Pokémon GO: Necrozma Counters – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

The best counters against Necrozma in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets so you can defeat Necrozma as easily as possible.

What kind of Pokémon is Necrozma? Necrozma is a legendary Pokémon from Generation 7. It is a Psychic type and can take on more forms through fusion.

It will return during its own Raid Day in December 2024.

We explain which Pokémon are the best counters against Necrozma and which types it is particularly weak against.

Defeating Necrozma in raids with these counters

  1. Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Dark Claw and Shadow Beam
  2. Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Twister
  3. Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Twister
  4. Mega Banette with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
  5. Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
  6. Mega Houndoom with Howl and Leech Life
  7. Shadow Sableye with Burden and Shadow Ball
  8. Mega Absol with Howl and Dark Aura
  9. Tyranitar with Bite and Twister
  10. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
  11. Mega Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
  12. Hydreigon with Bite and Twister
  13. Shadow Snorlax with Howl and Leech Life
  14. Mega Scizor with Bug Bite and Bullet Punch
  15. Shadow Honchkrow with Howl and Dark Aura
  16. Necrozma (Duskmane) with Dark Claw and Steel Beam
  17. Darkrai with Howl and Shadow Ball
  18. Mega Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
  19. Shadow Houndoom with Howl and Leech Life
  20. Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball

Weaknesses of Necrozma: Since Necrozma is a Psychic type, there are three types that are very effective against this Pokémon. These are Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Attacks from these types deal 1.6 times damage to Necrozma (Type effectiveness table).

Counters against Necrozma (Dusk Mane)

Which attacks are effective against Necrozma (Dusk Mane)? The Dusk Mane form of Necrozma has the types Psychic and Steel. Therefore, it shares the same weaknesses against Ghost and Dark attacks as regular Necrozma. Additionally, you can also use moves of the Ground and Fire types here. You should avoid Bug-type moves.

Which Pokémon can I use? Besides the attackers from our counter list, which are already good counters against the regular form of Necrozma, you can also use the following Pokémon:

  • Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  • Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Overheat
  • Mega Flygon with Mud Shot and Earth Power
  • Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Fire Blitz
  • Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare

Counters against Necrozma (Dawn Wings)

Which attacks are effective against Necrozma (Dawn Wings)? This form of Necrozma has the types Psychic and Ghost. Therefore, it has a double weakness against Ghost and Dark types, and you should use attacks from these types.

Which Pokémon can I use? The counters for the regular form of Necrozma remain the same for the Dawn Wings form. You can use the same counter Pokémon.

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Is there a Shiny Necrozma? Yes, Necrozma is available as a Shiny Pokémon. So if you’re lucky, you might encounter the Shiny variant after a raid.

How many trainers are needed? If you bring optimal counters with very high levels, you can beat the battle with just 2-3 trainers. In this scenario, however, it can be a very tough and close fight.

To ensure that you successfully complete the battle, you should rely on more trainers. This is also necessary if you do not have optimal counters. If you prepare your raid teams in advance, you can save a lot of time at the start of the raid. Refer to our tips for organizing your raid teams.

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My Game of the Year won 4 awards at the Game Awards and beat the important Elden Ring and Final Fantasy 7

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

The gaming year 2024 brought some really entertaining blockbusters. However, the Game of the Year by MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz falls into the category of “small gem for the whole family,” was released exclusively for the PS5, and rocked the Game Awards 2024.

Update from December 13, 2024: The Game Awards have shown good taste and awarded Karsten’s Game of the Year four prizes! Astro Bot can now officially call itself Game of the Year and display awards for Best Game Direction, Best Action-Adventure, and Best Family Game in its showcase.

Original text: If someone had asked me a year ago which games would likely have a good chance at my personal “Game of the Year” awards, I would have probably mentioned titles like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, or Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Perhaps I would have also followed the example of the Game Awards 2024 and included expansions in the reckoning. After all, all major MMORPGs received an addon this year. And then there were also Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred.

With all these answers, I would have been wrong. The most fun I’ve had in recent months was actually with a relatively small, exclusive platformer for the PlayStation 5.

Definitely in Karsten’s Top 3 of the Year – Shadow of the Erdtree for Elden Ring:

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Elden Ring shows the DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ in the story trailer

As Good As the Best Marios

I mean, of course, Astro Bot, which was released exclusively for the PlayStation 5 in September 2024 and proves that the developers at Team Asobi can create not only small but fine tech demos for Sony (the cute Astro’s Playroom from 2020 was primarily meant to showcase the features of the PS5 controller).

Astro Bot is a full-price 3D platformer that can easily be completed in 10 hours, which might put some of you off. From my point of view, however, every PS5 owner should definitely give this charming jumping game a chance.

When it comes to controls, polish, attention to detail, and creativity of the levels, the little robot achieves excellence that rivals the best representatives of the genre from Nintendo. In other words: Astro Bot doesn’t need to hide behind games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder or Super Mario Odyssey.

The launch trailer for Astro Bot hints at what to expect in this platformer:

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For All Age Groups

How well Astro Bot plays is perhaps shown by the following:

  • My little one is three years old and manages the controls much better than in all other 3D games he has tried so far (for example, Sackboy: A Big Adventure). Although there are various different gadgets and mechanics, he can now complete many of the levels. He usually only hands over the controller when one of the boss fights – which he finds funny but also a bit “scary” – or one of the hardest levels is coming up.
  • My wife usually prefers gaming with keyboard and mouse on the PC. She often struggles with the controller. However, with Astro Bot, she voluntarily spends as much playtime as the kids and I, simply because it’s so easy to control and so much fun.
  • I myself have been gaming on consoles for about 35 years, so many of Astro Bot’s levels come easy to me. However, there are indeed tricky challenges that can make even a veteran sweat. Due to the enormous variety in the levels, I still have a lot of fun even with the easy levels on my nth playthrough.
  • We have now completed 100 percent of the bots freed and puzzles found on two save files. Nevertheless, Astro Bot continues to run regularly. If necessary, one of the two boys simply starts a fresh save game. The total family playtime is now over 170 hours.
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A Celebration for PlayStation Fans

Similar to the already mentioned Astro’s Playroom, Astro Bot is also a love letter to the colorful PlayStation universe. You might find that annoying (after all, it’s a form of continuous advertising), but it strikes a chord with me as an enthusiastic owner of all PlayStation consoles released so far.

I grew up with Crash, Ratchet, Spyro, Nathan, Kratos, Jak, Sackboy, Aloy, and co. Accordingly, the grin on my face is huge when an entire level turns out to be a reference to Horizon: Zero Dawn, God of War, or Uncharted.

Or when I encounter characters from Crash Bandicoot, Helldivers 2, Metal Gear Solid, The Last of Us, and many other franchises after rescuing them at the crash site – all equipped with unique, wonderfully detailed animations.

