The e-sports for League of Legends is growing larger. This was also evident at the finals of the Worlds 2024. MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes was on site and unexpectedly got goosebumps. And that was even before the actual games began.
Note: The title image is an edited collage featuring an image whose rights are owned by Riot Games. The photo was taken by Colin Young-Wolff.
I never had strong feelings about e-sports. I like watching it to see how professionals play video games on a level that I probably will never reach myself. This was also the case with League of Legends.
For the Worlds 2024, I had the opportunity to be present live at the finals. I could see the battle between BLG and T1 myself.
I didn’t have high expectations. I just wanted to experience a major e-sports event live. But I was completely surprised. I got goosebumps and was cheering before the actual matches started.
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The finals of the Worlds started with musical acts, the most famous probably being Linkin Park. This really boosted the mood in the arena. People were dressed up in every corner, either in elaborate cosplay or simply as fans of the two teams. League of Legends has long been more than just a game, and you can feel that live in the community.
I initially had no strong feelings for either team. I didn’t really care who won, but that changed when a video was played. The video featured the 10 players, and various family members expressed their pride.
The video showcased the ambitions of the players, the pressure, and the human side that you rarely see behind the screen. You could just feel how much the game meant to each individual player.
Suddenly, I had goosebumps. I wanted to see the players win. You could feel the passion that the players brought to the stage. Even before the actual matches, I was captivated and not alone. The many fans celebrated the players and the teams they desperately wanted to win.
The beautiful thing was that there was no animosity toward the other team. I felt comfortable in the community, and there was no sign of the toxic reputation of the players. No matter who you were cheering for, the entire arena celebrated League of Legends.
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The matches themselves also intensified my new enthusiasm.T1 won, but it was a great final. Both teams fought for victory and did not give up even after defeats and setbacks. BLG and T1 showed what LoL should look like at the highest level.
Even if you don’t follow e-sports, as a LoL fan, you should watch the 5 matches because that is precisely what you love about League of Legends.
But I was particularly fascinated by the composure of the teams. With every defeat or setback in the matches, they remained calm. They kept fighting and tried to make the most of every situation. The teamwork also impressed me.
At that point, I was already fully engaged. I would have been happy for both teams, even though you could tell in the stadium that T1 had significantly more fans. But the BLG fans were also well represented. Right behind me sat a group of Chinese fans, and their enthusiasm for great plays completely swept me away.
The final showed me an emotional side of e-sports that I could empathize with and immediately made me think of football fans. In my family, there are many football fans who regularly watch the games and celebrate both goals and losses, and thanks to the Worlds 2024, I was able to truly understand that for the first time.
I also cheered this time; different tactics surprised me, and even clumsy deaths or poor decisions made me tear my hair out.
I can finally understand why for many football fans, visiting a stadium is a major highlight, because I experienced that myself in LoL.
After this final, I want more. I am really looking forward to 2025 and the upcoming professional matches and, of course, the Worlds. The 2024 final did what I never thought was possible: I became an emotional e-sports fan.
Disclaimer: MeinMMO was on-site at the LoL Worlds 2024 as a press representative. The costs for the entry, travel, and stay were covered by the organizers.
The world of Warhammer 40,000 takes place – as the name suggests – 40,000 years into the future. However, some of the most important events occur much earlier in the past and involve a race that is slowly awakening in today’s Warhammer: the Necrons. These warriors made of living metal are perhaps the greatest power in the universe. MyMMO explains who the Necrons are and where they come from.
To the untrained eye, the Necrons resemble robot zombies in space. They are made of black metal, look like walking skeletons, and do not speak. Their buildings and culture somehow resemble that of ancient Egypt.
But there is much more behind the Necrons. Their race truly lived and breathed 60 million years ago and became the soulless creatures they are today through a trick and a terrible war – long before the Emperor was even born.
Necrons possess technology that can bring an end to the entire universe – at least as we know it in Warhammer 40,000. And especially with one other power, the Necrons are particularly in conflict: Chaos.
In the rulebook it states about the Necrons: “Few races are as horrifying and dangerous as they are.” And there is a reason for that.
A mini-series by Games Workshop goes into the Necrons even more, and with The Tithes there is even a new series about the space bots:
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A life plagued by disease – A war that wipes out an entire species
Over 60 million years ago, in the world of Warhammer 40k, there was the race of the Necrontyr, a species with enormous knowledge of technology and science. The major problem of the Necrontyr at that time, however, was their high mortality rate.
Due to solar winds and the resulting radioactive storms, the Necrontyr have been doomed to severe illness and short lives since their existence on their home world. Although they possess technology that allows them to traverse space, their short lifespans make colonizing foreign worlds difficult.
Nevertheless, the Necrontyr eventually encounter the “Old Ones,” one of the first intelligent species ever, blessed with such long lives that it is almost akin to immortality.
Despite the sickly Necrontyr’s pleas, the Old Ones are unwilling to share their knowledge. The Necrontyr, who have been torn apart by unrest until then, find a common enemy image, and a war breaks out that ultimately wipes out the Old Ones – and incidentally gives rise to many other species.
From frail sickly beings to immortal machines
During the “War in Heaven,” the Old Ones nearly defeat the Necrontyr. In a final desperate attempt, the Necrontyr turn to beings made of pure energy: the C’tan, or star gods.
Together with the C’tan, they plan a new war against the Old Ones. One of these gods, Mephet’ran the Deceiver, promises the Necrontyr eventually the things they desire the most: immortality and unity.
The rulers of the Necrontyr accept the offer, and the entire race undergoes “Biotransference”: In soul forges, the flesh of the Necrontyr is replaced by living metal. The souls of the people are lost in the process, and the Necrons are born.
Those who refuse have their limbs broken and are dragged to the forges. The last resistance is ultimately eradicated through another trick.
Immortal bodies without souls
The technology of the Necrons, and previously the Necrontyr alone, creates a weapons arsenal that is still considered the most powerful today:
The living metal of the Necrons, however, is their most important material. This metal ensures that the bodies cannot essentially be destroyed anymore. Limbs simply reassemble. If a Necron is completely destroyed against all odds, it leaves the “phase” and reappears in a tomb world, where it is repaired or recreated.
Through the transformation and the constant cycle of death and life, most Necrons ultimately lose awareness of who they are: they become automatons. Only a few retain their mind and intelligence.
Necrons and C’tan ultimately defeat the Old Ones, who in their desperate attempt to protect themselves, create new races, inadvertently unleashing the very Warp into the world. They are eventually extinguished.
The birth of Orks and Eldar: Among the races created by the Old Ones against the Necrons, legend has it that the battle-hungry Orks in their proto form are included. Even the Aeldari, or Eldar, are said to have arisen as a warrior race for the Old Ones. Since all these races are highly psychic, the powers of Chaos react particularly strongly to them.
The Long Sleep after the War
After the war against the Old Ones, the Necrons strike against their weakened gods. As punishment for their betrayal, the C’tan are shattered into shards, as they cannot be completely destroyed.
The leader of the Necrons, the Silent King, recognizes, however, that the time of his people is over for now, and the Eldar are the dominant species that rule the galaxy. He puts his entire race into a stasis sleep.
The cities of the Necrons are transformed into necropolises, known today as tomb worlds. One of these is visited, for example, in Space Marine 2. The warriors are supposed to sleep there for 60 million years – until “now”.
Over time, many tomb worlds have been lost, others have awakened too soon or have been stirred. The Necrons are only slowly coming together again. Should they ever fully awaken, their number is said to be able to easily take on the Imperium of Man.
The Necrons’ alleged plan is to cleanse the universe and destroy the “lower species,” which for them are “nothing more than vermin.” However, they first need to eliminate one thing: the Chaos, which seeks to destroy all order.
Necrons and Chaos are essentially exact opposites. Since the C’tan cannot comprehend the Warp and cannot live within it, their creation is also vulnerable to the powers of the Immaterium. However, the Necrons have a weapon against Chaos: Blackstone.
This strange material can simply sever the connection between the real world and the Warp. The Necrons have erected a vast network of Black Fortresses and Pylons that are supposed to shield the entire galaxy from the Immaterium.
However, due to the ongoing wars in Warhammer, many of the bastions have been destroyed. One of these strongholds was Cadia. Which of the two powers would ultimately win the war is difficult to gauge, but the Necrons strive to rebuild their shield.
The problem is that humans and other psychic beings like Eldar need a connection to the Warp. Their souls are said to be at home there. What happens to them if the Warp “disappears” can only be speculated. What the awakening of the Necrons means could already be hinted at in Space Marine 2: The ending of Space Marine 2 could massively influence the future of Warhammer 40,000.
