An actress from Fallout is afraid that a missing body part will become her trademark

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Ella Purnell played the lead role of Lucy MacLean in the series for Fallout. At the same time, she voiced Jinx in the Netflix series Arcane. However, a physical trait that connects her two characters becomes her greatest fear.

What connects Jinx and Lucy? Although the two figures come from a video game, there is another small similarity between them. Both Jinx and Lucy have a finger amputated during their lives. For Lucy, it’s the index finger, while for Jinx, it’s the middle finger.

  • Lucy has her finger cut off by the ghoul. He does it as compensation for her biting off his finger. Later, she has a new, dead finger sewn on.
  • Jinx loses her finger in a fight with Vi. The sharpshooter Caitlyn aims from a distance at Jinx but only hits her finger.

However, this similarity seems to worry Ella Purnell. She is afraid that this physical trait will become a trademark of hers.

What a performance Ella Purnell delivers in Fallout is hinted at by the following trailer for the series:

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The official trailer for the Fallout series on Amazon in German

This finger is the curse of my life

What does she have against the finger? During an interview at the IGN FanExpo (via YouTube), Purnell is asked if she is afraid of being cast for roles with missing fingers. And indeed, she responds:

That would truly be one of the worst things that could happen to me.

Ella Purnell at the IGN FanExpo

She explains how annoying it is to have her finger painted every day. Because Lucy in the series has a dead finger sewn on, it likely had to be painted every day in a rotten, bluish color. She complains that the finger is the curse of her life.

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The index finger is the finger she uses the most. However, she probably shouldn’t have used it due to the color. It would have been viewed sideways if she had used her painted finger to pick up food.

What role did the finger play during filming? The finger even had its own name and was affectionately dubbed Poop Finger, in English Poop Finger. The makeup designer Mike Harvey came up with the idea to name the finger that way.

The name spread so quickly that later everyone on set referred to the body part as Poop Finger.

Lucy comes from a vault that was originally used for a social experiment. Depending on which vault one ended up in, a different experiment awaited them. One man was extremely lucky because he landed in Vault 69 – and the experiment is exactly as you think: Fallout has a “Vault 69” and it is as bad as you think

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Trymacs has an expensive Fortnite account, but only because his Twitch colleagues want to tease him

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Max “Trymacs” Stemmler seemingly has a very expensive Fortnite account because he owns many emotes. However, he did not acquire them himself. His fellow streamers have found a way to annoy the content creator.

Why does Trymacs have an expensive Fortnite account? Fortnite is actually a free-to-play game. However, if one wants to acquire emotes or skins, real money can be spent. The more an account has, the more “expensive” it is.

The Twitch streamer Trymacs presumably has a particularly valuable Fortnite account thanks to his many emotes and skins. But not because he buys the cosmetic items himself, but because his fellow streamers send them to him. They do this to annoy him.

In our video, we summarize Trymacs’ career for you:

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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten

“I am already furious again”

Why does Trymacs let himself be annoyed by it? Some emotes are dances set to current music. Trymacs is not a fan of these emotes. You can already see this when he tries to promote his creator code in Fortnite in a clip (via YouTube), but then gets distracted by the dancing emotes in the background.

With a disgusted fascination, the streamer watches the dances for a moment and then says: “Okay, guys, change of plans, don’t buy anything. I just went through the emotes, I’m already furious again. I was just about to promote my creator code, and now I can’t do that.”

In another clip, Trymacs opens a gift from his streamer colleague JulianCoM in Fortnite. It is a dance to the song “I like the way you kiss me.” According to Trymacs, this is his “hate emote” and he says: “He [JulianCoM] did that on purpose.”

Sascha “unsympathischTV” Hellinger also mocks this, saying that emotes are only sent to him because it’s so funny to see Trymacs get annoyed by it.

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Those who want to watch the clips can check out the relevant YouTube video by Satter Hugo starting at minute 04:59. With other things, it is not so easy to annoy Trymacs. For example, the YouTuber ApoRed had it out for him in a diss track, but the Twitch streamer was looking forward to the insults: Trymacs is looking forward to being insulted by ApoRed – then disappointed with the result

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Pax Dei gives you 5 chances to save your house in the MMORPG

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Since the last cleanup, many players have again left the Early Access of Pax Dei. Therefore, the development team is once again resorting to drastic measures to create more space in the MMORPG.

What are the developers doing? This month, a cleanup operation is taking place. Just like in August 2024, abandoned plots will be removed to make room for new ones. During this cleanup operation, almost 8% of all plots were removed. 

Since then, there have been various occasions when the plots were cleaned up. But this time, you have one more chance to secure your house.

When is the operation taking place? Players have until February 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM to secure their plot. Then the cleanup operation will be conducted.

You can see how beautiful the world of Pax Dei looks in the following trailer:

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Pax Dei: Trailer for the Early Access launch shows beautiful medieval world

5 chances to secure your plot

How can the plot be saved? You only need to meet one of 5 criteria if you want to save your plot. The following 5 points must apply for the plot to be deleted:

  • No login in the last 28 days
  • There are fewer than 20 building components on your plot
  • You have fewer than 7 chests
  • There are fewer than 7 crafters on your plot
  • You have not built a market stall yet

To prevent the deletion of your plot, the easiest way is simply to log in. This way, you can ensure that what you’ve built does not fall victim to the cleanup operation.

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Is that fair? It is understandable that the development team wants to leave space for players who are active. Therefore, regular cleanup operations are justifiable. Additionally, there are many criteria that must be met for a plot to be deleted, making it harder for a player’s plot to be removed.

However, such cleanup operations have a bitter aftertaste, considering that Early Access costs money. When Pax Dei is not on sale, the standard version costs 40 euros. 

