In Pokémon GO, there is a helpful change to raids. This could make dodging significantly more useful.
In the raids of Pokémon GO, you often try to deal as much damage as possible in a short amount of time. Therefore, you usually rely on the best attackers in Pokémon GO. The goal is to defeat the raid boss before the timer runs out.
Defensive strategies often fall short, partly because dodging can be difficult. However, there seems to have been a change.
As the Reddit user “valuequest” shared in the Pokémon GO subreddit, there was a change in the time window for dodging the opponent’s charge attacks. And indeed: If you try the raids currently, you can notice a difference.
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How to dodge in Pokémon GO during raids now
This is how it was: In the past, you only had short time windows to dodge the charge attack, but this small period is now more generous.
Until recently, you had to pay attention to the opponent’s attack animation and dodge at a briefly flashing light. Although there was a text announcement of the charge attack in the bottom right corner, it was unclear when exactly the dodging moment would come.
This is new: The small text message in the bottom right corner is now crucial for a successful dodge. As soon as the display “Pokémon X uses attack Y” appears, you can now swipe to the side and dodge. This already counts as a successful dodge of the following attack.
However, this can only be noticed if you actually dodge in raids. If you only focus on attacking, you won’t notice the change at all.
This text is your signal to dodge
In short: You no longer need to focus on an attack animation or a flashing screen, but only on the text message. Then you dodge and can confidently attack while the opponent’s attack animation is executed.
This way, you can now more reliably avoid damage and possibly keep your strong attackers alive longer without wasting time on unnecessary dodging maneuvers that have incorrect timing.
What’s going on in Pokémon GO? Just recently, the raid day with Necrozma took place, where you could secure one of the best attackers in the game. Pokémon GO is now following up with the next event: Tomorrow, on December 17, the first part of the holiday event will start. You can read all information about the holiday event in Pokémon GO here.
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Today we celebrate the grand finale of Find Your Next Game 2025! Starting at 5:30 PM, we want to know the results one more time, and even MeinMMO’s editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski is joining us today.
On December 11, 2024, Find Your Next Game 2025 started. Here are the facts about the livestream for you at a glance:
What? 30 hours of livestream show with exclusive information about the most important games of 2025. Where? On our website or on twitch.tv/gamestar. When? You can watch the stream on the following days and at the following times:
December 11 – 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM
December 12 – 8:30 PM to 3:30 AM
December 13 – 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM
December 14 – 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM
December 16 – 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Who? This team will accompany you throughout the days:
Hosts: Ann-Kathrin, Felix, Michi, Paul and Fritz
Experts: The editorial teams from GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO
Guests: Maurice Weber, Fabian Siegismund, Milschbaum, Etienne, and Nils from the Rocket Beans and many more.
These are the topics that await you today. MeinMMO editor Leya Jankowski will be with us from 5:30 PM.
Here you can watch the trailer for FYNG 2025:
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Find Your Next Game 2025 starts on December 11th
Find Your Next Game 2025 – FYNG Show & Game Awards 2024
Welcome to the FYNG Show: On December 12, the big FYNG Show with Felix, Ann-Kathrin, and over 20 game premieres awaits you at 10:30 PM. Just like at the FYNG gamescom Show in August, you can look forward to real gameplay as well as knowledgeable and entertaining moderation. There will also be some surprise guests and perhaps even a real world premiere.
Game Awards 2024: Following the FYNG Show, you can look forward to exclusive information about the reveals of the Game Awards. In React: The Game Awards, Ann-Kathrin and Felix will also guide you through the show from Los Angeles.
The most important reveals will be discussed in the programs on December 13, 14, and 16, 2024. As usual, experts from the editorial teams will be present, along with some prominent guests.
The program of Find Your Next Game 2025 starts a day before the Game Awards. On December 11, we will bring you new information about games that will not be featured at the award show on Thursday, but only with us.
Here you can see the full program:
Powered by PC Game Pass, and everyone wins
Find Your Next Game 2025 is sponsored by Microsoft and the Game Pass. Accordingly, every streaming day at 9:00 PM, the slot PC Game Pass – The Show will take place. Host Julius presents Game Pass highlights of a specific genre along with two experts each time.
Guests include:
Milschbaum
Fabian Siegismund
Maurice Weber
Nils and Etienne from the Rocket Beans
Being there is worthwhile not only because of the great guests but also because there are plenty of Game Pass keys to win.
Find Your Next Game 2025 starts on Wednesday, December 11, at 5:00 PM on twitch.tv/gamestar. We are already looking forward to reviewing the past gaming year with you and getting a first glimpse of what awaits in 2025.
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In Pokémon TCG Pocket, a new mini-set is launching. With Mythical Island, new Pokémon and Trainer cards are entering the game. To ensure you are well-prepared for the release, MeinMMO has a few tips for you.
What kind of booster is this? Mythical Island has a total of 80 cards. The major stars of the new booster are Mew-ex and Aerodactyl-ex. There will also be completely new Pokémon like Dedenne or Serpifeu.
This also means that you can open 2 boosters every day (with the Premium Pass, even 3) and face new challenges. To be as well-prepared as possible for the new mini-set, you should consider the following points.
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You can find the trailer for Mythical Island here:
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Watch the booster ‘Mythical Island’ in the official trailer
5 Tips for the Perfect Start of Mythical Island
Prepare Decks for the Challenges
In the new challenges, decks revolve around Mew-ex and Aerodactyl-ex. Mew-ex has Darkness as its weakness, while Aerodactyl is particularly vulnerable to Electric attacks. Therefore, build a deck around Arbok and Smogmog or Pikachu-ex.
Alternatively, you can also take other Pokémon that are effective against Psychic and Fighting types. Mew-ex and Aerodactyl-ex will be in a deck with Pokémon of the same element. Therefore, you can fill your Darkness deck with Steel Pokémon. You can complement your Electric deck with Psychic and Grass Pokémon.
