The mangaka of My Hero Academia has finished the story about the superheroes. Fans are now left with the last seasons of the anime, which includes the grand finale of the manga. MeinMMO presents five alternatives in case you want to dive into other superhero stories.
If you are interested in superheroes in mangas beyond My Hero Academia, we have highlighted five exciting mangas for you. We will introduce you to what each manga is about and for whom they are suitable. The list has been organized according to its rating on MyAnimeList.
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One-Punch Man
Saitama is the hero One-Punch Man.
Release: 2012 to present
Rating on MyAnimeList: 8.73/10
What is it about? Saitama has trained hard for three years and has become so strong that he can defeat any opponent with just one punch. This earned him the nickname One-Punch Man. He fights the monsters and villains that plague the Earth.
However, Saitama has become so powerful that he eventually gets bored. The thrill of the fight is lost, and aside from that, he leads a mundane, repetitive life.
One-Punch Man even has its own video game:
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One-Punch Man is getting an action game – and it actually looks really good
Who is the manga suitable for? One-Punch Man has a very specific sense of humor and parodies superheroes like Superman. If you enjoy cheesy puns and satire, this manga is just right for you.
The manga is also darker than it initially appears. Over time, increasingly larger intrigues and dramas surrounding Saitama are revealed. Don’t let the comedic elements put you off.
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The First Descendant has introduced a boss fight that is so difficult that players are despairing over it.
Which boss is it? Gluttony is the boss that has come into the game with patch 1.0.5 and is currently considered the hardest boss to date in The First Descendant, with a level of 140.
He possesses strong immunity to poison and cold, as well as a weakness to fire and has a giant laser that he charges up to fire.
The combination of quite elaborate game mechanics without explanations, a lot of health and resistances along with his enormous damage and smaller enemy groups attacking you makes Gluttony, according to fans, the hardest boss in The First Descendant.
Feel free to check out the The First Descendant trailer for the new descendant Luna.
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The First Descendant shows the skills of the new descendant Luna in the gameplay trailer
Players want to quit if the next boss is like this
What do players say about the boss? Players are upset about the boss’s strike power and criticize that the mechanics are not explained. Some even say it’s the worst boss fight they have seen in their 25 years of gaming or go so far as to say that if the next boss is just like this one, they will quit the game.
“You have 15 hit points? Who cares? One shot. […] Pink orbs – […] you have to time them. Will this ever be explained? Nope. Good luck.” (via reddit)
“This is one of the worst designed boss fights I’ve ever seen in my 25 years of gaming.” (via reddit)
“If the next boss is like this one, I’m sure a lot of players will leave the game. Including me.” (via reddit)
How the boss works
Why is the boss so hard? You need to pay close attention to Gluttony’s immunities and weaknesses because otherwise you can hardly inflict damage on him, as he has a strong shield and an enormous amount of health points. He, on the other hand, can take you out with his laser weapon with just one shot.
Another reason is the game mechanics to stop the laser. You need to understand these without them being properly explained to you beforehand.
How do you fight the boss? In the area, there are small towers that make white balls appear in the air. You must shoot these balls at Gluttony and make them burst there to cool down his laser and prevent him from executing his power attack.
In the second phase, purple balls also appear in the air. These must not reach the boss individually, but must be shot together with white balls at the boss. Individually, the balls charge his laser, while together with the white balls, they damage the boss.
Acid is one of the most important crafting materials in Once Human. We will show you where you can farm the resource in the Steam game to create important items like ammunition.
What is Acid? Acid, or “Säure”, is one of the most important resources in Once Human. If you want to craft items, you need it very often, especially when it comes to making ammunition. Especially in the endgame, it will be important to have large supplies of it.
If you want to farm acid in the game, there are different places to do so. We will show you where you can find the best locations on the map. After that, we will introduce you to a method of obtaining acid passively.
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Farming Acid – All Locations on the Map
Where can you find Acid? The resource is dropped by defeated enemies. So it makes sense to roam suitable locations, defeat enemies, and preferably collect their loot. We will show you where this works best.
Brookham
This town is one of the areas you will visit relatively early on. The advantage is that the enemies are quite weak and are around level 8. Killing them should therefore not be a major problem. If you are at a higher level, it will be even easier.
Look for groups of enemies, kill them, and run in circles. If you are lucky, they will drop enough acid. Once you’ve completed your round, start over. You will farm approximately 60-200 pieces of acid per hour at this location.
Highbank
There are again many buildings full of enemies at this location. In addition, you will find chests full of loot here. Also keep an eye out for larger groups of enemies, especially in the market area. The more enemies you can defeat in a short time, the more acid you will obtain in the long run. This makes farming less annoying and time-consuming.
The enemies in Highbank are around level 14. If you are still too weak for this, come back later. At this location, you will farm 80-200 acid per hour.
Holtown
If you are already a bit higher leveled, you can venture into Holtown. The enemies here are stronger, around level 30, but the yield is also higher at 200-300 acid per hour. Holtown is not very large, still there are many enemies here.
This last location on our list is only for players in the endgame. The enemies are around level 45, and therefore you should also run here with endgame weapons and gear. The good thing is that there are many enemies clustered together. If your run goes well, you can farm 20-30 pieces of acid per attempt.
There is another method to obtain acid. This works even when you are not playing and are logged out. You receive the resource passively, so to speak.
However, to use this method, you will need items that you will only obtain later in the game – if you are still at the beginning, you should rather search the spots mentioned above.
How do you farm passively? First, you need a base near a contaminated zone. For example, near a body of water from which contaminated water can be extracted with water pumps. You can also build bases with friends – read on MeinMMO how that works.
