At the end of August, the new open-world game set in the Star Wars universe will be released. Now there are new insights into the underworld and its inhabitants.
Star Wars Outlaws is an open-world game from Ubisoft’s developer studio Massive Entertainment, known for titles like Far Cry 3 and The Division 2. The game is set to be released on August 30 for PC, Playstation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Unlike in most Star Wars games, you won’t be playing as a Jedi here, but you’ll take on the role of the outlaw Kay Vess, whose next payday is more important than the fate of the galaxy.
In a new video, the developers now take you on a brief tour through the galaxy’s underworld, which plays an important role for Kay:
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Star Wars Outlaws introduces the underworld of the galaxy
What can you see? In just under 8 minutes, the developers want to bring you closer to several aspects of the underworld. You will likely spend a large portion of your time here in the game, although you will of course have a vast open world to explore. But for an outlaw, the underworld plays a very important role.
With abilities like stealing, sneaking, picking locks, hacking computers, and sabotaging or simply fleeing, Kay fits very well into the underworld.
The video not only provides insights into life and work in the underworld. They also introduce some of the residents and soon-to-be companions of Kay. Among others, the android ND-5 is presented in more detail. A veteran of the Clone Wars, who proudly wears his battle scars on his chest.
Although she usually does not trust strangers, Kay ultimately has to team up with ND-5 to pull off one of the greatest heists ever.
In addition to your new ally, the “boss” of the underworld is also introduced, who has his sights set on you. So the video not only shows you the impressive and exciting sides of the underworld, but also gives you a preview of the dangers and obstacles that await you. If you want to play the MMORPG set in Star Wars a bit before the release, there have been new contents recently: MMORPG for Star Wars gets new content for solo players and turns you into a farmer
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That an update the size of the pre-patch 11.0 causes some issues in an old and extensive game like World of Warcraft is quite normal. Numerous hotfixes have already been released to address the most pressing problems. However, much still does not work correctly and needs further revision.
This raises the question for some: Is The War Within really ready for release?
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WoW: Pre-Patch 11.0 – Trailer for the new pre-event of The War Within
What is the problem with patch 11.0? Although the patch 11.0 must be credited for changing numerous fundamental aspects of WoW, there are still a plethora of bugs and issues that were present at launch. Some of them include:
The Warbands Bank, one of the main features, had to be deactivated for everyone right away – and it still is today.
The end bosses of all current raids were bugged on “mythic” and virtually unbeatable.
The scaling of WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria was broken, allowing heroes between 50 and 70 to fight normal enemies that had health points like bosses.
The cross-realm trading had to be deactivated.
Many abilities and talents are still not functioning correctly.
This is just a selection of the problems that currently exist or have existed.
The fact that there are so many problems and that the beta server of The War Within is still struggling with some difficulties causes concern among many fans. Time and again, one hears either in the WoW subreddit, on X, or in the official forum that the release might need to be pushed back by a month.
Who is worried about the release? Besides numerous “ordinary” community members who criticize the state of the beta and have concerns, there are also a few more well-known voices, like the guide writer Neryssa from Wowhead, who writes on X:
I know that at this point it’s just wishful thinking, but looking at the state of the pre-patch versus the release and how things are going in beta right now… … for the mental health of the entire development team, I truly hope that a postponement of the launch date is considered.
The concern is shared on X and in the WoW subreddit. Some write:
“As someone who plays the beta, I was very surprised that they announced August as the release date. The date seems very aggressively chosen.” – SVALTACT
“It’s obviously not ready for release, but they’ll just push through it.” – N-Zoth
However, there are also voices that are optimistic about the release, like Attycuss27, who recalls:
The Burning Crusade had devastating bugs at launch, Wrath of the Lich King was mostly okay, Cataclysm had issues, Mists of Pandaria was okay, Warlords of Draenor was an absolute disaster, Legion had scenario issues that prevented acquiring artifact weapons, in Battle for Azeroth some couldn’t leave the starting event, Shadowlands wrecked the Maw, and in Dragonflight many couldn’t use the portal.
The point is: With every expansion, people say it isn’t finished. Every expansion has a few things that don’t work at launch.
Will the release be postponed? At this point, that seems highly unlikely. The roadmap appears to be set in stone. On one hand, the schedule would have to be adjusted on short notice with the pre-event, and on the other hand, it would disappoint many fans who may have already taken vacation for the release. Not to mention that World of Warcraft will soon celebrate its 20th anniversary, for which patch 11.0.5 will likely be necessary, which must also be released by then.
One can only hope that the developers will manage to smooth out the major issues of the pre-patch and the difficulties of the beta in the last four weeks. Because while many can overlook issues during early access, it should run smoothly by the release on August 27. At least smoother than it currently is in the pre-patch 11.0.
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In Pokémon GO, the Raid Day with Mega-Lucario is waiting for you tomorrow. We will explain how it works and what you need to pay attention to.
When does the event take place? As part of the Hyper Bonus in Pokémon GO, the Raid Day with Mega-Lucario will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024. It starts at 11:00 AM and runs until 5:00 PM.
What kind of event is this? During the event, you can encounter Mega-Raids with Mega-Lucario in numerous gyms. If you successfully complete the raid, you will have the chance to catch Lucario in its regular form.
Additionally, depending on the speed of the raids, you will receive Mega Energy for Lucario. With this energy, you can trigger Mega Evolution for Lucario.
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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins
Raid Day with Mega-Lucario – Here’s how it works
What bonuses are available during the event? The following bonuses are active during the event:
Mega-Lucario appears frequently in gyms
Up to 5 free raid passes when you spin the gyms’ photo discs
Increased chance of encountering shiny Lucario after a raid
1.5 times experience points for raid battles
Increased chance of XL special candies in on-site raid battles
Remote raid limit increases to 20 (from July 27, 2024, at 02:00 AM to July 28, 2024, at 05:00 AM)
Is there an exclusive attack? If you catch a Lucario after a raid battle, it will have the exclusive fast move Power Wave. This move deals 13 damage in trainer battles and 9 damage in gym and raid battles.
How should I approach Raid Day? If you want to make the most of the 5 extra raid passes available during the event, you can proceed as follows:
Go to a gym and defeat Mega-Lucario
Spin the gym’s disc to receive a new pass
Go to the next gym and repeat the process
How do I best defeat Mega-Lucario? The Mega Evolution of Lucario has the same Fighting and Steel types as its regular form. Therefore, Fighting, Ground, and Fire type attacks are very effective when battling against Mega-Lucario.
If you join raids with friends, you should also rely on the team play feature. This way, you can receive an additional boost to your charged attacks.
Is Mega-Lucario worth it? Mega-Lucario is a very powerful monster that can strengthen any team. As a Steel attacker, it will occupy a very high position, while as a Fighting attacker, it will top the list of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO.