Stockpile as Many Pack Hourglasses as Possible
To open as many boosters as possible right from the start, you should have been saving your pack hourglasses recently. If you still have some in reserve, it’s best to keep them. Additionally, you can acquire new pack hourglasses for your shop tickets, which you hopefully have saved up as well.
This does not apply to pack points: Each booster has its own pack points. You can spend them to obtain cards in “Unbeatable Genes”. You should spend the pack points at least by the time the current boosters are replaced by new ones.
Don’t Make Wonder Choices Anymore
The same as in point 2 applies to the wonder choice. You should collect the corresponding hourglasses to open boosters from friends who have already drawn cards from Mythical Island. You can also use your shop tickets to exchange for this type of hourglass.
Also, do not make wonder choices anymore. Otherwise, you will consume wonder stamina and won’t be able to draw your friends’ cards right from the start.
If you haven’t redeemed your Premium Pass yet, now might be a good time. If you prefer the cards from the mini-set over those from “Unbeatable Genes”, you can open one more booster per day.
Alternatively, you might consider purchasing the Premium Pass. However, you would then need to spend 9.99 euros for one month.
Complete Challenges You Haven’t Done Yet
If you haven’t paid attention to the PvE mode of Pokémon TCG Pocket so far, now would be the right time. In the CPU battles, you can collect additional hourglasses and shop tickets to open as many boosters as possible at the start.
Helldivers 2 has shot into the hearts of players in 2024. The co-op shooter focused on fun missions, an ironic atmosphere, and a fair funding model. Now Arrowhead is making what seems to be a taboo break: You can buy a weapon directly with real money when it is in the shop rotation.
However, not all new weapons can be unlocked in the Warbond. A new melee weapon is available only in the Über-Store, and that directly for real money. The problem with it, though: The weapon disappears from the Über-Store.
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First real money weapon in the Über-Store
Which weapon is it? The CQC-30 Stun Baton is a secondary melee weapon that allows you to perform quick melee strikes at short attack range. Unlike the previous weapons, you cannot unlock this one in the new Warbond.
The weapon is exclusive to the Über-Store and costs 200 Über-Credits, just under 2 €. Currently, you cannot purchase the weapon anymore, as it has rotated out of the shop. If you want it, you will have to wait.
This is the first weapon of its kind. Normally, new weapons are available in the Warbond, which you must also buy with real money. There, you can unlock the weapons and gear with medals. But indeed forever. The topic is not that critical, though. The Warbond also costs real money and you can quickly earn 200 Über-Credits from missions.
In the new Warbond, which lasts forever, there is also a good alternative to the Stun Baton. The Stun Lance serves a similar function but is slower in the combat animation. However, the Stun Lance has more range and thus more safety.
When will the weapon return to the Über-Store? Since December 16, 2024, at 11 AM, the weapon has not been in the Über-Store. When it will return is unclear. You must check the shop weekly if you really want the weapons.
The Stun Baton is just a small weapon offered at a relatively low price. But what do you think about it? Do you think it’s not that bad? Or are you worried that similar weapons will appear in the future? Let us know in the comments. The new update has gifted many players, especially with the new enemies. But if you had to work, you might have missed them: Helldivers 2 finally brings new enemies, but they were so quick to die that many players even missed them
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MeinMMO asked you which character from Naruto is your number 1. Now we are showing you the ranking. Who made it all the way to the top?
What kind of survey was this?In the survey, you could choose your favorite character from Naruto and Naruto Shippuden – and with so many great characters, the decision could not have been easy. With a single vote, you had the chance to choose the character that excites you the most. There have been over 3,900 votes so far, and a total of 56 characters were available to choose from.
The results are in! We have evaluated them and created your community ranking!
Spoiler: Here are spoilers about various events from Naruto and Naruto Shippuden.
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The 10 Most Popular Naruto Characters in the MeinMMO Community Ranking
Here are the characters that made it to places 10 to 4:
Place 10: Obito Uchiha (3% with 130 votes)
Place 9: Madara Uchiha (3% with 132 votes)
Place 8: Hinata Hyuga (4% with 139 votes)
Place 7: Minato Namikaze (4% with 167 votes)
Place 6: Shikamaru Nara (5% with 181 votes)
Place 5: Jiraiya (6% with 223 votes)
Place 4: Sasuke Uchiha (6% with 250 votes)
It was an exciting neck-and-neck race between Obito and Madara Uchiha, but Madara clinched the 9th place. Gaara narrowly missed the top 10 with 126 votes. Nagato lands in 12th place, while Sakura takes 13th place.
You also had the chance to vote for another if your favorite was not listed. In the comments, you could name your favorite character. ReeTune311 chose Suigetsu as their favorite while Shade would have picked Kisame.
All characters that were available for selection received at least one vote – except for Hanzo the Salamander and Dan Kato.
And now for the top 3 positions in your ranking.
Place 3: Naruto Uzumaki
Result: 10% with 389 votes
Naruto himself lands in 3rd place with you! The little outsider from Konoha has come a long way and is a true hero. He has become one of the most powerful ninjas of all time. His path to Hokage was anything but easy. He was often shunned and misunderstood.
But instead of giving up, he kept fighting, surpassing himself and believing in his dream of becoming Hokage.
Time and again, he sees the good in people and never lets his friends down. He has inspired many ninjas and us as well. Naruto always reminds you to never give up on your dreams. You just have to love him.
Kakashi Hatake comes in at 2nd place – which surprises hardly anyone.
Kakashi is the laid-back type who keeps a cool head in any situation – no matter how dangerous it gets. But behind this calm exterior lies a sad past. The losses he suffered shaped him and helped him become even stronger. He has never given up hope.