To use the contaminated water, get one or more water filters that separate the acid contained in the water. You now have impure acid. If you combine it in a brewing barrel with purified water, you will receive the end product, acid. All of this takes time and can happen during your absence.
Whether you obtain the resource by defeating enemies or through the passive method, in the end, acid serves to create ammunition and other items. On MeinMMO you will find more information about Once Human – such as 9 survival tips you should know.
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In The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, you will be part of the answer to the question of whether the dwarves from Tolkien’s fantasy world ever reclaimed their old homeland. After about a year of exclusivity on Epic Games, the game is now also coming to Steam – along with a major update.
What is the game about? The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is a survival crafting game set in the popular fantasy universe of J.R.R. Tolkien. The story takes place in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, after the books.
You play as a group of dwarves trying to reclaim the abandoned dwarven city of Moria (known as Khazad-dûm in dwarvish). But the deeper you venture into the underground city with your party, the greater the dangers that await you.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria will be released on August 27, 2024, on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The release will be accompanied by “The Golden Update,” the trailer for which you can watch here:
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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is released for Steam and consoles
What’s included in the new update? The release on multiple platforms will also introduce crossplay. You can play with your friends regardless of whether they bought the game through the Epic Games Store, Steam, or one of the consoles.
The “The Golden Update” also includes a new sandbox mode, 14 new armors and weapons, and over 100 new building objects. These include new decorations and furniture.
The games for PS Plus Essential in August 2024 for PS5 and PS4 have been officially announced. We briefly introduce the games and show when they are available.
Which PS Plus games are available in August 2024? Also in August 2024, there are three games that you can get with the PS Plus subscription.
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (PS4, PS5)
Five Nights at Freddy’s (PS4, PS5)
Ender Lilies (PS4)
When are the games available? The “PS Plus” games are always available from the first Tuesday of the month:
PS Plus games available: August 6, 2024, around 12:00 PM.
Strong month for PS Plus: None of the 3 games is rated under 90% on Steam
Here we introduce the three games in more detail.
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on PS Plus
This is the latest LEGO game from the popular “Star Wars” franchise. Here you can play solo or cooperatively through all the well-known episodes of the films. Unlike the older games, the latest installment features an open world with short missions integrated into the game world.
On Steam, the game has a 91% positive rating from over 30,000 reviews.
Five Nights at Freddy’s on PS Plus
Five Nights at Freddy’s is a point-and-click computer game in the survival horror genre. The game takes place in an abandoned pizzeria. It has a large fan base and even received an official movie in 2023.
On Steam, the game receives a “very positive” rating (93%) from over 40,000 reviews.
Ender Lilies on PS Plus
Ender Lilies is a 2D action RPG set in a dark fantasy world, where you explore puzzles about a fallen kingdom. You jump, hop, and fight through a dark landscape seen from the side, similar to Hollow Knight. The game reinterprets familiar ideas from popular Metroidvania games.
The Metroidvania receives a “very positive” rating (94%) on Steam with over 30,000 reviews.
What else should I consider? If you haven’t claimed the games from the previous month for PS Plus yet, you should hurry. Once the new games are available, the old ones will be turned off again.
With Season 5 came the “Infernal Hordes” in Diablo 4. There you can not only grab loot but also important materials for crafting, which you could previously only get in the hardest dungeon.
The Infernal Hordes are the new endgame activity in Diablo 4, which came with the new Season 5. There you fight against waves of monsters and collect “Burning Ether”. You need this for rewards that you can later claim. There are different types of reward chests from which you can choose depending on your needs:
From World Level 4, you gain access to the Pit, the endgame activity where you receive important materials for “Masterworking”. Recently, players have been trying to figure out what the most efficient way is to farm the materials in the Pit. However, with the Infernal Hordes, there seem to be no reasons to go to the Pit anymore.
The rarity of the materials depends on what level of the Infernal Hordes you are doing. At level 3, you get Obsidian, while at level 5, you get Ingoth, and at level 7, you receive Lesser Iron and Stygian Stones. As soon as you feel strong enough for higher levels, you should try them out.
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Diablo 4: Developers offer insight into the Season of the Infernal Hordes
Over 770 Lesser Iron in One Run
Does it really work? In a YouTube video, Diablo expert “Rob2628” showcases a run in the Infernal Hordes at level 7, where he collected 637 Ether. Previously, he had upgraded his compass so that he could fight 9 waves of monsters instead of 6. When selecting the waves, he focused on the “Hellborne”, which drop more Ether.
In the end, he opens numerous chests with materials, each costing 20 Ether, receiving 25 Lesser Iron per chest. Additionally, several Stygian Stones and Abyssal Scrolls drop, which you use to upgrade the compasses for the Infernal Hordes. In his run, he collected over 770 Lesser Iron.
Here is the direct comparison per run:
Infernal Hordes: Level 7 (upgraded to 9 waves) – over 770 Lesser Iron
Monster Level: 180
Pit: Level 91 – 50 Lesser Iron
Monster Level: 191
While the Pit is criticized and called repetitive, many players praise the Infernal Hordes. Content creator and necro expert “MacroBioBoi” writes on X that the “Infernal Hordes” are the most fun he has in Diablo 4. They are a “perfect mix of chaotic rogue-lite and rewards in this ARPG.”
What do we need the Pit for? This question is also posed by Rob. He wonders what the Pit runs are still good for, as the main reason was the materials for Masterworking. In his YouTube video, he states that the Infernal Hordes are the new meta for farming. Additionally, they are not just seasonal but remain a permanent fixture in Diablo 4.
