Dungeonborne delivers the first skins for your weapons in August. A trailer now presents them. You can see it here on MeinMMO.
Dungeonborne is a new game on Steam, which is heavily based on the “Dark and Darker” principle. The game was released on July 19, 2024, and has received 70% mostly positive reviews on the platform since then.
Your goal is to leave a dungeon with as much loot as possible. But for that, you should not only gather as much as you can but also escape the dungeon in time. Time is ticking, and once the map has completely darkened, it’s over.
It’s a kind of battle royale that finds its inspiration in Dungeons and Dragons and offers you various classes that fight with medieval weapons and magic. You will not only face other players but also NPCs in the form of different monsters.
Now a trailer shows the first weapon skins that players can look forward to in August:
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Dungeonborne liefert euch im August erste Waffen-Skins
What kind of weapons are these? The weapons featured in the trailer are “only” weapon skins that you can receive in the game starting August 1, 2024.
The short trailer focuses on the design of the skins, which definitely fits in a world full of dark dungeons and monstrous creatures. The weapons look as if they are made from various bones and skulls, with some muscle and scraps of flesh still hanging from them.
You will see a sword and a shield that seem to consist of a whole torso, daggers, and a broadsword. There is also a bony crossbow and a club with a skull.
The orb stands out the most, which allows you to attack magically in the game. This is not just made of bones, but is a still beating heart that you, as a player, carry around.
In Dungeonborne, particularly PvP enthusiasts will get their money’s worth. The thrill of potentially losing everything in the game is particularly appealing to many players. However, shortly after the release, some wish for another feature to make the game a better experience for everyone: With Dungeonborne, a good “Dark and Darker” is finally back on Steam, but one feature is missing
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In Pokémon GO there are all kinds of challenges that you can face. A trainer reports on a personal challenge that has taken him several years to complete.
In Pokémon GO, you can complete so-called field research. In this, you have to complete a task and receive a reward in the form of items or Pokémon encounters. For each field research you complete, you get a stamp with the date when you mastered the research.
If you complete a field research on seven different days, you will receive what is called a field research breakthrough. This also rewards you with an item and a Pokémon encounter. The Pokémon available for this rotate regularly.
A trainer on Reddit is now reporting on a challenge related to field research that he is facing. And the completion of this challenge takes a full seven years.
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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins
7 years instead of 7 days
What kind of challenge is this? Instead of completing a field research every day, the trainer IceT77 only completes one field research per year. And he does this on the same day, namely July 28.
This means that he does not require just seven days to obtain the field research breakthrough, but a whole seven years. He started the challenge in July 2018 and can complete it in July 2025 if he doesn’t forget to submit a task.
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How did he come to this challenge? The challenge came about rather randomly. The trainer writes about it: It was a coincidence that I opened it once a year, and from then on I just stuck with it.
Did he cheat? According to his own statements, he did not exploit tricks like the submitting in different time zones, but completed a task regularly once a year. For this, he set a reminder so he wouldn’t forget.
What does the community say about it? In the post on Reddit, there are several comments praising the trainer’s patience and suggesting ideas for further challenges.
I definitely wouldn’t have the willpower to wait a whole year between tasks., writes trainer maniacal_monk
Haha, that’s great. The next challenge is the extra day in February during a leap year., comments trainer ZeusTheGreat7
Man, that’s so cool!!! You’re probably the only one in the world who’s ever done that., says Eaglewolf13
The anticipation is great., writes trainer Gloomy-Kimtxn
It remains to be seen if there will be a Reddit post next year where the trainer announces that he has completed the challenge. And what challenge he will tackle next.
What about you? Do you have similar challenges that you are working on? Would you have the patience and endurance to complete the trainer’s challenge? Feel free to let us know in the comments. If you want to know what to expect next month, check out the events in August 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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With “Settlers of Kalguur”, the new content update for Path of Exile was released on July 26, 2024. While the launch on consoles faced challenges, the player numbers for the hack & slash adventure on Steam exploded.
How was the launch of “Settlers of Kalguur”? The new update for Path of Exile must have been a rollercoaster of emotions for the developers at Grinding Gear Games:
For the first time ever, a major content update “Settlers of Kalguur” was released simultaneously for the PC and console versions of Path of Exile. Serious issues occurred on PlayStation and Xbox, triggered by a hotfix implemented on short notice (via pathofexile.com).
In addition to the significant problems on consoles, many other bugs were fixed over the weekend – a list of all hotfixes can be found on pathofexile.com.
On Steam, the major rival of Diablo 4 set a new record thanks to “Settlers of Kalguur”: On July 26, 2024, there were temporarily 228,398 players online in Path of Exile at the same time. The old all-time high was 211,637 concurrent players from April 2023.
It should be noted that many PC players utilize the standalone launcher of Path of Exile and do not log in via Steam. According to a post on X, the peak on PC may have been around 350,000 concurrent players – also a record for the eleven-year-old Path of Exile.
The content of “Settlers of Kalguur” in the trailer:
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Path of Exile presents new expansion in trailer
Hack & Slash with City Manager
What does “Settlers of Kalguur” offer? The current influx of players logging into Path of Exile is certainly related to the anticipation for Path of Exile 2. Additionally, the new content update provides good reasons to visit the dark world of Wraeclast:
With the July expansion, the challenge league “Settlers of Kalguur” starts, where players help build a city and establish a trade route. Familiar characters like Dannig, Rog, Tujen, and Gwennen make a return.
When building the city, you also manage it and hire workers to assist you in mining, smelting, enchanting, agriculture, and other tasks.
In the endgame, you create maps using engineer Isla with kalguurian modifications, which assigned fighters must then complete for you.
At the rune-smithing table, you can enhance weapons through an engraving with rune magic.
Through the new currency market, you can trade currencies and most other stackable items with other players asynchronously.
Three new endgame bosses hijack your trade ships or capture your workers.
There are extensive changes for the Ascendancy class of the Gladiator and further balance adjustments.
The new Ascendancy class of the Guardian replaces the Hunter.
There are extensive improvements for various endgame content, the console version, as well as quality-of-life adjustments such as an increase in item pick-up range.
What does the community say about the update? On Steam, the review rating barometer from the past 30 days stands at “Very Positive”, with 89 percent positive reviews. When looking at the reviews from the last few days, one recurring statement comes up: Path of Exile is the best ARPG on the market.
Similarly enthusiastic posts can be found on X. Streamer Tri notes that he considers the current league to be the best yet (via X). Popular WoW streamer Bajheera concurs (via X): “The best league so far!”
