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What content could be released with Update 30.40?

Some information about new collaborations has already leaked, and it is known that Fall Guys is set to appear in Fortnite. However, what you can precisely expect, we have listed here (via x.com):

New cosmetic items
Leaks for Season 4 and teasers
Information about the mini-event at the end of Season 3
Big LEGO update
Maybe a Rubius ICON skin
New shop areas
Fall Guys x Battle Royale
Perhaps new collaborations

These were all the important details about the upcoming server downtime. Are you excited about the update? Feel free to let us know your wishes for the upcoming update in the comments! Fortnite: When does Chapter 5 Season 4 start? All about the release, battle pass, and leaks

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1 million players on Steam want to play the new MMO Dune Awakening, the developers say: “An incredible milestone”

Christoph Waldboth 6. August 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Dune Awakening has no release date yet, but player interest is high. The developers were able to celebrate a milestone on Steam, for which they thank the community.

What is Dune Awakening? The new game from Funcom is a survival MMO set in the Dune universe, based on the books by Frank Herbert. The game throws you into a sandbox world where you can move and act freely. Interaction with other players is expected to play an important role. For more information about the game, feel free to check our overview on MeinMMO.

Currently, Dune Awakening still has no release date. However, player interest is high and has led the Funcom team to reach an important milestone on Steam.

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Trailer for Dune Awakening Shows New Details About the Story

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The developers have reason to celebrate

What is the milestone? Dune Awakening has already been added to the wishlists of over 1 million players on their Steam accounts. While Funcom has not sold their MMO to these players yet, the community is already showing that the project is being followed with interest.

On the game’s website, the developers addressed this and expressed their gratitude:

In recent months, there has been a wealth of announcements, including the incredible milestone of 1 million wishlists – a number that continues to grow! We are so grateful for all the support we have received so far.
Funcom on the official Dune Awakening website

In the same newsletter, which the team calls “Comuninet Signal,” the developers also summarize the latest news about the game. This includes a new cinematic trailer titled “The Vision of Paul Atreides,” which gives hints about an alternative history.

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When can Dune Awakening be played? If you are among the many players who have already added the MMO to their wishlist, you will have to be patient. As mentioned, there is still no official release date.

However, you can participate in the closed beta and sign up on the website. This way, you will have the chance to enter and explore the sandy world of Arrakis before the official release. Among other things, an Ornithopter, the flying machines from Dune, will be involved, which are supposed to allow flying from one server to another.

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The new trailer for Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 shows how to deal with alien killer insects

Ody 6. August 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

In the new Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 for Steam and PS5, a new threat awaits to be turned into minced meat with bolter and chainsword: the Tyranids.

What kind of game is this? Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 is a hack-and-slash shooter from the third person, set to be released on September 9 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. It takes place in the Warhammer 40k universe. You can find more information about the game here.

What are the Tyranids? For those who are unfamiliar with this name: Imagine something the size and appearance of the Xenomorph from “Alien,” but now it moves in swarms of thousands of individuals, all solely focused on you.

It is no surprise that the task of eliminating this threat is not left to ordinary soldiers, but to the genetically modified super-soldiers of the Imperium of Man: the titular Space Marines.

The developers showcased what the fight against the Tyranids will look like in the game in a short trailer in July 2024. You can watch it directly here.

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Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 shows you the Tyranids

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What does the trailer reveal? Developer Sabre Interactive provides more information about enemy behavior in a short gameplay trailer: The Tyranids possess a hive mind that directs each individual and makes them merge into a greater whole. Gameplay-wise, this means that they will want to end your life and that of your combat companions without regard for their own.

The trailer names a class of Tyranid enemies: The Hormagaunt are fast but fragile, and therefore do not pose a significant challenge to a Space Marine when they are alone or in small groups. It is a different story when you are overrun by a whole swarm of these creatures – they could then become a real threat.

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The developers recommend the heavy bolter to quote: “tear them apart” and keep them at a distance. If that is not enough, engage in close combat with various melee weapons – including the iconic chainsword. More about the game: The team of Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 explains why you should please, please not play the new game right now

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The mangaka of My Hero Academia has published his final chapter – The author of One Piece says he can finally play his favorite video game

Jasmin Beverungen 6. August 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The last chapter of My Hero Academia sealed the end of the great Shonen-Manga. The big finale will be a life-changing experience not only for fans but also for the manga artist Kohei Horikoshi. Many colleagues congratulate him on the end.

What messages do the manga artists have for him? Many authors of Shonen mangas congratulate on the VIZ page Horikoshi for finishing the manga after 10 years. My Hero Academia started in 2014 and ended on August 5, 2024.

A famous manga artist even reveals what kind of impact My Hero Academia had on him. But also the other messages from the authors touch the heart:

Gege Akutami (Jujutsu Kaisen): ‘Jujutsu would not exist without My Hero. Congratulations!’
Takeruo Hokazono (Kaguarbachi): ‘I remember reading the 17th volume in high school. From Mirio to One For All 100%. What a legend!’
Kouji Miura (Blue Box): ‘Congratulations on the final chapter of My Hero! 10 years of one of the most passionate mangas ever. Well done!’

Even Eiichiro Oda, the manga artist of One Piece, congratulated Horikoshi on the 10 years of My Hero Academia. However, he has a slightly different message for Horikoshi. Oda is happy that the author can finally play his favorite video game.

Almost simultaneously, a new movie of My Hero Academia was released in Japan:

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My Hero Academia: You’re Next – The Official Trailer for the Anime Movie

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Manga artist of My Hero Academia enjoys playing a mobile game

What is Oda’s message? The creator of One Piece says that Horikoshi can now play as much Pokémon GO as he wants. The author of My Hero Academia is a big fan of the mobile game and has already spent countless hours on it.

In a previous interview, he revealed that he showed his progress in Pokémon GO to the four-year-old son of a friend. He wanted to brag about his gameplay time, as Horikoshi had already collected 45 million Stardust by that time (via Reddit). That is an enormous amount for the game.

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During the pre-event in WoW, you are leveling faster than ever before to level 70

Cortyn 6. August 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

In World of Warcraft, you can level up very quickly right now. In just a few hours, you can have a fresh character at level 70 – or finally catch up an old one.

The event “Radiant Echoes” is the pre-event for the next WoW expansion “The War Within”. In the first hours, it looked like the event would be a huge flop. The opinion in the community was devastating, players could do nothing with the long waiting times.

But Blizzard reacted quickly. Within a few hours, they revised the entire event, improved it in many areas, and ensured that there are no more waiting times – and almost everyone was happy.

Especially happy are all those who still need to level up some characters. Because with the event, this is now possible in just a few hours.

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WoW: Pre-Patch 11.0 – Trailer for the new pre-event of The War Within

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A lot of XP for little effort

Since the revision of the event, there are permanent missions to complete. Simply travel to Dalaran and jump from there into the currently active portal to smash memories until the next full hour.

Completing a memory grants extremely many experience points – nearly half a level at the lower levels, still a good quarter later, in addition to kill XP.

Since you are completing the memories continuously and hardly any takes longer than 2-3 minutes, a level-up rarely takes longer than 10 minutes – in many cases, this will happen even significantly faster, so you could have already caught up to the maximum level in just a few hours.

As a nice side effect, you will permanently receive memory residues. You can exchange these once the character reaches level 70 for strong equipment. Then your character starts with items at item level 480 and can basically participate in absolutely any endgame activity or face the launch of The War Within completely relaxed.

Tips and tricks for fast leveling at the Radiant Echoes

In general, it is more rewarding to actively accompany the entire event. You can stand “afk” in the quest areas of the active memories and then receive a large XP bonus for completing the respective event – regardless of whether you participated or not – but active participation speeds up the process.

This is mainly because the mobs in the memories give a lot of experience points. You just need to “tag” them with an ability or an attack to receive the XP.

Therefore, it is important to choose talents that deal area damage as early as possible so that you can tag many mobs at once, which will then be taken down by the group of players.

Another point is the mentioned group of players. Most of the time, there is a whole bunch of characters flying from point to point. Try to stay with this mass of characters. They speed up the completion of the memories and thus increase the rate at which you earn XP.

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If you keep these tips in mind, you can level fresh characters from level 10 to level 70 in just under 4 hours – if you pick up XP buffs, like the one from the Darkmoon Faire, then even a little faster.

The only leveling method that is currently still faster is participating in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. There you can level characters even faster. However, these heroes will then be bound to Pandaria for about 2 weeks and can only be played in the rest of the world when The War Within celebrates its release.

