Some Dynamax bosses in Pokémon GO are difficult to defeat, and starting next week, the legendary birds will join them. But there is now the opportunity to get strong counters.
The legendary Dynamax bosses: Over the next three weeks, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will appear in Dynamax battles. They will be the first legendary Dynamax bosses in Pokémon GO.
Dynamax Articuno debuts on January 20 at 6:00 PM during “Dyna-Monday,” after which it will be available until January 27 at power sources.
Dynamax Zapdos debuts on January 27 at 6:00 PM, after which it will be available until February 3.
Dynamax Moltres concludes the lineup starting February 3 at 6:00 PM, and you can catch it until February 9.
The birds will certainly be tough opponents, but they are currently expected to be not as difficult as the Gigantamax bosses that have caused so many issues for players.
Nonetheless: Good counters are needed. And you will now receive them every weekend before the debut of each legendary bird.
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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles
Timed Research: “Legendary Skies – Preview” brings you your counters
This is the research: The first of the three researches is already active. Starting from January 17 at 10:00 AM, you can secure suitable counters and corresponding candies for the battle against Dynamax Articuno. It will run until Monday evening at 6:00 PM.
In this, you will receive:
Scorbunny and 50 of its candies
Hatchan and 50 of its candies
Charmander and 50 of its candies
Additionally, you will also receive 7,500 Stardust and 500 Dynamax particles when you complete all tasks. These tasks revolve around the Dynamax feature, requiring, for example, Dynamax battles from you or the improvement of your Dynamax attacks.
Important: When these researches are active, it costs 25% fewer particles to improve your Dynamax attacks. This could also be useful.
More researches: Research for Zapdos and Moltres will also appear with corresponding rewards.
Between January 24 and January 27, a research will start with Rotomurf, Frigometri, and Chimpep as rewards
Between January 31 and February 3, a research with Squirtle, Krabby, and Memmeon will conclude the series
Through these researches, you ultimately have the opportunity to secure well-suited Pokémon for the battles against the birds. At the same time, they serve as an introduction for players who may not have dealt too much with the Dynamax feature yet. What do you think of this? Let us know in the comments! And what else is happening in Pokémon GO in January, you can read about here.
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In Path of Exile 2, the new update went live last night. However, instead of delivering no nerfs as promised, one class was completely broken right afterwards.
Which class is it? The developers of Path of Exile 2 originally intended to not nerf any characters in this update, but only to buff them. However, when players logged back into their warrior characters, they found themselves facing broken builds.
The totem is now completely dead
What was broken? The new patch of Path of Exile 2 was supposed to fix the support skill “astral projection”. This skill usually ensures that an ability is cast at the target location instead of at the player’s position. This in combination with the “Shockwave Totem” was previously bugged.
As indicated in the patch notes, the issue was supposed to be resolved after the update. However, instead of fixing the problem, the developers seemingly broke the totem completely. A user on Reddit displays the exact issue in a before / after comparison.
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In the video, it is clearly visible that the totems no longer attack correctly and also have some sort of delay before they cast their spells.
For the community on Reddit, this was a slap in the face, as the builds surrounding totems are among the few that work well with the warrior. Without functioning totems, the class becomes nearly unplayable for many gamers.
Re-specing is also no longer so easy due to the advanced league, as many players have already finely tailored their items to their build.
How are the developers reacting? The developers of Path of Exile 2 are reacting quickly and already released the bug fix in the next hotfix (via PathofExile.com). This is now live, and the builds should function as they did before.
However, what the developers cannot fix quickly is the outraged community. The last patch and the broken totems have sparked a debate about the warrior class itself.
Here you can see the trailer of Path of Exile 2:
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The worst class in PoE2
What is being discussed? The community of Path of Exile 2 is unhappy with the warrior class in the game. The last patch, which brought a 15% buff to the armor defense value, did not go far enough for the gamers.
The community on Reddit accuses the developers of a “survivorship bias”, meaning the distortion in favor of the survivors. This implies that the developers would attempt to cater to the remaining warrior players by bringing buffs like the one to the armor value into the ARPG.
However, fundamentally, nothing would change for the class. On paper, such a change would make warriors better off. But those who have already switched classes early on due to playstyle will not return because of a 15% better armor.
For Enemy50 on Reddit, the problem already starts with the animations: “My main criticism of the warrior is that the skills don’t have a good ‘feel’. I never get tired of shooting lightning from my hands, but the animation for swinging the mace is very mediocre. The screams are cool, though.”
GoblinBreeder also gives good feedback to the developers on Reddit: “I love the weighty feel of the abilities. I just think they need defensive properties associated with their use if they tie you to such slow attack speeds. It’s just not viable in the fast endgame, you will die if you try to use Sunder or Rolling Slam.”
Feedback also comes from aicis on Reddit who says: “The warriors are fine. It’s the mace that needs improving.”
Odd-Cranberry589 on Reddit sees it only partially that way: “There are some issues with the warrior passive tree, as well as other factors to consider, […] but yes, just fixing the maces or starting there could be the best method.”
Are we expecting a price shock for video games in 2025? According to analyst Matthew Ball, this is quite possible. In an analysis spanning 219 pages, he looks at the central role of GTA 6. The game could reset price boundaries and possibly lift the gaming industry out of its slump.
Who is the analyst? Matthew Ball is the CEO of Epyllion and specializes in analyzing video games, movies, and TV series. He has written non-fiction books like “Metaverse” and cites statements from major tech figures such as Tim Sweeney, Mark Zuckerberg, or Phil Spencer, who have spoken positively about his work (via matthewball).
The job of an analyst is to inform investors who wish to put money into the market in a way that allows them to make the right decision about which companies to invest in.
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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer
GTA 6 could cost up to 100 €
This is what he says now: In an analysis “State of Video Game in 2025“, which spans 219 pages, there is also a passage that discusses the growth of the industry.
Regarding GTA 6, he believes there is a possibility that Take Two could set the price of the game at 80 or even 100 $. This would correspond to a euro price of up to 100 or 110 €.
How does he arrive at this analysis? In the hundreds of slides, Ball discusses an increasingly bleak situation for video games. The games are getting more expensive, there are more and more “Black Hole” games that bind players in such a way that they do not want to buy new games, and the market is saturated. This is evidenced by the numerous layoffs in the gaming sector in recent years.
In one segment, he discusses growth engines that could drive the industry forward. Here, a higher price through GTA 6 is one of the growth factors he sees. Because alongside Minecraft and PUBG, GTA 5 is one of the great bestsellers of all time. So there is considerable leverage here.
For him, a price increase is a hope (via matthewball).
