So far, you had to choose in Diablo 4 whether you want to farm Gold or the best loot. In Season 6, you can apparently combine both now. Players have discovered a small change with a big impact on the Diablo 4 PTR.
This makes farming easier: If you silence 10 whispers, you can exchange them at the Whispering Tree for a chest full of loot (via Reddit). Until now, you had to farm Hell Tides, dungeons, or season mechanics for that.
With Season 6, there are whispers for the “Ladder Bosses” as well – and here right away 5, just like with world bosses and dungeons. This means that when whispers for the bosses are active, you can already pick up a chest after two of them.
In the chests, there is not only loot but also masses of Gold. Since Season 5, whispers have actually been unpopular because the Hell hordes are the best farming spot for pretty much everything. One player found so much Gold there that the game crashed.
We spoke with the executives at gamescom 2024 about the future of Diablo 4:
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gamescom 2024: Diablo 4 interview with Rod Fergusson and Gavian Wishaw
No more tormented bosses, difficulty determines loot
By the way, you need fewer materials to summon the bosses in Season 6, at least at the current stage. On Reddit, a user reports: “On the PTR, you only need 4 hearts for Varshan, Stygian stones are no longer in existence.”
Previously, you had to painstakingly farm Stygian stones to summon the Tormented Echoes of the bosses for a chance at the best loot. In Season 6, this system is changing.
With Season 6, Blizzard is changing the difficulty levels in Diablo 4. Instead of World Level 1-4, you will have “Normal” to “Torment 4”. Monsters no longer have levels but scale with the difficulty you are playing on. Accordingly, you will find the best loot at bosses on Torment 4.
Whether these changes will remain is uncertain, as is everything on the PTR. Everything can still be changed before the release on October 8. However, the difficulty levels have been a recurring point of criticism since Diablo 4’s release, which Blizzard is now definitely addressing, more or less successfully: Diablo 4 is tackling one of the biggest points of criticism – This is what experts say about it
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Gaming handhelds are on the rise, and since the Steam Deck, many new devices have been released. MeinMMO introduces you to the most well-known and important gaming handhelds you should know about.
Gaming handhelds are now the alternative when you do not want to play on a gaming PC or a console like the PS5 or Xbox.
MeinMMO presents the most important and best gaming handhelds you can currently buy. The following list is not a ranking; the handhelds follow in random order.
The article first appeared in October 2023. On September 10, 2024, we added the Zotac Zone Gaming to our best list, linked a preview report and a test from GameStar Tech. Additionally, we added a table of contents.
Last updates: 09/10/24, 08/19/24, 02/02/24, 10/15/23
Asus ROG Ally and ROG Ally X
Release: June 13, 2023 | Hardware: AMD Phoenix, Zen 4 | Price: 735 euros | Operating System: Windows 11
Advantages: The ASUS ROG Ally offers a good, ergonomic feel and an attractive design. The 7-inch handheld also features a 120Hz display and plenty of power for modern games.
Thanks to the installed Windows, you can install and theoretically play any game and any platform like Steam, Epic, and more on the device. In contrast to the Steam Deck, you also get a 1080p display.
Disadvantages: The battery life is very weak, especially the 120Hz display puts a strain on the runtime. The user interface of the ROG Ally is also quite immature, and the installed Windows is not designed for a touchpad.
Update, August 19, 2024: There is now the official successor ROG Ally X available for purchase. The ROG Ally X offers a significantly improved battery life. Whether the ROG Ally X is worth it can be read in the following article on MeinMMO:
The integrated Lenovo launcher is adjusted for touch control, making the interface feel pleasantly intuitive after the initial setup.
Disadvantages: The battery life is very short, especially when you want to play demanding titles. In contrast to the ROG Ally, there is no VRR integrated, and the fans emit an unpleasant loud noise in idle mode, and the full resolution (2560×1600) is rarely usable in AAA titles.
Steam Deck (OLED)
Release: February 25, 2022 | Hardware: AMD Van Gogh, Zen 2 | Price: 369,- (LCD, 64 GB), 419,- (LCD 256 GB), 469,- (LCD, 512 GB), 569,- (OLED, 512 GB), 679,- (OLED, 1 TB) | Operating System: Steam OS (Linux)
Advantages:Valve describes the Steam Deck itself as a fully functional gaming PC packed into the case of a handheld. The device contains not only PC features but also haptic feedback, a gyroscope, and two touchpads.
Most games run well on the device. Hundreds of games from the Steam library work on the Steam Deck. Additionally, there is great potential for emulators.
Since mid-2023, there is also an OLED model of the Steam Deck available. For the same price as before, you now get more storage and an OLED display.
Disadvantages: The battery life is quite short, and during demanding games, the device quickly gets very hot. Additionally, not all games run smoothly on the Steam Deck. Some games require skill in configuration.
Release: September 12, 2024 | Hardware: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U with RDNA3 graphics | Price: from 849 euros | Operating System: Windows 11
Advantages: The Zotac Zone Gaming is once again more oriented towards the Steam Deck, as it offers trackpads again. Our colleagues from GameStar Tech describe the device in their test of the Zotac Zone Gaming as “extremely ergonomic.” Additionally, the AMOLED display features vibrant colors and deep blacks.
MeinMMO was able to test the Zotac Zone Gaming at gamescom 2024, where details such as an additional USB-C port and the rear kickstand convinced us.
Disadvantages: The biggest weakness is also, like with almost all other handhelds (except for the ROG Ally X), the battery life. The ROG Ally X with double battery life costs only around 50 euros more in comparison. Windows 11 still feels unnatural and bulky on the gaming handheld.
OneXPlayer 2
Release: March 22, 2022 | Hardware: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with AMD Radeon 680M; Intel Core i7 of the 13th generation | Price: from 1,110 euros | Operating System: Windows 11
Advantages: The OneXPlayer 2 offers good performance, long battery life, and detachable controllers. This makes the handheld somewhat reminiscent of the Switch, where this is also possible. With its 8.4-inch display, the OneXPlayer 2 features one of the largest displays in the handheld sector.
Disadvantages: The software of the handheld is not very good, and there are few optimizations for handheld mode. The price is also very high compared to other handhelds. We’re easily talking about 1,100 euros and more.