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A promising science fiction film that cost 250 million dollars, which became one of the biggest flops

Niko Hernes 6. August 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Alongside major science fiction successes such as Avatar and Star Wars, there are always major flops as well. Science fiction is simply incredibly expensive. In 2012, Disney wanted to replicate the success of Avatar. They invested a lot of money, but John Carter became one of the biggest flops in cinematic history.

What kind of movie is John Carter – Between Two Worlds? John Carter is based on the book A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs, who, by the way, also created Tarzan. The titular hero John Carter is actually a Civil War veteran fleeing from captivity.

Suddenly, however, he finds himself on Mars, where large, unknown creatures reign. The source material is one of the earliest sci-fi stories, with elements that can also be seen in Avatar, Star Wars, or even Star Trek. In 2012, Disney wanted to adapt this story after almost 100 years. They allocated a large budget, but ultimately it resulted in one of the biggest flops in film history.

Another major flop was Mortal Engines:

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John Carter – Trailer to the big sci-fi flop by Disney

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It was supposed to be a new sci-fi hit for Disney

How expensive was John Carter? In 2009, Avatar celebrated a huge success as a new science fiction IP. In 2012, Disney wanted to establish a new brand as a franchise. John Carter was released. As a science fiction film, it was, of course, also expensive. According to Box Office Mojo, the film cost 250 million dollars (approximately nearly 230 million euros). Marketing costs are, of course, not included in that.

For a film like this, those costs would really have been high. BBC estimates that an additional 100 million dollars (almost 92 million euros) could be added. The film ultimately grossed nearly 280 million dollars (almost 257 million euros), with a disastrous 73 million dollars (almost 67 million euros) in the USA.

Thus, the film incurred a loss of nearly 100 million dollars, assuming 100 million dollars as marketing costs. For the film to be considered profitable, it would have needed to gross nearly 600 million dollars. Screen Rant even calculated a loss of 200 million dollars, including costs for rights and distribution.

Critics also didn’t respond well to the film. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a critic score of 52%.

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John Carter had the potential to become a major franchise. The starting situation wasn’t bad. With Andrew Stanton, they had an inexperienced director for live-action productions, but he had previously told an interesting sci-fi story with Wall-E. Since the source material is considered the progenitor of many other stories, there was great potential here as well. You can actually see the similarities between John Carter, Avatar, and Star Wars at our colleagues from Filmstarts: “John Carter” Vs. “Star Wars” Vs. “Avatar”: Who is actually stealing from whom?

Ultimately, however, it was of no use. The big franchise turned into a big failure. 2012 would have been a bad year for Disney if the first Avengers film hadn’t become an enormous success a month later. Have you seen John Carter and what did you think of the film? Let us know in the comments. There are also big flops in other genres: John Wick’s biggest flop is a film that cost over 170 million euros

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What is next for Destiny 2? Insiders give clues about the future of the loot shooter

Christos Tsogos 6. August 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

While hell has broken loose over Bungie and many positions have been cut, many fans of Destiny 2 are now wondering what the future holds for the loot shooter and its content. We have sifted through many insider reports and now share the situation you can probably expect.

Will the content of Destiny 2 change? Those who have been keeping an eye on the current situation at Bungie will know that things are not going well for the developers right now. Many positions have been cut, outsourced, or redistributed, and many teams from Destiny 2 have also been affected – including teams responsible for the story as well as activities.

After such a disaster, many players hope that Destiny 2 will still maintain its course regarding its content, but according to insiders, this will not be the case. Bungie’s plans have also changed, but take this information with caution – Bungie has not officially communicated anything yet.

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Bungie shows the future of Destiny 2 after The Final Shape in the new trailer

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Insiders reveal new content model

What abundance of content can players expect in the future? Journalists Jason Schreier and Paul Tassi, two well-known figures in the Destiny community, are known for their credible insider information. According to them, as well as some information from Jeff Grubb and leakers, Destiny 2 will no longer provide major expansions like those known from The Final Shape or Witch Queen.

According to insider information, there will instead be so-called content drops. The abundance of content in these drops is expected to be on the same level as the content of “Into the Light” or “Shadowkeep”, meaning they are more likely to be smaller expansions.

According to leakers, these content packs will be released alongside season passes. The content packs are free, while the season passes are paid. Each year, you can expect two content packs and two seasons. A quick overview of the assumptions can be found here:

No more expansions, only content packs
Content packs are as large in scope as “Into the Light” or “Shadowkeep”
Content packs are free for everyone – only season passes cost something
A season is expected to last 6 months
Greater focus on PvE and PvP activities
The story of the season will take a back seat and there will only be an introductory mission followed by grinding activities
“Rallies” is an event that is expected to occur 2x per season
- Introduces new activities for PvP and PvE.
In “Rallies”, you can only wear seasonal gear and participate that way

What about the episodes and codename: Frontiers? There is no information available on these projects, but we assume that the episodes are almost finished and will still be released. As for Frontiers, we strongly assume that Bungie may have either scrapped or postponed that plan for now.

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Will Destiny 2 die because of this? That actually depends on your perspective. Fans who are only looking for new content and activities might be pleased with the new focus. However, if you are a long-time fan and want to see cinematic stories, you will likely be disappointed.

Bungie has not yet commented on the studio’s future plans, but the team is likely to speak out in the coming weeks in their TWiD and provide an update.

If the information turns out to be true, Bungie would gradually lose many players. 6 months for a season is a long time, and if there is no new content, Destiny 2 will be left in a semi-dead state.

Sony is transferring a large portion of the specialists to Marathon so that it can finally be released, but whether this title will save Bungie remains unclear. What do you think of the new content model? Are you disappointed? We would love to hear your opinion in the comments! More about Bungie can be found here: Destiny 2: We now know the exact moment when Bungie took a terrible wrong turn – it’s been 5 years

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Once Human: All Armor Sets and their Locations

jacquelinek 6. August 2024 Reading time 7 minutes

In Once Human, multiple armor pieces from the same set provide strong advantages that make the game easier for you. We at MeinMMO show you what armor sets there are, how to get them, and what effects they bring.

In Once Human, you fight your way through a dystopian open world. To ensure you’re well-equipped for your dangerous explorations, your armor protects you. Armor also has another side effect: each piece grants you additional advantages. If you own multiple pieces from a set, you receive significant benefits that simplify your journey.

In the following list, we show you which armor sets exist and what effects they bring.

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All Armor Sets and Their Locations

The Lone Wolf Set

Armor	How to Get It
Lone Wolf Helmet	through the Wish Machine
Lone Wolf Mask	through the Wish Machine
Lone Wolf Jacket	through the Wish Machine
Lone Wolf Pants	through the Wish Machine
Lone Wolf Gloves	through the Wish Machine
Lone Wolf Boots	through the Wish Machine

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: 10% more magazine capacity
Two armor pieces: +5% more crit rate
Three armor pieces: Gain 1 stack Lonely Shadow for every 2 critical weapon hits. Lonely Shadow: Critical DMG +6% for 30s. The effect can stack up to 8 times.
Four armor pieces: Lonely Shadow can stack up to 10 times. After a kill, the crit rate is increased by 8% for 2 seconds

The Renegade Set

Armor	How to Get It
Renegade Helmet	through the Wish Machine
Renegade Mask	through the Wish Machine
Renegade Jacket	through the Wish Machine
Renegade Pants	through the Wish Machine
Renegade Gloves	through the Wish Machine
Renegade Boots	through the Wish Machine

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: Reload speed increased by 15%
Two armor pieces: Weak point damage increased by 10%
Three armor pieces: If you hit the same enemy successively, you gain 1 stack of Archer’s Focus, which increases weak point DMG by 4%, up to 10 stacks. The stacks of Archer’s Focus are halved when the target is changed.
Four armor pieces: When you reload, for every 1% weak point hit from the previous magazine, you gain 0.6% additional bullets, up to 30%.

The Redeemer Set

Armor	How to Get It
Redeemer Helmet	through the Wish Machine
Redeemer Mask	through the Wish Machine
Redeemer Jacket	through the Wish Machine
Redeemer Pants	through the Wish Machine
Redeemer Gloves	through the Wish Machine
Redeemer Boots	through the Wish Machine

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: Medical cooldown reduced by 20%
Two armor pieces: If your HP is above 70%, weapon and status DMG increased by 10%
Three armor pieces: If your HP is below 30%, the weakest activator in the backpack is automatically used
Four armor pieces: After using an activator, you gain 20% more movement speed, 20% more DMG, and a shield for 2 seconds. Additionally, you receive 20% less DMG to torso and limbs for 20 seconds

The Protector Set

Armor	How to Get It
Protector Helmet	through the Wish Machine
Protector Mask	through the Wish Machine
Protector Jacket	through the Wish Machine
Protector Pants	through the Wish Machine
Protector Gloves	through the Wish Machine
Protector Boots	through the Wish Machine

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: Status DMG reduced by 15%
Two armor pieces: Elemental DMG increased by 8%
Three armor pieces: Each weapon hit grants 1 stack of Deviant Energy. Each stack of Deviant Energy grants 1% elemental DMG (Fire, Frost, Shock, Explosion). The effect can stack up to 20 times. When reloading, half of the total stacks are removed.
Four armor pieces: Increases the maximum stack of Deviant Energy by 10. Grants 2 additional stacks when a weak point is hit.

