When Disney bought Lucasfilm, many comics, books, and other stories were removed from the canon by Disney. However, sometimes the new productions revisit old concepts and stories. This is also the case with Star Wars: The Acolyte, which introduces a forbidden lightsaber technique.
Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers for episode 5 of Star Wars: The Acolyte.
What is Star Wars Legends? Before Disney’s acquisition, there was the Star Wars Expanded Universe. These were stories from comics, books, video games, TV shows (except for The Clone Wars), and also toys. When Disney took over, they announced in 2014 that the true canon begins with their new films. Everything else is now called Star Wars Legends and no longer counts as official continuity (via Wookiepedia).
Many fans are still not happy about this, as some of the most popular characters come from Legends. Some even wish that Disney would adapt stories from it. The latest episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte takes a step in this direction and officially introduces a forbidden lightsaber technique.
You can see a trailer for The Acolyte here:
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The Acolyte takes place decades before the Star Wars films
A Sith shows his prowess in battle
In episode 5 of Star Wars: The Acolyte, there is finally lightsaber action and a duel between Jedi Master Sol and his companions against a Sith who should not exist. Both engage in a fierce battle, with the Jedi using their honorable technique against an unknown sword technique.
During the fight, the Sith can be seen switching his saber on and off to confuse his opponent and gain an advantage. This technique was already showcased 30 years ago in a Star Wars audio drama, as Screen Rant describes.
The technique is called Tràkata and is primarily used in combination with two lightsabers, just as shown in The Acolyte. Among the Jedi, this technique is forbidden, as it is not an honorable fighting style and is more based on deception and trickery. However, the Sith in The Acolyte manages to win using this technique and the Force.
Despite much criticism, the use of Tràkata is a good sign for the possible return of other stories and aspects from Star Wars Legends. What do you think about it? Do you think it’s good or are you no longer interested in the series? Let us know in the comments. A comic also revealed Anakin’s father: Although it was never explained in the Star Wars films, Disney showed us who Anakin’s father is
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In the DLC of Elden Ring, you will encounter the boss Rot Knight during your adventure. We will show you where you can find him and what his weaknesses are here.
Which boss are we talking about? The Rot Knight is an optional boss from Shadow of the Erdtree. You will inevitably encounter him when you complete the quest of the NPC Thiollier. You can find a dedicated guide to this on MeinMMO.
The Rot Knight is a tough opponent who will likely cost you several attempts. With our guide, you will learn the weaknesses and attacks of the boss, and how you can respond to them.
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Elden Ring introduces the boss enemies of the DLC
Finding the Rot Knight
Where is the boss located? The Rot Knight is somewhat hidden. He waits for you behind the site of grace “Depths of the Rift.” To get there, you first need to go south on the map. You can reach the top of the peninsula via the Sky Blue Shore to a hole in the ground, the rift.
You can only proceed once Miquella’s Seal is broken. You will know that the seal is broken when you hear a loud noise and receive a prompt. This can happen when you first enter the Shadow Mountain Fortress, the Bonny Village, or the Ruins of Rauh.
Only then can you descend into the rift. Follow the level path and ultimately reach the Rot Knight’s arena.
With our map, you will know which path to take for the Rot Knight.
Defeating the Rot Knight
The Rot Knight initially looks visually fearsome. He appears to be a grotesque skeleton sitting on an equally pathetic horse. But don’t be fooled by the first appearance. His attacks are formidable. It is advisable to collect as many Scadum Tree fragments in the game world beforehand. You can find a dedicated guide to this on MeinMMO.
You can also summon the NPC Thiollier for the fight to get some help. Your spirit ashes are also available.
Rot Knight’s Weaknesses
What weaknesses does the boss have? Since the Rot Knight is an undead opponent, he is vulnerable to holy damage. So it is best to bring a weapon with the corresponding damage type. Alternatively, talents for your weapon such as “Holy Blade,” or summons that cause holy damage will also do.
