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Monster Rancher is unfortunately far too short

If Monster Rancher doesn’t say anything to you, that’s no surprise. The series consists of only two seasons with a total of 73 episodes and aired completely in Germany in 2001 on free TV. Since then, it has occasionally aired somewhere, but not consistently most of the time.

Since 2022, there has been a DVD and BluRay box with all episodes. Additionally, you can watch Monster Rancher entirely on Amazon Prime, if you subscribe to the additional service Aniverse. However, Amazon stated three seasons instead of two for some reason.

Like many of you, anime has shaped my childhood and youth. But especially what we have in the “mainstream” doesn’t suit me. Many anime simply feel too exaggerated to me (like Dragon Ball or Naruto), or are just too long to enjoy with their hundreds of episodes (hello, One Piece).

Monster Rancher was a wonderful break in the forest of shounen anime with power fantasy. To this day, I still prefer series that take everything a bit more seriously. MyMMO demon Cortyn always has quite good recommendations: The best horror anime if you want to properly scare yourself

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Arcane Season 2: Black Rose – We explain the Black Rose to you

Niko Hernes 12. November 2024 Reading time 4 minutes

Arcane Season 2 has finally started on Netflix, and with that, of course, new players arrived in the world of Runeterra in Piltover. We also get to know the Black Rose. This secret organization pulls many strings behind the scenes, but who is this organization?

Warning: Spoilers: The following article contains slight spoilers for the first three episodes of Arcane Season 2. If you haven’t seen them yet, you should read on after watching.

The first 3 episodes of Arcane Season 2 have finally been released after 3 years, and they are very well received by fans and critics. In the first act of the second season, we learn why Ambessa is currently in Piltover and why she is so interested in the Hextech weapons. She is being hunted by an organization called the Black Rose.

This organization existed before the series in the lore of League of Legends, and MeinMMO explains everything you need to know about the organization.

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Arcane Season 2 Trailer – Nothing to Lose

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All Known Champions from the Black Rose

What is the Black Rose? The Black Rose, or in original Black Rose, is a secret organization from Noxus, the region from which Ambessa hails. It operates primarily from the shadows and uses magic. At the top of the Black Rose are the aristocrats of Noxus. Four of them are known as champions from League of Legends.

LeBlanc and the Black Rose

At the head of the organization is LeBlanc. She is a sorceress who exploits the greed of the wealthy to fulfill her own unknown goals. Through her influence among the elite of Noxus, she has a significant impact in the region from the shadows and has been involved in important historical events around the world. Her greatest act was probably sealing away the mighty Mordekaiser, whom she betrayed to aid Noxian tribes. Mordekaiser is one of the most powerful figures in Runeterra.

Vladimir and the Black Rose

Another member of the Black Rose is Vladimir. The vampire-like sorcerer is a master of blood magic. Through his abilities, he can control the body and mind of people. A cult formed around him, which many consider a legend. Together with LeBlanc, he influences the politics of Noxus. Presumably, Vladimir was also instrumental in the creation of Briar, who also used blood magic and affectionately calls Vladimir Dad in-game.

Elise and the Black Rose

Elise hails from the Noxian family Kythera, and she has an unquenchable thirst for power. On a mission for the Black Rose, she encountered the spider god Ekelschlund, who transformed her into what we see in the game. She serves the spider god and regularly sacrifices innocents whom she lures with her beautiful appearance. While she collaborates with the Black Rose, she ultimately serves only Ekelschlund.

Cassiopeia and the Black Rose

After the coup by Jericho Swain and the betrayal of her husband, Soreana sent her daughter Cassiopeia to seek great power from Shurima, fearing that the governmental change in Noxus would reveal the Black Rose. In her quest for power from Shurima, Cassiopeia was cursed and became a Medusa-like snake monster, who like her mother now also worked for the Black Rose.

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An Internal Conflict in Noxus

The Black Rose seeks to dominate Noxus from within, but the great general Jericho Swain stands in opposition, wanting to dismantle the organization. In doing so, he killed many members of the Black Rose, including his own parents and supposedly LeBlanc. Swain wishes to rule Noxus together with Darius and the Faceless one with strictness and power.

However, Swain knows that LeBlanc and the Black Rose are still a threat, as illusions from a powerful sorceress continue to influence history. The organization has had its hand in many events, such as the resurrection of Sion or the liberation of the insane Renekton.

The Black Rose and many members have existed longer than Noxus itself, and despite their collaboration, the members have their own goals. But especially the goals of LeBlanc remain unknown even after all these years.

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What does the Black Rose do in Arcane? In the first act of Season 2 of Arcane, we find out that Ambessa fled from the Black Rose after stealing something. We also see the power of magic that could only be stopped by runes by Ambessa and her soldiers.

The organization seems to be a great threat to Ambessa’s clan, as in the 3rd episode of Season 2, her daughter Mel is also attacked by the Black Rose. What exactly was stolen and whether we will meet known members of the Black Rose remains unknown.

Since Noxus is a recurring theme in the series, one can assume that at least minor appearances are possible. How things will proceed with Ambessa and Mel, we will see on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Then Act 2 continues. More info about Arcane Season 2 can be found here: Arcane Season 2: Release, Trailer, Characters, and Story – All about the continuation of the hit series on Netflix

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The smallest country in the world has 764 inhabitants, two of whom are playing Baldur’s Gate 3 and a third wants to have it

Benedict Grothaus 12. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a global success with millions of players. The excitement surrounding the role-playing game apparently even reaches the Holy See, as the marketing director reveals that Baldur’s Gate 3 is also being played in the Vatican.

This is the smallest country in the world:

The Vatican, or correctly: Vatican City State, is an independent country located in the heart of Rome, the capital of Italy. According to statements from the Vatican itself, the country has 764 citizens, although the actual population might be slightly higher (via vaticanstate.va, as of June 26, 2023).
Only a small portion of the citizens live within the city limits, while the rest reside outside the country. The probably most famous resident of the Vatican is the Pope, followed by his Swiss Guard, diplomats, and Catholic dignitaries.
The Vatican has intervened in gaming before: In 2019, the Catholic state opened its own Minecraft server, which, however, failed due to trolls.