Two of his quirks are his obsession with the flirt paradise series and his lateness. The reason: every morning he visits the grave of his deceased friend Obito, who also always came late and had fitting excuses.
Kakashi is just a lovable character that you have to warm up to – the ninja who is always there when you need him. And of course, he is the man who gave us all the unforgettable moment when he finally showed his face.
Itachi snags 1st place! He is the most popular Naruto character in the MeinMMO community. Admittedly? It’s really hard not to be impressed by him.
For many, he was initially the cold-hearted older brother who had wiped out the Uchiha. But later, we learn what lies behind it.
Itachi made himself out to be a traitor to protect Konoha and his little brother Sasuke. He sacrificed everything – his family, his reputation, and even his own happiness.
His greatest strength lies in his ability to sacrifice himself and fight for a higher cause, even if it means being hated and misunderstood by everyone.
He is actually the unsung hero. So it’s no wonder that he is your number 1 for many of you.
Even though he didn’t make it into the top 10 (the poor guy only got 15 votes), Teuchi, the owner of Konoha’s famous ramen shop, deserves a mention. His ramen shop is a refuge for the ninjas. He is basically the heart of Konoha.
The likable Teuchi is always there when the ninjas need a meal after a long day. Especially for Naruto, Teuchi is an important figure – he has supported him in many moments and helped him through tough times.
That was your ranking – thank you for participating! What do you think of the results? Are you satisfied with the placements, or would you have expected a different character to be further up? Which character impressed you the most and why? And… is there a survey you wish for? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. MeinMMO editor Niko Hernes ranked the 7 legendary battles from Naruto – do you agree?
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The head of Baldur’s Gate 3 returned his Game Award – at least that’s what his mother believes, leading to amusing discussions.
A few days ago, the Game Awards took place, and as every year, various games were honored with awards. The previous year’s winner had the pleasure of announcing the winner of the current year. However, this apparently confused the mother of Swen Vincke, the head behind “Baldur’s Gate 3.” Because she asked her son: “Why did you give your award back?”
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What happened? At the Game Awards 2024, Swen Vincke had the pleasure of announcing the “Game of the Year” as the presenter. He not only gave a speech that sparked much discussion, but also crowned the game Astrobot as the winner afterward. Vincke was allowed to do this because his game (and that of his team) “Baldur’s Gate 3” won in the previous year.
But apparently not all viewers – or at least one viewer – quite understood what Vincke had actually done. Because he revealed on X afterward that his mother asked him: “Why did you give up your award?”
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Apparently, the mother believed that Vincke had returned his own award from the previous year and passed it on to the next award winner.
Was that really the case? No. The awards of the Game Awards are not “traveling trophies” that are passed on every year. Vincke’s mother probably just did not fully understand the context in which the Game Awards take place and the role her son played in it.
How the community reacts: In the subreddit of Baldur’s Gate 3, people are apparently enjoying this thoroughly. The most agreement is received from the comment by thatHecklerOverThere:
“In every country, no matter how old you are, no matter how esteemed you are in your work, there is a good chance you are blessed with a loving family that includes a mother who is extremely proud of you yet hardly understands what the hell her child is actually doing.”
Some join in the fun as well, with Begaria on X saying:
“Honestly, looking back, that was a stupid thing to do. You should ask Team Asobi if they can return [the award] to you.”
Even though Baldur’s Gate 3 won the Game Awards as Game of the Year last year, the journey of the massive RPG is not quite over yet. Because the developers have released numerous major patches, and a final patch is still due in early 2025: the big Update 8 brings many new features.
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Finally, the time had come! The Illuminated invaded Helldivers 2 to conquer the galaxy. But they faced fierce resistance from the Helldivers. And just like that: the threat was history.
There was great excitement among the Helldivers fans when the big update featuring the Illuminated was revealed during the Game Awards. Literally for months, players had been waiting for the invasion of the third enemy faction alongside bugs and robots.
On the weekend, it finally happened, and the space squids attacked. However, the long-planned invasion failed spectacularly. Helldivers 2 saw a significant increase in players, which the Illuminated seemingly could not cope with. Many battles were fought on the streets of the planet Calypso. The result: The new faction was completely defeated. Currently, they cannot be challenged in the game anymore.
This is how it works in Helldivers: The various enemy factions attack multiple systems in the game, which you then should “liberate.” If a faction is so greatly diminished that it falls to zero, it is indeed out of the galaxy for now. And that apparently happened with the Illuminated.
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Helldivers celebrate victory, but not everyone got to enjoy the new enemy
This is how players are reacting: Initial feedback on the new update has been largely positive on social media. The Illuminated, the new vehicles, the new combat environment – all of this excited many Helldivers.
And apparently, this also motivated them to play. After the victory against the new enemies, there is celebrating in the Helldivers 2 subreddit: “We won,” “A hundred years of preparation wasted,” or “Imagine declaring war after a hundred years, only to get beaten down in 2 days” – such remarks can be found from the players (via reddit).
At the same time, there are also comments from players who would have liked to participate. However, others dealt with the Illuminated so quickly that some completely missed the invasion. Anyone wanting to fight against the cool new enemies now will have to wait.
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Is that it for the Illuminated? Currently, they are nowhere to be seen. But players are sure: They will return. This current invasion must have been just a vanguard, and the true battle is yet to come. After all, the Illuminated could only conquer (and then lose) a single planet before they were defeated. Surely, that can’t be all.
Accordingly, everyone is now eagerly awaiting the return of the new enemies. And then it will be clear whether the Helldivers can confront the Illuminated as effectively again – or if the battle will be a bit more prolonged this time. If you want to know exactly who these Illuminated are, read here.
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The Real series of One Piece started successfully on Netflix. Since then, fans of the live-action adaptation have been waiting for season 2. The team has now revealed through an unofficial post how the filming is progressing.
