The Italian police have arrested 9 fraudsters who were trading in retro games on a large scale. It involves almost 50 million euros.
Retro games of all kinds are experiencing a kind of renaissance, and many people want to play the old titles from long ago. Now, the Italian police have arrested a group of fraudsters who were trading retro games on a large scale. It involves 12,000 consoles and nearly 50 million euros.
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Thousands of consoles with pirated games without an official license
What was discovered? The Italian police uncovered a trade in retro games valued at approximately 47.5 million euros, and now nine pirates face up to eight years in prison (via gamesradar.com):
Around 12,000 consoles, on which more than 47 million pirated video games were illegally stored, were seized, with an estimated value of more than 47.5 million euros.
Alessandro Langella, head of the Turin division for economic crime
According to investigators, this involves “fake video game consoles from China,” which were supposed to be sold later on Amazon. These are the devices that usually have thousands of ROMs pre-installed, but are not officially legal.
In total, this is said to be about 47.5 million euros: This estimate includes both the value of the consoles themselves and the theoretical licensing costs for the games that the individuals did not pay.
Additionally, the police stated that the consoles did not meet European technical and safety standards and therefore should not have been sold on the European market at all.
In Baldur’s Gate 3 there are ten different characters you can recruit on your journey. Unfortunately, Alfira, a tiefling bard, is not one of them, even though many fans have taken her to heart. However, one player managed to achieve the seemingly impossible and explains how you can still get Alfira as a companion.
Who is Alfira? Alfira is a tiefling bard with purple hair. Early in the game, you can meet her in the Emerald Grove, where she is working on her song at one end. If you play your cards right, Alfira may even teach you how to play as a bard yourself – regardless of your own class.
The bard is so charming all the time that many players wish they could recruit her as a traveling companion.
So far, Alfira is not an official companion.
A romance with Alfira is also not possible, as this can only occur with companions.
Warning Spoiler: The article contains spoilers regarding Alfira and the “Dark Urge” character.
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The Long Procedure – How to Get Alfira
Even though you can’t officially get Alfira as a companion, there is a trick to have her in your team.
Who can get Alfira? For the trick to work, you must play as the “Dark Urge” character. Only then will you get the chance to invite Alfira (temporarily) to your camp.
How to get Alfira? To get Alfira as a companion, several steps must be followed. cenalexis_01 explains in a Reddit post how he managed:
Do not take a long rest
Complete Act 1, Goblins vs. Emerald Grove
Go to the Adamantine Forge
Have Alfira join the camp (make sure you have enough space for her in your party), kill the Dark Urge character and stash him away. The player says he did this with a Tav in multiplayer and has no idea if it works with other companions as well.
Go to the “Inn at Last Light” and talk to Alfira, who is sitting in her chair there, talk to her and receive her quest: Save the tieflings in the “Towers of Moonrise” (still no long rest)
Receive the robe as a reward
Kill Alfira and stash her away
Take long rests until Quill comes to your camp (since the scene was delayed and not skipped, she will appear), kill Quill and rest again until Sceleritas Fel appears and gives you the cloak
Revive Alfira with Withers
The result of the procedure is shown here, Alfira is now in your party:
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In the comments of the Reddit post, players joke about how unnecessarily complicated this method is:
“It’s overly complicated, unnecessary, and totally nonsensical. Or in short: I love it!” (Dimirosch via Reddit)
At the same time, some speculate whether there might soon be an official way to get Alfira as a companion:
“It will be a comical cat-and-mouse game with Larian until they finally give in and let us recruit Alfira, just like with Minthara.” (geologean via Reddit)
“The method will be perfected in the coming weeks, and then there will be a patch with an official, much simpler way to recruit her. We call this the Minthara theory.” (AtlasFlynn via Reddit)
Whether Alfira will actually become an officially playable companion at some point remains to be seen. There has been no official information from the developer “Larian Studios” yet.
In Pokémon GO there are monsters in many variants that trainers can collect. A trainer showcases his impressive collection, which took him 2 years to build.
Pokémon GO offers goals for every trainer that they can set for themselves, which they can work towards and that can motivate them in the medium or long term.
While some trainers focus on battling and continuously build better teams for raids, the battle league, or the new Dynamax battles, other trainers are more interested in collecting.
Thus, it is also the case for a trainer who is now showcasing his impressive collection on Reddit. And it could make many collectors envious.
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The perfect Kanto Dex
What kind of collection is this? The trainer managed to build the perfect Kanto Dex. He has not only caught all Pokémon from the Kanto region but has also built the perfect Living Dex from them.
Living Dex means that he possesses all potential evolutions of a Pokémon and not just the last one. But what is truly impressive about his Pokédex is that all Pokémon fulfill the following criteria:
Every Pokémon is shiny
They are all lucky Pokémon
All are “Best Buddy”
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What’s so difficult about it? Building a Living Dex on your own is not a big hurdle. However, owning each of these monsters as both shiny and lucky Pokémon cannot be done without external help.
You can only obtain a lucky Pokémon with a lucky trade. Therefore, the Reddit trainer relied on the help of other trainers to obtain lucky Pokémon. These also had to be shiny.
As the trainer himself states, he traded with 54 different trainers to acquire the Pokémon.
Furthermore, all his Pokémon are also “Best Buddies.” To reach this status with one of your monsters, you need to earn 300 hearts through various actions with the Pokémon. This can take some time.
What details does the trainer provide? As the trainer mentions in his post, he used the Pokémon GO Plus+ as a tool. Additionally, he walks between 6 to 8 miles every day and drives a forklift, which allowed him to earn some hearts for his Pokémon.
He also mentions why the Mew in his collection is not a lucky Pokémon. This is because Mew is a mythical Pokémon and, therefore, cannot be traded.
To complete his collection, he claims to have needed over 2 years. He started in the summer of 2022.
If you are also working to complete your own collection goals in Pokémon GO, it can always be helpful to utilize suitable events that can assist you. So, feel free to take a look at our overview of the upcoming events in September 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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Robert Downey Jr. will soon celebrate his return to the MCU. After Iron Man, he is already taking on his second role in this universe. But he is not the only actor who has played more than one character in Marvel-movies.
