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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Throne and Liberty: So bekommt ihr Köder und Salz
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.
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.
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.
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:
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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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.
Is there a Shiny Suicune? Yes, you can also catch Suicune as a Shiny.
Suicune in normal form and Shiny Suicune for comparison
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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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.
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.
On the next page, we go on with places 4 and 3.
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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.
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.
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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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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Survival Hit Enshrouded Showcases Highlights from Its Biggest Update Yet
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.
First player increase since peak performance after release
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.
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.
Update from November 11, 2024: We have added a small supplement
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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.
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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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).
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
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)
However, fans will still have to wait for new footage. It is conceivable that NCSoft will show some impressions of Aion 2 at G-Star 2024, where the company will present several of its titles. Whether Aion 2 has the necessary potential to compete against the competition is still uncertain. If you are looking for a game with a lot of PvP, Throne and Liberty is the right place to go: Throne and Liberty: All guides for starting the new MMORPG.
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An Easter egg in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 equips you with all perks without having to pay for them.
How can you get all perks for free? In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, there is again the gum “Perkaholic” in zombie mode, which gives you all 8 available perks of a map. A player has now discovered that you can get the effect of the gum on the map “Terminus” through a little Easter egg.
To do this, you apparently have to hunt about 50 fish at various locations on the map. They swim in small groups and are best blown up with explosive equipment like grenades or C4s. If you get too close to the fish, they swim away and disappear.
The fish are said to spawn, among other places, in the water basin of the underground biolab and near the shipwreck. In this video on YouTube, you can see the locations where the player blows up the fish:
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What do other players say about it? For the community, this is a great find that many players are impressed by. One user comments on YouTube: “I was here when BO6 zombie history was being written.”
Another user thinks: “This is great. It would completely change Terminus if it were easy to do.” (via X.com) Terminus is the more difficult of the two release maps of the zombie mode and free perks would certainly help many players.
For some players, this is simply a sign that the developers really put a lot of work into the map: “This is the kind of thing that will stand the test of time and will be talked about for years to come when discussing this map. Great find.” Overall, the round-based zombie mode is one of the aspects that players really like about Black Ops 6.
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Don’t be a Rambo, but save a lot of resources
What does it bring? In the zombie mode of Black Ops 6, it is very important to equip the different perks. Each perk gives you an important advantage, such as increasing maximum health, faster reloading, or improved health regeneration.
Normally, you have to buy the perks for essence at perk-a-cola machines, where the price increases with each perk purchased. This way, you could save a lot of essence, which you could then use, for example, to buy better armor or upgrade your weapons at the pack-a-punch machine.
If you want to complete the Easter egg of Terminus, you should definitely equip the most important perks and punch (upgrade) your weapons. You can read all further steps to successfully complete the Easter egg on MeinMMO: Black Ops 6 Zombies: Here’s how to solve the Easter egg of Terminus
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Hayao Miyazaki has worked on many animes in his career.The creator of My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away believes that one anime has spoiled an entire generation. According to him, everything and everyone has become dumber.
Which anime could that be? In two articles of the book “Turning Point: 1997-2008,” Hayao Miyazaki discusses how the anime Ultraman negatively affected children. In the article “Recalling the Days of My Youth,” he writes:
At the moment Ultraman was first broadcast, children began to believe that the world on television was more attractive than reality. For this Ultraman generation, Ultraman was the biggest thing in the world.
Accordingly, children would escape into the world of the series to avoid reality. Thus, they would engage more with fictional things than face real problems. This, according to him, would have effects on them.
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Miyazaki Sees the Dumbing Down of an Entire Generation
What are the consequences? In the article “Nothing Makes Me Happier Than Watching Children Enjoy Themselves,” he even holds parents partly responsible for the “Ultraman Generation”:
Parents have failed… and today we increasingly see that [their children] have no idea what to do. In my circle of friends in their forties, there are a few from the Ultraman generation, and this problem seems to occur more and more frequently with them.
He even added that everything and everyone has become dumber over time. With this, Miyazaki expresses that he does not think highly of Ultraman.
In general, his aversion is not only directed at Ultraman but at all pop culture phenomena that can become an obsession for children. There could be even more animes that Miyazaki does not think highly of.
Is this his only controversial opinion? Miyazaki is known for not holding back his words. He has already attracted attention for strange views and actions. For example, in his own film studio, it is common for the seating arrangement to be divided by blood types.
