Pokémon GO brings you new adventure effects – This is how you use Steel Celestial and Shadow Beam

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO you now have two new adventure effects, Steel Constellation and Shadow Beam, available. What they bring you and how you can use them, we have summarized here on MeinMMO.

What features are involved? With the release of the primal forms of Dialga and Palkia, adventure effects have also been introduced in Pokémon GO. These are special temporary bonuses that you can secure for selected Pokémon by activating the corresponding charge move outside of battles.

This way, you can activate an extended timer with primal Dialga using the attachment Time Noise and thus benefit from longer durations of incense, stardust, and lucky egg. Primal Palkia allows you to expand the vicinity for spawns with Space Strike.

Now, according to the Pokémon GO blog, two new adventure effects of this kind will come through Necrozma (Dusk Mane) and Necrozma (Dawn Wings). How you can activate them and what they bring you in return, we have summarized below.

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Get new moves & adventure effects through Necrozma

What kind of Pokémon is Necrozma? The legendary Psychic Pokémon Necrozma celebrates its global debut as part of the global GO Fest. Previously, it was only available at live events in Sendai, Madrid, and New York. It comes from the 7th game generation and, according to legend, feeds on light, which is why it utilizes the powers of the two legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala.

For this reason, during the GO Fest in Pokémon GO, you can not only catch it in level 5 raids, but it can also change its form by fusing with Solgaleo or Lunala. This not only allows you to benefit from a strong attacker but also gives you the opportunity to activate two new adventure effects: Steel Constellation and Shadow Beam.

How can you secure Steel Constellation and Shadow Beam?

How to get Steel Constellation and Shadow Beam: If you want to secure the two new adventure effects, you must first catch a Necrozma and fuse it for its form Dusk Mane with Solgaleo or for Dawn Wings with Lunala. In addition to the respective Pokémon, you also need the following items:

  • Solgaleo: 1,000 Solar Fusion Energy, 30 Necrozma Candies, and 30 Cosmog Candies
  • Lunala: 1,000 Lunar Fusion Energy, 30 Necrozma Candies, and 30 Cosmog Candies

You will receive the respective fusion energy from raids or as a ticket holder as part of the special research for the GO Fest. Moreover, you can already get first fusion energy through corresponding promo codes.

Once you have performed the fusion, Necrozma now learns the following charge moves:

  • Necrozma (Dusk Mane): Steel Constellation
  • Necrozma (Dawn Wings): Shadow Beam

You can also activate these moves outside of a battle to benefit from additional bonuses. To do this, you need to scroll down in the overview of your respective monster. There you will find the option to use the move as an adventure effect.

Activating the moves costs you 3,000 stardust and 3 Necrozma candies each. After that, the bonuses are active for 10 minutes. By using the items again, you can stack this effect and extend the respective bonus to up to 24 hours.

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Can you combine the effects with others? No, you can only activate one adventure effect at a time. Only when it ends can you activate a new one. Furthermore, with the two adventure effects Steel Constellation and Shadow Beam, it is not possible to simultaneously use incense, adventure incense, the wonder box, and the coin pouch.

Can Necrozma learn the moves via TM? No, learning the two moves via charge TM or elite charge TM is currently not possible.

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All bonuses of Steel Constellation and Shadow Beam

What bonuses do Steel Constellation and Shadow Beam bring? With Steel Constellation and Shadow Beam, you can initially secure a strong charge move for each, which deals a lot of damage in battles. With both moves, you can benefit from the following values:

  • 135 damage in trainer battles
  • 230 damage in raids and gym battles

If you activate the adventure effect outside of battles, you will receive special spawns for that time. These are marked on the map by a special colored circle and contain a corresponding symbol in the catch screen.

All spawns at Steel Constellation (Necrozma Dusk Mane): Once you have activated the adventure effect Steel Constellation, you utilize sunlight and receive the following wild Pokémon that usually only spawn during the day:

  • Pidgey
  • Alolan Exeggutor
  • Solrock
  • Swablu
  • Goomy
  • Barboach
  • Mangoleon
  • Rockruff
  • Flabébé

Additionally, during this time, you can also evolve monsters that can only evolve during the day and, with a bit of luck, encounter Rockruff, which you can evolve into Lycanroc (Midnight Form).

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All spawns at Shadow Beam (Necrozma Dawn Wings): With the adventure effect Shadow Beam, you instead utilize the power of the moon. During this time, you attract wild Pokémon that are usually more active at night:

  • Alolan Rattata
  • Clefairy
  • Alolan Marowak
  • Hoothoot
  • Galarian Zigzagoon
  • Lunatone
  • Comfey
  • Amarillo
  • Rockruff

Here too, you may encounter Rockruff, which can evolve into Lycanroc (Midnight Form), as well as evolve your monsters where this is only possible at night.

How do you like the new charge moves and adventure effects for the two forms of Necrozma? Have you perhaps already secured a suitable specimen at the live events? And which form is your favorite? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it. By the way: Here you will find 10 strong monsters you definitely should not miss at the GO Fest.

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Diablo 4: Patch 1.4.4 brings more gold for items that no one sells anyway – Patch notes

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 5 minutes

Gold is an important resource in Diablo 4, especially because of the high crafting costs. Patch 1.4.4 will bring you more gold for items – however, most of you won’t even sell them.

Gold, especially the lack of it, is a recurring topic in the community of Diablo 4. Patch 1.4.4 changes the selling prices for boss materials, and you will get more than double gold for some of them. However, some of the items are so rare that most of you won’t sell them to the vendor.

The highlights from the patch:

  • The selling price of summoning materials for bosses is increased.
  • The drop rates of tempering guidance are improved.
  • Elixirs drop less frequently.
  • Affixes that you imprint on items with tempering will now be marked with a corresponding symbol representing the tempering category.
  • There are also some bug fixes – among other things, the bug that too few amulets drop from the “Tormented Gifts” in Hell Tide is fixed.

When does patch 1.4.4 go live? According to Blizzard, the new patch is set to go live on July 10, which is today, Wednesday. We expect it to be available around 7:00 PM.

You can find the complete German patch notes on the second page of the article.

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More gold for materials, which drop only rarely

Which items are involved? Patch 1.4.4 increases the selling price of the materials you currently need to summon certain bosses. Blizzard mentions on the website:

  • Blackened femur, gurgling head, and trembling hand: price increase from 20,000 gold to 50,000 gold
  • Stygian stone: price increase from 70,000 gold to 150,000 gold

You currently use the body parts to summon Varshan in his Malicious Structure next to the Tree of Whispers. With Season 5, however, this will change and you will only need Malicious Hearts. The remaining body parts will be removed from the game (via Blizzard).

Which items will be sold the least? Until the start of Season 5 in August, you can still sell the body parts, as long as you don’t need them. However, the Stygian stones will be sold the least by players, as they still do not drop frequently.

