Destiny 2: We now know the exact moment when Bungie made a terrible mistake – It has been 5 years

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

In recent days, the developer of Destiny 2, Bungie, has shocked the gaming community with horror news one after another. When did it all go so wrong? MyMMO author Schuhmann states: pretty much exactly 5 years ago, on September 30, 2019.

These are currently the horror stories from Bungie:

  • Bungie has now announced two major rounds of layoffs in a year, in November 2023 and just a few days ago. The studio has now dropped from 1,300 employees to 850.
  • In addition, they have canceled projects, meaning new games, that they had worked on for years, some since 2017. It is said that “they took on too much” – currently only Destiny and Marathon are still in development.
  • They have also lost some of the best and most experienced employees like Luke Smith. Morale is at an all-time low – employees are openly demanding the resignation of Pete Parsons, who was generously compensated for the purchase by Sony.

The Final Shape could not turn the tide for Destiny:

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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – Gameplay trailer for the new talents

Bungie aimed to become a leading global entertainment company by 2025

When did it all go wrong? The point at which Destiny took a final wrong turn can be pinpointed to September 30, 2019. At that time, Bungie had separated from Activision Blizzard and was preparing for a future where it wanted to be both publisher and developer again.

In an interview with IGN, the CEO Pete Parsons paints a fantastic picture of the future as he raises hype for Shadowkeep, a ultimately weak expansion that was seen as significantly weaker than its predecessor “Forsaken” in the eyes of the gaming press and players. Forsaken had, according to Metacritic, 86% on Xbox One, while Shadowkeep only had 73%.

Parsons states:

  • The plan is for Bungie to be one of the “best entertainment companies in the world” by 2025.
  • It is already “a wonderful place to work because it has such outstanding and diverse talent”.
  • By 2025, they not only want to completely transform Destiny but also create other new worlds like Destiny and launch at least one other major game world.

Parsons emphasizes in the video interview that they have recently hired an extremely high number of outstanding developers.

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Bungie overestimated itself – Thought it could achieve everything

What was the problem? The problem from today’s perspective is that Bungie completely overestimated itself in September 2019:

  • They thought they could develop many more games by pulling existing developers from Destiny and letting them lead new teams with newly hired developers.
  • They believed Destiny was a fantastic game and would always perform better – especially when it came to exciting new platforms like Steam and Stadia.
  • They hoped to manage being both a developer and a publisher simultaneously, just as they did in the 90s.

All these points were complete miscalculations and led to the situation we are seeing now in 2024:

All new games they developed are dead – the executives they pulled to develop the games have been laid off.

Destiny has been selling worse over the years. Lightfall was a low point in 2023, The Final Shape was qualitatively better in 2024 but apparently sold even worse than Lightfall.

The publishing aspect didn’t work out at all – in 2022 Sony bought the company.

Parsons, however, does not see the mistakes as his fault; he believes they were simply unlucky. He cites negative economic developments as causes for the problems, both in general and specifically in the gaming industry. He also points to the poor quality of Lightfall.

As the CEO Pete Parsons, who once praised the future, now admits, they were too ambitious in the last 5 years and are now paying the price. Parsons himself is under heavy criticism, not least because he did not stand by his employees when Bungie was in trouble but needed his money for other things: Boss should have waived his salary – instead bought an absurdly expensive car a month after the layoffs.

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People discover the Japanese version of The Boys and realize: Homelander is a jerk in every language

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

The antihero series The Boys has just entered its fourth round on Amazon. Fans have now come across the Japanese dubbing – and it’s something else.

The topic of dubbing is often hotly debated. In Germany, great value is placed on a good and high-quality dubbing, but particularly when it comes to anime, many find the German version simply terrible.

If you’ve ever wondered what it sounds like in reverse when a western series is localized in Japan, we have the answer for you here.

For comparison: this is what The Boys sounds like in German.

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The Boys – Trailer for Season 4 of the adult superhero series

When Homelander and Butcher suddenly speak Japanese

What kind of dubbing is this? A user shared a clip from the Japanese version of The Boys on X, formerly Twitter, on August 1, 2024. The clip has been viewed over 6 million times and many are amazed by the quality.

In particular, the wickedness of the supposed hero Homelander really shines through. Many are also reminded of the iconic anime Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. Others find the Japanese dubbing simply unusual and somehow funny. Here are some reactions we’ve summarized for you:

  • “This is genuinely hard, unironically!” (via X)
  • “The way he says ‘Delalalalicius’ is out of this world.” (via X)
  • “Damn, I need to watch the whole thing in Japanese now.” (via X)

You can watch a compilation featuring several scenes in Japanese here:

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How can you watch The Boys in Japanese? You can enjoy the series on Amazon in a variety of different languages, including Japanese. To do this, select “Subtitles and Playback Language.” Scroll until you see the characters 日本語 – you should find them right below “Italian.” Then you just have to choose a suitable language for the subtitles and you’re good to go.

What do you think of the Japanese version? Could you imagine watching the entire series in Japanese? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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In The Boys, Homelander is so brilliantly portrayed by Antony Starr that you love to hate him. However, the actor cannot comprehend how some fans misunderstand his role: “Homelander” from The Boys finds it disturbing that people see an idol in the character

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Diablo 4: Uniques are supposed to break all the rules of itemization in Season 5 and allow for absurd builds

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

With Season 5, Blizzard is tweaking all Uniques in Diablo 4 to make them stronger again. Experts praise the changes and say: There is some “really crazy stuff” in there.

Season 5 starts in Diablo 4 on August 6 and brings new Uniques and Legendaries into the game. Additionally, the developers are overhauling the Uniques already in the game, and Uber Uniques will become Mythic Uniques. In the past YouTube livestream on August 1, the developers of Diablo 4 explained that nearly every Unique in Season 5 will receive an update. And the updates are “pretty dramatic.”

Uniques are supposed to break the rules and allow effects that would otherwise not be possible. The developers want to highlight the theme and fantasy of the Uniques through their stats and effects to create something special.

What do the developers want to change? According to Lead Class Designer Adam Z. Jackson, the overhaul of the Uniques will take place in various areas:

  • The strength of the values of Uniques is generally higher; values should break every rule.
  • Essential values of a Unique can be something that has nothing to do with its category. For example, boots whose values have nothing to do with movement.
  • Uniques break “slot rules,” such as movement speed on bows or cooldown reduction on weapons.
  • Uniques can now have higher potential values.
  • Uniques can now have toughness affixes.
  • Individual effects can be so powerful that they have the same impact as a legendary aspect on an item – this can have a tremendous effect on builds.