GTA 6 could allow all companies to charge more for their games
Why is this important? Normally, AAA games cost 70 $, which corresponds to approximately 80 €. Games like Skull and Bones have gone up that high, which was marketed as a AAAA game by Ubisoft.
If GTA 6 exceeds this price boundary, it would set a precedent that would allow other games to exceed the price threshold of 70 or 80 € and price games fundamentally at around 100 €, with the motto “Our game is also AAA and we want a AAA price.”
If any game could afford to break this price barrier for the first time, it could actually be GTA 6, which is being considered the “next milestone in gaming.” Ball’s thesis sparks a discussion about whether this price increase could “save” the gaming industry.
The monsters play the most important role in Monster Hunter Wilds. Therefore, the lineup of monsters in every game is a factor that is hotly debated among fans. The developers explain in an interview how they decide which opponents should be included.
Why is the lineup so important? Hunting monsters is the core element of every Monster Hunter game. As a result, the choice of opponents has an immense influence on the players’ experience. For fans, it’s not only significant which new or familiar monsters will be part of the game, but also the difficulty and order of the beasts are crucial.
All these factors are considered by the developers when making decisions about the selection for a new title in the series. Other aspects also play a significant role in their approach, as they explained in an interview with IGN.
Actors are involved for the animations of the monsters:
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This is how Monster Hunter Wilds is created: We got a studio tour at Capcom
“If this monster exists in this place, how does the ecological pyramid work here?”
What factors influenced the developers’ decisions? As Executive and Art Director Kaname Fujioka and Director Yuya Tokuda reported in the interview, the selection of monsters for the lineup depends on many aspects.
At the beginning, the following questions are posed:
We first think about what we want to offer the players when they face large monsters like Arkveld, as well as the setting, the ecosystem, and so on, which is unique to each title. We then consider the types of monsters that are necessary for that. In a way, we start putting puzzle pieces together, such as: ‘If this monster exists in this place, how does the ecological pyramid work here?’
In this process, the focus is not on how many new or old monsters would be included in relation to each other. Rather, it’s about the overall package of level design, and above all, the order of opponents that hunters will face.
But the ecological pyramid also plays a crucial role in the selection. Which monster makes sense in which setting, and what impact does it have on the environment and other monsters? The developers emphasize that it is especially important to them that the world is coherent and provides an immersive experience.
The order of the monsters is also a huge focus during the decision-making phase because it determines how players will enter the game and what their learning curve will look like. At the beginning, there need to be monsters that introduce the basics to the hunters without overwhelming them. Good teaching monsters are needed, which is why, for example, Yian Kut-Ku was chosen as one of the first monsters, which is even known among fans by the nickname “Sensei” (Japanese for “teacher”).
What aspects play a role, especially in the return of monsters? When it comes to deciding whether and which monsters from previous titles should make an appearance again, additional factors are important. Especially concerning them, it’s significant not just to bring them back into the game but also to let them “grow” with the titles:
Even when we choose old monsters for the game, we have to ensure that we remain true to the concept of the monster, while also considering how much room each monster has to develop when it is reborn with today’s technology and game design.
The goal is to ensure that fans of the series can meet old acquaintances again, but also discover new aspects of them that surprise them. They wanted to create constants that accompany the series and evolve with it and the hunters. The popularity of monsters in the community is also an important point that is taken into account.
During the interview, they particularly referred to Lagiacrus and Brachydios in this respect, as fans have wished for their return for a long time. Gore Magala is also mentioned. Overall, many flagship monsters are very popular, which is why they think particularly carefully about whether they could make a return.
South Korea has been one of the most exciting countries for years when it comes to interesting series or movies. Many films often go unnoticed because they are never prominently released or promoted in Germany. A sci-fi film from 2023 is loved by critics, yet hardly anyone has seen it.
Which film is it? On August 9, 2023, the film Concrete Utopia – The Last Uprising premiered in South Korean cinemas. In this science fiction film, a devastating earthquake strikes South Korea, turning the capital Seoul into a massive ruin. Only one skyscraper remains standing, where several survivors seek shelter.
Although the film features a well-known lead actor, it did not have a regular release in German cinemas. It could only be seen on events and festivals on the big screen. As a result, the film has largely gone under the radar, although critics agree on how good it is.
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Concrete Utopia – Trailer for the South Korean Sci-Fi Thriller
Post-Apocalypse and Human Nature
What is Concrete Utopia about? The film depicts the beginning of a post-apocalyptic world and focuses on the one skyscraper that still stands in Seoul. Concrete Utopia deals with the moral dilemmas that could arise in such a situation. This theme is also familiar from films like Snowpiercer.
The survival instinct clashes with humanity, which is tested in the post-apocalypse. This creates conflicts between the surviving residents of the skyscraper and the survivors of the city who are seeking a safe refuge.
Lee Byung-hun even stars one of the most famous Korean actors, whom you last saw in the second season of Squid Game. Park Seo-joon is known from the film Parasite.
Critics Agree
How has the film been rated?Concrete Utopia is one of the best science fiction and survival thrillers of all time, at least according to critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a perfect score of 100% based on 61 reviews.
Kevin Wright praises the film’s portrayal: The film shows the best and worst of human nature, often exhibited by the same people.
Sarah Marrs especially appreciates the actors and the set design: Driven by Lee Byung-hun’s performance and truly outstanding production design, Concrete Utopia finds its own niche in the recent flood of socially satirical thrillers.
Dennis Harvey praises the grim view of the future: It is not a particularly optimistic view of a possible dark near future, but it is entertaining.
The few users who have seen the film are not quite as enthusiastic. With just over 100 user reviews, the user score stands at 71%. The negative voices find the social critique not as pointed and are also disappointed by the euphoric reviews praising the film. Other users, however, agree with the critics and praise the great story.
Where can you watch the film? Unfortunately, the film is not available on any subscription service, but you can purchase the film physically or digitally from well-known platforms. On Netflix, there is another film, Badland Hunters, that plays in the same universe. Another recommendation from South Korea can be found here: Before Parasite, the director created a masterpiece about a true crime from South Korea
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Wolverine is perhaps the most famous mutant of the X-Men. Several movies, series, games, and even comics have made him the protagonist of stories. In a new comic from Marvel, the hero turns into a tragic figure who is forced to fight against his colleagues.
What kind of comic is this? Marvel is currently rebooting the controversial Ultimate Universe. This is essentially an alternative world where the heroes and villains we know are somewhat different from those in the classic 616 Universe. One of the heroes receiving a new comic series is Wolverine.
In Ultimate Wolverine No. 1 by author Chris Condon and artist Allessandro Cappuccio, the well-known mutant has a new, altered origin story that mixes with another well-known character. Unfortunately for Wolverine, things don’t turn out well as he is forced to fight against his old comrades.
