It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in Two Minutes.” We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. Look forward toa big update for SWTOR, a community achievement in WoW, an important milestone for Pax Dei and much more.
What else happened? A lot has happened recently in Throne and Liberty. While part of the community is angry about the harsh rune grind, other players are happy about the innovations of patch 1.11.0. The update introduces penalties for characters leaving their dungeon group and more loot. Additionally, the Star Tree Solstice event has started.
The player numbers of Throne and Liberty are falling – can Amazon Games stop the trend?
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Throne and Liberty loses more than 70 percent of players on Steam in 2 months
Christmas parties everywhere you look
This is what happened with the big MMORPGs:
If you are in one of the top guilds in Throne and Liberty, you have no time left to try out new content. A player on Reddit complained that his life now consists only of PvP.
The WoW developers have announced the update Siren’s Island for December 18, 2024. The new patch for The War Within brings a new chapter of the campaign, a mysterious outdoor area, ear-related adjustments, cross-faction groups for dungeons, and much more. Here’s Blizzard’s feature introduction with Kelani:
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The team behind Star Trek Online announced a modernized space dock for Earth on playstartrekonline.com, which will replace the previous model from ESD. The premiere of the Probert Station will be celebrated with the flight of the new Enterprise F.
On December 11, 2024, update 71 for Dungeons & Dragons Online went live. Included are fresh quests, the Jester of Festivult, and more. You can find the patch notes on ddo.com.
On December 9, 2024, the latest update for DC Universe Online was released, introducing Wonder Woman as a new ally. More information can be found on dcuniverseonline.com.
Fractured Online also received an update this week to bring a festive mood into the game world. You can find all the details on Steam.
In RuneScape, thanks to an update, you can now bring Woodcutting and Fletching to skill 110 (via runescape.com). Additionally, there was the announcement that the new sailing skill for Old School RuneScape is planned to be tested in the first half of 2025 (via massivelyop.com).
In Lord of the Rings Online, the Yuletide Festival has begun, and you can find the official guide at lotro.com.
This is what happened with the MMORPGs in development:
Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street wants to rethink the MMORPG genre with his project “Ghost.” Now, after only one year of development, he has shown gameplay from the prototype of the game.
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen started early access on December 13, 2024. You can play the old-school PvE MMORPG on Steam. The EA phase is expected to last at least two years.
The update for Pax Dei regarding market stalls and the currency gold, announced in early December, was surprisingly released on December 13, 2024. More about the patch can be found at playpaxdei.com.
On Reddit, there was an AMA session with the developers of Brighter Shores. Topics included future plans for the MMORPG, which are supposed to involve mini-games, additional endgame content, cooperative content, a party system, and PvP.
The end of 2024 is approaching rapidly and it is now time to look back at the still current MMORPG year. What high and low lights were there? MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz draws a conclusion.
After the preview of the upcoming MMORPG year 2025, it is now time to reflect on the past months. In terms of quantity, genre fans probably cannot complain about all that has happened in the realm of online role-playing games in 2024. There haven’t been this many exciting new releases in a long time. But what about the quality?
Below I will share my personal highlights and disappointments, but we will also look at the most important launches, expansions, and early access starts. You can jump directly to the section that interests you the most through the table of contents.
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Who is writing here? Karsten Scholz is the MMORPG expert of MeinMMO. He has been dealing with the best genre in the world almost daily for 15 years and has played all major (and some of the less significant) new online role-playing games since the launch of World of Warcraft – often all the way to the endgame or over many months and years.
In 2024, there was so much exciting new content for the genre of online role-playing games that many other genres were left behind. For this, Karsten was able to get his hands on almost all exciting new releases, expansions, and early access starts.
The MeinMMO community has voted – the best MMORPGs of all time:
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The best MMORPGs of all time for PC and console
The most important new releases of 2024 in the MMORPG sector
It has been ten years since fans could look forward to exciting new releases for the MMORPG genre almost quarterly. 2014 was the last such strong year, with Wildstar, The Elder Scrolls Online, and the global launch of ArcheAge.
Accordingly, one must be quite pleased about 2024, that at least three titles crossed the release finish line. However, many more releases were actually planned.
The post-apocalyptic MMORPG Ashfall from NetEase (with music by Hollywood legend Hans Zimmer) was originally scheduled to be released on Steam in the third quarter. This has now been silently canceled. Only in China is there still movement.
Considering how poorly Fractured and Tarisland have been received by players and how many potential frustration points the “best new MMORPG of the year 2024” – Throne and Liberty – has drawn attention to since its launch, my conclusion regarding the most important new releases can only be sobering. It was significantly worse than hoped.
Our talk about the launch of Throne and Liberty:
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The most exciting MMORPG of the year is truly MASSIVE: Discussion about Throne and Liberty from MeinMMO and GameStar
The biggest expansions from 2024 for established MMORPGs
That there was an incredible amount to play starting from the second quarter was largely due to the established MMORPGs. You can see it yourself in the list: Almost every major MMORPG received an extensive expansion in 2024. And I had fun with some of the addons for weeks.
This year, however, Blizzard made the biggest impact among the established ones. The amount of content they put online for the great anniversary of World of Warcraft was simply absurd. There was:
new expansions for World of Warcraft (The War Within) and WoW Classic (Cataclysm) with subsequent content updates
the continuation of the Season of Discoveries from WoW Classic
I personally only had time this year for the campaign of The War Within and a nostalgic visit to Pandaria. But that is Blizzard’s current strategy: to offer a suitable WoW content for as many genre fans out there, which draws them back to the servers from time to time. The goal seems to be working. Also the umpteenth version of WoW Classic was overwhelmed at launch.
Next up is the next page with early access starts, highlights, disappointments, and a conclusion.
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In Pokémon GO, the Raid Day with Necrozma is happening today. You can find everything about the so-called Fusion Raid Day here.
When does the event take place? The Fusion Raid Day with Necrozma starts on December 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM. It will last for three hours, ending at 5:00 PM.
What bonuses are available?
You will receive up to five additional free Raid Passes when spinning PokéStops. A new pass will only be granted once your last free pass is used. Since you receive 2 free passes each day in the current season, you can plan for 7 free raids.
There is an increased shiny chance for Necrozma.
The remote raid limit is 20 on this day.
What is in the raids? You will encounter the two variants of Necrozma in raids:
Necrozma Dusk Mane
Necrozma Dawn Wings
These are the versions of Necrozma that have fused with either Solgaleo or Lunala.
Important: After the raid, you will not catch the fusion form but the regular form of Necrozma. However, you will receive the fusion energy for the variant you battled.
Dusk Mane provides solar fusion energy
Dawn Wings provides lunar fusion energy
About the fusion: You can use the energy to fuse your Necrozma with a Solgaleo or Lunala. For each fusion, you will need 1,000 corresponding energy, 30 Necrozma candies, and 30 Cosmog candies. Additionally, you will need to have Solgaleo or Lunala already in your collection. They evolve from Cosmog.
Necrozma Dusk Mane brings Steel Beam: You can activate this attack outside of battles by using 3,000 stardust and 3 Necrozma candies. It will lure Pokémon that usually appear only during the day for 10 minutes. You can also evolve Pokémon that can only be evolved during the day. And with some luck, you may encounter Rockruff, which can evolve into Lycanroc in its Dusk form.
Necrozma Dawn Wings brings Shadow Beam: The counterpart to Steel Beam also costs 3,000 stardust and 3 Necrozma candies. It lures Night Pokémon for 10 minutes but can also attract Rockruff with the potential to evolve into the Dusk form.
How do I use the Raid Day? Consider what fusion you want to perform and what energy you will need accordingly. To get the necessary energy, you will have to do several raids. So head out and work through as many PokéStops as possible to quickly acquire the new raid passes.
