“A slap in the face”: A weapon from the DLC of Elden Ring annoys players because it is so bad

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Elden Ring has received not only good, new weapons through its DLC. One is considered particularly bad – an opinion shared by many in the community.

Which weapon is it? Among the over 100 new weapons in the DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, there are some that are surprisingly strong. If you choose the perfume bottles or the new thrust shields, you can significantly ease the boss fights.

Players have long recognized this and use the powerful weapons to get through the challenging expansion more easily. However, not all weapons have been viewed positively. One is even considered particularly notorious – and not in a good way.

It is about the Caria magic sword. You can find it in Castle Ensis in a chest. The weapon is not particularly difficult to obtain, which is likely why many players have not only discovered it but also tried it out.

This is a thrust sword that scales with strength, dexterity, and intelligence. However, particularly the latter value is partly the reason why the community refers to the sword as bad.

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The weapon disappoints across the board

Why is the sword bad? The user DisAccount4SRStuff explains in a post on Reddit why he considers the Caria magic sword to be the biggest disappointment in the DLC, and even in the entire game.

On the one hand, the scaling of the weapon is terrible. It would deal less damage than the ghost flame torch with light attacks. Also, weapons that don’t scale with intelligence but can be enchanted would deal significantly more damage.

Another disadvantage is that the sword comes with a pretty boring war ash and cannot be infused. The magic scaling is also really bad – overall, the weapon simply doesn’t make a good impression.

The user describes it as a “slap in the face” and asks, visibly frustrated: “Why does FromSoftware do this? I would prefer if this thing didn’t exist in its current state at all.”

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What do other players say? The user is not alone in his opinion. Many comments under the Reddit post agree with him:

  • “When I read the title, I immediately knew which weapon I would see when I clicked on the picture,” writes Ameliorated_Potato on Reddit.
  • “Yes, that thing is junk. I was very, very disappointed,” agrees the user InfiniDragon in his post on Reddit.
  • “It’s so bad, it must be bugged,” wonders hipdashopotamus on Reddit.

In fact, anyone who has been disappointed by the sword should give it another chance now. As wished on Reddit, the weapon has received an adjustment in the latest patch. Whether it really becomes usable as a result remains to be seen in practice. On MeinMMO you can find the exact patch notes for version 1.12.3.

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Tarisland: The solution to the reputation event Running Pig

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Tarisland, there are always new reputation events that present you with small puzzles, tasks, or other challenges. In this article, we explain how to complete the reputation mission Running Pig.

Where is the reputation event Running Pig? The reputation event Running Pig is located on the map Fog Forest. In the region Western Fog Forest, in the area between the Sea Folk Swamp and the Lost Valley, you can find the reputation event: Running Pig.

The next waypoint for this is the swamp. From there, you can follow the path southwest and then wade through the knee-high water until you reach the other riverbank and the reputation event. Keep an eye out for Henry there.

Here you can watch the trailer for Tarisland:

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How to complete the reputation event Running Pig

How do you start the event? To start the event, you first need to talk to Henry. He is located there, in front of the two huts where small pigs are locked up.

After you have spoken to the owner of the pigs, you need to take the net in your hand. Then you should stand in the blue circle. Hold down your new ability “Throw the Net” and aim it at the piglets that are running around in front of you.

Once you have caught 10 piglets with the net, the mission is complete. If you are not within the blue circle, you need to bring the piglets back there.

When the mission is completed, you will receive a reward from the owner Henry for finishing the quest.

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What is the reward? As a reward for completing the reputation event, you will receive:

  • 100 reputation with Fog Forest
  • 300 silver
  • 1000 experience points

Furthermore, completing a reputation event is necessary for the tasks in the Book of Fate. Here you can receive additional rewards, depending on your progress. You can obtain even more rewards while fishing in Tarisland. How to do that is explained here: Tarisland Fishing Guide: How to catch all fish in the new MMORPG

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Tarisland: The solution to the reputation event Ancient Spell Circle

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Tarisland, there are new reputation events every day that present you with small puzzles, tasks, or other challenges. In this article, we explain how you can solve the reputation mission Ancient Spell Circle.

Where is the reputation event Ancient Spell Circle? The reputation event Ancient Spell is located on the map Misty Forest. In the western Misty Forest in the area Prismatic Valley, you can find the reputation event: Ancient Spell Circle. The nearest waypoint for this is the Swamp. From there, you can follow the path north and then turn left towards the lake where the reputation event is located.

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How to complete the reputation event Ancient Spell Circle

How do you start the event? To start the event, you must step into the center of the ancient spell circle. It is located where a blue pillar of light rises from the ground. Touch the “secret light” there with the interaction button. You are now at the reputation event.

You now find yourself surrounded by archaeologists who are trying to solve the puzzle of the ancient spell circle. Three pillars are distributed around the spell circle. Your first task is to activate these three pillars.

To activate the pillars, you need to use the correct stones. These can vary each time. To find out which stones you need, approach one of the pillars and press the interaction button. A message will appear at the top of your screen with the stone you are looking for. Our tip: The required stones always belong to the differently colored specimens.

Look for the respective stone in the area and bring it to the pillar. Once you have activated all three pillars, the second phase begins.

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The ancient guardian awakens

The second phase of the reputation event is triggered by the awakening of the ancient guardian. He is the protector of the ancient spell circle and defends it against enemies. Your task is to help the ancient guardian defend and defeat the incoming attackers.

Once you have defeated the attackers, you have completed the reputation event.

What rewards do you get? As a reward for completing the reputation event, you receive:

  • 100 reputation with the Misty Forest
  • 100 silver
  • 1000 experience points

Additionally, completing a reputation event is necessary for the tasks in the Manual of Destiny. Here you can receive more rewards, depending on your progress. You can also obtain more rewards while fishing in Tarisland, how to do that you can find out here: Tarisland Fishing Guide: How to obtain all fish in the new MMORPG

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Palworld multiplayer not working – What to do?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Palworld shows an error when starting multiplayer that multiplayer is currently not possible. On the Xbox, multiplayer is grayed out or achievements do not work. What you can do against the errors can be found on MeinMMO.

You want to start a multiplayer game on Steam or Xbox, but see an error? Your game partner is collecting achievements, but unfortunately you are not? MeinMMO explains what is behind the problems and what you can do about it.

More about multiplayer: If you want to create a game, take a look at our Guide to Multiplayer and Crossplay in Palworld. Here we also explain what is possible and where the differences between single player, servers, and co-op are.

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Palworld: Error when hosting multiplayer game – What you can do

What kind of error is this? If you want to host a co-op game, you may sometimes see the error that this is not possible: You should either check your internet connection or restart your PC. However, a multiplayer game is neither started nor hosted.

