Pokémon GO modifies damage from 7 attacks in Trainer Battles

Pokémon GO has changed some moves and Pokémon in PvP during Season 6. We show you what is new now.

What is new? The team from Pokémon GO has made some changes to the current PvP season. The damage of 7 moves has been changed. Additionally, certain moves can now be taught to other Pokémon.

This affects the rest of the season and leads to some team changes. We show you the changes here in an overview.

Moves Changes from January 5

What exactly changes? To balance the game, the damage of attacks has been increased and decreased. In trainer battles, this has now changed to:

  • Ember: The Fire-type fast move now does more damage
  • Waterfall: The Water-type charge move now does more damage
  • Karate Chop: The Fighting-type fast move now generates more energy
  • Bubble: The Water-type fast move now does less damage
  • Razor Leaf: The Grass-type fast move now does less damage
  • Aerial Ace: The Flying-type charge move now does less damage
  • Rock Slide: The Rock-type charge move now does less damage
  • Shadow Ball: The Ghost-type charge move now does less damage

The following moves have changed which Pokémon can learn them.

  • Weather Ball (Fire): Vulpix and Ninetales (Kanto) can now learn this Fire move
  • Weather Ball (Ice): Vulpix and Ninetales (Alola) can now learn this Ice move
  • Weather Ball (Water): Quagsire can now learn this Water move
  • Icy Wind: Swalot can now learn this Ice move
  • Ice Beam: Lapras can now learn this Ice move
  • Shadow Ball: Lapras can now learn this Ghost move
  • Triple Axel: Porygon2 can now learn this Normal move
  • Mud Shot: Excadrill can now learn this Ground-type fast move

Dates and Rewards – What you need to know

In the coming weeks, there are some important start dates for Great, Ultra, and Master Leagues.

  • Great League from January 11 at 10 PM to January 25 at 10 PM
  • Ultra League (with Premier Cup) from January 25 at 10 PM to February 8 at 10 PM
  • Master League (with Premier Cup) from February 8 at 10 PM to February 15 at 10 PM.
  • All 3 leagues + Premier Cups are available from February 15 at 10 PM to February 22 at 10 PM
  • The Kanto Cup with a CP limit of 1,500 runs from February 22 at 10 PM to March 1 at 10 PM.
The Kanto tour is a big event in Pokémon GO – 7 new Shinies are coming

Rewards:

  • At rank 19 you will receive a Premium Charge TM
  • If you are at least rank 19 at the end of the season, you will also receive a Premium Fast TM
  • At rank 20, you are guaranteed to get Swablu, which will be available in Pokémon GO for the first time. It will also appear as a reward at higher ranks

Who is it worth for? In November, Niantic announced the biggest update that Pokémon GO has ever seen. They increased the maximum level to 50 and fundamentally changed the PvP. So if you haven’t looked into trainer battles for a while, you can now get to know the new system.

Instead of 10 ranks, there are now 24 ranks. Along with new Pokémon encounters and exclusive rewards, depending on the rank achieved.

How do you like the PvP in Pokémon GO? Is it something you play regularly or do you prefer raids and other content? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange with other trainers in the community.

If you want, you can soon appear as an opponent in Pokémon GO. Here’s how it works.

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Genshin Impact: Promo Codes bring 110 Primogems, Mora and XP

In Genshin Impact there are two new promo codes. One provides you with free Primogems as well as character XP and the in-game currency Mora. We at MeinMMO reveal what the codes are and how to redeem them.

What are these codes?

  • GSIMPTQ125 – 60 Primogems, 10,000 Mora
  • GENSHINGIFT – 50 Primogems, 3 Pieces of Hero’s Wisdom (each 20,000 XP)

Both codes can currently be redeemed as of January 6, 2021, although they are a few days old. The codes can only be used once per account and will expire over time.

How to redeem the code? To redeem the code, you must have reached Adventure Level 10 in the game. Before that, the codes cannot be used. Redeeming is quite simple:

  • Log in on the official website 
  • Go to “Redeem voucher codes”
  • Select your region
  • Enter your character name
  • Paste in the code
  • Then you will receive the reward in-game
Genshin Impact Promo Code redeem
This is how you redeem the promo code on the website.

Alternatively, you can now also redeem the code in-game. Additionally, you can use codes on PS4 since Patch 1.1 for Genshin Impact. This only works in-game.

In the game, go to the settings (the gear icon) and you will find the “Account” button near the end. There you can redeem the voucher code.

Promo Code redeem Genshin Impact Ingame
This is how you redeem the promo code in-game.

Primogems as an important premium currency for endgame

What are Primogems? Primogems are one of the most important currencies in the game. You can use them either to utilize the gacha system with wishes and hope for new characters or to buy “Original Resin”.

Resin is needed in the endgame to defeat bosses or to scour spheres for materials. The system is controversial among the fans of the game and they are demanding adjustments.

How else can you get Primogems? The fastest and easiest way to obtain Primogems is through real money. For the 110 Primogems included in the code, you would need to spend approximately €2.20.

In addition to spending real money, you can also farm Primogems in-game, for example through daily missions, quests, or treasure chests.

The best methods to obtain Primogems for free are presented in this guide.

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Destiny 2: Players are racing too quickly through the new mission – Bungie needs to stop them

In Destiny 2, the final hunt of Season 12 has now begun. We reveal everything about the new mission Coup de Grâce and how the Guardians show that they can forgive.

What’s new: On the evening of January 5th, Destiny 2 awakened from its content winter sleep. After the relatively quiet weeks during Christmas and the New Year, players are looking forward to

  • PvE players getting a new mission that surprisingly went live: In “Coup de Grâce”, you hunt the leader of the Wrathborn.
  • PvP players about the 2nd Iron Banner of Season 12 – so if you need top loot and items with high level caps and status values, check it out.
  • Story lovers about one of the most important cutscenes in recent times.
  • Triumph hunters about the fact that they are one big step closer to the seasonal title.

“Coup de Grâce” & the final bait upgrade in the Season of the Hunt

This is what players have been waiting for: In the Season 12, players go on a big game hunt with the Kryptholith bait. However, for weeks, the Guardians have been wondering where the final upgrade is. Good news: the last bait upgrade is now available.

  • The new mission “Coup de Grâce” starts with you going to Crow in the Tangled Shore. Here you will finally find the long-missed upgrade.
  • The upgrade allows you to finally deal the titular mercy blow to the High Celebrant – the leader of the Wrathborn and the killer of Sagira.
  • This brings the seasonal title “Guardian” within reach. Because together with the upgrade, you will receive a triumph. During the mission, you will also unlock the other secret triumph you need for the Guardian title.
Today you take down the main prize

This is how you hunt the High Celebrant: The mission itself is a very long Wrathborn hunt in the Dreaming City, which you accept at Spider. A power level of 1,250 is recommended, and you can team up with up to 3 Guardians.

  • As usual, you follow the tracks of the sought-after opponent through the area (the greenish puddles on the ground and in the air).
  • In between, the High Celebrant confronts you and you must fight against him and smaller add waves until he flees.
  • To deal effective damage, look for the enemy nearby who has a green shimmer around them. Once taken out, they will leave a buff (angry) – now you have a brief moment to deal significant boss damage.
  • The hunt spans large sections of the Dreaming City and you also switch to the Ascendant Realm in between (but for this, you don’t need aQueen’s Leaf Tincture this time).
  • Throughout the mission, Osiris speaks to you, but he doesn’t help – lore lovers will be all ears.

Once the High Celebrant is defeated, you will receive a powerful reward, an exotic ship, and the secret triumph “Wrath Conqueror”. Afterwards, an important story cutscene awaits you.

  • Currently, it seems that not all rewards drop at the end of the mission – Bungie is investigating the issue (via Twitter).

If you lack the right firepower, you can find the right arsenal here:

Bungie warns of problems in the “Coup de Grâce” mission

Therefore, you must hold back: Those going into the mission alone and are slightly under-leveled may find the High Celebrant quite a challenge. But if you are well-equipped and out in a team, you will take down the boss in no time.

However, you should avoid this at all costs.

Bungie reported via Twitter that “it is recommended to take it slow when dealing damage to the High Celebrant.” If the health bar drops too quickly, it can cause problems. The boss may become immune, preventing you from completing the mission, or the opponent dies, but you cannot progress properly through the mission. So take your time with the story mission to avoid any issues.

In response to Bungie’s tweet, the biggest Destiny streamer Gladd demonstrated how you actually should not do it:

https://twitter.com/hvrlxy/status/1346655825021046784

New cutscene finally advances a 2-year-old story thread

Warning: Story spoilers follow. Those who wish to be surprised can return later.

This is what happens after the mission: At the beginning of the mission, Spider asked you for help. As a reward, he promised that you could choose anything from his hideout.

In the concluding cutscene, we then choose Crow, who has been Spider’s vassal since Season 12. The black market dealer initially thinks it’s a joke, but is reminded by the Guardian of his wording, as Crow is also in his hideout.

Grumpily, Spider consents and chases the Guardian and Crow out of his hideout.

With this, we have forgiven Crow for his murder of Cayde-6 (then still as Uldren) and accepted him into the Guardian community. The next step is likely that Crow will take Cayde-6’s place as the leader of the Hunters in the Vanguard.

We outsmart the rascal Spider and rescue Crow

Since the now redeemed and resurrected Crow has committed his misdeeds in Forsaken, more than 2 years have passed. Since then, players have consistently heard snippets of lore about what the fallen prince has been up to. Finally – or unfortunately for some – he is now coming to the Tower. Apparently, even hardened and god-killing Guardians can forgive.

While Spider chases you from his lair, to properly complete the mission for the triumph and the quest log, you will need to visit him again. So pay a visit to the grumpy NPC directly … his mood has mysteriously improved.

Were you surprised by the mission, and can you forgive Crow like your Guardian, or will he always be the murderer Uldren for you? Let us know in the comments.

To find out what’s next before Season 13 starts in February, check it out here on MeinMMO: Here’s how Destiny 2 continues in 2021 – 9 open secrets of Season 12

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Monster Hunter World: Monster List with Loot and Habitat

We have created a list of all monsters from Monster Hunter World and summarized what is known about them and what loot can be obtained from them. The list is current as of December 2019.

The most important thing in Monster Hunter World is hunting the various monsters, all of which have special characteristics.

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In the monster list, you will see:

  • where you can find the creatures
  • what loot they drop
  • which elements and statuses they are weak against
  • a brief description of the monsters, where you will also find some tips on fighting them.

What do NR, HR, MR, and the Plus stand for? In the list, you will see these abbreviations next to the loot. NR stands for Low Rank, HR for High Rank, and Plus also applies to High Rank. You can undertake quests at Low or High Rank, which changes the loot of the monsters.

Since the Iceborne expansion, there is a third rank. The Master Rank is abbreviated as MR. Additionally, you can now also find the monster materials from the endgame area Guiding Lands.

Update January 6, 2021: This list was published in 2017 and updated in 2018 to include all DLC monsters. In January 2021, the last items of the Master Rank were added.

Where can you find monsters from the Iceborne expansion? If you are currently playing the new addon and looking for new monsters, check out our list of new monsters from Iceborne.

Large Monsters in Monster Hunter World

These are the “bosses” in Monster Hunter World that you should have a battle strategy ready for.

Anjanath

Anjanath
  • Type: Fighting Wyvern
  • Habitat: Ancient Forest, Wildspire Wastes
  • Rewards NR and HR: 
    • Anjanath Gem
    • Anjanath Nosebone/+
    • Anjanath Hide/+
    • Anjanath Plate
    • Anjanath Claw/+
    • Anjanath Scale/+
    • Anjanath Tail
    • Flame Sac (NR) / Hell Sac (HR)
    • Monster Bone L
  • Rewards MR:
    • Anjanath Pelt
    • Anjanath Shard
    • Anjanath Hardclaw
    • Heavy Anjanath Nosebone
    • Anjanath Gem
    • Anjanath Shell
    • Anjanath Whip
    • Flame Sac
  • Leitlande Rewards:
    • Grim Dragonbone
    • Flickering Flamefur
    • Spiritvein Crystal (hardened)
    • Hardened Flamefur (hardened)
    • Spiritvein Gem Shard (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 0
    • Water 3
    • Thunder 2
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 1
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 2
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 1
    • Stun 2

Description: Anjanath have strong jaws with which they tear enemies apart and a keen sense of smell. They breathe fire and have a significant weakness to the elements of water and ice.

Battle Tip: Anjanath are ruthless hunters that will not let their prey escape easily. They are highly aggressive and attack anything that comes within their grasp. Their arms, legs, head, and nose are vulnerable. The tail can be severed.

Azure Rathalos

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  • Type: Flight Wyvern
  • Habitat: Ancient Forest, Home of the Elders
  • Carves HR:
    • Azure Rathalos Wing
    • Azure Rathalos Back Plate
    • Azure Rathalos Scale+
    • Azure Rathalos Tail
    • Hellfire Sac
    • Monster Hardbone
    • Rathalos Medulla
    • Rathalos Plate
    • Rathalos Ruby
    • Rath Wing Talon
  • Carves MR:
    • Azure Rathalos Shard
    • Azure Rathalos Cortex
    • Azure Rathalos Winged Mantle
    • Rathalos Medulla
    • Rathalos Ruby
    • Rathalos Shell
    • Azure Rathalos Lash
    • Rath Wing Talon+
    • Flame Sac
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Dragonbone Steelbone
    • Azure Blue Scale
    • Spiritbone Steelbone (hardened)
    • Hardened Azure Scale (hardened)
    • Spirit Gem (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 0
    • Water 1
    • Thunder 2
    • Ice 1
    • Dragon 3
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 1
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 3
    • Explosion 1
    • Stun 2

Description: The Azure Rathalos shares most traits with the Rathalos but has higher stamina, more health, and stronger attack power. It has a wider range of attacks than the regular Rathalos and is even more aggressive.

Combat Tip: For the Azure Rathalos, the wings and head are its weak points. These should be targeted as soon as the beast is on the ground. It is possible to bring down the Azure Rathalos with a slinger or thunderbomb from the air.

Barroth

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  • Type: Battle Wyvern
  • Habitat: Wildspire Wastes
  • Carves NR and HR:
    • Barroth Claw/+
    • Barroth Shell (HR)
    • Barroth Carapace (NR)
    • Barroth Tail
    • Barroth Scale
    • Barroth Thorax/+
    • Fertile Mud
    • Monster Bone M (NR) / Monster Bone+ (HR)
    • Wyvern Gem (HR)
  • Carves MR:
    • Barroth Back Ridge
    • Barroth Hardclaw
    • Barroth Cortex
    • Barroth Whip
    • Barroth Crown
    • Large Wyvern Gem
    • Gleaming Mud
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Grim Dragonbone
    • Muddy Crown
    • Spiritvein Solidbone (hardened)
    • Hardened Crown (hardened)
    • Spiritvein Gemstone Shard (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Note: The values in parentheses indicate the monster’s state when covered in mud.
    • Fire 3 (0)
    • Water 0 (3)
    • Thunder 0
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 1
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 3
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 3
    • Explosion 3
    • Stun 1

Description: The Barroth has a massive bone plate on its head that it uses to ram through anything that stands in its way. Before the Barroth attacks, it lets out a warning roar, as it is normally peaceful.