If you want to use Mega-Lucario as a Fighting attacker, you should use the attack combination Counter and Aura Sphere.
What is included in the optional ticket? You can purchase a ticket in the Pokémon GO webstore for $5 (approximately €5), which will grant you the following bonuses on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM:
13 additional raid passes at gyms
Increased chance of XL special candies in raids
1 guaranteed XL special candy after raid battles with Lucario
3 times experience points for raid battles
Double star dust for raid battles
Additionally, when you purchase the ticket, you will receive a Lucario mask for your avatar.
What do you think of the event? Will you go out and catch Mega-Lucario? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments and connect with other trainers here. If you want to know which events are still happening in July 2024 in Pokémon GO, we have the right overview for you.
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Valve released a new patch for Counter-Strike 2 on July 22. The patch included a change to Dust 2 that many players do not like.
What was changed? Valve made a small change to Dust: a few boxes were added at the CT spawn. These boxes now make it possible to take a shortcut to get to the “Catwalk” and the A-site faster.
Until recently, it was impossible to quickly reach the catwalk or A-site from the CT spawn over boxes or similar objects.
If players wanted to reach the catwalk or A-site quickly from the CT spawn, it could only be done by using a so-called “boost.” This is basically a shoulder boost: One player crouches so another player can jump on top of them. From their teammate’s shoulders, the player can then jump to the higher level.
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Counter-Strike 2: Valve once again impresses with the launch trailer
How are players reacting to the change? There are mixed feelings. Some players really like the change because it allows beginners and solo players to rotate quickly from the CT spawn to “A” – without the help of randoms.
Part of the community, however, does not like it at all and reacts as if Valve has desecrated a historic monument or committed treason. Some of the reactions are listed below:
COYGODZILLA: “The more I think about it, the angrier I am.”
Loosecun: “They destroyed Dust 2.”
williammorren: “I’m not a big fan, but I think it’s good that they’re trying to break up the outdated gameplay of Dust 2.”
talhaONE: “They’re fixing a problem that doesn’t even exist.”
Frequent_Try2486: “Shit, completely dumb change […]. I just played it, it completely destroyed the dynamics in the middle of Dust2.”
Others write short comments like “terrible” or “rip Dust2” [Rip = Rest in Peace]. However, very few articulate a precise reason for why they think the change is bad. Some complain that the map is now better for defenders (CTs).
But other players counter that attackers (Terrorists) have had the advantage on Dust until now. So the change could balance the map a bit.
Is the change only good for defenders? Not entirely. Some players also mention that lurking and late rotating as an attacker from the middle over the CT spawn to the A-site is now easier. This could occasionally work as a play.
We will probably have to observe for a few weeks or months whether the change proves to be good or bad and how it affects the win rates of attackers and defenders. Hopefully, the emotions of the angry players will calm down by then.
A devastating cataclysm is approaching the World of Warcraft. We summarize all the information about WoW Cataclysm Classic for you, including the release, the most important innovations, content phases, and the available editions.
At BlizzCon 2023, Blizzard officially confirmed: After WoW: Wrath of the Lich King Classic, all fans of World of Warcraft can actually expect WoW: Cataclysm Classic at some point in 2024.
To ensure you are as informed as possible before the upcoming cataclysm, we summarize all the information about WoW Cataclysm Classic in this overview article. We will address the release, the most important innovations, any differences from WotLK Classic, and the available editions.
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The Release of WoW Cataclysm Classic
The pre-event for Cataclysm Classic started on March 27, 2024, featuring Operation Gnomeregan and Zalazane’s Fall. The preparation patch for the new Classic expansion followed on May 1, 2024. The following Cataclysm innovations are already available on the live servers thanks to the update:
New playable races: Goblins and Worgen
New combinations of race and class
The face of Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms has fundamentally changed. You can expect a completely new leveling experience from level 1 to level 60.
Class updates: New talents, spells, and more.
New profession: Archaeology
New feature: Transmogrification collection
Updated character and equipment stats
When does Cataclysm Classic fully launch? The official launch of Cataclysm Classic is scheduled for May 21, 2024, at exactly midnight.
The announcement trailer for WoW Cataclysm Classic:
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WoW: Announcement Trailer for Cataclysm Classic
All New Content in WoW Cataclysm Classic
As of May 21, 2024, the following new content awaits you on the progressing servers of WoW Classic:
Level phase from level 80 to 85 in the new areas of Mount Hyjal, Vash’jir, the Twilight Highlands, Uldum, and Deepholm.
New dungeons: the Blackrock Caverns, the Throne of the Tides, the Vortex Pinnacle, the Stonecore, the Lost City of the Tol’vir, the Halls of Origination, and Grim Batol.
New raids: the Throne of the Four Winds, the Bastion of Twilight, and the Firelands.
Boss-based raid assignment system: Allows players to defeat individual bosses flexibly in either a 10- or 25-player mode during the week, rather than being locked into a raid size throughout the week. The assignments are tied to individual bosses.
Introduction of the Dungeon Compendium
PvP zone: Tol Barad
Darkmoon Island: Discover what secrets Silas Darkmoon has in store.
Flying in the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor
In Cataclysm Classic, you can create a Goblin character.
These Contents Will Disappear with WoW Cataclysm Classic
Anyone who has read our guide for optimal preparation for WoW Cataclysm Classic already knows that diverse content such as achievements and mounts will disappear from the game with the cataclysm. Here is the official list from Blizzard:
Swift Zulian Tiger: Zul’Gurub is changing from a raid to a zone intended for leveling, so this mount will no longer be obtainable.
Swift Razzashi Raptor: This mount will also no longer be obtainable with the changes to Zul’Gurub.
Razzashi Hatchling: With changes to Zul’Gurub, this pet will also no longer be obtainable.
Scroll of Transformation: Turtle: This scroll will still be obtainable through other means.
Black/White Charger of the Crusader, Swift Steed of the Alliance, and Swift Wolf of the Horde: Since the trial-based tribute system from the heroic trial of the crusader is being removed, the tribute chest of the Argent Crusade will not appear anymore and these mounts will no longer be obtainable.
Mimiron’s Head: This mount will be available with a very low drop chance when defeating the 25-player version of Yogg-Saron, without guardian support.
Invincible: This mount will be available with a very low drop chance when defeating the heroic 25-player version of the Lich King.
Various raid achievements such as “The Immortal” and “The Undying” from Naxxramas, “Champion/Conqueror of Ulduar” or the various tribute achievements for the trial of the crusader will no longer be achievable.
Say goodbye to the achievements for Dungeon and Raid Emblems from Wrath of the Lich King Classic, achievements like “Timear Prophecized” and “Proof of Deaths,” as well as milestones for leveling weapon skills and obtaining Paladin mounts.
