If you can only play one MMORPG in 2022, invest your time in Lost Ark

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 5 minutes

The new MMORPG Lost Ark is just around the corner and it is also the only MMORPG you must play in 2022, at least according to MeinMMO author Mark Sellner. Because Lost Ark has something for everyone and values your time.

What is Lost Ark anyway? The new MMORPG, which celebrates its release on February 8 and 11, is actually not new at all. The game has been running successfully in Korea since 2018.

It is one of the most popular online games there and, even by a significant margin, the most popular MMORPG in Korea. The title was released in Russia in 2020 and there were also efforts to launch Lost Ark in Japan.

Now the game is finally coming to Europe and even in a version that does not lag far behind the Korean one in updates, unlike the Russian version.

Lost Ark is an action MMORPG in an isometric perspective. You move with mouse clicks and look down on the game world that your character traverses. 

Your character can do this as one of 15 different classes at launch, slaughtering hordes of enemies, building your own island, recruiting NPCs, sailing the seas, fighting in PvP arenas, and so on.

Lost Ark has a lot of content and offers something for every MMORPG fan to invest their time in. The game employs various mechanics to be rewarding for both hardcore and casual players.

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Systems that value your time: Many of you may initially think “Oh no, timegates!” – and in principle, you are right. Annoying time restrictions are not very popular in many MMORPGs and are often just a bridge to artificially extended content.

However, Lost Ark simply offers so much content that you can actually be grateful for the timegates, as they ensure that players with little time do not fall behind. Moreover, most of these gates act character-bound in Lost Ark.

Hardcore players can simply create a second character and still access and play more content, while those with little time each day can still keep up.

Additionally, timegates are a good indicator of how much time you should dedicate to various tasks each day or week. This may sound crazy at first, but believe me, a lot of content awaits you and especially as a new player, you can quickly lose track.

But it’s not just the time restrictions that ensure your time feels well invested. Also extremely short match times in PvP and the relatively short 20-minute duration for Guardian Raids is a point that the MMORPG does very well.

Here, the fun or challenge is not diminished; you can even enjoy this content more and they can be more challenging since you can act more focused within such a short duration than is often the case in many other games.

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PvP, PvE, Housing, and Role-Play – Lost Ark offers you everything

Why only Lost Ark? MMORPGs consume a lot of time. Many of my friends even tell me that they don’t want to start Lost Ark at all because they have no time for a new MMORPG.

And to be fair, Lost Ark also likes to consume some hours of your time. But if you should sacrifice some of your valuable time for MMORPGs, then it should be for this one.

Many other titles in the genre focus particularly on one aspect of their game and leave others wanting. The all-in-one MMORPG is very rare and games that can really do everything are scarce. And when they do exist, they often require monthly fees, like genre pioneers World of Warcraft or the all-rounder Final Fantasy XIV.

But Lost Ark is exactly that, only free. The MMORPG offers you well-thought-out systems and plenty of fun in absolutely every aspect of a genre title, and especially if you have too little time for a new MMORPG, you should play Lost Ark. Then you really don’t need any other.

And even if you are still playing other MMORPGs, the timegates ensure that you can also play Lost Ark as an additional MMORPG by only focusing on a single task.

Who is writing here? Mark Sellner is an MMORPG author at MeinMMO. As a passionate fan, he has spent thousands of hours in over 100 different genre representatives. For him, Lost Ark is the great ray of hope on the horizon, which is why he eagerly absorbs all information about the game.

What is there to do?

What content can you expect? The vast majority of content in Lost Ark features timegates that help you keep track. However, what you can do is already revealed here.

Instanced content: Going into detail here would go beyond the scope of the article. This includes countless dungeons of various difficulty levels, a tower that you can ascend, raids with tough bosses, a mode where you must survive waves of enemies, and more.

One of the main focuses of the developers is on this content, and you can tell that in the game. So there is quite a lot for you to do.

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Open world: The world of Lost Ark encompasses several continents that you can freely explore. This happens in divided areas that come together to form an open world. Here, the focus is on finding collectibles, defeating world bosses, and filling the adventure compendium.

This does not stop at the continents, as sailing on the vast ocean of the MMORPG plays a significant role in the late game. Here, you discover islands, uncover treasures, and embark on new adventures.

Role Play: Lost Ark is a role-playing game at heart. Accordingly, you can also spend a lot of time optimizing your character. Collecting the right equipment and coming up with different skill builds that can be particularly strong in the right situations.

But even beyond that, Lost Ark offers a lot for true role-players. Because the NPCs in the game react to you. With many of them, you can even build a closer bond and invite them to your own island, which you can design and expand yourself.

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This is what your own island could look like.

PvP: Lost Ark can shine in this aspect as well. Because besides the completely normalized arena PvP, which awaits you in various modes, there is even more to experience here.

Even if you are not a fan of climbing the rankings, the MMORPG has even more action in store. You can challenge your friends to free duels in the open world or play matches with your own rules in the arenas.

Guild vs. Guild battles as well as the PvP continent Rowen, which features open-world PvP and gigantic battles with 96 players, are not available at launch. However, these will be added later and expand the PvP repertoire.

Life Skills: Besides all the fighting, Lost Ark has even more up its sleeve, namely the life skills and relaxation moments of the game. You can fish, go treasure hunting, mine stones, and harvest herbs. Hunting wild animals is also part of the life skills.

It’s especially fun to do this together, as felling a tree with a friend goes much faster. Here, you do not compete for resources, but share them.

You can invite your newly made friends to your island, which can accommodate up to 50 people at the same time as a chill-out area.

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If you want to play an MMORPG this year, it should be Lost Ark. It values your time and gives you all the means you need to be happy in an MMORPG.

What do you think about it? Will you play Lost Ark or do you think Mark is wrong and that the MMORPG is not worth your time? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

By the way, at launch, Lost Ark was called “Moewe Online” in Korea and the reason might disturb you.

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Pokémon GO: The 10 Best Ice-Type Attackers as a List – Raid Guide

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 7 minutes

The 10 best Ice-type attackers in Pokémon GO are summarized in this guide. Why they are well suited for use in raids and what special features they have, you can read here on MeinMMO.

To be well prepared for the upcoming raids, we have summarized the 10 best Ice attackers below. They are particularly effective against the types Grass, Flying, Ground, and Dragon and should be used. The best attackers of all types can be found in our corresponding guide.

The 10 best Ice attackers in ranking

  1. Galar-Flampivian with Ice Fang and Avalanche
  2. Mamutel with Powder Snow and Avalanche
  3. Snibunna with Ice Shard and Avalanche
  4. Glaziola with Ice Crash and Avalanche
  5. Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
  6. Arktilas with Ice Fang and Avalanche
  7. Rossana with Ice Crash and Avalanche
  8. Articuno with Ice Crash and Ice Beam
  9. Siberio with Powder Snow and Ice Hammer
  10. Porygon-Z with Hidden Power and Blizzard

How did this ranking come about? Our overview of the best Ice attackers takes into account all monsters that can already be found in the game. In addition to legendary Pokémon, the following mainly lists monsters that you can catch in raids or in the wild or obtain by hatching eggs.

For each Pokémon, we show you the respective best moveset and explain why it is worth using in raids. However, Mega Evolutions and Shadow Pokémon have not been considered in our ranking. In the last two sections of this article, you can find the best Shadow Ice attackers and the best Mega attacker in separate overviews.

1. Galar-Flampivian

Galar-Flampivian normal (left) and shiny (right)

Best moveset: Ice Fang and Avalanche

Galar-Flampivian is the evolution of Galar-Flampion. The Pokémon comes from the 5th generation and is an Ice type. Galar-Flampivian can impress with a high attack and stamina value.

And also with its moveset consisting of Ice Fang and Avalanche, it has a fast attack combination. This secures it the first place in our ranking of the top Ice attackers.

Can you catch shiny Galar-Flampivian? Galar-Flampivian is already available in Pokémon GO but can only be evolved. To do this, you must first obtain a shiny Galar-Flampion. You can usually find this in eggs or catch it in raids or the wild during certain events.

2. Mamutel

Mamutel normal (left) and shiny (right)

Best moveset: Powder Snow and Avalanche

The Ice and Ground Pokémon Mamutel comes from the 4th generation and is the final evolution of Quiekel. Its attack is slightly weaker than that of Galar-Flampivian, which is why it only ranks second. However, its stamina and defense are slightly better than those of our first place.