Moreover, a “fixed number of plots” is promised on Steam. If these are deleted, the developers do not adhere to the description available for Early Access. Nevertheless, Pax Dei is one of 6 MMORPGs that MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz is particularly looking forward to: Which MMOs will rock in 2025? Here are 6 games I am particularly looking forward to

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PS Plus Essential: All free games in March 2025 for PS4 and PS5 – This time with a surprise RPG in tow

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

The games for PS Plus Essential in March 2025 for PS5 and PS4 have been officially announced. We present the games briefly and show when they will be available.

Which PS Plus games are there in March 2025? Also in March 2025, there are again three games that you can get with the PS Plus Essential subscription.

When will the games be available? The games are always available from the first Tuesday of a month:

  • PS Plus games available: March 4, 2025, around 12:00 PM

Everything important about the free games of PS Plus Essential in March 2025

Here we briefly introduce the three games:

Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5): Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a story-driven role-playing game by BioWare, which forms the fourth part of the Dragon Age series. Instead of a single hero, a group of unique characters is at the center, who together combat a great threat.

The game relies on an action-packed combat system, player-driven decisions, and handcrafted areas instead of an open world.

With its emotional stories and the ability to build close bonds with companions, The Veilguard has further developed the Dragon Age formula of previous titles and offers a captivating adventure for fans of the series.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Unleashes the Dragon in Official Launch Trailer

TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection (PS5/PS4): TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection is a retro game collection that includes 13 classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games from the 80s and 90s. This includes arcade titles, NES, SNES, Sega, and Game Boy games.

The collection offers enhanced features like online multiplayer for some titles, save functions, rewind, and a digital gallery with concept art.

Sonic Colors: Ultimate (PS4): Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a remaster of the 2010 platformer Sonic Colors. The game features improved graphics, smoother performance, and new features like an additional game mode and customizable content.

Players control Sonic through colorful worlds, utilizing the powers of the Wisps and battling Dr. Eggman to free captured aliens.

What else should I consider? If you haven’t grabbed the games from last month for PS Plus yet, you should hurry. Once the new games are available, the old ones will be turned off again. If you want to get the games, you absolutely need the paid PS Plus subscription for your PS4 or PS5.

More about PS Plus: Do you want to know which content belongs to which subscription of PS Plus and which one is best for you? MeinMMO introduces you to all the options of PS Plus and explains which is the best fit for you: PS Plus Subscription: Essential, Extra or Premium – Which package suits me?

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Player spends over 180 hours in Season 7 of Diablo 4 to reach Paragon Level 300

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

With each new season, leveling starts over again in Diablo 4. A player has endured the grind up to Paragon level 300 and draws a conclusion. Spoiler: The effort is hardly worth it – and the community agrees.

In Diablo 4, you reach the maximum character level at level 60, after which the grind for Paragon levels begins. Overall, you can collect 300 Paragon points for your Paragon boards to further improve your character. However, the grind is extremely time-consuming – and many players find the reward to be limited.

In a post on Reddit, Mr_Juicer reports about his grind up to Paragon level 300 in Season 7, which has been running since January 21, 2025. In the last season, he managed to reach level 240, and now he wanted to have the assurance to achieve it at least once. Especially after level 270, it became very tedious as he repeatedly did the same activities.

How did the player reach the highest level? He mostly spent time in the Hell Rifts. He advises listening to music or being entertained in other ways while grinding, as it makes the grind easier. He also used the group finder in Diablo 4 to do numerous Hell Rift runs without having to consume many seals himself.

While he could have leveled faster in the Pit, his Blood Wave Necro was simply too slow for the high Pit levels. “[Hell Rifts] might have been relatively slower, but this allowed for an easier gameplay loop that didn’t burn me out,” he explains.

When asked how long the leveling took overall, he writes that over 300 hours were invested in his Necro alone. The pure XP grind cost him about 180+ hours. He spent a lot of time just finding a group. “The spots were always gone quickly,” he notes.

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Gameplay trailer for Season 7 in Diablo 4, the Season of Witch Power

“There really is no reason to do it”

Why is the effort hardly worth it? The author of the post explains that he probably will never do it again – solely for his “mental health”. Just for level 300 alone, you need to collect 1 billion XP, he notes.

He finds the rewards disappointing. Specifically, he writes:

A mount trophy and a mount are really a bit meager considering how much work it is. […]

Why isn’t there at least exclusive cosmetics or a chest with a guaranteed mythical unique of your choice, so you have a tangible memory of the accomplishment? Just an idea.

A permanent UI change for Paragon level 300 would be really cool – like a golden frame around the character or something! Instead of just “Level 300: 0/0 experience” being shown.

This is what the community says about it: In the comments, users discuss the long grind. ShootHotHug states: “There is no real incentive other than the pride of having done it. The mount is a joke, so something like a special frame, a unique cosmetic item, or a pet would definitely be worthwhile.”

Extension-Lie-3272 writes: “I am at 270 and see no reason to continue… My character runs great, and the board maybe gives me +30 to a desired stat? Everything I need is done.” And the post creator replies: “Yes, other than Paragon points, there really is no reason to do it.”

In the comments, Mr_Juicer points out that you can also collect the 300 Paragon levels on the eternal realm since the achievement and cosmetics will be unlocked account-wide anyway. So you have no time pressure but also don’t benefit from seasonal XP buffs or similar.

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To level up to Paragon level 300 in Diablo 4, it makes sense to play a build that allows you to move quickly through the activities. Other players, however, prefer not to have to pay much attention to rotations or huge damage. For instance, a player asked the community for a class for lazy players in Diablo 4 and received a recommended ideal build that hardly requires pressing buttons.

