While Ubisoft earned slightly more with Assassin’s Creed by October (4 billion €), this counts the entire game series, whereas Rainbow Six: Siege is a single game.
What is the game about? In Rainbow Six: Siege, two teams of 5 players each face off in tactically-driven PvP matches. The goal of the main game mode is to eliminate all opponents or defuse a bomb before the time runs out. Players can choose from a pool of playable characters who have different weapons, abilities, and gadgets to prepare the map to their advantage.
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Rainbow Six: Siege Launch Trailer
Ubisoft responds to the community’s demands
What was the wish? To be precise, Rainbow Six: Siege has fulfilled two major wishes of the community (via X).
Cheaters are now kicked during an ongoing match if detected by the system, and the match ends automatically.
If a player is caught botting, they will receive a permanent ban for the first offense.
Both are changes that the players of the tactical shooter have wished for years.
What is botting? In botting, players run scripts on their PC to farm the in-game currency of the shooter while being AFK (away from keyboard). Normally, inactive players in Rainbow Six: Siege are kicked from the match after a short time. However, the scripts used make the players’ characters perform simple movements that deceive the game into thinking there is an active player. This prevents the inactivity kick.
What lies behind the wish to end the match: Like most shooters, Rainbow Six: Siege grapples fiercely with cheaters. The community of Rainbow Six: Siege often looks enviously at games like Riot’s Valorant, where a cheater can be banned during an ongoing match. This leads to the match being canceled, which is not scored for either team. This way, none of the involved legitimate players suffer a disadvantage.
That’s why players desired harsher penalties for botting: Botting has been a problem in Rainbow Six: Siege for several years, and legitimate players are the ones suffering. If a team member is not actively playing, the team is at a disadvantage for the entire match since there is no traditional respawn in the shooter, and a round ends when all 5 players of a team are eliminated. This significantly impacts the balance of the encounter.
Until recently, the penalty for botting was only a 15-day exclusion, and the offenders could return to playing normally after a short break. Many players therefore demanded harsher penalties.
Cheating and botting are problems that have long affected Rainbow Six: Siege. Another downside of the tactical shooter is its complexity. The game is not easy to learn and is far from beginner-friendly. Even shooter veterans find this to be the case: Shooter legend shroud explains on Twitch why you don’t enjoy Rainbow Six: Siege
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In Baldur’s Gate 3, you do not travel alone through the world, but have companions by your side. But which companions suit me and what does a perfect group look like? We at MeinMMO reveal it in this guide.
Update, January 24, 2025: We have reviewed the article and expanded it with additional specific roles within your group. We also explain how Patch 7 and Patch 8 can affect your companions and team composition.
What are the Companions? These are NPCs that you can recruit to join your group. They assist you in both combat and exploration. Each of them has their own abilities, attributes, equipment, and a backstory.
Which companions are the strongest? Here there are different opinions, but Lae’zel, Astarion, and Shadowheart generally rank among the highest, followed by Karlach, Minthara, and Gale. However, pure strength alone is not decisive. What matters more is the role they fulfill in the group and that you have a balanced group.
What such a group looks like, we will explain to you now.
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The best class for beginners in Baldur’s Gate 3
The best group for beginners
What components should every group fulfill? Groups in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be built in various ways, such as focusing on high damage, stealth, or dialogues and entertaining experiences.
However, we recommend for beginners to start with a balanced group consisting of:
A melee fighter
A supporter
An offensive wizard
A generalist
Depending on which role you take on, you can assemble your group with the three companions accordingly.
Which class fulfills which role?
Melee Fighter (Barbarian, Fighter, Rogue, Monk, and Paladin)
Supporter (Druid, Cleric, and Bard)
Offensive Wizard (Warlock, Sorcerer, and Wizard)
Generalist (Bard, Ranger, and Rogue)
What other, more specific roles are there?
Speaker: Influences dialogues with charisma abilities (Bard, Wizard, Warlock)
Group Control: Immobilizes or restricts movement of enemies (Fighter, Cleric, Monk, Warlock, Sorcerer)
Thief: Has high dexterity for strong agility and is good at stealth, trickery, and lockpicking (Monk, Rogue, Ranger)
Single-Target Damage: Focuses on builds that deal high damage to single enemies (Barbarian, Fighter, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Warlock)
Area Damage: Focuses on builds with high radius damage that encompass multiple targets (Cleric, Warlock, Wizard, Sorcerer)
Tank: Has high defense that protects itself and allies (Druid, Fighter, Paladin)
A good group could consist of Lae’zel as a tank in melee, Shadowheart as an area supporter, Gale as an offensive wizard, and yourself as a generalist like Bard, Rogue, or Ranger.
The beauty of this setup is that it works in both directions: You can adjust your group to your class or your class to your group, especially if you have a special fondness for certain companions.
What mistake should you avoid in your group? In Baldur’s Gate 3, there are six attributes:
Strength: For hit chance and damage with melee weapons
Dexterity: For hit chance and damage with ranged weapons or finesse weapons (dags, sabers, rapiers) and increases initiative
Constitution: For the number of hit points for the character
Intelligence: For the spellcasting ability of wizards
Wisdom: For the spellcasting ability of druids, clerics, and rangers
Charisma: For the spellcasting ability of warlocks, bards, paladins, and sorcerers. Additionally, charisma helps you in dialogues and during trading. Because charisma influences the buying and selling price of items with merchants. High charisma is particularly useful in the Honour mode, where prices at merchants are even higher.
In your group, you should always ensure that you do not have attributes overly concentrated. If your group consisted only of characters focusing on strength, then two problems would arise: On one hand, you may not find equipment quickly enough for all characters, and on the other hand, drops with other stats would be useless for you – no matter how good the drop is.
Our balanced group consists of Lae’zel focusing on strength, Shadowheart needing wisdom, Gale building on intelligence, and you focusing on charisma or dexterity. It is hard to distribute it better.
Wyll as Warlock or Minsc as Ranger (depending on yourself)
Jaheira or Halsin as Druid or Shadowheart as Cleric
This combo relies on you taking out enemies quickly enough that you don’t even need a tank. This variant is a bit risky, but it can be worth it in the end because it is simply a lot of fun.
A third fun combo relies on a lot of stealth and charisma and is often referred to as the “Social Group”:
Yourself as Bard or Paladin for high charisma
Wyll as Warlock with high charisma
Astarion as Rogue with stealth and sneak attacks
Shadowheart as Cleric with stealth
What roles do Patch 7 and Patch 8 play?
In the last Patch 7 from September 5, 2025, there were some news that, however, do not have a significant impact on builds and battles. What was new with Patch 7 is the official mod support, which can play a major role if one enjoys playing with mods. The many different possibilities that mods can offer would exceed the scope of this article but are still worth mentioning.