In short: Forget the big, time-consuming blockbusters. If you have a PlayStation 5 at home, you must give the little Astro Bot a chance. Especially if you’re looking for a game that might also be fun for your kids or partner. You can find more insights into Karsten’s world here: When Money Was Tight, I Wrote Stories About Risqué Superheroes

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Game Awards 2024: Game of the Year – All Nominations and Winners at a Glance

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

The “Game Awards” are awarded once a year to games and developers. MeinMMO explains which games are nominated in 2024 and which games have won.

What are the “Game Awards”? The “Game Awards” are comparable to the Oscars in the film industry: once a year, in early December, awards are given to developers and outstanding games for their achievements. Among them is the award for Game of the Year (GOTY). By the way, in 2023, Baldurs Gate 3, where its chief appeared in heavy armor , won this award.

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When were the “Game Awards” held in 2024? The “Game Awards” were held on Friday, December 13, 2024, between 01:30 – 05:00 AM. In Germany, that is in the middle of the night. The nominated games are already determined beforehand.

The editorial team of MeinMMO is covering the event for you with an extensive “FYNG 2025” program.

This is how you can vote: You go to the official website of the Game Awards and log in there with your account or a social media login. Then you can cast your vote in each category.

Until when can you vote for the Game Awards? Voting is now closed. You could cast your vote until December 12 at 03:00 AM.

Update, 12/13/24: The Game Awards have now concluded, and you can no longer vote. We have updated the article for the final announcement on December 13. The winners of the respective categories have been bolded. Enjoy exploring!

Last updates: 10/12/24, 12/10/24, 12/3/24, 11/18/24

All nominated games and winners at a glance, including Game of the Year 2024 (GOTY) and “Players Voice”

Game of the Year 2024:

  • Astro Bot
  • Balatro
  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Game Direction:

  • Astro Bot
  • Balatro
  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Narrative:

  • Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
  • Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
  • Metaphor: Refantazio
  • Senuas Saga: Hellblade II
  • Silent Hill 2

Best Art Direction:

  • Astro Bot
  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree
  • Metaphor: ReFantasio
  • Neva

Best Score and Music:

  • Astro Bot
  • Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio
  • Silent Hill 2
  • Stellar Blade

Best Audio Design:

  • Astro Bot
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
  • Senuas Saga: Hellblade 2
  • Silent Hill 2

Best Performance:

  • Briana White
  • Hannah Telie
  • Humberly Gondalez
  • Like Roberts
  • Meline Juergens

Innovation in Accessibility:

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Diablo IV
  • Dragon Age: The Veilguard
  • Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
  • Star Wars: Outlaws

Games for Impact:

  • Closer the Distance
  • Indika
  • Neva
  • Life is Strange: Double Exposure
  • Senuas Saga: Hellblade II
  • Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Best Ongoing Game:

  • Destiny 2
  • Diablo IV
  • Final Fantasy XIV
  • Fortnite
  • Helldivers 2

Best Community Support:

  • Baldurs Gate 3
  • Final Fantasy XIV
  • Fortnite
  • Helldivers 2
  • No Man’s Sky

Best Independent Game:

  • Animal Well
  • Balatro
  • Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
  • Neva
  • UFO 50

Best Debut Indie Game:

  • Animal Well
  • Balatro
  • Manor Lords
  • Pacific Drive
  • The Plucky Squire

Best Mobile Game:

  • AFK Journey
  • Balatro
  • Wuthering Waves
  • Zenless Zone Zero
  • Pokémon TCGP

Best VR / AR:

  • Arizona Sunshine: Remake
  • Asgard’s Wrath 2
  • Batman: Arkham Shadow
  • Metal: Hellsinger VR
  • Metro: Awakening

Best Action:

  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Helldivers 2
  • Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
  • Stellar Blade

Best Action/Adventure:

  • Astro Bot
  • Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
  • Silent Hill 2
  • Star Wars: Outlaws
  • Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Best RPG:

  • Dragon’s Dogma 2
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Fighting:

  • Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
  • Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
  • Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
  • Multiversus
  • Tekken 8

Best Family:

  • Astro Bot
  • Princess Peach: Showtime!
  • Super Mario Party Jamboree
  • The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
  • The Plucky Squire

Best Sim / Strategy:

  • Age of Mythology: Retold
  • Frostpunk 2
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
  • Manor Lords
  • Unicorn Overlord

Best Sports/Racing:

  • F1 24
  • EA Sports FC 25
  • NBA 2K25
  • Top Spin 2K25
  • WWE 2K24

Best Multiplayer:

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Helldivers 2
  • Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2
  • Super Mario Party Jamboree
  • Tekken 8

Best Adaptation:

  • Arcane
  • Fallout
  • Knuckles
  • Like a Dragon: Yakuza
  • Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft

Most Anticipated Game:

  • Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
  • Ghost of Yotel
  • Grand Theft Auto: VI
  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
  • Monster Hunter Wilds

Content Creator:

  • CaseOh
  • Illojuan
  • Techno Gamers
  • TypicalGamer
  • Usada Pekora

Best Esports Game:

  • Counter-Strike 2
  • Dota 2
  • League of Legends
  • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
  • Valorant

Best Esports Athlete:

  • 33
  • Aleksib
  • Chovy
  • Faker
  • Zywoo
  • Zmjjkk

Best Esports Team:

  • Bilibili Gaming
  • Gen.G
  • Navi
  • T1
  • Team Liquid

Players Voice [Finalists]

  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Genshin Impact
  • Wuthering Waves
  • Zenless Zone Zero

Total Number of Nominations:

7 Nominations:

  • Astro Bot
  • Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth

6 Nominations:

  • Metaphor: ReFantazio

5 Nominations:

  • Balatro
  • Silent Hill 2

4 Nominations:

  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Helldivers 2
  • Senuas Saga: Hellblade II
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Maybe Geoff Keighly, who will host the show again in 2024, will let his guests speak this time. Because that was a big problem last year, as MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski explains in her opinion: Game Awards 2023: Time for Muppets, advertisements, and Hollywood, but no time for the most important people of the show

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Player discovers a rare interaction in Baldur’s Gate 3 after 1,500 hours, which can only be experienced in the moral gray area

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

A rare interaction from Baldur’s Gate 3 shows how much thought Larian has put into possible game decisions and their connections. After 1,500 hours of playtime, a player met the exact conditions to see it.

Spoiler alert! The article will describe content from the first act of Baldur’s Gate 3.

What happens in the interaction? It is a situation from the first act of the game. It involves Kagha, who temporarily led the druid grove, and the parents of the Tiefling child Arabella, particularly her mother Komira.

In the first encounter between Kagha and Arabella, Arabella is threatened by Kagha’s snake. If you don’t intervene or argue incorrectly, Kagha will allow her snake to kill the Tiefling child. If Kagha is still alive at the end of the first act and the druid grove is saved from the goblins, Arabella’s parents decide to take revenge on Kagha by poisoning her. On Reddit, the player shares images from the scene.

