If you have secured early access to Star Wars Outlaws for the PlayStation 5 and have accumulated a decent amount of gameplay time early on, you might need to brace yourself. Due to a new update from Ubisoft, your save file could become unusable.
Why are the save games on the PS5 failing? Apparently, Ubisoft has contacted numerous buyers of the PlayStation 5 version of Star Wars Outlaws to inform them that the newly released patch 1.000.002 makes extensive adjustments to the new action-adventure game.
According to Ubisoft, you need to ensure that you are playing the new version 1.000.002 on the PS5. Additionally, all save files from older versions of the game are potentially vulnerable to technical problems and even progress blocks due to the patch.
In short: If you started playing Star Wars Outlaws on the PlayStation 5 during the early access phase, you must bury your old save file—no matter how many hours you have invested in it—and start anew.
Here is a trailer for Star Wars Outlaws:
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Star Wars Outlaws introduces the underworld of the galaxy
“Unpaid Bug Testers” during Early Access
What else does Ubisoft say? Affected individual JACOAE has published Ubisoft’s message on Reddit. It states that you can check the version number on PS5 by going to “Options” on the game title, selecting “Information,” and checking the version number under “Version.”
How is the community reacting to the message? Unsurprisingly, Ubisoft’s message has caused anger among those affected. After all, one had to purchase the more expensive Gold (for 109.99 euros) or Ultimate Editions (for 129.99 euros) to have three days of early access on the PlayStation 5.
Membraneinthelnzane writes on Reddit: “This is what you get for being unpaid bug testers.”
Moress adds (via Reddit): “Even worse, you paid for this privilege.”
IAreBeMrLee makes a jab at Ubisoft: “If it had just been an AAAA title, this would never have happened.”
What do I need to know about Star Wars Outlaws? The new game from developer Massive Entertainment (The Division) and publisher Ubisoft is an action-adventure with an open world that tells a story between the events of “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.”
Once leveling a character in WoW: The War Within from level 70 to 80 is quick. However, a professional from Echo had bigger plans and paid the physical price for it.
Which pro player from WoW are we talking about? Anyone who regularly follows the World-First Races or the MDI tournament of World of Warcraft knows Gingi. The experienced player from Echo (previously Method) has participated in numerous World-First kills and can call himself a six-time MDI champion.
Here you can watch a well-staged sequence from WoW: The War Within:
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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within
I do not recommend trying this
What happened to Gingi? The WoW streamer and podcaster N_Tys published a short clip from Gingi’s stream on X, showing that the level grind had temporarily led the Echo player into the new dungeon “Ara-Kara, City of Echoes” (which is a fitting name).
In one moment, Gingi is saying something, and in the next, his hunter “Gingitwo” is caught by a stun effect from a “Blood Overseer”. When the stun ended, the marksman stood still while the rest of the group attacked the next opponents. What happened? Well, Gingi had fallen asleep. The long grind took its toll.
Later, the pro player commented on the situation on X: “This is what it looks like when you level 17 chars on the first day to level 80. I do not recommend trying this. I just woke up and feel refreshed, so let’s go!”
What do I need to know about WoW: The War Within? The new expansion of World of Warcraft officially launched on August 27, 2024, and tells the start of the three-part World Soul saga. You can expect new features like the depths, the war horde, and of course fresh regions, dungeons, raids, and more. All the details can be found here: All important information about the release, pre-patch, hero talents, and war horde of WoW: The War Within
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The Cow Level has been a part of the Diablo series for over 25 years – originally a joke that became much too big. MeinMMO explains where this level, which doesn’t actually exist, comes from and what makes it so special.
What is the Cow Level?
The Cow Level, also known as the Not-Cow Level or “place that doesn’t exist”, is a secret level full of cows.
For the first time, the Cow Level appeared as such in Diablo 2 and was very limited in playability there.
What makes the Cow Level so special? Traditionally, the Cow Level is a popular farming spot. The mob density here is above average, and there are many elite enemies with increased drop chances.
In Diablo 2, for instance, the Cow Level is the best farming spot for the basis of rune words. In Diablo 3, the Not-Cow Level is a place where many legendaries can be found because elite enemies are guaranteed to appear in droves.
The Cow Level gained fame because it originated from a joke and grew larger over time. There are references to the level in almost every Blizzard game and even in other media, and in Diablo 4, a massive treasure hunt for the Cow Level is underway.
No one has yet found a real Cow Level in Diablo 4. Maybe with Vessel of Hatred?
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Trailer for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred provides insight into the story of the expansion
A joke becomes a meme that has accompanied Diablo for over 25 years
The origin of the secret Cow Level dates back to the original Diablo from 1997. There, a few cows stand around in Tristram, and players were firmly convinced: If you click on them often enough, a portal to a secret level opens.
This Cow Level never existed (hence the saying today: “There is no Cow Level”). With the expansion Hellfire, the developers then added a secret quest, with an NPC in a cow costume meant to reference this joke.
Only with Diablo 2 from the year 2000 did players gain access to the secret Cow Level, known there as the “Moo Moo Farm.” To enter this farm, you need two items:
a Tome of Town Portal
Wirt’s Leg – the wooden leg of the smuggler who is supposedly the first victim of the cows
If you place these items in the Horadric Cube after you have completed the final quest in Act 5 on your current difficulty, a red portal opens to a level full of cows wielding halberds.
This is what the Cow King looks like in Diablo 3.
Back then, you could only visit the level once; once the “Cow King” is killed, the portal closes for that difficulty. In Diablo 2: Resurrected, the level is repeatable.
In Diablo 3, the Cow Level made a return, even in two versions. The base game has Whimsyshire as a secret level, a world full of teddy bears, rainbows, and unicorns – the reason why players wished for a “darker” Diablo again. With Reaper of Souls, the “Not-the-Cow-Level” was added, featuring the familiar cows and tons of loot.
