Dark Souls was the big hit from From Software that helped found the soulslike genre. If you are currently looking for a fun alternative, you can find it on Steam for a great price, where MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes has spent over 100 hours.
Which game are we talking about? On February 7, 2017, the soulslike Nioh was released in an already packed year. The game comes from Team Ninja, who were previously known mainly for the Ninja Gaiden series.
Nioh is inspired by games like Dark Souls, but mixes it with other aspects:
faster gameplay that you know from action games
addictive loop of looting and leveling
mission structure
Japanese mythology
Especially the mission structure and the looting and leveling might sound off-putting for souls fans, but that is exactly what led me to invest over 100 hours in the game.
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Nioh – Trailer for the Dark Souls Alternative by Koei Tecmo
The perfect mix between Dark Souls and Diablo
What makes Nioh so good? Nioh does not have a perfectly structured open world and hidden lore. It is a mission-based soulslike that primarily focuses on loot and builds. And that is exactly what makes it so good. The missions are quick, offer small open areas, and thus provide a good flow for looting and leveling.
The variety of different weapons and pieces of equipment is reminiscent of Diablo. There are set bonuses, scaling stats, and of course level-ups, with which you can invest points into desired stats.
A major unique feature in combat is the various spirits you can equip. They have different bonuses and are a great aspect to improve your built builds.
In combat, you can switch between 3 stances with the different weapon types. This can pay off depending on the enemy. If you want to quickly inflict status effects like Burn, a quick stance makes sense. This also adds variety within the types of weapons.
The game is still quite difficult, and you have to learn the gameplay. However, with the items and equipment sets, you can build very strong builds with which you can easily cut through medium-level scenarios.
Fans of Japanese mythology will feel at home. The story is quite absurd: You play as William Edwards, who lands in 16th century Japan during a war at the start of the Edo period to save his guardian spirit. There, he must confront countless Yōkai, Japanese spirits and demons.
The story is not really in the foreground, but the designs of the Japanese Yōkai are definitely fun. Friends of the absurd will feel at home. However, one should not take all of this too seriously.
The satisfying gameplay loop and the setting made it so that I couldn’t put the game down. With all the side missions, farming, DLCs, and building builds, I spent over 100 hours. On howlongtobeat.com, the main story of the Complete Edition averages around 42 hours. If you really want to do everything, you’ll probably average around 143 hours.
On Steam, Nioh in the Complete Edition is currently available for €11.49 instead of €49.99. That is approximately the price of many McDonald’s meals (via https://fastfoodpreise-info.de/).
All enemies in video games operate according to a very simple rule. Once you know them, you will recognize them everywhere.
Developing a video game is a very long and complex process. There are numerous different systems and seemingly endless details and nuances that need to be considered. But some complex things have a very simple core – for example, the behavior of enemies in video games. They all follow a very simple pattern that all developers reference.
Path of Exile 2 will certainly adhere to these rules:
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Path of Exile 2: The Cinematic Intro of the Greatest Diablo Competitor
Who is speaking? Most probably know Jason ‘Thor’ Hall as PirateSoftware. Under this name, you have surely been recommended videos on YouTube in the past – because he is extremely successful. He is a former Blizzard developer who was mainly responsible for exposing bots and ensuring player account security. However, he also has many insights into game development.
What did he say? In one of his latest videos, he explained the fundamental principles for creating all enemies in games:
What you need to think about when you talk about monster design is the ‘Golden Triangle’. The golden triangle consists of damage, resilience, and speed. You are allowed to choose two of them.
The reason we do this is that it creates a weakness in the enemy that players can exploit.
These weaknesses emerge automatically when you follow these rules:
If you have damage and resilience, then the monster is slow. If you have speed and damage, then the monster dies quite quickly. If it has speed and resilience, then it deals little damage.
He then provides a few examples where you can beautifully see the triangle.
One example is the treasure goblin in Diablo. It is very fast and has a lot of health points – but it deals no damage.
Something that has high speed and a lot of damage is a Zergling from StarCraft. A very fast creature that can deal a lot of damage and is dangerous in large groups – however, if focused, a Zergling dies extremely quickly, precisely because of the lack of resilience.
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Some enemies get all 3 values – but they are not bosses
PirateSoftware then asks the community when one would give an enemy all three values. Many respond that it must be a boss fight – but that is incorrect. He explains that boss fights can switch between their attributes, but usually possess only two of these values most of the time.
A monster that possesses all three values is an obstacle that players must circumvent. It is a “punishment” for having done something wrong and should be avoided.
A good example of a creature that possesses all 3 values is the “Witch” from Left 4 Dead. Once startled, she is extremely fast, has many health points, and is very deadly – which is why she is feared in the community. She was an enemy that had to be avoided. Only if that didn’t work, did you have to fight her and hope to survive somehow.
The top-down MMORPG Corepunk starts in early access and feels like a mix of League of Legends, Albion Online, and EverQuest. MeinMMO summarizes all the important information about the release, alpha & beta, download, launcher, Steam, early access, keys, and more.
In the game, you can expect six classes with a total of 18 different specializations, dungeons, and raids that are said to be comparable to Mythic (the highest difficulty level in WoW), as well as PvE content in an open world equipped with a fog of war. A crafting system, open-world PvP, and arena matches complement the offering.
Update from November 25, 2024: Just before the early access launch, we have updated our overview page.
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If you want to see gameplay of Corepunk, check out the trailer:
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Corepunk – 15 Minutes Gameplay
Corepunk: Alpha, Early Access, Release, Pre-Order Packages, Keys
When is the release of Corepunk? From August 6, 2024, to September 6, 2024, the Alpha test 4 took place. There will not be an extra beta phase afterward, as the early access launch is scheduled for November 26, 2024. There is no date for the final launch yet. However, the early access is expected to last until the end of 2025 at the latest.
How can I already play Corepunk? Anyone who has purchased a pre-order package for the MMORPG will definitely gain access to early access and the release version as well as the contents of the first season.
If there are price changes for Corepunk at a later date, it will not affect buyers of the pre-order packages. Contents from subsequent seasons and expansions are not included.
The pre-order packages of Corepunk.