Indeed, the developers increased the drop rates of the Stygian stones in the pit with patch 1.4.2, but players still report that they drop too rarely. For example, “Ubergoober166” writes on Reddit: “Why would you bother adding a way to farm Uber Uniques […] but then make the method to summon them so rare that we can’t do it?”

In another post on Reddit, users discuss the patch and wonder who even sells such items to NPC vendors. The user “PMMMR” points out that it would be better to sell the stones to other players, as it would be more beneficial. Those who want to use the Stygian stones for boss runs will benefit from this as well.

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“Ubergoober166” also notes that it is faster to create a new character and grind the reputation with the Iron Wolves to get the Stygian stones than to farm them in the intended manner. You obtain the rare stones in the new endgame activity “The Pit.” There, you also receive important materials for masterworking. Generally, it is worthwhile to complete the reputation with the Iron Wolves: Diablo 4 gives you boss materials and gems, but you could easily overlook this.

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In the MMORPG Tarisland, there was already little to do, but the new update is supposed to save you even more time

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

Tarisland brings a new update that, along with many bug fixes, aims to reduce the amount of time you have to spend in the game even further. A new event will also start soon.

What kind of update is this? The developers of Tarisland will shut down the servers from Wednesday night to Thursday from 03:00 to 06:00 to update the game.

Tarisland offers an MMORPG experience that is very appealing even to dads. The game only requires a little time daily, and you can also skip checking in for up to three days without missing anything. However, a task in the MMORPG always needed a bit more time, but that should change now.

Here you can watch the trailer for Tarisland:

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The Dark Invasion will be shortened

What kind of game mode is this? The Dark Invasion is a game mode that resets every three days. Tarisland is plagued by evil creatures that must be stopped. On a special map, which changes every three days, there are several quests and events that one can complete.

The activity is quite extensive compared to others in the game and can take some time. The new update is supposed to drastically reduce the time required to complete this game mode.

The developers also want to make things a bit easier for the players elsewhere. The number of fate coins that can be spent on various things like silver, emblems, gear tokens, and more will also be increased. Additionally, you should now also be able to redeem the coins from the Arcane Realm there.

This is what the new “Outfit of the Stealth Attack” is supposed to look like.

What else is changing? Tarisland will also receive its first catch-up mechanic for new players with the new patch. They can now obtain usable gear through the main missions, and the previous catch-up missions are also supposed to become easier.

An important feature is that you will now also receive the rewards for incomplete days you started in Tarisland retrospectively. Until now, players who failed to complete everything in a day were at a disadvantage compared to those who didn’t log in at all.

But not only new players have something in store with Tarisland’s update.

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New event and many bug fixes

What kind of new event is this? From July 20 to July 26, 2024, Tarisland will launch a new event. The event is supposed to be called “Tata Festival” and is presumably dedicated to the Tata tribe in the game. As with the last event, players can expect rewards in the form of costumes and charms.

The gacha shop in the game will receive a new addition with the “Outfit of the Stealth Attack”. The “lazy cat” mount is also expected to be available there soon.

Will bugs also be fixed? Yes, many bugs in the MMORPG are also set to be fixed. This includes issues with bosses, incorrect emblems with runes, or missing rewards after completing the arena or the Arcane Realm.

When the developers last reached out to you, you should not destroy an item at all. However, there has not yet been a solution for the problem mentioned in the upcoming patch. If you want to know which items you should better keep, take a look here: The developers of Tarisland warn: Please do not destroy this item

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Drastic change in Destiny 2 aims to solve a problem that players have been complaining about for years

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2 there is a problem that many Guardians have been complaining about for years: timegating. Bungie has now received a lot of feedback and is deciding to try something new with the release of Episode 2.

What is the problem with timegating? Bungie wants to keep its players entertained for longer, and to achieve this, there is timegating.

With this system, Bungie ensures that players cannot immediately rush through the story of a season, but receive a few snippets each week. This way, players have a reason to check in on Destiny 2 for several weeks.

In theory, this sounds good, but in practice, it does not go down well with the fans. Guardians want to play the story at their own pace and do not want to be forced to log in every week. As a result, there has been criticism for some time now, but Bungie has finally taken notice of it.

With Episode 2, the timegating concerning the story is supposed to change drastically, but whether this will please the community remains to be seen.

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No more timegating in acts

What will change? On July 9, 2024, Bungie held a stream in which they discussed the upcoming content and innovations from Echos: Act 2. Timegating was an important topic among them. In Act 1, Guardians had to wait week by week until they received the next weekly quest from Failsafe. However, this will be eliminated with Episode 2.

You will now be able to complete all associated missions in each act immediately, without having to wait weekly for new content. Bungie wants to ensure that players can decide for themselves at what pace they want to consume their content.

The developers will review the feedback after the change and will either keep the system as is or possibly counteract it – should there be criticism.

You can find the Bungie stream here:

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Will players be satisfied with the change? It is still too early to assess this accurately. Many Guardians have wished for such a change for many years. So some players will definitely be happy, but there may also be issues.

The majority of fans quickly rush through the new content, and that within just a few days, if not hours. Once everything is completed, Guardians will complain that there was too little content.

If it comes to that, a large part of the community will express themselves on X or Reddit, complaining that there is nothing left to play. This, in turn, could lead to Bungie losing player numbers, as Guardians would not have a reason to log in weekly. More about another loot shooter can be found here: New loot shooter on Steam allegedly copied Warframe – Players now find icons from Destiny 2 in the game

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In the new Dragon Age, you must talk to your companions to make them stronger

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

No desire for conversations? Then the new Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be exhausting. Because only a good relationship makes your companions stronger.

The interactions with the numerous companions have always been an important part of the game in all Dragon Age titles. Extensive dialogues with many choices are simply part of the core DNA of the series. Although this is optional in most cases and can be safely ignored – in the upcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard, it’s important.

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What’s the deal with relationships? Relationships in Dragon Age: The Veilguard are an important aspect of the game. So important that it even affects gameplay – at least that’s what Game Informer reports.

Companions, therefore, have a “relationship level”, kind of an indicator of their affection for your character. While this isn’t a complete novelty and is known from other games, in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, it also has a gameplay significance.

Your choices in the game and conversations with companions affect how much a companion likes or trusts you. This, in turn, unlocks talent points sooner or later, albeit to a very limited extent. The companions have very few talent points, but these significantly determine the abilities they can use in battle. The better the affection of your companions, the more options you can choose to be more versatile in combat.

As is typical for Dragon Age, you can place different emphases in conversations when responding. You can respond emotionally, rationally, or even sarcastically – and depending on who you are speaking to, some will like it, while others may not at all.

Why was this done? Relationships are of particular importance in the new Dragon Age because they are not only a barometer for how a romantic relationship stands with the respective character, but mean more.

According to Game Director Corinne Busch, “Relationships are a key element, not just as a romance option but also friendship. We didn’t just want to address the relationship your character has with the companions but also the relationships among the companions. It’s a family that has found each other, and at the end of the day, they need to trust that they look out for one another.” (via Game Informer)

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This can also be noted elsewhere. If you do not build a romantic relationship with a specific character, the companions may find a partner themselves. So it could happen that you suddenly notice that two of your companions have become involved with each other.