There are many dungeons in Diablo 4, but not all of them are so easy to reach. Where you can find the dungeon “Shifting City” is explained here.
In Diablo 4, there are dungeons that hide behind strongholds and therefore do not initially appear on your map. You will notice this, among other things, when you want to activate Nightmare Dungeons through their seals and the message “You do not yet have access” appears.
One of them is the dungeon “Shifting City.” We summarize which stronghold you need to complete and how to find the dungeon afterward.
When you conquer strongholds, you collect XP – so don’t forget to activate an elixir to make it even more worthwhile:
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Diablo 4: Do you forget to use your elixirs? This trick helps you.
How to Find the Shifting City
Where can I find the Shifting City? The dungeon “Shifting City” is located in the “Dry Steppe” area, east of Jirandai. In that area, you will find the associated stronghold “Qara-Yisu,” which you need to capture. Once you have conquered the stronghold, the dungeon “Shifting City” will appear there.
The dungeon “Shifting City“ is located at the stronghold “Qara-Yisu“.After you have conquered the stronghold, the dungeon “Shifting City“ will appear.
How do I conquer the stronghold? When you enter the Qara-Yisu area, you are tasked with destroying three infernal towers. You can recognize their positions by the skull symbols on the map. At the towers, many smaller enemies and a few elites await you.
After you have destroyed the towers, you should investigate a disturbance in the Qara-Yisu mine. Upon arrival, you will encounter “Utulku,” the champion of the stronghold. Once you defeat him, you activate the “Shrine of the Wanderer” and the stronghold is conquered.
What is the benefit of all this? By conquering Qara-Yisu, you receive two dungeons that you can visit: Shifting City and Pale Sink. Strongholds are also reset with each season, meaning you can conquer them again and again. With the conquest of a stronghold, you sometimes get new waypoints that you can fast travel to, and 100 renown points in your regional progress.
In general, it is worthwhile to complete regional progress because: You receive important bonuses for each new character (in the same mode). Dungeons also earn you renown points. Additionally, you level up your glyphs in the Nightmare versions of the dungeons, granting you certain bonuses. How to best farm and level glyphs is explained here.
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The Steam hit Splitgate is getting a successor. Now the developers are showing first gameplay, and one thing stands out particularly.
What kind of game is this?Splitgate was a surprise hit on Steam in 2019. The arena shooter launched as a free-to-play title in Early Access and immediately resonated well with many genre fans. Shortly after, the servers were full, and there were even queues – before that, no one had known the shooter.
The gameplay of Splitgate strongly resembles Halo, but with a special feature: You can create portals through which you can travel, shoot, or look through. For example, it was possible to flank enemies using the portals or to open a portal behind them and shoot them in the back without leaving your position.
Thanks to the portals, Splitgate received a special tactical element that set the arena shooter apart from the competition. However, the success did not last long, and already in September 2022, the developers announced that they would no longer work on the shooter (via splitgate.com). Instead, they wanted to focus on a new project, whose name we now know: Splitgate 2.
What is certain is that Splitgate 2 will be available for Steam, Epic, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
We also know that there will be different factions in Splitgate 2. These are classes that possess different abilities and each allow for a different play style.
Currently, we know of three different factions that Splitgate has introduced in a new gameplay video:
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Splitgate 2 shows the gameplay of the new classes in the video
What do we know about the factions? In the new gameplay video, three factions were shown to us: Aeros, Meridian, and Sabresk. In addition to the gameplay of the factions, we see ex-professionals and content creators who have already been able to play the different classes and tell us about their abilities/gadgets.
Aeros is said to be a kind of fragger, according to the testers. This means your role with this faction is to play aggressively and go for kills. Therefore, the class is equipped with particularly fast movement and high damage. However, Aeros also has a stim that allows him to heal himself quickly.
Meridian, on the other hand, is a supporter. With this class, you can support your teammates through a healing grenade or by using a scan. The scan reveals nearby enemies and marks them through walls. Meridian also has an ability that speeds up all your actions in a specific radius: movement, fire rate, and reloading. However, everything in that area is slowed down for the opponent.
Sabresk, on the other hand, is more of an anchor, which allows you to defend a position well since he can set up a barrier that protects you from enemy fire. However, he is also a fragger because he has sticky grenades.
How do the developers describe the factions? The video also features brief descriptions from the developers about the three classes:
What do testers say about Splitgate 2? At the end of the video, some of the testers share their first impressions of the shooter.
The “Rainbow Six: Siege” content creator “Macie Jay” says, for example: “I mean, the most important thing is that it feels like a real sequel. It still holds onto the core values of Splitgate. So it’s still Splitgate.”
The “Apex Legends” pro iiTzTimmy draws a similar conclusion: “It doesn’t stray too far from the original game, but it still has that fast-paced arena shooter feel that brings a lot of people back.”
Which game did he gift? The user “YouToot” writes in a comment on Reddit that he gifted his girlfriend a copy of Call of Duty. He reports that the idea came to him when he was playing Warzone:
When they added the battle royale mode called Blackout, which later became Warzone, things were going pretty badly between us, and I thought, “Hey, this is something cool and new, you might really like this. We can play it together.” So I bought a second copy and installed it on her computer. And we played it a lot.
By now there is also a mobile version of Warzone:
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Activision presents CoD: Warzone Mobile in the launch trailer
Who did his girlfriend marry? In the comment, “YouToot” continues that “this guy” joined their lobby one day. And then it happened. He recounts that his girlfriend moved from Ontario, Canada, to Florida. She “married a guy with whom we damn played Call of Duty,” he notes.