Additionally, you can deal poise damage to the boss and land a critical hit when the invisible gauge is full. This is particularly easy with an effective strength build – here you will find a recommendation from MeinMMO.
By the way, the boss is immune to frost – as he attacks with it himself. Therefore, sufficient protection in the form of armor is advisable. For adequate robustness, for example, “Radahn’s Lion Armor” or the “Horn Talisman of Immunity” provides good defense.
Attacks and Tactics
How does the boss attack? Right at the beginning, the Rot Knight will charge at you. He will fight with the following attacks:
The knight jumps off the horse and attacks you. Dodge the attack by rolling left or right at the right time.
If he gets close to you, the knight swings his weapon down twice in your direction, which can also be countered by two well-timed dodge rolls.
In the meantime, it may happen that the horse attacks on its own. Keep an eye on where it is and dodge its attacks if necessary.
If the knight is at medium range, he will spin towards you. Roll to the left, right, or through the attack.
If the guy is on his horse, he can attack you from there. Dodge accordingly.
The boss can also throw his weapon at you, which returns to him. It is best to create as much distance as possible between you and the curved blade by rolling or running backward.
The horse can whinny and throw you back – if you see the attack start, roll backward.
Last but not least, the knight has his probably strongest attack: He flies into the air and throws blue flames (frost) at you across the ground. Good timing is required here: Either roll out of the damage zone or jump over the flames at the right moment.
Further tips: The boss is aggressive, and you should be too. Stay close and dodge the attacks, try to deal a lot of damage quickly. If you are not very skilled with the dodge roll, a good shield can also help to block at least some of the attacks. In this case, your stamina should be leveled up high, otherwise you will quickly become overwhelmed.
This way you should win the fight. As a reward, you will receive 220,000 runes and the Echo of Decay. Afterwards, you can enter the Deep Violet Garden and continue Thiollier’s quest. Are you looking for more guides for Elden Ring and the DLC? You can find an overview on MeinMMO.
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YouTube has announced in a statement that the current and future channels of Guy “DrDisrespect” Beahm will no longer be monetized. The popular streamer has been removed from the YouTube Partner Program following “serious allegations.” The 42-year-old will no longer earn money on YouTube. There are concerns that his behavior outside of YouTube could damage advertisers’ trust in the platform.
This is the statement from YouTube: In a statement to the US website Kotaku, it says:
We have suspended the monetization of DrDisrespect’s channel because he violated our creator responsibility guidelines.
Our creator responsibility guidelines are clear: If an off-platform behavior of a creator harms our users, employees, or our ecosystem, we may take action to protect our community, including suspending monetization.
While these behaviors are rare, they can cause significant damage to the YouTube community and potentially damage the trust between creators, users, and advertisers.
Our video on DrDisrespect’s ban reflects the knowledge that the public had about the issue until about a week ago:
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DrDisrespect was a celebrity on Twitch – His ban remains a big mystery to this day
DrDisrespect’s 7-Year-Old Messages about Twitch Become His Downfall
The crucial point: All the problems that DrDisrespect currently has stem from chat messages dating back to 2017, which he sent to a minor via Twitch’s Whisper system. The exact age of the person is still unknown.
DrDisrespect initially emphasized that he had not done anything criminally relevant, but ultimately admitted to having communicated with a minor. The conversation had drifted into “inappropriate areas.”
Since then, friends, fans, and partners have distanced themselves from him. Even his own gaming studio has cut ties with him. The separation from YouTube now seems to be another nail in the coffin of his career.
The background: Influencers like DrDisrespect are primarily advertisers, walking billboards, and anyone who gives them a platform wants to make money through advertising with them. However, companies do not want their products to be associated with things that could harm their reputation.
Therefore, DrDisrespect’s 14-year career is currently going up in flames within 7 days:
Guy Beahm published his first video on YouTube in January 2010.
“Sexting a minor” is an accusation where every attempt by DrDisrespect to mitigate the damage and to maintain control over the situation apparently falls flat. Even though he emphasizes that nothing criminally relevant occurred – this seems to be of little concern to anyone in this case.