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One of the best mechanics in gaming was only used 2 times and now Warner Bros. has killed it

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Many genres in gaming have established themselves with various mechanics. Watchtowers are a big example of this. However, sometimes developers try something new and innovative that players love. Monolith Productions did this with the Nemesis System. However, it has hardly been used, and now Warner Bros. is closing the studio.

What will happen to Monolith Productions? On February 25, 2025, Warner Bros. announced the closure of Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego. As part of this, they are also canceling the Wonder Woman game that Monolith Productions was working on.

For some time now, Warner Bros. has been facing problems in its gaming division. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was a flop, and Multiversus also faced challenges. Nowadays, Monolith is primarily known for the two Shadow of games from the Lord of the Rings universe. In particular, their Nemesis System impressed players.

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Shadow of War – Trailer for the Dark Lord of the Rings Game

An innovative system that was hardly used

What is the Nemesis System? In Shadow of Mordor, encounters with various enemies are saved, and these enemies can then rise in rank and strength in the game. This means that rivals are created, who grow throughout the game and occasionally encounter you.

This is not only exciting from a gameplay perspective but also narratively, as small, personal stories arise with various Orcs and Uruk-Hai. Monolith Productions then further developed this system in Shadow of War.

Has the system been used more often? No, outside of the two Mordor games, the Nemesis System has not been used in this way. This is probably also due to the fact that Warner Bros. patented the system in 2015.

But even in the many other games from Warner Bros., the system was not utilized. Now, with the closure of Monolith Productions, it seems even less likely that we will see the system again in the near future.

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Monolith Productions has developed many classics and innovative games. Among them is the horror shooter series F.E.A.R., the agent shooter No One Lives Forever, or the Middle-earth games. Unfortunately, studios in the gaming industry are regularly closing. A modern AAA team has also suffered this fate: They made a fortune with Baldur’s Gate 3, canceling the new AAA game of the team behind Anthem 2.0

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Former Call of Duty Developer Says SBMM Punishes Good Players – But It’s Necessary for the Game’s Survival

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Many players criticize the matchmaking of Call of Duty. A developer explained why the system is important for the survival of the game.

What is this SBMM anyway? SBMM stands for Skill-based Matchmaking. It describes a matchmaking system that selects your teammates and opponents based on your skill and gameplay performance. The better you play, the stronger your opponents will be.

The matchmaking in Call of Duty has been a much-discussed topic in the Call of Duty community for years. Some find SBMM good because it prevents them from playing against significantly better players. Others criticize the system because it means they can no longer play relaxed matches and must give their best in every game.

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An unfair system that punishes good players

Who is the developer? Industry insider Tom Henderson spoke in an interview with former “Call of Duty” developer Charlie Olson (via Insider Gaming). Olson worked at Raven Software for 6.5 years before moving to Machine Games in 2020. At Raven Software, he worked, among other things, on the algorithm for the matchmaking rating (MMR).

What does the developer say? Olson explains that it is true when Activision and other companies say that SBMM is important to keep players from quitting a game. He found this out through analyses he conducted during his time at Call of Duty.

According to Olson, about 50% of players would stop playing a game if it doesn’t have SBMM. The problem is: worse players don’t like being dominated, and good players don’t like having to carry the entire team all the time.

However, Olson understands that specifically good players are frustrated by SBMM and that there is room for improvement:

„The big problem with SBMM is, however, that you no longer know what league you are playing in. SBMM takes away the sense of skill and ability. There is less feedback on abilities, statistics are not as important, KD is less a bragging right; it is really a serious design problem.”

Olson elaborates that SBMM punishes good players and therefore it is an unfair system: “When you try to get better at the game, SBMM only rewards you with tougher opponents. I would even say that SBMM punishes players for being good. That’s unfair, and players have the right to complain about it.”

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A possible solution to address this unfair feeling among better players is, according to Olson, to introduce some kind of reward system. Players who play in lobbies with a higher skill level would then receive more experience points for the round, for example.

Without SBMM, many players lose interest – like in XDefiant

Why could a game without SBMM die? Already in December 2024, Olson stated to the Danish magazine Arkaden that the absence of SBMM could have played a role in the rapid death of Ubisoft’s CoD competitor XDefiant:

I would say that XDefiant did not have SBMM data available to look at. Otherwise, they would have changed course. They should have kept that door open. I don’t know if that would have saved the game, but it’s not out of the question.

As for XDefiant and SBMM, without [more detailed investigations], it would be difficult to quantify how things would have been different with SBMM, but what we do know for sure is that they did not give themselves the best chances of success. It was a mistake not to include SBMM due to ignorance about how and why SBMM works.

Olson via arkaden.dk

While Olson says that Call of Duty might have too strict of an SBMM, the solution is not to completely remove the system. You would lose many low-skill players, which would lead to a cascading effect.

However, there are other factors that could have contributed to the premature shutdown of XDefiant. MeinMMO editor Dariusz has taken a closer look at the case of the arena shooter: From 8 million players in a week to shutdown after just one year – The case of the free CoD killer

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A rich man wanted to feed the world by growing lettuce on his private island: He irrigated it with 500 million dollars

Yana Yana Reading time 2 minutes

Larry Ellison invested 500 million dollars in a high-tech greenhouse project on his private island Lāna‘i to revolutionize food production with sustainable farming. However, the endeavor faced various challenges and technical issues. Instead of a global solution, in the end, only the cultivation of vegetables for Hawaii remained.

Who is Larry Ellison? Larry Ellison is known as the co-founder of Oracle, one of the largest software companies in the world. He is also listed by Forbes as one of the richest people in the world. Currently, he ranks fifth among billionaires (as of February 26, 2025).

