LoL: The strongest team in Europe, G2, faces defeat against its bitter rivals – now has to worry about qualifying for the finals

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Fnatic and G2, two of the leading teams in the LEC in League of Legends, faced each other on July 22 in the Summer Split. Fnatic secured a victory against G2 in a Best-of-5 for the first time in over 2 years.

Which teams are involved? These are the two teams Fnatic and G2. As part of the LEC Summer Split, both teams faced each other on July 22 to secure the first guaranteed spot in the LEC Summer Split finals.

In a Best-of-5, Fnatic was able to achieve a victory against G2 after more than 2 years and secure a direct place in the finals of the Summer Split, as a post from LEC on X shows.

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Fnatic wins a Best-of-5 against G2 after 849 days

How did the match go? Overall, the match ended 3:2 in favor of Fnatic. After the first game, which G2 won, things looked bad for Fnatic, but they quickly caught up and won the next two games.

G2 seemed to want to keep it exciting and won the fourth game, so everything was open for both sides in the last, fifth game. Ultimately, Fnatic was able to win the final game and defeat G2 in a Best-of-5 after 849 days.

Fnatic thus secured a direct place in the finals of the Summer Split on July 28, which will also be broadcast on the YouTube channel of LEC.

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Why is G2 at risk of missing the finals? Due to the loss against Fnatic, they might fail to make it to the finals of the LEC Summer Split. First, they need to face either KCorp or BDS again on July 27, also in a Best-of-5. The winner of this match will then face Fnatic in the finals.

However, the odds for G2 are not too bad, as they have already won against both KCorp and BDS in this split, with a score of 2:0 in each case.

The year 2024 is not one of G2’s strongest years. Even at this year’s MSI, the European team could not prevail and was almost completely overwhelmed by the world champion T1. You can read about how MSI went for G2 here: LoL: The big match between T1 and G2 was even sadder than expected

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Fans have been waiting for over 14 years for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 – Is it coming even later than announced?

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It seemed that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 finally had a fixed release date. But players on Steam will have to wait longer, as the development team from GSC Game World has to postpone the launch again. This time, however, not as long as it was before.

When will S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 be released? Originally, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 was supposed to be released on September 5, 2024. The development team now announces that the release will take place on November 20, 2024. So players will have to wait two and a half months longer.

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It is not the first time that the survival shooter has been postponed. Before September 5, the game was supposed to be released on March 30, 2024. At that time, it was still said that it would not meet the expected standard.

What is the reason? The development team wants to focus more on bug fixing. They explain on X that they have to fix “unexpected anomalies” that are known as bugs in our world.

The fact that this time only a few bugs are being resolved gives hope that the survival title will not be postponed again. Moreover, this time it is only eight weeks that players have to wait longer.

As compensation for the delay, the development team wants to release a new video that will give us fresh insights into the game. The video will be available on the Xbox channels on August 12. It is said to feature exclusive interviews, new footage, and a complete quest from the game.

In the following trailer, you can see what to expect in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2:

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Fans have been waiting for 14 years for the successor to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

What is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.? It has now been 14 years since the first part of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series was released. Since March 20, 2007, players have been able to fight strange anomalies in Chernobyl, which were created by a nuclear disaster.

Since the accident, the environment has mutated, and the city of Pripyat is a military exclusion zone. Bandits and other nasty figures roam the area.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is a mix of shooter and survival. We not only have to deal with enemies but also pay attention to our hunger and sleep. Additionally, we must tend to our wounds and avoid radioactive radiation.

Even though the release has been pushed further away, there are some shooter players who are looking forward to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. For MeinMMO, the survival title is therefore among the 10 most promising shooters that are set to be released in 2024. You can see the full list here: The 10 most promising shooters set to be released in 2024

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Once Human: Playing with Friends – This is how it works

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In Once Human, you can explore the world either alone or with other players. We from MeinMMO will explain how you can play together with friends and what to consider.

In Once Human you can explore a huge survival world. Although the game can be played very well as a solo player, it is much more fun to explore the world together with friends. How you can play with friends and what you need to consider, you will find out here.

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Connecting with your friends

How do you invite friends? You can easily add your friends via the Friends tab. Once you are in the game, you just need to press ESC and you will find it in the upper right corner of the screen. To find your friends, you can either enter the player name or the UID, which you can find in the bottom left corner of the screen.

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You can add your contacts via the “Friends” tab.

Your contacts are divided into a total of 4 categories:

  • Hive
  • Friends
  • Cross-server friends
  • Blacklist

Contacts you are in a Hive with will consequently no longer be listed under Friends. If you leave a Hive, these contacts will again be shown under Friends. Particularly when playing with friends, it makes sense to form a Hive with them as it brings some advantages for playing together.

Learn how to create a Hive here.

Hives make traveling easier for you

Why should you be in a Hive with friends? A Hive offers several advantages, especially when you play together: Firstly, you will no longer only see your own base on the map, but also those of your Hive members – regardless of whether they are online or not.

Another advantage is that you can teleport to the homes of your members, making your travels easier. Be careful – after use, there is a cooldown.

Once Human bases Hive members
A Hive shows you the locations of all members’ bases.
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Fight bosses together

Can you play the story together? In theory, you can complete quests together with your friends, although everyone must have their own conversations with the NPCs. There is one small exception: with bosses from the quest, you usually have to fight alone. However, if you are in a team, you can defeat the security silos at T-Man and the Monolith bosses together.

How to create a team: There are two options for this: either you go to your Friends tab and right-click on the person you want to invite to your team, and select the function invite to team.

As a second option, you can open the team menu using the key U. There you can either invite friends to your team or join other teams. The practical thing about this is that you can also specifically look for teams for boss battles when you are alone.

To play together, you must be on the same server

Can you play together if you are not on the same servers? In short: no. To play together with friends, you must necessarily be on the same server. If that is not the case, you can of course switch to your friends’ server, but then you would have to start completely from scratch with your character.

Now that you know how to play together with friends, you might still be wondering whether you want to play on PvE or rather on PvP servers. What the differences between the two server types are and which one is right for you, you can read here: Once Human: What types of servers are there and which should I play?