Spoiler Alert: In this post, you will read spoilers for the current first issue of Ultimate Wolverine.
The mutant can also be seen in the animated series X-Men ’97:
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X-Men 97 – Trailer for the new animated series on Disney+
Wolverine Becomes the Winter Soldier
Wolverine is turned into a character that is also known from the MCU. In a flashback, it is revealed that Wolverine is the only one who survived a plane crash. The plane crashed in the eurasian republic of the Maker. The Maker is a villainous variant of Mister Fantastic who rules like a dictator.
At the crash site, Wolverine is then captured by the evil variants of the mutants Magik and Colossus, whom he is supposed to fight as a resistance fighter. As in his original story, he is enhanced by scientists by reinforcing his bones with adamantium.
In the process, his memories are also erased and he is turned into a mindless soldier who does not get the name Wolverine but Winter Soldier. In the 616 Universe, Bucky Barnes is captured and turned into a mindless Hydra soldier through mind control. This is depicted in the film Captain America: The Winter Soldier from 2014.
In the first issue of the series, Wolverine is also sent on a mission to combat the resistance. In doing so, he brutally kills Mystique. In the fight against Nightcrawler, his former friend tries to appeal to his memories, but Wolverine kills Nightcrawler just as quickly, with Nightcrawler shedding a tear in death.
This is not the first time Wolverine tragically kills his own comrades. However, the mix of Winter Soldier and Wolverine is something new. Like many other superheroes, Wolverine has received many different variants throughout his comics. Many of those are quite bizarre: The 7 Weirdest Variants of Wolverine that We Probably Will Never See in the MCU
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Elden Ring raises the stakes with “Nightreign” and to ensure a smooth release, the developers have planned a beta test. Unfortunately, scammers have now spotted an opportunity to rip you off.
What type of scam is this? This is a phishing scam. Scammers are trying to obtain your data. With fake links or emails, they attempt to trick you into voluntarily revealing your information. In the worst case, you could lose your accounts or even money when the thieves impersonate your bank.
Once again, scammers are lurking online, but this time they are exploiting the upcoming beta release of Elden Ring: Nightreign to steal from you.
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Elden Ring Nightreign: In the new multiplayer mode, you must summon comrades!
Friends give you access to the beta on Steam
What’s wrong with this? Many players are warning the Steam community about a wave of scams on Reddit. Accounts of friends have been compromised and are sending dubious links for beta test access. Under no circumstances should you click on these links, and it’s best to report the accounts.
Unwitting fans might fall for this trick, but those who are closely monitoring the release should know that the upcoming beta is reserved only for PlayStation and Xbox – PC players are left out for now.
When does the Nightreign beta start? The beta is set to take place on five dates, and only selected players can participate. You should mark the following dates in your calendar:
Can I still apply for the beta? The registration deadline for the network test runs until January 20th, after which it will be decided who will participate in the test. If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so on the official Bandai Namco website (via beta.bandainamcoent.eu)
Bill Gates recently admitted in an interview that Microsoft made a mistake that cost the company $400 billion. He explained that his mismanagement and the lack of development were the reasons for this. Android co-founder Rich Miner commented on this, stating that he deliberately developed Android to prevent Microsoft’s control over the mobile market.
Who is talking to whom? In an interview with Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz, Bill Gates discussed the biggest failure during his time at Microsoft. Gates acknowledged that the decision not to seize the emerging mobile market early on cost Microsoft a huge opportunity. Microsoft simply missed the development of an operating system like Android. He stated (via Windows Central):
“The biggest mistake of all time is the mismanagement that I exhibited, which led to Microsoft not becoming what Android is.”
What was the reason for the failure? According to Gates, it was primarily due to mismanagement and the legal challenges that plagued Microsoft in the early 2000s. When Google acquired Android in 2005 and launched its first device in 2008, Microsoft was already too late.
Gates further explained that the mobile market is a “winner-takes-all” market, where the dominant operating system controls the entire market. “There is exactly room for one non-Apple operating system, and what is that worth? $400 billion that would have flowed from Google to Microsoft,” Gates explained.
Microsoft missed this opportunity, which led to a huge loss of money and influence.
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Android: The Answer to Microsoft
What is Android’s perspective? Rich Miner, one of the co-founders of Android, offers a different perspective on this missed opportunity. He said:
I literally developed Android to prevent Microsoft from controlling mobile, just as they did with PCs – and stifled innovation.
Miner found it “funny” to hear Gates lamenting about the loss in the mobile sector: “[I find] it always amusing to hear Gates complain about Microsoft losing to Android in mobile.”
By the way, Miner was already involved in the development of Windows Mobile back in 2002. Due to the knowledge he gained there, he likely chose to develop Android as a counter-design.
He added that he viewed the whole process as a kind of “necessity” to prevent Microsoft from controlling this area to the same extent as they did with PCs. But what about the competition between Microsoft and Google? The CEO of Microsoft sees it as an opportunity.
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Realbotix presented humanoid robots for 200,000 euros at CES 2025, equipped with AI and supposed to convey “human emotions.” The robots are intended for societal and social interactions. However, despite advanced technology, they still appear somewhat eerie.
What makes the robots special? The company Realbotix presents humanoid robots at CES 2025 that aim to combine highly developed artificial intelligence with realistic appearance and human-like skin. Interested buyers should expect a price of around 200,000 euros.
The robots are designed to convey “human emotions” and adapt to human interactions. According to the manufacturers, the robots are designed to act as social companions and assist people with loneliness or social needs.
However, Realbotix is not only marketing the robots for social purposes but also hints that they can be used for intimate relationships. They use gestures and movements that, according to the company, simulate a “very human” feeling. They are designed to learn and adapt their preferences and quirks to the user.
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The technology and functions of the robots
What technology is behind it? The humanoid robots from Realbotix combine advanced AI and realistic silicone skin to enable human-like interactions. They can hold conversations, remember previous encounters, and even simulate gestures like a human. Especially notable is their ability to replicate different personalities or historical figures. These features set them apart from other robots that often only offer simple, functional interactions.
What are the limits? Although the technology seems impressive at first glance, there are also noticeable flaws. The movements appear stiff and jerky, which makes the robots seem more like mechanical figures.
Particularly eerie is the revelation of the mechanical structure: when the robot’s face is removed, bulging, lifeless-looking eyes, plastic teeth, and a transparent skull are revealed.
These unsightly details enhance the “Uncanny Valley” effect. This effect describes the uncomfortable feeling people experience when an artificial appearance looks almost human but still deviates from the natural model in several details.