The Cow Level in other games
Over the years, the Cow Level has even made its way into other games and media – primarily regarding things from Blizzard. Almost every Blizzard game since 1997 has some reference to the legendary level:
In Overwatch, there is a sign on the map Blizzard World that says: “There is no Cow Level.”
In Hearthstone, there is the possibility to face off against the Cow King in the “Tavern Brawl.”
In StarCraft, the cheat code “there is no cow level” provides an instant victory over the mission.
StarCraft 2 has a secret “Cow Level” chat where a “… moo!” gets appended to every message.
Even in other games, there are references to the Cow Level. In Watch Dogs 2, an NPC compares the difficulty of a mission to the Cow Level. The “Diablo 2” edition of Dungeons & Dragons has official rules for a Cow Level and the cow enemies there. Final Fantasy VII has a secret Cow Level, if only by name (via YouTube).
The eternal search: Is there a Cow Level in Diablo 4?
Even before the release of Diablo 4, fans have been asking whether there is a secret Cow Level in the latest Diablo. The official answer is, of course: No, there is no Cow Level. That would be totally absurd.
However, with each season, the clues about a Cow Level are intensifying – starting with someone slaughtering 2,000 cows to find an initial secret item. However, it actually takes 666 cows, as we now know.
The items can be processed at the Ox Well in Ked Bardu to obtain a key. The key opens a cellar in Scosglen in an area that looks like a cow’s head on the map. Inside the cellar, there are tons of cows. If you kill them all, you receive a stamina potion, the use of which is still unknown. This is where the trail ends for now.
Although Blizzard claims there is no Cow Level, the boss says: You should better keep those items. In the Discord “Not Finding a Cow Level,” hundreds of fans are working to solve the puzzle, but so far without success.
In a survey on MeinMMO, we wanted to know which of the Straw Hat Pirates from One Piece you would like to have as a friend the most. The Straw Hat Pirates received varying numbers of votes. However, only one made it to the top.
The Straw Hat Pirates all have their quirks. Some are more collegial, while others are more withdrawn. That’s why MeinMMO wanted to know from you with which pirates from Luffy’s crew you would prefer to spend time.
Here are the results: 1,818 people participated in the survey. You could cast your vote for the Straw Hat Pirate you would like to hang out with the most. You only had one vote to cast.
Here we list which pirates made it to places 4-10:
We took a look at the coolest ships from One Piece:
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One Piece: These are the 5 coolest ships sailing the oceans
In the comments, you mentioned other pirates you would like to hang out with aside from the Straw Hat Pirates:
User Justine Koch would like to hang out with the captain of the Heart Pirates, Trafalgar Law. MeinMMO anime expert Jasmin Beverungen can only agree.
T.M.P. finds a good reason to date Vivi. After all, she is rich. This way, she could pay for all the leisure activities of the two!
KonoNana mentions Bentham as a good comrade. Bentham, Bon Curry or Mister 2 was an agent of the Baroque Works, but is now in very different fields.
Besides, users Sero and Justine Koch revealed that they would also like to hang out with Chopper. According to Sero, they could learn together, gather herbs, and do things to help others. That sounds like a relaxing day!
EsmaraldV, on the other hand, voted for Nami, but we’d better not ask why. All right, then we’ll hold back at this point and introduce you to the top three places instead.
Nico Robin made it into the top 3 even before Nami.
Result: 17% with 313 votes
More One Piece fans would rather hang out with Nico Robin than with Nami. Unlike the hot-headed navigator, Nico Robin is the more relaxed type. She prefers a good book and is usually found on a sun lounger. We can imagine that she would be the perfect companion for a vacation in Egypt.
Place 2: Monkey D. Luffy
The captain only lands in second place.
Result: 20% with 364 votes
The chaotic captain has made it to second place. He is up for any fun and can laugh at any silly joke. He would not only be the perfect companion for your next adventure, but he could probably also tell you where to find the best all-you-can-eat buffets nearby.
Place 1: Zoro
Zoro is the Straw Hat Pirate you would like to hang out with the most.
Result: 26% with 466 votes
Zoro is by far the pirate you want as a buddy the most. Zoro’s muscles don’t come from nowhere; they come from hard training. He is often seen with weights in hand, training to become the strongest swordsman. Zoro could motivate you to train.
Through his training, Zoro wants to become the strongest swordsman in the world. Currently, Mihawk Dulacre holds this title. Among all people who have (not) eaten a Devil Fruit, he is considered the second strongest fighter by the MeinMMO team: One Piece: The 5 strongest fighters without Devil Fruit in the ranking
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“FragPunk” wants to do quite a few things differently in the realm of hero shooters. Whether the experiment works, you can decide for yourself at the beginning of October – that’s when the closed beta is set to begin on Steam.
What kind of game is this? “FragPunk” is an online shooter developed by Bad Guitar Studio. In short 5v5 matches, players battle not only with different heroes and firearms, but also with powerful cards.
“FragPunk” is set to be released for both PC on Steam and Xbox. However, the developers have not yet announced a release date.
In the following trailer, the developers briefly introduce their game again:
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FragPunk: Beginning of October starts the beta for the hero shooter on Steam
No round should play the same
What makes the game special? “FragPunk” aims to stand out from other hero shooters like Overwatch 2 and Valorant with an extensive card deck. Before each round, your team can choose from three of over 70 cards.
The abilities you gain through your cards range from simple damage boosts to more elaborate match modifiers. With one card, you can prevent the opposing team from healing. In the trailer, this card disables one of the opponent’s cards, which would otherwise have allowed them to heal their teammates with shots.
With certain cards, you can even influence the weather on the map. If you want to obscure your opponents’ vision, you can summon a thick fog. Rain and snow also seem to be options, though it is unclear from the trailer how the weather might affect gameplay in this case.
