Yesterday, the next big feature was announced in Pokémon GO with Gigantamax. However, it has not been well received by the community so far.
What is this feature? Gigantamax is the larger stage of Dynamax evolutions. Your monsters transform into giant versions of themselves, changing their shape and can use special attacks.
The first Gigantamax monsters were announced yesterday as part of the ‘GOgigantic’ event. However, a large number of trainers fear they will never experience this feature in its current form.
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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles
The toughest challenge in Pokémon GO so far
What’s the problem? Gigantamax is said to be the toughest challenge you can face in Pokémon GO. Accordingly, the requirements to participate successfully are also very high.
What deters most trainers is the number of players required for such a battle. Pokémon GO specifies this number as being between 10 to 40 trainers. While this alone poses a hurdle, there is another problem.
Both Gigantamax and Dynamax raids can only be completed on-site. There is currently no option to participate from a distance in such a battle. While it may be difficult even in large cities to gather the necessary trainers for such a fight locally, it becomes nearly impossible for trainers in rural areas.
What does the community say about it? Accordingly, there are many angry voices in the community. Some of the comments can be found on Reddit:
In my area, we can hardly gather 5 people for normal 5-star raids, writes brinkv
Yes, because it’s completely normal for a group of 10 to 40 people to be ready at any time. What the hell is going on in their heads? This is definitely not feasible long-term, if at all, also expresses RandomTO24
Great, another thing I can’t do. Like the whole group thing. Or 3*+ Crypto raids. Or 3-star Dynamax raids, notes VicioisSquirrelz
It increasingly seems that Pokémon GO is intended only for the densely populated metropolitan area of Tokyo, suspects cuggwy
Okay, so this is only for the most urban of urban players, I assume?, thinks CharizardSlash
Wow, I somehow expected Gigantamax raids to need more people, but 10-40? I will definitely never get that, also says KrystalTide
So, it remains to be seen how many trainers will get to enjoy the new Gigantamax battles and whether Niantic might reduce the difficulty in the future or allow participation from afar.
In addition to the new Gigantamax feature, there will be several other activities in Pokémon GO in the coming weeks. If you want to get an overview, feel free to check out our overview of the events in October 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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Today a new event starts in Pokémon GO. And this could be particularly interesting for shiny hunters.
What kind of event is this? The event named “Magnet Study” will start on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 00:00. It will end on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 23:59.
The focus of the event is mainly on 3 Pokémon that you can encounter with an increased shiny chance. Additionally, there will be different limited-time research tasks and bonuses each day during the event.
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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles
All contents of the “Magnet Study”
Which shinies are available in the event? Throughout the entire event, you can benefit from an increased shiny chance for Magnemite, Plusle, and Minun. All 3 Pokémon belong to the electric type, fitting the name of the event.
What bonuses are there in the event? In addition to the increased shiny chance, there will conveniently be a bonus on Magnet Lures. These will attract the event Pokémon with a higher probability during the event.
Moreover, each day during the event will feature a different bonus, active from 00:00 to 23:59. They are as follows:
October 15, 2024: double experience points for catching Pokémon
October 16, 2024: 1.5 times experience points for winning raid battles
October 17, 2024: double amount of stardust for catching Pokémon
What limited-time research tasks are available? Each day during the event, there will be a different limited-time research task waiting to be solved by you. These will focus on exploring and catching Pokémon.
You only have one day each to complete and submit the respective limited-time research task. At the change of the day, the limited-time research tasks will expire if you have not finished them.
On October 15, 2024, you will receive encounters with the event Pokémon Plusle, 5,000 experience points and 2,500 stardust as rewards.
The next day, on October 16, 2024, you can obtain 1 Magnet Lure and encounters with Magnemite through the limited-time research.
Finally, on October 17, 2024, you can receive 5,000 experience points, 2,500 stardust, and encounters with Minun in the research.
Field researches: Additionally, there will be field researches during the event where you can encounter the event Pokémon Magnemite, Plusle, and Minun.
If you are active shiny hunters, you should not miss this event. But there are also other events and content coming up that trainers should not overlook. We have summarized what they are for you: All events in October 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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Quentin Tarantino is not only a celebrated director but also a walking film encyclopedia. Above all, the Japanese film landscape has captivated the director. That’s why he doesn’t seem to be the biggest fan of The Hunger Games. He believes the idea is stolen from a Japanese cult film.
What does Quentin Tarantino say? The director sat two years ago in a talk show with host Dana Carvey (via YouTube) and talked generally about all sorts of things. His films, his family, and also about his podcast. During this, Carvey asked him which other film he would have preferred to direct.
Tarantino thinks and names Battle Royale, a Japanese cult film. He explains that The Hunger Games would be based on it, but immediately adds, The Hunger Games just stole from it, and without any hesitation. He would have liked to direct Battle Royale.
The Hunger Games (‘Hunger Games‘) is one of the largest film franchises in the world. All films together grossed over 3.3 billion dollars, making it the 20th highest-grossing film franchise (via CBR). But what is Battle Royale?
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Battle Royale – Trailer for the Bitterly Dark Survival Drama from Japan
A Bitterly Ironic Satire on Japanese Society
What is Battle Royale about? In a dire future Japan, society is in a catastrophic state. Unemployment is high and the youth behaves violently and criminally. To counter this, ninth graders are to fight in a game for survival. The whole thing is also broadcast on television.
The film is based on a novel of the same name and is an explicit satire, which especially stirred up controversy due to the level of violence and the young protagonists. In Germany, the film was even indexed, which was only lifted in 2017. Afterwards, the film received an FSK-18 rating.
For fans of hard Japanese films, Battle Royale is definitely worth watching.
Was The Hunger Games inspired by Battle Royale? Officially not. Suzanne Collins herself said in an interview (via New York Times) that she didn’t know about the book when she started with The Hunger Games. Whether this statement is true cannot be proven, but the parallels are of course there.
In both books, children/teenagers fight against each other
Different weapons are available to the participants
Both are dystopias in which the fights are broadcast for entertainment
Battle Royaledid not invent the genre: While there are parallels, such stories already existed before in human history or in films. Suzanne Collins cites Greek mythology, the Iraq War, and general war theories as sources of inspiration.