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3 developers want to compete with the big names with their Soulslike – now it’s releasing on PS5

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Last year, a new Soulslike was released on Steam, developed by a small team. Now, the release on the PS5 is coming.

What game is this about? Bleak Faith Forsaken is an action role-playing game that could also be classified as a Soulslike. At first glance, the game stands proud alongside well-known and larger titles. The interesting part is, however, that it was developed by a very small team of only 3 people.

It was already released in March 2023 on Steam and received a total of 71% mostly positive ratings there. Now, a PS5 release is set for August 6, 2024.

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After last year’s release, the developers had to deal with accusations of having copied from Elden Ring. However, in an official statement, they assured that this was not done intentionally and that they would modify the affected animations.

In Bleak Faith Forsaken, you explore an open world set in a dark, post-apocalyptic environment. You fight through the ruins of various civilizations, which seem to reference different eras.

You can choose between different classes and then customize your character according to your play style.

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Players hope for improvements with the console release

What is the status of the game now? Next month, Bleak Faith Forsaken is also scheduled to release on the PS5. Over the past year, the developers have likely worked hard on their RPG to improve various aspects.

Players hope that the console version runs smoother in many respects and that the developers have also refined the gameplay.

The trailer certainly looks very promising with its dark setting, and as a Soulslike fan, it might be worth taking a closer look. If you’re looking to dive into the genre as a new player, we have some useful tips for you here: I’ve been playing Soulslikes for over ten years – Here are 6 tips for new players

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Fans demand a change that is supposed to improve EA FC 25 – Now the developers respond

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Fans of the career mode are calling for an improvement for FC 25 online. In fact, their wish could be fulfilled, as EA has a fitting update in response.

On reddit.com, many fans of the career mode participated in a survey in the subreddit “FifaCareers”. The user DimDim17 asked what 3 changes the community wishes for the career mode.

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What are the fans demanding? Among 430 posts, one of the top comments came from user myekke_85. He wishes for: “Youth players with game faces, names, and nationalities.” He demands more diversity and does not want to see the same 15-year-olds from the same regions with the same names (via reddit.com).

The comment received a lot of support. It reached over 640 upvotes so far (as of July 25). The topic seems to be occupying a wider audience.

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EA promises comprehensive scouting of youth for the career mode

In the first Pitch Notes for FC 25, EA has published current information for the successor on their official website. This includes some information for the career mode in FC 25.

And for all fans who want a more developed youth academy system, there is good news.

What are EA’s plans for the career mode in FC 25? In the subsection “Youth Academy” for the “Career Mode,” EA promises a new update. Players will now have access to over 160 countries to allow for a broader search for the stars of the future. (via ea.com)

This would fulfill the requested diversity in terms of nations. Whether EA will also put more effort into the names is not known yet.

Furthermore, you will now be allowed to scout up to 4 positions at the same time to search effectively for players that fit your tactics.

Realistic game faces thanks to new technology – also for the career mode?

EA has at least responded to the request for better game faces. Thanks to new Cranium technology, EA is now able to capture and recreate players’ faces more realistically using various photos. Generic game faces, especially from lower leagues, are expected to be less common.

Whether this can also be applied to the talents of the career mode remains to be seen. However, it is quite conceivable that EA will offer a larger variety of game faces for youth players with the help of the new technology.

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These are just a few points that will change in FC 25. The deep-dive trailer for the career mode, which is set to be released in August, will provide further information. EA has already confirmed this on their website. If you want to get an overview of the most important information about FC 25, we have the right article on MeinMMO: EA FC 25: All info on release, price, and innovations

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Monster Hunter Now gets a feature that Pokémon GO players dream of

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Niantic has a new feature for Monster Hunter Now. And this should please everyone who doesn’t have players nearby.

What is Monster Hunter Now? This game comes from Niantic, just like Pokémon GO. It follows a similar approach: You are out in the real world with your smartphone looking for monsters.

But you don’t catch them; you fight against them – by using an action-oriented combat system. Then you improve your equipment with the resources you gain to be able to defeat stronger monsters.

Some monsters, however, are too strong to fight alone. You will need help from other players, similar to how it is with Pokémon GO raids.

This is difficult, however, when no other players are nearby. But this is exactly where Monster Hunter has introduced a new option that would probably also appeal to Pokémon GO players: The Dimensional Links.

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Fight powerful monsters with random players from all over the world

These are Dimensional Links: In a press conference, Niantic introduced the feature. In the story of Monster Hunter Now, the monsters come into our world through portals. Some of them now seem to be stuck between worlds and are therefore at multiple locations at the same time – they are called “Dimensional Link” monsters, which can now be attacked from all over the world.

These monsters are represented directly on the map as such. When you attack, a preparation screen opens. Players from all over the world who are fighting the same monster or are nearby can join there. If you are close to such a monster, a join button will appear automatically.

This feature, Carl Damerow from Niantic explained to us, is especially for players who don’t live in Downtown Manhattan or Tokyo. Because how else do you play with other players when no one lives nearby?

Are there restrictions? Currently, there are none. It does not cost additional resources to challenge Dimensional Links, and there is no cooldown either. The only limitation is that you have to find these monsters first by going out.

How is this handled in Pokémon GO? Also in Pokémon GO, players occasionally report having too few teammates for the most difficult raids. Especially if you live in rural areas, it is hard to find enough players.

There is a remote raid system, but:

  • Remote raids can only be completed with remote raid passes, so you need a resource for that, which can be purchased in the shop for coins.
  • And you can only invite friends from a distance, or be invited. There is currently no global matchmaking with unknown trainers, like with the Dimensional Links.

This kind of feature would certainly also be useful for players in Pokémon GO. But nothing has been announced in that direction. Archit Bhargava from Niantic also explained in the press conference: “Different teams are working on Pokémon GO and Monster Hunter Now.” He also stated that learnings are shared between them.

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MrBeast in Monster Hunter Now

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In addition to the new feature, Niantic also introduced a collaboration with YouTuber MrBeast. They want to bring more players into the game this summer, and the MrBeast collaboration is meant to help with that.

