An Old Group Feature from WoW Frustrates the Community to This Day, but Also Provides Amusing Anecdotes

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

Have you ever been kicked out of a dungeon group for no reason in an MMORPG? A player from World of Warcraft is venting his frustration on Reddit and striking a chord.

What happened to the WoW player? cornchippie complains on Reddit that Blizzard still allows people to kick teammates from a dungeon for no reason, even after all this time, just so that those affected receive a 30-minute debuff as a cherry on top, preventing them from finding a new group immediately.

What drove the players up the wall was an experience with his shaman, which he is currently leveling in WoW. According to him, there were no special incidents in the dungeon. No one said a word, the first bosses fell easily, and his shaman was second on the DPS meter.

There was also no beef in the chat, as screenshots on imgur.com are supposed to show. Only a somewhat too bold pull by the tank was said to have cost some virtual lives. For cornchippie, it is clear: they were just idiots, and he is the innocent victim.

WoW has been declared dead many times; the following video revolves around three of those moments:

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3 times World of Warcraft was declared dead

“I’m the one who clicks Decline every time”

How does the community react to the story? cornchippie’s report strikes a chord. Obviously, many WoW players have had similar experiences in recent years. More than 3,800 upvotes and 1,020 comments in less than a day underscore that.

  • atticus_rob writes on Reddit: “I was in a group yesterday, normal dungeons, to level from 70 to 80, and someone tried to kick the tank due to bad gear. It really annoyed me, and I didn’t know anyone in the group. How is the poor guy supposed to get gear or learn when such toxic behavior is in the game?”
  • ProtoJazz recalls (via Reddit): “People just mindlessly click Yes. I remember back in Cataclysm, whenever someone talked about kicking the tank (me), I would first open a vote on him and state the reason as the terrible tank. Most of the time, they hadn’t even bothered to look at the name or the role. They just pressed Yes and were then super confused as to why the mage just disappeared.”
  • FacetiousTomate has a nice anecdote for Reddit: “Once I wrote: It rang, I’ll be back soon, kick me if you have to! I returned 2 minutes later and read in the chat: ‘Lol, we kicked the wrong paladin!’ They had kicked our tank instead of me because we were both paladins.”
  • Ihawx0 admits (via Reddit): “I’m basically the guy who clicks Decline every time the vote comes up. It always annoys me how impatient people are.”

Has it always been this way with the debuff? In the discussion, the player jayw900 recalls (via Reddit) that cornchippie would have gotten out of the situation just fine not too long ago without a debuff.

Back then, there was no penalty for leaving the group if you had already defeated the first boss. However, then the first big boss from the WoW dungeon, Ara-Kara, dropped such a powerful piece of jewelry that many players felt encouraged to farm it deliberately and then leave the group. Blizzard responded by extending the debuff.

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What are your current experiences in WoW’s dungeons and with the kick function? Have you ever been kicked out of an instance group for no reason? Share it in the comments! You can find another community story from the dungeons of World of Warcraft here: “The problem with WoW is that people are bad” – Players hit a nerve with harsh words

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A new monster with an exciting ability could soon come to Pokémon GO

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

The first part of the Halloween event for Pokémon GO has been hinted at on social media. One hint appears particularly interesting.

What kind of event is this? As in previous years, there will be a Halloween event in Pokémon GO this year as well. On X, an image has been released that suggests the first content.

There is currently no exact information from Niantic about when the event will take place. However, the silhouettes of some Pokémon can be recognized in the image. One monster that is identifiable here is particularly interesting.

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Pokémon GO: Morpeko can change form

Many familiar faces and a new face

What is the new Pokémon? One of the Pokémon recognizable in the image is Morpeko. The monster, which has not yet been found in Pokémon GO, comes from the 8th generation and has the types Electric and Dark. And Morpeko has a very special ability.

The Pokémon can change its form when it is hungry. And exactly this form-changing ability was already announced for Pokémon GO in August. In the trailer, which we have embedded for you at the top of the article, it can be seen that Morpeko can use this ability in the battle league and in Rocket battles.

It is therefore assumed that Morpeko and its form-changing ability will find their way into the game during the Halloween event. The monster would be the first to change its form not outside of battles, like Necrozma, but within battles.

Which other Pokémon can be seen? In addition to Morpeko, the silhouettes of the following Pokémon can also be recognized in the image:

  • Zubat
  • Kramurx
  • Nebulak
  • Pikachu with witch hat
  • Zobiris
  • Gruff
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In October, alongside the Halloween event, there will also be several other events with exciting content for you. If you want an overview of all events and the corresponding dates, take a look at our overview: All events in October 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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Warner Bros. banned him from the name, but he was one of the best Jokers in the Batman universe

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Over time, there have been countless Jokers. Batman’s nemesis has had not only countless iterations in comics but also in films and series. Not every version is as well-known as Heath Ledger. Sometimes a character isn’t even allowed to be called the Joker, even though they are clearly the Joker.

Throughout the years, there have not only been many movies and series about Batman, but also many Jokers. The most famous are probably Heath Ledger from The Dark Knight and Joaquin Phoenix from Joker. But many other representations also deserve appreciation.

A more modern series from the Batman mythos is Gotham. It aired from 2014 to 2019 and told the story of a young Gordon, who ensured law and order as a policeman in Gotham over 5 seasons. Although there is no Batman, there are many iconic villains like the Penguin or the Riddler. The Joker is also present, even though the name is never mentioned.

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Gotham – Trailer for the comic series about young Gordon

First the Joker, later the Jedi

Who are Jeremiah and Jerome Valeska? In Gotham, various villains from the Batman universe are introduced. Among them are Mr. Freeze, the Riddler, and the Penguin. Among the meanest villains in the series are the twins Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska.

Both are played by Cameron Monaghan, and like the Joker, chaos is the most important thing for both of them. They are brutal, ruthless, and always have a joke on their lips.

In the series itself, they are never referred to as Joker because they were not allowed to. Monaghan himself confirmed this, as reported by Screen Rant. Warner Bros. forbade the series from using the name and the green hair. This seems strange, as the other villains appear with their well-known names. It was also said that he is not the Joker at all.

Aside from that, he is clearly meant to represent the Joker. Jerome has a disfigured face in the course of the third season that resembles the Joker design from The Joker: Death of the Family. With the iconic scar known from The Dark Knight.

However, Jeremiah was apparently allowed to use the green hair in the 5th season, as he appears there in his iconic purple suit.

Both portrayals in the series are, however, like in a comic. A more realistic representation like in The Dark Knight or The Joker should not be expected here. Despite the slight trash factor, it is one of the best representations of the Joker, which could especially please many comic fans.

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Fans of Star Wars will know Cameron Monaghan. Nowadays, Cameron Monaghan is particularly known for a role in a Star Wars series. In Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, he plays Cal Kestis, a Jedi who escaped during Order 66 between Episode 3 and 4 and tries in his own way to continue the teachings of the Jedi.

The Joker is one of the most iconic villains of all time. To this day, countless products featuring the clown are released. Just this month, a new movie was released. He is so popular that he even increased player numbers for the failed Suicide Squad game: Suicide Squad brings Joker, increases player count on Steam by 1,000%, has nothing to laugh about.

