“Is it not just me who noticed, or?” – Fans of Dragon Age are concerned about a missing detail in Veilguard

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

Powerful warriors wielding impressive greatswords are an integral part of the fantasy genre and have always been included in Dragon Age. However, in recordings of the upcoming role-playing game The Veilguard, players noticed a suspicious absence of the iconic weapon.

Which weapon is in question? The greatsword is a two-handed weapon that has been part of Dragon Age since Origins, and is also standard in many comparable fantasy games. However, attentive fans noticed that the greatsword was not really visible in the recordings shown so far.

Now it seems to be a sad certainty: There will probably be no greatsword.

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Greatsword enthusiasts, unite

What do the fans say? When the first previews of Veilguard were released in September, attentive fans noticed a suspicious lack of greatsword footage. Reddit user Randolo_Birnelli asked if anyone had spotted a Rook with a greatsword.

In the comments, other players expressed similar concerns:

  • ruascherrios: “I’m worried too, man. My favorite weapon type, I played all the Dragon Age games with it. They can’t not have it in, can they?”
  • Eternal_Seekers: “I noticed that right away because I’m always a warrior with heavy armor in every RPG. […]”

In another post, TheBlightDoc explained that they were looking forward to Veilguard, but criticized the absence of the greatsword in the shown footage. “I’m not the only one who noticed this, right?” (via Reddit)

On October 28, the same user took on the sad task of delivering the message: “It’s over, greatsword bros. We lost…”

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Players are not angry, just puzzled

Where does the confirmation come from now? YouTuber NorZZa confirmed in the comments under his review on YouTube that there will be no greatswords.

In the comments, some fans of the series expressed disappointment, but many were mainly puzzled by the decision not to include such a classic weapon in the game. We have compiled a few reactions from the community here for you:

  • SithLocust: “Ah, damn, I was hoping for a two-handed Rook with a greatsword. Damn. Now I have to rethink him completely.”
  • AragornII_Elessar: “This… really feels strange? I’m really curious why the greatsword isn’t included, it is part of the fantasy genre. […]”

Overall, the mood can probably be aptly summarized as: “I’m not angry, just puzzled.” Many long-time fans of the series cannot understand the decision, as other two-handed weapons like hammers and axes are present in the game.

While many emphasize that they are still looking forward to the game, the absence of a fantasy classic like the greatsword is yet another in a series of incomprehensible design choices for players.

From our own player experience in the MeinMMO editorial office, we can say there are no greatswords. But for safety, we double-checked in case we overlooked any crates. We will add the response here once we receive it.

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However, the discussion about the missing weapon will hardly end here. MeinMMO editor Grothaus believes: More is coming. What is behind it, you can find out here: The press and Metacritic praise Dragon Age: The Veilguard and this will cause huge disputes with the players

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How do you feel about Black Ops 6? You voted and made a clear judgment

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

We asked you on MeinMMO how you feel about Black Ops 6 and you responded in large numbers. Many of you are really enjoying the latest installment in the “Call of Duty” series. However, there are also one or two critics among you.

What did the survey reveal? In our survey on MeinMMO, 60.39% of you CoD players stated that you think Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is good. For 25.16% of you, BO6 is just average. Only 14.44% told us that they do not like Black Ops 6.

Here are the numbers summarized:

  • Good: 828 (60.39%)
  • Average: 345 (25.16%)
  • Bad: 198 (14.44%)

Additionally, 320 readers indicated that they have not yet played Black Ops 6

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Between “awesome” and “incredibly bad” – This is what the MeinMMO community says

In addition to the survey, we asked you to share your opinion on Black Ops 6 in the comments. Some of you wrote comments under the survey on MeinMMO, while others commented on the post on social media.

Here we want to provide you with an overview of the community’s impressions.

What did you comment? In the comments, many of you mentioned that you are really enjoying Black Ops 6. The zombie mode as well as the campaign are mostly well-received by you.

Only a few players found the campaign actually boring. However, other users responded that they found it very good. Overall, the criticism mainly referred to the technical aspects of the game (crashes, server problems/lags, FPS drops), the graphics, and the maps.

Comments on MeinMMO:

  • 5kullCOD: “Average. Overall the game is good, [but] the omni-movement on the sometimes small maps is scary, everything goes way too fast, you spawn on top of each other.”
  • Mark: “The singleplayer is fun and mostly consistent. The zombie mode is a lot of fun for me, however, I would like to escape sometime. […] I probably only like to play MP occasionally. You can feel too much that I’m not 20 anymore – even though the experience leads to good surprises. I unfortunately cannot understand the bad reviews. I like it.”
  • Chris: “Well, the movement is great. But the combination of the maps really takes away the fun.”

Comments on social media:

  • Kurzy: “After years, it’s finally fun again! Great game and now Nuketown is coming too!”
  • Nils: “The graphics are just old due to the last-gen consoles [Note by the editor: PS4, Xbox One]. Everyone is waiting for a graphics surprise and has once again been disappointed for the third year in a row.”
  • René: “Unfortunately, I have many server problems. The game is often unstable for me or lags for a short while… Otherwise, I find it okay.”
  • Benno: “Finally a CoD that is fun again.”
  • Maxim: “Zombies are the most fun for me, the campaign is okay, the multiplayer is only played occasionally.”
  • Christian: “I have given the game some hours, but neither the story mode nor the multiplayer captivate me. The game feels like a version from 2017 or older. The graphics are not what I would expect today, but rather at Xbox One level. […]”
  • Mario: “[I] must say, after 10 years a great part again! It’s really fun again!”
  • Luca: “I think the game is good, it’s really fun.”
  • Kevin: “Really an unbelievably bad installment, sometimes even worse than Cold War and that was already far below average.”
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It seems that Treyarch has done many things right with Black Ops 6 – even though the game is definitely not perfect and has its flaws. The shooter can definitely be fun, albeit with caveats.

