Mythic+ in World of Warcraft is often discussed. However, the system is extremely popular – even the latest numbers clearly confirm this.
No matter which content of World of Warcraft is being discussed, everything is up for debate. Many believe that Mythic+ only appeals to a small niche of players. There are more and more alternatives to obtain strong gear – whether it’s through Depths, crafting, PvP, or raids. Even world events can yield good gear.
Yet the Keystone dungeons, also known as Mythic+ or simply “M+”, are extremely popular. The first week was a complete success.
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What are these numbers? The site raider.io reads, like other sites, all dungeon visits of the Mythic+ category. This allows for the creation of various statistics – such as which classes are particularly successful, which dungeons are popular, or how successful the “Mythic+” system is as a whole.
Particularly the last statistic is quite astonishing. Because in the past week, during the first “Mythic+” week of The War Within, more than 2.3 million dungeon visits in the M+ category were recorded (via raider.io). Only those that were fully completed count.
This is quite remarkable when comparing the numbers with previous seasons. In the last season of Dragonflight, only around 1.5 million dungeon visits in M+ were recorded in the same period.
The comparison with the first season of Dragonflight is rather sobering, as there were a whopping 3.2 million (via reddit.com).
However, to believe that The War Within is performing worse than Dragonflight would be a misconception.
Why are the numbers so impressive? This is due to several factors, as the landscape of endgame content in World of Warcraft has changed significantly. The “Mythic+” area now starts at a much higher difficulty than in previous expansions. After all, the difficulty of a “M+2” is now as high as that of a “M+12” at the beginning of Dragonflight. Thus, only half of the range of dungeons counts towards the “M+” statistics.
Or, to simplify: If you take the old system as a basis, then in the statistics for the 1st season of Dragonflight, every dungeon from “Mythic+2” and above is included, while the 1st season of The War Within only counts dungeons from “Mythic+12” onwards.
Moreover, many would no longer be dependent on M+. With the Depths, solo players or anyone not seeking absolute optimum can also obtain really strong equipment from other content without being reliant on a group. That such high numbers arise despite these alternatives shows how popular Mythic+ still remains.
In any case, this is likely a very good sign for World of Warcraft. That the Mythic+ area could still grow with more selection in endgame is at least a clear indication that World of Warcraft is doing really well right now, and after the long Shadowlands trough and the reorientation in Dragonflight, it is now heading towards or has already reached a peak. If you still can’t get into World of Warcraft, we have many other interesting MMORPGs here.
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The streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys (28) is one of the most popular women in gaming in the USA. On Twitch, she was long the biggest streamer. This brings some unpleasant experiences. Once she received a text message from a man and shortly after a furious call from a wife.
Who is Pokimane on Twitch? The 28-year-old Pokimane was originally a League of Legends streamer until she discovered the shooter Fortnite in 2017, which made her famous.
Pokimane was able to professionalize herself through the wave of Twitch Prime subscriptions that were circulating at that time and dropped out of her studies. In the years that followed, she showed her business sense and built a small company around her impeccable reputation and charisma.
At the same time, as the only woman in the top 10 on Twitch, she was constantly in the conversation: It was said in 2020 that she would “exploit lonely men”, who only watch her because they want to connect with her. In January 2024, after a cookie scandal, she had had enough of Twitch, but still streams there sporadically.
The Prime subscriptions were the reason why the careers of many streamers took off and they could professionalize in 2017:
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Jealous wife confronts Pokimane about her secret number
This is what she says now: Pokimane shares in a podcast that she has a secret phone number that almost nobody knows. Everyone who can call her there is saved by name. But once she received a message from an unknown number that asked: “Hey, are you still awake?”
Pokimane ignored the message, but the Twitch streamer was surprised that someone unknown reached her in this way. That shouldn’t happen.
Two days later, she received a call from an angry woman: “Why are you texting my husband? Why did he write to you?” Before Pokimane could respond, the woman barked at her: “You don’t even know what a terrible person he is.”
Pokimane says the angry wife cursed at her over the phone and didn’t let her get a word in edgewise. Pokimane was so shocked that she couldn’t say anything and simply hung up.
The parasocial danger for female streamers on Twitch
This is how it ended: Pokimane says that after the call, the woman created a chat group with her and the husband and continued to berate her there. She sent a photo of her husband and said: “Look at his stupid face. Is this the guy you texted? Is this the guy you wanted to meet?”
Pokimane says that at first she was fascinated by the situation, but then it became too creepy for her and she blocked both of them.
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This is what it’s about: What sounds like a light-hearted story is exactly the “parasocial behavior” that female streamers on Twitch need to be cautious of. Some of their fans think they are truly friends with a streamer and part of their lives.
In Pokimane’s case, she was drawn into a seemingly troubled marriage without participating in the discussion herself.
In its latest DLC, Remnant II really goes all out: The Dark Horizon sends you into a dark sci-fi world inhabited by dangerous robots from a long-forgotten civilization.
What kind of game is this? Remnant II is a third-person shooter with a game world that offers a mix of sci-fi and dark fantasy. You can play the game either solo or with up to three players; unlike other Soulslikes, Remnant II has a strong focus on co-op.
The sci-fi elements of the game are nowhere more apparent than in The Dark Horizon, the latest and, according to the developers, the last DLC for Remnant II. In the launch trailer, the game showcases a range of futuristic devices – some of which are friendly, but many are not.
We are showing you the mentioned trailer here:
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What does the trailer show? The Dark Horizon takes place in a new world within the already known area of N’Erud. This place is a gigantic construction of the Drzyr, a technologically advanced civilization that has long since vanished.
Helpful Drones and Many New Enemies
The new DLC area is inhabited by machine beings, some of which you can use for yourself. With the gliders, you can quickly travel through the inhospitable landscape; other drones help you directly in battle, for example, with a shield.