Why does the error occur? Simply put, the servers are overloaded. Take a look at the Palworld server status: Here you can see how well the official servers are reachable. If the servers are heavily overloaded, there will be problems starting a multiplayer game. Single-player games that you start offline are not affected by this.

What can be done about it? We have found several tips to be useful:

  • On the one hand, you can first host the game as a solo game, start the game, and then save and exit. After that, you can select the game again, switch to multiplayer, and try to start the game again. In some cases, this has worked for us.
  • On the other hand, you can confirm the error with “OK” and try to start the multiplayer game again. Here too, it suddenly worked for us after several attempts.
  • In some cases, changing the host can also help. Let another player host the co-op game, and it may work.
  • One last option is to restart the game.
Tip: Once you have successfully hosted your game, do not leave the game! Once you leave the game, you have to host it again, and the error may occur again.

If you managed to get into the game successfully, we recommend taking a look at the best tips for starting Palworld. Here you will find plenty of hints on how to succeed in the world of Palworld.

Palworld: Multiplayer grayed out on Xbox

What does that mean? On Xbox, in addition to the game, you need an “Xbox Game Pass Core” membership. Without a membership, you cannot use multiplayer. If you do not have an active subscription, the menu item in the game will automatically be grayed out.

Without a membership, you cannot join official servers or private games. Unfortunately, the “Xbox Game Pass Core” membership is mandatory for multiplayer. The “Xbox Game Pass Core” subscription costs €6.99 per month. You can find more information directly at Xbox.com.

Palworld: Achievements in multiplayer do not work

What is the problem? As of now (as of July 2024), achievements in multiplayer only work to a limited extent:

  • If you defeat a boss in multiplayer, all participants in the session receive the achievement on Steam.
  • General achievements, for example “collect 50 different Pals”, can only be completed by the host. They will not unlock for all other participants in the session.

It is not yet known if there will be a bug fix for the problem in the long term. Currently, you can only unlock general achievements in single-player mode.

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The godfather of Final Fantasy only wanted to test the MMORPG – Now explains how bad the situation really is for him

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

Hironobu Sakaguchi is the father of the Final Fantasy games. For a conversation with the director and producer of Final Fantasy XIV, he originally only wanted to try the MMORPG once. Now he explains how deep he really is into it.

Who is Hironobu Sakaguchi? Sakaguchi is a Japanese game designer and game developer. His first game, Rad Racer, was released in 1987 by Nintendo. That same year, Final Fantasy launched at Square, one of the two companies that would later merge to become Square Enix.

He worked for the company until around 2006. His works include, among others:

  • Final Fantasy 1 to 10, 10-2, and 12
  • Chrono Trigger
  • Chrono Cross
  • Trials of Mana
  • Chocobo’s Dungeon
  • Parasite Eve 1 and 2

Since 2004, he has been running his own game company, Mistwalker. The developer and publisher released eleven games by 2021, including Blue Dragon and Last Odyssey.

Most recently, Fantasian, a mobile game, was released. This is currently getting a port to PC and consoles as Fantasian Neo Dimension – precisely with Sakaguchi’s old employer Square Enix.

At the moment, Hironobu Sakaguchi plays a lot of Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail:

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I have almost been living in Final Fantasy XIV

What has the MMORPG done to him? Hironobu Sakaguchi talked in an interview with Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier among other things about his fascination for Final Fantasy XIV: I have almost been living in Final Fantasy XIV.

The game designer is absolutely fascinated by the world of the MMORPG. He loves the characters, the music, and the feeling of nostalgia that the game evokes in him. His X.com feed is filled with images and posts about the game.

In the Shadowbringers expansion, he found a 3D-animated goblin, based on the templates from his early Final Fantasy games. That made him so emotional that he wanted to cry. He also posted this on X.com.

Now it has come to the point that his gaming behavior sometimes even impacts his work:

Sometimes – I want to emphasize: really only sometimes – a team member from Mistwalker makes a brief detour into Final Fantasy XIV and I see a message pop up like, Hey, the meeting has started.

Hironobu Sakaguchi in an interview, 03.07.2024

On the Friday evening when Jason Schreier conducted the interview, the journalist apologized for interrupting Sakaguchi’s adventure in the new expansion Dawntrail. Sakaguchi then admitted that he had been gaming just minutes before the interview.

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Why did he start playing the game? According to Sakaguchi himself, his first foray into the MMORPG was actually just pure courtesy. Accordingly, he installed the game thinking he would only spend a few hours in it.

Now he has reached the point where he could dive straight into the new expansion for the Early Access of Dawntrail.

Additionally, Hironobu Sakaguchi meets regularly with Naoki Yoshida, the director and producer of Final Fantasy XIV. His good character and their good relationship are also among the reasons why the port of the Mistwalker game Fantasian is being published by Square Enix. Sakaguchi trusts Yoshida and his team.

Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail launched last Friday in Early Access and officially released on June 2nd. MeinMMO editor Sophia Weiß also took the time and started right at 11 AM when the servers were back online in the new expansion. She summarized her experiences for you: Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail shows that the MMORPG is increasingly becoming a single-player experience

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Source(s):
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  2. IMDb

Zenless Zone Zero: The new action game from the developers of Genshin Impact is here – This is what the first reactions say

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 3 minutes

The new game Zenless Zone Zero by HoYoverse is here. Some were able to dive into the action-packed fights before its release. MeinMMO summarizes the first impressions for you.

What kind of game is this? Zenless Zone Zero is HoYoverse’s latest game after Honkai Star Rail, the studio behind the successful action RPG Genshin Impact.

Zenless Zone Zero is another action RPG set in an urban fantasy city called New Eridu, the last metropolis that still exists after an apocalyptic catastrophe.

In the game world, “Hollows” open, dimensional portals that devour everything that comes too close. Through these portals, the valuable but dangerous resource “Ether” can be harvested. However, the Hollows are also home to dangerous monsters, the Ethereals. In the game, you play the role of a Proxy. You will be accompanied by unique characters and explore the Hollows.

Whose opinions are being expressed? We have summarized some initial international impressions of Zenless Zone Zero – including IGN, Polygon, and PCGamesN.

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What do the first impressions say? The initial opinions on Zenless Zone Zero are mostly positive. The fast-paced fights and the story are particularly highlighted. However, there are some drawbacks. Critique has been directed at the hacker puzzles and missing practical features.

  • IGN’s first impression of Zenless Zone Zero is largely positive. While there is some criticism about the depth and the hacker puzzles, which are said to be ‘arbitrary and ruin the momentum’, the game still convinces with its charm and appealing characters. IGN rates the game a 8 out of 10 and writes: ‘By combining nostalgia from the early 2000s with a stylish vision of the future, Zenless Zone Zero creates a unique world that is easy to dive into. Exploring New Eridu and getting to know these charming characters both in and out of combat has been an exciting journey that I wanted to continue for hours.’

