biggest game in the world on the streaming platform Twitch. However, the biggest Twitch personalities like xQc, CohhCarnage, and Scarra didn’t just have great experiences with the game, as they’re breaking the golden rule: “Never play on launch day.”
How big is Elden Ring on Twitch?
Elden Ring had a peak of 759,194 viewers at the peak of the Twitch day, at 9 PM our time. This made it even bigger than the mega-popular category “Just Chatting.” Its own peak value came 4 hours later, shortly after release, at 1 AM: By then, Elden Ring had 875,115 viewers.
At the peak of the Twitch day, around 9 PM, it was about 3 times larger than the next most-watched game on Twitch at the time; League of Legends.
The biggest streamers for Elden Ring are more MMORPG players like Asmongold and Fextralife, who had already dominated Lost Ark and New World. However, the most played was permanent streamer xQc with his own language, who was on for a whopping 13 hours and averaged nearly 79,000 viewers.
Even today, on Friday, Elden Ring was by far the biggest game on Twitch.
“Never play on launch day”
How were the streams? On the first day, many streams were still riddled with bugs and lags, which was reflected in the astonished expressions of the streamers.
xQc, for instance, called for his mount, got stuck in the air, and helplessly watched as he was devoured by a strange tentacle thing. He ran his hands through his hair and said: “Well, that’s one way to lose all your Souls.”
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Beautiful is also the clip by Day9th, who lectured his viewers on how fantastic the world in Elden Ring is decorated.
The game always rewards you with satisfying experiences for your curiosity. In some games, behind a height, there might just be a silly chest or so. However, in the “Dark Souls” games, there would traditionally be a great experience in such a situation.
Day9 then followed the path and found … a simple treasure chest: “Man, do I look like a fool now.”
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Many of the current clips from the first day show the performance issues that Elden Ring is still suffering from. There is an official statement from the creators:
When you start a new game in Elden Ring, you can choose a Keepsakealong with your class. We will tell you what they are and which Keepsake you should choose.
What are Keepsakes? Right after choosing your class in Elden Ring, you are allowed to not only customize the appearance of your character, but also choose a Keepsake.
The Keepsake is an item that your character will have in their inventory right from the start. You may choose 1 from 9 different items – or forgo a Keepsake entirely.
While you cannot make a truly bad choice that will disadvantage you in the long run, as all Keepsakes can also be found in the open world.
However, only 2 Keepsakes are really good, especially for the beginning. You can safely ignore the rest of the selection, as they are replaceable or not good enough.
The 2 best Keepsakes: Stone Sword Key and Golden Seed
Which Keepsake is the best? Although you have the choice from 9 items, you should really only consider 2: The Stone Sword Key or the Golden Seed.
Stone Sword KeyGolden SeedThe Stone Sword Key and the Golden Seed are the only 2 Keepsakes that are truly worthwhile
An overview of all Keepsakes:
Red Amber Medallion: A talisman that slightly increases your health points.
Land Between Rune: 3000 runes that you can use as XP or currency.
Golden Seed: Provides an additional charge to your health or mana flask.
Ash of the Vampire Witches: Summons vampire witch spirits with the Spirit Calling Bell.
Stone Sword Key: Opens certain passages in the game.
Enticing Branches: 5 consumable items that briefly distract enemies.
Cooked Shrimp: Increases resistance to physical damage.
Shabiri’s Woe: A talisman that makes enemies attack you significantly more aggressively.
Why is the key so good? The Stone Sword Key is clearly the best choice for experienced Soulsborne players. With this, you can already open another part of the cave waiting behind a milky fog wall in the tutorial dungeon.
In this secret part of the dungeon, which you can open with the Stone Sword Key, you will find numerous goodies. Without revealing too much: Most of what you find there directly replaces many of the other Keepsakes.
With the Stone Sword Key, you have the opportunity right from the beginning to gather several important items early on. Even if the additional dungeon is too difficult for you at first, you can always return and try again. The loot won’t run away from you.
In this statue, you place the Stone Sword Key. You will find it right next to a milky fog wall at a Site of Grace in the tutorial dungeon.
Why is the Golden Seed so good? If you don’t feel up to tackling an additional dungeon right at the start, or if you generally want an easier entry into Elden Ring, the Golden Seed is also worthwhile.
With this, you can give your healing or mana flask one extra charge at a Site of Grace. This way, you can afford to make more mistakes at the beginning compared to players who started with a different Keepsake.