Defeating Necrozma: Dusk Mane is a Psychic and Steel type, while Dawn Wings is Psychic and Ghost type. Therefore, use Pokémon that are strong against these types:
Against Dusk Mane: Ghost and Dark, alternatively Ground and Fire
Against Dawn Wings: Ghost and Dark
A detailed overview of strong counters against Necrozma can be found here. Necrozma is a strong raid opponent but can theoretically be defeated with 2 to 3 trainers. Use the best counters at high levels for this. It will be easier if you face the raids with more trainers. For that, you can use the Campfire app, or try to join raids through the friends list. However, you will need remote raid passes for that, which are not free for the event.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
With Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS, the successful Netflix series in the universe of Cyberpunk: 2077 is getting its own manga. The full first volume is set to be released in 2025. However, you can already read the first chapter in various languages – including a German version.
What is Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS about? The manga aims to bring you closer to the backstory of the Netflix series, featuring Rebecca and Pilar as the protagonists. In Night City, the siblings are determined to make their dreams come true.
During their journey, they encounter a mysterious man named “Saffron”, who seems to become increasingly intertwined in their lives. The manga allows you to experience how the two became Edgerunners and the obstacles they face while trying to make a name for themselves.
Here you can see the trailer for the Netflix series:
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Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Fans of the RPG epic celebrate the Netflix trailer, but also hope for a cool story
A Prequel to the Characters Pilar and Rebecca
Where can you read the chapter? On x.com, the manga was not only surprisingly announced, but the first chapter was also released. If you want to dive in directly, you can secure the first chapter for free in German via Amazon.
If you prefer to read the Japanese original, you will find it on comic-walker.com. Additionally, the chapter is also available in Polish, Italian, Spanish, and soon also in French and English.
The first chapter consists of about 42 pages, where you mainly follow the protagonist Rebecca. The story was written by Comic Book & Animation Narrative Director Bartosz Sztybor (via x.com), while Asano (via x.com) provided the illustrations.
How is the chapter being received by the community? In a thread on Reddit , enthusiasm is spreading over the announcement. Many have read the chapter directly and are already looking forward to reading more of it in the coming year.
Fans are also discussing which well-known characters besides Rebecca and Pilar might make an appearance. Many suspect that, for example, Sasha or Kiwi could be involved in the story.
The new trailer for Borderlands 4 showcased plenty of action. Players could get a glimpse of the upcoming maps and vault hunters. However, the latter are not going down well with fans.
What is the problem? In the main parts of the Borderlands series, there are several vault hunters that players can embody. Well-known characters like Lilith have even appeared across multiple installments, making them iconic figures in the franchise.
However, at first glance, it seems that none of the vault hunters from Borderlands 4 have a significant unique feature, according to one Reddit thread. The creator of the thread believes that the characters look bland. They are his least favorite from all the Borderlands installments.
Other players agree with him. Reddit user Pino_jay states, for example, that he misses an alien or robot hunter. All the vault hunters in Borderlands 4 are human, which he does not like. The typical archetypes like Siren and Sniper are also not recognizable.
So, fans are likely bothered by the fact that none of the hunters have a unique feature. However, many players might be able to live with them if certain conditions are met.
You can see the new vault hunters in the trailer for Borderlands 4:
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Looter-Shooter Borderlands 4 showcases its action-packed gameplay in the trailer
New vault hunters look bland, but players are willing to accept it
Under what circumstances would that be acceptable? In the comments under the Reddit thread, two arguments are mentioned where fans could accept the “bland” designs.
On the other hand, players hope that the background stories of the characters are all the more exciting. If the appearance is boring, at least they could be satisfied with an intricate backstory.
Additionally, the story should not be shortchanged. Only with the story would the vault hunters grow on players, as user GeTRoGuE states. For now, it means: wait until the full release, then you can see for yourself about the story and the vault hunters. The trailer merely provides a first impression.
In CoD: Black Ops 6 you can complete the main mission on the map “Citadel of the Dead” to unlock rewards. This mission, also known as an Easter Egg, is not explained and you have to figure out the individual steps yourself. To save you the stress, we will show you how to complete the Easter Egg of Citadel of the Dead.
What do I need to know before the Easter Egg? The Easter Egg of Citadel of the Dead is even more complex and time-consuming than the one from Terminus. However, the main mission can be completed solo without problems; if you want a stress-free experience with some time savings, it is recommended to start with a group.
We will now go through all the steps of the Easter Egg, let you know what you need to do, and provide important tips that you should be aware of. We will also show you the rewards that you can earn. The following steps are crucial for the Easter Egg:
Preparation: What should I consider before starting?
Step 1: Gain access to the castle and activate the Pack-a-Punch
Step 2: Talk to Krafft
Step 3: Build the four knight swords
Important information about the Wonder Weapons
Solais (Lightsaber)
Durendal (Electric Sword)
Caliburn (Fire Sword)
Balmung (Shadow Sword)
Step 4: Build the ritual objects
Important information about the ritual objects
Horseshoe
Brooch
Raven Claw
Ras Anch
Step 5: Complete the falling puzzle
Step 6: Activate the knight statues
Step 7: Fill the Mystic Sphere with souls
Step 8: Defeat the Guardian
Rewards for the Easter Egg of Citadel of the Dead
With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual steps and get an overview:
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Black Ops 6: Gameplay trailer for Citadelle des Morts shows new fights against zombies
Preparation: What should I consider before starting?
Before you start a run for the Easter Egg, you should consider the following gear, weapons, and things:
Your weapons should have silencers – Especially with the GS45
Why? Because weapons with silencers increase the drops for scrap
The following gums should be packed into your collection, if you have them:
Who counts the points?
Profit Sharing (If you are in a team)
On the house paired with Fizz Fountain
Wonderful
Secret Power
Extrastrong
Get smoke bombs in your loadout to escape from the zombies
Set up some builds of your favorite weapons that can also be bought off the walls on a zombie loadout
Why? So that when you pick up the weapon, you get the attachments you used in your build
Step 1: Gain access to the castle and activate Pack-a-Punch
To start the Easter Egg, you must gain access to the castle and activate Pack-a-Punch. So gather enough essence and from the marketplace either take the right or left path to the castle. The direction does not matter, as you should open all doors for the Easter Egg anyway.
Once you reach the main gate, you will discover the locked gates of the castle. You now need to shoot these with the lion cannon located on the castle wall. So buy your way to the castle wall and turn the wheel on the right side of the cannon to aim the weapon at the gates. You fire a shot by interacting with the back of the cannon.
You need to turn the cannon in the right direction
The activated shot will blow away the wooden gates, allowing you to advance further into the castle. Buy your way deeper into the castle until you reach the dungeon room. In this room, you will find a blue box from the syndicate, which is locked with three locks – Shoot these off.
Shoot off the brightly marked locks of the container
A blood-red portal will emerge from the box, where a double ghast will spawn, which you must defeat now. He is weaker than an amalgam but more agile. Try to run your rounds in the basement while shooting at the double ghast during your movements. Once defeated, he will drop the blood etherium crystal, which you need to place into the portal.
The Blood Crystal is your targetNow you can use the machine
After you have placed the crystal, the portal will close and all that remains is the Pack-a-Punch.
Step 2: Talk to Krafft
Now you need to talk to Krafft, a crazy, eccentric old man in a cell. You will find him in the dungeon in the room with the perk “Quick Revive.” The cell is located in a niche on the left side of the room when you come from the Pack-a-Punch.
Follow the marker to Krafft’s cellKrafft will bless you
Interact with the door to open the hatch so Krafft can communicate with you. He will reveal further information about the Easter Egg and the castle that you should know – additionally, he blesses you with the power of the Dark Aether.