Combat Tip: The Barroth rolls in mud and lets it dry to increase its defense. The hard mud should be attacked with water elements to soften and nullify it.

Bazelgeuse

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  • Type: Flying Wyvern
  • Habitat: Home of the Elders, Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste, Coral Highlands, Vale of Corruption
  • Prey: 
    • Bazelgeuse Gem
    • Bazelgeuse Wing
    • Bazelgeuse Claw
    • Bazelgeuse Mantle
    • Bazelgeuse Carapace
    • Bazelgeuse Scale+
    • Bazelgeuse Tail
    • Monster Hardbone
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 0
    • Water 1
    • Thunder 3
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 2
  • Status Weaknesses: 
    • Poison 2
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 1
    • Stun 1

Description: The Bazelgeuse has no territory where it stands firm, instead it wanders through all maps of Monster Hunter World. The Bazelgeuse has explosive scales that it drops on its opponents.

Combat Tip: The legs of the Bazelgeuse are its weak point. Hunters should only attack its legs when the Bazelgeuse is not currently dropping its explosive scales.

Behemoth

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  • Type: Elder Dragon
  • Habitat: Home of the Elders
  • Loot: 
    • Behemoth Mane
    • Behemoth Bone
    • Behemoth Claw
    • Behemoth Large Horn
    • Behemoth Tail
    • Aethryte Crystal
  • Elemental Weaknesses:  
    • Fire: 1
    • Water: 2
    • Thunder: 1
    • Ice: 2
    • Dragon: 3
  • Status Weaknesses: 
    • Poison: 2
    • Sleep: 2
    • Paralysis: 2
    • Explosion: 2
    • Stun: 2

Description: The Behemoth originates from Final Fantasy and has two mechanics that are atypical for Monster Hunter: spells and aggro. The spells are particularly dangerous for you and every hunter should be well aware of them. Once the monster has built up aggro, it focuses all its attention on just one player.

Combat Tip: The Behemoth has a total of four phases and five spells. Each new phase is heralded by the meteor. Here, the Behemoth casts a meteor on random players. When the Behemoth casts “Summon Comet,” it lays large rocks on the battlefield. These must be used to survive its strongest attack “Ecliptic Meteor.” Hunters can hide behind the rocks here.

Deviljho

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  • Type: Fight Wyvern
  • Habitat: Elder’s Recess, Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste, Coral Highlands, Rotten Vale
  • Loot:
    • Deviljho Gem
    • Deviljho Claw
    • Deviljho Hide
    • Deviljho Jaw
    • Deviljho Scale
    • Deviljho Tail
    • deviljho Pelt
    • Deviljho Spit
    • Monster Hardbone
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Thunder 3
    • Dragon 3
    • Fire 2
    • Water 2
    • Ice 1
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 2
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 2
    • Stun 2

Description: The Deviljho wanders like the Bazelgeuse through all areas searching for flesh due to its insatiable hunger. It generally attacks all monsters and hunters as well. The Deviljho has a similar attack pattern to the Anjanath, but is considerably faster in movement and executes its attacks for longer periods.

Battle Tip: The Deviljho is weak to Thunder and Dragon, these elements should be on your weapons. In rage mode, a mist flows from the mouth of the Deviljho, which causes Dragonblight to you. This can be countered with Nullberries or at least 20 Dragon Resistance on your armor. For the corrosive saliva, Diamond Seeds help. Under the belly of the Deviljho is the safest position.

Diablos

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  • Type: Flying Wyvern
  • Habitat: Wildspire Waste
  • Carves NR and HR:
    • Diablos Medulla
    • Diablos Hardtail
    • Diablos Mark
    • Diablos Fang
    • Diablos Backspine+
    • Diablos Shell (HR)
    • Diablos Armor (NR)
    • Majestic Horn
    • Monster Bone+ (NR) / Monster Hardbone (HR)
    • Sprint Extract
    • Twisted Horn
    • Wyvern Gem
  • Carves MR:
    • Diablos Backspine
    • Diablos Cortex
    • Diablos Tailguard+
    • Diablos Medulla
    • Large Wyvern Gem
    • Wyvern Gem
    • Twisted Stronghorn
    • Sprint Extract
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Heavy Dragonbone
    • Twisted Muthorn
    • Spiritvein Steelbone (hardened)
    • Twisted Hardhorn (hardened)
    • Spiritvein Gem (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 0
    • Water 2
    • Thunder 1
    • Ice 3
    • Dragon 2
  • Status Weaknesses: 
    • Poison 2
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 3
    • Explosion 2
    • Stun 1

Anesthesia: The Diablos preferably lives in the desert and burrows into the ground there. The horned beast ambushes hunters from underground and attacks from hiding as soon as it hears them. The Diablos has little pause between its attacks, making it a challenging opponent. It either strikes with its tail or tries to knock down its foes with its massive horns.

Combat Tip: The Diablos uses a charge attack where it burrows and quickly rushes at hunters from underground – as a hunter, it is important to keep moving.  The Diablos also has a powerful roar that can temporarily stun hunters. The “Earplugs” skill, found on some armor, can help here. The horns can be broken and the tail can be severed.

Dodogama

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  • Type: Fighting Wyvern
  • Habitat: Home of the Elders
  • Carves HR:
    • Dodogama Jaw
    • Dodogama Claw
    • Dodogama Hide+
    • Dodogama Scale+
    • Dodogama Tail
    • Monster Bone+
    • Nourishing Extract
  • Carves MR:
    • Dodogama Pelt
    • Dodogama Lower Jaw
    • Dodogama Shard
    • Dodogama Whip
    • Dodogama Hardclaw
    • Hard Armor Sphere
    • Nourishing Extract
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Grim Dragonbone
    • Heavy Jaw
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 2
    • Water 2
    • Thunder 2
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 2
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 3
    • Sleep 0
    • Paralysis 1
    • Explosion 2
    • Stun 1

Description: The Dodogama has special saliva that allows it to cause stones to explode. It spits these at hunters to attack them. The creature is peaceful and will only attack if provoked.

Combat Tip: When the Dodogama is carrying heated stones in its mouth, hunters can attack them. The attacks will cause the stones in Dodogama’s mouth to explode and deal significant damage to it.

Great Girros

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  • Type: Toothsome Wyvern
  • Habitat: Valley of Decay
  • Carves NR and HR:
    • Great Girros Mane/+
    • Great Girros Hide/+
    • Great Girros Tooth/+
    • Great Girros Scale/+
    • Great Girros Tail
    • Monster Bone L (NR) / Monster Bone+ (HR)
    • Omniplegia Sac (HR)
    • Great Jagras Hide (NR)
    • Paralysis Sac (NR)
  • Carves MR:
    • Great Girros Pelt
    • Great Girros Hard Mane
    • Great Girros Shard
    • Great Girros Whip
    • Great Girros Hard Tooth
    • Ultraplegia Sac
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Grimm Dragonvein Bone
    • Midnight Hood
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Water 3
    • Fire 2
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 1
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Sleep 3
    • Poison 2
    • Explosion 2
    • Paralysis 2
    • Stun 1

Description: Great Girros are usually surrounded by a pack of smaller Girros and lead them. It has gigantic teeth in the front of its mouth that can paralyze hunters.

Tips for Combat: Once the Great Girros’ teeth are broken, it weakens its paralysis attack. The smaller Girros should be slain before hunters take on the Great Girros.

Great Jagras

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  • Type: Toothless Wyvern
  • Habitat: Ancient Forest
  • Rewards NR and HR:
    • Great Jagras Claw/+
    • Great Jagras Hide
    • Great Jagras Mane
    • Great Jagras Scale/+
    • Monster Bone L (NR) / Monster Bone+ (HR)
    • Iron Ore (NR, Quest Reward)
  • Rewards MR:
    • Great Jagras Pelt
    • Great Jagras Shard
    • Great Jagras Mane+
    • Great Jagras Hardclaw
    • Monster Strong Bone
  • Rewards Guiding Lands:
    • Grim Dragonbone
    • Ruffled Mane
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 3
    • Water 0
    • Thunder 2
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 1
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 3
    • Sleep 3
    • Paralysis 3
    • Explosion 3
    • Stun 3

Description: Great Jagras resemble iguanas and even swallow large monsters whole. They use their gained weight to scare off enemies. They are peaceful monsters and only attack when disturbed or threatened.

Combat Tip: When hunters hit them in the belly, Great Jagras will vomit and become weakened.

Jyuratodus

Jyuratodus
  • Type: Fish Wyvern
  • Habitat: Wildswept Wastes
  • Low Rarity and High Rarity Loot:
    • Jyuratodus Fang/+
    • Jyuratodus Fin/+
    • Jyuratodus Shell (Low Rarity) / Jyuratodus Back Shell (High Rarity)
    • Jyuratodus Scale/+
    • Monster Bone M (Low Rarity) / Monster Sharp Bone (High Rarity)
    • Aqua Sac (Low Rarity) / Flood Sac (High Rarity)
  • Medium Rarity Loot:
    • Jyuratodus Shard
    • Jyuratodus Cortex
    • Jyuratodus Hardfang
    • Jyuratodus Large Fin
    • Large Wyvern Gem
    • Wyvern Gem
    • Flood Sac
  • Elemental Weaknesses
    • Note: The values in parentheses apply to the monster when it is engulfed in mud
    • Fire 1 (0)
    • Water 0 (3)
    • Thunder 3 (0)
    • Ice 1
    • Dragon 1
  • Status Weaknesses
    • Poison 2
    • Sleep 1
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 1
    • Stun 3

Description: Jyuratodus cover their bodies with mud and protect themselves this way. They also spit water at enemies and can become aggressive beasts once attacked.

Combat Tip: Jyuratodus leave behind mud piles that hunters can use to escape from swamps. Weapons with the water element are recommended against the Jyuratodus. The face and the tail fin can be broken.

Kirin

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  • Type: Elder Dragon
  • Habitat: Coral Highlands
  • Carves NR and HR:
    • Azuros Kirin Horn
    • Elder Dragon Bone (HR)
    • Elder Dragon Blood (HR)
    • Kirin Thunder Horn
    • Kirin Thunder Tail
    • Kirin Hide/+
    • Kirin Mane
    • Kirin Tail
    • Light Crystal (NR) / Nova Crystal (HR)
  • Carves MR:
    • Azuros Kirin Horn+
    • Kirin Fine Hide
    • Kirin Silver Mane
    • Kirin Thunder Tail+
    • Pure Crystal
    • Pure Dragon Blood
    • Great Elder Dragon Bone
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Elder Dragon Vein Bone
    • Festive Blue Horn
    • Elder Spirit Vein Bone (hardened)
    • Hardened Azure Horn (hardened)
    • Great Spirit Vein Gem (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Water 2
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 1
    • Fire 3
    • Thunder 0
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 1
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 1
    • Explosion 1
    • Stun 0

Description: Kirin is a dangerous Elder Dragon, famous for its horn. The Kirin’s fur is as tough as armor, making the delicate-looking creature robust. The Kirin is associated with the Thunder element, and all its attacks involve electricity. The Kirin summons lightning that strikes down on hunters. The Kirin can also charge itself with electricity to enhance its attacks.

Combat Tip: Due to the Thunder element, hunters can quickly become paralyzed and should bring enough Nullberries into the battle against the Kirin. The berries reduce the paralysis effect. A high resistance to the Kirin’s strong Thunder attacks is also essential.

This Kirin guide leads you quickly to victory! 

Kulu-Ya-Ku

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  • Type: Bird Wyvern
  • Habitat: Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste
  • Carves NR and HR:
    • Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide/+
    • Kulu-Ya-Ku Plumage/+
    • Kulu-Ya-Ku Beak/+
    • Kulu-Ya-Ku Scale/+
    • Monster Bone L (NR) / Monster Bone+ (HR)
    • Bird Wyvern Gem
  • Carves MR:
    • Kulu-Ya-Ku Shard
    • Kulu-Ya-Ku Hide
    • Large Kulu-Ya-Ku Plumage
    • Large Kulu-Ya-Ku Beak
    • Rare Wyvern Gem
    • Monster Powerful Bone
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Grim Dragonite Bone
    • Shining Plumage
  • Elemental Weaknesses
    • Fire 2
    • Water 3
    • Thunder 2
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 2
  • Status Weaknesses
    • Poison 2
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 2
    • Stun 2

Description: Kulu-Ya-Ku resemble Dodos and throw stones at their enemies, using the stones as shields to defend themselves.

Combat Tip: Hunters can shoot the stones from Kulu-Ya-Ku’s hands with slings. The stone breaks when attacked multiple times with a weapon. The birds are vulnerable at the head, beak, and arms.

Kulve Taroth

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  • Type: Drachenältester
  • Habitat: Eldorado-Höhlen
  • Beute HR:
    • KT Goldenes Spiralhorn
    • KT Goldener Panzer
    • KT Goldener Glimmstein
    • Geschmolzene Waffe
    • Zerlegte Waffe
    • Sublimierte Waffe
    • KT Goldene Schuppe
    • KT Goldener Schwanzpanzer
    • Drachenältester-Knochen
    • Drachenältester-Blut
  • Beute MR:
    • KT Goldenes Spiralhorn+
    • KT Goldener Panzer+
    • KT Goldener Drachengottstein
    • KT Goldene Schuppe+
    • KT Goldener Schwanzpanzer+
  • Elemental Weaknesses (Change when covered in gold, values in parentheses):
    • Fire: 0 (1)
    • Water: 2
    • Thunder: 0 (3)
    • Ice: 3 (0)
    • Dragon: 2 (1)
  • Status Weaknesses
    • Poison: 1
    • Sleep: 1
    • Paralysis: 1
    • Explosion: 1
    • Stun: 1

Description: Kulve Taroth appears only during an event and in a special siege quest called “Feast in the Earthen Hall.” You can participate in the quest with up to 16 players and work together on progress. Using a points system, certain goals must be reached to improve rewards.

Combat Tips: Try to break as much of the golden armor as possible and collect all pieces to improve your rewards. This is how you get the rare relic weapons. The more players participate in the quest, the faster and easier it will be. Fire protection is immensely important against Kulve Taroth.