  • Polygon is also impressed by Zenless Zone Zero, praising especially the fast fights and the story. Zenless Zone Zero captures the perfect action game flow. The overall first impression is very positive, even though some menus and additional tasks are perceived as occasional obstacles. Polygon writes: There are many in-game activities that fill the gameplay experience, along with a fully voiced story told through comic stills or dialogues. Often, I just wanted to get back to fighting, and sometimes the multitude of things – and the endless menus for upgrading my characters and weapons – felt like barriers to the core of battling and puzzles.

  • At PCGamesN, they apparently did not want to stop playing, even though there were deductions for missing quality-of-life features. Again, the combat system is particularly praised: The combat system in Zenless Zone Zero surpasses everything that has existed so far in the HoYoverse ecosystem. It is based on Street Fighter 6, with design principles that promote feedback from animation frames. […] The story and the world may be smaller than what we are used to from HoYoverse, but Zenless Zone Zero has the style, substance, and genre variety to step out of the shadow of its predecessors. It may not be for everyone, but I admit: I can’t stop playing it. PCGamesN rates the game a 8 out of 10.

  • GameSpot is convinced by the aesthetics, but there are deductions for the lack of depth in the combat system, among other things. Overall, GameSpot gives the game a 7 out of 10. The following is emphasized: The aesthetics of Zenless Zone Zero captivates me, but I don’t know if I’ve found what makes me a daily player who might even spend a little money. It feels like it should be the combat system, but encounters with enemies feel too easy and are too rare – while, of course, you progress through the main story before unlocking Hollow Zero and Shiyu Defense. Most of the time, I just enjoyed the retro-futuristic atmosphere. […] Despite these criticisms, Zenless Zone Zero, starting with version 1.0, is another solid example in the HoYoverse portfolio, and the potential is obvious when new agents are introduced alongside story missions. It is a pity that the positive aspects are overshadowed by the lack of challenging tasks – both in puzzles and in combat – in the early chapters of the game. But the current experience still shines through the fun and liveliness present in all areas of the game.
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Even former MeinMMO editor Marie Friske was able to play the game at gamescom last year. Although she only saw a small part of the story, it has already piqued her curiosity. She is particularly impressed by the game’s combat system, which is accessible for both newcomers and genre fans, offering fast actions and rewarding combos. You can find a detailed gameplay report of the then-beta here: If you’re looking for more action in the battles of Genshin Impact, you should definitely check out the new game from the developers

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What is ChatGPT? Everything you need to know about OpenAI’s AI

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 5 minutes

ChatGPT is an AI from OpenAI that can write text like a human. MeinMMO introduces the artificial intelligence in detail and explains how and for what purposes it can be used. Can ChatGPT be used in German, what does ChatGPT cost, and who owns OpenAI?

ChatGPT is considered a major surprise because it can write texts that could also come from humans. Some are enthusiastic, while others are uncertain and worried about such capabilities. But what is ChatGPT exactly and who is behind it? 

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Note: Our article on ChatGPT was published in January 2023. On July 4, 2024, we updated the article with additional content and information regarding GPT-5.0.

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ChatGPT and Open AI – All important questions and answers

What is ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a language model developed and trained by the company OpenAI. It can be used to perform natural language tasks such as generating text, answering questions, and translating texts.

Who invented ChatGPT?

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is a US-based organization focused on AI research. In December 2022, OpenAI presented the artificial intelligence ChatGPT. This is based on GPT-3, a proprietary development. OpenAI is now also offering the new model GPT-4.0.
In 2024, the new model GPT-5 is also expected to be released. All important information about GPT-5 can be found on MeinMMO along with what will change with it.

Are there differences between ChatGPT 3.0 and 4.0?

Yes, there are very significant differences. GPT-4.0 can analyze not only text but also images and handle texts that are longer than 25,000 words. Additionally, the newer language model is significantly faster.

However, there is one disadvantage: ChatGPT-4 is only offered to users with a Plus license. An alternative is only the search engine Bing: Microsoft also uses ChatGPT-4 here.

How is ChatGPT funded?

OpenAI is primarily funded by donations, the largest donors being Elon Musk and the company Microsoft.

Additionally, there is the option to subscribe to a paid version of ChatGPT: ChatGPT Plus.

What alternatives are there to ChatGPT?

In addition to ChatGPT, there are now a whole range of AI alternatives if you’d rather try other projects. These include Chatsonic, JasperChat, and Character AI. Several free alternatives to ChatGPT are introduced to you on MeinMMO.

What about copyright?

As a form of artificial intelligence, ChatGPT does not have rights to intellectual property. However, ChatGPT was trained on real texts and can reproduce them. For this reason, it is possible that texts from ChatGPT deviate only minimally from the original version of a learned text. Anyone who adopts such a text may inadvertently violate copyright.

Is everything ChatGPT says true?

ChatGPT can also make mistakes, provide false information, and reveal trade secrets. The problem is mainly that ChatGPT sells even false information so confidently that the error is not immediately apparent. Therefore, it is important to double-check information from ChatGPT for accuracy as well.

How secure is ChatGPT?


You should avoid entering sensitive data in ChatGPT. In the terms of service, you agree that ChatGPT may automatically collect personal data and usage information about a user’s use of the services.

This also includes your entered data. Be aware that if you want to entrust ChatGPT with health or account data, these may be processed by ChatGPT.

Using ChatGPT – What can it do and what limitations are there?

What can ChatGPT do?

  • Text generation: The model may be capable of generating entire sentences or paragraphs based on a given starting text. This includes novels, scientific texts, or songs.
  • Answering questions: ChatGPT can be used to answer questions based on a given text context.
  • Translation: The model can also be used to translate text from one language to another.
  • Text summarization: ChatGPT can be used to summarize a given text.
  • Programming: ChatGPT can create simple programs or check existing code for errors.

What limitations are there?

  • Like any other artificial intelligence, ChatGPT can also make mistakes or deliver undesirable results when it has been trained with incomplete or inaccurate data.
  • ChatGPT may also have difficulties when questions are very complex or abstract.
  • It may also struggle to understand cultural or regional differences, especially if it has been trained to specialize in a specific geographical area or language.
  • In general, ChatGPT is subject to certain rules. This aims to prevent harm to individuals. However, this also means that you cannot generate certain content with the AI.

ChatGPT: Strengths and weaknesses of the AI at a glance:

StrengthsWeaknesses
Text generationErrors and false information
Answers to simple questionsAbstract, complex, or ambiguous questions
TranslationUnderstanding cultural and linguistic nuances
Text and video summarizationCertain content ChatGPT is not allowed to generate
ProgrammingUnderstanding humor, sarcasm, and irony
Presenting content in table form

ChatGPT – Price and registration

How can you use ChatGPT? If you want to use the AI, go directly to the official website of the manufacturer. Here you must register: Either use an existing Google or Microsoft account, or create a new account with an email address.