Is there shiny Mamutel? Yes, but you cannot catch shiny Mamutel in the wild. To secure a shiny specimen, you need to look for a shiny Quiekel and evolve it accordingly. You can recognize it by its greenish body.

3. Snibunna

Snibunna normal (left) and shiny (right)

Best moveset: Ice Shard and Avalanche

Snibunna, the evolution of Sniebel, is of the Dark and Ice type. Its attack is slightly worse than that of Mamutel, and its stamina is also a bit lower. However, it can score points in defense.

Is there shiny Snibunna? Yes, shiny Snibunna can be developed from shiny Sniebel. Like Mamutel and Galar-Flampivian, Snibunna is usually not catchable in the wild. You can recognize the monster by its pink body.

4. Glaziola

Glaziola normal (left) and shiny (right)

Best moveset: Ice Crash and Avalanche

Another strong Ice attacker is Glaziola, an evolution of Eevee. The Ice-type Pokémon from the 4th generation also impresses with a strong attack.

With the moveset of Ice Crash and Avalanche, it is a bit slower than Snibunna but still deals significant damage. A major advantage of Glaziola is that Eevee spawns relatively frequently in the game, making it easy to obtain.

Here you can read about the tricks you can use to evolve Eevee.

Can you catch shiny Glaziola? Shiny Glaziola is available in the game, but it can usually only be evolved. To do this, you first need to catch a corresponding shiny Eevee. In the past, there have also been exceptions where you could encounter a shiny Glaziola in raids or the wild during specific events.

5. Mewtwo

Mewtwo normal (left) and shiny (right)

Best moveset: Psycho Cut and Ice Beam

A Pokémon that is not usually expected to be on the list of top Ice attackers is the Psychic Pokémon Mewtwo. However, the legendary monster from the first generation is a real all-rounder and can learn Ice-type, Electric-type, Fighting-type, Fire-type, Ghost-type, and Normal-type charge moves in addition to its Psychic attacks.

Mewtwo also benefits from a really high attack value and strong stamina. In addition, its Ice Beam charge move deals significant damage. Mewtwo can also score points in defense, which puts it ahead of some typical Ice Pokémon.

Is there shiny Mewtwo? Yes, you can catch shiny Mewtwo. The legendary Pokémon is occasionally available in its shiny form in raids. You can recognize it by its green belly and tail.

What exactly kind of Pokémon Mewtwo is and where you can get it is explained in our corresponding article:

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6. Arktilas

Arktilas

Best moveset: Ice Fang and Avalanche

A relatively new Pokémon in the game is the Ice Pokémon Arktilas. The monster from the 6th generation is the evolution of Arktip and has been available in Pokémon GO since the Christmas event 2021.

With its moveset of Ice Fang and Avalanche, Arktilas primarily has a fast charge attack that deals significant damage. However, the Ice Pokémon has slightly lower attack compared to the previous placements.

Is there shiny Arktilas? No, you cannot catch shiny Arktilas in the game yet. Its pre-evolution Arktip is also not available in its shiny form in Pokémon GO.

7. Rossana

Rossana normal (left) and shiny (right)

Best moveset: Ice Crash and Avalanche

The Ice and Psychic Pokémon Rossana also uses a moveset of Ice Crash and Avalanche. In attack, it is slightly better than Arktilas, but its stamina is slightly weaker. Its defense value is also only average, making it vulnerable in battles.

Can you catch shiny Rossana? Yes, Rossana is available as shiny in Pokémon GO and can be caught in the wild. You can recognize it by its platinum blonde hair, pink dress, and purple body.

8. Articuno

Articuno normal (left) and shiny (right)

Best moveset: Ice Crash and Ice Beam

The legendary Ice and Flying Pokémon Articuno is also a good choice for your team of best Ice attackers. Its attack value is about as strong as that of Arktilas, but it can perform slightly better in terms of defense and stamina.

Thus, it can last longer in battles. Since it is somewhat slower with its moveset of Ice Crash and Avalanche, it ranks lower than Arktilas and Rossana.

Can you catch shiny Articuno? Yes, Articuno can be caught in its shiny form in the game. It is occasionally available in level-5 raids. The shiny form differs only by a slightly lighter shade of blue, so pay attention.

9. Siberio

Siberio normal (left) and shiny (right)

Best moveset: Powder Snow and Ice Hammer

Another strong Ice attacker is Siberio. The evolution of Petznief comes from the 5th generation and is also an Ice type. It can especially score with a high attack value that rivals Glaziola. Additionally, Siberio has good stamina.

However, its moveset of Powder Snow and Ice Hammer deals somewhat less damage compared to the other contenders. However, its charge attack is quite fast, so don’t underestimate Siberio.

Is there shiny Siberio? Yes, but shiny Siberio cannot simply be caught. To get it, you need to catch a shiny Petznief and evolve it to Siberio. You can recognize the shiny by its dark blue icicles and dark paws.

10. Porygon-Z

Porygon-Z normal (left) and shiny (right)

Best moveset: Hidden Power and Blizzard

Another surprise among the 10 best Ice attackers is Porygon-Z. The final evolution is of the Normal type. Accordingly, it can only perform attacks of this type in instant moves. However, it can rely on the ice attack Blizzard for its charge move.

Although Blizzard takes a relatively long time to charge, it deals a lot of damage. Additionally, Porygon-Z has a very high attack value that truly competes with that of Galar-Flampivian. This makes it overshadow other Ice attackers, like Rexblisar, and secures the 10th place in the ranking.

Is there shiny Porygon-Z? Yes, you can catch shiny Porygon in Pokémon GO and evolve it to Porygon-Z. You can recognize it by its blue head and purple body.

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Best Shadow Ice Attackers

  1. Shadow Mamutel with Powder Snow and Avalanche
  2. Shadow Snibunna with Ice Shard and Avalanche
  3. Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam

Are Shadow Pokémon worth it? An unreleased Shadow Pokémon can be quite helpful in raids as it benefits from an attack bonus. While defense decreases, making it easier to defeat, it still deals 20% more damage to its opponent in battle. Therefore, it is worth keeping a strong specimen as a Shadow and not releasing it.

Best Mega Ice Attacker

  1. Mega-Rexblisar with Powder Snow and Weather Ball

Is Mega Evolution worth it? Currently, there is only one strong Ice-type Mega Pokémon in Pokémon GO: Mega-Rexblisar. The monster impresses with a high attack and good stamina values. Its defense is also solid. With the combination of Powder Snow and Weather Ball, it has a fairly fast moveset.

While Mega-Blastoise also has an Ice-type charge move, it is slower in its moveset compared to Mega-Rexblisar and deals relatively less damage. If there are further Mega Ice attackers in Pokémon GO in the future, we will of course update this article accordingly.

Which Ice attackers do you like to use in raid battles? Do you also rely on Shadow or Mega Pokémon? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.

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Next week the most exciting new MMORPG 2022 starts

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

On February 8, the head start of Lost Ark begins, and from February 11, players without a pre-order package can also start. Just this week, there were numerous news about the new MMORPG that we summarize for you in the weekly review. Additionally, there was a release date for the new expansion of Guild Wars 2 and some interesting changes in WoW.

The highlight of the week: Although Lost Ark starts next week, there have been many interesting news in the last few days:

The stir of the week: WoW brings two major changes that no one expected:

The discussions of the week: This time there are two major discussions:

Guild Wars 2 shares release date, New World announces big February patch

This is what happened with the major MMORPGs:

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This is what happened with the smaller MMORPGs:

This is what happened with the MMORPGs in development:

This was the news this week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO and discuss with us.

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10 great games on Nintendo Switch for kids

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 8 minutes

The Nintendo Switch offers games for every age group. Here you will mainly find games suitable for children. 

What kind of games are these? In the following list, you will find various games and game series that are suitable for the youngest among you, featuring simple gameplay and a friendly look. There are exciting games, but also puzzles and brain teasers, as well as games that primarily focus on creativity.

Many of them can be wonderfully played together and are quick to learn – even if you haven’t had much experience with gaming before. 

You will find in this list not only an overview but also the prices of the games – these are the official prices from the Nintendo eShop, if you want to download the game directly. However, keep in mind that many of the games can be found significantly cheaper with other retailers. 

The following list should not be viewed as a ranking. They are all equally suitable for children – although some are designed for different age groups.

All of these games are especially fun if you can already read or at least have someone to help with explanations. Otherwise, getting started can be difficult.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Genre: Simulation / Building Game | Players: 1 – 4 | Released: 20.03.2020 | Cost (in the Nintendo eShop): €59.99

Age Rating: USK from 0 years – however, reading (or explanation by parents) is helpful

What kind of game is this? Animal Crossing is a colorful, friendly game that does without much action but is still fun. You set up camp on your very own island in the sea – and start to shape this paradise according to your wishes. 