Uniques still cannot be improved with the crafting system “Härtung”, but they can already have toughness affixes. This means that they still have fixed affixes, but they can also include those that normally exist through toughness recipes. This is intended to allow Uniques to keep up with strong hardened items. Previously, it was criticized that Uniques are “useless” and other items are much better.

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Overhaul allows for “crazy builds”

What do experts say about build options? Content creator Rhykker says in his YouTube video that he loves these changes to the Uniques. His biggest criticism after the release has always been that items, especially affixes, are not exciting enough. “Boring, confusing affixes” were also a point of criticism from the community.

The “hardened” concept introduced in Season 4 helps a lot here, Rhykker believes – and now they are adding exactly these cool stats to Uniques. The content creator finds that this results in interesting build options. For him, this is the “Season of the Uniques.”

Furthermore, Rhykker states:

I am really excited when I look at these Uniques and think about the possibilities for builds. They are fun, they are flavorful, and they make me really curious. I’m really glad they didn’t just take the easy route and let us harden Uniques, but instead transformed each Unique into something cool and exciting. Now we have to see how they all fit into the meta.

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Diablo expert wudijo notes in his YouTube video that the updates to the Uniques include “some pretty crazy stuff.” Especially a few Mythic Uniques are “really broken” (in terms of powerful) after the changes. He finds the updates to the Uniques to be great. He believes there will be very powerful builds, but each class will have some strong builds.

Particularly, the Harlequin’s Crown and Tyrael’s Might are “crazy,” wudijo believes. According to him, the changes to the armor “Tyrael’s Might” will particularly benefit Barbarians and Hunters. In a post on X, wudijo writes that the armor is the winner of the overhauls in Season 5.

In a livestream on Twitch, Diablo expert Raxxanterax stated that the updates to the Uniques change how passive skills and class mechanics interact with each other. It could be fun to create “crazy builds” with it. Particularly, one Mythic Unique is received really well by the community after its changes. It was already one of the most powerful items in the game before. You can read more about it here: Season 5 of Diablo 4 changes all Uniques, the strongest will become even stronger.

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Pokémon GO: Where to get Mewtwo? We explain!

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

One of the most sought-after monsters in Pokémon GO is Mewtwo. But where can you catch this special Pokémon? We at MeinMMO have looked into it for you and will explain it.

What kind of Pokémon is Mewtwo? Anyone familiar with the original Pokémon series knows that Mewtwo is a very special Pokémon. Unlike all other monsters, Mewtwo was created in the movie through genetic manipulation by humans. Therefore, it has neither a pre-evolution nor a further evolution.

Mewtwo is a legendary Pokémon and belongs to the 1st generation. You can recognize it by its large white body with a purple belly and its long purple tail. Additionally, if you are lucky, you may encounter a shiny version. This variant differs from the normal form by having a green belly and tail.

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Normal Mewtwo (left) and shiny (right)

How strong is Mewtwo in Pokémon GO

Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Pokémon and can have the quick attacks Psycho Cut or Confusion. Additionally, it is capable of learning a variety of charge attacks. Besides the Psychic attack Psystrike and the Electric attack Thunderbolt, it can learn the Ice attack Ice Beam, the Fire attack Flamethrower, and the Fighting attack Focus Blast.

Due to events and the Crypto variant of Mewtwo, it can also learn the normal attacks Frustration and Return, the Ghost attack Shadow Ball, and the Psychic attack Psyshock. In the past, Hyper Beam was also included as a normal attack.

How good is Mewtwo for use in PVP and raids? This Pokémon is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. As seen in the overview on PvPoke, Mewtwo has very strong attack values (via pvpoke.com). Its stamina and defense also impress with very high values.

As a special advantage, there is also a wide variety of different charge attacks. Mewtwo is significantly stronger with its Ice attack than other classic Ice attackers, even though it actually belongs to the Psychic type. Thus, Mewtwo is a suitable candidate for both PVP and raid usage.

How to get Mewtwo in Pokémon GO

Update from August 4, 2024: Currently, there is no way to catch Mewtwo in its regular or Crypto variant in the game. As soon as Mewtwo returns, we will inform you.

Due to the special story and the strength of this Pokémon, it is in high demand among Pokémon GO trainers. However, Mewtwo cannot be easily caught in the wild and does not hatch from eggs. Niantic has made this monster accessible only through raids or as a Crypto Pokémon from Rocket Boss Giovanni.

Most recently, it was available at the event World of Wonder: Takeover in March 2024. Unfortunately, you currently have no chance of catching this special Pokémon in the game, as it is not available at the moment either in raids or with Team GO Rocket. However, Mewtwo regularly comes back into the game through these aforementioned methods.

Alternatively, you have the option to trade a Mewtwo with another trainer. However, this involves a high cost of stardust for the trade, especially if one of the two players does not yet have it in their Pokédex.

Once it is back in the game, you should definitely take the opportunity. However, when that will be is still unknown. We will, of course, keep you informed here at MeinMMO.

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How do you feel about the fact that you rarely get the chance to catch a Mewtwo in Pokémon GO? Perhaps you’ve already gotten one in the past, or do you have to wait until next time? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.

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German studio boldly asks Twitch streamer Gronkh to voice in their new game

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The studio Backwoods Entertainment has approached Gronkh with a cheeky request. The well-known Twitch streamer is supposed to take on a voice acting role for a new game.

Which studio is it? It is the three-person studio Backwoods Entertainment from Essen, currently working on the titles Morriton Manor Stories: Nordic Whispers and We Stay Behind. The studio team allows users to participate on Twitch while they work on the games.

Recently, the developers worked live on Twitch on the voice acting for the demo of Morriton Manor. They mentioned that they had brought in friendly voice actors for the dubbing. While considering who else to invite, they made the well-known streamer Gronkh a bold, albeit slightly cheeky, offer.

You can add the game to your wishlist on Steam. You can watch the trailer for the game here:

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The trailer for Morriton Manor Stories: Nordic Whisper showcases a new mystery detective game

A job with many advantages

What was the offer? A clip of the situation on X shows that the developers are making a somewhat half-serious offer. Gronkh is supposed to take on a role for the voice acting of the demo version.

For the streamer, it also has a lot of advantages, and the developers are considering how they would write a message to the streamer: He would not be paid for the work, at least for the demo version, he would also need to have his own studio or recording equipment and, of course, be available within the next week.