  1. Create an account with your email address, after which you must confirm your email.
  2. Then, in the next step, you will need a mobile number for verification.
  3. If verification is successful, you can successfully log into the AI’s interface.
  4. Here you can then start a conversation directly from the main window. Old chats will be saved on the left side.

If you want to use ChatGPT in German, here is the appropriate guide:

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What does ChatGPT cost? ChatGPT is initially free for private users. Currently, there are also no restrictions on how much and what you can ask the AI. However, if the servers are busy, it may take some time to get a response, or you might receive an error message (“Blackout”).

For companies, there is already a paid model that must be negotiated with OpenAI. The costs depend on factors such as the volume of text data that the model needs to process, the specific application or use case, and the required level of support and customization.

What is ChatGPT Plus? However, OpenAI has also introduced a paid version, “ChatGPT-Professional” or “Plus”, for private individuals. The price is 22 euros per month. All benefits of ChatGPT Plus are explained in detail in the following article on MeinMMO. Here you can at least see a short list of benefits:

  • ChatGPT Plus offers the latest and most powerful language model GPT-4, while the free model only offers GPT-3.5.
  • Requests are processed faster.
  • Even with high demand, you have access to the AI.
  • ChatGPT Plus provides internet access.
  • With ChatGPT Plus, you can also install plugins.

Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus: If you want to upgrade from the free model to “Plus”, it is also very easy. You log in and select “Upgrade to Plus” in the left menu. Here you then choose your payment method. Currently, only a credit card is accepted.

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ChatGPT – Criticism

Why do some criticize the AI? ChatGPT and other AI systems are currently criticized. Some fear that such AI bots could replace human work (via zdnet.com). A chatbot can efficiently write an article in seconds, while a real human would take much longer (via theguardian.com).

Some even fear that such chatbots may encourage cheating. The AI writes a complete essay for students in seconds. Or in the worst case, develop chemical weapons for evil purposes.

Another point of criticism is that the AI sells many answers plausibly, even when it comes to misinformation. Here, the AI points out that there can sometimes be “plausible-sounding but false or nonsensical answers”.

More on AIs: The AI Midjourney also caused a stir in recent months. It can generate completely new images from a few terms or individual sentences. In the future, this is expected to play a significant role in games:

AI Midjourney impresses the internet with images on demand – is set to radically change how games are developed

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Elden Ring: Who is Messmer? You need to know about the boss of the new DLC

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

The latest DLC “Shadow of the Erdtree” brings new content for Elden Ring, which players can soon engage with, and one of them is Messmer the Impaler. Who he is, we will show you here in our info article.

Who is Messmer? In the new DLC for Elden Ring, Messmer is one of the important figures you will meet in the Shadowlands. FromSoftware has prominently featured the red-haired god in many promos and declared him the new supervillain.

What we do know is that Messmer is the hidden son of Marika, the goddess from the Lands Between. He is said to have received the task from his mother to cleanse the Shadowlands, causing many individuals to burst into flames. He and his army therefore swept through the land, enveloping everything in their flames of death and destruction.

Now there are only ruins, impaled corpses, and debris to be found in the Shadowlands. The crusade seemed to have been successful, but at what cost?

More about Messmer’s lore can be found in our article.

Did you miss the trailer? Then we embed the video for you here:

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Elden Ring shows first trailer for the new DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’

Butterflies have already announced the antagonist

What have players discovered? There is much speculation on Reddit about Messmer’s origin. Many fans are convinced that Messmer is the long-lost brother of Miquella (The God in Child Form) and Malenia (Goddess of Scarlet Rot). This is suggested mainly by the appearance and characteristic red hair of the villain. Furthermore, theorists suggest that butterflies had already announced his presence at the release.

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There are different types of butterflies, but each of their types is said to symbolize a god:

  • Growing Butterfly – Miquella
  • Aeonian Butterfly – Malenia
  • Smoldering Butterfly – Messmer

Moreover, Messmer possesses a golden eye, which was created either by madness or by the dragon oath. Fans also believe that he carries the seal of the dragons, enabling him to create summons, like the flames in the trailer.

The flames could also be a mixture of Rykard’s flames from House Volcano and the blood flames of Mohg.

However, fans are certain that Messmer will be a tough boss, and if this god indeed comes from the same bloodline as Malenia, his fight will be just as comparable as Malenia’s – if not even harder.

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What do fans think of the new DLC? Fans are already excited about “Shadow of the Erdtree” and can’t wait to take their first steps in the new area. Here are some voices gathered on Reddit:

  • “The variety in the environments is pretty crazy, this will be huge.” – COCAINAPEARLZ
  • “I can’t wait to repeatedly die fighting Messmer, his design is awesome” – Tranquilcobra
  • “I am so happy and satisfied with this trailer that I can now sleep soundly and wait 4 months :)” – PralineTop5535
  • “The base game was already stunning. And the DLC continues that.” – Crucher92

What theories do you have about Messmer? Do you find the boss intimidating or do you believe you can defeat him without trouble? Let us know in the comments!

Elden Ring: DLC “Shadow of the Erdtree” plans to release in June – Everything about the price, contents, and bosses

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In a game made by the creators of Don’t Starve, you build your own space colony – currently costs you less than a burger

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

On Steam you can currently find many interesting offers. A game from the creators of Don’t Starve Together is available this week for under 8 euros.

Which game is this about? Oxygen Not Included is a survival simulation by Klei Entertainment, the creators behind Don’t Starve Together. The game was released in 2019 and on Steam it has already received over 109,000 reviews. Players have rated it 96% extremely positive. Enough reason for us to take a look at it.

  • The goal is to establish your own colony beneath the surface of an alien planet and build a safe base there. A place where oxygen is as scarce as important resources.
  • You manage your base, construct new rooms, life support systems, and technologies.
  • The gameplay mechanics are heavily based on real physical laws. So you have to pay attention to things like air circulation, waste disposal, and resource management.
  • In addition, you need to meet the needs of your residents and keep an eye on their morale to avoid failures.
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Until when is the offer valid? Until July 11, 2024, you can get Oxygen Not Included on Steam for 66% off. You currently pay only €7.81 instead of the full price of €22.99.

The bundle with the DLC “Spaced Out!” is also currently available at a discount on Steam. Here you can save 67% and pay only €11.13 instead of the full €33.78.

Additionally, there is the “Klei Survival Bundle 2024” with 8 games from the studio and the “Klei Base Builder Bundle with 4 games” each for under €25 on sale.

Who is this game interesting for? Oxygen Not Included should appeal to all players who enjoy management challenges and fun in building their own base. Those who like games with “busy factor” and attention to detail will likely also find this game enjoyable.