The Storm Weaver Set

Armor	How to Get It
Storm Weaver Helmet	through the Wish Machine
Storm Weaver Mask	through the Wish Machine
Storm Weaver Jacket	through the Wish Machine
Storm Weaver Pants	through the Wish Machine
Storm Weaver Gloves	through the Wish Machine
Storm Weaver Boots	through the Wish Machine

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: Rolling stamina costs -20%.
Two armor pieces: Magazine capacity increased by 15%
Three armor pieces: Taking DMG grants 1 stack of Fortified Armor, DMG reduction +4% for 10s. The effect can stack up to 6 times.
Four armor pieces: Rolling consumes 3 stacks of armor and triggers an explosion that knocks back nearby enemies. For each enemy hit, your HP increases by 5%, up to 20% (Cooldown: 10s).

The Bastille Set

Armor	How to Get It
Bastille Helmet	through the Wish Machine
Bastille Mask	through the Wish Machine
Bastille Jacket	through the Wish Machine
Bastille Pants	through the Wish Machine
Bastille Gloves	through the Wish Machine
Bastille Boots	through the Wish Machine

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: If HP is above 70%, you deal 10% more weapon DMG
Two armor pieces: Reload speed increased by 20%
Three armor pieces: Crouch and remain still for 0.5 seconds to enter the Bastille state, granting +40% weapon DMG. Upon exiting the Bastille state, sprinting is disabled for 3 seconds and stamina consumption is increased by 100%.
Four armor pieces: 3 seconds after exiting the Bastille state, you gain 1 armor stack per second, up to 60 stacks. In the Bastille state, each armor stack grants a shield equal to 1% of maximum HP. If the shield falls to 0 during the Bastille state, you gain a vulnerability effect of 30%.

The Agent Set

Armor	How to Get It
Agent Helmet	Gain fragments from mystical chests at Iron River or through the Wish Machine
Agent Mask	Gain fragments from mystical chests at Iron River or through the Wish Machine
Agent Jacket	Gain fragments from mystical chests at Iron River or through the Wish Machine
Agent Pants	Gain fragments from mystical chests at Iron River or through the Wish Machine
Agent Gloves	Gain fragments from mystical chests at Iron River or through the Wish Machine
Agent Boots	Gain fragments from mystical chests at Iron River or through the Wish Machine

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: Head damage reduced by 10%
Two armor pieces: Weak point DMG increased by 10%
Three armor pieces: Gain the Bullet Saver effect on every precise kill, weak spot DMG +15% for 8s. The effect can stack up to 3 times.
Four armor pieces: Increases reload speed by 20% after killing an enemy; fire rate +10% when killing with a weak point hit. The effect is removed when reloading or switching weapons.

The Durable Set

Armor	How to Get It
Durable Helmet	Gain fragments from mystical chests at Chalk Peak or through the Wish Machine
Durable Mask	Gain fragments from mystical chests at Chalk Peak or through the Wish Machine
Durable Jacket	Gain fragments from mystical chests at Chalk Peak or through the Wish Machine
Durable Pants	Gain fragments from mystical chests at Chalk Peak or through the Wish Machine
Durable Gloves	Gain fragments from mystical chests at Chalk Peak or through the Wish Machine
Durable Boots	Gain fragments from mystical chests at Chalk Peak or through the Wish Machine

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: Maximum HP increased by 10%
Two armor pieces: Elemental DMG increased by 8%
Three armor pieces: Increases movement speed by 20% for 2s and elemental DMG (Fire, Frost, Shock, Explosion) by 40%, which decay over 8s after killing an enemy.
Four armor pieces: Within a 5-meter radius, every enemy grants you a DMG reduction of +4%. The effect can stack up to 4 times.

The Falcon Set

Armor	How to Get It
Falcon Helmet	Gain fragments from mystical chests at the Red Sands or through the Wish Machine
Falcon Mask	Gain fragments from mystical chests at the Red Sands or through the Wish Machine
Falcon Jacket	Gain fragments from mystical chests at the Red Sands or through the Wish Machine
Falcon Pants	Gain fragments from mystical chests at the Red Sands or through the Wish Machine
Falcon Gloves	Gain fragments from mystical chests at the Red Sands or through the Wish Machine
Falcon Boots	Gain fragments from mystical chests at the Red Sands or through the Wish Machine

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: Rolling stamina costs -20%
Two armor pieces: Crit DMG increased by 12%
Three armor pieces: If stamina is above 90%, crit rate increases by 5% and crit DMG by 20%
Four armor pieces: Maximum stamina +25. After a kill, 30 stamina is instantly restored

The Raid Set

Armor	How to Get It
Raid Helmet	Through Memetiken or Wish Machine
Raid Mask	Through Memetiken or Wish Machine
Raid Jacket	Through Memetiken or Wish Machine
Raid Pants	Through Memetiken or Wish Machine
Raid Gloves	Through Memetiken or Wish Machine
Raid Boots	Through Memetiken or Wish Machine

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: Collection speed increased by 15%
Two armor pieces: Carrying capacity increased by 20
Three armor pieces: If carrying capacity is over 80, take 10% less DMG and weapon and item DMG increased by 20%
Four armor pieces: Stamina costs 30% less when gliding or rolling

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The Explosive Set

Armor	How to Get It
Explosive Helmet	Gain fragments from mystical chests in Dayton Wetlands or through the Wish Machine
Explosive Mask	Gain fragments from mystical chests in Dayton Wetlands or through the Wish Machine
Explosive Jacket	Gain fragments from mystical chests in Dayton Wetlands or through the Wish Machine
Explosive Pants	Gain fragments from mystical chests in Dayton Wetlands or through the Wish Machine
Explosive Gloves	Gain fragments from mystical chests in Dayton Wetlands or through the Wish Machine
Explosive Boots	Gain fragments from mystical chests in Dayton Wetlands or through the Wish Machine

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: Heavy melee DMG +20%
Two armor pieces: Body damage reduced by 12%
Three armor pieces: After killing an enemy with a melee strike, DMG +25% for the next melee strike within 5s, melee swing speed +15%.
Four armor pieces: Kill an enemy in melee to instantly restore 30 stamina and increase movement speed by 20% for 2s (Cooldown: 3s).

The Scout Set

Armor	How to Get It
Scout Helmet	Gain fragments from mystical chests in Broken Delta or through the Wish Machine
Scout Mask	Gain fragments from mystical chests in Broken Delta or through the Wish Machine
Scout Jacket	Gain fragments from mystical chests in Broken Delta or through the Wish Machine
Scout Pants	Gain fragments from mystical chests in Broken Delta or through the Wish Machine
Scout Gloves	Gain fragments from mystical chests in Broken Delta or through the Wish Machine
Scout Boots	Gain fragments from mystical chests in Broken Delta or through the Wish Machine

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: Maximum HP increased by 10%
Two armor pieces: Weapon DMG increased by 8%
Three armor pieces: As long as you are not detected by enemies, you deal 20% more weapon and item damage
Four armor pieces: Movement speed increased by 12%, stamina regenerates 20% faster if HP is below 50%

The Rustic Set

Armor	How to Get It
Rustic Helmet	Tutorial
Rustic Mask	Tutorial
Rustic Jacket	Tutorial
Rustic Pants	Tutorial
Rustic Gloves	Tutorial
Rustic Boots	Tutorial

What effect does the set bring? In total, you can get up to four effects from this set:

One armor piece: Movement speed increased by 8%
Two armor pieces: Melee weapon DMG increased by 15%
Three armor pieces: HP increased by 600
Four armor pieces: Collection speed increased by 20%

Once Human is a survival game that brings a whole lot of features and clearly deviates from classic titles of the genre. If you need more practical tips for Once Human, you can find an overview with all guides for the game here: Once Human: All guides, beginner tips, and tricks at a glance

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Final Fantasy XIV is targeting one of the largest markets in the world with the release on a new platform

Karsten Scholz 6. August 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

For many years now, Final Fantasy XIV has been one of the best, most successful, and most popular MMORPGs. Now, a new version of the online role-playing game is said to have been approved for one of the world’s largest gaming markets.