Hayao Miyazaki is one of the founders of the film studio Ghibli, which has produced well-known films such as Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. Since Miyazaki has a successful career in the anime field, his opinion is important to many anime fans. He recently clarified the question of whether anime in the original Japanese with subtitles or dubbed are better: The “Godfather of Anime” answered the eternal question of whether animes with subtitles are really better
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Cortyn has dared to take on Hearthstone again with the new expansion. However, currently, decks that are more geared towards solo players dominate.
Hearthstone and I have a difficult relationship. I actually like Blizzard’s card game, and for my personal enjoyment, I don’t care much if the developers sell skins for way too much money. That doesn’t change whether I like the game itself or not.
What bothers me, however, is a game design that produces decks that no longer need to interact with the opponent at all.
Cards like the Infinite Vastness are even banned in some modes:
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Hearthstone, in its concept, has always been a kind of puzzle game. Alternately, you place one or more pieces on the board, and the opponent must find a response on how to react with their own cards. A long back and forth until it eventually becomes clear who has used the resources better (or had a bit more luck).
However, with the latest expansion “The Great Dark Vastness,” decks have become popular that require no interaction at all or can be influenced in any way. These are decks that basically just say: “I need to reach my win condition, and as soon as that is achieved, nothing can stop me.”
This is not inherently bad. If the win condition is hard to achieve and you have to play cleverly around what the opponent does, then that’s fine.
But currently, there are several decks that have reached this win condition as early as turn 4, 5, or 6.
Two Deck Examples That “Play For Themselves”
My absolute least favorite at the moment is the Rogue with the ability “Quasar.” The card costs 6 mana to shuffle the entire hand back into the deck, and then all cards in the deck cost 3 mana less. Through various methods, the Quasar typically costs 3 or 4 mana, so the Rogue can do this as early as turn 3 or 4.
This then leads to all cards in the Rogue’s deck costing between 0 and 1 mana. Since the deck also consists of many draw mechanics, exactly one turn after playing the Quasar, the inevitable happens: a fireworks display of damage effects rains down on the opponent. Often, 10 to 15 cards are played in one turn, and you drop from 30 health points to 0. Exciting, interactive gameplay. Not.
A similarly “great” deck currently is a Shaman deck that shuffles asteroids into the deck. Every time an asteroid is drawn, it deals 2 damage to an additional enemy. The Shaman can further increase the damage – to 3, 4, 5, or even more damage.
Since he can shuffle 20 or more asteroids into his deck at lightning speed, it usually only takes a few turns until you have to watch with a frustrated expression as he draws 10 asteroids or more in a row, and once again you go from “full health” to “bombed into digital oblivion” without being able to do anything to prevent it.
And yes, I know there are other decks that are similarly annoying and devastating. If I see one more Paladin that already drags my ears in turn 6 with his 20/20 minions, I will have a screaming fit.
Blizzard Is Responsible
Of course, one could say: It’s the players’ fault. If such toxic decks are effective, then they will be played and determine the meta. But I don’t think that’s the case here. The reason such tactics work is due to the design of the cards – and also because there are no counter cards against these strategies. Until a while ago, there was a card that could ruin such strategies by removing cards from both decks that had been added afterwards:
The Steam Cleaner is sorely missed.
Now there is nothing like that anymore. These types of “I don’t care what the opponent does, I’m going to do my thing” decks are unstoppable and can only be stopped if you play such a deck yourself and hope that your death combo happens a little earlier.
It’s frustrating. In theory, the new expansion has many interesting cards that could create fun decks. But they have absolutely no chance against the currently far too strong meta decks, which require even less skill than is already the case in Hearthstone.
I can only hope that soon there will be a nerf or a clear change to these decks, because they are just frustrating. I have nothing against there being meta decks that dominate the game for a few months. But when there are decks that allow for no interaction at all and you think each time “I couldn’t prevent any of that,” then that’s just one thing: boring.
Pokémon TCG Pocket is currently engaging numerous players worldwide. To ensure you make no mistakes in the mobile game from the start, MeinMMO lists several tips for you to consider while playing.
Who is this article intended for? Pokémon TCG Pocket offers multiple opportunities where you could miss out or even suffer disadvantages. Therefore, this article aims to help you get the most out of the mobile game.
Among the following mistakes are some tips aimed at both beginners and veterans. Even if you have been playing Pokémon TCG Pocket since day one, you might still overlook some things.