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Battle.net could have been as big as Steam – but Blizzard didn’t want it

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Everyone knows Steam today, the big shop for games. Blizzard wanted to do the same years earlier, but the idea was rejected by the managers.

If there is software that is almost certainly installed on every gaming PC, then it is Steam. Nowhere else can you find so many games so conveniently, and there is a huge library that is easily accessible and quite user-friendly.

However, years before the release of Steam, Blizzard had the same idea for Battle.net – but the management at that time rejected it. A decision they might regret in hindsight.

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Where does the information come from? The information comes from the book “Play Nice – The Rise, Fall and Future of Blizzard Entertainment” by journalist Jason Schreier. He has maintained close contacts with Blizzard employees over decades and has repeatedly uncovered various scandals and internal affairs. All the knowledge he has accumulated over the years has now been processed in this book.

What was discussed back then? According to Schreier, developer Patrick Wyatt and a few others prepared a pitch and had a plan “to turn Battle.net into a digital shop for various PC games.” (via pcgamer.com)

The idea also received support from Mike O’Brien, who had previously developed Battle.net as a free multiplayer service for Blizzard games.

However, the proposal was rejected by the company’s management.

The individuals with the original idea – O’Brien, Wyatt, and Jeff Strain – later left Blizzard and became part of the founding of ArenaNet, known today primarily for the “Guild Wars” series.

In 2003, the triumph of Steam began. With the release of Half-Life 2, players were “forced” to use Steam. This was controversially discussed back then, just as there is always discussion today when additional software is required. Meanwhile, Steam is the absolute market leader and can be found on almost every gaming PC.

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This is the current state: Although Battle.net has also become a sales platform now, it is only for selected titles from Blizzard and Activision. For many years, this was the only way to play the major games like World of Warcraft, StarCraft, or Diablo. Now Blizzard – after many years of resistance – has also begun to release its own games on Steam, such as Overwatch 2.

But it is at least an interesting thought to imagine that Battle.net for gaming could have been what Steam has become today – if only the developers’ vision from over 20 years ago had been realized. It’s almost ironic that Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 was at times the worst game on Steam.

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Throne and Liberty: Easy Lucent Farming – Player Reveals Frustration-Free Strategy for Everyone Without a Guild or Money

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

In Throne and Liberty coming to the premium currency Luzent without spending money, joining a guild, and completely frustration-free is not that easy. Now a player has revealed his strategy that makes it quite feasible.

Why is farming Luzent so complicated? Those who do not want to invest money in the real-money currency of Throne and Liberty actually have several options to earn Luzent. Besides special guild content, there is of course the auction house, where every buyer must pay with the premium currency.

Epic gear pieces, extracted properties from epic items, and noble lithographs provide especially much Luzent. Those who want to farm these valuable items efficiently must regularly run the cooperative level 50 dungeons. However, many players of the MMORPG currently experience wipes, fleeing teammates, and frustration there.

It is much easier to farm Luzent with a guild:

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Baking small rolls

What is the alternative? This was reported by the player Tommyh1996 on Reddit. He also had poor experiences in the level 50 dungeons and was frustrated that he couldn’t use his dimension contract tokens for additional loot because of that.

The solution: He farmed through eight to ten dungeons in no time and grabbed many blue loot pieces. He then extracted the properties of these items (which is quite cheap for blue items) to sell them in the auction house.

In the end, through the short, simple, and frustration-free farming round, about 600 Luzent were gathered – with which he could already buy offers like the combat/growth pass or an upgrade from the auction house.

Note: Depending on the auction house (early-access or launch servers have different ones), the same items can achieve different prices.

How does the community assess this strategy?

  • binhpac writes on Reddit: “This is how you play as F2P. You exchange your dungeon tokens for grinds and then play the auction house. Then a rich player buys the items and everyone is happy.”
  • Kaleii admits (via Reddit): “It’s actually not worth it when you consider that a good purple item from a level 50 dungeon has the same value as what you made with 8 to 10 runs.”
  • Otherwise-Problem-71 responds to Kaleii (via Reddit): “The problem is when you get stuck in a cycle where people get kicked or constantly leave the group, you have a problem. I spent 3 days trying to achieve a clear and in the end had nothing to show for it except for still having all the dungeon tokens. The strategy here is significantly more productive.”

In the comments, various players ask which dungeons Tommyh1996 farmed. Since there are currently only three cooperative 6-player instances under level 50, the answer is quite simple: Ghost Abyss (level 20), Roaring Temple (level 30), and Cave of Despair (level 40).

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What else do I need to know about Throne and Liberty? Throne and Liberty was released on October 1, 2024, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. There is crossplay between the platforms. The MMORPG intends to finance itself through an in-game shop, battle passes, and real-money currencies. You can find out more in our comprehensive overview: Everything important about classes, release, crossplay, gameplay, payment model, early access, and platforms of Throne and Liberty.

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EA FC 25: An Unassuming Gold Card is a Must for Your Midfield – Costs Only 2,400 Coins

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

In EA FC 25, there is currently a Gold card that is much stronger than one would suspect at first glance. It is Crystal Dunn from NJ/NY Gotham FC, and we will show you why she is so incredibly strong.

Which card are we talking about? Here we present the Gold card of the American Crystal Dunn. She plays for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the defensive midfield and, due to her position and relatively small height of 1.55 meters, reminds one of the French defensive midfield legend N’Golo Kanté.

And precisely because Kanté is such a FIFA legend and Dunn actually plays similarly well to how Kanté did in earlier FIFA games, we will introduce the card to you in more detail here.

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Why Crystal Dunn is so strong in midfield

This is what the card can do: What makes the card so special in the defensive midfield position is the composition of her strong stats, especially when using the “Sentinel” chemistry style. This boosts her stats in the areas of defense and physicality, so Dunn reaches over 80 in every category (except shooting). However, even in shooting (79), Dunn offers solid values with decent shot power (80).

But what is really special is that Dunn is particularly fast, agile, tricky, and also physically strong – just like Kanté.

Additionally, she offers 4-star skill moves and a weak foot. Here you can take a detailed look at the stats:

Source: futbin

If you look at the stats, you will see a mini-Gullit with hardly any weaknesses or major flaws. Only free kicks and heading are areas where Dunn is not skilled at all. However, with her height, scoring goals with her head would be surprising anyway.

For whom is Dunn worth it? If you have just started in FC 25 and are still looking for a strong midfield card that can intercept balls, distribute, and still dribble, then Crystal Dunn is exactly right for you. For the incredible price of 2,400 coins, you get a lot of performance on the field, and you will be surprised by her versatility.

However, what she lacks are strong player roles or PlayStyles. However, this cannot be demanded of an 84-rated Gold card. Additionally, the American women’s league is somewhat harder to link, so that Dunn achieves full chemistry.

But for those who want that, Dunn simply offers a “Cheap Beast” that should be particularly interesting for players with fewer coins. If you want better cards, you will have to dig much deeper into your virtual pockets.

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How to get the card: Dunn is quite simply found on the FUT transfer market. The card currently costs 2,400 coins (as of October 9, 2024).

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The best upgrade for your Xbox Series X and Series S is currently available at a particularly low price

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

If you want to increase the storage of your Xbox, there are only a few options available on the market. One option is now cheaper than it has been for a long time.