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Busy factor with a lot of attention to detail

The trailer already shows many small, funny scenes, such as a resident stumbling and falling, or getting an electric shock. Such scenes give the game its own unique charm. This seems to be a positive point for many players in their reviews. “The animations are just so cute and lovingly made, there was no skimping here,” writes a player in their review.

“In the absolutely unlikely event that I ever end up in a weeks-long quarantine, I want to be locked up with this game,” writes another player. And that surely says enough to know that you can spend many hours playing Oxygen Not Included. You can find more games that you could play during a quarantine here: The coolest couch co-op games – What the MeinMMO editorial team is playing in 2024

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Destiny 2: Here is how to get all new Exotics from The Final Shape

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Destiny 2 has revamped many things with “The Final Shape,” including how you can obtain the new Exo armors. We will show you how you can now get your new Exo armors.

What has changed? Before “The Final Shape,” Guardians had to painstakingly complete Lost Sectors on the difficulty “Legendary” or “Grandmaster” and hope to earn a new piece of armor from the current rotation.

However, with the new expansion, Bungie has changed the system. Exotic engrams can still be obtained from Lost Sectors, but the armors must be focused with Rahool, the snooty Cryptarch in the Tower. We will show you how to do that.

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How to focus new Exos with Rahool

To focus new Exo armors with Rahool, you must have reset his rank once. You can do this by decoding engrams with him. Once you’ve done that, you can focus your engrams specifically among his services and select new Exos as well.

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Rahool and his shop as well as his rank
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All the Titan armors can be decoded if you have Exos ready

How do I level up Rahool quickly? In fact, you can only level him up quickly by decoding Exotic engrams with him. You get these randomly dropped from the world or can farm them specifically in Lost Sectors. However, that’s all there is to it; you must collect engrams and redeem them with him – there are no bounty missions to redeem.

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Is there another method? To obtain the new Exos from “The Final Shape,” you can also complete the new campaign on Heroic difficulty, in addition to Rahool. At the end, you will definitely have the choice between one of the new Exo armors from the expansion for your chosen class.

These were all the details you should know to obtain the new armors. Have you already managed to get them all or are you still leveling up Rahool? Let us know in the comments! Year 11 could finally free Destiny 2 players from the solar system

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ChatGPT 5.0: Release, new features and comparison to GPT 4.0

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

The next version of OpenAI’s popular language model, ChatGPT 5.0 or GPT-5, is set to be released. MeinMMO explains what you should know about the new model GPT-5 and what differences are expected compared to ChatGPT 4.

What is ChatGPT 5? ChatGPT 5.0 is the successor to the current language model 4.0, which is used in many areas. ChatGPT 4.0 was released in March 2023, and many are waiting for the upcoming update.

ChatGPT-5 is expected to be an updated version of its predecessor GPT-4 and will primarily offer many improvements. MeinMMO presents you with all the important information regarding GPT-5.

ChatGPT 5.0 Release – When will it be released?

When will ChatGPT-5 be released? OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has already begun training GPT-5. OpenAI has not yet announced an official release date.

According to current information from OpenAI, the launch of ChatGPT-5 is planned for mid-2024, which would be around summer 2024. However, other sources expect that GPT-5 will be released at the end of 2024 or even early 2025.

What does the release depend on? The release depends on how the AI performs in internal tests. If major issues are found during testing, the release may be delayed.

Additionally, through a process called “Red Teaming”, it is checked how secure GPT-5 is before its official deployment. In “Red Teaming”, ethical hackers authorized by the company simulate a real attack on the company.

ChatGPT-5 – Costs

How much will GPT-5 cost? While there is a free version of ChatGPT, it is unclear whether ChatGPT-5 will require a subscription. For GPT-4, you need the ChatGPT-Plus subscription, which costs around 20 euros. You can read all the benefits of ChatGPT-Plus on MeinMMO.

Therefore, it is not unlikely that using GPT-5 will also cost money. However, the introduction of GPT-5 could also mean that GPT-4 becomes cheaper or even free.

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GPT-5 Features – What can GPT-5 do better than GPT-4?

In a speech at the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai in February 2024, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, affirmed that ChatGPT-5 “will be smarter” than its predecessor.

The CEO also hinted that the capabilities between GPT-4 and GPT-5 would be massively improved, and the difference between the two models should be as significant as the improvement between GPT-3 and GPT-4.

Enhanced, multimodal capabilities

ChatGPT-5 is expected to significantly improve compared to GPT-4 and become more multimodal. Multimodal means that the language model can take various methods into account to achieve its goals. GPT-5 can

  • process language
  • process images
  • process code
  • and even create and process videos.

This makes the use of the language model significantly more flexible, and GPT-5 can be applied in more areas. As a result, outputs will also be more detailed and better.

Fewer inaccurate answers

One of the key improvements of GPT-5 compared to its predecessors is the enhanced ability to produce less nonsense. GPT-5 is expected to provide significantly fewer inaccurate or fictional answers. This has been a problem with GPT-3 and GPT-4 where responses were sometimes incorrect.

Thanks to refined deep learning algorithms and extensive training with more diverse datasets, GPT-5 is expected to exhibit higher reliability and accuracy. This should especially improve accuracy in critical applications and questions, particularly when you need important facts that must be correct.

Expanded multilingual support with GPT-5

Unlike its predecessors, GPT-5 offers significantly expanded language support, enabling the translation and creation of content in many more languages.

If you have primarily used ChatGPT in German so far and have only occasionally used English, then the multilingual support may be less relevant for you. You can read in the following article how to switch ChatGPT to German:

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Improved AI architecture and performance

GPT-5 is based on an improved architecture for neural networks, taking advancements in the development of attention-based models into account. This evolution allows GPT-5 to process data faster and more efficiently, improving the overall performance of the model.

For you, this means that GPT-5 can process data significantly faster in the future than the current language model (GPT-4) can.

Deeper contextual understanding by ChatGPT

ChatGPT has previously struggled with the issue of the AI becoming overwhelmed in complex conversations with multiple levels. GPT-5 is expected to improve significantly in this regard and provide better contextualization: the AI should better understand the context in which interactions occur and be able to interact accordingly. This is expected to result in better, more relevant, and targeted responses.

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Alternatives to ChatGPT: Do you want to use AI but hesitate due to the high costs of ChatGPT? MeinMMO presents a handful of alternatives to OpenAI’s popular chatbot that can also offer quite a bit and are free: ChatGPT: 6 free alternatives to the successful chatbot from OpenAI

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LoL: A team is now allowed to wear pride jerseys at an e-sports tournament in Saudi Arabia for a fairytale prize money

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Since today, July 4th, the 2024 Esports World Cup is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a massive event. Until August 25th, there will be competitions for a prize pool of $62.5 million: Players will compete in League of Legends, Starcraft II, Street Fighter 6, DOTA 2, Apex Legends, and many other games. One team has now been allowed to wear pride jerseys in rainbow colors.