Build a stage with musical instruments? No problem! Create a soccer field? That is also possible. There are decorative objects from simple fire hydrants to giant lighthouses or dinosaur statues that you can obtain. 

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Additionally, more and more residents appear on the island. These are animals that bring their very own personalities. A cheerful cow with a loose mouth, rocking beavers, koalas, bears, squirrels – pretty much everything is included. Friendships can be built with these residents, and you can swap items or help with problems. 

Otherwise, you spend the whole day fishing, catching insects, or designing the island. There are also special events that bring variety. 

Overall, it’s very calm, pleasant, and without major traps. The most action occurs when you encounter nasty spiders or bees that can attack – but that is also a rather rare occurrence. 

Animal Crossing is therefore wonderfully suited for relaxed video games. Furthermore, if you wish, you can play together with the family on one console or visit friends’ islands. 

You can find Animal Crossing alternatives beyond the Switch here.

Minecraft

Genre: Adventure / Building Game | Players: 1 – 8 | Released: 21.06.2018 | Cost (in the Nintendo eShop): €29.99

Age Rating: USK from 6 years

What kind of game is this? Minecraft is definitely not a hidden gem when it comes to games for children. Rather, it has become a classic that still captivates numerous players. 

In Minecraft, the main focus is on living out your creativity. Mine materials, craft tools, and then build whatever comes to your mind – that is the core of Minecraft. 

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The entire game features a friendly block design that may seem a bit outdated but also contributes to Minecraft’s charm. 

There is a bit of action in Minecraft as well, if you want it: You can encounter enemies, play survival modes, and build bases to protect yourself against threats. 

Consequently, the game is not only for the creative aspect but also suitable for children who want to face a challenge. 

Yoshi’s Crafted World

Genre: Action / Platformer | Players: 1 – 2 | Released: 29.03.2019 | Cost (in the Nintendo eShop): €59.99

Age Rating: USK from 6 years

What kind of game is this? It doesn’t get much cuter than in Yoshi’s Crafted World: The little green dinosaur moves through a colorful crafted world, collects all sorts of items, and faces not very fearsome opponents. Interestingly, you can even explore the “back side” of the levels and thus get a new perspective on the materials from which they are made.

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Yoshi runs and jumps through the world, must overcome jumping passages, throw eggs, and solve puzzles. However: It doesn’t get too difficult. Yoshi’s Crafted World is a simple, friendly jump ’n’ run with a low entry barrier. 

There’s even a “Relaxed” mode where the Yoshis get wings and simply fly over nasty fall obstacles – just in case it gets frustrating. And if you want, you can also play the game with the Joy-Cons in two-player mode. 

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Genre: Puzzle Game | Players: 1 – 2 | Released: 13.07.2018 | Cost (in the Nintendo eShop): €39.99

Age Rating: USK from 6 years

What kind of game is this? Like Yoshi, the little mushroom Toad is also known from the Super Mario world. Here, he becomes the hero: As a treasure hunter, Captain Toad travels through cube-shaped levels to collect golden stars. 

To achieve this, Toad has to find a way over the different cubes. Unlike Yoshi or Mario, Toad does not jump. In “Treasure Tracker”, Toad refrains from jumping and focuses on flipping switches, blocking enemies via touchscreen, or throwing turnips. 

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Especially cool: The levels can be rotated, allowing you to look at the cubes from different angles – and sometimes you even have to. Often, it comes down to finding clever solutions and the right timing. There are also boss fights, mini-games, and bonus challenges that are more demanding than the simpler basic puzzles.

In addition, the game offers a support mode. Here, a second Joy-Con can be used to shoot turnips at enemies or provide hints. Parents or siblings can help if progress becomes tricky. Since an update in 2019, there is also a real co-op mode, so you can play all levels together. 

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Genre: Racing Game | Players: 1 – 4 (local), 12 (online) | Released: 25.04.2017 | Cost (in the Nintendo eShop): €59.99

Age Rating: USK from 0 years

What kind of game is this? Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been around for a few years, but it is still one of the best-selling games on the Switch. No wonder: The colorful, action-packed racing game is simply fun – not just as a child but at nearly every age level. 

The game features numerous characters from the Mario and extended Nintendo world (such as Link or the Inklings), lots of tracks and cups, as well as a variety of different racing cars and motorcycles. The combination possibilities are vast. 

In the races, it’s not only about the skill behind the wheel but also about the clever use of various items: From bananas that make pursuers slip to Koopa shells and bullet bills, there are all sorts of things to throw opponents off track. Those who are further behind get better items – keeping the races exciting. 

Mario Kart offers various difficulty levels and speeds so that everyone finds a good entry point for their skill level. From the 50cc cup on “easy” to online matches against opponents from around the world, there are plenty of levels to choose from. 

However, one should note: If the performance gap is too large, it can lead to stress. It can be quite frustrating to crawl over the finish line in Mario Kart while siblings speed ahead. 

On the next page, you will find two more games and some game series that are great for children. 

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February is the absolute hype month for gamers

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time < 1 minutes

In February, a lot of really cool games are coming out that gamers shouldn’t miss. In the latest episode of the MeinMMO Podcast, we talk about the hottest multiplayer games of the month.

This is the topic: If you look at the release list for February 2022, as a gamer, you might not know where to start. The whole month is packed with releases of great games that promise tons of fun.

Unfortunately, we are all normal mortal humans with limited time, and therefore we have to decide which of these cool games we want to dive into first and in which we want to spend the most hours.

That’s why Alexander Leitsch, Benedict Grothaus, and Gerd Schuhmann have come together to talk in our podcast about the most important multiplayer releases of the month. Below you will find huge MMORPGs, shooters, and also coop games in a large open world.

  • Dying Light 2
  • Lost Ark
  • SWToR: Legacy of the Sith
  • Destiny 2: Witch Queen
  • Elden Ring
  • Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons

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Are you only interested in new shooters that are being released soon? Here at MeinMMO, we show you the most important releases for multiplayer shooters that have been announced for 2022.

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Alternatively, you can also write an email to [email protected] and share your thoughts with us. Let us know your opinion in the comments.

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WoW: The grind for legendary items will be significantly eased in patch 9.2

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Farming legendary items in World of Warcraft will become easier. You will soon be able to complete Torghast on a single character.

Patch 9.2 for World of Warcraft is currently still in development, with a new version hitting the PTR every few days. The developers seem to be paying much more attention to player feedback this time and are addressing many requests, such as reducing the grind in new content. However, adjustments are also being made to the “old” content. Farming legendary items will be easier, as resources can soon be exchanged even more simply.

What is the problem? Legendary items are not only a source of a lot of power for your character in WoW: Shadowlands, but in the eyes of many players, they are also a problem because they require a lot of farming work. In particular, the necessary visit to Torghast to obtain Soul Ash and Soul Cinders is a thorn in the side of many players. This is especially true for classes that find little joy in Torghast – due to different Anima powers and playstyles, most players have one class or another that is not much fun in the tower.

What will change? With Patch 9.2, players will be able to send not only Soul Ash between their characters but also the next tier resource, Soul Cinders, can be traded in this way. So you will be able to send Soul Cinders from one character to another.

Torghast in Patch 9.2 – you only need one character now.

As is usual with such systems, there is a slight loss involved. The purchase of the transport item costs 300 Soul Cinders, but grants only 250 Soul Cinders when used. This results in a loss of about 17%.

However, this is likely a small price for the certainty that you only need to visit Torghast with a single character.

You can buy these boxes from the bone smith Heirmir in Korthia – where you can already receive the packages for Soul Ash.

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What does this mean? The change is primarily interesting for players who simply can’t stand Torghast with multiple characters. Until now, it was necessary to visit Torghast with each character to obtain enough Soul Cinders for upgrades from Rank 5 and Rank 6.

Since legendary items at Rank 7 require new items that cannot be obtained from Torghast, all Torghast requirements can be completed on the character of your choice. So if you have a character with whom you like to linger in Torghast, it is completely sufficient to complete a few farming runs with that character.

What do you think of the change? A good thing? Or is it not well thought out and should be resolved differently?

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Over 780,000 players are playing DOTA 2 on Steam – Is it benefiting from the ‘Arcane Effect’?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

DOTA 2 is one of the largest games on Steam. It has now reached a new peak of players that hasn’t been seen for many months. The reason might be related to Netflix.