MeinMMO editor Dariusz has also found enjoyment in Black Ops 6, even though he usually prefers tactical shooters like Valorant. For him, BO6 is the best Call of Duty in years. You can read his impression of the game here: Black Ops 6 is the best Call of Duty in years because it does many things right despite problems

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WoW: The next patch brings “old content” that has already been removed

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Patch 11.0.7 brings new content in World of Warcraft. But they are not really “new” – because they were already planned in Battle for Azeroth.

World of Warcraft has announced the next content patch. The update 11.0.7 is supposed to be the interlude of the storyline of the base game from The War Within and the big patch 11.1. However, besides a few quests around the Kirin Tor, there is also a small, new area – the Island of the Siren. However, someone noticed: The area is not entirely new. It is actually cut content that was not released in Battle for Azeroth.

A little preview of the upcoming patch:

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Where does the info come from? On X, MrGM shared an interesting observation. The Island of the Siren, which will be added as a small, new area in the next patch, is not a fresh invention. The map for it was already in the game files back in patch 8.2, during “Battle for Azeroth”.

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This means that the island was probably once intended as a new variant of the island expeditions.

Why was the island cut? The island expeditions did not fare as well in Battle for Azeroth as developers had hoped. Many found the island expeditions boring – they simply fell short of expectations. As a result, only a few new contents were released for it, and some planned islands never made it into the game.

That the Island of the Siren originates from this time is also easy to recognize by the Azerite theme. Blizzard seems to have taken the original design of the island and adapted it for the storyline of The War Within.

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Is this a bad development? Whether one feels it is good or bad that Blizzard is bringing back things that were once cut is up to each individual. However, it is clear that it is an area that has never been entered by the player base – so in this respect, it is definitely new. Since Blizzard will also give the area significantly more story and features than would be the case with an island expedition, criticism here is likely to be limited.

After all, Patch 11.0.7 is just a small interim patch, which is supposed to bridge the content from 11.0 to 11.1. A small side activity for a few weeks with a few story morsels – and definitely not a big, groundbreaking content patch with numerous new contents.

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Influencer reveals review conditions for Dragon Age, embarrasses himself, has to retract everything

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

Game developer Mark Kern has risen to prominence as an opinion leader on platform X in recent months. He primarily criticizes game developers whom he perceives as “too woke” and has gained considerable influence since March 2024. The new BioWare game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is especially a thorn in his side. However, in attempting to rant against the game, Kern misses the mark.

What did Mark Kern say? The game developer Mark Kern (formerly of WoW and Firefall) appears on Twitter under the name “Grummz”.

On October 30th, around 9 PM German time, Kern excitedly posted: “LEAK!” BioWare and EA had been caught red-handed. The supposedly leaked review conditions for Dragon Age: The Veilguard required MrMattyPlays to write his review under this NDA.

It was not a conspiracy theory, but the truth.

Kern states: This is “access journalism”; only those who express an opinion approved by EA gain early access to Dragon Age. However, in exchange for access, one must not speak about wokeness in a review of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Kern judges: That would be terrible and a corrupt system.

What Mark Kern tweets often ends up in the mind of Asmongold shortly thereafter, reaching his hundreds of thousands of viewers:

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Every reviewer must write: Return to BioWare’s former glory

This is what the post says: The alleged review guidelines require the reviewer to state that the new Dragon Age is “a return to BioWare’s former strength”. This phrasing frequently appeared in the reviews displayed on Metacritic. The CEO of EA had also tried to establish this narrative.

The reviewer is also prohibited from mentioning transgender characters, OP scars, or woke content.

Additionally, it is recommended to avoid comparisons to God of War (via twitter).

Kern leaves no doubt about the accuracy of the report: This is all crazy. They are shoving their woke agenda down the players’ throats, and one cannot even talk about it happening.

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Mark Kern and Asmongold had already complained about the OP scars in Dragon Age back in September.

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What is the problem with the post? The reaction to Grummz’s post is devastating.

Only 90 minutes after Kern’s post, the person in question directly contradicts him: Matthew Schroder, MrMattyPlays, states: The post is “incredibly wrong”, and this is not the NDA he signed. Not even close (via twitter).

Others openly mock the fact that the cursor is even visible in Grummz’s post. This cannot possibly be a legitimate NDA, but is clearly still an open text document.

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Journalist Paul Tassi has written a satirical version of Grummz’s post, in which reviewers who give a 10/10 are promised even $800 and a Dragon Age desk chair, while those who give 8/10 receive only $50 and an Anthem keychain.

Additionally, Tassi’s version of the agreement states: Breaking the agreement with EA results in the death penalty (via twitter).

Opponents of Grummz are reveling in his misstep and claim that the post shows Kern is merely fueling hate to receive attention and make money. He would even invent the things he gets upset about.

How does Kern himself respond? Just one hour later, Grummz already backtracks: Well, the leak that sounded so great earlier, he actually got from 4Chan, and there is no way to verify whether it is true or not.

After Kern even receives a community note on his post that this is fake news, everything suddenly sounds very different.

He only posted a rumor that turned out to be false. Sometimes rumors are simply wrong. However, he leaves it up because he does not hide his mistakes.

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He thanks his community, which helped him recognize the mistake. He presents it in such a way that it was his community that identified the error, rather than his declared opponents who exposed him. They assure him that he must, with all due respect, be a complete idiot to have believed that at any point.

Kern assures that he will make more effort to verify his information in the future. Long before the release, Mark Kern and Asmongold had developed an opinion on Dragon Age: The Veilguard and identified it as a new object of critique: Everyone loves the new Dragon Age, but two opinion leaders grouse: “Woker than you think”

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Solve Statue Puzzles and Unlock the Music Room in the Lighthouse

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

In the lighthouse of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, there is a puzzle that opens a hidden room. We will show you how the statues on site relate to this and how to solve the puzzle.

Attention, Spoiler! This relates to a puzzle that occurs very early in the game. However, if you want to start the game completely fresh, it’s best to click on another article now.

What kind of puzzle is it? Shortly after the start of the game, you will arrive at the lighthouse. This is the central hub of the game, where you can talk to your companions and definitely should.