Microsoft relies on a special storage expansion for its Xbox Series X and S, which you can only purchase from certain manufacturers. With the PS5, you are free to choose which manufacturer you buy an M.2 SSD from.

WD now has a storage expansion with 1 TB available. Currently, you pay 115.99 euros for the model, which is a very good deal.

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Storage for Xbox is cheaper than it has been for weeks

How good is the offer? Currently, it is not the best price, but you can get the storage expansion cheaper than in the last 3 months. On July 18, 2024, the price was 109.63 euros. The best price for the storage expansion is 109.90 euros (via geizhals.de)

If you want to expand the storage of your Xbox Series X or S, then now is a good opportunity. Your next chance is likely to be during Cyber Week when you want to increase your Xbox storage. Hardware and technology are usually offered at lower prices then. Unless the stock is so sold out that no offers can be presented during Cyber Week.

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Are there alternatives? Yes, alternatively you can purchase the storage expansion card from Seagate, which isn’t much more expensive at 120 euros. The only drawback is the currently very long delivery times. According to Amazon, the model from Seagate is ready for shipment in 2 to 5 months.

Theoretically, you can also connect an external SSD to your Xbox Series X/S, but here you cannot install official games for Xbox Series X/S. You are only allowed to run games for the Xbox One, Xbox 360, and the original Xbox from an external drive.

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Throne and Liberty: Efficient farming – these quests, farm spots, and activities are worth it

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The MMORPG Throne and Liberty is so huge that it’s easy to lose track. We’ll reveal to you which activities and items are worth it and where you can farm good items.

What is worth it? Here are the things you shouldn’t miss in Throne and Liberty:

  • Farming in Abyss Dungeons: Here you will find very good loot that can be used in various ways.
  • Collecting Codex Pages for Ornate Coins: With these you can buy valuable items.
  • Collecting Red Orbs: These give you useful rewards.
  • Collecting Blue Orbs: You can exchange these for weapons.
  • Activating all Teleport Stones: For fast travel and an overview of all quests.
  • Completing area quests for additional rewards

Further down, we explain the individual items in more detail. With the table of contents you have a better overview and can jump to the topic that interests you the most.

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Abyss Dungeons for Farming

The Abyss Dungeons are the perfect place to farm all sorts of things. The items that drop to you will increase when you have many Abyss Contract Tokens. We recommend going into the dungeons with a lot of Abyss Contract Tokens to get as many items and gold as possible.

Also, you should take everything that drops to you. Even if the items are of no use to you at first. You can sell them to merchants later and buy something more useful for the coins.

You can extract the traits of an item and offer them for sale in the auction house. This way, you can earn the real money currency Luzent.

Purple Codex Pages for Ornate Coins

In the game world, you will surely have discovered and collected purple codex pages before. You receive three Ornate Coins for each page found, which you can then spend in the shop.

This is not particularly much, but you can quickly increase the number of your coins. In the codex under the “Collection” tab, you can get an overview of how many pages of a codex you have already found. If you complete a codex, you will receive additional coins.

It is worth collecting the pages, as you can buy purple skill books and upgrade materials with just a few coins, for example. If you save up, the items you receive will, of course, become even more valuable.

The selection of items changes at different times, weekly or monthly. You can check the locations of the codex pages on an interactive map to get to the coins faster – for example, at throne-and-liberty.interactivemap.app.

Uncovering Red Orbs with Mystical Keys

While roaming the land, these red orbs have surely appeared to you at least once. You can collect them, and they give you various rewards, including materials for upgrading.

However, you can only find them by chance. That means: if you discover them yourself, they also appear on the mini-map.

At the Contract Coin merchants, you can obtain Mystical Keys that will show you the location of the orbs on the mini-map. You can buy five keys per day.

Blue Orbs in the Abyss of Syleus

In the Abyss of Syleus, blue orbs will sometimes drop for you that you can collect. If you collect ten of them, you can exchange them for a blue weapon.

Activating All Teleport Stones

While playing the story, you will have already unlocked some of the teleport stones, but not all. Having all of them not only allows you to teleport to them, but also lets you see all the side quests in the area.

The codex provides you with the necessary information. This way, you can decide which side quests are actually worth your time.

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Completing Quests in an Area for Extra Rewards

If you completely finish the quests of an area, you’ll receive additional rewards on top. You can always see them on the right side.

One area is particularly worthwhile: If you complete the two quests in the Abyss of Syleus at levels 1 and 2, you will receive a necklace as an additional reward. This activates a set bonus that increases your critical damage.

You will receive this set bonus along with the corresponding ring that you received earlier in the main story. Accordingly, you should, of course, choose the matching necklace for the ring.

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In Throne & Liberty, there are many ways to obtain valuable items; you just need to know how. What other tips do you have? Let us know in the comments. If you want to know how to easily earn Luzent as a Free2Play player, check out this article: Throne and Liberty: Farming Lucent – How to Obtain the Real Money Currency Luzent through Gameplay

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred brings back an iconic zone from Diablo 2 – but much more beautiful

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

Vessel of Hatred is the first expansion for Diablo 4 and brings back an iconic area from Diablo 2. This is meant to be a tribute to the past, but also to meet today’s expectations.

Which area does Vessel of Hatred bring back? With Vessel of Hatred, Nahantu returns. The jungle area is located around the city of Kurast, which lies south of Kehjistan. This will especially please Diablo veterans, as Kurast is already known from Diablo 2.

In Act 3 of Diablo 2, you reach the docks of Kurast and must fight your way to the bazaar of Kurast. And just like in Diablo 2, you might encounter especially nasty enemies there. They are the nemesis of many players and have claimed countless hardcore characters.

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A connection to the past, with new experiences

This is how the implementation went: In an interview with PCGamesN, Associate Narrative Designer Eleni Rivera-Colon and Environment Art Director Chris Ryder discuss the redesign of such an iconic zone.

Ryder explains that the approach to design today is different than it was for Diablo 2. They have new technologies and techniques, and the expectations of players have changed as well. At the same time, it is a “tribute to the past.”

Specifically, Chris Ryder says:

We are definitely oriented towards the [Diablo 2] locations, but we also take into account how players play today. We need to ensure that the layout of the city matches what we have learned from feedback. There are many more considerations today than there were back then.

Our access to information and our technical capabilities also allow us to realize the game in a new way; I would say, in a richer way. We want to maintain the connection to the past – Sanctuary is a real place, and we want to honor that – but we also want to develop it into something richer, deeper, and that offers players more.

In a YouTube video by AnnacakeLIVE, you can see the docks of Kurast in direct comparison:

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The developers explain in the interview that there are elements in Nahantu that they wanted to keep. However, there are also new parts to explore.

Eleni Rivera-Colon says about this:

It’s less about discarding the old lore, but rather about honoring the existing lore, the stories we know, and the places we are familiar with, while introducing new lore and new experiences in different areas.

One element that was also present in Diablo 2 and is found again in Diablo 4 is the “Gidbinn.” This is a knife that hovers in a blue energy field and protects Kurast from Mephisto’s hatred, Rivera-Colon notes. This creates a nice connection, reminiscing for a few moments about various adventures.

