Helldivers 2 finally brings the new war bond ‘Flame of Freedom’ that the community has long desired

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2, there was a long period of silence with the community. No new updates regarding new war bonds. However, on August 8th, that is supposed to change, as with “Flame of Freedom,” you can look forward to fiery battles.

What is included in the new war bond? With the upcoming war bond “Flame of Freedom,” new content will be released on August 8th for all Democrats among you. With it, players will receive three new weapons for their arsenal:

  • Primary Weapon: SG-451-Cookout
    • Fires phosphorus incendiary rounds at enemies
  • Primary Weapon: FLAM-66-Torcher
    • A compact flamethrower
  • Secondary Weapon: P-72-Crisper
    • A small flamethrower in pistol form

In addition, a new booster is set to be released that modifies your Hellpod. The landing area will be engulfed in flames. Perfect for a fiery appearance. There should also be a new paint job for your vehicles, mechs, and Hellpods – the color is orange.

Lastly, there will be new emotes, two capes, and two armor sets. All armor collectors can rejoice now, as the armors have a special effect that many a Hell diver has been wishing for since the battles on Hellmire.

You can find the new trailer for the upcoming war bond here:

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Helldivers 2 shows in the new war bond ‘Flame of Freedom’ fiery democracy

Finally, fireproof armors for Hellmire!

What is the highlight of the war bond? The highlight of the war bond is the two new armors:

  • Heat Seeker I-09
  • Draconaut I-102

Both armors don’t look that spectacular at first, but they provide you with a new passive effect: Hard to ignite!

The effect ensures that you have 75% damage resistance against fire. Anyone who has fought on Hellmire will instantly equip these armors and never take them off again. Firestorms, napalm attacks, or even fire grenades and flamethrowers can no longer kill you in seconds with this armor.

Whether the armors are light, medium, or heavy is still unknown.

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What do the fans say about the new war bond? They are looking forward to the upcoming content of the new war bond. Besides the emotes, players are especially celebrating the armors. Here’s what can be heard on YouTube:

  • “They finally added the Chest Bump from the intro.” – tatt8609
  • “Alright, Hell divers, we are now ready to go back to Hellmire!” – RandomRon005
  • “I can’t wait for my teammates to set me on fire constantly lol.” – scottdixon2505
  • “I saved my super credits and waited and waited for this moment. I will spread managed democracy every day when this update comes out.” – artintheawesome2792
  • “We are cooking again, folks.” – deku5803

Besides the new season, the largest update of Helldivers 2 that has ever existed is supposed to be released on August 6th. You can find more info about it in our detailed overview: Helldivers 2 brings the largest update of the shooter so far in August – There are finally new enemies

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Twitch streamer plays Path of Exile, hears a song by 50 Cent and sings along loudly – regrets it immediately

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The New Zealander Quintin “Quin69” Crawford is an excellent player of hack ‘n slash games like Diablo 4 or Path of Exile. He is considered a leading expert. But Quin69 also has a tendency to get himself into serious trouble on Twitch.

What kind of guy is he?

  • Quin69 is a New Zealander and is quite his own person. He is an excellent player, probably one of the top gamers in Path of Exile altogether, which is currently hyped and has more players on Steam than ever before. But he also has a loose tongue that often gets him into trouble.
  • Even fans who really love him know that the New Zealander frequently has lapses that get him into trouble, as he often speaks without a filter and digs himself into a hole with specific sensitive topics.
  • After being banned from Twitch multiple times, it had been relatively quiet around the 33-year-old lately. Currently, he is on the rise, as Path of Exile is doing so well, and Quin69 has 40% more viewers than before. 12,000 people watch him when he is playing Path of Exile.
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Streamer sings the wrong song out loud – Censors himself but uses the wrong word

What did he do? As Spotskeeda reports, Quin69 went online on Twitch and played Path of Exile while apparently being tipsy.

He listened to a song by 50 Cent and sang along loudly. At one point, he mumbled the “N-word”, a racist insult towards Black people that is strictly prohibited on Twitch, as MontanaBlack knows.

Quin69 immediately realized what he had said, sat up straight and asserted that he had been so careful to avoid the homophobic “F-word” that he had forgotten to censor the N-word. That was his mistake. He was just quoting the song he was listening to.

He assures into the empty space: He has just woken up, has just woken up.

You can watch a clip of the situation here (via livestreamfails). The clip on Twitch has since been deleted.

What is the F-word? “The F-word” is less known in German. It is the English word “Faggot”, which could be translated into German as “Schwuchtel”.

Both words, the N-word and the F-word, are prohibited on Twitch and usually lead to a ban when used with hateful intent.

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“Banned 3 days after the launch of the best league – classic”

How is this being discussed? In the situation, it is clear that Quin69 did not intend to be racist in any way, so the whole situation is discussed rather humorously. Along the lines of “Of course, something like this happens to him again.”

The comments on reddit are like:

  • “In his defense: He was totally drunk”
  • “Banned 3 days after the launch of the best league – classic”
  • “When you are so focused on censoring the homophobic slur that you forget to censor the N-word.”
  • “The clip becomes even funnier because you can’t hear the 50 Cent song he is quoting.”

The whole thing seems so strange also because the song could not be heard in the stream due to copyright reasons. Quin69 seems to just mumble the N-word out of nowhere:

It is currently unclear whether Twitch will actually ban Quin69 – his viewers are certainly once again amused at his expense.

In 2022, Quin69 made headlines because he wanted to prove to everyone how greedy Blizzard was with Diablo Immortal. For that, the New Zealander spent some money and put on a spectacular stunt: Twitch streamer spends €15,000 in Diablo Immortal, finds a wonder item, permanently deletes the character

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House of the Dragon: The 3 new dragons at a glance

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 3 minutes

In the latest episode of House of the Dragon it’s mainly about one thing: dragons. Three of them are particularly in focus. Here on MeinMMO, you will learn everything you need to know about Team Black’s new dragons.

Attention Spoilers: This post contains spoilers for House of the Dragon, up to and including Season 2, Episode 7. Future events of the series are not discussed.

What kind of dragons are these? To gain the upper hand in the war against the “Greens,” Rhaenyra tries to mobilize more dragons for her side. Conveniently, there are three riderless dragons on Dragonstone.

And indeed, her endeavor is more or less successful. Even though some candidates fall victim to the fire, by the end of Season 2, Episode 7, there are three new dragon riders.

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In the second season of ‘House of the Dragon’, the war begins with fire and blood

1. Vermithor

House of the Dragon - Vermithor and Hugo Hammer
With his impressive roar, Hugo Hammer could even impress Vermithor.
  • Age: approx. 95
  • Previous Rider: Jaehaerys I. Targaryen (deceased)
  • Current Rider: Hugo Hammer

Vermithor is the second oldest and largest dragon in Westeros at the time of House of the Dragon. Due to his temperament, he is also known as the “Bronze Fury.”

According to legend, Vermithor hatched from an egg that Prince Jaehaerys received from his sister. By the time Jaehaerys ascended to the Iron Throne, Vermithor had accepted him as a rider.

This Jaehaerys was, by the way, the grandfather of Viserys I. and ruled during a comparatively long time of peace. However, the era was not entirely free of conflicts. For example, there were the third and fourth Dornish Wars, in which Vermithor made a name for himself as a terror to his enemies.

  • Fun Fact: Author George R.R. Martin was inspired for Vermithor’s name by Vermithrax Pejorative, a dragon from the movie The Beastmaster (1981).
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2. Silverwing

House of the Dragon: Silverwing
Silverwing inspects her new human.
  • Age: approx. 93
  • Previous Rider: Alysanne Targaryen (deceased)
  • Current Rider: Ulf White

The dragon lady Silverwing is considered comparatively gentle and friendly. Also in the book, she is the only dragon that does not kill any of the dragon rider candidates.

Her first rider was Alysanne Targaryen, who was presumably given Silverwing’s egg in her cradle.

Alysanne Targaryen was the sister and wife of King Jaehaerys I., whom we have already met as the rider of Vermithor. Together, they often flew throughout Westeros to visit their subjects and hold audiences. Accordingly, the dragons Vermithor and Silverwing also know each other well, as they spent much time together and got along well.

Moreover, Silverwing hates the cold North. Alysanne tried several times to fly with her to the North beyond the Wall. But Silverwing refused, although she was usually always obedient.

  • Fun Fact: According to David J. Peterson, who is officially responsible for the languages, the Valyrian translation of the name Silverwing is “Gēliotīkun”.

3. Sea Smoke

House of the Dragon - Sea Smoke
Sea Smoke has a new rider.
  • Age: approx. 29
  • Previous Riders: Laenor Velaryon (whereabouts unknown)
  • Current Rider: Addam of Holk

Strictly speaking, Sea Smoke is not a new dragon on Team Black’s side. Especially in the first season of House of the Dragon we saw him more often. His first rider was Laenor Velaryon, son of Corlys and later husband of Rhaenyra.

After Laenor faked his death and left Westeros, his dragon Sea Smoke remained on Dragonstone and mourned the loss of his rider. But now Sea Smoke is back – with a new rider.