Kushala Daora

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  • Type: Elder Dragon
  • Habitat: Home of the Elders
  • Carves HR:
    • Daora Dragon Scale+
    • Daora Gem
    • Daora Hide
    • Daora Horn+
    • Daora Back Plate
    • Daora Tail
    • Elder Dragon Bone
    • Elder Dragon Blood
    • Sharp Daora Claw
  • Carves MR:
    • Daora Shard
    • Daora Cortex
    • Daora Hard Claw
    • Daora Hard Horn
    • Great Elder Dragon Jewel
    • Daora Gem
    • Daora Whip
    • Large Elder Dragon Bone
    • Pure Dragon Blood
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Elder Dragon Bone (Vein)
    • Stormcaller Steel Wing
    • Elder Spirit Bone (hardened)
    • Hardened Steel Wing (hardened)
    • Great Spirit Jewel (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Water 0
    • Ice 0
    • Dragon 2
    • Fire 1
    • Thunder 3
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 3
    • Sleep 1
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 1
    • Stun 1

Description: The Kushala Daora has wings that are covered in metal. The dragon influences the wind and can create a strong wind barrier that repels hunters.

Combat Tip: The wind shield reflects projectiles from bows and bowguns. The shield is weakened when weapons are equipped with the Elder Seal. Additionally, the Kushala Daora’s vulnerability to poison is so high that if poisoned, its wind aura is suppressed.

Lavasioth

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  • Type: Fish Wyvern
  • Habitat: Home of the Elders
  • Carves HR:
    • Hell’s Sack
    • Lavasioth Capture+
    • Lavasioth Fin+
    • Lavasioth Backplate
    • Lavasioth Scale+
    • Monster Hardbone
    • Wyvern Gem
  • Carves MR:
    • Lavasioth Shard
    • Lavasioth Cortex
    • Lavasioth Hardfang
    • Lavasioth Greatfin
    • Large Wyvern Gem
    • Blazing Sack
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Heavy Dragonbone
    • Glowing Magmafin
    • Spiritvein Steelbone (hardened)
    • Hardened Magmafin (hardened)
    • Spiritvein Gem (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Water 3
    • Thunder 1
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 1
    • Fire 1
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 3
    • Sleep 1
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 1
    • Stun 2

Description: The Lavasioth is a Fish Wyvern that lives in lava – instead of water. The body of the Lavasioth is covered in lava. When the lava around its body hardens, it creates a strong armor. The Lavasioth also spits large fireballs at hunters, which shatter on the ground and become small projectiles.

Combat Tip: Hunters should bombard the Lavasioth with their strongest attacks when the Fish Wyvern emerges from the lava. At this point, the lava layer is still soft and the creature is vulnerable.

Legiana

Legiana
  • Type: Flight Wyvern
  • Habitat: Coral Highlands
  • Carve NR and HR:
    • Legiana Tail Membrane
    • Legiana Gem (HR)
    • Legiana Wings
    • Legiana Claw/+
    • Legiana Hide/+
    • Legiana Plate
    • Legiana Scale/+
    • Monster Bone+ (NR) / Monster Hard Bone (HR)
    • Frost Sack
  • Carve MR:
    • Legiana Pelt
    • Legiana Shard
    • Legiana Hard Claw
    • Legiana Wingmembrane
    • Legiana Gem
    • Legiana Shell
    • Kryo Sack
  • Carve Leading Land:
    • Heavy Dragonbone
    • Smooth Ice Hide
    • Spirit Bone Steel (hardened)
    • Hardened Ice Hide (hardened)
    • Spirit Gem (hardened)
  • Element Weaknesses
    • Fire 2
    • Water 1
    • Thunder 3
    • Ice 0
    • Dragon 1
  • Status Weaknesses
    • Poison 3
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 2
    • Stun 2

Description: Legiana can move quickly through the air and attack with dangerous ice attacks. On their heads are thin horns connected to a membrane at the neck.

Combat Tip: If the membrane at the neck is severed, Legiana move significantly slower. Legiana are also susceptible to poison attacks.

Lunastra

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  • Type: Elder Dragon
  • Habitat: Elder’s Home, Wildspire Waste
  • Carves HR:
    • Elder Dragon Bone
    • Elder Dragon Blood
    • Lunastra Gem
    • Lunastra Wing
    • Lunastra Mane
    • Lunastra Horn
    • Lunastra Back Plate
    • Lunastra Scale+
    • Lunastra Tail
  • Carves MR:
    • Lunastra Shard
    • Lunastra Cortex
    • Lunastra Mane+
    • Lunastra Hardhorn
    • Great Elder Dragon Jewel
    • Lunastra Gem
    • Lunastra Wing
    • Lunastra Whip
    • Great Elder Dragon Bone
    • Pure Dragon Blood
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Elder Dragon Bonechunk
    • Azure Mane
    • Elder Spiritbone (hardened)
    • Hardened Azure Mane (hardened)
    • Great Spiritstone (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire: 0
    • Water: 1
    • Thunder: 1
    • Ice: 3
    • Dragon: 2
  • Status Weaknesses
    • Poison: 1
    • Sleep: 1
    • Paralysis: 1
    • Explosion: 2
    • Stun: 2

Description: Lunastra is the female counterpart to Teostra and can, just like him, shroud herself in a flame aura. She uses her powerful teeth like flint to ignite a blue powder. The resulting aura continuously deals damage.

Combat Tip: Ice drinks and fire resistance are a must against Lunastra. Her fire attacks deal area damage with high range. Breaking Lunastra’s head significantly weakens her fire attacks. Flash Bombs are ineffective against Lunastra, as they do not fall from the sky through her. However, bombs neutralize the flammable powder and can negate the effect.

Monster Hunter World Guide: Defeat Lunstra and Recognize Its Weaknesses

Nergigante

Nergigante
  • Type: Elder Dragon
  • Habitat: Home of Elders, Wildspire Waste
  • Loot:
    • Immortal Dragon Scale
    • Elder Dragon Bone
    • Elder Dragon Blood
    • Nergigante Gem
    • Nergigante Horn+
    • Nergigante Claw
    • Nergigante Plate
    • Nergigante Shell
    • Nergigante Tail
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Thunder 3
    • Dragon 2
    • Fire 1
    • Water 1
    • Ice 1
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 2
    • Explosion 2
    • Paralysis 2
    • Sleep 2
    • Stun 2

Description: The Nergigante is an Elder Dragon and can regenerate at an incredible speed. It is extremely aggressive and attacks anything that stands in its way. When the spikes on its arms or back break off, they grow back immediately. When they grow, the spikes are white and turn black once they are hardened. Once the spikes are hardened, they deal more damage.

Battle Tip: The Nergigante has an attack that slams the ground, breaking its spikes. At this stage, it is particularly vulnerable and should be attacked before the spikes grow back.

Odogaron

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  • Type: Talon Wyvern
  • Habitat: Coral Highlands, Rotten Valley
  • Carves NR and HR: 
    • Monster Bone+ (NR) / Monster Hardbone (HR)
    • Nutritious Extract
    • Odogaron Gem (HR)
    • Odogaron Claw/+
    • Odogaron Plate
    • Odogaron Talon/+
    • Odogaron Scale/+
    • Odogaron Tail
    • Odogaron Hide/+
  • Carves MR:
    • Hard Odogaron Hide
    • Odogaron Shard
    • Odogaron Hardclaw
    • Odogaron Hardtalon
    • Odogaron Gem
    • Odogaron Shell
    • Odogaron Whip
    • Nutritious Extract
  • Carves Master Rank:
    • Heavy Dragonbone
    • Deadly Claw
    • Spiritsteel Bone (hardened)
    • Hardened Claw (hardened)
    • Spiritsteel Gem (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 1
    • Water 1
    • Thunder 2
    • Ice 3
    • Dragon 1
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 1
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 3
    • Explosion 2
    • Stun 2

Description: Odogaron are extremely agile and fast. Additionally, the lizards are highly aggressive and chase after hunters to pierce their powerful claws into their bodies.

Combat Tip: The claws of the Odogaron cause severe bleeding and should be avoided at all costs. Odogaron can be lured into traps with meat. Once the creature is trapped, it will have fits of rage that weaken it. Crouching helps against the bleeding.

Paolumu

Paolumu
  • Type: Flying Wyvern
  • Habitat: Coral Highlands
  • Carves NR and HR: 
    • Monster Bone L (NR) / Monster Bone Sharp (HR)
    • Paolumu Hide (NR)
    • Nutrient Extract
    • Paolumu Wings
    • Paolumu Pelt/+
    • Paolumu Backplate/+
    • Paolumu Scale/+
    • Wyvern Gem (HR)
  • Carves MR:
    • Paolumu Thick Pelt
    • Paolumu Shard
    • Paolumu Cortex
    • Paolumu Membrane Wings
    • Large Wyvern Gem
    • Wyvern Gem
    • Nutrient Extract
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Stygian Zinogre Bone
    • Rubbery Carapace
    • Spiritvein Bone (Hardened)
    • Hardened Rubbery Carapace (Hardened)
    • Spiritvein Gem (Hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses
    • Fire 3
    • Water 0
    • Thunder 2
    • Ice 1
    • Dragon 1
  • Status Weaknesses
    • Poison 2
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 3
    • Stun 3

Description: Paolumu fly through the Coral Highlands and feed on the floating eggs. The bat-like creatures can intentionally inflate their throat sacs and quickly deflate them to launch a wind attack. They also use their strong tails to slam down on hunters.

Battle Tip: Hunters should target the inflated throat sacs of Paolumu to limit its movement.

Want to know more about the origin of the Paolumu? Here we present the bat fluff.

Pukei-Pukei

Pukei Pukei
  • Type: Bird Wyvern
  • Habitat: Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste
  • Carves NR and HR:
    • Monster Bone M (NR) / Monster Sharp Bone (HR)
    • Pukei-Pukei Hide/+
    • Pukei-Pukei Wing (HR)
    • Pukei-Pukei Shell (HR)
    • Pukei-Pukei Scale/+
    • Pukei-Pukei Tail
    • Poison Sack (NR) / Toxin Sack (HR)
    • Bird Wyvern Gem
    • Pukei-Pukei Quill (NR)
    • Pukei-Pukei Armor (NR)
  • Carves MR:
    • Pukei-Pukei Cortex
    • Pukei-Pukei Membrane Wing
    • Pukei-Pukei Shard
    • Pukei-Pukei Whip
    • Large Pukei-Pukei Hide
    • Rare Wyvern Gem
    • Deadly Poison Sack
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Grim Dragonbone
    • Fragrant Poison Sack
    • Spiritvein Solidbone (hardened)
    • Hardened Poison Sack (hardened)
    • Spiritvein Gem Shard (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses
    • Fire 2
    • Water 0
    • Thunder 3
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 1
  • Status Weaknesses
    • Poison 1
    • Sleep 3
    • Paralysis 3
    • Explosion 2
    • Stun 2

Description: Pukei-Pukei store a portion of their food in their mouth and tail. They combine the food with their venom, allowing them to spray poison from their mouth and tail.

Combat Tip: Pukei-Pukei are timid and flee from large monsters, which hunters can take advantage of. The tail of the Pukei-Pukei should be severed as quickly as possible so that it can no longer spray poison from it. The head, back, tail, and wings are vulnerable.

Radobaan

Radobaan
  • Type: Fighting Wyvern
  • Habitat: Valley of Corruption
  • Carves NR and HR: 
    • Solid Bone (NR) / Dragon Bone Relic (HR)
    • Monster Bone L (NR) / Quality Bone (HR)
    • Sleep Sac (NR) / Dream Sac (HR)
    • Radobaan Mark (NR)
    • Crooked Bone
    • Monster Sharp Bone
    • Radobaan Medulla
    • Radobaan Oil Armor
    • Radobaan Shell (NR)
    • Radobaan Scale/+
    • Wyvern Bone
    • Wyvern Gem
  • Carves MR:
    • Radobaan Cortex
    • Radobaan Shard
    • Radobaan Oil Armor+
    • Radobaan Medulla
    • Large Wyvern Gem
    • Wyvern Gem
    • Stun Sac
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Grim Dragon Vein Bone
    • Ink-Stained Oil Armor+
    • Hardened Oil Armor+ (hardened)
    • Spirit Vein Shard Bone (hardened)
    • Spirit Vein Gem Shard (hardened)
  • Element Weaknesses:
    • Fire 1
    • Water 1
    • Thunder 1
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 3
  • Status Ailments: 
    • Poison 2
    • Sleep 1
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 3
    • Stun 2

Description: The Radobaan rolls in the bones from the Valley of Corruption to use them as armor. When he attacks, he curls up into a ball and hurls himself at his enemies.

Combat Tip: To weaken the Radobaan, the bone armor must be destroyed. If the Radobaan is attacked while curled up, it will be thrown off balance.

Rathalos

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  • Type: Flying Wyvern
  • Habitat: Ancient Forest
  • Loot: 
    • Flame Sac (NR) / Hellfire Sac (HR)
    • Monster Bone+ (NR) / Monster Hardbone (HR)
    • Rathalos Scale/+
    • Rathalos Wing
    • Rathalos Medulla
    • Rathalos Plate
    • Rathalos Ruby
    • Rathalos Carapace
    • Rathalos Tail
    • Rathalos Wing Talon
  • MR Loot:
    • Rathalos Shard
    • Rathalos Cortex
    • Rathalos Wing Membrane
    • Rathalos Medulla
    • Rathalos Ruby
    • Rathalos Shell
    • Rathalos Whip
    • Rath Wing Talon+
    • Fire Sac
  • Guiding Lands Loot:
    • Heavy Dragonbone
    • King Scale
    • Spiritvein Steelbone (hardened)
    • Hardened Red Scale (hardened)
    • Spiritvein Gem (hardened)
  • Element Weaknesses:
    • Fire 0
    • Water 1
    • Thunder 2
    • Ice 1
    • Dragon 3
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 1
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 1
    • Stun 2

Description: Rathalos is highly aggressive and spews deadly flames from its mouth that can pierce its enemies like projectiles. The claws on its feet are highly toxic, and Rathalos plunges from the sky to drive them into the flesh of its foes.

Combat Tip: It is possible to bring Rathalos down from the air with a slinger or lightning bomb. Its wings are particularly vulnerable and should be targeted as soon as the creature is on the ground.

Rathian

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  • Type: Flight Wyvern
  • Habitat: Wildswept Wasteland, Ancient Forest
  • Rewards NR and HR:
    • Flame Sac (NR) / Hell Sac (HR)
    • Monster Bone L (NR) / Monster Sharp Bone (HR)
    • Rath Wing Talon
    • Rathian Hide
    • Rathian Plate
    • Rathian Ruby
    • Rathian Carapace
    • Rathian Scale/+
    • Rathian Spike/+
  • Rewards MR:
    • Rathian Cortex
    • Rathian Shard
    • Rathian Membrane
    • Rathian Over Spike
    • Rathian Ruby
    • Rathian Shell
    • Rath Wing Talon+
    • Flame Sac
  • Rewards Guiding Lands:
    • Grim Dragonbone
    • Queen Scale
    • Spiritvein Crystalbone (hardened)
    • Hardened Green Scale (hardened)
    • Spiritvein Gemstone Shard (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 0
    • Water 1
    • Thunder 2
    • Ice 1
    • Dragon 3
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 1
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 1
    • Stun 3

Description: The Rathian is the female counterpart to the Rathalos. Although it can fly, it primarily stays on the ground and fights from there. The Rathian can use its tail to poison opponents.