In the subtext of the films, you can already notice a difference. Have you seen both films (or series) and which film do you like better? Let us know in the comments. If you also like to dive into survival genre games, you might find this useful: The 28 best survival games 2024 for PS5, Steam and Xbox
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The player base of World of Warcraft is unhappy. Because some of the coolest mounts might not even be available in Europe – you need American friends.
When it comes to mounts, players of World of Warcraft don’t joke around. No wonder, after all, mounts are among the most beautiful prestige items in World of Warcraft. It’s all the more bitter when some mounts are not available in certain countries. That’s exactly what it looks like right now – at least that’s what some leaks suggest.
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WoW Cinematic: Threads of Destiny
What was discovered? A few days ago, a user on the WoW subreddit showed images of an upcoming promotion. The beverage manufacturer Mountain Dew is apparently collaborating with Blizzard to launch two special variants of the drink.
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This promotion is very likely related to special mounts. Since Mountain Dew is primarily distributed in the USA, it’s likely that Europeans will be left out.
What mounts are involved? Many months ago, a series of motorcycles was found in the game data of World of Warcraft that blaze in demonic or void-infused colors. The data miners from wowhead have already extracted the images:
What’s particularly striking about this is: The colors of the motorcycles match exactly with the colors of the “Mountain Dew” packaging.
Why is this not available in Germany? In Germany – or generally in Europe – Mountain Dew is not as widely available. If at all, only the standard flavor exists. Additionally, the site for redeeming points (which one gets by purchasing Mountain Dew) only allows visitors from the USA, as stated in the terms of service of the site. Therefore, it is possible that the codes can only be redeemed by US accounts. Accordingly, first memes are already being created expressing regret over this:
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In the “best” case, you can ask friends from the USA for help – in the worst case, there is no chance of obtaining the motorcycles in Europe.
Keep in mind that this information has not yet been confirmed and it is only about theories and logical conclusions. Perhaps there will be an option to acquire these mounts outside of the United States – even if it’s only a few months later as part of the trading post. Generally, there are currently many discussions – including about the growing loot addiction.
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In Pokémon GO, the next Spotlight Hour is waiting for you. And it brings you not only Knilz but also the opportunity to earn a lot of Stardust.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is a recurring event that takes place every week on Tuesday. During this time, there is one Pokémon that is highlighted and appears in very large numbers.
Additionally, there is a bonus that is active during this short event.
In the next Spotlight Hour on October 15, 2024, you can expect Knilz, the Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 3. It has an evolution, Kapilz, that not only takes on the Grass type but also the Fighting type.
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Spotlight Hour on October 15 – Start and Bonuses
When does the Spotlight Hour start? Like every week, the Spotlight Hour starts on Tuesday at 6:00 PM. After one hour, at 7:00 PM, it ends.
What bonuses are active? You will receive double the amount of Stardust for catching Pokémon during the Spotlight Hour.
Can you catch Shiny Knilz? Yes. If you are lucky, you may encounter the Shiny variant of Knilz.
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? You can make great use of the Spotlight Hour to replenish your Stardust supply. Knilz is among the Pokémon that give you more Stardust per catch. Instead of 100, you’ll receive a whopping 500 Stardust.
With the event bonus, the amount doubles, so you will even receive 1,000 Stardust per catch. And if you activate a Star Piece, you will receive 1,500 Stardust with just one catch.
If you want to take full advantage of the Spotlight Hour with the maximum bonus, you should plan for 2 Star Pieces, as the item has a duration of 30 minutes.
If you plan to use Knilz and its evolution in raids, you will be disappointed. Knilz and Kapilz are neither among the best Grass-type nor Fighting-type attackers in Pokémon GO.
Neither Pokémon is particularly recommended for use in the battle leagues. You should rather rely on other Pokémon to be successful.
In addition to the Spotlight Hours, there are many other events coming up soon that will provide you with content. If you want to know what these contents are and when they are active, take a look at our overview of October 2024 events in Pokémon GO.
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It has been almost 6 years since the release of Red Dead Redemption 2. Nevertheless, there are still some players who spend many hours in the world. One has now discovered a grave after 700 hours that brings a fan theory to light.
What kind of grave is it? The player discovered the grave of Greta van der Linde. She was the mother of Dutch, the leader of his own gang. The gravestone reads that she was a loving mother who lived from 1835 to 1881.
On Reddit, user Alaska022 posted his find:
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If you want to search for the grave yourself, you need to go to the cemetery on the south side of Blackwater Church. The grave is located in the second row. However, you usually arrive at Blackwater Church only towards the end of the game, so you should be patient.
With the find, the user also triggered a well-known theory. According to this, fans believe that something very special is located under the grave.
You can find the trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 here:
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Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer
The Most Valuable Grave in Red Dead Redemption 2
What is so special about the grave? At the beginning of the game, we experience a robbery in Blackwater. The $150,000 from the operation, which Dutch is said to have hidden somewhere, remains an important topic all the way to the epilogue. In the epilogue, there are several endings that are related to the money.
Some users have the theory that Dutch could have simply hidden the money in his mother’s grave. However, Dutch himself mentions in a conversation with Arthur and Hosea that he only learned about his mother’s burial from an uncle a few months ago. Therefore, he couldn’t possibly have known where the grave is located.
But if we have learned anything in Red Dead Redemption 2, it is how manipulative Dutch is. Therefore, it could still be that he hid the money there to mislead the others.
Today marks the release of New World Aeternum, the revamped version of the MMORPG from Amazon Games, which will now also be playable on PS5 and Xbox Series for the first time. We have the official patch notes for the Season of Opportunity launching alongside the game.
What changes are there with Aeternum? The new version of New World will be released on October 15, 2024, at 09:00 AM on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. The highlight changes are as follows:
New free-for-all PvP area: The Cursed Mist
First raid for 10 players: The Lair of the Gorgons
Repeatable Soul Trials for solo players
New artifacts are coming
Cross-world arenas and improved matchmaking coming
The targeting of objectives is changing
New rewards series for the Season of Opportunity
Swimming is now possible
New cinematic storytelling
New repeatable expedition tasks
New fishing tasks
Fourth maximum character slot
Cross-platform play
New player onboarding
Performance optimizations
New default worlds
Improved controller support
Player archetypes
Maximum gear score increased to 725
Here you can see the launch trailer for New World Aeternum:
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New World Aeternum: Well-Staged Gameplay Trailer for Launch
New World Aeternum: Official Patch Notes for the Launch
Below you will find the official patch notes for the launch of New World Aeternum, providing you with many more details about the features and improvements.