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World of Warcraft is plagued by a wealth of bugs and issues. It’s slowly becoming unfortunate – and somewhat embarrassing.
Currently, the 20th anniversary of the MMORPG is being celebrated in World of Warcraft with grand festivities. A huge event offers plenty of exclusive rewards and new content. This is actually a cause for joy, and many players are quite satisfied with what is being offered.
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However, there are some difficulties that stand in the way of this celebration. The number of bugs and errors has drastically increased in recent weeks. Since the release of The War Within, some issues have arisen – some more drastic, others simply annoying. To mention just a random selection of them:
Some characters are suddenly trapped in “empty phases” where no other players are visible.
Additionally, there is a whole range of local problems that are especially reflected in the translations. The number of typos has drastically increased, and the translations for all current Blizzard titles are becoming more questionable – even if it’s not as bad in WoW as it is in Hearthstone.
However, it is becoming more common that for some things, the German translation is completely missing, and suddenly you hear English texts or voice lines.
Many bugs are currently making WoW a frustrating experience – they are simply piling up.
Time Pressure and Lack of Quality Control
One reason for the number of problems, frequently cited by the community, seems to be the drastic reduction of the Q&A team (“Quality Assurance”). Activision Blizzard was accused of implementing the “Return to Office” orders primarily among Q&A staff to make it easier to fire them.
This inadequate quality control is also noted from time to time in the WoW subreddit.
Another factor is that World of Warcraft is now releasing new content almost constantly. Even seemingly small patches now bring so many innovations that there is hardly any time left to fix all the bugs before the update is released.
This has repeatedly led to many fans wondering: How can it be that the bug is still present in the “finished” patch when I reported it multiple times on the PTR?
Everything points to the fact that “more time pressure” and “less Q&A” together lead to a problem that is not beneficial to World of Warcraft. This is particularly unfortunate, especially since one would like to celebrate the game’s birthday and hope that the MMORPG has a long future ahead.
However, there are also some people who are exaggerating immensely. Because even if the quality is currently lacking due to the multitude of bugs, this is not the “buggiest WoW that has ever existed”. Those who claim that have forgotten many events from the past. To name just a few:
The errors at the start of Warlords of Draenor, where characters were trapped for hours and days on the flight path to the garrison because no further garrison instances could start.
These are all bugs that many look back on and say: “Oh, that’s gaming history, that was amusing back then.” But if you remember the comments in the forums, it was not amusing for the players at the time and it prevented them from enjoying WoW for a long time.
There are small bugs and issues that can be forgiven. If suddenly something in an old raid doesn’t work anymore, it’s annoying but not the end of the world – it’s something you can do without for a few days. In a game of the size and complexity of World of Warcraft, there will always be strange interconnections that affect old content.
However, if the bugs cause parts of the current content to be unplayable or only barely playable, or suddenly problems arise that result in entire features needing to be temporarily disabled, then that is not a good sign. And it’s unfortunate when you actually want to celebrate something as impressive as the 20th birthday of a game.
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With Season 6 came new difficulty levels in Diablo 4. An expert tested how far he could get with his character in hardcore mode – without strong endgame loot and with poor defensive stats.
Expert – unlocked after completing the prologue of Diablo 4
Repentant – unlocked after the campaign/after skipping the campaign of Diablo 4
Torment Levels 1-4 – unlocked in the Pit
The Torment levels basically represent the endgame of Diablo 4. There you can farm the Torment bosses to obtain materials, runes, and uniques. Many players also go into the Pit to test their builds and maximize their potential.
The Diablo expert wudijo, one of the heads at maxroll.gg, has taken on a challenge again. This time he went through all Torment levels with a pre-leveled character – and weak gear.
Going through all four Torment levels with “Low Level” gear
What was the challenge? wudijo explains in his YouTube video from November 9th, that he wants to try to reach Torment Level 4 with his Spiritborn to attempt a run in the Pit at level 100. This level is already quite challenging and hardly feasible without a strong build and good gear.
Equipped, wudijo only has “Low Level” gear. Specifically, this means: His equipment has an item power between 60 and 70. Only the rings and the amulet have an item power of 200, as he did not acquire any with lower levels. He did not exchange the gear. Moreover, he plays in hardcore mode – a death of his character is permanent.
Gear at Torment Level 4 has an item power of about 750. This is also linked to the values of the affixes and the armor on the items. For the initial difficulty levels, his gear is sufficient, but not for the later Torment levels. Only the defensive values like armor and resistances to damage types become too weak due to the reduction as the difficulty increases.
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Diablo 4 shows the new level system and difficulty levels in the video
At “Repentant” the expert has no problems, even Torment Level 1 goes smoothly. In the video, wudijo explains that he has to pay more attention at Torment Level 2, as his resistances are not well developed. “The damage is good, that’s a plus,” he notes. Still, his Spiritborn gets through the “Ghoaruinen” dungeon at Torment Levels 2 and 3 quite well.
Fights at Torment Level 4 take significantly longer. His defensive values also look pretty bad at this level due to the reduction – his armor is at 565 (1,000 is recommended). He increases his Spiritborn’s maximum health with a potion.
His strategy: End boss fights quickly before they become too dangerous. His Spiritborn also finishes the last dungeon. Afterwards, wudijo remarks: “So, that was the Torment Level 4 dungeon […]. Now I could attempt the pit run.” Then he realizes: It would actually be more fun to take on a fight against one of the Torment bosses now.
Many of the Torment bosses deal certain types of damage – Grigoire for example, deals lightning damage. Due to the poor resistances to elements, the expert chooses a boss that primarily deals physical damage. The massive damage and the poor defensive values of his heroine ultimately lead to his demise.
How did the challenge end? The expert doesn’t even make it to the Pit because: In the fight against the Boss Lord Zir, his Spiritborn meets her end after just 10 seconds. Wudijo laughs and says: “Okay, all clear. […] I didn’t expect to take this much damage from the area effect.” He did not want to sacrifice a scroll of escape that would have saved his character from death for the run.
In a similar challenge, the Diablo expert wudijo leveled up in hardcore mode to the maximum level. He did not exchange his gear when he found stronger items, but only improved his starting gear. With that, he accomplished hard endgame content – but then failed at a particular activity in Diablo 4.
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A report shows the current state of the gaming industry in Europe: What do you earn in game development? We see median salaries for various jobs in the industry. At the top of the food chain are experienced managers and analysts, at the bottom are the poor game testers. The type of game you develop also plays a role in salary. Anyone who loves fighting games should probably learn to also enjoy canned ravioli.
Where do the numbers come from? It is an annual survey conducted by the recruiting agency Values Value and a career platform Ingame-Job.
The survey is evaluated and visually prepared. The report can be downloaded for free (via boost.ingamejob).
The survey ran from March to June 2024, and 1,832 people responded.
How much do you earn in Europe? The statistics show eight different professional fields. The annual incomes are gross and the “median income” is indicated: This is considered, in contrast to the average, to be less susceptible to exceptions at the upper or lower ends of the spectrum.
The survey distinguishes between EU countries (including the UK and Switzerland) and non-EU countries, where salaries are significantly lower.
This is how much people in top positions in a company earn
The statistics show: Top management earns the most money at around €84,000. As an analyst, programmer, and project manager, you can still make over €60,000 in the EU zone. However, these are already jobs at the “top level”; even the game tester, who earns about €35,000 a year, is already a team lead or at least very experienced.
This is how much people earn in a “Regular” job
What do you see at the mid-level? In the “mid-level” area, where you usually arrive after 2 to 3 years, salaries are significantly lower.
A “human resources specialist” earns about €37,000 in the EU. A game designer earns even slightly less. Artists and QA testers earn around €20,000, which is already in the range where money is quite tight.
This is what beginners earn: Here, as in every field, it averages out to relatively little over the year. A game designer earns €19,368 in the EU, and outside the EU even just €6,756.
The more casual a game is, the less is paid
Does it matter what game I work on? Yes, indeed. The more “casual-friendly” the game is, the less you earn on average in your job.
For example, an employee working on a hardcore game earns about €18,000 more per year than someone working on a children’s game. Naturally, indie studios pay the worst, even if sometimes a hit comes from there.
Which genre pays the best and which the worst? Just as it is important whether you work in core gaming or at an indie studio, the genre also has an impact on salary.