Battle Tip: The Rathian’s tail should be severed as quickly as possible to prevent these poison attacks. The lady also has the ability to unleash multiple fire bursts that ignite the ground beneath her. It is advisable to bring armor with fire resistance.

Pink Rathian

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  • Type: Fly wyvern
  • Habitat: Wildspire Waste, Coral Highlands
  • Carves HR:
    • Hellfire Sac
    • Monster Hardbone
    • Rath Wing Talon
    • Rathian Tissue
    • Rathian Plate
    • Rathian Ruby
    • Rathian Spike+
    • Pink Rathian Carapace
    • Pink Rathian Scale+
  • Carves MR:
    • Pink Rathian Cortex
    • Pink Rathian Shard
    • Rathian Membrane
    • Rathian Overbarb
    • Rathian Ruby
    • Rath Shell
    • Rath Wing Talon+
    • Blazing Sac
  • Carves Master Rank:
    • Grim Dragonbone
    • Pink Scale
    • Spiritbone Shard (hardened)
    • Hardened Pink Scale (hardened)
    • Spiritstone Shard (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 0
    • Water 1
    • Thunder 2
    • Ice 1
    • Dragon 3
  • Status Weaknesses: 
    • Poison 1
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 3
    • Explosion 1
    • Stun 2

Description: The Pink Rathian is a subspecies of Rathian, having a more robust body and more health and attack power. It is more aggressive than the common Rathian and has more attacks and movements. The pink Rathian can move somewhat vertically and fires its fire attacks more often and faster.

Combat Tip: As with the common Rathian, hunters should also try to sever the poisonous tail of the pink Rathian as quickly as possible.

Black Diablos

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  • Type: Flight Wyvern
  • Habitat: Wilderness Ruins
  • Carves HR:
    • Black Diablos Carapace+
    • Black Twisted Horn+
    • Blos Medulla
    • Diablos Hardtail
    • Diablos Claw
    • Monster Hardbone
    • Black Diablos Carapace
    • Sprint Extract
    • Wyvern Gem
  • Carves MR:
    • Black Diablos Crest
    • Black Diablos Cortex
    • Diablos Tail Guard+
    • Diablos Medulla
    • Large Wyvern Gem
    • Wyvern Gem
    • Black Twisted Horn
    • Sprint Extract
    • Diablos Hardhorn
  • Carves Guiding Lands:
    • Dragonbone Steelbone
    • Black Twisted Tyrant Horn
    • Spiritvein Steelbone (hardened)
    • Black Twisted Hardhorn (hardened)
    • Spiritvein Gem (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Water 2
    • Thunder 1
    • Ice 3
    • Dragon 2
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 2
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 3
    • Explosion 2
    • Stun 1

Description: The Black Diablos is considered one of the most aggressive monsters, quickly falling into blind rage. The Black Diablos, like the Diablos, also has an attack where it burrows and strikes from the ground.

Battle Tip: Unlike the Diablos, it can perform its jump attack vertically. This makes it even harder for hunters to evade the attack. Hunters should try to run diagonally away from the hole the Black Diablos creates in the ground.

Teostra

Teostra
  • Type: Elder Dragon
  • Habitat: Home of Elders, Wilds of the Tower
  • Rewards HR:
    • Elder Dragon Bone
    • Elder Dragon Blood
    • Fire Dragon Scale+
    • Teostra Gem
    • Teostra Hide
    • Teostra Horn+
    • Teostra Mane+
    • Teostra Powder
    • Teostra Backplate
    • Teostra Tail
  • Rewards MR:
    • Inferno Shard
    • Teostra Cortex
    • Teostra Hardclaw
    • Teostra Mane+
    • Great Elder Dragon Jewel
    • Teostra Gem
    • Teostra Whip
    • Great Elder Dragon Bone
    • Pure Dragon Blood
  • Rewards Guiding Lands:
    • Elder Dragon Bone Shard
    • Inferno Mane
    • Elder Spirit Bone (hardened)
    • Hardened Crimson Mane (hardened)
    • Great Spirit Jewel (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 0
    • Water 3
    • Thunder 1
    • Ice 3
    • Dragon 1
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 2
    • Sleep 1
    • Paralysis 1
    • Explosion 1
    • Stun 2

Description: The Teostra is always male and can create a fire aura, by dispersing black scale dust around it, which explodes.

Combat Tip: This aura deals constant damage to hunters, so they should avoid it. A weapon with Elderseal weakens the Elder Dragon.

Tobi-Kadachi

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  • Type: Zinogre
  • Habitat: Ancient Forest
  • Materials NR and HR:
    • Thunderbug (NR) / Thunderclap (HR)
    • Monster Bone M (NR) / Monster Sharp Bone (HR)
    • Tobi-Kadachi Electrode/+
    • Tobi-Kadachi Claw/+
    • Tobi-Kadachi Membrane
    • Tobi-Kadachi Pelt/+
    • Tobi-Kadachi Scale/+
    • Wyvern Gem
  • Materials MR:
    • Tobi-Kadachi Densipelt
    • Tobi-Kadachi Membrane+
    • Tobi-Kadachi Shard
    • Tobi-Kadachi Cathode
    • Tobi-Kadachi Hardclaw
    • Large Wyvern Gem
    • Shock Trap
  • Materials Leitland:
    • Grim Dragonbone
    • Brilliant Cathode
    • Spiritbone (hardened)
    • Hardened Cathode (hardened)
    • Spirit Gem Fragment (hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses
    • Fire 2
    • Water 3
    • Thunder 0
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 1
  • Status Weaknesses
    • Poison 3
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 2
    • Stun 2

Description: Tobi-Kadachi gathers static electricity by rubbing its fur against trees. It has a thin layer of skin between its legs and can glide long distances like a flying squirrel.

Combat Tip: Hunters should try to prevent Tobi-Kadachi from rubbing its fur against trees. The electricity enhances its attacks. When the creature is statically charged, hunters should also be careful to dodge Tobi’s tail.

Tzitzi-Ya-Ku

Tzitzi Ya Ku
  • Type: Bird Wyvern
  • Habitat: Coral Highlands
  • Low Rank and High Rank Loot:
    • Monster Bone L (Low Rank) / Monster Bone+ (High Rank)
    • Sprint Extract
    • Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale (Low Rank)
    • Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Claw/+
    • Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hide/+
    • Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Scale/+
    • Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Light Organ/+
    • Bird Wyvern Gem
  • Master Rank Loot:
    • Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Shard
    • Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Pelt
    • Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Hard Claw
    • Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Light Membrane
    • Rare Wyvern Gem
    • Sprint Extract
  • Carving Loot:
    • Grim Dragonbone
    • Shimmering Light Organ+
  • Elemental Weaknesses
    • Fire 2
    • Water 2
    • Thunder 3
    • Ice 3
    • Dragon 2
  • Status Weaknesses
    • Poison 2
    • Sleep 2
    • Paralysis 2
    • Explosion 2
    • Stun 2

Description: Tzitzi-Ya-Ku use powerful hind legs to attack and deliver strong kicks. They are quite low on the food chain, which is why Tzitzi-Ya-Ku use their dark skin to hide in the underbrush. The fans on their head can create a blinding flash. Those who see the flash will be dazed for a while and unable to move.

Combat Tip: If you attack the fans on its head, you limit the range of its flash.

Uragaan

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  • Type: Fighting Wyvern
  • Habitat: Home of the Elders
  • Carve HR:
    • Firestone
    • Hellfire Sac
    • Carbalite Ore
    • Lavacore
    • Monster Hardbone
    • Uragaan Jaw
    • Uragaan Ruby
  • Carve MR:
    • Uragaan Cortex
    • Uragaan Shard
    • Uragaan Shield+
    • Uragaan Marrow
    • Uragaan Pallium
    • Uragaan Ruby
    • Blazing Sac
  • Carve Master Rank:
    • Heavy Dragonbone
    • Metal Shield
    • Spiritbond Steelbone (Hardened)
    • Hardened Shield (Hardened)
    • Spiritbond Gem (Hardened)
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Water 3
    • Thunder 1
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 2
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 3
    • Sleep 1
    • Paralysis 3
    • Explosion 2
    • Stun 2

Description: The Uragaan has a similar attack pattern to the Radobaan and rolls into a ball to attack. Its back is covered with hard crystals that protect it. Once the crystals are broken, they cannot regrow and the Uragaan becomes weakened in defense.

Combat Tip: The Uragaan has an attack where it slams its massive chin into the ground. This can create explosions and release a dangerous gas. The gas makes hunters fall asleep when the Uragaan is not yet angry. When it is angry, the gas deals fire damage to the hunters.

Vaal Hazak

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  • Type: Elder Dragon
  • Habitat: Vale of Corruption
  • Loot:
    • Elder Dragon Blood
    • Elder Dragon Bone
    • Vaal Hazak Gem
    • Vaal Hazak Wing
    • Vaal Hazak Claw
    • Vaal Hazak Membrane
    • Vaal Hazak Gloomfang+
    • Vaal Hazak Backplate
    • Vaal Hazak Tail
    • Fallen Scale
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 3
    • Water 0
    • Thunder 1
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 3
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 1
    • Sleep 1
    • Paralysis 1
    • Blast 2
    • Stun 2

Description: Vaal Hazak lives in the Vale of Corruption, emitting a deadly mist that suits its environment. The gas of Vaal Hazak halves the life of hunters, regardless of which life pool they draw from. If they eat a large meal beforehand that boosts their health, this boost is nullified by the gas.

Combat Tip: Hunters should always be stocked with plenty of Nullberries when facing this beast. Consuming Nullberries weakens the poison of the Elder Dragon.

Xeno’jiiva

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  • Type: Elder Dragon
  • Habitat: Home of the Elders
  • Loot:
    • Elder Dragon Blood
    • Elder Dragon Bone
    • Xeno’Jiiva Mantle
    • Xeno’Jiiva Gem
    • Xeno’Jiiva Wing
    • Xeno’Jiiva Horn
    • Xeno’Jiiva Claw
    • Xeno’Jiiva Shell
    • Xeno’Jiiva Tail
    • Xeno’Jiiva Soulscale
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 2
    • Water 2
    • Thunder 2
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 2
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poison 3
    • Sleep 0
    • Paralysis 1
    • Explosion 2
    • Stun 1

Description: Xeno’jiiva must be defeated in the highest 9-star quest to date. The Xeno’jiiva has sluggish energy attacks, but be careful! If the energy beam catches the player, the hunter will be knocked out immediately.

Combat Tip: The fight with Xeno’jiiva is divided into two phases.

  • In the first phase, hunters should focus on the tail of the creature and try to sever it. At this point, Xeno’jiiva is still close to the ground, making it easier to reach its tail.
  • In the second phase, the dragon rises to an elevated position. Here, hunters should focus on the legs, as they can break. Once the legs are broken, hunters can turn their attention to the head. If this breaks, they have a chance for an item drop. The wings are also a weak point.

Zorah Magdaros

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  • Type: Elder Dragon
  • Habitat: Only encountered during the quest “The Volcanic Colossus.”
  • Loot:
    • Dragonite Ore
    • Light Crystal
    • Zorah Magdaros Gem (HR)
    • Zorah Magdaros Heat Scale
    • Zorah Magdaros Crest
    • Zorah Magdaros Magma
    • Zorah Magdaros Pleura
    • Zorah Magdaros Shell
  • Elemental Weaknesses:
    • Fire 0
    • Water 3
    • Thunder 1
    • Ice 2
    • Dragon 3
  • Status Weaknesses:
    • Poisons 0
    • Sleep 0
    • Paralysis 0
    • Explosion 0
    • Stun 0

Description: The Zorah Magdaros is a gigantic Elder Dragon resembling a volcano. It is so enormous that hunters must attack it with special weapons such as cannons and ballistae.

Combat Tip: During the quest, hunters land on the back of the Zorah Magdaros, where they must attack the Magma cores. They are always located in the same spots. It is also recommended to focus on the head of the Zorah Magdaros when hunters are shooting at it with cannons.

Small Monsters in Monster Hunter World

In this section, we introduce the small monsters that are not too difficult to defeat.

Apceros

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  • Habitat: Wildswept Wastes
  • Loot: Raw Meat

Description: Apceros always travel in groups. Their common attacks can slow down hunters, but they do not have elemental attacks. On the back of this monster, there is sometimes the Fluffy Chicken, which gives particularly many research points and a trophy.

Aptonoth

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  • Habitat: Ancient Forest
  • Loot: Raw Meat

Description: The meat of the Aptonoths is considered a delicacy and is said to be very rich. They always travel in herds and are a rather timid species. As soon as a member of the herd is attacked, other Aptonoths flee.

Barnos

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  • Habitat: Home of the Elders
  • Loot: Barnos Claw, Barnos Hide+, Sturdy Bone, Flying Wyvern Hide, Monster Bone S, Nullberry, Raw Meat

Description: Barnos are peaceful and only attack when they are assaulted.

Gajalaka

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  • Habitat: Home of the Elders, Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste, Coral Highlands, Coral Highlands, Valley of Decay, Eldorado Caves
  • Loot: Poisons Knife, Sleep Knife, Paralysis Knife, First Aid, Ration – The items that hunters receive from Gajalaka disappear when the mission ends.

Description: Even though Gajalaka are generally weaker monsters, hunters should not underestimate them. They are extremely aggressive and attack immediately when someone is near. They carry Molotov bombs and various knifes with coatings. They can also knock experienced hunters unconscious.

Description: Barnos are peaceful and only attack when provoked.

Gajau

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  • Habitat: Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste
  • Loot: Iron Ore, Gajau Fur, Gajau Skin, Machalite Ore, Dragonite Ore, Gajau Scale, Large Gajau Fur, Gajau Pelt, Steel Gajau Fur

Description: Gajau are extremely aggressive and attack anything that comes near. They can jump out of the water and even attack their prey on land. Afterwards they slowly glide back into the water

Gastodon

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  • Habitat: Home of the Elders
  • Loot: Gastodon Horn, Gastodon Carapace

Description: These monsters are easily provoked and will attack monsters that are twice their size. They are weak against thunder.

Girros

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  • Habitat: Valley of Decay
  • Loot: Girros Hide/+, Girros Fang, Girros Scale/+, High-Quality Bone, Stinger Claw, Sturdy Bone, Sharp Claw, Girros Shard, Robust Claw

Description: Girros have two sharp teeth in front of their mouths like the Great Girros that can cause paralysis effects. They can be attracted and poisoned with rotten meat.