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Middle finger to the AAA industry: Baldur’s Gate 3 was no coincidence

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Who is playing Baldur’s Gate 3? The marketing director of Larian, Michael Douse, revealed on X that the studio sold 2 copies of Baldur’s Gate 3 in the Vatican. Another person has it on their wishlist (via X).

It is not known who exactly bought the game, nor if and how much the individuals have played it. Douse mentions that he imagines the Pope has the game on his wishlist and is just waiting for a spare minute.

This is not necessarily surprising. Baldur’s Gate 3 is considered one of the best games of all time and has received so many awards that the head barely could carry them. It’s so good that other developers warned after the release: That is a one-time thing, such quality should not be expected all the time.

The game is especially known for its freedoms. Baldur’s Gate 3 allows you to make almost all decisions — whether you want to play the game as pacifistically as possible or want to eradicate all life. You can also be really evil in Baldur’s Gate 3.

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The most popular class in Baldur’s Gate 3 fits perfectly with the Vatican

The Vatican is the home city of the Catholic Church. Here lives its head and here is the center of faith. Coincidentally but fittingly the Paladin is the most popular class in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Paladins are holy warriors who dedicate themselves to their faith and take an oath they must fulfill. If they break it, they condemn themselves and become feared oathbreakers.

The class is especially popular because of its high charisma, making them the ideal face of the group, as well as for their strength in combat. They are a perfect all-rounder. Ironically, the Cleric, essentially the “priest” in the game, is by far the least popular class.

Although Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the best games ever and still attracts thousands of players even over a year after its release, not everyone immediately warms up to the enormous role-playing experience. For example, MyMMO author Gerd Schuhmann had his issues: I started Baldur’s Gate 3 twice and was disappointed: Only when I did what many warned against did I enjoy it

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Shooter on Steam fully focuses on atmospheric gameplay, combining realism with pure horror

Dariusz Müller 12. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The extraction shooter Beautiful Light aims to captivate players with its dark atmosphere and realistic gameplay.

Which shooter is it about? Beautiful Light. This is a first-person perspective extraction shooter with PvPvE, set to be released on Steam in 2025. The game is being developed by the indie studio “Deep Worlds,” whose CEO Eric “Aherys” Rajot has worked as an esports player in Ubisoft’s tactical shooter Rainbow: Six Siege.

The gameplay released so far from Beautiful Light resembles a mix of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Escape from Tarkov. It has a realistic focus, combining it with mysterious events and monsters in a post-apocalyptic world.

The developers of the extraction shooter want to focus on immersive gameplay and horror. Accordingly, you will encounter not only other players but also monsters and abnormal creatures that want to go after you.

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Beautiful Light shows impressive scenes in the CGI trailer

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Extraction shooter with asymmetric gameplay like Dead by Daylight

What is the game about? You are operators sent to extract mysterious artifacts. On each map, there is an artifact that you must find, collect, and defend against other players. You act in squads consisting of three players.

There are a total of 6 squads on a server. This means you can encounter up to 15 opposing operators who are also hunting for the artifact. Additionally, there are 6 anomalies. These are mysterious monsters trying to prevent humans from extracting the artifact. These anomalies are also controlled by players.

To obtain the artifact, you must complete various steps – like printing a keycard or turning on the power. Once you have the artifact, you must escape the map via helicopter.

For the full release, Beautiful Light will also have a contractor system that allows you to take on and complete various missions.

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How does the game intend to be so atmospheric? Beautiful Light aims to be especially immersive and atmospheric. Here, sound design plays a crucial role. For example, there will be breathing sounds, a heartbeat, and realistic footsteps.

Since the developers have already invited various content creators for initial tests, the gameplay shown on YouTube gives a rough idea of just how atmospheric the game truly is.

Important for immersion is also the communication and tactical approach within the team. The fights with other players are supposed to be very intense and over quickly. While you can revive your teammates up to 3 times, a run can end swiftly if your entire squad falls. You must be particularly vigilant, because in Beautiful Light, danger can lurk around every corner.

If Beautiful Light indeed celebrates a successful release in 2025 and is well received by players, it might be a candidate for our list of games like Escape from Tarkov: 7 games on Steam that you should play if you like Escape from Tarkov

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Ubisoft deletes a game from the library of many gamers that they previously sold on disc – Now they are being sued in the USA

Jasmin Beverungen 12. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Ubisoft has been sued by two players affected by the shutdown of The Crew. They are seeking compensation for the loss of the game.

What happened to The Crew?

A senior employee at Ubisoft said back in January 2024, that players should get used to not owning their games. Instead, buyers of a game only acquire the license to use the services and access the content, not the full game itself.
Three months later, the servers for The Crew were shut down. Even with a disc, the game can no longer be used because there is no offline mode in the game.
This resulted in the Steam version also becoming unplayable. Many players became angry as a result.

The affected individuals include two people from California who want to hold Ubisoft accountable. They are suing the company and hope for an outcome that could impact all buyers of The Crew.

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The Crew: The trailer for the racing game MMO

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Players demand compensation for The Crew

Why are they suing? The players are suing Ubisoft because they shut down the servers for The Crew without providing a replacement like an offline mode. While Ubisoft offered a refund, it was only for players who “recently” purchased The Crew.

However, the two Californians had already purchased the game in 2018 and 2020 and therefore do not qualify for the refund program. Their lawyer describes their situation as follows:

Imagine you buy a pinball machine, and years later you go into your study to play it and find that all the paddles are missing, the pinball and the dampers are gone, and the monitor on which you proudly displayed your unbeatable high score has been removed. It turns out that the pinball manufacturer decided to come into your home, gut the inside of the pinball machine, and take away your ability to play the game you bought and thought you owned.

According to the lawsuit, Ubisoft misled players into thinking they were buying not only a license but the game itself, even as a physical version with a disc.

The company allegedly misrepresented that the files of The Crew on the physical discs were freely accessible and not just a key to the game. This would constitute a violation of California’s consumer protection laws, according to the lawsuit.