You can find the best decks from Pokémon TCG Pocket here:
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Here are the 3 best decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket!
Mistakes in Pokémon TCG Pocket to avoid
Spending pack points on common cards
Pack points are a currency you receive when you get multiple copies of a card. You can then spend the pack points on individual cards that are not yet in your collection. However, you shouldn’t spend them lightly.
Save your pack points and spend them either on rare EX cards or supporters like Misty or Sabrina. This way, you can save up for cards for strong decks, which are currently high on the tier list.
Ignoring PvE mode and missions
In CPU battles, you can compete against CPU opponents with your assembled deck. Various difficulty levels are available to you. By completing the battles, you can earn up to 220 pack hourglasses and shop tickets early in the game.
The same goes for the missions: Try to complete your dailies every day, collect specific card sets, and finish the events.
If you want to assemble your first strong deck for PvP or PvE, you should not switch between the three boosters. If you consistently choose the same booster, you will get cards faster that can be well combined in a deck.
Moreover, you will also earn pack points early on that you can use for other missing cards. Once you have assembled your deck for PvP or PvE mode, you can also choose the other boosters.
Conducting wonder trades without favoriting
Through the wonder trade, you can receive cards from friends that they have in their boosters. However, it is not clear which cards you already have in your collection when selecting. With so many cards, you can easily lose track, which is why you should not just blindly pick during the wonder trade.
Instead, mark all the cards you do not have. You can do this by moving the slider next to the Pokémon collection binder in the “My Cards” menu. Then, the numbers of the cards you do not have will be displayed. Save them by clicking on the respective card as “Want it!” so that they are marked with a heart during wonder trades. This way, you can easily recognize which cards you do not have yet.
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Actually, a player in Diablo 4 just wanted to hit some bosses with a few random people. In the end, he goes home with dozens of summoning materials, two Mythics, and a billion gold. Most of it was a gift. And this, despite the fact that he never knew any of these people before.
This happened to the player:
On Reddit, a user shares how he was farming during a few rounds with a group on Torment 2 at Duriel.
After about an hour, the group wanted to switch to Torment 4 and simply offered to carry the user through the pit so he could join.
There, they would have completed a “ridiculous number” of Duriel runs. The user found his first Mythic and received the runes from the others to craft another one, along with about 400 boss materials and a billion gold. Just like that.
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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: Lehren von Akarat sammeln – So geht’s
Is he alone in this? No, such stories are common in Diablo 4, even if this one might be particularly generous. However, threads with similar tones frequently appear.
Another user writes on Reddit that he wanted to trade for the first time on a friend’s recommendation. In the end, the seller gifted him two of the best items for his build along with a billion gold, with the note: “Pay it forward.” As thanks, the user donated 100 dollars to the Red Cross. Another user received 10 billion out of nowhere (via Reddit).
There are also often stories from the other side. Especially towards the end of the season, but sometimes also in the middle, threads appear on Reddit where players simply give away heaps of gold, materials, or items without asking for anything in return.
Reddit is actually known for harboring a disproportional share of critics. If there is something to complain about, you usually find something on Reddit. Just shortly after the release of Season 6, for example, there was great criticism of the improved crafting system.
According to a smaller thread, it even goes so far that new players can be discouraged. If they simply ask how good the game is, they are immediately met with all the negative aspects, with the comment that Path of Exile is better.
Users explain: The community of Diablo 4 is excellent. Only Reddit is “a shitshow,” with all the loud people who just complain. Those who enjoy the game play it and are not on the platform.
However, Reddit is not just a platform for negativity. There are indeed often critical discussions with pros and cons, about controversial features, which are used by Blizzard to improve the game. Especially community manager Adam Fletcher is often on Reddit for such feedback.
The new season of Arcane starts with major changes. Especially Caitlyn is transforming – and quite skillfully, as MeinMMO demon Cortyn finds.
After what felt like endless months of waiting, season 2 of Arcane has finally started for fans. As with season 1, the story will be released in 3 blocks with 3 episodes each. At the time of this article, the first 3 episodes of season 2 are available and are receiving plenty of positive reviews.
Those who thought that Arcane 2 would take some time to get the story moving – similar to season 1 – were proven wrong. Within just a few episodes, the power dynamics in Piltover have dramatically shifted.
Spoiler warning: This article discusses the first 3 episodes of Arcane 2. If you haven’t seen them yet, you shouldn’t continue reading.