However, most inhabitants of this world are likely to have their sights set on you. Enemies of varying sizes will confront you, from humanoid robots to a massive mechanical spider. The design of the creatures also emphasizes a creepy sci-fi aesthetic.
In the comments under the trailer on YouTube, many draw a comparison to the Reapers from the Mass Effect series. The narrator’s voice in the trailer referring to your character as a “Carbon-based lifeform” shows that it does not have a very positive view of humans.
When will the DLC be released? It has already been released on September 24, 2024. Platforms include PC on Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Riot Games has removed a popular feature from League of Legends with patch 14.19, which has disappointed many LoL players. MyMMO reveals what it’s all about.
What feature in LoL is it about? If you destroyed Wards, you used to get some experience points (XP) and gold for it. However, with patch 14.19, this mechanic has been removed.
Wards no longer grant experience points when they are destroyed. Riot Games believes that the gold reward alone is sufficient to make taking out Wards rewarding. Additional experience points are therefore no longer necessary.
Riot also states the following:
Wards no longer grant XP when killed. It was an insignificant and invisible mechanic that still had the potential to give the user of the ward a significant disadvantage, as enemies could reach level ups earlier. […]
Wards (invisible): Previously, they granted 40 experience, now they grant none
Vision modification: Previously, it granted 20 experience, now it grants none
Other ward-like features such as Fiddlesticks’ scarecrow and zombie eye also grant no experience
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Wards no longer provide experience, disappointing many players
What do players say? The players’ reactions to the change that Wards no longer give experience points are mostly negative. Many fans complain that Riot is simplifying the game and removing mechanics that are based on deeper game knowledge.
Some players see this as a nerf for the support role. Others express general dissatisfaction with Riot’s balance team. Support players, in particular, are disappointed.
This is what players are saying:
One writes on X: I think it’s great that they simplify the game and abolish mechanisms that rewarded game knowledge […]
Another writes on X: Hm, I actually liked that. As a support, I often lose experience when I roam to remove Wards and fall behind in lane. The XP reward was a good way to balance that a bit.
Another writes on X: Sad day for a support player.
And another writes on X: The change is incredibly bad, holy.
Why are players annoyed by this? Especially supporters are affected by the change. The role is responsible for placing most of the Wards on the map and primarily removes the enemy Wards to establish map control.
By removing the XP reward, many Support players feel disadvantaged. They often leave the lane to place Wards – or to destroy enemy Wards. However, by taking on this additional task, they miss out on experience points in the lane.
According to studies and surveys, Gen Z is not really popular in the job market. But in one industry, they are outpacing even the Millennials.
Where is Gen Z in demand? According to new figures for the year 2022 from a commission from the United States (via eeoc.gov), entry-level workers in the tech industry are on the rise. Here they are already establishing themselves as more popular in hiring than their slightly older predecessors from Generation Y.
Who is Generation Z again? They are also called Zoomers and were born between 1996 and 2012. Before them come the Millennials or Generation Y starting from 1980. The Baby Boomers began their lives in the post-war era. The birth years of Generation X are from 1965 to 1979. Those who saw the light of day in 2012 or later belong to Generation Alpha.
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Gen Z on the rise in Tech
How popular is Gen Z according to figures among employers? Generally, young people aged between 25 and 39 are disproportionately represented in the tech industry. This includes the oldest of Gen Z and roughly the middle of Gen Y. Their share is significantly higher at around 41 percent than the scant third they make up in the total workforce in the USA.
However, a look at the growth of employees under 25 shows how rapidly entry-level workers from Gen Z are establishing themselves in the tech industry. Between 2014 and 2022, their numbers grew here 20 times faster annually than in the working population overall. This means: They are extremely popular as workers in the tech sector – more so than Gen Y or the even older Gen X.
Companies are rejuvenating themselves especially from the middle. The share of all tech workers “65 or older” has grown even more significantly each year: by 10 percent annually and about twice the economic average. Seniors who do not want to retire show high motivation to stay on board in the tech industry and receive support from companies.
The weakest growth is seen among 40- to 54-year-olds, at about 3 percent per year. We see here a long-term trend towards youth on one side and a large wealth of experience on the other.
Are employees “from the middle” complaining about this change? Detailed data from the USA does not focus on the mood in the industry. However, age discrimination plays a role in one in five complaints from the tech industry. On average across all sectors of the economy, this is only in about 15 percent of cases.
Generation Z also has a special relationship with the office that fundamentally differs from that of previous age groups. Many of them began their professional lives during the pandemic or shortly before and did not get to experience the normal workday. Now they are celebrating it: Generation Z is now finding a new reason to go from home office to the office
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In an interview with YouTuber Kanon, Daniel Lafuente from Amazon Games discussed, among other things, the monetization of Throne and Liberty.
What kind of interview was it? The Globalization Design Manager at Amazon Games usually ensures that the player experience of Throne and Liberty is tailored to international communities.
Just before the launch of the MMORPG, Daniel Lafuente takes time for interviews, such as with YouTuber Kanon, who had various questions about the potential problem areas of Throne and Liberty based on his experiences with the Korean version. You can find the entire conversation, unsurprisingly, on YouTube as well as further down in the announcement.
Here is the freshly released story trailer for Throne and Liberty:
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Throne and Liberty: New Story Trailer Shows the Fall of the Kingdom
The Monetization of Throne and Liberty
What does Lafuente say about the T&L model? According to the Amazon Games employee, Throne and Liberty has “one of the fairest payment models” of all Free2Play MMORPGs. The reasons for his assessment:
The entire character progression is available to all players.
No gameplay content is hidden behind a paywall.
There are no random purchases like loot boxes. You always know exactly what you are buying.
Amazon Games intentionally wants to be generous, especially regarding loot chances.