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What is being demanded? The two players want the court to recognize the lawsuit as a class action. This means other affected individuals could also participate. They seek financial compensation and damages for everyone affected by the server shutdown.

What does the community say about this? In a thread on Reddit, many players express divided opinions. On one side, there are those who think it has “always been this way and the whole thing is stupid.” One user even commended Ubisoft for running the servers for another 10 years, even after The Crew 2 was released.

On the other hand, there are users who think that maintaining the status quo is the worst-case scenario. It could be that Ubisoft would be forced to provide an offline patch. Some players are tired of companies like Ubisoft getting away with such practices.

Is anything being done about it? There is already a campaign by YouTuber Ross Scott called “Stop Destroying Videogames”. He demands that games must remain playable even when the publisher ceases support. So far, over 379,000 signatures have been collected for the initiative. You can read more about the campaign here: “Disgusting and dangerous” – Developer warns on Twitch about an EU initiative that aims to save video games

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A tactical role-playing game with Marvel heroes is 85% off on Steam, overlooked by many at its release

Christoph Waldboth 12. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, there is a game on Steam that is heavily discounted, which didn’t attract many players at its release. However, especially fans of Marvel superheroes could have a lot of fun with it.

Which game is it? Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a tactical role-playing game that was released in 2022. The game comes from a renowned studio, namely Firaxis Games. The developers are known for titles like Civilization or the XCOM series, which even the editors at MeinMMO find appealing.

Although a well-known developer was behind Midnight Suns, the game became a commercial failure (via x.com). While it was already available for free on the Epic Store, it currently has a historically low price on Steam.

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Midnight Suns shows new trailer, enticing with a true thunderstorm of Marvel stars

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A Tactical RPG … with Cards!

How does Midnight Suns play? At first glance, Midnight Suns most closely resembles XCOM and its turn-based battles. However, the games differ in detail.

In Midnight Suns, you create your own character, who then fights alongside well-known Marvel heroes against various demons. In a team of up to three characters, you conduct battles on manageable fields and use a combat system that utilizes playing cards.

You always have a range of options in your hand of cards, from which you need to choose wisely. The fact that you control famous heroes like Spider-Man or Blade makes Midnight Suns especially interesting for Marvel fans.

At launch, the game went unnoticed and received little attention from players. On Steam, Midnight Suns recorded a peak of only 15,000 concurrent players since its release (via steamdb.info). Those who overlooked or ignored the game back then might give it a chance now.

How much does the game cost? Midnight Suns is currently 85% off on Steam. Instead of the full price of €59.99, you pay only €8.99 until November 21, 2024.

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How is the game received by users? Those who played Midnight Suns draw a “very positive” conclusion on Steam. Over 13,000 users have submitted a review, with 82% of them being positive.

The reviews especially praise the story, the characters, and the turn-based battles. User Kalimgard summarizes: “A nicely designed, mechanically competent superhero card game.”

Have you already played Midnight Suns? Or are you giving the game a chance now? Feel free to let us know in the comments. MeinMMO author Max Handwerk also initially overlooked Midnight Suns before giving the game a chance: Marvel’s Midnight Suns has been on my list for 2 years, now it’s free and I have to play it.

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Pokémon: In the new set ‘Stormy Sparks’, Pikachu returns, and he shines like never before

Linda Baumgartl 12. November 2024 Reading time 4 minutes

The trading card game for Pokémon has received a new expansion titled “Crimson & Violet – Surging Sparks”. We at MeinMMO will tell you about the new features you can expect.

What is “Surging Sparks”? The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) is regularly expanded with new cards that are released in so-called sets. These sets are then grouped into series, which usually correspond to the current video game.

Currently, we are in the “Crimson & Violet” series.
The newest set is called “Surging Sparks”.
It has been available since November 8th 2024.

“Surging Sparks” has a lot to offer for both active players and collectors of beautiful cards.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket scores with pure nostalgia

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Teracristal Pokémon and Dragons – What’s in the Set?

The new set “Surging Sparks” brings over 250 new cards into play. This includes:

9 Stallar Teracristal Pokémon-ex
9 Pokémon-ex
8 ASS CLASS cards
23 rare illustration cards
11 rare cards with special illustrations
6 hyper rare, gold-foil cards

At the center of it all is an old acquaintance: Pikachu. He returns in a new form, namely as a Stellar Teracristal Pokémon-ex. He is accompanied by many other powerful Electric-type Pokémon that form a thematic focus of the set.

The second major theme of the set is dragon-like Pokémon that appear in various types. Highlights include Alolan Exeggutor-ex, Briduradon-ex, and Latias-ex.

What are Teracristal Pokémon? “Surging Sparks” is only the second set in which the so-called Teracristal Pokémon appear. Teracristallization is a game mechanic already known from the video games. It has been around since the ninth generation, which was initiated in late 2022 with “Crimson & Violet”.

Through Teracristallization, Pokémon can be made significantly stronger in battle. The Pokémon shine like gems and have a kind of crown on their heads – the Teracristal.

How does this work in the card game? Since the last set, “Stallarkrone”, Teracristallization has also found its way into the trading card game.

Unlike in the video game, Pokémon do not necessarily have to be Teracristalized in battle. These are standalone Pokémon cards that can appear as “Basic”, “Stage 1” or “Stage 2” Pokémon. They all have:

a powerful attack that requires three energies of different types.
the following additional rule: “As long as this Pokémon is on your bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (your own and your opponent’s)”.

“Surging Sparks” offers a good mix

Who is the set suitable for? With the introduction of more Teracristal Pokémon, “Surging Sparks” seamlessly builds on the recently released set “Stallarkrone”. If you liked the mechanics there, you’re in the right place here.

However, if you are not yet familiar with Teracristallization, that’s no problem either. The set offers enough good combination possibilities to start here fresh.

The dragon-type Pokémon are especially flexible and fit into all sorts of deck styles. This should please more experienced players who enjoy tinkering with their decks.

Last but not least, the set obviously offers collectors many beautiful cards. Above all, the Teracristal Pokémon in colorful and sparkling looks are a real eye-catcher.