What pre-order packages are available for Corepunk? You have the choice between four packages:
Corepunk: Light Bless the King (Standard)
Price: 33 Euros
Special in-game HUD
Elanien’s Helmet
Corepunk: Light Bless the King Deluxe
Price: 43 Euros
Special in-game HUD
Elanien’s Helmet
Elanien’s manabike
Corepunk: Light Bless the King Ultimate
Price: 53 Euros
Special in-game HUD
Elanien’s Helmet
Elanien’s spiderthrone
Corepunk: Light Bless the King Ultimate Plus
Price: 63 Euros
Special in-game HUD
Elanien’s Helmet
Elanien’s manabike
Elanien’s spiderthrone
Where do I redeem my pre-order key? Once you have purchased a pre-order package, you will receive your pre-order key via email. You can then redeem this key through your Corepunk account on the official game website (via corepunk.com).
Download, Installation, Launcher, and System Requirements
Where can I play Corepunk – is there a Steam version? The MMORPG by Artificial Core is being developed in the Unity engine for PC and runs through its own launcher. You cannot download and install Corepunk via Steam or the Epic Games Store. There is also no console version.
What about the system requirements? There are currently no complete details for minimum or recommended system requirements. During a Q&A session in May 2021, the developers stated that the then-current client was about 15 GB in size and that a GeForce 970 GTX would be used as a base (via corepunk.com).
The character creation of Corepunk in one of the first alpha versions.
Classes, Heroes, Weapon Masteries, Roles
What classes are there in Corepunk? The developers have so far introduced the following archetypes:
Paladin: As powerful defenders, paladins have made it their mission to eradicate all evil. The holy light guides them and all who follow them. Paladins are experts in healing and reviving the spirits of their allies. When prayers do not help, they take down their enemies with a swing of their heavy hammer or mace.
Champion: The noble warriors seek battle and live for glory. They unleash their fury upon their enemies like an unstoppable hurricane of power. Champions shoot a volley of arrows, strike their foes with their mighty sword, and defend themselves with a shield.
Bomber: Speed is their advantage, and explosives are their best friend. Bombers are unparalleled when it comes to illusions and pranks. It may look like they are just playing with matches, but the subsequent explosion can quickly end in death.
Warmonger: Only the strongest of orcs can become warmongers. Hardened by countless battles and unafraid of pain and death, they are not stopped by any threat. They take down enemies with heavy suppressive fire, hold the front line with spear and shield, or call a forest creature to their aid.
Pain Reaper: Born in the world of demons, pain reapers cast terrible curses upon their enemies and make them rot alive. Driven by the flames of hell, they wreak massive destruction with their fire magic and scythe-shaped blades.
Mercenary: Mercenaries prefer to work as a trio: While the sharpshooters take out enemies from afar, the berserkers break through enemy lines in a massive assault, covered by the heavy fire of the engineers’ turrets.
Each of these heroes has access to three different weapon masteries to choose from. Through the choice of weapon masteries and talents, you take on roles such as tank, healer, and damage dealer. Hybrid characters that can take on multiple roles are also expected to be possible.
Corepunk visually resembles MOBAs like League of Legends.
Are there professions in Corepunk? There are four professions each focused on gathering resources (Skinner, Gatherer, Miner, Lumberjack) and crafting items (Weaponsmith, Artifactsmith, Chemist, Mystic). In addition, there are secondary professions of Fishing and Cooking. There are also expected to be social professions for interactions with other players.
What about PvP? Corepunk is expected to offer a mix of arenas, battlegrounds, and open-world PvP. If you die in open PvP, you may lose some loot from your inventory. A karma system is supposed to protect low-level characters from player killers. Alternatively, PvP is also expected to be able to be disabled.
New content in the Early Access version of Corepunk
What content is part of the Early Access version? When Corepunk launches in Early Access on November 26, 2024, there will be a server in Europe. Officially, the version is still not expected to support a German localization. However, our alpha version already used German texts.
The innovations of the EA version include two biomes, settlements, random dungeons, battlegrounds, and story threads. In addition, there will be three new specializations and hundreds of fresh items. More about the current alpha tests can be found here: A new MMORPG is launching in 2024 in Early Access, a mix of LoL and WoW
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In Diablo 4 there is the resource “Living Steel”. This item is quite important because with the right amount, you can obtain Mythic Uniques for your heroes. We will show you all the locations on the map, how to use them, and if you can also buy living steel.
Where can I find living steel? The rare resource “Living Steel” can be farmed in the Helltides at torment levels 1-4. First, gather embers, which you can obtain from Helltide enemies. Fortunately, you no longer have to be meticulous about missing any embers nearby, as your diligent pet helps you collect.
Once you have gathered enough embers, open the chests in the Helltide. You will receive the most living steel (about 14 pieces) from the mysterious chests that cost 250 embers. However, you can also get steel from other “cheaper” chests – about 1-2 pieces each.
Below we show you the locations of all the chests in each Helltide area that exists in Diablo 4. All spawn points are fixed and rotate every hour.
You can only obtain “Living Steel” at the torment levels in Diablo 4, as that is where you can also summon the bosses. You can find out more about the difficulty levels in the video:
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Diablo 4 shows the new level system and difficulty levels in the video
Living Steel: All Locations on the Map in Diablo 4
To find living steel, you must open chests in the Helltides. Note that the chests with a cost of 250 embers yield the most steel. If you also want to farm gear and materials, the other chests are suitable if you have leftover embers.
Map of all locations of the mysterious chests for living steel (Image source: wowhead.com)
What you should know: There is a problem where the chests at the fixed spawn points do not appear. The reason for this is a visual bug, as the chests are there but are invisible. You can fix the problem by traveling with your hero to another area or dungeon or quickly switching your character. Then return to the chest. It should now be visible (via youtube.com)
Can you buy living steel? Unfortunately, living steel cannot be purchased from vendors in Diablo 4. You have to gather it yourself or trade materials with friends or other players – for instance, through the trade chat in Diablo 4.
Living steel is needed to summon Grigoire, an undead holy knight. He is located in the Dry Steppes in a dungeon called “Hall of Atonement”, south of the waypoint “Ked Bardu”.
Once you have found the dungeon, enter it, run through to the end, and use the living steel at the altar in the boss room as summoning material. Overall, you need 12 “Living Steel” per run at all torment levels.
At the torment levels, in addition to Grigoire, there are other bosses that you can summon with specific materials. With them, you have the opportunity to farm various Uniques and Mythic Uniques for your builds. To find out which bosses exist and what items they drop, click here: Diablo 4 Boss Loot Table: List of all bosses and their drops in Season 6
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In Diablo 4 you can find altars of Lilith to unlock bonuses for your heroes. However, these are hidden on the map of Sanctuary. With the right route, you can finish the altars in just a few hours.