Lucky Ghost adds (via X): “350,000 concurrent players is insane! It’s well deserved, this league is incredible. I’m enjoying every second of playing a melee character for the first time in years.”
Spam calls are a scourge of our time, becoming more acute and nerve-wracking due to AI. We show you apps that help.
What are spam calls? This technical term can refer to a variety of unwanted and sometimes even dangerous calls. Almost everyone knows the phenomenon: Your phone rings, the number is unknown to you and not in your contact list. When you answer, an AI voice reads you an advertisement or there is just silence on the other end.
Regardless of who or what it is: spam calls are annoying and can even cost you real money if you call back. We present you with a brief overview of two apps each and the options that iOS and Android inherently provide to identify and block spam calls.
You can read about what the N symbol on your phone means here with us on MeinMMO or watch it in the following video:
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What does the N symbol on your phone mean?
Stop spam calls, these apps help
How can I activate the default spam call detection on iOS and Android? Both Google and Apple generally offer tools to deal with spam calls out of the box.
iOS: In iOS 13 and newer, you can use “Silence Unknown Callers.” This option can be found in the settings of your iPhone under “Phone.”
What does “Silence Unknown Callers” do? This feature on Apple devices suppresses calls from unknown numbers and stores them only in your call list. The phone does not ring at all – either by vibration, display, or sound. You will only find the entry in the call list, and the caller has the chance to leave you a message on your voicemail. (More info: via Apple.com)
Android: Go to the settings menu of your smartphone, navigate to Caller ID and Spam, and activate Filter Spam Calls.
What does Filter Spam Calls do? Just like with iOS, the filtered call only appears in the incoming calls and is redirected to voicemail.
Why should I then use third-party apps? With third-party apps, you get a more user-friendly interface and control options to configure how the app should handle spam calls.
Do the apps cost anything? No, but they contain ads and/or the option for in-app purchases. However, downloading, installing, and using them will not cost you anything extra.
On Google Play, these two apps are rated very well: Call Blocker or Truecaller: See who is calling. Generally, all apps of this kind work relatively similarly. Even if you choose other providers, you will always have the option to manually add numbers to a blacklist or often set entire number ranges that should be blocked.
Truecaller offers on Android as well as on iOS (see below) an additional database where numbers end up that other users have already blocked. So, at least in theory, you often receive direct information about a spam call when it comes in.
Anti-spam call apps for iOS
On the iPhone, you can find these two well-rated apps in the Apple App Store: Begone: Spam Call Blocker and Truecaller: Caller ID Blocker. The options are identical to those on Android: more information, more control, customizable ways to create blacklists for blocking.
If you’re interested in more tips from the world of mobile and data security, we have more on offer on MeinMMO. Because aside from the informative articles linked above, we have more to tell about smartphones, whether you use Android or iOS. Elsewhere, we have for example listed six myths about phone usage that you should no longer believe.
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At Comic-Con in San Diego, there was information about the next expansion of Lord of the Rings Online: Legacy of Morgoth. Also, Update 41 is set to be released this week. MeinMMO summarizes all the important details for you.
What is known about the new expansion of LOTRO? The roadmap for 2024 already indicated that a new expansion for Lord of the Rings Online is set to release in the fourth quarter. Included are four fresh regions, a raid, and an instance group.
At Comic-Con in San Diego, more details were revealed:
the new expansion is called “Legacy of Morgoth”
with the addon, the storyline of “The Song of Waves and Wind” will continue; more details on the story series can be found at lotro-wiki.com
as part of the storyline, you will leave the city of Umbar to venture into the desert of Harad
With the last expansion, a new class came to Middle-earth; here is the trailer:
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The Lord of the Rings Online DLC lets you set sail with a new class – Watch the trailer here
Was that all the information from Comic-Con? In regard to the MMORPG for Lord of the Rings, the responsible parties also presented the most important new features of Update 41, which is set to be released around July 31, 2024 (via forums.lotro.com). The patch brings, among other things:
the new hobby of bird watching
a new event for craftsmen
new quests and rewards for monster play
after humans, elves will also receive new customization options such as faces and hairstyles, and improvements to animations are planned
Alongside Update 41, the two new Legendary servers Angmar and Mordor will go live, offering a fresh challenge with a stronger variant of the Ringwraith attacks. The victims of the Nazgûl must team up with other Middle-earth fighters to have a chance at victory. Powerful loot awaits as a reward.
The representatives of Daybreak Game Company used the panel at Comic-Con not only to look at the upcoming content for Lord of the Rings Online. There were also topic blocks for the other MMORPGs of the publisher. Here are the highlights:
Lead designer Chad Brown talked about the upcoming port of DC Universe Online for the Xbox Series. He also introduced “Harley Quinn vs. Apokolips,” the upcoming episode of the superhero MMORPG. The storyline is based on a DC series in which Harley joins the “Female Furies” to receive a brand new suit and a hammer. The release is planned for fall.
Executive producer Rob Ciccolini spoke about the new expansion “Magic of Myth Drannor” for Dungeons & Dragons Online, set to release on August 14, 2024. It brings the new archetype of the chaos mage, the playable race of the Eladrin, and fresh content in a new zone.
Executive producer Jenn Chan mentioned on stage the 25th anniversary of EverQuest and the 20th anniversary of EverQuest II. The milestones will be celebrated with in-game events, player gifts, updates for the “Anniversary Tower,” and the updates “The Outer Brood” and “Scars of Destruction.”
It’s time again for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in Two Minutes”. We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. Look forward to many new contents for World of Warcraft, the testing of new servers for Lord of the Rings Online, as well as Ultima Online and much more.
The preparatory events for the new expansion start on July 31, 2024. Early access is scheduled for August 23, 2024. On August 27, 2024, the actual launch of the addon follows.
Unfortunately, there was some trouble at launch, as many European interested parties could not activate their invitation code for the PlayStation 5. The reason: Only 20 of the more than 45 EU countries are allowed for the test. A detail that Amazon Games had not communicated sufficiently in advance.
The trailer for the new console version of New World:
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Trailer for New World Aeternum announces console version
On July 31, 2024, the Rise of the Zandalari will be released for Cataclysm Classic. Included are the heroic dungeon versions of Zul’Gurub and Zul’Aman.
On July 24, 2024, a small update for Lost Ark was released, which adjusted the currently ongoing Super-Mokoko-Express-Event (via playlostark.com).