Who does Robert Downey Jr. play? His first big role for Marvel hardly needs an introduction. It is of course Iron Man, a character that Downey Jr. has portrayed since the first film in 2008, in two more solo films and other features like the ensemble movies, such as Avengers: End Game.
With this role, which saved his career, the actor secured a permanent place in the MCU and also in the minds of Marvel fans. Thus, some were all the more surprised when it was announced that Robert Downey Jr. would soon be seen in a new role.
In the films Avengers 5 (Doomsday) and 6 (Secret Wars), which will be released in 2026 and 2027, the actor plays Doctor Doom. The character is one of the oldest Marvel villains and was created in 1962 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. On MeinMMO, you can find 5 reasons why Doctor Doom is scarier than Thanos.
So, it is important to disregard Downey Jr. and his Iron Man when he soon appears as a new character in the MCU. However, this is not the first time this has happened. Another well-known actor has already played two roles for Marvel.
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The greatest villain and Deadpool’s nemesis
Which actor are we talking about? Similar to Iron Man, the great antagonist Thanos is likely etched into the minds of fans. He is played by Josh Brolin, another actor who has worked for Marvel a second time.
In addition to his appearances in the Avengers films with destructive finger snaps, Brolin also appeared in Deadpool 2. There he played Cable, a character from the X-Men comics and acts as an opponent to Deadpool in the film before they team up for a brief period.
Strictly speaking, Deadpool 2 was not an integral part of the MCU, yet fans know the faces of their favorite characters, which can lead to some confusion in certain cases. In the end, however, the performance counts, which can sometimes disguise the fact that the same actor is at work here again.
Are there more actors who appear multiple times? Yes, there are. In addition to Downey Jr. and Brolin, there are a handful of actors who also play multiple roles. However, these are usually much smaller. Chris Evans played ‘The Human Torch’ in The Fantastic Four in addition to Captain America, and Michelle Yeoh portrayed characters in Guardians of the Galaxy and Shang-Chi.
Does multiple casting like in these cases bother you? Or do you even look forward to seeing certain actors in various roles within the same universe? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. By the way, Robert Downey Jr. will no longer be seen as Iron Man: Marvel CEO explains why Robert Downey Jr. will never return as Iron Man.
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At the start of the new season, Blizzard is making significant adjustments to the classes in World of Warcraft. There are plenty of buffs and nerfs.
The first season of The War Within is already underway, even though the “official” launch will be tomorrow, September 18, 2024. The “mythic keystone dungeons”, i.e., M+, will open then. The mythic raid will begin as well, and the World First Race for the first kill of Queen Ansurek will start – even though some pros are already actively exploiting.
However, the last few days have shown that the balancing is not as optimal as Blizzard would like. Therefore, there are numerous changes that will be implemented during maintenance. We will inform you who the winners and losers are.
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What are the main changes? For most classes, there are at least minor adjustments, so it’s worth taking a look at the patch notes. The most important new features include:
The San’layn Death Knight is significantly improved, with many talents dealing more damage or granting more strength.
The Havoc Demon Hunter is improved because a bug with Eye Beam was fixed that drastically reduced damage.
Balance Druids deal 6% more damage.
Restoration Druids summon 8% more healing.
Fire Mages deal 6% more damage, and their Living Bomb is massively strengthened.
Arcane Mages suffer damage reduction in many spells.
Shadow Priests deal 6% more damage but suffer a reduction in area damage.
Demonology and Destruction Warlocks deal more damage, and their spells are drastically enhanced.
Fury Warriors suffer massive nerfs; Arms Warriors experience a reduction in the effectiveness of Bladestorm.
Why is Blizzard doing this? The first weeks of a new season are often somewhat uncontrolled. There are classes that deal much more damage than expected and others that fall significantly behind. Blizzard generally tries to fix these issues before the start of the mythic raid – as is the case here. This aims to ensure that the start of the World First Race and the “Mythic+” season goes smoothly.
What do you think about these changes? Are they sensible and justified? Or do you feel your class has been hit too hard again while another class is even getting buffed? Let us know in the comments.
If you’re interested in all the adjustments, you can find the complete patch notes on the next page.
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In Pokémon GO, the next Spotlight Hour is coming up. Woingenau and an XP bonus are waiting for you.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is a weekly recurring event. Here, you will encounter a Pokémon that is in the spotlight and appears in very high numbers.
You can also look forward to a bonus that is active during the event.
In the upcoming Spotlight Hour, which takes place on September 17, 2024, Woingenau will be waiting for you. This Psychic-type Pokémon is from the 2nd generation and is the evolution of Isso.
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Spotlight Hour on September 16 – Start and Bonuses
When does the Spotlight Hour start? The Spotlight Hour starts at 6:00 PM as usual. After an hour, it ends at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are active? This time there will be a bonus for catching Pokémon. You will receive double the amount of experience points. It does not matter which Pokémon you catch.
Can you catch Shiny Woingenau? Yes, with a bit of luck, you can also encounter and catch the Shiny variant of Woingenau.
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? If you’re planning to use Woingenau as an attacker for your raid teams, you will be disappointed. Woingenau is not one of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO.
In the battle leagues, it’s no different. Here, you should avoid Woingenau and rather take other Pokémon.
If you want to gather some extra experience points, the event could be worth it for you. With the bonus and the high number of Pokémon spawns, it could be beneficial for you. If you also use a Lucky Egg, you can look forward to even more experience points.
The Spotlight Hour is just one of the events and activities waiting for you in the game this month. If you want to know what else is coming up in the following weeks, take a look at our overview of events in September 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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On the set of Star Trek, there was a conflict between lead actor Patrick Stewart and the production. The reason for this was the pet of protagonist Captain Picard in the series.
What pet are we talking about? It sounds trivial, but in the complex world of Star Trek, a single fish can become a problem. Viewers of The Next Generation, the series with Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard, may have noticed that the main character has a fish as a pet.
The fish is named Livingston and belongs to the species of red lionfish. The fact that his character keeps a pet enraged Patrick Stewart very much.
What was the problem? The issue was actually quite simple: Patrick Stewart took his role and the universe of Star Trek very seriously, even though he initially had little idea about it. Therefore, he knew that values such as diversity, equality, and mutual respect were very important.