Due to his young age, Sea Smoke is much smaller than, for example, Vermithor. He is considered agile and has already gained some combat experience in the war for the Stepstones.

  • Fun Fact: The Valyrian translation of the name Sea Smoke is “Embrōrbar”.
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The new dragon rider of Sea Smoke is Addam of Holk, a shipbuilder of the Velaryon fleet. We already know him and his brother, Alyn of Holk, from some scenes. The actor of Alyn, Abubakar Salim, is also no stranger: he is involved in the gaming scene. In a new project, Salim has hidden an Easter egg: An actor from Assassin’s Creed Origins has hidden a line from House of the Dragon in his own game

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Diablo 4: Player finds “legendary” item that actually doesn’t exist – “Probably rarer than an Uber”

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 4, there are items with various rarity levels. A player presents a “legendary” item that actually doesn’t exist. The community reacts with surprise and says: This is probably rarer than the rarest items in the game.

When players find loot in Diablo 4, it is mostly rare items (yellow) or legendary items (orange). In some cases, they also find Uniques or even Uber Uniques – the rarest items in the game. A player has now found an item that is “only” rare, but at the same time also legendary.

What kind of item is this? “FR0ZENBERG” presents their find on July 29 on Reddit. At first glance, it is a yellow item – a chest armor named “Paragon’s Ire.” However, the chest armor has three affixes and an aspect, which only legendary items possess.

Since Season 4, however, rare items only have 2 affixes, making them particularly uninteresting for players in the endgame. While you can also imprint an aspect on them at the blacksmith and improve them with the new crafting systems Hardening and Completion, there would simply be one affix missing.

With Season 4, the developers have fundamentally reworked the item system. You can find out more in the video:

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Diablo 4: The developers explain the new item system and the new endgame dungeon

“This is a Legendary in all but name”

How does the community react? In the comments under the Reddit post, users discuss the unusual drop. “Disappointing__Salad” writes: “This is probably rarer than an Uber Unique. This shouldn’t even be possible.” And “itzdivz” adds: “Imagine if you could imprint another aspect on it… That would be worth more than an Uber.”

The original poster “FR0ZENBERG” responds: “I was hoping that would work, but it seems it just gets overwritten.” However, the aspect does indeed work. In a comment, he states that the item is account-bound. Otherwise, he could have sold it.

In the comment, “indigo121” notes: “It also only has three reroll chances for the hardening, like a rare item.” And “JediMasterWiggin” remarks that it has damage reduction as an affix, which no longer occurs. “What the hell happened here, lol,” he writes. And “heartbroken_nerd” states: “Three affixes and an aspect. This is a Legendary in all but name.”

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Where did he find the item? In a comment, “FR0ZENBERG” writes that he received the item from a yellow item chest that he got from a side quest. Several users note that this could be the reason for the account-binding.

What is so special about the item? In summary, the item has several things that are very unusual:

  • It is “yellow,” thus rare, but has an aspect. This is only typical of legendary items.
  • It is “sacred” and has only 3 chances to reroll when hardening.
  • It has the affix “damage reduction,” which has only dropped in rare cases since Season 4 – and according to “JediMasterWiggin,” never on a chest armor.
  • It is account-bound, which may relate to the origin of the item.
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Since he cannot sell the item, he has the options of selling it to an NPC, dismantling it, or simply keeping it. Next week, Season 5 starts in Diablo 4 – thus, the item is not very useful for him in this season. However, he can still use it in the eternal realm and enjoy his unusual drop. Here’s how you can prepare for the upcoming season: Diablo 4: 3 things you should do before Season 5

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Players feel sick when they see how much money they’ve spent on a free game – meanwhile it has a ‘fair’ cash shop

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The shooter Valorant is a money sink. 100 Thieves’ e-sports boss, Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag, looked up during a Twitch stream how much money he has put into the supposedly free game, and he had a hard time accepting it. Many of his fans feel the same way.

How much is being spent on Valorant?

  • Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag showed in a Twitch stream that he has spent $10,389.96 on Valorant – that’s about €9,600.
  • He says checking that number was the “worst idea he ever had.”
  • Then he says he thinks he might throw up and makes gagging noises. Ultimately, he asks his Twitch chat if they could send him 100 subs, about €250.
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Valorant Skin Trailer: Radiant Entertainment System

“This is very disheartening for me”

Is he the only one? No, it is clear on Twitter: Other players, many of whom are not as wealthy as the e-sports boss and former pro Nadeshot, have spent between $5,000 and $15,000 on Valorant.

The pro player Leaf says he has wasted about $10,800 over the years, but it’s not bragging; it’s very disheartening to look back on it.

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Are people satisfied with their spending? No, people are posting their spending on Twitter and making fun of themselves for how much money they’ve put into Valorant when they sum it all up.

The problem seems to be that Valorant has been on the market for about 4 years, skins in the game are very expensive, and players don’t even realize how much money adds up because you always transfer “relatively small amounts” at once. We see with Nadeshot that he repeatedly invests $100 or $200 to top up his in-game balance.

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Where can you see how much money you have spent on Valorant? You can see that on the official Valorant support page if you check your purchase history in the bottom right. You just need to be logged in with your account.

Even “good microtransactions” can be really expensive

What’s behind that: This is interesting because Valorant is actually considered one of the games that behave exemplary with microtransactions, offering purely cosmetic skins. Loot boxes or gacha games are more notorious.

But in a universally celebrated game like Valorant, the gamer logic prevails: “Well, if I’m playing it this much anyway, I might as well buy a skin every now and then, I got the game for free” – but what that adds up to over 4 years is shocking.

Given the amounts, it’s clear why free-to-play games invest so much time and resources into designing their skins, at the expense of the game’s quality and other content. A game that has turned away from this is DOTA 2. The MOBA has decided to focus more on quality again: Steam giant Valve is putting a lot of work into DOTA 2: fundamentally changing all 124 heroes

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When is EA FC 25 being released? All information about the release date and early access

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

The release of EA FC 25 is not too far away. Here you can find all the information about the launch of the football simulation, and we will clarify when you can play earlier with early access.

When is the EA FC 25 release? Officially, EA Sports FC 25 will be released on September 27, 2024 – at least in the standard version. The Ultimate Edition of FC 25 will be available digitally on September 20, 2024.

We will show you the content differences between the two versions, including the various pre-order bonuses:

Pre-order EA FC 25: Comparison of Standard and Ultimate Edition – All Differences

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How can you play EA FC 25 earlier? Owners of the Ultimate Edition have the opportunity to start the game a full 7 days before the standard version and enjoy early access. However, early access is not only available with the Ultimate Edition.

If you are a member of EA Play, you will also have access to FC 25 starting September 20, 2024 – but only for a total of 10 hours. This is called the “10-Hour Early Access Trial” and counts every minute you have the game opened.

It is important here to close the game properly so that time in the menu is not counted.

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In summary, there are 3 start times for EA FC 25:

  • EA FC 25 Ultimate Edition: Release and start on September 20, 2024
  • EA FC 25 Standard Edition: Release and start on September 27, 2024
  • EA Play members: 10-hour trial starting September 20, 2024

Is there a preload? Presumably, as in the previous year, there will be a preload for FC 25 that will allow you to load the game onto your consoles a few days before the release. However, when this will start is currently unknown.

If you want to know what new features EA FC 25 brings and how the new gameplay feels, then check out our preview report: We played FC 25 and it is finally what FIFA always should have been – look forward to 3 new features

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Developer speaks out about the leaks of GTA 6 and clarifies where they come from

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The leaks regarding GTA 6 have a natural cause, according to a developer who has previously worked at Rockstar Games.

Who is the developer? Obbe Vermeij worked at Rockstar from 1995 to 2009 and was involved in GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, and GTA 4. According to the website MobyGames, he was a Technical Director.

In an interview with SaninPlay on YouTube, the developer commented on the leaks of GTA 6. He says, “The leaks are usually not as important as people think.”

Here you can see the trailer for GTA 6:

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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer

Everyone is waiting for news about GTA 6

Where do the leaks come from? Vermeij has not closely followed the leaks of GTA 6. He states: “The leaks are generally not as significant as people think,” and elaborates, “It’s just that millions of people are waiting for news and Rockstar isn’t giving them any news […].”

However, Vermeij understands why Rockstar Games is not sharing news with the world. It has to do with how these would be processed. He says: “[…] because whenever a large company says something, whether it’s Rockstar or EA or Ubisoft or whatever, it gets analyzed, and often it is negatively rated […].”

From his perspective, what Rockstar Games is doing right now is exactly right. He believes: “It’s best if they just stay silent. That’s exactly what they’re doing now. It’s a shame it has come to this, but it’s not just their fault.”

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What leaks have occurred with GTA 6? Videos, photos, and gameplay of GTA 6 have been leaked multiple times. As early as September 2022, 90 videos of the new installment of the “Grand Theft Auto” series were shared online. Shortly before the planned release of the trailer, Rockstar Games was forced to release the trailer earlier due to leakers spreading it beforehand.