Nintendo Switch OLED
Release: October 8, 2021 | Hardware: Nvidia Tegra X1 | Price: 319 euros | Operating System: Nintendo System
Advantages: The Nintendo Switch is a small handheld that can only play Nintendo games. The OLED version offers several improvements compared to the regular version: The namesake OLED display, an improved stand, and the docking station also features an Ethernet connection.
Disadvantages: In handheld mode, games run only at a resolution of 720p and on the TV at least in Full HD (1080p). The ergonomics of the Joy-Cons are more aimed at young players than adults. Some games also run with quite poor performance on the Switch. Compared to the other handhelds, the performance of the Switch is significantly weaker.
Release: April 2023 | Hardware: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U or AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Price: from 549 euros | Operating System: Windows 11
Advantages: The Aya Neo Air Plus is a high-end device with performance even sufficient for modern AAA titles. Unlike the Steam Deck, you get a complete Windows 11 system, just like you know it from desktop PCs.
Disadvantages: Still, the device has some downsides: The initial setup is somewhat cumbersome, the battery life is quite short, and the overlay for Windows is anything but mature. However, the last problem is shared with other Windows handhelds.
Analogue Pocket
Release: December 2021 | Hardware: Altera Cyclone V | Price: 319 euros | Operating System: Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Advantages: The Analogue Pocket is a specialist. The small device was designed solely for playing Game Boy games directly from the original game cartridges.
The clever aspect of the device is that it is not an emulator but can play Game Boy games natively. It can not only play the original Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges but also games from the Sega Game Gear, Atari Lynx, and Neo Geo.
If you still have a whole set of old games in your closet and want to experience them in a new light, you should give the Analogue Pocket a chance.
Disadvantages: Games from the “Game Boy Advance” series are not displayed perfectly on the screen. Additionally, the waiting times for order deliveries are very long. If you don’t already have a bin full of old games, the device is also uninteresting for you.
Advantages:With the Logitech G Cloud, you get a stylish and ergonomically comfortable gaming handheld, especially suitable for cloud gaming. With Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now, there are enough options you can utilize on the G Cloud. The battery life is also long, and the buttons feel excellent to the touch.
Disadvantages: The G Cloud is practically useless without the internet. Therefore, the G Cloud is not suitable if you’re on the go or if you have a poor internet connection at home. The version with a SIM card is also exclusively available only in North America.
A long dream is finally coming true. You will soon be able to worship Sylvanas Windrunner in World of Warcraft as the Banshee Queen.
If the game world of World of Warcraft has one thing, it is great characters with plenty of backstory. Whether you like the story of the latest expansions or not – characters like Arthas, Thrall, or Sylvanas are known by almost everyone, even if just by their appearance.
However, this very appearance is in demand, and many wish to look like these characters in World of Warcraft as well. At least in the case of Sylvanas Windrunner, this will soon happen.
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What was found? The data miners from wowhead have already found a transmog set in the game data of patch 11.0.5 that is expected to be available at the trading post during the winter months. The “Ensemble: Dark Ranger General’s Kit” is currently set to cost a proud 850 trader currencies, but it will provide you with the complete look of the Banshee Queen.
The Sylvanas transmog from patch 11.0.5. Image source: wowhead
This is the armor that Sylvanas wore between “Wrath of the Lich King” and “Legion” – the midriff-baring outfit that was later replaced by a slightly more concealing variant.
Sylvanas over the years is shown in this Reddit post:
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For those who have always wanted to play as the Dark Lady and are already stomping around as a Dark Ranger in-game, this could be the fulfillment of a long-held wish.
Is this normal in WoW? It is rather unusual to obtain the exact gear that notable NPCs wear in World of Warcraft – aside from direct loot that a boss might drop in a raid, such as Garrosh and his notorious shoulder pieces.
There have been instances of similar items, such as some items inspired by Medivh.
However, the fact that there is now a whole set with which you can essentially replicate Sylvanas’s look 1:1 is a new development.
Since this is about Sylvanas’s “old” model and thus gear that she has not used for many years, the step here is likely to have been easier.
When will the set be released? There is no specific date yet for the release of the transmog set. However, since it has been found in the game data of patch 11.0.5, it will likely appear at the trading post no earlier than November – or in the following months. Please note that this information is not final, and the price or release window may still change. It is also conceivable that the set will end up in the regular shop – even though that seems unlikely given that it has already been assigned a clear value in trader currencies.
A man scams more than $10 million with a truly dystopian concept: machines entertain machines through machines.
How can someone earn so much money when no one listens to the music? Strictly speaking, “someone” did listen to the music, just not a human. The 52-year-old defendant has after extensive notification by the U.S. Justice Department built a high-tech network for streaming fraud.
This was made possible by bots that stream the music and AIs that created the music beforehand. The only human touch was uploading the tracks to platforms like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music.
So machines created music to entertain machines via streaming over machines (the Internet).
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1,000 bots for billions of streams of countless songs
How did he exactly proceed? Together with accomplices, the defendant from North Carolina implemented the following procedure:
His helpers created short music pieces using AI – several hundred thousand.
He uploaded these under alphabetically ordered but nonsensical titles like Zygotic by artists like Calvin Mann or Zyme Bedewing by Calypso Xored.
Then he had the songs streamed continuously by more than 1,000 bots, running on 52 different cloud services, over a VPN network.
For this, he created an appropriate number of bot accounts in violation of the platforms’ terms of service.
Ultimately, since 2019, four billion streams were generated by the bots. Overall, the defendant stole about $10 million in royalties.
Why wasn’t this discovered earlier? The prosecution accuses him of knowing exactly what to watch for. He not only diversified the streams over more than 1,000 bots, but also distributed their countless views across thousands of songs. Thus, his actions remained undetected for a long time. The authorities possess emails discussing this approach.
What awaits him? The prosecution charges him with the following offenses:
Conspiracy to commit Internet fraud
Internet fraud
Conspiracy to commit money laundering
For each offense, he can be sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in prison. According to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, he now has to answer for his offenses or as it aptly puts in English:
It’s time for […] him ‘to face the music.’
Why is this illegal? The defendant didn’t steal anything, did he? At first glance, this perspective may seem correct, but one quickly falls into an error. For the money he received from Amazon and Co. could no longer be paid to artists who offer their works for streaming. Especially the creation of the bot accounts is illegal and constitutes fraud.