There are also some criticisms of the relationship system in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Because all characters in the game will be pansexual. While this is essentially a nice thought with a lot of freedom for players, it could also make the companions seem a bit colorless and boring.

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iOS 18: Which iPhones will receive the update to the next version?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time < 1 minutes

MeinMMO presents all supported devices of iOS 18 and explains what else you should know.

When will iOS 18 be released? iOS 18 is expected to be released in September 2024. Starting in July 2024, you can download the Public Beta. However, we advise against installing the beta on your primary phone, as this version is still unstable and may cause crashes.

MeinMMO introduces you to all the devices that will receive an update to iOS 18. For the official update, you will have to wait until September. Our list is based on the models that Apple officially presented at WWDC 2024. Therefore, there should be little change to the list.

iOS 18: All supported devices at a glance

List of supported devices: The following devices are expected to receive an update to iOS 18 by the end of 2024:

  • iPhone 15
  • iPhone 15 Plus
  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone SE

The mentioned devices will all officially receive the update to iOS 18. Older devices will no longer be supported but will still receive security updates.

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Apple typically offers major iOS updates for its iPhones for about five years. With the update to iOS 18, there will also be new features for compatible iPhone devices.

MeinMMO presents the 8 best features and explains why you should test them. However, you will have to forgo one feature in the EU for now: The 8 best features of iOS 18 that you should definitely try out

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A behavior in LoL drives every player crazy – Riot threatens with a hardware ban now

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

For many, the toxic community in League of Legends is the biggest game spoiler. Especially Inting ruins the fun for many players in matches. One aspect of this is the so-called Soft Inting. Therefore, Riot wants to tackle this with the probably toughest penalty.

What does Riot want to do against Soft Inting? Pu Liu, the Game Director of LoL, posted on X that they want to address Soft-Inting because it is a big problem. Thanks to the anti-cheat software Vanguard, it is now possible to punish this with hardware bans.

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However, among the comments on the post, the LoL players are surprisingly hesitant and find the punishment a bit too drastic, especially because it is difficult to define what Soft-Inting actually is.

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Players are wondering how to define Soft-Inting

How could one define Soft-Inting? Normal Inting is relatively easy to spot. A player actively lets themselves be killed or simply runs into enemies, for example. With Soft-Inting, defining it becomes a bit more difficult.

In the comments, @SoulHuntah_ defines the term as: One does not play to win. For example, one does not play with the team or ignores objectives. Other users, like @Loki1v9, define it a bit more cynically: That is when you intentionally try to lose the game for your team, but do not make it too obvious.

The problem lies in the definition, as it can sometimes be difficult to tell if someone is just having a bad match or is actively trying to lose the game. Users like @Netherim1 also see this as a problem.

In general, many players think it is good that Riot is taking action against this. But for many, the severity of the punishment is a step too far.

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Familiar faces in the community are also speaking out under the post, who consider the hardware bans to be a step too far. For example, Spideraxe, an important account that regularly posts news about LoL, thinks the hardware bans are too drastic. They could also remove people from the normal queue as a punishment for a certain period and let them play only with bots.

Other users also believe it is right to initially punish such offenses more leniently. What do you think about it? Do you find it fair or would such a punishment be too harsh? Let us know in the comments. One of the most well-known LoL streamers from Germany has another issue that bothers him: “Riot is doing everything wrong” – Twitch streamer NoWay complains about matchmaking in LoL

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Leaks about a major secret in One Piece reveal that there is another person with D. in the name

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

As with every new chapter release of the manga One Piece, there are again leaks about the upcoming content. In the new chapter, we will likely learn that there is another person who has a D. in their name.

Warning, Spoiler: We are discussing the contents of chapter 1120 here. The chapter is actually not scheduled to be released until July 15, 2024.

Which person also has a D. in their name? In a flashback, we see Dr. Vegapunk talking to Clover (known in German as Professor Kleeblatt). The scientist reveals that he also has a D. in his name (via reddit).

  • Professor Kleeblatt was an archaeologist on Ohara and the head of the island’s library. He lived on the same island as Nico Robin during her childhood.
  • He studied the Poneglyphs, which are stones engraved with ancient writing.
  • He died 22 years ago during a Buster Call on Ohara.
One Piece Professor Kleeblatt
The hairstyle of Professor Kleeblatt reveals the origin of the name.

In his transmission, Dr. Vegapunk also reveals to the world that Gol D. Roger, the current Pirate King, carries a D. in his name. Dedicated manga readers already knew that the Pirate King also has a D. in his name. However, for the world, this information is shocking as it was not publicly known.

As the leaks have always been reliable so far, we assume that the leaked information will be true in this case as well.

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The Will of D. was also carried on by Professor Kleeblatt

What is the Will of D.? Unfortunately, we still do not know what the Will of D. entails. Dr. Vegapunk’s message unfortunately cut off at the point where he was about to reveal what it is about.

There are characters who are connected through their D. in their names. So far, some individuals known to carry the second name D. include:

  • the Monkey family (Luffy, Dragon, Garp)
  • the Nefeltari family (Vivi, Cobra)
  • the Puma family (Ace, Rouge)
  • Gol D. Roger
  • Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard)
  • Trafalgar D. Water Law
  • Rocks D. Xebec
  • Hagwar D. Sauro

They all relate to the “Will of D.” The individuals are referred to as enemies of the world aristocrats and the world government. It is no wonder, therefore, that the world government wanted to erase Professor Kleeblatt along with his previous discoveries with a Buster Call.

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The families that carried a D. in their names existed already in the Ancient Kingdom 900 years ago. They are supposed to be at the center of world-changing events. Thus, they are believed to be related to a revolution today.

Over time, more characters with a D. in their names will presumably be revealed. What connects them will only be discovered in the upcoming chapters. The next destination of the Straw Hat crew is Elbaf, the island of giants: One Piece is entering an arc that was hinted at 25 years ago – 2 straw hat pirates are likely to be important

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On Steam, a turn-based adventure in the Wild West with magical portals is coming soon

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

On Steam, a new game has been announced where you will explore the untamed wilderness of the Wild West and will face difficult decisions.

What game is this about? ColdRidge is a new turn-based game on Steam that aims to put you in challenging situations. It is being developed by some strategy veterans who have worked for 12 years at the French studio Amplitude (known among other things for Humankind) and have now come together under the name Frog Collective.

Their first project will now be a turn-based exploration game in the Wild West, but with a mystical touch.

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In ColdRidge you explore the untamed wilderness of the Wild West

What can you expect? The trailer gives you a first glimpse of the graphics and gameplay that awaits you in ColdRidge. While everything seems quite simple and clear, it is graphically designed with loving illustrations and in typical Western colors.