Grimalkyne

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  • Habitat: Home of the Elders, Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste, Coral Highlands, Valley of Corruption

Description: The Grimalkyne are wild but intelligent Felyne that you can encounter in various areas. If you befriend them, you will receive special tools for your cat companion: That’s how you get all 5 gadgets for your Palico in Monster Hunter World

Hornetaur

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  • Habitat: Valley of Corruption
  • Loot: Hornetaur Head, Hornetaur Inner Wing, Hornetaur Backplate, Monster Broth, Hornetaur Dagger Wing, Monster Essence

Description: Hornetaurs are small insects that always defend their territory and attack anything that intrudes. To get their loot, hunters can best attack them with the slingshot.

Jagras

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  • Habitat: Ancient Forest
  • Loot: Solid Bone, Jagras Hide/+, Jagras Scales, Stinger Claw, Monster Bone S, Sharp Claw, Jagras Fragment, Robust Claw

Description: Jagras can move swiftly and live in packs. They always hunt together and try to surround their prey. Jagras are attracted to raw meat that hunters drop.

Kelbi

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  • Habitat: Wildspire Waste, Coral Highlands
  • Loot: High-Quality Pelt, Kelbi Horn, Raw Meat, Warm Pelt, Fine Pelt, White Liver

Description: Kelbis are peaceful and herbivorous monsters. Their warm pelts are particularly sought after by hunters, and their horns are said to have healing powers.

Kestodon

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  • Habitat: Ancient Forest, Wildturm Waste
  • Loot: Kestodon Shell, Kestodon Scale, Solid Bone, Kestodon Plate, Monster Bone S, Kestodon Layer Cover, Kestodon Scale

Description: Kestodon have a gentle temperament and only become aggressive when attacked. Male Kestodon have a crest on their head, which they use to butt other males. Female Kestodon do not have a crest and are different in color from the males.

Mernos

Mernos
  • Habitat: Ancient Forest, Wildturm Waste
  • Loot: Solid Bone, Flying Dragon Hide/+, High-Quality Fur, Raw Meat, Monster Bone S, Raw Meat, Warm Fur, Flying Dragon Fine Hide

Description: Mernos are small flying dragons and related to Noios and Rafinosu.

Mosswine

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  • Habitat: Ancient Forest, Wildturm Waste, Valley of Decay
  • Loot: Moss Hide

Description: The Mosswine has a keen sense of smell and feeds on mushrooms. Therefore, anyone searching for mushrooms just needs to follow the Mosswine.

Noios

Noios
  • Habitat: Wildturm Waste
  • Loot: Flying Dragon Hide/+, High-Quality Fur, Scream Sack, Monster Bone S, Warm Fur, Flying Dragon Fine Hide

Description: Noios can mimic the scream of the Diablos and lure it in when feeling threatened.

Raphinos

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  • Habitat: Coral Highlands, Valley of Despair
  • Loot: Solid Bone, Flying Wyvern Hide/+, Curved Bone, Monster Bone+, Nullberry, Raw Meat, Flying Wyvern Fin

Description: These Flying Wyverns gather and are peaceful. They collectively steal the eggs of larger monsters.

Shamos

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  • Habitat: Coral Highlands
  • Loot: Coral Crystal, Monster Bone+, Shamos Hide/+, Shamos Scale/+, Stinger, Solid Bone, Shamos Shard, Robust Claw

Description: Shamos attack their opponents in packs and are sensitive to the lightning from Tzitzi-Ya-Ku.

Vespoid

Vespoids
  • Habitat: Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste, Coral Highlands, Valley of Despair
  • Loot: Honey, Monster broth, Monster fluid, Vespoid Inner Wing, Vespoid Back Plate, Vespoid Wing, Vespoid Shell, Vespoid Fangs, Monster Essence

What do you need to hunt down all these dangerous monsters? Weapons! Here we reveal what the 14 weapon classes from Monster Hunter World can do.

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Internet Warlord places a $10,000 bounty on Rust players, has to backtrack

Rust is currently skyrocketing in terms of player numbers and streaming. Therefore, it’s not surprising that there are one or two feuds. One of them escalated when a well-known YouTuber put a bounty of $10,000 on a streamer.

Who is the “Warlord”? Daniel “Keemstar” Keem is a YouTuber and streamer, known primarily for his news show “DramaAlert.” He frequently organizes tournaments and events that feature other major internet stars.

In 2019, for instance, he hosted “Friday Fortnite,” which included the former biggest YouTuber in the world, PewDiePie. He played alongside streaming legend Ninja and destroyed Twitch before disappearing again.

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The controversial organizer Keemstar.

Keemstar is also known for making negative remarks frequently. In August 2020, for instance, he jumped on the hate wave against streamer Pokimane.

Keemstar puts bounty on Dafran, but only briefly

Here is the bounty: On January 4, Keemstar tweeted that he was putting $10,000 on the destruction of the base of streamer Daniel “Dafran” Francesca. The reason for this was a personal dispute after Keemstar was banned from Dafran’s stream because, according to Keemstar, Dafran did not want anything to do with him. In his video, he says:

Fuck this guy. I’m rich and he made me sad, so now I’m going to make him sad. $10,000. Raid him. Blow up his base. Kill him on the server. Take all his stuff. Make him cry.

Dafran is a well-known Overwatch streamer who recently hung up his career to become an eco-farmer in Denmark. However, he has been happily streaming the survival game Rust lately, often together with Twitch renegade xQc.

Here’s why he had to backtrack: Shortly after his announcement, Keemstar retracted his offered bounty. In a new tweet, he stated that Dafran is now planning his own raid. He wanted to incite his friends to ambush him and collect the money.

Keemstar is therefore taking back the bounty. “I won’t be taken for a ride.”

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The hype around Rust on Twitch and more

Rust is one of the best survival games of 2021 and has seen a significant boost in player and viewer numbers since late 2020. Even before, it was one of the biggest games in the genre, but in December 50 Twitch streamers came together on a server for a huge show in Rust.

The whole situation has been getting bigger. Now even the viewers are getting involved and ruining everything, without even playing themselves. The game is definitely benefiting greatly from the hype. Rust has more players on Steam than ever since the streaming project started.

The survival MMO is not only attracting YouTubers and internet warlords who put bounties on various streamers. Although Rust has been on the market since 2013, it is now also luring many new players who are just hearing about Rust or coming into contact with survival games. If you belong to this group (and do not want to risk a bounty), you will find useful tips and tricks for getting started in Rust in our beginner’s guide to Rust and some mistakes you should avoid.

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Minecraft Earth barely survived for just over a year, will be discontinued in 2021

Minecraft Earth is officially shutting down this summer. Thus, the augmented reality variant of Minecraft meets an early demise. However, there will be one last update.

Why Minecraft Earth is dying in 2021: As the developers announced in a blog post (via Minecraft.net), all support for Minecraft Earth will end in June 2021. All development will cease on June 30, and the game will no longer be downloadable or playable.

The reason, according to the post, is the year 2020, including the pandemic situation. Minecraft Earth is, quite similar to Pokémon GO, an AR game that connects the real world with the mobile game. Here, it’s not about catching Pokémon, but rather building and exploring dungeons, but the approach of moving through the real world is comparable.

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The AR game was released at quite an unfortunate time

The developers emphasize this as well: “Minecraft Earth was developed around free movement and communal play – two things that have become almost impossible in the current global situation,” says the post.

For this reason, they decided to focus their resources on other areas “that offer added value to the Minecraft community.”

This means Minecraft Earth meets an early end: It was launched in Early Access in October 2019 in New Zealand before rolling out worldwide in the following months. By the end of November 2019, it was also available as Minecraft Earth starts in Early Access – But when in Germany?. Now, just a little over a year later, the announcement of the end of Minecraft Earth follows.

This is how Minecraft Earth will handle its last months

The game will not fade away quietly but will instead have a few months that can be played from home. Therefore, there is one last update that is now available.

This is what the update brings: With the update, a lot will change in the game. Among other things, real-money transactions will be removed from the game, and the costs for in-game content paid with “gems” will be drastically lowered. The duration of crafting and smelting will also be reduced.

Additionally, all content that has been developed but not yet published will be introduced into the game. Players will also receive a set of character creation items if they sign up between January 5 and June 30. In short: Everything will be faster and easier to attain.

Those who have already spent real money in the game will not receive a refund but are expected to receive a free download of Minecraft for mobile platforms.

Thus, an online game is already leaving the scene in 2021. Will it be the only one? MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch has a few other candidates in mind.

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Pokémon GO distributes free Gucci items – probably only in 3 German cities

In Pokémon GO there is currently a collaboration with The North Face x Gucci that can bring your avatar free stylish clothing. However, obtaining them is likely to be difficult at the moment.

What is this collaboration about? Both The North Face and Gucci are fashion brands that have joined forces for a collection. This is now finding its way virtually to Pokémon GO: According to the blog post, players can secure themed T-shirts, hats, and backpacks for their avatars. This was hinted at back in December:

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How do you get the clothing? Here lies the crux. The items are not currently available in the in-game shop for all players, but only at selected locations. According to the announcement, there are over 100 PokéStops worldwide in Gucci pop-up stores where trainers can pick up the items. However, this is likely to be difficult here at home.

At which locations are the clothes available?

Here are the items available: According to the official announcement from Niantic, the items are available in Germany at the stores in Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich. That would only be three large cities in Germany, and only at very specific locations. However, these three cities are only mentioned in the English version of the Niantic blog post, while they are completely missing in the German translation (via Niantic).

The blog offers a link to find the next pin nearby where the items are supposed to be available (via Gucci.com). When looking here on the interactive map with the active filter for The North Face x Gucci, only the store in Berlin at Kurfürstendamm is displayed.

It is still not entirely clear where the items will ultimately be available. As soon as there is more information, we will keep you updated. The best chances are likely at the location in Berlin.

Otherwise, the items are only available at select locations, such as stores in Milan, Paris, Madrid, London, and Moscow. However, the situation overall is not easy: “As always, be aware of your surroundings when playing Pokémon GO, and follow the regulations of health authorities,” writes the Pokémon GO team in the announcement. Given the current lockdown situation in Germany, it is not really advisable to travel to one of the stores to collect the items.

Keep in mind that there is currently a risk of infecting yourself and others with the coronavirus. The Federal Center for Health Education recommends staying home as much as possible, keeping your distance from others, and avoiding crowds.

Overall, it is likely to be difficult for most players to obtain the free items currently. Those looking for content that can be easily managed from home (or during small tours nearby) can immerse themselves in the current field research. Here you can find all the research worth doing in January.

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I received beatings in Rust for 23 hours – Here’s how to do it better

Rust has never had as many players as it did at the beginning of 2021. Among them are certainly many beginners. So that you as a newcomer aren’t completely at a loss, here are some tips for your start – and mistakes to avoid.

What is Rust? The survival game Rust has been on the market since 2013. The setting is classic post-apocalyptic: you have to survive on an island, facing hunger, thirst, radiation, and enemies.

Rust is known for its tough entry and its harsh treatment. The classic is currently only available on PC, but it is also set to come to PlayStation and Xbox in 2021.

At the beginning of 2021, the game experienced a new hype, triggered by some streamers who made Rust popular on Twitch. This attracts many newcomers. However, the entry into Rust can be quite harsh.

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Pokimane is one of the reasons why Rust is currently experiencing a surge.

Even I, as a survival expert, have faced tougher challenges in Rust than in most games of the genre. I’ve logged hundreds of hours in Conan Exiles, Fallout 76, and Don’t Starve, along with dozens of hours in DayZ, ARK, and other representatives.

If you have already read the beginner’s guide to Rust, you are in the right place to find out what’s next. Rust was a real punch in the face, and in my 23 hours there, I had to take some serious hits.

Good for you, you can now learn from my mistakes. And as a bonus, here are some tips from an expert who has spent over 5,000 hours in Rust – he must know how to survive there.

The right start – 5 quick tips for the first hours

If you are completely new and haven’t had any contact with survival games, the start can already overwhelm you. Because games like Rust don’t tell you what you must or can do. You start naked, literally, with just a rock in hand. Your first steps should look like this:

  • 1. Get your bearings on the map and head towards your desired building spot – The edge of the snowy areas with access to loot spots is ideal for starting. Collect cloth along the way.
  • 2. Build and place a sleeping bag so that you don’t spawn too far away if you die.
  • 3. Use critical points when gathering resources (a red X on trees, glowing spots on rocks) – this way you will get more materials per hit.
  • 4. Craft tools and a weapon – a spear or bow should provide basic protection for you at the start.
  • 5. Secure your base with a tool cupboard and stay hidden as much as possible.

The most important thing is not to want too much. Especially the beginning is hard, and you should learn from your mistakes rather than be discouraged. If something goes wrong, take it as a learning experience and do better next time.

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By the way, it can be quite useful to start with Rust right after a wipe. Then all players begin at 0, and you run less risk of being taken out by a veteran.

On just-wiped.net you can find an overview of which servers had a wipe and when.

5 mistakes as a beginner in Rust and how to avoid them

If you have settled in a bit or already have experience with survival games, there are a few things you should particularly pay attention to in Rust. Five mistakes are still bitterly remembered from my time, and I would definitely do them differently if I started anew.

1. Mistake: Starting unprepared

This is the mistake: Rust only forgives mistakes to a limited extent, and you can find yourself naked somewhere in the middle of nowhere faster than you would like. This happens especially when you set off without a plan and no idea of what you should do.

Exploring aimlessly is certainly a fun idea. But if you want to start Rust properly right away, there’s hardly anything worse than approaching the game completely blindly – unless you have a really strong tolerance for frustration and are a quick learner. Experience has shown that both qualities are often overestimated, especially among veterans.

How to avoid it: The first step you have already taken by reading this guide. Well done! But that’s just the start. Rust is complex. It takes hours to learn the basics and even longer to somewhat find your way around independently. It’s best to educate yourself early about things like:

  • Base building and safe spots
  • Areas on the map that you should avoid
  • Weapons, armor, and upgrades that are useful
  • Resources and where to get them
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Rust has cool vehicles, but you can only get them with patience and preparation.

2. Mistake: Leaving the base open or building wrong

This is the mistake: Those who like to build and be creative often feel the urge to beautify their base. Windows, a nice entrance, a creative roof, a porch… But in Rust, this is a big mistake.

Enemies don’t care about your front door; they break in where it’s easiest. A double magnetic lock door with a hatch won’t help you if a thief can simply loot your chests through the window.

How to avoid it: There’s a rule of thumb for building in Rust: build pragmatically. No matter how nice your base looks, if it’s not secure, it probably won’t last long. The loot inside is just too tempting. Therefore, some tips for building bases are:

  • Don’t put windows on the lower floor; they’re easy entry points.
  • Reinforce not just the door but the whole ground floor.
  • Hide your boxes and containers so they’re hard to reach.
  • Secure your base from the inside with doors.
  • Choose a spot that is hard to see and don’t tell anyone where you live.