Step 3: Build the Four Knight Sabers
Now comes the first challenging part – crafting the four knight sabers. If you are in a group of four, each of your teammates can build one saber. However, if you are going solo, you will have to forge all the sabers by yourself.
Important Information about the Wonder Weapons
To build a knight saber, you need a stamp, which you obtain from the knight zombies – you can recognize them by their iron helmets. They only spawn starting from round 10. You can only carry one stamp, so pick one up and head to the dining hall where the four knight statues are located.
This is what the knights look likeYou need the seal for the statuesAll knights and their elements
Activate a statue with your interaction button and collect a sword. Depending on which statue you activate, you will receive the blueprint for the corresponding elemental wonder weapon. In our gallery, we have marked the statues corresponding to the names of the swords as follows:
Solais (Light Sword) front right
Durendal (Electric Sword) back left
Caliburn (Fire Sword) back right
Balmung (Shadow Sword) front left
We will now show you how to build the swords step by step.
The swords take up the melee slot in your inventory. You can therefore carry one sword and two additional firearms with this new type of wonder weapon. Additionally, the swords can be placed at the respective knight statues so that you can pick them up again at any time.
Solais (Lightsaber)
The Solais can be forged by cutting a glowing parasite with your sword, thus cloaking your blade in light. Now head to the place “Upper Village” as you walk towards the castle and keep to the right. Past the well, you will see a canopy with a lamp and a lion door on the right. Strike this door with your glowing sword.
You must kill the glowing parasites with your swordFind the lion door and hit it with your shimmer
Repeat the process three more times to draw all the runes onto the door. Now you can interact with the door to enter a cellar. Defeat the zombies and socket the sword into the holder.
Pay attention to the order of the symbols
Now you will see four glowing symbols jump out of the holder. You must shoot them all in the correct order. You can recognize the order by the column of the holder. If you succeed, the runes will infuse the sword with holy magic and you can claim Solais as your own.
IMPORTANT: If you take too long with the puzzle, you will be thrown out of the cellar and must survive a round before you can open the door again.
Durendal (Lightning Sword)
To build Durendal, you need three rustic lightning rods, which are scattered across the map at the following locations:
On an antenna near Speed Cola – Shoot your weapon and the ammo mod “Dead Wire” at the nearby fuse box to bring the component to you.
Shoot at the white fuse boxThis is what a lightning rod looks like
In the field path area on the ground next to the Perk-a-Cola “Death Daiquiri”.
Hidden in the dark
Im Brustkorb eines gepanzerten Zombies, der sich im Verlies befindet – besiegt diesen. (Er spawnt erst gegen Runde 12)
Defeat the zombie to reach the lightning rod
Equipped with all lightning rods, you now go to the right side of the castle wall and insert them into a pot with three cutouts. Now the lightning rods begin to spin and a storm forms in your area. You need to kill zombies in the storm with your sword drawn until your sword is charged with lightning.
This is what the charged sword and the pot look like
Once your sword is charged, you need to strike the pot once to charge a lightning rod with your energy. You repeat this two more times. Once all lightning rods are charged, you need to socket your sword so that it can be transformed. After a short wait, you can pull Durendal from the socket.
IMPORTANT: Don’t take too long when you want to strike the pot with your charged sword, or the energy will dissipate and you will take damage.
Caliburn (Fire Sword)
To build the Caliburn, you must go to the castle entrance hall and place your sword in the slot in front of the dragon statue located on the stairs. Above the statue, you will find a stone depiction of the map, where three points will light up.
Next to the GateNext to the Riot StarterOn the WallThis is what the map looks like
These points mark fire pits on the map that you need to activate. You must visit the following locations:
On the castle wall on the left side
In the marketplace near the Riot Starter
On the dirt road near a bicycle
Now go to a cauldron, interact with it, and steal the fire from it. You are now on fire and will take damage over time temporarily. Your task is to bring your flame effect to the dragon statue to infuse the sword with flames. To avoid going down, you can kill zombies with one hit to regenerate your health.
Once you have delivered all the flame balls to the statue, the dragon will engulf the sword in flames, and you can now pull the Caliburn from its pedestal.
Balmung (Shadow Sword)
To forge Balmung, you need an old relic that you can find in the secret room on the left side of the dining hall. This is a remnant of a dead animal. The following can spawn:
A Horn
A Jaw
A Bird
A Scorpion
A Fish
Take the relic and now go to the cellar of the tavern in the marketplace. There, you will see a round construct on the southwestern wall – insert your relic there.
Here you must place the relic
Now symbols of zodiac signs will appear on the outer ring and four more signs inside. You must now crack the correct combination by rotating the two discs according to the relic. You can find all solutions here:
Symbols for the ScorpionSymbols for the JawSymbols for the Raven HeadSymbols for the FishSymbols for the Horn
If you have entered the correct combination, you can now socket the blank. Now you need to seal three Shadow Portals. The first is located right by the basement of the tavern. The second on the ground floor in front of the counter, the third one floor up near the pool table.
The first Shadow HoleThe second Shadow HoleThe third Shadow Hole
Now Shadow Balls appear from the construct that will chase you. Lead these to the first Shadow Portal. Three Shadow Balls are enough for you to activate the second portal. Repeat this with the last portals to then go back to the basement.
Interact now with the construct so that your blank is shrouded in shadows. Now you can pick up Balmun.
Step 4: Build the Ritual Objects
As the next step, you need the ritual objects. For each sword, there is a scroll corresponding to its element. But to build them, you need relics of the knights, which are well hidden.
Important Information about the Ritual Objects
The ritual objects take up your grenade slot when built. They have effects and can set enemies on fire, electrify them, send them into a black hole, or heal you. Especially in the final phase of the Easter Egg, these relics are very useful. We will now show you how to get the scrolls.
Horseshoe
Go from the spawn towards the “Path of Nature” up to the stable where the Perk-a-Cola “Deadshot Daiquiri” is stationed. At the exit in the northwestern direction, you will find a horseshoe on the wall above the archway in the stable. Shoot to bring it down.
Shoot in the area of the red markThis is what the horseshoe looks like
Now go to the lion cannon on the castle wall and propel yourself with a shot to the marketplace – you will be struck by lightning in the air. Your horseshoe is now gone, and you have to look for it in the spawn. Look in the sky either in the southeast or northwest direction. You should see dark clouds where lightning is striking.
This is what the clouds look like in the skyPick up the Pegasus horseshoe
Go to the lightning and collect the item “Pegasus Horseshoe” from the ground. Now go again to the marketplace and stop at the gate leading to the Path of Nature. In front of the gate on the left side, you will find a golden symbol – interact with it to place the horseshoe.
Place the horseshoe on the symbol
Now many zombies will appear that you need to take care of. Kill them until a golden chest spawns from the ground. Hit the chest with the energy sword to open it and take the Electric Summoning.
Brooch
Go to the dining hall and head towards the Perk-a-Cola “Vulture Aid”; you will notice a red light on the wall. Shoot this to generate a beam of light. You now need to redirect this beam of light to 4 more lights located in the dining hall and in the secret relic room.
Redirect the beam
Once you have redirected the light to all the lights, it will shine on the chest of a bust. Now the Paladin’s brooch appears. Take it, return to the dining hall, and place the brooch on the golden symbol on the floor to the right of the entrance that leads to the main hall.
Collect the brooch from the bustPlace the brooch on the golden symbol
Now defeat the zombies that appear in large groups and charge the brooch until a small golden chest rises from the ground. Open it with a strike of the lightsaber. Now you have the Light Summoning.