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Arcane – The Official Trailer for Season 2 of the LoL Series
Caitlyn – The Descent into Corruption
What I particularly enjoyed is the development of Caitlyn Kiramman. In season 1, she was still a moral authority. A loyal citizen from the upper class of Piltover, searching for her path as a law enforcer. Curious, intelligent, a bit naive, and despite the quite strict environment, with her heart in the right place.
She always argues close to the law but also has an eye for the suffering and injustice in the city. Especially her relationship with Vi – who finally receives the long-awaited kiss – ensures that she gains more insight into the life of the undercity.
But with season 2, Caitlyn begins to change. The attack on the council of Piltover has caused losses, including Caitlyn’s mother.
Caitlyn blames herself because she could have stopped Jinx – and indirectly, she also blames Vi, whom she has heard from several times.
Caitlyn is faced with a difficult choice – one that she is being pushed towards.
Slowly, piece by piece, Caitlyn starts to slip. Her sense of justice is increasingly overshadowed by desires for revenge. This is only intensified when, even at her deceased mother’s memorial, the next attack is already on the horizon. For the first time, she refers to the attackers as “animals” and her thinking darkens. She doesn’t even shy away from using poison gas to achieve her goals.
In the end, Caitlyn is even willing to risk the life of a child to attain her revenge.
Episode 3 of season 2 ends with quite a bang. It is revealed that the recent conflicts in Piltover were all orchestrated by Ambessa Medarda to escalate the war.
Ambessa uses one of the remaining council members to call a large assembly and announce that Piltover needs (partially) new leadership. Someone who can lead the military and has the will to eradicate the threats to the city at their root – and she names Caitlyn Kiramman for that.
Under archaic “chest-thumping” that resembles war drums, Caitlyn accepts her appointment as the military commander and is suddenly in the position to resolve the conflict in her own way.
One of the most impressive scenes so far – Caitlyn is appointed commander.
It is clear that Ambessa did not choose Caitlyn because she actually believes she is capable – but because Caitlyn is emotionally vulnerable, enjoys high approval in the city’s populace, and is (presumably) particularly malleable. For Ambessa, Caitlyn is a useful idiot to advance her own goals. That Caitlyn’s previously so pure personality is further twisted in the process is simply collateral damage.
I am extremely curious to see how the story of Arcane will find an end – especially regarding Caitlyn’s development. For me, Jinx and Vi have now receded into the background, even though they appear on screen almost as much. But the way a law-abiding, absolutely “good” character is slowly but surely pushed into morally grey waters by the incidents here is simply magnificent.
This kind of “corruption of a character” told at a pace that feels believable is relatively rare in series. Sure, there are other examples – but especially many examples where it has not worked; just think of Daenerys from Game of Thrones.
Arcane is simply an incredibly good, well-thought-out, and emotionally captivating story so far. And that for a game that could not matter less to me. Just managing to achieve that clearly shows me that Arcane will still be a topic of conversation long after the end of the series – and a series that people will reflect on for many years to come.
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In Throne and Liberty you need to find and take down honeypot ants for an exploration mission. MeinMMO will reveal everything you need to know about the quest.
Finding Honeypot Ants: For the quest The Beginning of Misfortune, you first need to find a page and then the ants. They are located in the open-world dungeon Ant Nest. The tricky part is that the honeypot ants do not have a quest marker. This means you have to track them down yourself.
In the dungeon, there are several glowing yellow eggs. The honeypot ants will hatch from them when you take out the surrounding ants with area attacks.
However, don’t enter the dungeon recklessly. If there are two red swords above it, it means that PvP has been activated. This means that not only can the monsters obliterate you, but also the players. MeinMMO shows you the locations of the eggs and tells you what else you need to know about the mission.
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The Page of Collection: Expedition Records – Finding the Ant Nest
Part One: At the beginning of the mission, you need to find a lost page. You will go to the open-world dungeon Ant Nest, which is located north of Rock Watch. Once you enter the cave, you need to follow the tunnel inside. As the vault splits into many passages, you will find the page on the left in an abyss near the food storage. You need to interact with the page to complete the first part of the mission.
The page glows violet from the abyssInteract with the page
Once you have done that, you need to traverse the dungeon to reach the honeypot ant eggs. Along the way, you will be noticed by many ants. This can be avoided by transforming into an insect. This way, the other ants will ignore you and you can pass through the dungeon undisturbed.