This happened with the small MMORPGs:
With the update Paths to Glory Albion Online received a new achievement and mission system on July 22, 2024, which is meant to guide newcomers and provide additional incentives for veterans. Other innovations include several crystal weapons, extensive adjustments for the streets of Avalon, as well as optimizations for guild islands, fate boards, and more.
In a livestream, the developers of Star Wars: The Old Republic presented the innovations of update 7.5.1 (via swtor.com).
Fractured Online officially left Early Access on July 24, 2024. Alongside the launch, there was a fresh server start (via Steam).
For Ravendawn a new update has been announced, which is set to go live on August 9, 2024. Not only gameplay improvements have been promised, but also fresh PvP and PvE contents.
A new armor type, the Norrathian Armory, has been introduced for Everquest 2, which allows you to share items with other account characters (via everquest2.com).
For Lord of the Rings Online, tests of the new Legendary Server Mordor are currently taking place. Angmar and Mordor are expected to go live on July 31 or August 1, 2024. The release of update 41 is also planned for July 31 (via mmorpg.com).
The open beta for the New Legacy server of Ultima Online started on July 26, 2024, and is expected to run until July 28 (via uo.com).
On July 22, 2024, the first boss dungeon with Sanctum of Rebirth was released for RuneScape (via mmorpg.com).
For Scars of Honor, a new developer update was released, which introduced the new continent Irongarth and the sun elves (via Youtube).
The early access for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is scheduled to start in December. The developers have released a comprehensive fact sheet for the EA phase (pantheonmmo.com).
With that, we have summarized the most important things that have recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.
What were you excited about this week? What frustrated you? Let us know in the comments at MeinMMO. If you are looking for affordable MMORPGs in 2024, the following list might help you: The 12 best free-to-play MMORPGs 2024 in comparison
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In July 2024, there will again be some Spotlight Hours in Pokémon GO. We will show you when they take place and what you can expect there.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hours are events that take place every Tuesday. For 60 minutes, one Pokémon is in focus, appearing in very high numbers.
In addition to the Pokémon, there is also a bonus that is active during this time. This can be a bonus on experience points, stardust, or candies.
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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins
All Spotlight Hours in July 2024
When do the Spotlight Hours run? The Spotlight Hours take place every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. On which dates in July 2024 you can find which Pokémon and bonuses is shown in the following table.
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? On July 2, you will find Pikachu, one of the most popular Pokémon, in the Spotlight Hour. On this day, you will find it wearing a cake hat.
Which bonus is active? In this Spotlight Hour, the bonus for 2x catch XP is active. This means that for all Pokémon you catch during the Spotlight Hour, you will receive double experience points.
Is the event worth it? Pikachu with cake hat cannot evolve into Raichu. The Pokémon is not among the strongest attackers available in Pokémon GO. It is not worth using either in raids or in the battle league.
If you are actively collecting experience points, the bonus may be more interesting for you.
Can you catch Shiny Pikachu? Yes, you might also encounter the Shiny variant of Pikachu with a cake hat during the event. If you are a Shiny collector, this could be the most interesting point of this event for you.
Spotlight Hour on July 9
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? Seemops, a Pokémon from the 3rd generation with the types Ice and Water, is in the forefront during this Spotlight Hour. It can evolve into Seejong and then into Walraisa.
Which bonus is active? In this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the number of candies for catching Pokémon. It does not matter which Pokémon you catch.
Is the event worth it? The final evolution of Seemops, Walraisa, is not the strongest Pokémon for the battle league, but it is not the weakest either. In the Super League, it ranks among the top 100, and in the Hyper League, among the top 50 Pokémon.
Can you catch Shiny Seemops? Yes, with some luck, you can encounter Seemops as a Shiny Pokémon as well.
Spotlight Hour on July 16
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? On July 16, you will find Bithora in the Spotlight Hour. This Pokémon is from the 6th generation and has the types Rock and Water. It can evolve into Thanathora.
Which bonus is active? If you send Pokémon to the professor during the event, you will receive double the number of candies. It does not matter which Pokémon you send: You will receive the candy bonus for each Pokémon sent.
Is the event worth it? If you plan to use Bithora and its evolution for raids or battle leagues, you will be disappointed. Both Pokémon are not particularly good attackers.
If you have already marked Pokémon with a tag to send to the professor, the bonus might be worth it to clear your Pokémon bag and get extra candies.
Can you catch Shiny Bithora? Yes, Bithora is also available as Shiny in Pokémon GO. If you are lucky, you can catch the Shiny variant of the Pokémon during the event.
Spotlight Hour on July 23
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? During this Spotlight Hour, Digda and Alolan Digda are in focus. The Ground-type Pokémon from the 1st generation has a evolution, Digdri.
Which bonus is active? During this Spotlight Hour, a bonus for double experience points when evolving Pokémon is active. It does not matter which Pokémon you evolve: You will receive double the amount of experience points for each evolution.
Is the event worth it? Digda and its evolution Digdri are not particularly strong Pokémon. They are not worth using as attackers in raids or for battle leagues. This also applies to the Alolan form.
The bonus on experience points when evolving Pokémon could be more interesting for you if you currently have many Pokémon to evolve and could use the experience points.
Can you catch Shiny Digda? Yes, Digda can generally also be found as a Shiny Pokémon. With the high number of Digda at the event, you have a comparatively good chance of obtaining the Pokémon as Shiny.
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? On this day, Togedemaru will be in focus. This Pokémon comes from the 7th generation and has the types Electric and Steel. It does not have an evolution.
Which bonus is active? In this Spotlight Hour, a bonus for stardust is active. If you catch Pokémon within the 60 minutes, you will receive double the amount of stardust. It does not matter which Pokémon you catch: The bonus is active for each caught Pokémon.
Is the event worth it? Togedemaru is not worth using in raids. The Pokémon is simply too weak for that. In the battle leagues, it is somewhat usable in the Super League, but for the other leagues, it is not worth it at all.
With the stardust bonus, you can at least top up your stardust supply a bit. This bonus can be further increased by using a star piece.
Can you catch Shiny Togedemaru? No, Togedemaru is not yet available as Shiny in Pokémon GO. You can only catch it in its regular form.
What do you think of the Spotlight Hours in July 2024? Are there Pokémon and bonuses that particularly interest you, or will you not participate? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments and discuss with other trainers. We also have an overview of all events in July 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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On August 6, Season 5 begins in Diablo 4 and you still have some time to secure the rewards and finish everything you want to accomplish. MeinMMO summarizes the most important things for you.