The cliché that typical mobile games pay well is actually true. Farm and city builders rank relatively high, as do match-3 games. These are all typical mobile games.
The best-paid genre, by the way, is real-time strategy, followed by MMOs. MMORPGs are only in the midfield.
There is the least money to be made if you work on visual novels or fighting games.
How have salaries developed? As Tanja Laktionova, the founder of Values Value, reports, some salaries have decreased significantly for experienced employees in HR and game testing. This is because companies are cutting costs in these areas when things are not going well, and these positions are increasingly affected by layoffs.
In League of Legends, the champion Yuumi is hated. A player has spent hundreds of hours with this champion and hates him deeply. Although the champion is meant for players to learn LoL with him, the cat had exactly the opposite effect on her. She has spent hundreds of hours with LoL but can do nothing.
This is what the player says: On reddit, a player says her boyfriend forced her to play the support champ Yuumi and she has since accumulated 250,000 mastery points in it. A milestone that requires several hundred hours of LoL.
She actually wanted to play other heroes, but her boyfriend got angry and said she had to play Yuumi, or else he wouldn’t have fun. Because Yuumi the cat significantly boosts the ADC she jumps to and acts as their private healer. This way, the player fits the “healer girl” stereotype, a role many women are pushed into in MMOs.
By now, the boyfriend is also her ex-boyfriend. Because the player says:
I feel so terrible, considering how much LoL I’ve already played, but when people play with me these days, they can immediately tell how bad I am.
I wish Yuumi had never existed – there’s no champion that requires so little effort and keeps you from learning – honestly, a former Yuumi main.
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Yuumi is actually meant to help learn LoL step by step
What is her problem? The player says she has played so much LoL, but because she always had to play Yuumi, she learned nothing about the game itself:
I still can’t play any other champion except her. My movement is terrible, my last-hitting is terrible, my skillshots are terrible, my autoattacks are terrible, I can’t dodge or hit anything. I’ve wasted so much time without actually learning the basics of the game.
Riot Games and the cursed cat of evil
What is the reason? Yuumi was always planned by Riot Games as a “beginner hero”, allowing newcomers to get to know only a small part of the game initially while an experienced acquaintance, her partner in the bot lane, takes care of essential parts of the game for the Yuumi player.
Because Yuumi does not run herself, but jumps onto another player’s shoulder and only has to use her abilities.
The plan by Riot Games to establish Yuumi as a beginner heroine, however, always brought trouble, because although the champ is easy to play for beginners, there was a time when very good players exploited her to win games and even tournaments. In the meantime, Yuumi was even banned, until Riot Games reworked her in February 2023.
Because the hero is so easy to play but is often not even targetable in many situations, many professionals have cursed the existence of Yuumi and demanded that she be banned from the game. However, with the player now, the level of hatred for Yuumi has apparently reached a whole new level: One of the best players in the world demands that Riot completely delete a champ from LoL
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It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in Two Minutes”. We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. Look forward to new content for WoW Classic, a fresh expansion for HdRO, lots of information about Throne and Liberty, and reports on an exciting announcement.
What else has happened? NCSoft seems to be in crisis. After unconfirmed reports of planned restructuring and layoffs, the large MMORPG studio provided a possible reason for these drastic measures this week: Despite the new expansion for Guild Wars 2 and Throne and Liberty, they are facing losses in the millions.
The new trailer for the opening of the Firelands in WoW Cataclysm Classic:
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Off to the Firelands!
What happened in the major MMORPGs:
The developers of Final Fantasy XIV have released preliminary details for Patch 7.1. Where? Of course on the official Lodestone (via finalfantasyxiv.com).
It is also clear that Phase 6 of the Season of Discovery will begin on November 21, 2024, with preparations for the opening of Ahn’Qiraj (via worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com).
And once again in WoW Classic: In the Season of Discovery, you can challenge the Dragons of Nightmare – Emeriss, Lethon, Taerar, and Ysondre – in a solo instance in the Nightmare Grove. You enter the Nightmare Grove from the Emerald Dream forest and can then teleport to each boss one by one (via worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com).
The next expansion of EverQuest II, Scars of Destruction, will be released on November 20, 2024. The overview page for the upcoming update can be found at everquest2.com.
With Haven & Hearth, a small free-to-play MMORPG focused on crafting, building projects, landscaping, food gathering, hunting, fishing, poetry, and PvP battles has launched on Steam.
Patch 2.1.9.2 has been released for Mortal Online II, featuring ranked duels, spider mounts, and the ability to surrender. The official patch notes can be found at mortalonline2.com.
On November 12, 2024, Star Trek Online will bring a popular event around the Borg to consoles. You can find out more at playstartrekonline.com.
The MMORPG Dofus will switch to the Unity engine on December 3, 2024, making it a big event. Those who wish to discover the game freshly on the new servers can pre-register via dofus.com – which has already impressed 38,238 interested parties.
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The creative director of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation transformed into a raid boss during an Alpha-2 weekend, hunted a former Blizzard developer, and summoned ducklings. You can find the whole story here.
Once again Ashes of Creation: For the start of the next Alpha-2 phase, where first-wave bundle buyers can access the servers, the developers are providing two new servers. All the info can be found at ashesofcreation.com.
The head of Riot Games gave an update on the MMORPG related to League of Legends at the Worlds Finals .
The comprehensive Proving Grounds update for the early access version of Pax Dei went live this week, which partially resets the progress made so far. All the information and patch notes can be found at playpaxdei.com.
With Brighter Shores, the new MMORPG from RuneScape creator Andrew Gower has launched in early access on Steam. So far, the approximately 2,920 reviews have reached only a “Mixed” rating, with 65 percent positive ratings.
At G-Star 2024 in Korea, the successor to Ragnarok Online (Rank 15 of the best MMORPGs of all time, according to the MeinMMO community) will be announced with Ragnarok 3 (via daikama.com). The event runs from November 14 to 17, 2024.
In CoD: Black Ops 6 you can complete the main mission on the map “Terminus” to unlock rewards. This mission, also called an Easter Egg, is not explained, and you need to figure out the individual steps yourself. To spare you the stress, we will show you how to complete the Easter Egg in Terminus.
What do I need to know before the Easter Egg? The Easter Egg in Terminus is complex and challenging, but if you know what to do and have the necessary equipment, you can solve the puzzle of the island. The main mission can also be completed solo, but if you want a stress-free experience, you should team up with a group.
We will now go through all the steps of the Easter Egg, tell you what you need to do, and provide important tips you should know. We will also show you the rewards you can earn. The following steps are crucial for the Easter Egg:
Preparation: What should I consider before starting?
Step 1: Turn on the power
Step 2: Build a Blaster or pull one from the mysterious box
Open the workshop door
Pick up the EMF pendant
Pick up the multi-phase resonator
Activate the laptops
Solve the symbol puzzle
Build ammunition
Step 3: Activate a trap and grab the hard drive
Step 4: Free Maya’s brother and kill him
Step 5: Grab the keycard and visit the wreck
Step 6: Repair the junctions
Step 7: Go to Peck, grab the laptop, and hack the buoys
Step 8: Deactivate the bombs in the lab
Step 9: Defeat Patient 13
Rewards for the Easter Egg of Liberty Falls
With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual steps and get an overview:
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Preparation: What should I consider before starting?
Before starting a run for the Easter Egg, you should consider the following equipment, weapons, and items:
Your weapons should have silencers – Especially with the GS45
Why? Because weapons with silencers increase the drops for scrap
You should pack the following gum in your collection if you have them:
Who counts the points?
Profit Sharing (If you are in a team)
On the House paired with Fizz Fountain
Wonderful
Secret Power
Extra Addict
Get smoke bombs in your loadout to escape from the zombies
Set some builds of your favorite weapons that can also be purchased on the walls to a zombie loadout
Why? So that when you pull out the weapon, you get the attachments you used in your build
Step 1: Activate all AMP Generators
Before you can start the Easter Egg, you must first turn on the power on the island. There are a total of three AMP generators that you need to activate. The locations will also be marked with a star on your screen. You must visit the following places:
First AMP Generator: In the second room near your spawn at the start of the round. Directly opposite the office of scientists Peck and Strauss
Second AMP Generator: Located in the sleeping area of the island in the center of the map opposite the Perk-a-Cola “Juggernog”.
Third AMP Generator: In the underground lab on the round platform in the middle of the lab.
When activating the generators, zombies with purple eye colors will spawn. These mostly ignore you and just want to disrupt the generator as quickly as possible when it’s powering up. Make sure to eliminate these zombies; otherwise, you’ll have to restart the generator each time.