Here you can see the release trailer of the role-playing game:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: The release teaser for the new role-playing game for PS5 and Steam

Larian seems to be prepared for everything

What makes the interaction so rare? To trigger the interaction, the previously mentioned conditions must be met. Arabella is dead, Kagha is alive, and the druid grove has been saved.

The rarity is based on the moral decisions involved, which exclude a completely “good” or “evil” playthrough.

Allowing Arabella to die seems to be a rather “evil” decision due to the possibility of rescuing her, while saving the druid grove is seen as a “good” deed by most players.

The fact that the required conditions must be morally divergent within the same playthrough makes this interaction so rare.

Can a player intervene and save Kagha? If you manage to prevent Arabella’s parents from a final homicide, you will have the chance to resolve Kagha’s paralysis caused by the poisoned wine.

Depending on whether or how thoroughly you have unraveled Kagha’s story, appropriate dialogue and further consequences will follow. However, whether or not to forgive the druid remains up to the player.

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How do players stay engaged further? It has been emphasized several times how much thought Larian has put into possible game decisions. One might think that players have already squeezed every surprise out of the game, but so far, they have always been convinced of the opposite.

Although Baldur’s Gate 3 is already in its second year, there are still enough curious players willing to invest hundreds of hours into the game to continue finding new and perhaps even undiscovered details. Why Baldur’s Gate 3 is even more successful than at launch, you can find out here: Baldur’s Gate 3 is enjoying even greater popularity in its second year, and there is a very specific reason for that

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WoW is planning new classes and specializations, has 15 concrete ideas

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard has a lot of ideas for new classes in World of Warcraft. 15 of them have now appeared – and they all sound good.

World of Warcraft already has a variety of classes and specializations – but there could be many more. Because a new survey from Blizzard suggests: The developers have a lot planned and over a dozen ideas for new classes or specializations.

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Where does the information come from? The site Chromie.de has received the information and images from a person who was selected for Blizzard’s survey. You may have also been asked in recent days if you want to participate in a survey. Participants were actually asked to treat the survey confidentially, but it is now being discussed in numerous forums.

The survey included several ideas for new class concepts for World of Warcraft.

What class concepts were discussed? A total of 15 proposals for classes or specializations were presented. Some are a bit more extensive, others a bit shorter. The names are:

  • Apothecary
  • Leyweaver
  • Gunslinger
  • Heavenly Spear Fighter
  • Spellbreaker
  • Titan Slayer
  • Tinkerer
  • Prismatic (possibly incorrectly translated and rather “Prismancer”)
  • Gunman
  • Astrologer (possibly incorrectly translated and rather “Astromancer”)
  • Witch
  • Necromancer
  • Constructor
  • bard
  • Battle Mage
  • Guardian

What stands out? Many of the presented ideas sound reasonable and have already some story approaches. For example, “Witches” are based on the witches from Drustvar or the Harvest Witches from Gilneas. Bards have discovered the power of music, triggered by the “Radiant Song” that many beings of Azeroth currently hear.

Apothecaries (especially among the Forsaken) are just as rooted in the lore as battle mages and necromancers, and tinkers would fit well into the world. Everything sounds coherent.

When will this be implemented? First of all, there is of course the question of which of these concepts are actually being considered for World of Warcraft. At first glance, ideas like the necromancer, astromancer, or even prismancer sound well thought out and convincing – but all the others would also be conceivable.

However, it is likely that we will not see these ideas in the next expansion “Midnight”. Because Midnight is expected to appear in about a year, which means that the expansion’s features are probably already far advanced. Conducting a survey for it would therefore likely be much too late. It is more likely that we will see a potential implementation only in The Last Titan or even later when the World Soul saga is over. After all, Chris Metzen has already confirmed that there is still much more to come afterwards.

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Another option is that Blizzard does not want to invent entirely new classes, but instead is working on additional specializations for the individual classes. After all, 15 different concepts were presented in the survey. This is nearly the number of classes in World of Warcraft (13). It is also possible that a completely new class shares two specialization concepts, while all others receive one specialization each.

Whether and when these ideas will actually make their way into reality remains to be seen. But it is nice to see that Blizzard apparently still has a lot of ideas and suggestions on how to expand the playable characters and further develop the system.

Which class or specialization would you look forward to? What is still missing in World of Warcraft and what is not needed at all? Could you imagine playing a bard?
New in Midnight is also the housing system – fans have been waiting for it for ages.

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Helldivers 2 fulfills the biggest wish of the community, finally brings the update you’ve been waiting for for 10 months

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Helldivers 2 presented the largest and probably most important update of the cooperative shooter during the Game Awards 2024, fulfilling a wish that players have had since February 2024.

What is that wish? Helldivers 2 finally received new enemies during the Game Awards, something many players have been waiting for months. Part of the community wanted more variety and did not want to always fight against bugs and robots.

The developers have now officially announced that the Illuminated will be released as the third enemy faction as part of the update “Omens of Tyranny”.

As early as February 2024, there were initial hints that the Illuminated might intervene in the galactic war – however, Arrowhead did not reveal any details until the last moment. Recently, however, an update history on Steam suggested that the arrival of the aliens would not be long.

You can see the trailer from the Game Awards here:

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Helldivers 2 reveals the new enemy faction in the trailer for ‘Omens of Tyranny’

Alien Fighters with Modern Technology

What do we know about the Illuminated? The Illuminated are a highly advanced extraterrestrial civilization that will fight against the Over-Earth players in Helldivers 2, attacking in the lower part of the galaxy map.

The fight against the Illuminated is expected to fundamentally differ from battles against bugs and robots, as there will be skirmishes in urban areas. You will fight in the cities of various colonies, among houses and on streets with wrecked cars.

There are different types of Illuminated that have various characteristics on the battlefield – including humanoid melee fighters that resemble zombies in behavior, and stronger opponents with laser-shooting ranged weapons and shields.

Currently, we know of four different Illuminated that you will face in Helldivers 2:

  • The Voteless – Former citizens of Over-Earth who were kidnapped by the Illuminated and turned into mindless soldiers.
  • Watcher – Hovering drones that scan areas and report enemy life forms.
  • Overseer – Dangerous fighters with arcane weapons who can even use the Voteless as living shields.
  • Harvester – Huge machines on three legs with a single eye that can fire a deadly beam.
All four Illuminated in Helldivers 2, from left to right: Voteless, Harvester, Watcher, Overseer
Helldivers 2 The Game Awards 2024 Illuminated

However, in Helldivers 1, there were still a number of other Illuminated units, such as the Hunter or the powerful Council Members. We have an overview of all alien units for you here:

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What’s coming with the update otherwise? To equip yourself properly for the battle against the new, powerful enemies, the developers are providing new tactical equipment:

  • M-102 Fast Recon Vehicle – An off-road vehicle for 4 people with a machine gun
  • CQC-30 Stun Baton – A baton that causes electric shocks and can stun enemies
  • E/AT-12 Anti-Tank Emplacement – A deployable manned gun that can damage heavily armored targets

Especially the new vehicle might interest many players, as there are currently no vehicles in Helldivers 2 – after all, the exosuits are not vehicles, but crewed combat machines and therefore not very mobile.