Additionally, you can improve your gear and start quests here. There are a variety of rooms where your companions reside, but also mysterious rooms that are initially locked.

One of those is the music room, which only opens after solving a puzzle. To do this, you need to find some statues in the level and turn them in the correct direction. You can read how to do this here.

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Finding Statues and Solving the Puzzle

What is the significance of the statues? You may have noticed some statues during your walk through the area. You’ll encounter them throughout the game, but there are six in the lighthouse. You need to find three pairs that should look at each other.

The First Statues

You will find the first pair above the exit to the outside. Take the stairs up and you will encounter the statues. Turn them around until they look at each other.

The Second Statues

Continue and find the first statue of the second pair behind Bellara’s room. Its counterpart is located a bit below, by Neve’s room. Turn these two towards each other as well.

To reach the statue below Neve’s room, walk towards it on the large middle path, but take the steps down, not the ones up to it. You do not need to sneak along the side of the tower and jump down.

The Third Statues

The first statue of the third pair can be found at the staircase you take to reach pair 1, above the entrance. Directly opposite on the other side of the area is its counterpart. Walk past Lucaris’s room by the kitchen on the right and find the statue. Proceed as you did with the others.

Thus, the puzzle is solved and you can unlock the secret music room.

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Unlocking the Music Room

Where is the music room located? Enter the lighthouse and keep to the right. There is a now illuminated, round entrance that leads to the music room. Before you solve the puzzle, the wall will not open.

Upon entering the music room, you will find chests with 400 gold, a codex entry, and crystals. But that’s not all.

What else is there? If you have reached story chapter 8 and found Taash and Emmrich, a will-o’-the-wisp will appear at the location where the first statues are. Take it with you and go to the music room.

The will-o’-the-wisp will open another passage, behind which a magical portal awaits you. If you step through, you will reach the balcony on the floor above the entrance hall. Interact with the blue crystal there to receive 500 Guardian mementos. Thus, the mystery is unveiled. You can find more assistance on MeinMMO: Dragon Age: The Veilguard – All Guides

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Action fans might enjoy a new 18-rated movie on Netflix, but it is not for the faint-hearted

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

For die-hard action fans, Netflix soon has a special movie on offer. Together with a former soldier, it goes through the Finnish wilderness – until Nazis get involved.

What movie is it about? On Netflix, from November 1, 2024, the movie Sisu can be streamed. It is a mix of action and war film and comes from Finland. Directed by Jalmari Helander.

Sisu originally hit theaters in 2022, now the tough film can also be enjoyed in your own living room. Depending on your viewing habits, you may have a lot of fun with it. Just recently, another tough action film celebrated success on Netflix.

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The Nazis are in trouble

What is Sisu about? The film tells the story of Aatami. He is a former soldier who served on the battlefields of World War II. However, the war is not over yet, as the story takes place in 1944.

Aatami has retreated to Lapland and only lives there with his animals, a dog and a horse. One day he stumbles upon a gold vein and suddenly becomes a rich man. The problem: The nearest bank to which he wants to take the treasure is over 800 kilometers away.

Aatami sets off and unexpectedly encounters a unit of German soldiers along the way. The SS men find the gold and a conflict is already brewing. But they did not reckon with the fighting spirit of the Finn – and his mercilessness.

Who is the movie suitable for? You should not be squeamish when it comes to violence in films. Sisu already shows in the trailer that Aatami makes no prisoners. The age rating of 18 is definitely justified. Action fans should prepare for some brutal scenes.

Some moments are reminiscent of the uncompromising nature of John Wick. Similar to the killer portrayed by Keanu Reeves, Aatami is also very efficient when it comes to dealing with his opponents. “Sisu” means in Finnish approximately “not give up,” or “fighting spirit.” John Wick himself has a nickname that instills similar fear in his enemies.

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How did the movie perform? Sisu received mostly positive reviews upon its release in 2022. On Rotten Tomatoes, it still holds an average of 94% on the critics’ side. Viewers rate it at 88%.

Also, at the Finnish Film Prize “Jussi,” the film won in five categories. Those who have not seen it yet and enjoy tough action films can soon give the film a chance on Netflix. Genre fans will find more movie tips on MeinMMO: 5 action movies rated 18 for tough film fans

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LoL: One of the smartest champions from Arcane is Heimerdinger – Who is the genius scientist?

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Heimerdinger is a supporting character in the series Arcane, enjoying a great status in the city of Piltover, even though he does not hail from Piltover. We explain who the brilliant scientist Heimerdinger really is.

Warning Spoilers: The following article discusses events from Arcane Season 1 and its official trailers. Those who have not seen this yet should refrain from reading further.

Who is Heimerdinger? Although not among the first 20 champions in the game, he was added as a new champion in October of his release year 2009. Shaco was added alongside him.

In the first season of Arcane, a brilliant professor is introduced with Heimerdinger in Piltover. He appears to be a small anthropomorphic creature. However, behind this small appearance lies a great deal, as Heimerdinger is a gifted engineer and scientist who is over 300 years old.

Throughout the story, he encounters many well-known characters whom he tries to assist with both action and advice. Despite his brilliant mind, he is always keen on the safety and ethics behind science. Unlike his former colleague Singed.

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Heimerdinger comes from another world

Where does Heimerdinger come from? Although he enjoys a good reputation in Piltover, Heimerdinger does not actually hail from the city. He is a Yordle and comes from the city of Bandle City. Yordles are most comparable to elves, and their city is not easy to find. It is situated on a plain away from the worldly realm.

Yordles are also considered immortal, which is why they age significantly slower. This explains why Heimerdinger is already over 300 years old.

However, the scientist conceals his origin, as Yordles are hunted and feared throughout Runeterra.

Despite his connection to the spiritual world, Heimerdinger is a brilliant engineer who works as a scholar and professor for the futuristic city of Piltover. However, he is always cautious. As seen in Arcane, he is very concerned about the safety of inventions. Nevertheless, he has also collaborated on military weapons for Piltover.