These values were preached in the numerous episodes of the series and were considered fundamental principles. Stewart did not understand why his character should have a pet – that is, an animal in captivity.
Stewart’s acting colleague Ronny Cox, who played Admiral Jellico, shared this anecdote during an interview in 2022 and said:
Patrick Stewart always hated the fish in the prep room. He said, “We’re making a series about the dignity of all beings in the universe, and we’re keeping a fish trapped in the prep room?”
Aside from Stewart’s role, the actor is also an advocate for animal rights outside of his work environment. He has participated in various awareness campaigns and received the “Pit Bull Advocate & Protector Award” for his commitment in 2021. This award recognized his efforts to protect pit bulls.
What happened to the fish? Patrick Stewart protested to the production about the use of the fish on set. For a long time, the protest went unheard. Only with season 6 did Livingston disappear from the series. May he live on, long and in peace. Stewart could, however, soon return to Star Trek: A new script is in the works – Could this mean the return of “Captain Picard”
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An American really wanted to have a yacht. Since he couldn’t afford the price, he built the yacht in his own garden.
Who is it about? Clyde Stires is an American who learned to handle cutting tools from his father at a young age.
With this knowledge as a foundation, he began to teach himself how to repair and build everyday items like toys. Years later, he used his extensive knowledge to realize a special dream: He built his own yacht. Spanish colleagues report this at Xataka.com.
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American builds his ship in the garden because he needed sunny weather for the construction
Why did he build a yacht? Stires had bought his first boat years ago and wanted to go back to the sea. But that brought a problem: He couldn’t afford a yacht because they were unaffordable in the USA.
Instead, he took matters into his own hands. For the construction, he chose a city with a dry and sunny climate. Because moisture would only have delayed or even damaged the construction of his ship. He ended up in Perris, California.
After several sketches, calculations, and miniature versions, he got to work on building his yacht in 1987. His years of experience with building motor tricycles and converting a double-decker bus into a mobile home helped him. He worked on his yacht until 1994 when it was finally finished.
But then came the next problem: He had to somehow transport the ship to the sea. Because there was no sea in his city. For transport, he disassembled the yacht into its components and transported it to the sea. There, it was reassembled and named “Kaleidoscope.”
Stolen by a cartel and then sold to a charter company
What happened to the yacht? In his interview, Stires explained that his yacht was “stolen by a cartel” in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico).
Authorities did manage to recover the ship after great efforts. However, the process of returning the ship to the USA turned out to be so complicated and expensive that he ultimately had to sell the ship.
Meanwhile, the ship belongs to a yacht charter company, where it is used for private trips. The new owner also calls it the “limousine of the sea” and uses it for private outings or celebrations.
The 27-year-old Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu made history in 2022 in League of Legends. As an underdog, he defeated his former schoolmate Faker and surprisingly became world champion with DRX. But now his career is temporarily over: The decisive game for the last spot at the LoL Worlds 2024 was lost. The South Korean military is calling.
Why was Deft the main character in LoL in 2022? Deft is a veteran of the South Korean LoL league LCK. Since 2013 he has played for numerous different teams in the bot lane, never staying at any one place for more than two years.
The unique story of Deft is that he was under the shadow of Faker as a student, who was in his year and at his school. For ten years, all eyes were on Faker as he rose to superstardom in LoL, while Deft was a good player but remained without great fame.
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Deft loses the decisive duel for the LoL Worlds 2024 against Faker
What happened after 2022? Since 2022, Deft has switched teams twice, first joining Showmaker and DK Plus, and in 2024 he played for KT Rolster, who narrowly missed qualification for the LoL Worlds 2024 on Saturday, September 14. Thus, the season is over for Deft.
Deft was honored in the video for the LoL Worlds 2023.
Deft must go to the military
Why is Deft’s career now coming to an end? Deft is being drafted by the South Korean military. He faces 18 months of service. It is considered unlikely that he will continue his career afterward at nearly 30, even if he says the door is not closed for him yet.
He finds it very disappointing to end his career in LoL with a loss to T1 and Faker. Therefore, he hints at wanting to make a return.
But whether a return in 2026 is really realistic seems questionable.
What did his farewell look like? Deft said goodbye to his fans with a personal message. He writes:
I have learned, achieved, and won so much since then, but if I had to give it all up and go back, I would do it because you have given me so many happy and wonderful memories. For that, I thank you very much.
The fans are reacting emotionally to his departure (via reddit). He took farewell “in the best possible way,” says a post on reddit, which many agree with.
And it was a great last game against his great rival for the Worlds – that is also a consensus.
The story of Deft and Faker is like out of an anime
What is behind it: The story of Deft and Faker is for many a typical “anime” story. Two young men meet in school, compete against each other, and a rivalry develops. But one is much weaker than the other and remains in his shadow.
Then, in Act 2, the careers of both diverge widely, one becomes the superstar, the other the hard worker who has to fight for everything.
In the final, the clearly weaker one defeats “the favorite” ten years later and is the hero. That could be exactly the story of an anime.
The story of Deft and the Miracle Run of DRX at the LoL Worlds 2022 has touched many. Numerous current LoL players followed the careers of Deft and Faker over the last 10 years, and it has been an important part of their childhood or youth. The immense significance of Faker can be seen in German LoL players like NoWay4U or Tolkin, who get excited when they talk about Faker.
The lawyer Don McGowan earned $7 million for Bungie in lawsuits concerning Destiny 2. However, he was fired after Sony’s acquisition of Bungie. Now he has clear words about what Sony’s takeover triggers at Bungie, receiving significant support from fans.
McGowan says these are the changes he wished for when Sony bought Bungie
Sony would be getting the shop in order and would force Bungie to “pull their head out of their ass”
Destiny 2 will now be managed like a business – Previously, the bosses had made the shooter for themselves and their friends
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Lawyer criticizes bosses who make Destiny for “themselves and their friends”
This is how he sees Sony’s influence: McGowan says Sony’s focus is on running Destiny 2 like a “business” and not catering to the desires of the bosses. Because the wrong decisions of the bosses led to many layoffs.
Sony’s focus is on bringing new players to Destiny 2.