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Get new cards for free

If you want to get a taste of the new set, you can easily do so – even without paying anything. In celebration of “Surging Sparks”, you can receive free cards in digital form for “Pokémon Trading Card Game Live” – not to be confused with the new “Pokémon Pocket”.

1. TikTok Streams

You can receive two booster packs by watching TikTok streams:

Any user account with access to TikTok LIVE that streams Pokémon Trading Card Game Live until November 23, 2024, can automatically distribute in-game rewards.
Click the reward symbol during the stream.
Watch for at least 3 minutes.
Copy the received code and redeem it (Pokemon.de/Redeem). For this, you need a Pokémon Trading Card Game Live account.

2. Twitch Streams

If you watch the Latin American Pokémon International Championships (LAIC) on Twitch, you can receive Teracristal Pikachu-ex and other digital content:

You need a Pokémon Trainer Club account and a Twitch account. You must link these through the official Pokémon site (rewards.pokemon.com).
Watch 30 minutes of one of the relevant streams on Twitch. You can find the streaming times here on pokemon.com.
After finishing, you will receive a drop that you can find in the “Inventory” of your Pokémon account (also on rewards.pokemon.com).
Copy the code and enter it in the game.

Another way to start with the Pokémon Trading Card Game for free is the recently released app “Pokémon TCG Pocket”. MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen explains what makes the app so great for her: The new trading card game for Pokémon does almost everything better than the original from back in the day and doesn’t even cost anything

Note: MeinMMO received a product for review free of charge from the manufacturer.

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How World of Warcraft Frustrates New Players

Cortyn 12. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Newcomers have a hard time in World of Warcraft – and this has been the case for a long time. No wonder they quickly lose interest.

Even though World of Warcraft is currently struggling with several bugs and issues, the expansion “The War Within” will likely go down in the history of the MMORPG as one of the better ones. However, one problem remains that the new expansion has yet to solve, which has plagued WoW for years: the experience for new players.

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WoW celebrates its 20th anniversary – Here’s what you can earn

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Newcomers don’t have it easy in WoW

What is the problem? For newcomers, World of Warcraft is an extremely complex game. There are numerous gameplay mechanics, thousands of talents and abilities – for a newcomer to grasp this requires a lot of time. However, many long-time fans have little of that. They know the content inside out and want efficiency, especially when leveling a new character.

That simply doesn’t go together.

What experiences does this lead to? The fact that newcomers increasingly feel intimidated can be seen well in the official forum or in the subreddit of the game. A relatively recent post states “Why WoW repels new players” and explains the perspective of a player who wanted to introduce his wife to World of Warcraft. SEgopher writes:

Firstly, the game doesn’t prepare you at all for the endgame. There are no clues as to which class or specialization is easy to play, and you level up too quickly to understand all the abilities or the story, and the interface is so inadequate that it practically suggests you download addons. […]

Secondly, and this is the bigger problem because it is completely avoidable, you are not allowed to be new in WoW. [My wife] wanted to play bear tank because she thought druids were cool and she likes bears – good enough for an RPG, right? Enter the endless screaming in timewalking dungeons and low key dungeons because she can’t hold aggro, pulls too slowly, or doesn’t know the route of the dungeon she has only played twice.

Later he adds that these issues turn the very social, fun content of WoW into its opposite:

Ultimately, these group activities, which should be social and fun, are the most stressful and toxic part of the game. Meanwhile, depths that some view as the new ‘Choregast’ are actually good at teaching people the game.

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Who is to blame for the problem? It is clear that part of the blame also lies with the community. Some players who have been living this game for 20 years just do not have the patience to spend 90 minutes in a dungeon that can be completed in 10 minutes.

It might help if there was a way to provide additional information during the group search – even in the automatic group finder – so that newcomers can team up or veterans can specifically come together with newcomers if they wish.

But it’s also clear that Blizzard has known for a while, that newcomers have a hard time in World of Warcraft – and improvements are coming slowly but steadily. Whether the pace is fast enough, however, is not so easy to answer.

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37 years ago, a video was supposed to predict our current technology, and it was astonishingly accurate

Gerald Wessel 12. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

In 1987, the BBC aired a video on television. It predicted future technologies, and except for a strong love for paper, they were spot on.

What technology does the video predict? It’s a colorful mix that BBC presenter Howard Stableford introduced in a video in 1987. The range includes high-tech clothing, smart biosensors, and a 3D glasses. However, they dramatically underestimated one thing about the future and consistently evolved a purely German phenomenon, a printer/fax machine of the future.

Unlike many other things, the BBC did not foresee spy glasses, but some students nonetheless crafted them. We present the project that aims to highlight the dangers of technology in article form. You can watch the related video directly:

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Students spy on passersby with hidden cameras and AI, find name and address in seconds

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Future Tech from the Perspective of 1987

In the course of the video, the following ideas for the technology of tomorrow are presented:

A heat-retaining suit
Holograms as wearable memories
Smart cards to replace paper documents
Fingerprints used to open doors
A wristwatch that connects to the owner’s computer via satellite
A printer in a suitcase to print information on the go and to stay reachable.
A biosensor under the tongue with a transmitter that signals a tie to change color in case of emerging illness.
A 3D glasses to watch television quietly and privately while on the go

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Not everything exists in exactly this form, but the core ideas can be found today in many gadgets. We have the biosensor under the tongue in a rudimentary form as a bracelet or watch with data display, making the tie as a signaling device unnecessary. Mobile phones are increasingly replacing ID documents, and metal keys are also dispensable thanks to electronic approaches.

And in one aspect, we are all probably glad that screens in all their variety have largely displaced them: Fax machines. Although the portable hybrid of printer and fax in a suitcase is certainly charming, touchscreens on mobile phones are probably a far more efficient form of portable data display and also of communication via text over the internet.

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Artificial intelligence can do a lot as a future technology; it also helps with cheating in state examinations. What a candidate for a university career allegedly tried during an admission test will probably accompany him for a lifetime: Because his cheating attempt with a camera, mobile phone, and AI failed, but the police seem quite impressed.

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour with Olini today brings Evolution Bonus

Max Handwerk 12. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Pokémon GO is starting another Spotlight Hour. What does the event on November 12, 2024, bring? All info.