3. Mistake: Trusting strangers

This is the mistake: Since Rust is a survival MMO, you will often encounter other players. Those spoiled by communities like that of Fallout 76 might want to start chatting right away.

However, in Rust, it can quickly happen that you find yourself with a bullet in your head. The game is tough and merciless, and so are its players. Trust can quickly end fatally.

How to avoid it: Consider every player you don’t know to be an enemy at first. You don’t have to attack immediately when you see someone. But try to stay hidden yourself. And if someone makes you an offer in a conversation that seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Be generally skeptical. In Rust, the likelihood that someone wants to rob you is higher than that they are helping you out of altruism. There are of course exceptions, but it’s not worth neglecting your protection for them.

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PvP is a big part of Rust. So it’s better not to trust everyone.

4. Mistake: Getting frustrated and not learning from mistakes

This is the mistake: In Rust, you will die. Often. You will sometimes lose your gear, your resources, and probably even your base, in which you’ve put many hours of work. This can be frustrating and may lead you to want to stop playing Rust forever. However, a death or the loss of your base is not the end of the world; rather, it should be viewed as an opportunity to learn.

How to avoid it: Unfortunately, there’s no really easy solution here. Learn from your mistakes and do better next time. You will often be thrown back, but that’s just part of a survival game.

Don’t condemn the game and the players for a mistake you made. Instead, try to look forward and be excited about what you can achieve with your newfound knowledge.

5. Mistake: Becoming overconfident and expecting too much

This is the mistake: If your start was surprisingly mild or you achieved a lot in a short time, you might quickly overestimate yourself. The area that was too tough a few hours ago might now seem easier than it actually is. The neighbor with the rocket launcher might not seem so dangerous if you just aim well enough. The truth is, however, most of the time: Yes, the rocket launcher guy is deadly, and the area is intended for players with hundreds more hours of experience.

How to avoid it: Always remember that there’s likely someone who has even more experience and better weapons. It’s better to forgo that one resource or loot if it means you would have to take too big a risk.

Stick to the relatively safe areas, especially for the first few hours. Use the early time to learn and improve. Venture slowly into new areas, even if the urge to explore is strong.

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Rust has very beautiful spots, but you shouldn’t venture too far too early.

The 5 most important tips from an expert’s perspective

We spoke with the player DaSepp, who has now spent 5,000 hours in Rust. As an expert, he has some valuable tips for you to make the entry easier. We have briefly summarized and explained them here for you.

1. Trust no one! When you talk to someone, you make yourself vulnerable. Never reveal the location of your base, as you will become an easy target.

2. Build a tool cupboard. It helps you manage and secure your belongings in your base. An upgrade to at least wood, better stone or metal, is a must.

3. Choose the right server. It’s best to start on a server that has just been reset (“wipe”) and pay attention to the group limit. If you play alone, servers with small or no groups are better.

4. Be careful with kills. Don’t loot immediately when you’ve taken someone out. Sepp says: “There’s still one.”

5. Learn from mistakes. As already recommended in our guide, the expert also advises to learn from your mistakes. “Blaming the game or shouting ‘cheaters’ won’t get you anywhere.”

In the full interview with the Rust veteran, he explains to you, that you should get used to dying.

Why is Rust suddenly so popular?

Despite its age, Rust has managed to secure a strong player base over the years and has been the largest survival MMO on Steam for some time now. Since the end of 2020, even more players have been flocking to Rust. The reason for this is likely a sudden hype triggered by a bizarre plan by several streamers:

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He brings fire into Rust: xQc.

The trend started in the USA and is now spreading further. Some Spanish streamers have copied this concept. Rust is experiencing a renaissance and has as many players on Steam as never before.

Do you want your own Rust server or wish to rent one with friends? Then we recommend our Rust: Renting and Setting up a Server guide.

If you belong to the players attracted by the hype and want to start anew, our guide will help you master the entry.

Rust is one of the best survival games ever. If you want to take a further look, you can find our list of the 25 best survival games 2021 for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 01/05. – The January Iron Banner begins

Today, January 5, it is time for the Weekly Reset in Destiny 2 This brings new weekly challenges for Guardians and a fresh Trial. But what else is there for players to do?

What’s happening in Destiny 2 right now? With today’s Weekly Reset, the January Iron Banner of Season 12 surprisingly starts in Destiny 2. However, the winter Dawning event is coming to an end. How did you find the last event of the year? Were you happy about the final Christmas gifts, or were you, like some Guardians, a bit frustrated?

If you drew an event weapon from your Christmas gifts, you probably need to prepare for a change of a fun perk.

However, the “secret changes” that affect the enhancement cores are well received.

But today we will first show you what activities the Weekly Reset has in store.

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The key information about weekly activities from 05.01. to 12.01.

In Nightfall: The Trial the strike is available.

  • Fallen into disgrace

You adjust the difficulty level yourself in this activity.

Playlist Strikes are available with these modifiers:

  • Arc Singe
  • Stasis Burn
  • Grounded

It should be noted that the burn modifier does not change throughout the week. The other modifiers, however, rotate daily.

Crucible: These playlists and modes can be played in PvP:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble
  • Control
  • Elimination
  • Survival
  • Survival: Freelance
  • Showdown
  • Iron Banner
  • Freelance: Iron Banner

Petra Venj can currently be found (Curse Week 2) for a week right at the landing zone of the Dreaming City. She sends you on a mission to 3rd Ascendant Challenge.

These are the sources for Powerful Loot in Season 12 of Destiny 2

This is how Powerful Loot is structured in Destiny 2: Powerful loot exists in several tiers, granting you various power boosts. Accordingly, higher tiers also grant higher power boosts.

  • Tier 1 (up to +3 above current power level)
  • Tier 2 (up to +4 above current power level)
  • Tier 3 (up to +5 above current power level)
  • Peak Gear (+5 or more above the power level. The only gear that goes above 1250 and up to a maximum of 1260 – after that, level jumps become smaller, +1)
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Sources for Powerful Loot in Season 12: 

Tier 1:

  • Complete 8 Crucible bounties
  • Complete 8 Gambit bounties
  • Complete 8 Variks bounties
  • Complete the Nightfall: Trial
  • Win 7 rounds in Survival
  • Loot from the Wrathborn Hunt
  • Sabotage from Variks and Exo Challenge

Tier 2:

  • Gather Clan XP for Hawthorne

Tier 3:

  • Decode exotic engrams
  • Exotic quests
  • Primus engrams

Peak Loot:

  • Complete 3 strikes with appropriate focus
  • Complete 3 Gambit matches
  • Complete 3 Crucible matches in Quickplay
  • Achieve at least 100,000 points as a team in the Nightfall: Trial
  • Loot from the Wrathborn Hunt (after upgrade)
  • Sabotage from Variks and Exo Challenge (after upgrade)
  • Raid in the Deep Stone Crypt
  • Prophecy Dungeon
  • Iron Banner bounties
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What does Tess Everis have in store this time?

Glitter Dust Highlights of the Eververses

These are the glitter dust highlights of this week:

  • The exotic ghost shell “Izanagi’s Shell”
  • The exotic ghost shell “Harpy Shell”
  • The exotic weapon ornament for The Complaint “Lethe’s Grace”
  • The exotic weapon ornament for Hard Light “Deadly System”
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Call of Duty: Players are angry – “They are actively making Modern Warfare worse”

The era of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has come to an end since the release of Black Ops Cold War. However, the CoD from 2019 remains very popular. Players complain that the developers, in their opinion, are making the game worse to boost sales of the new CoD.

What is it about? Since 2005, a fresh CoD title is released each year, and at the end of the year, a new CoD cycle begins. Even the very successful Call of Duty: Modern Warfare from 2019 lost its status as “the current CoD” with the release of Black Ops Cold War in November 2020, but it still enjoys great popularity.

However, some players of the “old” CoD feel neglected. Some go even further. They say that Modern Warfare is currently being actively made worse by the developers to force the soldiers to switch to the new CoD.

A thread on reddit has now gone viral titled: “Actively making Modern Warfare a bad experience is NOT the way to increase sales for Cold War.” The topic received enormous support and was able to gather over 15,000 upvotes and more than 1,300 comments within a day (as of January 5 – 16:30).

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Cold War took the reins at Call of Duty. CoD MW players feel neglected.

Buyers of Modern Warfare feel like second-class players

What is the problem? The thread was created by a user with the cheeky name “Butt-Dickkiss.” He explains why CoD MW players have been suffering from neglect since the release of Cold War and how, in his view, the developers are actively making the CoD from 2019 worse than it was before Cold War:

  • The playlist rotation is worse – No 24/7 Shipment or Shoot House since the CW release
  • There are still many hackers roaming with their Damascus skins
  • The main developer Infinity Ward has hardly given any feedback since the end of Season 6
  • Ads for the new game can be found everywhere in CoD MW
  • The new Battle Pass can be confusing and does not clearly show that there is hardly anything for CoD MW
  • No further weapon balancing since the release of Cold War

The rather detailed protest from the player meets with much approval.

Players are particularly annoyed by the playlists

What do the players say about this? In the thread, many users comment and lead a discussion about the annual CoD cycle, the gameplay of Cold War, and the quality of content from Modern Warfare.

  • Detai1s on reddit: ‘I agree. I bought Cold War but don’t like it that much. I wanted to check out CoD MW and only find these trash playlists. IW knows that players want to see Shoothouse/Shipment. But they don’t bring it because they want to force players to Cold War / Warzone.’
  • stark-anium on reddit: ‘I agree with everything you say. My friends and I joked that CoD MW would decline after the release of Cold War and start with bad playlists. But now it’s no longer a joke.’

Many CoD MW players apparently feel this way. Even soldiers from Black Ops Cold War can relate to a generated “pressure”. Because even they can only unlock certain items from the Battle Pass if they start Battle Royale Warzone.

Veterans have little understanding for the complaining

Does everyone see it this way? Despite the great support and an upvote rate of 91% for the thread, there are also many users who think that the current state of the “old” CoD is quite normal.

Some make fun of the naivety of the other commenters or think that a CoD in which players only chase 2 maps can’t really be that good.

  • Price-x-Field on reddit: ‘I’m sure this is the first time you’re playing a CoD after its life cycle ends.’
  • xg4m3CYT on reddit: ‘When will you guys learn that they don’t care about their player base. For them, it’s pure business – nothing more and nothing less.’
  • OverTheReminds: ‘I mean… you like the game, but only want to play 2 maps…’
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Shipment is considered by many players to be the best map that they would love to play all the time.

Overall, there is a noticeable frustration in the thread that stretches across all “current” CoDs:

  • Players of Modern Warfare feel neglected
  • Due to the strong DMR 14, many Warzoners are dissatisfied
  • Cold War is a step in the wrong direction for some switchers

With the end of CoD MW and the integration of Cold War into Warzone, there have been many adjustments in Call of Duty that haven’t pleased every player. However, there are also a lot of soldiers who are satisfied with the changes.

What do you think? Are the developers actively making CoD MW worse or is it just the way things go when a Call of Duty reaches the end of its era?

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GTA Online: Video shows how to win the Cayo Perico Heist on “hard” difficulty

You want to complete the Elite Challenge in the Cayo Perico Heist in GTA Online? In this video, you’ll learn how to do it. This way, you can also complete the challenge on the highest difficulty in Hard Mode.

What is it about? In GTA 5 Online, the heist “Cayo Perico” was launched in December 2020. It takes place on a separate island – a map expansion for the online mode. The heist is currently the most lucrative and therefore highly sought after by players. A higher difficulty rewards participants with a higher yield, meaning even more money.

Those who have been overwhelmed by the challenge can now take a look at the approach in the video from GTA Series. The players crack the heist with the Elite Challenge in Hard Mode.

  • No one dies
  • The heist was completed in 6 minutes and 46 seconds (max. 15 minutes time)
  • None of the hacks failed
  • All loot bags were full

Elite Challenge for Cayo Perico

Here’s how it’s done: The video has a length of 9 minutes and 52 seconds and shows the complete heist finale. The following content is activated in the setup settings:

  • Approach Vehicle: Kosatka
  • Infiltration Point: Drainage Tunnel
  • Compound Entry Point: Drainage Tunnel
  • Escape Point: Main Dock
  • Time of Day: Day
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It starts through the water past the floating underwater mines. The grate in the sewer will be cut, and you will finally find a way onto the island. You will spawn right in the middle of the estate you are supposed to rob.

Equipped with silenced pistols, the bodyguards patrolling around the building and inside will be taken out. This way, you’ll obtain important keys and cards to gain access to the loot.

In between, there are situations where you, as a team, must simultaneously insert two keycards. This mechanic was also present in the Casino heist from GTA Online.

Once you have the loot together, you drive with the provided vehicles such as jeeps and motorcycles to the water and dive underwater there. El Rubio is searching for you by helicopter in the meantime.

How players are reacting: On YouTube, the video is popular and has already gathered over 150,000 views in just a few days. The videos from GTA Series are generally popular in the community. They offer good tips for challenges and all heists in GTA Online.

In the comments on YouTube, one can read:

  • “The four pros strike again”
  • “Man, they make it look so easy while it’s chaos with randoms”
  • “The only thing I would change would be to shoot the driver of a boat and then drive away with it”
  • “I didn’t know the whole time that you could simply drive over the cliff and then swim away”

Do you have any further tips for the heist? Then please write them to us here on MeinMMO in the comments and share them with other players. With this trick, players make a setup mission for the Cayo Perico Heist easier.

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Dealer sells the PS5 in black this week – But you have to be incredibly fast

The new PlayStation 5 was released completely in white, which didn’t please every fan. The retailer SUP3R5 has now created a retro version of the console in black and will sell it later this week. This is a complete console. However, you will have to pay more for it.

What kind of console is this? The retro-style PS5 comes completely in black and is said to be inspired by the old PS2. In addition to the color adjustment, there is also a modified logo, as well as a completely redesigned controller in the same style.

This offer consists of complete consoles that can be ordered starting January 8 and will be shipped in the “late spring”.

However, the adjustments come at a price.

  • The black consoles are available starting at 649 dollars, and with a disc drive, you will even pay 749 dollars.
  • The shop SUP3R5 also ships to Germany and other countries in Europe. However, it is not known if additional shipping costs will apply.

In addition, there will only be 304 consoles of this kind. As with the other offerings related to the PS5, you need to be incredibly quick. Here is the shop of SUP3R5.

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How are the changes made? The retailer describes on its page that each console is manually revised. Gloves are used so that the console will not have fingerprints or grease marks.

While the console is mainly worked on externally, the DualSense controller needs to be opened. This will void the warranty from Sony. You also need to keep this in mind when purchasing.

However, the console retains its warranty.