Your choice should therefore preferably fall on the key. However, if you are completely new to FromSoftware games and want the option to heal more often right away, the Golden Seed is a good alternative.
Which Keepsake did you choose? Do you share our opinion? Let us know in the comments.
If you are already further along and have problems with the first proper boss in Elden Ring, we have here some important tips and tricks for you:
During the Pokémon GO Tour: Johto, Pokémon like Tyranitar can learn powerful, exclusive moves. We will show you which ones they are and which are worth it.
Why are there the moves? On February 26, the GO Tour: Johto will take place, allowing Pokémon to learn specific moves during the event that they could only learn during their Community Days. For you, this is an important opportunity to make the Pokémon in your collection really strong.
Here, we show you a summary of all Pokémon and moves and which ones are really worth it.
Exclusive Moves for the Johto Tour
Which moves are there? Niantic announced which monsters will be affected by the bonus. It states “Special moves for Lugia and Ho-Oh, as well as event moves from past Community Days for Meganium, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Tyranitar, Espeon, Umbreon, and Mamoswine.”
The special moves for Lugia and Ho-Oh are likely “Sacred Fire+” and “Sacred Fire++” for Crypto-Apex-Ho-Oh and “Aero Blast+” and “Aero Blast++” for Lugia. The special Crypto-Apex forms can be obtained through the Masterwork Research of the Johto Tour.
Espeon with Last Resort: Evolve Eevee into Espeon so it learns Last Resort
Umbreon with Last Resort: Evolve Eevee into Umbreon so it learns Last Resort
Meganium with Floral Healing: Evolve Bayleef (the evolution of Chikorita) into Meganium so it learns Floral Healing
Typhlosion with Eruption: Evolve Quilava (the evolution of Cyndaquil) into Typhlosion so it learns Eruption
Feraligatr with Hydro Cannon: Evolve Croconaw (the evolution of Totodile) into Feraligatr so it learns Hydro Cannon
Ampharos with Dragon Pulse: Evolve Flaaffy (the evolution of Mareep) into Ampharos so it learns Dragon Pulse
Shiftry with Acrobatics: Evolve Cacnea (the evolution of Cacnea) into Shiftry so it learns Acrobatics
Mamoswine with Ancient Power: Evolve Piloswine (the evolution of Swinub) into Mamoswine so it learns Ancient Power
Tyranitar with Counter: Evolve Pupitar (the evolution of Larvitar) into Tyranitar so it learns Counter
How strong are the moves and which are worth it?
Espeon is quite strong with Last Resort, but Psychic is preferred in battles. In PvP, Last Resort could be practical against Dark attackers, as it hits them without resistances.
Umbreon is not particularly strong with Last Resort; you should prefer Foul Play and Dark Pulse. In PvP, it’s a practical move against Dark opponents.
Meganium receives a fantastic move with Floral Healing, which is considered the best charging move. You should use it.
Typhlosion should definitely keep Eruption. It is the best Fire attack in the game and the top choice for the Pokémon.
Feraligatr receives a really strong move with Hydro Cannon, which you should choose if you are fully going for Water.
Ampharos is not particularly strong as an attacker with Dragon Pulse; you should rather go for Thunderbolt. In PvP, Dragon Pulse is okay.
Shiftry is not particularly interesting as a Raid attacker with Acrobatics. However, since the move benefits from STAB, it could be used as an alternative move in PvP.
Mamoswine with Ancient Power is only useful for the collection, not for battling. It has too low damage output. Prefer using Avalanche or Steamroller in battles.
Tyranitar learns a strong fast move with Counter. If you want to use your Tyranitar as a Rock attacker, that – along with Stone Edge – is your best choice. If you use Tyranitar as a Dark attacker, you should opt for Bite and Crunch. In PvP, Counter can help you well, as it builds energy quickly.
You can see that some evolutions are really worth it and significantly strengthen the Pokémon. For others, the moves are not so interesting and can therefore be easily ignored. Have you already picked out a few favorites from which you want to evolve a few specimens?
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Guardians in Destiny 2 have a new ability called “Deep Sight,” which turns them into paracausal detectives, provided they have the right level. Some illusions found in the Throne World can only be revealed at higher levels. MeinMMO tells you how to upgrade your Deep Sight ability to unlock levels 2 and 3.