The YouTuber will be represented with:

  • A unique quest
  • Various cosmetics
  • There is an exclusive MrBeast weapon and shield that can be unlocked in the quest. They are said to be quite powerful, especially for new players.

To use the quest, you need to play between July 27 and September 2. So make sure to plan for that if you want to get the new weapons.

Have you ever tried Monster Hunter Now, or is it not for you? Let us know in the comments. And if you are just starting with the game: At the beginning of the game, you can use referral codes to get some bonuses. We will show you everything about that here: Monster Hunter Now: Find and enter referral code.

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Detective Conan invents his own name, using 2 famous authors – I’m sure you’ve overlooked a third one

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Shinichi Kudo is shrunk to a small boy in the anime by the side effect of a poison, becoming Detective Conan. To keep his identity secret, he had to quickly come up with a new name. In the anime, two well-known authors help him with this – actually, there are three authors from whom Conan takes his name.

Which authors are they? In the anime, Conan can be seen looking at the bookshelf when asked questions by Ran. There, he notices two famous authors:

  • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Edogawa Rampo

From these two names, he created his identity as Conan Edogawa. This way, the “Men in Black” cannot find him, the ones who administered the poison to the boy. Additionally, he protects his girlfriend Ran Mouri from becoming the target of the villains.

However, there is yet another author from whom Conan Edogawa’s name was inspired. Edogawa Rampo is actually just a pseudonym that refers to one of the first authors who dealt with detective stories.

The name is derived from Edgar Allan Poe. He is considered one of the founders of detective stories.

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How is the name derived? Edogawa Rampo is Japanese and was born with the name Hirai Taro. He was probably looking for an artist’s name under which he could publish his works. He came up with the detective author Edgar Allan Poe, who is pronounced in Japanese as “Edogaa aran poo”.

Taro wanted to come up with a pseudonym that sounds similar, so he chose “Edogawa ranpo”. If you say both names aloud, you’ll notice that they sound alike.

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Thus, Conan Edogawa is not only based on two but on three authors of detective stories.

The manga artist of Detective Conan is still coming up with new cases for the little detective. However, 27 years ago, the manga was almost finished. Gosho Aoyama, the creator of Detective Conan, gave two reasons for the near-cancellation: Detective Conan has more than 1000 manga chapters today – The creator almost ended the series out of anger 27 years ago

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Shareholder asks Capcom why they don’t simply move up the release of Monster Hunter Wilds to make more profit

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The next gaming blockbuster from Capcom is likely Monster Hunter Wilds. When it will be released is still unclear, but in a recent shareholder Q&A, Capcom had to answer questions from the investors. Among them were questions about the release, mods, and a Switch version.

What did the shareholders want to know? Regularly, companies have to answer questions from their shareholders. This includes discussions about the future as well as the past. Capcom also has to undergo this.

In a recent Q&A session, questions were mainly asked about Monster Hunter Wilds. It is noticeable that the shareholders are not necessarily gaming experts based on their questions. After all, there’s new information primarily regarding technical topics.

All information about Monster Hunter Wilds can be found here: Monster Hunter Wilds: Release, Trailer, Crossplay, Demo – Everything about the new Monster Hunter

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Questions about the Switch and the release

In the FAQ, shareholders asked some questions to Capcom. Mainly, these pertain to financial matters, but Monster Hunter Wilds is also an important topic. However, the questions reveal that the shareholders do not necessarily have the greatest expertise in gaming.

One of the first questions regarding Monster Hunter Wilds concerns the release date. So far, only the year 2025 is known. The shareholder wants to know why the game isn’t being released in December 2024, as that would yield more profit.

Capcom wants to announce a specific date only when the preparations are complete. However, they still believe they will be able to meet the goal for the fiscal year.

Another question related to the platforms. The game was announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. The shareholder asks why no portable console like the Switch is mentioned.

Capcom gives the obvious answer: The technology. Monster Hunter Wilds is supposed to push current technology to its limits, which is only possible with the PS5, Xbox, and PC.

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Another topic was mods and cheats for the game, as for the first time there will also be crossplay between consoles and PC. Capcom dismissed this topic. They confirmed the crossplay but did not comment on mods or cheats. In the past, Capcom has taken a strong stance against cheats and mods. However, this caused frustration among fans: Monster Hunter World: One of the most popular games on Steam is now receiving bad reviews because Capcom is changing something

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Fallout London: Everything about release, download and what to expect

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Fallout: London is set to be a large mod that massively expands the game of Fallout 4. However, you will not start in America, but in British London. This city too has been caught in the nuclear inferno. What you should know about the release and the download is summarized here.

What is Fallout: London? Fallout: London is a major mod from “Team FOLON”. This brings you to Great Britain with a new character, where you must survive in a British way. It is clear: Not only America was devastated by atomic bombs. London has also taken a hit, and now you must navigate through the rubble of the great city and try not to perish.

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Fallout: London shows its gloomy location in the trailer

Fallout: London – Release and Start

When is the release date? The release should now be scheduled for July 25, 2024, following several delays. You can find more details about the release in our overview.

Does the mod have a price? No. The mod is completely free. However, you need the base game of Fallout 4 with all expansions to download and play the mod.

Which platforms will receive the mod? Only PC players will benefit from the mod. Consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One are currently left out.

How to download Fallout: London

How does the download work? Before you can download the mod, you must own Fallout 4 with all expansions on Steam or gog.com. Once this requirement is met, you can download the mod from gog.com at times. Here is the link to the mod on gog.com.

Anyone who wants to download the mod must downgrade their game. Due to the new next-gen update, many mods became incompatible with Fallout 4, including Fallout: London. To be able to use the mod, there is a downgrader on nexusmods.com that helps you downgrade your game.

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Fallout: London gets darker

What can I expect in Fallout: London? Parallels to the original can be seen in Fallout: London. You are once again a test subject of a mysterious company, but you can escape. There is no Pip-Boy, but a small rustic tablet with which you can manage your stats and items.

However, the trailers from Team FOLON make it clear that you are not wandering in an idyllic black forest. London has also been hit hard, and in addition to new enemies and items, you will encounter even darker places than those known from Fallout 4.