How do other players react? “Icy-Championship6654” jokingly writes that “YouToot” is a really good wingman. A wingman is someone who supports others in dating by helping them make a good impression. “But seriously, I’m sorry that happened,” he adds after the joke.
Originally, however, it was about a more positive getting-to-know story. Because “YouToot”‘s comment is under the Reddit post by “TympannelPoppy.” He shows in his post two people who met in GTA Online and became “really good friends.” They met in “real life” and took a picture together at their favorite spot from the game.
If you’re more into MMOs and want to find a guild or new friends, you should definitely keep a few tips in mind. We have put together a clear guide that will make sure other players will dance to your tune. You can read more about it here: Very serious guide: How to make friends in any MMO!
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Collectors of Pokémon cards would love to know what is inside unopened packs. A technique from medicine allows you to take a look inside.
How are the packs scanned? The usual way in the scene to estimate the value of unopened packs is weighing them. The foil around rare cards inside the package adds extra weight. From now on, it may be possible not just to determine with high certainty whether a rare card is in the pack, but exactly which one it is. The magic word is: Computed Tomography (CT).
Where does the CT technique come from? The new approach using high-tech from medicine employs CT X-ray machines, such as those used for examining the brain. Such imaging techniques are also commonly used in industry, for example to detect material shortages.
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3 games like Pokémon Go
A 3D image from countless layers
How does such a scan work? The CT scanner examines the object, in this case the package with Pokémon cards, and captures hundreds of individual images from different directions. This is possible because either the antenna rotates or the object lies on a rotating surface. The computer then constructs 3D objects from these images, on which the outlines of text or images can be discerned.
The following YouTube video shows such a scan and what the result looks like. In this case, the secret of a whole box is revealed, not just a single pack. In another video titled “Collecting Pokémon cards will never be the same again”, the YouTuber okJLUV takes a closer look at the technology.
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What does the Pokémon community say about this? There is concern about a loss in value for radiographed packs or simply frustration that a cornerstone of the hobby could be destroyed far from any monetary considerations. However, how this technology could exactly impact things is still open at this time.
How expensive is it and can I book it? Theoretically, yes, the company Industrial Inspection & Consulting is based in the USA. The cost for the scan alone is likely around 75 dollars per pack.
Shipping from Germany to there and the return to you could certainly raise the total price to around 150 euros. Just sending an insured package to the USA costs almost fifty through DHL. For that amount, you could buy a lot of new packs of Pokémon cards and trust in your luck.
Ahron Wayne’s Strange Brain’s efforts are not yet commercially advanced. According to information under the video linked above, he is still looking for business partners.
Does this also work with Magic boosters? Yes, in principle, this technique should work with all packs for collectible card games.
With Season 5, new content has arrived in Diablo 4 along with various ways to farm loot. A change to the reputation system allows you to grind even if you’ve already completed it.
On August 6th, Season 5 began in Diablo 4 and brought numerous changes to the uniques and new content for the endgame into the game. There’s also a reputation system, “The Gift of the Mother,” which resembles that of the Iron Wolves in Season 4.
Grinding reputation is a good way to obtain loot and materials – and at the final level, you can also get a “Magnificent Spark.” However, it seems that the grind does not end this time at the final level, because: A player has discovered that there are additional rewards after completion. This effectively makes the reward system “infinite. “
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Diablo 4: Developers offer insight into the Season of the Infernal Hordes
Reputation System Allows “Repeatable Reward”
What has changed? In Season 4, once you completed the final level of the reputation system, you were “done” with it. However, in Season 5, there is a way to continue grinding. In a post on Reddit, a player shows the “Repeatable Reward” in a screenshot.
This means: Even if you have completed all reputation levels, you can still secure items and materials through this. Perfect for everyone who enjoys grinding and can’t get enough of the system. We do not know at this point what items and materials the chest contains.
The chest with the infinity symbol apparently appears as soon as you have completed all 20 levels of the reputation system:
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How is this received? In the comments under the Reddit post, the change is discussed by players. “blizzue” expresses his surprise that someone has already figured this out with “It’s DAY TWO!” And “Nigwyn” suggests: “They just need to add this to the XP bar after level 100, and we would have a pretty solid endgame foundation.”
User “ShawnyMcKnight” writes that he would be pleased if the chest contained materials for completing items. And another user writes on Reddit, “It would be amazing if there was a chance for a chest with a Magnificent Spark.”
How does the reputation system work? At the start of the season, you receive the new seasonal quest line “Of Lambs and Wolves.” As you progress in the quest, you unlock the reputation system, which you can then access in Zarbinzet at Istel.
To farm reputation, you collect “Gifts of the Mother” from elite enemies, hellflowers, champions, and bosses. The system has a total of 20 levels, which include various rewards, including seasonal side quests, hell compasses, (boss) materials, and items.
One way to collect the “Gifts of the Mother” is through the hell hordes. This is a new endgame activity in Season 5, available starting from world level 3. There, you fight against waves of monsters and three bosses to collect “Burning Ether.” With the ether, you secure rewards from which you can choose. You can read more about the activity here: Diablo 4: Hell Hordes – Everything about quests, compasses, and loot in the new endgame activity
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In the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, there is a lot of content that the community has transformed into in-game challenges. One player has mastered such a challenge after 800 hours over 2 years. Now he is tackling the next one.
What is the player’s story? The player behind the achievement is Aurora Moon. He took on one of the toughest challenges in Final Fantasy XIV:
He played as a Druid and worked his way through the content of the Palace of the Dead alone.
The Palace of the Dead has 200 levels with random but increasingly difficult content.