You can watch the complete clip in this tweet:

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The whole situation should be viewed with a large wink. They deliberately decided not to contact Gronkh so far because they do not know each other well and the studio cannot pay for the voice acting, at least for the demo.

The community and the developers themselves find the whole situation and the resulting clip so funny that they decide to share it on X and indirectly ask Gronkh.

The studio does not have to wait long for a reaction, as Gronkh has already commented on the situation in a stream.

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How does Gronkh react to the offer? As a clip on Twitch shows, the message has already reached the streamer. The developers seem to be able to enjoy the reaction, as Gronkh does not seem averse to the offer. He also mentioned that he needs to take a closer look at the whole thing, but he assumes that he would be interested in the project.

In general, the game could also fit Gronkh well, who is known to have a heart for indie games.

In another clip on Twitch, you can see how he mentions that he enjoys voice acting and isn’t sure if the studio understands what they are getting into. So we must stay tuned to see if Gronkh will soon lend his voice to a character.

This would not be the first time Gronkh lends his voice to a video game character. There is even a game he likes so much that he is currently heard in it. Which game it is and what role Gronkh takes on, you can read about here: Twitch streamer Gronkh likes the new unofficial Settler so much that he is now in the game – And people love it

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A nearly indestructible USB stick from Germany is supposed to secure your data for 200 years – but it won’t hold a photo

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

Most users likely prioritize capacity and speed when purchasing their storage media, while durability plays a rather minor role. The Blaustahl Storage Device does exactly the opposite.

Note: The title image is a symbolic image via Pexels.

What kind of device is this? The Blaustahl Storage Device is a USB dongle from the German manufacturer Machdyne and boasts a storage capacity of 8 KB as well as a lifespan of 200 years. So you won’t be able to install a Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on it. However, it has some other interesting features (via 3D Juegos).

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Password storage or letter to the great-grandchildren

What can the device do? The Blaustahl Storage Device works with FRAM, ferro-electric RAM. This makes the USB stick so durable and fast, but it also comes at a price. For just under 30 euros, you currently get only 8 KB of storage space – that’s enough for about 4 pages of text or 8,000 characters.

The USB stick also features a built-in text editor and 4 MB NOR Flash for the firmware.

However, the most outstanding feature – besides the blue LED – is probably the mentioned durability. According to the manufacturer, the Blaustahl Storage Device is supposed to securely store your data for more than 200 years, as long as it is kept at a maximum of 35 ° Celsius. At temperatures above 55 °C, the lifespan melts down to 95 years.

The stick is also supposed to be extremely durable and withstand 10^12 read and write cycles at 85 °C – that’s a trillion.

There are also plans to provide encryption support with a future firmware update. If you want to store very small files for a very long time and securely, this device might be the right choice for you.

What is this thing good for? According to the manufacturer, the storage device is perfectly suited for saving important but usually rather small files. Here are some of the listed use cases:

  • Password storage
  • Key storage for cryptocurrency
  • Storage for notes or lists
  • Geocaching
  • Time capsules

Let us know in the comments what you would want to preserve for future generations in 8,000 characters.

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All 15 Star Wars Movies Ranked

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 7 minutes

Even though many fans would like to forget some Star Wars films, there are a total of 15 films. MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes presents you all films in the ranking.

How was this list created? The list ranks all Star Wars theatrical films and the three TV movies in the form of the Holiday Special and the two Ewok films. Other specials or series are not considered in the ranking.

This list is based on the personal opinion of the author and does not take objective factors into account. If you disagree with an entry or have a different ranking, feel free to let us know in the comments.

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15. The Star Wars Holiday Special

Release: 1978

For the ranking, I watched this film for the first time and it was truly unbearable. The film is like a wild fever dream. The story about Chewbacca’s family makes no sense and lacks any notable qualities even as a TV event for families.

How the many actors agreed to this is a mystery to me. No wonder that the film is officially silenced and there are no official ways to watch the special.

14. Star Wars: Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker

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English trailer for Star Wars 9: The Rise of Skywalker 

Release: 2019

The Rise of Skywalker was supposed to be the grand love letter to Star Wars and there are certainly interesting visuals, but the entire story feels like a slap in the face to the fans who are truly invested.

Just the line Somehow … returned is really silly. The trilogy, despite all its flaws, introduced interesting characters but fails to bring them to a satisfactory conclusion.

13. Ewok – The Caravan of Courage

Release: 1984

Ewok – The Caravan of Courage honestly has little to do with Star Wars. The film feels like something you would have watched on a Friday at 8:00 PM on Super RTL. The set design of the film leaves much to be desired, as while some scenes look quite coherent, others appear to have been shot in the nearby woods.

However, one must give the film credit: it is charming. The Ewoks have their own charm, some costumes and animatronics are fun, and compared to the disastrous Holiday Special, one can at least watch The Caravan of Courage.

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„Should not be allowed“ – A “very good“ game on Steam is advertising a 90% discount and players are angry

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

The Hitman trilogy has just received a hefty discount on Steam, but it’s not as good as it seems at first glance.

What kind of game is this? It is about Hitman: World of Assassination, which combines Hitman 1–3 along with the roguelike mode “Freelancer”. On Steam, this version of the popular stealth games enjoys a status of “very positive” with 85% recommendations. Normally, the game costs €69.99, while the Deluxe Edition costs even €99.99.

Anyone who has the game on their wish list, or types it into the search on Steam, is currently surprised by a price of €2.99 – but the discount is not as good as it seems at first glance.

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Hitman: World of Assassination combines the entire trilogy

Misleading discount and complicated purchase

What is the problem? The 90% discount only applies to Hitman: WoA Part One, which normally costs €29.99. However, this only becomes apparent when you visit the store page for the game. A user complains about this in the Steam subreddit by saying, “This should not be allowed.”

It is unclear to what extent the developers can do anything about how the price is displayed. It is entirely possible that this results from an unfortunate meeting of Steam’s system with the admittedly somewhat complex pricing structure of the game. Nevertheless, the experience remains frustrating for the user.

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The true price is not visible in the search field
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The disillusionment follows on the store page

However, the somewhat misleading discount is only part of the problem, as Hitman: WoA is notorious for having the entire purchase process unnecessarily complicated. A user explains on Reddit: When people have to create purchase tutorials for your game because you’ve made it so difficult to understand, you should know that you’ve messed up somewhere.

Even though it may seem so, this comment is not exaggerated, as there is indeed a buyer’s guide that you can find in the subreddit for Hitman.