When does Season 5 start? Season 4 ends on August 6 and then Season 5 starts. We expect it to go live in the evening around 7:00 PM. There could be an appropriate patch beforehand, and maintenance work is not ruled out. Season 4 launched in May with a big update, and preloading was not possible – Blizzard stated that discussions are ongoing to improve the process in the future.
What’s included in Season 5?
The theme of the new season is not yet known. In the last YouTube livestream, the developers hinted that it is heading towards “Return to Hell.” The next livestream will take place on August 1 at 8 PM. More information is available on the Blizzard website.
After testing on the PTR, many players and experts were skeptical about Season 5. Now, more and more details about the changes are becoming known, bringing joy. Among other things, the classes are supposed to align more closely to each other regarding their power.
What happens to my season character? All season characters from Season 4 will become eternal characters. Chests, gold, and materials will be consolidated. If you want to play Season 5, you will need to create a new character again.
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Diablo 4: Developers offer insight into the Season of the Infernal Hordes
Secure all the cosmetics you want
The battle pass of Diablo 4 has some cosmetic content that you can only obtain in the current season. If cosmetics are important to you and you like the style of the battle pass, you should grind until August 6. Highlights include:
the mount armor “Demigod Slashes” at level 1
the town portal “Devouring Malevolence” at level 13
the gravestone “Triple Shattered Monument” at level 47
various cosmetic equipment
various weapon skins and emotes
If you are a fan of player titles in Diablo 4 and want to secure many of them, there is again a hidden title in Season 4. However, if you want to grab this, you need to complete quite a few tasks:
Your characters will move to the eternal realm, seasonal content will not carry over, but potions, nightmare sigils, equipment, and also (Uber) Uniques will. All items share a chest, but you also have multiple compartments there. Check your inventory as well, as it tends to accumulate quite a lot.
After the season, you still have some time to transfer items into the “eternal” chest. It can get quite chaotic if you haven’t sorted things beforehand.
So consider what you want to keep from the stuff you farmed in the season. If you also want to continue playing in the eternal realm afterward, it would be wise to farm certain bosses now, so you can possibly secure some cool Uber Uniques:
If you want to play Season 5, you need to create a new character. However, it does not start “completely from 0,” but can carry over some content that you can prepare now:
complete (at least) the prologue of the campaign to have access to seasonal content
explore the entire map, or at least collect the teleport points in each city
farm the reputation in the areas and complete the region progress for a faster start
When starting a new character, you can collect a few bonuses if you have been diligent.
While this takes some time, it only needs to be done once. After that, you will have the advantages for your characters in every subsequent season – unless you switch to Hardcore. There, you will need to uncover the map again and complete the region progress anew.
Season 5 begins on August 6. If you are still unsure which class you want to play when it starts, our tier list might help you. There we show you which classes and builds are the strongest in the endgame. We also provide a brief description of the best builds and links to recreate them: Diablo 4 Season 5 Tier List: The best builds for all classes in the endgame
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The Straw Hat crew from One Piece now has ten members, who couldn’t be more different. But which member of the Straw Hat crew would you most like to spend time with? We will clarify this in an ultimate survey!
Each Straw Hat pirate has their own quirks. Some love to take it easy, while others crave action all the time. Luffy is known for his big appetite and restlessness. We always see Zoro with weights in hand because he needs to train.
When Usopp isn’t busy crafting new equipment, he is goofing around with Luffy and Chopper. Although Chopper sometimes withdraws to study his medical books. Sanji makes sure everyone is provided with food.
Brook spends his free time practicing music, after all, he is the Soul King. Franky keeps the ship intact and knows all about machines. Jinbei enjoys the quiet and sips tea leisurely, while Nico Robin lies in the next lounge with a good book. Nami, on the other hand, would alternate between relaxing and extensive shopping.
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One Piece: These are the 5 coolest ships sailing the oceans
So the question is: Which Straw Hat member would you most like to hang out with? Let us know in the survey below which pirate you would prefer by your side.
Here’s how you can participate: To have your opinion taken into account, you need to cast your vote in the survey below. You have the opportunity to vote. You decide which pirate you would be most likely to befriend.
It may happen that none of the Straw Hats appeal to you. Then tell us in the comments if there is another character with whom you would rather hang out.
The new PvE mode in League of Legends is reminiscent of popular games like Vampire Survivors. To help you get started in this new mode, we at MeinMMO have put together a beginner’s guide.
Especially at the beginning, if you haven’t played similar titles before, the mode can quickly become overwhelming. We have compiled tips to help you get started in Swarm.
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Swarm – Trailer for the new LoL PvE mode
Use Your Abilities
This tip may initially sound very trivial, as it is obviously sensible to use your abilities E and R. However, what is important in Swarm is that you do not use your abilities in the same way as in League of Legends.
In LoL, you are probably used to using your abilities cautiously and not immediately when they are available again. In Swarm, it’s a bit different, and you should use your abilities frequently. Since there are cooldowns, it makes sense, at least for your ultimate ability, to use it when there is a larger mass of monsters around you.
Don’t Be Afraid of Damage
To win a round in LoL Swarm, you must survive for 15 minutes before facing the boss, which looks different depending on the map. During this time, you will inevitably take some damage. If you are playing solo, you need to act more cautiously, and especially walls can become a big problem. More on that later.
Still, particularly when you have unlocked the Healing upgrade, you continuously regenerate your health, so taking a bit of damage is not fatal. It only becomes problematic when you are surrounded by monsters.
In multiplayer, however, you can take the damage you have taken a bit more lightly. If you are overrun and defeated by the monsters, it is possible to be revived by a friend. You can even use this as a strategy to gain more experience points.
Spend Your Gold on Upgrades
In LoL Swarm, you primarily need gold to buy upgrades. There are a total of 15 upgrades that you can acquire:
Damage: Multiplies damage
Armor: Reduces incoming damage
Maximum Health: Multiplies maximum health
Healing: Restores health every second
Movement Speed: Increases movement speed
Pickup Radius: Increases the ERF and pickup range for gold
Area Size: Increases the area size of some weapons
Duration: Increases the duration of weapon and ability effects
Critical Hit Chance: Increases the chance of critical hits for weapons that can critically hit
Ability Speed: Reduces the cooldown of weapons and abilities
Experience: Increases earned experience
Projectiles: Increases the number of projectiles fired for firearms
Gold: Increases the gold earned
Bonus Duration: Increases the duration of Miss Fortune’s Battle-Bunny bonuses
Anima Power: For each level, 1% damage, 1% movement speed, 1% ability speed, 1% pickup radius
Some upgrades will only unlock during the course of the game, but with each upgrade, you make the upcoming run easier for yourself. So it’s worth checking after each run if you can buy a new upgrade.