What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO. Accordingly, there will be several Spotlight Hours in November.

During this hour, you will encounter a Pokémon that appears significantly more frequently in the wild. In addition, there will be a bonus that makes the hour even more interesting.

Bonus & Pokémon on November 12: You will encounter the Pokémon Olini during the Spotlight Hour on November 12. Additionally, there is a bonus that provides you with double XP when you evolve Pokémon.

All details of the event are listed below.

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When does the Spotlight Hour start? It starts at 6:00 PM. At 7:00 PM, it will be over, and normal spawns will appear again.

What bonus can I take advantage of? You can earn extra XP when evolving. It’s best to use the filter function of your Pokémon collection, where you can click on “can evolve”. This way, you can find the monsters that you can evolve.

Is there a Shiny Olini? Yes, the shiny variant of Olini is also present in Pokémon GO. It debuted recently at the Harvest Festival event. However, keep in mind that the chance is not increased.

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Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? Neither Olini nor its evolutions are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. So, anyone looking for a strong fighter will not find it in Olini.

Shiny hunters who have not yet caught the small Pokémon in its shiny variant might have more luck. With the many spawns in the evening, there is a good opportunity to secure the shiny variant – even if the shiny rate itself is not increased.

And last but not least, it is at least worth grabbing the XP bonus when evolving during this hour. This way, you can collect experience points to improve your XP balance on the way to level 50. However, it’s also clear that there are even more exciting events in Pokémon GO than this Spotlight Hour this month. This includes, for example, the big Buddelei event later this week.

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In Throne and Liberty, players must run through a dungeon for hours, a noise drives them insane

Cedric Holmeier 12. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

In Throne and Liberty, the Halloween event is still running this week. While some players might miss it, the end of the event means a lot of work for those who haven’t done anything yet.

What kind of event is this? From October 25, 2024, to November 14, 2024, the Halloween event takes place in Throne and Liberty. The entire map is decorated, and there are additional vendors selling event-related goods. However, for many, the event dungeon is the highlight of the game.

This not only offers players an additional dungeon but also the chance for more loot, activity points, and cosmetic items.

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The sounds in the dungeon become a meme

What’s up with the sounds? In the event dungeon, we encounter Lampiotinger, a flying rabbit that accompanies us through the dungeon as a speaker, similar to an Amitoi.

Just as the name of the creature suggests, the rabbit says “Ting” every few words. It’s so frequent and noticeable that players can no longer hear it (via Reddit). Some memes have developed from this:

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Some players still have to run the event dungeon over 25 times this week and thus listen to a whole lot of “Ting” in a row.

Why do players have to run the dungeon so often? To receive loot from the final boss’s chest at the end of the dungeon, players must use a sugar hat. They can obtain several of these daily and can also accumulate them.

A player shared on Reddit that he has collected 26 so far. This means he has to run the event dungeon at least 26 more times before it closes on November 14. By that time, there will also be additional attempts available.

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What happens to the unused currency? If the player does not complete the dungeon, their currency will likely expire. After the dungeon closes on November 14, there will still be a week to turn the collected rewards from the dungeons into items with the vendors.

By November 21, the NPCs and probably the decorations will also disappear from the game. However, it probably won’t take long, as Christmas could bring the next occasion for a new event. Until then, the annoying group search should also improve: Amazon responds to the increasing frustration from players with their new MMORPG on Steam, PS5, Xbox

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Pokémon GO: Mega-Salamence Counters in Raid Guide – 20 Strongest Attackers

Patrick Freese 12. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The best counters against Mega Salamence in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat the boss in Mega Raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Mega Salamence? Salamence comes from the third generation of games and has the types Dragon and Flying. It is the final evolution of Bagon. The Mega Evolution is even stronger.

When does Mega Salamence come? You can find the boss in Mega Raids in Pokémon GO starting from November 11, 2024. It will remain in the game until November 18, 2024. Here, we show you the best counters against Mega Salamence and which types it is weak to (type effectiveness).

Defeating Mega Salamence in Raids – With these counters

Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Triple Axel
Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Mega Glalie with Powder Snow and Weather Ball
Shadow Snorunt with Ice Shard and Triple Axel
Espion with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Shadow Articuno with Ice Shard and Triple Axel
Galarian Weezing with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Shadow Walrein with Ice Beam and Ice Spear
Dialga (Origin Form) with Fire Breath and Roar of Time
Walrein with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Amagarga with Ice Beam and Weather Ball
Mega Froslass with Ice Beam and Avalanche
Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Triple Axel
Shadow Alolan Ninetales with Powder Snow and Weather Ball
Snorunt with Ice Shard and Triple Axel
Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
Articuno with Ice Beam and Triple Axel
Arctozolt with Ice Fang and Avalanche

Weaknesses of Mega Salamence: The Pokémon belongs to the types Dragon and Flying, making it vulnerable to Rock, Ice, Fairy, and Dragon. Especially against Ice! Therefore, prioritize attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Mega Salamence.

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Is there a Shiny Mega Salamence? Yes, you can catch Shiny Salamence in Pokémon GO after the Mega Raid. If you then perform the Mega Evolution, this evolution will also become Shiny. We show you in the graphic what the shiny version looks like:

Pokémon-GO-Mega-Salamence-Shiny — Mega Salamence and Shiny Mega Salamence in comparison

How many trainers are needed? With the best high-level counters, you can defeat the boss in pairs. With lower levels but strong counters, you should bet on more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are advisable.

If you want to start the raids perfectly prepared and even save some time in each raid lobby, it makes sense to assemble your raid teams in advance, rather than having to do this on-site in every raid: This way, you keep track of your raid teams and save a lot of time.

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

Patrick Freese 12. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The best counters against Suicune in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat Suicune in raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Suicune? Suicune is a legendary Pokémon from the second generation of Pokémon. It is a Water type and forms the trio of legendary beasts with Entei and Raikou.