In essence, there are no limits to your imagination in Baldur’s Gate 3. What do you think about the companions? Are there any companions that you have especially taken to heart? And what does your ideal group look like? Feel free to tell us in the comments. The cleric is a true all-round talent and the only class that can also be considered a healer. MeinMMO author Fabienne Kissel explains what makes the cleric so good.
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The Russian Vladislav “Krad” Kravchenko (26) is a professional in Counter-Strike 2, the biggest game on Steam. With Counter-Strike, he has earned about $190,000 in 97 tournaments, but now his career is under fire. He presented a weapon that looked harmless on one side but displayed a racist word on the other. He says he didn’t know this because he had never looked at the weapon from the wrong side before.
What did the player do?? KradCS showed a Desert Eagle in Counter-Strike 2 that had the racist N-word on one side of the weapon. When held in the right hand, the word was visible. When held in the left hand, the weapon looked innocuous.
According to a translation, the player said:
Look, I bought a new Deagle. It’s cool. Here is the new one. And when you switch to the right hand, it’s even better… with stickers. Unfortunately, I don’t play with my right hand.
He is then said to have stated that he would “only” play the weapon with his right hand, although he is actually known for carrying weapons in Counter-Strike 2 with his left hand.
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Counter-Strike 2: Valve once again impresses with the launch trailer
Player creates a racist skin with stickers
How is such a skin even possible? The skin is not in the game like that. But in Counter-Strike 2, there are “stickers” for weapons, and these stickers were arranged and layered on the weapon in such a way that they formed the racist N-word. It is not known whether the Russian made this himself or bought the weapon like this.
How is this being discussed? An influencer shared a clip of the incident on X and said: “He denies having noticed it because he usually plays only with his left hand.”
The comments on Twitter are somewhat mixed:
Many have initial questions about how such a skin could even come about and how it is possible for such a skin to exist in the biggest game on Steam.
Many believe that the audacity of the player alone should lead to severe penalties in esports from Twitch, Steam operator Valve, or ESL.
One says: “The guy just crashed his career in a speed run.”
However, there are also people who take the incident with a shrug and comment with “It’s just Russia” or “It’s just Counter-Strike.”
Some are also sending messages to his esports team 9Pandas that he has behaved racially and should be fired.
This is what the player says: On January 22, 2025, Krad wrote on Twitter/X:
Hey guys. I saw the post about the Deagle. I just wanted to tell you: I bought the weapon less than a week ago and didn’t see it at all because I only play with my left hand and it’s mirrored. Have a good and productive day!
But it seems that no one really believes him. In response tweets, it’s said that the player should already fill out his application at McDonald’s. His career is over. His argumentation is understood as a bad excuse. But many wish him a good and productive day.
With the current trailer for Pokémon TCG Pocket, the new expansion has been revealed. A special card stands out, as it brings a previously underutilized element back to life.
Especially Dialga-ex is causing a big uproar among fans. The Pokémon is of the Steel type and has 150 HP. With 2 Steel Energy, it can use “Metal Turbo” and deal 30 damage. In this turn, 2 Steel Energy are attached to a Pokémon on the bench.
Additionally, it can perform “Heavy Slam” with 4 Steel Energy. This deals 100 damage, which is relatively low damage for high energy costs compared to other Pokémon. However, it is the first attack that excites many players (via Reddit).
You can watch the trailer for the expansion Clash of Space and Time here:
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Trailer for the Collision of Space and Time Expansion
Dialga-ex could shake up the meta and make Steel decks more playable
What is the main advantage of Dialga-ex? With the Steel Energy that Dialga-ex can attach to Pokémon on the bench, cards can be prepared. This could make Melmetal a disruptive force in the meta.
The Steel Pokémon requires 4 Energy to execute “Heavy Slam” with 120 damage and is a Stage 1 Pokémon. Therefore, it takes some time for Melmetal to be ready to move into the active position. With Dialga-ex, this time would be shortened. Additionally, Dialga-ex has only 2 retreat costs. This means it can quickly be swapped for Melmetal.
Additionally, Pokémon that require a lot of colorless Energy can be pushed faster. Some players on Reddit believe that Dialga-ex would make a good combination with Mew-ex or Jigglypuff-ex.
A player in the Reddit forum even believes that it might be a good tactic to equip a second Dialga-ex with it. It can be used in various ways and will likely shake up the meta decks significantly.
Destiny 2 brings you the event “The Past is Prologue” with the opportunity to secure various goodies before the last episode is rolled out. In addition to the known loot from weapons and mementos, there is a shader that particularly stands out from the rewards – Banter White.
What kind of event is this? This is a small event called “The Past is Prologue.” Similar to the temporary event “Riven’s Wishes”, you can now earn Bento Tokens so that you can secure weapons, mementos, materials, and the shader “Banter White” at the Wanderer, the current event vendor.
A total of only 8 Bento Tokens can be earned, and when they are all spent, you can no longer buy anything – so choose wisely what you want to buy. Returns are excluded with the Wanderer.
But if you are a longtime player and have exhausted all activities, you are probably only interested in the shader from the catalog. We will show you how to get it as quickly as possible.
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Act III of Destiny 2: Revenant in the Trailer
Here’s how to quickly get the shader from Destiny 1
What do I need to do for the shader? To obtain Banter White, you must have redeemed a total of 5 Bento Tokens with the Wanderer. However, the Bento Tokens are tied to quests that you must complete first. You can get these from the Wanderer. The following are known:
This is how legends are made
Complete the final encounters in any raid or dungeon. Raids grant bonus progress.
Reward: 2x Bento Token
Warlike Mementos
Get finishing blows with Service Regime, Scourge of the Past, Malevolent Touch, Whisper of the Worm, Xenophage, or Arbalest.
Reward: 1x Bento Token
A Questionable Bento Box
Receive questionable celery from defeated targets in Gambit and collect century eggs from defeated fighters on the Moon.
Reward: 1x Bento Token
Nightmare Luncheon
Complete activities on the Moon. You gain bonus progress for completing Nightmare hunts.
Reward: 1x Bento Token
After that, you have to wait until January 24, when Xur appears in the Tower. Complete any Bento quest from him to obtain the shader. Note that you can receive additional Bento tasks from Xur to earn more Bento tokens – do not forget them.
This is what the shader looks like (right Guardian)
How do I complete the event quickly? Those who do not want to lose time should combine quests to gain progress for multiple tasks simultaneously. You should always have Scourge of the Past or Service Regime equipped.
After that, you can get a quick checkpoint for Dûl Incaru, the final boss from the dungeon “Broken Throne” via d2checkpoint.com or in the Destiny 2 community and complete it in a few minutes with the Wardcliff Coil.