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Changes to Targeting
Thank you once again to everyone who took the time not only to participate in the open beta but also to leave extremely detailed and constructive feedback. We have made the following changes to targeting: We would like to point out that these changes are only effective in PvP. In PvE, it works as before.
Killing a targeted PvP opponent no longer automatically switches to another target
This led to situations where an ongoing skill immediately targeted another player when the current target was killed. This maneuver would not be possible without manual targeting using keyboard and mouse, so we removed it.
Targeting will now be interrupted more aggressively when losing line of sight to the target
If the line of sight is broken even briefly, targeting will be canceled, allowing for easier evasions and enabling players to remain undetected better in PvP.
The turning speed of a character is now slower when using targeting
We have slowed the turning speed of the character while using targeting. This leads to a slower tracking speed for targets, meaning that homing attacks will miss a moving target more often.
Temporarily – The musket now does less damage in PvP
We agree with the feedback from new players that guaranteed hits just don’t feel right. To mitigate this, we have temporarily reduced the base damage of the musket in PvP to balance out guaranteed hits. We will continue to seek long-term solutions that can be implemented in the near future.
Cross-world Arenas & Improved Matchmaking
Thanks to cross-world matchmaking, it will be much easier to find a match in 3v3 arenas. We have also introduced skill-based matchmaking in both arenas and Outpost Rush. You can look forward to high-quality matches against other players with similar skills. Finally, we have added role selection to these modes. Similar to expeditions, we will now better distribute roles among teams to provide a more balanced experience.
The new PvP zone of New World.
New PvP Area: The Cursed Mist
In the foggy areas in the southwest of the Marauders’ Reefs, lawlessness reigns. There, the curse of “Greed for Gold” drives the treasure hunters of La Esperanza into murderous madness. Even the closest companions betray each other. Collect cursed doubloons and resources, but flee in time before other hunters claim your prey. To learn more about what awaits you, check out the detailed report from our development team.
New Raid for 10 Players: The Lair of the Gorgons
One of the most exciting new features is our first raid for 10 players, the Lair of the Gorgons. After players defeat Medusa in New Olympus, they will learn of a new threat. The Gorgons have risen and are gathering an army of the Herkynes around them. To stop them, you must assemble a team of powerful players, infiltrate the Lair, and overcome a gauntlet of challenging puzzles and epic boss fights. Learn more in the detailed report from our development team.
New Artifacts
Fight your enemies with their own means, enhance your survivability, and much more. These 8 new artifacts, each with their own quest line for upgrades, will redefine your play style. Here is a preview of what you can expect from their unique abilities.
Light headgear: Hood of Power
Desperate Energy: When you hit an opponent while your mana is below 50%, you deal 25% more damage for 4 seconds (10 seconds cooldown).
Heavy chest armor: Survivors’ Cloak
Survival: When you are hit while your health is below 50%, you gain 50% stamina, remove all debuffs, and gain a Swelling Potion that instantly reloads your next healing potion (120 seconds cooldown).
Medium gloves: Ghostly Touch
Ghostly Embrace: When you hit an empowered opponent, you banish two of their empowerments and gain 10% empowerment for 10 seconds (4 seconds cooldown).
Medium pants: Azoth Ladder
Mage’s Blessing: With medium armor weight, you deal 15% more elemental damage.
Elemental Band Ring
Elemental Affinity: When you hit a target with an elemental attack (not tuning or damage over time), you gain 4% empowerment for 6 seconds. (10 seconds cooldown per elemental damage type, maximally 1 stack per elemental damage type).
Trsna Warhammer
Consume: Gain 25% life steal against downed enemies.
Grace Greatsword
Offensive Speed: When you take an offensive stance, you gain +20% movement speed for 6 seconds.
Eager Pace: Upon a critical hit, you gain 20% haste for 7 seconds (7 seconds cooldown).
Mace: Stone of Power
Heavy Burden: At over 90% health, attacks apply a 20% weakening for 5 seconds (5 seconds cooldown per target).
The season pass offers players a variety of opportunities to earn new cosmetic items, transmog tokens, artifacts, and more! The highlights of the premium rewards series include: 1 seasonal armor skin set (5 pieces), 9 seasonal weapon skins, 3 seasonal mount charms, and 2 season emotes. The free rewards series is available to all players and also includes unique cosmetic items, while the premium rewards series allows for the chance to earn additional rewards with 20,000 luck tokens.
Additional Important Innovations
Repeatable Soul Trials in the endgame
The following content has been increased to level 70 and now includes upgraded rewards:
Sandworm
Breeding Grounds
Winter Rune Smithing Trial
Swimming
New cinematic storytelling
New repeatable expedition tasks
New fishing tasks
Fourth maximum character slot
Cross-platform play
New player onboarding
Performance optimizations
New default worlds
Improved controller support
Player archetypes
Maximum gear score increased to 725.
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What events does Pokémon GO bring in October? We will keep you updated here with a list of all dates.
What kind of events are these? Every month, new events take place in Pokémon GO. This includes spotlight hours, raid hours, themed events, or Community Days.
We will show you which dates you should note down in October to get the most out of the game.
Basically, the current season “Dyna-Maximum” continues in October. You can read what events it brings in the new month in the list below.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Dyna-Maximum’ in the trailer
Pokémon GO: List of all events in October 2024
What kind of list is this? Here you will find all the events known so far in October that Pokémon GO brings.
If more details are known about events, you will find the information under the corresponding link. For some events, only the title is known so far. Possible shinies are always marked with an asterisk*.
This list is constantly being updated. So make sure to check back regularly!
Event Date
Event Title
October 1 – November 1
Dyna Battles with Chimpep, Hopplo, Memmeon, Legios*
Not much is known yet about the details of the events. However, keep an eye on the following:
The currently secret events. One can probably expect that something new will appear in the game when no details are announced yet.