Bungie has hidden a special armor in the Bleached Heart of the Traveler for the 10th anniversary of Destiny 2. We will show you how to get it in our short guide.
Bungie shows the future of Destiny 2 after The Final Shape in the new trailer
Locations of all armor pieces
Where can I find the armor? The armor is hidden in five different chests. These are Cayde’s hideouts that you need to check. The good news is that you don’t have to grind for the armor. All armor pieces and chests are located in the landing zone “The Lost City” in the Bleached Heart of the Traveler. Travel there.
In Esoterickk’s video, you will find all the locations:
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Are there ornaments? Yes, there are, but you need to unlock them first. If you have collected a full set for a class, you need to go to your Triumphs. Open the seal of “Legend” and claim the Triumph “Cayde’s Hideouts.”
Now you can fly to the Tower and interact with the special goods terminal near the Cryptarch. You will see the “10th Anniversary” reward package there. Collect it and open the package in your inventory. This way, you will receive all ornaments for your class without having to spend synthetic materials.
After a few days in early access, Space Marine 2 was released on September 9 for all players on PC, PS5, and Xbox. The new marines dive headfirst into the fray – and overestimate themselves considerably. A more experienced player advises: ‘Take it slow.’
This is how Space Marine 2 starts:
On September 9, Space Marine 2 was released. Those who purchased the Deluxe or Ultra version could even play as early as September 5. Here you can find all the information about the release.
On Steam alone, Space Marine 2 had nearly 100,000 players at launch (via steamcharts) and a rating of ‘very positive’ at 80%. Reviews praise Space Marine 2 especially for its gameplay.
Although the massive lore of Warhammer 40k lies behind Space Marine 2, you don’t need to know it to have fun. Just run in and slash works too. If you still want to know more, you can find the optimal summary of the lore for Space Marine 2 here.
This is the error: Space Marine 2 offers four difficulty levels in the campaign and in the ‘Operations’ or missions, that is, the coop PvE mode. The highest difficulty level is Angel of Death (campaign) or Merciless (PvE).
On Reddit, a Space Marine who could play earlier advises: ‘Don’t rush into the merciless difficulty with level 1. You will absolutely get wrecked. End of story. Take your time, work your way up. For the Emperor!’
The difficulties in the coop mode have specific level recommendations. ‘Minimal’ is intended for level 1, but ‘Merciless’ is only for level 15. Many new players don’t seem to care about that.
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“Cannot find players on lowest difficulty”
In the comments, users say that it is almost impossible to find players on the lowest difficulty. There is no one to join you or whom you can join: ‘I’ve been trying this for an hour but it seems no one does that.’
There is no shame in working your way up from the bottom – especially since it is important to level your class and weapon first. With a completely fresh character, you can’t do anything on Merciless anyway.
Others report that even on the second highest difficulty they are still taking hits – or that they kick players below the level recommendation for Merciless outright. It’s so harsh that you can hardly succeed without the appropriate equipment: ‘Even if you have experience with a max-level character, you lack the strong perks of your class.’
It is simply not or only difficult to complete the missions if one or more Space Marines are not strong enough for the number of enemies.
The power sources have now been occupied by the first Dyna bosses, after they were empty before and only had Dyna particles for you.
However, you can also enter the duels now. We summarize some important things that you should keep in mind regarding this feature.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Dyna-Maximum’ in the trailer
The most important information about Dyna battles in Pokémon GO
We collect important questions and answers regarding the new feature here.
1. How do I play a Dyna battle? Go to a power source where a boss is sitting. You can find these in the “Nearby” screen of Pokémon GO in a new tab.
To participate, you need the corresponding Dyna particles as well as three Pokémon for the battle. At least one of them must be able to use a Dynamax form.
Up to four players can play together, but you can also compete with fewer players. If you lose early, you can cheer on the other players until the end of the battle and thus reinforce them.
During the battle, you fill a bar that allows you to perform the Dynamaxing.
2. Are there Dyna battles as remote raids? No, you must compete on-site.
3. Who are the Dyna bosses? Currently, they are Glumanda, Bisasam, Schiggy, Wolly, and Raffel.
4. Are these Dyna bosses difficult? As of now, you can easily defeat Glumanda, Bisasam and Schiggy solo with Wolly or Raffel from your research. More difficult bosses are expected to come – the first is already coming in the Psycho-Spektakel event.
5. Can Dyna Pokémon be shiny? Yes, Dyna Pokémon can be shiny. As always, luck is required.
6. How many Dyna particles do I need? This varies based on the boss strength, but for the currently available bosses, 250 Dyna particles apply. These are only consumed when you have won the battle.
8. What are the rewards for Dyna battles? These include items such as Golden Raspberries, instant and charge TMs, special candies, and other items, like revives. Players in the community also reported that XL special candies may be included.
9. Why should I leave a Pokémon after the battle? You can leave Pokémon at the power source after defeating the boss. For this, all other players who compete at the power source receive a bonus for the battle. Also, you get candies when your stationed Pokémon help in battles.
We will continue to update this article in the coming days as more information about Dyna battles becomes available. Please comment if you have questions about Dyna battles – or if you have tips for the new feature. And if you want to know what’s next in Pokémon GO: Here you will find all Pokémon GO events in September 2024.
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The mystery surrounding the identity of “Celebrity Number 6” occupied more than 40,000 people on Reddit for over 4 years. Now, one of the biggest puzzles on the internet seems to be solved.
What was this puzzle about? The identity of “Celebrity Number 6” posed a challenge to the online community for 4 years. It all started in January 2020 with a post by the Finnish Reddit user TonstaH.
In 2008, she purchased a piece of fabric featuring numerous famous celebrities from the early 2000s. The user wanted to harness the power of the internet to identify all the depicted celebrities.
While most stars were relatively easy to identify, “Celebrity Number 6” remained a mystery — until now.
The identity of the WoW nerd from the legendary “South Park” episode was also long unknown:
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17 years after the legendary WoW episode, we finally know who the MMORPG nerd from South Park is
Over 40,000 people wanted to uncover the secret
Why is this so special? The search for “Celebrity Number 6” engaged tens of thousands of people over the years. A subreddit dedicated to the search has over 40,000 members. On TikTok, videos about Celebrity Number 6 garnered several hundred thousand views.
It was not only about identifying the depicted individuals but also about pinpointing the exact photo that was used for the fabric.