Finally, there is Gambit and the activities on the Moon. Unfortunately, in Gambit you have to endure it, as there is no shortcut. For the Moon, we recommend Nightmare hunts, which go quickly, and if you still have friends in the team, you can easily complete it in the meantime.
How long do I have? Bungie is running the event for over 2 weeks – until Episode: Heresy starts on February 4. Since Xur is appearing soon, now is the perfect time to quickly complete the tasks over the weekend.
Why is the shader so special? Banter White is a legendary shader from Destiny 1. Especially veterans still know it, as it could only be earned through the raid of the Glass Chamber. It was tied to RNG and often required multiple completions of Atheon before you could call it your own.
What is special about it is its color, because the shader immerses your guardian in a clear white without distracting or differently colored accents. So if you like to be fashion-conscious in Destiny 2, you should get the shader, as you never know when and if it might return. More about Destiny 2 can be found here: Destiny 2 brings new dungeon – fans suspect you’re returning to a planet you left 3 years ago
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In this overview, we collect all guides and important articles from MeinMMO about the role-playing game Baldur’s Gate 3. What are the best beginner tips? Which builds are strong? The guides apply to both PC and PS5.
Update, January 24, 2025: We have reviewed the guide and expanded it with 11 additional articles. Some articles are categorized in multiple sections if they are thematically relevant.
In this article, you will find a tier list, general guides, and tips for newcomers, overviews of builds, weapons, armor, and bonuses, as well as helpful tips for tricky quests and puzzles. These should give you a good overview and a solid start in the game.
Fantasy series are now as common as sand on the beach. Every year, well-known works are adapted or existing series are continued. Often, these series fail to meet fans’ expectations. A fantasy author explains why.
Which author is being discussed? Brandon Sanderson is a well-known fantasy author, whose biggest project is probably Stormlight Archive. This is planned to be a 10-part series that started in 2010 with The Way of Kings. Additionally, he is the author of the Mistborn trilogy and is also involved in the e-sports of LoL.
After the death of Robert Jordan, he completed his Wheel of Time series, which now also has a series on Amazon Prime. Sanderson’s works have not yet been adapted, but it is in progress. In a recent interview, the fantasy author also revealed why such series can be disappointing.
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Lord of the Rings – The Rings of Power: The official trailer for the series
An endless budget is no guarantee for a good adaptation either
What does Sanderson say? In an interview with Polygon, the author talks about possible adaptations and the current state he is in. Several of his works seem to be in production right now, but each at different stages.
He is asked what the reason is that he now believes the time is right for adaptations. Sanderson simply responds that he has no idea. He believes the streaming market has not been stable enough for fantasy series so far. He uses The Rings of Power and The Wheel of Time as examples. These series have not performed as well as he had hoped.
For him, there have been no great fantasy series since the first and middle seasons of Game of Thrones. Later in the interview, he also criticizes The Witcher and explains why an endless budget is not a guarantee for a good series:
I mean, The Rings of Power had that essentially, and it’s not very good. It’s okay, but is it what you want? I mean, I think the most important member is the visionary filmmaker. Epic fantasy has reacted poorly to too much oversight from above. I believe that was the problem with The Witcher. They had this visionary: It was Henry Cavill. And they didn’t want to listen to him.
Brandon Sanderson on fantasy adaptations (source: Polygon)
By now, Henry Cavill is out of the project. The role of Geralt is now taken over by Liam Hemsworth.
As a positive, modern example, he names Arcane. He finds it to be a fantastic series. However, creating such a series is incredibly expensive, and without a major brand like League of Legends, it is hard to produce something like that.
Which works by Sanderson are currently being adapted?On his official blog, he explains what 10 steps there are before an adaptation is published. In this context, he also states which of his works are currently being adapted:
Snapshot is currently in development as a series; he says the series is at step 7, which he calls studio development.
Tress of the Emerald Sea was pitched in 2024 and they are likely in talks about a TV series. However, he notes it is only step 2, interest. This is the step where major studios consider snatching up the rights.
His Mistborn trilogy is basically at step 0, although it has made it to step 6 as a live-action film. He was close to having a studio for the production, but that ultimately fell through.
However, he would prefer to adapt his grand epic, The Stormlight Archive, into films. He believes that epic fantasy is not suited to function as a dual-screen experience (i.e., watching at home on your TV while also being on your phone or tablet). In addition to Warhammer, Henry Cavill has another project: Henry Cavill is not only doing Warhammer 40k – he is also filming a movie for another nerd project
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Storm is a popular heroine in Marvel Rivals. MeinMMO explains the duelist and how to deal the most damage with her attacks.
Who is Storm? Storm, whose real name is Ororo Munroe, is a mutant who appears as a playable character in Marvel Rivals. She originates from the X-Men comics and is the goddess of the storm, capable of summoning powerful thunderstorms with her abilities.
She is a heroine of difficulty level 3 out of a possible 5 stars.
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Here you can watch the trailer for Season 1 of Marvel Rivals:
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Marvel Rivals kicks off the first season with a new trailer
Storm: Attacks and Abilities
Normal Attack
“Wind Blade”: Shoots wind blades directly at opponents
Abilities
“Omega Cyclone”: Storm transforms into a cyclone that pulls in opponents and deals damage to them.
“Weather Control”: You can give your team either a movement boost with a tornado or a damage boost with thunder.
“Goddess Boost”: Storm herself receives either a movement boost (tornado) or damage boost (thunder).
“Jolting Lightning”: Throws a bolt of lightning forward that can hit multiple opponents at once.
Team Abilities
“Charged Gale”: Thor supports Captain America and Storm in battle. Storm unleashes a firework of lightning while Captain America receives a movement boost and his shield is charged with electrical power, which he can use to harm opponents.
How to Play Storm
Even though Storm is a duelist, she seems to unleash her powers better when played strategically. Buff yourself and your team as often as possible with the Weather Control and Goddess Boost abilities.
Do not fly too high with her, as Storm will become too slow. Stay at a medium to low height so that you can also support your team with Weather Control.
The Right Use of Ultimate Ability
The Omega Cyclone is a powerful attack that you definitely should not waste. It is particularly useful when you are alone on the field and need to defend against multiple opponents at once.
Once you activate Storm’s Omega Cyclone, you can place it at the start of the attack.
Position yourself directly in the middle of the opponents to hit as many as possible.
Think carefully about it, as you can still move with Storm as a cyclone afterwards, but the initial placement surprises the opponents. They won’t have time to run away, allowing you to deal the most damage. It also allows you to hit the back rows and eliminate the supporters.