A complete list of all content that will disappear with Cataclysm Classic can be found on Warcraft Tavern. Note that the “Master of Teachings” achievements will be adjusted due to the new quests in Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms.
On July 31, 2024, the rise of the Zandalari is expected (Zul’Aman and Zul’Gurub will make their comeback as 5-player dungeons)
In October 2024, Blizzard plans the assault on the Firelands (featuring the titular raid and the daily zone Molten Front)
In January 2025, the hour of Twilight will strike (with the Dragon Soul raid and three new dungeons in the Caverns of Time)
Note that Blizzard reserves the right to make occasional smaller or larger adjustments on the progressive Classic servers. As things stand, there will be no LFR raid finder in WoW Cataclysm Classic, which was introduced with patch 4.3.
What do I need to play Cataclysm Classic?
As with previous Classic expansions, you only need an active WoW subscription or some paid playtime to play Cataclysm Classic. Another parallel: Blizzard offers optional editions for the new Classic chapter, which allow you to secure in-game goodies.
Blazing Heroic Pack for 29.99 Euros: Flying mount Avatar of the Flame, flying mount Rune-bound Firelord (for modern WoW), pet Mini-Furorion (for Classic and modern WoW), transmog set Regalia of the Shadow Hammers, toy Instant City Starter Kit
Blazing Epic Pack for 79.99 Euros: All goodies from the Heroic Set plus character upgrade to level 80 and 30 days of playtime
The special contents of the optional editions of Cataclysm Classic.
What else do I need to know?
With Cataclysm Classic, the developers are phasing out the currencies tab. Instead of countless different emblems, there will only be Justice and Valor points for PvE. In PvP, you will only earn Honor points and Conquest points.
Important for the transition from WotLK to Cataclysm Classic: Frost/Triumph emblems will be converted into Justice points. For the rest, you will receive some gold pieces. So you have it in your hands whether you receive a hefty gold or Justice point bonus for the upcoming adventure.
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins (33) is the streamer with the most followers on Twitch. In his 13-year streaming career, he has managed to avoid major scandals – apparently, he has a trick.
Which streamer is being referred to? Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is one of the most successful streamers on Twitch. The now 33-year-old became huge in 2018 with the hype around Fortnite and is still the streamer with the most followers on Twitch. In his many years on Twitch, he has also faced criticism:
In a recent stream, Ninja referred to the latest uproar regarding a team member of YouTube giant MrBeast and explained how he avoids such scandals himself.
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Through Fortnite to the largest streamer on Twitch – Who is Ninja and what is he doing today?
Ninja flees when he is alone with a woman
What is Ninja’s trick? As the streamer explains, he simply never stays alone in a room with another woman besides his wife. Ninja even goes so far as to say that he spares no effort to avoid this situation.
“Even if it’s my PR person, it doesn’t matter. I don’t care if they work with me, whatever. There is always someone in the room with me.” If Ninja ever finds himself alone in a room with a strange woman, he leaves the room immediately, according to the streamer. For him, that is “fidelity”.
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Additionally, Ninja says that he does not send private messages except to “his boys.” There are no private messages with women, the 33-year-old states. As an exception, he mentions his Fortnite colleague Maria “Chica” Lopez – who happens to be married to a woman herself. In such cases, he informs his wife, the streamer assures.
He jokes: “If I don’t know you, I’m not sending you messages. I don’t want to get to know you and then find out that you’re only 7.” In this regard, Ninja also intends to remain scandal-free, as he explains: “Don’t talk to minors. Hello? It’s not difficult. Just don’t do it. What year is it? How hard can it be? I don’t do it.”
The developer behind Stardew Valley swears “by his name” that he will never charge money for DLCs. A rarity in the gaming market.
When one publishes a successful game on Steam, it’s usually just a matter of time before a DLC is released for it. And in most cases, that DLC costs money. Of course, more development time has gone into it, and that should be compensated. Right?
Not always, as one developer resists ever charging money for DLCs. And that for one of the most successful games on Steam.
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Stardew Valley Trailer
How was it with Stardew Valley? Stardew Valley is one of the most successful games on Steam overall. It’s basically “the one” farming game with cute pixel graphics and yet a depth of gameplay and so much content that one can spend several weeks in it without a break.
However, after its release, Stardew Valley has received a lot more updates. New, big features, new farm designs, a brand new island, and plenty of hidden story details. These are so many contents that other developers would probably have offered as DLC and charged extra for it.
What does the developer say about it? At “ConcernedApe” it was different – he doesn’t want to earn any additional money from the game even years after the release. A few days ago he said on X:
I swear on the honor of my family name, I will never charge money for a DLC or an update as long as I live. Take a picture of this and shower me with shame if I should ever break this vow.
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The statement could also be understood as a criticism of all other game developers who charge money for every DLC – because there are indeed plenty of these examples.
ConcernedApe felt compelled to explain the statement a bit more precisely afterwards:
I do not criticize developers who charge money for DLCs. The circumstances of each are different. This is just my own approach and should not be understood as criticism of anyone.
After all, you should remember the promise. Because even if Stardew Valley still receives updates, ConcernedApe is turning more and more toward his next game “Haunted Chocolatier” – and it will likely also do without paid DLCs. If not, remind him of it. He wants that.
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In our tier list for Season 4 “Fresh Prey” (“Loot Reborn”) in Diablo 4, we show you which classes and builds are the strongest in the endgame. Additionally, there is a brief description of what the builds can do and what makes them so good.
What are the best classes in Season 4? Currently, Barbarians have proven to be the absolute rulers of the rankings. They are so strong, that other classes get quite annoyed with them. However, in the tier list, Hunters are approximately on par with them. Blizzard is actively pushing out buffs.
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Who creates the tier list? We obtain our data from maxroll.gg, where the list is created with tests and mathematics. The experts behind the data are Wudijo, Northwar, Facefoot, Chronikz, Raxxanterax, and Chewignom. One of them showed the strongest builds in Season 4 for each class after the PTR.
The tier list includes all endgame activities in Diablo 4. For PvP, speed grinds, and the fastest way to level 100, the builds are not always the best suited.
What does “S” to “F” mean? In the tier list, the builds are categorized with letters. In this case, “S” stands for the best builds, while “F” marks the worst.
S Tier: The best builds and classes in Season 4
The builds in this tier are the absolute best you can play. They have almost no weaknesses and perform better than anything else in every content. Here and there, there may be a small weakness, but it usually isn’t enough for other builds to come out ahead.
The Heartseeker build emerged in Season 4 due to the possibilities of itemization and focuses on enhancing the base skill Heartseeker through other skills and multiplicative aspects. Shadowstep and Dash provide you with nimble movement. The Hunter’s “Inner Eye” is suitable for efficiently utilizing energy.