What kind of sign of life is this? Nathalie Walsh is a stuntwoman and shoots the scenes that are too dangerous for Nami actress Emily Rudd. She shared a post on social media that mentions a “Wrap Party”.
In the meantime, the post is no longer available on her profiles, but X user pewpiece saved a screenshot of her post:
None of the actors portraying the Straw Hat crew are visible in the image. Instead, she is celebrating with the other stunt doubles, who are involved in particularly risky scenes. The image features Nathan Barris, Shaun Verth, and Mcrae Douglas.
One Piece – German Trailer for the First Season of the Live-Action Series by Netflix
The end of filming is a good sign
What does this mean? The term “Wrap Party” is used whenever the filming of a series or film has been completed. Accordingly, the filming for season 2 of One Piece was likely completed recently.
Since the end of filming was planned for December 2024, the production of the series is currently fully on schedule. This could mean that One Piece will premiere on Netflix as planned.
What does the community say about this? In the comments, there are many fans looking forward to the new season. One user writes that he absolutely needs to see Chopper, Robin, and the Grand Line. Many cannot wait for the series to finally start.
So far, it is only known what Chopper looks like in his transformed form. Fans are therefore still curious about what the real Chopper will look like. He will likely be a mix of a real actor and CGI effect.
When will the series premiere on Netflix? So far, there is no official release date. Since the production team will need a few more months to edit the scenes, the series will probably not be released until at the earliest mid-2025.
MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen hopes that her favorite scenes from the anime will be well represented. Season 2 is supposed to cover from Logue Town to Alabasta. You can read about the special moments she is looking forward to here: 8 important scenes in One Piece season 2 that Netflix must get right
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The developers of World of Warcraft have an idea on how to change Mythic+. The problem with it: It could change everything.
The system surrounding Mythic+ has served World of Warcraft well across many expansions. However, currently, the system is crumbling as many in the community are not satisfied with it. Especially healers and tanks are currently struggling and are quitting in droves to play simpler roles instead.
But the developers have an idea, which is not universally welcomed.
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What is the idea? Several players of World of Warcraft are reporting in various forums that they have been invited to participate in a survey. The survey aims to gather the thoughts of some fans on different ideas from the developers. One idea:
Mythic+ could do without a timer and instead use a system with “lives”.
Instead of completing a dungeon within a specific time limit, you would have to master it without too many group members dying.
This is how the community is discussing it: In the comments on wowhead, the proposal is being actively discussed. The topic seems to split people into two extreme camps, whose views could hardly be more different. A “lives” system instead of a timer would lead to one of two things:
Either: Mythic+ loses all its appeal, because the timer is what makes it fun. The time pressure creates the necessity to plan carefully, learn dungeons precisely, and calculate risks to achieve everything within the time limit. Without the timer, Mythic+ is practically dead.
Or: Mythic+ would be interesting for many other groups that don’t want time pressure and can instead take as much time as they want to wait for cooldowns and complete each pull with full strength.
Both variants certainly have pros and cons, leading to a heated discussion. Some of the comments:
“The fun part of M+ is the speed. If you don’t want a time limit, then just do a raid or invent another Mythic+ system, like ‘Mythic+Hardcore’ with a different type of key stone. With the lives system, that would simply be a different game. What about key stones where the tank dies due to a mistake at the last boss and now the whole group wipes? With a timer, it can still be salvaged. If it’s just 5 deaths, then it’s over. It can be fun, but it would be a different game mode.” – bloodline
“My concern is that a death counter will slow down dungeons and will ultimately lead to people leaving a dungeon if they are wiped due to deaths and not because of the timer. What if we make the timer just an incentive and not a fail condition? […]” – StrobeLightning
“Just no. That would be ‘Torghast 2.0’ mistakes. Then you will only pull when all cooldowns are ready. Get ready to play the waiting game after every pull.” – Nightstalker314
“I don’t want my +10 keys to take even longer.” – Villager720
“Why not both? Mythic+ (Challenge Mode) has a timer. Mythic+ has a death counter but no timer. That way, people could choose. That would also be a good way to bring back rewards in the style of Challenge Modes from Mists of Pandaria.” – Hallows
The appearance at the Game Awards 2024 has done Helldivers 2 a lot of good. On Steam, the online shooter can look forward to an enormous increase in player numbers.
The Illuminati are a highly developed, extraterrestrial civilization that will fight against the players in Helldivers 2 as opponents of the Over-Earth and will attack from the lower part of the galaxy map. The fight against the Illuminati is said to fundamentally differ from battles against the bugs and robots, as you will be fighting in the cities of the various colonies.
You can see the new Helldivers 2 trailer from the Game Awards here:
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Helldivers 2 reveals the new enemy faction in the trailer for ‘Omens of Tyranny’
Comeback in the Top 15 on Steam
How does the announcement affect things? Well, obviously the trailer and the announcement have sparked many fans’ desire to log back into the co-op shooter. Shortly after the Game Awards, the number of simultaneous active players rose to over 72,000 (via Reddit). Over the weekend, the number even climbed to 150,169 simultaneous active players (via steamdb.info).
By comparison: In the days before the event, there were fewer than 25,000 players online at the same time. Comparable high numbers were last seen in April 2024, nearly two months after launch. The all-time high still stands at 458,709 simultaneous active players.
How does the community react to the new peak?
TheSuspectIsHere writes on Reddit: “Don’t you guys have to work tomorrow?”
Hangulman was live at the event (via Reddit): “It took all my self-control to log off for the night. I played an Illuminate flag-raising mission. When the mission started, there were less than 30k people online. When I finished the mission, there were over 100k and more.”
darkyaegavor states on Reddit the simple reason for the increase: “Democracy calls.” RandomRon005 adds on Reddit: “The Helldivers are responding.”
The player increase on PS5 is also shown by the Reddit post from Eliminator12727, which shows 156,069 active Helldivers.