Important: Storm’s Omega Cyclone does not make you invulnerable; it only gives you significantly more hit points (from 250 to 600). So don’t stay too long in the line of fire.
As you pull the opponents together as a cyclone, your teammates should take the chance to shoot at the cluster of opponents to take them out. Buff them shortly beforehand with Weather Control and the opposing team should pose no problem for you anymore.
If you are alone, need to wait for your team, and do not have the ultimate ability ready, you should better hide and wait. Although Storm is a duelist and can take a few hits, her attacks work best when she strikes with her team.
Teammates for Storm
You can excellently combine Storm with the following teammates:
Captain America and Thor
due to the team ability Charged Gale
Loki
With his regenerative abilities, Loki can perfectly support Storm so that she always has enough HP.
Namor
With his ability Blessing of the Depths, Namor can build a protective wall as long as Storm still needs time to recharge her abilities.
Groot
When Storm has pulled the opponents with her cyclone to one position, Groot can finish them off with his ultimate ability Choking Prison.
Winter Soldier
In the same way, the Winter Soldier can finish off the opponents with his ultimate ability Kraken Strike.
With the Mohawk Rock skin, Storm becomes the goddess of rock.
What do you think of our tips? How do you prefer to play Storm? If you’re not impressed by Storm and are looking for inspiration, we can recommend our Tier List of heroes from Season 1: Marvel Rivals: Tier List for Season 1 – All Heroes Ranked
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“Multiclassing” in Baldur’s Gate 3 gives your characters that certain something to be even more effective in battles. However, with some combinations, you will become downright overpowered. Which multiclass builds those are is introduced to you by MeinMMO editor and D&D expert Sophia Weiß.
Update, January 24, 2025: We have reviewed the article and added a note about the new subclasses in Patch 8.
With 12 classes and a total of 46 subclasses, which will soon be expanded by 12 additional subclasses with the announced Patch 8, Baldur’s Gate 3 already gives you a lot of room for personalization in your game. By mixing and matching the different classes, every character build and every run becomes unique.
The principles of multiclassing are presented to you in our special about it. Here, however, you can read everything about our three absolute multiclassing favorites!
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5 Tips to Level Up Your Characters Properly in Baldur’s Gate 3
With a multiclassing in rogue and fighter, you turn the simple archer into a true master of initiative and surprise kills.
Which classes and levels should you take? The build consists of five levels each in ranger and rogue and two for fighter. So you need a bit of patience to achieve full utility, but you will be rewarded for it.
For your ranger, choose the subclass “Stealth in the Darkness”. This gives you +3 initiative with the Talent of Terror. Faster attacks are always a huge advantage.
Additionally, with the skill in every first round, you get an increased movement radius and an additional attack that deals a W8 damage. At level five, there is then one more attack on top.
With the rogue subclass “Assassin,” you gain the ability to make assassinations at level three. This means each hit on a surprised opponent is automatically critical, and you have advantage against creatures that haven’t attacked in the current round.
With the sneak attack, you also deal additional damage. If you start your fights hidden, you can substantially trim down enemy hordes already in the first round. At level five, you also learn “Incredible Evasion,” which allows you to dodge like a weasel without provoking an attack of opportunity.
The two levels in fighter give you the abilities “Catching Your Breath” and “Action Surge.” With “Catching Your Breath,” you regain a W10 of hit points once per short rest. “Action Surge” allows you to take an additional action.
Our author Sophia plays as a ranger-rogue-fighter multiclass
Who is the build for? The ranger-rogue-fighter is for those who like to sneak and want to “backstab” their enemies. For example, if you want to explore the enemy camp with Astarion first, this build can also eliminate the enemy ranks right away – on the side.
However, the build’s potential unfolds rather slowly. If you have a long breath, you can start with your desired class. If you want quick results, level the rogue first, then the ranger, and finally the fighter.
Which classes and levels should you take? You start with a druid, assigning it to the Circle of the Moon at level two. How you proceed from there is up to you – but feel free to follow our guide. The only important thing is to invest a maximum of three to four levels in the barbarian and the rest in your druid.
Barbarians give you their most important features at level one: the Frenzy and the unarmored defense.
The latter allows you to set your armor class based on your constitution modifier instead of having to wear chain mail and plate armor. The Frenzy, on the other hand, gives you advantage on strength checks, increases your damage on strength-based attack rolls, and grants resistance against slashing, piercing, and bludgeoning damage.
At level two, you gain the reckless attack ability. This grants the character advantage on attack rolls- but the opponents do too. In addition, you unlock danger sense at this level, giving you advantage on saving throws against traps, spells, and surfaces like acid and fire.
At level three, you eventually choose your primal path: “Berserker” for even stronger and more attacks, “Wildheart” for utility, or “Wild Magic” for a touch of wizard. We recommend the “Berserker” or “Wildheart” for this build.
Druid Halsin is a good candidate for this multiclass. However, you will only get him in Act 2 into your party, and only if you sided with the Emerald Grove in Act 1.
Level four gives you an ability score increase and no specific ability. However, we would recommend taking this level in barbarian:
With four levels of barbarian, you still have eight levels as a druid. A ninth level in druid gives you no new ability or new animals to transform into, but “only” a new spell slot. A level in barbarian gives you more hit points, which can be crucial in tight situations.
For your eight to nine levels as a druid of the moon, we recommend you to follow the guide linked above.
In general, it doesn’t matter when you level which class how. Just keep in mind that barbarians, as mentioned, generally get more hit points upon level-up. However, the druid, with its transformations, spells, and so on, is the Swiss Army knife among the classes.
In the end, you must decide how you want to play and start accordingly with one class or the other.
Who is the build for? The “Bearbarian” is the perfect combo of tank, damage dealer, and support. With the druid’s transformations, you can visit the smallest holes in the rock, while the barbarian enables you to make powerful attacks. With this build, you will be the perfect all-rounder.
Paladins are the classic guardians of law and order – at least when they haven’t broken their oath. But even then, they sweep across the battlefield with a mix of strong attacks and even more powerful spells.
With a pinch of fighter, you turn the shining knight into a true attack machine: Multiple attacks per round, more power behind each strike. Fighter and paladin may sound simple, but they are highly effective.
Which classes and levels should you take? For effective multiclassing, three levels in fighter are already sufficient. As with our first build for the ranger, you will learn “Catching Your Breath” and “Action Surge” with the first two levels of fighter.
Level three gives you your fighter archetype. As a “Champion,” you focus your character’s abilities on physical damage, the “Eldritch Knight” emphasizes magic, and the “Battle Master” studies all facets of fighting.
For maximum damage on the opponent, we recommend the “Battle Master.” This allows you to learn three different maneuvers. Choose what fits best for your play style. You can execute these during short and long rests up to four times with your “Superiority Dice.”