Raven’s Claw
To find the Raven’s Claw, you need to activate the slide in the Pack-a-Punch room. Slide down the tunnel until you see a raven at the end of the tunnel. Scare it off with a shot. Now sprint up the stairs to the marketplace and look up to the sky. Shoot the same raven in the air so that the Raven’s Claw falls down.
Follow the path to the airlockSlide down the water slide and scare the ravenPick up the Raven’s claw
Take the Raven’s Claw and return to the castle underground. Place the claw in the middle of the room and collect souls again through zombie kills.
Place the claw on the golden symbol
Once you have collected enough, you can open the new chest with a strike of the shadow sword. Now you can pick up the Dark Summoning.
Ras Anch
You can obtain Ras Anch by spawning a special Double Ghast. For this, it is best to have three Molotov cocktails. Go to the castle wall and light three bonfires for this – the order does not matter. They are located at the following places:
On the roof above the Perk-a-Cola “Elemental Soda”
On the roof of the castle entrance gate
Above the Perk-a-Cola “Speed Cola” on a cliff
Ignite the points to spawn the Double Ghast. This and other zombies will now chase you. Defeat the Double Ghast, pick up Ras Anch, and place it on the last golden symbol in front of the castle.
This is what the Anch looks likePlace the relic on this symbol
Collect enough souls again and then open the chest with the Flame Sword. Now you can take the Fire Summoning from the chest.
Step 5: Complete the Trap Puzzle
The trap puzzle is divided into three parts:
the keypad
the book pages
activating the traps
You can approach the steps without the keypad and the book pages, but we wouldn’t recommend it. The correct order also matters here. We will now show you each step in detail.
The Keypad
To solve the trap puzzle, you first need the Perk-a-Cola “Metzel-Macchiato.” Then head to the back dungeon room where you last placed the Raven Claw and punch the suspicious-looking wall on the left side. You will now discover an ancient keypad with runes.
Hit the marked spot
Now, you need to shoot 6 runes in the correct order. You get these from the black jugs in the tavern. Interact with them to reveal their symbol – they are also numbered to help you keep track of the order. It’s best to take a picture or write down all symbols and then go back to the keypad.
The first jugThe second jugThe third jugThe fourth jugThe fifth jugThe sixth jug
If you have entered the correct combination, a red glowing orb next to the keypad will reveal the wall to disclose an old book. However, it is missing the pages that you now need.
The Book Pages
Now that you know which traps you need to approach in which order, you need the missing book pages. You can find them scattered around the living room. In total, you have to collect 4 pages. The pages may be on the sofa, on the tables, near the castle walls, or on the floor.
This is what a page looks like
Their locations are unfortunately always random, so you should ideally always leave a zombie alive during your search, so you can scout the surroundings more comfortably. The pages usually glow red, which can make your search easier.
Activating the Traps
The last step is activating the traps in the correct order. Take your four collected pages and bring them to the back dungeon room to insert them into the mystical book that you uncovered at the keypad.
Note the order of the book
The order is:
Symbol 1: Page from the top left
Symbol 2: Page from the bottom left
Symbol 3: Page from the top right
Symbol 4: Page from the bottom right
Remember the order and now search for the correct traps. There are 4 variations of them:
Eye in the Ring
Eye with Eyelashes
Eye with Four Spikes
Eye with Eight Spikes
This is what an Eye Trap looks like
To activate them, you need to spend 1600 essence. Afterwards, a small area around the ground plate will light up. Now you need to stand in the red area and kill enough zombies. Once you have defeated the desired amount, the plate will extinguish, and you can move on to the next plate.
IMPORTANT: If you do not kill a number of zombies in time, the plate will deactivate, and you must wait until your cooldown has expired before you can recharge it again. Also, note that the zombies do not need to be in the aura’s vicinity for the kills to count, only you need to stand inside.
Step 6: Activate the Knight Statues
Once you have completed all the steps, you can activate the statues and pay your respects. Go to the vaulted staircase and remember the order of the knight symbols. The numbers will help you.
The order always runs clockwise
Now you need to take the knight’s sword and its summoning. Cast the spell on the statue and then inspect your sword for a short animation. If you follow the order, the respective knight will return your greeting, move, and then glow brightly.
The knight returned your greeting
Repeat this with the non-glowing knights in the correct order. Meanwhile, the knights will focus a beam of light at the center of the dining hall, allowing the item “Mystical Sphere” to spawn. Now you need to fill the sphere with souls.
Step 7: Fill the Mystical Sphere with Souls
Once you have the Mystical Sphere, you need to take it to four locations, socket it there, and then charge it. Each location corresponds to an element of the knights. It is important that you have the appropriate knight element depending on the location. Here are the locations and what you need to do:
Location: Second floor in the dining hall, opposite the Perk-a-Cola “Vulture Aid”
Element: Lightsaber, Light Summon
How do I charge them? Collect the green glowing spheres in the dining hall
Location: At the marketplace near the horseshoe seal
Element: Lightning Sword, Lightning Summon
How do I charge them? Kill enemies with the ultimate of your sword or summon
Location: In the open field in front of the castle entrance near a trap
Element: Fire Sword, Fire Summon
How do I charge them? Kill enemies with the ultimate of your sword or summon
Location: In the back dungeon room near the raven seal
Element: Shadow Sword, Shadow Summon
How do I charge them? Kill enemies with the ultimate of your sword or summon
If you have managed to manifest all the elements in the Mystic Sphere, you now need to deliver them to the right place.
Step 8: Use the Mystic Orb and collect the Watcher’s Key
Take your charged Mystic Orb and bring it to the wall that told you the order of the knight greetings. Here you can use it. Afterwards, a hidden room will open with a remnant and the glowing item “Watcher’s Key”. Take this and bring it to the marketplace.
The Point of No Return
To initiate the last step of the Easter egg, you must place the Watcher’s Key at the base of the statue that stands in the marketplace. However, before you begin the fight, you should have made preparations. You should:
consumed the most important perks,
punched and upgraded your weapons to the maximum level,
collected strong gums
and acquired the best armor vest.
If you are absolutely sure that you want to face the boss fight, you can now use the Watcher’s Key. The statue awakens to life after a short animation and then challenges you.
Step 9: Defeat the Guardian
Although the Guardian seems quite brutal and intimidating, he is one of the easier bosses. The boss has three phases, and the further you progress, the more aggressive the statue becomes. Your task now is to tear off his armor to attack the vulnerable spots of his outer shell.
Place the key at the base of the statueThe fight is easy but the boss has a tough health bar
Fire at his shoulders, arms, legs, and knees. Focus on one point to break the armor efficiently. Once you have caused enough damage, the vulnerable point of his body will be exposed, allowing you to deal real damage.
After you have drained enough health from him, the Guardian will pause his fight and gather in the middle of the arena. During this time, he is immune to damage, and you will have to fight against a wave of zombies. Once this is finished, you will receive maximum ammunition and can continue to fight the boss.
Having survived three phases and destroyed his health bar, the fight ends and the Easter egg is over. Afterwards, a cutscene follows and you will have the choice to either finish your round or continue.
Those who complete the Easter Egg will receive the following rewards:
Operator skin “Knife” for Weaver
5,000 XP
A calling card
If you complete the Easter Egg before the launch of the “Guided Mode,” you will receive an alternative version of the banner with a golden skull. This is meant to show other players that you were one of the first to complete the Easter Egg before it was simplified.
The Easter Egg of Citadelle des Morts is challenging, especially for solo players. It is worth teaming up with others you can communicate with. Are you looking for more tips for Zombies to survive more rounds? Then we have just what you need: CoD Black Ops 6 Zombies: 15 tips for beginners on how to survive more rounds
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The new MMO The Quinfall has had everything but an easy time so far. With grand plans and a limited budget, it received rather mixed feedback during the beta phases. Early Access is set to launch on January 24, 2025. In this context, the developers released a new gameplay video to prove that they have taken the criticism to heart.