What is planned for Final Fantasy XIV? According to a report from the website nikopartners.com, the Chinese authority “China’s National Press and Publication Administration” (NPPA) has recently approved 15 new games for release in China.

Among the approved titles is an unreleased mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV, which is to be developed jointly by Square Enix and the Chinese mega-corporation Tencent and is called “Final Fantasy XIV: Crystal World.” This seems to confirm a rumor that has been circulating for a while.

What else is known? Daniel Ahmad, “Director of Research & Insights” at Niko Partners, adds on X that this is supposed to be a standalone MMORPG that will run separately from the PC and console versions of FFXIV.

Additionally, Tencent developer Lightspeed Studios is expected to assist in the implementation, and production is said to be nearly complete. An official announcement from Square Enix could come in the next three to six months (via X).

The trailer for the freshly released expansion Dawntrail of Final Fantasy XIV:

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Final Fantasy XIV: Launch trailer for Dawntrail prepares for the adventure in Tural

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Everyone wants to go to China, but not everyone is allowed to go to China

What is behind the approval? To publish a game in the Chinese market as a foreign company, a Chinese partner and the NPPA’s approval are mandatory. For example, World of Warcraft was unavailable in China for 18 months when Blizzard and NetEase could not agree on an extension of their collaboration.

Since 2018, Square Enix and Tencent have been collaborating to reach a global audience with joint projects. The Chinese market is highly interesting for several reasons:

Gaming in China is a growth market. According to a report from german.news.cn from February 2024, the Chinese games market recorded a revenue growth of 15 percent compared to the previous year.
The long-term forecasts from industry analysts like mordorintelligence.com also show strong growth rates until 2029.
With over 1.4 billion inhabitants (2020 figure), China is the second most populous country in the world after India. According to a report from nikopartners.com, there were already more than 720 million Chinese gamers in 2020 – a trend that is rising.
For comparison: According to game.de, the association of the German games industry, about 34.4 million people are gamers in Germany.

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Accordingly, the potential that the responsible parties at Square Enix see for a mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV, which will be specifically tailored to the Chinese market, is likely to be significant. Whether this version of FFXIV will eventually be released in the West is currently unclear. No problem, after all, fans of the MMORPG have just received fresh content with Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail.

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Helldivers 2: Patch Notes 01.001.002 – The largest update of the shooter is live

Dariusz Müller 6. August 2024 Reading time 10 minutes

In Helldivers 2 on August 6, 2024, Patch 01.001.002 with the update “Escalation of Freedom” went live. It is the largest update for the co-op shooter so far and brings some exciting new features.

How big is the update? Patch 01.001.002 went online at around 11:00 AM on August 6, 2024. It is nearly 1.7 GB on Steam. On PlayStation, the download size is 1.868 GB.

What’s new with the update? The major update for Helldivers 2 comes with some new content. Here we provide an overview of the new features:

A new difficulty level: Level 10 – Super Helldive
New mission objectives and larger enemy outposts from robots and bugs
- offer new opportunities to collect Super Samples
New environmental hazards
- Acid storms (affecting the armor of Helldivers and enemies)
New enemies – Bugs
- The Impaler
- Sporesprouter
- Alpha Commanders
New enemies – Robots
- Rocket Tank
- Reinforced Scout Walkers
New swamp planet
A new system that saves your loot and sends you as a host to a new lobby if you were kicked from a mission.

Here you can watch the trailer for “Escalation of Freedom”:

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Announcement for Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom shows extreme battles

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Helldivers 2: Patch 01.001.002 – Balancing

What changes in balancing? With the update, Helldivers also makes some changes to the balancing of weapons and tactical equipment. One of the highlights concerns the Explosive Crossbow – it is now considered a one-handed weapon.

Here’s what changes:

SG-8S Wrecker

Increased wobbling effect.
Increased spread.
Weapon pulls harder.

SG-225IE Fire-Breaker

Max magazines reduced from 6 to 4.

Recoil increased from 28 to 41.

GP-31 Grenade Pistol

Ammunition capacity reduced from 8 to 6.

Number of rounds refilled from an ammo box increased from 2 to 4.

CB-9 Explosive Crossbow

Now a one-handed weapon.

AX/AR-23 “Guard Dog”

Max magazines increased from 6 to 8.

Linear Orbital Barrage

Number of salvos increased from 3 to 5.
Movement speed decreased by 40%.

120mm HE Orbital Barrage

Cooldown reduced from 240 seconds to 180 seconds.
Time between salvos shortened.

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Helldivers 2: Patch 01.001.002 – Gameplay Changes

What was changed in gameplay? In Helldivers 2, the operational modifier “Atmospheric Interference” has now been removed. Additionally, acid planets no longer have the environmental modifier “High Heat”.

Furthermore, the energy shields have been improved. This affects the shield generator backpack and the shield generator relay. Both shields now also block snow and sandstorms.

You can view the complete patch notes for Patch 01.001.002, including bug fixes, here:

Patch 01.001.002 – Patch Notes

Main Updates

Difficulty Level 10 – Super Helldive

A new, extreme difficulty level for the most experienced and skilled Helldivers with impressive new enemies and nerve-wracking challenges.

New mission objectives

Two new secondary objectives will soon be active on a planet near you! With these faction-specific optional goals, you need to attack the human processing plants of the robots to destroy their lethal bio-processor, and you’ll have to venture deep into terminid territory to extract a living larva as a sample that the bugs want back at all costs!

Larger enemy outposts

Raid the strongholds of terminids and robot fortresses on the new difficulty level “Super Helldive”.
The challenge is great, but the rewards are even greater. Thoroughly search the conquered outposts for confidential data and take them with you before you evacuate. May freedom guide you.

New bugs and bots

New and stronger threats to freedom emerge.
A familiar nuisance makes its comeback: The Impaler returns, digs its head in, and launches tentacles from the ground to ambush you. Watch out for its deadly limbs, but don’t miss its weak point when it digs in – self-preservation still doesn’t seem to be its strength!
However, the Impaler is not everything. Get ready for more terrifying enemies! The Rocket Tank rolls in with heavy armor and devastating firepower. The reinforced scout walker has protected its previously vulnerable spot and now has two rockets on each side for more firepower! The Sporesprouter fearlessly pushes through the dense, acidic fog. Accompanied by an Alpha Commander – watch out for his friends!

New swamp planet

Get ready to land on a creepy and foggy version of the swamp planet. Stay alert and don’t let fear overwhelm you.

New environmental hazards

Acid storms temporarily impair the armor of opponents and players. Use this to your advantage, but always stay alert, Helldivers.

Balancing

SG-8S Wrecker
- Increased wobbling effect.
- Increased spread.
- Weapon pulls harder.
SG-225IE Fire-Breaker
- Max magazines reduced from 6 to 4.
- Recoil increased from 28 to 41.
GP-31 Grenade Pistol
- Ammunition capacity reduced from 8 to 6.
- Number of rounds refilled from an ammo box increased from 2 to 4.
CB-9 Explosive Crossbow
- Now a one-handed weapon.
AX/AR-23 “Guard Dog”
- Max magazines increased from 6 to 8.
Linear Orbital Barrage
- Number of salvos increased from 3 to 5.
- Movement speed decreased by 40%.
120mm HE Orbital Barrage
- Cooldown reduced from 240 seconds to 180 seconds.
- Time between salvos shortened.

Gameplay

The operational modifier “Atmospheric Interference” has been removed.
Additionally, we have added the modifier “Low Information” for the robots, which shows objectives on the map that unlock a search radius (just like most elimination objectives).
Corrosive acid planets no longer have the environmental modifier “High Heat”.
Cannon ship patrols are now less frequent, and the number of ships has been reduced.
Cannon ship engines are now less robust.
The control for weapon preview in the armory has been improved.
Command user interface has been updated.
Energy shields like the shield generator backpack and shield generator relay now block both snowstorms and sandstorms.
A new griefing protection system has been added that allows players who were kicked to continue the game as their own mission. This way, players can finish the mission and receive all rewards, even though they were kicked.
Bug Fixes

Crash fixes:

The crash probability when pressing Alt+Tab in exclusive fullscreen mode has been reduced. (Windows)
A rare crash has been fixed that could occur while browsing war bonds.
A rare crash has been fixed that could occur when switching equipment tabs.
A rare crash has been fixed that could occur when inviting PSN friends to a session. (PS5)
A rare crash has been fixed that could occur when selecting a booster in the equipment menu.
A crash has been fixed that could occur when pressing Alt+Tab while navigating the acquisition center menus. (Windows)
A rare crash has been fixed that could occur after joining a game in the equipment menu.
A crash has been fixed that could occur when ragdolling in barbed wire.
A crash has been fixed that could occur when joining a mission where vehicle skins of disconnected players were active.
A crash has been fixed that could occur if teammates with unique skins were thrown from the game or their connection was lost.