Some Bungie employees with their big egos had said during Sony’s purchase, “nothing will change” – but Don McGowan had questioned at the takeover: “Do you think Sony is paying $3.6 billion for the right to say nothing here?”
McGowan says the changes announced now are exactly what needs to be done to keep a “business running” – and not to make “the game you and your friends like.”
Much anger from employees and players is directed at Pete Parsons.
Who is he criticizing? McGowan does not name names, only refers to the “C-suite,” the bosses. From everything we know, most of the criticism seems to be directed at Pete Parsons, the CEO of Bungie.
Fans critically view Bungie’s independence
How is this being discussed? The former lawyer’s statements for Bungie are causing quite a stir on reddit.
There is a hint of schadenfreude in that Bungie has always strived to be independent, but apparently couldn’t make anything out of that independence and now Sony is regaining more control.
The comment with the most approval states:
“This probably puts all the talk of ‘escaping Microsoft’s tyranny’ to rest. It turns out it was a big mess and they need oversight.”
Bungie and the difficult marriage with Sony and Activision
What’s behind this: A major narrative surrounding Destiny has always been that Bungie develops the online shooter Destiny independently, determining its own fate, and no longer works under Microsoft like with Halo.
Between 2014 and 2018, Destiny was created in collaboration with Activision Blizzard. But in 2019, they separated, probably because Bungie did not want to develop Destiny 3 as the contract stipulated, and the sales figures had sunk to a disappointing level for Activision following the disastrous release of Destiny 2.
In 2019, Bungie then gave the impression that without Activision on board, they could develop the game they had always wanted to make. Yet this game fell far short of fan expectations.
With the purchase by Sony in 2022, it was supposed to get better again, as they hoped for more resources, but apparently, these resources were spent so extravagantly on launching new projects and hiring too many employees that the massive wake-up call came with the layoff wave in 2024.
The “European Consumer Organisation” has addressed the issues of microtransactions and real money currencies in a report. MeinMMO summarizes the most important findings for you.
What was the focus of the EU organization’s investigation? Half of all Europeans aged between 6 and 64 play games. Three out of four children are said to play regularly. This is difficult because increasingly more trading practices are spreading in the gaming industry, to which children can be particularly susceptible.
Specifically, the report addresses the use of loot boxes, aggressive advertising, direct solicitations to children to spend money, and the implementation of real money currencies. The report by the “European Consumer Organisation” (BEUC for short) elaborates in detail how dangerous and questionable especially real money currencies in games are.
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Current regulations are insufficient
What are the organization’s findings? According to the report (via beuc.eu), there is EU consumer law that applies unconditionally to real money currencies in games and apps in all EU member states; however, it is only inadequately enforced in many countries.
Real money currencies are considered problematic by BEUC for the following reasons:
Because there are often multiple different currencies in games and the prices for real money currencies cannot be directly translated to the things that can be purchased with real money currency, players lose any sense of how much the real money currency is actually worth. Experts refer to this as unfair and misleading methods.
While online purchases with real money often invoke the “pain of paying” principle (spending hurts), many consumers lose this negative stimulus when using virtual currency. This is exacerbated because many microtransactions in games only involve small amounts.
When purchasing with virtual currency, similar mechanisms to gambling may come into play (e.g., the use of chips).
The digital environment facilitates immediate payment without further consideration.
In summary, it can be stated that providers deliberately utilize psychological mechanisms to extract as often as possible (usually small) amounts of money from consumers, causing them to spend more than they would in other games or than they actually want to.
What are BEUC’s demands? The European Commission should consider the possibility of completely banning the use of real money currencies in games and mobile apps, according to the organization’s recommendation.
Since BEUC itself knows that this is unlikely to happen, they give further recommendations; here are the main ones:
Ban on real money currencies for games and apps for children (under 18 years old).
Stricter transparency requirements for games and apps with real money currencies (e.g., displaying costs in the respective local currency).
Stronger protective measures for children and stricter regulation of measures (e.g., the option to disable real money currencies and microtransactions).
Ability to set a password to prevent unwanted transactions.
Consumers should be able to play video games without their economic behavior being influenced by an algorithm. The privacy-friendly mode should be “enabled by default.”
Legal warranty rights and the right of withdrawal should also apply to purchases made with real money currencies.
Clauses that exclude refund claims should be declared abusive.
Who is BEUC? The “European Consumer Organisation” represents a total of 44 independent consumer protection organizations from 31 countries as an umbrella group and is supported by the European Union. The report from BEUC goes directly to the European Commission and the network of various consumer protection organizations. You can learn more at beuc.eu.
What is the situation in Germany? Although many games specifically exploit the psychological mechanisms of gambling to encourage players to spend money, games do not fall under the gambling sector here. The gambling state treaty, which was closed in February 2020, states (via game.de):
“In its statement, the game takes the opportunity to clearly distinguish the gaming industry from the gambling industry. There is a clear boundary between the two economic sectors. Unlike games, gambling centers around the potential win of money or other valuable items.”
On the PTR of Diablo 4, the new content from Season 6 and Vessel of Hatred was available for a week. Players tested the upcoming features and provided feedback. After it ended, fans discussed what was good and what was bad. And the most important new items are not well received.
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Diablo 4 players view the new rune words critically
This is what the players say: In a large discussion on Reddit with hundreds of comments, users talk and argue about how good the new rune words are and what could be improved about them.
The general consensus is: In their current state, the rune words are not particularly good. Some of them are fun, but there is a lack of variety and exciting gameplay. The biggest criticisms are:
Runes that trigger certain effects or deal direct damage are too weak.
In the end, you rely on just a handful of runes out of dozens to actually improve; variation is hardly present.
All of this is just “another layer of multiplicative power creep.”
Similarly, the expert Raxxanterax sees it. He says in his video: The runes are quite good and fun, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. Especially in the upper tiers of builds, you will only see a few runes – those that make already strong builds even stronger, instead of introducing new mechanics.
Raxxanterax thinks: If the runes were a bit “crazier” and granted abilities that are not yet in the game, they would be much more interesting. They need the same overhaul as the unique items for Season 5.
“Rune words will be revamped and improved with Season 7”
The community doubts that the runes will change significantly before the launch of Vessel of Hatred on October 8. There is not enough time for that. Blizzard can adjust a few numbers, but not much more.