Thanks to various interaction possibilities with and between the cards, no match, which lasts about 2.5 minutes, should play the same way. Whether it will ultimately be fun, you can try out for yourself in a closed beta at the beginning of October. You can already sign up for this on Steam.
At the gamescom 2024, awards for inclusion in gaming were presented for the second time by the initiative Gaming ohne Grenzen and the mobile provider congstar. The winners were honored in five categories by a jury.
What kind of award is this? At this year’s gamescom in Cologne, the “Gaming ohne Grenzen” awards took place for the second time. This special prize, initiated by the mobile provider congstar and the initiative Gaming ohne Grenzen (GoG), honors projects and individuals that promote accessibility and inclusion in gaming. The ceremony took place in 2024 at the congstar booth.
In which categories were awards presented? The Gaming ohne Grenzen awards are presented in five categories, including the following:
National Award: Honors projects that contribute to accessibility in gaming on a national level.
International Award: Honors international projects that contribute to accessibility in gaming.
Representation Award: Award for projects that make underrepresented groups in gaming visible.
Hardware & Technology Award: Prizes technological innovations that advance accessibility in gaming.
Personality Award: Honors a personality who is particularly committed to accessibility and inclusion in gaming.
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gamescom 2024: Monster Hunter Wilds delights with monster action
Xbox cleans up at the Gaming ohne Grenzen awards
This year, Xbox was the standout winner, with awards in two categories. In the National Award category, the Xbox booth from gamescom 2023 was recognized.
The booth set new standards in terms of accessibility at trade shows and demonstrated how inclusive such an event can be. Some of the elements included:
Rest areas
Ramps for accessibility
Adaptive Controllers
Aids such as sunglasses, ear protection, and fidget tools
Also nominated were the gamescom Accessibility Guidelines and the historical gaming platform Playing History.
Xbox wins yet another category
In the International Award category, Xbox won again – this time for the game Forza Motorsport. This racing game impressed the jury with its extensive customization options, enabling players with various disabilities to tailor the game to their needs and enjoy it barrier-free.
Among the nominees for this award were also: Minecraft and the Xbox Inclusion Guide.
Who else won? In addition to Xbox, other projects that contribute significantly to inclusion in gaming were also recognized.
Representation Award: The award went to the DisCo Devs Game Jam, a platform for developers with disabilities. The Game Jam promotes collaboration and exchange within marginalized groups like the LGBTQI+ community to develop games that foster diversity and inclusion.
Also nominated were: Sims 4 and Tell Me Why.
Hardware & Technology Award: The Alt Controller, developed by Tim Brogden for the charity organization SpecialEffect and released as open-source software, provides a barrier-free solution for gamers.
Also nominated were: The augmented reality glasses Apple Vision Pro and the adaptive gaming toolkit PlayAbility.
Personality Award: Svenja Ottawa aka SvenjaDev received the “Personality Award” for her long-standing commitment to making games more accessible and raising awareness of accessibility in the gaming community.
Also nominated were: Accessibility consultant Brandon Cole aka “superblindman” (posthumously) and Marlene Beilharz (actress & author).
Who made the decision? The award winners were chosen by the following ten-member jury:
Melanie Eilert (Ambassador for Gaming ohne Grenzen)
Rae Grimm (Head of Editorial Gaming at Webedia Germany)
Michael Gurt (Research Associate at JFF – Institute for Media Education)
Casey Kreer (Expert in Digital Accessibility)
Svenja Ottawa aka SvenjaDev (Creator & Developer)
Katrin Schäfer-Hansen (Rehabilitation Scientist)
Linda Scholz (Specialist Consultant at the NRW Youth Media Culture Centre)
Hendrik Wagener (Gaming Expert)
Dennis Winkens aka WheelyWorld (Creator)
Erdin Ciplak aka Mr. Blindlife (Creator)
Who is behind the award?Gaming ohne Grenzen is an initiative that advocates for accessibility and inclusion in digital games. For a few years now, the initiative has been testing games and technologies for their accessibility for people with disabilities and publishing the results on their website. They evaluate, for example, whether games can be played without sound.
Disclaimer: Rae Grimm is Head of Digital Publishing at Webedia Gaming and is responsible for MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro. Rae Grimm is part of the jury of the Gaming ohne Grenzen awards.
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The Lord of the Rings introduces many iconic and important characters, but not every character always interacts with one another. Especially two important figures seem to avoid each other. At least, when considering how often the two speak to each other.
Which characters are we talking about? Hardly any film series has as many iconic figures as The Lord of the Rings. Each has an elaborate personality and a striking design. It is no wonder that there are countless characters and merchandise featuring the entire ensemble.
The interaction of the characters is also always interesting and endearing. One immediately thinks of Legolas and Gimli. However, two characters actually only speak one sentence to each other in twelve hours, considering the Extended Cut.
Epic Trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship
3 short words for a big promise
When do Frodo and Legolas speak to each other? Throughout the trilogy, the two meet quite early on. In The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, several characters pledge their loyalty to Frodo and promise him help for the journey that lies ahead for the hobbit.
Legolas also does this, who in the German version says and my bow to Frodo (via Moviepilot). This is the first and only time that the two characters speak to each other here. Nevertheless, Legolas remains true to the brief promise until the very end.
The brief exchange between the two sparked a silly fan theory. Fans have naturally wondered why the two never talk to each other. Legolas at least mentions Frodo by name. Frodo, however, does not do this in the films, as Screen Rant summarizes.
Many fans believe that Frodo doesn’t know Legolas’s name and is embarrassed to ask. Another clue is the scene in The Return of the King where Frodo wakes up and is greeted by all his friends. You can see from his mouth movements that he greets everyone by name, except Legolas.