Weapon & Tactical Equipment Fixes

FS-55 Devastator Armor:
- Corrected incorrect description.
Blitzer:
- The fire button can now be held down to shoot continuously.
GP-31 Grenade Pistol, LAS-7 Dagger, SG-22 Bushwhacker:
- Moved to the sidearms category “Special”.
ARC-12 Blitzer, Plasma Punisher:
- Added missing armor penetration indicators.
LAS-16 Sickle:
- Corrected incorrect value for fire limit in weapon statistics.
SH-20 “Ballistic Shield” Backpack:
- Enemy line of sight is no longer blocked.
- Does not collide with the combat walker anymore.
- A bug has been fixed that caused ballistic shields to drop when a SSSD disk was picked up.
- Ballistic shield no longer collides with the player while being carried.
AX/AR-23 “Guard Dog”:
- Can now be refilled from ammo boxes on the map.
A bug has been fixed that caused weapons to be held sideways after a tactical equipment interruption with a syringe heal.
Bows previously did not fire bolts when the line of sight to the enemy was blocked by an obstacle. The bolts are now fired but hit the obstacle. Players previously received insufficient feedback on the dropouts. We hope it’s now clearer how the weapon behaves.
The dropouts of bow weapons when shooting quickly at horizontally aligned enemies have been fixed.
Missing haptic feedback when firing the AR-61 Tenderizer has been added.
Bug Fixes in Social Menu
General improvements to social menu systems.
Some issues related to inconsistent options in the social menu have been fixed.
Issues with the block button in the squad menu have been fixed.
Diverse issues with the user interface in the social menu have been fixed.
The “Block Menu” now shows blocked players more accurately.
Improvements to the “Recent Players” tab.
The reliability of options in the social menu has been improved.
Issues related to friend code generation have been fixed.
“Please wait democratically!” now occurs less often.
Players should now be able to join games of others more easily.
Players should now be able to send/accept/reject friend requests more easily.
The user interface for “dangerous” actions has been improved (kicking/blocking/remove friend).

Various bug fixes:

A softlock has been fixed in the game where the evacuation shuttle sank into the ground and prevented evacuation.
A bug has been fixed that caused menu entries that were not visible by scrolling to be clickable in the settings and key mapping menus.
The game no longer hangs after changing the crossplay setting and exiting the menu.
A bug has been fixed that caused Hellpods in the swamp biome to not destroy trees.
Weapons supporting automatic reloading attempts were sometimes reloaded twice when the reload was interrupted in the last phase and the weapon was fired before continuing. Automatic reload attempts can now be canceled by pressing the reload button.
A bug has been fixed that caused delays in transitions to jogging and sprint animations when these were spammed.
The visual effect of the “Experimental Infusion” booster has been toned down.
The missing description of the “Experimental Infusion” booster has been added.
A bug has been fixed that reset the prone rotation of Helldivers after dodging while aiming.
A bug has been fixed that caused the HUD setting for stamina visibility to have no effect on the stamina display.
A bug has been fixed that caused the number of tactical equipment owned not to be updated when purchasing.
A bug has been fixed that caused the hologram map preview to not show the evacuation point.
The performance of terrain destruction has been improved.
A bug has been fixed that caused Helldivers to get stuck in cryo chambers after a film sequence was interrupted by the host.
Improvements to the physics of the “Ballistic Shield” tactical equipment, as well as fixes for several physics-related bugs.
A bug has been fixed that caused the top title in the effects tab to be incorrectly displayed in Portuguese.
A bug has been fixed that caused changes to resolution, render scaling or screen to occur when scrolling through the settings menu, even though no changes were applied.
A bug has been fixed that caused special characters in player names to not show when picking up objects.
A bug has been fixed that prevented players from pressing ESC to discard changes in resolution in the pop-up window.
The labeling of Screamer nests as bug holes when pinged has been fixed.
The swarm breaker drill now deals damage when dropped in missions to bomb out incubation chambers.
A bug has been fixed that caused weapon targeting modes (both globally and per weapon) to not be saved between closing and reopening the game.
A bug has been fixed that caused the objective progress bar for “Over-Earth Flag Hoisting” to not be displayed.
The behavior of flame effects has been made more realistic.
- The effect no longer penetrates various bodies/objects where one would expect a bounce, such as armor and static objects.
A bug has been fixed that allowed interactions on the mini-map during ion storms.
Changing the text language in the game no longer causes terminals to appear empty.
A bug has been fixed that caused equipping a skin in the war bond confirmation menu to reset the player’s armor selection.
Hellpod skins are now visible on ships. The first hellpod drop from host ships uses the host’s skin selection while subsequent reinforcements use the individual skin selection.
Samples are transferred to the shuttle upon boarding. If players die in the shuttle, no samples are dropped.
Resetting to default settings in a tab no longer overwrites settings in other tabs.
The mini-map now closes when exiting an exosuit (if it was open).
The requirement times in the equipment menu now include transport time, so they match the values in the game.
The hellbomb tactical equipment is now shown in the HUD when you are near a target that it can be dropped on.
A fix has been made to prevent some tactical equipment (SOS beacon, turrets, supply pod) from being used within the rescue capsule.
Graphics presets for the Steam Deck have been added.
Helldivers can now use syringes even at full health to gain the effects of their other democratic effects.
The personal command “Kill x opponents with Guard Dogs” can now be completed.
The most recently released war bond is now displayed at the top of the war bond list.
The display “[0/0]” in missions to take down enemies has been fixed.
A bug has been fixed that caused the equipment preview to load forever.
A bug has been fixed that caused the names of teammates not to display in their color when picking up an object.
A bug has been fixed that caused the text chat cursor not to work.
A more meaningful button to toggle “Quick Play” has been implemented.
A bug has been fixed that sometimes caused the effects tab to not display correctly.
A bug has been fixed that caused mines to not be visible for players joining an ongoing game.
- Additionally, a bug has been fixed that caused recently deployed mines to become invisible.
Mines no longer explode when shot from outside through the shield of a shield generator relay or when placed behind a solid obstacle and shot at.
Hit markers are now displayed for all weapons.
A bug has been fixed that caused the muted icon not to display for muted players.
A bug has been fixed that caused the sprinting of other players to be interrupted by using a syringe.
The syringe animation while holding a single-use anti-tank has been corrected.
The trophy “Only 360 seconds left!” is now awarded on difficulty levels 6 and higher instead of just difficulty level 6.
If a hellbomb is destroyed while armed and the timer is active, it explodes.
A bug has been fixed that allowed a player to throw grenades/throwing knives endlessly after jumping off a ledge while holding the last thrown weapon and then throwing it.
o Another bug has been fixed that caused a player to hold invisible grenades/throwing knives when they still had some left after landing in the same manner.
The option “MICROPHONE ON/OFF” has been added to toggle microphone activity in voice chat.
Turrets now no longer try to attack certain buildings, and turrets with bullets no longer waste ammunition on landing ships.
The HUD visibility setting for the info feed now works correctly.
A bug has been fixed that caused the tactical equipment UI to display when opening the map, even though the tactical equipment HUD visibility setting was set to “Hidden”.
A bug has been fixed that sometimes displayed the wrong number of destroyed bug holes on the user interface.
Patriot Exo suit rockets no longer deal damage to its own exo suit.
A bug has been fixed that caused explosions from a distance to have no effect against armored enemies.
A bug has been fixed that prevented text chat from being used while in the equipment menu and the rest of the team was in mission.
Fixes have been made for the radio operator’s voice output not playing.
A bug has been fixed that caused audio language changes to take a long time (sometimes forever).
A bug has been fixed that caused the account linking menu to automatically close when accessed via the in-game settings if the user’s account was already linked.
The progress of the defense event is now displayed correctly in the sequence at the end of the mission.
A bug has been fixed that caused text in the effects tab to sometimes not display correctly.

Known Issues

These are issues that either were introduced with this patch and the developers are currently working on or are from an earlier version and have not yet been fixed.