So what do you get for the price? Part One includes, besides free seasonal content and the ICA training missions, the 6 maps from Hitman 1 from 2016. In addition, there are 3 “Deluxe Escalations”.

However, the Freelancer mode and content from Hitman 2 and 3 are behind a paywall and must be purchased separately. The Hitman: WoA Upgrade Pack is currently also discounted and available for €25.19 instead of €39.99 (via Steam).

If you like the offer, you can still get the entire game for under €30 until August 5th.

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Developers of Star Wars Outlaws respond to “unfair” criticism of the map – “That is taken out of context”

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Fans criticized Star Wars Outlaws due to the suspected map size. Now the developers responded to the criticism and dismissed it as taken out of context.

What did fans criticize about Star Wars Outlaws? In an interview with IGN, the developers of Star Wars Outlaws revealed that the planets in the game are two to three times larger than a zone from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and it would take 5 minutes to traverse them with a speeder.

These statements ultimately led to criticism from fans. Many users initially thought this sounded like a much too small map. The user MattAAW commented under the article on X that the 5 minutes many players got hung up on were a euphemism for an ‘extremely small map.’

Our colleagues from GameStar have already explored the world of Star Wars: Outlaws. You can find out about their experiences with GameStar Plus.

You can watch the trailer for Star Wars Outlaws here:

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Trailer for Star Wars Outlaws, the first open-world game in the ‘Star Wars’ universe

The criticism is unfair and taken out of context

How do the developers respond to the criticism? After the criticism, our colleagues from JeuxVideo spoke with Julian Gerighty, the Creative Director, about the players’ reactions.

He described the reactions as ‘unfair and taken out of context.’ He further explained that the indicated time was merely an estimate of how long it would take to travel in a straight line with a speeder bike without any distractions.

Other players seem to find the current criticism excessive as well. In a Reddit thread by user “spurs_legacy,” the player explained that to him, the quality of the map is more important than the quantity. This view is also shared by several other users.

This suggests a different approach than the SciFi RPG Starfield, which had countless planets that were largely quite empty.

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What can players expect in Star Wars Outlaws? According to Gerighty, players can look forward to a world that offers many activities and is not disappointing due to empty space. The main goal is to create a dense and vibrant world that provides players with an immersive experience where they can immerse themselves for many hours.

This is not the first time that Star Wars Outlaws has faced criticism before its release. Back in April, the game caused an uproar because an internet connection was required for installation. You can read more about this here: Star Wars Outlaws causes trouble before release: Requires internet connection for installation

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2vs8 is the best mode in Dead by Daylight – But it has a huge problem

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The new game mode in Dead by Daylight is really good. Too good, because it creates a new, huge problem that finds no solution.

I am being completely honest: In the last few months, I have played considerably less Dead by Daylight than before. I have kept myself updated, briefly tried out all the killers to understand them and their mechanics – but I haven’t really played it energetically anymore.

That has completely changed with the currently available 2vs8 mode. Here, 2 killers face off against 8 survivors. This is the first time that killers can cooperate and you can team up with a friend to show a few survivors that they actually won’t survive.

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Dead by Daylight – 2v8 explained in detail

Playing killers with someone else is indescribably more relaxing. There are several positive aspects that you suddenly have with 2 killers:

  • If you lose, that burden is shared by 2 people. You don’t feel as downhearted when things go badly – especially because you are on a team with someone and can think together about how to do better.
  • A survivor is constantly leading you around by the nose and “triggering” you all the time? Just ignore him. There are 7 other survivors you can probably get to more easily.

Additionally, the game is much simpler to play without perks. I don’t have to consider hundreds of perks in every chase and think about what the survivor might be doing and whether I might accidentally trigger any of their perks. Everyone knows what every other character in the game can do – this applies to both killers and survivors.

Too many killers – no survivors

However, there is a massive problem that is currently dampening the enjoyment of the game. The waiting times are long. Extremely long. At least when you want to play killers. Survivors have virtually “instant invites” and can get started right away.

This is because this type of experience is something new for killers. Whether you play alone or in pairs makes a gigantic difference from the killer’s perspective.

For survivors, this difference is smaller. Whether you have 3 or 7 teammates has only a marginal effect on the course of the game.

This means that there are many more killers who want to try the mode and simply too few survivors. Because it’s clear: Even in 2vs8, there must be four times as many survivors as killers for matches to occur continuously.

And this is exactly where the problem lies. There are far too many killers for far too few survivors. The waiting times for killer pairs often range between 10 and 20 minutes – with a tendency towards 20. That is a bit time-consuming and dampens the enjoyment of the game on the killer’s side somewhat.

Dead by Daylight 2v8 Survivor Bonus
400% more bloodpoints for survivors – yet that is not enough of an incentive.

The developer Behaviour has also recognized the problem early and given survivors an additional incentive to sign up: Survivors receive a whopping 400% additional bloodpoints. That is such a massive bonus that you pretty much leave every match with well over 100,000 bloodpoints. Anyone who still wants to level up characters and unlock perks should make use of this now.

However, the bonus has not actually helped to level the playing field. The waiting times are still extremely high.

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But I don’t see a solid solution to this. Maybe the mode just needs more time for more people to get used to it and switch back to the survivor side. I am just worried that this massive imbalance could even be a reason to halt the development of the mode – and that would be a shame because I haven’t had as much fun in Dead by Daylight in a long time as I have had in these matches. Even more so than with the best killers that you can currently play in the real game.

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Destiny 2: Insider report shows how Bungie lost its magic

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The mass layoffs at Bungie, the studio behind Destiny and Halo, are currently occupying the gaming industry. In a major report, renowned journalist Jason Schreier reveals that Bungie may have taken on too much.

What kind of report is this? On the evening of August 2, our time, well-known gaming journalist Jason Schreier published an insider report on Bloomberg regarding the current mass layoffs at Bungie. He spoke with 10 current and former employees of the Destiny developer.

Schreier paints a picture of a studio that has grown too quickly, stretched itself too thin, and reports on the Destiny 3 that never was.

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Bungie probably thought they could achieve anything

What was all this about “Bungie Magic”? The “Bungie Magic” is said to have been a mantra of CEO Pete Parsons, whom many employees now accuse of not taking enough responsibility for his misjudgments. Overall, he was described as being “overly optimistic” in his communication with staff.

Apparently, after the acquisition by Sony in 2022, Bungie thought that everything was possible: They hired hundreds of new employees and spread them across a multitude of projects, instead of focusing on Destiny 2, which Schreier referred to as the “chief money maker” or main source of income.