The 8th birthday of Pokémon GO is coming up. It brings a lot of bonuses with it. Here you will find all the information about the event.
When does the anniversary event start? It starts on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM. It will run for a total of 6 days, until July 3 at 8:00 PM local time.
And you should take advantage of these 6 days, as there are changing bonuses that are really worthwhile.
What is the highlight? Besides the changing bonuses, for many it will likely be Shiny Meltan.
How do I get Shiny Meltan? Shiny Meltan was last available in March 2023 and is returning for the 8th birthday. To get it, you must use the Mystery Box as always.
When you activate the Mystery Box, only Meltan will spawn around you for 30 minutes, just like a smoke. This is your chance during the event to secure a shiny as well. As always, you will need some luck.
But there is much more in the event.
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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins
Use the bonuses for the birthday event in Pokémon GO
You will notice that there are changing bonuses.
June 28 and 29: Half hatch distance for eggs
June 30 and July 1: Double XP when catching
July 2 and July 3: Double Stardust when catching
In addition, the following apply continuously:
Increased chance of becoming lucky friends and increased chance of lucky Pokémon when trading
Friendship level increases faster
Chance for 8, 88 or more Sableye coins when spinning PokéStops with Gold Lure Module
Mystery Box can be opened more frequently
Showcases with event monsters
Furthermore, you will receive event field research with Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert.
Additionally, another limited-time research will give you XP, Stardust, and costumed monsters. Because: In keeping with the party, there will also be costume spawns.
What happens in the shop? There you will find a limited-time research as well as a masterpiece research for purchase. The former costs 2 US dollars (similar in euros), the latter 5 US dollars. The masterpiece research will give you an encounter with Shiny Celebi, among other rewards.
You will encounter various costumed monsters, but also other event monsters – such as a colorful mix of starter Pokémon from previous years. These will be distributed differently over the days.
What costumed monsters are there? New additions include:
Shelmet
Accelgor
But of course Pikachu will also dress up, just like other monsters.
All monster spawns and timings can be found here in the table. Possible shinies are marked with an asterisk*:
Time Period
Wild Spawns
Entire Event
Bulbasaur with party hat* Charmander with party hat* Squirtle with party hat* Pikachu with cake hat* Shelmet with party hat* Eevee with party hat* Flamestrike Chopple Quaxly Alolan Shelmet* (rare)
June 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM to June 29, 2024, at 11:59 PM
Pokémon marked with a (*) can also be found as shiny with some luck
Additionally, you can encounter Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, and Shelmet with party hats in Level 1 raids. Here there is even a higher shiny chance than with the wild specimens.
This ends June with a big event that brings many bonuses. But the coming weeks will also be exciting: July is just around the corner, and with it important events such as the global GO Fest and the Hyperbonus events. To keep track of these, you can find here all events in Pokémon GO in July 2024.
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In WoW: The War Within, you must also unlock flying first with a “Pathfinder” achievement. We reveal what you need to do for that.
At the start of each new expansion, there is a big discussion. While some hope that players will be forced to travel on the ground, others ask to be able to fly right away. Both have advantages and disadvantages, and Blizzard has mostly taken a middle path here. At the beginning, you can only walk (or dragon ride), and the regular flying is unlocked later.
This is also the case in “The War Within”. However, the conditions are simpler than ever before.
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WoW: Trailer for the release date of The War Within
How do you unlock flying? As in previous expansions, you need to complete a “Pathfinder” achievement in The War Within. However, the requirements for this are quite low. At the same time, this achievement is already included in the game at launch and does not come with a later patch.
You can unlock flying immediately if you wish. The necessary achievements are:
Isle of Thorn – Complete the main questline on the Isle of Thorn.
The Echoing Depths – Complete the main questline in the Echoing Depths.
Healing Plunge – Complete the main questline in Healing Plunge.
Azj-Kahet – Complete the main questline in Azj-Kahet.