The teaser trailer was followed by the official announcement of the new class from Black Desert. The MMORPG is somewhat stepping away from its fantasy roots.
What kind of new class is this? With a teaser, the developers of Black Desert announced in early December 2024 that the new class of the MMORPG will focus on revolvers and shotguns, thus breaking away from the previous fantasy roots to some extent.
Now there is the official introduction of the Deadeye class. She is the leader of the so-called Canary Gang, known for her beauty and ruthlessness. The cowgirl’s specialties include the projectiles she can use.
Deadeye can freely switch between regular and Marni projectiles:
Regular projectiles deal significant damage to single targets.
Marni projectiles are less harmful but compensate for this with a larger explosion radius that covers a wide area.
Of course, it also makes a difference whether the Deadeye is shooting at her enemies with a revolver or a shotgun. In the new combat trailer, you can see the class in action:
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Black Desert: New trailer showcases Deadeye class in action
“She is literally like the Corsair, but better”
What else is known? The developers are launching a media fireworks show for the new class. Besides the combat trailer, you can already find on naeu.playblackdesert.com the main trailer, with the general introduction (via YouTube). Throughout the day (December 15, 2024), the D-Day Diaries are supposed to reveal more details. Additionally planned:
from December 17, 2024: Comics about Deadeye’s childhood
from December 18, 2024: Story trailer showing a fateful train robbery
coming soon: Audiobooks that delve deeper into the Marni Wave
With the item called “Marni Wave,” Deadeye was able to hear her brother’s voice for a long time. However, contact with Marni was lost, leaving her to fend for herself. Soon after, she met Illezra, who seemed to know everything. As Deadeye had to cling to every little straw in search of her brother, she decided to follow Illezra.
How is the community reacting to the announcement? The announcement of Deadeye is being discussed in several Reddit threads.
Maewhen writes on Reddit: “This movement looks kind of crazy. I’m currently wondering what the cooldowns are. She is literally like the Corsair, but better.”
zippopwnage is struggling with himself and Black Desert on Reddit: “Why is this game so beautiful when it comes to fights and abilities? I want that, but I also want dungeons and raids!”
lmaishi is looking forward to Deadeye (via Reddit): “I love her, she is really cool. The first new class in years that I plan to play for more than just a season.”
itzBT thinks the gender lock is silly but not silly enough (via Reddit): “I wish they would also make a male version. I will play it anyway because it looks fantastic.”
What is your first impression of the new Deadeye class? Will you try it out? Are you even playing the MMORPG? Let us know in the comments! By the way, it is supposed to land in the game with the update on December 24, 2024. If you’re wondering if Black Desert is worth it in 2024, MeinMMO has an answer for you.
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With Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, a new MMORPG entered Early Access on Steam on December 13, 2024. By now, the first reviews from genre fans have highlighted one thing particularly positively.
What kind of MMORPG is it? When MeinMMO first reported on Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen in May 2016, it was already clear that the new online role-playing game by industry veteran Brad McQuaid (EverQuest, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes) was aimed at fans of classic PC MMO experiences, focusing on PvE group challenges.
The team at Visionary Realms has remained true to this mission over the years, even when the leading industry veteran passed away in November 2019 at the age of just 50. Furthermore, there have been numerous setbacks during development.
The Fantasy MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is coming to Early Access on Steam
“Great throwback to classic MMOs”
How is the Early Access received? On Steam, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is rated “Mostly Positive” after the first days, with 72 percent of the over 320 reviews giving a positive conclusion. One thing in particular makes the game great: the player experience of old MMORPGs.
sersi warns on Steam: “This game will definitely not be for everyone, so please check your expectations before diving in. […] In short, if you miss the old school MMOs, this game is worth your time and money. It’s not super pretty yet, but it will continue to grow and is already in a pretty solid place that is a lot of fun.”
Zerobreaker13 raves on Steam: “The game is incredibly fun and is a great throwback to classic MMOs!”
CappinPeanut summarizes on Reddit what to expect: “The game has the core features I want in an MMO, meaning it’s very reminiscent of an EverQuest-like game. There’s no map, you lose XP when you die, you siege mob spawns, and the monsters hit hard. It’s not a quest grind; it’s a mob grind. It’s EQ1.”
Raelie is an EverQuest fan but disappointed (via Steam): “I was an EQ first wave player for 8 years, and I expected it to be similar. […] It looks and feels like a game that was developed in a few weeks and not in 10 years.”
Kraven the Hunter is entirely dedicated to the villain from the Spider-Man universe. The film premiered 2 days ago in theaters and nearly set a new negative record right from the start.
How did it go for Kraven the Hunter? To summarize it succinctly: Not well at all. On its first day, the film earned $4.7 million, which is approximately 4.5 million euros. Given a budget of around 114 million euros, this is a flop that probably won’t be compensated in the coming weeks. This ties it to the film Morbius, which is also about a supervillain.
There are only 3 Marvel movies that fall below the value of Kraven the Hunter. These include Howard the Duck and Punisher: War Zone (both at 1.52 million euros each) and Elektra (4.2 million euros).
If inflation is taken into account, only Punisher: War Zone would be below Kraven the Hunter. Thus, the new Marvel film narrowly scratches the poorest box office start for a film from the superhero universe. Thanks to early film reviews, it also becomes clear why the film is performing so poorly with audiences.
You can watch the trailer for Kraven the Hunter here:
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First original version trailer for ‘Kraven The Hunter’
Critics Reveal Possible Reasons for the Failure
What are the reasons? Film critic BeHaind explains in his video on YouTube what he didn’t like about Kraven the Hunter. A major issue for him was the numerous reshoots. One can tell when a scene was added later.
In these scenes, for example, the characters say something, but their mouths don’t move. It is also not explained what makes Kraven so special and what the potion is that gives him his powers. For him, the film is a “collection of cobbled-together scenes” that he cannot recommend. The “terrible CGI” also adds to the issues.