Featured were:
Model Adriana Lima with a photo from 1999
Josh Holloway with a photo from 2004
Once again Adriana Lima, this time from 2004
Jessica Alba from 2007
Travis Fimmel, photographed in 2003
Ian Somerhalder with a picture from 2005
Orlando Bloom from 2003
To solve the mystery of Number 6, users contacted the designers of the fabric, utilized image searches, artificial intelligence, sought help from influencers, and even scoured the stock photo site Getty Images (via Reddit).
One post shows how the celebrity images fit onto the fabric:
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However, for Number 6, the community could not even agree on whether it was a man or a woman. Names like River Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves, as well as Kristen Stewart, Fillippa Hamilton, and Evangeline Lilly were discussed.
But despite many similar pictures being found, no one could determine the exact photo that was used for the fabric.
So who was it? Behind Number 6 was the Spanish model Leticia Sardá, which a Reddit user by the name of “StefanMorse” apparently discovered. In a post on Reddit, he explains that he has been researching “Lost Media” for 2 years. These are media items that are presumed to no longer exist: they are “lost”.
However, the person who found the exact photo was another user named “IndigoRoom.” After the model’s name was mentioned, IndigoRoom found the photographer of a magazine cover that at least resembled Number 6.
The Reddit user then contacted the photographer of this cover, who indeed remembered the model and provided the original photo (via Reddit). Apparently, the image was used without the photographer’s consent.
The model herself seems to have little online presence, which certainly made the search harder.
The final comparison of all featured celebrities:
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What happens now? Many members of the community are asking themselves this now. There are several posts in the subreddit where users wonder what they should do with their lives now. At least: In the subreddit “Lost Media,” numerous mysteries are still waiting to be uncovered.
However, some users are still not entirely sure if the search is really over. After all, with artificial intelligence, a lot is possible these days. Someone has even ordered the magazine in which the photo was originally supposed to have been published to make sure it isn’t a forgery. If it were up to one person, that wouldn’t be too bad: Bill Gates explains why he believes false information spread by an AI like ChatGPT is not so bad
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Although the shooter Team Fortress 2 is still very popular on Steam even 17 years after its release, it is somewhat neglected by Valve. Fans now want to show how much they care about their game.
Fans of the aging hero shooter Team Fortress 2 (short: TF2) want to show Valve how many people still care about the game. To do this, they have now delivered a professionally bound book with the names of more than 340,000 players directly to the company behind Steam.
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Team Fortress 2: Meet the Medic
Players want to show Valve how many people love their game
What is behind this? Behind the action is a campaign aimed at saving the popular Steam shooter: #SaveTF2. Although Team Fortress 2 still has a passionate community more than 15 years after its release, it has become nearly unplayable in recent years due to masses of bots.
In 2022, players therefore started an initiative to save their beloved shooter – successfully. Valve responded to the community’s desperate call and promised to address the problem. The fans thanked it with a new player record for Team Fortress 2.
In June 2024, the game repeated itself: fans approached Valve with a petition, who responded with a ban wave against bots, effectively doubling their player count.
The YouTuber TheWhat, who organized the petition in June, has now provided an update. The names of more than 340,000 players who signed the petition were immortalized in a book, bound, and delivered directly to Valve.
On X, formerly Twitter, TheWhat writes: “This is a symbol of the astonishing number of people who love TF2 and want to see it thrive.” You can check out the post – including some cool shots of the book – here:
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The community responds with the cynicism one might expect from players playing a 17-year-old game and feeling abandoned by the creators. “Wow, your names will be in Valve’s trash,” writes a user on X.
However, other players express their joy and pride at having been part of such a project. Another comment on X reads: “Thank you on behalf of the entire TF2 community for doing this. We know it wasn’t easy and probably also costly. But in the end, we are all very proud that you have allowed us to make our voices heard.”
Enotria: The Last Song has brought its dark setting to Steam and PS5 and is doing quite well so far. However, some fans are disappointed with the weapon arsenal, as an iconic weapon class is missing.
What kind of game is this? Enotria: The Last Song is an action RPG with a colorful yet dark Souls-like setting. The game is developed by the Italy-based studio Jyamma Games.
The world of Enotria is trapped in an eternal game that can only be broken by you. As “Maskless,” you are not bound by a destiny and can take on the powerful authors of the game.
The game will be released on September 19, 2024, for PC on Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as for the consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. In a new trailer, the developers have already introduced the various weapon classes of the game.
You can watch the trailer here:
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“Enotria: The Last Song”: All Weapons from the Italian Soulslike Explained for Steam and PS5
With seven different weapons through Enotria
What weapons are available? Enotria: The Last Song offers seven weapon classes, each supporting its own playstyle:
Polearms
Longsword
Greatsword
Saber
Mace
Colossal Greatsword
Colossal Hammer
With the saber, you can deliver quick strikes, but it will also knock your opponents down less. The exact opposite is the colossal hammer – in the trailer, this was a column foot attached to a long handle.
Players miss a certain weapon type
One weapon class is missing for some players – the rapier or small sword. This is doubly important: The rapier would have provided excellent thrusting capabilities in a weapon arsenal that seems heavily focused on slashes, adding more variety. Moreover, the rapier is unmistakably associated with the time in Italy from which the developers took inspiration.
Accordingly, some players express their dismay in the comments under the video on YouTube about the missing rapier:
_Ikelos: ‘> Game set in the Italian Middle Ages/Renaissance > no rapier moveset, Jesus cried (will still buy it)’
Actually, the community thought that Twitch streamer Unge and YouTuber Julien Bam were friends, but the latest video on the YouTuber’s channel suggests otherwise. In it, he makes fun of the streamer with an insider joke.
What is this insider joke? After Unge’s ex-girlfriend made serious accusations against the YouTuber, which allegedly included abusive behavior, a controversy erupted around the former YouTuber. A controversy that Unge felt he had no choice but to defend himself on X with a second account.
This second account was named “Lurkgirly” and had a profile picture that bore the same features as the YouTuber, only in a typically female form. Under almost every critical comment directed at Unge, there was a response from this second account.
YouTuber and Twitch streamer Viktor “Vik” Roth pointed this out in his video with accusations. He provided screenshots from Unge himself showing that he had forgotten to log out of the Lurkgirly account.