The game can display an endless loading screen if a player loses connection during the mission film sequence.
Players may not receive friend requests from another platform.
“Invitation only” games created by a friend are still visible on the Galactic War map, but cannot be joined.
The mission “Conduct Geo Study” may not be completed if a player requests the ground probe and immediately leaves the game or loses connection.
Acid Titans sometimes take no damage at the head.
Enemies bleeding out do not count towards personal commands and extermination missions.
The corpses of very large enemies can sometimes launch Helldivers into the air.
Most weapons shoot below the crosshair when aiming through their scope.
Flamethrowers activated within a shield generator relay cannot deal damage to enemies.
Wire fences protect against flamethrowers.
The tactical equipment beam can stick to an enemy, but is applied at the original position.
“Guard Dog” rover does not overheat during sustained fire.
Reinforcements are sometimes not available for players joining an ongoing game.
Service technicians on ships cannot be interacted with. They have complained that they were interrupted too often and could not perform their work efficiently.
Enemies can sometimes shoot through obstacles.

Several days after the release of the update, there will also be a new war bond called “Flame of Freedom.” The war bond will be available on August 8 and will bring a new compact flamethrower as a primary weapon as well as a pistol-shaped flamethrower. There will also be new armor that reduces fire damage: Helldivers 2 is finally bringing the armor the community has long wanted with the new war bond “Flame of Freedom”

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Pokémon GO: The evidence for the new, big feature is already in the game – Has shaped a generation of the main games

Max Handwerk 6. August 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Dynamax in Pokémon GO is getting closer. Now you can already see the first evidence in the game.

What is new? If you update Pokémon GO to the new version 0.325.0-A-64, you can already find the emblems for the new Dynamax feature that has already been talked about a lot due to leaks.

Once you have the new version, click into the Pokémon collection. Now go to the search and click on “Show more.” The game will now show you plenty of filters that you can apply to your collection. There are now two new ones visible – and they display the Dynamax emblem.

Currently, they are still named “?” and “???”, but the emblems clearly show what it’s about:

What does this mean? This is at least confirmation that the Dynamax phenomenon is indeed being introduced in Pokémon GO. And since a filter has already been activated, it can be assumed that it shouldn’t take too long.

Fans are currently speculating about the upcoming new season in Pokémon GO – which starts in September. At least, unless this is a faulty activation of the filter.

But it is also clear: Currently, it is still unclear how exactly the feature will be implemented and when it will be released. We will keep you updated as always.

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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins

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What is Dynamax in Pokémon actually?

The Dynamaxing defined the Pokémon games Sword and Shield. This phenomenon transformed Pokémon into gigantic versions of themselves.

These monsters had to be defeated in raids with other trainers. They were epic battles, which could definitely become long and challenging.

However, you could also use Dynamaxing yourself. Then you transformed your own Pokémon into a giant monster that could unleash powerful attacks on the opponent for three rounds.

In addition to the “normal” Dynamaxing, there is also the special form “Gigantamax.” This not only enlarged Pokémon, but also gave them a new appearance and a special Dyna Attack. However, this was only possible with certain Pokémon, such as the gigantic Charizard from Sword & Shield, which is also visible in the title image.

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In Pokémon GO, Dynamax also seems to bring a form of new battles or raids, according to leaks. But this is still unclear. It remains to be seen whether further information will be revealed soon. By the way: In the history of the games, it was the giant, extraterrestrial Pokémon Endynalos that caused Pokémon to suddenly perform Dynamaxing. This Pokémon is also currently missing in Pokémon GO, as are some other powerful monsters.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 launches a new channel for everyone who ‘loves bears very much’ – but also for all other fans

Cortyn 6. August 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The developer of Baldur’s Gate 3 wants to provide more insight into the game’s development. A new YouTube channel is supposed to help with that.

The developers of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios, are not only known for last year’s top-tier mega-RPG, which still attracts 100,000 players simultaneously, but also for their open communication with the community. Early in the development process, they engaged with players and fans, who significantly contributed to the final outcome of Baldur’s Gate 3.

This communication will be maintained in the future, and at the same time, they will provide even more insights into the development process.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release

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What was announced? Larian Studios has launched a new YouTube channel called “Larian: Channel from Hell.” This is a nod to the former “Panel from Hell,” where they consistently shared new information with the community.

The introduction of the new channel already explains what to expect in the future:

Regular streams
Patch explanations
Unboxing videos
General information about what Larian is currently working on

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The idea behind it is that fans will get more “behind the scenes” insights and also some videos in a documentary style that show how the work at Larian actually proceeds and what projects are being worked on in what way.

Of course – as it should be – Larian’s head Swen Vincke will also make occasional appearances, as he always has interesting stories to tell. A few days ago, he revealed that he almost gave up because of publishers.

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What else is there to see? On X, Michael Douse, the Director of Publishing from Larian, mentioned that the channel will also focus on community creations – discussing and showcasing some mods for Baldur’s Gate 3:

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So, for those looking for ways to mod the RPG but don’t want to sift through countless mods, they should also keep an eye on the YouTube channel and could find some inspiration.

Anyone wanting a bit more insight into the development of titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, but also the next big game from Larian, should keep an eye on the channel. Because at least the trailer promises that there will be plenty of insights that are rarely seen in the gaming scene.

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An athlete at the Olympic Games loves One Piece, strikes a pose like Luffy

Jasmin Beverungen 6. August 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

At the 2024 Olympic Games, the best athletes in the world will compete in their disciplines. One participant has already shown at the last competition that he is a big fan of One Piece. Now he demonstrates in Paris that his love for the manga and anime has not faded.

What did he show? When shot putter Payton Otterdahl enters the Olympic Games, he suddenly pretends to inflate his arm. Shortly after, he takes a fighting stance and bounces up and down on the spot.

The pose may be familiar to all One Piece fans, as the athlete mimics Luffy’s Gear 4 with the pose. The following tweet shows how well Otterdahl has captured the Straw Hat Captain:

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Especially funny: Otterdahl is a shot putter. It would help him if he could inflate his arms as strong as Luffy. In the Gear 4 form of the Boundman, the rubber man gets a muscular upper body, while the legs merely serve as makeshift support.

Did it help him? Otterdahl just missed the podium. Thanks to his newfound motivation, he threw his shot put so far that he made it to 4th place. Compared to his first Olympic appearance four years ago, this is an improvement.

Maybe next time Otterdahl can apply Gear 5. With the powers, Luffy nullifies the laws of physics. Perhaps it helps Otterdahl throw the shot put even further to land on the podium.

You can see Luffy’s Gear 4 in the following movie:

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Anime: The Movie Trailer for One Piece Stampede

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Shot Putter is a Big Fan of One Piece

Where do we know the athlete from? Otterdahl already showed at the last Olympics that he is a big fan of One Piece. Back then he replicated Franky’s Super Pose, stretching his arms to the sky. He only finished 10th, so 4th place is an improvement for him (via Team USA).

He is not the only athlete expressing his love for anime. Noah Lyles has also shown multiple times that he is a fan of anime. For the 2024 Olympic Games, he prepared a Kamehameha.

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What do others say about it? Under a TikTok video, many fans write that they flipped out in front of the screen. They are excited that the anime is ubiquitous, even in sports.

Under the tweet from yonkoluffyszn, even the account from Toei Animation, which is responsible for the release in North America and other regions, applauded. The Gear 4 pose certainly made a significant impact.

Meanwhile, Luffy has become stronger and reached an even better level. His Gear 5 resembles the effects that appear in numerous comics: One Piece: Luffy has now become even stronger and resembles Tom and Jerry

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Fans thought the game series was dead, but The Legend of Zelda receives a new installment

Cortyn 6. August 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

The Darksiders series is being continued after a long wait. A first trailer shows that the Horsemen of the Apocalypse are not finished yet.

Game series eventually come to an end – and with the “Darksiders” series, it was thought that it had been a long time ago. After all, the last installment, “Darksiders Genesis,” was released in 2019 and received only “mediocre” reviews, especially after the predecessor Darksiders III had not quite met fan expectations either. Nevertheless, the franchise has a loyal community that has been waiting for a continuation – and it seems that they are finally going to get one.

At the THQ Nordic Showcase, a new Darksiders project was announced with a teaser. The game still does not have a name.

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Darksiders – Trailer for the unnamed game

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What is shown in the teaser? Unfortunately, the teaser is still quite vague. For most of the time, you only see rocks and boulders illuminated by flames. It is only in the last seconds that you recognize the faces in the stones and hear them shout Horseman!. This refers to the so-called Charred Council, which in the Darksiders series always assigns missions to the individual Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

What is Darksiders about? Darksiders takes place in a post-apocalyptic scenario. The conflict between heaven and hell was mistakenly triggered, and demons have nearly exterminated humanity, while the celestial powers are slowly but surely being diminished by the demons. War, one of the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, has been blamed for the outbreak of the conflict.