What is the current status of DOTA 2? According to steamcharts, Dota had 786,118 concurrent players in January 2022. The last time this MOBA had so many players was over a year ago—in May 2020.

With the massive number of players, DOTA 2 is currently in 2nd place among the most played games on Steam, right after Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and a solid distance ahead of the long-time favorite PUBG: Battlegrounds.

The game from Valve has maintained strong player numbers for years, which rarely fluctuate significantly. This usually happens during major e-sports events that are among the biggest in the world or during new seasons in DOTA 2.

This time, however, nothing occurred to explain such an increase. At least not in the game itself.

Netflix series possibly brings in new players

Where are the players coming from? Since March 2021, there has been a series about DOTA 2 on Netflix called Dragon’s Blood. It returned on January 18 with Season 2—or “Book 2,” as it is referred to.

At the same time, the game mode Aghanim’s Labyrinth has been updated with new rewards, and an exclusive reward crate for the “International 2021” is now available. The tournament had its finale in October 2021.

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What does Arcane have to do with it? At the end of 2021, a similar series to Dragon’s Blood called Arcane was also released on Netflix. However, this one focuses solely on the story of League of Legends, the major competitor of DOTA 2.

Arcane reached number 1 on Netflix charts in 38 countries and caused interest in LoL to spike significantly. Especially the heroes in leading roles gained a lot of attention.

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Initially, Dragon’s Blood caused little stir for DOTA 2. It’s possible that the interest in the series and thus in the MOBA has grown only through the success of Arcane.

Since the player counts for DOTA 2 have steadily increased since September 2021, with some fluctuations before, several factors are likely at play here. The e-sports scene is particularly celebrated in DOTA 2:

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ESO gets account-wide achievements and I think that is completely wrong

MiezeMelli MiezeMelli Reading time 4 minutes

On January 27, the content for 2022 was announced for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. The upcoming DLC Update 33 Legacy of the Bretons will introduce account-wide achievements. Sounds good so far, but there is also a downside. MeinMMO author MiezeMelli gives you important insights.

What do account-wide achievements mean? In ESO, you can create up to 18 characters. Until now, achievements have been bound to the character. However, the developers now want to offer achievements account-wide, across characters.

That sounds good at first. You complete a quest and then immediately receive the corresponding achievement account-wide. But there is a catch to it all. And that’s exactly what I want to write about in this article. Because it affects me personally as a passionate ESO player who has been involved in ESO since the beta with a short break (3/4 year).

Who is speaking here? MiezeMelli has been playing The Elder Scrolls Online since the beta. Since early 2018, she has regularly streamed ESO on Twitch and has been part of Bethesda’s official ESO Stream Team since the end of 2020. Since January 2018, she has been creating videos (Raid Triples, Guides, DPS Tests) on YouTube. She has over 7,000 hours of gameplay on 18 different max-level characters, with which she has already earned multiple Trifecta titles. She currently has 2011 Champion Points in ESO (01.02.2022). On MeinMMO, she has been responsible for everything related to ESO, particularly guides, since May 2021.
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Veterans feel neglected in ESO. This unfortunately seems to confirm with this change. And I was actually in good spirits when I tuned into the big announcement stream on the official Bethesda channel (via Twitch) on January 27.

The announcement itself lasted about 30 minutes. The Bretons as the focus for the next story didn’t blow me away, but the card game sounded to me like it could be interesting. Only in the post-show were account-wide achievements mentioned as a “Quality of Life” feature.

You can no longer see which character achieved an achievement

And that hit me really like a punch in the face, as I have spent the last years in ESO unlocking achievements on different characters. It is quite frustrating when this gameplay time and the associated effort are simply gone. And this primarily affects long-time players.

But I still tried to think positively, maybe there would still be a way to see on which character you achieved the achievement. That would solve the problem. So I waited until Monday for the new DLC to come to the PTS.

Unfortunately, my concerns were confirmed there, as it is indeed only displayed which character completed an achievement first.

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I checked the achievements of two of my characters, both of whom have completed the achievement “Hero of Level 10”. Indeed, it only states that it was completed by one character for both characters.

Reward effect for repeating achievements is missing

Another problem is simply the missing reward effect. Why would players want to repeat content in the future for which the achievement has already been completed? Until now, there was an incentive to repeat these achievements on multiple characters.

It simply still feels good to receive an achievement. It rewards the player. That would simply be eliminated in the future. I see this as a big problem, as ESO could lose its incentive for some players.

Critical voices are increasingly present in the official ESO Stream Team

Not only do I have concerns regarding the new change. There are other voices in the official Stream Team that address problems with account-wide achievements and even upload their own video for it.

NefasQS posted a nearly 18-minute long video on February 3, 2022, in which he addresses various aspects:

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From the Stream Team member Skinny Cheeks, there is already a video on January 28, 2022, in which he expresses his concerns.

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Account-wide AND character-specific achievements?

Since the changes are well received by part of the community, I believe a solution needs to be found that is fair to all sides. My idea would be, why not simply have both? Account-wide achievements in the sense that the achievement points are cross-character and character-specific achievements so that you can see which character achieved an achievement at which point in time.

A cross-character insight into all achievements would also be a good idea and indeed represents a “Quality of Life” change for all players.

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How do you see the planned change? Are you looking forward to it or do you find it rather frustrating? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

Have you heard about the ESO events? No matter how you answer this question: If you want to get the numerous rewards from the events, our ESO Event Ticker is certainly worth your while. There we will inform you in good time about upcoming and ongoing events.

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Pokémon GO disappoints thousands of trainers with promo code event – What happened?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

On Friday evening, a major event ran for Pokémon GO, attracting trainers with promo codes. The codes provided free items. However, they were surprisingly limited and excluded many trainers.

What kind of event was it? On Friday night, the four-hour stream of the Mobile Games Show kicked off with famous German-speaking influencers Kalle, Shurjoka, Marius Angeschrien, and Rezo. They competed against each other in various games related to Pokémon GO, LoL Wild Rift, Gumslinger, and Cats in Time.

The team from Pokémon GO announced beforehand that during the stream, 10 promo codes would be released, which each trainer could redeem up to 5. Attracted by this news, trainers waited on Friday evening for the new promo codes and were then severely disappointed.

Promo codes only redeemable limited, thousands left empty-handed

What the codes were supposed to provide: Each code redeemed by trainers grants the account 50 Poké Balls, a lure module, and an incense. With up to 5 promo codes, each trainer could have secured 5 incenses, 5 lure modules, and 250 balls. An exciting prospect that prompted many trainers to take time for the live event on Friday evening.

Pokémon GO Promo Code Luck
Those who were lucky and acted quickly could secure promo codes

What the problem was: Shortly after the first promo codes were released around 6:17 PM, some trainers noticed that the codes were not working for them. They were invalid, as indicated by the error message. However, some trainers reported that they were able to redeem the codes.

Within an hour, all 10 promo codes were released. Some trainers could only redeem one to four of them, not the hoped-for five. A bad mood spread in the community. What was the problem?

Apparently, Niantic had set a limit on the codes. Each individual code could only be redeemed by a specific number of trainers. Once that number was reached, the code became invalid.

In practice, this meant that a new code was exhausted within about 5 minutes (sometimes less). So, anyone who was in the chat or with us in the live ticker and did not redeem the code immediately was left empty-handed. Given the reactions in the community, this was the case for some trainers.

What the players say: We have some reactions to the event on MeinMMO.

  • erzi222 writes: “Wow, what a stupid event …”
  • Micruli says: “As always with this game, it was a total disaster. I could redeem one code, my friends couldn’t redeem even a single one.”

In our Facebook group, the event and the invalid codes are also a major topic:

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Also on Twitter and reddit, the action circulated. Occasionally, trainers showed that they were successful in redeeming a few codes. Rarely does someone say that five codes worked.

Conclusion: The promo code action was a good idea that unfortunately was very limited in its execution. In the YouTube stream, where the codes were distributed, there were about 1,500 active viewers in the first hour. When the moderators then announced in the chat that the last codes were distributed and that Pokémon GO would be concluded as a topic, the viewer count dropped to about 500.

The players’ desire to obtain free items through promo codes was and still is great. We experience this here on MeinMMO again and again when new promo codes appear outside of such events.

That Niantic limited the codes to the extent that many thousands of trainers could not redeem a single code is a questionable decision. We hope that future events of this kind will go better.