Due to his relentless thirst for knowledge, there was a time when he also worked with the scientist Singed. However, their collaboration fell apart due to Singed’s unethical methods and views. His work with Hextech also significantly differs from Singed’s alchemical work.

His most famous invention is known to every LoL player: His turret towers.

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Heimerdinger in League of Legends

Heimerdinger in Arcane Season 2

What does Heimerdinger do after the first season? In Season 1 of Arcane, a conflict arises between Jayce and Heimerdinger because Jayce is working on an experimental Hex core. However, Heimerdinger opposes this because it is not safe enough.

Jayce, who at the time harbors a grudge against Zhaun, manages to politically influence Heimerdinger’s removal from the council of Piltover to further his plans against Zhaun.

Heimerdinger cannot bear this and flees to Zhaun to offer his assistance to the needy citizens. There he meets Ekko, with whom he wants to work on his inventions.

In Season 2, we therefore do not have to say goodbye to Heimerdinger. It can be assumed that he will collaborate with Ekko to help the impoverished people in Zhaun. After all, Ekko also founded the Firelights for this purpose. New champions can also be welcomed in Season 2, including probably Warwick: Arcane Season 2: Who is Warwick? We explain the monster from the trailer

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Craftsman turns mini-computer into a gaming PC that runs current games – Here’s how he did it

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 3 minutes

A mini-PC can be transformed into a compact gaming computer with the help of a drill and a little extra money. Cost: around 475 euros.

What was modified? YouTuber Eta Prime uses a Lenovo ThinkCentre M920Q as a base and transforms it into a decent gaming PC that fits almost anywhere with some adjustments. The device, measuring only about 18 by 18 centimeters, is originally designed for use as a simple PC for office work and some browsing. For example, it doesn’t have a real graphics card and only features a slow chip in the processor.

However, after the modification, it handles many current titles at medium or low details with 60 frames per second. And all of this for less than 450 euros.

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A mini-PC as a base with additions

How was the device modified? The YouTuber drills a hole the size of the GPU fan in the top of the case using a standard drill and a milling attachment. This ensures airflow for the graphics card’s fan. An RX 6400 Low Profile is used, which is perfectly fitted into the case with an expansion card. Additionally, a more powerful power supply than the one included, providing 60 watts, is added.

The project costs based purely on the hardware used:

  • Lenovo ThinkCentre M920Q (used, good condition), around 290 euros (via afbshop)
  • XFX AMD RX 6400 (new), about 140 euros (via Amazon)
  • PCI-Express expansion card (new), about 30 euros (via Amazon)
  • Power supply (new), for about 25 euros (via Amazon)

For the base system, there are still savings to be made. The M920Q can also be found new with a slightly weaker CPU for about 230 euros (via Amazon). The more powerful variant is now rarely available as a new item. However, the price would also be significantly above 300 euros then.

As the operating system, Eta Prime installs the free OS Bazzite. This is a version of Linux that can be compared to the SteamOS on Valve’s Steam decks. The hardware overview looks like this after the installation is completed:

The stats of the mini-PC after the workmanship. Image source: ETA PRIME

What can the system achieve after the modification? The YouTuber tests his work with several games, including: Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, Witcher 3, Warframe, Hades 2, Street Fighter 6, Fallout 4, Doom Eternal, and Spiderman: Miles Morales. The result: with medium or low details and at 1080p, each of the titles can be enjoyed more than adequately with around 60 frames per second. Sometimes, the artificial frame generation from AMD as part of FSR3 also contributed a considerable number of extra frames.

It is not a high-end PC, but it is hardly larger than a Nintendo Wii and fits into almost any shelf.

The system is mainly held back by the low VRAM. 4 gigabytes are quickly insufficient nowadays. However, if AMD releases a successor to the Low Profile RX 6400 in the near or medium future, the presented DIY project would become even more interesting.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Should you save the mayor?

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

One of your first major decisions is made relatively early in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Together with your companions, you are to visit D’Meta’s Crossing. You can read here about the consequences of your decision there.

Warning, Spoilers! The following is about one of the first decisions you can make in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. So there are spoilers for a story part at the beginning of the game. If you want to start the action-RPG completely free, you should stop reading here.

Which decision is it about? In the Arlathan Forest, the quest starts that sends you to D’Meta’s Crossing. You will find the village completely overrun by corruption. All the inhabitants are infected, and in the middle, a boss awaits you.

Once you defeat this boss and speak with the Veilstriders, you will find the mayor at the edge of the settlement. He is trapped in corruption and speaks with you. Ultimately, you have the choice: Do you save his life or leave him to death by corruption?

To save the mayor or not – Here are the consequences

Leaving the mayor in corruption: If you let the mayor die, the approval of the companions Harding and Bellara increases. Neve, on the other hand, disapproves of the decision.

Later in the game, you will also encounter the corpse of the mayor as an interim boss during the quest A Growing Corruption. He is completely taken over by corruption and no longer knows who he is.

Saving the mayor: If you save the mayor, Neve will approve of it, while Harding and Bellara will be against it.

Otherwise, nothing happens: The mayor survives. Accordingly, he is not corrupted and does not appear as an interim boss. The quest A Growing Corruption will not be unlocked for you.

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The decision basically only determines whether the mayor will become a problem for you later. If you want to farm experience points, it is good to unlock the fight and accordingly leave the mayor in corruption.

Otherwise, it is purely a role-playing decision that unfortunately has no further impact on the game. If you are looking for more tips and tricks around Dragon Age: The Veilguard, we have the right article for you here: Dragon Age: The Veilguard: 10 tips I wish I knew beforehand

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Throne and Liberty: Farming and Thoughtfully Spending Jewels – Here’s How

Nathalie Schnee Nathalie Schnee Reading time 2 minutes

In Throne and Liberty there is the currency Jewelry Coins, which you can find displayed hidden in the upper left corner of your screen. But how can you obtain them and what should you spend them on in the shop? MeinMMO has all the answers for you.

What are Jewelry Coins and how do I get them? Jewelry Coins can be spent in the shop for various items. However, there are a few limitations. Some items can only be purchased in a certain number per month or per week with Jewelry Coins.