The Halloween event is a classic in Pokémon GO that often comes with map changes and ghost quests.
Zacian and Zamazenta are catchable after being absent from the game for a long time. You should catch them.
We will keep you updated as always as soon as more details about the October events are known. But even outside of the events, there will always be many Pokémon to catch, raids to defeat, and Dynamax monsters to catch. To make sure you are well-prepared for all battles or to see which catches are worth it: Here you will find the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
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Uzumaki should be the new anime hit from horror manga artist Junji Ito. The production is handled by the American company Adult Swim. The fact that a western company is taking care of an anime is said to be the reason for the current controversy, according to a former animator from One Piece.
What problems are there with Uzumaki? The first episode of Uzumaki, the horror anime based on Junji Ito’s story, was celebrated by many fans. It has a rating of 8.4/10 on IMDb and is praised, among other things, for its stunning animation style.
Things look quite different for the second and third episodes: The two episodes only receive ratings of 6.4 and 7.2 out of 10 possible points. Fans say the reason for this is the poor animations, which cannot compete with those from episode 1.
For user itschildishandino, the animations are even the worst he has ever seen. The pacing of the manga has also been ruined by the anime. An animator who has worked on episodes for One Piece finds a reason for this.
Uzumaki should have been the next big hit from Junji Ito, a well-known horror manga artist:
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Uzumaki: The horror anime shows its 2nd trailer
Ex-animator from One Piece finds reason for decreasing quality of anime
Who is to blame? Henry Thurlow is an animator who has worked on One Piece. He complains on his X account that the Uzumaki adaptation has flopped. He has no idea how the production went exactly, but he sees the blame on Adult Swim, the production company:
When it comes to the Uzumaki production, in the end, there’s pretty much certain that *some* western producer is to blame. “This takes too long, so they force another studio to finish it, no matter how it looks.” I would bet everything I have that it went down like this …
He also adds that the animes produced in the West have problems because the producers are “fucking trash.” This has affected the most recent animes from Yoshiaki Kawajiri, the unreleased Alien vs. Predator anime, and lately Uzumaki.
Thurlow repeatedly sees that western producers are cheating the artists and anime studios. This is particularly frustrating for him.
In the comments, there is a user who has read that it’s not the West to blame for Uzumaki. Rather, it is due to the Japanese team that was in conflict with director Hiroshi Nagahama. But whatever the reason, the horror anime could not maintain the quality of the first episode.
If you are looking for other horror animes instead, we can recommend several series. MeinMMO demon Cortyn has compiled a list of the best animes from the genre that will give you a real fright: The best horror animes to properly scare yourself
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The developers of New World have revealed when the Aeternum version will officially start in our region and what changes are planned for the already existing servers.
When does New World Aeternum launch?
All European servers for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC will open on October 15, 2024, at 9:00 AM.
The preload for consoles begins on October 13, 2024, at 9:00 AM for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
PC players can download New World: Aeternum during the downtime on October 15, 2024.
What changes are coming to New World’s servers?
Every new world released with the console will be a “standard world”.
The current “standard worlds” and “new starting worlds” will become “old worlds” once New World: Aeternum is released.
What about character transfers to other servers? To give players on the new worlds a chance to build their own community there, characters from old worlds cannot be transferred to the new standard worlds.
However, it is possible to transfer characters from the new standard worlds to an old world. Note: Once transferred characters in old worlds cannot return to standard worlds.
Characters from standard worlds can also be transferred to other standard worlds, as long as the target world is not full or blocked for other reasons. As for creating new characters, this is possible on all old and new worlds that are not marked as “Full” or “No In Transfer”.
The official trailer for New World Aeternum:
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Trailer for New World Aeternum announces console version
Is there crossplay and cross-progression?
Can I play with my friends who use different platforms? Yes. New World: Aeternum supports crossplay and allows you to play together on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam (PC) in the same world. More information on the exceptions can be found below.
Does New World Aeternum support cross-progression? No. In New World: Aeternum, characters are tied to the platform on which they were created. For example, if you create a character on PlayStation 5, you cannot play it on Xbox Series X|S or Steam (PC).
Are there servers just for consoles? Yes. Players on PlayStation 5 can create characters on exclusive PlayStation standard worlds, while players on Xbox Series X|S can create characters on exclusive Xbox Series X|S standard worlds. These worlds will only be accessible to players on the respective platforms and do not allow crossplay with other platforms.
Important: If you want to play on such a platform-specific world, you must turn off the crossplay setting. Platform-specific worlds are not visible while crossplay is enabled. You can turn off the feature in the “Social” tab in settings under “Cross-Play”.
Are there requirements for New World Aeternum? To receive the overhaul and the associated content, you need the base game of New World and the first expansion “Rise of the Angry Earth”. Players who already own both on Steam will receive a free upgrade to the Aeternum version on October 15, 2024.
The best counters for the Origin Form of Giratina in 5-star raids in Pokémon GO. In this guide, we show you which attackers can easily defeat the legendary boss.
When does Giratina (Origin Form) come? From October 14 to 28, 2024, you will find the Origin Form of Giratina in 5-star raids of Pokémon GO.
Giratina is a Ghost and Dragon type Pokémon and can theoretically appear in both the Origin Form and the Altered Form. Here we show you the best counters and the weaknesses of the Pokémon.
Giratina (Origin Form) counters in the 5-star raid – Use these attackers
Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Dialga (Origin Form) with Fire Spin and Flash Cannon
Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
Palkia (Origin Form) with Dragon Tail and Spatial Rend
Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
Shadow Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Primal Groudon with Dragon Tail and Precipice Blades
Shadow Snorlax with Body Slam and Avalanche
Mega Houndoom with Body Slam and Foul Play
Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
Maxax with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Moonblast
Mega Latios with Fire Spin and Dragon Claw
Mega Sceptile with Frenzy Plant and Hurricane
Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Weaknesses of Giratina (Origin Form): The Pokémon is a Ghost and Dragon type and is therefore vulnerable to Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy. So focus primarily on attacks of these types during the raid.
Is there a Shiny Giratina? Yes, you can catch Shiny Giratina in its Origin Form after a raid.