This was a feast for the community and everyone jumped on the Twitch streamer to make fun of him. That Unge was indeed behind this account, he later admitted in his statement. He was also not safe from the mockery of other YouTubers and streamers, as the latest video on Julien Bam’s channel proves.
Around Twitch streamer Anni the Duck, there was also a controversy. In the video, her ex-girlfriend Reved explains how she supposedly suffered under emotional abuse in their relationship:
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This is how Julien Bam makes fun of Unge
In his YouTube video “The Secret of the Tooth Fairy”, Julien Bam has hidden all sorts of insider jokes about the German YouTube scene. One of them undoubtedly refers to the Lurkgirly theme.
What is this scene about? The scene begins in a hospital corridor, where the tooth fairy, played by Julien Bam, discovers a figure on the floor. The figure is dressed like the profile picture of the Lurkgirly account and is sobbing on the floor.
While doing so, she tells herself that she is real. When the tooth fairy addresses her, she reveals herself as Lurkgirly and complains that no one believes she is a real girl.
The character also plays with words like “unfiltered”, “unhealthy”, and “unconditionally” in reference to the name Unge. It is clear that Julien Bam is mocking Unge here.
Why should this be surprising? Unge and Julien Bam were once YouTube colleagues who worked on joint YouTube projects, such as the longboard tour in 2014.
They traveled together with other YouTubers like Dner or Cheng from the north of Germany to the south, all on their longboards.
Additionally, the two filmed several videos together and occasionally appeared as guests on each other’s YouTube channels.
User TrochiTV noticed on Reddit: “I found it very unusual that after having understood each other very well, Ju now talks so derogatorily about a long-time friend.”
However, this did not seem to upset others in the community. It is well known that Julien Bam is not shy about making fun of his friends in his main videos. There is a long-term exchange of jabs between him and streamer Rewinside.
Bungie has released new information about Destiny 2: Frontiers. The developers want to take a new direction that won’t bore you, offer more content for free players, and make significant adjustments to the loot shooter.
What has been announced? Bungie has released five big blog posts about Destiny 2 (via bungie.net). These revolve around upcoming changes in 2025. The topics include the following changes you can expect:
We now go into detail and provide you with the most important information from the TWiDs so you can decide for yourself whether Bungie is on the right track.
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Bungie shows the future of Destiny 2 after The Final Shape in the new trailer
Seasonal content will be free in 2025
What does Bungie have planned? Destiny 2 is overhauling its entire system on how seasons and expansions are supposed to work. Instead of one massive expansion, there will now be two medium-sized expansions per year. In 2025, two DLCs with the codenames “Apollo” and “Behemoth” are already planned, which will likely be paid.
This is what the roadmap currently looks like for 2025
As for seasons, they are supposed to be free for all players. Two season updates are set to be released per expansion, at the beginning and around the middle of the expansion. You can purchase a reward pass per season, which mostly contains cosmetic content – like the season pass that players currently know.
You can find out what the expansions, seasons, and reward passes have in store for you in the table:
Expansions
Season
Reward Pass
New Story
New and old activities
Exotic weapon & ornament
New destination
New gear and artifact mods
Legendary weapon and armor ornaments
New missions
New modifiers and challenges
Resources to upgrade gear
New weapons
New sandbox meta
Cosmetic items and more
New gear
New events
New raids and dungeons
New expansions are not supposed to be linear and should experiment
What does “not linear” mean? The Light and Darkness saga followed a linear storytelling path. You went from NPC A to B to C to D in a specific order that Bungie wanted you to follow. This is supposed to change with the first expansion “Apollo” in 2025.
Bungie wants to give you the freedom to experience the story as you wish. So if you want to complete the story of NPC C first and then tackle that of A later? Soon you can do that.
A crashed ship on a new planet.
Tyson Green, the Game Director of Destiny 2, also addresses the topic of experimentation. With each expansion, the team wants to try something new: “We are actively working on prototypes for non-linear campaigns, exploration experiences similar to those in the Dreaming City or Metroidvanias, and even more unusual formats like roguelikes or survival shooters. […] Each expansion will present a new opportunity to try something different.”
The expansions are also expected to offer new characters, factions, twists, and more. Whether new peoples are also meant by factions is not known.
Loot and its locations are supposed to be improved
What is supposed to change? Currently, there are few activities where players can grab their loot. The grind results in a tedious repetition of the same modes just to get their God Roll, find a blueprint, or complete the collection.
With Destiny 2: Frontiers, this is supposed to change. In the upcoming expansion “Apollo”, your loot is set to become more profound. There will be several improved weapon variants that you can hunt for in a much wider range of activities.
The legendary weapons will then be divided into different tiers. The lowest represents the base level of all known legendary weapons, while the highest tier is comparable to adept weapons.
The highest tier improves all perks of your weapon.
To make it easier to obtain these items, there will be a so-called pool for each activity, which can also partially overlap with other pools. A pool will receive an armor and weapon set with different examples for each weapon slot. Thus, Bungie wants to divide its pools:
Core PVE: Rewards shared from more accessible PVE activities like strikes.
Core PVP: Rewards distributed across more easily accessible PVP activities like crucible playlists.
Pinnacle PVE: Rewards allocated to more challenging PVE activities like dungeons.
Pinnacle PVP: Rewards distributed under more challenging PVP activities like Trials of Osiris.
New items for a season or expansion will also be highlighted, making them easier to identify. Weapon crafting is also supposed to remain available, but more as a means to catch up on missed weapons.
The portal and the change in activities
What is the portal? Bungie will adjust its activity interface with “Apollo”. Anyone returning to Destiny after a long break will notice how quickly the star map and possible activities can overwhelm you. With the “portal,” this is supposed to change.
The portal is designed to provide an overview at a glance, showing you which activities are relevant for your grind. Depending on the season, the focus may change, and to help you know immediately which activity you can tackle to get the best loot, the portal is supposed to assist you.
This is what the portal might look like.
The portal will show you the most important activities for PvE, PvP, and even events. Through the overview, you can also select the new destination and the tower to travel there.
This is how activities are changing: Players only know a few difficulty modes and modifiers in PvE dictated by Bungie. There is no more variety. However, with “Apollo”, Bungie wants to give you the chance to decide how challenging the activity you want to approach should be. Keyword: Challenge Customization.
This is what the new menu looks like.