This was the big discussion around the event: It is the same discussion that took place during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar:

  • An important sports event is taking place, where there is a lot of money and fame at stake – but the hosting country is – from a Western perspective – highly problematic
  • Is it morally acceptable for athletes to participate when the ruling regime is so difficult?
  • Can and should athletes make a statement there, or will it backfire, like it did for the German national football team with the “One Love” armband (via spiegel)?

In the past, there have always been counter-movements when Western companies wanted to do business in Saudi Arabia, for example in 2020 with Rot Games.

Disclaimer: Webedia, the parent company of MeinMMO, is also doing business in Saudi Arabia and operates the portal saudigamer.com there, among others.

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Pride jerseys in Saudi Arabia

This is now the news: As reported by journalist Rod Breslau, the US team Team Liquid has been allowed to wear pride jerseys in rainbow colors. All teams that Team Liquid sends to Riyadh will therefore compete in pride jerseys.

The permission is unusual, as there is generally a hostile environment for the LGBTQ+ community in Saudi Arabia, where same-sex love is prohibited.

Team Liquid is one of the most well-known and successful esports teams in the world. They are represented in a vast array of games, having won 5 championship titles in LoL in the USA, and also have strong teams in, from our perspective, exotic games such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

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How it is being discussed: On the English-speaking Twitter, the news is being received very differently:

  • On one hand, it is seen as a “massive and unexpected victory” for Team Liquid and a sign that even in Saudi Arabia, things are moving towards change.
  • Others react cynically to the news – evaluating it as an empty gesture that does nothing to change the real conditions in the country.

Generally, the esports event in Saudi Arabia is viewed critically by many as the attempt of an unjust regime to gain more respect and relevance through “sport”. This is referred to as “sports-washing”.

However, the permission to wear the pride jersey seems to be an example of an effect that supporters of such events have always hoped for, that such events not only enhance a country’s reputation but also bring about change. For those who want to read more about gaming in Saudi Arabia, we recommend the GameStar-Plus report on the topic: Everywhere cuts are being made, but Saudi Arabia is investing a lot of money in video games – here’s what it’s about

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A new game on Steam ruins your friendships faster than Monopoly

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

For those who found “Only Up” too easy, this co-op game on Steam offers a challenge that will make you doubt your friendships.

What kind of game is it? The new co-op title Chained Together is the spiritual successor to “Only Up”. Just like in its predecessor, you control a character from a top-down perspective and try to reach the top goal.

You jump around on various objects, drive cars, or use trampolines. However, the twist of Chained Together is already in the name. You and your friends are connected by a chain and must master the jumps together.

Here you can see the trailer for the game:

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Chained Together lets you and your friends climb out of hell if you succeed

As Links in the Chain into the Abyss

What makes the game a trial of friendship? Not only do you all have to overcome the jumps together in the same rhythm and step. If more than one person should fall, gravity will do its part and pull you down.

Even a single person can drag the whole group down with an unfortunate step into the abyss, for instance, if you’re not careful and step into one of the traps the game has waiting for you.

If all this is still too easy, you can also activate the so-called “Lava Mode”. Following the motto of the children’s game “The Floor is Lava”, lava is steadily rising from below, trying to catch up with you and your friends. So you have to hurry and must not fall down.

In your attempts, your friends will constantly make sure that you have to start over.

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How is the game received? Although the game puts your friendships to the test, the spiritual successor to “Only Up” is well received by players. The game has 90% positive ratings on Steam with over 10,500 votes.

For just €5 per person, you can put your friendship to the test with Chained Together. The game supports up to 4 players and also offers a beginner mode for newcomers. Other games are also taking inspiration from successful Steam hits: New survival game looks like STALKER as an MMO, raises hope after the huge disappointment around The Day Before

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Fans have been waiting for 5 years for a horror anime by Junji Ito – The mangaka now gives a hopeful update

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The manga artist Junji Ito has become known for his thrilling horror mangas. One of his most famous works is the Uzumaki series, which has nothing to do with Naruto. The series is now getting a new anime, for which there are now more concrete release details. 

What is the Uzumaki series? Uzumaki is a three-part manga series that was published from 1998 to 1999. The Japanese word translates to “spiral,” which is reflected in the plot of the manga: 

  • In the small town of Kurouzu, supernatural phenomena suddenly occur. The spirals, after which the series is named, are involved. 
  • The residents of the small town suddenly lose their minds. For example, one man becomes possessed by spirals. He feels he must find them in his food and bath water. 
  • There are even fatal incidents and natural disasters that are related to the spirals 

The Uzumaki series has even produced a live-action film in Japan and appears in two video games. In 2019, the announcement was made for the anime series, which will consist of four episodes. 

In a trailer, you can see what horror awaits us with Uzumaki: 

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Uzumaki: First trailer for the anime by Junji Ito

News on Uzumaki with a release window 

When is the anime supposed to be released? In an interview with The Japan Times, Junji Ito revealed that the release of the anime had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, he assures that the series is set to be released in 2024. 

Currently, one of the four episodes is finished. Alone, the first episode is said to meet the expectations of the horror manga artist. Therefore, we can assume that the anime adaptation will be just as scary as its manga source material. 

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Thus, fans of the horror manga artist can look forward to the Uzumaki anime after five years of waiting since the announcement. From the first trailer, we already know that the production team at Adult Swim will stick to Ito’s art style. This is evident, among other things, from the black-and-white imagery. 

Other video games have already been inspired by his art style. Junji Ito is therefore considered an icon of the horror manga scene 

The production team is currently working not only on an anime of Uzumaki but also on the animated series Rick & Morty. The anime is also expected to launch this year and has already presented itself in a first trailer: Rick and Morty is getting an anime, and it shows Morty as the hero of an entire alien race 

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The Walking Dead: “Rick Grimes” finds that with one death the series has gone too far

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The Walking Dead is a zombie series that has many popular characters and also tragic deaths that shocked the fans. Andrew Lincoln, the actor playing Rick Grimes, believes even today that the series went too far with one death.

Attention Spoiler: The following article spoils The Walking Dead season 7. If you haven’t watched that far yet, you should not continue reading.

What is The Walking Dead? The Walking Dead started in 2010 and is an adaptation of the comic of the same name by Robert Kirkman. The series ran for 12 years and has now also received six spin-off series.

During the series’ run, especially tragic deaths shocked the fans. The most famous moment is the beginning of season 7, where several characters are brutally killed by the character Negan. Among them was probably the most popular character, Glenn, played by Steven Yeun.

Andrew Lincoln revealed in an interview that he still believes the death went too far.