What was the problem with The Quinfall? Initially, there were concerns in the community that the game might be a scam. With big promises and a sheer mass of content and plans, the developers attracted many interested parties, but also raised skepticism.
When the first beta phases arrived, players initially breathed a sigh of relief. However, that didn’t last long, as The Quinfall turned out to be a disappointment. A well-known streamer even called it “the worst MMO he ever played“.
Particularly, the graphics and controls were criticized, and there simply wasn’t a good gaming feeling. Now, the developers have released a new approximately 21-minute video showcasing not only a lot of revised gameplay but also signaling the start of the Early Access and proving that they value player feedback.
You can watch the video here:
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New Video of The Quinfall Shows 21 Minutes of Revised Gameplay
Everything new with the “Remastered Mode”
What have the developers changed? With their overhaul, the developers of The Quinfall have mainly addressed the problematic game feel. In the context of a “Remastered Mode”, they specifically refreshed and smoothed out the graphics and animations.
Additionally, the material showcases new features, such as the taming and breeding of animals, and cooperative content like dungeons. Parts of the story and competitive PvP content are also presented. One of the biggest features of the game is the ability to build a house according to your own ideas and even, together with other players, to establish entire cities.
The roughly 21-minute video aims to provide a comprehensive insight into the Early Access of the new sandbox MMO and to prove to players who have already participated in the beta phases that work has been done on the weaknesses.
Anyone who liked Shutter Island should take a look at our list where we recommend various thrillers. In these movies, nothing is as it seems and surprises are guaranteed.
What kind of movies are these? Thrillers often create discomfort among the audience. The slight chill becomes even more enjoyable when one suddenly cannot tell whether what is shown is actually happening or just taking place in the minds of the protagonists.
Our list presents you movies that hit this nail on the head. Similar to Shutter Island by director Martin Scorsese, they are anything but feel-good movies, instead playing with different levels to confuse you.
The protagonists usually find themselves in a dark scenario and with the ongoing plot, they begin to doubt their perception. Often, there is a twist at the end that keeps you thinking even after the credits.
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The Game
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Trailer for ‘The Game’ starring Michael Douglas
In this film by thriller specialist David Fincher, it is about a businessman who gets involved in a strange game. He is confronted with his troubled childhood, where he had to witness his father’s suicide.
The macabre game escalates and places the businessman in increasingly dangerous situations. Like in Shutter Island, we have a protagonist who from the very beginning is a victim of manipulation. It goes as far as he eventually loses control over himself. In the end, a beautiful twist awaits the audience.
Memento
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Trailer for the 2nd film by Christopher Nolan: Memento
There is hardly a film character who desperately tries to hold on to their memories like the protagonist of Memento, Leonard, who has a short-term memory that makes it impossible for him to retain memories. As he searches for his wife’s murderer, he has to rely on photos and notes.
The film by Christopher Nolan is uniquely told. There are two narrative threads, one of which runs normally chronologically, while the other runs backward. Thus, we only know as much as Leonard himself knows. We doubt with him whether the information he receives from other characters is really correct. What is real and what is a lie? Since Leonard’s mind cannot provide this answer, doubts about the truth persist.
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At the Game Awards, many new games were presented. One of them appears to be the realized dream for cat and MMO fans at first glance. However, some viewers suspect a scam like with The Day Before.
What kind of game is this? The game is said to combine an open world with beautiful cats. The tags on Steam include the MMO tag, indicating that multiple players will encounter each other in the title.
On Steam, the development team of SuperAuthenti describes the title with the keywords “hyper-realism, action, cuddling, speed, islands, fashion, dreams, snow, robots, and plants”.
The trailer features not only the different cats but also various avatars with different pieces of clothing. You will be able to choose between several cat breeds and equip them with thousands of skins.
An artificial intelligence is supposed to determine the behavior of the cat.
The game description on Steam also states that you will take on the roles of both the cat and the human. You can decorate your own home and change your clothing style.
The title has no fixed release date yet but is expected to be available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Apple Watch.
The description of the game is overall very general and only vaguely hints at what will be possible in the game. Furthermore, the reveal trailer was merely a cinematic trailer and has not shown what kind of gameplay players can expect.
There are further reasons why fans suspect something is wrong with the game. They believe in a second “The Day Before”, where players were scammed in the worst way possible.
Perhaps you can deduce what Catly is from the following trailer:
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Catly: The Reveal Trailer for the Cat MMO
Players suspect a second The Day Before with Catly
Why do fans believe the game is not real? Not only the behavior of the cat but also the entire graphics of the game are said to have been created with artificial intelligence. On the official site for the game, you can find wild clothing items such as a coat with holes, a jacket that looks like a sleeping bag, and a coat made of flowers.
Fans have noticed that the description on the Steam page also contains strange quotes. Well-known personalities like Thomas Vu (Executive Director at Arcane), Akira Senju (Japanese composer), and Ben Brode (Game Director of Hearthstone) are said to have praised the game highly:
This cat MMO is a triumph of innovation and heart and offers a charming world that is a testament to the brilliance of its creators.
Thomas Vu
Many players do not believe that the quotes were actually made by the individuals. Even Pokimane, who initially promoted the game, was convinced by her fans that something is not right with Catly. After the community explained to her that AI is used in the game, she deleted her promotional post on X.
Furthermore, information about the developer is limited. There has been no published game from the developer so far. Among the three employees the development studio is said to have are co-founder Kevin Yeung and social media manager Wency Chao (via RocketReach).
The studio is said to be working not only on Catly but also on Plantly, a counterpart featuring plants. Although the team has yet to develop a single game, they refer to Catly as a AAA title.
A user on X has also discovered that Kevin Yeung is an advocate of NFTs and crypto. Previously, the development studio existed under the name TenthPlanet, which had attempted to develop and market blockchain games. The information is said to have been deleted by Yeung since then.
As part of the Game Awards, Palworld announced a new large content update. A colorful trailer showcases new content. Fans are very excited about it and receive a great Christmas gift.
What kind of update is this? Palworld: Feybreak is the next big update, which will be available for free on December 23, 2024, just in time for Christmas.
New Pals, weapons, buildings, and mechanics, as well as a new faction leader, are included. Some time ago, developer Pocketpair announced that the new area, which will be introduced with the update, should be particularly tough, rough, and mysterious and is supposed to be six times larger than the last island players could explore.
You can find the trailer for Feybreak here:
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Palworld: Feybreak – Trailer presents free update with loads of new content
“I don’t need a gift this Christmas, Pocketpair has already delivered”
How is the update being received? Fans are thrilled by the new trailer. It shows how rough and tough the new area will truly be, as the first half features a lot of close-quarters action.
Although it has not yet been officially confirmed what exactly the update will include, the community is hyped and even more excited for the Christmas season.
In a thread on Reddit, they share their excitement:
User Helldiver-xzoen is excited via Reddit: “I see a revolver, an AK47, a submachine gun, a plasma minigun, and an M1 Garand as new weapons?! LET’S GO!! This is going to be a great Christmas vacation!”
Tharuzan001 writes via Reddit: “I don’t need a gift this Christmas, Pocketpair has already delivered.”
Flodo_McFloodiloo comments via Reddit: “Given the moves shown by the faction leader in the trailer, I hope one of the new game mechanics is an expansion of melee combat.”
Many fans are also looking forward to the mystical theme of the update and hope for many hours they can invest in the new content.
Until December 19, 2024, interested players can snag the title with a juicy 25% discount for just €22 on Steam and start the Christmas holidays directly with the new update.
An unusual incident occurred in The Elder Scrolls Online on December 12, 2024, preventing anyone from North America or Europe from exploring virtual Tamriel for hours.