Giratina in its Altered Form (left) as a Shiny comparison – On the right side is the Origin Form of Giratina
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and they are at a relatively high level, you can fight Giratina in its Origin Form with two or three players. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
You can already prepare your perfect counter teams in advance and start the raid with the finished teams. This way, you save time in the raid lobby for each individual raid and are always optimally prepared: This way, you keep track of your raid teams and save a lot of time.
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No Hogwarts house is as well-known and popular as Gryffindor. No wonder, after all, it’s the house of Harry Potter himself. But which witches and wizards were actually in Gryffindor? And who was the most powerful?
What does Gryffindor stand for? Gryffindors are primarily known for traits such as courage, bravery, daring, chivalry and determination. More info in the profile:
House colors: Scarlet and gold
Animal: Lion
House ghost: The “Nearly Headless Nick”
Common room: On the seventh floor, behind the portrait of the Fat Lady
To put it in the words of the Sorting Hat:
Perhaps you are Gryffindors, says your old hat,
for there reigns, as one knows, bravery and courage.
Warning Spoiler: To explain the ranking, various events from movies and books will be spoiled.
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions – The official gameplay trailer just before launch
Rank 10: Molly Weasley
We start this ranking with someone who might be underestimated at first glance (unjustly). Molly Weasley is mainly known as a loving mother and wife.
But it is precisely this love for her family – to which she practically counts Harry as well – that makes her strong. To protect them, she would do anything. When Bellatrix Lestrange dares to threaten Molly’s daughter Ginny during the Battle of Hogwarts, a duel ensues.
Molly manages to defeat the feared Death Eater and thereby proves that she is not to be messed with.
Rank 9: James Potter
Harry and his father, James Potter, are often compared to each other. They not only share unruly hair but also their courage, loyalty and penchant for mischief.
Due to his early death, we don’t see much of James Potter in the books and movies. However, he was an extremely capable wizard. Already at a young age, he managed to become an Animagus – a difficult and risky process.
He was also significantly involved in the creation of the “Marauder’s Map.” This map of Hogwarts was so powerful that it could even recognize, display, and track people under an invisibility cloak or with concealed identities. Creating such an artifact surely required considerable magical ability.
Moreover, James was a member of the original “Order of the Phoenix” where he fought against the first reign of terror of Lord Voldemort. He was presumably also a highly skilled duelist, experienced in defensive magic.
Rank 8: Remus Lupin
Remus Lupin was probably one of the best teachers Harry ever had. On the one hand, he was very considerate and empathetic. As a werewolf, he knew exactly what it felt like to be excluded.
On the other hand, he was himself extremely talented and well-read, particularly in the subject of “Defense Against the Dark Arts,” which he later taught.
He was always the intelligent and sensible one among his friends, the “Marauders.” Dumbledore recognized this too, who appointed Lupin as the prefect in the hope that he could rein in his friends a bit.
Just like James and the other Marauders, he was involved in the creation of the “Marauder’s Map” and a member of the “Order of the Phoenix.”
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The best counters against Mega-Obsidian in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. This way, you can defeat the boss in Mega Raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Mega-Obsidian? Obsidian comes from the third generation of games. In its Mega form, Obsidian belongs to the types Dark and Ghost.
When does Mega-Obsidian come? You can find the boss from October 14 to October 28, 2024, in Pokémon GO in Mega Raids. Here we show you the best counters against Mega-Obsidian and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Defeating Mega-Obsidian in raids – With these counters
Mega-Gardevoir with Charm and Fairy Wind
Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
Hippowdon (Incarnate Form) with Fairy Wind and Fairy Wind
Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Fairy Wind
Kapu-Riki with Volt Switch and Nature’s Wrath
Kapu-Fala with Surprise and Nature’s Wrath
Kapu-Toro with Seed Bomb and Nature’s Wrath
Xerneas with Geokontrol and Moon Power
Voltron with Thunder Shock and Fairy Wind
Shadow Granbull with Charm and Cuddle
Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Metal Claw and Steel Beam
Mega-Diancie with Stone Throw and Moon Power
Proto-Kyogre with Cascade and Origin Wave
Zacian with Standpauke and Cuddle
Proto-Groudon with Dragon Tail and Abyss Blade
Mega-Salamence with Dragon Tail and Fly
Mega-Blaziken with Fire Spin and Flamethrower
Mega-Sceptile with Fury Cutter and Flora Statue
Mega-Alakazam with Psychic Blade and Fairy Wind
Weaknesses of Mega-Obsidian: The Pokémon belongs to the types Ghost and Dark, making it vulnerable to Fairy. Therefore, focus on attacks and Pokémon of this type in raids to defeat Mega-Obsidian.
Is there a Shiny Mega-Obsidian? Yes, you can catch Shiny Obsidian in Pokémon GO. If you then Mega-evolve it, you will see the Mega-Shiny.
How many trainers do you need? With the best counters at high levels, you can defeat the boss with two players. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers before challenging the Pokémon. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are recommended.
Even if Mega-Obsidian may not seem like a top attacker at first glance, the Pokémon is nonetheless more useful than you might think and should therefore be present in every Pokémon box: Why the new Mega-Obsidian is more useful than you think, we have summarized for you.
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A new game in the universe of Destiny has been announced, and the first trailer gives us a brief glimpse of new content.
What kind of game is this? Bungie and the Chinese developer studio NetEase have officially introduced Destiny: Rising today – a new loot shooter set in the Destiny universe. Bungie has provided the license, but the game is developed by NetEase. NetEase is known for games like Diablo Immortal and Naraka: Bladepoint, among others.
Destiny: Rising will be released as a free-to-play game for mobile devices and is set in an alternate timeline during the dark age. You will be able to play various characters, some of which are already known from Destiny 1 and 2, while others are entirely new.
Destiny: Rising shows first gameplay in the trailer
Say “Goodbye” to Titan, Warlock, and Hunter
What is known about Destiny: Rising? In Destiny: Rising, there are no classes as you know them from Destiny 2. Instead of Warlocks, Titans, and Hunters, there are different characters that you can choose and play as classes. These characters are called Lightbearers, each with their own story and different abilities.
