Steam: His game sold 2 million copies – Now he wants to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands

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The Steam hit Balatro, although inspired by Poker, is never intended to become a real gambling game. The developer is now ensuring that the game will not fall into the wrong hands even after his death.

What game is it about? The card game Balatro was one of the big surprise hits on Steam in spring 2024. It is based on Poker and is categorized under the genre of Roguelike Deckbuilders. Balatro was developed by a single person who even quit his job for it.

On Steam, Balatro enjoys an “extremely positive” rating of 97% and is ranked 3rd among the best-rated card games. On August 7, 2024, the indie hit reached the milestone of 2 million units sold – a success that apparently surprised no one more than the developer himself.

The developer has apparently invested part of the revenue in lawyers to ensure that his work never falls into the wrong hands.

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Trailer for the roguelike poker game Balatro by LocalThunk

Developer Takes a Strong Stance

What did the developer stipulate? The developer, who remains anonymous and appears online only under the name “LocalThunk,” announced on August 6, 2024, via X that he included Balatro in his last will.

The programmer stipulated in his will that the IP may never be sold or licensed to a gambling company or casino, even after his death. This is to prevent Balatro from ever becoming a “real gambling game”.

LocalThunk responded to a post that jokingly proposed the “conspiracy theory” that Balatro is secretly a military project (“PsyOp”) to lure younger generations into casinos.

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In a comment, the developer mentioned that he had already received offers in recent months to license the Balatro IP, presumably to release gambling games like slot machines or video poker designed in the style of the game (via X).

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In an interview, LocalThunk explained that he worked on Balatro alongside his job as a programmer. A very similar story had occurred a year earlier: Developer worked on his own game alongside his job – Lands the Steam hit of 2022 and resigns from his job

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A MMORPG about Dragon Ball explained 14 years ago how Son-Goku and Vegeta ultimately die

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

With the help of the Dragon Balls, death in the eponymous anime is no longer a big deal. Once Son-Goku, Vegeta, and the other Z-Warriors die in battle, they are resurrected by Shenlong or another powerful dragon. However, there is an MMO that deals with the final death of the two.

What kind of game is this? The spiritual predecessor to Dragon Ball Xenoverse was Dragon Ball Online. The game launched as a free-to-play MMORPG in 2010. But three years later, the servers were shut down and the developer was dissolved. In the meantime, there is a fan project with private servers that has revived the title as Dragon Ball Online Global. 

  • Dragon Ball Online took place in the year 1000, approximately 216 years after the victory over Majin Boo.
  • The player takes on the role of a character who is sucked into the current timeline through a time rift. In the MMORPG, several characters from the Dragon Ball anime and manga appear.
  • Mira and Towa, two characters designed specifically for the game, want to conquer the Earth. They receive help from Frieza and the Red Ribbon Army.
  • Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, was responsible for the character designs.

As in other MMORPGs, we ran through the game world with our character. The tasks included searching for the Dragon Balls, training, and interacting with NPCs and other players. 

Players followed a story that does not belong to the official canon of Dragon Ball. However, players could learn what actually happened to Son-Goku and Vegeta when they finally died and could no longer be resurrected.

The anime almost found an end as well:

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Dragon Ball: This is what the Z in the title stands for

Son-Goku and Vegeta killed each other

How did they die? In the year 801, Son-Goku and Vegeta left the Earth. Goku realized that he had little time left to live. Therefore, he challenged Vegeta to a final duel in which the Saiyans could give it their all.

Their battle was so intense that they killed each other in an explosion. Their death, which was likely caused by numerous energy attacks, could still be seen on Earth as a supernova several years later.

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Does that fit the anime? The MMORPG dealt with an alternative timeline that has nothing to do with the official manga and anime. In the manga, Son-Goku is far from dead. Although Dragon Ball GT is also not part of the official story, Son-Goku was still alive in the year 889.

However, many fans in the Reddit forum believe that the death would perfectly fit Son-Goku and Vegeta. User Windstorm72 particularly loves all the lore that was told in Dragon Ball Online. User oddyholi thinks that the story should end exactly that way.

There are also some dissenting voices: Commentator sdwoodchuck, for example, is not a big fan of the rivalry between Goku and Vegeta. He would have preferred a different death.

If you want to explore the story for yourself, you can settle for the unofficial fan project Dragon Ball Online Global.

Unlike Son-Goku, Vegeta has never succeeded in becoming a Super Saiyan of the third level. There are several reasons for this: Vegeta is never seen as a Super Saiyan 3 in Dragon Ball Z – There is an official reason

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Player has been carrying the letter of his deceased father in WoW for 15 years, touching the community to tears

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Simple, inconspicuous things can hold great value for people. This is illustrated by the story of Reddit user Striking-Food-9492, who has kept a letter from his father in his inventory in World of Warcraft for 15 years.

What is behind the letter? On Reddit, Striking-Food-9492 recounts that his father passed away from a motor neuron disease (MND, via wikipedia.org) 15 years ago. At the time, the son was eleven years old.

In this context, World of Warcraft holds a special place for Striking-Food-9492 because he played the MMORPG “the whole time” with his father. Additionally, just before the illness became so severe that his father could no longer play, he wrote a short letter to him in WoW.

On the “blank piece of paper,” only a few words are written: “I love you, son – Dad xxx.”

Striking-Food-9492 continues that this letter has been in his inventory for 15 years. Whenever he logs in and opens his character’s bags, his gaze first falls on the inconspicuous item.

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“It’s not me who cries, but you”

It’s difficult to verify this story from a distance. Ultimately, however, that only plays a minor role. What is essential is that Striking-Food-9492 has touched part of the Reddit community with his lines and the WoW screenshot. Over 9,100 upvotes and almost 300 comments confirm that.

How does the community react? Some Reddit users thank the WoW player for sharing the memory.

  • AJ2698 writes (via Reddit): “Damn, bro… I appreciate you sharing this with us.”
  • baZzSucht adds (via Reddit): “That’s a great memory. May he rest in peace.”
  • bringtimetravelback thanks (via Reddit): “I’m really sorry, OP. That’s a beautiful memory and a lovely thing you’ve got there. Really.”

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Other users are inspired by Striking-Food-9492’s openness and share their own memories or comparable fates.