This is the fastest route: The Reddit user gogodr has compiled a route for the community that allows you to collect all the Lilith statues in one go.
The route starts at the Nostrava base and ends in the outer area of Ked Bardu in the dry steppe region. However, before you take off, make sure to have a mount ready.
The map of Diablo 4 is not only huge but also dangerous. With a horse, you can overcome enemies and quickly traverse large sections of the map. This makes the journey less nerve-wracking.
Why are the altars of Lilith important? The statues of Lilith not only grant your hero experience points and renown in the area when activated, but also increase the following attributes:
Strength
Intelligence
Willpower
Dexterity
Maximum Life
Maximum “Grumbling Oboluses”
These bonuses provide a noticeable increase in your survivability and also make your journey through Sanctuary easier.
With the first expansion Vessel of Hatred, the map was expanded. The DLC also introduced new altars in Diablo 4 called “Teachings of Akarat”:
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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: Lehren von Akarat sammeln – So geht’s
Are the Lilith statues permanently activated? Yes, the effects you gain from the Lilith statues are activated for all future heroes as well. They are account-wide, and you only need to unlock them once. Every future character in each season has the blessings active.
A seemingly broken, overheating Alienware computer turns out to be simply dirty on a technician’s workbench.
What kind of computer is it? TikTok user 1969MAN posted a video in which he reports about a gaming PC he received as a gift. The previous owners reportedly bought it in 2017, but now it only overheats and is therefore likely “broken”.
At that time, it was a top system of the Aurora series from Alienware. It features an Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080 and an unspecified Intel I7-Core processor. It is probably a model from the 7700 series (via aw-community)
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The solution approach to the problem is down-to-earth: the TikToker uses a vacuum cleaner and cleaning supplies, as he shows and describes in a comment under his video.
Students have built something dystopian out of a META glasses, a PC, and an AI: a spy glasses. We present the project in article form. You can watch the related video directly:
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No passage for cooling air
What is the PC’s problem? At first glance, strong dirt is noticeable in the fans of the seven-year-old Alienware computer. In his video, the TikTok user begins to remove the dirt. It looks like a mix of dust, hair, and other household dirt. He describes the smell as typical for Mexican food, which points to an oily component in the dirt, as TikTok user Ivy comments.
The result: The heat generated during operation can no longer be dissipated. The system sometimes simply shuts down after just a few minutes.
Why is dust harmful to a PC? In principle, every PC should be regularly checked for dirt. The fans and heat sinks should be free of extensive dust buildup or hair. In the short term, these only reduce cooling performance, but over longer periods, damage can occur due to the increased load on the fans.
Moreover, there is a risk for the hardware. It first only throttles down, but eventually, as in the above system, a point is reached where it is practically no longer usable. And theoretically, damage can occur to the CPU or graphics card if they run too hot for prolonged periods.
What does the community say? The numerous comments under the videos all express amazement, disgust, or amusement:
Bailey Rey: I had to gag.
Stinkyhorsebitch: This is the first PC with cushions.
Shwaggy: This is a biological hazard.
H: Did you have the PC in an industrial kitchen?
Miss Starfire: Put the [cushion] back… it’s cold.
Inspector Guy: [Where I see this…], I should clean my PC again.
In the meantime, some are wondering why he is cleaning without gloves. Moreover, there is great curiosity to see if the once top system from Alienware has a chance for a second gaming life.
Is the computer running again? We don’t know the end of the story yet. However, 1969MAN describes under a second TikTok video showcasing the miserable state of the CPU cooler, the current status of his efforts. He has ordered a replacement fan, as at least one has likely been destroyed due to the dirt. However, he wants to keep the community updated.
We will update the article as soon as he fulfills the promise.
In Throne and Liberty, the major castle siege event has just concluded. The developers have learned from it and promise adjustments. However, there are urgent problems in the MMORPG.
This is the current situation in Throne and Liberty: The people behind the MMORPG have just announced improvements in the areas of PvP and guild alliances, but it appears that there are more pressing issues at the moment.
In Throne and Liberty, the central event, the castle siege, has just taken place. MeinMMO editor Cedric has prepared for it for 350 hours over 7 weeks. Whether it was worth it, you can find out here.
On November 22, 2024, the Globalization Design Manager of the MMORPG spoke during one of his Tico Talks, addressing player feedback and plans to revise PvP and guild alliances.
The day before, the servers had gone offline for update 1.8.0 – and that is exactly what is now causing problems.
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192 versus 4 hours: Woman competes with Throne and Liberty for her boyfriend’s time, clearly losing
Throne and Liberty promises changes before the next event
This is set to change: The Tico Talks on November 22 focused on the castle siege from the previous weekend. The Globalization Manager promised to take community feedback into account and announced improvements to be implemented in the MMORPG before the next event on December 1:
There will be some noticeable adjustments in PvP. Crowd Control abilities will need to take longer to recharge, and purification stones will receive additional options.
Additionally, they intend to address the issue with mega alliances. However, sensitivity is required here, as changes could also affect guilds that use the features as intended by the developers. For now, they will turn off the classification for hostile guilds.
On YouTube, players thank the developers for listening to the community and praise the transparent communication. However, in the Throne and Liberty subreddit, other problems are currently being discussed.
You can watch the video directly here:
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What are these problems? Apparently, update 1.8.0 had unexpectedly severe effects on two roles: healers and tanks. There seems to be an unfortunate combination of nerfs and bugs.
MoistSalamander1 complains that healing in T&L is a very unpleasant experience compared to other MMORPGs, especially due to the nerf and the new dungeons: One has to keep track of so much and constantly struggles with having insufficient mana (via Reddit)
Others, however, counter this: If damage dealers do not block or move out of range, that is not a healer problem. The new dungeons are now just so demanding that a healer can no longer carry the group alone by keeping everyone alive.
In another thread, Zenoran complains about toxic teammates in the new dungeons but also criticizes the developers: Why did they nerf the healers right at the release of the most challenging content ever? (via Reddit)
It seems that tanks have been hit even harder:
Own_Student3307 shows in a video how his tank melts away in seconds. Apparently, there is a bug affecting endurance and evasion. This effectively removes tanks from the game (via Reddit).
In another thread, Fongs-Fate reports that the HP of his tank was halved by a single mage in 2 hits. He asks: Why do we have tanks in this game if we can’t let them tank? (via Reddit)
The community is heatedly discussing player experiences. However, there is no real consensus: Some see no problem at all and believe it is all being overdramatized. Others think tanks and healers have become completely useless due to the changes.