Fallout: London is handcrafted and thus you will hardly recognize things from the original. The mysterious organization, for example, has its own logo, and many elements, such as the symbols of the “Underground”, have been appropriately implemented for the location.

From the trailer, the mod appears to be an independent title that invites you with new quests to explore the story behind the British nuclear inferno. However, please note that Fallout: London is entirely in English.

What do you think of Fallout: London? Will you indulge in the mod or would you rather stick to the original? Feel free to let us know your first impressions of the mod in the comments!

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Twitch streamer auctions gaming time with Pokimane and Valkyrae – And someone pays 60,000 dollars

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The streamers Imane “Pokimane” Anys and Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter are among the biggest in their class on Twitch. As part of a fundraising campaign, someone asked for over 60,000 US dollars to spend time with, among others, them.

What fundraising campaign is it about? Twitch streamer Connor “CDawgVA” Colquhoun also launched a fundraising campaign this year to support the Immune Deficiency Foundation. In this context, various auctions could be bid on. Among other things, a gaming experience with Pokimane, Valkyrae, Ironmouse, and host CDawgVA himself was auctioned off.

Participation in the auctions was possible until Friday, July 19, 2024. Initially, it seemed that fans were bidding half a million US dollars to game with Pokimane. However, these offers turned out to be fake, and the VTuber Claudia Moneta was able to claim a total of three gaming sessions for herself.

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“68,200 US dollars go to charity”

What exactly did Claudia Moneta win? The VTuber needed a low 68,200 US dollars to win the dream of gaming sessions with big Twitch stars. She won a gaming session with Pokimane, a hangout/gaming session with Ironmouse and CDawgVA, and additionally a collaboration with Valkyrae.

Pokimane and Valkyrae are among the biggest female streamers on Twitch, with a following in the millions. Ironmouse and CDawgVA also have communities of several million people. All four are among the biggest personalities on the internet, which benefits the reach of the fundraising campaign.

For gaming with Pokimane, she paid 30,700 dollars, for Ironmouse and CDawgVA 23,500 dollars, and for Valkyrae 14,000 dollars. In a post on X, the VTuber now showed her final bids with which she was able to win the three prizes and wrote: “68,200 dollars go to charity”. The 30,700 dollars that Claudia Moneta paid for Pokimane’s time was the highest bid in the fundraising campaign.

Numerous auctions for a good cause

What else was auctioned? Other items were also part of the auctions. For example, Twitch streamer Ludwig won an “Elden Ring” poster signed by Miyazaki for 21,000 dollars. YouTuber JaidenAnimations auctioned off her diamond play button and parted with it for 20,200 dollars.

How much did the fundraising campaign raise? Additionally, Connor held a live event that was streamed on his Twitch channel. Unfortunately, the goal of 1.5 million US dollars was not reached. However, a respectable sum of 528,131 dollars was collected.

The Twitch streamer CDawgVA is known for his numerous fundraising campaigns. Time and again, he proves that he uses his large reach on the internet for good causes. This was not the first time he advocated for a foundation against an autoimmune disease.

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You can play the new MMORPG Throne and Liberty now, but you will lose your character at release

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The open beta of Throne and Liberty has just come to an end, but now you can continue playing right away. Thanks to a new update, that’s possible with a little trick.

Why is this possible now? Throne and Liberty has just released the new “Leap Update” in Korea. The update overhauls the game comprehensively and will be further expanded with an update in August. Alongside many new gameplay features, such as multi-level dungeons, new lifeskills, and a completely new skill system, the update also expanded the game to 18 additional countries outside of Korea.

Included are many Asian countries and countries in Eastern Europe. They can now also play Throne and Liberty directly with the new update. But there is an option for everyone else as well.

Here you can watch the trailer:

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Throne and Liberty: Trailer for the start of the open beta shows early access packages

With a trick, you can join the game too

How do you get into the game? To allow new players outside of Korea to join the game without a Korean account, Throne and Liberty is now available in the “Purple Launcher,” where you can also get other games like Lineage. A tutorial on how to install the MMORPG can be found on the developers’ website.

To play Throne and Liberty, you simply need to select a country where the game has launched instead of Germany when creating your account, such as Ukraine. Now you can easily download the game.

Some users on Reddit report, however, that they could not connect to the servers without a VPN. So it’s possible that you’ll need a VPN to get around this hurdle. Other users report that they only needed the VPN once for character creation and could play without it afterward.

The servers are already waiting for you with the new update that you could not try out in the open beta. However, there is a big catch if you start playing there.

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Here’s the catch: If you sneak into the game this way, you will not be able to transfer your progress to the Amazon servers that will launch in the fall. So, you will either have to stay on the Asian servers or start completely fresh on the western servers.

If you want to know what new features are still coming at the launch of Throne and Liberty that you couldn’t see in the open beta, we have summarized everything you need to know in our article: The new MMORPG for PS5, Xbox, PC will be completely overhauled with gigantic updates

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Helldivers 2: Players heroically save sick children, now regret it

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The Helldivers 2 community had to choose between sick children and explosive toys – now they regret their choice.

What is the deal with the sick children? In June, there was a general order that put players in a nasty dilemma in Helldivers 2:

  • They either free a planet that provides resources to manufacture anti-tank mines
  • or they free a planet with a hospital for very sick children

Only the first planet that players could free from their enemies would be saved.

Ultimately, the brave Helldivers listened to their hearts instead of their greed for new, explosive toys and saved the sick children. They still do not have the anti-tank mines.

However, a new update for Helldivers 2 is set to be released in August, bringing a new feature that has some players reconsidering their decision.

You can watch the trailer for the upcoming update “Escalation of Freedom” here:

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Announcement for Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom shows extreme battles

Players fear that saving the children could backfire

What is the community saying now? With the Helldivers update “Escalation of Freedom”, there will be some new enemies, including the “Rocket Tank”. A name that describes the steel monster very well. Some players wish they had the anti-tank mines in their repertoire when seeing the new enemy.