Every ten levels, you are confronted by a boss.
You can start the content in groups of up to four players.
These two jobs have also been unlocked for the Palace of the Dead since the release of Dawntrail:
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Final Fantasy XIV: Here are the 2 new jobs in Dawntrail – Pictomancer and Viper in under 2 minutes
It doesn’t get much harder – But the next challenge is already here
Why is the challenge difficult? Essentially, the Palace of the Dead is not specifically designed to be completed by individual players. The balancing is aimed at groups. The random levels add their part:
In addition to almost randomly generated layouts and enemies, there is random loot in random chests. Items like healing potions cannot be brought in from outside the Palace of the Dead. They must be earned here. Even your own armor cannot be taken along.
Specifically in Aurora’s case, he has been playing as a Druid. This is the precursor to the White Mage. While he can continually give himself more health points as a healer, his damage output is not the best. By choosing this class, Aurora has made an already difficult challenge even more complex.
Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV regularly receives balancing patches. Therefore, the effectiveness of his chosen class has changed multiple times over the two years he spent on the challenge. Naturally, this also fluctuates the difficulty level of the Palace of the Dead.
The last balancing patch, for example, made one job significantly stronger:
What is the next challenge? In an interview with the colleagues from GamesRadar+, Aurora talked about how things will proceed. In fact, the player started the next challenge almost immediately after completing the Druid challenge: He wants to conquer the Palace of the Dead once again, this time as a Thaumaturge.
I simply invested in the Druid because that is my starting class and I played the Palace of the Dead alone for the first time! I decided to try the Thaumaturge when I unlocked it and here it is! There is something exhilarating about stripping away most of what makes a job feasible and having to make crazy plays and work like a machine to figure out how to make the impossible possible.
The Thaumaturge is the precursor to the Black Mage. The latter is a very strong ranged DPS and was, at least until the release of the new Pictomancer, the go-to job for anyone wanting to play a pure mage. However, the base class is quite limited, just like the Druid, in terms of options. And the Thaumaturge cannot heal itself.
Aurora is likely aware of the increased difficulty: He does not expect to need less than a few years to reach level 200.
With the Weekly Reset on Tuesday, August 6, an update for Destiny 2 was supposed to come that increases the drop rate of some exotic items. Unfortunately, that did not work out, as Bungie has to admit. Even worse. Instead of more exotic class items, the coveted items are now even rarer.
That was the plan: Update 8.05 was supposed to bring a series of fixes and balance changes. The most anticipated aspect was:
Chests related to the Overthrow activity would have a higher chance of dropping exotic class items – these items are highly sought after and relatively hard to obtain.
The “Overthrow” activity was newly introduced with The Final Shape in Destiny 2, which is an activity that can be completed solo or with up to 3 players.
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Patch does the exact opposite of the plan
What is the problem? As Bungie reported on the evening of August 7, they found a problem with the drop rates for the exotic class items.
The chests in Tier 4 of the Overthrow activity do not contribute to an increased drop rate. Worse yet: They can no longer drop any exotic class items.
So, the exact opposite of what was planned happened: Instead of the chests getting better and dropping more exotic class items, they now drop none at all.
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What happens next? Bungie says they are working on a quick fix, a hotfix. They are also working on giving players a way to chase specific perks. However, that is still in the planning stage.
Players demand: Dissolve Bungie and hand Destiny 2 over to Sony
How is this being discussed? Very sharply. It is said that the situation with the exotic class items is a disaster. Sony should best just dissolve Bungie and take over Destiny themselves.
Others thank Bungie for confirming that there was a problem. They had already doubted their sanity, feeling that they noticed no “buff” and found even fewer items than before.
Even PCGamer mocks: This is what happens when you kick out the people who are responsible for quality assurance.
The current situation in Destiny seems complicated, and the mood is very low. Last week, it was revealed that Bungie has apparently fallen into financial trouble and that the new expansion The Final Shape has sold even worse than Lightfall. Bungie has lost almost a third of its workforce, including some of their best employees: Destiny 2: The best people have been working on new Destiny for years – project is being canceled
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Kit Harrington (Jon Snow) and Emilia Clarke (Daenerys, the Mother of Dragons) are actors who gained a boost in their careers through Game of Thrones. The actors spent a total of eight seasons in Westeros, and it seems that is enough for them for now, as they both revealed in interviews.
What does Kit Harrington say about House of the Dragon? Season 2 of House of the Dragon had its final episode this week, and with the announcement of a third and fourth season, one can assume that the series is quite a success.
Kit Harrington, the actor who plays Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, wishes the team behind the prequel all the best. In a short interview with Associated Press, the actor revealed that he cannot watch the series.
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Just spent too long in Westeros
During the premiere of the new season of the series Industry, Kit Harrington was asked about House of the Dragon. Surprisingly, he has not seen the series and does not plan to, as he states.
I spent too much time there. I wish them all the best. I hear it’s wonderful and doing really well, but I don’t think I’ll ever watch the series, and I don’t think I’ll be re-watching Game of Thrones in the next few years.
Kit Harrington on House of the Dragon (Source: Associated Press)
Between 2011 and 2019, he played the role of Jon Snow in Game of Thrones. That is an extremely long time in which one does little other projects, especially when one has a larger role in the series. His planned spin-off series about Jon Snow is also off the table for now. He generally finds the idea of prequels better.
In an interview with Collider, he discussed that prequels are one of the most natural things one can do. He cites Better Call Saul and House of the Dragon as examples. He explains that sequels can have big problems.