Fans expect that runes and rune words will come into the game in a perhaps acceptable but not great state, to be revised for the following Season 7.
Blizzard has considered player feedback in recent seasons and has always tried to implement changes promptly. This has earned the developers much praise, and Diablo 4 is currently regarded as a good game among players.
How much the runes will change remains open. After all, with Season 6, Vessel of Hatred, the first expansion of the game is also released, and thus even more content that may still need to be worked on. And at least on the PTR, quite crazy builds were possible: Broken build deals so much damage that even the numbers are not displayed anymore
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Release of EA FC 25 is coming soon, and it’s time to start planning the first Ultimate Teams. We will show you all the 5-star skillers with whom you can outmaneuver your opponents.
What do players with five-star special moves bring you? Players with 5-star skills can perform the best and most effective tricks in FC 25, creating surprising moments in tight games and being a decisive factor.
5-star skillers are in high demand year-round, but they particularly attract the attention of many players at the beginning of Ultimate Team. Therefore, it’s sensible to get an overview of all the exceptional talents. We assist you with our list.
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All Stars in EA FC 25 with Five-Star Special Moves
Which players are the 5-star skillers in FC 25? In the list, we have compiled all players with 5-star special moves. The players are sorted by their rating.
It is important to mention that players with strong dribbling stats do not necessarily have to be 5-star skillers. But of course, it is more likely that delicate dribbling artists have a skill star or two.
Here we show you all the gold cards of the players with 5-star skills.
All Players with Five-Star Skills
Name (Rating)
Position
League
Kylian Mbappé (91)
ST, LF
LaLiga
Vinicius Junior (90)
LF, ST, LM
LaLiga
Alexia Putellas Segura (90)
CM, CAM
Liga F
Caroline Graham Hansen (90)
RF, RM
Liga F
Martin Ødegaard (89)
CM, CAM
Premier League
Débora C. de Oliveira (88)
CAM, RM
NWSL
Beth Mead (88)
RF, LF, RM
WSL
Sakina Karchaoui (87)
LB, LM
D1 Arkema
Paulo Dybala (87)
CAM, ST
Serie A
Neymar Jr (87)
LF, CAM, LM
Saudi League
Jamal Musiala (87)
LM, CM
Bundesliga
Lauren James (86)
RF, CAM, RM
WSL
Cristiano Ronaldo (86)
ST
Saudi League
Ousmane Dembélé (86)
RF, CAM, RM
Ligue 1
Rafael Leão (86)
LF, RF, LM
Serie A
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (85)
LF, RF, LM
Serie A
Riyad Mahrez (85)
RM, RF
Saudi League
Ella Toone (84)
CAM, CM
WSL
Christopher Nkunku (84)
CAM, ST
Premier League
Kingsley Coman (84)
LM, RM, LF
Bundesliga
Marta Vieira da Silva (84)
CAM, ST, RM
NWSL
Amel Majri (84)
LF, CM, LM
D1 Arkema
Angel Di Maria (83)
RM, CAM, RF
Liga Portugal
Lieke Martens (83)
LF, LM
D1 Arkema
Jadon Sancho (82)
LM, RM, LF
Premier League
Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima (82)
LM, CAM, LF
Premier League
So Yun Ji (82)
CAM, ST
NWSL
Dzsenifer Marozsán (81)
CM, CAM
D1 Arkema
Marcus Rashford (81)
LM, ST, LF
Premier League
Wilfried Zaha (81)
LM, LF
Ligue 1
Luciano Acosta (81)
CAM, LM
MLS
João Félix (80)
LF, ST, LM
Premier League
Allan Saint-Maximin (80)
LM, LF
SüperLig
Hakim Ziyech (80)
RM, CAM, RF
SüperLig
Roberto Firmino (80)
CAM, ST
Saudi League
Deyna Castellanos (80)
CM, CAM
NWSL
Nuno Santos (80)
LM, LB, LF
Liga Portugal
David Neres (80)
LM, RM, CAM, LF
Serie A
Noa Lang (79)
LF, CAM, LM
Eredivisie
Antony (77)
RM, RF
Premier League
Marcelino Moreno (77)
LM, CAM, LF
LPF
Ejuke (76)
LM, RM, LF
LaLiga
Amine Harit (76)
CM, CAM
Ligue 1
Rayan Cherki (75)
CAM, LF, RF
Ligue 1
Georginio Rutter (75)
CAM, ST
Premier League
Eduardo Salvio (75)
RF, RM
LPF
Jota (75)
LM, LF, RF
Ligue 1
Which German players are included? Among the 5-star skillers for the women are two German national players, Lina Magull and Dzsenifer Marozsán. Additionally, of the men, Bayern shooting star Jamal Musiala is included.
Which skill moves will belong to the new meta is currently uncertain. Acquiring one or more players with these special abilities at the beginning could certainly benefit your creativity in the attacking game.
Twitch has banned the virtual streamer fallenshadow for 30 days. The streamer had spoken about mental health while drinking cream liqueur during the stream. Twitch viewed this behavior as indicating that she might harm herself. The ban is causing unrest in the VTuber community, as virtual content creators feel discriminated against. They believe Twitch hates VTubers.
Who is fallenshadow? She is a virtual streamer on Twitch, appearing not as a person but with a virtual avatar.
fallenshadow has 166,592 followers on Steam and has been on the platform since September 2020. When she streams, about 2,300 people watch her.
Subscriptions are the basis for many to live off streams, as they ensure a steady income:
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Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success
Streamer talks about mental health in a sad stream while drinking
What was she banned for? The official reason for the ban is “self-harming behavior.” According to information from Dexerto, she was intoxicated during the stream.
However, the streamer claims that she only drank three glasses of cream liqueur during the stream. The crux seems to be that she appeared “sad” during the stream and spoke about “mental health” while sipping on the liqueur.
For the stream, she received a 30-day ban from Twitch. (Update from September 16, 15:28: On X, fallenshadow provided an update that the ban was lifted early after about 40 hours. In a follow-up piece, MeinMMO will delve deeper into the lifting of the ban tomorrow.)