The Reddit user ConstructionWhich622 believes they should take the mines in the future and writes: “Screw the children, next time.” Over 3,900 users show their agreement with an upvote on Reddit.

However, some players suspect that the mines wouldn’t do much against the tank. It seems very stationary and likely fights at long distances. Other users counter that they could request the drop of the mines at the position of the tank. This would also prevent more tanks from coming from that direction.

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What makes the new enemy so frightening? The Rocket Tank fights on the side of the robots and is – broadly speaking – just a big tank with 33 barrels from which it fires rockets. The tank can fire directly at you or fire like an artillery strike into the air, so the rockets find their way to you from above.

Rockets are really annoying in Helldivers. If they don’t eliminate you in fractions of a second, they throw you through the air with the explosion of the rocket – and when you land, the next rocket is already hitting. The Rocket Annihilator often reminded us of that.

Nonetheless, there are some players who clearly state: It was definitely worth saving the sick children in Helldivers 2 because the developers of the shooter took this as an opportunity to do the same in real life: Developers of Helldivers 2 advocate for saving children because you did the same in the game

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One of the most popular MMORPGs in the MeinMMO community integrates the first raid in 5 years into the main story

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

In August 2024, the new expansion Janthir Wilds for Guild Wars 2 will be released. Now the developers from ArenaNet have revealed details about the comeback of raids and convergences.

What information is available about the new raid for Guild Wars 2? The Janthir Wilds expansion will bring a lot of fresh content to Tyria on August 20, including the first new raid in five years. Here’s what you need to know:

  • In a new challenge from Janthir Wilds, you will fight your way up a mountain. You have the choice of tackling this content as a convergence event for 50 players or as a raid for ten players.
  • The trip to the mountain region is set to be firmly integrated into the main story of Janthir Wilds, unlike the stories of previous raids.
  • The raid variant is set to offer a heroic experience and focus on the dangerous adversaries.
  • The 50-participant convergence is meant to provide a story-focused alternative for those who are reluctant to engage in raids. It is expected to resemble structurally comparable convergences from Secrets of the Obscure, but with a slightly higher difficulty level.
  • The raid will not be available directly at the launch of the expansion, but will instead be available in November. A challenge mode and a legendary mode will follow shortly thereafter.
  • In the convergence version of the raid, the war claw mount will provide support. You will earn essences through the content, which can be used to craft legendary equipment – including the legendary spear and the legendary backpack that are set to follow with the quarterly updates for Janthir Wilds.

The announcement trailer for the new expansion Guild Wars 2 – Janthir Wilds:

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Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds – Announcement trailer introduces you to new expansion

Are more raids planned for Guild Wars 2? The developers answer this question with a “maybe.” Raid content takes a “significant amount of development resources,” but is only played by a few heroes of Tyria. The new alternative is an attempt to make raid content attractive to a larger part of the community.

Furthermore, it should be easier to integrate raid content into the annual release schedule if it is part of the campaign. The plan is to expand certain story elements so that they can also support raids going forward.

Guild Wars 2 is one of the best MMORPGs of all time

As part of the MeinMMO thematic week for the MMORPG genre, you voted in June for the best online role-playing games of all time for PC and console. Guild Wars 2 made it onto the podium, ahead of the strong competitors like The Elder Scrolls Online, SWTOR, Lord of the Rings Online, or Dark Age of Camelot. Only WoW and Final Fantasy XIV received more votes.

What do I need to know about Janthir Wilds? The new expansion for Guild Wars 2 will be released on August 20, 2024. The expansion is expected to cost €24.99 in its standard version and, like its predecessor Secrets of the Obscure, will receive three major content updates that will be released between August 2024 and summer 2025.

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At the launch of Janthir Wilds, you can look forward to the following key features:

  • New zone named Lowland Coast (home of the Lowland Kodan).
  • New zone Janthir Syntri (known for dangerous rocky coasts, mystical storms, and wandering titans).
  • The homesteads will bring what is said to be the “most player-friendly housing system of all MMORPGs” to Tyria – through a customization and decoration interface, you will be able to create and decorate your personal dwelling.
  • You will be able to tame wild war claws (already known from the “World vs. World” game mode) and use them as mounts to explore Janthir – the war claw possesses a unique double jump ability.
  • A new weapon type, the two-handed spear, will come for combat on land, with each class using the spear in its own way.

Also new is that you can acquire the base game as well as the expansions of Guild Wars 2 for the first time through the Epic Games Store. More info about the addon: Guild Wars 2 Janthir Wilds – Everything important about release, housing, war claw mount, and weapon type spear

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New World distributes codes for closed beta, forgets an important detail, invited players are angry

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

Today, on July 25, 2024, the closed beta for the new Aeternum version of New World starts, which aims to bring the MMORPG to consoles in October. Unfortunately, not all interested parties with an invitation code are allowed to participate in the testing phase, which causes frustration.

What is the problem with the beta codes? In the wake of the announcement of the closed beta of New World Aeternum, the word spread that interested parties from North America and Europe can participate in the testing phase if they receive a corresponding code for PlayStation or Xbox.

The codes come not only from Amazon Games itself but also from various English-speaking gaming websites that were allowed to distribute some beta accesses among their communities. The responsible parties from New World apparently also explained to these websites that participants must come from the US or EU regions.

Further restrictions were reportedly not mentioned. Accordingly, some lucky participants were surprised that they could not redeem their beta code on PlayStation. The reason for this is now circulating on reddit: On the PlayStation, the codes for the closed console beta are region-specific and can only be redeemed in 20 (out of more than 45) EU countries.

The trailer for the new console version of New World:

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Trailer for New World Aeternum announces console version

Which EU countries are supported? Interested parties from the following countries may redeem their code for the closed beta on PlayStation: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Malta, Republic of Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

New details about the closed beta of New World Aeternum

The responsible parties from New World have now published a roadmap for the test. Participants can look forward to two phases:

  • Starting from July 25, 2024, at 18:00: With a freshly created hero, players will embark on the enhanced Aeternum experience of New World.
  • Starting from July 28, 2024, at 16:00: With a character at level 65, players can optionally also view the endgame of the MMORPG, equipped with endgame gear, the maximum number of attribute points, and fully leveled weapon skills.