This was Ellison’s vision: According to the Wall Street Journal, the billionaire invested hundreds of millions of dollars in a state-of-the-art agricultural project on Lāna‘i, a Hawaiian island he bought in 2012 for 200 million dollars. However, Ellison is not only interested in technology and politics but also in sustainable agriculture. His goal was to use the island not just as a private residence but as a laboratory for high-tech food production. The project was supposed to be a potential solution to the global food crisis.

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The agricultural project between innovation and reality

With the founding of Sensei Farms, Larry Ellison aimed to prove that modern technology and vertical farming can revolutionize food production. With an investment of 500 million dollars, high-tech greenhouses equipped with artificial intelligence, sensors, and renewable energy were created. Furthermore, the Oracle founder planned to operate these facilities with renewable energy to create a completely sustainable model.

What problems did the project face? The implementation of the project on Lāna‘i encountered unexpected challenges. Strong winds repeatedly damaged the greenhouse roofs, which cost 50 million dollars in repairs. The solar panels provided by Elon Musk also failed to withstand the weather conditions. Instead of sustainable energy, diesel generators had to be used.

Additionally, poor internet connections complicated the operation of various sensors, as did depleted soils from previous pineapple plantations. Despite cutting-edge technology, the results were modest: only lettuce and cherry tomatoes were produced, far from the original idea of feeding the world. Ultimately, the endeavor failed due to its challenges.

The future of Sensei Ag

What happens next? After the failure, Sensei Ag is adjusting its strategy. The company is now focusing on developing software solutions for agricultural operations. The experiences gained from the Lāna‘i project are being integrated into new approaches for automation, including robot-assisted cultivation systems in California.

What will happen to the island? Agricultural operations on the island have been scaled back but not completely halted. The lettuce and cherry tomatoes produced are still sold to other Hawaiian islands, albeit on a much smaller scale than originally planned. Whether Ellison will maintain his long-term interest in Lāna‘i or has new plans for the island remains open.

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For a short time, you can easily collect 11 legendary monsters in Pokémon GO

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, there was a mistake in the limited research involving the legendary monsters. For this, Niantic will now compensate you handsomely.

What kind of research is this? During the “Way to Einall” event, there is limited research in Pokémon GO where you must win a total of 11 raids. For each successful task step, you will encounter a legendary Pokémon.

As Niantic states on X, there was a mistake in the research, causing the progress for some trainers not to be counted. And that’s exactly why there is now compensation for all trainers – and it’s quite significant.

Legendary Pokémon for everyone!

What kind of compensation is this? To compensate trainers for not receiving progress in the research, Niantic has opted for a strong compensation. All trainers will receive the same research again, but with a small difference.

In the second version of the research, all tasks are already completed. This means you can collect all the rewards directly without having to complete raids.

What rewards are in the research? You can look forward to the following legendary Pokémon in the research:

  • Terrakion
  • Kobalion
  • Virizion
  • Boreas (Incarnate Form)
  • Voltolos (Incarnate Form)
  • Demeteros (Incarnate Form)
  • Genesect (Normal Form as well as once with Aqua, Bolt, Flame, and Chill Modules)

Additionally, when you have collected all the legendary Pokémon, you will receive 10 candies each for Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem.

How long is the research active? If you don’t want to miss out on the rewards, you need to redeem them by Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM. After that, the research will disappear, and you will have no way to receive the rewards.

If you collect the rewards during the Spotlight Hour that will be repeated on February 26, 2025, you can even receive double the amount of candies when catching the legendary Pokémon.

The research and the “Way to Einall” event are meant to prepare you in-game for the big Einall Tour taking place next weekend on March 1 and 2, 2025. We have already gathered information for you and summarized all known content of the Einall Tour.

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New multiplayer game on Steam is more popular than GTA 5 and Marvel Rivals, yet its reviews are terrible

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, the Steam Next Fest is taking place, where different games showcase their demos and draw attention to themselves. One of these games is Mecha Break, and its demo is so popular that it can surpass GTA 5 and Marvel Rivals. However, looking at the reviews, it doesn’t seem so good.

What kind of game is this? In Mecha Break, you take on the role of a pilot controlling a mech – their appearances can be customized at will. In various PvP modes, you then compete against other pilots to fight for victory.

No PvE like in Armored Core is to be expected, but there will be an Extraction mode where you can also face off against online players and NPCs. Additionally, several mech classes provide different play styles to create tension.

Despite its niche genre, Mecha Break has managed to reach over 300,000 simultaneous players – more than GTA 5 and Marvel Rivals during their peak times. One might think the game is popular, and while the player numbers support this, the reviews tell a different story.

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Mecha Break shows in the trailer how it wants to combine cool mechs with teamwork like in Overwatch

Testers tear the game apart despite good gameplay

What issues are causing discontent? When there are good reviews, they often talk about the great gameplay. However, when it comes to the bad reviews, Mecha Break is torn apart. Primarily, the monetization and the anti-cheat are criticized. The following can be heard in the comments on Steam:

  • “Fantastic gameplay overshadowed by extremely questionable and potentially predatory monetization.” – DesLizard
  • “Great gameplay, but… what’s up with the monetization?” – Lordran
  • “It’s a bit disturbing what the monetization model for mechs looks like, as collecting the currency to unlock them seems way too expensive, especially for the most expensive mechs.” – Sekriyn Hunter
  • “Kernel-level anti-cheat, (glorified virus) extreme monetization, slow progression, mandatory nearly hour-long tutorial kills the desire to continue playing to get to MP […]” – Vodal

As Vodal wrote, the game also has a kernel-level anti-cheat – a system that digs deep into the lowest level of your operating system. This gives the software complete control over your hardware. For many, this is a red flag. Currently, the game has 7,798 reviews, of which only 34% are positive – hence it only receives the rating “Mostly Negative.”