What does Emilia Clarke say about House of the Dragon? In an interview with Variety in January 2024, Emilia Clarke, the actress of Daenerys, also spoke about House of the Dragon. She too has had enough of Westeros for now and is not watching the show.
I just can’t do it. It’s so strange. It’s so strange. It’s like someone saying, “Do you want to go to this reunion that’s not in your year? Do you want to go to this reunion?” That’s how it feels. I’m avoiding it.
Emilia Clarke on House of the Dragon (Source: Variety)
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The amulet Fractured Winterglass is one of the most popular items for Sorcerers in Season 5 of Diablo 4 because it is the core item for the “Frozen Orb” build. MeinMMO reveals where the amulet drops, how to farm it, and how to use it effectively.
Where does Fractured Winterglass drop?
The best source for Fractured Winterglass is Lord Zir. You can find the boss in the “Seating of the Ancient” in the Shattered Peaks.
To start the fight, you need Exquisite Blood. You can best obtain the blood in Hell’s Floods and here from Blood Maidens, otherwise from World Bosses and Legion Events.
The Fractured Winterglass has particularly useful stats for the “Frozen Orb” build. The build is ranked as A-tier in the tier list of the best builds in Season 5. The amulet provides you with the following for the build:
Cooldown reduction on summoning spells when Frozen Orb explodes.
A chance to double cast Frozen Orb.
Up to 75% reduced non-physical damage.
+3-4 to Summoning Arts.
As a legendary effect, the amulet gives you a chance of up to 65% to cast a random summon when Frozen Orb explodes. Summons also have a lucky hit chance to fire Frozen Orbs.
You will additionally summon Hydras and Ice Lances that shoot through enemies just by casting Frozen Orb. The build is suitable for both large groups of enemies and single bosses, which is not the case with many Sorcerer builds.
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Fractured Winterglass for the “Frozen Orb” Build – Here’s how to play it
The playstyle of the build is quite simple: you basically just spam Frozen Orbs and watch everything around you explode while Hydras and Ice Spears sweep through the enemies. It is important that the final explosion hits the right target.
Otherwise, you keep yourself alive with Ice Armor and Flame Shield. However, you need to pay close attention to your mana. Other items that you should ideally have in the build are:
You can conveniently also obtain the Robe of the Infinite directly from Lord Zir. You can best farm Tal’Rasha at Lord Varshan and you can find Tibault’s Will, Shako, and the Ring of the Starless Skies at Duriel and Andariel:
With the appropriate items, you can then teleport enemies to a point and blow them up with Frozen Orbs all at once. The orb itself makes enemies vulnerable, multiplying your damage.
Before you have the necessary items, you should ideally play a different build. The lightning builds of the Sorceress are often quite good for this because they are generally less mana-hungry than the frost builds. A higher level also helps. Here you can find tips for leveling up quickly in Season 5.
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In Fortnite, Battle Passes have been one of the most well-known features for many years. With a small amount of money, you can secure cosmetic items that cannot be obtained after the seasons end. Epic Games has insisted on this FOMO system for almost 7 years, but soon this may change.
What does Epic Games want to change?Battle Passes in Fortnite are tied to FOMO – the fear of missing out. For this reason, they are only temporarily active and then disappear forever into the vault. New players therefore do not have the opportunity to acquire skins from old Battle Passes.
However, this should soon come to an end. In a new blog post from Epic Games (via fortnite.com), the team talks about the plan to change the system behind future Battle Passes. They will no longer be limited, but will appear in the item shop after at least 18 months from the end of the season. How the system works and what you should know can be found here.
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No more FOMO for new Battle Passes
How will the system work? According to Epic Games, the team wants to enable players to acquire missed items and skins. Future Battle Passes after Chapter 5 Season 3 can then be offered in parts in the item shop. The items include outfits, back accessories, pickaxes, emotes, instruments, stickers, paints, loading screens, banner icons, and more.
However, the items from these Battle Passes can only reach the shop after waiting up to 18 months from the end of a Battle Pass – that is, a total of one and a half years.
Styles for items will also be offered in the shop, including quest-specific items and bonus styles.
When does the new system start? The post mentions future Battle Passes, implying that it refers to Chapter 5 Season 4.
What about Battle Passes from Chapter 1 and beyond? Unfortunately, fans who have been around for a long time but missed one or two OG seasons will miss out. Iconic skins like The Visitor, The Ice King, or Omega will remain unaffected by the change and locked behind FOMO.
What does OG mean?
OG stands for Original Gangster and describes someone in the Fortnite scene who has been there from the beginning. This player is a collector, usually possesses iconic skins like Omega or The Ice King, and shows them off in their matches.
It is surprising that Epic Games is loosening its system regarding FOMO after nearly seven years. Who knows, however, if older skins might eventually make their way into the shop for profit.
Pokémon GO is currently fully controlled by Team GO Rocket again. We have looked at which strong Pokémon you should not miss from them.
In the current event Adventure Week: Takeover, which runs until August 12, 2024, at 11:59 PM, Team GO Rocket is back in full strength. Their leader Giovanni is also present and can be challenged by you with the help of the Super Rocket Radar if you complete the appropriate special research.
The Pokémon that the villains have brought along have been rotated among the Rocket Grunts and Rocket Bosses during the event. Some of the Pokémon are really strong, so you shouldn’t miss them.
Except for Giovanni, you will also have the opportunity to find and challenge the Grunts and the Bosses after the event. However, the number of spawns is significantly increased during the event, making it much easier and faster for you to catch many Shadow Pokémon right now.
Be aware that Rocket Grunts can have different Pokémon that you can catch afterward. So there is no guarantee that you will get the Pokémon mentioned here in every battle against the respective Grunts.