Additionally, there will be a set event program to allow as many interested parties as possible to participate in battles for, for example, outposts.

Influence competitions: JULY 29, 12:00 PM CEST

  • Conquer influence towers and defeat opposing factions in open-world battles for territorial supremacy.
  • Participate by marking PvP and heading to an area with an active influence competition. Open the “Conflicts” menu on the map to see active and upcoming influence competitions.
  • A level 65 character is required for this test.

Outpost Storm: JULY 30, 01:00 AM CEST

  • Fight alongside a group of 20 players to capture and hold 3 outposts. Gather resources to strengthen your defense and unlock tactical advantages for your team.
  • Participate by queuing for an outpost storm in the “Activities” menu.
  • A level 65 character is required for this test.

Lawless PvP Zone: JULY 31, 01:00 AM CEST

  • Enter a lawless zone where everyone fights against everyone and the environment. Gather rewards and resources from chests, monsters, and other players. Then, you must quickly make your exit before other looters claim your treasure.
  • Participate by traveling to the southwestern part of the Enterra Reef (marked in blue on the map).
  • A level 65 character is recommended for this test.
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What else do I need to know about the closed beta? Participants do not need an active online subscription (Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus) to be allowed to participate in the beta. Additionally, only some content from New World Aeternum will be available for testing.

Not included are:

  • the first 4 pre-rendered cinematics
  • PvP wars
  • the “Gorgon’s Lair” raid
  • group trial content (Sandworm, Breeding Grounds, Winter Rune Forge)
  • Invasions
  • Leaderboards
  • the shop and season pass
  • luck tokens
  • 9 of the 12 expeditions (only Amrhein Dig, Starstone Burrow, and Heart of the Stormwinds are playable)

Important: The closed beta is subject to an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement). No participant may publish content or impressions from the test in any form. If you want to learn more about New World Aeternum now, take a look here: New World – All you need to know for the console launch

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Fallout fans are surprisingly getting almost a brand new game today – and you can get it for free

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Fallout: London is one of the most anticipated modifications. Now the developers have announced that the release will be in just a few hours.

What kind of mod is this? Fallout: London is a DLC-sized mod that takes the player to London. This means completely reconstructing the game, as players refer to it as a “Total Conversion” because nothing from the old game remains. According to the developers, you can look forward to a completely new world, factions, storylines, NPCs, weapons, creatures, and much more. And all of this in the style of the English capital.

The team behind Fallout: London has been working on the mod since 2019 and initially planned to release it on April 23. However, Bethesda’s official next-gen update for Fallout 4 put a wrench in those plans. The update was released two days after the planned Fallout: London release, and the mod developers knew this would cause problems with the mod.

When will Fallout London be released? The team behind the mod told the online magazine Inverse that Fallout: London will definitely be released on July 25. On the YouTube channel of the developers, a countdown is ticking down to the premiere of the launch trailer, which corresponds to 14:00 German time. After that, you can expect to download the mod in the foreseeable future.

Fallout: London is a mod for Fallout 4.

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Fallout: London Launch Trailer

Fallout London Download – GOG instead of Nexusmods

Where can you download the modification? The developers have partnered with GOG to manage the large download size.

The well-known mod site Nexusmods declined support due to the large download. The download on GOG is compatible with the Steam version of Fallout 4 without any issues, the developers explained.

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What else should I consider? Fallout: London is only compatible with the GOG and Steam versions of Fallout 4. Fallout 4 from the Game Pass is not supported. At least the GOTY edition of Fallout 4 now only costs 20 euros. On GOG, the mod is currently available in a giveaway, so you can add it to your library for free.

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The story of Naruto is actually over, now getting a crossover with comic turtles

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

The Ninja Turtles from New York suddenly find themselves in an anime world. But the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles should feel right at home, as they are surrounded by ninjas.

What kind of crossover is this? In October, a new comic series titled TMNT x Naruto is set to be released. The series will include a total of four issues. While Konohagakure and its inhabitants will look as they always do, the Ninja Turtles will get a matching look.

The first cover shows the Ninja Turtles jumping through Konohagakure, the home of Naruto. Naruto himself is also featured:

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The story is written by Caleb Goellner (Sonic the Hedgehog). The illustrations will be done by Hendry Prasetya (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers). Additionally, Raúl Angulo (NYX) and Ed Dukeshire (The Woods) will assist with the coloring.

When is the comic coming out? The first part of the comic series is set to be released on November 13, 2024.

You can experience Naruto’s story in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4:

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 – Opening Trailer

Ninja Turtles land in Anime World

What will the comic be about? April O’Neil, one of the closest allies of the TMNT, is on her way to Konohagakure. The reporter meets with Tsunade, the current Hokage of the city. Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke, and Kakashi will take notice of the meeting between the two ladies.

Sakura and Sasuke will also appear on one of the covers. You can see all the previous images related to the comic crossover below. Click the arrows to navigate through the gallery:

TMNT Naruto Image 01
TMNT Naruto Image 02
TMNT Naruto Image 03
TMNT Naruto Image 04
TMNT Naruto Image 05
Some concept art and a cover of the comic crossover.

However, they are not the only ones interested in April’s visit. The dark Foot Clan, which also consists only of ninjas, has an eye on her. The clan thinks that April might have important information about the mutation research of scientist Baxter Stockman.

As April is caught in the conflict between Konohagakure and the Foot Clan, it doesn’t take long for the Ninja Turtles to show up and come to her rescue.

What else is happening on the Naruto front? On the occasion of Naruto’s 20th anniversary, there will be four exclusive episodes set before Naruto Shippuden. The episodes are expected to be released by March 2025 (via X).

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Additionally, the creator of the manga, Masashi Kishimoto, is working on new chapters for the sequel, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. The original story of Naruto has already concluded and is being continued through his son, Boruto.

The anime adaptation of Naruto was very popular in Germany. However, the show had to be adapted for the midday programming on RTL2 for it to air in the country. We summarized five of these changes for you: 5 things in the Naruto anime that were changed for the German version

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500 employees of World of Warcraft establish union – „For Azeroth!“

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The team from World of Warcraft has finally formed a union. Will it get better for the developers now?