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The new antagonist in Vessel of Hatred is Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred and Lilith’s father. Some may also know him from Diablo 2 – you encounter him in Act 3 there. However, those who have only started with Diablo 4 may not know this strange skull-headed figure. Here you can learn more about him: Diablo 4: Mephisto will be the new big boss in Vessel of Hatred – Who is he anyway?

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Patch 11.0.5 for WoW has a release date, launching in just 2 weeks

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The next patch for World of Warcraft is on the horizon. Although it is just a “0.5” patch, there is plenty of new content.

Although most players are still battling through the heroic or mythic version of the raid “Palace of Nerub’ar”, new content is not far away – including a new raid. The major event patch 11.0.5 will be released in October and will kick off the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft.

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When does Patch 11.0.5 come out? The release date for Patch 11.0.5 is October 23, 2024, in Europe. Due to different time zones, the patch will be available in America on October 22.

What kind of patch is this? Typically, patches with the version number “0.5” are seen as small patches that introduce only a few new contents. However, this will not be the case for 11.0.5. Even though the patch hardly progresses the story of “The War Within”, there is a lot of new (and old) to experience. The focus of the patch is the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft.

This includes a new raid, returning dungeons, plenty of world bosses, one or the other quest line, and of course a lot of unlockable rewards to celebrate this anniversary.

The Contents of Patch 11.0.5

These contents are playable with the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft in Patch 11.0.5:

  • There is a new currency called “Bronzedragon Celebration Badges”, which you can earn from almost all activities.
  • Blackrock Depths is a raid with 3 difficulties: LFR, Normal, and Heroic.
  • There are re-releases of the popular “Tier 2” sets.
  • Classic WoW dungeons are returning as timewalking.
  • Chromie needs help freeing the opening of Ahn’Qiraj from time anomalies.
  • New puzzles and secrets will be available each week.
  • World bosses like the Sha of Anger and Archavon can be found in the open world.
  • Korrak’s Revenge (the “classic” Alterac Valley) is back available.
  • The trading post features back templates with the symbols of the races from Warcraft III.
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How long will the event remain active? Unlike previous celebrations, this event will not be live for just a few weeks, but for several months. You can enjoy the content until January 7, 2025. This will likely be the date when the next “proper” Patch 11.1 is expected to be released, but this has not yet been confirmed.
Until then, you can enjoy the current raid – even former Blizzard employees praise it.

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EA FC 25 Season Pass: Earn over 1000 XP in just 10 minutes – Here’s how it works

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This year, you can level the Season Pass in EA FC 25 not just in Ultimate Team. However, the tasks for additional experience points (XP) in other modes are a bit hidden. We show you where to find them and how you can earn more than 1000 XP in just a few minutes without having to play a match.

What is the Season Pass? The Season Pass in EA FC promises additional bonuses for each new season. Until FC 24, the Season Pass was exclusively for Ultimate Team and provided you with cosmetics, packs, or special pro cards.

Since FC 25, there is now an overarching Season Pass that is intended for the following modes:

  • Ultimate Team
  • Manager Career
  • Pro Career
  • Clubs

By completing tasks in these modes, you earn XP for the Season Pass. Once you have collected enough XP, you level up and receive rewards depending on your level for the respective modes.

How do you access the Season Pass? You access the Season Pass by pressing the touchpad on PlayStation or the menu button on Xbox in any mode.

Then the complete Season Pass with all rewards will appear.

How to find the tasks: In the Season Pass menu itself, you can view the tasks of the respective modes by clicking L2 on PlayStation or LT on Xbox. Here you can navigate through the various task areas.

The tasks are divided into daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks for all modes.

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How to quickly complete weekly tasks for over 1000 XP

Why should you complete the weekly tasks? The weekly tasks grant you additional XP in no time. For some tasks, you don’t even need to play a match but can complete them in the menu.

Especially the weekly tasks in Manager and Pro Career allow you to earn up to 1300 XP in just a few minutes, which is about 1 1/2 levels for the Season Pass.

Earn quick XP in Manager Career

Start a new Manager Career or continue a saved Manager Career. From the main menu, you can jump from the “Headquarters” to the “Team” tab (by pressing R1 on PlayStation/RB on Xbox). There, you can quickly complete 3 tasks.

This is how you earn 900 XP in the menu with the Manager weekly tasks:

  • Sign a Coach (300 XP):
    • Select the tactic presets
    • Purchase any coach for a position in the “Coach Management”
  • Make a tactical change (300 XP):
    • Access Team Management (2nd selection from the left)
    • Switch to tactics with R1 on PlayStation/RB on Xbox
    • Make a change to the tactic presets
  • Set a training plan (300 XP):
    • Select training plans (5th selection from the left)
    • Set a different threshold for a training plan and confirm your change

Earn quick XP in Pro Career

Start a new Pro Career or continue a saved Pro Career. In the main menu, you can quickly complete two tasks.

This is how you earn 400 XP in the menu with the Pro weekly tasks:

  • Complete 5 activities (200 XP):
    • Go through the various messages under “Tasks” in the headquarters
    • Complete tasks from 5 messages
  • Use a PlayStyle (200 XP):
    • Select the “My Pro” tab from the headquarters (R1 on PlayStation/RB on Xbox)
    • Access Personality
    • Select a new PlayStyle for your Pro

This way, you can easily secure 1300 XP with the weekly tasks in Manager and Pro Career in about 10 minutes.

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When do new weekly tasks appear? The weekly tasks are updated every Thursday. Until then, you need to complete the current weekly tasks to secure the XP.

In the hub for the Season Pass, you will find more tasks that you can complete. However, many of them require you to play matches in the modes. You can still earn the most XP for the Season Pass in Ultimate Team, as some objectives provide an additional 500 XP at once. If you want to build a good team in FC 25, you can refer to a Squad Builder: EA FC 25: Squad Builder – Comparison and Guide for Your Perfect Team

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Pokémon GO: All raid hours and legendary bosses in October 2024 – Today Zamazenta

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Some raids are waiting for you again in October 2024 in Pokémon GO. We have compiled the bosses and raid hours for you.

Which raids are we talking about? In Pokémon GO, there are various ways to obtain new Pokémon. One of them is the raids, which come in different difficulty levels. After a successful raid, you have the chance to catch the Pokémon.

Which 5*- and Mega-raids are waiting to be conquered by you in October, we have summarized in the following overview.

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Raid hours and bosses in October 2024

When do the raid hours take place? Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the so-called raid hours take place in Pokémon GO. During this time, a legendary Pokémon is in focus and appears in a large number of gyms.

This Pokémon is always a 5*-raid. If you’re lucky, you might even get a shiny version (*).

In October 2024, the following raid hours are waiting for you.

DateRaid Boss
October 2, 2024Zacian*
October 9, 2024Zamazenta*
Counter guide to Zamazenta
October 16, 2024Giratina (Origin Form)*
October 23, 2024Giratina (Origin Form)*
October 30, 2024Darkrai*

All raid bosses and mega raids in October 2024

Raid bosses rotate in Pokémon GO at specific intervals. Which bosses and mega raids you can expect in October 2024 will be revealed in the following table.