  • moviejack writes (via Reddit): “This reminds me of my father. I don’t have a letter from him, but a Game Master was kind enough to transfer one of his characters to my account. Every time I play his character, it’s as if he’s still alive in this world.”
  • EvanandBunky suffered a major loss as well (via Reddit): “Oh man, I lost my father around the same time. I lived with him while I was in college, played WoW seven days a week […]. He enjoyed watching me play but knew it wasn’t a good idea to interrupt me (I mostly played PvP), so he would just kiss me on the head when he walked through the house. One morning, he complained about headaches, and a few hours later he died of a brainstem stroke.”

These sad memories do not go unnoticed by the community.

  • FlavourHD expresses his emotions (via Reddit): “It’s not me who cries, but you :’)”
  • Poringosa empathizes (via Reddit): “It’s a terrible day for rain.”
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A Reddit user notes that the contents of his WoW letters disappeared after a few years (via Reddit). Therefore, Striking-Food-9492 is advised to print the letter and keep it physically somewhere.

Others humorously admit that at least he now has a “backup” on Reddit. Small notes can of course also bring players to tears in other games. Here’s an example that’s a few years old: Player finds a little note in Fallout 76 and breaks down in tears

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Blizzard confirms: A bug in Diablo 4 Season 5 gave you millions of EXP – Explains the reason

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Since August 6, 2024, Season 5 of Diablo 4 is playable, and as typical for many seasons, not everything went smoothly this time either. A bug has provided a huge advantage for players. Blizzard is now explaining what caused this. A new Unique is to blame.

What bug is it about? A bug in Diablo 4 allowed players to gain millions of EXP when defeating certain Stronghold bosses. Games Radar reports, for example, about a player who defeated the boss Nilcar and jumped from level 29 to level 63.

Other players also showed enormous jumps, which can only stem from several million experience points. However, players could not reliably replicate the bug. Initially, it was believed that it was due to the Hunter, as the many EXP jumps primarily occurred with this class.

The suspicion is at least not entirely wrong. As Blizzard has now finally confirmed, a new Hunter Unique is responsible for the bug, namely Umbracrux, one of the new Uniques from Season 5.

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Diablo 4: Developers offer insight into the Season of the Infernal Hordes

A new Unique is to blame

What is Umbracrux supposed to do? Normally, the dagger spawns a Totem when you activate a deception ability. If you attack the Totem, a certain amount of damage is redirected from the Totem to nearby enemies. This counts as a trap skill.

However, if you had equipped the weapon, the bug that caused the millions of EXP could be triggered. A Community Manager from Blizzard posted this in the official forum. Apparently, the problem relates to the weapon’s ability and the Totem, as the weapon itself is not disabled, only the skill.

You can still find and equip the Unique, but the associated skill with the Shadow Totem is currently not activated. A fix is being worked on and the ability will be activated again when the bug is fixed.

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It’s not the first bug in a new season. Diablo regularly has issues with bugs and glitches, especially at the start of a new season. At least a few players can consider themselves lucky to have skipped much of the leveling process. If you also want to level up quickly without a bug, this guide will help you: Diablo 4: Leveling quickly in Season 5 – Leveling Guide up to Level 100.

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Pokémon GO kicks off Adventure Week today: Takeover – All info

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Team GO Rocket returns to Pokémon GO and takes over an event. Their boss even has a new, legendary Crypto-Pokémon for you.

What kind of event is this? Since August 2, 2024, the Adventure Week has been running in Pokémon GO. Team GO Rocket is now entering the event and bringing some changes with them. The fun will continue until August 12, 2024, at 11:59 PM.

In addition to some new Crypto-Pokémon that you can find with the Rocket Grunts starting August 8, Giovanni is also returning. And he brings a new, legendary Crypto-Pokémon with him.

You can also use the event to apply a Charge TM to your Crypto-Pokémon, allowing you to exchange the Charge Move Frustration for another Charge Move.

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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins

Adventure Week: Takeover – All Content

What kind of new, legendary Pokémon is this? At the start of the event, you will receive a new, free Special Research. In this, you can receive a Super Rocket Radar that allows you to track down and challenge Giovanni. You have until September 3, 2024, at 9:59 AM to complete the Special Research.

This time, he will have the legendary Crypto-Pokémon Cresselia with him. If you defeat him, you can catch the Pokémon and add it to your collection.

What other new Crypto-Pokémon are there? There will be three Pokémon that will be available as Crypto-Pokémon for the first time starting with the event. These are Praktibalk, Galapaflos, and Flapteryx.

Practibalk could be particularly interesting. The regular form of the Pokémon is among the best Fighting attackers and thus can also be found in the list of best attackers in Pokémon GO. The Crypto variant will probably rank even above the regular form.

What raids are there in the event? You can also find, challenge, and catch some Crypto-Pokémon in raids during the event.

1*-Crypto-Raids:

  • Crypto-Voltilamm
  • Crypto-Felino
  • Crypto-Koknodon
  • Crypto-Schilterus

3*-Crypto-Raids:

  • Crypto-Blanas
  • Crypto-Voltenso
  • Crypto-Vibrava

5*-Crypto-Raids:

  • Crypto-Lugia* (only on Saturday, August 10, 2024, and Sunday, August 11, 2024)

With a bit of luck, you can also encounter Crypto-Lugia in its Shiny form.

What bonuses are there in the event? There will also be bonuses during the event that will be active until the end of the event.

  • Team GO Rocket appears more frequently in balloons and in PokéStops
  • The Charge Move Frustration can be forgotten by using a Charge TM
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What other content is there in the event? Additionally, you can look forward to the following content in the event:

  • Field Research tasks that bring you Mysterious Components, Charge and Instant TMs
  • PokéStop showcases with event Pokémon

Additionally, you can buy a Rocket Bundle for $9.99 (about €10) in the Pokémon GO web store. Here you will receive seven Rocket Radars, Premium Battle Passes, Hyper Balls, and silver Pinap Berries.

In the in-game shop, there is also a bundle that you can purchase for 315 PokéCoins. Here you will receive an Incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.

What do you think about the event? Are you excited about the new Pokémon or the possibility to forget Frustration on your Crypto-Pokémon? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you want to know what else is coming this month, take a look at our overview of the events in August 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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Steam, Epic and Co in the Ranking: Which Gaming Platform is the Best in 2024?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 6 minutes

Almost everyone uses Steam, Epic, or another software. But which platform is the best? MeinMMO presents a ranking of the most important platforms.

How did our ranking come about? For our ranking, we gathered all significant platforms and then voted internally within the editorial team on the different platforms. Our ranking is derived from this data and is therefore reliable.