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Is there another reason for the bad reviews? On Reddit, some fans discuss the bad reviews. According to them, there was review-bombing in China. The release was highly anticipated by many, but the servers had significant instabilities, the release was also misadvertised, and very few players could participate. Our MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller has additional details: New multiplayer game already has the fourth most players on Steam in the demo

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Streamer to Final Fantasy XIV surrenders to cat girl after she breaks his new record 3 times – Even before he can upload his video

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

The streamer Pint for Final Fantasy XIV was long the holder of the speedrun record at the tower in Kugane. However, within a few days, he was defeated three times – by one of his own fans, a catgirl.

What has happened so far? The Twitch streamer and YouTuber Pint secured the record in 2023 for the jumping puzzle tower of Kugane. The goal is to climb said building from the Stormblood expansion as quickly as possible.

After player Em0_oticon held the title for 5 years with a time of 43.58 seconds, Pint grabbed the crown with 43.30 seconds. However, just one day later, Em0_oticon reclaimed the crown – with a new record time of 38.74 seconds.

Now, Pint has tried again and faced competition from his own fanbase: a catgirl beat him three times – within 24 hours!

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A Head-to-Head Race: Lalafell vs Catgirl

How did the last 24 hours go? The race for the tower in Kugane is fiercely contested. On February 23, Pint reignited the race in his YouTube video. In it, he revisited the race to beat his main rival. He succeeded with a new record of 38.31 seconds.

With this, he not only beat Em0_oticon but also the last world record held by Azura Stargazer. Azura is a fan of Pint himself, and because Pint had repeatedly pointed out his new attempt in advance, Azura wanted to beat this new record directly.

Which he managed to do with just 37.715 seconds. You can also see it on YouTube. And this was before Pint released his own record video.

But that was not the end for Azura: he kept trying and first broke his own record with 36.40 seconds (via YouTube) and then beat himself again with only (!) 35.65 seconds (via YouTube).

Ultimately, Azura dashed through the jumping puzzle once more, setting the new current record: 34.616 seconds.

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What happens next? Azura ended the last new record with a landing on the lamp in front of the tower, another challenging feat. Pint then threw in the towel.

So unless Azura attempts to further beat himself or Em0_oticon feels motivated to dethrone the catgirl, the record will remain at 34.616 seconds for the time being. Unless, of course, someone else feels called to turn the record trio into a quartet.

Besides jumping records, there is of course much more to do in Final Fantasy XIV. Besides the main story, you can take on nasty bosses in raids, complete dungeons, and defeat individual boss enemies. If you are also out and about alone and looking for a pastime, our list of 5 cool mounts that you can farm without a group might be interesting.

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Players are wondering why there is even a feature in Monster Hunter Wilds

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Monster Hunter Wilds offers a vibrant world with a diverse flora and fauna. As in its predecessor, the small endemic creatures can be caught with a net. However, the community wonders why this feature still exists in the new installment.

Why is the community upset? In addition to the large monsters, there are many small animals that inhabit the world of Monster Hunter Wilds. You can catch these with your catching net. Additionally, you can fish.

In the predecessor Monster Hunter World, you could then release your captured creatures in your own room and keep them as pets. This will no longer be possible in Monster Hunter Wilds, which is causing great disappointment among fans. This also raises the question of why one should still catch the animals at all.

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Why is it no longer possible to keep pets? In Monster Hunter Wilds, the personal room is gone, as there is no longer a fixed place to which you always return. Instead, each area has a base camp and several small outposts that you can establish.

The latter can indeed be customized, but this currently excludes interior decoration. You can only customize the outer tent and the outdoor furniture. Therefore, you currently have no way to display your captured creatures.

However, they occasionally appear in the research tent at your base camp in the Wind Plains. Which animals show up there is random, and you cannot control it.

“The game sounds like a 10/10, but that was my absolute favorite in World.”

What do the fans say about this? In some threads on Reddit, players express their disappointment. They wonder why this feature was even carried over (via Reddit). The ability to display them in their own room was the whole fun in searching for and hunting the little creatures (via Reddit).

  • Local-Change414 writes in their thread on Reddit: “In the early reviews, it states that you can’t place your captured endemic creature anywhere. I’m so angry and sad right now. I loved this feature in World”
  • h4lfaxa comments below via Reddit: “Yes, that is literally the ONLY part where I raise my eyebrows. Base World did that so well. Hopefully with the G-Rank!”
  • StinkeroniStonkrino ponders via Reddit: “Probably the saddest thing I’ve read in the reviews, to be honest. It was nice to relax at home in MHW and feed the pets. Hopefully, it will be added later if enough people ask for it”
  • callisto_is_crazed writes in another thread via Reddit: “The game sounds like a 10/10, but that was my absolute favorite in World.”

Fans hope that the ability to customize the interior of their tent and display the animals there will be added with a future update.

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What should one catch the animals for in Monster Hunter Wilds then? For catching the endemic beings, you receive guild points, which you can exchange for items or useful functions. Additionally, some players enjoy collecting all the entries in the lexicon.

In addition to the endemic creatures, the large monsters naturally play the main role. If you want to know which familiar or new monstrous faces you will encounter in Wilds, you can take a look at our list: Monster Hunter Wilds: All currently known monsters in the list

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You have the perfect opportunity today to catch a lot of Unova Pokémon in Pokémon GO

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, an event is being repeated where there were issues. And this is the perfect opportunity if you haven’t yet completed the limited-time research with the legendary monsters.

Which event is it about? As Niantic informed on X, there were problems during yesterday’s Spotlight Hour in some regions. The number of Serpifeu, Floink, and Ottaro that spawned during the event was lower than it should have been.