The remaining nine levels in paladin are entirely up to you. The class is an absolute all-rounder: High burst damage, high hit points, and powerful spells like “Smite,” which greatly enhance your attacks.
The only catch is that you are forced to adhere to your oath. Or break it. How that works and how to best skill your character for it, you can read here:
Finding the perfect class mix for your play in Baldur’s Gate 3 is as individual as each playthrough. With the newly announced subclasses, your multiclassing options will greatly expand. We are excited to see which new combinations will be the most powerful, exciting, or funny. Here we have presented our three favorites.
With Doom: The Dark Ages, the iconic shooter series is getting a new installment in 2025. During the Xbox Direct on January 23, we finally received new details about the highly anticipated title – including new information on gameplay and the release date.
What do we know about the new Doom? The latest installment of the Doom series is called Doom: The Dark Ages and will be a prequel to Doom 2016, telling the origin story of the legendary Doom Slayer, where you fight in a medieval war against Hell.
The release is on May 15, 2025, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Furthermore, the shooter will be available to play via subscription through Game Pass.
By the way, there will be no co-op or multiplayer mode in Doom: The Dark Ages. The team wanted to focus entirely on the single-player experience. This ultimately allowed them to incorporate features that had been on their wishlist for a long time.
Power instead of Acrobatics
What do we know about the gameplay? The developers emphasize that the gameplay of Doom: The Dark Ages will significantly change compared to the most recent installment, Doom Eternal. There, the combat system was very fast, and the Doom Slayer was nimble and acrobatic. While in Doom Eternal you were more like a fighter jet, in Doom: The Dark Ages, you should be like a tank, powerful and strong. The motto of the game shifts from “Jump and Shoot” to “Stand and Fight”.
In line with this, the so-called Shieldsaw will join your equipment in Doom: The Dark Ages, which is a shield with a chainsaw. This shield can be thrown and thus used as a weapon. Alternatively, you can use it knightly to block and parry attacks.
Of course, there will also be powerful firearms, which, according to the developers, are inspired by torture devices – they should fit into the medieval setting. Additionally, there will be melee weapons such as a morning star, electrified gauntlets, and a mace covered with nails that you can swing alongside your powerful shield.
Here you can see the new gameplay of Doom: The Dark Ages:
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Doom: The Dark Ages presents new gameplay in the video
In addition to the basic equipment – that is, the shield, melee weapons, and of course your guns – the latest Doom will feature some specialties that we already discovered in the first trailer:
a giant Atlan mech with which you can beat up towering demons
a fire-breathing cyber-dragon with a Gatling gun on whose back you can fly through hellish landscapes.
Both the dragon and the mech are said to have various abilities as well as minibosses that you can crush with them.
How difficult will the new Doom be? In order for you to experience the game as you find most enjoyable, Doom: The Dark Ages will have new difficulty settings. These will appear in the form of sliders with which you can individually adjust the difficulty. For example, you can extend or shorten the time window for parries or lower or increase the aggression of enemies and the game speed.
For example, parrying is meant to be generally easier and more intuitive than in Soulslike games like Elden Ring, but you can shorten the time window for parries to the extent that they become absurdly difficult.
Love in Baldur’s Gate 3 is not unconditional – it needs to be nurtured, otherwise there are consequences. A player discovered while browsing the game’s dialogue files that one should not ignore a companion. Yet other players seem to celebrate exactly that.
Which companion is being talked about? It is the half-elf of the group, the cleric Shadowheart. A player pointed out on Reddit how Shadowheart talks to her romantic interest when her approval and corresponding respect are significantly low.
Each companion has different greetings which depend on their affection and approval of the player. However, hardly anyone has as many negative greetings as Shadowheart, which are explicitly tailored to a romantic partner.
Remarks like ‘Personality isn’t everything, I suppose’ are just the beginning. Yet many players seem to celebrate this kind of communication.
Here you see the trailer for Baldur’s Gate 3, in which Shadowheart sounds significantly more encouraging:
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release
Nasty behavior causes excitement
How does such a dynamic with Shadowheart emerge? The diminishing love can happen when one does not show enough understanding towards her, is too curious too soon, or simply ignores her and rarely includes her in the active group.
Of course, one must have been in a relationship with Shadowheart for the scenario described here, which is not too difficult. It doesn’t require too high approval to obtain a romantic scene with Shadowheart already in the first act of the game. All the more tragic when a quick connection burns out just as quickly.
Some of the dialogues between Shadowheart and a player whose relationship is going down the drain are as follows:
“Just because I visit you in your sleeping bag from time to time doesn’t mean you have to talk to me so much. Is it urgent?”
“Personality isn’t everything, I suppose. Many relationships can be sustained solely through physical attraction.”
“Do you know what I really love about you? When you play the strong, silent type. Let’s make it quick, okay?”
When one finally relents and decides to end the relationship, it does not immediately lead to a more respectful treatment:
“I should be grateful that you ended things between us – I dodged a toxic arrowhead. What do you want?”
What is the players’ reaction? While some players find the nasty remarks sad and can hardly understand how one could even voluntarily or accidentally reach such a point in a relationship, there are on the other hand enough people on Reddit who are excited.
papercut-ninja says: “I love how the game showcases alternative scenarios of the (a bit glossed over for the article) ‘rage-driven intimacy’ and provides special greetings.”
coltvahn says: “Stop. Stop. I can’t fall in love any more.”
Some compare this kind of low-approval romance with the rival romance in Dragon Age 2.
Western_Secretary says: “I love the idea of low-approval romances. It’s like the rival romance in Dragon Age 2. More games should (glossed over again) include ‘rage-driven intimacy’.”
wish_to_conquer_pain replies: “The rivalry friendship display was one of my favorite elements in any game. I wish more games would use a similar system, especially for romances.”
Is Shadowheart’s relationship doomed to fail? Even if Shadowheart leads an unhappy relationship in some playthroughs, the real life seems to be different. Her actress Jennifer English met her partner during the development of Baldur’s Gate 3. Together, they stream their journey through the game and have a close bond with their community: Player is immortalized in Baldur’s Gate 3 after her death – Shadowheart honors her with a special tribute
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On January 24, 2025, Palworld released the new update to version 0.4.14. The fresh patch brings an event for the Spring Festival, balance adjustments, and bug fixes.
What is the Spring Festival? The Spring Festival (roughly Spring Festival in German) is an in-game event in Palworld. With this event, a total of five new skins for Pals are released:
Lucky Cattiva
Fortune-Bringer Lyleen
Fortune-Bringer Lyleen Noct
Lion-Dancer Chillet
Lion-Dancer Chillet Ignis
To use the skins, you must have caught the corresponding base Pals. Where you can find Cattiva, Lyleen, Lyleen Noct, Chillet, and Chillet Ignis in the world of Palworld, you can check in our overview of all Pals.