We deliberately did not include pure key seller shops, such as Gamesplanet or Humble Bundle, in the list, as it would have overwhelmed the selection. Although Humble Bundle also offers DRM-free options, it does not provide a dedicated client or other features.

8th Place: Ubisoft Connect (formerly: Uplay)

Company: Ubisoft | Security: 2FA with email or phone number | Download link

Pros
  • Loyalty point system (UC Units)
  • Achievements and cloud saves
Cons
  • Aggressive self-promotion
  • Compatibility issues with Steam
  • Faulty authentication of game licenses
  • No community features like reviews, guides, or discussions
  • Only Ubisoft games

Strengths: Ubisoft Connect is the platform of the French company Ubisoft. It distributes all its games through this software. In addition to a shop and a library, achievements and cloud saves are integrated for certain games. Games can be installed and updated relatively easily through it.

Additionally, Ubisoft+ offers a paid subscription that allows you to play all Ubisoft games at no extra cost.

There is also a loyalty system: For certain achievements or purchases, you receive so-called Ubisoft Connect units (formerly: Uplay units), which you can use for a discount coupon in the in-house shop. You can redeem 100 points for a 10% discount.

Weaknesses: Ubisoft requires Ubisoft Connect for all its games. This regularly leads to chaotic conditions and compatibility issues with Steam. There are also sometimes severe problems with the authentication of game licenses, which are not recognized correctly at times.

Ubisoft Connect also relies on aggressive advertising for its own products after starting the client and after finishing games. Some acquaintances report that some payment options only partially or not at all work through Ubisoft Connect.

Ubisoft has undermined its own loyalty system by introducing an expiration date for Uplay units. Saving up for a discount coupon over the years is only partially possible now.

On reddit, some complain that you always had to grant admin rights multiple times when starting Ubisoft Connect. We could confirm the problem in the editorial team.

Ubisoft Connect does not offer community features like reviews, guides, or discussions. Additionally, Ubisoft shut down the official forums on April 25, 2023, and now only offers a Discord group.

7th Place: EA App (formerly: Origin)

Company: Electronic Arts | Security: 2FA with email | Download link

Pros
  • Achievements
  • Basic profile features
Cons
  • Compatibility issues with Steam
  • Faulty licenses
  • Double installation when using Game Pass and Steam
  • Not very intuitive interface

Strengths: The EA App is the official software from Electronic Arts. In the EA App, you can buy games; otherwise, it is mandatory for all EA games, regardless of which platform you buy on.

The EA App offers a shop, a library, and internal achievements. Basic profile features (like comparing with friends) are also included.

EA offers two paid subscription models for games, EA Play and EA Play Pro, which allow you to play many EA games at no extra cost.

Weaknesses: The EA App struggles with compatibility issues with other platforms like Steam. Players report faulty licenses or that their game does not start through Steam because the EA App is not running smoothly.

If you use Game Pass and Steam, multiple versions of the EA App are installed simultaneously instead of using the same installation.

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Actor explains what it was like to work with the great Nicolas Cage – ‘He is simply the best’

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Nicolas Cage is now known for many eccentric roles. He played a pig farmer, a serial killer, or simply himself. In 2023, he portrayed one of the most famous characters of all time, namely Dracula. For his co-star, it was one of the best experiences of his career. Unfortunately, the film failed to convince the audience.

What is the film Renfield about? Renfield, played by Nicholas Hoult, is the right hand of the great Dracula. For decades, he has had to bring prey to the vampire. Now, the two live in a big city, and Renfield has long been plagued by his conscience. In a self-help group, Renfield realizes that he wants more from life, but for that, he must escape the clutches of his master.

The role of the great Dracula is taken on by Nicolas Cage, who once again slips into a bizarre role and visibly enjoys it. Unfortunately, the film could not spark the interest of the viewers. According to IMDb, the film cost 65 million dollars (about 60 million euros). The film has only grossed 26.5 million dollars (about 24 million euros) worldwide. This is a pretty poor result.

As Nicholas Hoult revealed in an interview, the film showed him what a great actor Nicolas Cage is.

Nicolas Cage is simply a unique personality. He even turned down a role in The Lord of the Rings: Nicolas Cage could have had a leading role in “The Lord of the Rings” – declined because he didn’t want to be such a jerk like in “Massive Talent”

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Renfield – Trailer for the brutal comedy with Nicolas Cage

What does Nicholas Hoult say about Cage? In the interview format Inside of You on YouTube, Nicholas Hoult is asked what it was like to work with Nicolas Cage. Nicholas Hoult explains how it was one of the best experiences of his life because Cage is just really good.

He is simply the best. He cares so much and brings a lot of energy. […] I couldn’t speak more highly of him regarding his preparation, what energy he brings to the set, and how much fun it is to be in scenes with him.

He also talks about the moment when he saw Nicolas Cage in full Dracula costume. He describes it as bizarre, but also genius. It was just the best time for him on set. At the end of the section, he is also asked about his favorite Nicolas Cage movie. For Nicholas Hoult, it is Adaptation – The Orchid Thief.

Anyone who wants to catch up on Renfield can currently do so on WOW. It’s definitely worth it just for Cage’s performance.

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The Exciting Career of Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage had an interesting career. He appeared in countless films and tried his hand at classic action movies, comedies, and thrillers. He also participated in franchises like Ghost Rider. In between, he also appeared in many low-budget productions, many of which went straight to DVD. However, he has had his most exciting roles in recent years.

In Pig (2021), he played the owner of a truffle pig seeking revenge, in Longlegs (2024) a brutal serial killer, and in Massive Talent (2022) he played himself as a parody. In the future, we can hope for many exciting roles. He also wants to portray a superhero again: Nicolas Cage wants to play a cool new superhero in the Marvel Universe: “I love the character”

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Diablo 4: Players find, the start of a new season is the best time – ‘Everyone is running around with butter knives and burlap sacks’

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

Since its release, the community has criticized the endgame of Diablo 4. It is said to be boring and repetitive. However, some players now say: Actually, the journey to get there is much more fun anyway.

The endgame of Diablo 4 has been criticized by players since its release. Especially hardcore players found the available content boring at higher levels. Season 4 revamped the endgame, and players said: The endgame finally has a good balance and is even fun.

On Reddit, many players are now realizing that leveling up and building their character is actually much more enjoyable than grinding for the last few percentages of their stats.