The message states that Twitch cares about her. If she has problems, she should reach out to someone who can help her, a doctor, or to a hospital. Content that is suicidal or includes self-harming behavior is against Twitch’s rules.
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This is the particularly insidious part of the ban: The notice from Twitch states that a ban of 30 days or longer results in all subscriptions she has received not automatically renewing but expiring while she is banned.
This is therefore a sensitive attack on the livelihood of the streamer, as monthly subscriptions form the important foundation for her financial survival.
This is the discussion: On Twitter, people with anime pictures as avatars are speaking out and feel unfairly treated:
Gaming streamers can say the worst things on Steam, like “Kill yourself” – nothing ever happens to them.
But just because someone talks about mental health and drinks something, they receive a 30-day ban. Twitch is clearly saying, “We hate VTubers”.
Others say Twitch has it out for “her”.
This is the malicious part: Another commentator says it is ridiculous for Twitch to pretend to care about the mental health of the streamer while simultaneously jeopardizing her existence through the ban. That would indeed be much more detrimental to her mental health.
VTubers are a phenomenon on Twitch that forms its own niche. For Twitch streamer Asmongold, VTubing is almost cheating, as anyone can appear as an attractive person on Twitch without having to worry about their looks: Huge Twitch star explains: VTubing is ‘like a hack for female streamers’
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Right now, you can earn a lot of gold effortlessly in World of Warcraft. Farming resources has never been so simple and rewarding.
In World of Warcraft, you are at a loss without gold. Whether it’s for repairing your own equipment, buying potions, enchantments, or the occasional reward in the form of an expensive mount. Gold is important, and you can never really have enough of it.
One of the simplest methods to earn gold is farming. Especially in The War Within, there are a whole bunch of items that you can farm quite easily and then sell for a lot of gold.
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In the last few days, I spent a lot of time farming while watching series or chatting with the guild on Discord. In doing so, I earned a significant amount of gold almost unnoticed. You can make between 60,000 and 90,000 gold per hour – for quite trivial activities that require hardly any attention.
The three tips that I want to share with you should be applicable to most of you.
Farm herbs and ores on the same character
The simplest but most important tip: Use a character that employs both gathering professions, namely mining and herbalism. If you combine this with a flask of clear sight, you can virtually fly continuously between the various locations of herbs and ores without ever having to take a break.
Make sure to learn the ability to gather herbs and ores while riding as early as possible.
Resources sell quickly in the auction house – it often takes only seconds.
In addition, you should invest in good profession gear early on. This increases the amount of resources found and gives a significant long-term gold boost.
How much gold you earn by farming this way largely depends on how efficiently you proceed and whether you occasionally manage to snag the best resources (3 stars).
Per hour, I’m making around 40,000 to 60,000 gold just from farming ores and herbs here. However, there would probably be more if I optimized my routes and didn’t consume some for personal use.
Collect wax and treasures for even more loot
Wax is not only important for goblins but also for you – as you can exchange it with the goblins for neat rewards. However, collecting wax has several other advantages. Because you can obtain all kinds of resources from wax deposits.
You can find wax literally everywhere in The War Within. It’s little, purple lumps of wax that you can see on the ground. They are not displayed on the minimap, but their purple edges are easy to spot – better on green backgrounds (like on the island of Thorns or Healing Crash) than in other areas.
You can find wax deposits everywhere – and sometimes there are nice treasures hidden inside.
The interesting thing is: You not only get wax but often also other resources from the different professions. Everything from fish to ores and fabrics is included. You can even find already processed materials, including items like:
Core Alloy
Handful of Bismuth Bolts
Apricate Ink
There is something from all professions. You can sell these materials directly in the auction house, as they are needed permanently. This yields several hundred gold pieces.
The “big win” you can get from wax is the Profane Tinderbox. This material is only available from treasures and wax and fetches prices in the auction house between 7,000 and 10,000 gold, as it is required for many recipes. (Update: The price for the tinderbox has fallen drastically as there is now a vendor where you can buy them.)
The best farming spot for this, in my opinion, is Healing Crash. Because there you not only find wax but also many treasures that are displayed on your minimap. This increases the yield and your chance of getting the gold-bringing tinderbox. But all other resources are also worth a nice amount.
Note that the yield from wax improves when you increase your fame with the faction “The Convent of the Deep”.
A fish that brings a lot of gold
If you prefer a more relaxed approach and plan to skill some fishing, you should also swing your fishing rod primarily in Healing Crash or Azj-Kahet. Because here you can catch the Kaheti Slum Shark.
This fish currently costs a hefty 400 gold in the auction house. This is because the fish is needed for the best feast, and many guilds and raid groups require it.
The sharks go for almost 400 gold each – a nice extra income.
You can probably catch the fish with a good chance from the Blood in the Water swarm – both in Healing Crash and Azj-Kahet. More rarely, there are also swarms of this shark directly in Azj-Kahet.
Depending on how many swarms you manage to engage per hour – which also depends on spawn rates – you can earn around 12,000 to 20,000 gold in 60 minutes. This is significantly less than with the other methods, but you increase your fishing skill and have a bit of variety.
I combine all these methods by mostly rotating in Healing Crash, opening treasures, gathering herbs and ores, fishing in the blood, and collecting every wax deposit I can find. This gets me around 70,000 gold per hour – sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less.
Keep in mind with all the tips that prices for reagents will likely fall week by week. So, if you want to get a few hundred thousand gold with relatively little effort, you should start farming right away.
Of course, there are methods where you can earn much more gold. Auction house moguls can earn multiples of that, but it requires a lot of starting capital, attention, and knowledge of the in-game market. Guilds can also earn much more with “sell-runs” through raids.
The bottom line is that the methods mentioned above require very little attention, knowledge, and skill. Basically, anyone can easily replicate them and build a small gold cushion that can last a long time.
The free-to-play action RPG Genshin Impact and McDonald’s have come up with something special for a collaboration. There are Primogems, wings, and more – but unfortunately, so far only in the USA.However, there is also some good news!
Update from September 16, 2024 – 1:46 PM: The officials from miHoYo have responded to our inquiry and confirmed that the codes from the campaign, although currently only taking place in the USA, can also be redeemed in Germany. Unfortunately, there are currently no plans to bring the collaboration in a similar form to Europe.