When is Suicune in Pokémon GO? You can encounter Suicune in its shadow variant on weekends in November 2024, each Saturday and Sunday in shadow raids. Here we show you the best counters against Suicune and the types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Defeating Suicune in raids – With these counters

Mega Sceptile with Seed Flare and Flora Statue
Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Charge Beam
Katagami with Leaf Blade and Leaf Tornado
Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Shadow Electivire with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
Mega Ampharos with Charge Beam and Wild Charge
Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
Shadow Magnezone with Volt Switch and Wild Charge
Thundurus (Therian Form) with Volt Switch and Thunderstorm
Zekrom with Charge Beam and Thunder Punch
Shadow Sceptile with Leaf Blade and Flora Statue
Shadow Tangrowth with Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
Shadow Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Shaymin (Sky Form) with Seed Flare and Grass Whistle
Mega Venusaur with Vine Whip and Flora Statue
Shadow Luxray with Spark and Wild Charge
Shadow Venusaur with Vine Whip and Flora Statue
Shadow Torterra with Leaf Blade and Flora Statue
Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Thunderbolt
Zarude with Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado

Weaknesses of Suicune: The Pokémon is a Water type and has weaknesses against Grass and Electric. Therefore, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Suicune.

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Is there a Shiny Suicune? Yes, you can also catch Suicune as a Shiny.

How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and they are also leveled up, you can defeat Suicune with three trainers. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers to successfully overcome the Pokémon.

You can already assemble your top counters before the raids. This not only has the advantage that you can always rely on your best team, but also saves you some time in each individual raid lobby: This way, you keep track of your raid teams and save a lot of time.

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Harry Potter: The 7 Strongest Members of the Order of the Phoenix Ranked

Fabienne Kissel 11. November 2024 Reading time 6 minutes

The Order of the Phoenix is a secret society in Harry Potter, founded by Dumbledore to combat Voldemort and his Death Eaters. But who are actually the most powerful members?

What distinguishes the Order of the Phoenix? The secret society consists of witches, wizards, and other magical beings. Members often risk their lives to counter Voldemort and protect Hogwarts as well as innocent Muggles.

There is the 1st Order, which was active during the first war (1970s) against Voldemort, and the 2nd Order, which reassembled after Voldemort’s return in 1995. The Order has its headquarters at 12 Grimmauld Place, the former home of Sirius Black.

Only adult witches and wizards who are at least 17 years old and no longer attend school may become members of the Order of the Phoenix.

How was the ranking created? The ranking was created by MeinMMO author Fabienne Kissel. She has long been a big Harry Potter fan and belongs to Hufflepuff House. Every year she revisits the films.

Little note: In this ranking, we focus on the members of the 2nd Order.

Caution Spoiler: Various events from films and books are spoiled.

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Honorable Mentions (Second Order)

Nymphadora Tonks
Aberforth Dumbledore
Arthur Weasley
Molly Weasley
Rubeus Hagrid
Fred and George Weasley
Fleur Delacour
Charlie and Bill Weasley
Arabella Figg
Dobby (an ally of the Order who must not be missed)

Place 7: Sirius Black

Sirius Black was an important fighter in the Order of the Phoenix, both in the first and second wars against Voldemort. In the first war, he fought alongside James Potter and the other Order members against the Death Eaters. After being falsely accused of betraying the Potters and sent to Azkaban, he later escaped and ultimately rejoined the Order.

Sirius is a skilled duelist and knows many spells that assist him in combat. His Animagus ability – to transform into a large black dog – has saved his life multiple times. He brings a wealth of knowledge about dark magic from his relatives and is well-acquainted with the Death Eaters’ strategies.

Especially in the battle in the Department of Mysteries, he showcased his skills before tragically being killed by his cousin Bellatrix Lestrange. He was a powerful wizard, an experienced duelist, and a loyal friend and ally in the fight against Voldemort.

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Place 6: Remus Lupin

Remus Lupin is a strong and important member of the Order of the Phoenix because he acts selflessly despite many personal challenges. As a werewolf, Lupin has had a difficult life, often being marginalized and constantly having to deal with his dangerous side. Nevertheless, he has never lost his sense of justice and uses his talents to help others.

Lupin is a strong wizard, particularly in Defense Against the Dark Arts, and was a highly valued teacher at Hogwarts. Even though he sometimes doubts himself, he repeatedly shows great courage to protect his friends and the Order.

In the second war, he served as a spy for the Order. He lived among the werewolves and tried to convince them to join Dumbledore’s side. This was difficult, however, as many werewolves were afraid of the Death Eater Fenrir Greyback.

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Place 5: Kingsley Shacklebolt

Kingsley Shacklebolt is an incredibly important part of the Order of the Phoenix. As a high-ranking Auror, he brings outstanding skills in the fight against the Dark Arts and impresses with his calmness and composure in critical situations. His missions for the Order were often risky, as he worked undercover in the Ministry of Magic and passed on important information to his comrades without ever arousing suspicion.

Kingsley is also a loyal and brave fighter. He was one of the Aurors who safely escorted Harry from Privet Drive, warned the guests of the Weasley wedding with his Patronus of the Death Eaters, and fought bravely in the Battle of Hogwarts. After Voldemort’s downfall, he became Minister for Magic and worked with Harry, Ron, and Hermione to reform the Ministry and free it from corruption.

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The showrunner of Arcane reveals how long he worked on the final line of season 2 and how high the expectations for the series are

Niko Hernes 11. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Arcane is one of the best animated series on Netflix, and now Season 2 has finally started. For many, the series is not only a beautiful experience because of the animation but also because of the emotional story. The authors of the series know this as well, having spent an incredible amount of time on the last line.

What is Arcane? Arcane is the first animated series set in the League of Legends universe and was a huge hit for Netflix in 2021. It took 3 years to wait for the second season, and now the first act with 3 episodes has finally been released.

As already known, Season 2 will also be the end of the series. This will also be an emotional experience, at least if one can believe the creators who claimed to have spent 27 hours just on the last line.

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I spent an incredible amount of time on the last line of the series

What did the creators say about the finale of Arcane Season 2? In an interview with GamesRadar+, the two creators of Arcane, Alex Yee and Christian Linke, talked about the last line of the series. They invested quite a bit of time into it, as Yee explains:

I literally spent 27 hours or something like that just trying to figure out: What is the conclusion? How do you end a show like this?
Alex Yee on the last line in Arcane Season 2

They wanted to avoid making Season 2 feel like a political statement. This is challenging, as Linke says. It’s difficult to completely detach from the real world.