Among the projects were supposed mobile versions of Destiny, remakes of old games, and entirely new franchises.

Schreier compares this miscalculation, the belief that they could achieve anything, to the failure of the BioWare MMO Anthem and the once-popular studio Arkane, which was closed in May 2024.

2023 was apparently a terrible year for Bungie

What went wrong? Bungie’s major problems began to emerge in 2023. The large Lightfall expansion of Destiny 2 did lead to player records, but it left the community disappointed.

The planned extraction shooter Marathon did not come together properly, and the major story finale The Final Shape also required more time than anticipated. By the end of 2023, the dire situation was reportedly discussed in a meeting. Parsons informed the staff that the company had missed its revenue targets by 45% and was losing money.

Bungie subsequently postponed The Final Shape and Marathon, both of which received new leadership. Around 100 employees were laid off.

According to the report, employees hoped that more time for The Final Shape would lead to a better product, but even the positive reviews could not prevent the layoffs that had long been in progress by this time.

In a blog post where Parsons announced the layoffs on July 31, the CEO admitted they had become too large. Instead of “Bungie Magic,” it was said: “We were overly ambitious.”

The expansion The Final Shape was a beacon of hope for the employees:

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Destiny 2 shows the launch trailer for The Final Shape

Destiny 3 was not canceled – it never existed

What kind of game was this? As Schreier clarifies, a sequel to Destiny 2 was reportedly never in development. Instead, a title called Payback was being worked on, which was to take place in the Destiny universe but would deviate far from the proven formula. Thus, it was more of a spin-off than a sequel.

Payback was said to have adopted elements from Warframe and Genshin Impact. Instead of exploring the world in first person, players were supposed to explore it in third person and cooperate to defeat monsters and solve puzzles. It has now been revealed that the project has been canceled, personnel have been fired, or reassigned to Marathon, which is set to be released in 2025.

What’s next? Destiny 2 is likely to take a different direction with new director Tyson Green, which some of the interviewed employees may view positively. While the “Money Maker” is still supposed to receive updates, it seems that instead of major paid expansions, they want to attract both existing and new players with smaller content drops.

These plans will now have to be implemented by the remaining Bungie staff with fewer people and tighter schedules. And that in a studio that probably has little in common with the one from three years ago: Fans are glad that not so many Destiny developers were fired, but the reality looks different

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Everyone loves the series Breaking Bad – When I tried to dissolve a salami, I realized: The series lies

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

Breaking Bad is rated the best series of all time according to user reviews. However, MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen never really warmed up to the series. As a trained chemist, she had to find out for herself through an experiment that not everything Walter White and Jesse Pinkman create is true.

Breaking Bad is not only one of the best, but probably the best series ever released. In a ranking on Reddit, the biggest rating platforms were compared, and an average score was formed. Breaking Bad comes out as the best series, even ahead of Game of Thrones and Chernobyl.

While I have already seen places 2 and 3 (or am still working on them), I have stopped watching Breaking Bad twice. I never managed to get past the fourth episode.

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This may be due to a combination of several factors:

  • The individual episodes are very long at 45-50 minutes. With many series like Fallout, I didn’t mind if the episodes were close to an hour long. However, with Breaking Bad, it felt a bit stretched for me.
  • I was told that the series only really picks up pace from the second season. Until then, one apparently has to “struggle through”.
  • The characters were unsympathetic to me from the start. Of course, I would have had to watch more episodes to wait for the development of the protagonists. However, with many other series, I have at least found one character interesting after just a few episodes.

Unfortunately, the hype never reached me. The series had the best conditions to impress me. Before my time as a journalist, I studied chemistry and even almost earned a doctorate.

Other science series, such as The Big Bang Theory, have therefore stolen my heart by storm. There is obviously a lot of nonsense in TBBT that isn’t true either. I especially remember the laser safety glasses that one would catch two cooked eyeballs with.

But precisely because Breaking Bad strikes a much more serious tone than TBBT, I would have expected that everything, especially on the chemical side, was accurate here. Presumably, the comedy genre is the reason why I forgave TBBT its mistakes more quickly. Unfortunately, I had to discover in an experiment with a “corpse” that not everything is correct in Breaking Bad.

Salami experiment showed me that not everything is true in Breaking Bad

What was that experiment? In the second episode of the first season, which I even saw, a corpse is dissolved in a bathtub. You can watch the scene in the following video from Rotten Tomatoes TV:

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To dissolve, the two (hobby) chemists use hydrofluoric acid. This is an extremely dangerous acid that I avoided as much as possible during my studies:

  • Hydrofluoric acid is a highly toxic substance that can be fatal upon skin contact. It is particularly quickly absorbed by the skin and can thus quickly reach deep skin layers and the bones.
  • The acid can already dissolve the calcium from the bones and cause severe pain without anything being visible on the skin surface.
  • In the event of poisoning, a syringe with calcium gluconate solution is therefore available in some laboratories that can be injected into the affected area. This way, the hydrofluoric acid can theoretically react with the calcium from the solution without attacking the bones.

Hydrofluoric acid can therefore dissolve bones particularly well. But what about the fleshy remains? We had posed this question in the trainee laboratory and therefore conducted an experiment that is supposed to recreate the bathtub scene.

In the meantime, there is even a spin-off that I will probably never watch either:

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Better Call Saul – Trailer for the spin-off of Breaking Bad

For the experiment, we used a plastic container, as the hydrofluoric acid would have dissolved our glass equipment. Walter White was right about that. For the experiment, we did not want to use a human corpse, so we used a salami as a substitute.

We found that the salami did not dissolve even after several weeks. Even the concentrated hydrofluoric acid of 40% was not able to break down the salami. I have not gotten over the disappointment to this day.

There are more inconsistencies in the series to prevent imitators. The synthesis steps of Walter White to produce blue crystal meth, for example, are made up.

If you were to try out his synthesis route in the lab, you would not obtain crystal meth that has such a hallucinogenic effect – and certainly not the blue color that is seen in the series.

In that respect, I can understand that the actual synthesis route should not be shown in the series. But with hydrofluoric acid, I would have thought that a similar effect to that in the second episode would be seen here.