Why is the start of the season the best time? At the beginning of a new season, players create a new character to level up and build further. They farm loot and XP, become stronger, and gradually unlock all content in the game:

  • at the start, you play at world tier 1 or 2
  • once you feel strong enough, you go into the dungeon to unlock world tier 3
  • at world tier 3, you loot and level up until you feel ready for world tier 4 and unlock it
  • with world tier 4, the bulk of the endgame begins: Nightmare Dungeons, the Pit, bosses, and the Hell Hordes, which have been around since Season 4.

In a post on Reddit, “four-elephants” explains on August 4 that he finds leveling more enjoyable than the endgame. He prefers upgrading equipment while leveling over searching for perfect stats on every item. The endgame feels too complex to him anyway.

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“I’d rather try cool builds than grind too much”

What does the community say? A large part of the players discussing in the comments of the thread seems to share a similar view. “Backstab_Bill” writes: “I don’t think I like leveling itself, but rather building a character.” To which “ThisTimeAtBandCamp” replies that it’s really fun to take a build through the individual steps to its final version.

Also, “mobofob” believes: The development of a character is the most important thing. “I love how things change over the course of leveling and how there are different phases,” he writes. And “faildoken” thinks that masterworking is a massive grind. He prefers to find a “cool build” that he has never played before and take it from level 1 to 100.

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“Ackooba” has an explanation for why leveling is more enjoyable for many than the endgame:

Leveling feels good because it’s the most generic progress system in any RPG. You get stronger directly by killing monsters, instead of only at the endgame where you kill mobs for mats and then [stats] are rerolled to get stronger.

In a comment, “WTFlippant” writes that he also enjoys leveling the most:

I really enjoy the start of a new season. Everyone is armed with butter knives and wears burlap sacks as armor. It’s the only time when world bosses are really fun. Good times! So yes, in a way, I prefer leveling.

Especially world bosses have often been criticized. In the endgame, where many players have powerful builds and strong gear, the big bosses almost fall over in seconds. With Season 5, that seems to be a thing of the past, although it remains to be seen how the change will ultimately play out: Diablo 4 hides a huge change in a tiny side note, making Season 5 suddenly much harder

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Free shooter considered a major rival to Tarkov, launching next week

David U. David U. Reading time 2 minutes

A free extraction shooter reminiscent of Tarkov is coming to Early Access on Steam next week. We will show you what kind of shooter it is.

Which game is it about? Arena Breakout: Infinite is a realistic extraction shooter from the developer MoreFun Studios. You equip yourself with weapons, vests, and other gear, choose a map, and loot from house to house. You fight against PvE opponents and other players. Afterwards, you must extract with your equipment and the loot you have collected.

If you escape, you keep the extracted loot and your equipment. If you die, you lose everything. This principle ensures an immersive gaming experience, where you should think carefully about what you take into the match and whether you shoot at opponents or try to escape unnoticed.

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Arena Breakout: Infinite shows gameplay from the beta in the trailer

When is the release? Arena Breakout: Infinite starts Early Access on August 13. Pre-registration is already possible (via Arena Breakout: Infinite).

According to MoreFun Studios, the shooter has a lot to offer at the “Early Access” launch, including 3 maps and 48 different weapons that can be extensively customized. There is also supposed to be a realistic climate system with sunny and cloudy weather conditions.

Why is the shooter considered a rival to Tarkov? Escape from Tarkov is also a realistic extraction shooter, so the gameplay is very similar. Like in Arena Breakout: Infinite, you also fight against other players and AI opponents in Tarkov and try to extract with your loot.

Apart from the very similar, but typical game principle for extraction shooters, the setting and the menu navigation also remind of Escape from Tarkov.

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Unlike Escape from Tarkov, Arena Breakout: Infinite is free-to-play and available on Steam. This could ensure that many players will at least try the extraction shooter.

If you are currently looking for an alternative to Escape from Tarkov, we have put together a list of suitable games on MeinMMO. Arena Breakout: Infinite is not yet on the list, but there are 7 other shooters: 7 games on Steam that you should play if you like Escape from Tarkov

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Helldivers 2: Booster Tier List – What are the best upgrades?

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2, there are many boosters that you can earn, but which ones are the best? In our tier list, we provide the answer and also show you how to obtain the boosters.

Update, August 8, 2024: We have updated the article and equipped it with the new booster from the “Flame of Freedom” War Bond.

What are boosters? In Helldivers 2, you can choose boosters before a mission. These provide you advantages in your operations. From increased vitality to shorter wait times for evacuations, there are many options that can make your life easier. Therefore, it’s important to bring the right boosters for each mission.

How do I get boosters? You obtain boosters by spending medals in the War Bonds. Currently, there are a total of 12 boosters that you can earn and equip (as of August 8, 2024).

We have tested all boosters for our tier list and compared community opinions to arrive at our conclusion. If you disagree, feel free to leave a comment.

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Booster Tier List in Helldivers 2: Here are the Best

For a quick and easy overview, we have listed all the names of the boosters in our listing and categorized them into S to C tiers.

S-Tier

  • Hellpod Space Optimization
  • Muscle Improvement
  • Stamina Improvement
  • Vitality Improvement
  • Experimental Infusion

A-Tier

  • Flame Bomb Hellpods (NEW)
  • Location Disruption
  • Motivational Shocks

B-Tier

  • Evacuation Pilot Ace
  • Recon Drone Booster

C-Tier

  • Increased Reinforcement Budget
  • Flexible Reinforcement Budget

Which are the best boosters? The race for the best boosters is mainly made up of four improvements. These include Hellpod Space Optimization, Muscle Improvement, Stamina Improvement, and Vitality Improvement.

With a group that has equipped all of these improvements, you will always be well-prepared, traverse rugged terrain with ease, sprint longer, and withstand injuries. This is especially important at higher difficulty levels.

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Can I also use other boosters? Of course, depending on which mission you are tackling, you can swap out the boosters. Examples such as Location Disruption can make exploring easier, while Evacuation Pilot Ace allows for quick evacuations.

No booster is completely useless; players just need to decide which ones are worth it. Increased and Flexible Reinforcement Budgets are both boosters intended mainly for newcomers. They forgive mistakes, which is especially common as a Cadet. However, as you get better, you don’t need second chances, but buffs that especially make an impact in combat and while fleeing.

That was all the boosters that players can currently obtain. If you’re looking for a tier list of the best gear, we have the perfect overview for you: Helldivers 2: Tier List of the Best Gear – All Stratagems at a Glance

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The community of Helldivers 2 has found out who is responsible for the nerfs of their favorite weapons: a bug

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Helldivers 2 has received yet another nerf to a popular weapon, but players have now realized who is to blame.