In the game, you take on the role of a prospector and traverse the untamed wilderness of ColdRidge, with your task sounding simple at first:

  • Explore the unknown areas of ColdRidge and map resources for powerful guilds.
  • You accept various contracts that you fulfill by carefully planning your moves. To gain advantages and overcome obstacles, you should always incorporate the terrain and your equipment into your plans.
  • You should strategically manage contracts to maximize your profits and ensure your long-term survival.
  • While exploring the wilderness, you will encounter complex puzzles that need to be solved.
  • Between your missions for the guild, you can buy new equipment from traders to make your life a little easier.
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As the trailer shows, it is important that you complete your tasks by the right time if you do not want to be thrown outside the walls of the settlement in winter.

At the trader, you can buy magical portals, as shown in the trailer. It is still unclear how exactly they work and whether you can use them to travel quickly between different locations.

Perhaps the magical portals will simply lead you to completely unknown places. Because it becomes clear that in ColdRidge, no “normal” Wild West awaits you. Fans of another genre can also dive into a new adventure starting from June 2024: A new MMO puts you in the Wild West, coming to Steam in June

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A survival game on Steam should be the better The Day Before – How is Once Human doing for its launch?

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The survival title Once Human should be everything that The Day Before once promised. Whether it can meet players’ expectations, you will find out on MeinMMO.

What is Once Human all about? Once Human is a free survival game for PC and mobile that lets players explore an open world together and fight against monsters.

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Can Once Human meet expectations? Currently, it does not look very promising. Although the survival hope had a decent start on Steam, the first reviews are rather mixed.

With 68,000 concurrent players and a 24-hour peak of 82,000, Once Human ranks in the top 20 of the most played games on Steam, but has only a 56% positive rating (via SteamDB).

What bothers the players? As is common with new games, Once Human also faced server issues at launch. Initial players reported long wait times, crashes, and lags. Furthermore, frustration arose from in-game shop prices and the limitation to one character, without the possibility to switch servers.

However, the most common criticism is the data privacy policy of Once Human. Many players complain that the survival game requires personal data that has nothing to do with gaming at all. According to the Privacy Policy, this includes things like the full name, state identification as well as passport data (via easebar).

In discussions on Steam and Reddit, users are more relaxed about data collection: the Privacy Policy is quite standard. Additionally, data is not automatically collected, but also includes information that players can voluntarily provide – for example, to make a purchase or participate in surveys.

Developers respond to feedback, receive praise

Is there any positive news? Indeed, yes. So far, the developers have shown themselves receptive to feedback. The devs reported on Discord just a few hours after release that players can now create multiple characters. This feature had actually been postponed for optimization, but “it backfired”.

The quick response is rewarded by the players and praised in reviews on Steam. This is also reflected in the overall rating, which was initially quite negative and has since risen to “mixed”.

For some, Once Human actually fulfills what was once promised in the trailers for The Day Before. The survival game may not necessarily reinvent the wheel, but it is simply fun, that seems to be the consensus.

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So it seems that Once Human has not yet fully lived up to the title of the great survival hope. Now it must be shown how the game develops and whether its mobile status will be its downfall. At least there are still the 25 best survival games 2024 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox.

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MyMMO is also on YouTube and shows you the 20 best MMORPGs of all time 

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The genre of MMORPGs has excited millions of players for several decades. We have now asked ourselves which is the best among countless online role-playing games and summarized this in a video for you.

MeinMMO provides you with new news about MMOs, MMORPGs, shooters, and many other games daily on our website. You can also find us on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook or x.com.

Now we have asked ourselves in a new video: What is actually the best MMORPG of all time? We have compiled the result for you in a short video on YouTube.

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How did the list come about? This list of the 20 best MMORPGs of all time was created in collaboration with the communities of MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro. The result is therefore not based on any official ratings but rather on the opinions of the players.

Which online role-playing games made it? In the video, we listed the 20 MMORPGs with the most votes. Among them are new genre representatives like New World, Black Desert Online, and Final Fantasy XIV. But some classics like Ultima Online, Guild Wars, Warhammer Online, or World of Warcraft were, of course, not to be missed on this list.

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What do you think of the list? Do you agree with the selection of the games and their rankings? Or are you thinking of other games that should make it onto this list? Feel free to discuss here and on YouTube.

The genre of online role-playing games is not only popular on PCs and various consoles. Nowadays, many players also come together through their mobile devices every day. We have already listed the best mobile MMORPGs for you: The 10 best mobile MMORPGs 2024 for iOS and Android

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All Tarisland classes and their counterparts from WoW in overview

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 19 minutes

Tarisland launched on June 21, 2024, and since then you have the choice between nine classes and 18 specializations. MeinMMO presents the various archetypes and reveals whether there are comparable counterparts in World of Warcraft.

Update: We have updated the article on July 10, 2024.

Since June 21, 2024, the servers of the Free2Play MMORPG Tarisland have been online. If you are still looking for information about the release, system requirements, and other basics, check it out here. In this article, MeinMMO summarizes everything you need to know about the nine classes.

As Tarisland is heavily inspired by World of Warcraft in many areas, you will also find out here whether there are comparable classes for the archetypes from Tarisland in the great role model WoW.

These classes exist in Tarisland:

  • Warrior – Fury & Shield
  • Paladin – Vigil & Justice
  • Ranger – Tamed Beast & Hunting
  • Barbarian Fighter – Frozen & Thunder
  • Bard – Harmony & Solo
  • Priest – Faith & Prayer
  • Magician – Frost & Fire
  • Shadow Bladeslinger – Cunning & Duel
  • Phantom Necromancer – Soul Robbery & Soul Healing

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The cinematic trailer of Tarisland sets the mood for the launch:

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Tarisland: Trailer for the global launch shows cinematic class action

The Tarisland Classes in the Guide: The Warrior

  • 1st Specialization: Fury (Melee Damage)
  • 2nd Specialization: Shield (Melee Tank)
  • Weapon: Sword and Shield or two swords
  • Comparable class from WoW: Fury or Protection Warrior
  • Race: Human
  • Gender: Male
The Warrior from Tarisland.
The Warrior from Tarisland.

The class abilities of Shield

  • Shield Strike: Consumes a small amount of AP. Use your shield to hit the target, dealing physical damage and gaining resistance.
  • Trampling Storm: Consumes a small amount of AP. Stomps the ground, dealing physical damage to nearby enemies and briefly reducing their movement speed. This skill can grant resistance when cast. Additional resistance is granted for each target hit.
  • Shield Attack: Consumes a medium amount of AP. Attack the target with your shield, causing physical damage, gaining resistance, and increasing secondary attributes related to strikes for a certain duration.
  • Reinforced Barrier: Consumes a large amount of resistance. Gain a damage-absorbing shield. The remaining absorption amount when the shield is exchanged is incorporated into the new effect.
  • Last Resistance: Stimulates your potential, increases your maximum HP for a certain duration, and then immediately restores a specific amount of HP.
  • Impenetrable: Turn into a strong shield that protects everyone. This allows you to reduce incoming damage for a certain period and increase defense-related secondary attributes.

The Shield specialization has ultimate abilities such as Taunting, Interrupting, Control, and Healing Reduction.