Currently, it is unclear whether the skins are only available during the Spring Festival or longer. It is also unknown whether you can only receive (and keep) the skins if you log in during the event.
Here you can watch the trailer for the last major content patch Feybreak:
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Palworld: Feybreak – Trailer presents free update with loads of new content
Big Pals on Narrow Paths – The Gameplay Adjustments in Update 0.4.14
What adjustments are in the patch? Besides the Spring Festival and the visible changes in the game, there are also some changes, including balance adjustments. These specific gameplay adjustments are in the patch:
When you summon Pals again, they directly attack the opponent that is closest to you.
Large Pals now behave like small Pals. This allows them to get through narrow passages in the world and collide less often with things like ceilings.
The Mammorest Cryst now has the earth element.
Killamari now has the water element and can perform the action Watering at the base.
The power consumption of the large electric egg boiler has been reduced, and the energy storage in the battery has been significantly increased.
The range of the targeting area near the crosshair when targeting the same opponent has been increased.
A bug has been fixed where the stamina of some buddies was different between normal buddies and alpha buddies.
The rewards from the treasure chest of the large drilling platform have been adjusted, and the unusual plasma cannon blueprint has been removed.
The distance at which the damage of the advanced bow drops has been increased by 1.5.
The amount of Pal steel required to craft weapons and armor has been reduced.
The production speed of crude oil from the crude oil extractor has been increased.
The speed of crude oil extraction in the research lab has been increased.
The durability of weapons and armor that can be crafted with certain blueprints has been increased (the durability of already crafted equipment remains unchanged, so initially, it may seem that durability has decreased).
What bugs have been fixed? In addition to gameplay adjustments, developer Pocket Pair also states that there have been some bug fixes that are being implemented with patch 0.4.14:
The game crashed when a Pal with four negative passive abilities was given treatment by Dr. Brawn.
A bug has been fixed that caused the NEW indicator in the building UI to not disappear when starting a new save.
A problem has also been resolved that caused the treasure chest in the drilling platform to not reappear.
A bug has also been fixed that sometimes caused the workbench effect to persist.
A bug has also been fixed that allowed PS5 players to join Xbox games. This feature is currently in development and was accidentally released.
A problem has been fixed where some terrains disappeared.
At the Xbox Showcase on January 23, 2025, the organizers saved the best for last. The new information and gameplay scenes for Doom: The Dark Ages rock.
What was shown? In June 2024, there was the first look at the next hellish trip from the creators at id Software. At the Xbox Showcase on January 23, 2025 (via YouTube), the full metal blast followed. The developers showcased the new direction that The Dark Ages is taking for the iconic Doom series.
The full nearly 12 minutes from the Xbox Showcase:
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Doom: The Dark Ages presents new gameplay in the video
An enormously important role is played by your shield, which you can throw at enemies like Captain America, use for a charge, or deploy for protection. You usually combine this with some of the “ridiculously powerful guns” that are said to have ever existed for the Doom series.
When you parry enemy attacks with the shield, you need peacekeepers to turn the nearby victims into hand-sized pieces. The dark ages offer you three options: a flail, an electric glove, or a hellish mace.
Here is the new trailer for Doom – The Dark Ages:
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DOOM: The Dark Ages rocks in the new trailer, reveals release date
Release already in May
When is the new Doom coming? The Dark Ages will be released on May 15, 2025, for Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5.
How is the community reacting? Many players are celebrating the shown gameplay and the upcoming release date.
ImmaculateGenius writes on Reddit: “I expected it to come out at the end of the year, but in less than 4 months?! This is just insane, can’t wait, folks.”
Zen_Shot is excited about Reddit: “Rest in peace, parkour nonsense (thank the gods).”
nahnonameman is also pleased (via Reddit): “Aside from the glory kills, everything looks fantastic. I like the idea that every Doom installment has its own combat style.”
Surprisingly many fans have their birthday on the release day – Calicorps writes on Reddit for example: “Dude, this is crazy, Doom: The Dark Ages is coming out on my birthday!!!! I can’t wait to play it.”
Cyberpunk 2077 is now already four years old. After a more than unfortunate start, the developers put in a lot of extra effort into the game and improved it. Now their work is paying off, and they can celebrate a success.
How has Cyberpunk 2077 fared? The role-playing game from CD Projekt Red has truly had a rough journey. It originally launched in December 2020 for PC and consoles. Especially on the weaker console variants, the game was in a disastrous state.
Not only did players have to cope with significantly reduced graphics compared to the PC version, but there were also numerous bugs – the RPG simply felt unfinished. This led to great outrage in the community and a loss of prestige for the development studio, which is very renowned due to the Witcher series.
All of this has led to players now looking at Cyberpunk 2077 differently. On Steam, this is reflected in concrete numbers.
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Cyberpunk 2077: The Ultimate Edition trailer shows a ‘City of Dreams’
Takemura would be proud
What is the status of Cyberpunk today? If you look at the Steam page of the game today, there is nothing left of the once negative attitude among players. As of January 23, 2025, Cyberpunk has received the status “Extremely Positive” for recent reviews.
Specifically, this means: 95% of the reviews from the last 30 days are positive. For the entire time since release, Cyberpunk 2077 still achieves a “Very Positive” rating – here, 84% of players have given it a thumbs up.
One can see that especially those who have given the current version of the game a chance are extremely satisfied with it.
What do the developers say about it? The good rating has certainly not gone unnoticed by the developers. Quest designer Paweł Sasko can hardly believe it and expresses his happiness in a post on x.com:
I never dreamed this would be possible. Over 4 years after its release, Cyberpunk 2077 has reached “Extremely Positive” on Steam. I am so grateful for your passion, memes, videos, reviews, articles, fan art, cosplay, and mods. Much love, my Chooms!
The narrative director of Witcher 4, Philipp Weber, also worked as a quest designer on Cyberpunk, and he joins the thanks to the community:
After all this time, I’m so glad we finally got the chance to realize our vision, and I am so grateful for the team that supports it to this day, as well as for the fans who never gave up. Takemura would be proud!
The story of Cyberpunk 2077 is one of ups and downs. Now the developers have managed to gain the overwhelming recognition of the players. Are you among those who have changed their opinion about the game? Feel free to let us know in the comments. MyMMO author Johanna Heuck is particularly fascinated by one character: Judy in Cyberpunk 2077 breaks my heart – and I want more of it
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In the forum of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, strict behavioral rules should apply. However, publisher Deep Silver has changed its mind and discarded most of the rules. Instead, they are now relying on the goodwill of the community.