Silk is an important material in Black Myth: Wukong. We will show you how to get the resource to craft new armors.
What is silk used for? Silk (Seide) is used in Black Myth: Wukong to craft armors. They protect you from the significant damage of enemy attacks. Therefore, you will inevitably need to build new armors later in the game.
The material is quite important, and if you don’t want to make your life too difficult, you should gather some of it to become stronger. We will show you how to find silk in the game.
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All important game information such as release, playtime, and editions can be found in our overview on MeinMMO.
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Black Myth: Wukong: The final trailer for the action RPG from China
Finding and farming silk
How to find silk? The material is not just lying around in the game world, but can be found in various ways. Below, we present three of them.
Farming silk
One way to get silk is pretty simple. Some enemies drop the material when they die. This works especially well with the rat enemies in chapter 2, in the area of Yellow Wind Ridge. On average, one out of four enemies drops silk.
Also, larger enemies can drop the resource, but the chances are lower. The advantage of small standard enemies is that they respawn every time you rest. This way, you can easily farm silk and improve your character’s level on the side.
Buying silk
If you don’t want to farm for a long time, you can also simply buy silk. However, this option has its limits. In the shrine shop, there are two pieces for 600 spirit essence each. If you urgently need the material, you can grab some here.
You can also exchange silk for spirit essence, but since you can get essence much more easily, we do not recommend that.
At the shrine, you will find the shop in the menu.Here you can buy limited silk.
Finding silk in chests
The resource can also be found in chests. You will find them while exploring the world. They contain silk, or sometimes even rarer materials. Therefore, thoroughly investigating the world is worthwhile.
If you use these three methods, you will have enough silk in your inventory to craft your first armors shortly after starting your adventure. As you progress further, you will also find more of it and soon have enough to explore the crafting system. MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos has now played the game and has shared his opinion in a dedicated article.
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Black Myth Wukong offers 36 trophies/achievements that you can complete to achieve 100%. We will show you which ones they are and what you need to do for that, in our Trophy Guide.
Update, August 29: We have now added all trophies and solutions to our table. It is complete.
How many trophies are there? In total, Black Myth Wukong has 36 trophies that you need to complete in order to receive the Platinum trophy and achieve 100%. The following types of trophies are available:
Bronze Trophies: 22
Silver Trophies: 9
Gold Trophies: 4
Platinum Trophy: 1
Of all the trophies, 20 trophies are secret and cannot be tracked or reviewed through the menu. So that you know what you need to do to stand out as a true Monkey Warrior, we will now show you a list of all trophies and their tasks.
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Black Myth: Wukong: The final trailer for the action RPG from China
All Trophies and Their Tasks
Type of Trophy
Name of Trophy
Task
Platinum
Ultimate Completion
Complete all other trophies.
Gold
Perfect Portraits
Collect all entries of enemies and bosses in your diary.
Gold
Equal
Complete the secret ending of Black Myth: Wukong. For this, you need to complete all secret areas from chapters 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Gold
Secured Six Senses
Collect all 6 relics from the story. (This only becomes active when you start NG+)
Gold
Fateful Duel
Finish the story and defeat the final boss.
Silver
Form Skill
Unlock all spirits and transformations.
Silver
Clad in Wonders
Build all armors in the shrine.
Silver
Staves and Spears
Build all weapons in the shrine.
Silver
Medicinal Meal
Collect 5 specimens of each type of the pastilles. These can be found scattered in the individual chapters in boxes, but you can also build them at the merchant fox.
Silver
Well Equipped
Collect the weapon “Jingubang” in the story.
Silver
Master of Magic
Collect all 10 spells. (This only becomes active when you start NG+)
Silver
Treasures upon Treasures
Collect all 4 vessels.
Silver
Brilliant Brewer
Find all potions, brews, and ingredients.
Silver
A Strange Collection
Find all rarities.
Bronze
Never Alone
Upgrade your brews with the wise man to their maximum level.
Bronze
Guardian of the Scrolls
Find all recipes for making medicine.
Bronze
Prevented Desire
Complete the quest from the horse NPC. Visit him in each chapter and defeat all fire carts from chapter 5.
Add a mixture to your potion in chapter 1. For this, visit the Shen monkey.
Bronze
Uplifting Brew
Craft a medicine in the shrine. Defeat the boss “Lang-Li-Guhh-Baw” in chapter 2 and bring the medicine page to the fox.
Bronze
Fruits of the Field
Harvest the fruits and plants from Sheng-Loong. You need to have unlocked the painting that you can travel to. Give him your seeds, wait for them to grow, talk to Sheng-Loong, and collect the harvested items.
Bronze
The Finishing Touch
Upgrade your armor in the secret area of the painting of Sheng-Loong. Talk to the tiger, the smith of the area.
Defeat the final boss of chapter 2 “Yellow Wind King”.
Bronze
Off to New Shores
Complete the prologue.
Bronze
Flowing Sands
Defeat the secret final boss of chapter 2 “Fuban”.
Bronze
Flourishing Nonsense
Defeat the final boss of chapter 3.
Bronze
Gaze at the Deception
Defeat the final boss of chapter 4.
Bronze
The Rooster’s Crow
Defeat the boss in the secret area of chapter 4.
Bronze
Fiery Fury
Defeat the final boss of chapter 5.
Bronze
Frost and Flame
Defeat all fire carts in chapter 5.
Bronze
A Sense of Scenery
Find all 24 meditation spots.
Which trophy is the hardest? Perfect Portraits is one of the more difficult trophies to unlock. It requires you to have defeated all enemies and bosses – including the secret bosses. This is difficult because you can unknowingly start NG+ quickly and have to replay the game to gain access to the later chapters.
Moreover, there are some NPCs that you may miss if you have already defeated one or another boss. So take your time and explore the chapters in detail. You will discover many secret things.