Linke explains in this context why it took so long. The last line is also supposed to contain a personal perspective, dealing with confronting impossible situations and conflicts. He also mentions his own kind of hope.

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Despite the many personal stories of the characters, Arcane is at its core a story about inequality, armed conflicts, resource scarcity, and the responsibility of technological progress. The parallels to the real world are hard to deny.

The last line, which took the creators 27 hours to perfect, will not be heard until November 23, 2024, when the final 3 of the 9 episodes of the series are released. So far, only 3 episodes have been released. At one point, there was even a movie planned in the League of Legends universe, but it fell through: Riot wanted to make a movie for LoL, but it failed – It still cost 4.6 million euros

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German survival game on Steam now lets you breed and pet animals, has 5 times more players right away

Alexander Mehrwald 11. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The successful German survival game Enshrouded received its biggest update yet on November 5th. The focus is also on taming and breeding animals. This seems to please many players, as the game now has almost 40,000 players per day.

Why is the update special? The update, titled “Souls of the Frozen Frontier”, brought a wide range of new content and changes and thus represents the most comprehensive update for Enshrouded so far.

In addition to an increase in the maximum level, the expansion of the game world, as well as new dynamic weather conditions and a new biome, new animals have also entered the world of survival success – bringing features that are often requested by the community.

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What features are they? These animals are not only intended to make the game world livelier but are also tamable and represent a major focus of the update. For example, you can now keep cats and dogs in various colors as pets. If you pet your favorite, you will receive buffs – just like in real life.

Additionally, it is now possible to tame non-hostile animals and keep them in your base. If you give them enough food and shelter, they will have offspring after some time, allowing you to build your own breeding.

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What are the numbers after the update? These new features seem to have struck a chord with particularly many players. Since the release of the update, the player numbers have steadily increased and are now at a new peak of 38,053 (as of November 11th at 10:30 AM, according to steamdb.info), which corresponds to an increase of nearly 463% compared to the previous month. Thus, Enshrouded currently has about 5 times more players than in previous months.

The data from steamdb.info shows a significant increase in players after the update. (As of November 11th at 10:30 AM)

Last time Enshrouded saw such a significant player increase was at its release on January 24th. At that time, the survival hit recorded a peak of 160,405 players. Since then, there has been no comparable increase in player numbers, indicating that the new features resonate with the community.

However, animal breeding is not the only feature the community desires. The player base of Enshrouded even submitted so many improvement suggestions and wishes that the development team had to put the brakes on: Enshrouded has 2 million players on Steam, with 2,600 suggestions for improvement – the developers have had enough of this

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Throne and Liberty: How to Obtain and Wisely Use Dimension Contract Marks – Here’s How

Nathalie Schnee 11. November 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

In Throne and Liberty there is the currency Dimensions Contract Marks, which is displayed in the upper right corner of your screen. But how can you obtain them and what should you spend them on? MeinMMO has all the answers for you.

What are Dimensions Contract Marks and how do I get them? You need Dimensions Contract Marks to open the boss chests in coop dungeons. If you don’t have any marks, you can enter and compete in the coop dungeon, but you are not allowed to open the chest at the end.

You automatically receive Dimensions Contract Marks daily. Unfortunately, you cannot collect an infinite number of marks. There is a maximum limit, and everything collected beyond that is wasted.

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What are Dimensions Contract Marks?

Dimensions Contract Marks are a currency in Throne and Liberty. They are always displayed in the upper right corner of your screen. When you hover your mouse over them, you’ll see how many you can save up. The maximum limit is 4,500 Dimensions Contract Marks. Everything you gain beyond that is wasted. Therefore, you should spend your marks as you approach the maximum of 4,500.

However, at the start of the game, stay close to the maximum capacity and save your Dimensions Contract Marks until level 50 to redeem them in the max-level coop dungeons. These higher-level dungeons provide you with better rewards.

If you spend your marks immediately, you will be able to open fewer high-level dungeon chests after reaching level 50. By saving the marks, you’ll benefit more in the long run.

Receiving Dimensions Contract Marks

You receive Dimensions Contract Marks for doing nothing. You are simply credited with the marks daily and don’t even have to log in for it. Thus, it is very easy to obtain the Dimensions Contract Marks. The capacity and the amount you receive per day varies with your level:

Level 20 to 29: 360 daily marks with a maximum capacity of 1,800 marks
Level 30 to 39: 660 daily marks with a maximum capacity of 3,300 marks
Level 40 to 49: 780 daily marks with a maximum capacity of 3,900 marks
From level 50: 900 daily marks with a maximum capacity of 4,500 marks

Additionally, marks can be looted from the pirate treasure on the island of Saurodoma. However, it only appears at night when there is a conflict zone on the island and PvP is activated. It is extremely difficult to access the treasure as strong PvP guilds guard it.

Spending Dimensions Contract Marks

If you go to the menu and select the coop dungeons, you will see several instances with different levels. Depending on the level, you need a different number of Dimensions Contract Marks to open the boss chest at the end of the dungeon:

Level 20 dungeon Phantom Abyss: 120 Dimensions Contract Marks
Level 30 dungeon Roaring Temple: 220 Dimensions Contract Marks
Level 40 dungeon Cave of Despair: 260 Dimensions Contract Marks
Level 50 dungeon Death Abyss: 300 Dimensions Contract Marks
Level 50 dungeon Cursed Wasteland: 300 Dimensions Contract Marks
Level 50 dungeon Temple of Butchery: 300 Dimensions Contract Marks
Level 50 dungeon Butcher’s Gorge: 300 Dimensions Contract Marks
Level 50 dungeon Island of the Tyrant: 300 Dimensions Contract Marks
Level 50 dungeon Cave of Destruction: 300 Dimensions Contract Marks

Depending on which coop dungeon you complete, you will receive different rewards for your Dimensions Contract Marks at the end.