Bungie allows you free rein for challenges with the new menu in PvE. You can adjust the following things in strikes, for instance:
Rules
Gameplay
Enemy power
Scoring (multiplier)
The more challenges you select, the higher the reward you will receive at the end of your activity. This is supposed to add some spice and can even change how enemies fight.
As for PvP, the team is still pondering how to implement some changes here. However, it is understandable that there are not as many freedoms possible in the Crucible, as players face off against each other and it would otherwise be unfair.
Pokémon GO is currently all about the new Dynamax feature. A new event will bring you the next monster directly.
What kind of event is this? The Psychic Spectacle has been announced in Pokémon GO. This event has taken place in previous years and is returning from Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM until Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
In addition to some bonuses, many familiar and a new Pokémon, you can expect the debut of a strong Pokémon for the Dynamax battles.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Dyna-Maximum’ in the trailer
All content from the Psychic Spectacle
Which new Dynamax Pokémon will be in the event? The event will feature Tanhel, the Pokémon from Generation 3 with the Steel and Psychic types, as a Dynamax monster in level 3 battles.
Since the final evolution of Tanhel, Metagross, is among the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO, this will likely add a strong attacker for the Dynamax battles.
What Pokémon will be in the event? Brimova, the Psychic Pokémon from Generation 8, will make its debut in the event. It can evolve into Brimano and then into Silembrim.
Additionally, the following Pokémon are waiting for you in the event:
In the wild:
Trasla*
Spoink*
Mollimorba*
Monozyto*
Pygraulon*
Parfi*
Flauschling*
Iscalar*
Bubungus*
Brimova (rare)
In 7-km eggs:
Flunkifer*
Klingplim*
Psiau*
Brimova
In field research:
Mollimorba*
Monozyto*
Pygraulon*
Parfi*
Flauschling*
Bubungus* (increased shiny chance in field research)
Brimova
Pokémon marked with a * can also be encountered as Shiny.
What bonuses are there in the event? The bonuses of the event are quite strong and can help you replenish your supplies of stardust and candies.
Double stardust when catching Pokémon
Additional candies when catching with nice, great, or fantastic throws
Increased chance for XL candies when catching with nice, great, or fantastic throws (starting from Trainer level 31)
Additional content of the event: This event will also have collector challenges where you must collect Pokémon. For this, you will receive rewards of stardust, experience points, and encounters with Brimova.
There will also be PokéStop showcases again, where you can participate with Pokémon from the event.
For $2 (approximately €2), you can purchase a paid limited-time research. For successfully completing it, you will receive an incubator, a super incubator, a star piece, 15,000 experience points, and encounters with Bubungus and Brimova.
More events in Pokémon Go: The biggest new feature in September is the “Dynamax” feature. Want to know what events are upcoming in the next weeks in Pokémon Go? We have an overview of the upcoming events in September 2024 in Pokémon GO directly on MeinMMO.
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Sony will present details about the PS5 Pro on September 10, 2024. Many gamers are expecting a major announcement. However, these expectations have been dashed before.
What kind of video is this? Sony plans to hold a presentation on September 10, 2024, at 7 PM. The video is currently titled “PS5 Technical Presentation hosted by Mark Cerny.” According to the YouTube channel, Cerny intends to give a “technical presentation focused on the PS5 and innovations in gaming.”
Everyone is now hoping for the big reveal of the PS5 Pro and many details. But this might be where you could be disappointed.
All known features of the PS5 in the official trailer from Sony
Cerny’s first technical presentation scared many gamers off
What’s the problem? During the PS5 presentation in March 2020, there was also a technical presentation by Cerny. And that’s exactly what was shown: technical details about the SSD and the processor. But many viewers felt bored because they were expecting something entirely different:
Viewers were expecting a lively and entertaining show with games and trailers.
They wanted to finally see the top-secret design of the PS5, which was still unknown at that time. It was only revealed 3 months later.
Instead, they got technical facts that they didn’t want to hear or see at all. Accordingly, the chat reacted negatively, criticizing Sony and its ‘Lead Architect.’
This is how the chat looked during the technical presentation for the PS5 in March 2020.
What will be shown on September 10, 2024? The presentation on September 10 is also supposed to include a “technical presentation.” According to leaks, the PS5 Pro will be discussed, but it is quite certain that you will mostly be faced with a dry, technical lecture. And not an edited gaming stream, like Sony regularly hosts as “State of Play.”
Mark Cerny is not a full-time gamer or game developer; he is a technical professional, although he contributed to games like “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and “Crash Bandicoot” in the 90s. Mark Cerny is regarded as the genius behind the development of the PS5. Just recently, he recognized what gamers really want on the PS5 and PC.
Don’t have false expectations
Here’s how to avoid disappointment: Don’t go in with false expectations for the technical presentation, just like thousands of other viewers did during the last stream in March 2020.
And if you are disappointed, don’t take out your anger on Cerny or the Sony team. Because the organizer has clearly presented the stream as a “technical presentation.”
Therefore, do not expect to learn about detailed images, the price, or even a release date during the event on September 10, 2024. Rather, there will be a so-called “Deep Dive,” a deep insight into the technology of the PS5 and possibly its successor.
More about the PS5: The PS5 is now over 3 years old. But is it still worth buying a PS5 in 2024? MeinMMO discusses the advantages and disadvantages of Sony’s console and explains what you should consider if you are thinking about a purchase: Is it even worth buying a PS5 in 2024?
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A YouTuber has made serious accusations against the most famous German Twitch channels for EA FC 25. The accusations focus on purchased clicks from India.
Which streamers are involved? The claims come from YouTuber Cem “HapticRush (Haptic)” Gülken. They are specifically directed at the channels of Simon “GamerBrother” Schildgen and “Tisi Schubech,” consisting of Timo Schulz and Simon Bechtold.
While Haptic has made a name for himself mainly with the first-person shooter Call of Duty (CoD), GamerBrother and Tisi Schubech have become known with EA Sports FC, formerly FIFA. In their segments, they rank among the most-watched content creators nationwide, and sometimes even internationally.
A dispute is now brewing between the parties.
What triggered the dispute? The dispute was triggered by a post from Haptic on X on August 30, 2024. Here, he accused the streamers of having purchased clicks from abroad:
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In the same post, Haptic demanded that the accused streamers disclose their viewer numbers. Many users, especially from the accused’s camp, initially criticized Haptic harshly for these allegations.