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Former Employee Sues Sony and Bungie – Accuses Them of Destroying His Reputation

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The former Bungie employee and head of Marathon, Christopher Barrett, was fired in 2023. Now he claims that Sony and the studio behind Destiny 2 have destroyed his reputation and is going to court to clear his name.

Who is Chris Barrett? Developer Christopher Barrett was a long-time member at Bungie. He had been part of the team since 1999 and worked on various projects, including Halo and Destiny at a leadership level.

When Bungie announced the new extraction shooter “Marathon”, Barrett was set to take on the role of game director, essentially the head of the game, and lead the development processes. However, it later became known that his position was replaced by Joe Ziegler.

At the time, it was said to be a “creative renewal” to justify the decision, but according to renowned journalist Jason Schreier, other facts came to light.

According to statements from developers, Barrett allegedly behaved inappropriately towards his female colleagues. Unwanted advances were made, which ultimately led to his dismissal. Barrett is now resurfacing with a lawsuit against Sony and Bungie. The studios allegedly devised a plan to withhold money owed to him.

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Marathon Announce Trailer PS5 & PC

Lawsuit mentions serious allegations against Bungie

Why is there a lawsuit now? On his X account, Christopher Barrett reports on the months following his dismissal from Bungie. He claims to have faced “unfounded attacks” and “rampant speculation”, despite having been loyal to the studio for 25 years.

Barrett says he now wants to restore his reputation and bring the truth to light. He claims the two studios were looking for a reason to fire him, as he was allegedly supposed to receive $45 million after Sony’s acquisition – of which he allegedly only received $1.8 according to venturebeat.com.

In the lawsuit, Barrett also shares various experiences he encountered during his time at Bungie. There was reportedly a senior executive who sent “sexually suggestive material, including lewd photos, texts about his sex life (including graphic descriptions of specific sexual acts), and texts about the appearance of women working for Bungie”.

Furthermore, founding members were said to have frequently made sexist and racist remarks in group meetings. He himself denies any involvement in this behavior, claiming he even reprimanded employees for it. However, they were not punished.

We have requested a statement from Bungie regarding Barrett’s allegations and will add it to the article should the studio make a comment on the matter.
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So far, little is known about the case. Much is based on Chris’s statements and the lawsuit. However, Barrett sees the lawsuit as an opportunity to clear his name. It remains to be seen whether the case will go to court.

Bungie has faced multiple setbacks and larger waves of layoffs in recent years, with the company primarily aiming to increase the studio’s efficiency. You can read more about it on MeinMMO: Sony explains why Bungie was hit with layoffs

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A ‘leak’ about the Game Awards 2024 sounds so absurd, it is either the biggest announcement of the year or satire

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

On the night of December 13, the Game Awards 2024 will be presented. The prestigious show is associated with countless trailers and brand-new announcements every year. Often, the first leaks circulate on the internet hours before the event. This year, there is a leak that few people are likely to believe.

What kind of leak is this? According to the X user “Nima Zeighami,” Gabe Newell, the head of Valve, might appear at the Game Awards to announce Half-Life 3. The user heard this from someone who is “well-connected” in the gaming industry. However, the person in question is not an employee at Valve, and he himself does not believe the rumor (via X.com).

An announcement of Half-Life 3 would probably be the biggest news of the year, as fans have been waiting for 20 years for a new installment of the beloved shooter – so far in vain. Both Half-Life 1 and Half-Life 2 are still considered absolute classics and two of the best shooters of all time. Both titles have at least 96% positive reviews on Steam – that’s extremely strong.

Currently, Valve is mainly focused on the development of their new MOBA shooter Deadlock:

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The leak is so absurd it could pass for satire

How credible is the leak? Not at all. In recent years, there have been similar rumors and a burning hope among fans, but none of these rumors have materialized so far.

Moreover, the “leaker” is not a known insider in the industry, such as Tom Henderson or journalist Jason Schreier. Nima Zeighani is working as Vice President for the “Reality Studios” at the company “Infinite Reality” (via LinkedIn). The company develops technologies that resemble the Metaverse from Meta.

We have not been able to find any connection of Zeighani to the gaming industry so far.

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Since the “leak” sounds so incredibly absurd and unrealistic, it could almost pass for satire – perhaps as a critique or mockery of the Game Awards and the promised big announcements. For example, Jason Schreier, who works as a well-connected gaming journalist for Bloomberg, stated that there will be at least 2 big announcements this year. The most important info about the show can be found here: Game Awards 2024: Nominations, time, and how you can vote

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13-Year-Old Earns €28,000 in 8 Minutes with Own Cryptocurrency, Cashed Out Immediately, Could Be a Millionaire Now

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A teenager has created his own crypto coin and earned thousands of euros. Just a few hours later, his shares were worth several million.

How did the 13-year-old earn the money? A 13-year-old American has created his own crypto coin called “Gen Z Quant” and earned $30,000 (about €28,000) in just 8 minutes, according to the boy’s father, who spoke to the online magazine Wired.

The 13-year-old created 1 billion units of the coin and invested $350 of his own money to buy 51 million tokens of the cryptocurrency. Afterwards, he started a livestream on the website where he offered the coin and showed himself on camera.

Within the next 8 minutes, the cryptocurrency was purchased by various people, reaching a total value of $30,000 for the 13-year-old’s coins. He then cashed out his coins and cheered into the camera: “Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! Thanks for the twenty bandos.” He reportedly held up two middle fingers to the camera and stuck out his tongue.

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Why could he be a millionaire now? After the 13-year-old sold his tokens, the price of the cryptocurrency dropped significantly, as he held such a large share of the coin. This process is also known as a “rug pull.”

A rug pull is considered a type of crypto scam that founders of such coins hope to use to make quick money. According to Wired, it is a legal gray area but ethically rather questionable in the crypto community.

The investors in the coin were angry and wanted revenge, leading to the 13-year-old and his parents facing insults, as the boy’s father recounted. Shortly thereafter, images and names of family members were also spread online.

However, according to Wired, the revenge of the angry investors was not over yet. They allegedly continued to invest in the coin as a form of revenge, causing the value of the currency to rise to $72 million. The 13-year-old’s shares would then have been worth about $3 million the next morning.

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As the father of the 13-year-old reports, the family could not really rejoice about their son earning thousands of dollars due to the intimidating online presence of the angry investors:

“In the end, many people made money with his coin. But for us, who were caught in the middle, it was very emotional. The online backlash became so frightening that the realization that he made money was somehow undermined by the fact that people got angry and started to harass him.”