That was all the information about the trophies/achievements you can unlock for Black Myth Wukong. Have you been able to find them all? Feel free to share your information regarding the trophies so we can complete this list. Until then, we are happy to show you how to find silk.
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Black Myth Wukong looks like a Soulslike similar to Dark Souls in its trailers and gameplay, but how difficult is it really? MeinMMO author Christos gives you the answer.
How difficult is Black Myth Wukong? Actually not as hard as everyone would assume. I have played games and expansions from Dark Souls to Elden Ring and compared those difficulty levels to that of Black Myth Wukong.
My conclusion: The game is very generous to newcomers and easier compared to Elden Ring. In battles, enemies and bosses have large windows of time that even slow down, so you know exactly when you need to dodge. Additionally, you have a large stamina bar and many spells that help you dodge often enough or even freeze enemies.
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Black Myth: Wukong: The final trailer for the action RPG from China
For those wondering whether dying in Black Myth Wukong has consequences, we can reassure you. As mentioned in our beginner tips, you can die or lose as often as you want – your souls and resources remain safe.
The game tries to make it clear to fans during the journey that exploration and enjoyment of the game are paramount. You shouldn’t angrily close the game because a boss holds you up for several hours. However, Black Myth Wukong is not a walk in the park.
You still need to approach your battles tactically and analyze your enemies. If you charge at your opponents like a crazy monkey, you will surely get killed. So it can be said that the developers have managed an acceptable balance to please every type of player.
Last but not least, there are also items that can make your fights against the final boss much easier – a kind of built-in easy mode.
Is there a difficulty level? Not directly. There are no difficulty levels in the settings. However, in our tests, we found that some bosses can change their behavior during battle. Depending on what you do, the bosses may become harder, increase their attack speed, or unleash more combos.
This is comparable to the second phases brought by some bosses in Elden Ring or the well-known “Dark Souls” titles. In any case, this also gives players a challenge that can spice things up. How to unlock all the trophies in Black Myth Wukong is covered here: Black Myth Wukong: Trophy Guide for all achievements – What you need for 100%
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The Soulslike Black Myth: Wukong was released on August 20, 2024. We have gathered all the information for you regarding the release, gameplay time, platforms, and editions.
Update, August 29: The article has been reviewed, updated, and is now up to date.
What is Black Myth: Wukong? Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG from the Chinese game developer Game Science. The Soulslike is based on the novel “Journey to the West” by the Ming Dynasty author Wu Chen’en. It tells the story of the monkey Sun Wukong and his adventures. You also control Sun Wukong in the game.
Now we will go into the details you should know before the release of Black Myth: Wukong. With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual points:
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Black Myth: Wukong: The final trailer for the action RPG from China
All about release, gameplay time, and platforms
When did Black Myth: Wukong release? The game was released on August 20, 2024, in Germany.
How long is the gameplay? In an interview with IGN, game producer Feng Ji spoke about the gameplay time required. He said you would need at least 15 hours to finish the game. (via insider-gaming.com)
On which platforms is the game available? Black Myth: Wukong is available for PC via Steam, Epic, and the Chinese site WeGame. Additionally, the game is available for PlayStation 5.
All editions and prices
What editions are available? The game is available in a standard and three different deluxe or collector’s editions:
Edition
Bonuses
Standard Edition
Pre-order bonus: Scarlet Girdle of the Forerunner
Digital Deluxe Edition
Pre-order bonus: same as Standard Edition Additional content: Bronzed Cloud Staff (weapon), Folk Opera Mask (equipment), Folk Opera Almsgiving Armor (equipment), Folk Opera Leather Bracer (equipment), Folk Opera Half Boots (equipment), Wind Chime (rarity), digital soundtrack
Deluxe Edition
Pre-order bonus: same as Standard Edition Additional content: same as Digital Deluxe Edition Physical items: Steelbook, Wind Chime chain, pin of the golden sun crow, Thunderstone ring, headband, silk scroll Chaos at the Banquet of Pearls, warranty certificate, stamp, postcard
Collector’s Edition
Pre-order bonus: same as Standard Edition Additional content: same as Digital Deluxe Edition Physical items: Steelbook, Wind Chime chain, pin of the golden sun crow, Thunderstone ring, silk scroll The Teachings of Heart-Stura, warranty certificate, stamp, postcards, 40 cm statue of Sun Wukong
How much does the game cost? Depending on which edition and platform you choose, the price will vary. You can expect the following prices:
Standard Edition
PS5: 69.99 €
Steam: 59.99 €
Digital Deluxe Edition
PS5: 79.99 €
Steam: 69.99 €
Deluxe Edition
PS5: Currently out of stock
Steam: Currently out of stock
Collector’s Edition
PS5: Currently out of stock
Steam: Currently out of stock
What is the age rating for the game? Black Myth: Wukong is rated for ages 18 and up.
Additional notes: HDD supported, SSD recommended. The above specifications were tested with DLSS/FSR/XeSS enabled.
How much storage does the game need? The game requires 130 gigabytes of available storage on the target disk.
Does Black Myth: Wukong use Denuvo? Yes, Black Myth: Wukong includes the third-party DRM Denuvo.
Where can I find the “benchmark tool”? Black Myth: Wukong also offers a free benchmark tool that you can download from Steam. With it, you can check if your hardware is up to the game. You can find the tool here on Steam.
A new shooter on Steam aims to revolutionize the genre with its innovative approach, and the release is just a few days away.
Which shooter is it? Spectre Divide (PC). This is a tactical shooter developed by Mountaintop Studios in collaboration with Twitch streamer and former professional player shroud.
The gameplay of Spectre Divide is strongly reminiscent of games like Valorant and Counter-Strike, but with only 3 players per team and a special twist: Each player has a second body.