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Did you get lucky? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments if you were part of the stream or our live ticker and how many codes you managed to secure. Do you think it’s good that only the fastest trainers were rewarded, or should Niantic come up with a different solution for events of this type next time?

Share your opinion with the community here.

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Insider reports on the release date of GTA 6 – Not that far away

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The gaming expert Jason Schreier has commented on the recent announcement of GTA 6. While he aligns with the concerns of some fans, the new GTA installment doesn’t seem to be too far away.

Who is the insider? Jason Schreier is a recognized journalist with strong connections in the gaming industry. He is known for speaking with developers and employees and bringing uncomfortable topics to light. For example, he wrote the major exposé on crunch at Cyberpunk 2077.

He also has his contacts within the GTA developer Rockstar. He already spoke in 2020 about GTA 6 being much further along than many fans think. However, Rockstar has remained tight-lipped. At least until now.

Following the announcement that work on the new GTA installment is already underway, Schreier is now discussing a potential release. While he phrases it cautiously, he seems to be quite confident.

“Wouldn’t be shocked to see the announcement this year”

This is what Schreier says: In a tweet, Schreier reveals that he expects to see the announcement for GTA 6 – or rather the new installment – still in 2022. He specifically says:

I wouldn’t be shocked to see the announcement for Grand Theft Auto VI later this year with a fake release date in “Fall 2023” that then shifts to 2024.

When asked why Rockstar would do such a thing, Schreier speculates about the upcoming quarterly report conference from Take-Two. Other users find the statement plausible, as both GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 were delayed after their announcements.

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A release in 2024 isn’t as far off as many fans believe. Some anticipate a release in 2025 or 2026, believing that Rockstar Games needs a lot of time for the world and new features.

This is what fans say: The community is currently still skeptical but also somewhat uncertain. Rockstar’s own statement was quite vague. It says: “We are pleased to confirm that active development for the next installment of the ‘Grand Theft Auto’ series is in full swing. We look forward to sharing more as soon as we are ready.”

On reddit, user turbojeebus states: “That’s like the explanation you give your boss when he asks for the status of a project that you haven’t even started yet.” Speculations suggest a timeline of up to 7 years into the future.

However, 2024 seems to be a tentative date among fans. A release around that time is also frequently discussed. But official statements are still lacking. Of course, we will keep you updated as soon as we know more.

In the meantime, you can look forward to the fact that at least the still ongoing GTA Online will soon also come to the new consoles:

GTA 5 Online: Next Gen version has a release date – Here’s what makes it better

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Dying Light 2: Co-op not working? Here’s how to play the campaign together

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

Dying Light 2 is an exciting action RPG with zombie infection and a strong story element, which you can experience completely in co-op with up to 3 friends. When this is possible in the game, who gets the progress, and which problems can occur, you will find out on MeinMMO.

Here you will find all the important info about the co-op mode of Dying Light 2:

  • When is co-op possible?
  • How do I join friends?
  • What happens to the story progress?
  • Why isn’t multiplayer working?
  • What about crossplay?
  • Which versions can play together on PC or console?
  • What can I do if there are problems?

If you have problems with the co-op mode or just want to know how playing together in Dying Light 2 works, you will find the right answers here.

Dying Light 2: Unlock Co-op

When can you play co-op? In Dying Light 2, the co-op mode starts after the prologue. It takes 90 to 120 minutes until you reach the point in the story that can be played together.

Shortly after you infiltrate a hospital, you talk to Hakon on the roof. He gives you binoculars, and you should scout out a few locations with them. After that, you have free access to the first part of the city and finish the prologue at the same time.

Now you can play together – however, all co-op players must have completed the prologue to participate in the co-op session.

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What can be played together? After completing the prologue, there are no limits to the co-op mode. The rest of the zombie adventure can be fully experienced with friends.

How do I join friends? There are 4 basic requirements for joining:

  • The correct version
  • You must be friends on the respective platforms
  • One of you must have started a game
  • The lobby settings must be correct

For the correct version and platforms, you will find all the info further down in the article.

To be able to invite friends, you must start a game. Only then will you see the corresponding online menu in the game menu.

In the online settings, you must switch to an online lobby:

  • Single player: No one can join
  • Public: Anyone can join, even via a public lobby list
  • Private: Joining only by invitation
  • Friends only: Friends can join without an invitation

How does it work with co-op progress? If you join another player, quest completions do not count towards your save. The story progress applies only to the game host.

As a guest, however, you keep your weapons, items, and experience points that you collect. It might also happen that your position on the map changes when you return to your save.

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Dying Light 2: Multiplayer not working – Problems with co-op

Many of the problems with the co-op mode unfortunately stem from the fact that different versions of Dying Light 2 are not compatible with each other.

Which versions can play together? You need the same platform and the same version. The cut version cannot play together with the uncensored, international version. This applies to PC and console.

After the release, it turned out that the German digital PC versions on Steam and Epic Games are indeed uncensored. Whether that will remain the case is currently uncertain.

If you want to be on the safe side, buy the same versions from the start with your co-op partners – either international or German.

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Is there crossplay in Dying Light 2? No, there is no crossplay. However, the developers confirmed that they are keeping an eye on the situation and it may be added later.

But if you want to play co-op in the near future, you shouldn’t wait for crossplay to come.

Who can play together on PC? Players on Steam and Epic Games can connect with each other. In the game menu, you have the option to connect your game with the account of the platform from which you did not purchase Dying Light.

Who can play together on consoles? Players on different console generations are unfortunately out of luck – there is no so-called “Cross-Gen-Play.” PS4 players can only play with PS4 players, and the PS5 remains isolated.

Similarly for Xbox consoles. Xbox One and Xbox Series models cannot connect with each other for the time being.

What other problems are there with co-op? There are also reports of technical issues such as disconnects in co-op. The developers have already commented on this on Twitter:

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“Disconnects” in co-op mode are high on the priority list for developers shortly after release. Players advise to conduct the usual standard procedures in case of problems:

  • Restart the game
  • Restart PC / console
  • Check on Twitter if there are currently issues with the servers

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Hopefully, we could help you with your problems. Feel free to leave us a comment if you need help with other things or know further solutions yourself.

Not only the co-op mode has its small issues; some players on PC have complaints: The already unpopular copy protection can cause trouble and lock you out of the game for 24 hours.

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WoW breaks its taboos: The great change has begun

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 4 minutes

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    World of Warcraft has begun its transformation. Better late than never, the game is finally ready to revise its core pillars.

    The last few months have been characterized by negative news and reports about World of Warcraft. Boring content, forced systems, a questionable story, and the seemingly endless waiting time between patches have left WoW: Shadowlands more than just a few shortcomings. On top of that, the major sexism scandal at Blizzard has overshadowed everything else.

    But slowly, there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, and the news surrounding WoW is improving. Better yet: The developers seem to truly listen to the players and make significant changes. Not only have many boosting communities been curtailed, but the cross-play feature is coming and the necessary grind is drastically reduced in new content.

    This clearly shows that World of Warcraft is ready to tinker with the fundamental pillars of the game or even completely tear them down.

    After 18 years, WoW finally breaks taboos and is ready to become a different and hopefully better game.

    About the Author:

    Cortyn has been playing World of Warcraft for nearly 18 years and has been covering the online role-playing game for MeinMMO for 9 years. Along the way, they have accumulated thousands of hours of gameplay without specializing in any particular content.

    Whether it’s raids, dungeons, occasional PvP, roleplaying, lore, or simply collecting achievements – Cortyn follows almost everything there is to know about World of Warcraft and shares it with the readers.

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    The Breaking of Taboos: Horde and Alliance Together in Dungeons

    When one thinks of World of Warcraft, the eternal conflict between Horde and Alliance comes to mind pretty quickly. Those who have played the game for many years will surely have some painful memories of friends who also play WoW but with whom one could never do anything together – because they were not part of the same faction.

    For 18 years, this was simply a fixed fact: “You and I will never be able to play together unless one of us switches sides.”

    And that’s how one had to come to terms with it. Because those who have played for years are rarely willing to give up their faction. They feel a belonging to the Alliance. Or they have been a loyal member of the Horde for years.

    Until now, choosing a faction guaranteed that you could never play with the other side.

    This previous impossibility is even firmly anchored in the game’s code. Some dungeons are designed to provide different gameplay experiences for Horde and Alliance. These contents were always created without the thought that players might someday be able to traverse them together.

    Even Game Director Ion Hazzikostas finds this step eerie. Not because he doesn’t welcome it, but because it shakes the very foundation of what World of Warcraft has been for nearly two decades. In an interview with IGN, he said:

    […]In a game like this, we are stubborn and traditionalists. And it is eerie to say: Let’s uproot this fundamental pillar that the game has had for over a decade. But it was time.