The resources of Shield are AP and resistance. During combat, AP is gradually restored. Using an ability consumes AP. Each time you successfully block an opponent’s attack or cast a skill that consumes AP, you gain resistance. Consuming resistance can enhance the absorption effect of Reinforced Barrier and increase the Warrior’s protection. The Tarisland class is one of the three tanks in the game.

Here you can see gameplay of the Warrior class:

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The class abilities of Fury

  • Cross Strike: Quickly attack the target twice and deal physical damage each time. Casting this skill grants a small amount of Fury. Can be charged twice.
  • Last Blow: Deliver a final blow to the target that causes physical damage and grants a lot of Fury. If the target’s health is low, this skill deals additional damage.
  • Fury Blade: Must consume Fury. Transform the power of Fury into a blade to attack the target twice and deal physical damage each time.
  • Armor Penetration: Break the target’s defense with a powerful blow, deal physical damage, and increase the damage you deal to the target for a certain duration.
  • Blade Whirlwind: Turn into a blade storm and attack surrounding enemies multiple times within a certain period, dealing physical damage each time. You can move while the skill is being cast, and you are immune to movement-reducing effects. Immunization is not possible against some boss abilities.
  • Endless Fury: Unleashes endless Fury, increasing the basic Fury gain of all skills and also the secondary attributes of combos for a certain period.
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From immediate Displacement, HP recovery to precise Interrupts, slowing speed on the battlefield, releasing body restrictions, and even reducing the healing ability of opponents, Fury specialization Warriors possess all kinds of ultimate skills.

The exclusive class resource of Fury specialization Warriors is – not surprisingly – Fury. You gain Fury by casting certain class skills. The skill Fury Blade consumes Fury to deal great damage to the target.

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The Denglisch King of German Twitch wants to determine the Youth Word of 2024 already now

Sarah Sarah Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamers Papaplatte and BastiGHG are promoting the new youth word “Whoppa” on Twitch. This is not the first time that Papaplatte could be successful with his efforts for the youth word.

How did the discussion about the youth word arise? On July 8, 2024, Papaplatte, one of the most well-known German Twitch streamers, along with his colleague and streamer BastiGHG, creates a funny moment during a live stream when they discuss potential candidates for the youth word 2024.

The discussion arises when both streamers talk about a previous Instagram story where Papaplatte used the phrase “Ein bisschen durchwhoppan.” Promptly, Papaplatte suggests: “I think we should go with durchwhoppan for the youth word, bro.”

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“We are at a better point,” says Papaplatte

Which words have been submitted so far? In the discussion, Papaplatte criticizes the proposals submitted so far for the youth word 2024. He finds terms like “I’m cooked,” “I’m spraying the yogurt,” and “full yogurt” unsuitable.

Instead, he prefers “Whoppa” as a “better number” that, in his opinion, offers more expressive options. “We are at a better point,” he comments.

What does “Whoppa” mean? According to the two streamers, it is probably a kind of universal word that can be filled with meaning. This can express something that could not be expressed before, explains BastiGHG.

“It opens a new door,” summarizes Papaplatte. As an example, they provide: “I’m going to whoppa here nicely now.” or “I’m whoppaing myself to bed now.”

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The elections are still ahead

How does the process work? The decision on whether “Whoppa” will be crowned the youth word 2024 is still pending.

Currently, suggestions for the youth word can still be submitted until July 18, 2024. Voting on the youth word will begin on July 30, 2024, and the winner will finally be announced on October 19, 2024 (via Langenscheidt).

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Papaplatte won the elections last year

What youth words have there been in recent years? Of course, Papaplatte’s suggestion is not meant to be taken too seriously. The streamer is known for actively campaigning for the election of the youth word.

In 2021, he attempted to establish the word “Papatastisch,” which, however, was not chosen as the youth word of the year. The word that won was: “cringe.”

In 2022, the word “Smash” was chosen as the youth word, although this year gaming, Twitch, and streaming terms were also available for selection.

In 2023, Papaplatte’s engagement was more successful: he supported the word “goofy,” which was ultimately chosen as the youth word of the year 2023.

Papaplatte, the Twitch streamer, participated in the format “7 vs. Wild” and received criticism from some viewers for his language, which was referred to as poor “Denglish” gibberish. You can find more about this here: Twitch streamer wants to pay attention to his language after 7 vs. Wild: “Real talk, sometimes unnecessary, no joke”

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What does standby even mean and why can it cost you a lot of money?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Many electronic devices like the PS5 switch to standby mode. But what does that mean and why should it be avoided? MeinMMO explains what it entails.

From the microwave to the PS5 and all the devices you have at home: There are dozens of devices at your home that silently consume power. This is because many devices switch to standby mode after use. Essentially, you are paying for electricity that you are not using.

MeinMMO explains what standby mode is, what you should know about it, and how you can save electricity.

Standby mode is offered by almost every electronic device

What does standby even mean? Standby means nothing more than “Always ready.” When you turn off a device, such as your TV, a light still glows, indicating that the TV is in standby mode.

The advantage is simple: You save yourself the annoying wait until your device is turned on. Because as soon as you reach for your remote control, you can turn the TV back on within seconds without having to wait for it to start.

Theoretically, every electronic device you have plugged into a socket but are not currently using switches to standby mode. And there can be a lot of devices:

  • Gaming consoles and your gaming PC.
  • Household appliances like microwaves and rice cookers.
  • The TV and various accessories like speakers, Blu-ray players, and more.
  • Power adapters for charging phones, laptops, and other devices.

You can usually tell if your device has switched to standby by a light that is glowing, your microwave showing a time, or your PS5 still faintly glowing. This alone indicates that power is still flowing.

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Standby mode costs about 100 euros annually

Why can this be a problem? Every device consumes electricity in standby mode, and the amounts differ significantly. The more devices you leave in standby mode, the higher the silent power consumption. In the end, this burdens both the environment and your wallet.

The large Australian comparison portal Canstar explained, for instance, that the electricity consumption in standby mode could cost an average household between 100 and about 160 euros per year.

Can this be measured? Yes, it can! Our recommendation: Grab a power meter for the socket and check all devices that are plugged in and unused at your home. This way, you can quickly get an overview of what your electronics consume. You can get a power meter for about 10 euros at a hardware store or on Amazon.

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Reduce electricity consumption in standby mode – Here’s how

You can reduce power consumption in standby with a few simple tricks. MeinMMO presents three easy methods to help lower consumption.

Turn off devices at the wall

As trivial as it sounds, the simplest and safest way is to turn off the devices directly at the socket. This can be done either conveniently through a power strip or by unplugging the cable from the socket. There are also timer switches (so-called time switches) or smart devices that can automate the shutdown for you.

Buy energy-efficient devices

If you notice a very high standby consumption but cannot or do not want to turn off your devices completely, it might be worth looking for energy-efficient devices to replace the old ones.

Change or turn off standby settings

Many modern devices now offer an integrated feature that allows you to adjust the standby mode. You can either turn it off completely or set when it should be used.