During the conversation, Daniel Lafuente adds that they want to keep an eye on how the progression behavior changes for all player types once new content and systems come into the MMORPG (and how quickly new content and systems should come).
When does the first castle siege start, when does Tier 2 come?
All players should have enough time to level characters and try out all content after the launch before the first castle siege starts. According to Lafuente, that should be on the agenda by mid-November, about six to seven weeks after release.
The second tier level of endgame equipment will likely come sometime in the first quarter of 2025. However, the publisher is monitoring how quickly most of the community goes through character progression.
It is also clear: Many main events of Throne and Liberty take place at set times. However, Amazon Games will only reveal what those times will be in detail with the live version.
Bots – what makes Throne and Liberty better than Lost Ark?
Similar to MeinMMO, Kanon also has concerns that Throne and Liberty, with its combination of Free2Play model and real-money currency, could face a significant bot problem. Daniel Lafuente explains that they have learned numerous lessons from New World and Lost Ark that they can now profitably apply to Throne and Liberty.
This includes efficiency in tracking bots, but also the way Amazon Games makes life harder for bot users within the game and how significant their impact on the economy can actually be.
Among the measures is to introduce a trust system for players. Only those who possess this trust status can trade with other players in the auction house.
What other info nuggets are interesting? You can find all further new insights from the interview below:
Daniel Lafuente has already played through the leveling phase of Throne and Liberty 15 times on internal servers and has also spent various hours with the Korean version.
AFK macros are not supposed to be allowed in the global version.
At the launch of the Western version, not all progression systems from the current Korean version will be included. Trait Resonance and runes, for example, will come at a later time in adjusted form and not at the same time.
Over time, the global version of Throne and Liberty is supposed to increasingly align with the Korean version, and some content is even expected to be released simultaneously in all versions.
The real-money currency Luzent will also be account-bound in the global version. You can farm Luzent on an early access server and then start on a normal launch server on October 1 and have access to the Luzent you farmed on the early access server.
Project Skydrop is a treasure hunt created by Jason Rohrer, inspired by the battle royale shooter Fortnite. Participants have 21 days to find a trophy in a continuously shrinking circle.
What kind of game is this? Game developer Jason Rohrer has initiated a kind of treasure hunt. Somewhere in the northeastern USA, he has hidden a trophy made of solid gold, waiting for a fortunate finder. Rohrer has personally covered the $26,000 cost. The winner will also receive a “life-changing” amount of Bitcoins.
For his “Project Skydrop,” the developer took inspiration from the shooter Fortnite—but participants do not have to fight each other with weapons.
What is going on in real Fortnite, you can see here:
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Want his treasure? Go find it!
How does it work? Project Skydrop started on September 19, 2024, and runs for 21 days. At the beginning of the treasure hunt, the area where the trophy might be located was a circle with a diameter of 500 miles, which is almost 805 kilometers.
So the area where the treasure could be is huge. But every day, the circle gets a little smaller—just like the storm in Fortnite. Participants can view the current circle on a map on the official game website.
Additionally, Rohrer posts a photo daily of the trophy’s location on X, formerly Twitter. As the circle shrinks, the image zooms out, revealing more of the surroundings.
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After almost a week, the area where the trophy is located can be narrowed down to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, or Vermont.
The duration of 21 days was set by Rohrer because three weeks is a good period for a “dramatic suspense arc.” He explains: “It’s long enough for people to feel they have a chance, but not so long that they lose interest.”
In Harry Potter features numerous fascinating and powerful characters. But did you know that there is a legendary wizard in the story who you wouldn’t immediately associate with this universe? MeinMMO reveals who it is.
Who is it about? It is about Merlin! Maybe this little fact is only known to real Potterheads, but Merlin is indeed a character in the Harry Potter universe.
Merlin is known in British mythology as a wise wizard who is often associated with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. He played a central role at court and helped Arthur establish his reign.
Merlin wields powerful spells, has incredible knowledge, and can predict events. Most of the time, he is depicted in stories as a mentor who helps young heroes on their journeys and advises them in difficult times.
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In Harry Potter, Merlin is regarded as a significant wizard
What does he have to do with Harry Potter? It is said that he was taught by Salazar Slytherin himself and thus was in the same house as VoldemortYou-know-who. The statement from Pottermore that Merlin was a Slytherin student does not fit, according to harry-potter.fandom.com, with the Arthurian saga, which takes place around 500 AD. At that time, Hogwarts did not yet exist. However, it may also be the case that the original timeline was not strictly adhered to here.
What influence does he have on the story? In a time when the magical world and that of Muggles were still very much separated, Merlin had a vision that differed from that of his master. He believed that wizards should help Muggles and live peacefully alongside them. To realize this idea, he founded the “Order of Merlin” to advocate for Muggles. This order still exists, even in the time of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
This organization also awards the same-named honor to witches and wizards who have made special contributions to the magical community or to the coexistence of wizards and Muggles.
After his death, Merlin was honored with a chocolate frog card (trading card). In the Harry Potter-universe, the phrase “By Merlin’s beard” is often heard. Players of Hogwarts Legacy also know the “Trials of Merlin,” which are necessary to complete the game 100%. Additionally, he is counted among the most powerful wizards in Harry Potter and mastered many spells, earning him the title of Prince of Magicians. MeinMMO author Linda Baumgartl has ranked the 10 strongest Slytherins of all time and the legendary Merlin is included as well.
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The Assassin’s Creed Shadows set in Japan has been postponed to the year 2025. Ubisoft could not meet the planned release date. Instead, the game will be released simultaneously on all platforms on February 14, 2025, including on Steam.
When was the release of Assassin’s Creed planned?
The release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was planned for November 15, 2024.
The release is now postponed to February 14, 2025.