In general, I feel much more comfortable in the world of animes. Here, there are shorter episodes and I know that most of it is nonsense. A few months ago, I was particularly captivated by a green-haired pharmacist: New anime impresses with a young pharmacist and I look forward to each new episode

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A 19-Year-Old Becomes the Highest-Ranked Player in Dota 2

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A Dota 2 professional has reached a remarkable milestone, but his performance is being controversially discussed. Fans are questioning the authenticity of his success and criticizing the current ranking system of the game.

What milestone has the pro achieved? Talon Esports offlaner Ws has become the first player in Dota 2 worldwide to reach 15,000 MMR. On Facebook, the young pro shares his profile, which shows a value of 15,007 MMR.

However, the supposedly happy news has caused some excitement among fans as users question the authenticity of this achievement.

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Pro is said to have taken advantage of tokens

Why do players doubt the success? In a thread on Reddit, the performance of the young professional is being hotly debated. Players criticize the current MMR inflation and the role of Double Down Tokens in Dota 2.

The Double Down Tokens allow players to double their MMR in certain games, which consequently leads to quick climbs. Users like invokerzzv suspect on Reddit that Ws may have taken advantage of this, as he had only 12,000 MMR a month and a half ago.

Players are not necessarily criticizing the pro, but primarily the system surrounding the MMR and are calling for a change.

The MMR in Dota 2 works similarly to League of Legends. What exactly is behind it, we have explained here: League of Legends: What is MMR and how do you find yours?

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What do players demand? While many users believe that Ws’ performance should be acknowledged, others are calling for a better ranking system for Dota 2. Especially the use of Double Down Tokens has led to fluctuations in the rankings. In higher ranks, it is said that there are strategically targeted uses of these tokens to climb faster.

Players are therefore demanding a revision of the ranking system to achieve a fairer and more just ranking structure.

This is not the first time players have been upset about Dota 2 and called for changes. Earlier this year, players demanded that Valve should ban a third-party tool to save the game. What that tool is, you can read here: DOTA 2: Software gives opponents an unfair advantage – Because they know which heroes you play best

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Pokémon GO: Counter for Lavados – The 20 best attackers in the raid guide

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The best counters against Lavados in Pokémon GO have been compiled for you in our raid guide. Here on MeinMMO, we show you the strongest attackers against the legendary Pokémon and their corresponding movesets.

When can you find Lavados in raids? From August 3, 2024, at 10:00 AM to August 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM, you can find it in 5-star raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Lavados? Lavados is a legendary Pokémon from the 1st generation of games and belongs to the Fire and Flying types. Just like Arktos and Zapdos, it has no pre-evolutions or further developments. To defeat Lavados in level 5 raids as quickly as possible, we have listed the 20 best counters for you below.

Defeating Lavados – Use these counters in the raid

  1. Mega-Despotar with Catapult and Rock Slide
  2. Mega-Aerodactyl with Stone Throw and Rock Slide
  3. Crypto-Despotar with Catapult and Rock Slide
  4. Rameidon with Catapult and Rock Slide
  5. Rihornior with Catapult and Rock Thrower
  6. Monargoras with Stone Throw and Meteor Beam
  7. Terrakium with Catapult and Rock Slide
  8. Crypto-Aerodactyl with Stone Throw and Rock Slide
  9. Crypto-Amoroso with Stone Throw and Rock Slide
  10. Crypto-Stolloss with Catapult and Meteor Beam
  11. Brockoloss with Catapult and Meteor Beam
  12. Despotar with Catapult and Rock Slide
  13. Crypto-Geowaz with Stone Throw and Rock Slide
  14. Crypto-Alola-Geowaz with Stone Throw and Rock Slide
  15. Proto-Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Wave
  16. Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Ancient Power
  17. Aerodactyl with Stone Throw and Rock Slide
  18. Crypto-Mogelbaum with Stone Throw and Meteor Beam
  19. Mega-Stolloss with Catapult and Meteor Beam
  20. Wolwerock (Day Form) with Rock Slide and Stone Throw

Weaknesses of Lavados: The legendary Pokémon is particularly vulnerable to Rock attacks due to its type. Additionally, it has a weakness against Water and Electric types.

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Is there Shiny Lavados? Yes, with a bit of luck, you can encounter a shiny Lavados after the level 5 raid. You recognize it by its reddish body.

Lavados normal (left) and as shiny (right)

How many trainers are needed? With the best counters and a high trainer level, you can defeat Lavados with just two people. However, we recommend having a few more trainers for a more relaxed raid.

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Riot once banned him for life in LoL, now he is their last hope

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Player Tyler1 is one of the most controversial players of League of Legends. And now Riot Games has turned to him to save the declining viewership of the LCS.

Who is this about? This is about Tyler Tyler1 Steinkamp, who is one of the most controversial players of League of Legends. In 2016, the streamer was originally banned for life, as a video on his YouTube channel shows.

This meant he could no longer own a LoL account; otherwise, that would also lead directly to a ban. However, Riot has now turned to Tyler1 to save a specific league.

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Tyler1 was too toxic, now he is supposed to boost the viewership

Why was Tyler1 banned? The streamer was banned at the time for extremely toxic behavior. There were instances where he streamed games in which he deliberately lost. This is against the code of conduct of League of Legends. Also, his screaming at his teammates during live streams did not contribute positively to his reputation with Riot.

After his ban, Tyler1 streamed the games of other players and organized tournaments with the community. For this effort and “after 613 days of intensive rehabilitation,” Riot rewarded him in 2018, lifting the ban and giving the streamer a second chance.

Riot is now even taking a step further and is officially collaborating with the streamer, allowing him to co-stream the LCS.

Why is Tyler1 allowed to co-stream the LCS? One factor might be that Tyler1 is among the largest LoL creators worldwide and has built a large audience especially in America. Alone on Twitch, he has over 5 million followers and an average of 15,000 viewers (via sullygnome.com).

However, the main reason for the collaboration is likely the decline in viewership of the LCS. In the North American league, things have not looked too rosy in recent years:

  • In the Spring Split 2024, there was a peak of 246,000 viewers (via Esports Charts)
  • In 2019, there were still more than double that with 599,000 viewers (via Esports Charts)
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What is Riot’s goal? Riot’s goal could therefore be to boost the viewership with Tyler1 again. This does not seem unrealistic, as he brings a huge community with him and the concept of co-streaming has already been a resounding success for other leagues like the LEC. In an interview with Tolkin and the head of the LEC, we talked about the importance of co-streaming: In the past, many used to broadcast LoL in Germany, today it is only one – We talk with Twitch streamer Tolkin and the LEC head

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The first new heroine of the Steam hit The First Descendant is finally playable, reminds fans of Guitar Hero

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The First Descendant has received its first new descendant since release with Luna. Her playstyle resembles Guitar Hero.