It is also advisable to leave the last yellow-eyed zombie of the round alive so that you can focus solely on the zombies with purple eyes while powering up. This saves you stress.
Step 2: Build or Draw the DRI-11 Ray Gun from the Mysterious Box
This step can be skipped if you have drawn the DRI-11 Ray Guns from the Mysterious Box. We were often lucky in our attempts to draw the weapon, but to ensure you get it guaranteed, we will show you how to build it step by step.
Open the Workbench Door
To build the DRI-11 Ray Guns, you need access to a locked area on the island with the corresponding workbench. Grab an MP or an assault rifle and get the weapon mod “Dead Wire” from the Arsenal shop.
Buy “Dead Wire” for 500 Scrap
Now jump onto the platform with the Pack-a-Punch and ride up to the next level. You need to shoot the power boxes while riding up to activate the power line to the locked door. In total, there are 5 boxes that we will show you in our gallery:
You will find the first box while riding up the platform in the northeast You will find the second box while riding up in the southeastThe third box is located at the wooden wall where the Pack-a-Punch is once you have gone upThe fourth box is located directly above the second AMP generator in the dormitoryThe last box is located outside the dormitory
You will know that your endeavor has succeeded when the electricity travels from box to box until the door of the secret room opens.
Collect the EMF Pendant
Once you gain access to the secret room, you will see a squashed zombie on the left side reaching for you. Free the zombie from its suffering. This zombie will then leave you the item “EMF Pendant”.
Kill the zombie for the EMF Pendant
Pick up the Multiphase Resonator
Next, take your EMF Pendant and follow the path past the giant zombie cannon to a tower where the Perk-a-Cola “Elemental Pop” is located. In this tower, there is a severed hand with a suitcase on a table. Interact with the suitcase and you will be able to open it. Now pick up the Multiphase Resonator.
Open the suitcase with your EMF Pendant
Warning: When you open the suitcase and pick up the item, many pests will spawn above you, attacking you. So, consider the item after you quickly leave the tower.
Activate Laptops
Now you need to activate three laptops, all of which have a symbol for the upcoming puzzle. The laptops are scattered but can be quickly reached. Here are their locations:
First Laptop: Located in an open area after you leave the room that contains the armory and the Perk-a-Cola “Stamin-Up”. Stay to the right.
This is the first laptop
Second Laptop: Located in an open area after you leave the room with the Perk-a-Cola “Quick Revive”, on the right side.
This is the second laptop
Third Laptop: Located near the Perk-a-Cola “Deadshot Daiquiri” when you take the path to the lab. Before you enter hell, take the right turn towards the sea. You will find the laptop before the first staircase going down on the left side.
This is the third laptop
You will know that you have successfully activated a laptop when the device’s screen turns on after your interaction.
Crack the Symbol Puzzles
Now go back to the secret room with the workbench and interact with a green screen on the right side of the room. Your character will now insert the Multiphase Resonator into the machine, activating the screen. Interact with the screen again to activate the puzzle.
Take your symbols and find the corresponding number from the first tablet. Use the number from the first tablet in the calculation of your symbol and then take the result and enter it into the machine.
Below the screen, the symbols of the laptops you recently activated now appear. Use these symbols with the two tablets in front of you to solve the puzzle. The symbol indicates which number it should represent on the right tablet.
Take this number and use it in the calculation on the right tablet. Enter the result of the respective calculation into the machine.
If the math problem is too difficult for you or you don’t feel like it, you can pay Peck 5,000 Essence in his office, who will then tell you the solution on his screen. Or if you’re stingy players like us, you can use the calculator on the website game8.co instead.
You can also easily activate this on your phone and enter the symbols of the respective category to get the correct code.
If the puzzle is too difficult, you can also go to Peck and pay 5,000 essence to get the solution.After you have completed the puzzle and survived a round, the next location will be revealed to you. Take your resonator with you.
If the code is correct, the map of Terminus will appear on the screen, which currently needs to calculate the location of your next journey. Complete your round and look at the screen again. It will now show you the next location you need to visit.
Note the following about the puzzle: While you are in the menu to enter the code into the machine, the zombies will not attack you, so you can take your time and use the menu as a short breather.
Build ammunition
Now you need to build the ammunition for the wonder weapon. Therefore, visit the first location that the machine displayed to you. You will then discover a blue energy sphere on an island. Interact with it to deploy the multiphasic resonator.
Now yellow-eyed and purple-eyed zombies will spawn. The sphere will choose one of the purple-eyed undead and then overload it with its energy. You must defeat this chosen one now. Once you have done that, the zombie will drop a sphere of the same color, which you then need to bring to the large sphere.
You can’t miss the blue energy sphereThis is what the small blue spheres look likeDeliver the small sphere to the large sphere
Once you have done this twice, you can re-activate your multi-phase resonator and the sphere will move to the next island. Remember the flight direction of the object so you know which island to visit next. Repeat the sphere game twice with a green and purple energy sphere on two different islands.
The green sphere is the second in lineThe purple sphere is the last oneOnce you have completed all the energy spheres, you will receive the AMP ammunition
Once you have done that, the last sphere will drop the AMP ammunition. Collect the final component and head to the wonder weapon workbench. You can now build the weapon, use it, and start the Easter egg of Terminus.
Be cautious when building: You should only build the blaster at the end of a round. Many zombies spawn in the room and you can quickly get surrounded.
Step 3: Activate a trap and get the hard drive
Equipped with your DRI-11 Raybreaker, find one of the tentacle traps located on the ceilings. There are a total of four traps scattered throughout the map:
One at each of the two entrances to the caves leading away from the lab
One in the sleeping quarters near the Perk-a-Cola “Juggernog”
One in the room where you first spawned, towards the first AMP generator
You need to activate a trap for 500 points and then shoot the tentacles with your wonder weapon. Ideally, a hard drive should drop from the maw of the trap. If not, move to the next trap until one of them drops the hard drive.
You need to pick up the hard drive from the ground
Then take the hard drive to Peck in his office. He will reveal the whereabouts of Maya’s brother “Nathan”.
Step 4: Free Maya’s brother and kill him
Nathan is on the middle platform in the underground lab in the large, round, locked chamber. You need to open this, but you will require three numbers. You can find the numbers for the code at the following locations:
Location for the first number: The hour on the clock in the room where Quick Revive is located. You can find the clock on the wall behind a large barred enclosure. Pay attention to the time shown on the clock. If it is 8:45, take the hour of the time as the first digit for the code.
Look at the clock and remember the hour
Location for the second number: In the dining hall of the island, there is a playing card on a bulletin board. Here, only the number on the card counts, not the suit.
You need the number of the card
Location for the third number: In the workshop of the island, which is located near the sleeping quarters, you will find a board on the wall that counts the days without accidents. This is the last number of the code.
The number of accident-free days is the last number for the code
Now take the numbers and go to the middle platform in the underground laboratory and there to the large, round, locked chamber. Interact with the round window of the chamber to reveal Nathan. Interact again after a short time with the chamber to access the keypad. Now enter the code to free Nathan.
If the code is correct, you just need to activate the round lock of the chamber. Afterwards, the chamber will open and you must defeat Nathan – his transformation has progressed too far.
Nathan needs helpNathan wants to kill you
Before the fight, however, you should make some preparations:
Use at least the following Perk-a-Colas:
Stamin-Up for a more relaxed escape
Juggernog to withstand more attacks
Quick Revive to gain higher health regeneration
Use weapons that have been upgraded at least once in the Pack-a-Punch
Any weapon that can deal damage is worth it against Nathan, but some are better suited than others. You should bring the following:
Ray Gun
Sally or Sally charges forward (GS45 one-handed or punched in Akimbo)
PP 919 (punched)
We wouldn’t recommend the DRI-11 Amp Divertor, as it cannot slow down Nathan. However, you can use the weapon against surrounding zombies, as they spawn endlessly.
Buy a self-revive kit (especially for solo players)
In the battle, you should shoot the heads with the yellow glowing eyes – that is his weak spot. This way, you can temporarily slow him down and deal critical damage. Otherwise, you shouldn’t expect a quick victory. Nathan is fast, and it is especially important to survive rather than constantly deal damage.
Also note the following: Nathan can heal himself in battle and refill his health bar. This happens if he bites you after his grab attack or consumes surrounding zombies. So make sure he can’t grab you and cut off his supply from surrounding zombies.