Humanoid robots are continuously being technologically developed. Although current models are not yet perfect, they demonstrate the potential to play a significant role in the future – whether in social interaction or as assistance in everyday life. However, there is still a lot to be done before they are truly refined.
The reigning champion in League of Legends in Europe is G2. However, the team may have miscalculated regarding the transfer market in LoL for 2025. They actually wanted to secure a French super talent: But Caliste Caliste Henry-Hennebert (18) signed with his home club Karmine Corp, which now looks very strong.
However, they wanted to replace the jungler and the bot lane.
According to reports, the plan was to bring the 18-year-old ADC Caliste from France and give Karmine Corp the 3 main players they wanted to get rid of anyway. G2 allegedly wanted to sweeten the deal with cash. ADC Caliste is considered an exceptional talent in LoL, the best young European player in many years.
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G2 finds only B-solutions for 2025
This is now the result: The transfer market has not been favorable for G2. The result is that they have found two “B” solutions for jungle and support, and Karmine Corp now seems stronger than ever.
In 2025, G2 will have:
Caps in the mid lane
Broken Blade on the bot lane
Hans Sama still on the bot lane, even though he was already on display
20-year-old Frenchman “SkewMond”, who played in Team BDS’s academy team last year
22-year-old Greek Labrov in support, who has played with many teams in recent years
How can this be assessed? SkewMond and Labrov are certainly not G2’s preferred solutions.
Young jungler Yike, who was released after Worlds, was seen as a hopeful player who just needed time to perform consistently at this level. Here, they are replacing a 24-year-old with 2 years of experience at top level with a newcomer who needs to gain that experience again.
Labrov is nominally a solid player but not a top-tier player. Here, it was considered whether G2 might bring in an Asian as a mercenary, although that would have been difficult in terms of communication.
In Path of Exile 2 there is a specific game mode for those who enjoy a challenge. The competition to see who reaches the maximum level first has now taken a dramatic turn.
What kind of competition is this? In Path of Exile 2, there is not only the regular game mode “Softcore” but also the game mode “Hardcore”. If a character dies in Hardcore mode, they are lost and cannot be resurrected in the Hardcore league. Additionally, there is the “Solo-Self-Found” modifier, which prohibits players from trading items. Instead, players are only allowed to use items they have found themselves.
Among the professionals of Path of Exile 2, a competition is taking place under exactly these two most challenging conditions, with the goal of being the first to reach level 100 with a character. While the top gamers are only one level away from the maximum, something happens that no one likely saw coming.
When you can’t trade, this NPC is especially useful for identifying items:
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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items
More Risk for Rank 1
What happened to the frontrunner? The Blood Mage waitingforedbuff, belonging to the Twitch streamer Oskarmln, had long been ranked number 1 on the leaderboard (via PathofExile.com). He had gathered the most experience points without dying. However, with level 99 out of 100, a message shocks the PoE2 chat: “waitingforedbuff (Level 99) has died in position 1 of the leaderboard”.
While the chat reacts with respect, some are also asking on Reddit what might have happened. A look at his stream on Twitch provides some clarification.
Oskarmln was trying to be the first to reach level 100 with his character. However, his competitors’ characters were catching up because they had better builds and items. Since he was not allowed to trade, he could hardly adjust his build. Therefore, he had to change his strategy.
What was his plan? In order to still win the race, he tried to increase his experience points more quickly. For that, he dared to face an enemy that brings many rewards but is also extremely strong, the Arbiter of Ash.
The boss is already infamous in the community because some of his mechanics can kill any character, no matter how strong they are. In a clip on Twitch, you can see the end of his run.
The level 99 Blood Mage is hit by an ability of the boss, and Oskarmln can’t save him anymore. His reaction in the chat: “xdd”. He seems to be taking the whole situation with humor. In the end, he shows his gear, as the character is not deleted but is now in the Softcore league. However, he can no longer participate in the competition.
Shortly after the death of his Blood Mage, his biggest competitor, the Invoker HDB_oOps, has taken the lead of the leaderboard. He is also at level 99 along with the Invoker sargetwo_LachlannLMAO and the Infernalist PADJILOY. However, the two are significantly behind the new frontrunner and are still ranked behind the fallen character that previously led the list.
Yesterday, on 15.1.25, a duel took place in WoW : It was about who would become the Warchief in the popular Twitch guild OnlyFangs. Founder and WoW veteran Sodapoppin wanted to reclaim the guild leadership. However, the LoL titan Tyler1 had a problem with that. The spectacle pushed WoW past Counter-Strike to the number one spot on Twitch’s hottest games.
This was the situation: Chance “Sodapoppin” Morris is a Twitch streamer and World of Warcraft veteran. He founded the guild OnlyFangs on a WoW hardcore server. Here, some of the world’s biggest streamers play, but also gaming icons like the boss of Riot Games. The special feature of the server: If you die, you lose your character forever.
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Tyler1 refuses to hand over the guild leadership without a fight
This is how the duel came about: Sodapoppin was putting in extra hours on Twitch at the beginning of 2025 to bring a hero up to level 60. For the 30-year-old, it was clear: once he reached level 60, he would be the boss again and take the reins. The Molten Core raid was coming soon and the guild needed a tank and Warchief, they needed him.
But Tyler1 had no intention of making way: He challenged Sodapoppin to a duel to determine who would be the “permanent head of the guild in WoW”, the true Warchief.
430,000 people watch WoW at the time of the duel
This is how the duel ended: It was a spectacle. The warriors of both faced off in front of the assembled team.
It ended up going into a ninth and final decisive fight after 8 rounds, which Tyler1 was able to win, while Sodapoppin was cursing and struggling: He, the experienced WoW player, had forgotten that he could still use his fear effect. While Sodapoppin kept mumbling about what an idiot he was, the fight inevitably moved toward its conclusion. Tyler1 triumphed.
Tyler1 reacted as usual, composed and calm, to his victory:
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WoW reaches highest viewer count on Twitch in a year
This many watched the duel: On Sodapoppin’s channel, 150,000 people watched the duel. Another 110,000 people watched on Tyler1’s channel. In total, WoW had 430,000 viewers at the time of the duel – that is the highest number of concurrent viewers WoW has had in about a year.
There were even more viewers than during the elaborate races for the World First kills in raids, the actual highlights of a WoW year.
Thanks to this story, WoW became the hottest game on Twitch in the last 3 days: The increase in viewers catapulted WoW past Counter-Strike and Honkai Star-Rail to the number one spot on the trending charts. Overall, WoW was in 4th place among the largest games on Twitch.
WoW hasn’t had this many viewers in a year like last night (via SullyGnome).