Explorer of Khaz Algar – Discover all regions in Khaz Algar and uncover all locations on the map.
In short, this means: You only need to play through the campaign and uncover all areas in The War Within. Once you have done this, all characters on your account can fly at any time.
When can you dragon ride? Dragon riding, or as it is called in The War Within: “Dynamic Flying,” is available immediately upon entering the new areas, just as it was basically the case in Dragonflight. So, you can explore the area flying right from the start; only the “old” flying needs to be unlocked first. More information about The War Within can be found in our extensive overview.
What do you think of this quick way to unlock flying? A good solution, or should there not even be these requirements?
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World of Warcraft is returning to China in August 2024. But not just like that. The Blizzard officials are putting on their spending pants for the comeback and breaking with previous rules.
When is the return of WoW to China? The Chinese version of World of Warcraft is set to go live on August 1, 2024. A pre-patch phase will also start then, which is expected to culminate in the global launch of WoW: The War Within on August 26th or 27th, 2024.
However, the Blizzard officials are not simply implementing their comeback and the renewed partnership with NetEase. Instead, they are investing significantly to bring the shocked Chinese community back onboard to Azeroth.
WoW: The War Within launches in August! Here you can see the latest trailer for the expansion:
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WoW: Trailer for the release date of The War Within
What measures are Blizzard and NetEase taking? Of course, all old accounts are to be restored. Additionally, the developers are striving to ensure that Chinese players can catch up on as much missed content as possible and that there is some form of compensation for the lost time.
New servers for Wrath of the Lich King Classic are already online, which are intended to enable Chinese players to catch up on the Northrend adventure in a highly supported (and shortened) phase and land in Cataclysm Classic in a timely manner.
When the servers of modern WoW go live, Chinese players will receive as a bonus 14 days of playtime, two free mounts, the aura pet, currency for the trading post, and access to a new trading post NPC offering missed cosmetic items from the past months.
In this pre-patch phase, the level phase from 60 to 70 will be significantly shortened so that everyone can prepare in time for The War Within.
Mists of Pandaria Remix will unfortunately be missed by the Chinese community. However, the battle royale mode Plunderstorm is to be made up for. All players are to have the opportunity to obtain the rewards from MoP Remix in other ways.
Especially noteworthy: Blizzard has so far refrained from participating in the World First races for the launch of a raid tier and has let the community organize them solely. This will change for the upcoming race in The War Within, at least for the Chinese community and in collaboration with NetEase.
Specifically, about $137,500 is available for the winning guild in the prize pool. If there are no winning guilds within the event period, the prize money will carry over to the world-first race of the next raid tier and be increased by $27,000 each time. This esports event will only exist for the Chinese region. European and American pro guilds must play Tarisland to receive money from developers for quickly defeated raid bosses.
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The first movie of Ender’s Game – The Great Game was released in 2013 and was supposed to be the start of a whole saga. However, the project did not achieve the expected success and became a massive flop.
What kind of movie is this? Ender’s Game is a sci-fi film and is based on a novel by Orson Scott Card, published in 1985.
Humanity is threatened by the Formics. The alien race could only be repelled through tactical skill.
Therefore, Earth is now searching for children to train them into the best strategists. The most suitable candidate seems to be Andrew “Ender” Wiggin.
To prepare for the next invasion, he is sent to a military school in Earth’s orbit. There he trains to save the future of humanity.
Among the actors are well-known names like Harrison Ford. The director was Gavin Hood, who was already responsible for the adaptation of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He believed in the saga and wanted to adapt two of the author’s books that take place in the same universe at the same time with the first part.
With a comfortable budget of about 103 million euros, the saga could have become a large science-fiction franchise like Star Wars or Star Trek. But unfortunately, the film failed at the box office with the first part.
The German trailer for Ender’s Game:
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German trailer for the sci-fi movie Ender’s Game
Boycott resulted in incredible losses
Why was the movie such a failure? In the comments on IMDb, many critics write that the film does not adhere closely enough to the book source. Especially hardcore fans express disappointment. However, there are also many positive ratings, resulting in an overall rating of 6.6 (via IMDb).