The son of the game’s lead developer is also said to have shared images of GTA 6. Fans feared severe consequences for the wrongdoing, which occurred just before the trailer was released. You can find out what happened to him here: Son of the lead developer allegedly leaks images of GTA 6 – Community fears it could have severe consequences

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A zombie game on Steam suddenly has more players 2 years after release

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Plants vs. Zombies is a classic game on Steam, which now has more players than ever. But the reason for this is not a major update.

What kind of game is this? Plants vs. Zombies is a classic on Steam. In a type of tower defense, you must protect your garden shed with plants from zombies. Throughout the game, you will receive new plants, but the opposing zombies will also become stronger.

The spin-offs of the “Garden Warfare” variant of the game are currently very popular. Here, you play the scenario of plants against zombies as a third-person shooter and can also compete against other players in multiplayer mode.

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 offers not only online battles but also some single-player missions and a co-op mode that works with AI teammates. All games in the series do not take themselves too seriously and aim to be fun.

Here you can watch the trailer for Plants vs. Zombies from 2009:

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Plants vs. Zombies Game Trailer

No big update yet so many new players

Why do the games currently have so many players? The games of Plants vs. Zombies, whether as a shooter or tower defense game, are experiencing a new peak right now. While there have been continuous updates for the games, a major update is missing that would explain the new success.

The reason for the many players, instead, lies in a sale that has reduced Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 by 90%. Instead of €29.99, the game is now available for only €2.99 on Steam. Due to the sale, the player count for the title has climbed to a new all-time high with almost twice as many players as at the game’s launch (via SteamDB).

Plants vs. Zombies also has a small sale of 10% on Steam, which has also increased the player count, although no new all-time high was reached here (via SteamDB).

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Is Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 worth it? The game enjoys consistently good ratings on Steam and is not on sale for long. With 89% positive reviews on Steam, the game receives the rating Very Positive.

In the reviews, many players mention that there are still full servers (via Steam) and that the game runs smoothly.

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Players in Fortnite can hardly win without a special item – Even the auto-users find this too much

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Fortnite has an item that is way too strong for the fans. Some complain that without this mobility item, it’s hardly possible to win a round.

What item is it? It is the Nitro Fist (English: Nitro Fists), which came into play in Chapter 5 Season 3. They give players incredible mobility and can also be used as an effective weapon for attack.

You can perform quick dashes with these gloves both on the ground and in the air.
As a result, you become a hard-to-hit target and can quickly approach your opponents. For attacking, the gloves have also been equipped with melee attacks, allowing you to beat down your opponents.

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What do the players say about the item? Most players find it just too much mobility and attack power in one item, as you can easily escape from most combat situations and become a hard target to hit. Anyone without Nitro Fists in the endgame can hardly secure a victory. This even goes too far for players who really enjoy using cars in the shooter.

  • “I enjoy overly strong cars, but Nitro Fists are too wild. That’s too much mobility and damage combined in one weapon.” (via reddit)
  • “People complain about cars, but the Magneto Power and Nitro Fists are the real problem.” (via reddit)
  • “I hate it when seasons have an item that you absolutely need to win.” (via reddit)
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When the Nitro Fists are not enough

Is there a further enhancement? Yes, the combination of Nitro Fists and the Mystic Magneto Power, which allows you to float and fire steel projectiles. This is an incredibly powerful combination to put pressure on opponents.

By moving quickly with the Nitro Fists, you are hardly hit, and the Magneto Power also gives you ranged attacks at medium range. However, the combination is particularly effective in close combat, as you do not have a scope for the projectiles like you do with a sniper. In the closing end zone, you are correspondingly strong.

In Fortnite, having the ability to quickly spot your opponents during fights can be a decisive advantage – and not just when they are standing in front of you with their Nitro Fists. A small setting can help you spot your opponents from afar: Fortnite: Be sure to enable a setting to make it easier to find your opponents

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Logitech could soon bring its first subscription mouse – What does that mean for players?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The head of Logitech discussed the latest developments and opportunities at Logitech in a detailed interview with TheVerge.

Hanneke Faber has been CEO of Logitech since December 1, 2023. The English-language magazine TheVerge talked to the new CEO in an interview. The conversation also touched on how Logitech will proceed in the future.

Logitech’s CEO could envision a subscription mouse

What’s with the subscription? In the interview, the interviewer asked whether the CEO could imagine a subscription system for a mouse from the company. Specifically, it was about a mouse that should “last forever.”

Faber responded with “possibly.” After all, the advantage of such a subscription would be that one would “never have to worry again.” It would also not be the first product from Logitech with a subscription.

However, the head of Logitech does not elaborate further on what an official “mouse subscription” could look like. It is therefore unclear whether such a mouse could also be used with a computer without a subscription or whether a subscription is needed to use the hardware. It is also unknown whether it could be an office or a gaming mouse.

What does this mean for gamers? Gamers are generally not very enthusiastic about subscription services. For example, Ubisoft caused an uproar when it stated that customers do not actually own purchased games. If Logitech were to pursue a similar model now, it would likely cause little enthusiasm. Subscription models or so-called “season passes” are unpopular among gamers and are often seen as a necessary evil to be able to play certain games.

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Subscriptions are becoming increasingly attractive as a financial incentive for companies

Why are subscriptions important? Subscriptions or ongoing services consistently bring money into companies’ coffers. Because companies can count on buyers paying a fee every month. This is not the case with a one-time purchase.

Prime examples of companies that use such subscription systems are Microsoft and Adobe. Both companies rely on subscription models for popular software like Photoshop or Word. And Microsoft’s financial numbers show, for example, that subscriptions, digital services, and especially servers now bring in the most money. The Windows operating system, long the flagship of Microsoft, is hardly financially important anymore. Products like the Game Pass constitute only 1.5% of total profit.

Because it is financially rewarding, Microsoft is also increasingly pushing users to utilize a Microsoft account and corresponding subscription models like Office365. Because this allows Microsoft to make continuous profits, unlike a one-time paid Windows license. This does not necessarily please users, but it seems to be financially advantageous.

If you are still using Windows 10, we have a few tips on which settings you should definitely change: If you are still using Windows 10, you should change 5 settings to make your PC faster and more secure

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Developers work 12 years on their first game on Steam – Are rewarded by players at release

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

After 12 years in Early Access, the full version of 7 Days to Die has now been released on Steam and consoles. And it is being very well received by players.

7 Days to Die is a game that combines several genres. In addition to survival, shooter, and role-playing elements, the zombie game also includes mechanics from the tower defense genre. And this combination is well received by players.

The game has more than 226,000 reviews on Steam, of which a solid 88% are positive.

After being in Early Access since 2013, 7 Days to Die transitioned to version 1.0 on July 25, 2024, and left Early Access. Since then, players can enjoy the full version of the game on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series. And this is being rewarded by players.

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I am calling in sick for a week

How are players rewarding the full version? The versions for PS5 and Xbox Series are well received by players. As the developer studio shows on X, the game currently enjoys a rating of 4.8 out of a maximum of 5 stars on the PS5 and 4.4 out of 5 stars on the Xbox Series.

The release of the full version also seems to be a success on Steam. Here, the game was able to set a new record with 125,419 concurrent players.

What comes next for the game? The developer studio The Fun Pimps states that they are currently working on a crossplay feature for the game. Additionally, there are plans for updates and new content for the game until at least the end of 2025.

In April 2024, the developer studio already released a roadmap for 7 Days to Die that hints at further content until 2025.

What does the community say about it? On X, there are some comments from players reflecting the positive response to the release.

  • I am calling in sick for a week, is a comment here
  • I have never been so proud of a game release or a game studio. Your hard work and dedication have proven that you care about your community, writes another user
  • I love it so far, is another comment

What do you think about the game? Have you played it yourself? If yes, will you start a new save for the full version now? Feel free to let us know in the comments. By the way, 7 Days to Die is also on our list of the 28 best survival games of 2024.

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Pokémon GO: The compensation for the broken Rayquaza event is better than the original

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

The Mega Rayquaza event in Pokémon GO caused problems. Now it is being made up – and better than last time.

What was the problem? On June 29, 2024, the top raids featured Mega Rayquaza. Here, Mega Rayquaza was supposed to appear at specific times in challenging raids that could only be challenged on-site.

However, there were problems, so not as many Rayquaza raids appeared as planned. That’s why Niantic is now making up for the event.

When is the replacement event? On Saturday, August 3, 2024. There are three times when Mega Rayquaza is scheduled to appear in raids.

  • 11:00 AM
  • 1:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM

But the best part of the event is a change: This time, they are not top raids, but regular raids.

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All content of the Mega Rayquaza event on August 3 in Pokémon GO

This is what’s special: The fact that these are not top raids, but regular raids, is a huge advantage for all trainers. Because that means not only are they likely to be somewhat easier – especially, you don’t have to be on-site.

Regular raids can also be challenged via remote raid. So if you don’t have a gym nearby, you can be invited to a remote raid by friends or use an app for remote raids. Conversely, you can also get support from afar if you do not have enough trainers for Mega Rayquaza.

This makes the event significantly better than the original event.

What else is in the event? You can participate in a free limited research, which will again have a meteorite at the end. You need it desperately to evolve into Mega Rayquaza.

Additionally, the remote raid limit will be increased to 20 per day on this day instead of the usual five.