Step 5: Collect the Keycard and Visit the Shipwreck
After defeating Nathan, he drops a Keycard into the sea. Jump into the water from the lab and dive deep. The Keycard is located approximately near where Maya’s brother died.
Nathan must be redeemedGet the Keycard from the seabed in the lab near Nathan’s corpse
With the Keycard in hand, take a boat, head out of the cave into the sea, and search for the shipwreck. The rusty wreck has two gaping holes on the side – drive into the largest one and stop inside.
You will find a ladder on your right side. Use it to access a secret room. There you will find a workbench with two connectors. If you pick up one of those pieces, you will be trapped in the room and have to survive some zombies before the hatch opens for your escape.
Go up the stairs but watch out for the parasitesTry to survive in the room and drop your canister if necessary
You should know these tips for the step:
Use your wonder weapon to slow down and quickly kill enemies in emergencies
Monkey bombs and the Casimir grenade can efficiently lure enemies away from you
Use abilities like the Aether Shroud or your electric mines to catch your breath in a tight situation.
Step 6: Repair the Connection Points
After surviving the small room, you need to collect connection pieces and install them at two connection points. There are 3 locations on Terminus where the connection pieces fit:
On the island in front of the shipwreck, right at the small strip of sand.
In the mine where you can also buy the Perk-a-Cola “Speed Cola”, on the right side towards the laboratory.
Under the tower that contains the Perk-a-Cola “Elemental Pop” (at the base of the tower).
You can install the connection pieces when you hold down the interaction button at the target locations with the large loose cables.
Again, the zombies will not spare you. To avoid being ripped apart during the installation sequence, you can use smoke grenades. They interrupt the zombies’ line of sight, allowing them to ignore you for a short time.
Step 7: Go to Peck, collect the hack kit and hack the buoys
You should definitely do this before hacking: Buy three smoke grenades, two monkey bombs or two Casimir grenades because you will need them in step 8. Also, equip the ether shroud or the electro-mine if you have them.
Once you have installed all connections, return to Peck. He will instruct you to hack three buoys in the sea with his hack kit. When you hack one of the buoys, a timer will start. If you fail to hack all buoys in the given time, you will have to hack them again.
During the hack, parasites will spit at you. You can ignore them during your hack, as they will die after a successful hack. The buoys are located at the following locations:
The green dots mark the locations of the buoys
Step 8: Deactivate the bombs in the lab
After you have hacked all the buoys, the probably most difficult phase comes: You have to disarm three bombs in the lab while being chased by zombies and elite enemies. The catch is that a timer is counting down. When it runs out, the bombs will explode and you have messed up and lost your run.
Two bombs are located near the Perk-a-Cola “Meele Macchiato” at the stairs leading to the upper platform of the lab.
Bomb. 01Bomb. 02
The last bomb is located on the upper floor under the meeting room.
Bomb. 03
Use smoke bombs, monkey bombs, or the Casimir grenade when disarming to temporarily keep the zombies away from you. The electro-mine and ether shroud can also be helpful. If all else fails, you can let the zombies run behind you and then slow them down with your wonder weapon, allowing you to disarm the bombs piece by piece.
The progress of disarming a bomb remains for a short time until it resets. So, you can take your time.
Step 9: Defeat Patient 13
Once you have defused the bombs, you can face the final boss of the Easter Egg: Patient 13. But before you dive headfirst into the battle, you should make preparations:
Use the following Perk-a-Colas:
Juggernog
Quick Revive
Stamin-Up
Speed Cola
PhD Flopper – Important if you don’t want to die by your Ray Gun or Sally.
Buy the following items:
Mutation Injection or Helicopter Shield
Monkey Bombs or Casimir Grenades
Combat Axe
3-slot Armor Vest
Get the following gums:
Shieldbearer
Staring Eyes
Cabin Fever
Free Fire
Phoenix from the Ashes (When in team)
Near-death Experience (When in team)
Use the following powers:
Energy Mine (To quickly eliminate opponents in the vicinity)
Aether Shroud (As a panic button)
Wild Watcher (To instantly restore your armor)
Use the following weapons:
GS45 Akimbo
PP-919
ASG-89
DRI-11 Beambreaker
Of course, at least punched to level 2. We recommend level 3.
Upgrade your weapons to Rarity “Legendary” (for maximum damage)
Don’t take too long: Your preparations should go swiftly because the higher your rounds are when you start the final battle, the stronger the surrounding zombies that will chase you. We recommend you to enter the fight at least starting from round 25 up to a maximum of round 35.
Once you have made all preparations and are ready, you can interact with the white door on the lower floor between the defused bombs. A cutscene will appear, and Patient 13 will spawn. The boss battle is divided into three phases, with the last phase being the most difficult. We will explain each phase now so that you do not encounter any surprises.
Phase 1: Pimples
The pimples glow red
In this phase, Patient 13 has some glowing red pimples appear on his body. Your task now is to shoot these pimples and make them burst. Meanwhile, try running in circles on the platform or back and forth behind the two cover spots. This way, you can avoid the zombies and have occasional time to shoot at the pimples.
Patient 13 will also try to hit you with his tentacles. He always slams these onto the platforms, killing everything at the impact site (unless you have Juggernog and a 3-armor vest).
You can use his attack to your advantage by gathering a group of zombies and then placing them at the impact site at the right moment to get them crushed by the tentacles.
Once you have destroyed a third of his health bar, Patient 13 will disappear, and you must survive for a short while. At the end of the survival phase, a “Max Ammo” power-up will spawn to fully equip you again.
Phase 2: Mouth and Tentacles
The throat is the next critical pointThe glowing tentacles are next
Patient 13 will now catch fire and temporarily open its throat – this is its critical point in the second phase. If you have shot enough into its mouth, it will stop burning and raise its two tentacles into the air.
The tentacles have yellow-green pustules that you need to target now. If you destroy the pustules and take out two-thirds of its health bar, it will dive back down. Again, you need to survive and will be granted “Maximum Ammunition”.
Phase 3: Eyes and Explosion
The eyes are last
The last phase is the hardest. In this phase, Patient 13 is overflowing with electrical energy. Its eyes represent the next critical points. Shoot them until Patient 13 is defeated. Once you defeat the boss, the Easter egg is over.
During the final damage phase, the final boss will eventually rise up and charge an electrical ball. In this phase, you must activate your mutant injection or the helicopter shooter to be immune to the explosion.
Do not land in the water or behind its tentacle barrier, as you will be stuck. The water is contaminated with poison and you cannot shoot its eyes from behind it.
Rewards for the Easter Egg of Terminus
Whoever completes the Easter Egg will receive the following rewards:
5000 XP
Skin for Maya
A business card
These are the rewards
Whoever also completes the Easter Egg before the story mode starts will get an alternative version of the banner with a golden skull. This is to show other players that you were one of the first to complete the Easter Egg before it was simplified.
The Easter Egg of Terminus is difficult and especially a challenge for solo players. It is worth having a team that you can communicate with. Are you looking for more tips for Zombies to survive more rounds? Then we have just the thing for you: CoD Black Ops 6 Zombies: 15 tips for beginners on how to survive more rounds
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For the multiplayer in Black Ops 6, there are some perks that give you an advantage in the game. This perk was initially too strong, was then nerfed by Treyarch, but is still very useful.
What kind of perk is this? If you equip three blue extras in your loadout, you will receive the combat specialty “Recon”. With this, you can see through walls and spot enemies after your respawn. However, of course, only for a limited time.
You can also find a detailed explanation in this post:
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Perk is being nerfed a second time
In the patch from November 4, 2024, “Recon” was already nerfed for the first time. The time you could see enemies through walls was reduced from 2 seconds to 1.5. At the same time, Treyarch announced their intention to make another improvement to the perk.
In the latest patch notes from November 8, 2024, this announcement was fulfilled. The time was once again reduced, this time to 0.5 seconds.
How does this affect the perk? However, this time reduction does not really harm the perk itself. It is still incredibly advantageous to see enemies for a brief period.
Treyarch also states regarding the combat specialties that they will continue to analyze the data and take into account player feedback. This means that it is not unlikely that further changes will be made to this or other combat specialties if they are deemed too strong or weak.
If “Recon” turns out to be overpowered, as it was at the beginning, it is quite possible that Treyarch will remove the perk and replace it with something else.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has much more to offer, especially in the upcoming Season 1, which is scheduled for November 14, 2024. All the information you need for the release is summarized in this article: CoD: Black Ops 6 Season 1 – All about release, maps, weapons, and content
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Next Tuesday, November 12, it’s time, and the story of the latest expansion of Final Fantasy XIV continues. In addition to more story quests, brave adventurers can expect further new content.