How to Find the Honeypot Ants
Part Two: Now it gets a bit more challenging, as you need to track down the honeypot ants. Normally, monsters always have a marker that shows you their exact location when you have marked the quest with a star. However, honeypot ants are considered an exception, so you have to find them on your own, and they are well-hidden.
Only the area with the egg will be displayed to you. What won’t be revealed is that the honeypot ants hatch from the glowing yellow eggs when you eliminate the surrounding ants around them.
For this, weapons with many area attacks, such as a staff, are particularly suitable. If your level or equipment is not high enough, you should try to attract only single or few ants at a time to defeat them gradually.
Here are some locations of the honeypot ants for you:
The blue circles mark the area of the eggDefeat all the ants so that the honeypot ant hatches
As soon as you defeat a honeypot ant, you have already completed the second part of the task.
Part Three: In the last part of the mission, you need to defeat the giant fire ant, which is even shown as a mini-map boss on the map. There are several of them in the east of the cave, so it shouldn’t be a problem to find one of them. Once you have defeated it, the quest is finished and you can leave the cave.
Here you see the giant fire ant and the hatched honeypot ant
The MMORPG Lost Ark is not doing as well as it did at launch. The new starter aid servers from the developers apparently haven’t changed anything about the problem. Now Amazon needs your help and is happy to pay for it.
How is Lost Ark faring? The player count of Lost Ark has been slowly declining. In the current November, the MMORPG reached a peak of only 27,188 concurrent players. The month before, the number was still at 30,995 players (via SteamDB).
To make it easier for new players in the MMORPG, the developers are launching the so-called starter help servers. These were meant to quickly guide players with many advantages towards the endgame. However, this plan has been marred by exploits and a debate over bans regarding the exploitation of bugs.
Many players are angry about this and are contemplating the future of the Korean MMORPG. Amazon is likely doing the same and is now paying players 18 euros for their opinions.
You can see a boss from Lost Ark in this cinematic trailer:
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Lost Ark showcases its latest boss darkly and impressively in the cinematic trailer
Good hourly wage for your opinion
What kind of survey is this? The developers of Lost Ark have specifically reached out via email to former players of the MMORPG. In it, they invite players to participate in a survey about Lost Ark. In the survey, players are to answer various questions about the game and explain why they no longer play it.
Interestingly, Amazon promises a gift card worth $20 to everyone who fills out the survey validly. The fact that these roughly 18.70 € are not just raffled off but paid to everyone shows that Amazon is seriously investing money to find out where their former success is struggling.
The survey is quite extensive and, according to the email from Amazon, should take about 25 minutes. However, players on Reddit are also sharing for free what the problems of Lost Ark are.
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What problems do the active players of Lost Ark see? While the survey specifically targets the former players of the MMORPG, those who still play the game regularly are primarily sharing their feedback on Reddit. Trucida clearly points out on Reddit what the MMORPG lacks: “There is no casual content. 20 dollars please.”
Wiseude lists on Reddit three reasons that spoil the game: “[…] The performance of the game was too inconsistent. Random FPS drops in the middle of a raid. […]. I had enough of 20-minute raids with wipe mechanics at the end. […] I am tired of the hamster wheel. This game takes too much of your time […].”
Many players on Reddit also mention individual in-game mechanics like elixirs and transcendence that make the game worse for them.
The PS5 Pro is very expensive, but supposedly the console is selling quite well. Sony now explains what they were thinking and why they are so successful.
The PS5 Pro is now officially available and is already in the living rooms (or gaming rooms) of many players. Despite the loud criticism, that the PS5 Pro is far too expensive at 799 euros, Sony has now stated that the PS5 Pro is selling well.
Who is speaking? Sony President Hiroki Totoki explained in an interview with the Nikkei media that the PS5 Pro is not a console for the masses, but a high-end product tailored to loyal customers. He explains:
This is a high-end product aimed at loyal customers, which is why we did not plan for large sales from the outset.
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I have the impression that the product is performing slightly better than the pre-orders for the PS4 Pro in the same period, so I do not believe it will negatively impact the product’s sales plan.
What does loyal customer mean? The simple answer is that this refers to users who have particularly high loyalty to a brand. This means: players who have been with the PlayStation family for years are more willing to buy an expensive console for 800 euros than someone who uses many different platforms and has not settled on one.