In Helldivers 2, nerfs to weapons and tactical equipment are a tiresome topic that keeps resurfacing. The community settles on what is currently strongest and plays it extensively. The developers see that certain weapons and equipment are played more than others and nerf them. And players are annoyed because their favorite weapons are constantly being weakened.

We have already experienced this cycle multiple times in the short life of Helldivers 2:

Ultimately, in May, even the former CEO of Helldivers developer Arrowhead addressed the community and stated that they had gone too far with the nerfs and had patched the fun out of the game. That was supposed to change. But then, with the new update, another nerf hit a popular weapon: the flamethrower.

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Community finds the culprit for the nerfs

Who is to blame for the nerfs? After the latest nerf, an observant Helldiver on Reddit made a discovery. He found out that a specific bug is responsible for all the nerfs: the Charger.

Chargers are large armored bugs that charge at you like a bull and try to trample you. They have a weak spot on their rear that can burst. Alternatively, you can shoot strong, explosive projectiles at their head or destroy the armor on their legs to reveal a new weak spot.

The player now believes that every major annoying nerf was due to the Chargers: “What caused the first round of nerfs? Players used the railgun too often because of Charger spam,” he elaborates further, “The Quasar cannon, the bow thrower, the flamethrower, EVERY nerfed weapon is a direct result of being used to deal with the abundance of Chargers on higher difficulties.”

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This keeps the community from the theory: Many players find the theory plausible and agree with the Reddit user. In just under 24 hours, the post gathered over 8,700 upvotes and 1,100 comments.

One player mentions in the comments that when he plays bug missions, he exclusively chooses anti-Charger equipment. After all, he only has the choice to get rid of them or try to dodge up to three Chargers at the same time before ultimately being completely overwhelmed. This comment also received over 4,400 upvotes from the community.

Many players believe that Chargers need a nerf: less health on their legs; greater effectiveness of explosive weapons, regardless of where they hit; or that the weak spot on the rear bursts faster.

If you have not yet engaged with the new update of Helldivers 2 and its innovations or changes, you can take a look at the patch notes for “Escalation of Freedom” on MeinMMO: Helldivers 2: Patch Notes 01.001.002 – The largest update of the shooter is live

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“My thighs hurt” – An actor had to really suffer in Red Dead Redemption 2 so that you could be out and about secretly

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Red Dead Redemption 2 is celebrated for its high level of detail. The game tries to present itself as real as possible. That’s why the characters were portrayed by real actors, who brought their movements into the game through motion capture technology. One movement caused a lot of pain.

What particularly hurt the actors? In an interview with Gamology, Roger Clark revealed which exercise particularly took a toll on him. The actor portrays the main character Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2 and accordingly had to capture many movements in order for players to run with him through the Wild West.

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The most difficult part was running in a crouch. Clark had to do this for several days:

  • ran
  • sneaked
  • ran in a crouch
  • ran with a pistol
  • ran with two pistols
  • ran in a crouch with a rifle

All of this not only sounds like a sports program; it was apparently very exhausting. Clark reports that his thighs hurt three days later. And all this just so that opponents in Red Dead Redemption 2 wouldn’t discover you immediately.

However, Clark thinks there’s something good about Rockstar using so much attention to detail. MeinMMO listed some examples for you. Besides the pain, the high level of detail also had some advantages, according to Clark.

You can see what attention to detail looks like in the following trailer:

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Clark is happy that Arthur Morgan is like him

Why is that a good thing? Clark is happy that the game’s protagonist imitates his movements. The character moves just like the actor. Even rubbing his nose was something he did like Clark. 

However, this also comes at a high price. According to Clark, actors often doubt themselves. He often thinks about what he produced at work one or two weeks later.

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Sometimes he thinks that his movements are not good enough and that he should have done something differently. He regrets a scene with Arthur Morgan, which we don’t want to spoil for you here.

Roger Clark not only lent Arthur Morgan his movements but also his voice. For some scenes, the actor was called back to the recording studio because he spoke too intimately with his horse: Cowboy in Red Dead Redemption 2 spoke too sexy with horse, had to re-record

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„I was shocked by this ad“: Alleged fraudsters wanted to rent an apartment, using images from The Sims 4

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A woman was searching for a suitable apartment for herself and her husband when she stumbled upon a curious offer. The pictures of the apartment reminded her of a video game – a clear scam?

What happened? Finding a suitable apartment is not an easy task. Especially when one faces stumbling blocks in the form of fraudulent offers.

The X user @Brujita_may wanted to find an apartment in the Spanish city of Valencia, together with her husband, who came across a quite attractive offer during the search.

However, when he showed the ad to his wife, she became suspicious. The pictures that were visible reminded her of a video game.

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What was visible? The apartment offer included some photos, as usual. Although “photos” is not quite accurate; “screenshots” is a better term. While the first image looked like a real facade of a house, the next ones were clearly screenshots from Sims 4 – the latest installment in a series, which was originally supposed to look different.

It seemed as though someone had built an apartment in the game and posted it as a real ad on the internet platform. The user recognized Sims 4 and uncovered the scam attempt. At first, she was shocked by it, she says. When asked, the landlords stated that the screenshots were a “projection” of what they actually expected.

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The story quickly spread online and went viral. Meanwhile, the original ad has been taken offline for 425 euros per month.

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Other X users ironically commented under @Brujita_may’s post that she could have activated the Sims cheat “motherlode” to quickly get the fictional currency Simoleons. Perhaps the offer could have been paid this way.

  • “If I want to leave the house, does a loading screen appear?”, wonders @lakiaru on x.com.
  • “But does it only contain items from the base game or do we need additional expansions?”, writes @weirdfixswift on x.com
  • “The housing crisis has reached the Sims,” notes @Angelfrage on x.com.

The woman did well to be suspicious given the dubious offer. Fortunately, she knew Sims 4 and recognized the scam attempt right away. One can only hope that she eventually found a suitable apartment. Sims 4 recently received a new update, which causes broken hearts – and some other problems.

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After 14 years, players betray their class in Final Fantasy XIV because they prefer the new one much more

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Next to the Viper, the Pictomancer is a new job in the Dawntrail expansion of the MMORPG. Players in Final Fantasy XIV have had enough time to test the class by now. Fans are exchanging ideas and raving about the Pictomancer. It is said to be so good that many players are leaving a certain job behind.