Furthermore, there are only a few ways to acquire Jewelry Coins. Therefore, you should think carefully about what you want to spend them on. MeinMMO has all the ways for you to obtain Jewelry Coins and a recommendation for what you can spend them on.

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What are Jewelry Coins

Jewelry Coins can be spent on various items. You can even purchase Amitois, Morphs, and titles in the shop. You can also buy materials to dye or pattern your outfit. However, there are also items in the shop that you can only buy a certain number of per month or per week, and you should keep an eye on those.

If you want to see how many Jewelry Coins you own, you don’t need to open the shop for that. In the upper left corner of your screen, you will see a display where you need to click on the small arrow, then the total number of all currencies you own will be displayed, and underneath that, you will also find the Jewelry Coins.

How to get Jewelry Coins

There actually aren’t too many ways to obtain Jewelry Coins. Here they are:

  • Complete the Codex
  • Collect books and papers in the open world for a total of 459 Jewelry Coins
  • Twitch Drops
  • Amazon compensations via email

What should you spend Jewelry Coins on

Since the collection of Jewelry Coins is limited, it is even more important to consider what you want to buy with them. Each player can decide for themselves. Here’s our recommendation:

  • Growth Stones for weapons, armor, and accessories
  • Growth Books for active and passive skills
  • Attribute Extraction Stones
  • Noble Blessing Bag
  • Enchanted Ink
  • Bait Chest
  • Dyes
  • Sewing Thread
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The Jewelry Coins are also tied to your character. This means that if you create a new character, you will have to collect all the coins again from scratch. Keep this in mind when picking up Twitch Drops with Jewelry Coins from your shop storage chest.

There are many different items in this game. If you have questions about further currencies of the new MMORPG, please check out our overview of Throne and Liberty. There we have listed all the guides for you so you don’t lose track: Throne and Liberty: All guides for starting the new MMORPG.

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The Veilguard: Fans miss their own world, saying it made Dragon Age so good

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Just before the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the community is discussing all sorts of topics surrounding their favorite franchise. One discussion keeps coming up: The Veilguard does not use the player’s established world state. What does that mean and why does it leave so many fans feeling melancholic?

What kind of feature is this?

  • Since Origins, players in Dragon Age could literally build their own world. Important decisions affect the current game as well as sequels.
  • The feature is often simply called world state (or “World State”). The games take on slightly different paths depending on who survived earlier or how certain situations were resolved.
  • Some fans have therefore speedrun through all predecessors before The Veilguard – but it doesn’t benefit them much for the new Dragon Age.
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This is how The Veilguard handles it: Unlike all predecessors, The Veilguard does not utilize world state from the previous games. Instead, you can choose from a few decisions when creating your character.

The selection is not nearly as extensive as the old games would have provided. The player world states are saved in the Dragon Age Keep. There you see a tapestry with various important decisions from Origins, Dragon Age 2, Inquisition, and all DLCs.

Therefore, this ability to build a continuous world is missing in The Veilguard and makes fans sad.

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“My world is gone and will never come back”

In a large thread on Reddit, a long-time fan of Dragon Age complains about his feelings toward the new Veilguard. He says that Origins changed how he plays video games and even made him want to become an author of creative texts.

It was the world that made Dragon Age so unique – from the story of the first part, which is closely linked to part 2, to Inquisition:

The world in which my Hawke lives WAS the world in which my hero from Ferelden existed. And the world in which my Inquisitor lives WAS the exact same world. Now it feels as if this world is gone and will never return. The reason I felt as if it was a continuous world are these callbacks, big and small.

In over 400 comments, hundreds of other users agree with this sentiment. Of all the things that could have been sacrificed, the world state was the one that was least expected. Even the subjectively weaker parts were very much enjoyed due to this feature. And even players who only later delved into the franchise were enthusiastic about the continuous world state.

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Cameos that are seen in The Veilguard would also suffer: “They have little substance without reference to previous adventures.” Another user wonders: Why should he feel connected to his decisions in Veilguard when the old decisions already don’t matter?

Fans still agree that they will have fun with The Veilguard and will love it. It’s annoying that the world state is missing, but it isn’t “game breaking.” And many believe: As The Veilguard is structured, even completely new players would be picked up. We feel the same: The latest Dragon Age in review: The Veilguard is the ideal Dragon Age for everyone who doesn’t know Dragon Age at all

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New MMO shooter on Steam amazes with a crazy setting: ‘A bit freaky, but very interesting’

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Active Matter is a new shooter on Steam, in which time and space act crazy and strange anomalies will scare you.

What kind of game is this? Active Matter (PC, PS5, Xbox) is an upcoming extraction shooter with PvPvE, in which you are stuck in a time loop. In the time loop, dying does not provide a “rescue” either. If you die during a raid, you return to the same point on the timeline.

To escape the time loop, you must collect the so-called “active matter.” You gain it by harvesting it at a gathering or by killing transformed creatures. You can also take the valuable resource from other players if you defeat them in PvP.

However, the active matter is not only your way out of the time loop; it also bends time and space, and there are changes in gravity in the shooter. In the trailer, you can see people walking on the ceiling of a room.

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Overall, you must survive various anomalies in Active Matter, fend off transformed creatures made from active matter, and fight rivals “from other timelines.”

The shooter gameplay, despite the crazy setting, is designed for realism, and the arsenal is supposed to be based entirely on real military technologies.

What do we know about the release? Active Matter currently has no release date. However, the shooter is set to be playable on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 at launch.

The shooter is being developed by the studio “Team Matter,” and the publisher is Gaijin Entertainment, which is also the publisher of games like War Thunder, Enlisted, and Crossout.

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What does the community say about the game? The first trailer evokes mixed feelings in the comments on YouTube. There is, for example, criticism of the graphics and animations, some players find it reminiscent of Enlisted, which is also published by Gaijin.

Others find the trailer interesting. One user comments: “It looks so cool and creepy.” Another writes: “A bit freaky, but very interesting.”