If you disable certain functions, such as automatic updates on the PS5 in standby, you can additionally reduce power consumption in standby mode.

Save even more electricity: It may also be beneficial for you to completely turn off your PC. Reasons why you should give your PC a break at night can be read directly on MeinMMO: 5 reasons why you should turn off your computer at night

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Tarisland Tier List – These are the best classes at level 40 after the update in July

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 15 minutes

In Tarisland there are many different classes and specifications. With this overview, we want to show you which class and specialization performs best.

Update: We updated this article on July 10 and adjusted the ranking. This includes the current changes from the new patch affecting the ranger.

What is the Tier List based on? The Tier List evaluates the classes and their specifications based on their fundamental usefulness in the game. Individual classes may be more useful for specific game modes than for others, but we consider how well the classes perform overall.

Additionally, we only consider characters who have already reached level 40 and have acquired all skill points and enhancements as well as a higher level in “Labeled Stone Energy” in our Tier List.

Where do the data come from? The data for the Tier List comes from the Chinese server. Players there could play nine days earlier than everyone else. Therefore, they are already better equipped and have more experience.

In the game, a ranking can be viewed that shows the classes that completed the raid the fastest. The Tarisland content creator Spid has tested a lot in China and justified his opinion on YouTube.

However, we also consider the latest patches, which is why the Tier List may change repeatedly. We update this article regularly.

Here you can watch the cinematic trailer for the release of Tarisland:

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Tarisland: Trailer for the global launch shows cinematic class action

Why is there no distinction between different DD specifications? Players in China switch between specifications for different content. Therefore, we only distinguish between them when they differ significantly in their playstyle, such as when one is a damage dealer and the other is a tank.

What does “S” to “D” mean? In the Tier List, classes and their specifications are categorized by letters. In this case, “S” stands for the best builds, while “D” denotes the worst.

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S Tier: The best classes and specifications for Tarisland

The classes and specifications in this category are the best in the game. They perform well in all game modes and have hardly any weaknesses.

In Tarisland, however, classes are close together, so it doesn’t have to be the case that a class from the S tier is necessarily better in every game mode than a class from a lower category. The classes are unordered in their category.

S-Tier: The bard as a damage dealer is superior in every respect

The bard as a damage dealer simply deals very high damage and provides his team with a buff, making him almost indispensable. He also doesn’t fall down after a hit and can be played very well alone.

The class received nerfs in the balance changes, especially for raid bosses, because the damage of the class now requires higher accuracy in playing the rotation. Previously, players could make more mistakes. Nevertheless, the class remains unbeaten as a damage dealer.

It is also well suited for beginners because the note mechanic that the bard uses as a resource for casting is easy to understand and master. In PvP, the bard can easily take on all opponents. The bard as a damage dealer is currently simply stealing the show from everyone.

S-Tier: The barbarian fighter deals significant damage even as a tank

The barbarian fighter is probably the best tank in the game. He provides his team with a good buff and can withstand a lot. For every team, he is therefore an asset, and in PvP, he can also annoy any opponent.

The barbarian fighter is also easy to play, making him very beginner-friendly. The barbarian fighter is the tank that can deal the most damage and can even compete with one or the other damage dealer in the DPS meter, at least temporarily.

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S-Tier: The best healer in Tarisland is the bard

The bard is currently the best healer in the game. His abilities are a good mix of group healing and single healing, making him suitable for any situation. The bard healer also has a buff for his team and is very versatile.

In PvP, the bard with healer specialization is almost always the MVP, the most valuable player on the team. He simply brings everything a team needs and is suitable as an all-round talent for all game modes. More info: Tarisland – All important information about release, classes, preload, system requirements, console (PS5), free to play, trailer

S-Tier: The ranger build deals significant damage

The ranger is probably the ranged class with the highest damage. Therefore, she often leads the DPS meter. The class is suitable for all content because both ranger builds work well.

Players often switch builds from boss to boss to maximize damage. The class is easy to learn and hard to master, which the developers also noticed and gave the hunter specification a bit more comfort in the latest balance patch. Bugs were fixed for the class, allowing her to now compete at the top of the DPS meter.

The class brings little burst with both ranger builds, but deals consistently high damage to opponents. However, this also means that she often struggles in PvP, especially in the arena, or loses duels against burst classes.

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The new main character from Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail is causing discussions among players – Due to the voice

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 3 minutes

The new expansion Dawntrail from Final Fantasy XIV launched last week with mixed feedback on Steam. A frequently mentioned reason is the new main character Wuk Lamat, who is criticized for her English voice acting.

Caution, spoilers: The following mentions story details that pertain to the end of the patch series (6.5 and 6.55) of the expansion Endwalker as well as the beginning of Dawntrail. You have been warned.

Who is Wuk Lamat? Wuk Lamat is a female Hrothgar, meaning she is a tall lioness. She is the adopted daughter of the current ruler of Tural, the so-called new world. Her father is slowly looking to pass the scepter to the next generation, and Wuk Lamat is one of the four contenders for the throne.

Why is she the new main character? Until the end of the Endwalker expansion, the player character was always in the spotlight. Now, however, players take on the role of the wise and powerful mentor for Wuk Lamat. You advise and protect her – from her opponents, but sometimes also from her own naivety.

You can see how Wuk Lamat behaves in the story trailer for Dawntrail:

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

Misgendering and Calls for Boycotts – English Voice in the Crossfire

Who voices Wuk Lamat? The English voice of Wuk Lamat is Sena Bryer. The voice actress based in Los Angeles has lent her voice to several game characters, including Justicia in Need for Speed: Unbound.

She announced her work on Final Fantasy XIV earlier this year via X.com:

https://twitter.com/senabryer/status/1747271191717613759
I am so honored to be the voice of Wuk Lamat in FINAL FANTASY XIV! I can’t thank [Square Enix, Side Global, and Atlas Talent] enough for the dream role of my life! See you in Tural!

What are people bothered by? The crux for a small but vocal part of the platform X.com is that Sena Bryer is a transgender woman.

Specifically at the launch of the early access for Dawntrail, there were many posts referring to Wuk Lamat as Woke Lamat. Many comments are transphobic and malicious. Square Enix, the developer and publisher, is also accused of becoming woke.

The voice actress is also repeatedly referred to by incorrect pronouns. Furthermore, players are called to use different voice acting to avoid hearing the voice of a transgender person.

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Is there further criticism of the voice acting? There is general criticism of the voice acting. In a reddit thread, Divinedragn4 comments that Wuk Lamat’s voice lacks any hint of anger or frustration. Her voice simply always has the same tone.

User atheistium agrees in a different reddit post. The voice actress apparently did not receive good feedback from her voice director.

Why is Wuk Lamat still debated? Wuk Lamat is extremely present in Dawntrail. How players perceive her as a character strongly influences how they generally view the story of the new expansion. This has a varied impact on the reviews for Dawntrail on Steam.