    In doing so, some seem to lose sight of the fact that it is only about one thing: more options.

    Friendships should be maintained and expanded within the game. It’s not about diluting the gameplay experience or the sense of belonging to the Alliance or the Horde. It’s solely about not hindering friendships and enjoyment by clicking the wrong side 18 years ago.

    Because those who believe that the possibility of cross-play weakens the private feeling of belonging to one side have perhaps not fully understood the system.

    Anyone who does not want to participate in the system does not have to. In the open world, orcs remain hostile to humans, and trolls will not suddenly jump through Stormwind – or if they do, it will only be because they are currently tearing up the city in PvP.

    In the dungeon browser, you can exclude the other faction. When visiting random dungeons, players will never even group with characters from the other faction.

    Peace, joy, pancakes! So why not crossplay?

    Less Grind = More Fun?

    Even though the hype around cross-faction play is currently dominating the news, Blizzard is doing more. Patch 9.1.5 was the beginning of drastically reducing the grind in World of Warcraft again. Anyone who has leveled a second character in Korthia may have already noticed that this went much faster than with the first character.

    In Patch 9.2, this trend will continue.

    The necessary grind to unlock flying is virtually nonexistent. The same applies for unlocking features like double legendaries. It basically happens “on the side” and requires hardly any significant time investment. Even flying is already possible after about 2 weeks if you complete the story quests.

    Here too, it should be noted: The grind is not gone. It’s just optional and mainly of interest for cosmetic rewards. Those who would rather raid all day, visit dungeons, or participate in PvP are no longer indirectly forced to grind reputation with a new faction through monotonous daily quests over weeks.

    This is a change that will very likely continue in 10.0, the next expansion, at least if Blizzard wants to demonstrate that they have genuinely listened to the players and do not want to incur a new shitstorm.

    Optionality in the grind only for those who truly want specific rewards – and not for everyone who is simply dependent on it to be able to effectively play in completely different content.

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Over 50,000 Vikings are still playing Valheim a year on Steam – What makes it so good?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 5 minutes

In February 2021, Valheim was the surprise hit on Steam and attracted millions of players in a short time. Now, a year later, the game still has tens of thousands of fans. MeinMMO takes a look at what has happened since the anniversary and why the game excites so many gamers.

The Current State of Valheim: Although Valheim was released as an unfinished indie game in early access on February 2, 2021, it remains popular to this day. In January 2022, according to steamcharts, over 55,600 players were playing Valheim simultaneously. Here are some key figures about the game:

  • at release, Valheim attracted over 498,000 players simultaneously
  • at its lowest point, the game still had 29,700 players simultaneously in August 2021
  • with the release of Hearth & Home, the first major update, it jumped back to 109,700 players just one month later

On average, the game never had less than 17,000 players, which is an enormous number for a small indie project. The success has even surprised the developers, who decided to simply give away a horse.

Why are so many excited about Valheim? Valheim is essentially a challenging survival game, but it is also less punishing. You need to eat, but you cannot starve. Better equipment makes everything easier, but is only truly necessary in cold conditions.

The game offers many freedoms and approaches to play. You can explore the world alone or defeat the game’s tough bosses with friends. Build an entire city as a clan or create massive structures alone – or plan enormous projects like the Port of Stormwind.

Especially the building system excites most players consistently. They share their creations. The developers even held a competition to reward exactly such builders.

Valheim offers as many creative freedoms as Minecraft, but combines them with a story and forgoes the childish charm. Additionally, it requires no overly powerful computers and is even playable natively on Linux. The result is 95% positive reviews on Steam.

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Consistently Strong Reviews, Sporadically New Content

How Valheim Has Developed: Since its release in February 2021, mainly bugs have been fixed. The developers stated from the beginning that they wanted to do everything “right” before new content comes in a big way. Nevertheless, there have been several new features:

The longer development time does not seem to bother the core fans. Some clever Vikings have created new content through mods. Others want to turn Valheim into a true MMO with 1000 players.

Is it worth taking a look at the game? Even without mods, Valheim is still fun, as the player numbers alone show. If you enjoy co-op games and have a few friends on hand, you should give Valheim a chance – especially if you are creative minds with a knack for building systems.

But action is also in abundance. If you enjoy fighting, Valheim currently offers you 5 bosses with more to come and countless other enemies in a vast world. We even recommend Valheim at MeinMMO as one of the best games for newcomers to survival games.

Those who jump in now also have a good chance of seeing new content in the near future. Right after release, there was already a roadmap with plans, of which the first have been implemented, and others should be almost finished.

New Content is Almost Ready

In a developer update for the anniversary, the conversation included upcoming content. It states that they are currently planning the “final touches” on the new mountain update.

This is set to add caves and dungeons in the existing mountain biome, where wolves and other creatures dwell. When exactly the update will come is still unknown – but we expect it to be around the beginning of summer at the latest.

Additionally, there is already a first look at the new enemies from the planned Mistlands biome. The Mistlands are the first new biome to be introduced in Valheim. At first glance, it looks like an enchanted spider forest, where apparently strange moths will also be found:

Here you can find pictures of the new biomes
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    One of the new caves in the mountains with a resident.
  • Valheim Mountain Biome Cave Dungeon
    An image from the new mountain update.
  • Valheim Mountain Cave
    A cave in the mountains. What awaits inside?
  • Valheim Mistlands new terrain
    The Mistlands are taking shape.
  • Valheim Mistlands net tubes
    The Mistlands: Quite large tunnels …
  • Valheim Mistlands nets
    Huge nets
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    The trees reach high into the sky.
  • Valheim Mistlands Moth
    A new enemy from the Mistlands.

Data for the updates is still pending. As Valheim is still the project of a small team that has only recently been able to grow, at least the content that is directly upcoming will probably take a little longer. After all, game development takes years even for large studios.

Afterwards, it should ideally go faster once the team has reached an appropriate size. The developers have, however, already pointed out that Valheim will eventually come to an “end”. We are eagerly waiting to see when that will be.

In the meantime, 2022 already offers several other exciting survival titles that will hopefully quench the thirst for more:

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Caution: Those who play Dying Light 2 “wrong” can be locked out for 24 hours

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Even before the official release of Dying Light 2, there were complaints about the Denuvo DRM. Now there are reports from players who are being locked out of their own game – apparently thanks to the unpopular feature.

Update February 7: We have received a response from the developer. The issue should no longer occur.

Why are players being locked out? Shortly before the release, developer Techland announced that Dying Light 2 will come with Denuvo. The program provides a copy protection that is supposed to prevent pirated copies of the game from being made – or at least not so quickly.

On reddit, a user explains how exactly this protection affects players. There seems to be a lock that simply blocks the game after it has been started 5 times. However, the start only counts when a new “key” has been generated.

This happens every time you restart your computer. As long as you stay in the same cycle, it still counts as one session for Denuvo – you can start Dying Light 2 an unlimited number of times. However, this does not apply to everyone.

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Denuvo as a big problem – especially for GeForce Now

Who is affected? Denuvo is only active on PC, which is why the problem only affects PC players. However, it can hit anyone who restarts their PC multiple times and opens Dying Light 2 during that time.

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However, particularly affected are according to reports on Reddit users of GeForce Now. The game is playable via Nvidia’s service. However, since it uses a new cloud PC every time you start, the 5 sessions are quickly reached.

According to affected players, they are then locked out of the game for 24 hours, even on their home PC. They cannot play Dying Light 2 anymore if they have started it too often via GeForce Now.

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How can I prevent a lock? So far, we do not know of a reliable solution. At the moment, we advise against using GeForce Now if possible. The software is useful for playing on the go via cloud gaming, but it can jeopardize your access.

If you do not want to forgo GeForce Now, you should not start more than 5 sessions a day. If you need to switch trains too often or have a poor connection, be careful not to log in too often.

We have already inquired with the developers whether the issue is known and if it will be fixed. According to a response from February 7, the limit has been increased and the problem should no longer occur.

Even if PC players have certain restrictions due to Denuvo, they can still enjoy a huge advantage – at least in Germany. Because the dispute over the cut version has largely been settled here:

Dying Light 2 is available uncut in Germany, at least for one platform

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The best player in the world of Guitar Hero confesses: He was a cheater all along

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The 20-year-old YouTuber Schmooey has been considered the best player of Guitar Hero since 2018. However, in recent weeks, doubts have arisen about whether everything was above board. He now admits: He cheated. He will delete all his videos, return prize money, and withdraw from the business.