Tyler1 wins the duel and takes cruel revenge
This was the conclusion of the duel: Tyler took cruel revenge after his victory. He demanded that Sodapoppin, as a “punishment”, dye his hair pink.
The punishment is a reference to the expulsion of Twitch streamer Pirate Software from the guild by Sodapoppin. For Tyler1, the punishment comes because Sodapoppin seeks excuses and does not take responsibility for what he did. With exactly this reasoning, Sodapoppin had expelled the former Blizzard developer Pirate Software from the guild.
Sodapoppin had no choice but to accept the punishment: “Yes, my Warchief.”
What is really bad for him? Following the humiliating defeat against Tyler1, Sodapoppin had to hear from his girlfriend Veibae that he was a wimp who loved being pushed around by “bigger guys.”
His ego had crumbled and he had let Tyler1 mess with him in his head and treat him like a little puppy.
Sodapoppin denied this: Tyler1 was just the Warchief and made the rules, but Veibae was relentless. Sodapoppin just liked being treated like dirt by men.
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The boss of a tech company says: He has worked 70 hours a week for 40 years and considers it meaningful. However, not many may share that opinion. In many countries, there is even consideration of reducing working hours.
In many countries, including Germany, there is a debate about whether a 5-day week with 40 working hours is still up-to-date. In some cases, it has already occurred that employees have already secretly introduced a 4-day week.
However, currently 5 days with 40 hours remain the norm in Germany. According to the boss of an IT company from India, people should work more – he has done it himself for many years.
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40 years, 70 hours a week, and sometimes even 90 hours
Who says that? Narayana Murthy is the boss and founder of the Indian IT company InfoSys. It provides digital services and consulting worldwide and is also publicly traded. Murthy himself is married and has two children. He is referred to by some as the “father of the Indian IT sector.”
The founder stated that his ideal is not a shortened 35-hour week, but a 70-hour week. Because that’s how he worked for many years. By the way, another boss shares a similar opinion, as the boss demands an 80-hour week from his employees.
These are his arguments: Murthy defends his idea by claiming that he has worked so much for years. Hard work is crucial for the economic growth of a nation. In a conversation with the Indian daily newspaper Economic Times, he explains in December 2023 that he learned these values from his parents (via jeuxvideo.com):
I was in the office at 6:20 AM and left at 8:30 PM and worked six days a week. I know that all nations that have achieved prosperity have done so through hard work.
My parents taught me early in life that we can only hope to escape poverty by working very, very hard – of course, on the assumption that one achieves the highest productivity from every hour of work. Over my more than 40 years of working life, I have worked 70 hours a week.
He further states that he has even worked “90 hours a week” for years. This is not comparable to today’s working hours.
In EA FC 25 a well-known streamer and supporter of FC Schalke 04 is risking his fan identity with a bet against a professional. He risks receiving the ultimate punishment for any football fan.
Which streamer is it about? Content creator Simon “GamerBrother” Schildgen is one of the most watched streamers in Germany and internationally for EA FC 25 (via SullyGnome).
Due to his reach and popularity, he has managed to build a friendly relationship with some real professionals, especially current players of his beloved club FC Schalke 04. His friendship with former Schalke professional Tom Krauß, who is a regular viewer and a decent gamer himself, recently led to a bet.
What kind of bet is it? After GamerBrother started the Weekend League in FC 25 with an impressive record of 6 wins in 6 games, the streamer was tempted to make a bet with his buddy Krauß. The former Bundesliga player agreed to the content creator’s proposal that if he reaches his 12th victory, meaning 6 more wins out of the 9 remaining games, he would distribute 150 gifted Twitch subs worth around 1500 euros (according to prices from Twitch) to GamerBrother.
What would the punishment be? However, if he fails to reach the 12 wins mark, the streamer would have to change his profile pictures on all social media channels to the club logo of arch-rival Borussia Dortmund immediately after the Weekend League is finished and during the first week of Team of the Year in FC 25.
Since GamerBrother, like Krauß, is a big Schalke fan, this punishment is particularly explosive, as no rivalry in German football polarizes as much as that between Schalke and Dortmund.
After a brief hesitation, GamerBrother agreed anyway.
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GamerBrother fights for a decisive match for the betting win
How did the bet go? The start to the bet went incredibly poorly. Right in the first game, he suffered his first defeat. After initially 2 more wins, he faced his second defeat. Thus, GamerBrother was under pressure with a record of 8 wins and 2 losses with 5 remaining matches.
After an easy win in the 11th game, he suffered his third defeat in the 12th match. It was clear that he could not afford to lose another game to reach 12 wins. In 2 close games, GamerBrother managed to win each time and fought for a decisive match for the 12th victory.
Against his supposed final opponent, he delivered an exciting match. After his opponent managed to take the lead in the second half, the opponent’s internet connection was interrupted, allowing him to temporarily fend off the impending 4th defeat. The game was not counted.
Here’s how the decisive match for the betting win went: After the streamer was narrowly defeated in the previous game, it became clear early in the very last match that there would be nothing for the streamer to win in this match. In the end, GamerBrother was almost hopelessly defeated by his opponent with a clear 0:4.
You can watch the decisive match and his reaction after the game in the video:
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After the initial disappointment subsided, GamerBrother promptly changed his profile picture on his X account to a Borussia Dortmund logo and soon expressed this with the tweet: “I’m a loser”. Meanwhile, the emblem of the arch-rival also adorns his Instagram and YouTube channels.
How does the community react? The fans are visibly enjoying the sudden image shift of the streamer.
On X, one can find numerous Dortmund memes in the comments section of his post “I’m a loser”. A Photoshop showing GamerBrother allegedly in action on a football pitch in the BVB training outfit from a few years ago can also be found in the comments.
Meanwhile, the content creator even lost his blue checkmark as a sign of authenticity status on X, as the platform likely suspected a possible hacker attack (via X). Meanwhile, GamerBrother has regained his verification, despite his sudden change of heart along with the Dortmund logo.
Also, for the next Weekend League, buddy Tom Krauß has already come up with a new bet for the streamer. GamerBrother shared this with his community in a story on Instagram. However, the professional did not want to reveal what the content of the bet would be this time. However, we already tell you on MeinMMO how you can already get your own TOTY star for Team of the Year in FC 25 for free.
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GTA 5 entertained many gamers for years, but not everything about the action game was a good idea. Some features should GTA 6 avoid.
Missions that only extend game time
In GTA V, especially in online mode, there are missions whose structure is neither challenging nor particularly fun. Often, you are also sent to the other end of the map. It is particularly annoying during the money grind to have to go to Paleto Bay or Sandy Shores only to drive back to the city after a 20-second fight with a truck. The driving isn’t bad, but it becomes boring when you drive straight for over 5 km on a highway with no real fast travel option. GTA 6 should therefore avoid such missions that only stretch game time through long distances or trivial tasks and prolong the grind.