The developers say: Although the game is feature-complete, after learning from Star Wars Outlaws, they want to give the game additional time to be polished further. The launch of Star Wars Outlaws was so mixed that it had a strong negative impact on Ubisoft’s stock price.
This is what Ubisoft says: The current Assassin’s Creed will be the “most important release in the series,” they say.
Ubisoft states that the game will also be playable on Steam on launch day. This means moving away from the Epic Game Store.
Existing pre-orders will be canceled.
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Postponement of the release became apparent
What is there to say about this? The postponement of the release became apparent in recent days. It was actually planned for journalists to start reviews now, but that was canceled at short notice (via insider-gaming).
An appearance at a gaming convention, the Tokyo Game Show in Japan, was also canceled for “various reasons.” The appearance there was actually scheduled for tomorrow, September 26.
Due to these two incidents, a postponement was already suspected, but this could not be confirmed until the official statement from Ubisoft.
Why is the game controversial? In recent days, Assassin’s Creed Shadow has come under fire from “anti-woke” people like Twitch streamer Asmongold and game developer Mark Kern.
They were extremely upset that a game set in ancient Japan features a Black main character. This was deemed disrespectful to Japanese culture.
The new Monster Hunter Wilds will be an expensive affair. The regular standard edition will cost €70 on Steam and €80 for PS5 and Xbox. The Deluxe Edition carries a price tag of €90/€100, while the Premium Deluxe version comes in at €110/€120. But that’s nothing compared to the Ultra Collector’s Edition for over €1,100.
What’s included in the editions? You can already pre-order the basic version of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam. It costs €70 and includes only the base game. On PS5 and Xbox, you will even pay €80 for it.
The Deluxe Edition costs €90/€100 – The “Deluxe” version includes decorative armor for you, your Palico, and your mount. Additionally, it includes gestures and various cosmetic items. Below, we have included a screenshot with all the contents.
The website also states that the mobility aid of the hunter is a folding bike from DAHON! This fine piece will be delivered between April and June 2025.
The new DLC “Road to Power” revitalizes the strategy game Crusader Kings 3. The DLC introduces landless adventurers as playable characters, the Eastern Roman Empire Byzantium with its unique gameplay mechanics, and a game start that fits the film Kingdom of Heaven. Crusader Kings 3 has more concurrent players on Steam than in the last two and a half years. Only at release and once in February 2022 did it have more players. The DLC receives glowing reviews from fans on Steam.
How does the new DLC affect the player numbers of Crusader Kings 3 on Steam? The new DLC Road to Power went live on Steam yesterday at 6 PM German time. By 9 PM, the peak was reached with 47,733 concurrent players on Steam.
The last time Crusader Kings 3 had more players was in February 2022, when the first major DLC “Royal Court” was released, bringing many new features to the core game: After all, Crusader Kings 3 is fundamentally a dynasty simulator where you plan your rise to emperor or pursue other role-playing goals, such as letting your descendants rule over all of Europe.
DLCs from Paradox are often criticized – but this DLC is loved by Steam users
How is the DLC received? On Steam, the DLC has 93% positive reviews. This is a rarity for DLCs from Paradox, as the developers are often accused of “delivering too small DLCs that should be part of the base game” and charging too much money for it.
However, this is not the case with “Road to Power.” Here, users rave that the DLC is a “return to former glory.”
One reviewer writes on Steam: “Finally, I can play as myself in my favorite game. Wandering through medieval Europe as a drunkard, not knowing where I am or what I’m doing. Awesome.”
Another comments dryly: “4 years after launch, they bring Crusades to a game called Kings of Crusades. 10 out of 10.”
A very nice emotional player report from PC Gamer, where the author recounts the fate of a Chinese scholar who wanders the world and achieves fame and fortune in Byzantium. The first comment on the article from a reader:
As long as I can continue to impregnate my biological sister, as is customary in Crusader Kings 3, I am happy.
Others also rave about the DLC: it’s the best so far. Especially role players will get their money’s worth. The playable characters without land open up many possibilities.
The content and its scope are particularly praised, as in addition to the landless adventurers that allow for a new play style, the Byzantine Empire and the possibility of playing a realm that is no longer feudal but bureaucratic introduce a completely new form of gameplay.
Additionally, the DLC features a new, later start date that transports us to the time of the film “Kingdom of Heaven.” The battle of the leprous King Baldwin (featured image) against the commander of the Saracens, Saladin, rages on.
For EA FC 25, the new TOTW 2 (Team of the Week) is now available. At MeinMMO, you can find out which players have made it into the Team of the Week.
Update, 25.09. – TOTW 2 announced: The complete Team of the Week 2 in EA Sports FC 24 is now known. You can now get it in Ultimate Team.
These are the best players in TOTW 2: The highest rating has been awarded to Vini Jr. from Real Madrid. However, some other cards also stand out with strong values.
Especially the 89-rated card of Florian Wirtz is likely to be popular among many players. But the card of Son (88) also offers decent values.
We are embedding the complete TOTW 2 here as a graphic for you:
Did the predictions for TOTW 2 come true? You can check here: The original article continues.
This is the Team of the Week: Wednesdays in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team means it’s time for a new TOTW. This team includes players who have impressed with strong performances in the past football week. These players receive improved Inform special cards that are available in packs for one week.
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These are TOTW predictions: TOTW predictions are community guesses. They try to speculate which players might make it into the Team of the Week. They provide a good overview of who could be included in the TOTW.
However, it is important to note that these are theoretical predictions and not guarantees. The TOTW 2 on Wednesday could look different overall than the predictions suggest.
The prediction for Team of the Week 2 in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team
The predictions for the next Team of the Week come from the FUT site futbin.
Peter Gulacsi of RB Leipzig kept a clean sheet against St. Pauli and delivered 4 saves, allowing Leipzig to return home with a point. A spot in TOTW 2 seems quite deserved. And should Gulacsi actually receive an Inform card, it would likely be a strong option for a Bundesliga starter team.