The Rapid Fire build is well-suited for any situation that you want to tackle from a safe distance. Rapid Fire rains arrows down on your enemies and is particularly effective against bosses. You also quickly take out mobs when you upgrade the Rapid Fire skill with an aspect that causes arrows to bounce.
The Penetrating Shot Rogue is a relatively easy-to-understand, powerful build that scales well into the endgame. With the playstyle, you shoot from a distance at your enemies while your other skills make you more nimble. You fire a powerful arrow with your core skill, the “Penetrating Shot,” which you can make even deadlier with infusions.
The Andariel’s Puncture Rogue is a special build that made its way back onto the tier list in Season 4. The build revolves around the Uber Unique “Andariel’s Visage,” which the bosses Duriel and Andariel can drop. As a skill, you use the Blade Storm and combo points to increase your attack speed while leveraging poison damage from the Uber helm.
The Shadow Minion Necromancer combines his army of undead with enormous shadow damage over time. Your skeleton mages, which become shadow mages in this build, throw themselves into battle while you push them with skills from the background. For that, you use Corpse Tendrils to stun opponents and “Pest” to deal shadow damage.
With the Bone Spirit build, you focus on your critical hit chance and deal massive damage when you push it to the max. You summon a bone spirit that tracks down enemies and clears them from the battlefield with an explosion. Nearby enemies also take damage from this. With Corpse Tendrils, you make enemies vulnerable and pull them together, while Bone Prison locks them in. This makes it easier to wipe out entire mobs.
The Thorns build offers a unique variant of the melee-oriented playstyle for which the class is known. While other Barbarians storm into battle and shred their enemies with Whirlwind, this build takes a more relaxed approach and utilizes thorns for damage. The base skill here is the Bash.
With the new crafting system, the Bash build experiences a surge in Season 4. The skill receives a larger area of effect and greatly benefits from the aspects “Adaptability” and “Moonrise,” which first need to be unlocked. With Bash, you then clear everything in your way.
For the Flay build, you need the affix “+% damage against vulnerable targets,” which you can obtain on Hunters and Sorceresses. Therefore, you have to play one of the classes and unlock the recipe for Hardening. With “Flay,” the Barbarian relies on bleed damage, and with the crafting system “Hardening,” you extend the damage temporally. The ability “Flay” is especially strong against single targets, making the build best suited for bosses and high dungeon levels.
The Firebolt Sorceress relies on the Flameweaver gloves you can get from Grigoire. In this build, you play your firewall and shoot fire bolts at enemies. If you hit the same enemy with multiple fire bolts triggered by the gloves, the damage gets significantly higher. The specific build is primarily geared towards single targets, making it well-suited for bosses and in the dungeon.
If you need a brief overview of Season 4 “Fresh Prey,” you can watch a video here:
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Diablo 4: The boss explains Season 4 in 60 seconds
A Tier: Strong Builds for the Endgame in Season 4
These are our recommendations: Here we provide you with a small selection of builds that have been placed in A-tier and that we find particularly noteworthy. Most of them are well-suited for beginners.
If you are looking for a build that almost plays itself, the Minion build is the right one. With Season 4, the companions are buffed, and the survivability of your minions increases significantly. You play with skeleton warriors, skeleton mages, and golems, and thanks to “Army of the Dead,” you summon unpredictable skeletons that sweep your enemies away with explosions.
The build is based on the Tornado skill in combination with Werewolf skills. The Werewolf Tornado Druid becomes particularly strong through the “Storm Roar” unique, a headgear for the Druid. The ability of the headgear ensures that your storm abilities are also werewolf abilities.
With this build, you harness the power of a hurricane around you, dealing damage to nearby enemies over several seconds. It is well-suited for endgame content but depends on the two new crafting systems in Diablo 4 to extract the maximum. Once you fully utilize its potential, you extend the duration of the hurricane and deal enormous damage.
The Ball Lightning build has been a big favorite since Season 2 and is still one of the best in the game. While you need certain legendaries, the build is easy to play from there: Ball lightning circles around you and sizzles everything that comes too close. The build is perfect for any content and in its variant as an Electric Whip build, it was last the strongest build on the leaderboards.
The Frozen Orb Sorceress unleashes an endless barrage of frozen orbs to decimate enemies from a distance. With ease, you melt dense mobs with the build in hellish floods and events in the open world of Sanctuary, but it also performs well in Nightmare Dungeons. The build also works quite well without uniques.
As a Blizzard Sorceress, you summon as many snowstorms as possible, which generate ice spikes that impale enemies. You depend on the corresponding Glacier aspect, but then you have a build available that can deal good damage and can also take a hit thanks to Ice Block. Only for speed farming are Blizzard Sorceresses not particularly useful.
Each of the builds listed here can easily carry you through the endgame and achieve many levels in the dungeon – probably even level 200. You will just need to exert yourself a bit more than with the S-Tier builds.
B-Tier: The solid mid-range
In the B-Tier, there are some builds that are somewhat experimental but also simply have significant weaknesses in certain content – for example, against bosses or when farming. However, they are strong in other areas. B-Tier builds are weaker than those in higher tiers but still useful, especially in groups.
With C-Tier builds, you will probably still progress relatively well. Do not let the rank discourage you: The builds are fun, you just won’t be able to play at the top. Since Season 4 does not have a seasonal mechanic that fundamentally influences your power like the vampire powers or the petty lord, it primarily depends on the inherent strength of the class in this season. Changes here mainly come through patches from Blizzard. In the overview, you can find all information and content about Season 4.
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In Game of Thrones, there are many characters who do incredibly terrible things. Probably at the top of the list is Ramsay. In the series, he is a man who commits many cruel acts purely out of joy. In an interview, the actor explains how he interacted with his co-star after filming.
Who is Ramsay Bolton? In season 3, the character Ramsay Snow, played by Iwan Rheon, is introduced. He is the bastard of Roose Bolton. Despite his initially sympathetic and nice demeanor, he quickly shows his true face, especially to Theon Greyjoy, played by Alfie Owen-Allen.
Instead of just killing Theon, he tortures him in the most brutal ways. Not to extract information, but purely for pleasure. In season 4, it is shown that Ramsay has turned Theon into a compliant slave. In a recent interview, Rheon revealed how he interacted with Owen-Allen after filming.
Trailer for the first season of the HBO series ‘Game of Thrones’
After the gruesome scenes, we eat and play billiards
Iwan Rheon was a guest on the Rich Eisen Show and talked about his new series Those About to Die. During the interview, he is also asked what it was like to play Ramsay Bolton. Rheon first explains that he initially did not know what all he would do as Ramsay. However, he found playing the character to be great and fun.
Then, Rich Eisen asks him how he interacted with Alfie Owen-Allen after filming the gruesome scenes.