The majority of the comments, however, joke about the publisher. One of the comments is: “The snail has come up with something creepy.” The “snail” refers to Gaijin Entertainment, as the “G” in Gaijin’s logo represents a snail.

If you are currently looking for shooters you can play through the autumn, we have put together a list of the best shooters available right now. Some of the games you will surely know, but perhaps you will discover a game that you didn’t have on your radar: The 25 best shooters in 2024 – These PvP and PvE games impress with their gameplay

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Steam: Deadlock has a huge glitch, making characters infinitely large until they no longer fit in the game

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

In the MOBA Deadlock (Steam), there are curious glitches. A “huge” glitch creates characters that are so big that the game kills them immediately.

The MOBA shooter Deadlock is currently still in closed beta on Steam, and the occurrence of bugs is likely the point of this event.

Minor issues are completely normal. However, “small” is not quite the right word here, as the bug is gigantic – at least it makes a character grow huge.

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What kind of bug is this? The player Rasterise published a video on YouTube showcasing the glitch in action. A bug causes the combination of “Magician’s 3” with “Colossus” to continuously increase the size of a character – for all participants in the match.

The bug is triggered when a player is transformed into a frog from Magician’s 3 at the moment the Colossus item loses its effect. The error can be replicated infinitely, until the character is so large that it towers over all buildings, as the video shows here:

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Does the bug have any advantages? Fortunately, the glitch cannot really be exploited. Aside from completely confusing the enemies, this bug only has disadvantages. The giant character does not move faster – the lady essentially walks in slow motion (even though she actually has her normal movement speed). Additionally, there are further limitations, as the quick zipline can no longer be used.

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Also, the large hitbox negates any use, as there is no cover, meaning the giant lady can be shot from all sides. And as if that weren’t enough, she ultimately becomes so large that she automatically dies after each respawn because her character protrudes into the death zone – an area that is considered “outside the map” and is thus taboo.

During a beta, such errors are completely normal and expected, but they still lead to some confused faces. At least there are also significant buffs every few days, even if sometimes for the already strongest hero.

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Today starts Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Everything about the release, the start time and the content in 2 minutes

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On October 31, 2024, Dragon Age: The Veilguard celebrates its release. We summarize all the important information you need to know for the launch.

The key information about the game: Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the fourth part of the role-playing game series by BioWare. After a ten-year break since Inquisition, it returns to Thedas. Your character Rook has to confront two out-of-control gods and can choose one of three classes.

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Tonight from 5 PM: Dragon Age gameplay and editorial talk!
Want to get a firsthand experience of the game? Then tune in at 5 PM tonight on twitch.tv/gamestar. We will be streaming live gameplay. And starting at 6:30 PM, Leya (Editor-in-Chief MeinMMO), Heiko (Editor-in-Chief GameStar), and Micha (Head of Video Publishing) will discuss what BioWare stands for – and what it does not. Hotly debated topics like the distribution of keys will also be part of the talk.

Release, Start Time, Preload, and Price

When will the game be released? The regular release is on October 31. Depending on where players are located worldwide, the exact start times may vary. In Germany, fans can start at 5:00 PM.

Is there a preload? Those on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S can and could already download the game. PC players will have to wait until the official release, as a hated feature is missing on the platform. On all platforms, you should plan for about 90 GB of free storage space.

How much does the game cost? That depends on which of the two editions you choose:

  • Standard Version: €59.99
  • Deluxe Edition: €79.99

What does the Deluxe Edition offer? In addition to the game and all contents included in the Standard Edition, you will receive a variety of cosmetic items such as armors or weapons. They can be equipped in the game and are purely for aesthetic purposes, while the actual equipped gear with its stats lies beneath.

Furthermore, there is a third package, called “Rook’s Treasure Chest,” that costs €140. This includes, among other things, a replica of the Lyrium dagger, a card game, and an enchanted die. Note: This package does not include the actual game – it is an additional package for fans.

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After a long wait, it is finally time, and the gates to Thedas will open for the players. If you encounter questions on your adventure or are generally looking for assistance, feel free to visit our overview: Dragon Age: The Veilguard – All Guides

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Pokémon GO: Trainer shares his PokéStop, brings the community to tears

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there are various places that can be visited as PokéStops. A trainer from the community has shared a very special stop.

What is a PokéStop? A PokéStop is a location in Pokémon GO where you can receive items and gifts with postcards for your friends by spinning the stop. You can also obtain field research tasks and deploy lures here.

You have the opportunity to apply for your own PokéStops, which might, with a bit of luck, make their way into the game. A trainer from the community has done this and created a unique PokéStop that touches the community.

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Memory Forever

What kind of stop is this? The PokéStop submitted by the trainer and approved in the game shows a playground located near the trainer. The image also features a female dog beside the playground.

And this is not just any female dog that happened to be on site when the picture was taken. It is the trainer’s late dog. He writes that she passed away last year and that he has now managed to “immortalize her in a PokéStop” this way.

This is not only a very beautiful gesture but also a small surprise. Typically, images submitted for PokéStops should not show people or animals.

The trainer himself writes: She was my Pokémon walking buddy. She patiently waited while I battled in gyms or found a large spawn cluster. She always brings a smile to my face when I pass by this PokéStop. RIP Bonnie.

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What does the community say about this? This sad and simultaneously heart-wrenching story has generated not only expressions of sympathy but also many comments showing how touched the community is by the story. Some of them include:

  • “That is so sad and so beautiful at the same time,” writes trainer swank215.
  • “I’m sorry for your loss, that’s really sweet. This game annoys me a lot, but now and then I come across a thread like this and I’m glad it exists,” says alaskadotpink.
  • “That is so wonderful, it could make my heart burst,” comments TwinFire04.
  • “I’m not crying… my eyes are just sweating,” writes Emotional-Ease9909.
  • “That is heart-wrenching and simultaneously so charming,” notes Dotty_sweet_hu.
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Speaking of PokéStops: The postcards you can receive by spinning the stops are quite popular in the community. You can also decorate them with suitable or even unsuitable stickers. Some trainers have recently showcased which postcards they find the most successful: Pokémon GO rewards trainers with postcards that are so cool that players are now showing off their best ones.