Update from 12.11.2024, 11:00 AM: The patch is live and the servers are open again. The patch size is just over 8 GB. You can find the complete patch notes here.
Where will your path lead you? Firstly, Patch 7.1, titled “Crossroads”, ties into the conclusion of the main story of Dawntrail. Although peace in Tural has been restored, not all conflicts have been resolved. In around 7 new quests, you will embark on a quest for long-lost memories.
Within the story, you will encounter the new story dungeon “Research Station Yuweyawata”, which represents a time when Prince Zoraal Ja faced a Tural Vidraal. You can also take on quests from the Pelupelu and support them in the establishment of a travel agency.
Additionally, the extreme trial “Eternal Queen” and the dream trial Byakko make their entrance and can be tackled with 8 players each. If you want to dive into battle with 24 players again, you can look forward to the new alliance raid Echoes of Vana’diel (Part 1) Jeuno: The first stage, inspired by Final Fantasy XI.
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Improvements for housing lovers and more
What else does the patch bring? In addition to playable content, there are also some adjustments and innovations that may please some. Now you can customize your interior design at will, although all furniture will automatically be stored in the inventory.
Gold Saucer fans can also rejoice, if Doman Mahjong is among their interests. With Patch 7.1, you can also compete in matches with members of the Dawn’s Vanguard, and it’s even voiced.
Those who are newcomers to Final Fantasy XIV with this patch benefit from an overhaul of the beginner arena. New exercises on various attack markers and battle mechanics have been added, allowing seedlings to prepare for their upcoming adventures.
It’s going to get extremely chaotic in later patches
Is there more? Yes! Not directly on November 12, but more new content awaits you with the upcoming interim patches, some of which have a lot more up their sleeve:
With Patch 7.11, the new fatal raid “A Second Future (fatal)” will appear in which you face the light-infused world and Ryne again.
In the context of Patch 7.15, you will embark on an adventurous journey alongside the most famous criminologist Eorzea has ever seen. We are talking about Hildibrand, whose absurd questlines always deliver surprises. This patch will also introduce new wish deliveries at Nitowikwe and side quests on the market of Wachumeqimeqi.
24 players can take on the chaotic alliance raid.
The probably biggest innovation comes with the new chaotic alliance raid “The Cloud of Darkness (chaotic)”. In this content, 24 players confront a single enemy at a difficulty usually reserved for epic raids—only this time with three times as many players. This content will be released one week after the launch of Patch 7.15 at the midway point to the next major patch.
Later, with the interim patch 7.16, new role quests for defenders, healers, and attackers will be added. As with all patches and interim patches, new items, armor, weapons, mounts, and companions will also be introduced that can be collected through engaging with the content.
A seemingly inconspicuous companion recently drew attention due to recording a price increase of 1,600% on the market board. Previously, it could be obtained for one apple and one gil, and due to the price hike, even mods were created to bypass a purchase. You can read how this came about here: The price of a pet in an MMORPG increases by 1,600% because everyone is crazy about a baby hippo
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Nintendo is taking legal action against a gamer. This gamer is alleged to have provoked the company even in a letter.
What is this lawsuit about? Nintendo is suing the content creator “EveryGameGuru” and demanding up to 7 million euros ($7.5 million) in damages from him. According to the lawsuit, “EveryGameGuru” streamed pirated Nintendo games on various platforms. He used emulators like Yuzu and Rujinx for this.
However, according to Nintendo, he did not limit himself to playing pirated games but also showed his viewers how they too could pirate Nintendo games and play them using emulators. For this, he provided links to pirated copies and the emulators, for example.
Nintendo additionally accuses the content creator of having showcased games such as “The Legends of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom” and “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door” before their release.
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Nintendo has introduced The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Gamer may have provoked Nintendo
How did he confront Nintendo? According to Nintendo, “EveryGameGuru” did not simply “play, showcase, and distribute” games illegally. No, he really confronted them, the lawsuit states.
It is alleged that the content creator wrote a letter to Nintendo on October 24, 2024, after several platforms removed his VoDs following Nintendo’s “enforcement actions.” In that letter, he supposedly stated according to Nintendo’s lawsuit that he “owns thousands of temporary channels.” Additionally, the lawsuit quotes: “Can do this all day.”
The online magazine Dexerto also reports that “EveryGameGuru” said something like: “You can try to stop me, but I will keep going.”
How does the amount come about? The lawsuit states that “EveryGameGuru” has “unauthorized streamed at least ten of Nintendo’s leaked games before their release” since early 2020 – he is alleged to have done this a total of 50 times.
Nintendo says that as a result of the infringements they accuse the streamer of, they are entitled to the maximum legal damages of $150,000 for each copyrighted work.
It is currently unclear whether the content creator is alleged to have unauthorized streamed 50 different games or whether he, according to Nintendo, streamed one game unauthorized 50 times. The former would mean that Nintendo demands $150,000 damages from him 50 times. That totals $7.5 million, or nearly 7 million euros.
In Pokémon GO, the wrestler Pikachu is considered one of the rarest pocket monsters of all time. A player on reddit posted their luck at finally having gotten it. The comments are filled with envy.
Which Pokémon can only the best trainers get? The wrestler Pikachu. This is a special form of Pikachu that you can only obtain if you battle against other players in the GO Battle League. Here, you must climb up and reach the maximum rank of 25.
Once you have done that, you achieve legendary status and can catch the wrestler Pikachu. The effort is truly enormous and can only be accomplished by the best trainers, which drives the value of the Pikachu up.
The reddit user cmsal9 has mastered this difficult hurdle and then also had the luck to encounter the rare wrestler Pikachu in its shiny form.
In Pokémon GO, you can also face off against the Dynamax versions of Pokémon. We show you in the video how it works:
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“I still can’t believe it”
With the words “I still can’t believe it,” cmsal9 proudly posted their catch of the shiny wrestler Pikachu on reddit:
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This is how the community reacts: The comments are filled with players who congratulate:
Sylly3: “This must be the biggest flex in this game, GG!”
KeithfromRI: “Wow, that’s lucky… Also good battling.”
200mgViagra: “That’s just incredible, I don’t know what to say.”
But there’s also a certain envy from some players, as envious memes are posted jokingly:
Translation: “Congratulations. Happy for you. Nice.”
How popular is the wrestler Pikachu? Since this version of the Pokémon is so difficult to obtain, some players try to sell the pocket monster on websites like eBay. Depending on what stats the wrestler Pikachu has, some sellers hope for a lot of money.
On eBay, there are high-priced offers, like this one:
This offer is currently around 1,000 euros but can go even higher.
Anyone wanting to have the wrestler Pikachu must either invest an enormous number of gaming hours into the mobile game to have strong Pokémon for PvP battles or be willing to pay a lot of money. Some achievements in Pokémon GO are also only difficult to reach, but one player was ready to spend 600 dollars for it: Trainer achieves in 10 months what most take years, spends over 600 dollars for it
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Warhammer 40,000 is one of the largest SciFi franchises of all time. Countless fans have enjoyed various games, books, or collectibles for many years. A fan has now amazed the community, as his only 4-year-old collection is huge and worth thousands of euros.
Warhammer 40k helped through difficult times: The Reddit user “aiyo-la” shared some photos of his miniature collection in a Warhammer 40,000 forum. He rediscovered 40k for himself 4 years ago and has developed a passion during this time that helped him through challenging times.
It has been 4 years since I rediscovered 40k, and what fulfilling 4 years they have been! I’ve met great people and learned new skills, but most importantly, I’ve discovered a passion that has carried me through some of the toughest times in my life. I hope your journey has been just as fulfilling!
Reddit user aiyo-la in the Warhammer40k subreddit
Painting the figures has had a therapeutic effect on him, aiyo-la reveals in a comment. Meanwhile, he has listened to the audiobooks of the “The Horus Heresy” series.
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In total, aiyo-la shared 4 photos of his collection, showcasing over 100 miniatures of figures and machines from the Warhammer 40,000 universe – all lovingly painted and displayed across 8 display cases.
Within 2 days, the post garnered over 13,000 upvotes and nearly 600 comments, all of which were positive and supportive.
You can see the user’s collection on Reddit here:
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What does the community say about the collection? The post received a lot of admiration within the Warhammer40k subreddit. Many forum members expressed their amazement, nearly speechless about the size of the collection. The post creator has built a larger collection in four years than others have in 18 years.