However, NetEase announced that Destiny: Rising will also feature familiar modes from the Destiny games – including campaign missions and coop strikes played with 6 players. There will also be new PvE and PvP modes.
One of the special new features of Destiny: Rising is a new weapon rarity: the so-called mystical weapons.
Not much is known about the monetization of Destiny: Rising yet. We only know that it will be a F2P game. However, it can be assumed that you will be able to buy cosmetic content, for example.
Netflix is the major streaming giant used in countless households around the world. However, Netflix started with something quite different, which no longer exists today: video rental.
What is the current status of Netflix?
Netflix is currently the largest streaming service in the world
In July 2024, there were reported to be over 270 million users (via FlixPatrol)
Netflix not only offers films from other studios, but also produces a lot of its own content
This led to global hits like Arcane, Squid Game, or Wednesday
Everyone knows Netflix, and most people have probably subscribed to the streaming service at least once. However, before Netflix became the giant that produces its own films and series, it was involved in an area that no longer exists today: video rental.
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Squid Game Season 2 – Trailer for the release date of the Korean series
Netflix and its start as a video rental service
How did Netflix start? Before the company became the huge streaming giant it is today, it started in 1997 as a video rental company. Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings founded the company. Marc Randolph explains on YouTube his initial idea, stating that he wanted to solve a problem in that specific area.
At that time, video rental was a big business with a lot of revenue. The biggest name in the field was Blockbuster. However, according to Randolph, many customers were unhappy with Blockbuster and he wanted to change that.
At Blockbuster and similar rental companies, you had to go to the stores and pay relatively high fees if you returned something late. Netflix started delivering DVDs by mail in 1998. This was much more convenient for customers.
Additionally, they speculated on DVDs, which were not yet that common at the time. Other rental companies mainly had VHS tapes.
Netflix quickly recognized new options: They offered the rental service online with a subscription. This meant that you paid monthly fees to select DVDs online, which would then be delivered to your home.
These were Netflix’s innovations at a glance:
All DVDs were in a single store that supplied everything (a large selection was ensured)
Convenience through delivery by mail
Quickly recognized DVD as the future
Subscription made rental fees outdated and was clear
In the interview, Randolph explains why it was so good that Netflix offered their DVDs with a subscription. The fees outside of the subscription disappeared, and people could rent their DVDs without much thought. The trick was that the customer returned the DVD when they rented a new one.
The big competitor Blockbuster had a major drawback according to Randolph. Everyone hated the fees when you returned a DVD late. Netflix did not have such fees.
VdoCipher points out another advantage that Netflix had over Blockbuster: Recommendations. Using an algorithm, they could recommend other series and films to customers even in the DVD era. The offering was called Cinematch. This meant there was less pressure to quickly bring new releases to customers, allowing for a more even distribution of their library.
Netflix quickly recognized streaming as a new option. In 2007, Netflix was the first to introduce streaming for some customers. It started in January for a few users and was an add-on for users with a DVD rental subscription. This had two advantages:
Customers could try out the streaming offer
By gradually releasing more customers, they could ensure server stability
At that time, however, Netflix did not have a large streaming offering. According to VdoCipher, there were only 1,000 titles available for streaming at the beginning. As a DVD rental service, they had almost 70,000 titles. The major shift occurred in 2008 when they made a deal with the cable TV channel Starz. Netflix obtained the rights to 2,500 films and series, including productions from Disney, which was still far from its own service.
Eventually, an interaction developed between the networks and Netflix. The networks recognized that by offering older seasons and episodes on Netflix, more viewers tuned into the current episodes on television. Gradually, viewers’ viewing behavior regarding series changed.
Before, you could only watch the episodes on TV that were currently airing. If you wanted to catch up on previous episodes of a series, you had to wait for re-releases or buy expensive season boxes, which sometimes took a long time to wait for. For sitcoms, this didn’t matter, as episodes typically didn’t build on each other.
The rise of quality TV through drama series such as The Sopranos, The Wire, Mad Men, or later Breaking Bad changed the established structure that sitcoms had created. Suddenly, a large story with a red thread was being told. The episodes built on each other. If you couldn’t find the time for an episode, it became more difficult to keep up.
Netflix and similar platforms countered that. Suddenly, you could watch entire seasons whenever you wanted. The creator of Breaking Bad, Vince Gilligan, even sees streaming platforms as the reason his series became so successful (via Wired).
Binge-watching became established, and people started watching seasons of series in a row.
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Stranger Things – Trailer for Season 1 of the Netflix series (English)
Original productions and the current state of Netflix
In 2013, Netflix even began with its own productions. The first series ordered by Netflix was the successful series House of Cards featuring Kevin Spacey. Later, series such as Stranger Things or films like Red Notice followed.
By now, Netflix has become a production giant. There is everything: documentaries, series, movies, and various formats like Too Hot to Handle. Netflix also wants to play a role in high-quality productions and releases films in theaters to qualify for the Oscars.
With films like Roma, Marriage Story, or All Quiet on the Western Front, they have already won some awards.
Today, there are countless streaming services that, like Netflix in DVD rental, want to get a slice of the pie. Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, Paramount, or WOW are not the only services in Germany. In the USA, there are even many more.
The services are increasingly competing with original productions or purchased films and series. The customer-friendliness that Netflix once had over Blockbuster is no longer apparent. Netflix was one of the first services to ensure that accounts could not be shared across multiple households.
Liberland is a phenomenon in Southeast Europe that has elected the crypto-millionaire Justin Sun as its Prime Minister in a special election.
Who rules which country? Justin Sun is a 34-year-old Chinese man who was recently elected Prime Minister of the so-called Free Republic of Liberland, as reported by the official website of the micronation. Sun is a crypto-millionaire and founder of TRON, a blockchain currency. However, he is also under scrutiny by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which accuses him of fraud and money laundering (via financefeed.com).
Liberland is a territory claimed in 2015 by Czech politician Vit Jedlicka, covering an area of 7.2 square kilometers. For context, Liechtenstein is more than 20 times larger. It is located on the Danube River, which forms the border between Serbia and Croatia. It is not an recognized state, but its new Prime Minister has big plans and compares the alleged nation to Vatican City (via X).
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In Germany, there are over 400 USB sticks protruding from walls – What is the ‘Dead Drops’ project?