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„Put him in jail!“ – Player from Throne and Liberty wins the grand prize from just four loot boxes and that multiple times

Nathalie Schnee Nathalie Schnee Reading time 2 minutes

In Throne and Liberty, there is a new random search for co-op dungeons, and you have a chance of seven percent to hit the jackpot. A lucky player opened three out of four chests and thus even cracked a probability of 1 in 750.

This is how much luck the player has: A player in Throne and Liberty participated in the new random search for co-op dungeons. This has only been available since update 1.4 and is very popular due to the special reward. In this mode, you not only receive the normal loot chest after defeating the final boss.

The player also receives a “Random Player Search Rewards” chest, which contains the chance for very rare loot. With a probability of only seven percent, you can draw a Dimensional Essence: Redemption from the chest. One player was especially lucky and shared this on Reddit.

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“Put him in jail!”

Too much luck is outrageous; some players even want to see him in jail for this. The Reddit user TensaExile shared his lucky haul on Reddit and received recognition but also envy for it. Out of only four “Random Player Search Rewards” chests, he received three Dimensional Essence: Redemption. With this, he cracked the chance of 1:750 and can consider himself very lucky:

  • Embarrassed_Ad172 jokes (via Reddit): “Put him in jail!”
  • Ateaga can’t believe it (via Reddit): “People are getting better with Photoshop all the time.”
  • Emotional_Handle2044 is sad (via Reddit): “Cool, I opened 60 and got nothing.”
  • The_Doctor-_- takes it easy (via Reddit): “Congratulations. I’m happy for you.”
  • Fairyonfire approaches it mathematically (via Reddit): “3 essences from 4 chests is around 0.13%, so less than a chance of 1:750.”
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What else is in the chest? Not all players had as much luck; many have gone empty-handed so far. Still, the new random search is worthwhile. Because aside from the essence, the “Random Player Search Rewards” chest also contains a guaranteed reward. You also receive a “Dimensional Soul Shard Selection Chest.”

From this selection chest, you can choose a soul shard and thus have a total of five soul shards per dungeon you enter via random search instead of four. To create an essence at an NPC, you need the proud sum of 60 soul shards. Therefore, the random search is worthwhile even without the jackpot; you just need a bit more patience.

If you don’t want to miss anything about Throne and Liberty, then check out our overview. We have packed all guides for the MMORPG into a handy article, where we keep you updated: Throne and Liberty: All guides for starting the new MMORPG.

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In Dragon Age: The Veilguard there are 7 characters who want you – Who will you romance?

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 4 minutes

Today, finally, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is released for PC, PS5, and Xbox. You can romance a total of 7 different characters. We want to know which one has caught your attention.

Today, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare’s latest game, is being released. The fourth main part of the popular Dragon Age series allows you to create your own character Rook and make your own decisions.

Tonight from 5 PM: Dragon Age Gameplay and Chief Editorial Talk!
Do you want to get an impression of the game for yourself? Then tune in tonight at 5 PM on twitch.tv/gamestar where we will be streaming live gameplay. And starting at 6:30 PM, Leya (Editor-in-Chief of MeinMMO), Heiko (Editor-in-Chief of GameStar), and Micha (Head of Video Publishing) will talk about what BioWare stands for – and what it does not. Hotly debated topics such as key distribution will also be part of the talk.

As in the previous parts, you can also try to set up your character again. So far, it is known that you can flirt with the seven companions of the game:

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We want to know from you which of the seven you are considering for your first romance in the game? If you want to inform yourself again, you can read what we know so far about the potential partners below the survey.

Lace (Borte) Harding
Davrin
Bellara Lutare
Taash
Lucanis Dellamorte
Emmrich Volkarin
Neve Gallus

Romantic Partners in Veilguard – What We Know So Far

In principle, you can romance whoever you want in this game. Because, unlike in earlier Dragon Age titles, potential romantic partners now always find you great – no matter which race or gender you choose.

Currently, we know that the seven companions can be courted. Here they are:

  • Lace (Borte) Harding
    • The dwarf scout appeared in Inquisition, but had a minor role there. She is always in a good mood and is the sunshine of the group. She loves to sing and dance but struggles with a fear of heights.
  • Davrin
    • The elf belongs to the Grey Wardens. Accordingly, it is his life’s mission to protect the world from the Darkspawn. A baby griffin named Assan is his companion.
  • Bellara Lutare
    • The elf belongs to the Veiljumpers and explores elven ruins in the Arlathan forest with them. She uses magic and can transform her gloves into a hunting bow.
  • Taash
    • The Qunari dragon slayer is allied with the Masters of Destiny. She is incredibly adventurous and faces new challenges with two axes.
  • Lucanis Dellamorte
    • The charismatic master assassin and mage slayer is a member of the Crows of Antiva. He is the grandson of Caterina Dellamorte, the First Talon of the Crows. He is said to be cultivated, focused, and pragmatic.
  • Emmrich Volkarin
    • Emmrich is a human necromancer and has been a member of the Grief Watch for at least 30 years. His sidekick is always the skeleton assistant Manfred. Together, they protect the necropolis of Nevarra.
  • Neve Gallus
    • Neve Gallus is part of the Shadow Dragons of Tevinter. She is a capable private detective and shines with cynical remarks. She can mostly be found in Minrathous, the capital of Tevinter.
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You can read more about how romances are supposed to look in Dragon Age: The Veilguard in our guide: Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Romances and What You Need to Know About Relationships with Your Companions

Some of the potential romantic partners have close connections to earlier parts of the Dragon Age series. For example, Harding was an active member of the Inquisition from the third part. To help you assess if and how much Dragon Age you should know for Veilguard, we have a special for you here: How much Dragon Age do I need to know to understand The Veilguard?


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The new Pokémon game is perfect for everyone who is too lazy for Pokémon GO

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Anyone who is a big fan of the Pokémon trading card game now has the perfect opportunity to assemble a digital deck with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. And without having to leave the house (or buy boosters) like in Pokémon GO.