Michael Olise has just joined FC Bayern this season and is already showing why Munich bought him. In the 5:0 victory against Bremen, he contributed 2 goals and 2 assists to the final result.
Luis Díaz scored 2 goals in Liverpool’s 3:0 victory against Bournemouth. A solid argument for securing a spot in TOTW 2.
The year 2024 has seen strong co-op shooters with Helldivers 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. But which of the two games is better? MeinMMO editor Dariusz has played both titles and draws a conclusion.
Both Helldivers 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 are really good co-op shooters that you can have a lot of fun with. If you have the financial means to play both titles, you can do so without much consideration. If you enjoy this kind of game, you will have fun both as a servant of the Emperor and as a loyal fighter of Über-Earth.
However, if you can only play one of the two games, I want to give you a few points to help you decide which game is better for you. At the end, there will be a short conclusion about which of the two games is, in my opinion, the better co-op shooter.
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Helldivers 2 has less content but more variation
If we compare the playable content of the two co-op shooters, it seems that Warhammer clearly has the upper hand at first glance. Space Marine 2 comes with a campaign that is really well executed. The story of Lieutenant Titus is visually and atmospherically impressive, and it is cinematically remarkable. In addition, there are 6 linear co-op missions with different difficulty levels and 3 PvP game modes.
Helldivers 2 is set up more slenderly. There is no cohesive story campaign that follows a real protagonist. Instead, we experience the story of the ongoing galactic war solely through the news from Über-Earth and the general orders. There is also no PvP. Nevertheless, Helldivers 2 offers more as a co-op shooter. You will probably only play through the campaign of Space Marine 2 once. After that, the focus is on the co-op missions. However, since there are only 6 of them, it can quickly become repetitive – even if you play on high difficulty levels.
The difficulty levels of Space Marine 2
Helldivers 2 has more variation and thus becomes less repetitive quickly. There are now 7 missions that appear independently of the faction. Additionally, there are 17 more missions that can only be played against robots or only against bugs. However, since these missions do not differ much from each other and you have to destroy reproduction facilities (nests or factories) for both factions, the comparison of the missions can be seen as a draw – with a slight tendency towards Helldivers.
The tendency towards Helldivers 2 lies in the fact that individual rounds can play out differently despite the same missions. This is partly due to the 2 enemy types, the robots and the bugs. Depending on which enemy you are playing against, the gameplay changes significantly. You have to adjust your approach and possibly equip different weapons and equipment.
The selection of weapons in Helldivers 2 is also noticeably larger and will continue to grow with each war bond. Furthermore, you are completely free in the use of equipment, while Space Marine 2 binds you to predefined classes that can only be chosen once per squad.
The classes of Space Marine 2
Helldivers is a true shooter, but Warhammer has the chainsword
In Helldivers 2, the focus is much stronger on the shooter gameplay. You have countless firearms available, which you can supplement with support weapons and tactical equipment. Upon arriving on a planet, it’s all about: My rifle and me.
In Helldivers, you also know very well that you are useless without your rifle. As soon as you run out of ammo, death awaits you. Therefore, weapons with unlimited shot count are particularly popular in Helldivers 2. With bare fists, the Tyranids will tear you apart mercilessly.
In Space Marine 2, gunplay is significantly less important. When you run out of ammo, you can still slaughter bugs with your chainsword. Additionally, you must also use your melee weapons to parry attacks. Of course, the melta gun is currently determining the meta and shows that Space Marine 2 is still a shooter, but the importance of firearms and good aim is significantly lower compared to Helldivers 2.
However, it should be noted: Both in Helldivers 2 and in Space Marine 2, you can expect a real challenge at the highest difficulty levels, for which you need a lot of skill and ideally a good team.
Helldivers 2 is only playable on PS5 and Steam. Additionally, you need a PlayStation account to play, which caused intense criticism a few months ago. The particularly critical aspect here is that PlayStation services are unavailable in some countries. Therefore, these players cannot play Helldivers 2 because they cannot create a PlayStation account.
Summary of Differences
Helldivers 2 and Space Marine 2 differ in many aspects. Before we get to my conclusion about which shooter is more fun for bug-slaying, I will summarize the various differences between the games and present them in a table.
Helldivers 2
Space Marine 2
Has no classic campaign
Good but linear campaign with about 12 hours of gameplay
Available on PS5 and Steam
Available on all major platforms (PS5, Xbox Series, PC)
Has no PvP
Has PvP, but you don’t have to play it
Large selection of weapons and equipment that are very freely combinable
Fixed classes with predetermined loadouts
Unique humor
Appropriate implementation of the dark setting of Warhammer 40,000
7 missions for both enemy types, 17 faction-dependent missions either for bugs or robots
6 linear co-op missions
Gameplay focus on the use of firearms and tactical equipment
Stronger focus on melee weapons
Purchase price: €39.99
Purchase price: €59.99
Requires PlayStation account (on Steam)
Can be played without an extra account with developers or publishers
Conclusion: Where is bug-slaying more fun?
That depends entirely on what kind of game you are looking for. Personally, I see this as a comparison of co-op shooters and believe that Helldivers 2 is the better representative. Since there are more weapons and the gameplay focus is more on gunplay, I had more fun fighting insect swarms there and felt more at home as a shooter player.
On the other hand, Space Marine 2 feels like the more complete game. Although you only have 6 linear co-op missions and 6 different classes, you do have a full campaign with well-staged cutscenes and even PvP. If you place a lot of value on presentation, you might enjoy fighting bugs in Space Marine 2 more.