If you are only interested in the controller, you can purchase it separately. SUP3R5 offers the controller without warranty for 99 dollars. There will also be an additional 500 units available.

The desire for a black console is great, but it doesn’t have to be expensive

Why black in particular? Even at the reveal of the PlayStation 5, there were some voices that urgently wanted a console in black. MeinMMO reader Millerntorian likes it, for example, when all devices are in a similar visual design:

Design-wise quite successful, even though I would wish for a completely black console in the future. It may sound silly, but I do think that the whole array of technical devices (from TV to sound equipment) that one has placed in the living/sleeping or gaming room should be visually coherent.

The wish of these players is now fulfilled with the console, even if it does not come officially from Sony.

Does it have to be such an expensive redesign? Not necessarily. Sony itself has already announced new designs, such as specials for Spider-Man or designs that “go beyond anything seen before” (via GamePro). It is quite possible that these designs will be a bit cheaper than what is the case with the above shop.

Furthermore, many assume that Sony will offer side panels in different colors in the future. After all, the company has taken action against a third-party provider who did exactly that.

Last but not least, you also always have the option to paint your console yourself with your desired color or cover it with foils. This way, you can also achieve a black design.

Shortly after the reveal, there were fans who got creative and designed or even built their own black PS5 consoles:

https://twitter.com/skrttgangg/status/1271382599370498050

There were also fans who developed their own designs for the controllers. We have gathered some PS5 controllers in black here.

The wish of these players is now fulfilled with the console, even if it does not come officially from Sony.

Does it have to be such an expensive redesign? Not necessarily. Sony itself has already announced new designs, such as specials for Spider-Man or designs that “go beyond anything seen before” (via GamePro). It is quite possible that these designs will be a bit cheaper than what is the case with the above shop.

Furthermore, many assume that Sony will offer side panels in different colors in the future. After all, the company has taken action against a third-party provider who did exactly that.

Last but not least, you also always have the option to paint your console yourself with your desired color or cover it with foils. This way, you can also achieve a black design.

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The 5 Best Sailing MMOs for Pirates and Sailors – Status 2021

Vast worlds in MMOs are waiting for you, and you can sail them with your ship. We show you here 5 MMOs that are ideal for fans of pirates and sailing adventures in 2020/2021.

What is this list about? Those who enjoy sailing virtually or want to make a name for themselves as pirates will find 5 games in this list that are perfect for that.

They are either limited to the water, or you can also experience adventures on land.

The list was compiled based on player ratings and numbers, as well as the author’s own assessments.

The article was originally published on February 22, 2020, and received an update on January 5, 2021. The developments of all the MMOs on the list in recent months were taken into account and supplemented. Links were exchanged and new content updates were added.

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Atlas

Genre: Pirate MMO| Developer: Studio Wildcard | Platform: PC and Xbox One| Release Date: December 21, 2018| Model: Buy2Play

What is Atlas? The pirate MMO made waves in December 2018 and promised massive servers that are said to host up to 40,000 players. Since then, Atlas has been in Early Access.

In Atlas, you take on the role of a pirate and can do all the things pirates used to do: You experience adventures on your ship, which you can build yourself, but you can also move around on land.

The game world consists of countless small islands that you can explore and conquer. There, you can build a base and have to protect it from enemies.

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How important is sailing in Atlas? Moving on the water is one of the central points in Atlas. From building your own ship to hiring a crew to large naval battles, Atlas offers everything a buccaneer’s heart desires.

It is important to work in a guild, as this allows you to build a real fleet and dominate the ocean.

However, if you don’t have your own ship, you will be stranded on your island or must join a crew. There you can board and fight against enemies.

Atlas ship

What’s happening in Atlas right now? After Atlas caused quite a stir at the beginning of 2019, things have calmed down. The high player numbers from back then have not been reached again, but at the end of 2019, Atlas experienced a small resurgence and more players checked out the MMO.

At the beginning of 2020, not much happened in the MMO. Some players even believed that the developers had given up on the game. Atlas made headlines in July 2020. A huge update was announced, which was supposed to completely overhaul the game, and over the following months, the promised content was implemented bit by bit.

In November 2020, Atlas added trading and brought winter vibes to the game in December. The developers are constantly working on the MMO and regularly bring new patches and features.

Developer Studio Wildcard admits mistakes at release and continues to try to deliver what players want. However, on Steam, the latest reviews were just balanced (501 reviews). Players criticize that especially bugs and overloaded servers diminish the fun. There is hardly any space for expansion and players constantly have to deal with crashes. Nevertheless, there are certainly positive voices. There is often hope expressed that Atlas will better manage the bugs when they leave Early Access.

Atlas title

Who is Atlas suitable for? This MMO is especially suitable for pirate fans. You will need to sail large ships, trade, build, and assemble a crew. Those who enjoy playing in a team will find their place here.

You don’t have to play in a team and can start with a huge variety of mods. For example, Frost says on Steam: “Despite much criticism, I find this game absolutely good and definitely playable solo or in groups; the selection of mods and private servers is enormous.”

Pirate MMO Atlas suddenly gets more players – Is it worth it again?

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23-Year-Old Achieves Breakthrough on YouTube – Too Sick to Enjoy It

The YouTuber Corpse Husband (23) achieved his big breakthrough on YouTube in just 3 months in 2020 after 5 years on the platform. The small channel of the YouTuber grew from a mini-channel to a place visited by 6 million people in no time thanks to the gaming hit Among Us. However, the YouTuber suffers from a chronic illness. This is partly responsible for his success, but it could now end his career as a YouTuber.

What was the breakthrough for Corpse Husband? Corpse Husband uploaded his first videos on YouTube in 2015 when he was 17 years old. He occasionally posted horror stories that had been sent to him by viewers. Corpse Husband remained anonymous, but his deep, resonant voice captivated fans. They enjoyed having him read them scary stories.

With the content that came relatively rarely, there wasn’t much progress on YouTube. The channel grew, but at a relatively low level. Around 10,000 subscribers joined every month. The channel achieved between 1 million and 4 million video views.

This changed in September 2020. Overnight, “Corpse Husband” became a YouTube star. He started streaming the social game “Among Us” live on YouTube, created videos about it, and also participated in the big event with politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Together with YouTube streamer Valkyrae, Corpse Husband frequently played.

Among Us turns niche streamers into million stars on YouTube

Corpse came into contact with the gaming clique around Valkyrae. With Among Us, several streamers became really big starting in late summer 2020.

He played with PewDiePie or with newcomers like Sykkuno, who rose just as rapidly as Corpse himself. Corpse stood out with his deep, pleasant voice and smart plays in Among Us, especially when he was the villain, the Impostor.

Among Us played into Corpse Husband’s hands: He could score points in the discussion parts of the game with his great voice and by weaving clever intrigues.

In 3 months from September 2020 to November 2020, the channel of “Corpse Husband” grew by 6 million followers. He was no longer getting 3 million video views per month, but 40 million.

Corpse Husband remains a “faceless YouTuber”: He does not show his face.

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23 million viewers watched the video.

YouTuber suffers from chronic illness

What is tragic: Corpse Husband cannot enjoy his massive success. He suffers from a chronic illness that restricts him.

On January 2, 2021, he even announced that he might have to stop streaming on YouTube altogether. He said he was likely unable to sit at the computer and play for much longer. He has already significantly reduced his appearances.

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Corpse Husband can apparently only play relatively simple, low-action games like Among Us, where talking is most important, and even that only for a limited time.

Recently, he had to interrupt streams because he was bleeding from his nose and his arms felt numb. He says he can only play for a short time now.

Moreover, Corpse apparently avoided some doctor and therapy visits in 2020 out of fear of contracting the Corona Virus.

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Illness contributes to great voice but threatens career

What kind of illness is it? Corpse Husband seems to suffer from several chronic illnesses. He has repeatedly addressed his complicated situation: He lives completely alone, has no friends or family.

The situation with his illness seemed to overwhelm him in his early 20s: The symptoms appeared suddenly, he was uninsured at the time, and the diagnosis was not easily made after the suspicion that he had a brain tumor was not confirmed (via youtube). He says: He visited numerous doctors and none could tell him what illness he suffers from.

Corpse describes a series of symptoms:

He said he was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a disease that manifests in constant muscle pain. He suffers from thoracic outlet syndrome, which can lead to paralysis in the arm. He also complained of increased light sensitivity due to eye problems.

Furthermore, Corpse Husband suffers from an anxiety disorder. He said (via youtube):

“I have a very bad anxiety disorder. I never leave my house, I think I had the problem before [before the YouTube career], but now it makes total sense in my head, although it’s probably irrational.”

Corpse Husband speaking with YouTuber Anthony Padilla in March 2013

And he apparently suffers from GERD (gastroesophageal reflux). This condition causes the stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus.

This condition, GERD, is also partly responsible for Corpse’s deep, distinctive voice.

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The Twitch streamer Hustla provided insights into his psyche.

Through live streaming, gaming streamers frequently give insights into their physical and mental health as they talk to their fans hour after hour. This was also the case for streamer GPHustla, who was live on Twitch and didn’t want to stop:

Streamer has been live on Twitch for 1068 hours because he is afraid of being alone

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PS Plus January 2021: The new games for PS4 / PS5 are here

Sony has released the new PlayStation Plus Games for January 2020. Once again, there are three monthly games, 2 for PlayStation 4 and one for both the PS4 and the new PlayStation 5. PS5 owners can also secure the PS Plus Collection.

The new PS Plus games for January 2021 are: Owners of a PS Plus subscription can now access three new games through the service. This time, the following games are included:

  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider for PS4 – an action-adventure where you play as the iconic Lara Croft
  • GreedFall (base game) for PS4 – a fantasy RPG about exploration and discovery
  • Maneater (base game) for the PS5 – a crazy action RPG where you play as a shark

The first two games in the list can, of course, also be played on the PS5 thanks to backward compatibility. In addition, console owners can still secure the 20 titles of the PS Plus Collection, if they haven’t done so already.

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When will the new monthly games be available for free download in the PS Store? The games will now be available for all PS Plus members without additional costs in the PS Store for download.

The PS Plus Collection has been available permanently since the launch of the PS5 and can be downloaded at any time if you missed it so far.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (PS4)

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What is Shadow of the Tomb Raider? It is an action-adventure game played from a third-person perspective. The direct sequel to “Rise of the Tomb Raider” is the third and final part of the last Tomb Raider trilogy.

In the game, you again take on the role of the legendary Lara Croft, who this time embarks on a journey into the jungles of South America. There, she aims to stop the paramilitary group Trinity, led by Pedro Dominguez. You track him to an excavation site in Mexico that leads to a temple where a dangerous artifact is hidden.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider lets you explore jungle areas, hunt wild animals, and collect resources necessary for survival. You rely on your skills, which you unlock with skill points after leveling up. Moreover, you have a selection of various firearms like shotguns, pistols, or bows to take out your enemies.

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Here is the launch trailer for Shadow of the Tomb Raider

You should check out Shadow of the Tomb Raider if you were already a fan of the previous games and are now looking for a good action-adventure game. Shadow of the Tomb Raider continues the story of its predecessor and also builds heavily on gameplay mechanics. Fans of the series will therefore get their money’s worth.

Link to download in the PS Store: Here is the download link

Greedfall (PS4)

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What is GreedFall? In this action RPG, you create your own character, with whom you then explore the mysterious island of Teer Fredee. The setting is roughly the 17th century and strongly addresses the colonization of the island; however, GreedFall also includes monsters and magic.

In the RPG, you won’t just fight through the story but also talk, as diplomacy, negotiations, lying, and deception are also part of it. The island is controlled by several different factions that you can either support or oppose.

To successfully compete against your enemies, you can recruit characters to fight alongside you. They have their own specializations in combat and can also be equipped with different pieces of armor.

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You should check out Greedfall if you enjoy RPGs with a lot of decision-making freedom. GreedFall gives you the option to determine how your story unfolds, who is your friend and who is your enemy. And of course, also how the ending will look.

Link to download in the PS Store: Here is the download link

Maneater (PS5)

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What is Maneater? The crazy third-person action RPG puts you in the role of a baby shark. Your story is revenge against Scaly Pete, who caught and gutted your mother. You escape from the shark hunter, but not before biting off his arm.

In the vast ocean, you must now survive alone by eating other creatures to gain the vital proteins, minerals, and fats. But also rare mutagens, as one of your goals is to evolve into a proper megalodon.

On your journey, you explore the depths of the open world of Port Clovis, complete side quests, and fight against other predators. And of course, consume lots of people.

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You should check out Maneater if you are looking for a crazy and bloody RPG that is different from the usual games. Your shark has various skills that allow you to tear apart not only people on the beach but also other predators.

Link to download in the PS Store: Here is the download link

PS Plus Collection (PS5)

What exactly is the PS Plus Collection? The PS Plus Collection is a compilation of 20 top titles that were released for the PS4 console and can now be played on the PS5.

All PS5 owners with an active PS Plus subscription can download this collection since the launch of the PlayStation 5 and play via the backward compatibility of the new Sony console.

Which games are included in this collection and further details can be found here: Even more free games for the PS5 launch – PS Plus Collection expands to 20 titles

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How do you get the PS Plus games?

The requirements: Essentially, you only need an active subscription to PlayStation Plus, a paid service from Sony Interactive Entertainment.

The membership costs around €60 per year – depending on the duration of the subscription. Members usually receive 2 PS Plus games monthly – which are provided as a digital download in the PS Store and at no additional cost. On top of that, you also benefit from some other advantages.

Since the release of the PS5, in addition to the two PS4 games, there is now also one on the PS5.

More information about PS Plus:

These are the advantages of PS Plus: Apart from the monthly free PS Plus games, subscribers also get among other things

  • Access to online multiplayer in many games
  • Exclusive discounts in the PlayStation Store
  • Exclusive in-game content for numerous games
  • Access to free trials where you can try out some full titles for free

Currently, the PS Store has the year-end offer where you can save up to 70%.

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TFT completely changes current Set 4 – Here is everything new in Patch 11.2

Together with Patch 11.2, Teamfight Tactics brings its big Mid-Season update to Set 4 named “Festival of Beasts”. It removes some champions and traits from the game and introduces new ones. We at MeinMMO reveal what is changing.

Update: You can find all important innovations, champions, and traits in the Cheat Sheet for Set 4.5.

What kind of update is this? Appropriately for the middle of Set 4, Riot Games is releasing the so-called Set 4.5. This includes some adjustments that aim to shake up the meta and remove some problematic champions.

The main changes at a glance:

  • 20 champions will be removed
  • 6 traits will be removed
  • Some old champions will gain new traits
  • There will be 21 new champions
  • There will be 7 new traits

You can also check out all changes in the official patch rundown from lead designer Mortdog:

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When will the new set be released? Set 4.5 can already be tried out on the PBE, the test server for LoL. The release is planned with Patch 11.2 on January 21.