This has led Niantic to decide that the Spotlight Hour will be repeated for all trainers. It will take place today, on February 26, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. You can expect the same content as during yesterday’s Spotlight Hour.

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Catching Unova Monsters, Receiving Legendary Pokémon

Who might benefit from the event? The evolutions of the 3 Pokémon themselves are already worthwhile. Serpiroyal is a good monster in the Super League, Flambirex can impress as a Fire attacker, and Admurai can be used both as a Water attacker and in battle leagues.

However, the event is especially worthwhile for you if you have not yet been able to complete the limited-time research with the legendary Pokémon. Here, you need to catch 156 Pokémon from the Unova region, and you will receive one encounter each with Voltolos, Demeteros, and Boreos in return.

Since all 3 Pokémon from the Spotlight Hour come from the Unova region, you have the perfect opportunity to catch the necessary specimens in the repeat of the event and finish the research.

During the event, you will also receive double the amount of candies when you catch Pokémon. Since this bonus applies to each catch, you can use the Spotlight Hour to catch the legendary rewards and receive additional candies for it.

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February is slowly coming to an end. But the new month will also start in Pokémon GO directly with a strong event. This is the Unova Tour 2025, which will take place on March 1 and 2, 2025. All information about the upcoming Unova Tour 2025 can also be found with us.

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We finally know how many times the Steam Deck has been sold: Valve’s handheld has left the Asus ROG Ally and the rest of the competition far behind

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The Steam Deck and other handhelds are very popular among gamers. A market research institute has now published figures showing that the most successful model to date is the Steam Deck.

Where do the figures come from? The market research company IDC has investigated how often handheld PCs have been sold in recent years: Handheld PCs include the Steam Deck, as well as the ASUS ROG Ally, the Lenovo Legion Go, and several other models.

The interesting thing about the figures presented by TheVerge is that the Steam Deck from Valve far surpasses its competitors and accounts for over 50% of total sales in 2023 and 2024. This corresponds to more than 3.7 million units.

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The Steam Deck is the most successful handheld PC and remains unbeaten

What are the figures? The institute has come up with the following numbers for 3 years plus an estimate for the current year (2025):

  • In 2022, a total of 1,620,000 handhelds were sold.
  • In 2023, 2,867,000 units were sold.
  • In 2024, sales figures dropped significantly again to 1,485,000 units.
  • For 2025, market researchers estimate around 1,926,000 units. The figures for 2025 are an estimate.

In total, approximately 6 million handheld PCs have been sold since 2022. According to TheVerge and market researcher Lewis Ward, whom TheVerge consulted, the largest share of deliveries goes to the Steam Deck:

All deliveries in 2022 are the Steam Deck, and Ward tells [me] that over 50 percent of the deliveries in 2023 and 48 percent of the deliveries in 2024 are also the Deck. If you calculate, Valve has now delivered more than 3.7 million Steam Decks, and may have already surpassed the 4 million mark.

Even AMD was surprised by these figures. Marketing manager Frank Azor described this growth as “amazing,” considering that there was no gaming PC in handheld format three years ago.

The Nintendo Switch has held a special role in the handheld sector for years. The Nintendo console has sold well over 100 million units, but does not belong to the PC handhelds that either run on SteamOS or Windows.

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Steam Deck 2 is said to be coming, but we don’t know much more yet

What’s next? Valve has not officially announced a Steam Deck 2 yet. However, Steam has stated that they want to announce a second model sooner or later. However, it is still completely unclear what hardware Valve will use in its next model. It is quite certain that the next model will again run on SteamOS as the operating system, and it is also not unlikely that AMD hardware will be used again.

Some games particularly benefit from the better display and the HDR options of the “Steam Deck OLED.” MyMMO presents you with 12 games you should check out if you already own an OLED model: 12 games you should definitely try on the Steam Deck OLED

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Our Chief Monster Hunter explains why you should give Monster Hunter Wilds a chance

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Monster Hunter Wilds will be released on February 28, 2025, for PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Why both newcomers and veterans should keep an eye on the game is explained by Leya Jankowski, the editor-in-chief of MeinMMO.

What will be discussed in the talk? Our chief monster hunter Leya Jankowski talks in the GameStar Talk (via Youtube) with host Felix Rick and video team member Paul Aelis. The two have been big fans of the genre since Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and explain why players should not ignore the new installment.

The talk will address some new features of Monster Hunter Wilds. These include regions that invite not only for monster hunting but also for relaxing. 

Moreover, Monster Hunter Wilds offers something for both newcomers and veterans. Seasoned monster hunters will quickly progress to the endgame, but there will still be something for them: new weapons that require a lot of time to farm.

Leya Jankowski has summarized her complete opinion in a review. There you can read in detail about her experiences with the game.

You can watch the talk with GameStar here. To watch the video on YouTube, click here.

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The difficulty level of Monster Hunter Wilds is a controversial topic

What are players worried about in advance? Through several beta phases, interested players have already had a chance to check out Monster Hunter Wilds before its release. Due to the focus on accessibility, long-time players fear that the new installment might become too easy.

However, the developers have already addressed this: Many players dropped out early in the predecessor. The team aims to keep the number of players dropping out early as low as possible.

This is to ensure an optimal learning curve for newcomers so they can be on the same level as veterans. The monsters themselves are not supposed to be weaker than in Monster Hunter World.

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What are the current ratings? Monster Hunter Wilds is getting particularly good reviews from the press. Currently, the game is hovering around a rating of 90 based on 75 reviews. The world is particularly highlighted for its lively feel due to dynamic weather effects and interacting monsters.

In contrast, the opaque user interface has come under criticism. Paul Aelis also reveals that he has been looking for a menu option for 2 days but has not yet found it.