Have you noticed any changes with the update, or is everything the same for you? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments. Meanwhile, you can find the best builds for your role on MeinMMO: Throne and Liberty builds for tanks in English
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In the sandbox MMORPG Ashes of Creation, an exploit has spread, allowing players to gain unfair advantages. The developers acted quickly and deleted over 100 characters. There was also a warning that is likely to shake up the players.
What was the exploit? In Ashes of Creation, an update introduced the ability to duplicate items. Since the game is still in development, only a few testers have access to the MMORPG. However, some of these testers shamelessly exploited the situation:
With the exploit, they were able to duplicate materials and sell them for a lot of money.
This allowed them to craft legendary gear which gave them advantages in the game.
In addition, many resources for the nodes in the game, the so-called Nodes, were hoarded.
Some testers reported the exploit instead of using it. But by then, the damage had already been done.
Since the team, as they say, works hard and fast, it didn’t take long for a response to the exploit. The developers have now taken strict measures to eliminate the exploit and its consequences. And the exploit users have been quite lucky.
Ashes of Creation can be found in the following trailer:
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Ashes of Creation Alpha Two Freehold Update
Developers of Ashes of Creation use everything related to the exploit
What are the consequences? The development team deleted all materials that resulted from the exploit. The legendary items crafted from such materials were also ruthlessly removed from the game.
In the nodes, emergency elections were even initiated because there were buildings constructed with duplicated supplies or the money generated from them. The players who exploited the exploit were the worst affected: Their characters were deleted without replacement. Over 100 characters were removed by the developers.
Those who came across the items produced by the exploit through trade or chance were lucky. These players only had the mentioned materials removed. However, those who made money from the exploit had their gold set to 0.
Why is there such a hard crackdown? Although the game is still in the development phase, the developers signal that they do not tolerate exploits. Creative Director Steven Sharif wrote in a message that he has warned multiple times in the past (via Reddit).
The deletion of over 100 players is meant to serve as a warning. He himself has been banned multiple times in games and thus knows best how it feels to lose one’s account. It is safer not to exploit the exploit but to report it to the developers instead.
In Pokémon GO you still have the chance to catch powerful Pokémon today. We will show you which ones are especially worth it.
Today is the second and final day of the big Nature Zone event in Pokémon GO. Here you have another chance to catch the Proto-monsters as well as Dialga and Palkia in their origin forms, use the new Safari Ball and catch Riffex in its various forms.
The powerful Pokémon are back on the second day of the event. The rotation of powerful Pokémon you can encounter in the wild changes today compared to yesterday. We have summarized which ones you can catch today and which ones are particularly worth it.
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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles
Venusaur
Venusaur is a Pokémon from the 1st generation and has the types Grass and Poison. It is the final evolution of Bulbasaur.
This Pokémon is a strong addition if you still need attackers of the Grass type. If you catch it as a powerful Pokémon, it also knows the charge attack Flora Statue.
Dragonite
This Pokémon also belongs to the 1st generation. It evolves from Dragonair, which in turn evolves from Dratini.
Dragonite is one of the strongest monsters in the Master League. Although there are now many strong Dragon-type monsters in the game, Dragonite is still a Pokémon that you can use as a Dragon attacker in raids.
Feraligatr
Feraligatr is a Pokémon that has been around since the 2nd generation. It is the final evolution of Croconaw and is of the Water type.
This Pokémon dominates the lists of the Super and Hyper League. However, if you catch it as a powerful monster, its CP value will be too high for these leagues. But you can also plan it as a Water attacker for raids. As a powerful monster, it knows the charge attack Hydro Cannon.
Mamoswine
While the pre-evolutions of Mamoswine, Swinub and Piloswine have been around since the 2nd generation, Mamoswine only appeared with the 4th generation. It has the types Ground and Ice.
With Mamoswine, you get a strong attacker that can cover 2 types. The Pokémon shines as both an Ice and a Ground attacker in your raid teams.
Electivire
Similar to Mamoswine, Electivire also entered the game only in the 4th generation, although its pre-evolutions have been found in the world of Pokémon since the 1st and 2nd generations. Electivire is of the Electric type.
This Pokémon can take relatively little damage, but can deal immense damage. It is a strong Electric attacker that can enhance your team.
What other powerful Pokémon are there today? Alongside the previously mentioned monsters, you can still find the powerful Pokémon Quagsire, Zapdos and Thundurus today.
When do the powerful monsters appear? The powerful variants of these Pokémon can be caught throughout the event time today, from 10:00 AM to 6:15 PM.
Besides the powerful Pokémon, there are many other contents waiting for you on the second day of the current event. This includes wild Pokémon, raids, Dynamax battles and more. If you want to know exactly what you can experience here, take a look at the contents of Day 2 of the Nature Zone event.
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The streamer “emilycc” has been live on Twitch continuously for 3 years. Now she has reached an impressive milestone that led to an emotional moment in the stream. However, some viewers find this unhealthy.
What kind of streamer is she? emilycc started streaming in 2016. At that time, she mainly showcased shooters like Overwatch and Counter-Strike, along with Fortnite starting in 2018.
Since November 7, 2021, the 27-year-old has been live 24/7: the stream continues while she sleeps, and she also broadcasts walks with her dog and sometimes even her showers on Twitch. Interruptions only occur when there is a power outage or the internet goes down, but even then, she continues to stream on her phone.
The streamer usually has a few hundred viewers and consistently between 1,500 and 3,000 active subs, which are paid subscriptions from Twitch. On November 22, 2024, shortly after the 3-year anniversary of her marathon stream, the streamer broke the 10,000 subscriptions mark.
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Knossi announces engagement in front of 11,000 spectators on Twitch
Streamer attracts attention from the “King” of Twitch
What’s behind the milestone? emilycc reached 10,000 subs after Kai Cenat, currently the biggest streamer on Twitch, noticed her during his own subathon.
Kai Cenat and his guest, musician Benny Blanco, invited emilycc to have a conversation in their stream and paid her respect for her achievement. Blanco humorously corrected the streamer for her modesty, saying, “You are the greatest of all time. I’m sure you are bad at something, but not at this.”
Kai Cenat even called her “the Kobe Bryant” of streaming. Additionally, he secured her a conversation with fellow streamer QTCinderella. She hosts the Streamer Awards on Twitch, an annual event for content creators – and although she couldn’t guarantee emilycc a prize, she promised her “a place with her name” for the ceremony on December 7.