When meeting Wuk Lamat, she is an extremely extroverted person. She often takes on too much, plays the strong one, and simultaneously displays a high degree of naivety. Sometimes she resembles a female version of the character Naruto from the eponymous anime series or manga.

In Dawntrail, you also find out that she has never left the capital since her adoption as a baby. The land she is meant to govern, she does not really know. Essentially, Wuk Lamat is an absolute underdog with a lot of heart.

These character traits combined with the newly defined role of the player character are partly why she is so hotly debated.

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A Strengthened Backbone for Wuk Lamat

How does the rest of the community feel about Wuk Lamat? It is nice to see that the largest part of the community absolutely stands behind Sena Bryer and Wuk Lamat. Currently searching for Woke Lamat on X, you will be greeted by a flood of ironic, sarcastic, and Wuk Lamat-loving posts:

  • Yes, I want XIV to be more woke or whatever, I want to see Wuk Lamat finally flirting with hot girls – @pixieberrytea via X
  • So are we calling her Woke Lamat before they ironically say it to make fun of her, or are we calling her Woke Lamat after they chose that nickname themselves to also make fun of her? – @pasokonGal via X
https://twitter.com/moonlitvesper/status/1810583697621406119

Most players are pushing back against the transphobic voices. Many comment as linked above on X.com. But also in Steam reviews, Wuk Lamat and her voice actress receive support.

After all, Wuk Lamat is not the only new character that players have grown fond of. To the surprise of many, there is a very special, two-headed fan-favorite: Players in Final Fantasy XIV are thirsting for a new Dawntrail character, thinking inappropriate thoughts.

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WoW: The War Within is already finished after just one month of beta

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The next expansion for World of Warcraft is near. Very near. “The War Within” is complete and nothing stands in the way of its release.

Somehow, everything has gone a lot faster than expected. In about 6 weeks, “The War Within,” the 10th expansion of World of Warcraft, will be released. A few weeks before that – probably on July 23rd or 30th – the Pre-Patch 11.0 will already start. The fact that Blizzard is right on schedule can be seen in a small detail that is now visible on the beta servers:

The latest version of “The War Within” is marked as a “Release Candidate.”

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WoW: Trailer for the release date of The War Within

What is a “Release Candidate”? A “Release Candidate” is a designation that you often see on the test realms of World of Warcraft. Once a new patch is displayed as a “Release Candidate,” it means that the work on the patch is complete. If there is still an update for the patch, it is likely to only be small bug fixes that may have slipped into the first Release Candidate.

What does this mean for The War Within? For the next expansion, The War Within, this means: The game is finished. The version currently playable in beta is the same one that you will probably play as a Pre-Patch in a few weeks. Of course, a few things may still change between the release of the Pre-Patch and the actual launch of the expansion – the beta will likely continue a bit longer. But the initial data and details you will get a taste of in the Pre-Event in a few weeks will likely not change.

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Interestingly, the beta phase has only lasted just over a month. Because the beta started on June 5, 2024 – so 5 weeks ago. This is probably one of the shortest beta phases between the start of the beta and the Release Candidate in World of Warcraft ever. Are you looking forward to the Pre-Patch and all the innovations that The War Within brings? Or would you have preferred to spend a little more time in the current expansion Dragonflight?

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Due to a stupid bet, an incident occurs in a stream that many viewers find totally disgusting

Sarah Sarah Reading time 3 minutes

Jason “MrBasedNYC” Itzler is a controversial streamer on the platform Kick. His recent return after a ban ended in another scandal, which led to his channel being banned again after he violated the guidelines once more.

Who is the streamer? MrBasedNYC, whose real name is Jason Itzler, is a 57-year-old streamer known on the platform Kick. The streamer has a criminal past and has been in prison for money laundering, drug trafficking, and prostitution (via Wikipedia).

Itzler primarily streams on Kick and has previously been banned for inappropriate behavior, including sexual harassment and physical assaults. Now, in his first stream after this ban, he is again making headlines for negative reasons and is being banned once more.

Streamer Emiru points out that sexual harassment is a widespread problem in the streaming world. She emphasizes that she does not expect everyone to pay attention to and support every victim, as the cases are simply too numerous. However, she specifically condemns how it is handled.

Others use their platform to make a positive impact:

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Twitch streamer wants to change the perception of gaming as Miss Germany: “One should not demonize it, but also not glorify it”

In his first IRL stream after the ban, MrBasedNYC makes a questionable bet: for every woman he kisses on the mouth, his viewers should gift him 10 subs. He spots a woman on the street who, as he claims, makes a “sound” that draws him to her.

He approaches her and initially asks for a kiss on the cheek. The unsuspecting woman agrees, but instead, he kisses her on the mouth.

“This has never happened in my whole life!”

How did the woman react? The woman visibly feels uncomfortable with the situation and repeatedly states that this is not okay. She immediately says, “You are bad!”

MrBasedNYC tries to justify his behavior by explaining that he didn’t mean it and that he only got closer because the woman made a sound. He says, “No, I didn’t do it intentionally. I was just – I thought you said it. You went ‘Ah!'”

He then asks her how many men have tried that with her. The shocked woman replies, “Never! This has never happened in my whole life! Never, never in my life! No, because I would damn hit them!”

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How does he attempt to clarify the situation? Shortly thereafter, he explains the bet to the woman by pointing to the camera and talking about the agreement with his viewers. The woman then repeatedly insists that she is entitled to the money now and that the whole story is not a joke.

He tries to de-escalate the situation by repeatedly offering her drinks, which she always declines, calling them “weird.” As he continues telling his streaming stories, she tells him to leave and leave her alone. He turns the camera away and approaches her again.

When he asks if they should call the police, she reiterates that he should leave her alone. The discussion escalates, and she repeatedly accuses him of being creepy because he keeps smiling. Despite these accusations, he continues to ask if they want to exchange their Instagram names.

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Streamer makes fun of the woman and insults her

What does he say about the situation afterwards? Shortly thereafter, he leaves the scene and makes fun of the woman and the situation. He says, “I mean, come on, she’s damn fat and ugly, with weird red hair, and she’s my age.”

He adds that he didn’t do it for himself but for the chat. Then he asks the chat if he should start a poll on whether he should stay away from women.

“This is literally sexual harassment,” writes a user on X

The user “FearBuck” posted a clip of the stream on X with the comment: “Kick streamer sexually harasses a woman on stream after setting an incentive that he gets 10 subscribers for every kiss from a woman… the video is disturbing.”

The reactions to this are mixed. While the user “Juiceify” doesn’t quite understand what the problem is and asks, “Is this sexual harassment?”, others like “4KT WHO YOU HATE” are shocked by the reactions of other users: “The way this society normalizes this behavior is crazy. This is literally sexual harassment, and some are making a joke out of it or something.”

Channel on Kick no longer accessible

How did the platform Kick react to the situation? MrBasedNYC’s channel is no longer accessible on Kick after the platform apparently decided to remove him due to further violations of rules. Any search for his profile leads to a 404 error message.