Ender’s Game had the misfortune of being released around the same time as Gravity. The film featuring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney received better ratings and scored 7.7 points on IMDb. Both films belong to the same genre, with Ender’s Game ultimately having to take a back seat.
There’s another reason why the film flopped. The author of the books reportedly spoke out against same-sex marriage before the film premiere. He never really apologized for this statement but explained that his views are irrelevant.
The author even joined the National Organization for Marriage, which opposes same-sex marriage (via Salon). His hostile attitude towards homosexuals led to calls for boycott in the community.
Did the boycott achieve anything? In fact, the film could not bring the expected success. Despite a relatively low budget of about 103 million euros, Ender’s Game incurred a loss of nearly 63.6 million euros.
World bosses should actually be hard endgame content in Diablo 4. They are designed to be fought by a group of twelve players. In reality, however, this is different: way too strong builds can defeat the Titans in just seconds. That will soon be a thing of the past.
While other boss changes, such as the ability to summon in sequence, get a detailed point, this sentence is just a small subpoint in the “General” section.
Blizzard does not provide specific numbers on what exactly is changing with world bosses. However, the effect is enormous.
In his observations, the changes to world bosses are also an important point. He says he fought a world boss with a barbarian who already wore several Mythic items and Uber Uniques. Barbarians are currently the absolutely strongest class.
Nevertheless, the boss lived a long time:
It took eight level 100 players one minute to defeat a boss […] If you don’t have super-strong characters, it could take the full 15 minutes. [The fight] went from an instant one-shot to a one-minute battle.
Since shortly after release fights against world bosses have been a matter of seconds. At least at world level 4, there is usually at least one player with a completely exaggerated broken build, who often kills the boss before it finishes its spawn animation.
With Season 5, this apparently comes to an end, although the changes are not yet final.
Trailer for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred provides insight into the story of the expansion
“The endgame needs to adapt to the changes since launch”
Shortly before the start of the PTR, a user on reddit called for Blizzard to urgently adjust the endgame activities. The “power creep” has become way too strong, meaning: players are too powerful for the game, most content offers no challenge anymore. The user criticizes:
The post receives over 1,500 upvotes and the topic obviously keeps the community busy with over 600 comments. Players clearly agree.
With Season 5, at least one of these points is being addressed, and with enough feedback, perhaps other content will also receive the desired adjustment. You can test Season 5 on the PTR until July 2, 2024, and propose changes. The season will start on August 6, 2024. Here you can find all information about the content and release of Season 5.
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New hardware for PC gamers is expected to be released in 2024 and 2025. MeinMMO presents the most exciting developments you should keep an eye on.
The hardware market is constantly changing, and many manufacturers regularly bring new products and developments to market.
If you are interested in PC hardware or tech, you should particularly keep an eye on a range of products that will be released in 2024 or at the latest in 2025. MeinMMO presents the most exciting innovations of 2024.
AMD’s Zen 5 / Ryzen 8000 Series
AMD has planned innovations in the CPU area for 2024 and early 2025. With Ryzen 8000, the next generation of processors from AMD is already on the starting blocks.
During the release of AM5 and Ryzen 7000, AMD primarily struggled with high prices. Many gamers were hesitant to invest a lot of money in expensive DDR5 memory and new motherboards. However, the release was on September 27, 2022, which is almost 2 years ago.
With Ryzen 8000, AMD aims to make many things different, and above all, better. It is not for nothing that colleagues from Forbes state that the Ryzen 8000 series is regarded as “an important test for AMD’s new Socket AM5 platform.”
With Ryzen 8000, AMD is likely to offer some exciting deals for gamers, such as more affordable upgrade packs for those still using AM4.