What changes for existing champions

Which champions and traits will be removed? With the traits Dusk, Moonlight, Shadowy, Tormented, and Hunters, numerous combos that have dominated the meta in recent months will vanish Additionally, the Illusionists will also be removed.

Specifically, the following champions will be completely removed:

  • Dusk: Vayne, Thresh, Casseiopeia, Riven, Lillia
  • Moonlight: Lissandra, Aphelios, Sylas
  • Shadowy: Evelynn, Kayn
  • Hunters: Aphelios, Ashe, Warwick
  • Illusionists: Ezreal, Lux
  • Tormented: Kayne
  • Other champions: Nami, Hecarim, Xin Zhao, Jhin, Jinx, Ahri
TFT Set 4.5 Champions removed
These champions are disappearing (screenshot from the linked video).

Which old champions will be reworked? However, some champions from the aforementioned origins will remain and instead gain new traits:

  • Diana will change from Moonlight to Spirit
  • Zed from Shadowy to Slayer
  • Kindred from Hunter to Executioner
  • Morgana from Illusionist to Syphon

These champions and origins are coming with Set 4.5

Executioner:

  • Champions: Kindred, Kayle, Xayah
  • Effect: Attacks and abilities always crit when health falls below a certain value – (2) 33 %, (3) 66 %, (4) 99 %.
  • Our impression: The origin seems very strong at first glance and reminds us of Valkyrie from Set 3. Kayle could become a very strong carry.

Slayer:

  • Champions: Zed, Olaf, Darius, Tryndamere, Samira
  • Effect: Slayers have lifesteal that increases the lower their health is. They also deal bonus damage to enemies with less health – (3) 40 to 80 % lifesteal and bonus damage, (6) 80 to 160 % lifesteal and bonus damage
  • Our impression: 6 Slayers seem very strong, but also require a Chosen character. Much will depend on how good the new Slayer characters are.

Dragonsoul:

  • Champions: Tristana, Brand, Braum, Shyvana, Olaf, Aurelion Sol, Swain
  • Effect: At the start of the fight, the ally with the highest health among the Dragonsouls receives the blessing of the dragon. As long as they are blessed, the unit gains bonuses and fires a beam of dragon flames every 5th attack, dealing a percentage of the target’s maximum health as magic damage. Upon death, this blessing transfers to the nearest ally of the Dragonsoul – (3) 40 ability power and attack speed, 40 % max health, (6) 80 ability power and attack speed, 80 % max health, (9) 200 ability power and attack speed, 200 % max health.
  • Our impression: The buff is extremely strong, but it indirectly ensures that it first lands on the tanks. Due to the transfer, which cannot be controlled, it may take longer for it to reach the carries. Nevertheless, the origin looks promising.
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Aurelion Sol returns with Set 4.5.

Syphon:

  • Champions: Morgana, Vladimir, Nasus, Swain
  • Effect: All allies heal for the damage they deal with attacks or abilities – (2) 10 % for allies, 40 % for Syphoner, (4) 25 % for allies, 100 % for Syphoner.
  • Our impression: A good addition with 2 units for the team, similar to how Mystics are currently used. 4 Syphoner teams will be rather rare.

Fabled:

  • Champions: Neeko, Nautilus, Cho’Gath
  • Effect: Abilities from Fableds receive additional effects
  • Our impression: Since we cannot yet name the exact effects, it is difficult to assess this.

Daredevil:

  • Champions: Samira
  • Effect: With every basic attack, the Daredevil gains a new target. If this target is outside range, he rushes towards it. With each attack on a new target, the combo value increases. This rating resets upon casting a spell.
  • Our impression: Another single origin for a character. The legendary champions are usually very strong, and Samira will be no exception. This origin could be either very strong or useless at the beginning. Riot will take time to balance it.

Blacksmith:

  • Champions: Ornn
  • Effect: After participating in a fight, Blacksmiths start forging an artifact item. The higher their star level, the faster they work. Once the artifact is finished, it can be granted to an ally. An ally can equip only one artifact.
  • Our impression: With the additional artifacts, characters can be permanently strengthened, making Ornn a sought-after character, especially around level 7 and 8. All artifacts sound interesting, even if we do not yet know Infinity Force.
TFT Set 4.5 Artifacts
The artifacts of Ornn (screenshot from the above linked video).

What else changes with Set 4.5? With the new set, 4 items similar to Neeko’s Help will be introduced:

  • Loaded Dice can be placed on a champion, and then a new shop will be rolled. However, this will only contain champions that share the same traits as the selected one (there are no Chosen).
  • The Reforger allows you to take items from a champion, which then transform into completely new items of the same tier (combined, not combined).
  • With the Magnetic Remover, you can remove all items from a champion.
  • The Training Dummy spawns a unit that takes no space but can be attacked by the opponent.

However, all players will receive these items at the same time and in exactly identical form. They appear either at Stage 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, or not at all.

In addition to these innovations, there are also numerous balance adjustments to old origins, traits, and items.

At the start of the set, we at MeinMMO will put together Cheat Sheets again, as we did in previous sets.

If you want to dive back into TFT or consider it for Patch 4.5, you should first check out our new tips for the game:

7 Reasons why you are not winning your matches in TFT

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WoW: Asmongold meets a group of gold bots – initiates action to ban them

The Twitch streamer Asmongold encounters a group of bots in World of Warcraft (WoW). He immediately mobilizes his viewers to take action against them. He explains the problems that bots bring.

What happened? In one of his recent streams, the popular Twitch streamer Asmongold stumbled upon a large group of characters in World of Warcraft. There must have been about 50 druids. He quickly classified them as bots because of their suspicious behavior in the game.

All of them were running the same route in a square in Nazmir, repeatedly using the same abilities without pause. For him, it was clear: These are bots farming gold among the raptors.

He quickly called on his viewers to join him in his protest. Together, they are strong. The bots must be banned, Asmongold explains.

WoW Asmongold Bots group
Asmongold invites his viewers to join him against the owl horde

Asmongold calls for movement in the community

What the streamer did: Asmongold appeared visibly emotional during the stream. He wanted to do something about the bots now. Each of his viewers on his server should come to him and visit the location of the gold farmers. They should report the players to the GMs.

All his viewers should check on their servers if they could find these bots in the same place in Nazmir. If so, they should take screenshots and tweet them. Asmongold then received images from other servers where bots were farming at the same spot.

He renamed his stream title on Twitch. It then read: “Protesting against bots until they are removed. Stay strong together!”

The bots reacted: While Asmongold was among the bots, they suddenly disappeared. According to his viewers, this was due to a layer change. After a few group invitations, he found the druids again. And additionally, another group farming just a few hundred meters away.

Suddenly, the bots all stopped running their route and vanished. It is suspected that the bot operator became aware of the attention and logged out their characters. You can see this at around 18 minutes and 35 seconds in the embedded video.

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What is the problem with bots? In his stream, Asmongold explains what exactly the problem is with the bots that farm gold. “Each of you who wants to play WoW without paying for it. Each of you who buys a WoW token every month to play the game pays more money each month because of these damn moonboys [the owls].”

Because these bots acquire items and materials, sell them, and receive gold, which they then sell for real money, the in-game market is altered. More precisely, the purchasing power of gold is affected due to inflation. The offered goods like the WoW token become more expensive.

Have you also encountered bots in WoW? How did it look for you and what actions did you take? Maybe you reported them, or you didn’t care about what these automated characters were doing.

Feel free to share your experiences or tips on how to best deal with this in the comments here on MeinMMO.

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In Fortnite Season 6, “Kevin” could return and cause chaos on the map

Although we are still in Fortnite Season 5 Chapter 2, there is already a theory about how the next Season 6 could unfold. Some believe that the cube “Kevin” could return and cause chaos on the map.

What is this theory? We are now in Chapter 2 of Fortnite: Battle Royale and players seem to be discovering parallels to Chapter 1. The respective seasons are said to be connected to their predecessor.

That is also suggested by YouTuber Ali-A, who constantly points out the similarities between the seasons. For example, he mentions Season 4, where we experienced a superhero theme and comparatively received real Marvel superheroes in Season 4 Chapter 2.

Looking at this more closely, the theory states: “The previous seasons will be repeated in Chapter 2, but with a twist.” This has also led to the theory about what Season 6 in Fortnite could look like.

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YouTuber Ali-A discusses the future of Fortnite and the theory that Kevin the cube could return in Season 6
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Will Kevin the Cube return?

This is what is supposed to happen in Season 6: If the theory is correct and the seasons are indeed connected and repeated, it could give us a hint about how Season 6 will unfold.

In Season 6 Chapter 1, the theme was: “The darkness rises.” The big star of the season was the giant cube, dubbed “Kevin” by the community. After rolling around the map for weeks in Season 5, it submerged into Loot Lake and transformed into a floating island.

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The floating island also moved around the map and provided players with a way to fly high with the vortex and glide beautifully. However, this sometimes caused chaos, as enemies could get stuck in the vortex for a long time and could not be killed.

Will we see our old acquaintance again? After all, we just have the Zero Point from Chapter 1 on the map of Season 5, so a return of Kevin doesn’t seem so far-fetched.

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Will Kevin return in Season 6?

However, keep in mind that this is not yet confirmed and is still just a theory. We will likely have to wait until the first hints about Season 6 appear so we know if the return of this notorious cube will actually happen. Until then, there are still some exciting things to expect in Season 5. A leak has already shown that a popular location could change completely soon.

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Pokémon GO: Today Spotlight Hour with Yorkleff and strong bonus

In Pokémon GO, the Spotlight Hour with Yorkleff starts today, January 5th. We show you the shinies and bonuses for this event.

What is a Spotlight Hour? This event takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO. For one hour, a Pokémon is in the spotlight and a suitable bonus rounds it off.

This week is all about Yorkleff. That makes sense, as currently the Einall event is running, where Pokémon from Generation 5 are appearing more frequently.

All Info on the Spotlight Hour with Yorkleff

When does it start? The event starts at 6:00 PM local time and lasts exactly one hour. At 7:00 PM, the Spotlight Hour is over.

These are the bonuses: During the hour, spawns are generally increased and Yorkleff appears everywhere.

Additionally, there is double Stardust when catching Pokémon. You will receive at least 200 dust per catch. If you use a Star Piece, you will get three times the amount of Stardust.

Is there Shiny Yorkleff? Yes, this shiny has been catchable in Pokémon GO for a few months. It is also available during the Spotlight Hour. However, you’ll need to look closely at the Shiny. It is just slightly lighter than the normal form:

This is what Shiny Yorkleff looks like.

Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? Definitely. With Yorkleff, there is a Pokémon that is quite easy to catch, and the double Stardust is always useful.

It is worth investing the hour and trying to catch as many Yorkleff as possible with a Star Piece.

What’s next? In the upcoming weeks, there will also be a Spotlight Hour every Tuesday. We have compiled all the events that are already known for 2021 here: Pokémon GO 2021 – 8 Things to Expect in the New Year

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Rust has as many players on Steam as ever – What’s going on?

The survival MMO Rust is currently recording a player record on Steam. We take a look at what led to this.

What is Rust? Rust is a survival game that is a bit harsher than genre representatives like Conan Exiles or ARK. This is due to the game’s PvP and the community, which thrives on player versus player combat. They are essentially at the center of the experience, but can be ruthless.

Besides that, Rust offers a player experience that you surely know from other survival titles.

  • You start naked (and I mean literally) and have to gather resources to craft items, including tools and weapons.
  • Hunger, thirst, and cold play a role. You need to gather food, drink, and warm up by the fire.
  • It is necessary to build a shelter that serves as storage and a retreat.
  • You can even form alliances with other players and build entire cities together.

Rust is a huge success, thanks to Twitch

What is the current status of Rust? According to Steamcharts, the game had 134,255 simultaneous players in the past 30 days. That is a new record. Thus, Rust was able to dethrone the previous survival leader ARK in the last 30 days.

The ratings on Steam in the past 30 days are 90% positive. However, Rust has been receiving good ratings for quite some time now. The average rating is therefore 85%.

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This is how the survival MMO Rust plays.

How did this success come about? A big part of the current hype comes from 50 Twitch streamers, including Valkyrae, Pokimane, Myth, and shroud. After Christmas, they started an event in Rust that ran on a private server. This event was so well received by the streamers’ fans that the game experienced a massive increase in players and became a topic in the media again.

Even the Twitch bad boy Félix “xQc” Lengyel joined in, which caused a little drama as he stirred trouble.

Nevertheless, this did not diminish Rust’s popularity. This shows that well-known Twitch streamers can ensure the success of games – just like what happened with Among Us and Escape from Tarkov.

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Here you see Twitch streamer shroud playing Rust.

What do players say about Rust? Fans explain that they have a kind of love-hate relationship with the survival game. There are always situations in which frustration dominates. Here, the wipes play a significant role.

Rust occasionally resets the servers, forcing players to start over. Traditionally, wipes are not announced long in advance. These wipes offer new opportunities for players, but also annoy some. But that’s just part of Rust.

  • Timm3D writes on Steam: “It’s an absolute love-hate relationship. On one hand, it’s so much fun, on the other hand, you might get unlucky and get wiped, which can drive you crazy.”
  • Genghis Khan says: “A very fun game. I only recommend it if you are ready for 7 strokes and 3 heart attacks per wipe. Other than that, it’s a very good game.”
  • termo2 loves Rust, but has a problem with it: “The game is a lot of fun, I’ve played it for many hours, but unfortunately I can’t give a thumbs up. Rust has suffered from cheaters and macros since the beginning. Both are equally bad, it is 90% not possible to win a fight against a player, where every shot goes straight.”

Early Access, Electricity, and New Combat System

How has Rust developed over time? Rust launched in December 2013 via Steam as an early access game. It wasn’t until February 2018 that the official release took place. The developers originally aimed to create a DayZ clone with the survival game, which the CEO of the developer studio openly admitted (via garry’s blog).

After the early access launch, updates with new mechanics like hunting were regularly released. The originally included zombies were removed by the team in February 2014 and replaced with mutated animals.

Rust has suffered from cheaters from the very beginning, and they still pose a problem today. However, anti-cheat measures have noticeably improved the situation.

The developers experiment a lot with gameplay mechanics:

  • There was an EXP system that was highly anticipated beforehand, but received heavy criticism upon release in 2016, which led to its removal. This shows how closely the developers interact with the community and respond to feedback and wishes.
  • The combat system was redesigned, now resembling a traditional shooter more.
  • Furthermore, new content is constantly being introduced, such as electricity in an update at the end of December. Accompanying this were innovations such as automated turrets.
  • New items continue to be added that players can craft, including weapons and items for a swimming pool.

Rust has a strong and dedicated community, which is considered toxic. Interactions between players can be quite rough. It is necessary to toughen up if you want to play. But that’s also become part of the player experience of the survival MMO.

Rust is listed on MeinMMO as one of the best survival games for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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