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What is Mega Rayquaza? Mega Rayquaza is one of the absolute best attackers in Pokémon GO.

It is not only a very powerful Pokémon itself, but it also boosts some other monsters when you have it in your raid party. You can obtain the Mega evolution of Rayquaza by teaching it the move “Zenith Trampler” and using the necessary Mega energy. For Zenith Trampler, you need the meteorite, and the Mega energy is obtained from Mega raids. And that’s not the only date in the coming weeks: Here you will find all events in August 2024 in Pokémon Go.

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A character from Ranma ½ was cut from the anime, could finally appear in the reboot

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Ranma ½ is getting a reboot this year. The anime is based on the story from the manga. For the 1989 anime, some content was removed from the manga. The 2024 reboot may now revive one of those contents.

What could be revived in the 2024 reboot? In the manga, there is a character named Konatsu. She is a kunoichi born in the body of a man but identifies as a woman.

  • She was raised by her stepmother to learn the fighting style of ancient kunoichi.
  • Within her lies the soul of a legendary female warrior who is reborn only every 100 years.
  • She is one of the best friends of Ukyo, one of Ranma’s three fiancées. Konatsu helps her with her food stand.
  • She is in love with Ukyo. However, she never confesses her feelings because love between two individuals of the same gender was not accepted at that time.

Despite her calm nature, she can keep up with Ranma’s technique and speed and is his equal opponent. In the manga, she even teaches Ranma some fighting techniques she learned over time. However, the anime completely omitted her from the series.

The reboot will have a new look. Check out the following trailer to see what will come with the new series:

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Ranma ½ could include a transgender character in the series

Why was the character omitted? There is no official statement regarding why the character was omitted from the anime. Since multiple contents were removed from the manga, it could be that the production team wanted to streamline the series a bit and thus removed this character from the anime.

Another possible reason could be that it involves a transgender character, which might have caused an uproar among some parts of the audience. However, transgender characters had already been a topic in the anime and manga scene much earlier: Claudine from 1978 even had a transgender character as the protagonist.

It is likely, however, that Konatsu was not implemented in the anime because her first appearance was much later. She first appeared in Volume 35 (according to Weekly Shonen Sunday) while the anime series only goes up to Volume 22. Although some OVAs and movies continued, she did not appear there either. If the reboot continues beyond the original anime, she might finally appear.

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We can only speculate why the character was omitted. For the creators at the time, it was at least not a problem to show nudity. Breasts were often uncensored, and even nipples were visible in shower scenes.

In contrast, no nudity scenes have been seen in the trailer so far. There is only a moment when Ranma incredulously admires her cleavage. This indicates that the production team is taking a different direction. If it indeed was due to Konatsu’s transgender identity that she was omitted, then the reboot might finally include her.

When is the reboot coming out? The reboot of Ranma ½ is scheduled to premiere on October 5, 2024.

Unfortunately, in the MeinMMO survey, Ranma ½ only reached 7th place in the best RTL2 animes. If you want to know which anime series ranked above Ranma ½, you should check out the following article: You voted for the best afternoon anime on RTL2, and there is a clear winner

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The next game about Harry Potter is pure nostalgia for me and maybe my game of the year already

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 3 minutes

Recently, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions was announced. Now there is a trailer showing gameplay that makes MeinMMO author Linda Knabe reminisce about the past.

What game are we talking about? Harry Potter: Quidditch Champion is a new game set in the world of Harry Potter. The digital version is set to be released on September 3, 2024, on PS4/PS5, Xbox, and PC (among others on Steam). A version for the Nintendo Switch will follow at a later date.

The game will offer you what the title promises. With a Quidditch team, you will try to become the next champion. And not just within Hogwarts, but worldwide. It’s like FC24, but on broomsticks and with more dangerous balls.

With this principle, Quidditch Champions is virtually the successor to the 2003 PS2 game Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup. And with that, it could already be my game of the year, because I’ve been waiting for this game for nearly 20 years.

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Who is writing here? MeinMMO author Linda Knabe grew up in the 90s with Harry Potter and has been fascinated by this magical world and its possibilities from the very beginning. Like many others at the time, she sometimes longed for her Hogwarts letter as a child (by the way, she is a Slytherin).

She has watched the movies countless times in her life, still listens to the audiobooks regularly, and as a child, she spent a lot of time playing Harry Potter games.

Why does the game excite me already? As a child, I loved dreaming myself into the world of Harry Potter, so it was no surprise that I devoured the computer and PlayStation games as well. In 2003, I got Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup in my hands, and when I think back, there was a time when I felt like I existed just to play that game after school.

Now, over 20 years later, I finally get a new game where I can prove myself as a Quidditch player, and I couldn’t wish for anything better for 2024. I’ve been wishing to play Quidditch on my PlayStation again for years, and now this wish is finally going to be fulfilled.

The latest trailer shows that the new game even fulfills the wishes I had as a child while playing. Starting with the fact that I can play Quidditch Champions with my friends.

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Whether in co-op mode or in PvP matches, the lonely afternoons in front of my little CRT television are over. Unfortunately, back then, I had no friends who were into video games and would have played with me. Online, it’s going to be much easier to find other players instead of always just playing against the NPCs.

The gameplay trailer has convinced me mainly for two reasons. On one hand, the game seems to bring back the typical “Quidditch mechanics” of the old games, even though it is, of course, much more modern. For example, you can briefly see the glowing rings that you have to navigate through.

Typical for all the Harry Potter games I have played to this day, and something I would have disliked missing. Especially if the controls are maybe a little better today than before, and I don’t want to eventually throw the controller at the screen because I narrowly missed the hundredth ring due to the controls.

Finally, I can become a true champion

On the other hand, I am excited that I can finally create my own character, with which I embark on my path to championship. Instead of just choosing the house or country I compete with, this is something I wished for as a child.

The character editor even looks relatively detailed, and I think it’s great that I can even choose my broom. They all seem to have different stats so that I can hopefully find the perfect broom for my play style. By the way, there were no Quidditch games in Hogwarts Legacy, but there were some pretty nasty spells: Hogwarts Legacy: “That’s for Death Eaters, not for students” – Players believe one achievement is just too evil

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Popular actress enchants in the trailer for the new Korean series on Netflix, viewers believe: „A new masterpiece with her“

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In August, a new Korean thriller series starts on Netflix. An actress, known from the hit series Sweet Home, impresses already in the trailer with her performance.

Which actress will be seen again soon on Netflix? The Korean actress Ko Min-Si is probably already known to many from the hit series Sweet Home, which also airs on Netflix and even released two seasons this year. There, the actress already captivated many viewers with her talent.

Now, many are looking forward to another series with her. This time, Ko Min-Si shows that she can also deliver a pretty good role in a thriller. On YouTube, fans go as far as to describe the new series as her next masterpiece in their comments.

Here you can see the trailer for the new thriller series that will start soon on Netflix:

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The Frog starts in August on Netflix

Which series is starting soon on Netflix? In our region, the series will be called The Frog. Although the translation of the Korean original title is rather “In the forest where no one is.” The series is set to premiere on August 23, 2024 on Netflix. In total, there will be eight episodes.

In The Frog, Ko Min-Si plays a young woman who checks into a motel on a quiet summer day. As the trailer already shows, she quickly turns the life of the motel owner, his employees, and other visitors upside down.

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The quiet summer in the motel is brutally disrupted

The trailer shows Ko Min-Si hitting someone with a fire extinguisher or dousing them with gasoline and presumably burning them afterward. Why the young woman has it in for the other people in the motel can probably be discovered throughout the series. However, the trailer hints here and there that there is likely more behind it than simple murderous intent.

Especially Ko Min-Si impresses in the trailer with her performance and gives hope that The Frog will be an exciting and interesting thriller. “Min-Si is carving out her own place in the thriller genre and that’s why I’m here,” writes a user in his comment under the trailer.

“Ko Min-Si plays a crazy woman. I’ll definitely watch that,” says another comment. In fact, most agree that the actress should be a reason to watch The Frog in August. You can find even more Korean series with crazy characters here: 5 Korean series with nasty characters that can really scare you

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“Who cares if only 5 people are playing?” – Community Manager of Palworld explains why not every game needs to offer a live service

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Live Service has now become a recurring term in the video game industry. The term has a negative connotation as it often describes questionable practices to keep players tied to a single game. The community manager of Palworld has now spoken out against this.

What is it about? Palworld was a massive hit at the beginning of 2024. The player numbers on Steam kept growing and growing. But of course, this couldn’t continue indefinitely. The survival game had fewer and fewer players. This sparked discussions about player numbers, to which Palworld advised the community not to participate in the debate.

In an interview with the YouTube channel Going Indie, the community manager of Palworld, Bucky, spoke about live service games and why players should not be made to play just a single game.

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The Problem with Live Service Games

What does the community manager think of the current live service trend? Bucky is the community manager of Pocket Pair, the company behind Palworld. He often speaks publicly about the industry. In the current interview with Going Indie, he discusses the conversation around player numbers and live service games.

He finds it critical when attempts are made to make players only play one game.