Intel Arrow Lake/ 15th Gen Core Ultra
Intel also has new developments in processors. In contrast to AMD, there are two significant differences: Firstly, the new generation will use the new LGA 1851 socket, and secondly, it is expected not to support DDR4 memory anymore. The current generation still offers the option to use either DDR4 or DDR5.
The previous leaks around Arrow Lake promise a significant performance boost and stronger multicore performance. This means for you that the next generation of processors will offer more power.
Intel introduced so-called hybrid processors with the 12th generation (Alder Lake) that rely on a combination of efficiency cores (E-Cores) and performance cores (P-Cores). The E-Cores are supposed to handle simple tasks like office work, while the P-Cores are activated during gaming. This hybrid principle is expected to stay.
The improvements should also lead to lower power consumption in the long run. This means for you that you won’t need such strong cooling and overall will spend less money on electricity.
Speculation is around a release between October 2024 and December 2024.
With the switch to a new platform, Intel is also likely to offer some exciting upgrade deals, similar to AMD. These are often either cheaper bundles or packages with current games. More about Intel and its processors can be found directly on MeinMMO:
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GDDR7 for new graphics cards in 2024 and 2025
Video memory is now integrated into every graphics card and comes in various sizes. While AMD uses GDDR6, Nvidia has already exclusively implemented the successor GDDR6X in some models.
At the beginning of 2024, the plans for the successor GDDR7 have become noticeably more concrete. Samsung and Micron announced that the development of GDDR7 memory is complete.
Reports suggest that GDDR7 will provide a storage speed increase of up to 42% and will equip the next generation GPUs with 32 Gbps and 28 Gbps memory:
Nvidia’s RTX 5000 series cards are expected to already use GDDR7 memory.
Whether AMD’s 8000 series will also use the new memory is still unknown. The first models of the 8000 series are still expected to use GDDR6.
However, it is quite certain that memory speed and bandwidth will significantly increase. While GDDR6 still offers 1.1 Tbps, GDDR7 is expected to reach 1.5 Tbps. By 2025 at the latest, many high-end models are likely to adopt the new memory as development has now been completed.
You can find the best graphics cards currently available for purchase in the following article on MeinMMO:
Both AMD and Nvidia are expected to release new graphics cards for gamers in 2024. Speculation suggests that both manufacturers will release them in the fourth quarter of 2024. So far, there are no official dates.
AMD is mainly speculated to release a new mid-range product rather than a new high-end model, where they have always struggled against Nvidia. Currently, two graphics cards are under discussion:
One graphics card is said to be only slightly slower than an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT. This is AMD’s current second-fastest graphics card, directly behind the RX 7900 XTX.
The second graphics card is expected to be between a Radeon RX 7700 XT and the RX 7600. This represents AMD’s current mid-range lineup targeted at WQHD gaming.
While two graphics cards are expected from AMD, rumors suggest that Nvidia will only have a single GPU with the RTX 5090. Reports from colleagues at GameStar Tech indicate that it will again be a high-end model, as was the case with the RTX 4090.
One of the most exciting innovations in recent months is likely the development of making cables almost completely vanish from computers: Motherboards are being designed with cable connections and modules on the back, so the cables are no longer visible on the front. This aims to provide a “clean” appearance, improve airflow, and thus cooling performance.
At CES 2024, MSI presented its “Project Zero.” Manufacturers ASUS and Gigabyte followed with their own product lines: ASUS with “Back to the Future” and “Project Stealth” from Gigabyte.
The only downside: “Wireless” motherboards are currently significantly more expensive than wired alternatives. The price increase can be up to 50 to 60 Euros more.
More motherboards: If you want to buy a graphics card or assemble a gaming PC, you also need a motherboard. The manufacturer MSI has introduced a motherboard that costs as much as a complete gaming PC: New motherboard costs 1,700 Euros – But what can it actually do?
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The German Twitch streamer Trymacs mentioned in one of his streams that his coffee machine has recently gone missing. He suspects that the Amazon delivery person has stolen his new machine.