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Random Dungeon for Extra Rewards

Since the 1.4 update, a random matchmaking has been introduced in Throne and Liberty. When you click on the group search, you can select Random. You then need to specify your role and provide a combat power of 1,600 to participate.

When you start the group search, a random level 50 dungeon will be selected for you. If you participate and then open the boss chest for 300 Dimensions Contract Marks, you will not only receive the contents of the normal boss chest but also an extra chest. This is the Random Player Search Rewards: 1 Star Chest. This contains a guaranteed reward:

A Dimensional Soul Fragment Selection Chest, where you can choose a soul fragment.

And you have a seven percent chance to draw the following reward from the chest:

Dimensional Essence: Redemption

The essence has a total value of 60 soul fragments and is thus the jackpot if you are lucky enough to get it. With the essence, you can have the dungeon weapons crafted at the NPCs in Castle Rockwatch, which can also drop from the boss chests.

In the random search, there is even a group search effect of:

10 percent increased maximum health
10 percent increased damage dealt

Thus, it is currently best to spend your Dimensions Contract Marks in the random search.

If you have questions about the Abyss Contract Marks or the mechanics of the dungeon bosses, check out our overview of Throne and Liberty. There, we have listed all guides for the new MMORPG: Throne and Liberty: All guides for starting the new MMORPG.

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Because rents are so high, a man moved into a hotel: he paid for the first night and stayed for five years for free

Benedikt Schlotmann 11. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

With several tricks, a man manages to stay for free in a hotel for 5 years. But he becomes greedier and demands more and more. Then he loses an important lawsuit against the hotel owner.

The whole action begins in June 2018, when Mickey Barreto paid for one night in a hotel in New York for $200.57 (about 187 euros). To live permanently and for free in the hotel, he creatively exploited a law that was officially devised by the city of New York for low-income tenants.

How did the trick work? His stay was based on the New York Rent Stabilization Law, which allowed some guests in older New York hotels to apply for a permanent lease. Through this legislation, which was originally intended to protect low-income tenants, Barreto gained the right to reside in the hotel.

He sued the hotel and fought in court for his claim to the room and won in the absence of the hotel representatives. He argued in court that since he was subject to the New York Rent Stabilization Law, he was entitled to stay indefinitely.

The court decided that the hotel had to give him back the room, and he also managed to live there for free.

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The hotel room is no longer enough; he wants to claim the entire hotel

What happened next? The man became greedy. After the ruling that granted him the room, he decided to interpret the order as a property right to the entire building. Based on an ambiguous interpretation of the court’s ruling and the law, he went to the city’s finance office to have the entire hotel registered in his name. After seven attempts and exploiting bureaucratic mishaps, he managed to have his name appear as the owner of the building in the city records. This was reported by the English newspaper Los Angeles Times.

With the deed of ownership, he then began to present himself as the rightful owner. He sent letters to the owner’s lawyers demanding up to $15 million in back payments and requested access to the hotel’s financial records. As if it all already belonged to him.

Court finds: Ownership claims are fraudulent

So it all ends: The hotel owner repeatedly sued the intruder. Eventually, the court ruled against Barreto and found that his property claims were fraudulent. It ordered his immediate eviction (via businessinsider.com).

In 2023, after several hearings, the man was finally arrested for his attempted illegal appropriation of the hotel on 24 counts, including 14 counts of fraud. He faced a trial that could put him in prison for a long time. Meanwhile, the judges, after a psychiatric evaluation, found that Barreto was unfit for trial due to his mental health and addiction issues. This was recently reported by the New York Times (behind paywall).

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Aion 2 focuses on PvE and a business model like Throne and Liberty

Nathalie Schnee 11. November 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

For those who find too much PvP in Throne and Liberty, the successor to Aion might be something. Aion 2 is expected to be launched worldwide in the second half of 2025. MeinMMO reveals what is currently known.

In what ways will Aion 2 resemble Throne and Liberty? It has been a long time since there were any new updates about Aion 2. In a phone conference regarding the financial report for the third quarter, the company NCSoft announced that the MMORPG is expected to be released in the second half of 2025. It is supposed to follow a similar business model as Throne and Liberty, but the focus will be on PvE, as reported by mmorpg.org.pl.

Throne and Liberty is a new MMORPG that features many PvP elements. Additionally, it has a real money currency called Luzent, which can be used for trading in the auction house. Players farm items, extract their powerful attributes, and can then sell them for Luzent in the auction house. We have some tips for you regarding this.

Aion 2 seems to be taking this model as a role model. MeinMMO reveals what else is known.

Take a look at the new MMORPG Aion 2:

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AION 2 shows the gameplay of the MMORPG in the trailer

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NCSoft particularly focuses on PvE in Aion 2

Unlike Throne and Liberty, the focus in Aion 2 is placed on PvE, as the international audience “prefers such content.” The MMORPG is intended to “set a new standard.” PvP will also be offered, but it will play only a minor role here.

Since Throne and Liberty has several PvP elements and players can use a lot of real money currency to clean out the auction house to strengthen their character, the game is currently under criticism from the player base. The pay-to-win factor is a thorn in the side of the majority of players.

At this point, Aion 2 could provide relief, as NCSoft is considering the same business model for the MMORPG, but this approach is likely to have less influence due to the clear preference for PvE-based gameplay. With this strategy, the company aims to specifically address the wishes of the global player community, according to mmorpg.org.pl.

Furthermore, the following information about Aion 2 is known so far:

Unreal Engine 5
300 people are working on the game
The game world is said to be larger than that of Aion 1
Aion 2 will have more than a dozen language versions
It has been confirmed that Aion 2 is expected to be released in the year 2025, specifically in the second half of the year 2025
Aion 2 will be released worldwide immediately
A large-scale marketing campaign is expected to begin early next year.
The game is being developed “with a focus on a global audience”.
The combat system and the marketing strategy differ significantly from what the company has done so far
While the PvP system will exist, it will supposedly not play a major role
Aion 2 is supposed to “set a new standard”.
The company has high hopes for Aion 2, as the game is expected to generate huge profits (especially since NCSoft is currently facing difficulties)

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