I don’t think you need to be forced to always play the same game. It’s not healthy for us, it’s not healthy for the developers, it’s not healthy for the players, it’s not healthy for the medium of gaming, and it’s not healthy for our industry.

Bucky from Pocket Pair on live service games (Source: Going Indie)

Live Service as a Contrast to MMORPGs and MOBAs

He believes that this narrative leads large companies to create more and more soulless live service games that are shut down months later. He cites MOBAs and MMORPGs as examples of games that can be played every day.

The difference he sees compared to the criticized live service games is that MMORPGs were designed to be played daily. In the current “live service” trend, he sees the pressure for daily play applied to games that are not actually intended for that. He explains that not every game needs to be playable indefinitely.

He does not like the discussions about player numbers either; one should play many games and support indie companies: Who cares if only 5 people play it […] just enjoy it. A mantra that naturally also helps his company.

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Is this perspective so simple? Unfortunately, no. Big games cost more and more money to produce. Maintaining an online game is not cheap, and the employees working on new updates must also be paid. The live service model is the easiest option for consistent revenue.

The term “live service game” or “games as a service” is not clearly defined. Bucky’s definition that MOBAs and MMORPGs do not fall under this category is not an official or widely accepted definition of the term. After all, MOBAs and MMORPGs also utilize funding methods that are considered typical for live service games.

Nevertheless, the methods used to keep players engaged are often questionable, and the model live service produces many games that die quickly as they do not meet expectations. But enough other games are released, allowing one to avoid the topic entirely. One of the biggest live service flops recently was the new DC game: Warner Bros. releases figures showing how hard Suicide Squad really flopped

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Elden Ring: Patch Notes for Patch 1.13 – Improves Performance and Nerfs Most Powerful Spell

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  • Changed the default selection of the OK / CANCEL prompt that shows up when using the “Spectral Steed Whistle” while the spectral steed is dead. The default selection position is now OK.
  • Adjusted the placement of NPC summon signs in certain boss fight areas.
  • Changed the NPC summon signs in certain boss fights to allow the user to summon NPCs simply by pressing the action button once.
  • Fixed a bug where the damage of some normal attacks of the Dark Moon Greatsword were lower than intended.
  • Fixed the physical attack attribute menu display of the “Warpick” weapon.
  • Fixed a bug where some attacks of the “Swift Spear” weapon were different than expected in terms of power, damage motion, and hitbox generation timing.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented the “Twinblade Talisman” from affecting the Perfume Bottles weapon type when equipped and used in the left hand.
  • Fixed a bug where the physical attack attributes of some attacks of the Thrusting Shields weapon type were different than expected.
  • Fixed a bug that allowed the use of Arrows / Great Arrows / Bolts / Great Bolts that should not be usable for the following weapon types:
    Light Bows / Long Bows / Greatbows / Crossbows / Ballistas
  • Fixed a bug where the effect of increasing the power of the Incantation “Light of Miquella” of the “Circlet of Light” helmet was not applied correctly.
  • Fixed a bug that caused FP consumption when using the “Unending Dance” Skill while not meeting the ability requirements of the weapon “Dancing Blade of Ranah”.
  • Fixed a bug where the physical attack attribute of some attacks of the “Deadly Dance” Skill was different than expected.
  • Fixed a bug where the physical attack attribute of the “Scattershot Throw” Skill of the “Claws of Night” weapon was different than expected.
  • Fixed a bug where the following Skills did not change correctly when performed with or without FP.
  • Dynastic Sickleplay / Raging Beast / Repeating Crossbow Fire
    • Fixed a bug where a different Rage Art was sometimes performed when following up with a strong attack after using the “Raging Beast” and “Dynasty Sickleplay” Skills.
  • Fixed a bug that caused certain Skills to perform differently than expected under certain circumstances.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented some Spells / Incantations that can be used in the air from being used in the air under some conditions.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the
    All Patch Notes for Patch 1.13

    PvP-exclusive balance adjustments

    Equipment

    • Increased poise damage of normal attacks for the following weapon types:
      Light Great Swords / Backhand Blades / Hand-to-Hand Arts / Beast Claws
    • Increased poise damage of dual wield attacks for the following weapon types:
      Straight Swords / Thrusting Swords / Curved Swords / Katanas / Spears / Whips / Fists / Claws
    • Increased poise damage of the Claws of Night throwing attacks.
    • Decreased the backstep invulnerability window when the Fine Crucible Feather Talisman or the Talisman of All Crucibles are equipped.

    Skills

    Savage Lion’s Claw

    • The second hit of the follow-up attack is now easier to land.
    • Decreased damage animation of the first attack against other players.

    Raging Beast

    • Decreased invulnerability window against other players’ attacks.

    Blind Spot

    • Decreased invulnerability window against other players’ attacks.

    Palm Blast

    • Decreased poise amount generated when charging this skill.

    Spell and Incantations

    Miriam’s Vanishing

    • Decreased invulnerability window against other players’ attacks.

    Knight’s Lightning Spear

    • Increased attack power of the initial lightning spear.
    • Decreased attack power of the spears launched after the first one.
    • Decreased poise damage of all spears generated by this spell.

    General balance adjustments

    • Increased damage animation of the Light Greatsword charge attacks against enemies (other than players).
    • Increased the stats & status of the following NPCs that can be summoned in some areas:
      • Needle Knight Leda / Pureblood Knight Ansbach / Thiollier
    • Increased the attack power and damage negation of summoned spirits, excluding the Mimic Tear, when the Revered Spirit Ash Blessing is at [5] or more.
    • Increased the attack power and damage negation of summoned spirits, excluding the Mimic Tear, when upgraded to “+8” or higher.

    Armament

    Increased attack power scaling when upgrading the following armaments.
    Repeating Crossbow / Spread Crossbow / Rabbath’s Cannon

    Shield of Night

    • Increased damage negation when blocking physical attacks.

    Euporia

    • Increased Holy damage when the weapon has its luster restored.
    • Decreased the number of attacks required to restore the weapon’s luster.
    • Increased the duration of the luster restoration effect.

    Golden Lion Shield

    • Increase guard strength.

    Golem Fist

    • Added a damage hitbox to the hand portion of the ranged fist attack.

    Smithscript Greathammer

    • Increased poise damage of the swing portion of throwing attacks (the projectile is unchanged).

    Spread Crossbow

    • Decreased the generated status buildup when used with Bolts that have status effects.

    Ailment Talisman

    • After the onset of a status ailment, the status build-up (or duration) of said ailment will now also be reduced immediately by a certain amount.

    Clarifying Horn Charm / Clarifying Horn Charm +1 / Clarifying Horn Charm +2

    • Increased Focus resistance.

    Skill

    Savage Lion’s Claw

    • Increased attack power and poise damage of the first attack.

    Swift Slash

    • Reduced movement distance when using this skill
    • Extended recovery time.

    Overhead Stance

    • Increased attack power against enemies (other than players).

    Aspects of the Crucible: Wings

    • Increased attack power.
    • Increased directional control, as well as the amount of poise generated when using this skill.

    Lightspeed Slash

    • The additional light attacks are now affected by the attack power and ability scaling of the weapon.

    Rancor Slash

    • Increased attack power of the vengeful spirits.
    • Increased stamina damage against guarding enemies.

    Revenger’s Blade

    • Increased directional control for follow-up attacks after a strong attack.

    Horn Calling

    • Increased attack power against enemies (other than players).

    Horn Calling: Storm

    • Increased attack power against enemies (other than players).

    Weed Cutter

    • Increased the speed of attacks.

    Romina’s Purification

    • Increased poise value when using this skill.

    Red Bear Hunt

    • Increased attack power.
    • Increased poise value when using this skill.

    Rancor Shot

    • Decreased status buildup generation when used with arrows that have status effects.

    Repeating Fire

    • Adjusted attack power to compensate for the increase in weapon damage

    Feeble Lord’s Frenzied Flame

    • Reduced Frenzy status effect buildup against enemies.

    Revenge of the Night

    • Increased poise damage and attack power when this skill is used immediately after guarding against an enemy attack.

    Spell

    Glintblade Trio

    • Increased attack power.

    Blades of Stone

    • Adjusted attack power of the first, second, and third charge attacks.
    • Increased attack power of the non-charged attack.
    • Increased attack power of the first hit of the charged attack, and reduced attack power of the second and third hits.
    • Increased attack range and attack speed.

    Glintstone Nail

    • Increased attack power and improved enemy tracking.

    Glintstone Nails

    • Increased attack power and improved enemy tracking.

    Impenetrable Thorns

    • All generated Impenetrable Thorns will now track enemies.
    • Decreased attack power and poise damage.
    • Decreased the Hemorrhage status buildup and stamina damage against guarding enemies.

    Rings of Spectral Light

    • Increased attack power and Frostbite status buildup.

    Vortex of Putrescence

    • Increased attack power and Frostbite status buildup.

    Incantation

    Minor Erdtree

    • Increased HP recovery amount.

    Land of Shadow

    • Improved enemy tracking.

    Spira

    • Increased attack speed.

    Watchful Spirit

    • Improved enemy tracking.

    Divine Beast Tornado

    • Increased attack power.
    • Enemies hit by the tornado will now be launched upwards.
    • The tornado will be less likely to disappear due to collision with the terrain.