The appearance caused emilycc’s subscriber numbers to skyrocket – just a few days later, she reached 10,000.
You can see the emotional moment here:
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How is this being discussed? Many users are happy for emilycc. She is finally getting recognition for 3 years of hard work (via X).
However, some people criticize the whole situation. In a post on X, one user warns: “Your entire life should not be consumed; your entire consciousness cannot be a product.”
Some are also wondering how such a long stream is even possible. The explanation is quite simple: although her stream runs around the clock, emilycc is not always present. She has set up systems that allow her viewers to engage with one another even when she is absent.
No end in sight for emilycc’s marathon stream. The streamer explains that she wants to stay online for as long as possible. And that could still be a while, as in a so-called subathon, the stream time extends with each completed subscription – the 10,000 subs have significantly increased the counter.
With Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the popular shooter series has once again received a zombie mode. Unlike its predecessor, this one is turn-based again. This means you fight wave after wave against increasingly stronger and faster undead. But which Black Ops had the best zombie mode?
What kind of ranking is this? Treyarch’s World at War marked the beginning of the Call of Duty zombie mode, but it really gained momentum with the “Black Ops” series. MeinMMO editor Dariusz has therefore wondered which Black Ops had the best zombie mode and ranked them in a tier list.
The ranking is purely based on the personal opinion and player experience of the author, which you are not obliged to agree with, of course. Instead, feel free to let us know in the comments how you would rank the modes.
S-Tier – The best zombie mode of all time
Black Ops 3 probably has the best maps of all zombie modes and brought innovative features like the gum mechanics. Moreover, the faster movement is simply much more enjoyable than in its predecessors. Additionally, there were custom zombies on PC, allowing players to create their own maps.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 shows the zombie mode in the trailer
A-Tier – Strong modes, but not at the top
Black Ops 2
Black Ops 2 managed to improve some aspects of the zombie mode gameplay from Black Ops 1, even though Black Ops 1 already had a very good overall package. The major weakness of BO2 for me is the maps. Except for Origins, they don’t match the quality of its predecessor or successor.
Black Ops 1
With Black Ops 1, the overall package is simply right. The maps, the gameplay, the perks… it was just fun and quite simple. The successors were able to refine the concept somewhat and compensate for smaller weaknesses of Black Ops 1.
B-Tier – A solid foundation with untapped potential
Black Ops 6
The zombie mode of Black Ops 6 gets a lot right. There are cool gums, perks, the maps are not a complete disaster, and it seems successful in creating a good player experience for both experienced zombie players and beginners – although the mode could be a bit tougher.
However, I find the whole system with the augmentations unnecessary. Sure, it’s another incentive to grind, but it complicates the assembly of your own loadout unnecessarily. One gets the feeling that you must first organize your augmentation research before you can start a run.
The major strength of Black Ops 6 for me is the new omnimovement. It is a lot of fun for me in both multiplayer and zombie mode and even allows the latest installment of the series to surpass Black Ops 4 in my book.
Black Ops 4
The gameplay of Black Ops 4 was good, but it could not keep up with the first three parts of the series. While playing, I just felt that Treyarch wanted to introduce innovation to the mode with Black Ops 4 that no one asked for, and that was simply not well implemented.
In Cold War, the gameplay stands out because it is really fun. The maps didn’t quite appeal to me compared to other BO installments. Additionally, Cold War felt more repetitive and less challenging than other zombie modes. I just couldn’t get on with Cold War.
But there is – pardon the old phrase – light at the end of the tunnel: Cold War is indeed the last place in our “Black Ops Zombie Ranking,” but it certainly does not have the worst zombie mode. Vanguard and Modern Warfare 3 (2023) would rank far down on a list of all zombie modes. For me, MW3 missed the mark so badly that I’m not even sure if I should mention it in such a list.
Since the release of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, players have faced the craziest challenges. A fan has come up with a very special task, the outcome of which he now proudly shares with the public.
What was the challenge? The player on Reddit has made it his mission to kill 1,000 people in Skyrim without killing a single animal, monster, or other creature. In a screenshot, he shows a statistic that he has already slaughtered 999 NPCs. His 1,000th victim is already visible in the background.
To complete the 1,000, the player intends to assassinate none other than Emperor Titus Mede II. personally. In the image, we see him sneaking up with his dagger – ready to kill his 1,000th victim.
However, killing 1,000 NPCs without killing an innocent rabbit, aggressive wolf, or any other creature requires a lot of skill. The player reveals how he accomplished this feat.
Skyrim still fascinates numerous players today:
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Official Trailer
Player in Skyrim is a pacifist, but not against humans
How did he do it? To kill so many NPCs, the user played as an illusion assassin. In order not to kill any being except humans, he initially ran away from most encounters. Later, he allegedly used illusion magic to avoid enemies that were not humans.
The player in this case used the illusion spell “Silence” until he could apply higher levels of the spell “Calm.” In combination with “Master of the Mind,” he was able to prevent all creatures from fighting.
The player claims that he has killed every single bandit and outcast he could find. He also did not take on quests that required him to kill undead or others. To keep the levels of the NPCs artificially low, he avoided leveling other skills like lockpicking.
He did not make it easy for himself: He used the difficulty level “Expert,” which is the second-highest difficulty level. However, once he could fully utilize the illusion spell “Calm,” it felt like an Easy Mode for him.
It could still take several years for The Elder Scrolls 6 to be released. However, an RPG might fill the gap until Bethesda’s upcoming RPG is released. MyMMO author Max Handwerk reveals that Avowed could be a great alternative for all Skyrim fans: The RPG Avowed could finally fill the gap that Skyrim has left
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In a new action game for PS5, you slice your way through massive armies and famous heroes on battlefields in ancient China. You can test how that feels in the demo.
Which game is being talked about? Dynasty Warriors Origins is an action game from the Japanese development studio Koei Techmo and the latest installment of a series of video games. The first part was released in 1997 with Dynasty Warriors.
Origins deals with the history of the Three Kingdoms, just like its predecessors: After the fall of the Han Dynasty, a group of feudal lords divided the land among themselves and fought for dominance in the realm, both on and off the battlefield.