On each map, you usually find boxes in corners and against walls that you can destroy. Inside, there is always one of the following three things:
Gold
Healing
Vacuum Orbs that suck up all the experience on the map
Especially the healing can save your life in critical moments, especially if you don’t have a passive ability that replenishes your health points. The vacuum orbs also give you a nice advantage and can sometimes allow you to skip several levels at once since a lot of experience points are inevitably left behind at the beginning.
Importantly, the boxes regenerate over time. So don’t hesitate to destroy the boxes early in the game and try to remember the spots where you can find healing.
You can find boxes spread across the entire map.
Watch Out for Walls and Chokepoints
You will quickly get the hang of how to best navigate the map. At the beginning, it can be helpful to avoid chokepoints or not to circle around walls. Especially when your abilities are still on cooldown, this can quickly mean your end. However, you should not completely avoid these, as there are often boxes with gold or healing there.
Swarm is the new PvE mode of League of Legends, following a completely different gameplay principle than fans are used to from Riot Games. Overall, you can choose between 9 champions. In a tier list, we have listed the best champions for you: LoL Swarm: Tier List of the Best Champions
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World of Warcraft has changed its direction – forever. The biggest step the MMORPG has taken in decades.
It’s a wild time for World of Warcraft right now. These are the last days of the “Dragonflight” expansion, but the big Pre-Patch 11.0 has already ushered in the era of The War Within and brought the most significant changes to the game that World of Warcraft has seen in the last 10 years.
Foremost is of course the big feature of the Warband – but there are also many small innovations that contribute to a smoother and better gameplay experience.
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WoW: Pre-Patch 11.0 – Trailer for the new pre-event of The War Within
The small statement “Almost everything is now account-bound thanks to the Warband” reads almost like a triviality. A minor quality-of-life improvement that makes everything a bit more pleasant.
But that’s not all. This is almost a 180° turn from what World of Warcraft has done in the last two decades.
These are many small features that together make for a big change:
Almost all relevant resources and currencies can be transferred between characters.
The account has a shared bank that all characters can access – from anywhere.
Reputation is account-wide, every character can work on it, and all benefit.
Quests only need to be completed once per account, then they can be hidden – anyone who wishes can play them multiple times.
Every character can now unlock all items as transmog, so your warrior benefits when the mage finds plate armor.
The Warband not only looks cool – it also changes a lot about the game.
Suddenly, it’s not just individual characters that matter. There’s no need for multiple characters to complete the same quests over and over again. There’s no need to earn a particular reputation reward multiple times just because one wants to switch characters.
For some, the downside may be that you now “have to” spend less time in-game to make good progress on twinks. But when you think about it, that actually means:
You can now use the time saved to do things in the game that really bring you joy.
A change that many may have missed concerns the mounts in World of Warcraft. Players are usually used to unlocking “normal riding”, then fast riding (and so on). But Blizzard has also revamped this system, removed some steps, and even increased the speed of riding. The changes in detail are:
The riding skill for 60%-mounts is no longer required.
Riding skills are now available starting at level 10. Mounts have a speed of +100%.
Riding proficiency is now available starting at level 20. It allows the use of flying mounts at a speed of +220%.
Master riding is now available as early as level 30. It allows the use of flying mounts at a speed of +420% – so 100% faster than before.
What sounds like a small adjustment ultimately results in you being much faster even at early levels and quickly overcoming those tedious first levels. This – combined with the XP reduction up to level 70 – means that new characters can catch up to the endgame much more quickly, making everything feel “snappier”.
With these changes, World of Warcraft has taken a giant step towards “Modern MMORPG” and laid the groundwork for the game to not only keep up with the ongoing modern MMORPG market during the duration of the World Souls saga, but also to endure afterwards. Now all that’s really missing is housing.
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Blizzard is planning the first expansion for Diablo 4 with Vessel of Hatred. More and more details about new features are becoming known from recently shown gameplay. One of these features has been requested by players since the release, although it is actually just a tiny quality-of-life change.
This is what players wish for:
In Diablo 4, there are several capitals, one for each region, and with Vessel of Hatred, another will be added: Kurast. When you use your town portal, you always end up in the capital of the region you are currently in.
This has bothered players since the game’s release, as some cities have a better layout than others and are more “convenient.” One of the biggest threads on Reddit back then already demanded that players be able to favorite a city to always navigate to it.
In this way, players could save time and wouldn’t have to awkwardly select the respective city via the map. It seems that Blizzard is bringing exactly this feature in Vessel of Hatred.
Where is this information coming from? Blizzard invited some experts to their home in Irvine, California, shortly before the official presentation of the Spiritborn to play the class in advance. They also had the new area Nahantu to explore.
The streamer and YouTuber Rob meticulously ensured in his gameplay to briefly click on all new features with the mouse to analyze them later. A detail was noticed (via wowhead).
For the capital Kurast, there is now the option to right-click (on PC) to set the city as a favorite – exactly the function that players have been wishing for for a year. In Rob’s gameplay, there are quite a few details that even the expert himself did not notice.
Whether the function works in all cities is still unknown, but it would be logical. Of course, it is also not yet certain whether the feature will actually come, but there is nothing to suggest otherwise.
Only with Season 4 did the game experience a resurgence, as the entire loot system was overhauled, and the endgame appeals to players significantly more. Vessel of Hatred clearly continues this trend.
With Vessel of Hatred, you will also get the new area Nahantu with the capital Kurast south of Kehjistan. The area is an overgrown jungle with new enemies, including a cult, new demons, and wildlife.
The story also continues. You will find out what happens to Mephisto’s soulstone, which Neyrelle stole at the end of the campaign. The intro already shows that the “thief” is not doing particularly well. No wonder considering who she has gotten involved with: Mephisto will be the new big boss in Vessel of Hatred – Who is he anyway?
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In Naruto Shippuden there are many cool clans, but which one is actually the most powerful? We took a closer look at the clans and show you which are the strongest.
How was the ranking created? Our ranking is based on the current state of the Naruto Shippuden anime/manga. We compared all the clans and picked our top 5. In our assessment, we took into account the individual abilities and background stories of the clans. Based on this, we show you the 5 strongest clans of Naruto Shippuden.
Attention Spoilers: The article contains spoilers that run throughout Naruto Shippuden.
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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 – Opening Trailer
The Hyuga Clan is one of the oldest and most respected clans of Konoha. The Hyuga are known for their Byakugan, a Kekkei Genkai (hereditary ability). It is one of the most powerful eye techniques (Dou-Jutsu) and allows for nearly complete 360-degree vision.