What does the collaboration offer? Players from the USA can look forward to it. From September 17 to 29, 2024, the collaboration will take place and lures with limited in-game rewards into the fast-food chain. There will be two different menus available via the McDonald’s app.
Genshin fans can choose between two options. They can either pick the “Genshin Impact Apple Pie” or the “Genshin Impact Deluxe McCrispy Meal.” For the option with the apple pie, two Genshin characters are depicted on the packaging: Kaedehara Kazuha and Beido. Additionally, they will receive 40 Primogems, a “Golden Apple Pastry” recipe, and three golden apple pies, which can be redeemed via code on the Genshin Impact website.
However, if the choice falls on the “Genshin Impact Deluxe McCrispy Meal,” they will receive a completely different menu and on top of that, the popular “Wings of Delicacies,” which will allow you to glide through the air in Genshin, as well as the name card “Celebration: Crispy and Sweet.”
Here you can see the wings in their full glory:
The “Wings of Delicacies”.
Hope dies last
Will the collaboration also come to Germany? This year, the well-known fast-food chain delighted with the “Yu-Gi-Oh x Hello Kitty” collaboration. For example, this was launched in Europe first in Belgium and then a month later in Germany. At that time, hardly anyone expected that the plush figures would subsequently come to us – this gives hope.
In the current post on hoyolab.com, it is explained how to redeem the code for the in-game rewards. Furthermore, it is indicated that the code is only valid for the servers in America, Europe, Asia, TW/HK/MO. This may be a hint that the goodies will also come to us.
MeinMMO has inquired with miHoYo whether the collaboration between Genshin Impact will also take place at the local McDonald’s. Additionally, we wanted to know if the code from the USA can also be redeemed here in Germany if it is transmitted by a friend from the USA.
As soon as we receive a response, we will bring this news up to date.
Everything about the new gameplay of Natlan can be seen here:
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Genshin Impact: Trailer shows gameplay for Natlan
Rumors are circulating on Reddit
How can one get the code? There is already hot debate on Reddit about whether there is any way to give the code to friends outside the USA from September 17, 2024. Others are still praying that the collaboration between Genshin and McDonald’s will also be released in other countries. Here are a few examples:
katbelleinthedark hopes (via Reddit): “Please let this be global, I want this collaboration to reach my Central European country.”
_Pray_To_RNGesus_ tries to trick the system (via Reddit): “It only requires a purchase through the app, and the codes are sent via email. Does that mean I could just buy a meal through the app and receive the codes, but never pick up the meal since I’m not in the USA?”
dizietembless is optimistic (via Reddit): “I am waiting for the promo to come to Europe.”
missy20201 wonders (via Reddit): “So it means one code per meal, one code redemption per Genshin account, but it never states whether any McDonald’s account can purchase it more than once or not. I want to get codes for my friends outside the USA.”
Naruto_xx_Sasuke (via Reddit): “I wonder if the code is valid on my EU server if I ask my friend in the USA for help?”
Unfortunately, it cannot be said precisely at the moment whether and when there will be a partnership between Genshin Impact and McDonald’s in Germany. But as the past has shown, previous collaborations have already made their way to us after being released in other countries.
What is currently available at McDonald’s? Currently, there are toys from Pet Simulator in the current Happy Meal. These have to be scanned via QR code. After that, you can play something on the mobile device with them. However, the small, blocky animals only really run in connection with the online gaming platform Roblox.
What is currently happening in Genshin Impact? Update 5.0 brought a lot of new content on August 28, 2024, such as the unlocking of World Level 9, the new Natlan region, fresh characters, and much more. You can find out more about the content patch here: Update 5.0 makes Genshin Impact harder after 4 years but also rewards you better
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Ashfall will be a Fallout-like MMORPG shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world and is expected to be released in 2024 on Steam. However, there hasn’t been any news from the developers for a long time.
After these two weeks, it seems the developers took the community’s feedback to heart – perhaps a bit too much, as there have been very few additional updates since then. The last communication on social media was via x.com. There, the officials stated that the next test is planned for December 2023 or January 2024.
Since then, there has been complete silence. Even on Discord in December 2023, there was only a Christmas greeting and the information that they are still working on the game and optimizing it based on player feedback (via mmorpg.org.pl).
On Steam, it still shows that the planned release date will be in the third quarter of 2024. This would mean the game would need to be launched by the end of September. However, this seems rather unlikely considering that there is currently no further information on the planned release.
Sand: also an interesting new multiplayer shooter on Steam:
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Sand: The reveal trailer for the new multiplayer shooter on Steam
A sign of life from Ashfall
What’s new with Ashfall? Unfortunately, there are no global news regarding further tests or whether the release date can really be met. However, news has been reported in China. The publisher NetEase is based in Hangzhou, a city in eastern China.
In China, the servers are already available for pre-download. Since September 12, 2024, it has been possible to download the game and sign up for the test qualification. The official launch of Ashfall is planned for November 24, 2024, but of course only in China. Unfortunately, there is currently no further information regarding a global release date.
You can watch the official trailer for Ashfall from the Tokyo Game Show 2022 here:
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What does Ashfall offer you? Ashfall is an MMORPG, but it won’t be a classic fantasy game; instead, it throws you into shooter combat from a third-person perspective. The setting takes place in a post-apocalyptic future that resembles Fallout in the early trailers.
In the game, you can expect all sorts of monsters, such as giant worms or mutated animals. It is also said to feature a dynamic weather system, various random events, lively NPCs, different firearms, and a fast-paced combat system. Ashfall is intended to be available on PC and mobile, allowing for crossplay. This means that you can play the game across different platforms.
Palworld is a game on Steam that uses a Buy2Play payment model. The CEO of the development studio, Takuro Mizobe, commented on whether the title could eventually become a live service game.
Update: The development team of Palworld has since commented. A tweet was published on X claiming that the interview is already several months old. The development team is currently not considering switching to a Free2Play model.
Internally, the topic is still being discussed because it is challenging to find the right path. However, the team has already decided that a live service model is not an option. That would not be what the players would want. Instead, there will be DLC and skins in the future.