Which of the two games has higher replayability is much harder to assess. I find Helldivers 2 less repetitive – also because activated friendly fire leads to constant nonsense that friend groups can laugh about. MyMMO colleague Benedict Grothaus, however, felt in Helldivers 2 that he was only repeating a handful of missions in different variations. He found the gameplay very monotonous, which was further exacerbated by the absence of any storytelling within the missions.
In Throne and Liberty, you will be flooded with tasks, quests, and open-world events from the very beginning. With our tips, you will easily reach max level 50.
What should you keep in mind? To reach level 50 as quickly as possible, you should always stick to the main thread of the main quest. This is marked with a purple symbol and can be accessed at any time via the Codex (shortcut: J).
The main quest also has side threads that are quite interesting; these provide materials and show you additional systems of the game, but they are not necessary to simply reach the maximum level. So if you skip one because it is not on your path, that’s not a problem.
Here you can learn more about the story of Throne and Liberty:
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The main quest alone is not enough
What else do you need to level up easily? In Throne and Liberty, there are also many side quests, contracts, and open-world events. As long as you are leveling, you should only focus on the side quests.
Ideally, you follow your main quest and take a small detour to unlock all waypoints/teleport stones. If you do this, you can see new side missions directly on the right side of the menu. You should activate them with a click on the star. This way, you can also see them anytime on the map.
If you have the side quests on, you should complete everything that is currently directly on your way and goes quickly. However, do not take significant detours or undertake side quests that require you to complete an open-world event. They are real time-wasters and do not give many experience points when leveling.
So if you follow the main story and do the side quests, you are already on a good path. However, that is still not enough. Here comes our next tip into play.
What to do if you get stuck? If you are a bit lost while leveling or don’t know what to do next, you should take a look at this external map (via tldb.info). There you can see an overview of the zones of the MMORPG divided by level.
If you get stuck, run to the waypoint/teleport stone of the zone whose level you are, and activate it. There, you will receive new quests that you should complete.
The main story does not always lead you past the points, so be careful only to do side quests that are exactly in the area that corresponds to your level. The differences in experience points are enormous, and a wrong area can quickly become a waste of time.
While there are many different activities in Throne and Liberty which are already unlocked while leveling, many of these do not provide much experience. Anyone who strictly follows the tips should reach the maximum level without problems. If you still don’t know which weapons you want to play, then take a look here: Throne and Liberty: Tier list for the best classes and weapons in raids, dungeons, and PvP
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In EA FC 25 you can once again participate in the Weekend League. When do the Champions Finals start?
This is the Weekend League: If you play Ultimate Team in EA FC 25, you will find the Champions mode there. However, to participate in the FUT Champions Finals, you must secure points through qualification matches.
Once you have achieved that, you can compete in the Finals, which only take place on weekends and have therefore been referred to by the community as the Weekend League for years.
In the Weekend League, you receive some of the best rewards in Ultimate Team.
When does the first Weekend League in EA FC 25 start? The first FUT Champions Weekend League officially starts on October 4, 2024, at 08:00 AM.
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A tough first Weekend League in EA FC 25 is coming up
What you should keep in mind: On September 27, the full release of EA FC 25 will take place. Accordingly, qualifying for the Finals will be challenging since you must first collect Champions points in Rivals and complete the qualification for the Champions Finals.
Those who have been involved since Early Access may have better chances, but should be prepared to face very strong opponents. Because: Qualifying in such a short time and also bringing a strong team is not easy.
Therefore, one should carefully consider whether they want to try to qualify for the Weekend League already.
How do you get into the Champions Finals? To reach the Finals, you must go through several steps.
Collect Champions points in the Division Rivals mode. You need a total of 1,000 qualification points.
Once you have reached the points, you enter the qualification for the Finals. There, you have 5 matches and need to win 3 of them to qualify for the Finals.
If you manage to qualify, you can participate in the Weekend League, where 15 matches await you.
Launched in Hamburg in 1955, today’s Aurora travels the world. Decades later, it ends up in California and meets its dubious fate.
Which ship is it about? At the center of the events is an icon of post-war Germany, the Wappen vom Hamburg. In 1955, the 90-meter-long passenger ship was launched at Blohm and Voss in Hamburg. Several ownership changes, name changes, and tens of thousands of nautical miles later, it languishes in summer 2024 as a makeshift wreck in a river delta near the west coast of the USA, as reported by CNN.
Its long-time owner, investor Chris Wilson, had big plans for the ship, which he renamed Aurora, until recently. He had spent more than a decade trying to restore her alongside volunteers – but in vain. By autumn 2024, only the question of who will pay for the disposal remains.
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With New Hope to California
What did Chris Wilson want with the Aurora? When he discovered it in an online announcement by a businessman in 2008, the ship-enthusiast investor decided to save the ship. He bought it and had the restoration-needy lady towed to California, where work continued for over 16 years. He documented this work on his own YouTube channel. Wilson invested more than one million US dollars in the restoration.
But beyond the progress made onboard, which aimed to convert the former Wappen von Hamburg into a conference center or something similar, decay continued on the hull. In 2024, US authorities finally demanded the removal of the ship, as they feared its sinking and thus water pollution – rightly so, as it turned out. In May 2024, the Aurora sank due to its hull, which divers later described as “Swiss cheese”.
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By this time, Chris Wilson had already handed over the ship to an unknown person. A contracted company hastily welded the holes a few weeks later and pumped the water out. Now it is floating again. But the question arises again: where to put the Aurora? It will likely end up being scrapped this time, but it’s unclear who will pay for it. In 2008, it faced the fate of ending up as an artificial reef.
Meanwhile, Chris Wilson is looking for a new restoration project; this time it should according to an article by CNN be something on solid ground – maybe a church or an old manor house.
How did the service time of the Aurora go? As Wappen vom Hamburg, it transported day visitors between Germany’s only open-sea island, Helgoland, and Hamburg for some time. Afterwards, it sailed under different names like Delos, Polar Star, or Xanadu across the world’s oceans from south to north. As Delos, it even appeared in the James Bond film “From Russia with Love,” which premiered in theaters in 1963 (via Fan-Wiki).