The biggest streamers must repeatedly deal with criticism as part of public life. Even MontanaBlack had to justify his driving style:
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Video intensifies allegations of purchased clicks
While the EA-FC streamers largely ignored the criticism at first, Haptic published a video on YouTube titled “Purchased Clicks on YouTube” on Sunday, September 8, in which he wanted to emphasize his allegations with evidence.
Why does Haptic make such allegations? In 2017, Haptic founded an agency called Ciberdime, aiming to ensure that content creators and their content are taken seriously. Haptic has identified the so-called viewbotting as a threat to this endeavor. And he accuses the accused streamers of this primarily for 2 videos on their main or secondary channels.
What is viewbotting? On help.twitch.tv , viewbotting is described as an unlawful, artificial increase in viewer numbers through unauthorized scripts or tools. An example of such an unauthorized tool is the purchase of bot viewers from domestic or foreign sources. A bot is a software program that automatically repeats a task. Such bots can be purchased and then applied to videos or streams. They result in a higher number of viewers and can lead to a better algorithm for the streams or videos with artificially generated comments.
Haptic tries to show viewbotting in detail using an example of a vlog by GamerBrother on YouTube. At the time of the allegations, the video had generated around 150,000 views.
For the analysis, Haptic uses his insights from the dashboard of the specific YouTube video. This displays the number of viewers in relation to the elapsed time using a curve.
What evidence does Haptic provide? Haptic addresses several points in his video that he believes indicate that the videos were boosted through viewbotting.
You can watch the detailed presentation of the evidence in this video:
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In summary, Haptic identifies the following indicators of viewbotting:
the videos experienced a rapid increase in viewer numbers after a difficult start
upon looking at the origin of the viewer counts, it is noticeable that over half of the clicks come from external sources, which according to Haptic is an extraordinarily high value
61.5 % of the clicks come from India, which would correspond to about 90,000 viewers from India with approximately 150,000 views
He then applied the same approach to TisiSchubech’s video, with similar results.
What does the accused side say? The first statement from the accused side came on Sunday, September 8. In a Twitch stream, GamerBrother addressed the allegations live for the first time.
GamerBrother considers Haptic to be the “most disgusting influencer,” has “never been so humanly disappointed,” and feels “mentally right.” (via TikTok)
By now, various major content creators have been confronted with this dispute. However, many are still holding back their opinions because the situation is too opaque. Not long ago, a feud shook the entire streaming landscape, and the end still seems not quite reached: How €2.50 plunged German Twitch into chaos and led to the career-ending of 2 influencers
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Once again, a game that one has purchased disappears from the personal game library. This concerns fans – and makes some really angry.
In recent months, there has been an ongoing debate about what gamers truly “own” when they buy a game. After all, games can become unplayable after a few years, for example, because the servers are shut down. Or the game is simply no longer available for download. This is exactly the fate that now befalls Oxenfree, which is currently giving many buyers an ultimatum.
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Oxenfree – Trailer for the Story Game
What happened to Oxenfree? The game Oxenfree was originally offered for purchase on the platform Itch.io. This is a platform where mainly indie developers can sell their games relatively easily. Now, Oxenfree has suddenly disappeared from the site – the game can no longer be purchased. At the same time, it has been announced that players must download the game by October 1, 2024, if they bought it on Itch.io. Otherwise, the game is simply “gone” – and no longer playable.
There is no explanation as to why the game is disappearing from the site.
What kind of game is it? Oxenfree is an adventure game with picturesque graphics. The game is played from a side perspective, similar to classic jump-and-run games. The story revolves around some teenagers who plan an overnight stay on an abandoned military island as a small adventure. However, they uncover some eerie secrets and even open rifts into the ghost world. Depending on the chosen dialogue options, the course of the story changes, allowing players to continuously shape their own adventure while trying to solve the mystery – and hopefully survive.
Is the game then completely gone? No. As of now, Oxenfree is still available on other platforms, such as Steam. The game is still for sale there and can be purchased. So, anyone who absolutely wants to play it in the future can still buy it there – at least as of now. This, of course, does little good if someone purchased Oxenfree on Itch.io and only realizes after a few weeks that they have lost access to it. Then they will probably have to buy it a second time.
Many players have long been concerned that once purchased games are not accessible “forever.” Therefore, there are ongoing attempts to archive games for eternity and keep them alive even when they are no longer supported by developers and publishers. A citizens’ initiative wanted to push this forward for the EU.
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In a blog post from September 9th, the developers of Minecraft introduced some changes regarding how the popular survival game will be developed in the future. The pace at which updates are released will change, and a dedicated version for the PS5 will be launched. Players are especially excited about one change: the “controversial Mob Votes” will be abolished.
Minecraft announces: In a blog post on 09.09., the developers announced several changes for the 15th anniversary of Minecraft (via minecraft.net):
Instead of one major update per year, there will now be multiple “Game Drops” – the size of the updates will vary
Instead of hosting a Minecraft Live event in October, two shows will be aired
Additionally, the controversial Mob Votes will be abolished and replaced with something else
A dedicated version for the PS5 will be introduced, and improvements to multiplayer will be aimed for in 2025
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“Long live the revolution!”
What are the players cheering for? On reddit, they are mostly cheering about the announcement that the annual vote on which new mob will come to Minecraft has been prevented.
They rhyme: “We fought for Three and broke them free” (approximately: We fought for Three and freed them).
The topic has stirred many in the community (via change.org).
Players are frustrated every year that 3 mobs are introduced, but 2 are removed
What is the idea behind it? The Mob Vote in Minecraft works in such a way that the developers present 3 concepts for new mobs once a year, which could potentially come to Minecraft.
A “mob” is a monster or beast – an “enemy non-player character” in a video game. A typical “foe” that must be defeated. In Minecraft, however, such “mobs” can also be neutral or friendly.
In a vote, it is then decided which mob gets into the game, while the rest disappears. In the past, this has already caused disagreements, when individual creators manipulated the vote.
This is the players’ hope: The players’ hope now is that if the Mob Vote is abolished, all 3 new mobs will be introduced to the game every year, or even “old losers” from past votes will come to Minecraft again.
Mob Vote in Minecraft is history – what comes next?
And now is everyone happy? Not really. While some are cheering.
Others point out that just because the vote is being abolished, it doesn’t mean that the losers of previous votes will come to the game or that 3 new mobs will appear each year going forward.