Who is the new heroine? Luna is the new support descendant of The First Descendant. She is both a soldier and a singer. With her musical abilities, Luna can support her teammates on the battlefield. She was introduced with the Patch 1.0.5.

If you haven’t played Luna yet, feel free to check out the first gameplay trailer:

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The First Descendant shows the skills of the new descendant Luna in the gameplay trailer

Why does Luna remind of Guitar Hero? Luna relies on music. One of her abilities is called Stage Presence. When you activate this ability, Luna’s weapon transforms into her unique synthesizer pistol. With the synthesizer pistol, you need to shoot or use skills in time with the music.

This looks like Guitar Hero: Symbols move along a track on your screen from bottom to top, and when these symbols are in your crosshair, you need to shoot or use the desired skill. If you miss the timing when using a skill, the skill fails and the cooldown is activated.

When you shoot or use a skill with the synthesizer pistol in time, it also increases Luna’s inspiration level. When the maximum is reached, a skill can be used in an enhanced variant.

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Many players are currently sharing their detailed impressions of the new heroine.

What are players saying about the newest descendant? Luna has a special playstyle that requires you to pay attention to many things at once to use her abilities efficiently. Timing can become difficult, especially in a boss fight. Many fans have mixed opinions and wish for adjustments.

  • “I think the rhythm element is fine, but the penalties need to be removed. […] Removing penalties reduces the pressure to play the mini-game well and allows for aggressive shooting when necessary.” (via reddit)
  • “[…] The multitasking is real. Avoid mistakes, position yourself, fight enemies to be as efficient as possible, activate the aura when you can, and pray that you are not too far from the others, all while I play ‘Guitar Hero’.” (via reddit)
  • “I don’t see her in the meta […] Even if all other characters are better for their roles, I will use her because she is the most fun. However, I understand why people don’t like her[…]” (via reddit)

The main criticism of Luna for many players is that she requires too much attention to various aspects during a battle: your positioning, the position of your teammates, the rhythm… this does not suit every player.

If you are looking for a strong build that is well-suited for farming and whose gameplay does not consist of rhythmic key combinations, you might be interested in Ajax’s build: The First Descendant: Ajax player destroys enemies by continuously bouncing – Creates a strong build for farming

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Fans are glad that not so many Destiny developers were fired, but the reality looks different

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The news is out: Bungie is not doing well. Many positions have been cut and projects shelved, but what does it look like on the Destiny front? Pete Parsons, the CEO of the studio, claims to have retained 850 developers and in this security, the fans of the loot shooter find comfort, but the truth is different.

What have I missed? This time, nothing in Destiny, but a lot at Bungie. The studio is facing major restructuring. 450 employees have been let go – either fired or reassigned to other teams. Many Bungie projects have been cut, and the focus will now be exclusively on Marathon and Destiny 2.

According to Pete Parsons, the CEO of Bungie, however, a large part of the developers has been retained. Only a few teams were affected, but with the capacity they still have, they can manage Destiny 2 and Marathon.

Fans are trying to comfort themselves with this knowledge and hope that Destiny 2 can still continue to exist. However, when looking at the developers actually laid off by Bungie, the future of the loot shooter does not look promising.

Will there still be a future after these events?

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The key figures of Destiny have been fired

What have fans discovered? While a large portion of fans on Reddit are trying to feel happy that not many Destiny developers were supposedly affected, one user summarized which employees were actually affected by the layoffs. The following are known:

Their contribution is nonsense. Just from Twitter people who work at Bungie, I have seen that more than 12 positions related to Destiny have been cut so far. This is my ongoing list:

according to Reddit user ColonialDagger

All these links lead you to the statements from the developers who were laid off. Pete Parsons was right, many leading figures have been affected, but they were also responsible for important things in the loot shooter.

Key staff for audio and the story of Destiny 2 were victims of the debacle – who were even involved in the success of The Final Shape. Also, well-known veterans like Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy of Destiny, who have been involved from the beginning, are no longer at Bungie.

One could argue that there are still 850 experts left who will work together on Destiny 2 and Marathon, but when looking at which positions have been cut, the question arises how Bungie plans to achieve this.

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What does the future of Destiny 2 look like?

If we are to believe the insider information from Jeff Grubb (via youtube.de), then it does not look good. In a podcast with Jan Ochoa, they talked about the current situation at Bungie. Destiny 2 was briefly mentioned, and according to him, the team is no longer discussing expansions.

According to him, there will only be “content packs” for players to look forward to. What this means is still unclear, as is how much actual content will be included in these packs.

However, one can assume that the contents of these packs will be smaller than what players were originally used to. In the past, quality and substantial content have been what Destiny players want. If Bungie or Sony decides against this and invests more resources into Marathon, it will surely harm Destiny in the short or long term. It could even go so far that Destiny might completely die. A slow and undeserved end.

What do you believe Bungie will do next? Do you think Destiny 2 still has a chance, or has the end of The Final Shape really marked the beginning of the end?

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FAQ about Housing in Guild Wars 2, new MMORPG on Steam introduces Detective profession

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It is time once again for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in Two Minutes”. We summarize the most important news surrounding the best genre in the world. Look forward to new content for WoW, Final Fantasy XIV, Lord of the Rings Online, and other genre representatives. Additionally, there was new information about upcoming hopefuls like Ashes of Creation and Throne and Liberty.

The highlights of the week:

What else has happened? With Throne and Liberty and New World Aeternum, two important MMORPG releases are on the agenda for Amazon Games within a few weeks. MeinMMO editor Karsten analyzes why this could be a mistake.