    Rain of Fire

    • Increased attack power.
    • Reduced the interval between each hit.

    Roar of Rugalea

    • Increased poise damage and attack power.

    Furious Blade of Ansbach

    • Increased attack power.

    Rotten Butterflies

    • Increased Scarlet Rot status buildup.
    • Reduced the interval between damage ticks.
    • Increased attack range.

    Ash

    Wandering Noble

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Noble Sorcerer

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Nomad Ashes

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Putrid Corpse

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Skeletal Militiaman

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Skeletal Bandit

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Albinauric

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Winged Misbegotten

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Demi-Human

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Clayman

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Oracle Envoys

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Man-Fly

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Lone Wolf Ashes

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Rotten Stray Ashes

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Giant Rat Ashes

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Warhawk

    • Increased HP, physical attack power and Fire attack power.
    • Increased Stance status.

    Land Squirt

    • Increased HP.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Spirit jellyfish

    • Increased HP, physical attack power and poison status ailment buildup on enemies.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Spider Scorpion

    • Increased physical attack power, poison status ailment buildup on enemies and damage negation except for strike and fire attributes.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Fingercreeper

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Fanged Imp

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Bigmouth Imp

    • Increased HP and Fire attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Gravebird

    • Increased HP and magic attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Soldier of Fortune

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Archers

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Greatshield Soldiers

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Page

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Vulgar Militia

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Marionette Soldier

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Avionette Soldier

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Kaiden Mercenary

    • Increased HP and physical attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Mad Pumpkin Head

    • Increased physical attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Fire Monks

    • Increased HP and Fire attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Ancestral Follower

    • Increased physical attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Horned Warrior

    • Increased HP and damage negation except for pierce attacks.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Azula Beastman

    • Increased HP and lightning attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Man-Serpent

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Crystalian

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.
    • Increased physical attack power.

    Kindred of Rot

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Bloodfiend Hexer’s

    • Increased hemorrhage status ailment buildup on enemies.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Glintstone sorcerer

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Twinsage Sorcerer

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Inquisitor

    • Increased HP.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Godrick Soldier

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Raya Lucaria Soldier

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Leyndell Soldier

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Radahn Soldier

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Haligtree Soldier

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Mausoleum Soldier

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Messmer Soldier

    • Increased HP and physical attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Stormhawk Deenh

    • Increased HP and physical attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.
    • Increased duration of effect to increase the attack power given to allies.

    Banished Knight Oleg

    • Increased physical attack power and damage negation against physical attacks.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Banished Knight Engval

    • Increased physical attack power and damage negation against physical attacks.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Bloodhound Knight Floh

    • Increased HP, physical attack power, and damage negation against physical attacks.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Black Knight Captain Huw

    • Increased physical attack power and damage negation against physical attacks.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Black Knight Commander Andreas

    • Increased damage negation and guard boost against Holy and Physical attacks.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Fire Knight Hilde

    • Increased Fire attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Fire Knight Queelign

    • Increased Vigor and Faith.

    Swordhand of Night Jolán

    • Increased Vigor and Dexterity.

    Jolán and Anna

    • Increased Vigor and Dexterity.

    Battlemage Hugues

    • Increased physical attack power and magic attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Latenna the Albinauric

    • Increased HP, physical attack power, and magic attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Perfumer Tricia

    • Increased HP.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Depraved Perfumer Carmaan

    • Increased fire attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Omenkiller Rollo

    • Increased HP, physical attack power, and Fire attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Blackflame Monk Amon

    • Increased HP and Fire attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Curseblade Meera

    • Increased HP and physical attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Demi-Human Swordsman Yosh

    • Increased HP, physical attack power, and magic attack power.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff

    • Increased Lightning attack power and damage negation against Physical, Lightning, and Holy Attack affinities.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Redmane Knight Ogha

    • Increased physical attack power and damage negation against Physical and Fire attack affinities.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Lhutel the Headless

    • Increased physical attack power and damage negation against physical attacks.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Cleanrot Knight Finlay

    • Increased physical attack power and damage negation against Physical, Magic, and Holy Attack affinities.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Black Knife Tiche

    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Divine Bird Warrior Ornis

    • Increased HP and damage negation against Physical attacks except Pierce attacks.
    • Will no longer stagger as easily.

    Ancient Dragon Florissax

    • Increased Arcane.
    • Increased damage negation against all affinities.
    • Increased Skills and Incantations usage rate.
    • Increased the speed and poise values during some attacks.

    Finger Maiden Therolina Puppet

    • Increased Vigor and Faith.

    Jarwight Puppet

    • Increased Vigor.

    Dolores the Sleeping Arrow Puppet

    • Increased Vigor.

    Nepheli Loux Puppet

    • Increased Vigor and Strength.

    Dung Eater Puppet

    • Increased Vigor.

    Nightmaiden & Swordstress

    • Increased HP and physical attack power.

    Bug Fixes

    • Changed the default selection of the OK / CANCEL prompt that shows up when using the “Spectral Steed Whistle” while the spectral steed is dead. The default selection position is now OK.
    • Adjusted the placement of NPC summon signs in certain boss fight areas.
    • Changed the NPC summon signs in certain boss fights to allow the user to summon NPCs simply by pressing the action button once.
    • Fixed a bug where the damage of some normal attacks of the Dark Moon Greatsword were lower than intended.
    • Fixed the physical attack attribute menu display of the “Warpick” weapon.
    • Fixed a bug where some attacks of the “Swift Spear” weapon were different than expected in terms of power, damage motion, and hitbox generation timing.
    • Fixed a bug that prevented the “Twinblade Talisman” from affecting the Perfume Bottles weapon type when equipped and used in the left hand.
    • Fixed a bug where the physical attack attributes of some attacks of the Thrusting Shields weapon type were different than expected.
    • Fixed a bug that allowed the use of Arrows / Great Arrows / Bolts / Great Bolts that should not be usable for the following weapon types:
      Light Bows / Long Bows / Greatbows / Crossbows / Ballistas
    • Fixed a bug where the effect of increasing the power of the Incantation “Light of Miquella” of the “Circlet of Light” helmet was not applied correctly.
    • Fixed a bug that caused FP consumption when using the “Unending Dance” Skill while not meeting the ability requirements of the weapon “Dancing Blade of Ranah”.
    • Fixed a bug where the physical attack attribute of some attacks of the “Deadly Dance” Skill was different than expected.
    • Fixed a bug where the physical attack attribute of the “Scattershot Throw” Skill of the “Claws of Night” weapon was different than expected.
    • Fixed a bug where the following Skills did not change correctly when performed with or without FP.
    • Dynastic Sickleplay / Raging Beast / Repeating Crossbow Fire
      • Fixed a bug where a different Rage Art was sometimes performed when following up with a strong attack after using the “Raging Beast” and “Dynasty Sickleplay” Skills.
    • Fixed a bug that caused certain Skills to perform differently than expected under certain circumstances.
    • Fixed a bug that prevented some Spells / Incantations that can be used in the air from being used in the air under some conditions.
    • Fixed a bug that caused the

      Elden Ring has taken its servers down for patch 1.13 to deploy a new update. What you should know about the server status and how long the downtime is expected to last, you will find out here.

      Are the patch notes here? Yes. The update focuses on various changes regarding items such as weapons, spirit ashes, and also performance (via bandainamcoent.eu). Here are the highlights:

      • Spirit ashes except for the Mimic Tear have been buffed. They now deal more damage
      • Euphoria, the special dual blade has been buffed. It now requires fewer hits to charge and deals more holy damage
      • The thorns spell “Impenetrable Thorns” has been nerfed. It is now supposed to deal less damage as it could melt bosses in seconds before its nerf.
      • The performance has been adjusted (no further details on this)

      All patch notes can be found in the collapsible box directly below this paragraph:

      All Patch Notes for Patch 1.13

      PvP-exclusive balance adjustments

      Equipment

      • Increased poise damage of normal attacks for the following weapon types:
        Light Great Swords / Backhand Blades / Hand-to-Hand Arts / Beast Claws
      • Increased poise damage of dual wield attacks for the following weapon types:
        Straight Swords / Thrusting Swords / Curved Swords / Katanas / Spears / Whips / Fists / Claws
      • Increased poise damage of the Claws of Night throwing attacks.
      • Decreased the backstep invulnerability window when the Fine Crucible Feather Talisman or the Talisman of All Crucibles are equipped.

      Skills

      Savage Lion’s Claw

      • The second hit of the follow-up attack is now easier to land.
      • Decreased damage animation of the first attack against other players.

      Raging Beast

      • Decreased invulnerability window against other players’ attacks.

      Blind Spot

      • Decreased invulnerability window against other players’ attacks.

      Palm Blast

      • Decreased poise amount generated when charging this skill.

      Spell and Incantations

      Miriam’s Vanishing

      • Decreased invulnerability window against other players’ attacks.

      Knight’s Lightning Spear

      • Increased attack power of the initial lightning spear.
      • Decreased attack power of the spears launched after the first one.
      • Decreased poise damage of all spears generated by this spell.