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What does Lincoln say about the death? In an interview with Empire, Lincoln also spoke about the controversial episode and the death of fan-favorite Glenn. He explains how he still believes that Glenn’s death went too far and that the audience was subjected to too much. According to him, it was probably too long.

He also talks about the filming of this scene and explains that it was the most intense nights he ever had as an actor while filming.

He also mentions the heavy role of Jeffrey Dean Morgan as the actor of Negan. He had to recite an extraordinary dialogue on his first day. He described Morgan as one of the nicest guys you can meet, who had to play one of the most unpleasant characters.

How does Glenn die in the comics? Glenn’s death is very close to the comics. There, too, he dies at the hands of Negan, who kills him with a brutal blow to the head. The scene in the comic mirrors the brutality of the TV series. However, in the series, he also kills Abraham, who is killed by a follower of Negan in the comics.

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The scene with Negan was a big cliffhanger at the time, as it was unclear whom and how many the villain would kill. In the many seasons of The Walking Dead, there have been many tragic deaths. But that is probably normal in a zombie apocalypse. Also in these series, tragic moments are pre-programmed: 7 series like The Walking Dead

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„Riot does everything wrong“ – Twitch streamer NoWay complains about matchmaking in LoL

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Twitch streamer NoWay complains in one of his recent streams about the matchmaking in League of Legends. He criticizes that Riot is doing everything wrong and that the current system leads players to not want to play the game anymore.

What is the streamer complaining about? In one of his recent streams, the Twitch streamer NoWay complained about the matchmaking in League of Legends, as a post on Reddit shows.

The streamer believes that Riot is doing everything wrong and that the current matchmaking is causing players to not watch professional games anymore. In his anger, he even goes so far as to say that the game is unplayable if the current situation does not change.

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Riot should prefer players from high Elo

What specific problem does NoWay mean? The user “Faileby” explains on Reddit once again which problem NoWay specifically addressed. He describes that the blue side of the map has been much stronger than the red side for many years. In addition, there has generally been a champion that was completely “broken,” which, in combination, led to a high win rate for the blue side.

Riot then tried to fix the problem by giving the red side more points after a win. According to the user, this worked well. However, it is now the case that several champions are “broken” and also fewer players are playing in high Elo, which can often lead to suboptimal matchmaking.

Another, much more serious problem seems to be that high-Elo players are favored to play on the red side. This makes it difficult for other players, who are Master or Grandmaster, to climb in Elo. To support this, he shows based on the last 40 matches of the current top 5 in Europe how often they have played on the red side. For all five players, it should have been well over 60 % of the matches on the red side.

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What does the community think about it? Many users seem to agree with NoWay and the user “Faileby.” Some even believe that this is not just a problem on the EUW servers, but that other regions are also affected.

Some users write:

  • FLABREZU writes on Reddit: The number 1 in NA has been on the red side in 19 of the last 20 games.
  • Mr.Wedge18 thinks on Reddit: The public statistics seem to confirm this clearly. The red side has a win rate of 52.7 % in Masters+ worldwide.
  • Hinanawi0 additionally points out on Reddit: I think another point is that the red side gets the last pick. In the current top lane meta, it is a significant advantage to get a counterpick for your top laner.

This is not the first time players have complained about such things. The fact that champions can be way too strong shortly after release is nothing new. Recently, professional players feared that the new champion Aurora could be too strong. You can read why this is the case here: LoL: Professional players fear that the new champ Aurora is too strong

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What do Destiny experts think of the new loot shooter The First Descendant?

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

A new loot shooter has launched with The First Descendant. Some Destiny experts are also checking out the game and sharing their first impressions.

What kind of game is this?

  • The First Descendant is a new loot shooter with 4-player co-op from the South Korean developer and publisher Nexon.
  • The shooter was released on July 2 for PC (Steam), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S and is based on Unreal Engine 5.
  • The game is free-to-play and played from a third-person perspective.
  • The First Descendant is set in a sci-fi environment. You embody a so-called Descendant and fight against evil aliens.
  • There are a total of 14 classes that you can unlock. All classes have different abilities. Additionally, you can carry 3 weapons.
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Who are the experts? The First Descendant had over 190,000 players on Steam on its release day, including some Destiny experts. Alongside Swiss YouTuber and streamer “Nexxoss Gaming,” English-speaking D2 veterans such as content creator Aztecross and journalist Paul Tassi have also checked out the loot shooter.

  • Paul Tassi is a US journalist and author who writes for the English-language magazine “Forbes.” He is well-versed in Destiny and regularly writes about Bungie’s shooter.
  • Nexxoss is a YouTuber and streamer from Switzerland who creates German-language videos about Destiny 2. His content includes tips and guides. On YouTube, Nexxoss has about 102,000 subscribers.
  • Aztecross is a US YouTuber and streamer whose primary focus is Destiny 2. In his videos, he reports on the latest developments of the loot shooter, presents builds and new weapons or armor pieces, and shares his thoughts on the latest content. He has over 860,000 subscribers on YouTube and regularly receives over 100,000 views.

What do Destiny experts say about The First Descendant? Paul Tassi begins by criticizing the monetization system in his video on YouTube, saying it follows typical patterns for the developer Nexon: “This is from Nexon, a company that is not always known for producing the highest quality, and they are also known for a lot and a lot of monetization, and [The First Descendant] feels almost to me like a monetization model in search of a game.”

Tassi is also not convinced by the gameplay: “I’m not really impressed by the game; it all feels a bit generic, and the activities themselves are very, very boring!” While the gunplay is quite good, he feels that the abilities of his starting character do not convince him so far.

The Swiss content creator Nexxoss is a bit more positive and believes that if you like this type of game, you can also find enjoyment in The First Descendant – although he also criticizes the monetization system and the launch of the game:

The first hours of gameplay are fun, but you have to prepare for a grind-heavy game. If you like that sort of thing, you are probably in a good place. The game is well structured, even if the start is a bit rough. The gameplay is very cozy, the characters with different abilities are cool, and the gunplay feels good. Overall, it’s very solid.

However, the slight hints of “Pay to Progress” bother me a lot; I’m generally extremely allergic to pay-to-win or its little brother pay-to-progress.

Whether the game has long-term potential is very difficult to say. They have done a good job with the basic structure, but whether it will survive long-term depends on the endgame – whether that is good and whether enough content will be delivered afterwards.

Aztecross, on the other hand, initially focuses on the grind. Since the release of The First Descendant on July 2, he has streamed the loot shooter for over 19 hours on Twitch. Even before the release, he stated in a video on YouTube that he did not find The First Descendant good when he played earlier beta versions.

Now, he mainly wants to see how the Ultimate-Descendants play and how significant the difference is to the normal versions. He is also eagerly looking forward to the endgame because he liked Anthem back then, which did not have an endgame and, as is well known, died quickly. He will likely only formulate a final opinion on The First Descendant once he has seen everything the game has to offer.