Who is writing here? Dariusz is a fan of the GTA series and has played almost every part. He also spent a lot of time in GTA 5. He completed the story multiple times before spending about 1,800 hours in online mode on PS4 and PC.
Vehicles that ruin the big city vibe
Flying cars and motorcycles with rocket steering, fighter jets, tanks… None of this relates to life in a big city like Los Angeles or Miami. GTA 6 does not have to completely forgo it, after all, there have been jetpacks, tanks, and armed helicopters in GTA for 20 years. However, it needs to be better integrated. The open lobbies have been pure war zones for many years now, having no resemblance to real Los Angeles. And that is what defines GTA: the parody of real places and personalities.
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Inciting players
Speaking of fighter jets, tanks, and noob bikes… um, excuse me, flying motorcycles: GTA 6 will be much better than its predecessor if it avoids inciting players against each other so aggressively in online mode.
Don’t get me wrong, PvP is fine and can be fun in GTA Online. What bothers me is the incitement of players, this “Destroy the delivery” without getting worthwhile money or XP for it. The “reward” is neither enough for a level-up nor to change the left rim of a VW Golf. Here, the only aim is to incite players against each other.
This leads to there being no shared community. When grinding, nearly everyone tries to avoid open lobbies and unknown players. Strangers are potential enemies. Helping each other only happens among friends. Joint and peaceful social events only exist in private lobbies. This is very unfortunate for an MMO, because GTA offers countless opportunities for cool activities with the possibilities of a big city – as many successful roleplay servers show.
Calls and spam messages from NPCs
Every GTA player knows the countless calls and spam messages from NPCs trying to sell you some property. And I am extremely sure that nobody has ever bought a business because it sounded so interesting during one of those calls.
This is not just a pure GTA Online problem. Of course, Brucie doesn’t need to call me every 20 minutes in the story just because he wants to hang out and consume copious amounts of drugs. I can already see myself sitting in front of the screen, shouting “MAN, STOP IT!”
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Cutscenes that cannot be skipped
Almost as bad as spam calls are cutscenes or phone calls that we can’t skip – whether online, offline, or even in completely different games. It is always a torment. A torment that actually occurs multiple times in GTA V. This is especially annoying when we consider that GTA 6 – like its predecessor GTA 5 – will probably be played for another 10 years. Some cutscenes we have simply already seen. Is it really necessary for me to watch them again?
This is particularly bad when buying new properties in GTA Online. These cutscenes are usually neither entertaining nor helpful nor relevant in any other way. While I enjoy watching every cutscene in the campaign, I just want to finish the relatively love-less chatter in online mode as quickly as possible.
Mechanics that make the game too easy
I do not expect GTA 6 to become a Soulslike or offer a permadeath mode. The game does not have to be difficult; it just needs to avoid mechanics that make the actual playing almost banal. In the story of GTA V, these are, for example, the abilities of Michael, Trevor, and Franklin. Particularly, slow-motion driving and shooting are actually unnecessary and certain situations become too easy to manage because of it.
In online mode, the classic example is probably the armored Kuruma— a car in which you are almost completely protected from enemy fire, but can still shoot out. The actual mission design becomes completely unnecessary once the player arrives with a Kuruma. Another example is the Oppressor, which robs many quests of their actual gameplay.
Of course, each player is free to use such features if they are available. But let’s be honest: If they are available and we as players may have spent millions of GTA dollars on them, then we will use them too.
The armored Kuruma in GTA Online
Places that exist in the game but we cannot visit
GTA V has places that we see briefly throughout the story or in online mode but can never return to during normal gameplay – such as North Yankton or Caio Perico. We can only visit these places when we play the respective missions. Just getting into a plane in the open world and flying to these places is not possible.
It is quite possible that GTA 6 could also have places that we only see briefly in the story. I hope that we can visit these special locations at any time. This would be a particularly interesting addition for the roleplay community – even if these places do not offer much and are very small.
Snow – at least if it remains this bad
The snow in GTA is just annoying. Cars slide more, NPCs drive even worse than usual, and everyone is running around in summer clothes. It’s cool at the beginning of the Christmas season for 30 minutes, but after that, the snow has lost its magic and is just a nuisance.
If GTA 6 wants to offer snow or other special events of this kind again, it needs to be much better. The weather should act dynamically, still waters should freeze, and NPCs should adjust their clothing and behavior to the changed conditions.
The price/value system in GTA Online is just absurd. Rockstar Games needs to find a better solution. A high-tech fighter jet with stealth mode costs between 3.3 to 4.5 million dollars. A police car based on an 80s Chevrolet Impala costs between 3.6 to 4.8 million GTA dollars.
Of course, it seems exaggerated when a standard road car costs several million dollars. Much worse is that a military helicopter, which costs over 50 million US dollars in reality, is at most twice as expensive as a vehicle that can be purchased in reality for under 250,000 euros.
Magical police
The police in GTA V/ Online is basically anything but a threat to the player and yet extremely annoying – because they spawn in the most illogical places. You have shaken off your pursuers with skillful maneuvers, are in the middle of nowhere under a bridge in a creek or hundreds of meters from a road on a mountain, and suddenly a non-off-road police car drives up and sees you three seconds before you would escape.
I really hope that GTA 6 tweaks some aspects of GTA 5 and that Rockstar makes some decisions that improve the experience for us players – after all, my journey as a gamer started with the GTA series and turned me into the shooter player I am today: I spent 1,800 hours in GTA V – and it made me a sweaty shooter tryhard
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Pokémon GO is bringing a reward pass for the next major event, similar to what games like Fortnite have. There is a free version and a paid version. We will show you the information that is currently known.
Pokémon GO has introduced the new “Tour Pass” as well as the “Tour Pass Deluxe.” It will be released in conjunction with the big GO Tour 2025 event, but will offer rewards beforehand.
When does the Tour Pass run? With the Tour Pass or the Tour Pass Deluxe, you can collect rewards from February 24 at 10:00 AM until March 2, 2025, by making progress in the game.
What does the Tour Pass cost? There are two versions.
The normal Tour Pass is free
The Tour Pass Deluxe costs 14.99 US dollars (in euros presumably similar)
We are gathering information on how it works and the content that is currently known in this article.
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What do the Pokémon GO Tour Pass and Tour Pass Deluxe offer?