ArcheAge 2 was featured in Sony’s State of Play and is now officially called ArcheAge Chronicles. Accompanying the announcement was a first gameplay trailer and fresh information about the new MMORPG for Steam, PS5 and Xbox.
What was shown at the State of Play? The team from Kakao Games and XLGAMES used the streaming event to unveil the first trailer for ArcheAge 2. However, the continuation of the popular sandbox MMORPG is now officially called ArcheAge Chronicles and is set to be released in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Epic Games Store and Steam).
In the first trailer of ArcheAge Chronicles, you can expect a mix of gameplay and in-game cinematics that highlight the developers’ grand ambitions. Graphically, the MMORPG already leaves a positive first impression, but see for yourself:
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ArcheAge Chronicles: Trailer shows for the first time the successor to ArcheAge
How does the community assess the first trailer? Most comments on YouTube and Reddit rate the first gameplay impressions positively.
Reaper_800 writes on YouTube: “The game looks like a mix of Final Fantasy 14, Dragons Dogma 2, and Elden Ring.”
LordMuzhy is also impressed on YouTube: “This is how Dragon Age: The Veilguard should have looked.”
Otarnaak explains on Reddit: “This seems very good… I am honestly excited and hope to hear more about it soon.”
WitcherCompletesMe echoes this sentiment (via Reddit): “I really liked what I saw, and I also greatly enjoyed what I read on the PlayStation blog. It looks stunning visually, and in the combat, it seemed like the attacks had weight!”
Here are some official screenshots of ArcheAge Chronicles:
Evolution of the ArcheAge series
What is in ArcheAge Chronicles? An official press release states: “ArcheAge Chronicles (formerly known as ArcheAge 2) is the next evolution of the critically acclaimed ArcheAge series. Building on the legacy of its predecessor, this new title immerses players in a seamless open world filled with adventure, epic battles, and endless possibilities.”
The key features of the MMORPG:
An expansive open world: Explore a vast, interconnected world with diverse landscapes, from lush forests and arid deserts to bustling cities and treacherous seas.
Dynamically evolving combat system: Experience an overhauled combat system that combines strategic depth with fast-paced action.
Player-driven economy: Build and customize houses and craft items.
In-depth storytelling: Embark on an epic journey with a rich narrative, deep lore, and engaging quests that unfold throughout the gameplay.
Social and community features: Collaborate with other players and participate in a constantly changing world that fosters a vibrant and dynamic player community.
What is the story of ArcheAge Chronicles? This is revealed by Executive Producer Yongjin Ham on the official PlayStation blog (via blog.de.playstation.com).
It is the age of pioneers. Auroria, a long-forgotten legend, has been rediscovered. Many hopeful pioneers are now venturing to this distant land to make a name for themselves. Along your journey in this new adventure, you will explore ancient ruins, investigate a catastrophic airship crash, and become entangled in the web of intrigues surrounding this mysterious and tragic event.
Along the way, you will encounter many mysterious characters, each with their own secrets and goals. Who will assist you, and who will hinder you, as you experience the unfolding story of Auroria in ArcheAge Chronicles?
Are there any more details about the content? According to Yongjin Ham, housing will also be an important cornerstone in the new ArcheAge. ArcheAge Chronicles will offer designated housing areas where you can express your creativity and showcase your achievements.
It should be possible to form city-like communities. Additionally, ArcheAge Chronicles will offer a variety of life skills such as farming, crafting, and trading, which will play an essential role within the economy.
As for combat, combos, elemental attacks, evasions, and defensive strategies are set to play an essential role. With a raid of ten or more players, you can unleash greater synergies to conquer powerful bosses.
Throne and Liberty will soon open its doors, but even before its release, the new MMORPG is encountering problems on Steam and PS5.
What kind of problems are there? In order for everyone to enjoy the new MMORPG Throne and Liberty right at launch, the developers announced a pre-download for 48 hours before the start. This should accordingly start on September 24 at 7:00 PM CEST.
While downloads on PlayStation started promptly at 7:00 PM, PC players were faced with grayed-out download buttons. On Reddit and in the Steam forum for the new game, the first posts from players questioning whether they were the only ones experiencing issues appeared shortly after 7:00 PM. However, it quickly became clear that everyone on Steam was facing the gray buttons.
Have the developers responded? On the official Discord server of the developers, they announced at 8:11 PM that they had looked into the complaints from players regarding the lack of a pre-download for free-to-play players. However, this is actually about the fact that free-to-play players were not initially supposed to have a pre-download.
Thus, this announcement did not refer to the acute problems on Steam. Consequently, players who still did not see a download button were quite confused. It wasn’t until around 8:30 PM that players could download the game. There has been no further message from the developers on this issue.
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Event Cancellation Before Thousands of Spectators
What other problems were there? While players were likely still sitting in front of their ongoing downloads, the “Siege the Day” event started at 11:00 PM. The event was primarily meant to showcase the endgame of Throne and Liberty to new players.
Content creators and well-known guilds from North America were invited to show for several hours what the new MMORPG has to offer.
During the livestream on Twitch, thousands of people were watching when suddenly the stream went offline. The developers tried multiple times to restart the stream, and were also online for a few minutes, but the problem affected not only the stream itself.
At the same time, the in-game server of Throne and Liberty also went offline. Some fans even claimed that the website went offline as well. This was quite bitter for fans, as many viewers were watching to receive rewards in the form of Twitch Drops.
How did the developers react? The developers decided to cancel the “Siege the Day” event. On their Discord server, they wrote:
Due to network configuration issues with our event environment, we unfortunately will not be able to conduct the remainder of Siege the Day as planned. We are working to resolve these issues and will return tomorrow. Until then, we will close this channel. Thank you again for your support and we will see you soon!