On November 22, 2024, the developers released a free demo for Dynasty Warriors Origins. It is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, and was announced a few days earlier in a trailer:
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Dynasty Warriors Origins: New Gameplay Features and Free Demo
Large battles against famous heroes
What kind of game is Dynasty Warriors Origins? As a nameless hero, you travel through the land and encounter famous characters like the cold strategist Cao Cao and Lu Bu, the strongest warrior in China. However, the massive battles with up to hundreds of soldiers are at the center of the game.
You participate in battles from a third-person perspective. With the strength of a demigod, you fight your way through countless soldiers. Usually, they pose little danger. It gets more challenging when a hero stands against you. They can endure more than simple foot soldiers and deal more damage, making them significantly more dangerous.
In battles, you regularly take control of smaller troop formations. For example, you command a cavalry unit under your command to charge at the enemies, defend a gate with shield bearers, or let huge boulders rain down on your foes.
The download is free; the full version at release will cost 79.99 euros and is therefore quite expensive overall. The pre-order bonus is a free costume created in collaboration with the game “Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.”
When will the game be released? The full version of Dynasty Warriors Origins will be released on January 17, 2025.
Anyone following the story of Destiny 1 & 2 knows that there are many renowned Guardians in the Light universe. We have taken a look at all of them and will show you which Guardian is truly the strongest in the franchise.
How was the ranking compiled? Destiny 1 & 2 feature a number of iconic Guardians from the lore. You might have seen some of them, like Zavala or Ikora, or perhaps you have only read about them through lore entries and their subsequent actions in the world of the Traveler.
Our MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos has been playing Destiny since its release and knows the lore like the back of his hand. This list will therefore rate the strongest Guardians from the franchise.
We take into account their actions in the current world, their power and talents, as well as the duration of their survival. We intentionally exclude playable Guardians from our list, as that would otherwise be unfair. If you disagree with our ranking, feel free to discuss it with us in the comments!
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Destiny 2: The launch trailer for the new episode ‘Returners’
Place 9: Ana Bray
Ana Bray
What makes Ana so strong? Ana Bray is considered one of the most talented Hunters in the Destiny universe. Under the guidance of Adal Brask, the Hunter Vanguard before Cayde-6, she learned many things that define a Hunter. With Shaxx, she fought against a horde of countless Fallen in the Iron Banner.
Although Lord Saladin ordered a retreat, she held her ground with Shaxx for days until the Vanguard had the opportunity for a counterattack. Even today, her light can still be seen in the Iron Banner. Additionally, she is the only one who can communicate with Rasputin, the AI Warmind, as she basically raised him.
With her talents, fighting spirit, and the knowledge of the Bray family, she has earned a place on this list.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket brings the popular trading card game to your smartphones. Even MeinMMO editor Lydia has caught the collecting fever. But what is the best method to open the packs?
I downloaded the new Pokémon TCG Pocket last week – a bit late – after all, it’s free, so what could go wrong? After the somewhat lengthy and detailed tutorial, I was able to open my first booster pack and participate in the miracle selection.
However, the game then wanted me to invest hourglasses to open another pack – for that, it even treated me to those things. But not with me. I simply pocketed the free items and let the 12-hour timer tick down naturally.
And even after that, I hoarded the hourglasses for a while. Is this frugality worth it in Pokémon TCG Pocket? I tried it for a week with 2 phones and kept my experiences here for you.
Who is writing here? Lydia has been a big Pokémon fan since childhood. As a teenager, she discovered the trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! for herself and later Magic: The Gathering. The latter is still her great TCG love, whether online in Arena or the classic paper version. She only ventured into the Pokémon card game with Pocket. So this is not a sophisticated meta-guide, but a report of her experiences.
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Here are the 3 best decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket!
With saving, you quickly hit a wall
Especially at the beginning, Pokémon TCG Pocket is really generous with the pack hourglasses: By completing solo battles and leveling up, you quickly accumulate quite a few. However, I stubbornly stuck to not spending the items and only opened the 2 daily free packs.
Because I was aiming to open 10 packs at once. And I also wanted to keep a little emergency fund. Instead of the required 12 hourglasses, I attempted to save 220: 120 for opening and 100 as a solid reserve.
I wasn’t really getting anywhere quickly with that: I simply didn’t have enough cards to put together a coherent deck, and my starter deck was mercilessly beaten in PvP by players at level 15+ with their fancy Mewtwo decks. I also hit a wall in solo battles eventually.
With the second one, you do better
Now the collecting fever had taken hold of me, so I quickly created a second account on my old phone. There I only wanted one thing: to open packs. So I opened everything I could, and lo and behold: The game rewarded me by giving me more and more hourglasses for more packs.
Moreover, the new account was simply blessed with significantly more luck: On the very first evening, I drew Articuno-ex twice within 10 minutes, once even in the particularly rare full-art variant. A half hour later, I had the bird three times.
Only when there was no more supply did I put together my first decks and tried my hand at battles, both PvE and PvP. And quickly, I not only had significantly more success than on my original account but also simply much more fun.
On account number 1, I only collected my free stuff until I had enough hourglasses for a 10-pull. Admittedly, unlike other gacha games, Pokémon TCG Pocket does not promise rare cards when you open 10 packs at once.
Nevertheless, I was disappointed, as I did not get a single ex card in the end. The first account was thus treated with neglect, while I rocked the Lapras event that was taking place at that time with my second account.
The highlight cards on account 1The highlight cards on account 2Collection progress on account 1Collection progress on account 2
What does it look like a week later?
After about a week, my first account has significantly caught up. I have also done two more 10-pulls there, and I can now also look forward to a respectable collection there. I can now also dare to venture into PvP with my Mewtwo-ex.
Nevertheless, I have an almost unbridgeable lead in wins on my second account, as I simply played much more there. Now I am facing the problem of which of the accounts I should make my main account. I have good cards on both, but I lack the time to play both in the long run.
I could also definitely imagine investing in the battle pass – but on which account? I will probably wait for the introduction of the trading feature and then make a decision.
What I can tell you is that I would not recommend waiting for the 10-pulls to anyone.
Yes, after a week, the first account has significantly caught up, but I didn’t have much fun during this time.
Hoarding or spending hourglasses, what pays off now?
If you’re not in too much of a hurry and see Pokémon TCG Pocket as just a nice little pastime, I would recommend that you mostly refrain from drawing with hourglasses and settle for the 2 (or 3 with the battle pass) free packs per day.
Over time, you can definitely build up a decent collection this way and add individual cards that you’re still missing to your deck with pack points.