To be well prepared for the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, you should definitely check out the overview from MeinMMO. There you can find out exactly when it kicks off and what storage space you should free up for the game: Release and preload of Monster Hunter Wilds: This is when it will start on PC, PS5, and Xbox

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WoW Patch 11.1: Things You Should Take Care of Today

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

In patch 11.1 of World of Warcraft, there is much to do. To prepare for the new season, you should really put in the effort this week.

Finally, the first major content update of World of Warcraft: The War Within is live. With Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt, there is a new area, the goblin capital along with all the “goblin madness” that comes with it.

All the new features can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Therefore, we list what you should accomplish this week so that you don’t fall behind and can dive straight into season 2 next week.

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The most important points at a glance: You should complete the following tasks in week 1 to be perfectly prepared:

  • Accept the meta quest in Dornogal
  • Complete the introductory quest chain from Lorenhall
  • Choose a goblin cartel for this week
  • Complete all cartel tasks for this week
  • Complete all side quests in Lorenhall
  • Upgrade Circe’s ring (if not already done)
  • … Have fun!

Patch 11.1 – The tasks in week 1

The first week of a patch is usually quite calm and mainly serves to look at the story and complete quests. This is also the case with patch 11.1.

Before you accept the new quests, you should take the new meta quest in Dornogal, which requires you to complete some tasks in Lorenhall. The reward is only average, but if you’re going to be in Lorenhall anyway, you can finish it right away.

After that, simply follow the main quest line until you have the option to support one of four goblin cartels. This may take a while, as the path to Lorenhall begins in the Echoing Depths – the story leads to Lorenhall over the course of the missions. The choice of cartel is tied to the respective week and applies to your entire account. We have listed the benefits of the different goblin cartels here.

Thereafter, you can basically work through the “whole map” – that is, defeat all quests, world quests, events, and rare enemies you encounter.

If you still have time and energy, also take the weekly dungeon quest in Dornogal. By completing it, you gain reputation for the goblin cartels of Lorenhall. It’s not a must, but a nice bonus of 1,500 reputation points!

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Upgrade Circe’s ring – Old content

If you have been actively playing in the last few weeks, then you have surely already checked this point off. Because for the start of season 2, “Circe’s ring”, the artifact ring from the Siren Island will still be the best ring you can get. It gives you a strong boost at the start of the season and should therefore be worn by every character.

You unlock Circe’s ring when you complete the story on the Siren Island. You get the upgrades through the remaining quests or as drops from rare enemies. There is no more “time gating” there, so you should be able to upgrade the ring to the maximum fairly quickly.

Most of the activities of season 2, including the new dungeons and the raid, will only begin next week. If you manage to complete all the tasks by then, you can confidently focus solely on group activities in the coming week and dive straight into season 2. However, you should also read about the changes to your class.

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Pokémon GO: New Promo Code gives you important fusion energy now

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Just before the big Einall Tour, there is a new promo code in Pokémon GO. And it gives you the right energy for a highlight of the tour.

On March 1st and 2nd, 2025, the big Einall Tour in Pokémon GO will take place. The first major event of the year will bring you, as usual, many contents and highlights.

A highlight for many players is likely the new fusions of Kyurem, which will also come with new adventure effects. To perform the fusion, you will need the corresponding fusion energy. And this is exactly what the new code provides you:

  • Volt Fusion Energy
    • WJ5DFWASCL65W

What do I need the energy for? The Volt fusion energy is needed to fuse Kyurem and Zekrom together into black Kyurem.

How do I receive the energy? After you redeem the code, you just need to log in to the game, and you will receive the energy directly.

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How to redeem a promo code?

To obtain the fusion energy, you need to follow these steps. It doesn’t matter whether you play on an Android or iOS device.

  • Copy the promo code
  • Open the Pokémon GO webstore
  • Log in there with your game credentials if you haven’t done so yet
  • Click on “Redeem offer”
  • Now you can paste the copied code and click “apply”

You will then receive a short message on the website informing you that the code has been redeemed. If you then open the game, you will also receive a message there that you have redeemed a code and received the fusion energy.

If you do not receive the message in the game immediately, then close and reopen the game. If that still doesn’t help, wait a few minutes before opening the game again.

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The two new fused forms of Kyurem are not only strong attackers but also come with 2 new adventure effects that you can use outside of battles, which will give you advantages here. We have looked into what the new adventure effects exactly provide.

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WoW Patch 11.1: Which Goblin Cartel Should You Choose?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

In patch 11.1 of World of Warcraft, everything revolves around the Goblin cartels. But which one is the best? We reveal what you can choose.

Lorenhall is the capital of the goblins and they are, as known, divided into cartels. In total, you can encounter 4 cartels in patch 11.1 Lorenhall and have to choose one of the cartels to pledge your loyalty to right after the introductory quest.

But which cartel is the best? What rewards are there? And is the decision really important?

So that you don’t have to worry about making a big mistake, we explain here everything that is important regarding the cartels.

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What’s the deal with the cartels? Cartels are basically new fame factions in Lorenhall. You can earn fame with them and unlock new rewards. However, since the cartels are very tight-knit, you can only serve one cartel at a time – you will temporarily neglect the others. After a short introductory quest, you can join a cartel.

Important: The cartels do not have any rewards that affect the character’s power. It’s all about cosmetic rewards. If you’re only interested in “power”, the choice of cartel is completely irrelevant.