What happens with the Twitch Drops? To ensure that players don’t walk away empty-handed, the developers kept their stream running for another 10 minutes to give players the chance to receive their drops. However, at 5:00 PM local time, it was over.
For some users, this was not enough, as due to the interruptions, not everyone could secure their rewards and the tracking on Twitch also did not seem to function reliably at all times.
Experiencing two technical problems with the new MMORPG in one evening does not bode well. In all forums, players have long been discussing how the release might go. Many believe a release similar to New World is on the horizon, where there were endless queues: New World: Largest surge for a new MMORPG in 2 years – Huge queues
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The streamer Kilian “Tanzverbot” Heinrich has made a bet with Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris: He must stream on Twitch 14 times in September. He absolutely cannot lose, but it’s going to be tight.
Which streamer is it about? The Berlin-based Tanzverbot started uploading videos on YouTube from his childhood bedroom. Today he is one of the larger streamers on German Twitch with 777,000 followers.
In November 2023, however, Tanzverbot admitted that he had been living beyond his means while trying to keep up with the lifestyle of people like MontanaBlack. Now he has high tax debts and is broke. All of this for expensive T-shirts that don’t even fit him properly.
Twitch colleague MontanaBlack has now offered him a way to get 1,000 euros – but Tanzverbot has to do something for it.
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MontanaBlack bets with Tanzverbot – and wants to lose
What kind of bet is this? MontanaBlack proposed a bet to Tanzverbot at the end of August 2024: If the Berliner goes live on Twitch 14 times in September, he will get 1,000 euros. If he fails, he has to pay 1,000 euros to MontanaBlack.
Condition: They must be “normal” streams; simply going online for a minute 14 times won’t count.
MontanaBlack knows, of course, that Tanzverbot in his current situation definitely doesn’t want to incur any betting debts. However, the streamer from Buxtehude doesn’t really want the money from Tanzverbot either; secretly he hopes to lose.
As he explains: “I hope I lose the money because I would just wish for Killian [Tanzverbot] to really pull through again.” (via YouTube)
The bet is meant to be a motivational aid for Tanzverbot, who has not reached a three-digit sum in his monthly streamed hours since May 2022 (via SullyGnome). Full-time streamers often go live 5-6 days a week for 6-8 hours.
What is the status of the bet? On September 24, 2024, Tanzverbot completes his 11th stream of the month. He still has to go live 3 more times in the remaining 6 days of the month, every other day. However, it seems that obstacles keep getting in his way.
He explained on Wednesday, September 11 (stream number 4): He wanted to stream the Monday before, but it was 16 degrees and raining in Hamburg – he would have surely caught a cold in an IRL stream.
However, the streamer described his dilemma: Mathematically, he only had to stream about every 2nd day, which is actually easy. But as soon as he misses a week, he suddenly has to go live for 7 consecutive days.
After 10 days, the first signs of exhaustion are already showing in the streamer. In the stream from September 23, he explained: He can’t take it anymore; his mind won’t cooperate.
But giving up is not an option for Tanzverbot. The tax office is once again coming after him for repayments for the year 2022, a year in which he says he earned excellently. He absolutely does not want to pay the 1,000 euros to MontanaBlack. He wants to stay on track. He also doesn’t want to fall back into old habits in October and take a break (via Twitch).
Overall, Tanzverbot is holding up well. He has actually been live almost every second day in September so far. If he puts in a little more effort now, he will surely secure the 1,000 euros.
Yesterday, the new song for the World Championship in LoL, the LoL Worlds 2024, was introduced. The song “Heavy is the Crown” comes from Linkin Park and features the world champion of League of Legends, T1, and their midlaner Faker as stars. One detail in the trailer gives one goosebumps if one recognizes it.
This is the idea behind the anthem of the Worlds: Every year, Riot Games releases a new anthem for the LoL Worlds. An animated music video accompanies it. The video serves to hype up the mood before the championship.
The video stylizes the story of last year’s World Championship. The professional players appear as versions of the champions with whom they achieved the most important successes in the last Worlds.
This is the detail that excites people: It is hardly visible, and if you don’t happen to know Korean, you won’t recognize it anyway; but in a scene at around minute 2:43, the four players of T1 are almost defeated when midlaner Faker emerges from a tower and appears as the great savior.
In this scene, for a brief moment, the face of the champion Azir can be seen, with which Faker achieved great successes at the Worlds 2023.
Next to the face of Azir, the words “All paths lead to me” appear in Korean.
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One of the biggest matches in LoL has produced one of the coolest quotes
Why is this such a special sentence? The sentence is a reference to the semi-final of the LoL Worlds 2023. At that time, T1 faced the team of the hour, the Chinese powerhouse JDG.
The botlaner of JDG, Ruler, is considered a great rival of Faker since he spoiled T1 and Faker’s planned 4th World Championship in 2017. Back then, one even saw Faker crying.
In the run-up to the semi-final, Riot Games promoted the match in a video as a great opportunity for JDG to win the “Golden Road”, meaning to have a flawless season and win all titles, something no team has achieved before.
The scene is at 3:47 minutes:
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In a video before the match, Ruler said: “Our path inevitably leads us to final victory.”
Then Faker was shown, who said, “Ruler, don’t forget: All paths lead to me.”
This is considered by many to be one of the “ultimate Faker moments” and a quote that has remained memorable.
The original conflict that all this goes back to is the World Championship 2017. It was firmly expected that Faker’s dominating team in LoL would secure the 4th World Championship in 5 years, but Samsung Galaxy won. The dynasty around Faker with T1 seemed over, and it took many years until Faker had this iconic moment and avenged himself on Ruler: The Worlds in LoL brought dragons and a god to cry
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