How does the Tour Pass work? You are supposed to earn tour points in the game, which will unlock further reward levels in the pass. Points can be earned for catching monsters, raids, and hatching eggs. Larger amounts of points can be obtained through “Pass tasks” that are supposed to appear during the event. New tasks are expected to be available every day. During the actual global tour weekend, there will be hourly new tasks as well.
The free version will be automatically awarded to all trainers on Monday, February 24 at 10:00 AM. All rewards will expire on March 9 at 6:00 PM if not collected beforehand.
What kind of rewards are there? According to the announcement, these include things like Pokémon encounters, candies, Poké Balls, as well as stickers, avatar items, and a special Pokémon encounter at certain milestones. You will encounter Zorua with a special background. Furthermore, the catch XP bonus increases with significant milestones. You can first unlock the 1.5 times, then the double, and finally the triple catch XP bonus. This applies to both versions.
Special features of the Tour Pass Deluxe: The paid pass promises faster, better rewards and also has two special features that are not available in the normal pass at all.
The Lucky Charm: This is the final reward of the pass. This item gives you one chance to turn one of your friends into a Lucky Friend. This means that during your next trade, you will receive a lucky Pokémon. But be careful, the Lucky Charm will also expire on March 9 at 6:00 PM – even if you have collected it. Therefore, it must be used by then.
Victini: The Deluxe Pass also includes an encounter with the mysterious Pokémon Victini. It could last be caught in a special research from 2020.
Overall, the Tour Pass resembles the classic battle pass system that many games employ these days. Pokémon GO has not had this format before – now it will be introduced for the first time in a limited period for an event. What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments. And what else is happening in Pokémon GO? Team GO Rocket is currently very active in Pokémon GO.
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In the world of Star Wars, there are many weapons and inventions that have been built solely for destruction and war. This can also be seen in the films. But some individuals are not interested in that; they only want to cause suffering. One such individual is a Sith Lord who has built a terrible weapon.
Which Sith Lord are we talking about? Darth Momin lived over a thousand years before the events of Episode 4. Unlike other Sith Lords like Darth Bane, he was indifferent to limitless power and control over the universe. Even as a child, he was interested in horrific art.
From corpses or animals, he created terrible sculptures from a young age, using the Force to do so. He was imprisoned for this until he was freed by the Sith Darth Shaa. She taught him the Sith teachings. In a duel, he killed his master and began constructing a superweapon.
The Acolyte also takes place years before the films:
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The Acolyte takes place decades before the Star Wars films
A weapon that does not wish to kill
What weapon are we talking about? After the death of his master, Momin wanted to create an ultimate work of art that would impress even the dark side of the Force itself. To achieve this, he spent a long time researching ancient Holocrons and old Sith locations. The Force itself aided him in this.
He built a engine that could influence an entire city. He wanted to infuse his own power to slow down time for the inhabitants of the city drastically and expose them to the dark side of the Force. They would then be forever trapped in a state of fear and enduring pain. In the process, the city would also be incapacitated, but through endless torture.
Before he could test the weapon, he was stopped by the Jedi and died. However, his spirit remained in his remaining mask, which was made from old lightsabers.
Later, he would be summoned again by Darth Vader to build his fortress on Mustafar. This also led to a duel between the two Sith, which Vader was able to win.
Another Sith weapon functioned similarly. Ancient Sith developed the Fermata Cage, as Screen Rant reports. It was a kind of prison designed to incarcerate dangerous enemies that could not necessarily be killed. Among others, there was an AI imprisoned there that threatened the entire universe.
Where can I read about the story of Darth Momin? He had minor mentions in various comic issues, but most of his story can be found in the Darth Vader comic series from 2017 in issues 21 to 25. These can also be found in the collected edition Star Wars: Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 4. This includes issues 19 to 25 of the 2017 comic series.
Paragon Boards are a system in Diablo 4 that allows you to enhance your builds. MeinMMO explains how to obtain new boards, level up Paragon for more points, and what the Glyphs are all about.
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Update, January 17, 2025: The article has been revised and updated.
What are Paragon Boards? Once you reach level 60, you no longer receive skill points in Diablo 4. Instead, you accumulate experience for your Paragon. You can collect a total of 300 Paragon points to invest in Paragon boards and further improve your character.
Each Paragon Board contains different “nodes” that have various effects:
normal (white): increase dexterity, strength, intelligence, or willpower
magical (blue): specifically improve properties such as damage against frozen enemies, etc.
rare (yellow): enhance specific properties further and have additional effects when prerequisites are met (for example, 250 dexterity/intelligence, etc.)
legendary (orange; not on the starting board): unique effects that can significantly define your build
Glyph socket (red): here you can place Glyphs; more about this in the Glyph section
Unlike the Paragon system in Diablo 3, you do not level up endlessly and become stronger. Instead, you need to carefully choose how to allocate the points and what you want to skill on a board.
This article first appeared in June 2023 and was updated in October 2024.
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Expanding and Using Paragon
How many Paragon boards are there? Each class starts with the same “starting board” and receives 8 additional boards to choose from, specifically designed for the class. You may use a total of 5 boards. The class boards come with legendary nodes. Each of these belongs to the possible effects and elements of your class, such as frost for the Sorceress or blood for the Necromancer.
How do I unlock new Paragon boards? Once you have laid out a path on a Paragon board to the point that you reach a “gate,” you can choose a new board. You can preview new boards via “Preview.”
You can then rotate the boards and attach them to your existing board as they seem appropriate to you.
Which Paragon boards do I need? Which boards you should use and how you skill the paths entirely depends on your build and how you want to play. On MeinMMO you can find the tier list with the best builds for Diablo 4 to get an overview.
Additionally, d4builds.gg offers a way to view and plan builds and Paragon boards for every class. This lets you think ahead about what you want to skill.
Most builds, however, focus on socketing and activating as many Glyphs as possible. This means you will use many boards that may not necessarily fit the build at first glance. More on this in the Glyph section.
Resetting Paragon – Here’s How
If you want to reset your Paragon, you can either do it point by point or by clicking Refund All under the Paragon board. Both options cost gold.
If you reset points individually, you must start at one end. If other Paragon nodes are still connected, you cannot reset a point. If you want to swap out entire boards, every skill point must be reset back to the node first.
Leveling Paragon – Here’s How to Quickly Gain Points
How do I get Paragon points? From level 60 onwards, you receive one Paragon point for each additional level. You can also gain more through specific milestones. This way, you can reach a total of 300 Paragon points:
by leveling up
24 Paragon points through maximum reputation in all areas
Where is the best place to level up? Essentially, nothing changes after level 60 regarding how to level up best. Since Season 4, the best method to quickly unlock Paragon points is the hell floods. Here you receive massive amounts of XP and loot.