Investing in cryptocurrencies always carries a certain risk, which is why you should think carefully before putting your money into such a token. The head of the text AI “ChatGPT” recently advised against investing in the currently most well-known cryptocurrency as of October 2024: The head of the AI bot ChatGPT explicitly warns why you shouldn’t buy Bitcoin right now.

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Lord of the Rings survival game lets you build an underground dwarf kingdom, now available for a limited time for free

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

The Lord of the Rings has launched a survival game called Return to Moria, where you must survive as a dwarf. If you’ve always wanted to play this game, you can now grab it for free for a limited time.

This is how you get the game: You can now secure the game for free through Epic Games. Use the following link store.epicgames.com, which takes you to the shop page for Return to Moria. Sign in and add the game to your library. You will need an “Epic Games” account for this. The offer is valid until 19.12.24 at 5:00 PM. After that, you will have to pay the full price for the title.

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What kind of game is this? In The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, you take on the role of a dwarf and try to set up and expand your camp in the tunnels of the Misty Mountains.

Alone or in a group with four other dwarves, you can then try to face the dangers of the underworld and survive. In addition to a comprehensive crafting system that allows you to build various furniture, you can also forge armor so that your dwarf does not rush into battle naked.

There will also be plenty of fights. The tunnels of your realm are full of monsters that are not friendly to you. With a combat system similar to Dark Souls, you can crush your enemies.

The areas where you can plan your exploration tours are procedurally generated. This means no map is like another, and you can discover something new each time.

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There are many survival games on Steam, but it’s not easy to identify which ones are the best. Therefore, we have looked at many different games and show you the best options for maximum fun. You can find more about this in our list: The 29 Best Survival Games 2024 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox.

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The inventor of Fallout explains why beans play an important role in the wasteland

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Fallout has a complex world full of tiny details. The creator of the series now explains what beans are all about – and how important they were in the game’s design.

Who is the creator of Fallout? Tim Cain was the lead developer on Fallout 1 and thus involved in the conception of the world and its inhabitants. He now runs a YouTube channel, where he often shares stories and old anecdotes. He also addresses frequently asked questions, such as: How many vaults are there?

Recently, Tim Cain talked about the timeline of the first game. It takes place in 2161 in Southern California, exactly 84 years after the devastating nuclear war between China and the USA.

As a result of this conflict, the Earth was devastated and the post-apocalypse began. Those who could afford it retreated to the safe vaults during the war. All others either died or barely survived on the surface.

Tim Cain has now explained why he and his team decided on the time jump of 84 years – and what beans have to do with it.

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A realistic post-apocalypse with canned beans

Why exactly 84 years? Tim Cain explains that they wanted to let enough years pass after the war so that most people from that time would no longer be alive.

The 84 years also have another practical reason: The developers wanted certain things from the time of the war to still be usable. As an example, Tim Cain mentions canned beans:

I remember that we talked about finding canned goods, and although canned goods are only good for 10 or 20 years, they are really good if they don’t start to swell. So if you find a can of beans and the seal seems okay and the beans aren’t swollen, you can probably eat them. So we wanted canned goods, which limited our research options to less than a century.

Tim Cain on his YouTube channel

The same goes for weapons and ammunition that players can find. However, the team was divided on this issue. Some claimed that weapons would remain usable for a long time, while ammunition would not. That can become unusable faster because moisture can invade.

To solve this problem, the developers invented the weapon smugglers in the wasteland, who fill old cartridge cases with newly manufactured gunpowder and then sell them.

Other elements like batteries or atomic generators should still work. Overall, the goal was to create a scenario that is clearly recognizable as a post-apocalypse but not too far into the future.

Not everything should be dead and collapsed, but at the same time, humanity should not be doing too well. Fallout offers an exciting scenario that has produced several games and even a series. Tim Cain has his own opinion on the latter: Fallout creator defends the series against fan criticism: “I’m not responsible for it anymore and neither are you”

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Pokémon TCG Pocket unveils new booster ‘Mythical Island’ – What’s in the new set?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The collectible card game Pokémon TCG Pocket has introduced its next booster with “Mythical Island”. You can read what is included and what to expect on MeinMMO.

What kind of booster is this? With “Mythical Island”, Pokémon TCG Pocket has presented its latest booster. This will provide you with a number of new cards for games against AI and human opponents in the future. In advance, there were leaks and rumors surrounding the new expansion.

What is included? The new booster “Mythical Island” comes with the following content:

  • 80 new cards
  • 5 new EX cards. These are particularly powerful cards in the game.
  • 5 Trainer cards
  • several so-called Alt-Arts: These are cards where the design evolves across the entire card. These cards are unique but not stronger than the normal cards. Therefore, they are more like alternatives to the regular cards.

Trailer shows what to expect in the new booster

What could be seen? In the trailer, you could see the new “Mew ex” and “Aerodactyl ex,” among other things. We also got a glimpse of the Alt-Arts of Dedenne, Vaporeon, and Marshadow.

Normal cards for “Serpifeu” and “Ignivor” were also shown, whose evolutions “Serpiroyal” and “Ramoth” could receive interesting cards.

This is just a preview of the 80 new cards that are to be included in the new booster.

Here you can watch the trailer:

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Trailer shows new booster pack with Mew

When will the booster be released? The new booster “Mythical Island” will officially be released in the game on December 17, 2024. It is not yet known how large the update will be. It is also unknown whether there will be just one booster or multiple ones.

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What’s next for TCG Pocket? The leaks were correct about the date, December 17, 2024. In fact, we also know how things are planned to proceed in the future. Because there is already a basic schedule of current dates, events, and releases in Pokémon TCG Pocket. You can find more information directly with us on MeinMMO: Pokémon TCG Pocket Roadmap: Everything about upcoming expansions and events.

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Reddit users can’t believe how good the graphics in games used to be

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

A look at old games holds many surprises. Because even if some titles have been around for years, they can still impress with their graphics. Some users came across this on Reddit.

How time flies. Beloved games suddenly grow older and, compared to current titles, do not look that great anymore. This is realized when one reaches for the dusty library on Steam and Co. after a long time and retrieves long-forgotten titles.

The surprise is even greater when a game still looks really good. This experience was made by a user on Reddit. He shared a screenshot from the shooter Battlefield 4 and wrote: ‘I am amazed that this graphics were possible in 2013.’

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The image shows a hallway with several lockers, where light comes through small windows. There are paintings on the wall, otherwise just a lot of dust and dirt.

The screenshot receives a lot of positive feedback in the community.

Here you can see the trailer for Season 7 of Battlefield 2042, the latest installment in the series.

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Much praise for Battlefield

What does the community say? In light of the screenshot from Battlefield 4, users can only be amazed. After all, the game was released back in October 2013. Yes, you may feel old.