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Original message: What arguments support making Palworld a live service game? In an interview with ASCII, Mizobe was asked what the future of Palworld would look like. He replied that the developer has not yet decided.
While new maps are being created and new pals will be introduced, there are two important directions in which Palworld could evolve. One possibility would be to make Palworld a live service game. There are several reasons for this:
Palworld would be more stable
The title would be more profitable as a live service game
The lifespan would automatically extend
However, Palworld is a game that relies on a Buy2Play payment model. It was planned from the start that it would not be developed as a live service game. Therefore, Mizobi also sees many difficulties that the transition would bring now.
Here you can watch the trailer for Palworld:
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In Palworld, you can explore a new island with the Sakurajima update
There is one factor that decides the future of Palworld
What are the arguments against it? It is difficult to make Palworld a live service game. The first step would be to change the Buy2Play payment model into a Free-to-Play model. This would involve skins, battle passes, and other paid elements.
PUBG and Fall Guys are two examples where the transition to Free-to-Play succeeded. However, this process took several years. Nevertheless, Palworld wants to attract more players. Recently, the game faced accusations from the community.
Monetizing ads is also conceivable. However, that is difficult, especially on mobile. Players on Steam hate ads and get annoyed by them. The way Mizobi describes advertising, it doesn’t seem like we will see ads in Palworld anytime soon.
Moreover, the CEO has already revealed that Palworld had such a large budget that it could have become a AAAA title. So money does not seem to be a major issue.
Who decides? For Mizobe, the most important thing is whether players would want this change. They ultimately decide whether Palworld becomes a live service game. Whether players can actively influence this process is something Mizobe left open.
If you are looking for more survival games, whether Free-to-Play or not, MeinMMO can recommend 27 more games. In the following list, you can find the best games from the genre available for Steam, PS5, and Xbox: The 28 best survival games 2024 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox
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Ubisoft is planning a new Assassin’s Creed titled Shadows, which is set to be released in November for PC, PS5, and Xbox. The game is already receiving a lot of criticism before its release regarding how the studio is handling the setting, and in the latest trailer, accusations of purchased comments are being raised. Leading the charge is chief critic Asmongold.
The latest “trailer for the world” showcases the open game world in gameplay visuals along with the two main characters and some NPCs in feudal Japan.
The video is now under criticism – not for what is shown, but for the comments that have been made underneath it.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Der offizielle Trailer zur Open World in Japan
These are the comments: Shortly after the release of the new video, many comments praising the trailer have accumulated. They all have exactly between 4,900 and 5,000 upvotes and come from relatively new profiles.
the names consist of a first name, last name, and 4 digits
they all have a “pretty woman” as a profile picture
each profile lacks a description; they are virtually meaningless
The comments praise how the game looks and partially address the criticism the game has faced previously, such as the dispute over the historical accuracy of the installment. Others state: Now that the haters are gone, one can finally look forward to the game properly.
The trailer has a rather poor like-to-dislike ratio: Out of nearly 19,000 upvotes, it has over 80,000 downvotes. Among the top comments, there are similar concerns as those voiced by Asmongold.
The comments with the most upvotes accuse Ubisoft of having purchased the suspicious comments. These are said to be bots that were used here to present the new trailer in a more favorable light than it actually is.
Users also point out that the respective profiles all come from pretty women who defend Ubisoft. Asmongold, who has recently garnered attention for polarizing statements and little credible theories, appears unusually reflective at this point:
Is this botted? Absolutely. There’s no question about it. I wonder if Ubisoft knows about this. This is basically a scam. Did Ubisoft do this? I don’t know. Is it in Ubisoft’s interest that this happened? Definitely, and something is fishy here. I don’t know what it is, but something is not right.
He adds that the comments themselves are all unique. Someone must have written them just to give the purported bots something to upvote.
How likely is all of this? We cannot confirm whether it is actually bots. However, the recurring patterns with which the profiles have been created and the number of upvotes are indeed signs of automation. That Ubisoft is behind this is, however, rather unlikely. A “false flag” operation that aims to deliberately harm the company’s reputation could be possible.
MeinMMO has requested a statement from Ubisoft, but a response is still pending.
One of the most popular characters from Final Fantasy appears in World of Warcraft. But Aerith meets her fate here in Azeroth as well – at least partially.
For over 20 years, the developers have hidden a lot of references to other games in Azeroth in World of Warcraft. One of the slightly more well-known Easter eggs is the NPC “Aerith Gainsborough,” who works as a flower seller in Dalaran – just like Aerith in the original Final Fantasy VII (in the German version, she was called “Aeris”).
However, when Dalaran is attacked in “The War Within,” Aerith also experiences the dark fate that is destined for her – at least if you don’t save her.
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Alleria: Light and Shadows – WoW Cinematic to The War Within
What happens to her in The War Within? During the intro quest of the expansion “The War Within,” you must evacuate the city of Dalaran rather spontaneously – because when chaos breaks out, the enemy is already about to devastate the city. Along the way, you can save various NPCs from dangerous situations while others are killed before your eyes.
One of these NPCs is Aerith. You will find her in one of the buildings once the evacuation of the city has begun and the Nerubians have sounded the attack.
Where you can find Aerith is shown in the video by the YouTuber TW_Aussie_Gamer:
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What kind of scene is that? Even after many years, a scene from Final Fantasy VII is still etched into the memories of fans. Relatively mid-game, Aerith is murdered by the antagonist Sephiroth in a cutscene. He jumps from behind her and pierces her body with a large sword. This scene is considered one of the most famous and saddest in the entire Final Fantasy franchise.
Many fans may have been reminded of this scene. Because you can see Aerith in Dalaran on a small platform. There she appears to be dead on the ground, with a sword stuck in her. However, when you click on her, you can remove the sword. Aerith then stands up and comments with a “Phew, that was pretty close.”
After that, Aerith flees and joins the others to be evacuated from the city. Ultimately, upon completion of the quest, she is teleported to the Isle of Thorns along with the other survivors, thereby bringing her to safety for the time being.
Aerith is thus one of the survivors of the Dalaran disaster. It can be assumed that we will see her again. Maybe she will be selling flowers in Thornogal soon. Another Easter egg in The War Within is Spongebob – you can also meet him along with all his friends.
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