Who is the streamer? Maximilian Stemmler, better known by his online pseudonym Trymacs, is one of the biggest names on the German streaming platform Twitch. The Hamburg native has made a name for himself primarily through mobile games by Supercell, such as Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, since the beginning of his career.
Trymacs is not only known for his gaming streams but also for his creative and often large-scale projects, where he regularly invites other streamers. One of his recent projects is a fitness challenge, where he attempts to become more athletic alongside his colleagues.
You can find out more about Trymacs here:
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Twitch: Trymacs is pleading with Apple to finally allow more money to be invested in mobile games
Trymacs reports a brazen theft
How did the topic come up? Recently, Sascha, better known as unsympathischTV, was a guest in Trymacs’ stream for a song battle. During the session, an unexpectedly humorous moment develops when unsympathischTV asks Trymacs for a cup of coffee to prepare for the upcoming song battle.
The streamer chuckles and explains: “The Amazon delivery person stole my coffee machine for 300 €.”
With a mischievous smile, he turns to unsympathischTV and asks: “What do you think about that?” Sascha shrugs and replies with a grin: “Damn. Nothing is working here. PC doesn’t work, coffee machine is stolen, Chrome isn’t working anymore.” Trymacs laughs and confirms: “He took it with him.”
Deliverer is said to have forged signature
Why does the streamer suspect that? Trymacs suspects that the delivery person stole his new coffee machine. He elaborates on how he came to this suspicion.
According to his account, the streamer ordered the coffee machine from Amazon and eagerly awaits the delivery. He further explains that on the day of delivery, he receives a notification stating that the package will be delivered to his neighbor. However, the mentioned neighbor has not received the coffee machine, according to Trymacs.
The streamer mentions that when he sees the signature on the delivery receipt, he becomes suspicious. “It doesn’t look like the neighbor’s signature at all,” he explains, “And now the coffee machine is gone.”
Trymacs suspects that the delivery person forged the signature himself to steal the expensive device. unsympathischTV dryly comments: “He went through with it.”
What can I do if my package is lost? It may happen that your package does not arrive despite all efforts. To check the status of your delivery, log into your Amazon account. There you will find detailed information and often an estimated delivery time.
If your package is not delivered, you can contact Amazon customer service. You can reach the toll-free hotline at 0800 3638469. Have your tracking number ready, which you can find under “Track Delivery” in your account.
The customer service can arrange for a redelivery or give you the option to place a new order. For goods that were not delivered, you will generally receive a credit to the original payment method.
Shortly after the announcement of the Janthir Wilds expansion for Guild Wars 2, there is additional information about the spear weapon type. Furthermore, ArenaNet has brought in experienced reinforcement for the new housing feature.
Update from June 28, 2024: The open beta for Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds has started, during which you can test the new spear weapon with all classes until July 1 at 7 AM.
Every valid account of Guild Wars 2, including free accounts, will automatically receive “Beta” marked character slots at the start of the beta event. Click on one of these slots to create a character from one of the nine classes of Guild Wars 2.
Then you can directly explore the open world or try out a game mode dedicated to group play. In the toolbar at the top left of your user interface, you will find options to join the world vs. world and structured player vs. player modes.
If you want to tackle the instanced group content of the Mist Fractals, you need to visit Fort Marriner in Lion’s Arch and enter the portal.
Who is supporting the developers of Guild Wars 2? Joel Eckert revealed on X that he finds it very exciting to work on the new housing system of the newly announced expansion Janthir Wilds. The senior game designer previously worked for Maxis on Sims 4 for many years. He is therefore familiar with games where players can express themselves in their own homes.
However, not much is known about the home of Guild Wars 2 so far. It is clear that the personal housing instance will be available for the entire account. You can look forward to a plot of land and a building that you can decorate and cultivate.
You will unlock the feature through a related mastery path, through which you can further develop your home. You should be able to invite friends and access unlockable resources. More information is expected in the coming weeks.