      General balance adjustments

      • Increased damage animation of the Light Greatsword charge attacks against enemies (other than players).
      • Increased the stats & status of the following NPCs that can be summoned in some areas:
        • Needle Knight Leda / Pureblood Knight Ansbach / Thiollier
      • Increased the attack power and damage negation of summoned spirits, excluding the Mimic Tear, when the Revered Spirit Ash Blessing is at [5] or more.
      • Increased the attack power and damage negation of summoned spirits, excluding the Mimic Tear, when upgraded to “+8” or higher.

      Armament

      Increased attack power scaling when upgrading the following armaments.
      Repeating Crossbow / Spread Crossbow / Rabbath’s Cannon

      Shield of Night

      • Increased damage negation when blocking physical attacks.

      Euporia

      • Increased Holy damage when the weapon has its luster restored.
      • Decreased the number of attacks required to restore the weapon’s luster.
      • Increased the duration of the luster restoration effect.

      Golden Lion Shield

      • Increase guard strength.

      Golem Fist

      • Added a damage hitbox to the hand portion of the ranged fist attack.

      Smithscript Greathammer

      • Increased poise damage of the swing portion of throwing attacks (the projectile is unchanged).

      Spread Crossbow

      • Decreased the generated status buildup when used with Bolts that have status effects.

      Ailment Talisman

      • After the onset of a status ailment, the status build-up (or duration) of said ailment will now also be reduced immediately by a certain amount.

      Clarifying Horn Charm / Clarifying Horn Charm +1 / Clarifying Horn Charm +2

      • Increased Focus resistance.

      Skill

      Savage Lion’s Claw

      • Increased attack power and poise damage of the first attack.

      Swift Slash

      • Reduced movement distance when using this skill
      • Extended recovery time.

      Overhead Stance

      • Increased attack power against enemies (other than players).

      Aspects of the Crucible: Wings

      • Increased attack power.
      • Increased directional control, as well as the amount of poise generated when using this skill.

      Lightspeed Slash

      • The additional light attacks are now affected by the attack power and ability scaling of the weapon.

      Rancor Slash

      • Increased attack power of the vengeful spirits.
      • Increased stamina damage against guarding enemies.

      Revenger’s Blade

      • Increased directional control for follow-up attacks after a strong attack.

      Horn Calling

      • Increased attack power against enemies (other than players).

      Horn Calling: Storm

      • Increased attack power against enemies (other than players).

      Weed Cutter

      • Increased the speed of attacks.

      Romina’s Purification

      • Increased poise value when using this skill.

      Red Bear Hunt

      • Increased attack power.
      • Increased poise value when using this skill.

      Rancor Shot

      • Decreased status buildup generation when used with arrows that have status effects.

      Repeating Fire

      • Adjusted attack power to compensate for the increase in weapon damage

      Feeble Lord’s Frenzied Flame

      • Reduced Frenzy status effect buildup against enemies.

      Revenge of the Night

      • Increased poise damage and attack power when this skill is used immediately after guarding against an enemy attack.

      Spell

      Glintblade Trio

      • Increased attack power.

      Blades of Stone

      • Adjusted attack power of the first, second, and third charge attacks.
      • Increased attack power of the non-charged attack.
      • Increased attack power of the first hit of the charged attack, and reduced attack power of the second and third hits.
      • Increased attack range and attack speed.

      Glintstone Nail

      • Increased attack power and improved enemy tracking.

      Glintstone Nails

      • Increased attack power and improved enemy tracking.

      Impenetrable Thorns

      • All generated Impenetrable Thorns will now track enemies.
      • Decreased attack power and poise damage.
      • Decreased the Hemorrhage status buildup and stamina damage against guarding enemies.

      Rings of Spectral Light

      • Increased attack power and Frostbite status buildup.

      Vortex of Putrescence

      • Increased attack power and Frostbite status buildup.

      Incantation

      Minor Erdtree

      • Increased HP recovery amount.

      Land of Shadow

      • Improved enemy tracking.

      Spira

      • Increased attack speed.

      Watchful Spirit

      • Improved enemy tracking.

      Divine Beast Tornado

      • Increased attack power.
      • Enemies hit by the tornado will now be launched upwards.
      • The tornado will be less likely to disappear due to collision with the terrain.

      Rain of Fire

      • Increased attack power.
      • Reduced the interval between each hit.

      Roar of Rugalea

      • Increased poise damage and attack power.

      Furious Blade of Ansbach

      • Increased attack power.

      Rotten Butterflies

      • Increased Scarlet Rot status buildup.
      • Reduced the interval between damage ticks.
      • Increased attack range.

      Ash

      Wandering Noble

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Noble Sorcerer

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Nomad Ashes

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Putrid Corpse

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Skeletal Militiaman

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Skeletal Bandit

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Albinauric

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Winged Misbegotten

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Demi-Human

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Clayman

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Oracle Envoys

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Man-Fly

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Lone Wolf Ashes

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Rotten Stray Ashes

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Giant Rat Ashes

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Warhawk

      • Increased HP, physical attack power and Fire attack power.
      • Increased Stance status.

      Land Squirt

      • Increased HP.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Spirit jellyfish

      • Increased HP, physical attack power and poison status ailment buildup on enemies.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Spider Scorpion

      • Increased physical attack power, poison status ailment buildup on enemies and damage negation except for strike and fire attributes.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Fingercreeper

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Fanged Imp

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Bigmouth Imp

      • Increased HP and Fire attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Gravebird

      • Increased HP and magic attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Soldier of Fortune

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Archers

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Greatshield Soldiers

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Page

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Vulgar Militia

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Marionette Soldier

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Avionette Soldier

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Kaiden Mercenary

      • Increased HP and physical attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Mad Pumpkin Head

      • Increased physical attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Fire Monks

      • Increased HP and Fire attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Ancestral Follower

      • Increased physical attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Horned Warrior

      • Increased HP and damage negation except for pierce attacks.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Azula Beastman

      • Increased HP and lightning attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Man-Serpent

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Crystalian

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.
      • Increased physical attack power.

      Kindred of Rot

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Bloodfiend Hexer’s

      • Increased hemorrhage status ailment buildup on enemies.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Glintstone sorcerer

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Twinsage Sorcerer

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Inquisitor

      • Increased HP.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Godrick Soldier

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Raya Lucaria Soldier

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Leyndell Soldier

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Radahn Soldier

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Haligtree Soldier

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Mausoleum Soldier

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Messmer Soldier

      • Increased HP and physical attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Stormhawk Deenh

      • Increased HP and physical attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.
      • Increased duration of effect to increase the attack power given to allies.

      Banished Knight Oleg

      • Increased physical attack power and damage negation against physical attacks.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Banished Knight Engval

      • Increased physical attack power and damage negation against physical attacks.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Bloodhound Knight Floh

      • Increased HP, physical attack power, and damage negation against physical attacks.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Black Knight Captain Huw

      • Increased physical attack power and damage negation against physical attacks.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Black Knight Commander Andreas

      • Increased damage negation and guard boost against Holy and Physical attacks.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Fire Knight Hilde

      • Increased Fire attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Fire Knight Queelign

      • Increased Vigor and Faith.

      Swordhand of Night Jolán

      • Increased Vigor and Dexterity.

      Jolán and Anna

      • Increased Vigor and Dexterity.

      Battlemage Hugues

      • Increased physical attack power and magic attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Latenna the Albinauric

      • Increased HP, physical attack power, and magic attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Perfumer Tricia

      • Increased HP.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Depraved Perfumer Carmaan

      • Increased fire attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Omenkiller Rollo

      • Increased HP, physical attack power, and Fire attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Blackflame Monk Amon

      • Increased HP and Fire attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Curseblade Meera

      • Increased HP and physical attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Demi-Human Swordsman Yosh

      • Increased HP, physical attack power, and magic attack power.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff

      • Increased Lightning attack power and damage negation against Physical, Lightning, and Holy Attack affinities.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Redmane Knight Ogha

      • Increased physical attack power and damage negation against Physical and Fire attack affinities.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Lhutel the Headless

      • Increased physical attack power and damage negation against physical attacks.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Cleanrot Knight Finlay

      • Increased physical attack power and damage negation against Physical, Magic, and Holy Attack affinities.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Black Knife Tiche

      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Divine Bird Warrior Ornis

      • Increased HP and damage negation against Physical attacks except Pierce attacks.
      • Will no longer stagger as easily.

      Ancient Dragon Florissax

      • Increased Arcane.
      • Increased damage negation against all affinities.
      • Increased Skills and Incantations usage rate.
      • Increased the speed and poise values during some attacks.

      Finger Maiden Therolina Puppet

      • Increased Vigor and Faith.

      Jarwight Puppet

      • Increased Vigor.

      Dolores the Sleeping Arrow Puppet

      • Increased Vigor.

      Nepheli Loux Puppet

      • Increased Vigor and Strength.

      Dung Eater Puppet

      • Increased Vigor.

      Nightmaiden & Swordstress

      • Increased HP and physical attack power.