Which job is it about? The Pictomancer is a magical ranged fighter, thus belonging to the same category as the Black Mage. The jobs are quite similar:

  • Both jobs are designed for maximum damage
  • They have long spell casting times, which means they mostly stand still
  • Although both the Black Mage and the Pictomancer are magical ranged fighters, unlike other representatives such as the Summoner, they cannot revive other characters.

In the current balancing patch, the development team even made sure that the difference between Black Mage and Pictomancer is not too large. Therefore, the Pictomancer remained as it is. The Black Mage was nerfed for that.

However, there are still many fans in the community who have switched their favorite class with Dawntrail. In the Reddit forum, some players report how much fun they have had since the switch.

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“I finally tried it”

Why have many players switched jobs? A thread was opened in the Reddit forum with a meme showing Andy from Toy Story throwing Woody to the ground. In this case, Woody symbolizes the Black Mage being abandoned for the Pictomancer.

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In the comments, numerous players discuss why the Pictomancer is better. It is said that outside the 2-minute meta and buff windows, it is less rigid than the Black Mage. With the hammer, one could move wonderfully without having to fear for their damage.

The Pictomancer feels fun and intuitive. Although it would hurt that the class cannot revive, it is a bearable price. Because the bosses like Suzie Summ Honey Sweet in the new expansion require more movement, the Pictomancer is the better choice.

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However, there are also some dissenting voices. One user has been a Black Mage since patch 2.0 and always will be. Moreover, the Black Mage is simply cooler with its explosions, even if the Pictomancer may have better gameplay quality.

The Black Mage is one of the oldest classes in Final Fantasy XIV and has been in the game since its release 14 years ago. During this time, players remained steadfast despite 13 new jobs – however, the Pictomancer now seems to have serious competition for the Black Mage.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is 1 year old and to celebrate the creators share your dirty secrets

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The undisputed game of the year 2023 celebrated its first birthday. To commemorate, the developers of Baldur’s Gate 3 have presented a true feast of statistics.

On August 3, 2024, the full release of Baldur’s Gate 3 marked its first anniversary, and Larian’s role-playing game still captivates tens of thousands of players – including none other than MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jakowski.

The title thrives on its high replay value and the nearly unlimited possibilities available to players. But just because Larian imposes few limits does not mean they won’t judge you for your choices.

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Developers note: You cannot be trusted

What has Larian revealed? For the anniversary, a series of statistics were released on the official X account of Baldur’s Gate 3, providing deep insights – possibly too deep.

A total of 75 million kisses with companions have taken place. Unsurprisingly, the top spots are held by fan favorites Shadowheart with 27 million kisses and Astarion with 15 million – notably, the latter is not in the top 3 romances in Act 1 or Act 3. This again shows that Astarion has a relatively small, but much more dedicated fan base.

Nearly 170,000 characters were also willing to commit mass murder to get closer to a beautiful Drow.

The developers also reveal that more than 650,000 players became intimate with the druid Halsin: 70% chose his human form, while nearly a third danced the bear. Well, this decision may not be too surprising, considering that this very love scene contributed to the bear-strong success of Baldur’s Gate 3.

That more than twice as many players – 37% from 1.1 million – chose to have a fling with an intellect devourer in all its tentacled glory, we will just leave at that. But, of course, there was a reward for that.

You can check out the statistics here, but be warned: there might be a spoiler or two involved.

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Do you recognize yourself in the statistics? Feel free to let us know in a comment about the misdeeds Larian caught you in.

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By the way, this is not the first time Larian has published such statistics about the sometimes questionable decisions of players. The first data came out a year ago, shortly after release. At that time, it showed: The most popular origin character is often also the reason why you die 

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„Was that stupid?“ – A Reddit user has built probably the largest „USB stick“ of all time

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An inventive Reddit user doesn’t want to spend money on cloud storage. However, their DIY substitute comes with certain risks.

What has the Reddit user built? Key_Sundae61 wants storage space outside of their actual computer that is also somewhat portable. However, traditional USB sticks with a few GB apparently aren’t enough for them – and paying for cloud storage year after year is too expensive.

They likely need several terabytes (TB). Therefore, they built themselves something for a similar price of 120 euros: an 8TB external hard drive connected via a dock, which means 8,000 gigabytes or about 80,000 megabytes.

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They are likely using a system like this from Orico connected via USB. However, they are probably not fully confident about the idea itself, which is why they turned to Reddit to ask whether the idea was “rather foolish.” A flood of reactions and many questions followed.

Traditional USB sticks are, by the way, an essential part of many articles on MeinMMO, for example, in the following video or in this story about a found storage device on a train, which appears mysterious and even downright dangerous but ultimately disappoints quite a bit.

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An idea with many flaws

Beneath the Reddit post about the quasi-USB stick, comments quickly accumulate, but primarily expressions of disbelief. People question their intentions and predict a bleak data fate, for example:

Do you really want to use this as mobile storage? […] If so, data loss with your idea is virtually inevitable; it’s just a question of when, not if.

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For the comparison of the construction with cloud storage suggests that at least a certain availability of the data outside of one’s living room is intended. And that raises questions across the board.

Why is an HDD a rather poor choice for mobile storage? What primarily distinguishes an HDD from an SSD and a USB drive as a stick is its construction. In an HDD, platters spin at high speeds around a central axis. Therefore, HDDs should not be moved once they are powered on. There is a risk that the read and write heads will crash into the platters and cause damage – even leading to failure.

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When powered off, the risk is much lower, but even then, transport, especially with hard drives explicitly described for internal use, is not planned by the manufacturer. In an SSD or USB stick, nothing moves at all. Everything operates purely electrically. They are far better storage options for on-the-go, but they do not offer this immense capacity at a relatively low price of about 120 euros (excluding the dock). They tend to cost around 550, see here on Amazon.

What is great about the cloud? You can access your data from anywhere via the internet – and you are not physically carrying it around, making it susceptible to theft. However, you could be hacked since your data is theoretically available online to anyone if they have the login credentials.

But data can also be lost in the cloud, right? Theoretically yes, a cloud is only as reliable as the provider. But the chance that giants like Google, Apple, or Microsoft destroy their storage or suddenly discontinue the service is virtually zero. The lifespan of an HDD, especially as mobile storage, is expected to be much shorter.

And what if they only want to use the storage at home? In the case of purely local use, the setup would be acceptable. However, HDDs always carry a certain risk of failure. Therefore, the data should be backed up somewhere else as well.

Does the thread creator respond to the questions? No, unfortunately, neither we nor the advisors on Reddit receive a response – at least not by noon on August 7, 2024.