This behavior was evidently too much even for the controversial streaming platform.

The Twitch streamer “j0beats” is mainly out in the real world and primarily plays Pokémon GO. However, she had an unpleasant encounter with a stranger who tried to kiss her without consent. More about this here: “Close your eyes” – Stranger attempts to kiss Twitch streamer while she is live streaming Pokémon GO

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He delivered us the best duel in Game of Thrones, but Gladiator 2 pushed Pedro Pascal to his limits

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Soon we can expect the sequel to Gladiator in theaters. Pedro Pascal is also involved. For him, the filming was a real challenge. Especially his co-star made Pascal suddenly feel very old.

What can we expect in Gladiator 2? The sequel to Ridley Scott’s modern classic has taken some time to arrive. Over 20 years have passed since the first part was released in 2000.

Gladiator tells the story of Maximus, who was portrayed by Russell Crowe at the time. In the sequel, we see what happens to Licius Verus, the son of Maximus’ beloved Lucilla. The role is played by Paul Mescal. Other high-profile stars such as Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal are also involved.

The latter mainly remembers the filming. This is especially because it was very strenuous.

Check out the freshly released trailer for Gladiator 2 here:

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First trailer for the long-awaited sequel to “Gladiator 2”

In Game of Thrones, Pascal fought like a young god

In Game of Thrones, Pascal played the role of Prince Oberyn Martell, even though someone else was initially planned for the role. If you watched the series, you probably remember the duel between Pedro Pascal’s character and the “Mountain”, a giant that one would not want to mess with. A scene that Pascal later described as very relaxing.

In this fight, Pascal appears highly confident, which is also due to his nasty tactics. He is agile, fast, and puts his physically superior opponent in trouble. Watching this scene, one could get the impression that Pascal would still find such a fight easy today.

But on the set of Gladiator 2, the actor had to learn that he has gotten older. Especially one fight against Paul Mescal’s character pushed him to his physical limits. He describes it as follows:

It was brutal, man. I call him Paul, the brick wall. He’s so strong. I would rather be thrown from a building than have to fight him again. Facing someone who is so fit, so talented, and so young… Besides the fact that Ridley is a genius, Paul is one of the main reasons why I decided to engage in this experiment with my poor body.

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That there are physical differences between the two is not surprising. After all, Pedro Pascal is now 49 years old, while Paul Mescal is only 28.

How exactly their encounter will look, we will only know starting from November 14, 2024. Hopefully, Pedro Pascal will have recovered from the strains by then. By the way, the actor owes his career to a teenage vampire series – read more on MeinMMO about it.

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Diablo 4 after one year: This is how Blizzard’s latest hit has developed

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 4 minutes

In June 2023, Diablo 4 was released, the great hope of millions of fans worldwide. The legendary series has stood for action and fun for over 20 years. Nevertheless, the launch was tough back then. Now a year has passed, and MeinMMO editor and Diablo expert Benedict Grothaus takes a look at what was, what is, and what will come.

Since I started working at MeinMMO, I have hardly experienced a game that had as much hype as Diablo 4. After the disastrous drought with Diablo Immortal at BlizzCon 2018 and the sexism scandal, Blizzard fans were finally looking forward to something again.

The release was gigantic. You probably didn’t notice it at all, but in our editorial office, hell was going on, more or less literally. Back then, I wrote, analyzed, and played Diablo with my whole team daily.

However, only a few weeks after the release, problems arose. What many fans initially dismissed as an issue for hardcore gamers eventually reached everyone: Diablo 4 simply has too little endgame content.

People became bored, and the developers themselves said: If you’re no longer interested, play something else. Today, Diablo 4 is a completely different game. But the journey there was rocky.

My conclusion after the test back then may have been a bit too optimistic. I never thought Diablo 4 was bad, but only now is it as good as I want it:

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How good will Diablo 4 be? The expert’s conclusion after the test

Not good, not terrible: Diablo 4 has lingered in limbo for months

After the initial infatuation with Diablo 4, joy suddenly turned into skepticism and anger. Fans were upset because Blizzard did too little with the really good framework:

  • The graphic design is top-notch; no other action RPG looks as good right now.
  • The gameplay is excellent; each class plays uniquely, and the skill design perfectly matches every class fantasy.
  • The story is, as expected from Blizzard, captivating. Lilith as the main antagonist and the appearance of Inarius in the campaign especially excited old fans.

The problem is: there simply wasn’t enough to do to spend meaningful time in the game. Trading was restricted to inferior items, farming was hardly possible, and Nightmare Dungeons were the only real content at that time.

With Season 1, there was too little new content. A few new items and gems that were very tedious to collect. The devastating criticism after 3 months: Diablo 4 has problems with basic content. The next two seasons were supposed to be better:

In between, there were repeatedly balance patches that often caused annoyance. I personally noticed how often my desire to play waned. Until now.

Season 4 has completely changed the game:

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Diablo 4 Season 4 “Loot Reborn” in the gameplay trailer

Season 4: The turning point for Diablo

Since May 2024, Season 4 has been running and has completely transformed the game. The entire loot system is now different, leveling is faster, and there’s plenty to do in the endgame:

  • If you want to level up or need loot, go into the improved Hell Flows and smack the demons and Blood Maidens.
  • If you’re directly hunting for Uber Uniques, fight the big endgame bosses in their “Tormented” version at level 200
  • If you want to upgrade your top gear or just try to be the best, go into the Pit and try to reach ever-higher levels here – Or challenge Lilith.

Just by hanging around in the Hell Flows, time passes more quickly. The hunt for better loot feels rewarding again, especially through the new crafting system: Almost every item has a chance to become an upgrade or even a God Roll.

Since the release, I’ve been following social media and forums about Diablo 4. Never has Reddit been so positively inclined toward the game. The months before, it was no fun to visit the Diablo 4 subreddit and look around: only complaints and hate.

Today, there are dozens of posts from people, excited about loot and showing off, fruitful discussions about content, or wild speculations about the future. Some are even considering canceling their wedding to spend more time playing.

It’s fun to play and work on Diablo again – and it feels good to be a fan.

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Vessel of Hatred is the right way forward

The developers have already said that Season 4 is not just a new season, but lays the foundation for the future. Therefore, almost all content is not seasonally bound but also available for the Eternal Realm.

What I know about the future gives me hope that the path taken will continue and Diablo 4 will only get better. So far, it looks pretty good. The first expansion Vessel of Hatred has a lot of strong content:

The intro to Vessel of Hatred is already grand – and even brutal for Diablo:

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Trailer for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred provides insight into the story of the expansion

I don’t want to speculate too much about the future, but I see that the upward trend continues and at least the right things are being targeted. If Blizzard stays on course here, it can only be a good thing.

After a turbulent year for Diablo 4, it finally looks like the game has recovered. That would be fitting: Diablo 3 also became a game that everyone loves today with Reaper of Souls. Even critics find good things to say in a tough analysis: One of the biggest critics of WoW analyzes Diablo 4 – Explains why much feels unfinished

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