What did the rules look like? It was only on January 17, 2025, that the publisher of Kingdom Come 2, Deep Silver, published a code of conduct for the game’s forums. So, for example, the community section on Steam.
It stated that there is a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to discrimination. Specifically, any form of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism was prohibited – to name just a few topics. Hate speech and dangerous ideologies like neo-Nazism were also not to be tolerated.
Those who violate the rules must face consequences. These range from the deletion of the respective post to being banned from the forum (via pcgamer.com)
Now, however, Deep Silver has backtracked. Instead of the detailed set of rules, users can expect a much more streamlined version of it.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Trailer for the Roadmap with New Features and Hardcore Mode
Please be kind to each other
What do the new rules look like? Where it was once detailed what is prohibited and counts as discrimination, the new rules on Steam appear much simpler.
Under the point “Respect others,” it now says:
Treat everyone fairly. We are not trying to suppress free expression, but personal attacks and criticism of others for their decisions – whether in-game or in conversations – have no place here.
Apart from that, the publisher also requests that all discussions focus on the game itself, refrain from spoiling, and avoid spam or self-promotion. The Steam guidelines must also be adhered to.
Overall, the new rules are formulated much more vaguely. While the first version of the code clearly defined all relevant areas and showed what is not allowed, the second version offers more room for interpretation and loopholes.
How does Deep Silver justify this step? The publisher explains the decision as follows:
In recent days, we have listened to your feedback and updated our community guidelines to better create the space we all desire. We have made them clearer, simpler, and shorter to keep things fair, respectful, and focused – thank you all for being a part of this journey with us.
In MMORPGs, you often face powerful raid bosses, but in a new game on Steam, you swap roles and fight as the boss yourself. With various abilities, you will become stronger and must defeat the heroes of the world.
Each battlefield consists of several fields with enemies and resembles turn-based tactical combat. The game will be released on January 21, 2025 on Steam.
Through various combinations of elements from fire, wind, and earth, you can create different interactions on the battlefield. A field burned by fire can be spread to adjacent fields by wind or expanded into a lava field with even more fire.
You can see a trailer for None Shall Intrude here:
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Official Trailer of the Deckbuilder Roguelite None Shall Intrude on Steam
What makes you as strong as a raid boss? New cards and relics unlocked through the talent tree grant you useful abilities as a raid boss to choose the right playstyle before each fight.
As a powerful dragon and embodiment of chaos, death has no meaning. With each new life, you gain more power and new ways to become stronger.
A full rage bar allows you to perform a devastating attack by filling it through simple attacks and certain game mechanics. As befits any good raid boss, you also have multiple phases in which you become stronger.
None Shall Intrude currently has 96 reviews and has achieved a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam with 72% positive reviews (as of January 23, 2025). Many players describe it as a fun roguelite deckbuilder with interesting ideas and mechanics, such as the combinations of elements or the different phases.
Negative reviews mention several bugs and balance issues with the ability cards. The game just doesn’t feel quite finished yet.
How much does the game cost? None Shall Intrude offers a launch promotion on Steam, allowing you to save 10%. Thus, until February 4, 2025, it costs only €13.31 instead of €14.79. Additionally, there is a free demo version available.
With Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2, there are currently two major titles for ARPG fans. If you are still unsure which game suits you better, our comparison will help you make your decision.
Many action RPG fans are currently facing a decision: Diablo 4 or Path of Exile 2? Both games offer tons of content, diverse classes, and various endgame activities. Both have, due to their predecessors, a huge community. Yet, despite many similarities, they target different audiences – especially due to the different difficulty levels.
Which ARPG is suitable for me?
Although both games belong to the genre of action ARPGs, they do not necessarily target the same audience. We summarize when each title is worth your time. After that, we will take a closer look at key aspects that might influence your decision.
Diablo 4 is for you if:
you are looking for an entry-level ARPG that is easy to understand.
you only have a few hours a day to engage with a game.
you want to unwind and just slash a few monsters.
you feel like having new seasonal content approximately every 3 months..
…or want to play longer on the eternal realm with a character.
freedom in skills does not unsettle you, and you are eager to experiment.
you have a good tolerance for frustration and do not give up quickly.
you are not intimidated by boss fights that can take longer and involve many different mechanics.
How the bosses in Path of Exile 2 come to life, you can see here:
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Path of Exile 2: The new trailer reveals how the bosses of the action RPG come into being
Finished Game vs. Early Access
What is the status of both ARPGs? At the current time, Diablo 4 has been on the market for over a year. Additionally, in October 2024, Vessel of Hatred the first expansion was released. You can plan 10-20 hours for the campaign alone and an additional 5-10 hours for Vessel of Hatred.
The endgame then offers different challenges in which you can further improve your character. Those who want the absolute best gear have to expect well over 100 hours. Players typically start anew each season and play for several weeks before they stop and return later.
Diablo 4 will enter its seventh season in February 2025 and has already received a lot of content. The plan is to continue supporting the game for years to come. Seasons roughly come every 3 months.
In contrast, Path of Exile 2 is still “fresh,” as the ARPG entered Early Access in December 2024. It currently offers a campaign with three acts. Later, three more will be added. Until then, you will practically play through the first three acts twice to reach the endgame. The developers have already planned initial changes for the endgame.
The full release of Path of Exile 2 is planned to be between six and twelve months after the start of the Early Access phase. This means that a release between May 2025 and December 2025 is likely. You can find out how the Early Access of Path of Exile 2 looks here. With the final launch, seasonal content will probably also come into the game – similar to Diablo 4.
Relaxed Grind or Challenge?
How difficult are the ARPGs? Diablo 4 is ideal for newcomers to the genre as it is easily accessible and easy to understand. However, the game does not only target casuals but especially a specific audience: men of middle or advanced age with jobs, families, and little time, the “gamer dads.”
For many, Diablo 4 is the perfect “after-work game” to grind for a few hours and take down monster hordes. Especially convenient: You can adjust the difficulty level and gradually unlock higher levels.
Path of Exile 2, on the other hand, offers significantly more challenge without a selectable difficulty level. The fights are tougher, last longer, and require more concentration. Some players of Path of Exile 2, who are used to the predecessor, feel as if they are in Dark Souls. The huge passive skill tree and the countless possibilities with the skills require you to engage intensively with your builds.
In short:
Diablo 4 is suitable for casuals who want to play without much stress.
Path of Exile 2 offers more depth and is aimed at core gamers looking for a challenge.
Which ARPG occupies me longer? If you are looking for an action RPG that keeps you occupied long-term, you are better served with Path of Exile 2. Although Diablo 4 regularly brings new seasonal content, even this is quickly completed if you invest a lot of time.