Update from December 14, 2024: In the meantime, the developers have managed to get the servers back on track for all platforms. There was reportedly no impact on character progression.
What happened? Last night, the servers of The Elder Scrolls Online suddenly became unavailable. Community Manager Gina Bruno shortly explained in the official forum (via elderscrollsonline.com):
“We are currently experiencing an issue where all NA and EU megaservers of ESO and the ESO account page are offline due to a power outage at the data center. We are working as quickly as possible to restore power and will inform you as soon as we have an estimate.”
A power outage? That should be easy to fix, right? Well, as of December 13, 2024, just before 8 AM, the servers are still offline. MeinMMO will keep you updated.
When you can play again, try out the new battlegrounds of ESO!
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Elder Scrolls Online: Conquer the Battlegrounds – Trailer introduces the highlight of Update 44
When can I play ESO again?
What is the current status? Throughout the night, there have been numerous updates from the community manager. In the last post, the Zenimax employee explained (via elderscrollsonline.com):
This time it’s a more extensive update! We are making solid progress, even though there is still a lot of work ahead of us. We expect to continue working through the night to test and bring all live realms back online.
Therefore, we are currently planning to open the NA and EU servers for PC on Friday, December 13, around 10 AM EST/3 PM GMT [Note from the editor: 4 PM our time] and will update the status of the console realms shortly thereafter. The PTS will remain offline over the weekend and is expected to be back online early next week.
We will inform you tomorrow morning about the latest status. We greatly appreciate everyone’s ongoing patience.
In previous statements, Gina Bruno explained that a serious emergency power outage occurred at the data center, during which the standard backup failsafes for several affected customers did not trigger.
This type of outage is designed so that in the event of a fire or flood, the entire power supply is interrupted. The outage now requires a complete hardware restart. The incremental rebuilding is a methodical and lengthy process that involves additional checks and tests.
How is the community reacting to the incident? In the ESO subreddit, the unavailable servers and the updates from Zenimax are naturally a big topic.
FLIPSIDERNICK jokes on Reddit: “This is how the dinosaurs escaped in Jurassic Park, just saying.”
ShingetsuMoon has a positive outlook (via Reddit): “Oof. Yes, it will take a while for them to get back on their feet. Time to catch up on some other games.”
GreatMoloko knows situations like this (via Reddit): “As an IT Director who has been through this before, I feel for these people. It’s going to be a long weekend.”
Technical-Cow-2494 is concerned about their data (via Reddit): “Let’s hope we don’t lose our accounts, take your time, developers.”
A loss of account data or character progression would naturally be a worst-case scenario for players and developers. As soon as there’s an update on this matter, we will keep you informed. In the meantime, you can distract yourself with the most exciting trailers from the Game Awards 2024.
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The Twitch streamer Erik “Gronkh” Range had to undergo a tax audit that lasted for a year. Now it is finally over, and he can look forward to a large sum that must be repaid by the tax office.
What did Gronkh have to do? Gronkh had to undergo a tax audit where the submitted tax declaration is reviewed. This is usually very cumbersome, as all evidence for the provided information must be gathered and submitted.
It is randomly selected who receives a tax audit and can, depending on the case, take a long time. Tax audits ensure that no taxes have been evaded.
The tax office does this to hopefully still collect taxes. However, it can also occur, as in the case of Gronkh, that the exact opposite happens.
We present Gronkh’s career in our video:
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Gronkh, the man with the voice – Career and life of Germany’s most famous Let’s Player
1 Year Tax Audit for a Six-Figure Sum
Why was the tax audit so cumbersome? In a Twitch stream, Gronkh says that the tax audit lasted a total of one year because the tax office tried to prove something. Gronkh had to search for and submit many documents.
According to him, the tax office did not want the work they had already invested in the audit to be in vain.
What is the result? Gronkh shared the outcome of the tax audit with his viewers on Twitch: “It turned out that I am now getting a six-figure amount back.” (via twitch.tv). The exact number was not disclosed by the Twitch streamer.
Gronkh thanked the tax office with a laugh and said amused: “That was the result of the tax audit. So thank you! That was my Christmas gift for this year.”
The elaborate work and the money that the tax office invested in the tax audit ultimately benefited only Gronkh himself and not, as the tax office might have hoped, the tax authority.
The developer studio “Hazelight” released two of the best co-op games in recent years with “A Way Out” and “It Takes Two”. Now the studio has announced a new title that once again puts your teamwork skills to the test.
What kind of game is this? Split Fiction is the latest game from the developer studio “Hazelight”, known for its great co-op games played in split screen. With “A Way Out”, the developers achieved initial recognition, and with “It Takes Two”, they even won the Game of the Year award in 2021.
Split Fiction will be another co-op game that you can play together with your loved ones – whether online or together on the couch in split screen. Throughout the game, you will need to master various mini-games while fighting your way through different settings.
Split Fiction will be released on March 6, 2025, and completely forgoes the much-criticized features of modern games. “No loot boxes, no microtransactions, no bullshit,” it says in the trailer. The co-op title aims to impress as a game, allowing you to play in online co-op with just one copy of the game.
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The creators of It Takes Two reveal their new co-op game Split Fiction for the first time in the trailer
Constant Change between Fantasy and Sci-Fi
What is Split Fiction about? You play two aspiring writers named Mio and Zoe, who get the chance to sell their latest stories to a large tech company. This company owns a machine that teleports the writers into a sort of digital simulation of their own stories.
However, the writers are trapped in their stories. Your goal is to escape the simulation and return to reality. But to do this, you must overcome various challenges that require different skills from you.
The biggest feature of Split Fiction is the game world and the changing setting. This depends on whether you are currently in Mio’s story or Zoe’s story. One of the writers has written a sci-fi story, while the other has created a fantasy world.
Split Fiction aims to build on the success of It Takes Two. The co-op title was able to convince many players in 2021 because it offered a lot of variety in gameplay. You regularly get new toys to help you battle through the various levels.
Many fans of Monster Hunter Wilds have eagerly awaited the Game Awards. However, no new information was provided. Instead, Capcom made a series of announcements about other new games and another spin-off of Monster Hunter. This approach confuses the community and raises speculation.
Why are fans confused? Due to the nomination of Monster Hunter Wilds in the “Most Anticipated Game” category, players were hoping for new content in the form of a new trailer or fresh information. But even though Capcom had plenty of new input on site, there was silence regarding the highly anticipated title.
Many fans are responding to this decision by Capcom with confusion (for example, via Reddit). Where else would you easily reach so many different people at once with new information and remind them about the release on February 28, 2025? The community senses a missed opportunity and discusses the reasons on social media.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: 20-minütiges Gameplay zeigt Karminwald und neue Monster
The absence of MH Wilds could be a missed opportunity
What reasons do fans suspect? In a thread on Reddit, the community is currently discussing why there was no new information during the event. They express various thoughts:
jolovan writes on Reddit: “To me, this feels like a completely missed opportunity. The Game Awards are THE biggest gaming event and then they decide to show nothing for Wilds.”
Opression_Rod shares via Reddit: “Maybe they will make an announcement next week or so? Maybe they just wanted their own stage? But why? I will start to worry about the state of the game if they don’t announce something new soon.”
Sheepish47 writes concerned via Reddit: “Honestly, it wouldn’t surprise me if this indicates that the game is being postponed.”
A very understandable reason cited by the community is that Monster Hunter Wilds probably should not steal the spotlight from the other announcements. Most also consider this to be the most likely explanation. Additionally, there is often speculation about a separate event that could occur closer to the release in February.