PeriodRaid Boss
October 4 to October 145*-raids with Zamazenta*
Counter guide to Zamazenta
October 4 to October 14Mega-raids with Mega-Blaziken*
Counter guide to Mega-Blaziken
October 5 to October 6Shadow 5*-raids with Shadow-Entei*
Counter guide to Entei
October 12 to October 13Shadow 5*-raids with Shadow-Entei*
October 14 to October 285*-raids with Giratina (Origin Form)*
Counter guide to Giratina (Origin Form)
October 14 to October 28Mega-raids with Mega-Sableye*
Counter guide to Mega-Sableye
October 19 to October 20Shadow 5*-raids with Shadow-Entei*
October 26 to October 27Shadow 5*-raids with Shadow-Entei*
October 28 to November 45*-raids with Darkrai*
Counter guide to Darkrai
October 28 to November 4Mega-raids with Mega-Banette*
Counter guide to Mega-Banette
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Which raids are particularly worthwhile? In October, there are some strong monsters for which raiding can be worthwhile.

Besides Giratina and Shadow-Entei, you should especially keep an eye on Mega-Blaziken if you don’t have one yet. This Pokémon is listed among the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO as both a fire and fighting attacker.

Darkrai is also a good option if you still need dark attackers. Additionally, you can use Mega-Banette as a ghost attacker.

Of course, there are not only raids waiting for you in Pokémon GO in October. As usual, the month is filled with many events and activities waiting for you. You can find an overview of that here: All events in October 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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A New Horror Remake Becomes a Bestseller on Steam, Even Competing with Resident Evil

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The reinterpretation of a horror classic makes a phenomenal start on Steam. The player ratings elevate it to the level of the best remakes in the Resident Evil series.

Which game is being referenced? It is the remake of the horror game Silent Hill 2 developed by Bloober Team. The original was released in 2001 for the PS2, and a comprehensive remake follows on October 8, 2024. This lets you experience the story in a completely new way.

After receiving a letter from his deceased wife, James Sunderland travels to Silent Hill. It is a ghost town shrouded in a mysterious fog. The new Silent Hill and its inhabitants are impressively showcased in the launch trailer.

You can see the mentioned trailer here:

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The launch trailer for the remake of Silent Hill 2 on Steam and PS5

How has the remake been received so far? According to SteamDB, the game is in 2nd place on the bestseller list, excluding free-to-play games. Only the also highly anticipated Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is currently selling better.

A faithful remake of an old classic

The player reviews on Steam are 96% positive. This gives Silent Hill 2 ratings as good as the Resident Evil 2 remake. Most recently, Capcom released a remake of Resident Evil 4, which performs slightly better with up to 97% positive ratings on Steam.

Players praise Silent Hill 2 especially for its very successful atmosphere and the story, which is said to have lost none of its tragedy and weight in the remake.

  • Zorbi: “It perfectly captures what made the original so great! The soundtrack, the atmosphere, it’s all there; repackaged in a beautiful new look. Thank you Bloober Team for the faithful remake of this classic!”
  • General: “Wow, Bloober Team really got everything right with the Silent Hill 2 remake! Everything feels perfect.”
  • vampiress: “Incredible remake. The feeling of fear and hopelessness follows you as you go through each area. In other words, fans of Silent Hill 2 must prepare to become heavily depressed again, but it’s worth it. 10/10”

The Silent Hill brand could once again become a real competitor to Resident Evil after this remake. Fans already know what they want next: a remake of the first Silent Hill.

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Silent Hill 2 is also performing very well on console – and this, despite a trailer for the game causing some discussion among fans. The core of the discussion revolved around the updated character model of an important game character, you can find out more here: Silent Hill 2 is one of the best-selling pre-orders on PS5 despite the excitement

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: All Teachings of Akarat with Locations and Solutions

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

With Vessel of Hatred came the teachings of Akarat in Diablo 4, which you can find in Nahantu. Unlike the altars of Lilith, they do not grant you bonuses, but rather other rewards. You can find out where to locate the teachings here on MeinMMO.

What are the teachings of Akarat? The teachings of Akarat are basically the altars that you find in Nahantu, the new area in Diablo 4. Nahantu was introduced with the first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, and brought new waypoints, dungeons, and a new regional progression with it.

The teachings of Akarat do not grant you permanent bonuses like the altars of Lilith that you find in the other areas. However, they give you points for your regional progression and on top of that two player titles and a mount when you find them all.

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Teachings of Akarat: Locations & Solutions

Where can I find the teachings of Akarat? The teachings of Akarat are scattered throughout Nahantu. In total, there are 30 teachings that you can discover. To find all the teachings, take a look at our interactive map of Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred. On the map, you can filter for specific items, including the teachings. You will find them under the English designation “Tenet of Akarat.”

Here you can see an excerpt from the interactive map and the 30 teachings of Akarat:

All teachings of Akarat in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred
All teachings of Akarat in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. Source: interactive map from gamepressure.com.

How do I activate the teachings? Unlike the altars, you cannot just click on the teachings because for some you first have to solve small puzzles – or kill monsters. There are four different types of tasks that await you at the teachings. All of them are related to the Stone Guardians that you find near the teachings:

  • Defeat enemies that spawn at the teaching of Akarat
    • notable by a reddish Stone Guardian
  • Activate and “light” three Stone Guardians in succession
    • notable by the green-glowing Stone Guardians
  • Destroy slime at the teaching of Akarat with attacks
    • notable by gray Stone Guardians and glowing orbs when all monsters have been killed
  • Interact with the correct Stone Guardian near the teaching of Akarat
    • pay attention to the guardians in the background and activate the Stone Guardian nearby the teaching that matches

So take a good look around the locations of the teachings and you will find out what is expected of you. Interact with the Stone Guardians at the location, kill monsters, and then you can collect the teachings of Akarat.

In some cases, you need to 'light' three stones to activate the teaching of Akarat.
In some cases, you need to ‘light’ three stones to activate the teaching of Akarat.
In other cases, you need to activate the Stone Guardian that matches one in the background.
In other cases, you need to activate the Stone Guardian that matches one in the background.

Teachings of Akarat: Rewards

What do I get for finding the teachings? As soon as you discover the first “altar”, you will receive the player title “Seeker”, “Templar.” If you find all the teachings of Akarat, you will receive the player title “Akarat’s”, “Faithful” and according to wowhead.com on top of that the mount “Reins of the Nahantu Lion.”

For each teaching of Akarat, you also receive 10 points for your regional progress in Nahantu. The regional progress rewards you with additional slots for the healing potion, skill points, and gold. This applies permanently and to every character on your account that you create on the realm (so seasonally, eternally, or in hardcore mode).

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You should not ignore the regional progress and aim to complete it as soon as possible so that your future heroes can benefit from it. It is one of the unwritten rules in Diablo 4 that you should never break to avoid attracting the wrath of Lilith or other players.

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“Does anyone play without that?” – A type of weapon in Space Marine 2 dominates the combat system, here’s why it’s so powerful

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In Warhammer 40.000: Space Marine 2 there are many powerful weapons. However, one type of weapon gives your melee weapons a crucial advantage that the community celebrates. We explain what makes it so strong.

What type of weapon is it? It is the defense style Fencing. It becomes available for your melee weapons when you level them up diligently. The other weapon types are Balanced and Blocking.