“I want to be honest. It’s rare for me to see something on Reddit and think that I must have something like that one day. This gave me exactly that feeling.”
“That is incredibly impressive. I’ve been in for 4 years and have probably painted 25% of this amount, lol. And for some of these models, I could only dream of owning them. Thanks for sharing.”
“You’ve managed to paint (and probably buy) more than I have… and I’ve been in the hobby for 18 years.”
“Your collection is very impressive! I probably have the same amount of models, but only about 25% are actually painted.”
In addition to the sheer number of miniatures, the estimated cost of the collection leaves Warhammer40k fans speechless.
One user compared: “This is the 40k equivalent of having a garage full of Bugattis and Lambos.” Another joked: “If I won the lottery, no one would notice… But there would be signs.”
A commentator had to think of a famous and wealthy 40k fan when seeing the collection: “Henry Cavill, I found your Reddit account.” Henry Cavill is known to be an outspoken superfan of Warhammer 40,000 and even played the co-op shooter Space Marine 2. As a successful actor, he likely also has the necessary funds to build such a collection.
How much is the collection worth? We can’t say for sure, as the Reddit user does not provide any numbers, but the collection is likely worth several thousand euros.
He might have acquired the smaller figures in packages of about 10-20 models for around 130 euros (via warhammer.com). The slightly larger models cost individually between 35 and 135 euros. And then there are the models that really have a financial impact:
the Mars Pattern Warlord Titan Body – 1,510 €
the Legio Custodes Ares Gunship – 445 €
the Tyranid Harridan – 415 €
For just these three models, the Reddit user may have paid around 2,500 €.
The lore of Warhammer 40,000 is quite tangled and complicated for newcomers. If you’ve just entered the universe with Space Marine 2, some terms like “the Chaos” may cause confusion. MyMMO editor Benedict wants to shed light on the darkness: A dark power threatens humanity in Warhammer – What is Chaos anyway?
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While we can only speculate about Microsoft’s and Activision’s exact goals, one thing seems pretty sure: The Game Pass should ensure that old players return to CoD and new players find their way to the game for the first time – and stay.
Based on the successful release, it seems that this plan has worked. But is that really the case? In my circle of friends, it feels different – yet we have spent several hours in Black Ops 6 together.
I prefer playing shooters with 2 friends. To protect their privacy, I will call them Max and Moritz here. The three of us actually play every shooter together, but it all started with Ubisoft’s cash cow Rainbow Six: Siege. Max and Moritz played Black Ops 6 through a 14-day free trial of the Game Pass. This trial has now expired.
“Worse than playing against cheaters in Rainbow Six: Siege”
I also played Black Ops 6 with Max and Moritz. However, both struggled to enjoy the shooter. While they had a lot of fun in the zombie mode and Moritz found the campaign quite successful, neither of them really liked the multiplayer.
Moritz even became quite angry. One evening he kept cursing and frustratedly left an ongoing match twice within an hour. He grumbled: “I’d rather play 10 hours straight in Rainbow Six against cheaters.” After that, he never touched the multiplayer again.
In general, Max and Moritz spent most of their time in the zombie mode. They really liked it, and during the 14-day trial we at least completed the Easter Egg of Liberty Falls – but I will have to play Terminus alone.
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14 days were enough to realize that 80 € is too expensive
After the 14-day trial, both Max and Moritz decided not to extend the Game Pass for a fee or to buy Black Ops 6 for 80 €. They just find it too expensive for a game that only has one mode they really enjoy.
And here’s the problem with Black Ops 6 in the Game Pass: 2 weeks are enough to play through the campaign, complete the Easter Eggs in the zombie mode, and lose interest in the multiplayer. For other players, this process might take 2 months, but let’s be honest: Do you still see yourself playing Black Ops 6 in the coming April or May?
The player numbers on Steam show that a new Call of Duty loses thousands of players by January or February after its release (via Steamcharts). So one must ask whether Microsoft’s plan with the Game Pass is truly successful if many players use it to peek into the latest CoD at a low cost and then turn their backs on the game after a few weeks or months.
But because Black Ops 6 is “just” a Call of Duty and not a completely new franchise, it comes with the familiar problems that many players criticize and that also prevent my friends from enjoying the multiplayer long-term: SBMM, poor spawns on small maps, and frequent Packet Burst.
Moreover, each of you already knows the multiplayer and its gameplay from years past. My friends Max and Moritz have also played it for countless hours in various CoDs. Black Ops 6 introduced an exciting innovation with Omnimovement, but the multiplayer itself does not reinvent the wheel.
Activision therefore demands 80 € for a game that has the same issues that have existed for years and relies on the same modes that we have been playing for ages.
My friends therefore faced a choice with three options:
I let the subscription continue to play Black Ops 6 until I have spent so much money on the subscription that I should have just bought the game directly.
I buy Black Ops 6 for 80 Euros.
I do neither, stop playing Black Ops 6, and just play something else.
The third option even leaves the possibility to buy the game eventually on sale. And that’s exactly what Max and Moritz decided. They are not buying the game for 80 € and are not going to let a subscription run for months; rather, they will get it – if at all – at a discount.
The gaming community has shared their thoughts about iconic and famous video game quotes on reddit. We present to you the top five.
What are these quotes? In the subreddit r/gaming, user u/dabor11 asked the community which video game quotes are so famous that most gamers would recognize them immediately. The community responded, and we have evaluated the top five comments for you.
Additionally, we will give you an overview of where the quotes originate from and what they mean.
Well-known personalities are also increasingly appearing in video games. In the video, we introduce five stars who have made it into video games:
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The Top 5 Video Game Quotes According to the Reddit Community
5th Place: “Finish him!”
Where is the quote from? According to the reddit community, this is the most famous quote. It originates from the Mortal Kombat franchise. When the opponent’s health is low enough for you to deliver your final blow, a dark voice calls out “Finish him!”
What does the quote mean? The voice indicates that you’ve won the fight when you hit your opponent one last time. The Mortal Kombat series and its many finishing moves, known as “Fatalities,” are so popular that this quote has become an internet meme.
4th Place: “It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this.”
Where is the quote from? This quote is from The Legend of Zelda from 1986. It is said by an old man to Link when you meet him in a cave.
What does the quote mean? The man warns the player about the dangers that lie ahead and gives him a sword to defend himself against monsters.
The quote has established itself in internet culture and is used in several memes and jokes.
3rd Place: “Get over here!”
Where is the quote from? The quote comes from Mortal Kombat from 1992 and is said by the fighter Scorpio.
What does the quote mean? The statement underscores the attack that allows Scorpio to pull the opponent towards him with a dagger on a rope.
It has also been and still is used in many jokes within the gaming community and is still heard in modern Mortal Kombat games.
2nd Place: “I used to be an adventurer like you, but then I took an arrow in the knee.”
Where is the quote from? The quote comes from the RPG The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Some of the guards say it to you when they encounter you.
What does the quote mean? The meaning of the quote has never really been clarified. Some believe it metaphorically means that someone got married. When proposing, one goes down on one knee, as if one had taken an arrow in the knee.
Others think that the statement points out that the guards’ armor lacks proper leg protection, making this the only vulnerable spot where the guards can be hit.
Again, others think that Bethesda just wanted to highlight what strong bow or crossbow builds exist with this quote. The actual meaning has not been uncovered thus far.
1st Place: “It’s-a-me, Mario!”
Where is the quote from? This quote is also among the most famous quotes from the Nintendo franchise and is said by Mario for the first time in Super Mario 64. In this game, released in the 90s, Mario got a voice for the first time.
What does the quote mean? An exclamation that Mario is Mario and is here.
We at MeinMMO have taken a look at who the most relevant Twitch streamers in Germany are according to Google in 2024. The ranking shows that it is not the very young who dominate but those who constantly hear remarks about their age. Positions 1 and 2 are held by two gentlemen in their 30s: They almost equally share Germany.
How was the statistic created? We measured on Google Trends which German Twitch streamer generated the most interest by querying well-known German-speaking streamers and then pitting the fifth-placed streamer against a challenger.
We also compared the results with the viewer statistics of the respective streamers, as found on the analysis page SullyGnome.
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A Man Without a Face in 5th Place
Who is in 5th place? The Minecraft specialist BastiGHG (27) has made it to 5th place. Although he is only in 7th place for the most viewed hours, the interest in him is significantly higher than in some who rank above him.