What has Capcom announced? Instead of bringing new content for fans of Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom introduced their new games Onimusha and a sequel to Ōkami. These relatively smaller brands, according to the community, would have taken a backseat to new information about Monster Hunter Wilds.
Those who generally celebrate the Monster Hunter franchise could look forward to a new season for Monster Hunter Now, the mobile spin-off, and a promo code during the event. So, if you redeem the code “TGA2024” in the game, you will receive exclusive items.
At the Game Awards 2024, a lot of trailers and games were shown that you can play in the future. In addition to big games like The Witcher 4 or Elden Ring, there was also a rather inconspicuous trailer from Capcom that makes MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes quite happy.
Which trailer is it about? Capcom had 2 surprises at the Game Awards 2024. There was no Monster Hunter, but the announcement for Okami 2 and even more bizarre Onimusha: Way of the Sword. If someone had told me that beforehand, I wouldn’t have believed it.
Onimusha started in 2001 with Onimusha: Warlords on the PS2 and was basically a Resident Evil with Samurai. As Samurai Akechi, you had to face Oda Nobunaga, who had gathered an army of demon zombies.
The series has had several sequels and spin-offs and became quite absurd at times. In Onimusha 3, for example, you play a police officer played by Jean Reno in a time travel story. Of course, Oda Nobunaga is the villain again.
The 4th part was released in 2006 on the PS2, but afterwards it was quite quiet. A HD remaster was released in 2019, but it apparently fell short of Capcom’s expectations (via GameRant). The new announcement shows, however, that Capcom wants to show love to their old series as well.
You can see the trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword here:
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Love for the Past
Why does this make me so happy? Since 2017, Capcom has been highly regarded by players. The 3 major brands of the studio in recent years have been Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter. In addition, Capcom has also tried out fresh ideas with games like Exoprimal or Kunitsu-Gami. This is pleasant for the gaming landscape, even if not always the big hits are included.
They have also shown much more love for the past than other traditional developers. Regularly, collections of old classics like Ace Attorney or Mega-Man have been released. However, these are all brands that are still known. In the past, Capcom had some quirky series that I would love to see return.
The latest announcement shows me that Capcom is quite aware of their somewhat forgotten game library.
With the new Onimusha, Capcom also has to show that they can bring old ideas into the modern age. A Resident Evil clone with fixed camera perspectives would hardly work today. However, the trailer still leaves me quite positive.
The footage from the gameplay reminds me of modern Souls-likes. This fits the dark Onimusha universe and with Nioh they had a similar theme. Of course, one could argue that we don’t need the next Souls-like, but Capcom stands for perfect and well-feeling gameplay.
And just the sound design in the trailer makes me feel positive about it.
Even though it sounds strange: The trailer seems a bit too serious for me. Onimusha and even Resident Evil were often quite silly and exaggerated at certain points despite their serious themes. However, in the trailer, it doesn’t seem like that is present. The trailer shows a rather grounded, mystical world within Japanese folklore.
But I am also quite optimistic that the actual game has more to offer in this area. Resident Evil or Monster Hunter always show quite serious trailers. In the game itself, there are always silly or exaggerated moments that bring a smile to your face and lighten the atmosphere.
I don’t necessarily need Jean Reno as a police officer right now, but occasionally absurd nonsense does some good.
If you’re already bringing back Onimusha and Okami, then you can also bring back 3 other series. Capcom has a great, diverse library of games, and this announcement gives me hope that other quirky series will also return.
I immediately think of the survival horror adventure Dino Crisis or the 3D brawler Power Stone. But what would really bring back my childhood is a new Marvel vs Capcom. But before I get too carried away, I’m just looking forward to diving into the world of Onimusha: The Way of the Sword in 2026. The new trailer for Borderlands 4 also made me very happy: Borderlands 4 probably continues the story that was promised to us 10 years ago
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Currently, a new event after another is starting in FC 25, and this week it’s the brand new Globetrotters Event. What it’s about and which special cards are waiting for you can be found here at MeinMMO.
When does the Globetrotters Event start? The new Globetrotters Event goes live on Friday, December 13th, at 7:00 PM in FC 25 Ultimate Team.
What is the event about? In “Globetrotters”, which means world traveler in English, the stars that have left their mark in various countries around the world are celebrated.
Globetrotter cards are given to professionals who have played in at least 3 countries including their own nation. Since the stars feel at home everywhere, they contribute 2 points each to your overall chemistry for club, country, and league. This way, they can be more easily integrated into your team and may help you play with some more exotic players.
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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team
Globetrotters in FC 25 – All new special cards
These new cards are included: Unlike the Ultimate Succession Event from last week, the new Globetrotters promo does not offer any new Icon or Hero special cards. However, that doesn’t mean the Globetrotters cards are weak. Quite the opposite, there are really strong upgrades for Kerr (92), Salah (91), Ronaldo (90), Odegaard (90), or Dembélé (89).
There’s even a strong new special card for Lukas Podolski (87), which offers good speed and outstanding shooting stats.
If you are currently playing Helldivers 2, you have certainly encountered the Chargers. We will show you how to defeat this nasty creature.
Chargers are large and armored opponents that you need to be careful of in Helldivers 2. It becomes particularly tricky when they have an army of adds or when multiple Chargers attack you.
Since fighting Chargers can be a challenge, especially solo, we want to show you a few ways to defeat these creatures even on your own.
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Helldivers 2 Announce Trailer PS5 PC
How to Effectively Kill Chargers in Helldivers 2
This is how you kill Chargers in Helldivers 2: There are various ways to take down a Charger, each effective in its own way.
Dodge, get behind it, and attack its weak point
Aim for the head with strong explosive gear
Break the armor on its legs and shower it with bullets
Additionally, you can use rocks or other objects in the environment. Just run around the object and kite the Charger to potentially create some distance. If the Charger hits a rock with its charge attack, you have a brief window where its backside becomes an easy target.
This is what Chargers look like in Helldivers 2:
A Charger in the co-op shooter Helldivers 2
Shoot the “Behind” Until It Bursts
Kill Chargers with Explosives: You can eliminate Chargers most effectively with explosive gear. Aim for the head of the behemoth. Since September 2024, the Thermite Grenade is a particularly strong weapon against the armored bug. It has received a significant damage buff and is now a great choice against any armored opponents.
Kill Chargers at Their Weak Point: Chargers have a weak point on their rear, on the underside of their body. This weak point is not armored and is particularly sensitive to your attacks. You can exploit this in battle.
The most obvious method is to dodge the charging attacks and then shoot at the weak point when its rear is facing you. Like in a bullfight, ideally, you let the Charger charge at you, then dodge the attack and shoot at the weak point.
Important: When the weak point bursts from your shots, the Charger will bleed out. You do not need to continue shooting it. It will fall over dead shortly after.
Frontal Attack on Chargers: If you don’t want to keep dodging and would rather attack the Charger head-on instead of shooting at its weak point, you should aim for one of its front legs.
As the Charger stomps towards you, choose one of its two front legs and shoot it with a single anti-tank shot or two shots from a railgun. Your heavy fire will break the armor on the shot leg, revealing a new weak point.
Then, you only have to shoot at the unarmored leg with your normal weaponry to defeat the creature in no time without needing to aim for the rear.
At the Game Awards, a new mode for Elden Ring was announced: Nightreign. It is a multiplayer spin-off for up to three players. However, those looking forward to hardcore PvP skirmishes will be disappointed. The new mode takes a completely different approach.
The article was updated on December 13, 2024, around 2:30 PM: Originally, we claimed that Nightreign was a mode for Elden Ring. In fact, it is a spin-off and, above all, a standalone game.
What kind of game is it? During the Game Awards, Nightreign was announced as a multiplayer spin-off of Elden Ring. In it, teams of up to three players must work together cooperatively. The goal is to survive three nights, fight opponents, collect equipment, and finally defeat a final boss.