It was important for us to go out, have dinner, and play billiards or something else and just relax. […] As actors, you have to trust each other.
Iwan Rheon on working with Alfie Owen-Allen in Game of Thrones (Source: The Rich Eisen Show)
Rheon describes the professionalism with which the two worked. First, Rheon tortured Alfie, and then they both went to eat. According to Rheon, Alfie was very friendly to him from the beginning since he was the new actor joining. Generally, the actors were said to be very accommodating.
Rich Eisen also reveals to Rheon that he hated his character, but that is a compliment. Rheon thinks that is good, saying that if it were not the case, something would be wrong with him. However, he often doesn’t hear that he is hated. People who meet him are generally very nice to him. Another unpopular character from Game of Thrones can soon be seen in a Netflix series: The most hated character from Game of Thrones is now becoming the evil fairy in a fantastic series
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In the real-time strategy game Stormgate, the developers want to introduce a new tool aimed at anyone who finds the game too difficult.
What kind of tool is this? The biggest challenge in the real-time strategy genre is probably macro play, meaning the coordination of expanding one’s base, building the army, combat, upgrading, and scouting simultaneously. For beginners, this can make entering the genre quite exhausting.
A tool is designed to solve exactly this problem in Stormgate. The tool in question is called “Buddy Bot.” The Buddy Bot assists anyone who wants help and automates processes in the background that beginners in the real-time strategy genre are too slow to handle.
Here you can watch the trailer of Stormgate:
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Stormgate shows a new trailer at the Game Awards and reveals a new race
“We don’t want to dilute RTS”
Doesn’t the tool ruin the genre? The Buddy Bot is aimed at beginners as well as casual players who have previously been hopelessly outmatched in all games in the genre. The tool is fully adjustable and can help players more or less depending on how the player wants it.
It is not meant to take over most of the game but to ensure that everything runs smoothly in the background. The tasks that one can assign to the Buddy Bot include worker management, expansion of production structures, and army production. Players still need to fight and expand on their own.
CEO Tim Morten says: “It’s okay to be a game with high difficulty” and adds: “That’s actually a good and appealing thing. We never want to dilute this aspect of RTS, but we talk a lot about lowering the difficulty level.”
Is it just the bot? No, the developers have thought further and want to make it even easier for new players to get started. In addition to a story campaign where you learn the most important principles and that also works in co-op with 2 other friends, Stormgate will also feature battles against computer opponents.
Over the course of The Big Bang Theory, more and more characters join, without whom one can hardly imagine the series later. Amy and Bernadette brought new dynamics and further possibilities for character development. However, the actress playing Amy didn’t know for a long time whether she would be allowed to stay for more than a few episodes.
Originally, The Big Bang Theory consisted of the four well-known nerds and Penny, who turned the friends’ world upside down as an outsider. Over the course of the series, Amy and Bernadette joined, who were not just love interests but characters that evolved as well.
For Mayim Bialik, the actress of Amy, a significant role in the series was still uncertain. In a book, we learn that she was sure she would disappear from the show after a few episodes.
What was the original plan with Amy? As Entertainment Weekly reported, Mayim Bialik did not have a fixed contract. Originally, she was hired for the finale of season 3, with no prospect of further episodes. In the book The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series, she talks about it.
After filming, she didn’t know if she would return. But she was lucky that Jim Parsons, the actor who played Sheldon, and Chuck Lorre, the co-creator of the series, liked her very much. She was extended. Parsons mentions in the book that he would never have argued with the show’s writers, but he would have for Amy.
I thought if we were to remove her from the show for any reason, I would talk to them. I said this years ago, but now I believe even more that it was one of the smartest things the writing team ever did, to introduce Bernadette and Amy.
When Bialik learned that she would become a recurring character, she realized that her fears were unfounded. At the beginning of filming, she was even still teaching neuroscience and giving piano lessons.
Bialik also mentions that there were negative voices when she joined the series because people were afraid she would change Sheldon. Ultimately, however, both Sheldon and Amy contributed to character developments.
Did the show help her acting career? Not really. While there were good roles for Kaley Cuoco, Bialik was hardly seen in other series or films. She has done voice work, but major roles were scarce. Despite her fears, she remained one of the most important characters until the finale of the series. A recurring aspect is also the elevator. Here you can find out why it is broken: In The Big Bang Theory, the characters had to take the stairs for 12 years – but the explosion in the elevator is not to blame
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Currently, this Twitch streamer is prominently featured on the For-You page of TikTok by numerous users – at a rapid pace he surpasses his own records and stands out mainly for his unbridled personality. But who is Zarbex and what makes him special?
Who is this streamer? Behind the name Zarbex is 25-year-old Maik from Schleswig-Holstein. He was drawn to the internet at an early age, initially experimenting in his childhood room.
In an interview with Henke on YouTube, Zarbex shares that he received his first camcorder as a gift and started making sketches at the age of 10 or 11. He adds that he wore a yellow mask back then because his mother feared he would be bullied otherwise. He dryly remarks, “It turned out later that she was right.”
After a brief phase of producing Beyblade videos, he set all his videos to private and deleted his channels to start anew.
Between 2014 and 2016, he also experimented with opinion blogs. In retrospect, he says: “Even if it sounds stupid that I made these opinion blogs videos and pissed people off on the internet, that was my only outlet. In real life – I was just heavily bullied and school was terrible.”
During this time, Zarbex began an apprenticeship as a paralegal in a law firm, which he did not complete. About this difficult phase he says: “It was a really bad time.” In the interview with Henke, he also recounts that after a period of doing nothing, he obtained his higher education entrance qualification and later completed a second apprenticeship as a media designer for image and sound.
In 2019, Zarbex moved into his first own apartment and started taking streaming seriously. Through Twitter (now X.com), he met the streamer Filow, which marked the beginning of his career.
Even Trymacs started from the bottom and is now among the most well-known German streamers:
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
“How many retirees can you take on?” asks a viewer
What makes him successful? In recent months, Zarbex has made a name for himself particularly through his open and direct style. He is not afraid to share intimate and often bizarre details from his life.
Whether it is his first time, which “was way too quick – after 3 seconds,” his experiences with unusual objects he had “fun” with, his bowel movements, or his stories from his apprenticeship – everything is recounted candidly. This unfiltered style makes him fascinating and controversial for many viewers.
The streamer is particularly known for answering bizarre questions from his fans, which often end in a humorous competition. Questions like “How many emus could you take on?” or “How many retirees would you defeat?” are part of his regular challenges.
In one of his streams on Twitch, he comments, “When people meet me at events, they don’t say: ‘Hey Zarbex, what’s up?’ – instead, one asks: ‘How many eight-year-olds can you take on?’ Dude, talk to me normally!”