BastiGHG surely benefits from a strong presence on YouTube and his friendship with Papaplatte. Moreover, he streams a lot and regularly: He has been on air daily for over 8 years.
On November 9, 2024, Loot for the World 11 will kick off this year’s charity event by DoktorFroid on YouTube and Twitch. You can find all the information about the event on MeinMMO.
What kind of event is this? Loot for the World, or LFDW for short, is an annual charity stream organized by the Twitch group DoktorFroid, consisting of Der Olli, Powlster, and LeFloid. On November 9, 2024, the 11th edition of the fundraising marathon will start.
The content creators will face off against guests from the German Twitch and YouTube scene in entertaining challenges. Over the last 10 years, more than 3 million euros have been raised for a good cause.
A similar project has been carried out by PietSmiet and Gronkh with their charity event Friendly Fire:
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Loot for the World 11: Everything about the event
How can I watch the event? Loot for the World 11 starts on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM. You can watch the event live on the Twitch channel of DoktorFroid or on YouTube. The charity marathon will last for 36 hours and end on Sunday.
Where do the donations go? This year, a number of charitable organizations will again be supported that work for people and animals around the world. Part of the donations will also go to the Loot for the World Emergency Relief Fund, which aims to provide immediate assistance during local and global humanitarian disasters throughout the year.
How can I help? As a viewer, you have the opportunity to participate with a donation. It will be processed through the donation platform betterplace.org. There is also the option to purchase cool merch in the official LFDW shop.
The shop is already open now, before the event starts. All profits will be donated 100% to the listed organizations. This way, fans can look stylish while also supporting charitable causes.
Will you support the event? Feel free to let us know in the comments! Not only with donations, but also through everyday actions, one can contribute to a good cause. What is important to us at MeinMMO and how we are making our contribution can be read in our statement against hate.
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A new building game on Steam makes you the ruler of your own kingdom. As such, you will have to make decisions that will put your moral compass to the test – and all of this for under €22.
Which game is being talked about? Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown is a building game that transports you to a medieval fantasy world. There, you will build a kingdom according to your vision. Your decisions are meant to have consequences.
Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown launched in Early Access on November 6, 2024, on Steam. Until November 13, you can get the game 20% cheaper, so for only €21.59 instead of the usual €26.99.
You can watch a trailer for the Early Access launch here:
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New Construction Game Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown on Steam – Early Access Trailer
Genre mix in a magical medieval world
What is the game about? Your people have set out for the land of Nysamor to seek a new home. As the ruler, it is your task to restore the kingdom to new glory – whether with sweet words or with the sword.
Gameplay-wise, Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown combines elements of a city-building simulation with RTS battles and a world map inspired by 4X games. At the beginning, you gather the necessary resources to build and supply your first city.
If your city is big enough, you will raise your first armies. You will need them, on one hand, to avoid being conquered by your neighbors, and on the other hand, to expand your own realm. Alternatively, you can also take the diplomatic route.
Like in Frostpunk, you will repeatedly face decisions in Thrive that are meant to have a lasting impact on your reign. Whether you are a benevolent ruler or a tyrant – both have their advantages and disadvantages and will advance you in the game.
Is there a free demo for the game? Unfortunately not. If you want to try Thrive: Heavy Lies the Crown, you will have to purchase the game. However, you can take advantage of the refund option on Steam if the game does not convince you within the first two hours.
It’s a simple question, and yet the logical answer is wrong. At least that’s what an influential CEO holds, explaining what it reveals to him decisively.
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What is the question? Gary Shapiro reveals in a conversation with CNBC which question he asks every candidate at his company. He is the CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which organizes a large trade show in Las Vegas annually, among other things. Shapiro always wants to hear a spontaneous answer to the question: “When can you start?”
Anyone who answers this question correctly from his point of view gets the job for which they have already shown themselves to be suitable. But a response that is only humanly understandable ensures that the candidate leaves the office without a new job in hand.
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Loyalty matters
What is the correct answer according to Shapiro? There are actually several answers that Gary Shapiro would find satisfactory. Because only one really irritates the CEO: immediately. Anyone who would ideally prefer to leave their old employer, if they currently have one, on the same day and would start at CTA is unworthy to work at CTA for him. He justifies this as follows:
I want an [employee] who shows a certain level of commitment to their company—even if they don’t like their [old] job. They shouldn’t abandon their employers.
Because anyone who simply quits their current job at that moment could also behave like this in the future towards CTA. It should be several weeks that a candidate requests to thoroughly finish the old job to start their new tasks.
Are there no notice periods? Yes, in Germany, notice periods of at least one month are usually the norm. Regulations can be found in the Civil Code. In the USA, however, it’s less common. There, jobs can practically start on the same day the old one ends.
Realistically, a few weeks is little time to thoroughly and responsibly hand over a workplace, at least in higher positions.
Another CEO accidentally gained notoriety—albeit dubious. He only needed a single online call to lay off hundreds of people. The consequences of that he must still feel today and even undergo further training: CEO fired 900 employees in one call, had to attend etiquette training
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On Sunday, a Community Day is coming up in Pokémon GO again. Menki is waiting for you. We will show you how to make the most of the event.
What kind of event is this? A Community Day is an event that takes place once a month. Here, a Pokémon is in focus and appears in very large numbers during the event. Additionally, there is an increased Shiny chance and some other bonuses.
The Community Day in November 2024 will bring you Menki. The Fighting Pokémon from Generation 1 can evolve into Rasaff and then into Epitaff.
We have compiled what to expect on this Community Day and how to make the most of it for you.
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Community Day in November 2024 with Menki – Start & Bonuses of the Event
What? Community Day with Menki When? Sunday, November 10, 2024 – From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Exclusive Attack: Charged Attack Wrath Fist for Rasaff or Epitaff, if you evolve it by 10:00 PM at the latest Bonuses: – Increased Shiny chance for Menki – Double candies when catching Pokémon – Triple amount of experience points when catching Pokémon – Twice the chance of XL candies when catching Pokémon from level 31 – Lure modules and incense last for 3 hours (excluding daily adventure incense) – Snapshot surprises with Menki – Field research with Menki – PokéStop showcases with Menki and Epitaff
Bonuses until 10:00 PM local time: – You can evolve Rasaff into Epitaff by taking Rasaff as a buddy and catching 20 Fighting Pokémon – One extra special trade – 50% less stardust cost when trading Pokémon
Additional content during the Community Day: From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, you still have time to participate in 4-star raids. Here, Rasaff will be your opponent. If you defeat it, more Menki will appear around the arena for 30 minutes. These raids must be completed on-site.
For $1 (about 1 €), you can purchase a ticket. This gives you a special research task that will bring you additional rewards.
Who should participate in the Community Day with Menki?
For collectors: If you enjoy collecting Pokémon and Menki and its evolutions have not yet made their way into your Shiny collection, this event is the perfect opportunity to catch up.
For fighters: Menki, Rasaff, and Epitaff are not the strongest attackers in raids. You should rather rely on other Pokémon for this.
In the battle leagues, however, it looks a bit different. Epitaff was one of the best monsters in both the Super and Hyper leagues until mid-year. However, due to the major PvP update, it has been significantly devalued.
With the charged attack Wrath Fist, which Epitaff can learn on Community Day, it gains more relevance again and can place itself again in the upper ranks of the Super and Hyper leagues.
Even stronger, however, is Rasaff. If you equip this monster with the moves Karate Chop, Wrath Fist, and Close Combat, it can rank 3rd in the Hyper League and even 2nd in the Super League rankings by pvpoke.com.
The perfect preparation for the Community Day in November 2024
Make space: If you plan to catch many Pokémon on Community Day, you will primarily need space in your Pokémon Box. So you should sort out Pokémon beforehand. A simple trick can help you with this.
Prepare items: You also need the right items to make the most of the Community Day.
Sananaberries: If you use Sananaberries when catching, you can look forward to additional candies. Since you already receive double the amount of candies during the event, using the berries will even give you four times the amount per catch.
Incense and Lure Module: With these two items, you can enjoy additional Menki spawns during the event. Additionally, the duration of the items is increased to 3 hours if you activate them during the event.
Which Mega Pokémon are worth it for the event? If you have the right Mega Evolution activated during the event, you can earn additional experience points and candies.
For this, you need a Fighting-type Mega Evolution. You can rely on the following evolutions:
Mega-Lucario
Mega-Skaraborn
Mega-Lohgock
Mega-Schlapor
Of course, there are other events besides the Community Day that are planned for November, providing you with content. If you want an overview of these, feel free to take a look at our overview of all events in November 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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