Anyone wandering through the new location Savathun’s Throne World will quickly notice one thing: there are Deep Sight points everywhere. If you spot one, you can reveal it using your new ability “Deep Sight.” Essentially, players are familiar with something similar from Season 15 when they could activate paths and plateaus through “True Sight” in the Shattered Realm.
What is the Deep Sight ability? During the campaign, Guardians receive a new ability, Deep Sight, which allows them to see things that existed in the past. This is meant to help them uncover the secrets surrounding Savathun and her world.
However, this ability is not only useful in the story.
In the open world of Savathun’s Throne World, it can be used to discover hidden paths, platforms, and secret locations.
The past of weapons is recognized to “tune” their properties with Deep Sight Resonance, enabling players to later forge new weapons from it.
However, you cannot activate all memory nodes in the Throne World immediately. The Deep Sight ability has three levels. You already have level 1, but to reach levels 2 and 3, you first need to level up a bit.
Savathun has created an expansive Throne World.
How to get to Deep Sight levels 2 and 3?
Anyone who wants to discover everything needs the help of Fynch. This little Scorn ghost is the new “Best Buddy” of the Guardians and a deserting Scorn ghost who supports players against Savathun. At the same time, he serves as an NPC vendor in Savathun’s Throne World.
In Fynch’s quest menu, you can also level up your Throne World reputation rank through “Arms Length.” The level of the Deep Sight ability can be increased with a rising Throne World rank as well.
At Throne World reputation rank 11, you unlock Deep Sight level 2.
If you reach Throne World reputation rank 15, you will have full insight with Deep Sight level 3.
This is how you increase your rank in the Throne World: There are a total of 30 ranks in the Throne World, and for each rank, you need 1000 reputation points.
While you level up in the Throne World, your artifact level will also increase alongside it. Especially a mod from the artifact could become particularly strong in this Season 16: “Suppressing Darkness.”
To earn the required 15,000 rank points for a reset, there are various options you can utilize. Generally speaking, almost everything you do in the Throne World advances you.
Opening chests gives you +20 to your Throne World rank with Fynch.
Daily bounties grant you +50 rank points.
Additional bounties from Fynch yield +20 rank points.
Completing a Lost Sector grants +70 rank points.
Repeat the campaign and earn +125 rank points for it.
“Altars of Reflection” and Ruinous Runs also give +125 rank points.
Public events grant you +130 rank points.
What works best? We would particularly recommend three activities to level up the rank efficiently.
Always pick up the daily bounties that give +50 rank points from Fynch. Also, refill the additional bounties in between and farm rank points along the way.
The Lost Sector “Metamorphosis” in the Miasma area is equally good. It only takes about 5 to 8 minutes once you get the hang of it.
Complete public events whenever possible. Sometimes, you can even earn +130 rank points just by running past.
This is how you get the new weapon exotics in Destiny 2:
How far along are you in your rank in the Throne World? Are you meticulously keeping track of the rank points or is it not as important to you how quickly you level up here? Let us know in the comments, and if you have any questions, we’re happy to help.
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A catch from February 22, 2022, causes envy in the community of Pokémon GO. A trainer shows off an incredibly rare Pokémon that he caught on this special date.
What was caught? The trainer phatmeese shared a screenshot in the Pokémon GO reddit community of a Pokémon he caught on 22.2.2022. Just the date alone is something special. But paired with such a rare Pokémon, this catch draws huge attention.
The trainer caught a Wrestling Pikachu in its shiny form. And that’s not all that makes this catch so special.
This is how super rare the trainer’s catch is
This is what the catch shows: In the screenshot, you can see the shiny form of a Wrestling Pikachu that was caught on February 22, 2022, in Canada. The evaluation from the team leader shows that the Pikachu is “perfect.” It has 100% IV, which means the best battle stats that the Pokémon can have.
Pokémon with the highest amount of battle stats are extremely rare and accordingly sought after by trainers. You need a lot of luck to get one. The trainer comments on the image with “What a catch on 22.02.2022! It still feels unreal.”
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Others ask the trainer how he obtained the Pokémon. Phatmeese explains that it is the first Pokémon encounter you receive as a reward for reaching the “Legend” ranking in the GO Battle League. The trainer mentions that it took him about 600 matches to achieve this.
On his team, he has Galarian Sliggoo, Azumarill, and Medicham.
Have you ever been lucky with such a rare catch in Pokémon GO? Please let us know in the comments which the rarest Pokémon in your collection are that you are particularly proud of.
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