What kind of game is this? In Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, it focuses on the best aspects of the trading card game. We open boosters, collect the drawn cards, and can battle against the CPU or other human opponents.

  • Currently, there are 3 different boosters to choose from, which can even be selected from a variety of packs and opened with a swipe of a finger. This way, you at least get a little feeling of choosing and opening your own pack in the card shop.
  • A booster can be opened every 12 hours. There are items that can be obtained through missions or real money to limit the time.
  • The collected cards are then stored in a digital folder. Decks can be created from these to use in battles.

The digital game also explains the rules of the card game in a detailed tutorial. So if you are not familiar with the analog TCG, that’s not a problem. However, it is a bigger jump from the rules of the digital game to the real card game. In Trading Card Game Pocket, the rules have been simplified in many areas.

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What is the advantage over Pokémon GO? As with the existing mobile game, it is about collecting Pokémon, only in card form. But in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, trainers do not have to leave the house; they can open their boosters comfortably on the couch.

Completely lazy trainers can even skip fighting. There is an auto-function in CPU battles where the game automatically performs the fight. This way, you can dedicate yourself to other things while the digital TCG handles the battles for you.

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Do I have to spend money? There is an in-game shop and a premium pass that players could spend money on. This gives them the advantage of opening boosters at even shorter intervals.

However, the game also allows you to open at least one booster every 12 hours. There is also the option to collect hourglasses through in-game missions, which further shortens the time.

So it is not necessary to spend money. The option might be more for impatient players who want to open even more boosters.

If you want to be a bit more active or just enjoy collecting Pokémon, you might be better off with Pokémon GO. There are regular events where trainers can catch new pocket monsters: Pokémon GO: All Events in November – Strong Highlights are Included

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Developers of Helldivers 2 Have Intentionally Removed a Life-Saving Feature

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2, players have always shown their respect in Over-Earth with emotes – even while flying through the air. Unfortunately, the latter has now been removed, although fans could often save themselves this way.

What was this feature? It involved performing an emote while flying through the air. Fans discovered this “feature” by chance during their battles and exploited it to their advantage. The advantage was that players could survive falls in most cases through the emote – fall damage was thus unintentionally reduced.

Why this was the case is unclear. However, we assume that emotes changed something about the hitboxes, allowing players to survive fatal falls. Unfortunately, this feature now belongs to the past.

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What has Arrowhead changed? In the latest patch of Helldivers 2, Arrowhead removed the feature that allowed you to perform emotes anywhere and at any time. They revealed the following in the patch notes:

Emotes can no longer be triggered while in the air, ragdolling, or sliding. We are monitoring this change and look forward to your feedback!

There was no explanation given as to why the “feature” was removed. The team is monitoring the response to the change and will make adjustments if fans are unhappy.

It is possible that there were some issues related to the feature, or it simply did not make sense to perform a democratic emote while falling. As for community feedback, they are not pleased with the change.

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What do the fans say about the change? They are not excited about the change at all. On Reddit, there is a post with 13,545 upvotes where fans lament their loss. The following comments can be heard:

  • “Damn, why would Over-Earth do something like this?” – 4ManagedDemocracy
  • “My feedback: I don’t like this change.” – 2183-52
  • “This ‘feature’ was just fun; I don’t think it needed to be fixed or removed in any way. It was just there for fun.” – ku8i4
  • “It was hilarious to express oneself while being mauled. There were also great videos. I would love to see it back.” – Scalpels

Users also offer a compromise. Arrowhead could offer special emotes that change the player’s behavior in such situations. Others may understand the developers’ intervention due to this exploit but hope to regain the feature – even without the damage reduction effect. Did you use the feature often, or are you hearing about it for the first time? More about Helldivers 2 can be found here: Helldivers 2 releases the worst weapon of all time, but players still celebrate it

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WoW reveals new content patch – Introducing a new island with a big puzzle

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A new content patch for World of Warcraft has been announced. Update 11.0.7 introduces a new island into the game, with a dark secret.

Somewhat unexpectedly, Blizzard announced the next content patch for World of Warcraft a few hours ago. Although the update 11.0.7 is just a “small” patch, it even brings a new area. An abandoned island of the Kul Tirans, which holds a dark secret. Included are of course a lot of new loot and even a very special ring that you can admire on your character.

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WoW reveals the new island from Patch 11.0.7 – English Trailer

What kind of island is this? The Sirens’ Island is named after the fact that it was once inhabited by sirens. During the fourth war – that is, during the time of Battle for Azeroth – the island was used by Kul Tiras to mine Azerite and use it for the war efforts. However, it seems that all the inhabitants of the island have disappeared, as there is no trace of the Kul Tirans.

The island will likely be a relatively small area, but it should be filled with plenty of secrets and activities to serve as an endgame zone for at least a few weeks. This may remind players of the Forbidden Island from Dragonflight, as there is also a ring with special abilities on the Sirens’ Island.

What content is there on the island? There is a new currency on the island called “Flame-Blessed Iron,” which can be used for pretty much everything there. You can give it to the goblins to advance their excavations and unlock special enemies for all players. At the same time, there are also mountable creatures and even a special ring called “Cyrce’s Ring.”

According to the developers, the ring is supposed to be very powerful in the current season and also facilitate the transition into the next season.

Aside from that, the content on the island changes every week – sometimes the Naga attack, sometimes the pirates, and occasionally the Vrykul. This is intended to keep the Sirens’ Island fresh for a while.

The exact content will surely be revealed in the next few days, as the PTR is supposed to start today. From then on, you can try out the patch and provide your feedback – unless you are busy farming lots of event tokens.

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A release date for Patch 11.0.7 has not yet been announced. However, it is conceivable that the update will arrive before Christmas, allowing players to enjoy some new content over the holidays before it continues in the new year with Plunderstorm and then Patch 11.1. More information will surely be available soon at Warcraft Direct – which is just a few days away.

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  1. worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com