That BF4 is not afraid of comparison with current games does not surprise the community too much. The old parts of the Battlefield series generally fare well in the comments. Overall, the series is currently not doing too well.

Some still find Battlefield 3 quite beautiful. The user crazycakemanflies believes he knows the reason: ‘It is all a matter of artistic design. BF3, 4, 1, and 5 all look great but are not graphically EXACTLY lifelike. There is a softness in everything that makes the games look timeless in my opinion.’

In the case of Battlefield 3, however, the blue filter that often overlays the picture is criticized.

That the games from developer DICE still look good today is probably also due to the graphics engine Frostbite. The user Spiritual_Ask4877 writes: ‘Frostbite was ahead of its time.’

According to the user InvidiuousPlay, one reason for the beautiful graphics is that the lighting is pre-rendered and not calculated live. In English, this is called ‘baked lighting’. While this means the light cannot change, so a change of time of day is excluded, the image can be all the more consciously designed.

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The user JakeEaton even finds that graphics have stagnated a bit since 2013. When looking at the technological progress between 1994 and 2004, there was a much bigger leap than between 2013 and 2024, he writes.

Even though graphics are certainly not everything, they do make up part of the gaming experience. It is amazing that today we look back at an 11-year-old game and it looks hardly less beautiful than it did then. Gaming was not only beautiful in the past but sometimes also a bit weird: The community on Reddit shows how tough decisions in games used to be

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Palworld is currently in a legal dispute with Nintendo, changes how you summon your monsters now

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Palworld was a surprising hype title at the beginning of the year, especially appealing to fans of survival and Pokémon. Currently, the developer of Palworld, Pocketpair, is in a legal dispute with Nintendo. Now, they even changed an animation.

What is the current status of Palworld? Palworld was released as a kind of “Pokémon with guns” in January 2024 and for a long time, not much was heard from Nintendo regarding this – and this is despite the fact that the company is known to go to court and the similarities to their own Pokémon were obvious to all. However, in September 2024, a lawsuit was filed.

The lawsuit concerns allegedly violated patent rights related to various game mechanics as well as the design of the monsters. The legal dispute is still ongoing. Pocketpair is fighting against the lawsuit. However, they spontaneously changed an animation that strongly resembles Pokémon, but do not cite Nintendo as the reason for the measure.

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New animation now resembles the anime

What has changed? The update v0.3.11 didn’t actually change much. The main aspect is the throwing animation when the player wants to summon their own Pal. Now, instead of throwing a ball, the Pal is summoned directly from the player’s hand.

This strongly resembles the Pokémon anime, where trainers often summon their Pokémon by simply holding the ball forward without throwing it. Interestingly, the catching animation remains the same for now. You still throw a Pal sphere at the monsters.

Pocketpair cites in the official patch notes on Steam that this way the Pal is guaranteed to be summoned close to the player. Whether the legal dispute has any influence on this is unknown.

The patents for which Nintendo is filing the lawsuit correspond to the animation, as Forbes reports:

  • One patent concerns the aiming and throwing of objects towards a character, which creates a combat status.
  • Another patent deals with the ability to catch wild creatures.
  • The third patent is about riding creatures in an open world and switching between these creatures.
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Many fans of indie games are eagerly watching the potential outcomes of the legal dispute, as it could also affect other Pokémon-inspired games in the future. Some developers could find themselves facing lawsuits from smaller companies over mechanics. If you’re interested in monster games, there might be a new game for you: A new game on Steam is like Pokémon, but set in a dark world with monsters from horror movies

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Player buys used PS5 – But the seller seems to have forgotten to remove his 4 TB SSD full of games

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A player buys a used PS5, but when he connects it to his TV, he realizes that the storage space is way too large. The seller didn’t remove his SSD and also didn’t delete his games. However, the games aren’t as useful as it sounds.

A player reports that he bought a used PS5. But when he connects it for the first time at home, he finds out that the PS5 has significantly more storage than usual.

The old PS5 has about 600 GB of free storage and the Slim version of the PS5 has around 800 GB of storage. But the purchased version has 4 TB of storage, which is way too much than originally intended.

What went wrong? The seller probably upgraded his PS5 with an M.2 SSD and forgot to remove it when selling the console. According to the posted picture, a SN850X from Western Digital with 4 TB is installed in the used PS5. The buyer shows this in a post on Reddit.com.

In another post, the buyer explained that he contacted the seller. But the seller doesn’t seem to care about losing the 4 TB SSD. Instead, he explained that he simply forgot to format his SSD again before selling.

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The installed games are useless because the new owner of the PS5 cannot use them

Why are the games useless? The former owner reset the PS5 to its factory state. This deactivates all accounts. However, the games installed on the PS5 cannot be used without the corresponding license.

Since the buyer does not own the licenses, he cannot start the games and can only clean the SSD by deleting everything. So he has not, as he hoped, been able to enjoy playing dozens of games for free without having to pay for them.

The seller also commented on this (via Reddit.com):

I just contacted the seller and he says he forgot to format it [the PS5] before shipping. No problem at all, since the console reset itself to factory settings and logged out all accounts, making the games useless.

Why is the reset so important? If you don’t reset your PS5, another player who buys your PS5 not only has access to your games but, in the worst-case scenario, access to your bank account, which you have set as a payment method on the PS5.

We would therefore always urgently advise you to do a few basic things if you want to sell your PS5:

  • Note the serial number of the PS5: This can be useful when it comes to warranty cases later or if the PS5 should break down.
  • Remove all USB devices or discs: This also includes wireless adapters from external headsets or controllers.
  • Back up games and data: This applies especially to save files. If you have a “PS Plus” subscription, save files are usually automatically backed up in the cloud.
  • Remove the M.2 SSD from the PS5: This is exactly what the seller accidentally forgot in this case. Depending on the model, this can indeed become an expensive “gift” for the next buyer.
  • Reset the console to factory settings: This will remove all your personal data from the console.
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Meanwhile, Sony has also officially launched its PS5 Pro in stores. However, the PS5 and PS5 Pro look very similar at first glance, as Sony has hardly changed the design at all.

What are the similarities and especially the differences between the PS5 and PS5 Pro? MeinMMO presents all the details and explains what you should pay attention to: PS5 Pro vs PS5 in comparison: What are the similarities and differences?

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Spin-off of Final Fantasy XIV shows first job trailer, gives hints about further gameplay

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

A new trailer has now revealed the 9 announced jobs for the mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV for the first time. This shows significant differences compared to the PC and console versions of the popular MMORPG.