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Shadow Kaumalat
Where can I find this Pokémon? Kaumalat, the small Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 4, can currently be found with the Grunts of Team GO Rocket. You can find the monster with Rocket Grunts who say A good roar is half the victory.
Kaumalat
How strong is this Pokémon? Knakrack, the final evolution of Kaumalat, is a very strong Pokémon. It can shine as both a Dragon and a Ground attacker.
Even in the Master League, you can use Knakrack. While there are even better Pokémon here, the monster is still found at the top of the league.
Shadow Rihorn
Where can I find this Pokémon? Rihorn, the Pokémon from Generation 1 with Ground and Rock types, is also available with the Rocket Grunts. If you want to catch it, look for Grunts who say We will stomp you into the ground!.
Rihorn
How strong is this Pokémon? If you evolve Rihorn into its final form, Rihornior, you will get a strong attacker. It can be used both as a Ground and a Rock attacker and is found among the list of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO.
However, you should not use Rihorn and its evolutions in the Battle League. There are definitely far better Pokémon here.
Shadow Quiekel
Where can I find this Pokémon? If you are looking for Quiekel, the Ground and Ice Pokémon from Generation 2, you also need to look for Rocket Grunts. If you find a Grunt saying You are walking on thin ice!, you might encounter Quiekel with this one.
Quiekel
How strong is this Pokémon? Quiekel can first evolve into Keifel and then into Mamutel. With Mamutel, you get a Pokémon that you can play as a strong Ice attacker. It can also be used as a Ground attacker.
In the Battle League, the use of Mamutel seems to be reduced. It can still be used in the Master League and can be found among the Top 50 here.
Shadow Karnimani
Where can I find this Pokémon? Karnimani, the Water starter from Generation 2, can also currently be found with the Grunts of Team GO Rocket. You need to find and defeat a female Grunt who says Hey, you! These waters are treacherous!.
How strong is this Pokémon? If you evolve Karnimani into its final form, Impergator, you get a strong Water attacker that still ranks among the best Water attackers today.
However, Impergator shows its true strength in the Battle League. While it plays a rather subordinate role in the Master League, it ranks 6th in the Super League and even 2nd in the Hyper League according to pvpoke.com. So it is worth catching one or more specimens.
Shadow Koknodon
Where can I find this Pokémon? Koknodon is a Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 4. If you want to catch the Shadow variant of this Pokémon, you need to complete raids during the event. You can find the monster in 1*-Shadow Raids.
How strong is this Pokémon? Rameidon, the evolution of Koknodon, is an absolute monster and a fantastic attacker. If you need a good Rock attacker, then you should definitely rely on Rameidon.
However, in the Battle League, Rameidon does not perform well. You should refrain from using it here.
Shadow Trasla
Where can I find this Pokémon? Trasla is a Pokémon that comes from Generation 3. It has the types Psychic and Fairy. You can find it with Rocket Grunts who greet you with the phrase Look how cute my Pokémon is!.
Trasla
How strong is this Pokémon? As a Fairy attacker, Guardevoir, the final evolution of Trasla, can be very impressive. While the regular form of the Pokémon is already strong, the Shadow variant is even stronger and should be present in every Fairy team.
If you want to use Guardevoir in the Battle League, you should better say goodbye to that thought. This monster cannot perform well here.
Shadow Praktibalk
Where can I find this Pokémon? Since Generation 5, there is the Fighting Pokémon Praktibalk. You can find this one for the first time with the Grunts of Team GO Rocket during this event. Pay attention to the phrase This muscular body is not just for show.
Praktibalk
How strong is this Pokémon? If you evolve Praktibalk into its final form, Meistagrif, you will get one of the strongest Fighting attackers available in Pokémon GO. If you are looking for strong attackers in this area, you should definitely catch and evolve one or more Praktibalk.
However, outside of raids, you should not plan to use Meistagrif. In the Battle League, there are definitely better alternatives that you should rely on.
Shadow Flampion
Where can I find this Pokémon? Flampion, the Fire Pokémon from Generation 5, can also be found with the Grunts of Team GO Rocket. If you are looking for it, you will find it among the Grunts that say Do you even know how hot a Pokémon’s fire breath can be?.
Flampion
How strong is this Pokémon? Although Flampivian, the evolution of Flampion, does not endure much, it is still a strong Fire attacker. The damage this Pokémon can deal is enormous.
However, Flampivian is not suitable for use in the Battle Leagues.
Shadow Cresselia
Where can I find this Pokémon? Cresselia is the new legendary Shadow Pokémon that Giovanni possesses. If you find and defeat Giovanni, you can catch the Shadow Cresselia from him.
How strong is this Pokémon? Cresselia is less suitable for use in raids. Instead, you should use this Pokémon in the Battle League. While it can already be found in the Top 25 in the Super League, it ranks 14th in the Hyper League.
However, it must be mentioned that the Shadow variant performs significantly worse than the purified version of Cresselia.
Additionally, you should use a Charged TM for the Battle League to teach Cresselia the move Grass Knot.
In addition to the aforementioned Pokémon, there are several other Shadow Pokémon that you can currently find with Team Rocket that might be worth your while.
Shadow Dratini*: Can be decently used as Shadow Dragonair in the Super League and as Shadow Dragonite in the Hyper League. The latter evolution is also in the Top 5 in the Master League and is a solid Dragon attacker. Found with Grunts who say A good roar is half the victory.
Shadow Skorgla*: Is in the Top 10 of the Super League and its evolution is also far ahead in the Hyper League. You can find the monster with Grunts who say Fight against my Flying Pokémon.