Choosing a goblin cartel in Lorenhall – Here are the differences

In total, there are 4 cartels you can choose from. If you pledge loyalty to one, you will receive tasks for that cartel for the week. The cartels and their rewards are:

  • Bilgewater cartel: Red color for the goblin vehicle, a red hyena mount, a goblin robot as a battle pet, and a toy to open a goblin shop in the open world.
  • Steamwheedle cartel: Green color for the goblin vehicle, a green robot flying mount, a green hyena as a battle pet, and a toy that is an infinite Noggenfogger elixir.
  • Bilgewater Corporation: Blue color for the goblin vehicle, a goblin shredder as mount, a small blue devil dinosaur robot as battle pet, and a toy that lets you glide across water (e.g., for fishing).
  • Venture Co.: Yellow color for the goblin vehicle, a yellow goblin rocket as a flying mount, a small yellow gorilla robot as a battle pet, and a chainsaw toy that you can throw at other player characters.
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Is the choice of cartel important? Only to a minor extent. Choosing a cartel is similar to choosing a covenant in Azj-Kahet. It basically means that you are putting your warband (that is, all your characters) in the service of a specific cartel for that week. If you choose a cartel with one character, it applies to the whole warband.

However, the choice is only valid for a week. After the next weekly reset, on Wednesday, you can choose a different cartel. You do not lose the fame you have already accumulated. So you can gradually bring the different cartels to maximum fame if you wish. A lot has changed with patch 11.1 – especially the classes, as there have been major adjustments.

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You gain a significant advantage in Baldur’s Gate 3 if you just annoy Goblins often enough

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3 there are different ways to reach your goals, whether through fighting, cheating, or being annoying? Those who enjoy testing their enemies’ irritability and getting away with it not only unpunished but with a significant advantage will find satisfaction in the first act of the game – And first and foremost, the Goblins will have to believe it.

How can you annoy the Goblins? In the first act of Baldur’s Gate 3, you will eventually encounter a outpost of Goblins guarding the entrance to the Goblin camp. You can present yourself as a True Soul. Then you will be well regarded among the Goblins and need not fear any attack. You can even enter the camp without any issues – an invitation to cause a little mischief.

In many places in the Goblin camp, as well as at this outpost, there is a war drum meant to summon other Goblin troops for battle. If you approach this drum and want to perform yourself, no Goblin will dare to stop you. Instead, you can even gain a practical advantage.

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“A little music has never hurt anyone, right?”

How do the Goblins react to the drumming? In this TikTok video you can see a video of the situation. A first Goblin speaks up immediately after you use the drum: “That was well played, True Soul. Just… we beat the drum so the guys know there’s something to kill. But don’t worry! I’ll clear it up!”

As soon as the summoned Goblin troops appear, the loyal Goblin who pointed out the purpose of the drum will take care of an explanation. “The True Soul wanted to, um, practice. You can go.”

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However, if you ignore the Goblin’s hint and continue drumming merrily, the other troop of Goblins will slowly start to lose their patience: “Is this a joke?! Wait and see what happens when you really need help, you disgusting Ghukraks.”

What advantage do you gain from this? From this point on, any Goblins will no longer listen to the war drums. Not even when reinforcements are actually needed if your group attacks the camp. Therefore, you don’t have to brace yourself for more and more Goblins, but can take out each troop at your own pace. This is clearly easier and provides the opportunity to rest in between or to disappear better in case of necessity.

The war drums can be incredibly annoying, as you often do not see them at first glance, and a horde of Goblins is much more difficult to defeat than in small chunks. Therefore, it can be quite sensible to annoy them yourself and even be rewarded for it.

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WoW: Patch 11.1 is live – Here’s what to expect today in Lorenhall

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The latest patch of World of Warcraft is live. We reveal to you what new content is available and what adventures you can experience.

The latest patch of World of Warcraft is live. Patch 11.1 Lorenhall (“Undermine(d)”) takes you deep into the planet Azeroth, to the home city of the Goblins. For it is not only Xal’atath that has been drawn there, but also the nasty Gallywix, who demands a lot of favors to save his own green behind. Something that the heroes of Azeroth will hardly allow.

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Patch 11.1 – New content and new transportation

The centerpiece of Patch 11.1 is the new area Lorenhall. While the area is not very large, it is indeed a Goblin city of considerable size. There are various cartels (new fame factions) that you can join and plenty of secrets to explore on the streets. Rewards include toys, mounts, and battle pets – just as you are broadly used to from World of Warcraft.

A new dungeon is also included, “Operation: Lock”, where you must prevent a certain other area from being completely destroyed by a flood.

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New mounts are also available.

In the raid “Liberation of Lorenhall”, you face the evil Goblin boss Jastor Gallywix, who has conspired with Xal’atath to escape his own dire situation. The Goblins are supposed to help restore a weapon of Xal’atath. A total of 8 bosses are waiting here for someone to come by and take their epic loot.

This is how riding works in Lorenhall: The bad news: You cannot fly in Lorenhall. The good news: You don’t need to, because you get a fancy Goblin car that could once again revolutionize transportation in WoW.

For the vehicle has actual physics, can drift, accelerate, and brake, instead of maintaining a constant speed. In the best “Mario Kart” fashion, you zoom through the streets of Lorenhall (and surely ram a wall or two). This is not only fun, but with a bit of skill, it’s even faster than dynamic riding (dragon flying).

Apart from these innovations, there are also plenty of changes to the classes – some even quite drastic, with dozens of new talents. You can find these class adjustments in the patch notes for Patch 11.1.

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When does the new season start? As usual with a new patch, the season does not start until a few days later. In this case, you have 7 days to play the new content before the raid “The Liberation of Lorenhall” and the new dungeon season begins on March 5 – exactly one week after the release of the patch. Then there will be a fresh dungeon rotation and the popular “World First” race will begin, which is sure to attract thousands of viewers on Twitch again.

Which content in the new patch are you particularly looking forward to? What will you tackle first in Lorenhall? Or are you waiting for the start of the season before diving back into World of Warcraft? By the way, Patch 11.1 has no solution for one thing – at least not yet.

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