In the video, you can see a detailed explanation of the gameplay:
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Spectre Divide provides detailed insights into the gameplay of the shooter
Release of Spectre Divide in just a few days
What do we know about the release? Spectre Divide has announced that the shooter will be released on September 3, 2024. The servers are expected to go online at 6:00 PM German time.
Spectre Divide will be released on Steam as a F2P title.
What distinguishes the shooter? In Spectre Divide, two teams of 3 players compete against each other – not the usual 5v5. One team defends, and the other team attacks. The attackers’ goal is to plant a bomb. The defenders’ goal is to prevent the planting or defuse the planted bomb.
Additionally, you earn money with each round played, which you can then use to buy weapons and gadgets. You drop these when you are eliminated. There is no respawn. Unlike in CS2 and Valorant, you use the sight much more in Spectre Divide, and you can move while shooting without losing accuracy.
The big feature of the shooter is the so-called “Spectre,” which is a second body that each player has available in every round. You can quickly switch to this second body at the push of a button during the ongoing round and use it tactically.
Spectre Divide has a unique gameplay feature by utilizing a second body and is considered one of the most exciting shooters of the year due to its innovative approach. However, this is no guarantee that the game will appeal to everyone.
The German Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (36) likes cars, energy drinks, and he enjoys driving fast. Apparently, a bit too fast. Online, there’s a discussion about a scene where MontanaBlack expresses outrage at a Toyota driver who dares to drive on the left lane at only 130 km/h.
What’s going on with MontanaBlack?
The probably most famous German Twitch streamer MontanaBlack has discovered IRL streams for himself in recent months, no longer streaming from his desk but from the real life. This is also because he no longer feels as comfortable and safe in his house, as he explained in April 2024.
Recently, however, MontanaBlack is frequently on the road by car and films himself while doing so, for instance when he goes to events of the Baller League. This is now causing trouble. Because MontanaBlack has financed reaction videos with fast sports cars and he likes to fully exploit their potential.
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Clip of MontanaBlack on the highway leads to a complaint
What kind of clip is causing him trouble? A GTA role player, Justus Henker, who refers to himself as “GTA RP lawyer”; now states on Twitter that he used a clip of MontanaBlack as a reason to file a complaint with the driver’s license authority.
In a statement to MeinMMO, Henker says: Everyone who knows my GTA5 roleplay knows how much I care about safe driving.
In the clip he shares, you can see MontanaBlack driving in the left lane and getting upset about a Toyota that only drives “130 on the unlimited left.” When he overtakes the Toyota after a short time, he complains: “And again a woman” and accelerates.
How is this being discussed? A YouTuber has already addressed and analyzed this: He points out that Justus Henker is a lawyer.
The YouTuber states that MontanaBlack could lose his driver’s license here because he ignores the safe distance to the Toyota. It also becomes apparent when you watch a stream of MontanaBlack that he is constantly driving too fast. When 130 is displayed on the highway, MontanaBlack does not slow down but lets it run out and is still driving at significantly excessive speed for minutes.
This is how it is discussed: In the comments on the video (via youtube), it becomes clear that some see MontanaBlack’s driving behavior as critical to irresponsible:
The dumbest thing you can do. Filming yourself committing traffic violations..
Sorry, the complaint is absolutely justified in my eyes. Driving way too aggressively, not keeping distances, not adhering to speed limits, and everything should be tolerated because he is “The one and only Monte”? No, rules apply to him too. Especially him, who represents a role model for many young people, has certain responsibilities.
Henker himself adds under the video: I’m usually not that picky, but so aggressive at 200+ km/h. For all our safety, a driving aptitude test should be thoroughly checked during an MPU. Especially since thousands of young people take Monte as a role model.
There are new rumors about which new game the people are working on, which Bungie (Destiny 2) sent to Sony in July 2024. It is said to be a new shooter in a ‘science-fantasy’ universe. Apparently, Bungie has been working on this for a while.
What do we know about Bungie’s work? We know that Bungie officially only works on 2 game franchises:
All other projects that were being worked on were officially cancelled on July 31, 2024. However, there is one exception.
A part of Bungie, 75 employees were spun off and transferred to a new studio under Sony. They are apparently still working on a new game that they had previously worked on for Bungie. This is now under a new studio from Sony, which we do not know the name of. There are now rumors about this game.
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Action game in a science-fantasy universe
What kind of mysterious 3rd game is this? It is supposed to be a new brand that Sony is developing in cooperation with the former Bungie employees. It is said to be an ‘action game in a brand new science-fantasy universe,’ as stated. And Bungie has been working on this for a long time.
The father of zombies from COD is supposed to lead the studio
Who is their boss? The new head of this Sony studio is said to be Jason Blundell, who according to the site ‘Insider Gaming,’ which refers to a Twitch from ‘Glitching Queen,’ is supposed to have transitioned there.
This is not confirmed – but there are further earlier statements that support this (via x).
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Jason Blundell has been in the gaming industry since 2006 and played a significant role as the Creative Director at the Call of Duty developer Treyarch. Here he primarily shaped the campaign and the zombie mode of the military shooter.
He is known for multilayered narratives and morally gray characters.
After Blundell left Treyarch in 2020, his career did not go very smoothly: he founded his own studio, Deviation Games, but left the studio already in September 2022 – and the studio then closed in March 2024.
It is not known how long Blundell has been working at the new studio for Sony.
What could this game be? If it does not take place in the Destiny universe or in Marathon, the last name circulating is ‘Matter’. But that is pure speculation.
With a simple trick in Baldur’s Gate 3 you can outsmart invisible enemies to gain the upper hand again – without wasting resources.
Invisible enemies are annoying: In Baldur’s Gate 3, fighting against invisible enemies can quickly become a frustrating experience. Especially in Act 2 of the game, you will encounter many enemies that simply vanish into thin air, making them hard to pin down.