No matter if you defeat the boss or kick the bucket early: at the end of a run, your collected equipment is lost. If you are victorious, you will at least receive some permanent bonuses for the next round. At the same time, the area where the fighting takes place is constantly shrinking.
This means Nightreign can be described as a kind of rogue-like with elements from battle royale. This may not necessarily be what long-time Souls fans expected – but a certain type of player could have a lot of fun with the game.
GameStar editor Elena Schulz felt the typical tension that the main game is known for while trying out Nightreign. Here you can find her preview on GameStar (paywall).
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Gameplay trailer for Elden Ring Nightreign shows a boss from Dark Souls 3
A race against time
How does the game work in detail? The rounds are started via the so-called round table. There, players can search online for random teammates, or rely on willing friends.
Next, you choose one of eight pre-made characters – your hero from the main game does not have access to Nightreign. The new characters include an assassin, a knight, or a healer. They correspond more or less to the classes from MMOs, and need to be cleverly combined to succeed in the adventure.
Once you’ve chosen a character, you proceed to the first of three gameplay rounds. As a team, you traverse the Limgrave area and fight monsters. The equipment found can be freely used. As usual, you collect runes and level up at the grace sites.
The individual nights are said to last only a few minutes. Accordingly, you must hurry when searching for loot. Important locations such as dungeons or ruins are said to appear in different places each round. The loot will also never be the same, so you must constantly weigh the value of visiting specific locations.
At the end of each night, a boss appears. The team must defeat it to emerge victorious from the round. Those who die beforehand can be revived by their teammates. If that’s not successful, you lose the collected equipment and the game starts over. At least certain bonuses can be carried into the next run – very typical of rogue-like games.
The battle royale in Nightreign is manifested in the fact that the map shrinks with each passing minute. Thus, the area in which you can fight becomes narrower and more dangerous as the game progresses. The finale then features a battle against a final boss.
What type of player is Nightreign suitable for? Nightreign is clearly aimed at team players. Those who stray from the group and do their own thing risk being overwhelmed and killed by enemy groups, without help nearby.
It is quite remarkable that FromSoftware is releasing a multiplayer game with Nightreign. After all, Elden Ring, as well as the other Souls games, were primarily designed for single players. While there has always been the option to summon other players for assistance or to fight them in PvP, it has always been somewhat cumbersome.
Moreover, there are parts of the community for whom defeating these games solo is the only true option. Those who seek help are quickly deemed too weak. Nightreign sends an important message here: teamwork is not only encouraged, it is actually a prerequisite for surviving the new mode.
The actual difficulty level is not expected to change, however. Those worried that the game will be a walk in the park can rest easy. Nightreign will essentially be Elden Ring. So, you will still suffer as usual, just this time accompanied.
Swen Vincke, the CEO of Larian, spoke at this year’s Game Awards 2024 about what makes a truly good game. Shortly thereafter, Baldur’s Gate 3 receives a bunch of negative reviews on Steam.
What is the current situation? Baldur’s Gate 3 has just seen a significant drop on Steam. A thread on Reddit shows countless negative reviews, which apparently come from players in China. The abbreviation “TGA” is mentioned repeatedly in these reviews.
Users suspect that it relates to Larian CEO Swen Vincke’s speech at the Game Awards.
Many gamers agree that the big players in the gaming industry could learn something from Baldur’s Gate 3:
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Middle finger to the AAA industry: Baldur’s Gate 3 was no coincidence
Larian CEO says it’s quite simple to make a game of the year
What did Swen Vincke say? As last year’s winner, it was up to the head of Baldur’s Gate 3 to give the laudation for this year’s game of the year. Vincke used his time to significantly criticize the gaming industry.
The Larian CEO joked that an oracle not only revealed this year’s winner to him but also the lucky winners of the coming years. From the oracle, he also received the almost “stupidly simple” formula to create a game of the year.
Unfortunately, Vincke said, the formula keeps getting lost.
A game of the year, according to him, would be made by developers who create games they themselves want to play.
They created it because it didn’t exist before. They didn’t create it to gain market share; they didn’t create it to serve as a brand; they didn’t have to meet arbitrary sales targets or fear being fired if they didn’t meet those targets.
Furthermore, those in charge prohibited them from stuffing the game with things that are only meant to generate revenue and do not serve game design. They didn’t treat their developers like numbers in a spreadsheet; they didn’t treat players like users to exploit, and they didn’t make decisions they knew were short-sighted. […]
What is the source of the excitement? The sudden anger seems to be the result of a misunderstanding. In some machine-generated sample translations of the reviews, it is mentioned that one does not need to support Baldur’s Gate 3, as the creators don’t care about sales anyway.
It seems that some of the players who bought Baldur’s Gate 3 and financially supported it now feel unappreciated. A Reddit user suggests that the misunderstanding could be due to the live translation of the speech:
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Others suspect that Chinese players might be frustrated that “their” candidate did not win. For the record: Besides the eventual winner, Astro Bot, nominees included Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
It could be that fans understood Vincke’s speech to mean that Wukong was not produced by passionate developers who care about the love for gaming, rather than profits.
In any case, many users are countering with positive reviews. Even more than a year after release, the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 can still enjoy the loyalty of their community.
In times of mass layoffs and studio closures, Amir Satvat helped more than 3,000 people find a new job in the gaming industry. For this, he was recognized at the Game Awards 2024.
Who is this about? The gaming industry has faced numerous layoffs and studio closures in recent years. Microsoft alone laid off 1,900 people in their gaming sector. During these uncertain times, Amir Satvat is assisting people in finding work in gaming.
Satvat, who entered the gaming industry relatively late and currently works for Tencent, combined his excellent Excel skills with his knowledge of automated web scraping and his own insights into the gaming industry.
This helped over 3,000 people find jobs. For his commitment, he was honored on the night of December 13, 2024, at the Game Awards.
Satvat’s online presence is inspired by the style of Dave the Diver.
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What exactly does Satvat do? Satvat originally started in 2022 by creating automated spreadsheets with available job offers and sharing them via LinkedIn. Over time, this developed into a continually growing collection of resources.
This includes, among other things, free offerings for mentors, resume reviews, mock interviews, and career planning. At the Game Awards 2024, Satvat was awarded the first “Game Changers” award, a new prize that aims to recognize individuals who have a positive impact on the gaming industry.
Here are the reactions: When Satvat took the stage to accept his award, there were standing ovations at the Game Awards. In his speech, the “Game Changer” pointed out the 34,000 layoffs in the last 2.5 years.
This would result in an overwhelming loss of experience, Satvat stated. He promised game makers everywhere that they would be “seen and appreciated” and explained: “You can’t make great games without great people.”
You can watch the moving moment here:
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Viewers at home were also impressed by Satvat’s performance and speech. In one of the top comments on YouTube, it reads: “This is an incredible addition as an award. Honestly, this award should sit right next to the GOTY award at the top of the show. […]”
Another writes: “I was really disappointed when the layoffs weren’t mentioned last year at the TGAs. […] Something needs to change, we need to talk about it, and I’m so glad Geoff finally acknowledged us. […] Thank you for speaking about it, Geoff. Thank you for creating an award for Amir. Thank you for giving a voice to the many people whose careers were ended. […]”
On X, Satvat is referred to as a “legend” and “career Santa Claus.” Many users are touched by his speech and agree that the gaming industry needs more people like him who are making a positive change.
Alongside special individuals like Amir Satvat, numerous games were naturally honored at the Game Awards as well. To find out who took home an award, and who gets to celebrate the title of “Game of the Year,” check out MeinMMO: Game Awards 2024: Game of the Year – All nominations and winners at a glance
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