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This direct and humorous interaction contributes significantly to his popularity and shows how Zarbex stands out from other streamers through his authenticity and “unfilteredness”.
How his numbers have exploded this year
How is his career progressing? In April 2019, Zarbex started his career on Twitch and began his current channel with streams of games like League of Legends, Minecraft, and Rust. His first significant milestone was reached when, starting in January 2022, he regularly averaged over 100 viewers – a success that lasted until about mid-2023.
From June 2023, Zarbex observed a steady increase in his viewer numbers. However, the real breakthrough only came this year. While he had an average of 781 viewers in January 2024, this number rose to an impressive 6,887 by July 2024.
Zarbex is particularly active in the “Just Chatting” category, in which he has streamed over 2000 hours. Followed by GTA5 with more than 1000 hours, Rust with 900 hours, Minecraft with 300 hours, and Valorant and League of Legends with 200 hours each.
“This was the craziest thing I’ve experienced in 6 years”
What did the streamer recently unlock? On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Zarbex managed to break his own records. In an impressive 12-hour stream, he experienced a true flood of subscriptions, donations, and bits that took his channel to new heights. The highlight of the stream was the appearance of the “Golden Kappa Hype Train”.
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What is a golden hype train? The platform Twitch offers streamers the opportunity to trigger so-called hype trains. This happens when support events such as subscriptions or bits on a channel reach a previously set value. During a countdown, the community has the chance to show their support and climb the hype train levels.
What record did he break that day? But that was not all. While subscriptions flooded in at a rapid pace and the chat became unreadable in seconds, Zarbex broke the mark of 15,000 subscribers.
In an emotional moment, he jokingly turned to his girlfriend and exclaimed: “Julia, we’re buying a house next week!” Completely overwhelmed, he later expressed: “I can’t thank everyone here enough. I’m completely overwhelmed right now. We’ve had subathons, we’ve had everything. What happened today was the craziest thing I’ve experienced in 6 years.”
When does the Adventure Week take place? The Adventure Week starts on Friday, August 2, 2024, and runs until Monday, August 12, 2024. It begins at 10:00 AM and ends at 11:59 PM.
The special thing: On August 8, an additional event starts: “Adventure Week: Taken Over,” including a Crypto Raid weekend. Clearly, this is a takeover by Team GO Rocket.
What makes the takeover special? Takeovers are very popular because they usually allow you to forget the move “Frustration”. This way, you can finally teach your Crypto Pokémon useful moves and get some of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Because Cryptos deal 20% more damage than the normal variants.
Additionally, the Rocket bosses are likely to receive new monsters and new Cryptos will come into the Grunt rotation. So that’s exciting.
This all takes place during Adventure Week. And it has always been very popular.
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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins
This is Adventure Week in Pokémon GO in August 2024
Adventure Weeks usually focus on Fossil Pokémon. That is also the case this time. You can find the content bonuses here.
All bonuses: You can look forward to additional XP if you are out and about a lot. Because:
You get double XP when spinning stops, and even five times XP at the first stop
There are double XP when hatching eggs
Moreover, there will be an increased shiny chance for six Pokémon:
Koknodon
Schilterus
Galapaflos
Flapteryx
Balgoras
Amarino
Which Pokémon appear?
Here you can find the event Pokémon. Possible shinies are marked with an asterisk *.
Furthermore, there will be showcases and collector challenges for the event, as well as a paid limited research in the shop. It will cost 2 US dollars (similar in euros) and is expected to provide you with two incubators, a super incubator, and encounters with event Pokémon. However, August is still a bit away, and we are first heading into the finale of the current month. Because July still has a few dates to offer: All Pokémon GO events in July 2024.
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Helldivers 2 gets new missions where you play the babysitter for bug larvae and shoot your way through huge hordes.
How do you become the bug babysitter? With the upcoming update for Helldivers 2, a new mission will be added to the co-op shooter that makes you a kind of babysitter for bug larvae. While you typically shoot your way through massive hordes of enemies, now you are supposed to abduct their larvae and transport them across the map. In doing so, you must protect yourself from attacking hordes of insects.
While transporting the larvae across the map, they naturally attract a multitude of terminids with their cries. They attack you in droves, ensuring that transporting them won’t be boring.
You can watch the trailer for the new Helldivers 2 update here:
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Announcement for Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom shows extreme battles
Which game does the new mission remind you of? The larva in its glass container is reminiscent of Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima’s post-apocalyptic game. In Death Stranding, you constantly carry a baby in a container with you as you travel across the map.
Although you are constantly exploring the world in Death Stranding without other players, you can support each other. You do this through messages and structures that other players can see and use. This makes Death Stranding the loneliest multiplayer game.
What other content does the update bring? “Escalation of Freedom” includes, among other things, a new difficulty level, larger enemy outposts, and new enemies on the side of the terminids and the robots.
Dungeonborne is currently celebrating its success on Steam. The new offshoot of the ‘Dark and Darker’ principle is well received by fans, but they are missing one feature.
How is Dungeonborne currently performing? Dungeonborne is well received by fans of the game. Even a week after the game’s launch, player numbers seem to be holding steady (via SteamDB).
Dungeonborne is heavily inspired by the genre pioneer ‘Dark and Darker’ and offers the familiar PvEvP battles in the dungeon for solo players or groups of up to three players as one of 8 different classes. However, despite the game being released not too long ago, fans already have wishes.
Here you can see the trailer of Dungeonborne:
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Dungeonborne shows how good the latest representative of the ‘Dark and Darker’ principle looks
A topic divides the community
What feature is controversial? PvP is simply part of Dungeonborne for many. The thrill of losing everything in a fight makes it interesting for many players. Others are not so fond of PvP, which is why the demand for a pure PvE mode has been voiced repeatedly in recent days.
NerfedSkills writes on Steam: ‘A pure PvE mode would be cool, especially when collaborating with randoms. Initially, it was a good experience, but as a new player, the last few runs were immediately ended by max-level players who completed the missions effectively in fast-forward while watching […]’.
Demryn gives the game a negative review on Steam and writes: ‘Why does it always have to be PvP?’
Others believe it is good that there is no PvE mode. Schotti writes in his review on Steam: ‘People who complain that this game is not PvE do not understand the thrill of an extraction game. This game has various difficulty modes that really allow someone to enjoy the game without ever running into an enemy (or they just run away in fear).’
Is there a solution for PvE fans? Yes, there is a solution, even if it is not perfect. Dungeonborne offers all players custom games where they can conquer the dungeons without PvP opponents.
However, the catch is with the loot; you do not take it out of the round and you also do not receive any experience points to level up. Additionally, you need an ‘opponent’ on the other team, which can of course be a friend who does not attack you.