They can also launch a surprise attack that can quickly cost you your life. Often, valuable area spells are wasted to somehow reveal the enemy, which can also backfire.
But a player has found a trick that helps you to reveal invisible enemies and regain the upper hand.
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Here’s how you make invisible enemies visible without wasting resources
What is this trick? Player BigBoiFloop shared a brilliant tip on reddit on how to detect invisible enemies in Baldur’s Gate 3 without consuming resources or using special abilities. This trick is said to work similarly as in Divinity: Original Sin 2, another cRPG title by Larian Studios. It is not an official trick, but rather a cheese method.
Here’s how it works in combat:
Once an enemy becomes invisible, they usually stay near the spot where they disappeared – sometimes even right at the same spot.
This is where the movement line comes into play: Select a character whose movement line is displayed when you click the ground to move them.
Move this movement line back and forth around the area of the vanished enemy.
If the line suddenly distorts, for example, bends, something is blocking the way – most likely the invisible enemy.
The enemy is blocking the path, which means you cannot walk there.
This way, you can determine their position and use an area attack (perhaps a classic fireball?) to make them visible again and take them out.
Another player on reddit, Norkash, added a complementary method that is particularly effective when the enemy has moved after becoming invisible.
Bind the ping function to a key of your choice and use it to click the portrait of the invisible enemy in the initiative bar. This marks the exact location of the enemy on the map, even if they have already moved. This cool trick is especially useful for pinpointing invisible foes without wasting much time or resources.
But do you really want to cheat?
Ultimately, it’s up to each player to decide whether to use these methods or confront invisible enemies in other ways. The spell Faerie Fire is designed to reveal invisible enemies and prevent them from becoming invisible again – as long as they fail the saving throw. Still, the question remains whether such cheese methods enhance or detract from the gaming experience. Did you know about these tricks? What do you think about them? Feel free to let us know in the comments.Through an NPC, you can also receive a buff to see invisible enemies permanently
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The Twitch streamer “sarahtoninx9” calls herself an E-Girl and is characterized by humorous and often not entirely serious content. However, when she distributed cans of “bathwater” at gamescom 2024, she had to face criticism.
What was that action all about? The streamer “sarahtoninx9” is relatively new to Twitch. She has been streaming regularly since the end of June 2024 and has already gained over 4,700 followers during that time.
At gamescom 2024, she attracted attention with an unusual action: She gave away colorful plastic cans that allegedly contained her bathwater.
What was behind it? In a post on X, the streamer explained that she is often compared to the controversial influencer Belle Delphine, who is likely known to many primarily for her “E-Girl bathwater”.
However, Sarahtoninx9 emphasizes that she does not offer any provocative content and wants to clearly distance herself from it. The bathwater action was an attempt to make people laugh, and she does not profit from it.
Hardly anyone seems to handle the business of provocative content as well as the Twitch streamer Amouranth:
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Streamer explains: Bathwater was not real
How did the action go? Apparently not as hoped. The streamer later reported that people had been gossiping about her behind her back at gamescom. She also received comments on X, referring to the action as “embarrassing” or “cringe”.
On August 26, Sarahtoninx9 finally released a video in which she explained, nearly in tears, how much it affected her to be constantly compared to OnlyFans influencers. She also doesn’t know how to approach the topic anymore.
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The Twitch streamer also explains that the bathwater was not real: She filled it with a friend in a sink.
For the streamer, it was likely an attempt to be part of a joke that would have been made at her expense anyway. She wanted to shape the narrative, according to Sarahtoninx9. However, the hate that subsequently came pouring in caught her off guard.
In a later post, however, the streamer added that it really is “not that deep.” The negative comments combined with personal issues simply became too much for her. However, she also knows that she has to learn to deal with the hate (via X).
However, the streamer now has reason to be happy again, as her application to become a Twitch partner has been accepted. This means that nothing stands in the way of a big career as an E-Girl on Twitch, should her law studies not work out.
PS Plus Essential will reveal the new games for September 2024 in a few days. MeinMMO summarizes all known information and explains which games could be included in the free bundle in September 2024. One title is already known.
What does the schedule look like?
PS Plus: Games available starting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
PS Plus Essential: All games that could come in September 2024
One game for PS Plus Essential has already been officially confirmed. Therefore, at this time, we are still waiting for about 2 games that could be presented for PS Plus Essential in September 2024.
Confirmed: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
Sony and the developers have already confirmed that Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions will be included in PS Plus in September. Price: 29.99 Euros. If you still don’t know whether to give the game a chance, you can test it for free via PS Plus in September 2024.
You can find the new official trailer for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions directly on MeinMMO:
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions shows gameplay in new trailer
Atomic Heart
On Reddit, the shooter Atomic Heart is considered one of the strongest candidates by the community. Many believe that the dystopian first-person shooter could be available for free via PS Plus Essential next month. In Atomic Heart, the robots go rogue, who were supposed to live in harmony with humanity.
The shooter costs 69.99 Euros at regular price. With PS Plus Premium, you can test the game for free for 2 hours.
Sonic Frontiers
Another hot candidate on Reddit: The action game Sonic Frontiers. In Sonic Frontiers, you take on the role of Sonic the Hedgehog and fight and jump your way through a semi-open world.
Sonic Frontiers was considered a surprise hit among players back then, as the very good and varied gameplay was particularly convincing, despite the superficial story.
The game costs 59.99 Euros at regular price.
Forspoken
Forspoken is also considered a hot candidate concerning the games for PS Plus in September 2024. Forspoken was considered one of the biggest flops in 2023 and was a failure with both players and critics. While the combat system was fun and entertaining, the protagonist and poor performance were particularly criticized.
It is quite possible that Sony and the developer want to make the predecessor available to a wide audience of players without additional cost four months before the release to ensure that the second part is bought in February 2024.