A utopia of libertarian economics and crypto
What exactly is Liberland? Liberland is not recognized by any state in the world. It is essentially a geographical accident that arose from a legal error. The border between Serbia and Croatia runs through the Danube River – a classic in world history. However, the river has been drastically straightened in the past, leading to disputes.
As a result, land areas have emerged over which Serbia and Croatia cannot agree on distribution. Thus, the territory along the Danube has remained unclaimed for several decades.
How was Justin Sun elected? The voting system in Liberland operates differently than usual and contradicts democratic standards, such as “one person – one vote.” Those who want to become citizens and gain voting rights must first acquire 5,000 Liberland Merits (LLM). One LLM costs $2. This only grants the minimum voting rights.
The more voluntary taxes paid through LLM purchases, the greater the political influence. Therefore, those who invest the most money in Liberland also have the largest voting weight.
What are Justin Sun’s plans? According to his statement on X, he aims to make Liberland a center for freedom-loving people. He envisions a similar status for it as Vatican City has for Christianity. Vit Jedlicka, the founder of the state, has been the president of the country since its inception.
Halloween is of course also the time for horror movies. Not only in cinemas do countless representatives of the genre appear, but everywhere. You can currently even watch a horror tip for free. It is oppressive and atmospheric and avoids the mistakes of other genre representatives.
Which movie is it about? In 2016, The Autopsy of Jane Doe was released by Norwegian director André Øvredal, who later made Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) and The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023).
In The Autopsy of Jane Doe, it is about a father-son duo who work as coroners. Their workplace is not with the police, but at home in a basement vault. They regularly assist the police by clarifying causes of death.
One day, however, an unknown corpse is found, which was buried but appears externally untouched. Since no one knows who the corpse is, they call her Jane Doe. The father-son duo must now find out what happened to Jane Doe for the sheriff within one night. This is not so easy, because they have never seen such a corpse before.
You can find a trailer for the film here:
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The Autopsy of Jane – Trailer for a Disturbing Horror Film about Coroners
Oppressive body horror with a fresh premise
Why is The Autopsy of Jane Doe so good? First and foremost, the main actors are a pleasant change. It is rare to see a father-son duo as protagonists in a horror film. The father is portrayed by Brian Cox and the son by Emile Hirsch. Especially Cox brings a presence and professionalism that are important for the portrayal of the profession.
Because that is also a great strength of the film. It is not a typical body horror film that revolves around explicit violence, but rather about the work of the coroner. Much time is invested in showing the processes that the job entails, which already creates a fresh atmosphere.
The cold, dead body is dissected and analyzed. The creepiness comes from the fact that something is not right. The professional duo does not understand the body, and even as a viewer without explicit knowledge of the body, one quickly realizes that something is not right.
You need a fairly strong stomach, because despite the 16+ rating, one explicitly sees how the body is dissected. It is quite cool and professional, but that could cause an uneasy feeling.
It starts as a little detective story, with the motto: What happened? The film then develops more and more into a classic horror film.
The basement vault provides the oppressive atmosphere. The protagonists’ workplace and the hallway are the main locations of the film, and they are significant. Due to the work, it is quite sterile, empty, and quiet. This creates a palpable coldness and oppressive atmosphere.
This means that the film does not need spectacular events. Just slight changes like an open door or a reflection provide the necessary eeriness.
It is also particularly good that the camera is often pointed at the face of the corpse, which is actually just lying there. As a viewer, one becomes slightly paranoid and wonders if something has just moved after all.
The rain and the weather that one perceives outside creates the feeling that the protagonists are locked in before they even realize it themselves.
Unfortunately, the second half lags a bit. The first half of the film is truly fantastic and creates an oppressive atmosphere. In the second half, the situation escalates a bit, and typical horror situations arise that do not manage to reach the level of the first half.
Nevertheless, the second half also works well, as it doesn’t exaggerate and uses techniques like jumpscares more subtly. The Autopsy of Jane Doe is overall really good and works especially well alone and when it’s nice and cold outside.
Where can you watch the film? The film is currently available for free streaming in the ARD Mediathek. You can watch the film until October 31, 2024.
Mounts are now a topic in New World. They were introduced with the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion in October 2023, and there are three different types, along with various rewards. We at MeinMMO will share everything important with you in this guide.
How do you unlock the first mount? First, you need to reach level 25. Once you have done that, a new quest icon resembling a horseshoe will appear on the map. The quest is called “Wander of the Wilderness” and starts in the city of Windkreis.
For the quest, you must first travel north of Everfall, speak with an NPC, and then talk to a Beast Lord in the vicinity. The entire quest is very self-explanatory. At the end, you will receive the horse as your first mount in your inventory.
The inventory now also has a new tab where you can modify the horse, for example, with “shoes,” saddlebags, and other accessories. However, you first need to level the horse.
What happens next? First, you have to interact with your horse. For that, you will receive a quest to complete certain races. Additionally, you can acquire new skins and unlock two more mounts. These are available at levels 45 (Wolf) and 65 (Lion).
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New World: Gameplay on the new mounts
How does the horse play? The horse can be summoned with the X key, even while running, but not during combat. At first, it is slightly faster than normal running and also has a sprint function with the left shift key. However, sprinting consumes stamina, as does jumping.
Over time, the horse will become faster and gain more stamina. However, you will need to level it first.
If you are attacked while riding, you will fall off the mount. However, there is a small tolerance mechanic for weak enemies, so you won’t be immediately thrown off by them.
Training, leveling, and equipping the horse
How do you level the horse? Right after you get the mount, you will receive a quest for a horse race. It rewards you with so much experience that you immediately unlock the first saddlebags. Later, the horse races split into two types:
Tour – Find the fastest route to the finish line.
Rallies – Reach each checkpoint in order before time runs out.
Secondly, you will learn to craft simple mount food. For that, you will need and receive the following directly from the quest NPC:
3x Simple Mount Food Supplements
1x Barley
1x Water
1x Milk
You can equip the food like your own and then mount the horse to feed it. Afterwards, you will receive a recipe without the supplements, but with honey. The four raw materials are very easy to obtain. The mount food supplements are regularly available from quests and races.