But for now, it seems the community is just happy that someone is listening to their feedback.
On September 9, 2024, Space Marine 2 will be released on PC, Xbox, and PS5. The developers have already released a roadmap in advance, showing which content will be available after the release.
When will Space Marine 2 be released?
Buyers of the standard version can play Space Marine 2 starting September 9, 2024. Those who purchased the Deluxe or Ultra Edition have been able to play since September 5.
What’s in Space Marine 2: You play as the Ultramarine Titus in Space Marine 2, whom some of you may already know from the first part. As a (former) member of the Deathwatch, you must wash away your stain, and Space Marines only know one method: slaughter.
Space Marine 2 relies on graphically appealing environments and primarily on violence with quite detailed kills and executions, similar to Doom. The gameplay is comparable to horde shooters, and you have to face massive hordes of bug aliens. The game also offers:
replayable missions with various difficulty levels
different classes and weapons that you can level up and skill
an optional PvP mode
Although the story and lore of Warhammer are not relevant to the gaming fun, fans of the universe will find numerous references that are sure to create a few nerd moments. For everyone else, here is the best short summary of the lore behind Space Marine 2.
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Der Launch-Trailer zu Space Marine 2, dem neuen Koop-Shooter in Warhammer 40k
Roadmap for Space Marine 2 explains what to expect in 2024 and 2025
The team behind Space Marine 2 has released a roadmap with planned post-release content in time for the launch (via Steam). The game will receive seasons including season passes, with Season 1 already starting with releases and Season 2 expected to be released between October and the end of 2024.
The season passes include cosmetic rewards as well as “Champion Packs” – thematically grouped skins. Season 2, for instance, will offer skins for the “Dark Angels” chapter of the Space Marines. However, all gameplay-relevant changes will come as a free patch for everyone. Planned for 2024 are:
new PvE missions
the “deadly” difficulty level
one new enemy type as well as the Neo-Volkite pistol as a new weapon
There are no concrete details for 2025 yet; however, the developers have promised a number of contents:
more missions for the PvE mode as well as a horde mode
a new PvP mode as well as arenas
prestige ranks for PvE
new enemy types and weapons
an expansion of the battle barge
There are no specific dates yet for when any of this will come. The developers reserve the right to change the schedule. For those who want to take a break from the shooting in Space Marine 2 or are looking for variety, they should keep an eye on Rogue Trader: A role-playing game set in Warhammer 40k is the best game at gamescom 2024
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In a week, the mythical version of the Raid Palace of the Nerub’ar from WoW: The War Within will open its gates, and thus begins the “World First Race” for the fastest boss kills. Now Blizzard has banned several players who are currently preparing for the community competition.
Who was banned and why? Reports are circulating on various platforms and websites that several players from World of Warcraft have been banned. Here’s what is known:
Players who allegedly exploited a method to gain an advantage in farming reputation with the faction “The Severed Threads” were banned – this was explained by a Blizzard employee in the private Discord channel for the upcoming “Race to World First” (via icy-veins.com) to the affected professional guilds.
All reputation progress and rewards gained through the exploit will be removed, according to Blizzard.
Most players caught by Blizzard received a four-day ban (via X). There are rumors that some were even banned for over ten days.
As already indicated, many professional players from guilds currently preparing for the “Race to World First” are also affected. Method is said to have been hit (via Reddit). The same goes for various players from Echo (via X).
Is your team ready for the assault on the Palace of the Nerub’ar?
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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within
Does Blizzard influence the “Race to World First”?
What do the bans mean for the World First Race? With the ID change on September 10th and 11th, 2024, the warm-up in the Palace of the Nerub’ar begins. The raid instance will only open this week on normal and heroic difficulty (plus Wing 1 of LFR).
The actual first World First Race of the WoW expansion The War Within will kick off only with next week’s ID change, when the mythic difficulty opens and the first boss kills actually have significance.
Nevertheless, the bans are bitter for the professional guilds. They lose important days for preparation (for instance, to optimally gear as many characters as possible in the normal and heroic version of the Palace of the Nerub’ar for Mythic) AND the reputation progress and the associated rewards that they allegedly cheated through an exploit.
Ultimately, this could indeed impact the “Race to World First” because guilds may have to adjust their rosters or start the race with an equipment deficit. Which guild do you think will win the race? Let us know in the comments! You can find more about the schedule for the first season of the current expansion here: Roadmap for Season 1, Raids, and PvP – the key dates from WoW: The War Within.
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With a small announcement, Blizzard has disrupted a very special market in World of Warcraft – and heated up another one significantly.
Blizzard has announced a small hotfix for enchanting. However, these words immediately caused the price of a resource in the auction house to explode. A whopping 1,800% price increase within just a few hours. Anyone who acted early here likely earned themselves a handsome profit.
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What has Blizzard announced? Blizzard has announced a new way for enchanters to obtain Storm Dust. This resource was previously quite limited. In the official WoW forum, the community manager Kaivax wrote:
We are working on a hotfix to address this issue.
The hotfix will add a new shattering recipe, which allows you to shatter the blue crystals and obtain dust from them.
We expect this to appear in the game within the next few days.
What was the problem? Characters with enchanting have had quite a hard time in The War Within. This is because a variety of enchantments require the resource “Storm Dust.” This can be obtained by disenchanting uncommon (“green”) items.
The problem is that green items are frequently received by characters during the leveling phase, but hardly at all afterwards. After all, in dungeons and raids, mainly rare (“blue”) or epic (“purple”) items are available, which grant higher quality resources when disenchanted.
This led to the price of Storm Dust continually increasing and the demand not being met. A peculiar circumstance for a resource that is considered a “mass resource” and is essentially needed in large quantities for almost every recipe.
How has this changed the market? Drastically. Until now, Gleaming Shards were practically in abundance. They were only used sparingly, and since many characters disenchanted blue items, they were in fact much more common than ever needed. The price was last at 4 to 5 gold pieces per shard.
After it was announced that the shards could soon be converted into dust, the price literally exploded. Just a few hours later, Gleaming Shards already cost 95 gold pieces per unit – representing a price increase of 1,800%. Meanwhile, the price is fluctuating quite significantly again.
Many players apparently bought up large amounts of shards to soon convert them into Storm Dust and then sell them profitably.