And it seems that this loyal customer base is now buying the console. Thus, Sony has achieved its goal.
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Sony releases the official reveal trailer for the PS5 Pro
The PS5 Pro is available and scaring off scalpers who wanted to profit
What does the current situation look like? To the delight of players, the PS5 Pro is available everywhere both at the start of pre-orders and at launch. This especially brings sad faces to scalpers and speculators who had hoped to have a new object of desire with the PS5 Pro.
A coming game on Steam is inspired by great survival classics like DayZ and can currently be tested in an Open Alpha.
Which game is it about? In 2024, several titles of the genre have already been released that have received a lot of attention, such as Palworld, Enshrouded, or Once Human. Ardem wants to be the next big survival game.
The game is being developed by a team of ambitious developers who have worked for many years as modders for Bethesda games in the past. They were particularly productive during the times of Oblivion and Skyrim before founding the studio Techtive Games.
The team is currently developing their new game Ardem, which, however, has nothing to do with the role-playing games of The Elder Scrolls. Rather, the gameplay already resembles well-known survival games like DayZ, which has recently received a frosty expansion.
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In Ardem, a misanthropic world and the struggle for survival await you – Trailer
A dangerous world full of AI machines
What does Ardem offer? It’s not easy to add something truly new to the genre. Ardem initially wants to offer its players the following:
A 64 square kilometer game world that can be freely explored, consisting of forests as well as urban environments.
A dynamic seasons system with constantly changing conditions.
The construction of a personal base complete with all essential furnishings, such as refrigerators, as well as defenses.
You can grow food, hunt animals, and fish.
Your base can be powered, with different elements like wind, water, or sun keeping the system running.
A variety of vehicles that can be repaired and used.
A special highlight is that the world of Ardem is set in a post-apocalypse. The battle between humans and artificial intelligence has escalated. Nature is slowly reclaiming its space and pushing out humans. Additionally, malicious AI robots, including mechs and drones, are wandering around. They are out for the surviving humans.
What modes are there? Not only robots are your enemies. Typical for the genre and models like DayZ, other players are also a potential danger. However, you can also ally with them. Ardem offers servers with PvE, PvP, and Roleplay modes. Up to 64 players can be on a server.
How can I test the game? You can currently try the open alpha on Steam. You just need to register on the shop page of the game.
Since it is an alpha, many elements are, of course, not yet fully developed and therefore unfinished. Keep this in mind while you play. The alpha runs until Saturday, November 16, 2024. Have you heard of the game and want to try it out? Feel free to let us know in the comments. For more survival tips, check this out: The 28 best survival games of 2024 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox
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How much money can you spend on a mount in World of Warcraft? Apparently, there is no upper limit, as the spectral tiger costs quite a bit.
It is now known that in recent months, some rather questionable offerings have made their way into the game’s shop in World of Warcraft. The peak here was the mount for a whopping 80 euros, which provides direct access to the auction house and therefore gives a small but fine gameplay advantage.
But those who thought that such prices were already the end of the line should take a look at the Chinese version of WoW. There, you can spend around three times that amount for a much older mount.
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WoW celebrates its 20th anniversary – Here’s what you can earn
What kind of offer is that? In China, they are also capitalizing on the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft and offering some exclusive deals that would leave many in this country quite astonished. Because if you want, you can buy the spectral tiger – in a flying variant – for a casual price of around 250 € (1888 CNY).
As a little bonus, there are also 3 old toys that thematically fit with the Hollow’s End – but they don’t really add much to the deal.
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Why is this special? The spectral tiger is one of the most prestigious mounts in World of Warcraft. For a very long time, it could only be obtained through the “World of Warcraft Trading Card Game” – a super rare loot card. For that, you can already spend over 4,000 euros on the open market.
In China, a bundle with the spectral tiger was already sold a while ago. Now, there is an additional flying variant available.
One month of food or rather a flying, transparent cat? Image source: wowhead
At least: Anyone who purchased the first bundle back then can buy the new package with the flying tiger for “only” around 80 €.
Will this come to Europe as well? Most likely not. Such offers are much more established in China and are directly related to NetEase, Blizzard’s Chinese partner. They are known for implementing relatively aggressive (and very expensive) “microtransactions” into the game.
So, it is rather unlikely that such offers will ever be available in World of Warcraft in the rest of the world. But hey, people probably thought the same about an 80-euro mount just a few weeks ago…
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