As you progress, you will complete new quests, participate in additional races, and feed extra food to level up your mount.
Small tips: You can make the stable at the quest NPC your home to return directly to this “inn” from anywhere. Also, during races, ride on the paths, as you also benefit from the speed bonus on horseback.
How do I improve my mount? In the character menu, you can equip your mount with a total of four accessories, with the two saddlebags being purely cosmetic. The shoes and the buckle provide additional effects for higher speed, better jumping, or more sprint stamina.
You can obtain better items initially through mount quests and for reaching higher levels. You can see the exact rewards when you click on “Riding” under skills.
Buy new skins for mounts
How do I get new skins?
The NPC in Everfall, where you completed the first quests, offers you the first horse skin for purchase. Benson costs 10,000 gold.
The Golda skin can be earned through mutations in dungeons.
Various other horse skins are available for real money in the shop.
The situation is quite similar for the other two mounts. For the wolves, there is a skin from the merchant, one from mutations, and more in the shop. The lion has another skin from the free battle pass.
Unlock the wolf
How do I get the wolf? First, you need to reach level 45 with your character. Additionally, you apparently first need to level your horse to access the Greywolf merchant.
After that, you will automatically receive the wolf through the mount questline.
Unlock the lion
How do I get the lion? First, you need to reach level 65 with your character. Moreover, you apparently first need to level your horse and wolf to access the lion merchant.
The MMO New World celebrated its release on September 28, 2021. A central feature of the game is the faction selection starting at level 10. But what factions are there and which one should you choose? We from MeinMMO provide you with the information.
Why is the choice so important? The battles in the open world and the wars for fortresses are directly related to the factions. All three fight against each other. Additionally, there are special faction missions that differ slightly.
New World will be released soon for consoles – here’s the trailer:
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Trailer for New World Aeternum announces console version
By joining a faction, you become bound to it with this character. You can only change factions every 120 days and cannot switch to the strongest faction on the server. The only alternative is to delete the character and recreate it. Since guilds are also bound to a faction, you should choose wisely.
Do you have to choose a faction? No, theoretically, the quest at level 10 can be ignored. However, if you do so, you cannot participate in open-world PvP, faction quests, and wars for fortresses.
These are the Marauders: The Marauders are somewhat reminiscent of pirates. They value freedom more than power, they are strong and they place a high value on damage dealt.
This is the Alliance: The Alliance resembles crusaders. They are armored fighters who fight against evil on the island of Aeternum . The faction takes on the role of the purist heroes.
This is the Syndicate: In the Syndicate, the alchemists and mages of New World gather. Game Director Scot Lane describes them as a kind of “alternative version of Isaac Newton”. They are cunning, intellectual, and in search of forbidden knowledge.
The three factions in New World.
Which faction should you choose
What bonuses do the factions bring? By joining a faction, you receive special faction missions, which include PvE and PvP tasks. Through these missions, you earn a currency that allows you to obtain specific faction gear.
Here, the choice of factions plays a small role because depending on the faction description, different gear is mentioned:
Marauders place a strong focus on damage
The Alliance, on the other hand, focuses more on heavy armor
The Syndicate is supposed to value potions and versatile gear
This is what the map looks like when one faction or another controls areas.
Which faction is the best? Basically, in New World, you have free choice, as all factions do not differ significantly in gameplay. However, there are certain advantages and disadvantages that are more dependent on the status of your server than on the faction itself:
Those who want to fight for fortresses should choose the faction that is the weakest on the corresponding server. Because guilds can never challenge fortresses of their own faction for war. Therefore, joining the strongest faction will result in the least chances for fortress battles.
On the other hand, if you are more focused on PvE, you should join the strongest faction. Because there, even PvP missions in the open world can be completed without encountering too many enemy players.
You can recognize the dominance of the factions on the world map. Each faction has a different color when it controls areas. However, keep in mind that the status of the map can change at any time. Which faction appeals to you the most? Or will you try out all the factions once? Let us know in the comments. All important information for the start of New World on console can be found here
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The MMORPG New World does without classes (even though Aeternum introduces the so-called archetypes) and instead relies on different weapons that influence your playstyle. We from MeinMMO reveal which weapons are available and what they can do.
These are the weapons:
Sword and Shield – Melee, more defensive
Rapier – Melee, high damage
Battle Axe – Melee, high damage
Warhammer – Melee, high CC
Axe – Melee and Ranged, high damage
Spear – Melee and Ranged, damage and CC
Bow – Ranged, high damage
Musket – Ranged, high damage
Fire Staff – Ranged with magic, high damage
Life Staff – Ranged with magic, damage and healing
Ice Gauntlet – Ranged with magic, CC and support
Void Gauntlet – Ranged with magic, support and CC
Blunderbuss – Medium range, high damage
Greatsword – Melee, damage and tank
Mace and Shield – Melee, support and tank
Note: In view of the launch of New World Aeternum on October 15, 2024, we updated the article on October 14, 2024. Here is the trailer for the console version:
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Trailer for New World Aeternum announces console version
What are the names of the new archetypes? You can choose one of the following archetypes at the beginning of your adventure in New World Aeternum:
Sword Bearer: Greatsword and Blunderbuss
Ranger: Bow and Spear
Soldier: Shield and Sword or Axe
Mystic: Life Staff and Void Gauntlet
Occultist: Fire Staff and Ice Gauntlet
Destroyer: Battle Axe and Warhammer
Musketier: Musket and Rapier
The choice only provides assistance for the beginning. As in the original New World, you can also switch to other weapons at any time in Aeternum.
Which weapons are the best? All weapons in New World are considered useful and strong. Since you can always use two of them in battle and switch between them, the focus is primarily on the combination of weapons.
Will there be new weapons? Yes, even after the release, there will be new weapons added regularly. The first new weapon was the Void Gauntlet. This is again a magical weapon that focuses on damage and CC.
With the expansion Rise of the Angry Earth, the Mace followed. It is a melee weapon with a slightly increased range. It brings a lot of support and many tank abilities. While it can deal damage, its focus is clearly on the other two roles in the Holy Trinity. This is largely due to the shield in the off-hand. New World – 3 builds for the Mace and the roles tank, healing, and PvP
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