In the DLC of Elden Ring, there is only one way to make your tarnished stronger, and that is the Scadubaum fragments. We will show you how to find all 50 pieces from the DLC on the map.
Update, July 26, 2024: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
Map with all Scadubaum fragments:In our interactive map, all known Scadubaum fragments have been marked. So you can see them at a glance.
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You will find the fragments in the following locations:
At Miquella’s Crosses
After defeating Golden Hippopotamuses
At secret or special locations, like the Scadubaum Chalice
Note: The map was created in collaboration with our colleagues from Gamepressure. Please note that the map is still being worked on and is constantly expanding.
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Elden Ring introduces the boss enemies of the DLC
Scadubaum Fragments – Why are they so important?
Why are the Scadubaum fragments important? In the DLC of Elden Ring, you will quickly notice that your level doesn’t matter. No matter how high your strength has been leveled, you will always take a proportional amount of damage. This can be frustrating over time, and to counteract this, you need to increase your Scadubaum blessing.
Just like the Golden Seed or the Sacred Tears from the base game, the Scadubaum fragments help you to become more powerful in the DLC. The blessing reduces the damage you take after each further increase and also increases the damage you deal. So it is important that you increase your blessing first and collect the fragments before venturing into boss fights.
How far can the blessing be increased? The Scadubaum blessing also has its limits. The limit is at 20 levels. Please note that the blessing only applies in the DLC. You will only become stronger in the shadowlands; the Lands Between do not benefit from this buff. Additionally, the buff also carries over into NG+ and can, if you have not yet reached the maximum value, be completed in the additional run.
That was all the information about the Scadubaum fragments and the Scadubaum blessing. What do you think of the new mechanic? Are you enjoying it or is the DLC too difficult for you? Let us know in the comments! Elden Ring: All guides, beginner tips, and builds at a glance
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In Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, you can take on Ymir’s quest to secure rewards. How to complete his quest and find all the Finger Ruins is explained here.
Update, July 26, 2024: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
Who is Ymir? Ymir is an NPC from the “Shadow of the Erdtree” DLC. He will send you on a journey to find various Finger Ruins that you must activate. If you follow his quest, you will be generously rewarded. Especially wizards benefit from his gifts.
Where can I find Ymir? To find Ymir, you have to reach the grace site “Cathedral of Manus Metyr”. You will reach the cathedral if you stay at the eastern edge of the ruins of Moorth. There, you will see a collapsed building that is in a gaping hole.
The rainbow stones indicate the path you must takeHere is the starting point and how to get to “Bonny Village”
Jump down and follow the path until you find a ladder that takes you back up. You are on the right track if you have emerged from a well and reached the grace “Bonny Village”.
Now wander through Bonny Village and stay on the northeastern path until you have crossed two rope bridges.
Follow the path marked by our markers (the green arrows indicate the underground path)
Now continue up the dirt path and keep left; eventually, you will reach the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. Ymir is in there on his throne, waiting to be addressed by you.
We will show you step by step what you need to do for Ymir’s quest and how to find the Finger Ruins. With our directory, you can jump to the individual steps of the quest.
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Elden Ring introduces the boss enemies of the DLC
Find the first Finger Ruin (Finger Ruins of Rhia)
When you first speak with Ymir, he will give you a map and the key item “Chiseled Necklace”. Your task now is to find the first Finger Ruin and ring a bell there. The first ruin is called “Finger Ruins of Rhia” and is located between the sky-blue shore and the Blade Peak.
The location is hard to reach, but with our map, you will find the right way. Start from the grace “Three-Way Crossroad” and follow our map. The green arrows mark the underground path you need to take:
Red arrows mark above-ground paths, green arrows mark the underground ones.
Once you have rung the bell, you will receive the reward “Purple Talisman +1” and can now return to Ymir.
Speak with Ymir and Jolán
After ringing the first bell, you need to travel back to the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. Once there, speak with Ymir again so he can give you another map. In addition, you will receive the talisman “Beloved Stardust” as a reward – strong for spellcasters.
If you have exhausted all of Ymir’s dialogues, you can also learn two new spells from him: “Shimmerstone Nail” and “Shimmerstone Nails”. Once you’re done, turn around towards the grace and keep left. At the last pillar, a new NPC named Jolán is waiting. Speak with the grumpy knight and exhaust all dialogue options with her too.
Jolán is located there.
Defeat Anna, Blade of the Night
Go to the grace at the Cathedral of Manus Metyr and rest there once. Now Ymir will have disappeared from his throne. Interact with the throne and press a hidden button. A mechanism will move the throne, and you can use a ladder to visit the Finger Ruins of Miyr.
Run toward the bell until you are greeted by the intruder “Anna, Blade of the Night”. Defeat her and receive the weapon “Claws of the Night”.
Then return to the grace of the cathedral and speak with Ymir, who is back on his throne, about the intruder. Once you are done, you can also tell Jolán about it. After visiting every NPC, you now need to find the second Finger Ruin.
Find the second Finger Ruin (Finger Ruins of Dheo)
The second Finger Ruin is located northeast of the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. This one is called the “Finger Ruins of Dheo,” bound to a secret, and can only be reached once you have obtained the gesture “Oh Mother” from Bonny Village.
The gesture is located near a headless corpse outside the village, close to a dead tree. We will show you the location on the map:
Follow our directionsThe stony corpse next to the dead tree
Once you have acquired the gesture, you must go from the grace location “Shadow Hill Cemetery, Back Gate” to the right into the small chapel where a statue of Marika is located. Now use the gesture “Oh Mother” in front of the statue and wait until it moves aside by itself.
Use the gesture “Oh Mother”.
Now follow the path further and keep an eye out for the Finger Ruins that can be spotted from afar. Be wary of enemies that may stand in your way. Two tree knights patrol the area on their horses, challenging anyone who stands in their path. We have also created a map with an exact route for you.
Follow the path marked by us to the ruin.
Once you reach the ruin, all you have to do is ring the bell. After doing so, you will receive the talisman “Heavenly Talisman +1”. Now you can return to Ymir and discuss the further steps with him.
Speak with Ymir and Jolán
Once you have returned to the Cathedral of Manus Metyr, you must speak with Ymir. He will now give you the third map, which should lead you to the last Finger Ruin. Talk to him until his dialogue options repeat.
When you’re done, you can also acquire the spell “Fleeting Microcosm” from Ymir. Now go to Jolán and speak with her until her dialogue options are exhausted. After speaking with everyone, it’s time to go to the last ruin.
Find the third Finger Ruin (Finger Ruins of Miyr)
The last Finger Ruin is located below Ymir’s throne. Rest again nearby at the grace site and activate Ymir’s throne while he mourns again at the graves. Take the ladder down and ring the last bell. This will lead you to a boss fight.