Blocking allows your weapon to deflect enemy attacks, while Fencing lets you parry attacks more easily. Balanced is right in between.

However, Fencing is superior to the other weapon types and is one of the best ways to make your weapons strong against hordes of Tyranids.

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The Fencing weapon type gives you an advantage in combat

What makes Fencing so strong? Fencing extends your time window for parrying. This gives you a higher chance for a perfect parry and a subsequent execution.

This is essential against elite enemies, as you should defeat them quickly before they can cause you significant damage. In hordes of Tyranids, you can slaughter your opponents in quick succession.

If you choose Fencing as the defense style for your melee weapon, your ability to block enemy attacks will be weakened, and you will receive other combinations that you can perform.

How do I obtain Fencing? When you use your melee weapons in combat, you can eventually level them up and choose one of the three defense styles. To improve your weapons, you need armor data that you can find during your missions.

Many players love Fencing: On reddit, a user cheekily asks in his post: “Does anyone play without a Fencing melee weapon?” Many users in the comments agree that Fencing is indispensable due to the enhanced parrying.

Another comment states that the critical damage from the shots of the secondary weapon after parrying is higher than a normal attack from the melee weapon. Another player reports that he used the Balanced weapon type, only to find out how overpowered parrying in Fencing really is.

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You should not underestimate parrying; it can help you against crowds of enemies. A player on reddit had to realize this as he was almost overwhelmed by hordes of Tyranids: Space Marine 2: “Lore-accurate moment” – Player stands last on the highest difficulty, taking down numerous elite enemies with just a knife

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A 27-Year-Old Earns 180,000 € a Year by Showing Her Craft Profession to Others from Gen Z

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27-year-old Lexis Czumak-Abreeu belongs to Generation Z and represents a trend: She initially wanted to become a surgeon but switched to a trade during the Covid pandemic. Today, she is an electrician and a star on social media.

What trend is this among Generation Z? Members of Generation Z are currently between twelve and 27 years old. As some media report, there is a trend among the older part of Generation Z, moving away from university and rather pursuing trades.

27-year-old Lexis Czumak-Abreu originally planned to become a surgeon, but now works full-time as an electrician in the US state of New York.

She showcases her work on Instagram and is successful with it.

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In medicine, she dealt with too many people, which she didn’t like

This is what she says about her career change: She originally wanted to study medicine because her mother works as a medical assistant.

However, while working in the hospital, where she had to take blood from people, the 27-year-old realized how much she hated the profession. Dealing with people was not her strength at all. While she could talk to people, it wasn’t her thing, and she preferred to work alone, she tells Business Insider.

She then left medicine and worked as a personal trainer. She had started this job while studying, but again she had to deal with people. On the side, she did some electrical work.

On TikTok, “LextheElectrician” has over 1 million followers:

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During the pandemic, electricians were essential

This is how she became an electrician: During the Covid pandemic, she could no longer work in her interim job as a personal trainer, but electricians were deemed essential. And she had already started doing electrical work on the side.

Today, she works a 40-hour week as an electrician and loves the variety in her daily routine; every day she is in a different location. Additionally, she feels like she has really accomplished something once her workday is done. It feels like she can finish one job and start another—not just doing one endless job that never seems to end.

This job also has its downsides, as she explains: She has already received minor electric shocks, but has since become much more cautious. The job is also physically demanding. Time and again she has to lift heavy copper wires or larger pipes.

Therefore, she trains in the gym to keep up with men. Sometimes she has to handle things that are twice as heavy as herself. But even that is still better than an office job.

As the Spanish site 3DJuegos reports, Lexis Czumak-Abreu, also known as “LextheElectrician”, is also successful on Instagram, where she showcases her work in posts. Since 2022, she has been combining her job as an electrician with work as an influencer.

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She apparently resonates very well with other members of Generation Z – perhaps with exactly those people who are stuck in those endless office jobs and yearn to also complete a task. With her work, she earns about $200,000 (€182,000) a year, but she doesn’t want to give up her job: Generation Z has just made a tough decision: They are starting to work

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: Earn Twitch Drops – 5 German streamers from whom you can get free cosmetics

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 4 minutes

On Twitch, you can unlock cool items for Diablo 4 in the coming weeks to celebrate the launch of Vessel of Hatred. Starting now, the first cosmetics are available to earn. What you need to do for that is explained here on MeinMMO.

What are these drops? For the release of Vessel of Hatred, the first expansion of Diablo 4, there will be free loot available in the next 4 weeks that you can unlock on Twitch. Each week, there are specific cosmetics for the different classes in the game. You do not need to own the expansion for this.

What do I need to do for the drops? To receive the free drops, you simply need to watch a streamer who is streaming in the Diablo 4 category for a certain amount of time. It doesn’t matter if you’re watching on PC or in the Twitch app on your smartphone. How long you need to watch in total is listed in our overview.

How long can I claim the drops? The campaign started on October 8 at 7 PM and will run until November 5, 2024. However, the rewards change every week, so you always have a week to claim the drops for specific classes.

Furthermore, during the entire period, there is the possibility of obtaining a mount and a mount armor. However, you will need to spend money for that.

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Free Twitch Drops for Five Classes

Week 1 – Necromancer & Sorcerer

Which drops will I receive? In the first week, there are four rewards available:

  • For watching a Diablo 4 stream with drops for 3 hours, you will receive:
    • cosmetic two-handed staff “Word of the Ringmaster” (Sorcerer)
    • cosmetic scythe (Necromancer)
  • For watching a Diablo 4 stream with drops for 6 hours, you will receive:
    • back trophy “Disguise of the Grand Vizier” (Sorcerer)
    • back trophy “Disguise of the Tomb Guardian” (Necromancer)

Period: October 8, 7:00 PM to October 15, 6:59 PM

Week 2 – Barbarian

In the second week, there are two rewards available:

  • For watching a Diablo 4 stream with drops for 3 hours, you will receive:
    • cosmetic two-handed axe “Pride of the Competitor” (Barbarian)
  • For watching a Diablo 4 stream with drops for 6 hours, you will receive:
    • back trophy “Disguise of the Gladiator” (Barbarian)

Period: October 15, 7:00 PM to October 22, 6:59 PM

Week 3 – Hunter

In the third week, there are two rewards available:

  • For watching a Diablo 4 stream with drops for 3 hours, you will receive:
    • cosmetic two-handed bow “Length of the Executioner” (Hunter)
  • For watching a Diablo 4 stream with drops for 6 hours, you will receive:
    • back trophy “Disguise of the Eaglecaller” (Hunter)

Period: October 22, 7:00 PM to October 29, 6:59 PM

Week 4 – Druid

In the fourth week, there are two rewards available:

  • For watching a Diablo 4 stream with drops for 3 hours, you will receive:
    • cosmetic two-handed staff “Staff of the Battlecaller” (Druid)
  • For watching a Diablo 4 stream with drops for 6 hours, you will receive:
    • back trophy “Disguise of the Beastmaster” (Druid)

Period: October 29, 7:00 PM to November 5, 6:59 PM

How do I get the items? Depending on the item, you need to watch streamers for either 3 or 6 hours who have activated these drops for Diablo 4. You do not have to watch all the hours on the same streamer; you can split them across different channels.