Whyu was Schmooey considered the best player?

  • In Guitar Hero, the aim is to play songs on a guitar while staying in rhythm. The more complex and faster the songs become, the harder it is to play them flawlessly.
  • Even as a teenager, Schmooey established himself as one of the most gifted players of a plastic guitar the world has ever seen. As the site Kotaku writes, he could not only play the most difficult songs of Guitar Hero, but he did it faster than anyone else.
  • This way, he was able to win several bounties totaling several thousand dollars that the community had put up for mastering particularly challenging tracks.
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After 3 years, experts suddenly discover irregularities

This is how he got caught: For years, there were some irregularities in his videos, like a video lag or poor lighting, but everything always looked real. That changed in December 2021 when a video of the song “9 Patterns of Eternal Pain” went live.

In this very complex and fast piece, experts noticed that Schmooey’s hand movements did not match what was actually being played. At the end of the video, the overlay of Windows Media Player was also visible – this raised some skeptics’ alarms.

After Schmooey was confronted with the allegations, he initially defended himself but then admitted that “a few videos” were fake, although most were real.

However, once the suspicion was out in the open, players scrutinized every video Schmooey had ever uploaded. They found evidence of something being amiss in almost all videos, nearly a hundred videos.

Schmooey was apparently a master deceiver who recorded the songs “slowly”, but then played them back in the video faster, making it seem like he accomplished everything live.

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Player is down – envy and greed drove him

This is what he says now: In a video from January 15, Schmooey has now fully admitted his guilt. He announced that he would return the prize money and apologized to the community.

He says he acted out of a mix of greed and envy. He wants to change and feels terrible now. He is now in a very vulnerable position.

He had a lot of “darkness in his life”, but he was still aware that his actions were wrong. Therefore, he does not want to justify himself either.

He says he knows he is now a fraud. But he wants to do everything so that he is not a coward as well, and therefore he is fully facing the consequences of his actions. He is ashamed of what he did, especially in front of those who looked up to him. And he is ashamed of the people from whom he stole deserved attention and recognition.

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How could he deceive everyone for so long? The ironic thing is that Schmooey could only cheat because he was really good and was considered an acknowledged professional who could also play Guitar Hero exceptionally well live and even shaped the meta.

Another player explains: He could do such crazy things live in line sessions that people trusted him and didn’t look closely anymore. Schmooey evidently exploited this.

This is what it’s about: The sequence of events in the scandal resembles the exposure of plagiarism cases. Once the slightest suspicion arises that a doctoral thesis or a non-fiction book was not correctly produced, you can be sure that people will scrutinize it so closely that they will definitely find something.

Then the doctorate title is gone quickly.

Ironically, such a cheating case also hit the one who was considered the world’s best Minecraft speedrunner. However, he weathered the scandal easily and is now bigger than ever:

200,000 people watch the most famous Minecraft cheater in the world making excuses on Twitch

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4 MMOs and online games whose demise is already certain for 2022

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

In 2022, some online games will close their doors again. In this article, we reveal which games will be affected and when they will actually close. This allows you to try them one last time.

What kind of games are on the list? The games listed here will not survive the year 2022. The shutdown of their servers has already been announced by the developers themselves.

We will tell you what made the games special and whether it is worth trying them out before their shutdown.

Which games, by the way, did not survive the year 2021, you can find out in this article: Rest in peace: These 10 MMOs and online games unfortunately died in 2021.

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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite – January 31, 2022

Genre: Augmented Reality | Developer: Niantic | Platforms: Android, iOS | Payment Model: Free2Play

What kind of game is this? Wizards Unite comes from developer Niantic, who are also behind Pokémon GO. Instead of small Pokémon, you will fight magical creatures from Harry Potter here. All well-known characters from the books and films can be found here.

As a wizard, you fight against dark magic. You have the choice of three professions that you can level up.

Just like in Pokémon GO, you have to move a lot and wander through the ‘real world’. Only then will you encounter the enemies you need to defeat.

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Why was it shut down? There is no official reason for the end of Wizards Unite. However, the game was not nearly as well-known and successful as Pokémon GO.

Is it worth playing it again? Wizards Unite is the first title on the list that has already been completely shut down. So you can no longer play it.

Kritika: Reboot – February 16, 2022

Genre: MMORPG | Developer: ALLM Co. | Platforms: PC | Payment Model: Free2Play

What kind of game is this? Kritika: Reboot is an online role-playing game that focuses on straightforward and fast fights. Pure action awaits you right from the start. After choosing one of the 10 classes, you fight your way to level 70 and collect various weapons and armor along the way.

Like in Guild Wars 1, you always start your adventure from a hub and then enter instanced areas. You can do this alone or in a group.

Since its release in 2019, new events and free updates have been repeatedly released.

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Why is it being shut down? The original Kritika was closed by the publisher En Masse in 2019. A few months later, Kritika: Reboot was released.

This is the global version of the game, which also included more classes and some revisions. However, this version was also unable to convince the mainstream audience. In recent months, an average of only slightly over 90 people played Kritika. In September 2021, there were only over 200 players online at peak times.

Is it worth playing it again? The MMO is perfect for hacking through dungeons alone or with friends and taking out everything that stands in your way. With the action-packed combat system and huge numbers, fun is guaranteed.

The game featured obvious pay-to-win, but the shop was already deactivated in January. Since the game is free to play, you lose nothing by trying it out. You can download it on Steam, among other platforms.

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German Lost Ark Server: Which server should I play on and where will it be really crowded?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Lost Ark starts on February 8 with 9 different EU servers in the head start. However, no official language is assigned to these servers. We reveal which server German players will be on and where larger streamers will settle.

On which server will I meet German players? The German community has voted and a large part will settle on the server Asta, including the major Discords Lost Ark Efficiency and Lost Ark – Deutsch (via Lost Ark Forum).

Asta will therefore serve as the unofficial German server.

The entire server list in Europe looks as follows:

  • Asta – Germany/Austria
  • Calvasus – Czech Republic/Slovakia
  • Kadan – PvP Community
  • Neria – Italy/Poland
  • Slen – No community yet
  • Thirain – No community yet
  • Trixion – France/Spain/Turkey
  • Wei – Spain
  • Zinnervale – No community yet

Do I have to play on Asta? No, but there is the greatest chance that German will be spoken in the chat and you will encounter many more German players. We at MeinMMO will also be actively playing on server Asta.

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Kadan, Zinnervale, and Asta are likely to be the busiest servers

Which servers will likely be the busiest? In a Google spreadsheet, the players of Lost Ark have roughly documented the distribution of guilds, communities, and streamers (via Google Docs). A total of 312 communities have registered there.

It becomes clear that the server Kadan will likely be quite full:

  • Around 30% of all EU communities plan their start on Kadan
  • About 16% want to start on Zinnervale
  • 14.7% have decided for the unofficial German server Asta
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The distribution of communities – as of February 1.

Where should I play if I want to avoid queues? The servers Calvasus (2% of communities) and Thirain (0.3% of communities) will likely be the least busy at launch. Calvasus currently has only one English and three French guilds. So far, only two English guilds plan to start on Thirain.

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Where will I encounter German streamers or YouTubers?

  • One of the largest German content creators for Lost Ark, Sender, has settled on server Thirain
  • AresLP, a well-known German streamer, has not settled yet but will likely avoid server Asta
  • Entenburg has also not yet settled

Can I switch my server later? So far, there has been no official statement on this. Amazon initially also had no server transfers available for New World, which led to a debacle and a subsequent implementation. It is quite possible that it will also be activated later for Lost Ark.

Since there is currently no statement on this, you should choose the server you really want to play on.

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Dungeons, Raids, and PvP can be played cross-server

Why is the server choice only somewhat important? Anyone who wants to play in the open world must be on the same server. This also applies to guilds, personal islands, and GvG.

However, Dungeons, Raids, PvP arenas, and the auction house use a cross-server system. You can interact with players from other servers.

However, you must be in the same region (EU/US-East/US-West/SA).

On which server will you play at the launch of Lost Ark? Will you join the big German communities or opt for a smaller server? Feel free to write it in the comments.

To learn more about the basic structure of Lost Ark, click here:

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Lost Ark: Which class suits you? Participate in our big quiz

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

The MMORPG Lost Ark is just around the corner and brings a whopping 15 classes at launch. If you can’t decide which one to play, take our quiz and find out!