      Bug Fixes

      • Changed the default selection of the OK / CANCEL prompt that shows up when using the “Spectral Steed Whistle” while the spectral steed is dead. The default selection position is now OK.
      • Adjusted the placement of NPC summon signs in certain boss fight areas.
      • Changed the NPC summon signs in certain boss fights to allow the user to summon NPCs simply by pressing the action button once.
      • Fixed a bug where the damage of some normal attacks of the Dark Moon Greatsword were lower than intended.
      • Fixed the physical attack attribute menu display of the “Warpick” weapon.
      • Fixed a bug where some attacks of the “Swift Spear” weapon were different than expected in terms of power, damage motion, and hitbox generation timing.
      • Fixed a bug that prevented the “Twinblade Talisman” from affecting the Perfume Bottles weapon type when equipped and used in the left hand.
      • Fixed a bug where the physical attack attributes of some attacks of the Thrusting Shields weapon type were different than expected.
      • Fixed a bug that allowed the use of Arrows / Great Arrows / Bolts / Great Bolts that should not be usable for the following weapon types:
        Light Bows / Long Bows / Greatbows / Crossbows / Ballistas
      • Fixed a bug where the effect of increasing the power of the Incantation “Light of Miquella” of the “Circlet of Light” helmet was not applied correctly.
      • Fixed a bug that caused FP consumption when using the “Unending Dance” Skill while not meeting the ability requirements of the weapon “Dancing Blade of Ranah”.
      • Fixed a bug where the physical attack attribute of some attacks of the “Deadly Dance” Skill was different than expected.
      • Fixed a bug where the physical attack attribute of the “Scattershot Throw” Skill of the “Claws of Night” weapon was different than expected.
      • Fixed a bug where the following Skills did not change correctly when performed with or without FP.
      • Dynastic Sickleplay / Raging Beast / Repeating Crossbow Fire
        • Fixed a bug where a different Rage Art was sometimes performed when following up with a strong attack after using the “Raging Beast” and “Dynasty Sickleplay” Skills.
      • Fixed a bug that caused certain Skills to perform differently than expected under certain circumstances.
      • Fixed a bug that prevented some Spells / Incantations that can be used in the air from being used in the air under some conditions.
      • Fixed a bug that caused the
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In 2018, a guardian stumbled upon a secret portal in Destiny 2 and triggered a gold rush with his innocent question

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, there was a moment in the history of the Guardians when a special event captured the entire community. The first secret Exotic mission. With the discovery of a new portal, the love for surprises began and showed the Guardians that the loot shooter can hide many things.

What a moment it was! Six years ago in 2018, a Guardian accidentally discovered an unknown portal on the still existing Jupiter moon “IO”. “Accidentally” is the right word here, as the Guardian was able to activate the portal while completing a new public event.

The curious thing about it was that no player knew about the portal’s discovery before it was revealed. Once the find was shared on Reddit, every fan wanted to find the portal, yet none knew until then that Bungie had hidden something valuable.

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A challenging mission that every player celebrated

How did the discovery happen? Players could only activate the secret portal when they had initiated the “Harrowing Curse” event at the location “Lost Oasis” from Friday to Monday at 7 PM. In the event, Guardians had to eliminate a hidden Taken enemy. After this enemy was defeated, a radiant portal spawned in the open area, leading the players to the secret mission “The Whisper.”

The mission engaged everyone with excitement since it revealed nothing about itself – only a 20-minute timer was ticking down. Without knowing where they were, players navigated through the labyrinth of Vex constructs and abandoned ruins filled with remnants.

However, one thing was for sure: Bungie had hidden something very valuable that not everyone should get or find immediately. In fact, they were right, as upon successfully completing and defeating the three tough bosses, fans received the exotic sniper “Whisper of the Worm,” which at the time was one of the leading DPS kings. Additionally, there was also a hidden ship that could be secured as well.

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What was the atmosphere like at that time? Bad, to put it mildly. Destiny 2 did not have good DLCs at that time. These DLCs had shallow storylines and also the content left much to be desired. In the Warmind expansion, a large portion of players were not satisfied, but this kind of mission rekindled the spark of discovery for many Destiny fans.

Such missions or secrets were mainly known from the time of Destiny 1. The fact that something like this was also made possible in Destiny 2 allowed many Guardians to look forward with hope to future content. Following “The Whisper,” more secrets like the Black Armory and also everything surrounding the Exo “Perfected Break” appeared.

The secret of the Niobe Labs

What is the current state of Destiny? A great time, but unfortunately it belongs to the past. Bungie is currently only releasing obvious missions. There are no plans for secrets for a long time. The risk of players leaking them and ruining the excitement is too great. Furthermore, such missions require a lot of time to plan and realize, and as long as Bungie does not have that available and pursues other plans, there will be nothing.

Nevertheless, it is nice to look back occasionally at times that united Guardians. Sadly, those times have become very rare in the current era of Destiny 2. How did you find the mission “The Whisper” back then? Did you celebrate it? Feel free to share your impressions from back then with other users. You can find more about Destiny 2 here: Destiny 2 wants you to get Exotic class items faster, but you have to work hard for it

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A Ferrari manager exposed a fraudster: He was helped by a single question to protect his company

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

An employee of Ferrari received a message from the company’s CEO. However, there is an attempted fraud behind this. With a trick, he manages to uncover the fake.

How did the fraud work? The Ferrari employee received messages on WhatsApp from a person pretending to be the CEO of Ferrari. This was reported by the Spanish colleagues from Xataka.com.

Already from the first messages, the manager noticed that the messages were coming from an unknown number and the profile picture was incorrect.

Manager uses information that a fraudster cannot know

What did the fraudster offer? It was supposedly about a confidentiality agreement that the employee would later have to sign. Specifically, it was said to concern the takeover of another company and that this had already been discussed with the Italian authorities.

To make his deception more credible, the perpetrator explained that the number was not his usual phone number because the agreement was too confidential and there could be obstacles in China. Therefore, it might be necessary to set up an unspecified currency hedge. More details can also be found on Bloomberg.com.

What question did the employee use? The manager asked the fraudster about the title of the book that the real CEO had recommended to him just a few days earlier. Shortly after the question, the conversation with the fraudster ended.

The trick was to ask the fraudster something that only the real person would know. This form of security is also a type of password. Because the information or the agreed phrase is known only to the two participants.

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Fraudsters use AI to imitate real people

What is the problem? With the use of artificial intelligence, it is possible for fraudsters to analyze and imitate audio recordings of a voice. The AI recognizes the nuances in a person’s speaking habits and mimics them. In some cases, fraudsters simulate a kidnapping using AI to get money from individuals who fall for the scam. This “voice cloning” with AI is becoming increasingly sophisticated.

With the new technical capabilities, frauds are becoming more elaborate. Especially the so-called “grandchild trick” could soon become significantly more dangerous because the original and the copy can no longer be distinguished.

Fraudsters use AI to make known schemes even more dangerous – Aiming to deceive grandparents

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Source(s):
  1. bloomberg.com

Players of The First Descendant are frustrated because the shooter does not respect their time – demand improvements

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Actually, the players of The First Descendant are happy, but one aspect of the shooter has been bothering them for weeks.

Why are the players frustrated? In short: Because of farming and crafting.

In The First Descendant, you spend a lot of time farming materials to unlock Descendants or their Ultimate versions, increase your module capacity, or create Ultimate weapons. All this takes a lot of time.

However, the players are not frustrated because they have to farm a lot. The problem is the time-consuming processes. Additionally, it is criticized that the content while farming is largely boring.

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What exactly are the players criticizing? There are currently several posts on Reddit addressing the topic. From all of them, it can be inferred: The First Descendant does not respect their time.

For example, one player writes that the crafting of energy activators takes too long at 30 hours. He thinks 12-16 hours would be better (via Reddit). Other users even consider 24 hours acceptable. The problem with 30 hours is that the completion of an energy activator disrupts the players’ gaming rhythm.

  • With 24 hours, they could simply use the finished energy activator at the same time the next day.
  • However, after 30 hours, their gaming time for the next day has already passed, and they can only use it the day after or start the next crafting process.

Some players suspect in the comments that this is intentional by Nexon, so that players spend “Kaliber” to skip or shorten the waiting time.

Energy activators are needed to increase your capacity for descendant modules. The “Leading Metal Foil” used to craft an energy activator can be found in Encrypted Vaults.

Moreover, one player criticizes that the missions of the shooter are largely boring, which makes it doubly painful when one does not get the desired drop they farmed hard for (via Reddit).

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What are the players demanding? There are various demands depending on what is currently criticized in the post. One demand is, for example, to reduce the research time of energy activators. Another player calls in their post on Reddit to be able to research more than one crystallization catalyst at a time and receives over 1,300 upvotes from the community for this idea.

To make the missions you play while farming less boring, players are demanding to be able to variable adjust the difficulty (via Reddit). The idea is: If the difficulty can be increased to raise the drop chance, players are more likely to be willing to repeat a mission multiple times rather than when it is too easy and boring with low drop chances.

Additionally, some players find that the requirement “successful infiltration” should be better explained in the game. Many do not know that this refers to a stealth approach in outpost missions. However, if you do not complete an outpost stealthily, you do not receive some materials: The First Descendant has a hidden mechanic that ensures you always have too little of certain materials

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