What can be seen in the trailer? The video shows – similar to the job trailers known from the original Final Fantasy XIV – the 9 jobs that will be available in the mobile version:

  • Warrior (Defender)
  • Paladin (Defender)
  • Bard (Physical Ranged Damage Dealer)
  • Black Mage (Magical Ranged Damage Dealer)
  • Summoner (Magical Ranged Damage Dealer)
  • Monk (Melee Damage Dealer)
  • Dragoon (Melee Damage Dealer)
  • Scholar (Healer)
  • White Mage (Healer)

In the process, you can see each of the jobs in action, and the appropriate animations are shown for each ability. So there are two tanks, two healers, and a total of five damage dealers to choose from. Thus, for almost every role, there is an alternative – only the physical ranged damage dealers must settle for the Bard due to lack of options.

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Final Fantasy XIV Mobile – Trailer showcases the 9 jobs and first gameplay

Like FF14, but more compact?

What makes the mobile version different? Anyone who is already familiar with the skills of the counterparts from Final Fantasy XIV will probably recognize the classes shown in the video – only, there are much fewer of them than in the current state of the MMORPG.

Each job seems to have a basic attack in the mobile version (large transparent circle) and brings at least six of the abilities known from the main game (smaller circles around it). Typical buffs and debuffs also seem to be present again, displayed above the character’s health points.

Abilities that would typically complement or transform in combos seem to be displayed in the mobile version via additional, smaller buttons based on the situation. The job bars will also be simplified.

Some situational combos will be displayed in additional buttons on the screen when you have to make a decision within a combo (as seen with the Monk, around minute 1:55). Essentially, the jobs seem to function similarly to how you already know them, just in a more compact version, with a limited ability set.

Graphically, the overall presentation in the game is impressive – at least considering that it is a mobile game and therefore faces limited capabilities. The signature of the original is definitely recognizable. However, the question arises as to how the finished game will present itself in its entirety and what possibilities will allow players to personalize their experience.

Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in action.
The job trailer shows that many familiar elements are also returning in the mobile version.

What hints are there for additional gameplay elements? Looking closely at the trailer, various buttons can be seen that indicate specific functions. For example, the arrow in the upper right corner seems to indicate the type of camera control. A small button next to the abilities indicates the possibility to target individual enemies and fix abilities on them.

At the bottom left, there is a button for chat and directly next to it the symbol for emotes. A circle featuring a Chocobo is depicted a bit above, indicating that you can also look forward to riding mounts. An arrow above likely serves to open the menu.

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Path of Exile 2 Ascendancy: Here are the 12 classes you can play in Early Access

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

The developers of Path of Exile 2 have introduced the twelve Ascendancy classes shortly before the start of the Early Access phase, which you can play in the early version of PoE2.

Update: We have added more information about the classes to this article on December 12, 2024.

What are Ascendancy classes? They were already present in the first Path of Exile and allow you to specialize your class by following the path of an Ascendancy. For example, the Duelist can become a Slayer, Gladiator, or Champion. Almost all classes from PoE have three specializations.

At the launch of the Early Access version of Path of Exile 2 on December 6, 2024, however, only six of the twelve planned classes will be available to you. The developers of the game have now revealed how these can be upgraded (via pathofexile.com).

The gameplay trailer for the Early Access launch of Path of Exile 2:

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The Ascendancies of the Sorceress

  • Stormweaver: Can influence the weather and summon an elemental storm. The class focuses on turning the elements against enemies and applying as many strong status effects as possible. The class is especially suited for builds that target elements.
  • Chronomancer: Manipulates time to prematurely finish cooldowns, freeze opponents, and teleport to places visited in the past. With its unique ability to freeze time, powerful combos emerge for various builds.

The Ascendancies of the Warrior

  • Titan: Titans possess increased armor and health, can carry more due to their strength, and make the ground tremble with their attacks. They are the tank class in the game and rely on slow but powerful attacks. They usually maintain a somewhat slower and more tactical playstyle.
  • Warbringer: These warriors summon ghost servants through totems, protect themselves with a jade effect and a strong shield, and can activate a kind of corpse explosion. In close combat, they combine war cries and totems. The latter can draw enemies’ attention and deal damage, in addition to the damage caused by the player themselves.

The Ascendancies of the Ranger

  • Deadeye: The mobile sharpshooter operates from a distance and inflicts extremely high damage with its projectiles on marked targets. The class focuses on high attack and movement speed. Additionally, there are bonuses for the projectiles that work well with elemental bow abilities.
  • Pathfinder: This hunter brews potions that cause different types of damage, and his poisons are particularly toxic. He focuses on applying a variety of poison stacks to enemies and wiping out entire armies of foes with his damage-over-time abilities.
Path of Exile 2: Skill tree of the Ascendancy class Blood Mage.
This is what the skill tree of the Blood Mage looks like.

The Ascendancies of the Witch

  • Blood Mage: The Blood Mage drinks the blood of her enemies to heal herself. In addition, she uses curses that never expire. The more life the class has, the deadlier she becomes, as she lands critical hits more frequently.
  • Infernalist: The pyromancer can turn into a demon, summon an infernal hound, and cast particularly powerful fire spells. The class is also the best choice for anyone who likes to play with minions. Her talents provide bonuses for your undead army and more spirit.

The Ascendancies of the Mercenary

  • Witchhunter: The Witchhunter disrupts the concentration of his victims, causing immense damage. Additionally, he can activate an absorption effect that intercepts enemy magic. The class is characterized by its first hit dealing particularly high damage. Her talents are especially useful against bosses.
  • Gemling Legionnaire: The Legionnaire enjoys strong bonuses for skills, jewels, and various attributes. The class is a good all-rounder suitable for all kinds of builds. Especially pros who use many skills will benefit here.

The Ascendancies of the Monk

  • Invoker: Through meditation, the Invoker can build an energy shield and even overload it to temporarily gain double protection. He can also unleash his elemental powers to overwhelm all foes. The class significantly enhances elemental attacks, making it strong for corresponding builds.
  • Acolyte of Chayula: This fighter targets the mana of his enemies, which he can even use to charge his energy shield. Furthermore, he can summon useful flames and cause additional chaos damage. The survival abilities of this class are well enhanced through passive effects without sacrificing extra damage.
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As in the predecessor, the classes of Path of Exile 2 are also predefined characters that can hardly be customized. For example, you still cannot change the predetermined gender. A witch is always female, and a monk is always male. All the information about the release on Steam, PS5, and XBOX, Early Access, classes & crossplay of Path of Exile 2 can be found here.

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An underrated Batman villain has existed for 84 years and now he is finally set to get his own movie

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Batman, along with Spider-Man, is probably the most popular superhero of all time. In many movies, some of his villains have already been seen. However, one has always been overlooked, even though he has been around since 1940. Now, there is finally going to be a movie featuring him, and even a horror expert is involved.

Which villain are we talking about? As Variety reports, a movie about Clayface is in the works. The villain is one of the oldest to confront Batman, having been around since 1940. He made his first appearance in Detective Comics #40.