Because with upcoming booster packs, new powerful Pokémon are expected to enter the game and shake up the meta significantly. Then you can jump in strong with your saved hourglasses.
However, keep in mind that to my knowledge, it is still not quite certain whether the hourglasses will actually apply across different editions. If things go badly, you have saved unnecessarily and will need to spend the items after all.
For most, the golden mean will therefore be the most sensible: Feel free to invest some hourglasses in the beginning until you have a deck that you’re satisfied with for now. From that point on, you can save and wait for what the next edition will bring.
Whether with or without hourglasses, once you have a few cards together, you can put together your first own decks. You can find out which combinations can really scare your opponents in PvP here: Pokémon TCG Pocket: Tier List of the best decks you can play
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been struggling with numerous bugs upon its release on Steam, which can even hinder players’ quest progress. The development team reveals on Steam which problems they will tackle first – and especially, when.
On November 20, 2024, after years of waiting, the shooter was released on Steam.
The first reviews were mixed. Our colleagues from GameStar and GamePro even issued a buyer’s warning, as the game struggles with numerous bugs, especially concerning the NPCs, particularly after 10 hours of gameplay.
The reasons might be that players have not yet progressed beyond the 10 hours of gameplay. On the other hand, it could be due to players being accustomed to a catastrophic launch like the previous title.
However, the developers are aware of the many bugs. They have now revealed on Steam how they plan to save the game and when the first patch will come.
The problems are not visible in the Stalker 2 trailer:
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Official Launch Trailer of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Developers reveal how they want to save Stalker 2
What is the plan? The development team aims to tackle many bugs at once. In particular, errors that cause the game to crash or impede quest progress should be eliminated as quickly as possible.
The team places a great focus on the NPCs:
NPCs should no longer get stuck in objects, hindering quest progress
The behavior of NPCs should be adjusted
Misplaced NPCs, heads, clothing, and missing facial animations should also be addressed
A complete list of all patch notes can be found on page 2.
When is the patch coming? The saving patch is expected to be released within the current week, both on Xbox and PC. However, it is not clear exactly when this will happen according to the message.
In Pokémon TCG Pocket there are currently three different booster packs. Which one is the best? MyMMO reveals which pack you should invest in.
Which booster packs does TCG Pocket have? Currently, there is only one expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket, called “Unbeatable Genes”.
This is divided into three boosters:
The Charizard Booster
The Mewtwo Booster
The Pikachu Booster
Every day, you can open two boosters. But which one is the best? We look at the best cards in the Pokémon TCG Pocket boosters.
Is there a “best” booster in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
This can only be said to a limited extent, as much depends on what type of deck you want to play or what you particularly value. All three boosters offer good and rare cards that are suitable for different types of decks.
Then you can think about which booster you want to open. To give you a better overview here, we will show you the best cards from each booster.
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Best Cards in the Charizard Booster
The Charizard Booster
Best cards you can pull from the Charizard pack: Especially Fire decks benefit here with Charizard-ex and Moltres-ex as the main prizes. In addition, you have the chance to pull Sabrina in this set, which is one of the most important cards in the game as it can swap your opponent’s active Pokémon.
Kokowei-ex
Charizard-ex
Moltres-ex
Starmie-ex
Sabrina
Pyro
Erika
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Best Cards in the Mewtwo Booster
Best cards you can pull from the Mewtwo pack: The Mewtwo pack contains some cards that you need for top meta decks. This includes the Mewtwo-Gardevoir combination, as well as the Articuno-ex card, which is feared in Water decks. Additionally, Giovanni is in the pack, who increases your attacks by 10 points – and that can sometimes be crucial.
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Best Cards in the Pikachu Booster
The Pikachu Booster
Best cards you can pull from the Pikachu pack: Pikachu-ex is the main card here, and the little electric mouse is feared as a strong basic Pokémon. But monsters like Arcanine can also deal a lot of damage. Particularly important here is also Misty, who is needed for one of the best combinations in the game.
Pikachu-ex
Arcanine-ex
Blastoise-ex
Gyarados
Zapdos-ex
Misty
Brock
Major Bob
Which pack should I save up for? Depending on your preferred playstyle, you should focus on a specific booster. The currently strongest decks are those centered around Mewtwo-ex and Pikachu-ex, so you should invest in these two boosters for PvP.
If you are primarily looking to complete your card collection, the choice is irrelevant. You should focus on the booster from which you are missing the most cards.
Are you just not drawing the cards you need? Then you could use your pack points to get the cards you want. You definitely shouldn’t let those sit for too long, because as of now, pack points in TCG Pocket have an expiration date.
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When looking at which coach has the greatest influence on today’s professional scene in LoL, one will come across Kim “cvMax” Dae-ho (34). He recognized the talent of five players in 2017 and 2018 who are now among the absolute elite in League of Legends and shaped their gameplay. But even cvMax did not become a great coach himself.
Which players did cvMax discover and shape?The coach cvMax managed to convince the manager of the second division team Griffin to give him a chance as a coach in 2017. During his time at Griffin in 2017 and 2018, cvMax discovered or shaped:
Jungler Tarzan (25) was already briefly at Griffin in 2017 when cvMax arrived. So the coach could only shape him. Today, Tarzan is considered an exceptional player in his position, having been voted into an All-Pro team in China 4 times and was the leading jungler in South Korea 2 times.
Viper (24) is now one of the best ADCs in the world; cvMax brought him to Griffin in 2017 and gave him a professional contract. Viper has made it to an All-Star team in South Korea or China 7 times.
Chovy (23, featured image) joined Griffin in 2018. He is considered the strongest player in the world at present. Chovy was the first professional in LoL to achieve a KDA of 100 when he stood at 44/1/60 after a victory against T1 in 2019. Chovy has been voted MVP in the LCK 3 times.
Thus, cvMax has discovered or shaped players in all 5 positions who likely rank among the top 5 in their positions worldwide today.
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Arcane – The Official Trailer for Season 2 of the LoL Series
Who else did he discover?? In addition to these 5 players, cvMax absurdly also played a role in the scouting or signing of T1 superstar support Keria and jungler Kanavi, whom he had in mind in 2019.
Coach choked top laner he deemed untalented
What’s the problem?? cvMax is apparently a difficult person, even though he has such a good eye for talent. On one hand, players rave about him, praise him highly, and would do anything for him.
On the other hand, he was involved in one of the biggest scandals in League of Legends when it was revealed that he allegedly choked his top laner Sword. cvMax reportedly considered Sword to be untalented and preferred to play Doran instead.