In each installment of the Darksiders series, you take on the role of one of the four Horsemen and try – alongside the adventures of the other Horsemen – to uncover the machinations behind the outbreak of the conflict and the plans of the demons.

What is the gameplay like? The gameplay of the series is a mix of action-packed combat, exploration of the game world, and platforming elements. Fans often describe it as “Zelda in dark” – because many of the basic mechanics are the same or similar, but the presentation is significantly more violent. After all, it involves killing nasty demons, which must, of course, be sent back to hell in a spectacular manner.

Similar to Zelda, you will find new items in a vast world that allow you to explore new areas and perform new maneuvers to reach new zones. Thick boss enemies are, of course, also a must.

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What kind of game will this be? Fans are hoping for Darksiders IV. Because in that case, the story would be from the perspective of the last Horseman, Strife. War, Death, and Fury were already playable in the previous installments. In this case, it would likely be a game modeled after the first three Darksiders titles.

However, there is also a chance that it might not be “Darksiders IV,” but a multiplayer offshoot like Darksiders Genesis. This is something that at least the comments on YouTube hope will not be the case.

It remains unclear when the game will be released. Since the game does not even have a name yet, one can assume that development has only just begun. It will probably be a few years before we can slip back into the role of one of the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse – at least if it is a “Darksiders IV” and not another spin-off like Genesis.

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House of the Dragon: Team Green or Team Black, who are you rooting for in the season finale?

Linda Baumgartl 6. August 2024 Reading time 4 minutes

The last episode of the second season of House of the Dragon has been released. And the conflict between Team Green and Team Black is intensifying. Which side would you support?

What kind of survey is this? Just like in Game of Thrones, there is no clear “good” or “evil” in House of the Dragon. Every character has their dark sides, and both sides have committed cruel acts.

But true to the motto of the current season – “Everyone must make a decision” – we want to know from you: Whom would you rather see win, Team Green or Team Black?

To make your decision easier, we will summarize both teams for you. Alternatively, you can go directly to the survey here.

Attention Spoilers: There are some spoilers about the plot of House of the Dragon. However, we will not discuss the last episode.

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

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1. Team Black

Team Black is all about Rhaenyra’s claim to the throne. She was declared the rightful heir by her father, King Viserys. But after Viserys’s death, Aegon is crowned king instead of her.

Rhaenyra retreats to Dragonstone and tries to gather as many allies as possible to enforce her claim to the throne.

Reasons to support Team Black:

Legitimate claim: King Viserys practically declared Rhaenyra his successor; this is hard to deny (unless your name is Alicent). Many high lords subsequently swore loyalty to her.

Justice for Luce: Whatever Lucerys may have done in his past, he certainly did not deserve death. He was still a child and was traveling as a peaceful messenger when he was killed by Vhagar and Aemond.

More dragons: The more dragons, the better. Team Black currently has a total of 7 dragons on their side, plus two baby dragons. The Greens only have three overall. A clear win for Team Black!

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Rhaenyra as Queen: In memory of her father, Rhaenyra always strives for justice and peace. It doesn’t take much imagination to envision her as a better queen than Aegon. And Aemond is also a rather questionable substitute, caring only for his power and not for the well-being of the people.

Jace would be a good successor: Jacerys takes after his mother, always with honor and justice in mind. At the same time, he can assert himself well and tries to tackle problems decisively. As king, he would surely do well.

Daemon: To call Daemon problematic would certainly be an understatement. Nevertheless, he is somehow lovable. His character is just interesting. On one side, aggressive, impatient, and dangerous. On the other side, a great fighter, dragon rider, and commander with deep loyalty to a few individuals, like his brother Viserys.

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The Velaryons: With the Velaryons, Rhaenyra has really secured powerful allies. Even if he might not win Father of the Year – Corlys is a pretty impressive character. And then, of course, there was Rhaenys. How could one not love her, the “queen who was never crowned”?

On the second page, it shifts to Team Green.

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The Warframe community gathers tips for guardians looking for a new loot shooter after the fall of Destiny

Dariusz Müller 6. August 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

The future of Destiny is currently in ruins. Some players from Warframe believe that Destiny fans might soon be looking for a new game and are already preparing some beginner tips.

What is happening with Destiny right now? At Bungie, the studio behind Destiny, things are falling apart:

Bungie has announced that it is parting ways with 450 employees – 220 will be laid off, 155 will transition to Sony, 75 will be outsourced to a new studio
Among the employees leaving Bungie are also key figures from Destiny – including Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy
Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy are said to have worked recently on a spin-off of Destiny called Payback
Additionally, it is reported that Bungie was on the brink of bankruptcy during the takeover by Sony
Insiders also report that there was never any work done on Destiny 3 and there will be no new expansions.

In the Warframe community, some players are now expecting that Destiny fans might switch to the long-standing competitor in the future – after all, their game may not receive major updates anymore. Other loot shooters like Warframe or the new The First Descendant seem like a good alternative.

The Final Shape was probably the last major expansion for Destiny:

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Destiny 2 shows the launch trailer for The Final Shape

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Experienced space ninjas gather tips for guardians

What tips do experienced Warframe players give? The Warframe community has some good tips for starting the loot shooter. We list a few of the tips here:

Don’t rush. Warframe is a marathon, not a sprint.
- The players explain: Don’t try to understand everything in one day. Focus on your immediate goal. You don’t have to hurry.
Don’t look at meta builds at first. These builds are meant for endgame, which you will only reach after hundreds of hours according to Warframe veterans.
You receive 50x Platinum very early in the game – for free. Platinum is the premium currency of Warframe. Experienced players advise you to spend the 50x Platinum on slots, preferably for Warframe slots.
- If all your Warframe slots are filled, you won’t be able to add new Warframes to your lineup. Then you will have to purchase new slots with Platinum. It’s best to use your free Platinum for that.
Do not sell weapons that are not yet level 30. Level 30 is the maximum level and you want to reach it with all weapons to increase your mastery rank.
Be nice and polite and many people will gladly help you, answer questions, or even give you something.
Ideally, find a clan that supports newcomers. Many clans actively seek members, and having experienced players by your side will simplify the rather complex loot shooter significantly.
Warframes and weapons have the ability to double their mod capacity by installing an “Orokin Reactor” or an “Orokin Catalyst.” You can earn these through the Nightwave Battle Pass.

The Warframe players have written many more tips than we have translated here. If you want to read all the community’s tips in English, you can find them in this post on Reddit.

Bonus tip: MeinMMOs Destiny expert Christos has also played a lot of Warframe. I asked him for a quick tip for his guardian comrades. His answer:

First, finish the story and the galaxy map before you start farming and attempt the endgame. Also, you should get the free weapons/blueprints in the Warframe shop, max them out, and thus further increase your mastery rank.

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Many players also write: Don’t be discouraged. Of course, Warframe is different from Destiny. You won’t be able to replace the gameplay of Bungie’s shooter with it. Just give Warframe some time and maybe you will like it.

Warframe definitely has not run out of steam yet. The next major expansion for the popular loot shooter, titled “Warframe: 1999,” is set to be released in winter 2024. You can read more about it on MeinMMO: Warframe has always been considered the MMO with space ninjas, and the next DLC will take you to the 90s and looks quite different

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The studio behind Arcane wants to adapt one of the most legendary mangas as an anime

Jasmin Beverungen 6. August 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

After the groundbreaking first season, fans of Arcane are eagerly awaiting the continuation. The production team at Studio Fortiche is currently working hard to finish the second season. In an interview, the studio revealed which manga they would love to adapt as an anime.

Which manga would that be? Pascal Charrue is the co-founder of Fortiche and shared which manga first comes to his mind. In an interview with Crunchyroll, he stated that he would like to adapt Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue.

The manga is a masterpiece with incredible depth and impressive artwork. It would be interesting for Charrue to translate that drawing style into animation. A manga should benefit from being adapted into an anime. However, not every studio could achieve this well enough to satisfy the readers.

Another mangaka celebrated for his style is Junji Ito. His most famous work is currently being adapted as an anime:

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Uzumaki: The horror anime shows its 2nd trailer

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Vagabond has been on indefinite hiatus for 9 years

What kind of manga is it? Vagabond was published by Takehiko Inoue from 1998 to 2015. With around 82 million units sold, it is one of the best-selling mangas (via Wayback Machine). For comparison: Jujutsu Kaisen, a current hit, stands at 90 million units (via Mantan Web).