In recent years, reports have increased that developers at Blizzard are relatively poorly treated. Low wages and the disclosure of numerous scandals in recent years, such as the major sexism scandal.

It was about time that something changed for the developers of the MMORPG – and that time has probably come. Because the “World of Warcraft Gamemakers Guild” has been established.

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

What is it? The “WoWGG-CWA” is an association of employees who work on World of Warcraft. In America, this is called a “union”.

“Unions” are comparable to labor unions, although often on a somewhat smaller scale. The aim is to bring all employees to the table and formulate common interests that can then be addressed to the employer. The advantage of this is that one acts as a collective unit and thus the risk of layoffs is lower, such as if an unpleasant suggestion has been made.

The idea behind it: to improve working conditions for employees while also having a stronger negotiating position.

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Who is in the “union”? A total of over 500 employees who work on World of Warcraft at Blizzard are gathered in this union. This includes employees from these areas:

  • Art
  • Sound
  • Engineering
  • Production
  • Quality Assurance

In an interview with Game Developer, Senior Software Engineer Kevin Vigue spoke about the founding:

We want to improve our working conditions and protect the things we love about Blizzard so that we feel secure pouring all our talent and passion into creating World of Warcraft.

The founding comes shortly after a major wave of layoffs at Blizzard and Microsoft, but that is more of a coincidence.

The efforts to form a union began even before the recent layoffs, but seeing them firsthand has only reinforced for us how important this effort is for the entire gaming industry. With our union contract, we have a voice to minimize the impacts of future layoffs and ensure that we retain talent and knowledge whenever possible.

When did this start? The process began over 3 years ago when the major sexism scandal occurred at Blizzard. Back then, many employees left the building during a “walk out” to protest against management’s actions. From this “walk out,” the thought was ultimately born to unite more strongly amongst themselves and thus stand up for common interests and also for the values that Blizzard should actually represent.

Whether this will have a noticeable impact on the development of games – and specifically World of Warcraft – remains to be seen. In any case, it is likely to improve the working conditions of employees at Blizzard and Microsoft in the long term.

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A game on Steam wants to be the future of MMORPGs – completely overhauled with a major update

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

A VR MMORPG on Steam has recently received a major update that improves not only your movement but also the combat system.

Which game is this about? Ilysia is an MMORPG on Steam that is currently in Early Access. With its concept it aims to redefine the future of the genre, as Ilysia is played with a VR set, allowing you to dive directly into the game world.

Since its launch in October 2023, the game has only received an overall rating of “Mixed”. However, it should be noted that only about 140 players have submitted a review. Now there has been a major update that has nearly completely overhauled many aspects of the game.

Here we have included the trailer from the Early Access launch for you:

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The VR MMORPG Ilysia launched in Early Access

What has been revised? With the last update, many aspects have been fundamentally revised, as the developers announced. Among other things, the movement options have been partially modified and improved.

This includes everything from walking, running, jumping, and crawling to gliding. You can now run and swim with appropriate arm movements instead of using the joystick.

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In addition to improvements of these actions, new ones have also been added. You will be able to climb again in Ilysia. Among other things, you can ascend ladders or ropes. Additionally, there are now zip lines that you can use for faster movement.

No cooldown for melee attacks

The combat system has also been heavily revised with this update. This should affect both you and the opponents. Among other things, there is no longer a cooldown for melee attacks, the range of hits has been adjusted, and blocking with a shield should now work.

The opponents have been adjusted so that they react better in combat. You can find the complete patch notes on the official Steam page, and the developers promise that this update is just the beginning. In the future, they plan to build their game on this foundation and deliver more and more updates for continuous improvement. Ravendawn is another MMORPG that has recently impressed with a larger update: “I’ve found my new home”: An MMORPG delights with a new update, adding PvP and PvE content

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LoL Swarm: All Augments and their Advantages in English

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The new PvE mode Swarm in League of Legends features a total of nine different champions and augments that make the game easier for you. We from MeinMMO show you in our list which augments there are. Additionally, we provide a brief description of the advantages they bring.

The new PvE mode Swarm has been released in League of Legends and sends you into battles against monsters on different maps, reminiscent of Vampire Survivors. During your run, you can acquire many different abilities, including augments that give you additional buffs.

You can find a tier list with the best champions in Swarm here.

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Swarm – Trailer for the new LoL PvE mode

What are augments? You receive augments by completing a Yuumi quest. As we know from other modes like TFT, augments also work similarly in this mode. Once you have completed a quest, you receive a selection of three augments from which you can choose one.

The augment gives you an effect that lasts for the entire run. Some of the augments in the list unlock only during your gameplay.

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All Augments and Their Advantages