In the last seasons of Diablo 4, the leveling pace has significantly increased. This makes it possible to reach the new max level of 60 in just a few days or even hours, diving directly into the endgame. From max level, the grind for Paragon levels begins as you continue to develop your character.
Path of Exile 2, on the other hand, is still in Early Access; you play through the first three acts practically twice to reach the endgame. The second run is significantly harder than the first. But even then, you are far from finished: your character needs to be further developed, both in terms of level and gear and skills. You can face trials in the endgame and contend with the endless “map system”.
The long-term motivation in both games depends on how much you enjoy grinding in games.
In December 2024, Path of Exile 2 entered Early Access, and the community has since drawn a mixed conclusion. Many players love the grind of the ARPG and simply can’t get enough of it – but they are also frustrated by the issues that taint the gaming experience. You can read more about it here: Players are frustrated with Path of Exile 2 but can’t stop playing – Here’s how the ARPG is doing
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When the announcement of Season 7 and the new content for Diablo 4 was made, part of the community was skeptical. Now many players admit they were wrong and find the new features surprisingly good.
That was the concern: When Blizzard announced the new content for Season 7 in Diablo 4, there were worries in the community that the new witch powers would resemble the vampire powers from Season 2 too much. Many players feared that the season would just be a “recycled” version of the old season, with little genuinely new content. Instead of vampires, witches would be coming into play, a user remarked on Reddit.
On January 21, Season 7 started, bringing the announced content to the ARPG. A look into the subreddit for Diablo 4 shows that the new content is now being received much better by many players than initially expected.
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Diablo 4 shows its witch powers in Season 7 in the trailer
Players praise the new zones and the cool witch powers
How are the new contents received? Apparently much better than expected. In a post on Reddit, a user explains that he initially wanted to avoid Season 7 after seeing it on the PTR. He felt it was a “rehash of Season 1 and 2.” But after giving the season a chance, he now says: “Even though the season is still similar to Season 2, it has its own atmosphere and systems – and some great ones at that.”
The new witch powers and the circle are also well-received by the community. Techno_Gerbil writes: “Just for the build variety, I hope the witch powers are incorporated into the game and not just a seasonal mechanic. The design of the circle is also great, and I love the whole lore surrounding the Whispering Tree. It would be a shame if this disappears in a few months.”
In another Reddit post, a user notes that the developers simply did not present the new content well during the last “Campfire Chat” livestream. He states: “[The season] is way more fun than it came across in the stream.” Bakerstreet74 also expressed disappointment after the livestream. However, after playing a few hours, he was pleasantly surprised and had a blast. “A nice surprise,” he sums up.
A crucial feature is missing for the community: the loot filter
What are players criticizing? After nearly two days in Season 7, the community expresses criticism that there is still no loot filter. Blizzard adjusted the loot in previous seasons to ensure that fewer, but higher quality items drop. However, many players currently feel that the loot has become more abundant and cluttered again.
On Reddit, a user writes that there is “simply too much loot.” He spends more time managing his inventory than leveling up. And Spendinit adds that it’s fine – one just needs a loot filter. Back in late June 2023, shortly after the release of Diablo 4, the loot filter was the feature that experts were demanding. So far, Blizzard seems to still have no plans in this regard.
It is no surprise that the latest class from World of Warcraft is also the least played archetype. Many players are forgoing the creation of a Evoker for just one reason.
What do I need to know about the Evoker? The class introduced with the Dragonflight expansion does have three varied specializations: Devastation, Preservation, and Enhancement. However, the archetype is firmly tied to the Dracthyr in terms of race choices.
Similar to the Worgen, the Dracthyr can switch between two forms – the draconic and a humanoid form. While in combat, they utilize the dragon form, in which they more or less fight “naked.” This limits their visual appearance quite a bit, at least according to a certain part of the WoW community.
Fradzombie complains in his post on Reddit for example: “I would play an Evoker in a heartbeat if I could choose a different visage form. I have no interest in another Blood Elf in a copy/paste style. Please, Blizzard, expand the options.”
A WoW story for the heart:
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WoW Player Moves to Tears with Tribute to Her Father
What do other players think? The more than 1,600 upvotes and over 175 comments show that Fradzombie has hit a nerve. Many of the commentators agree or present another, also visual reason for opting out of an Evoker.
SimulatedCow84 explains on Reddit: “I don’t care about the visage forms. But I would play an Evoker if my Dracthyr could actually use the transmogs I want to show.”
Swiftzor agrees on Reddit: “Exactly that. I like the class, just let me wear my stuff.”
CTBthanatos laments on Reddit: “I actually really like the Dracthyr. I just hate so much that they are forced to be naked due to Blizzard’s laziness.”
Challenging-Wank7946 makes a bold suggestion on Reddit: “Add Draenei as an option and we have a deal.”
One way or another, the Evokers could use some love. According to dataforazeroth.com, only 3.6 percent of all max-level characters are Evokers. For characters of all levels, it doesn’t look much better, with only 3.7 percent. In comparison: The rogues, who have always been quite underrepresented since Vanilla WoW, make up 4.5 percent, Monks 5.6 percent.
In Pokémon GO, a new event has been announced. And a part of the announcement might mean good news for players who see too few spawns.
In Pokémon GO, everything will soon revolve around the Unova region: At the beginning of March, the Unova Tour in Pokémon GO is taking place, and as a kickoff, the Way to Unova event has now also been announced.
And in this event, there is also an interesting announcement: Because apparently, trainers can expect to see more Pokémon appearing on their screens soon.
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Pokémon GO reveals the new season Dual Destiny in the trailer
More Pokémon Soon Near You?
This is the announcement: In the Unova event announcement, there is also a section called “Update to Pokémon Encounters” – however, not in the German version, but in the English variant. Why this is currently missing from the German version is still unclear (via pokemongolive.com).
However, the update clarifies that more Pokémon are supposed to appear on the way to the Unova Tour. The Pokémon GO team writes about this on its blog:
With this update, Pokémon will appear in even more locations than before. In densely populated, rural, suburban, or rapidly expanding areas, this can increase the number of Pokémon encounters and the areas where Pokémon appear overall.
From the Pokémon GO blog, translated
With this change, the blog states, they want to improve access to gameplay for players before the Unova Tour.
What does this mean? Further details are not yet known, but it is to be hoped that this primarily benefits players who lack spawns nearby. Especially trainers in rural areas without many PokéStops or gyms often miss numerous spawning Pokémon. It remains to be seen how significantly the change is noticeable, especially in such locations.
What do you think of the change? Let us know in the comments. Additionally, you can check here what else is coming up as the current month draws to a close: Here you can find all events in Pokémon GO in January 2025.
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