Sword sued his coach for assault. He accused the coach of grabbing him by the collar and shaking him. He claimed he was pinched. And he was insulted as “motherless,” a terrible insult in South Korea.
However, cvMax not only clashed with his players but also with management at Team Griffin, where apparently quite a bit was happening behind the scenes that was not in accordance with regulations. Choking a player appeared to be just the tip of the iceberg.
cvMax coached a mediocre team for 2 years, is now free again
How did things go for cvMax later? The coach continued to work in LoL and trained a rather insignificant team called the Kwangdong Freecs. In the Summer Split of the LCK, the team finished seventh, thus missing the playoffs.
cvMax’s contract ended here a few days ago. He is currently back on the market.
While his 5 protégés from his time at Team Griffin now all play for world-class teams, cvMax was not afforded a great career. But perhaps that will change in the coming years.
How do people view the coach? cvMax is regarded in South Korea as a celebrated but also controversial figure. Unlike many star coaches in LoL, he does not have a past in e-sports but managed to convince a manager to hire him for a second division team in South Korea in 2017.
In the Pokémon GO Nature Zone, you can find some versions of Riffex and Toxel. How do they differ?
What is happening in Pokémon GO right now? The big GO nature zone is on and brings a lot of Pokémon with it. This includes Toxel and Riffex.
Toxel and Riffex are currently the only Pokémon that feature the type combination Poison and Electric. They both come from the eighth game generation, that is the Sword and Shield games.
In Pokémon GO, they are now also out and make up one of the main features of the Pokémon GO Nature Zone. There, you can find several variants of Riffex – we will show you the most important differences here.
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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles
Toxel in Pokémon GO
Toxel in Pokémon GO
What makes Toxel special? Toxel is the baby form of Riffex. It can evolve into Riffex – either into the High form or the Low form.
How do I catch Toxel in Pokémon GO? Toxel can only be hatched. It is contained in some other Pokémon in the 10 km eggs that you can currently collect in the GO Nature Zone. However, it seems to be very rare. So you need a lot of luck to get it.
What can Toxel do? Toxel is not a strong fighter and primarily stands out because it can evolve into Riffex. Which form Riffex takes is random in Pokémon GO. However, this Riffex cannot perform Dynamaxing. Since the evolution costs a total of 400 candies, it is better to get Riffex from raids or a Dynamax battle.
The normal Riffex: High form and Low form in Pokémon GO
Riffex in the High and Low form
What makes Riffex special? Riffex is the evolution of Toxel and brings two forms: the High form and the Low form.
In the main games, these forms differ not only in appearance but also through their “nature.” The nature of the Toxel evolving determines which form Riffex takes.
How do the High form and Low form differ in Pokémon GO? Actually only visually, as the nature feature does not currently exist in Pokémon GO.
What can Riffex do as an attacker? In the PvP league, Riffex is somewhat less useful as it does not withstand much damage, and as a raid attacker, it also does not convince much. There are stronger attackers in Pokémon GO.
In Dynamax battles, however, it is a good option and could become important as an Electric attacker.
Riffex from Raids or Riffex from Dynamax Battles – what is the difference?
Riffex in Raids and Dyna battles
Here is the difference: The crucial difference is that Riffex from Dynamax battles can also Dynamax itself. If you catch a Riffex from a raid, it does not bring this ability.
Otherwise, the two variants are quite similar.
In both variants, you have the chance for a special background during the nature zone if you are lucky. And both are significantly easier to obtain than Gigadynamax Riffex.
This is what makes Gigadynamax Riffex special: You can only obtain Gigadynamax Riffex from Gigadynamax battles that are very hard to complete. If you defeat the boss, you will receive a Riffex that can also use the Gigadynamax form. Normal Riffex from Dyna battles cannot do that.
The big difference is the special move Giga-Volt Strike, which is exclusive to Gigadynamax Riffex and deals a lot of damage.
If you want a powerful Dynamax attacker, this Riffex is an even better choice than the normal Dynamax Riffex – whether High or Low form. However, Gigadynamax Riffex is extremely difficult to defeat and you need a lot of teammates to even master the battle. You can find our tips for battling Gigadynamax Riffex here.
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Gigantamax Riffex appears in Pokémon GO during the GO Nature Zone. How do you defeat this strong Pokémon?
In Pokémon GO, the great GO Nature Zone is running. As part of this event, you will now also encounter a new Gigantamax boss: Gigantamax Riffex.
Gigantamax bosses are currently the most difficult challenges you can face in Pokémon GO. Therefore, you should go into battle well-prepared if you want to try.
We summarize here the most important tips for battling Gigantamax Riffex.
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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles
How do you defeat Gigantamax Riffex? Tips for the battle
Type weakness of Gigantamax Riffex: Gigantamax Riffex is extremely weak against Ground-type attacks. It also has a weakness against Psychic-type attacks, but less than against Ground.
Best counters against Gigantamax Riffex: In particular, two Dynamax Pokémon stand out here due to the type weakness.
Dynamax Stalobor, with a Ground attack
Dynamax Metagross, with a Psychic attack
Your Dynamax attack type is determined by your Pokémon’s quick attack. So ensure an appropriate type distribution with a TM.
How many trainers do I need for Gigantamax Riffex? In general, Niantic stated that the necessary number of trainers for Gigantamax battles is 10 to 40 trainers.
Currently, it seems that it can also be done with a little less. However, expect that you will hardly be able to defeat Gigantamax Riffex with fewer than 9 trainers – and you will need very good Pokémon and a good tactic. From 15 to 20 trainers, it will be easier, and the more trainers you have, the easier it gets.
Can I fight from a distance? No, the Gigantamax battle against Riffex can only be fought on-site. Accordingly, it will also be more difficult to gather the necessary trainers. So try mainly in places in your area where many trainers gather if there are any. Alternatively, good coordination is needed.
Not just attacking: Unlike raids, you do not have only the attack here, but also the options Dyna-Wall and Dyna-Spirit available. This protects and heals the Pokémon within your group. Use these options as well, as Gigantamax Riffex can otherwise hit you with strong attacks.
Other options on Riffex: Is Gigantamax Riffex too strong? You still have the chance to get a Riffex. Either evolve the baby Pokémon Toxel, or catch Riffex in raids or normal Dyna battles. However, keep in mind that Riffex then has no chance for the Gigantamax form. The best counters against normal Riffex in raids can be found here.
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