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As talented in crafting, albeit probably equally dubious constructions, several YouTubers have proven to be who took the suits worn by desert inhabitants in Dune as a template for an experiment of a special kind. In the following article, we present the noteworthy result: The desert suits from Dune sound too good to work – Fans built one and were surprised.

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New shooter like Battlefield starts strong on Steam, already has 18,000 players in alpha

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On Steam, the shooter “Delta Force Hawk Ops” has now entered an alpha test. The game is reminiscent of Battlefield, but has already surpassed EA’s flagship.

Which shooter is it about? Delta Force Hawk Ops is an upcoming free-to-play shooter that already reminds many players of Battlefield before its release. There are large maps, vehicles, PvP with up to 64 players, and destruction of buildings.

The game is divided into three different gameplay areas:

  • A PvP multiplayer mode in the style of Battlefield
  • An extraction mode like DMZ from CoD
  • A campaign that allows you to reenact the events of the rescue mission “Black Hawk Down”

An alpha test for Delta Force Hawk Ops is currently running, for which you can register on the shooter’s website. The alpha test started on August 6. On the same day, the shooter already recorded 18,500 players (via SteamDB). Thus, Delta Force even outperformed the major genre competitor Battlefield 2042, whose peak in August was 15,000 players (via SteamDB).

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Free-to-Play Shooter Delta Force Hawk Ops in the trailer

What exactly makes the shooter special? Delta Force Hawk Ops is strongly reminiscent of Battlefield, especially in the large multiplayer PvP modes. Up to 64 players compete against each other in two teams of 32 players on expansive maps. They have various vehicles available to them, such as armored vehicles, boats, and helicopters.

Additionally, there is an extraction mode where you can collect resources and eliminate boss enemies solo or in squads of up to 3 players on a map. You have access to four classes with unique gear and equipment. Furthermore, you can customize your weapons individually and freely choose your attachments. The same applies to your armor and type of ammunition.

Thirdly, there should be a campaign in which you reenact the events of the rescue mission “Black Hawk Down” and can see scenes from the movie of the same name.

Here is an overview of the game content:

Dangerous missions

  • Extraction mode like DMZ
  • 1-3 player squads
  • Four classes with unique gear and equipment
  • You must gather and extract resources
  • You can freely customize your weapons and choose ammunition and armor types
  • There are boss enemies

Chaotic war

  • Multiplayer mode on vast maps
  • PvP with up to 64 players, 32 per team
  • There are assault boats, tanks, attack helicopters, armored vehicles, and ATVs
  • Divided into two PvP modes:
    • Attack and Defend: One team attacks, and one team defends. All sectors must be captured. The attacking team pushes the defending team further back. Comparable to the “Rush” mode from Battlefield
    • Capture the Hill: There are several zones on a map that can be captured by both teams. Capturing zones and eliminating opponents gives points. The first team to reach 1,000 points wins. Comparable to the “Conquest” mode from Battlefield
  • 4 classes: Support, Assault, Engineer, Recon

Black Hawk Down

  • Story campaign
  • The events of the famous rescue mission “Black Hawk Down”
  • There are street battles and night operations in the city of Mogadishu
  • Based on Unreal Engine 5
  • Features live-action cutscenes and integrated scenes from the movie “Black Hawk Down”
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What do we know about the release? Nothing. So far, it is only known that Delta Force Hawk Ops is set to be released on Steam and Epic Games. We do not have an exact release date.

On Steam, it also says “Coming Soon” regarding the release. However, since an alpha test is currently running, the release will probably still be a while away. Until then, there might be at least beta tests to take a look at the shooter.

If you’re currently unsure which shooter to play next, check out our list of the 25 best shooters of 2024. There we present you the best PvE and PvP games of the genre: The 25 best shooters of 2024 – These PvP and PvE games impress with their gameplay

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The new enemy in WoW is too hot, as everyone is now “simping” for Xal’atath

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The community of World of Warcraft is celebrating the antagonist of the new expansion. Everyone seems to be enamored with Xal’atath.

Blizzard appears to have hit the nail on the head with The War Within when it comes to creating an interesting antagonist. Xal’atath is enjoying great popularity and is extensively discussed in the official forums, on Reddit, and pretty much every other platform featuring WoW content.

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In contrast to foes like the Jailer, whom Blizzard more or less “pulled out of a hat” with Shadowlands, Xal’atath has been gradually built up over several expansions.

  • During “Legion” she was the artifact weapon of shadow priests and haunted them repeatedly with little sayings and supposed wisdom, before being sacrificed at the end of Legion.
  • With “Battle for Azeroth,” the dagger resurfaced and played a central role in the story surrounding the annihilation of N’Zoth. Xal’atath was also freed from the dagger and received the physical form that we know today.
  • In “Dragonflight,” Xal’atath appears as an ally of the incarnation Iridikron, before moving into the spotlight of the storyline with the pre-patch 11.0.

If you are interested in further details about Xal’atath, we have explained her entire story here.

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Xal’atath has seduced the WoW community

But as expected: As soon as Blizzard revealed her new design for The War Within and she was seen with a mischievous smile, the community completely fell for Xal’atath. There are repeatedly posts on Reddit, plenty of cosplay or fanart (and some of it not suitable for minors!), and the consensus seems to be: Xal’atath can go ahead and destroy the world. If she wants to, that’s fine.

The latest cinematic has only contributed to her popularity. In “Threads of Fate”, she is portrayed in close-up and extremely imposing multiple times. No wonder posts in the WoW subreddit arise, stating: “She can have all of Azeroth. She can have the whole planet and the soul to boot.”

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“You do realize that her true form is probably a tentacle?” – haragos
“Oh God, yes, I hope so.” – DarthAlveus

“She is so hot that I would intentionally wipe our raid group if we ever fight against her.” – Srze

“You can just feel that thousands of players are losing their moral compass when ‘the big bad’ is hot – and honestly? That’s exactly why I’m here.” – yaluckyboy09

That Xal’atath clearly represents a dark seduction in more than one way fits wonderfully with her story and the character Blizzard wants to portray. After all, her whispers during Legion have always had a slightly enticing, seductive undertone – which has been picked up again with the last PR campaign with several streamers.

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It seems that Blizzard has struck a chord with the WoW community with Xal’atath, creating an enemy that is interesting and captivating – whether it’s about her appearance or backstory. Therefore, many hope that Xal’atath remains around a bit longer and doesn’t meet her end in “The War Within” already. Thus, Freakertwig states:

Honestly, I believe the story would be really boring if we just defeated her like a normal villain. I think she needs to win for [Midnight] to somehow be interesting or full of consequences. It would even be better if we could actually switch to her side.