Shinobi with the Byakugan can see through massive objects and over great distances, functioning almost like a telescopic view. In addition, the Byakugan enables them to see the chakra flow and the Tenketsu (chakra points) in another person’s body, giving them a significant advantage in combat.
Thanks to this ability, the Hyuga can target with their technique Gentle Fist (a unique Tai-Jutsu) to disrupt or even completely block the chakra flow of their opponents. Through hard training, many clan members possess excellent chakra control.
The Senju Clan is among the most powerful and historically significant clans in the world of Naruto. Its origins trace back to Asura Otsutsuki, the younger son of Hagoromo Otsutsuki. As descendants of Otsutsuki, the Senju clan was the only clan able to compete with the Uchiha clan in strength during the war. The two clans signed a peace treaty and together founded the village of Konohagakure (Konoha).
The Senju were also known by the name The 1000-Hand Clan. This clan is known for its enormous experience in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu, making its members incredibly versatile in combat.
Particularly outstanding was Hashirama Senju, known as the strongest shinobi of his generation. He is famous for his Mokuton technique (Wood Release), a unique ability that allowed him to create and manipulate wood and trees from his chakra. Hashirama could even create large forests and alter entire landscapes.
The Senju Clan has produced several significant Hokage, including:
Hashirama (the first Hokage)
Tobirama (the second Hokage)
Tsunade (the fifth Hokage)
Rank 3: Uzumaki Clan
The Uzumaki Clan was famous for its mastery of Fuinjutsus, i.e., sealing techniques. This ability was so powerful that many villages feared the Uzumaki. Several villages decided together to annihilate the Uzumaki Clan and thus its village, Uzushiogakure. Numerous members were slaughtered, and the survivors went underground.
Many clan members possess enormous chakra reserves. With their impressive chakra reserves, they can heal injuries quickly and live very long lives. The Uzumaki are distantly related to the Senju Clan. Over the years, the Uzumaki and Senju maintained a close relationship, occasionally marrying members of both clans, such as Hashirama Senju and Mito Uzumaki.
Here are some of the most famous members of the Uzumaki Clan:
Naruto Uzumaki
Kushina Uzumaki
Mito Uzumaki (first Jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi)
Nagato (Pain)
Karin Uzumaki
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One of the main reasons for switching to 5vs5: the DPS characters.
The current season in Overwatch 2:
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Overwatch 2: Trailer for Season 11 – Super Mega Ultrawatch
What has changed in Overwatch 2? Until the end of Overwatch 2, there was a “2-2-2” format. So 2 tanks, 2 DPS characters, and 2 supporters. Overwatch 2 then switched to “1-2-2” – meaning only one tank per team.
As Aaron Keller, the Game Director of Overwatch 2, now explains on the Overwatch website, this was done for several reasons. One reason was that 2 tanks often ensured that the game never really progressed and it often felt like a match came to a standstill at the first turn or choke point. When 2 tanks with 2 supporters in the back rotate their defensive abilities and shields, a battle can almost only be decided by ultimates.
The second, and probably more important reason: Too many players want to play DPS. There are simply not enough people who want to play tank. This is not because Overwatch 2 generally lacks players, but the ratio between tanks and DPS characters is extreme.
The problem was this severe: To show how drastic the problem was, Keller showed a statistic:
Queue times improved for all roles – but especially for DPS.
In Overwatch 1, DPS players had to wait 7.6 minutes in the role selection to find a match. In Overwatch 2, this time has dropped to 2.9 minutes. The effect is thus stronger than a halving of the waiting time.
If we were to simply return to a 6vs6, it would be like flipping that switch again. The waiting times for DPS fans would explode again, significantly hindering the enjoyment of the game.
Will 6vs6 ever return? That is uncertain. However, the developers want to experiment with some modes and adjustments in the coming seasons to find out whether and how to bring back the 6vs6 mode. There is a lot to consider in this regard, as they do not want to drastically worsen waiting times or alienate those fans who prefer the 5vs5 format.
Additionally, Overwatch 2 offers better graphics and shows more details on screen. 2 more characters per match could lead to the game not running well on older hardware, and that should also be avoided.
This is how the community reacts: Even though the community is generally at odds with the developers of Overwatch 2, this long statement from Aaron Keller is receiving much praise in the Overwatch subreddit. There is repeated recognition for going into such detail and openly explaining many connections and thoughts. For some, understanding the shift from 6vs6 to 5vs5 now seems greater, and a discussion has erupted on how to solve the tank shortage problems.
Whether Blizzard will ever return to a permanent 6vs6 mode with Overwatch 2 is questionable. But the developers are clearly willing to try it and then discuss the findings and results with the community. But just to keep it from getting too positive: Overwatch 2 is currently selling a weapon skin for €80.
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Even before the MCU, there were superhero movies and also a franchise of several heroes. Back in 2000, you could see the mutants fighting on the big screen. With the release of Deadpool 3, MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes gives you a ranking of all the movies.
How was this list created? This list is a ranking of all the movies that actively address X-Men or mutants. We also count Deadpool in. Movies that include mutants as a cameo or in an end-credit scene will be ignored.
Series like the animated series or Legion are also excluded from the list. If you have a different ranking, write it in the comments.
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14. The New Mutants
Release: 2020
A horror movie in the X-Men universe sounds really exciting, especially in the superhero mush. Unfortunately, The New Mutants is not a good movie. The effects are poor.
There is never any horror, and the story doesn’t work either, even though there are cool mutants like Magik or Sunspot.
13. X-Men: Dark Phoenix
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Dark Phoenix – Trailer for the finale of the X-Men prequel trilogy
Release: 2019
The second failed attempt to bring the iconic Phoenix saga to the screen. The film tries to tell too much in too little time, which means that the tragic story of Jean Grey never gets to breathe.
The humanity of the various X-Men never gets the attention it deserves. The film tries too hard to be an MCU spectacle.
12. X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Release: 2009
The first solo film of Wolverine is also his worst. The tragedy of the character is completely ignored here, to create a mediocre superhero film by the numbers. It attempts to tell the rivalry between Wolverine and Sabretooth, but that doesn’t work.
Seeing Deadpool portrayed in the film still hurts today.
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has received its second season and with it a new playable villain: Mr. Freeze. Or more precisely, Mrs. Freeze, as the well-known supervillain appears in the game as a lesbian woman. Although her gameplay is said to be quite good, the choice and appearance of the character are causing confusion.
What kind of game is this?
In Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, you play as the namesake villains and need to eliminate fallen heroes from the DC Universe. At its core, the game is a loot shooter featuring various playable characters known from Batman, Superman, and more.
The game has not been able to achieve significant success since its release. According to a report, it has incurred over 200 million dollars in losses in the first months.
This is new in Suicide Squad: On July 25, Suicide Squad received its second season. The new hero or villain here is Mrs. Freeze, a “gender bent” version of Mr. Freeze, a villain with ice superpowers.
Mr. Freeze, whose real name is Doctor Victor Fries, is one of the most recognizable supervillains in the Batman universe and was portrayed in movies by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger even reprised the role at the Oscars in 2024, albeit only as a gag.
Mrs. Freeze in Suicide Squad is a copy of the villain, just in female form and homosexual. The whole idea behind the character is roughly that she uses the ice powers to save her terminally ill wife, Nora.
Along with Mrs. Freeze come several other contents into the game, including new skins, battles, and a battle pass. However, Mrs. Freeze is receiving harsh criticism. You can find the official trailer on YouTube.
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – Gameplay Trailer
“I thought Suicide Squad was a tragedy – Now I understand, it’s a comedy”
On Reddit and in the comments under several YouTube videos, there is confusion regarding the choice of Mrs. Freeze as the new villain. If a female villain with ice powers was desired, one should simply have chosen Killer Frost. At least she is canonically part of the Suicide Squad. Alternatively, Nora Fries is a choice.
To change an established character like Mr. Freeze in such a way feels like it is “intentional.” Nobody can seriously expect that this decision would be received well.
With Mrs. Freeze, even the effort seems lacking. She has a stereotypical look with short hair and masculine features, something that lesbian characters in games are almost always represented with.
On Steam, there have been significantly more negative than positive reviews since the update. The player count has increased from about 60 to about 600, but that’s far from being a peak position.
At least the gameplay of Mrs. Freeze is partly good. She moves by creating bridges of ice for herself, which is clearly more fun than with other characters. What doesn’t fit is that she has fire attacks for some reason. For a frost villain, that is questionable.
Mr. Freeze is firmly associated with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the actor who lent the villain his voice and appearance for many Batman fans. To see the character changed so drastically apparently does not please the fans much. However, the Batman universe is often delivering downers lately: The new Batman game is the sweetest disappointment in 10 years: A great trailer for nothing
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The release of WoW: The War Within is coming soon. But the criticism is growing louder: The game is not finished, at least according to the streamer Bellular.
A few days ago, there were concerns that the launch of The War Within could be in jeopardy. Many would even prefer a delay to address the pressing bugs and problems, including YouTuber and streamer Bellular. However, with the release of the new cinematics, the launch date seems to be further set in stone.
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WoW: The War Within – Shadows Beneath the Surface
This is the current situation: In World of Warcraft, the pre-patch 11.0 of The War Within was released a few days ago. It brought a lot of changes to major systems, such as the warthrong, new talents, faster leveling, and also an adjusted scaling. However, this came with numerous bugs that are still plaguing the game even 5 days later:
Disconnects in dungeons with movement abilities.
Warthrong bank is disabled.
WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria is oddly scaled between levels 40 and 70, making leveling difficult.
Some talents are malfunctioning or not working at all.
Some classes deal more than double the damage compared to others.
Raid bosses are bugged and can hardly be defeated.
Cross-realm guilds do not allow access to the guild bank.
Accordingly, the situation is currently tense in World of Warcraft. More and more people are expressing concerns that WoW: The War Within is not ready for release yet and that Blizzard may need a few weeks or even months.
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This is how Bellular sees it: YouTuber and streamer Bellular deals extensively with World of Warcraft and continuously analyzes mechanics, incidents, and the overall state of the game. He also currently expresses significant concerns and suspects that the launch of The War Within, based on the current state, will not go smoothly:
The first impression is very, very hard to fix. And when you look at the last 6 years of WoW: WoW needs to make a good first impression. […]
If it is not released in a good condition, then it doesn’t matter how cool the healing plunge or the story is. Because the problems will just overshadow that. […]
What happens next? Even though Bellular emphasizes that it is good that many bugs are already noticeable with the release of the pre-patch and can therefore be fixed, the state of the contents of The War Within is also a cause for concern. Because here, some classes are simply “not finished”, as if the developers ran out of time to implement the revisions for all specializations.
The dungeons and the depths (“Delves”) are currently still in a catastrophic state in the beta. The dungeons have significantly more mechanics than previous dungeons and seem overloaded to many, while Delves are extremely challenging for some classes and easier for others – especially ranged attackers seem to struggle alone in the higher-level Delves.
It is to be hoped that the developers can get all the problems under control. Because if The War Within launches and many bugs cloud the gaming experience, it would be a serious problem: After all, there is no second chance for a first impression. And it must be outstanding at the beginning of a three-part saga.
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The survival game Once Human on Steam attracts numerous players venturing into the post-apocalyptic world. A player says: Once Human respects your time and you can play at a relaxed pace. The grinders can only laugh about that.
To craft better weapons and armor in Once Human and further expand the base, it is necessary to farm certain resources. There are various areas for that. You first have to get to “Chalk Peak” to find aluminum ore. And for some resources, especially at the endgame, a bit more grind is required.
Why is relaxed gaming more enjoyable? “agonzalez1990” shares on Reddit that he has never felt the need to rush in his 14 hours of gameplay. He writes that he has seen many posts from people who have exhausted the content and can no longer look forward to anything. In contrast, he has just reached the third area and is enjoying the quests.
He thinks it’s cool that he can explore the world at his own pace. The game respects his time, he notes. He also hasn’t had to start a “crazy resource factory” so far; he has never experienced a lack of acid. He thinks he must be doing something right so far. He states: The game is simply not for grinders.
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Is it worth starting with Once Human when the reset is coming soon?
What do other players say?On Reddit, there are a few users who agree with “agonzalez1990”. “ColboltSky” writes in the comments: “I found that most of the grinding I had to do was about 10 minutes of collecting ores. After that, I was well supplied for a while. That’s great!”
And “SamIamGreenEggsNoHam” notes that he has set up four “Elemental Youth” mutations at his base that collect ores for him. “I haven’t farmed ore in over a week, lol,” he writes.
“sigh1995” has a similar view: “That’s the main reason I chose this game. I am tired of playing games that don’t respect your time and force you into a long, pointless, boring, repetitive grind before you can enjoy the challenging ‘endgame’ content with your friends. […] The moment this game becomes grindier, I’m out; I can’t tolerate that anymore.”