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So overall, the Destiny experts are not 100% convinced, but they also express some praise alongside their criticism. How The First Descendant ultimately performs and whether it can establish itself as a long-term alternative to Warframe or even Destiny remains to be seen.

On Steam, the loot shooter is currently rated rather mediocre. While player numbers look good, the user reviews are merely balanced – especially the monetization, servers, and performance are criticized: Loot shooter starts with 197,000 concurrent players on Steam: Here’s what the reviews say about The First Descendant

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With the new update for the MMORPG ESO, you can finally show how rich you really are

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In The Elder Scrolls Online, soon strangers will be able to walk around in your houses and see how rich you are. They will also be able to rate their visit if they enjoyed it.

What is this new update about? The Elder Scrolls Online will release Update 43 on PC on August 19. Console players on Xbox and Playstation will have to wait until September 4. Along with a new zone and many new contents, a feature will be introduced that allows you to really show off.

If you have invested a lot of time in your home, you will be pleased, because the big new feature is the Housing Browser, which will be called Home Showcase in the game, and it finally allows strangers to admire your houses.

Here you can see the new area of ESO: Gold Road:

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Danger in the West Marshes! Trailer introduces new area of ESO: Gold Road

Strangers walk through your house and rate it

How is the Housing Browser supposed to work? The new Housing Browser in The Elder Scrolls Online allows you to make your house public. Strangers can only enter if you wish. However, if you make your home public, everyone can visit you through the new feature.

Your visitors are not only allowed to look at your house and gawk at the wealth you display there, but they can also rate how pretty they find it.

The more good ratings you have, the higher you appear in the Housing Browser. This way, the best, most beautiful, and most opulent houses will be ranked at the top.

In the past, you could also welcome visitors in your house, but this option was always only available to your friends and not to strangers.

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What else is included in Update 43? The new Update 43 of The Elder Scrolls Online also brings many new contents beyond the Housing Browser. The update also changes the Endless Archive with new maps, enemies, verses, visions, and new loot. There will also be new class item sets.

New danger sections are supposed to make the archive more challenging, and there should also be a greater variety of opponents. If you haven’t played The Elder Scrolls Online for a while, it’s worth logging in at least briefly; you can snag some free items for the anniversary: MMORPG for Elder Scrolls is giving you some of the best story content from Tamriel

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In a new game on Steam, you go into dungeons and hunt for loot – But you must fight to keep your spoils

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Dungeonborne is a new dungeon crawler on Steam, inviting players to the final open playtest. Anyone looking for a medieval fantasy alternative to Escape from Tarkov should take a look.

What game is this about? Dungeonborne is a new PvPvE first-person dungeon crawler on Steam, developed by the indie studio Mithril Interactive.

  • At first glance, Dungeonborne is reminiscent of the rather controversial Dark and Darker. Here, players battle alone or with up to two companions through a dark fantasy dungeon.
  • Similar to Escape from Tarkov, the game mixes PvP and PvE as you fight simultaneously against AI opponents like goblins, zombies, and skeletons, as well as other players in the dungeons.
  • Your goal is to loot treasures and exit the dungeon through portals, which are rare. Only then does the loot truly belong to you.
  • You choose from one of 7 different classes, such as warrior, rogue, or wizard. Your weapons and active abilities depend on this choice.
  • After successful rounds, you can level up your character and improve your gear.

As part of the Steam Next Fest 2024, MeinMMO author Christoph Waldboth has already taken a closer look at the dungeon crawler. Since yesterday, July 3, 2024, a playtest is also running on Steam if you want to check out the game yourself.

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Dungeonborne reminds me of Escape from Tarkov, but with goblins and skeletons

How does the playtest work? Before the game launches in Early Access on the platform, it invites interested players to a final open playtest. You can easily request access through the official Steam page.

After that, you won’t have to wait for the developers to unlock it. You’ll receive the welcome message for the playtest directly and can start right away. According to Steam DB, Dungeonborne can already boast over 14,000 simultaneous active players during the playtest.

Developers hope for a “thumbs up” from players

The developers want to receive one last feedback and hopefully a “thumbs up” from players with this playtest before it goes into Early Access. They mention this in announcements on Steam. As they have made some changes and updates, they aim to ensure a safe launch into Early Access.

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When is the game slated to launch? There is no exact release date yet. However, the developers state that Early Access should be launched shortly after the playtest. “You won’t have to wait long,” they say officially.

The playtest is scheduled for 7 – 14 days, depending on how everything develops. After that, it remains to be seen how much longer the release is delayed. Until then, genre fans can check out another demo on Steam: In a new dungeon crawler on Steam, you triumph with complex strategies – now the demo is playable

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Streamer notices the pay cut on Twitch and complains, yet he still earns princely amounts of money

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Twitch changed its guidelines at the beginning of June, leading to a new financial situation for streamers. One of them has now revealed his earnings and how much less he suddenly makes.

What is the problem? Twitch repeatedly revises its guidelines – especially regarding the topic of explicit content. But the financial aspect also undergoes frequent changes. As of June 3, 2024, new rules apply on Twitch. An important change for streamers involves the Twitch Prime Subs.

Until now, content creators received 50% of the value of such a subscription – that corresponds to $2.50. For larger streamers, it was sometimes even more.

However, as of June 3, new rules apply: Instead of paying the same amount worldwide, Twitch now works with flat rates that vary slightly by country. You can find an exact breakdown on twitch.tv.

The flat rate is lower than before. In Germany, it amounts to $1.55. This leads to streamers earning less on average – even though they are working the same amount or even more. The Spanish streamer Revenant has revealed his earnings and complained about significant losses.

The streamer Asmongold costs Twitch more than he brings to the platform – and is also known to reprimand his viewers:

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Twitch streamer Asmongold says: “Stop watching streams at 3 AM if you don’t have money!”

30 hours more work for the same money

What does Revenant say? After a month since the new regulation took effect, the impact is becoming evident among the streamers. Revenant disclosed his earnings from the month of June. According to him, he earned $15,700.

The amount is roughly the same as in May – however, he claims to have worked significantly more in June. Specifically, he worked between 25 and 30 additional hours, which brought him over 1,100 extra subscriptions.

So, he invested more time in his work, yet in the end, he earned the same as in the previous month. Although it’s still over $15,000, which is a lot of money, it is frustrating that Twitch’s new rules cause such losses.

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Is Revenant alone in this? No, since the rules affect all content creators. Other streamers like Ibai have also calculated how much percentage of their earnings is lost due to the new regulation.

They arrived at an average of about 30% less than before the change. This is particularly a heavy blow for small streamers. Making a living from streaming is not getting any easier. The shift to competing platforms like Kick is becoming more attractive for some. A successful streamer has a general issue with Twitch and the like – because, according to him, there are too many fraudsters on these sites.

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