Shadow Machollo*: Evolves into Shadow Machomei and becomes a strong Fighting attacker. It is also in the Top 50 in both Super and Hyper League. Look for this monster with Grunts saying This muscular body is not just for show.
Shadow Karpador: The evolution Shadow Garados is a good Water attacker and ranks in the upper echelon of attackers in the Master League. Male Grunts who say Hey, you! These waters are treacherous! have the Pokémon.
Shadow Rotomurf: In its evolved form, Shadow Stalobor, the Pokémon can be used as a Ground and Steel attacker. If you are looking for the Pokémon, look for Grunts who say We will stomp you into the ground!.
Shadow Schilterus: Shadow Bollterus, the evolution of Shadow Schilterus, can be used very well in the Super League, although the purified variant performs even better. Can be found in 1*-Shadow Raids.
Shadow Flapteryx: Is not a strong attacker, but is debuting in this event and might therefore be interesting for collectors. Grunts saying Fight against my Flying Pokémon! may have this Pokémon.
Shadow Galapaflos: Is also not a strong Pokémon, but it is also available for the first time in the Shadow variant. Found with Grunts who say Let’s get the ball rolling.
Pokémon marked with a * can also appear as Shiny.
What do you think about the Pokémon? Which one is your personal highlight? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments and interact with other trainers here. We also have an overview of the upcoming events in August 2024 in Pokémon GO for you.
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Black Myth: Wukong is currently the most wished-for game on Steam. Whether this hype is justified will be revealed to us upon release on August 20 – until then, we have been given one last trailer, which reveals some exciting new details.
What kind of game is this? Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG with Souls elements, based on the novel “Journey to the West” – a classic of Chinese literature. The game is developed by the Chinese indie developer Game Science.
Players take on the role of the Chosen One, who is inspired by the Monkey King Sun Wukong. The weapon used is a combat staff, which the Chosen One can adjust to their liking.
As a shapeshifter, the Chosen One can either sneak past enemies disguised as a cicada or take on the form of defeated enemies to use their weapons and abilities in battle.
Black Myth: Wukong is set to be released on August 20, 2024, for PC and PS5. You can watch the final trailer for the most wished-for game on Steam here:
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Black Myth: Wukong: The final trailer for the action RPG from China
New enemies, transformations, and characters
What does the new trailer show? In its nearly five-minute runtime, the trailer showcases some already known fights (such as the battle against a tiger person in a pool of blood), but also many new enemies.
Among the newly introduced enemies are tree beings, a monstrous swordsman, and a living, multi-headed stone statue – the monster designs would certainly do justice to a Soulslike.
Additionally, several characters appear to be friendly towards the Chosen One – among them, one who looks like a young Buddha.
Lastly, there is also a preview of the English voiceover for the game. Alongside Chinese, it will remain the only dubbed language. Therefore, you will likely not be able to play with a German voiceover.
Trailer fuels anticipation
How are fans reacting? In the comments on YouTube, there is a lot of excitement for the game. “We are ready,” writes one user.
Another is visibly excited about the high number of unique enemies: “No matter how many trailers they release showing enemies/bosses, there are always more enemies/bosses with VERY unique designs.”
Fun fact: The singing that starts after two minutes is, as a YouTube comment correctly noted, a Buddhist mantra. Translated into German, the name of this mantra is “Rebirth in the Pure Land” – are the developers perhaps trying to convey something to us?
Epic Games made a mistake with their online shooter Fortnite that should never have happened: A skin from 2019, which was supposed to be strictly limited and available for purchase for only 3 days, has now reappeared in the shop. Those who were able to access it are now considered lucky.
It was only available for 3 days in October 2019. At the time, it was said to be an “exclusive item” that was only offered for a few days and would never be available again.
But now “The Paradigm” was available again after an update of the Fortnite cash shop.
Skins in Fortnite are cosmetic outfits that change the appearance of the character. In Fortnite, this is a big deal. Because particularly skins that not many players have, which are therefore rarely seen, appear special and attract attention. An exclusive and limited skin like The Paradigm marks its owner as a veteran who has been playing Fortnite since 2019.
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Epic Games wanted to take the skin away from players
This was Epic Games’ reaction: Epic Games noticed the mistake shortly after. They removed the skin “The Paradigm” from the shop and announced at 4 a.m. on August 7:
It was a mistake and absolutely not planned
They would take the skin away from players who purchased “The Paradigm” and refund their V-Bucks
This was to happen within a week
This was how players reacted: Epic Games’ decision led to a series of discussions among players:
It was wrong to punish players now for a mistake made by the developers. It is possible that players bought V-Bucks with real money just to get the skin – but now the money is gone.
With this action, they are punishing new players. It is a completely different game now than back in 2019. They should also reconsider what is exclusive.
Overall, the exclusivity of skins should come to an end.
Epic Games shows leniency, turns skin buyers into lucky winners
This was the outcome: Epic Games was indeed persuaded and changed its decision once again. Just an hour and a half after the original decision, they announced:
Anyone who has purchased the skin “The Paradigm” can keep it now
However, they will still receive the V-Bucks back that they paid for it
Additionally, everyone who purchased the skin in 2019 will have the option to return the skin today – but if they decide to keep the skin, they will also receive a new, exclusive variant
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Fortnite is a special game in several aspects. It often tells its story through skins or mysterious loading screens or changes in the actual game world. In 2018, they took this storytelling to the extreme by narrating a complex story solely through the loading screens: Fortnite has been telling a secret story for 2 months – barely anyone notices
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