Are there other opinions? In the comments, there are also users who see things a bit differently. Many of them write: Just wait. “bossdark101” states that he has 86 hours of gameplay and has reached level 50. He explains: “It’s not a heavily grind-focused game, but there is grinding if you want to participate in all the content it offers.”
Several users write that particularly the lack of acid only becomes an issue in the endgame of Once Human. “EmpireStateOfBeing” explains: “I had to laugh when [the poster] said he has no acid problems after he stated he just got into the third zone.”
The user “Apprehensive-Top-530” elaborates in his comment:
The acid shortage occurs when you actually reach the end of the story and start crafting tier-5 gear and weapons. Tungsten and aluminum (the metals from the tier-4 and -5 areas) require acid for smelting. Bullets require acid if you want to use tungsten […]. Basically, everything requires acid.
Now, is it as big of a problem as people make it out to be? No. But it requires constant maintenance to keep everything else you are doing in order. Fuel is also another issue, especially for primary wars, just like the stardust source if you plan to tune a few builds per season.
And “simao1234” believes that games should be fun for everyone, and if you enjoy the game at your own pace, then go ahead. However, he also points out that the game has seasons. If you’re playing at a slower pace, you might not be “finished” when the season resets.
On the servers in Once Human, there are various scenarios that function like seasons. Each scenario lasts six weeks – or “phases” – before it resets. What you lose and what you can take with you can be read here: Once Human: Do you lose all progress? Here’s how the server reset works
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Two and a Half Men is the story of Charlie, Alan, and Jake, who all live in a house and couldn’t be more different. Another character in the house is Berta, without whom you can’t imagine it all. However, she was originally only intended for two episodes.
What was the original plan for Berta? In a 2014 interview, Conchata Ferrell, who portrayed Berta, spoke with The A.V. Club about how she ended up getting the role. She shares how she was actually supposed to audition with an Eastern European accent.
During the audition, however, she said she would like to play the role without an accent. Chuck Lorre, the creator of Two and a Half Men, reportedly just laughed and allowed her to do so. Of the 32 women who auditioned, by her own account, she was chosen. Lorre developed the character further based on Ferrell’s performance and turned her into an old hippie.
The original plan for the character Berta was that she would leave the house after two episodes because Alan and Jake were moving in. But the grumpy housekeeper was so good that we got to see her for a full twelve seasons.
Two and a Half Men – Trailer for Season 11 with Jon Cryer and Ashton Kutcher
From a brief guest to a relevant supporting character
Ferrell explains in the interview how she went home after filming her second episode and told her husband: Boy, I hope they think what I think, because I really fit in there.
She was then called to do more episodes. By the second season, she became a regular supporting character of the series because she fit into the concept of the show as Berta and impressed everyone. She herself liked the character a lot because Berta had the courage to do things she wouldn’t do herself. She also spoke positively about the relationship between Bertha and Charlie in the series.
And I really enjoyed working for him. I liked his lifestyle, I liked the fact that he lived the way he lived, and he said what he said, and he did what he did. I liked him because he was a more stylish version of me, I thought.
Conchata Ferrell about the relationship of Bertha and Charlie in the series (Source: The A.V. Club)
Even after Charlie Sheen’s departure, Berta was still around. From the 9th season onward, she became the housekeeper of Walden Schmidt, played by Ashton Kutcher.
What does Conchata Ferrell think of Ashton Kutcher? In the interview, she is also asked about the then-current status of the series. She states that Ashton Kutcher saved the show and that everyone was still working because of Kutcher. She describes the seasons as a completely different show, which she enjoyed. Before Kutcher got the role, there was another desired candidate: Two and a Half Men: An actor was supposed to receive over €650,000 per episode, but he declined
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The evils have been the great adversaries since the first part of the Diablo series. But which of them is actually the strongest? MeinMMO dares to enter the hells and puts all the demonic lords in a power ranking.
This is how we created the ranking: For our ranking, we only consider the “evils”, meaning those seven beings that directly originated from the prime demon Tathamet. Therefore, you won’t find some well-known characters, such as Inarius and Lilith, the parents of Sanctuary.
For their place in the ranking, we considered the following criteria for the evils:
How great is their pure strength in direct combat?
What abilities do they possess aside from pure combat strength that they can use to their advantage?
How likely is it that they would emerge victorious in a war of the hells?
What weaknesses ensure that one evil would succumb to another?
The ranking refers solely to the strength of the evils in the lore of Diablo and not to how difficult they are to defeat in the game.
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Do you want to learn more about the lore? The Book of Lorath is a good source for that:
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Diablo 4: The First Part of the “Book of Lorath”, the New Lore Series
Rank 7: Duriel
Type: Lesser Evil
Domain/Title: Master of Pain, Lord of Maggots
Appears in: Diablo 2, Diablo 4
Duriel is driven by pain – regardless of who it comes from. Consequently, he tortures humans, demons, and angels alike, and when he can’t find anyone else who screams loud enough, he tortures himself. His iconic weapons include poisons and diseases.
That makes him the weakest evil in our ranking because he cares little for true power as long as someone is suffering. Moreover, his strongest weapons have little to no effect on numerous demons and angels and are only truly effective against humans. He would likely have no interest in ruling over the hells.
In Diablo 4, Duriel appears as a boss and can be defeated by the protagonist without much trouble. He simply returns at some point to torment others.
Rank 6: Andariel
Type: Lesser Evil
Domain/Title: Mistress of Torment, Demon Queen
Appears in: Diablo 2, Diablo 4
The only female evil is considered Duriel’s “sister” and ranks just above her brother. Similar to Duriel, she primarily wants to cause suffering, but unlike the Master of Pain, Andariel focuses primarily on mental torture.
Consequently, she would not harm herself just to satisfy her greed, and her weapons are somewhat more universal. In the battle for the hells, Andariel would at least be superior to Duriel, but all other evils still surpass her.
In Diablo 4, Andariel appears in a bound form and can still defend herself better than Duriel. She manages to free herself from her chains, thus demonstrating in a certain way more strength than her brother.
The Lord of Lies from Diablo 3 relies primarily on cunning and intrigue – and is also an extremely formidable fighter. With his deceptions, he manages to seize an entire realm of humans, demonstrating that he has the potential to gain great power unnoticed.
Since he is a master of deception, one can never really say whether they have truly defeated him or if his apparent defeat is part of Belial’s plan. This makes him a dangerous opponent. Nevertheless, he only ranks 5th, as other evils can still surpass him even in his domain.
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