But also the Pit is good for leveling. There, you also upgrade your Glyphs. Starting with Season 6, this can only be done in this content and constitutes a large part of your strength.
Glyphs significantly define your builds. They have special effects that improve skills and properties. To be truly strong, however, you need to “activate” them.
With each Glyph, you will find a basic effect and a prerequisite for an additional effect. For example, you must have researched enough strength, dexterity, willpower, or intelligence in the “radius” of the Glyph.
You achieve this by selecting the corresponding normal nodes on the Paragon board. Glyphs can be leveled up to reinforce them. At level 46 of the Glyph, the radius expands, allowing you to access other paths on the board and/or gain more bonuses from the Glyph. The maximum level for Glyphs is 100.
How do I upgrade Glyphs? You upgrade your Glyphs in the Pit based on attempts. The Pit is an endgame activity in Diablo 4. The chance to successfully upgrade a Glyph is based on the level of the Glyph and the Pit level you complete. You can find everything about the Pit here: Diablo 4: The Pit – Materials, entrance, and rewards of the endgame activity
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In Pokémon TCG Pocket there are some strong combinations with Misty. One of the best for your Water deck is presented to you today.
In the pocket version of the Pokémon trading card game, you can currently collect a lot of cool cards. Some of them are better than others – and the best can quickly lead to a lot of victories. Especially in the currently ongoing PvP event, it’s essential to be able to counter your opponents with strong cards.
One of the current top cards in the game isn’t even a monster but a trainer card: Misty makes players tremble right now.
What makes Misty so good? The trainer card of Misty has a powerful effect:
“Choose 1 of your Water Pokémon and then flip 1 coin until it shows heads. Attach 1 Water energy from your energy pile to that Pokémon for each heads you flip.”
This means: You can charge your Water Pokémon extremely quickly with a lot of energy. Theoretically, this is even possible in the first round, where no energy is generated that you could attach. Misty simply makes your Pokémon dangerous anyway – and depending on what monsters you have played out and how much energy you get, this can already be game-changing before your opponent can even really start playing.
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Intense combination of Misty and Articuno-ex is almost unbeatable at best
This is the combo: The combination of Articuno-ex and Misty causes problems when it works. Articuno-ex is a basic Pokémon that you can play immediately without needing to evolve anything. It also comes with 140 HP, which is not easy to bring down to 0.
Additionally, Articuno has a powerful attack called Blizzard: It deals 80 damage to your opponent’s active Pokémon and additionally inflicts 10 damage to each opposing Pokémon that your opponent has on the bench.
If you play Articuno-ex in the first turn and also have luck with the Misty coin flip, it may happen that you can activate this strong attack right at the beginning of the game. And then it will be difficult for your opponent to really get into the game.
Several Pokémon work with Misty
Other powerful monsters are also an option: In Water decks, you can also play other cards that benefit greatly from Misty. These include, for example, Starmie-ex or Lapras-ex, which you can draw from the current PvE event.
Another strong card that you can power up with Misty is Gyarados. Its Hyper Beam requires 4 energies but also does 100 damage and removes an energy from your opponent’s Pokémon. Since Gyarados also has 150 HP, it is extremely hard to defeat. However, you first need to evolve a Magikarp for Gyarados, which makes it a bit more difficult to play. Additionally, it has no alternative attack if you can’t gather the energies.
Is Misty OP in Pokémon TCG Pocket? Sort of. It is undisputed that she is extremely strong when her effect works well and provides you with a massive amount of energy at once. At the same time, it is also true that Misty can simply have no effect if the first coin flip goes wrong. For example, to get the four energies for Gyarados in one go, a lot has to go very well.
In addition to Misty and her Water Pokémon, there are also some other combinations in Pokémon TCG Pocket that are worth trying. We’ve put together some of the best options for you here: The best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket in the tier list. There you can check which strong decks you can play with the cards you already have.
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The Mewtwo ex deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket is one of the strongest decks you can currently assemble. We’ll show you what it looks like.
Update on January 17 at 1:10 PM: We have updated the deck with the cards from Mysterious Island.
In Pokémon TCG Pocket, there are some strong cards that you can pull from booster packs. Once you have drawn enough cards, you can focus on building a strong deck.
One of the currently strongest decks is the Mewtwo ex deck. We have looked into how you can build it, what cards you need, and how you should play it.
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Mewtwo ex Deck in Pokémon TCG Pocket – Here’s what it looks like
What cards do I need for the deck? If you want to recreate the Mewtwo ex deck and use it in battles, you need the following cards:
2x Mewtwo-ex (♢♢♢♢)
2x Trasla (♢)
2x Kirlia (♢♢)
2x Gardevoir (♢♢♢)
1x Rossana (♢)
2x Mythical Table (♢♢)
2x Pokéball
1x X-Initiative
2x Professor’s Research
1x Giovanni (♢♢)
1x Sabrina (♢♢)
1x Leaf (♢♢)
1x Red Card
Sometimes the “Red Card” is also replaced by a regular Mewtwo. A player recently won a tournament in Pokémon TCG Pocket with this slightly modified version of the deck .
Where can I get the cards? You get the Sabrina card in the Charizard booster, Giovanni and all 5 Pokémon in the Mewtwo boosters. Leaf is part of the new Mysterious Island booster and can be drawn there, just like the Mythical Table. You can purchase all remaining Trainer cards in the shop.
How to play the deck
The idea behind this deck is to use Mewtwo ex as your active Pokémon and quickly equip it with the necessary energies. Its attack “Psycho Drive” requires 4 psychic energies, of which 2 must be discarded when using the attack.
To facilitate energy management for Mewtwo ex, you rely on Gardevoir on your bench. This Pokémon has the ability “Psychic Shadow”, allowing you to attach an additional energy to your active Mewtwo ex in each round.
Since Mewtwo ex’s Psycho Drive deals a whopping 150 damage, most opposing Pokémon are already knocked out with a single attack. Even those with higher HP cannot survive this attack a second time.
If you don’t have the necessary cards at the beginning of the game or struggle to evolve Gardevoir, Trainer cards like Pokéball and Professor’s Research will help you get to those cards faster.
With the other Trainer cards, you gain some flexibility to better respond to your opponent’s actions.
Mewtwo is a Psychic type, making it weak against Dark type monsters.
A possible counter deck that could give your Mewtwo ex deck a lot of trouble relies on Arbok and Weezing, who are not only Dark type but can also poison your Mewtwo and prevent it from retreating.
Besides the Mewtwo ex deck, there are also several others that you can currently build in the game to compete against opponents. On MeinMMO, we’ve created the appropriate overview with all the decks you can currently rely on: Tier List of the best decks you can play.
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