Our colleagues from Filmstarts share a similar view. They rate the film with only 2.0 out of 5 possible stars. They describe the film as “damn boring,” as there are too many dialogues and too little action. The quality of the CGI animals drops, and the interaction of the well-known actors is disappointing.
To evolve some Pokémon, it is not enough to simply level up or give them an item. For some pocket monsters, you would never figure out on your own how to evolve them.
What is normally needed for a level-up? To evolve a Pokémon, in the first generations, it was necessary to simply reach a certain level or give the Pokémon an item to hold. It only got particularly exotic when you had to trade Pokémon like Kadabra for them to evolve into Alakazam.
But with new game generations, crazier ideas came up from the development team to evolve a Pokémon. MeinMMO has picked out 8 crazy evolutions that you would definitely never have thought of on your own.
There is a cozy series about Pokémon on Netflix:
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Pokémon Concierge – Official Trailer by Netflix
8 Pokémon for whose evolution you need a guide
Hokumil
Now add some sugar, spin quickly, and the evolution is complete.
What kind of Pokémon is this? Hokumil is a Fairy-type Pokémon that has existed since Generation Sword and Shield. Its body is entirely made of cream. According to the Pokédex, it is said to have formed from a collection of sweet-smelling particles in the air. Under the right conditions, it can evolve into Pokusan.
How do you evolve it? Hokumil can transform into 9 different variations of Pokusan. The evolution resembles baking a cake. One has to hold one of seven sugar items, and the protagonist must spin. It’s important at what time of day, in which direction, and how long the protagonist spins.
If the character spins clockwise for less than 5 seconds at night, a green Pokusan emerges, which is supposed to represent matcha cream. Depending on which of the 7 items is held, Pokusan has different decorations in its hair. This makes for 63 different evolutions.
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Elden Ring: Nightreign goes in a somewhat different direction than the main game. The development team has now revealed in which direction the title is set to go and what kind of content you can expect.
What kind of game will Elden Ring Nightreign be? Since Nightreign will be a multiplayer game, there was speculation that the title could become a live-service game like Destiny 2 or Fortnite. These are multiplayer games that release new content over the years and entice you with microtransactions so that you keep coming back to the game and spending money.
But as game director Junya Ishizaki from From Software reveals, Nightreign will not be a live-service game. All content will be available at launch. This way, players are not forced to check back into the game after several months because they feel they are missing out on something.
You can watch a trailer for Nightreign here:
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Elden Ring Nightreign: In the new multiplayer mode, you must summon comrades!
From Software keeps several options open
What will be included and what will not? From Software wants to have all unlockable items available at the start of the game. This means there will be no seasons and in-game shops with real money where new content is unlocked gradually.
However, there are a few exceptions: There might be some content that will be implemented into the game even after release. The development team keeps the following options open:
Balance updates
New characters
More maps
Fresh bosses
Additionally, it has not yet been decided whether there will be paid DLCs or free updates. The team wants to focus first on successfully launching the game. But afterwards, the team wants to align itself with the release plans of previous games from their own studio.
Palworld also insists on not becoming a live-service game. Although new updates will be delivered gradually, you are not forced to regularly spend your money on the Steam title. The head of the development studio explains the reasons: Head of Palworld explains why his game won’t become a hated live-service game
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The head of Path of Exile 2 already commented on the future of its predecessor before the release, and now it becomes clear what he meant back then.
Even before Path of Exile 2 was officially released, media representatives had the opportunity to speak with the head, Jonathan Rogers. In an open Q&A session, I was able to ask him some questions, including what the future of Path of Exile (1) looks like.
Who is writing here? Cedric Holmeier is a veteran in Path of Exile and has known the game since the closed beta. Since then, he has spent hundreds of hours in the game and often revisits the first part. He also tested Path of Exile 2 for MeinMMO.
“Will Path of Exile 1 go into maintenance mode when Path of Exile 2 is released? And how long do you plan to support PoE 1 after the launch of PoE 2?”
Without hesitation, he replied that Path of Exile (1) will receive updates, new leagues, and support as long as it has players. He further explained, “I believe both games can coexist well.” The predecessor does not have to die for Path of Exile 2 to thrive.
I couldn’t quite believe that at first, after all, it is quite common for new games to replace their predecessors. A week after the release, however, I am slowly beginning to understand what he meant.
Here you can see how the bosses in Path of Exile 2 are created:
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Path of Exile 2: The new trailer reveals how the bosses of the action RPG come into being
More and more players understand it
It seems that more and more players are realizing that Path of Exile 2 and its predecessor are indeed more different than initially assumed. Be it that the difficulty is on a completely different level and rather reminds of Dark Souls.
All of this conveys a different gaming feeling that does not appeal to everyone. Some of the veterans and professionals from Path of Exile (1) currently seem dissatisfied with the direction that the developers from Grinding Gear Games have chosen for Path of Exile 2. This appears to be exactly the difference that Jonathan Rogers indirectly foretold to me in the interview.
Path of Exile 2 will probably always remain the harder game, more oriented towards Dark Souls, which appeals to a completely different audience thanks to dodge rolls and tough boss fights.
Path of Exile (1), on the other hand, will likely regain some of its loyal players after the hype surrounding its successor, who prefer the original gameplay style.
With the successor, the developers have not only created a competitive product but also a new game with a new approach, aimed at a different type of player.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is the new adventure from Naughty Dog. The developer studio is known for its exciting stories like in The Last of Us. In an interview, director and writer Neil Druckmann revealed that the title was inspired by 2 animes.
What is Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet? At the Game Awards 2024, a trailer for Naughty Dog’s new game was seen for the first time.
The sci-fi game takes place in an alternate universe where traveling through space has been possible since 1986.
You take on the role of bounty hunter Jordan A. Mun.