On the other hand, we know since Sylvanas that the player base of World of Warcraft simply has a penchant for blue-skinned, possessed elven corpses. Some things simply never change – not even after 10 expansions. No wonder that many are currently leveling their characters in record time to be able to be with their Knaifu-Waifu soon.

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Diablo 4: Pets collect gold and materials – Here’s how to get them

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

Since Season 4, there are loot pets in Diablo 4. How you can obtain and equip these companions to collect gold and materials for you is explained here on MeinMMO.

In Diablo 4, you had to collect gold, materials, and Hellfire embers yourself for a long time, while in Diablo 3 there are loot pets that do this for you. Since Season 28 of Diablo 3, the pets are even capable of collecting equipment and converting it into crafting materials. Players therefore wished for the return of these little companions.

The wish for a loot pet has been heard: Patch 1.4.2 surprisingly brought little companions to Diablo 4. How you can get them and what they can collect for you will be explained below.

Update: The article was originally published on June 10, 2024, and we updated it on August 7, 2024.

By preordering the first expansion “Vessel of Hatred,” you will receive various skins for your pets. If you missed the trailer, you can watch it here:

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Trailer for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred provides insight into the story of the expansion

How to Get and Equip a Pet

What kind of pets are these? From now on, companions are available in Diablo 4 that will follow you throughout Sanctuary, much like the Seneschall companions in Season 3. But the new pets collect gold and materials for you.

How do I get the pet? Once you log into Diablo 4, you will receive the quest “Faithful Companion.” Your task is to pet the “well-trained dog” in Kyovashad. And who could say no to that? Upon completing the quest, you will receive the dog companion Asheara.

How do I equip the pet? Once you have completed the quest, you can equip the companion at your wardrobe in the “Companions” tab. After that, you can pet him with the “Hello” emote and go monster hunting. Note that you need to equip the pet for each character separately. At the wardrobe, you also have the option to equip various animals.

Asheara accompanies you through Sanctuary in Diablo 4. Source: Blizzard

What does my pet collect? Your loyal companion collects currencies and various materials for you:

  • Gold
  • Herbs
  • Iron chunks
  • Leather
  • Gem fragments
  • Crafting materials
  • Forgotten souls
  • Oboluses
  • Embers in the Hellfire
  • Burning ether in the Hellbreach dungeons and the Hell hordes
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What does my pet not collect? Your pets do not collect quest items, nor animus, potions, equipment items, boss materials, and seeds of hatred in the PvP area. Also, “Exquisite Sparks” and “Scattered Prisms” are no longer collected automatically by you or your pet. They will be “sent” to your chest if you leave them lying around.

With a purchase of Vessel of Hatred, you receive various skins for your companion. The first expansion for Diablo 4 brings a new area and a new class into play. Furthermore, the story concerning Neyrelle continues. You can read more about it here: Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: All about the release, preorders, and beta of the first DLC

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Naruto: All 8 Hokage from Konoha in the ranking – Who is the strongest?

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 7 minutes

The village of Konohagakure in Naruto has produced many outstanding leaders over time. But which Hokage is actually the strongest? MyMMO author Fabienne Kissel has looked at all the Hokage and shows you which one is the most powerful.

Attention spoilers: The article contains spoilers that run throughout the entire Naruto universe (including Boruto).

How was the ranking created? In this ranking, we look at the Hokage of Konohagakure in detail. We pay special attention to their combat power and abilities, including their inner strength and wisdom. The evaluation is based on the anime and manga. Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Boruto have been included.

The ranking was created based on the personal assessment of MyMMO author Fabienne Kissel, a longtime fan of Naruto. Her favorite characters are Kakashi, Naruto, Hinata, and Sakura, which might also be reflected in the ranking.

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Rank 8: Shikamaru (8th Hokage)

Naruto: Shikamaru
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Shikamaru has always been a strategic genius who keeps a cool head even in the most complicated situations. He has not only won the battles of the past through his brilliant tactics but has also gained a wealth of experience serving as an advisor to three Hokage (Tsunade, Kakashi, and Naruto).

Shikamaru has an IQ of over 200 and can go through countless strategies per second in his head and choose the best option. Through his observations and participation in important decisions, Shikamaru has fully understood what it means to lead the village—a responsibility he has taken on.

He is also known for his Shadow Possession Jutsu. With this Jutsu, he can control his opponents’ movements, hold them in place, lure them into traps, and shape the fight according to his rules. One should never underestimate him.

Rank 7: Tsunade (5th Hokage)

Naruto: Tsunade und Shizune
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Tsunade is an absolute powerhouse. She is not only one of the legendary Sannin but also one of the strongest and brightest Kunoichi.

What makes Tsunade truly special is her incredible physical strength. She is known to tear the ground apart with a single strike or bring entire buildings down. Tsunade can perfectly control her chakra. She is also an outstanding healer and has elevated medical Ninjutsu to a whole new level.

Her regenerative ability, supported by the Byakugou Seal on her forehead, makes her virtually invulnerable in battle. She can heal even fatal injuries and is still able to save her allies.

But Tsunade is not only physically strong—she also has an iron will and a big heart that beats for her friends and her village.

Rank 6: Kakashi Hatake (6th Hokage)

Naruto: Kakashi
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Kakashi Hatake is among the most popular characters. The guy who always arrives late, with an excuse so outlandish that you just can’t be mad at him. He may have a laid-back attitude, but he doesn’t do half measures in battle.

What sets Kakashi apart is his Sharingan, which he received from his teammate Obito Uchiha. This eye has made him the Copy Ninja, who has copied over 1,000 Jutsu.

Then there’s his own specially developed Jutsu: Chidori, also known as Thousand Birds – a lightning-fast and deadly attack.

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But what truly makes Kakashi strong is his incredible tactical mind and his ability to read his opponents like an open book. Even in the most hopeless situations, he remains calm and finds a way to turn the tide.

Kakashi lost the Sharingan before he became Hokage. This happened in the final battle against Kaguya Otsutsuki. But as we know Kakashi, he made the best of it as a natural talent and led the village as Hokage with all the knowledge and experiences he had gathered over the years.

While he can no longer copy new Jutsu, he has more than enough with over 1,000 Jutsu. He can no longer use his Chidori, but instead has a new lightning technique called Purple Lightning, which is just as powerful, if not stronger.

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