You can then collect the drops in your inventory. You can find it in the top right of your icon under “Drops & Rewards.” There, you can also link your Twitch account with the campaign.

In your “Drops & Rewards” inventory, you will find the drops you collect as well as more information about them.

5 German-speaking Streamers for Diablo 4 on Twitch

Which streamers can I watch? In principle, you can just search for “Diablo 4” on Twitch and watch a streamer who is live in the category and has drops activated.

Streamers who currently and generally stream Diablo 4 often include:

These are German-speaking streamers, but Rob2628 and wudijo stream in English. wudijo is one of the experts behind maxroll.gg, one of the most important websites about Diablo. Maurice Weber started his career as an editor at GameStar and is now a full-time streamer on Twitch with his own channel.

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Receive Mount and Mount Armor on Twitch

How do I get the mount? To obtain the mount during the drop event, you need to gift two subscriptions to a streamer who is streaming in the Diablo 4 category. When you gift 2 Twitch subscriptions, you will receive the mount “Spirit of the Conquered.” With a purchase of 4 subscriptions, you will receive the armor “Glory of the Victor.”

Vessel of Hatred and Season 6 of Diablo 4 have launched simultaneously. The update brings numerous changes and new features to the game. You can find out what features are available in the base game and which ones you need to purchase the expansion for here: Diablo 4: Season 6 and Vessel of Hatred launch simultaneously – What can I play for free and what costs money?

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Throne and Liberty: Junobote – How to Defeat the Raid Boss

Nathalie Schnee Nathalie Schnee Reading time 5 minutes

Junobote is a boss from Throne and Liberty. We have broken down all his mechanics for you to defeat the colossus.

Where can you find Junobote and what can he do? Junobote is a level 50 field boss, and you can find him in the rain on the first floor of the “Sanctuary of Desire” in the middle of the “Hall of Intelligence”. However, you can also challenge him starting from Guild level 17 in the Guild Hall. Communication is vital so you can dodge or counter his attacks.

The raid boss has four different mechanics that we will introduce to you. The first one consists of a “rage attack” that can be blocked, and he also spits fire, causing the arena to glow. But the main mechanic is the most interesting of all and consists of a quiz, the answers to which we have listed for you.

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Rage Attack

One of the attacks that occur frequently in the fight is the “rage attack”. However, he needs to charge this ability first. When you see the purple circle around him, it means he is about to unleash his “rage attack,” and you need to block it. Right after that, he will strike in a 360-degree radius, so don’t get too close to him.

Fire Spitting

As soon as you see a red sphere above your head, he will heat things up with his fire spitting. Protect your teammates and try to distance yourself from them so they don’t get spit on as well. The attack doesn’t deal much damage, but the more you get hit, the more the burn scratches your health bar.

Fire Rings

When Junobote goes to the center of the arena, cries out, and flies up, you should pay attention. Because shortly after, some rings in the arena start to glow. Quickly dodge the red rings, as raging fire will ignite there. This attack should not be taken lightly as it can deal a lot of damage.

Junobote Quiz with all Answers

When Junobote says his line, something like; “You have two options. Choose the correct one, or you are dead!”, two statues in the arena begin to glow: the “Statue of Truth” glows green, and the “Statue of Falsehood” glows red. Then he asks you a question.

If your answer is correct, you must quickly run to the “Statue of Truth”; if incorrect, to the “Statue of Falsehood”. If you choose the wrong statue, Junobote will push you off the edge, and you will take a lot of damage. Therefore, memorize the answers well:

Correct
  • “The specialty of Vienta Village is wine. Correct?”
  • “Immorti dominate the ruins of Turayne. Correct?”
  • “The Shadow Crypt is the seat of the Sylavean Order. Correct?”
  • “The majority of the staff of the Steel Trust Union are goblins. Correct?”
  • “In Kastleton, there is a statue of Reville Lupius. Correct?”
  • “It was Skultus who sent down the cursed rain to transform Stonegard into a wasteland. Is that true?”
  • “The name of the glowing flower in the Urstella fields is Starfall Flower. Correct?”
  • “Lord Fernan was removed from Castle Stonegard by the attack of the allied resistance forces. Correct?”
  • “Honey never spoils, even after centuries. Correct?”
  • “There are more trees in the world than stars in the galaxy. Correct?”
  • “Clouds are heavier than whales. Correct?”
  • “There is a 50% chance that two people in a group of 23 share the same birthday. Correct?”
  • “The femur is the strongest human bone. Correct?”
  • “Octopuses have three hearts. Correct?”
  • “Elves and dark elves were originally the same people. Correct?”
  • “Each of the two heads of a two-headed monster has a brain. Correct?”
  • “The fundamental principles of white magic and dark magic are the same. Correct?”
  • “Belluatan is the second elder of the Sylavean Order. Correct?”
  • “Skultus is the third and fourth elder of the Sylavean Order. Correct?”
  • “Ahzreil is the sixth elder of the Sylavean Order. Is that correct?”
  • “Legend has it that dragons are the children of Sylaveth. Is that true?”
  • “The heart of Morokai hangs from his staff. Is that true?”
  • “Xeroth and Ahzreil have a long-standing relationship. Correct?”
  • “Travis VI gave Sion Lupius the artifact of the oath of Kazar. Correct?”
  • “The former name of the Broken Temple in Laslan was Temple of Light. Correct?”
  • “The name of the first archmage of Venelux is Hale Verpheus. Correct?”
  • “The speed of a whip is faster than the speed of sound. Correct?”
  • “Humans move faster downhill while fire moves faster uphill. Correct?”
  • “Parrots can live over 90 years. Correct?”
  • “Younger female spiders are less likely to eat the male after mating. Correct?”
  • “Some ants lay eggs even if they are not the queen. Correct?”
  • “Humans can break their ribs while coughing or sneezing. Correct?”
  • “Pigs cannot look up at the sky. Correct?”
  • “Fish have ears too. Correct?”
  • “Trees growing in tropical regions do not have growth rings. Correct?”
  • “Some fish can change their gender at will. Correct?”
  • “The speed of a sneeze is faster than a storm. Correct?”
  • “Blue flames are hotter than red flames. Correct?”
  • “There is no sound that does not echo. Correct?”
  • “The name of the giant sandworm that lives in Stonegard is Queen Bellandir. Correct?”
  • “The largest basilisk in Stonegard is called Chernobog. Correct?”
  • “The item that contains a guardian that you receive through a special ceremony is called Guardian’s Bond. Correct?”
  • “The ants of the Stonegard Wastelands like blood mushrooms. Correct?”
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  • “Of all creatures, Morokai loves ants the most. Correct?”
  • “Reville Lupius is the third elder of the Sylavean Order. Correct?”
  • “The leader of the allied resistance forces, Captain DaVinci, belongs to the Legion Arkeum. Correct?”
  • “Martinay is also known as the Two-Faced Witch. Correct?”
  • “There is a passage to the harbor of Castle Stonegard. Correct?”
  • “The specialty of the village of Vienta is magic wands. Correct?”
  • “Flamakan created dwarves with the help of fire souls. Correct?”
  • “Mafrion breathed spirit into the earth and created orcs. Correct?”
  • “Jacque Hander is the elder of Whisp Island. Correct?”
  • “There are tones that do not echo. Correct?”
  • “Gold tastes like salt. Correct?”
  • “Humans regenerate all their bones every ten years. Correct?”
  • Mitrans become weak when it rains. Is that true?
  • “The name of the very first Diston was Stone-0. Is that true?”
  • “Einar is the god of death and destruction. Correct?”
  • “I, Junobote, was the first elder of Sylaveth. Correct?”
  • “The Einardens who fought the ancient giants were orcs, elves, and goblins. Correct?”
  • “Harvesters roam the Urstella fields to collect star dust. Correct?”
  • “Shadow mages create the Adentus with the help of corpses. Correct?”
  • “Shadowmen have created the ancient golems to invade Castle Stonegard. Correct?”
  • “Iskale received the Sylaveth star fragment in the Karmin Forest. Correct?”
  • “Janice Cartair was the first female archmage of Venelux. Correct?”
  • “Bon Slyte created the oasis of Stonegard. Correct?”
  • “The name of the giant trees growing on Whisp Island is World Tree Branch. Correct?”
  • “The ruins of Turayne were once an agricultural city called Turayne Village. Correct?”
  • “The person who created the barrier preventing Tevent is the wizard Clay. Correct?”
  • “The giant ant queen living in Stonegard is named Bacuine. Correct?”
  • “The Sylavean Order is an order that worships the goddess Sylaveth, Mistress of Darkness. Correct?”
  • “Human fingernails continue to grow after death. Is that true?”
  • “Red flames are hotter than blue flames. Correct?”
  • “Nomads have developed longer intestines than farmers. Correct?”
  • “Doves eat sand to kill parasites. Correct?”
  • “Carnivores have a longer digestive tract than herbivores. Correct?”
  • “Cranes stand on alternating legs to avoid fatigue. Correct?”
  • “Pursing one’s lips is a sign of affection for tropical fish. Correct?”
  • “The left lung of humans is heavier than the right lung. Correct?”
  • “All metals are solid at room temperature. Correct?”
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What is the reward for defeating this boss? Upon successfully completing the fight, there is a chance to obtain some epic armor pieces as well as a few rare items and a new Amitoi. Additionally, you will receive a box of useful items as a guaranteed reward.