These are the classes of Lost Ark: The action RPG from Korea starts in the West with 5 base classes that divide into a total of 15 specializations. These specializations are the classes you will ultimately play:

  • Warrior: Berserker, Paladin, Gunlancer
  • Martial Artist: Battle Monk / War Dancer, Scrapper, Soulfist
  • Gunner: Artillerist / Death Shooter, Artillerist, Sharpshooter
  • Magician: Bard, Sorceress
  • Assassin: Shadow Hunter, Deathblade

With so much choice, there is something for every type of player that they might enjoy. However, with so many cool classes, there’s also the dilemma of which one to play now. Therefore, we have put together a quiz for you that will make it easier for some of you to decide.

How does the quiz work? In collaboration with our colleagues from GameStar, we have prepared a total of 10 questions for you. Some refer to specific situations, others to the gameplay mechanics of the classes in Lost Ark.

All of them are meant to give an assessment of which class from the MMORPG suits you best. The quiz can be repeated as often as you like, but answers cannot be changed in between.

Since all classes in Lost Ark have a gender lock, meaning they are restricted to only one gender, there are special cases. These include Battle Monk and War Dancer as well as Artillerist and Death Shooter.

The two pairs essentially form the same classes, differing in gender and in some gameplay elements such as CC effects or animations. Therefore, they have been combined in our quiz.

Show us: What results did you get? Did you expect the outcome or were you surprised? What answers did you choose? And in general: Are you still looking for a class to play at launch, or have you already made up your mind?

Tell us in the comments and share your plans for the launch of Lost Ark.

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When does Lost Ark come out? The MMORPG launches on February 11, but those who pre-order the founder’s packs can start a few days earlier on February 8.

As Lost Ark is a free-to-play MMORPG, you can try it out freely without having to spend a cent.

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FIFA 22: Future Stars Team 1 is live – Brings powerful cards for the best talents

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

In FIFA 22 the Future Stars event has started. Find out which young talents have received strong new cards.

When does Future Stars start? The Future Stars event started today, Friday, February 4th at 7:00 PM, with Team 1. The new cards will be available in packs for one week.

This is Future Stars: The Future Stars event in Ultimate Team is about young talents who could become absolute world stars. These promising young players receive extremely enhanced special cards that are meant to represent how strong the footballers could one day be.

The condition for a place at Future Stars is that the players must not be older than 23 years, must not be world stars yet, and must not have participated in any previous Future Stars events.

Future Stars Team 1 – These are the new special cards

This is the team: The first Future Stars team is led by Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham, who receives an extremely strong 93-rated card. The card has top values in all areas and immediately ranks among the best midfielders in FUT 22.

However, the new cards from Vlahovic (92), Smith Rowe (91), Tchouameni (90), and the other Future Stars are also really strong. The new promo doesn’t offer any really weak cards. Only Botman (85) has to make concessions due to his low speed.

FUT players with Bundesliga teams will also be pleased with a very strong CB card from Frankfurt’s Ndicka (87).

This is the complete Future Stars Team 1:

  • CM: Jude Bellingham (93) – Borussia Dortmund
  • CM: Aurélien Tchouaméni (90) – AS Monaco
  • ST: Dušan Vlahović (92) – Piemonte Calcio/Juventus Turin
  • LM: Mikkel Damsgaard (89) – Sampdoria Genua
  • CAM: Emile Smith-Rowe (91) – Arsenal London
  • CB: Ibrahima Konaté (89) – Liverpool FC
  • RWB: Pedro Porro (89) – Sporting Lissabon
  • CAM: Matheus Cunha (88) – Atletico Madrid
  • ST: Goncalo Ramos (87) – Benfica Lissabon
  • ST: Joao Pedro (87) – Watford FC
  • CB: Evan Ndicka (87) – Eintracht Frankfurt
  • RW: Trincao (87) – Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • LM: Cody Gakpo (86) – PSV Eindhoven
  • CB: Sven Botman (85) – LOSC Lille

What do you think of the Future Stars event? Are you excited about the new cards? Let us know in the comments!

By the way, you can find out what important change the new Title Update 5 brings here:

FIFA 22: Title Update 5 comes today and changes one single thing that is very important

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Pokémon GO now distributes new promo codes – All gifts in the live ticker

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

Pokémon GO is part of the “Mobile Games Show” this evening. During the stream, several promo codes will be distributed – we will show them to you here in the live ticker.

What kind of event is this? The Mobile Games Show is an event that will be live-streamed on February 4th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Here, several YouTubers will compete against each other in various mobile games – including Pokémon GO.

During the show, several promo codes will be announced that you can redeem in your game for various gifts. To ensure you don’t miss any, we will keep you updated here in the ticker from MeinMMO.

Update: None of the codes are valid anymore. Our conclusion about the event:

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7:18 PM: All codes are known, no further ones will be added. As of now, the codes seem to have already been used up. We are ending the ticker here and wish you a nice evening!

All 10 codes of the show at a glance:

  • X9WN6K7V5MM52
  • S2VYBUU99WFRG
  • FAMTF5TSYBMSM
  • AQX49M66J4DUJ
  • 3FNURWYJSXKCD
  • 4FFWJL96PSV4K 
  • 4L7L7RGBFBWJ3 
  • 9J3YM6PD779AX 
  • 42FAL84LS7M4B
  • 8VRLRC4BTYV5W

A maximum of 5 of these codes can be redeemed per player. However, it currently seems that this is only limited in functionality.

Did you have no luck with the codes? Two guys even had too much luck in Pokémon GO – but that wasn’t intended.

6:49 PM: And another code:

  • X9WN6K7V5MM52

6:47 PM: As of now, the codes seem to be limited, meaning redeemable in limited numbers. Acting quickly could pay off.

6:46 PM: And the next code:

  • S2VYBUU99WFRG

6:43 PM: Another code:

  • FAMTF5TSYBMSM

6:40 PM: It is now clear: Some trainers are able to redeem multiple codes, but not always all of them. What exactly this depends on is currently unclear.

6:37 PM: Another code has been announced:

  • AQX49M66J4DUJ

6:35 PM: As of now, it seems that there are problems. Currently, it appears that only one of the codes works for all trainers – the others do not.

6:30 PM: Be careful: In the Twitch chat, the codes are sometimes repeated.

6:26 PM: Another code is available:

  • 3FNURWYJSXKCD

This code is supposed to provide a lure module, a smoke, and 50 balls. But with 5 codes, the limit has already been reached.

6:24 PM: Here are the codes:

  • 4FFWJL96PSV4K 
  • 4L7L7RGBFBWJ3 
  • 9J3YM6PD779AX 
  • 42FAL84LS7M4B
  • 8VRLRC4BTYV5W

6:20 PM: We’ve already got 5 – and EACH of them grants a smoke, a lure module, and 50 Poké Balls.

6:18 PM: Pay attention, here come the first codes!

6:17 PM: Pokémon GO kicks off the show.

6:11 PM: Now the rules of the show are explained. So far, there has been no promo code – these are expected to come during the Pokémon GO segment of the show.

6:00 PM: The show has started – codes could appear at any moment. However, at the very beginning, there were none.

5:00 PM: Hello everyone! In exactly 60 minutes, the Mobile Games Show will start. We will keep you updated from then on about what codes were shown and what they entail. So be sure to check in at 6:00 PM!

When will there be codes here? The show starts at 6:00 PM and runs until 10:00 PM. During this time, the ticker will also run.

How many codes will there be? As of now, it will have a total of 10 codes, but you can redeem only 5 each.

What’s inside? The codes are supposed to bring gifts like smoke, lure modules, and Poké Balls.

How do I redeem codes? If you want to redeem your codes, you must choose one of two ways – depending on what device you are using.

On Android devices, you can simply scroll down in the shop. There you will find the field for promo codes where you can just enter the code.

Promo Code
You redeem the code here

With iOS devices, on the other hand, you have to take a detour. Log in to the Niantic reward page (via Niantic) and enter the code there. You should then receive the items credited in your game.

Where can I watch the event? You can either do this on the Twitch channel of Rezo or on the YouTube channel of Papfi.

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What else is happening in the show? In addition to Pokémon GO, tasks and challenges will be posed in and around the games Pokémon GO, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Gumslinger, and Cats in Time.

The influencers Shurjoka, Rezo, Julien Bam, and Kalle will compete. In addition, there will be a musical performance by the band Glasperlenspiel.

In February, a lot is going on in Pokémon GO. Here you will find an overview of all events in February from Pokémon GO and which ones are worth it.

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