She is searching for a criminal organization but ends up on the planet Sempiria. No one has managed to escape from this planet for 600 years.
In the trailer, we also see action-packed scenes where Jordan fights against a robot with her lightsaber. This is all accompanied by a catchy 80s sound from the Pet Shop Boys.
If you missed the trailer, you can watch it here:
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Trailer for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, the new game from the studio behind Uncharted & The Last of Us
Intergalactic was inspired by 2 sci-fi animes
What could the story be based on? In an interview, Neil Druckmann revealed that the game was inspired by 2 anime classics that also come from the sci-fi genre.
In Akira, Tokyo is destroyed by a nuclear explosion and rebuilt as Neo-Tokyo. Shotaro Kaneda and Tetsuo Shima are in a gang and engage in fierce street fights. However, when they end up at a military base, one of them develops mysterious powers. Some scenes in the Intergalactic trailer are also seen in Akira, as X user LnL_spark shows.
And the second anime?Cowboy Bebop is such a great sci-fi series that it can even compete with live-action series. It is rated 8.9 / 10 on IMDb. The anime revolves around Spike Spiegel and his team as bounty hunters chasing criminals in space. Earth is uninhabitable, so humanity has spread across several planets.
Here, the inspiration is clearer: Jordan is also a bounty hunter in space. There could possibly be other elements in the story that Naughty Dog has taken from Cowboy Bebop.
When you think of Star Wars, you quickly think of Jedi, Sith, and the Force. However, this is exactly the problem, argues MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes. The new movies and series must do without the most well-known aspect of the saga to become interesting again.
What is the current status of Star Wars? Star Wars has one of the largest fan bases in the film landscape. Since 1977, the series has gathered fans with various movies, series, comics, and many other media forms. Nowadays, however, the excitement is not as great as it used to be.
New series like Star Wars: The Acolyte are not well received by many fans. And this, despite the fact that the series deals a lot with Jedi, Sith, and the mythology behind them. One might think the problem lies in the execution, but I am convinced that the issue is with the concept of Jedi and Sith itself.
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Star Wars Episode IV – Trailer for the download version
The Jedi have become a problem
Why should Jedi and Sith be the problem? In the first trilogy of Star Wars, Jedi and Sith were a mystical concept. This order didn’t really exist anymore. They were legends. Little was said about the background of these orders. The story was simple. Luke is the hero and must not succumb to the dark side.
Of course, before the next movies, books, games, and comics were released that expanded the mythology. Star Wars Legends full of disastrous monsters and difficult family situations were never canon. They were nice stories that fans could read through.
The prequel trilogy gave the Jedi significantly more background. More characters were established, as well as a larger mythology and importance for the world of Star Wars. However, this creates a small problem: The magic of the Jedi is taken away because they have become less legendary and more political.
But as more rules and backgrounds are established, the harder it is to tell something new with the Jedi and Sith. One must concentrate on individual figures, and this is where Star Wars from Disney often fails. Many characters seem like copies of old heroes, and new lore entries are unsatisfactory, as they do not fit with what one believes.
Ironically, a game has done the best in recent years. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has chosen a good approach. With Cal Kestis, there is an interesting main character who only has a peripheral connection to the Jedi. He finds his own way.
If you look at which modern movies and series are popular in Star Wars, you immediately think of The Mandalorian, Rogue One, or Andor. These are all stories that only have a limited connection to the Jedi. It is still Star Wars, but it makes use of the great potential.
Star Wars offers so much more than the battle between Jedi and Sith. So many characters, peoples, and planets have been introduced on the sidelines that are all worth telling stories about.
Also, Star Wars: Visions is a great example in my opinion. Here, canon does not matter. Talented filmmakers are allowed to do what they want. Samurai Jedi didn’t exist? That’s okay, because it doesn’t have to fit into the timeline of the films. Even if an idea isn’t good, it doesn’t change the entire universe.
All the big franchises have the problem that they take themselves too seriously. They want to create a large interconnected world, yet stories live from unique characters and not from new wiki entries. The individual idea should take center stage, not the given blueprint.
What is my proposed solution? I believe that many of the problems, whether they are blueprints or fixed rules, can be solved by temporarily ignoring the Jedi and Sith. They shouldn’t completely disappear, but there is so much more to tell. Star Wars should experiment more, maybe even become silly or super scary.
And yes, the Jedi and Sith are cool. I mean, who doesn’t love lightsaber battles? But one should choose strong and exciting characters and not try, as in The Acolyte, to tell an entire era with complex connections. Star Wars was also originally a simple, but likable story. Marvel is also not great at satisfactorily handling all characters: I still cannot forgive Marvel after 16 years for how they wasted one of the most exciting heroes
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It is an open-world action role-playing game where we embody our own character. This character joins the fight against the White Walkers as a fearless warrior.
But what can we, as a small individual, do? In the trailer it says:
“Someone must secure the support of the great houses.”
Presumably that will be our task – alongside beating up living and undead opponents. On this journey we will of course meet many familiar characters. This is also shown to us by the latest trailer:
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Game of Thrones: Trailer for the new action RPG shows familiar characters
Spoiler warning: Spoilers for the first 3 seasons of Game of Thrones follow.
A reunion with many familiar figures
When does the story take place? First, it is helpful to know roughly what point in the story we are at. On the official page of Game of Thrones: Kingsroad (gameofthrones.netmarble.com) it states about the background:
King Robert is dead and the Lannisters control the Iron Throne
Stannis Baratheon is gathering his forces
The North is shaken by the betrayal of the Red Wedding
So we are roughly at the beginning of the fourth season.
Which characters are featured? The new trailer shows some familiar figures that we will most likely encounter in the game:
1. Jon Snow
One of the most important roles in the game seems to be taken by Jon Snow. He sends us on our great mission and has also been seen in the first trailers of Game of Thrones: Kingsroad.