If you have problems with other bosses or general questions about Throne and Liberty, then check out our overview where we have listed all guides for the new MMORPG: Throne and Liberty: All guides for starting in the new MMORPG.

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In Helldivers 2, players are one step closer to their space station, and now they are looking forward to vacation with the Colonists

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2, the brave soldiers of the Over-Earth have come one step closer to their Democratic Space Station (DSS). However, some are less thrilled about the fulfilled general order and more excited about the well-deserved break.

What have the Helldivers achieved? The Helldivers have come one step closer to their plan. For about a month, players have been working to build the Democratic Space Station, or DSS. To do this, players must follow and successfully complete various general orders.

The last order was to free the planet Claorell from the robots. As a result, the Helldivers received a new alloy needed for the space station to perform faster-than-light jumps through space.

However, not all Helldivers are just pleased about the new alloy. Another thing brings even more joy to some of them.

In Helldivers 2, there are always new DLCs that bring interesting weapons, for example:

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The Break is an Even Greater Reward

What brings even greater joy to the players? Players are especially happy about a break from fighting against the robots. The opponents are unpopular among many players due to their long-range attacks and sometimes unfair precision.

For the general order, many players, who are usually only found dealing with the bugs, are switching over to the robots. Their joy is particularly great because they can now return to their favorite enemies, the bugs.

These are considered easier by many Helldivers. Additionally, the general orders involving the bugs are often completed more quickly.

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What do players say about their success? Players are of course happy, but also about the break. On Reddit, many are relieved that fighting the robots is over for now.

SubtleTactician writes on Reddit: “I know it’s the right step to go to Lesath, but I need a break from the bots. Moving to Pandion for a change of scenery…”

Also, LilMissImperfect is relieved on Reddit: “I understand you. I played all 4 of the last bot planets that needed to be freed for the big missions, and I need a break. It’s time to bring democracy and freedom to those communist bugs!”

21Bananas is also considering a vacation on a bug planet on Reddit: “I’m taking a vacation on Pandeon before I return to take over Lesath.”

The fact that Helldivers talk about vacation when it comes to bug planets shows again how little players like the fight against the Automatons faction. Building the space station will be a demanding project; you can learn more about it here: The gigantic space station in Helldivers 2 will be a powerful weapon of democracy, but for that, you need to put in some real effort.

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Players are struggling with the level 50 dungeons in Throne and Liberty, contemplating quitting

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The cooperative dungeons for 6-player groups should actually be a fun and rewarding alternative for the heroes from Throne and Liberty who do not always want to experience large battles in the open world. However, frustration is often the case in the endgame instances.

What causes frustration in the dungeons? While the cooperative 6-player instances from the leveling phase are still manageable, there are some tough end bosses waiting for the dungeon teams at level 50. Tough means: If even a few players in the group do not play the mechanics correctly, a wipe is imminent.

Take the Temple of Carnage as an example, which according to Steam achievements has been mastered by only 1.1 percent of all Steam players of Throne and Liberty so far.

  • As soon as Rex Chimaerus speaks in another language in the chat, blue chandeliers appear above the combat area.
  • A player must use a grappling hook to launch themselves to the chandelier in the center of the room and activate the lever there.
  • After that, the players who remained below can catapult themselves to the four pillars in the area to deactivate a latch on each.
  • If this is done in time, the boss will stop a otherwise lethal area attack.

For this to work, the six group members must coordinate, designate someone for the chandelier, and play the mechanics correctly so that enough survive to even prevent the lethal area attack.

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“LvL-50 Dungeons make me want to quit the game”

What does such a run look like in practice? MyMMO had previously discussed in an article that the cooperation and competition in Throne and Liberty still has room for improvement despite the strong foundation. The player’s report from ValkyrieDrake on Reddit emphasizes this.

The player reports that he had enormous fun during the leveling phase of Throne and Liberty. He could hardly wait to reach the endgame and improve there. Together with a friend, he wanted to primarily tackle the dungeons as a tank/healer duo.

The two even take the time to explain mechanics and reasons for the last wipe. However, these attempts are consistently sabotaged because after two or three wipes, someone or several players leave the group. Or because players die to the boss mechanics despite countless attempts and extensive explanations, thus causing the wipe.

ValkyrieDrake’s current conclusion: “LvL-50 dungeons make me want to quit the game.” There are many more comparable reports full of frustration, such as here on Reddit.

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How does the community react to the reports? Many players confirm that one should avoid the automated group search for the level-50 dungeons. You can get lucky and (eventually) encounter good players who stay committed until the final boss is down. However, most of the time, frustration is all that awaits.

Much better, according to the tip of many commentators, is to look for like-minded individuals from the start via the manual group search (group bulletin board), meaning:

  • for people who are eager to learn a new boss and its mechanics
  • for a group where everyone (including oneself) already knows the boss mechanics inside out

Even better is to find an entire guild of like-minded players, as many players mention under the post, since being part of such a community only offers advantages in Throne and Liberty. What are your experiences in the cooperative dungeons of the MMORPG? By the way: More than 3 million players are said to have already tried Throne and Liberty.

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