The game costs 29.99 Euros at regular price and 39.99 Euros with all DLCs (Royal Edition), but is offered in every sale as a complete package for about 10 Euros. At the current time (August 27, 2024), you can get the Kingdom Come: Deliverance Royal Edition for 3.99 Euros instead of 39.99 Euros.
The survival game Return to Moria set in The Lord of the Rings finally launches on Steam after a long Epic Store exclusivity. In conjunction, the developers have released the Golden Update that fulfills a lot of player requests.
What kind of game is this? The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is a survival crafting game set in the time after the movies and books. During this time, a group of dwarves is trying to reclaim the lost underground city of Moria.
In the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, the group led by Frodo and the Ring visits the city. They expect a warm welcome, as Moria was supposed to be reclaimed years ago. However, this failed, and instead of food and drink, the heroes are met with orc arrows and even a confrontation with a powerful Balrog.
Now, in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, the dwarves want to try again: Moria is to belong to them once more. The contractor is even dwarf Gimli, who plays a significant role in The Lord of the Rings.
You can get your own first impression with the trailer:
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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is released for Steam and consoles
Back to Moria finally on Steam, PS5, and Xbox
When does it launch on Steam? Return to Moria is set to be released on August 28, 2024, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. However, the game was released in 2023 and was an Epic exclusive until August 27, 2024.
The game is also playable on the Steam Deck. Currently, it does not yet hold the Verified status. According to a dev update via Steam, they are currently working on that.
Crossplay, sandbox mode, and very positive ratings
What player requests are being fulfilled? Some of the new features in the Golden Update are based on player requests. Here is a selection of things that are now new or adjusted:
Crossplay across all platforms where Return to Moria is available – for up to 8 players
New sandbox mode in addition to the (also generated) campaign
New weapons
New armors
Slider for difficulty level
Pause function for offline single player
Further new features will be presented by the team in their Forge Talk from August 22. You can listen to this via YouTube. At the launch on Steam, the game is currently discounted by 20% and starts with 176 reviews and an average score of very positive.
The second season of Amazon’s The Rings of Power starts on Thursday. For the first time in 100 years, an important character from The Lord of the Rings will be adapted. However, the actor says that the character will be different from the source material.
Which character is it about? The character in question is the legendary Tom Bombadil. He is one of the most enigmatic and oldest figures from The Lord of the Rings and makes an appearance in The Fellowship of the Ring. Unfortunately, he has not yet made it into either the films or the series adaptation.
The Rings of Power Season 2 – SDCC Trailer for the Latest Season of the Amazon Series
Bombadil is “representative of everything that Middle-earth is”
Why has the character been adapted now? The actor playing Tom Bombadil, Rory Kinnear, whom you may know from Our Flag Means Death and the James Bond movie No Time to Die, spoke in an interview with Gamesradar+ about the role. He said he is not surprised that it took so long:
Well, I think with the other adaptations … I believe Peter Jackson said, [Tom Bombadil] doesn’t necessarily move the story forward, especially regarding the narrative. But on the pages and in people’s imagination, he is this incredible figure who carries so much knowledge and so much sense of fun and so much life, just like all of humanity, history, and the earth. He is, so to speak, representative of everything that the earth and Middle-earth is.
But within the framework of a multi-season series and episodic storytelling like on TV, there is more time to explore exactly these stories. The showrunners J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay would tell a story, but it may not necessarily be the one that Tom has in the books.
How will Tom be different? The main point of contact for Tom Bombadil is expected to be the character The Stranger. The actor Daniel Weyman says about Tom:
Even if he doesn’t appear in every scene in the books, he is always somehow present because he is so extraordinary.
He sort of accompanies you on the journey through the books, and I think that’s the great thing about Tom on this journey for The Stranger. His presence is so extraordinary that you still have him in mind even when you are not with him because he interacted with you.
And as Tolkien writes him – he is in some ways so open and opaque that people can project so much onto him. I think that’s his strength, in terms of both the reader’s imagination and the potential in interactions with The Stranger and his role in The Rings of Power.
The last quest on the Isle of Thorn in World of Warcraft is somewhat hidden and not so obvious. We’ll reveal how you can complete it.
With the expansion The War Within, there are plenty of quests to complete in World of Warcraft again. Only a small fraction of them belong to the main campaign; the majority consists of side quests that tell local stories. However, to achieve the success for completing an area, you must complete all quests – and that’s not so easy on the Isle of Thorn. This is because the quest line “Behind Closed Doors” is somewhat hidden.
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Which success is it about? We’re talking about the success “Visitor of the Isle of Thorn”. To achieve this success, you must complete all quests available on the Isle of Thorn. However, most heroes can’t find the cursed last quest line for the success. This is because the entry “Behind Closed Doors” is missing.
How can you complete the quest line? This is somewhat hidden, as the solution is not obvious. To complete the last quest line on the Isle of Thorn, you must have already advanced to the next area. You need to complete the main campaign in the Sounding Depths until you receive the success “The Sounding Depths”.
Does your success progress look like this?
Only then can you accept the quest “The Charge of the Council Leader” from Saradi in the Sounding Depths, which leads you back to Dornogal. Follow this quest line until you complete “The Machine Den”.
After that, you can accept the quest “Incitement” at a poster in Dornogal at coordinates 46 / 47. Follow this quest line until you receive and complete the final step “Evil Business”. Congratulations, this will finally give you the sub-success “Behind Closed Doors” and thus the coveted success “Visitor of the Isle of Thorn”.
By the way, it’s very similar in many other areas as well. Numerous quests only unlock once you have made progress in other zones. The areas are thus more interconnected than in other expansions. For some, this is annoying, but in the end, it contributes to a good, cohesive story. Especially this time, there are also truly dark quests.
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