Defeat Metyr, Mother of Fingers
Once you have rung the bell, you will be teleported to an interdimensional space and must face the cosmic entity “Metyr, Mother of Fingers” there. The boss is relatively easy and can be easily defeated with a strong bleed build. After you have trimmed the boss’s fingers, you will receive “Echo of the Mother of Fingers” as a reward. With this echo, you can craft two weapons:
Starrender FingerThe Staff of the Great Beyond
Starrender Finger (Gigantic weapon with magic damage)
Staff of the Great Beyond (Shimmerstone staff)
After the fight, return to the Cathedral of Manus Metyr to continue with the quest.
Defeat Jolán and Ymir
When you arrive at the cathedral, you will be haunted by Jolán. She wants to destroy you because you no longer act for the benefit of her master. Defeat her and wait for Ymir to spawn as a boss. Also defeat Lord Ymir and receive his High Priest set along with the shimmerstone staff “Maternal Staff” as a reward.
Give Jolán the Iris of Grace or the Iris of Dusk
After defeating Ymir and Jolán, you can reload the area of the cathedral to find Jolán curled up on the ground. She is in the same location where she always stood.
You now have the choice to determine her fate with the Iris of Grace or the Iris of Dusk. Depending on your choice, the reward you receive at the end will differ. Here are the items you can obtain:
Iris of Dusk: You receive Jolán’s katana “Sword of the Night”.
Iris of Grace: You receive the spirit ash “Jolán, Blade of the Night”.
These were all the steps you need to complete Ymir’s quest. How did you find the quest? Did you have trouble finding the ruins? We have more guides and assistance for Elden Ring and its DLC. You can find them in our overview: Elden Ring: All guides, beginner tips, and builds at a glance
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Anyone who has played Dark Souls knows this feature: You can use all your weapons with both hands. In Elden Ring, this is also possible, but it works a bit differently than before. MeinMMO tells you how to do it.
Update from July 26, 2024: This article has been updated with new links and information.
Just like in Dark Souls, you can also use your weapons with both hands in Elden Ring. However, compared to previous FromSoftware games, the controls for this have changed.
Especially with large and heavy weapons or for classes without shields, it can be very important to hold your weapon in both hands.
That’s why we will show you how to do it here. Because this little trick can make your life much easier, especially against the hardest bosses.
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Elden Ring: Use Weapon with Both Hands on PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox
This is how you use your weapon with both hands: To equip a weapon with both hands in Elden Ring, you need to press the interaction button together with the appropriate button for the weapon in the right and left slot of your inventory.
These are the buttons you need to press:
Xbox Controller: Y + RB for the right weapon, Y + LB for the left weapon
PS5 Controller: Triangle + R1 for the right weapon, Triangle + L1 for the left weapon
Mouse & Keyboard: E + Left Mouse Button for the right weapon, E + Right Mouse Button for the left weapon
If you do this correctly, your character should hold the desired weapon in both hands. This opens up many new possibilities in the complex combat system of Elden Ring.
Here’s Why It’s Worth Using Weapons with Both Hands
Why should I use weapons with both hands? When you take a weapon in both hands in Elden Ring, you take a calculated risk: you increase your damage but sacrifice defensive flexibility in return. For example, if you hold a katana in both hands, you can no longer use your shield for blocking.
It’s also important to note that in two-handed mode, you have new attacks that you can access. Your light and heavy attacks are different and have different properties depending on the weapon, such as greater range.
However, if you use a shield that has a passive effect (like faster stamina regeneration), you will still receive that effect even with an offensive weapon in both hands.
For these reasons, it is worthwhile to carry your weapons with both hands. Although it may not always be the right choice, depending on your build and situation, it can make a huge difference. You should not underestimate the new attack animations either – they can be a great help.
The latest firmware update for the PS5 opens up completely new possibilities for finding players. It could be anyone via QR code.
What is this new feature? The firmware update 24.05-09.60.00 (via playstation.com) adds the feature Share Link. With this, you can invite any other PlayStation 5 player to an ongoing open multiplayer game. For example, if you need help with a specific boss and the game supports co-op? No problem. We’ll explain how the new system works.
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All known features of the PS5 in the official trailer from Sony
SOS via QR Code into the Vastness
How do I invite strangers to my multiplayer games on the PS5? It’s easy: open the action card of the ongoing game session and select Share Link. A QR code will be displayed. Scan this with your phone and follow the instructions or directly copy the displayed link.
What can I do with that? With this QR code, almost any PS5 player can join your game. You could post the link on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, or any other forum and wait to see which random person joins your game.
Perhaps you will soon find numerous new PlayStation friends this way – or simply and easily new players for an evening or just a few minutes as helpers in need.
This is what the new feature looks like in practice. Image source: gamepro.de
What else has the update added or changed? The performance and stability of the system software have been improved according to Sony, and the device software for some DualSense wireless controllers has been updated to ensure more stable functionality. Additionally, messages and usability on some screens have been enhanced.
How to install the update
In principle, the update should be installed automatically; you can check if you’ve allowed this as follows:
Open the system settings of your PS5.
Select the System option.
Now go to the System Software menu.
In the Update and Settings of System Software section, you will find the option Automatically download update files / Automatically install update files
Would you like to have an R2D2 from Star Wars as your driver in the car? Military pilots from the USA could in the future have something very similar to the little astromech as a co-pilot on board. We present you the exciting concept that will soon undergo testing on real aircraft in the following article: If you were a fighter pilot, a virtual “R2D2” from Star Wars would soon accompany you.
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On the official blog of Riot Games, the developers of League of Legends talked about “Swarm, Arena, and the value of game modes.” Due to the enormous success of the new game variants, there will be more experiments in the future.
The trailer for the new Swarm mode of League of Legends:
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Swarm – Trailer for the new LoL PvE mode
Success that sets an example
What conclusion do the devs draw? In the blog post from July 24, 2024 (via riotgames.com), the developers evaluate the introduction of the two new modes:
It was a mistake to temporarily slow down the development of new game modes for League of Legends and set other priorities (such as creating new maps).
The players have made it “loud and clear” that they miss the modes.
Fresh game modes can allow players to experience a 15-year-old game like League of Legends in new ways.
Additionally, different game variants can attract different target audiences to the game.
Game modes also allow for comprehensive changes to be tested in a lower-risk environment. If the tested variant is well received, it might also be integrated into established LoL content.
In the future, Riot Games wants to focus even more on the development of game modes and take more risks to “push the boundaries of what it means to have fun in the League ecosystem.” However, they want to consistently deliver “what players expect from a League experience. “
This new strategy from Riot Games, however, does not end with League of Legends. Also in other games like Wild Rift and Teamfight Tactics, they have successfully released new game modes recently, such as Choncc’s Treasure and Pingu’s Party.