The trailer reveals it – Throne and Liberty will be released on September 17, 2024, for PC and consoles:

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The next comeback of the troll instances

What happened with the major MMORPGs:

What happened with the smaller MMORPGs:

  • The developers of Guild Wars 2 have released a comprehensive FAQ about the new housing feature of the upcoming expansion Janthir Wilds. There you can find out how to unlock your own home or what customization options are available (via guildwars2.com).
  • Once again Guild Wars 2: In Tyria, the Festival of the Four Winds has started. You can participate until August 20, 2024 (via guildwars2.com).
  • In Lord of the Rings Online, quite a bit is happening these days. Firstly, Update 41 has finally been released, featuring birdwatching, updates for the knowledgeable, the hard biscuit crafting event, and much more. You can find the official German patch notes at lotro.com.
  • On the 1st and 2nd, the two new legendary worlds Angmar and Mordor went live (via lotro.com).
  • As part of Comic-Con in San Diego, there was new information about the next expansion of LOTRO. It is called “Legacy of Morgoth” and is supposed to continue the story of “The Song of Waves and Wind”. As part of the campaign, you will leave the city of Umbar in order to head into the desert of Harad.
  • Fractured Online is offering a special deal to guilds: Those who want to try the MMORPG with their community can do so for free for seven days (via fracturedmmo.co).
  • In Albion Online, the Divine Challenge is currently running, rewarding you for activities in the open world (via albiononline.com).
  • The developers of SWTOR have presented the in-game events for August: Relics of the Gree and Pirate Attack (via swtor.com).
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What happened with MMORPGs in development:

  • The developers of Ashes of Creation have released two hours of gameplay for the Bard class. The musician is a classic supporter who strengthens allies or weakens enemies.
  • The August patch for the Korean version of Throne and Liberty brings a new rune system, which is hotly debated due to its associated random factor and connection to real money currency.
  • After a test of Chrono Odyssey, which focused on the combat system, the developers released some statistics (via X). Reportedly, around 70 percent of participants were satisfied or very satisfied with the combat experience of the MMORPG.
  • The MMORPG Brighter Shores from RuneScape creator Andrew Gower is still aiming for a launch in the third quarter of 2024. Now the profession of detective has been introduced (via X).

We have summarized for you the most important things that have happened recently in the world of MMORPGs.

What have you been excited about this week? What have you been annoyed about? Let us know in the comments. By the way, the other day there was a new special from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz, who listed some killer features that no new online role-playing game should do without: These 10 great features should be included in every MMORPG

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Japanese volleyball team motivates itself at the Olympic Games with an anime song, wins the match

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Many eyes are currently on the Olympic Games in Paris. Here, the best athletes in the world showcase their skills. Among exciting matches and less pleasant news, one team stands out, currently attracting a lot of attention with an anime song.

What kind of song is that? The Japanese volleyball team seems to consist of many anime fans. Before their match against Argentina, the volleyball players warmed up to an opening from the anime Haikyu!!.

You can hear the song in the background of the following tweet:

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But that’s not all: the anime was also present during the match itself. Every time Japan scored a point, one of the most famous songs from the anime, Fly High, played. There’s also a video that we don’t want to withhold from you:

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The song likely helped Japan win the volleyball match. After the victory over Argentina, “Fly High” played again, to which the Japanese team celebrated.

Some fans even noticed that there was an amazing parallel to the manga. During the final arc, the Japanese team faces off against Argentina.

A new movie of the anime was released in theaters just a few weeks ago:

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Trailer for the movie Haikyu!! The playoff of the landfill

Haikyu!! brings volleyball into the spotlight

What is Haikyuu about? The orange-haired Shoyo Hinata is obsessed with volleyball. Although he is relatively small, he wants to make a name for himself as a volleyball player. For this, he joins the volleyball club at his junior high school.

At Karasuno High School, he joins the volleyball team again. However, he discovers that his rival from junior high school, Tobio Kageyama, is also on the team.

Over time, the two motivate each other to push beyond their limits. Through their elaborate tactics, the volleyball team manages to achieve victories after a long drought.

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Where can I watch the anime? Currently, there are several streaming services that offer all four seasons of the anime. If you are a subscriber to Amazon Prime, Netflix, ADN, or Crunchyroll, you can watch the entire anime without paying any additional fees.

If you, like MeinMMO demon Cortyn, are not a fan of sports animes, there is still a series that Cortyn can recommend. It may have nothing to do with volleyball, but it does involve another ball sport: I can’t stand sports series, but surprisingly, an anime about golf has fascinated me

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Pokémon GO: How to properly use the raid event with Mega Rayquaza today

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On August 3, 2024, there will be a new raid event featuring Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon GO. Here you will find tips for the event.

What kind of event is this? In June 2024, there was a top raid event with Mega Rayquaza, but due to issues, not enough specimens appeared for many trainers.

Therefore, there will be a substitute event on August 3, 2024, which is basically better than the original. Because: The powerful Mega Rayquaza will appear in regular raids, not in top raids.

This means you can challenge the Pokémon through remote raids if you don’t have one nearby. Alternatively, you can invite friends to support you if you are missing players.

In this article, we will show you some tips for the raid day with Mega Rayquaza.

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Note three times on Saturday

These are the raid times: Mega Rayquaza is set to appear at three fixed times on Saturday – at all gyms. This was confirmed by Niantic Support via X.com.

  • 11:00 AM
  • 1:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM

The raid will then be available for 25 minutes. This allows for up to two raids per gym and per hour.

Get the Meteorite in Research

What is the Meteorite for? If you defeat Mega Rayquaza, you will receive only one encounter with the normal Rayquaza plus Mega Energy. However, you need something else to perform the Mega Evolution: the Meteorite.

This item allows Rayquaza to learn the move “Zenith Blaster,” which triggers the Mega Evolution in conjunction with the Mega Energy.

The Meteorite will be available on Saturday in a free, limited research. Therefore, you should definitely complete this to obtain the Meteorite.

There is also a small chance that captured Rayquaza from the Mega Raid will give you a Meteorite. However, the research is the guaranteed way to get the item.

Use the right counters against Mega Rayquaza

What type is strong against Mega Rayquaza? Mega Rayquaza has weaknesses against Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy-type attacks, with Ice being particularly effective.

Therefore, you should use monsters of this type, such as:

  • (Shadow) Mamoswine
  • Mega Glaceon
  • Mega Rayquaza
  • Colava
  • Glaceon
  • (Shadow) Snorunt

And similar monsters. Also, a Mewtwo with Ice Beam can deal significant damage.

A list of the best counters against Mega Rayquaza with suitable moves can be found here.

What CP does a perfect Rayquaza have?

Pay attention to this CP: Many trainers are searching for a four-star Rayquaza, meaning one with perfect stats. If you want to know if your Rayquaza after the raid is what is called a “Hundo”, look for these CP values:

  • A normal 100% Rayquaza has 2191 CP
  • A 100% Rayquaza with weather boost has 2739 CP
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Otherwise, there are more interesting dates coming up this month. There will be a Community Day, various raid hours, spotlight hours, and more. Additionally, in September there will be a season change, so we are in the last month of the current season “Heavenly Teamwork.” You can find all important dates in August 2024 for Pokémon GO here.

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