2. Direwolf
In a short shot, we see a large wolf running alongside the player character. It is presumed to be one of the rare direwolves. It could be Ghost, Jon’s direwolf. However, the fur seems a little too dark for the albino wolf.
Alternatively, it could be Summer, Bran’s direwolf, who is also in the North at this time. Of course, it could also be a completely new direwolf that might even fight by our side?
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3. Varys
In King’s Landing, we see the Master of Whisperers, Varys.
4. Jaime
Also in King’s Landing, we see Jaime Lannister with his golden hand.
5. Cersei
On the Iron Throne sits Cersei Lannister as Queen Regent.
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6. White Walker
Granted, not a notable character, but still well-known from Game of Thrones: a general of the White Walkers. He sits on an undead horse, holding a deadly spear.
7. Drogon
In the sky, we see one of Daenerys Targaryen’s three dragons. It is presumably the black dragon Drogon, the largest of the bunch. Additionally, it is likely that we will also encounter the Mother of Dragons herself.
Not in the trailer, but seen on the website of Game of Thrones: Kingsroad are Olenna Tyrell and Oberyn Martell. We will likely encounter them as well.
Another clue is provided by the coats of arms of the great houses, which are also visible on the website:
You can see the Stark, Lannister, Greyjoy, Tyrell, and Baratheon houses.
However, the great houses Arryn, Tully, and Martell are not shown.
This might give an indication of which houses and characters the game intends to focus on narratively.
While we can intervene in and change the course of the known story in Game of Thrones: Kingsroad – many characters will likely still meet their demise. Here on MeinMMO, you can find a list of the 10 saddest deaths in the series: The 10 saddest deaths in Game of Thrones in ranking
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One of the last great mysteries of Minecraft has been solved. Eerie structures in the game world that no one built – now we know the truth behind them.
Minecraft has been around for several years now and, as with almost all modern games, some myths and puzzles surround this creative game. The most famous is probably the legend of Herobrine, a creepy NPC that some players have allegedly sighted.
But there is another incident that remained unresolved for many years and was dismissed by most as “fake” – until the mystery was finally solved.
Minecraft will soon also have its own movie:
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A Minecraft Movie: First Complete Trailer in German
What incident are we talking about? Over 14 years ago, the YouTuber “Deadsk1nmask” uploaded a video showing him playing Minecraft. In it, he describes that he suddenly found structures and rooms on his private Minecraft map that he hadn’t created himself. His reaction seemed authentic at the time. The video also appeared in various forums and subreddits where it was discussed.
In the video, you can see:
Several rooms with chests and items in them.
Wells leading into the ground.
A large, unfinished bridge.
Plenty of torches.
The video has gathered over 6.9 million views over the years. It is considered one of the biggest myths of Minecraft. You can watch the original video here:
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Although Deadsk1nmask reacted very convincingly, many accused him: “That’s fake. The YouTuber created these places himself and is now pretending it was someone else. A typical creepy pasta video.”
What happened next? Deadsk1nmask insisted that he had no idea where the additional structures came from. He also claimed it was a pure single-player map and no other people had ever had access to it. Another player was therefore out of the question.
As the YouTuber continued to stand by his claims, the community tried to find other solutions. One possible theory was a so-called “chunk error”, meaning a bug.
What is a chunk? Chunks are sections of the game world in Minecraft. Chunks consist of an area of 16×16 blocks (and all blocks in height). Chunks are generated individually but attempt to be contiguous to logically build areas like deserts or forests. In a chunk error, inappropriate things can be seen in the game world. For example, enormous smooth walls of rock when the game generated part of a mountain next to a meadow.
However, in the early versions of Minecraft, there was an even stranger bug. If you create a save in Minecraft and save it to “Save Slot 1”, delete that world, and then create a new save in Save Slot 1, it was possible for individual fragments from your first world to transfer into the second world. This was a very rare bug.
Even if this bug occurred, usually only a few parts were transferred – just individual chunks. Large, contiguous buildings are therefore not possible and have never been proven.
What indicated a fake? Deadsk1nmask saved his game world and made it available to the community so they could see for themselves. In doing so, the community found several clues that the story was made up:
One could discover a single torch quite far away from the mysterious structures, indicating that the YouTuber had indeed been to that spot on the map.
A second clue was the unfinished bridge of the mysterious structures. Because if you were to complete this bridge, it almost exactly reaches Deadsk1nmask’s main base – his main building is in exactly the same direction.
Chunk errors with transfers from old worlds only occur if there has already been another world – but according to the YouTuber, this was his very first world. This was therefore excluded.
In the past few years, interest in the matter largely faded – until a few weeks ago.
The YouTuber iBlali has summarized the entire case again vividly:
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In a forum post about this world from 2010, the user “Zappa2510” responded to the incident and claimed he had found exactly the same buildings in his game world, with small variations – for example, some chests were empty or a waterfall was missing. But the basic design was exactly the same.
The YouTuber trone(y)sauce, who deals with Minecraft myths, managed to contact Zappa2510 after over 13 years – and even received the mentioned save file and appropriate screenshots from him.
This made it clear that these buildings could appear for several people.
The solution behind the mysterious structures is quirky and unique, but ultimately the mystery could be clarified.
When Minecraft became really popular, file-sharing platforms were booming on the internet. Many could not afford (or did not want to) video games and succumbed to the temptation to simply download games illegally from the internet.
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The buildings seen by both Deadsk1nmask and Zappa2510 are part of the game files. The person who first offered Minecraft for illegal download on file-sharing platforms is the original creator of these buildings.
Due to the chunk error in this old version of Minecraft, there was a very small chance that the data from the “old” save would now be loaded into the world and merged with the new world. By the way, this also includes the ominous torch that until now served as evidence of a fake.
Both players must have used a pirated version of Minecraft.