On MyAnimeList, Vagabond holds the third place among the best mangas of all time. It has a rating of 9.26 out of 10 stars. Only Berserk and JoJo no Mikyou na Bouken Part 7: Steel Ball Run rank above it.

Why is the manga not being continued? The story is still incomplete, but the manga has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2015. The reason for this is the health condition of the mangaka. In several interviews, he revealed that he suffered from stress, pain, and lack of sleep (via Mangabrog).

Inoue stated that he has been feeling better since he put his work on Vagabond on hold. He had been overthinking the ending and would only resume working on the manga once all his negative thoughts and emotions had dissipated. He even added that he sees his hiatus as the death of his artistry.

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For those interested in the Vagabond manga: Starting in October, Egmont Publishing will release the manga as a Special Edition. The cult hit will be available in stylish double volumes.

One Piece is also getting a new manga series. In “Shueisha Jump Remix,” the mangaka Eiichiro Oda retells the story. This time, however, from the perspective of the individual Straw Hats: New manga shows One Piece from a completely different perspective, allowing you to experience the story from the perspective of the Straw Hats

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570 percent increase! 14-year-old MMORPG suddenly experiences a surge of players on Steam

Karsten Scholz 6. August 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

For about eight years (!), no more than 100 fans played the MMORPG Allods Online at the same time on Steam. Accordingly, the recent surge of players in the fantasy world of Sarnaut is quite surprising.

What kind of increase are we talking about? Allods Online has been around since October 2010, but it wasn’t until June 2016 that it was fully integrated into Steam. Just two months later, from August 2016, there were no more than 100 adventurers simultaneously in the fantasy world of Sarnaut (via steamcharts.com).

This sad picture was delivered by the MMORPG from Allods Team despite mostly positive reviews (71 percent) for about eight years. Until a sudden surge occurred in recent days, which has been ongoing:

Allods Online has seen an increase of over 570 percent.
With 1,018 concurrent players, the MMORPG reached a new all-time high.
The 24-hour peak is at 1,004 concurrent players.
On early Tuesday morning, 968 players were active in Allods Online.

Compared to other successful Steam titles, the numbers may seem unspectacular, but in the context of the previous history of Allods Online, this increase is more than remarkable.

Allods Online does not feature in the list of the best MMORPGs of all time:

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The best MMORPGs of all time for PC and console

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On the Trail

Why are player numbers suddenly increasing? Finding an answer to this question is not so easy.

There has been no comprehensive update in recent days that would explain this sudden increase in players.
Apart from the usual events, no groundbreaking new occurrences are planned for August.
Despite the sudden increase in players, there are almost no new reviews on Steam. The negative review from August 1, 2024, links to a blog post with images and a short review of Allods Online (the gist: boring game). The two positive reviews from July 26 and August 3, 2024, come without explanatory text.

What stands out when looking at the graph of Allods Online on steamcharts.com is that since August 3, 2024, around 950 to just over 1,000 characters have been consistently online in the MMORPG, regardless of the time of day.

In a discussion on Reddit, several users are therefore convinced that this increase in players has been generated solely by bots. Thanks to the Free2Play servers, they have easy access to the game.

One reason for the suddenly increased activity of the bots could be the long-awaited Update 15.0 within the community, which is supposed to overhaul the equipment system (via allods.my.games). However, there doesn’t seem to be a release date yet.

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What do I need to know about Allods Online? The online role-playing game from Russia dazzled at launch with classic MMORPG content, gameplay, and visual similarities to World of Warcraft, as well as several nice ideas like the floating islands that can be explored using airships.

However, the launch was bumpy, as some items relevant to the gaming experience were offered at high prices in the real-money shop. Among these was an item that was essential to remove the penalty for character death. It took months for the costs to be removed.

In addition, there was a high grind factor, followed by the announcement of Allods Team’s second MMO: Skyforge was released in July 2015 for PC. MeinMMO editor-in-chief Gerd Schuhmann was present during the open beta and launch: Skyforge in Test: Is the Free2Play MMORPG worth it?

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today brings Rotomurf and XP bonuses

Max Handwerk 6. August 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The first Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour in August brings you a strong monster: Rotomurf!

What kind of event is that? Every Tuesday, Pokémon GO hosts the Spotlight Hour. During this hour, numerous examples of a specific Pokémon appear all over the game.

Additionally, there is always a bonus that you can take advantage of during the Spotlight Hour.

Which Pokémon? This time, on August 6, 2024, the Ground-type Pokémon Rotomurf will be in the spotlight. The mole Pokémon originally comes from the Pokémon editions “Black” and “White”.

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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins

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Spotlight Hour on August 6, 2024 – Start and Bonuses

When does the Spotlight Hour start: At 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The normal spawns will return at 7:00 PM.

What bonuses are there? You will receive double XP for catching Pokémon. Furthermore, the bonuses from Adventure Week are still running concurrently.

Is there a Shiny Rotomurf? Yes, you can catch it during the Spotlight Hour as well. However, the chance is not increased, so you will need some luck.

Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? Yes, because Rotomurf evolves into Stalobor. And Stalobor is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. So you should definitely try to catch a good specimen if you don’t have one yet.

And if you already have a strong Rotomurf or even a Shadow Rotomurf, you can at least use the hour to gather candies to strengthen the Pokémon.

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The most frustrating experience for new players that I have ever experienced in an MMORPG

Karsten Scholz 6. August 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG expert TheLazyPeon has looked at the third alpha testing phase of Corepunk and drawn a preliminary conclusion. MeinMMO summarizes the strengths and weaknesses identified by the well-known YouTuber during gameplay.

What is the current status of Corepunk? The MMORPG by Artificial Core has gone through three alpha testing phases so far and various delays and has two important milestones ahead:

Early access starts on November 26, 2024
Alpha Test 4 runs from August 6, 2024, to September 6, 2024

Anyone who wants to can support the developers by purchasing a pre-order package and thus secure access to Alpha 4, early access, as well as the release version and the content of the first season. However, before you reach for your credit card, you should continue reading!

Here you can see gameplay of the “Top-Down MMORPG” Corepunk:

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Corepunk – 15 Minutes Gameplay

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Tough conclusion from the lazy Peon

A few days ago, one of the most internationally recognized YouTubers for the MMORPG genre, TheLazyPeon, released a video about Corepunk (via YouTube), to draw a conclusion about the Alpha 3 testing phase. The content creator living in Thailand has 750,000 subscribers and more than 660 videos, and there seems to be no current online role-playing game that the “lazy Peon” hasn’t played.

What does TheLazyPeon say about Corepunk? Right from the start, the onboarding and player guidance seem to be two major issues in the last alpha version of the MMORPG. Testers are thrown straight into the world without any introduction. Quest givers are not recognizable as such.

The drop rates for items needed for early quests seem to be abysmally low across the board. Additionally, the sources for these resources are widely dispersed and not visible on any map. The MMORPG professional stated that it took him “hours” to collect the desired items for one of the starting quests.

Another system further hinders the gaming experience of Corepunk: Injured characters do not regenerate health points. Instead, you have to place the injured fighter at a campfire, for example, and painstakingly refresh their health. Moreover, even fighting against two enemies can quickly lead to death.

Here you can find the video from TheLazyPeon about Corepunk:

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What are TheLazyPeon’s “pros”? At the end of his videos, the YouTuber likes to reveal which strengths and weaknesses he identified during gameplay. In his opinion, these areas deserve praise:

TheLazyPeon likes the visual art style of the “Top-Down MMORPG”.
The “User Interface” looks tidy and intuitive.
The MOBA-esque combat system has a tactical component and rewards skill.
From the beginning, players are unleashed, which brings a feeling of freedom to a certain extent.

Furthermore, he praises throughout the video that the character – for a “Top-Down MMORPG” – is unusually agile. For example, he can jump and swim.

What are TheLazyPeon’s “cons”? The list of identified issues is significantly longer:

TheLazyPeon criticizes: “Corepunk has one of the least intuitive, most frustrating experiences for new players that I have ever experienced in an MMORPG.”
The basic gameplay loop is not fun enough and does not motivate continued play.
Collecting resources is not enjoyable, and is said to be worse than in most other MMORPGs – due to the limited number of resource sources combined with player competition and random drops.
The drop rate of quest items is so low that the YouTuber was repeatedly unsure whether the current quest was simply bugged. Additionally, the vague descriptions add to the confusion. Questing feels unintuitive and frustrating.
Health regeneration outside of combat is far too low. After each fight, one must take a longer break.
The voiced quest dialogues have cringe-worthy quality.
The world feels generic and uninteresting in the first hours. There are hardly any interaction opportunities, and many areas of the game world feel copied.

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