After the Penguin series, this is the second villain project from DC Studios. James Gunn is now overseeing the DC film and television universe. Recently, the animated series Creature Commando was released in the USA.

The writer of the Clayface film is set to be Mike Flanagan, who is known for Netflix horror series. He directed Midnight Mass and The Haunting of Hill House, and wrote the screenplays for nearly all his projects.

As Deadline reports, Flanagan expressed his interest in a Clayface film as early as 2021. He wanted to take it in the direction of horror, thriller, and tragedy.

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Who is Clayface anyway? The original Clayface had no powers and was the well-known actor Basil Karlo, who went insane after a remake of his old horror film was announced, but he was not to be involved. As a serial killer, he killed crew members until Batman and Robin stopped him.

Later, he transformed into the monster-like Clayface due to a chemical incident, gaining superhuman abilities in the process. His main feature is his clay-like form, which allows him to not only shape his limbs into weapons but also change his appearance. With a sprinkle of DNA, he can transform into other people.

This is a wonderful combination with his acting abilities. This allows him to disguise himself quite effectively and pass off as other individuals.

In more recent stories, Clayface is often portrayed as an anti-hero who also helps people.

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Clayface has had various appearances outside of comics in cartoons, series, and games, but he still lacks a big screen appearance. As a failed actor and due to his appearance, the character has enough potential to work as a thriller or horror film. If you’re interested in what the best Batman movie is, check out our ranking: All 13 Batman Movies Ranked – Which is the Best?

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  2. Batman Wiki

Monster Hunter Wilds shows with new weapon designs that they listen to player feedback and do not repeat the mistakes from World

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

The design of the weapons in Monster Hunter World disappointed many fans. Since Monster Hunter Wilds is heavily inspired by World, the community feared that this problem might continue. Capcom is now sharing early designs of the new weapons, showing that they have taken the feedback to heart. 

What was the problem? In Monster Hunter, everything revolves around equipment and weapons. Players desire original designs that not only clearly show the monster they hunted but also distinctly set themselves apart from others. 

These criteria were apparently missed by the weapons in Monster Hunter World, as fans complained through various channels about the uninspired appearance (via Reddit, X.com). Players sometimes referred to the weapons as “90% bone/iron weapons with monster parts glued on” (via Reddit) and that many weapons looked too similar. Thus, the design of the weapons in Monster Hunter World quickly became a meme that the developers seemingly took to heart.

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“Not the same mistake as in World, that’s good.”

How did the developers heed the feedback? In a recent post by the developers on X.com, proud designs of some weapons that can be crafted from parts of the new monster Uth Duna are presented. The designs shown include the Energy Blade, Bow, Dual Blades, and Longsword.

The presented designs exhibit a far greater level of detail than their counterparts in the predecessor and are already noticeable for their colors and the distinct indigenous influences. In particular, the Dual Blades stand out for their shape, which is based on Polynesian war clubs.

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How is it received by the community? Fans are celebrating the designs across various channels and sharing their joy (via X.com, Reddit, Instagram). Many are already reporting that they can imagine applying these designs over other weapons because they find them so beautiful.

  • ProudRequiem writes on Reddit: “Not the same mistake as in World, that’s good.”
  • Joycon_Jay expresses their excitement via x.com: “I can imagine a lot of people applying these over their actual weapons. They are beautiful.”
  • User Tendiemonger shares on x.com: “I love the Polynesian influence on these designs!! The bow with a piece of ceramic as a quiver is so creative.”

Especially the Energy Blade seems to have enamored many players, and the community is clearly relieved that the design from Monster Hunter World is not being repeated. While there are some voices that specifically do not like the design, they are still happy that the weapons will look more creative again.

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For those wondering which monster these weapons belong to, what it looks like, and what makes it special, they can read in this special article by MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya, where she describes what makes the design of the new monsters so brilliant: How good are all the revealed monsters for Monster Hunter Wilds so far?

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Path of Exile 2: Blink transforms your dodge roll into a teleport and prevents enemies from blocking your way

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

In Path of Exile 2, you can exchange your dodge roll for a teleport. How this works and what you need to pay attention to can be found here.

What kind of skill is this? Blink (in German “Blinzeln”) is a Spirit Gem in Path of Exile 2 that transforms your dodge roll into a teleport. Some players may already know this skill from the predecessor, as it was widely used by many players to move quickly across maps.

However, in Path of Exile 2, Blink works a bit differently. As a Spirit Gem, it costs 60 Spirit to be active, thus replacing the dodge roll. As long as the Spirit Gem is active, you cannot roll at all, even if your Blink is on cooldown.

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How to obtain the Blink skill

To obtain the Blink skill in Path of Exile 2, you first need to have an “Uncut Spirit Gem” at level 14. You can get this randomly from monsters, bosses, and treasure chests in the game. However, it is one of the rarest drops in the game.

Once you have an “Uncut Spirit Gem”, you can right-click on it in the menu that opens to craft the Blink skill. Then you just need to equip the skill and activate it by right-clicking on it.

To use the skill, your character must have reached level 58 or higher. Additionally, you need at least 133 Intelligence for your character. Blink is a Spirit Gem, so you need enough Spirit to equip the ability. You must have at least 60 Spirit available to you.

Advantages and disadvantages of Blink

What advantages does Blink have in the game? In PoE2, Blink has the advantage that you can overcome obstacles on the map through teleportation. This ensures that you can get from one end to the other much faster on some maps.

Another advantage concerns combat. With Blink, you can no longer be surrounded to death in Path of Exile 2. While your dodge roll is useless when you are surrounded, Blink can simply teleport you away.

With Blink, you can also better avoid certain attacks from enemies, such as when a boss covers the entire arena with damage zones, and you need to get to the other side.

What disadvantages does Blink have? Unlike its predecessor, the Blink skill in Path of Exile 2 also has some weaknesses. One of them is the long cooldown of almost 4 seconds without improvements. The range is also not very far, at 4 to 5 meters.

The big disadvantage shows up in boss fights. These are designed around the dodge roll and sometimes require you to use it multiple times in a row to dodge the mechanics of the bosses.

However, the cooldown of the Blink skill is so high that this dodging is not feasible. Therefore, it is possible that you cannot defeat certain boss enemies with the equipped Blink skill at all.

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Is Blink worth it? Whether the Blink skill is worth it for your character cannot be definitively assessed, as it always depends on your play style. If you enjoy moving quickly and bosses do not pose any problems for you when you don’t dodge, then Blink may be well suited for you.

For most players, however, switching the skill for boss fights will likely be a reason not to equip the skill and instead prefer to use another Spirit Gem. In our beginner build, we do not use Blink, but another Spirit Gem: Path of Exile 2: Beginner Build allows you to freeze the battlefield as a Sorcerer

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Source(s):
  1. fextralife.com
  2. pathofexile.com
  3. poe2db.tw