AugmentAdvantageHow to Unlock
UpgradeReceive four armor points for five seconds when damage is dealt, stacking up to 10 times for a maximum of 40 armor points, refreshing upon subsequent triggers. Stacks are immediately removed when the duration ends.Defeat Briar in the Outer Regions in Extreme mode
Bullet ManiaReduces damage taken by 20 percent, but gains a projectile counter with every six level-ups.Collect 3 Battle Bunny Boons as Seraphine
Celebration!Increases damage by 25 percent, movement speed by 30 percent, area size by 60 percent, and ability speed by 40 for eight seconds after leveling up.Win a game with Seraphine after completing a Miss Fortune Spire, a Yuumi Quest, and a Bel’Veth Trial.
TideGrants ability speed every 20 seconds, fluctuating between -50 and 125Available from the start
Emotional Support PetYour summoned pets deal 150 percent damage.Win a game with Illaoi after developing Grizzly Smash.
Elite BomberDeals 130 percent damage to elite monsters. When an elite monster is defeated, it drops a bomb on the ground that explodes above the area after a delay.Defeat 20 elite enemies on Extreme
Experienced FighterGain 10 percent experience. For each experience orb you collect, you gain two percent damage and two percent movement speed for one second.Upgrade 4 weapons at once with Briar or Aurora
Gain Momentum15 percent reduced walk speed, 3 percent increased walk speed each time you level upAvailable from the start
Long-range FireDeals 30 percent more damage to distant foesAvailable from the start
Glass CannonGains +40 percent damage and 30 percent reduced maximum healthAvailable from the start
Size DistorterGrants area size every 16 seconds, fluctuating between 60 and -20 percentComplete a Yuumi Quest
HamsterGains health when collecting goldAvailable from the start
Immobile ImmolationFor each half-second you remain still, it costs your health 60 points to grant 20 points of speed. You lose this bonus when you move again.Upgrade 5 weapons in a single run
JuggernautGain 20 armor counters and half a percent damage for each piece of armor you haveWin with Leona or Jinx after completing 2 Yuumi Quests
Card CollectorWhen you collect an access card, gain a permanent +5 percent damageAvailable from the start
Circle of StatsEvery eight seconds you receive the following stats, in this order: 1. 30 percent movement speed, 2. 40 ability speed, 3. 60 percent area size, 4. three projectile counters, and 5. 40 percent health regenerationWin as Seraphine with projectile counters and ability speed
Critical HitIncreases critical strike chance by 10 percent and deals 30 percent critical damage, but your non-critical damage is reduced by 20 percentComplete the Subterranean Lab with Yasuo and Bunny Crossbow and critical chance
Critical ExpansionGain one percent area size for five seconds after dealing a damage instance with a critical hit. Can potentially stack indefinitelyDefeat Bel’Veth in the Subterranean Lab on Extreme
Long RunFor every 10,000 units traveled, gain five percent more damage, 10 percent more maximum health, and 10 percent more area size.Defeat Rek’Sai in the Warehouse District on Extreme
Bite-sizedBecomes -30 percent smaller and loses 20 percent maximum health. Gains 20 percent speed and 36 ability speedAvailable from the start
PescetarianWhen an opponent dies, they occasionally drop health relics that can be collectedAvailable from the start
Ramming Block10 percent increased walk speed. Increases and decreases in walk speed also affect damageAvailable from the start
Rapid MetabolismRestores 20 percent health every second. 60 percent reduced maximum healthAvailable from the start
Regenerative TissueCollecting healing additionally grants half a percentage point of maximum health.Defeat Aatrox on The Beachhead on Extreme
Collecting Frenzy+15 percent EXP and -100 percent pickup radius. Absorbs all loot every 60 secondsAvailable from the start
HeavyweightGains +50 percent damage but loses 30 ability speedAvailable from the start
Spray and PrayGain four projectiles but deal 35 percent less damage.Win as Xayah after completing 2 Bel’Veth Trials
Death and TaxesEnemies have a chance to drop multiple gold coins upon their deathAvailable from the start
Survival SizeBecomes 30 percent larger and loses 15 percent walk speed. Gains 30 percent maximum health and 6 increased health regeneration per secondAvailable from the start
Ultimate AccelerationGains 100 ability speed for the ultimateAvailable from the start
ImmediatelyDeals up to 20 percent more damage to nearby enemiesAvailable from the start
PromptGains 1 percent walk speed for every 2 hasteAvailable from the start
Uptime UpgradeGain 60 percent more durationSurvive 15 minutes on hard difficulty

These are all currently known augments in LoL Swarm. As more become available, we will update the list.

Swarm is the new PvE mode of League of Legends that follows a completely different gameplay principle than fans are used to from Riot Games. What this mode is all about and why it has been so well received so far can be read here: LoL: Riot shows new mode and players are excited – “I guess that’s it for my free time”

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House of the Dragon: Really all Aegon Targaryens in the ultimate power ranking

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 6 minutes

Targaryens are not particularly creative when it comes to naming. There are numerous Aegons. It can certainly get confusing. We currently see the devastating consequences of such a mix-up in the series House of the Dragon. To prevent you from suffering the same fate as Alicent Hohenturm, we have summarized and sorted all Aegons for you in a list.

How was the ranking created? The ultimate Aegon ranking took into account both books and the series Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.

  • It only concerns Aegons who have Targaryen blood. A total of 12 are known, including 5 kings.   
  • Questions such as: How good was he for the realm? How educated or skilled in battle was he? What did he achieve? were crucial for the ranking.

Attention Spoiler: Events from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon (up to season 2 episode 5) are recounted.

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Rank 10: Other Aegons

The difficulties of childbirth are well-known in Westeros. The Targaryen family is not protected from this. There are three Aegon Targaryens who did not live to be older than one year: the sons of Jaeherys I, Baelon and Aerys II.

Unfortunately, they never had the opportunity to prove themselves as worthy Aegons.

Rank 9: Aegon IV, the Unworthy

  • Lifetime: 135 A.C. to 184 A.C. (after Aegon’s conquest)
  • Quote: “Aenys was weak, and Maegor was cruel, and Aegon II was greedy, but no king ever ruled as poorly as Aegon IV.” (from The World of Ice & Fire, George R.R. Martin)

Aegon the Unworthy did not carry this title without reason. His only interests were eating, drinking, and sleeping with as many women as possible.

From these exploits arose numerous bastards, whom Aegon legitimized on his deathbed. This led to the so-called Blackfyre Rebellions, the second great Targaryen civil war.

Aegon IV was thus useless not only during his reign. He also plunged the realm into an unnecessary war beyond his death.

Rank 8: Aegon II, the Elder

House of the Dragon: Aegon II
  • Born: 107 A.C.
  • Quote: “Thrones are won with swords, not with feathers. Spill blood, not ink.” (House of the Dragon)

Aegon II is the Aegon we know from House of the Dragon. He is the son of Alicent Hohenturm and Viserys I Targaryen. After his father’s death, he was practically forced to seize the throne, even though it was actually owed to Rhaenyra.

Later, however, he increasingly enjoys the power that the crown gives him. He is impulsive, impatient, and does not care much for prudent politics. Rather, he rushes into battle with his young dragon Sonnfeuer, where he is then burned to disfigurement by his brother Aemond on Vhagar.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Bilder: Warner Bros. Discovery
  2. A Wiki of Ice and Fire
  3. Das Lied von Eis und Feuer: Fandom Wiki
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