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Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds – Announcement trailer introduces you to new expansion
Everything you need to know about the spear weapon type
The developers have also revealed more information about the new spear weapon type. You will learn to handle it during training with the lowland kodan of Janthir at the beginning of the new story. Alternatively, you can unlock kodan spear training through PvP. In any case, you need the expansion to unlock the weapon type. Here are the other basics:
Spears are two-handed weapons that you can use both on land and underwater. However, if you want to do that, you will need two spears, one for each slot.
The spear skills differ on land depending on your class. Some archetypes use the spear as a projectile weapon at range, others as a melee weapon or as a magical focus.
All spear skins from GW2 can be used on land.
With the first update of Janthir Wilds, a legendary spear will land on the live servers.
Classes that cannot use spears underwater now will also not be able to after the release of the expansion.
From June 27 to June 30, there will be an open beta during which you can try out the spear with your classes.
What else do I need to know about the Janthir Wilds expansion? Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will be released on August 20, 2024. The expansion is expected to cost 24.99 euros in the standard version and will receive three major content updates like its predecessor, Secrets of the Obscure, which will be released between August 2024 and summer 2025.
In addition to the standard version, there will also be a Deluxe Edition (around 50 euros) and an Ultimate Edition (around 75 euros) featuring exclusive items. You can find more information about the versions on the official overview page of Janthir Wilds (via ArenaNet).
Rockstar Games has implemented a much-requested quality-of-life feature for GTA Online … and put it behind a paywall. Now, fans of the franchise fear that with GTA 6, increasingly more features could end up behind a paywall.
What has Rockstar Games released? For GTA Online, the update “Bottom Dollar Bounties” has been released, which makes you the leader of the bounty hunter group “Bottom Dollar Bail Enforcement.” You are supposed to take down targets, assist LSPD Officer Vincent Effenburger during patrols, and open a new bail office.
In addition, some comfort features are included that have been on the wish lists of GTA Online fans for quite some time.
Dthe first trailer for GTA 6 has caused a huge echo:
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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer
Especially cool: Through the Vinewood Club smartphone app, you can “easily request vehicles, collect all outstanding earnings from businesses, and refill ammunition.” Not having to manually visit every building to collect the regular income saves a huge amount of life time.
Especially stupid: The app is only available to GTA+ members who pay about eight euros for the optional subscription. Of course, there are also the familiar benefits such as additional in-game cash or bonus events.
How is the community reacting? Many players are annoyed and look pessimistically at the future of the GTA franchise.
LungHeadZ writes on reddit: “GTA 6 will be a complete shitshow with GTA+”
Ab-Aeterno_ strikes a similar note with his comment (via reddit): “Why are they locking important game features behind a subscription paywall? Things like this are the reason why my hopes for GTA 6 are slowly starting to fade.”
For Asleep_Employment_50, the case is clear: “Listen, Rockstar, no matter what you pack into this subscription, I will not pay the absurd price for it, this feature should be available to everyone for heaven’s sake.”
What do you think? Do you also believe that the situation surrounding the microtransactions of GTA Online will only get worse in the future? Are you using the optional subscription of GTA Online? Let us know in the comments! More about what is probably the most anticipated game of the coming years: CEO talks about the release of GTA 6 and says exactly what fans want to hear
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With the upcoming expansion Janthir Wilds, a new housing feature will arrive in Guild Wars 2. Now there are new insights into the homesteads and the features of the housing system.
The new homesteads are an evolution of the home instances, which will still exist.
All items collected in home instances can be seamlessly integrated into the new homesteads.
Arenanet has fundamentally revised and expanded the building editor for the homesteads in Guild Wars 2. Similar to the grand housing of WildStar, it will also be possible, for example, to scale items in size or have them float in the air.
To unlock the building instructions, the developers are introducing a new mastery. More than 300 decorations are planned for the launch. Over the next year, the number is expected to rise to about 800.
Your home will be a kind of exhibition for all your skins, armors, weapons, characters, and mounts. You can place all your GW2 heroes on the property (and have them perform those animations), visit your mounts in the stable (and admire your favorite skins), display peacekeepers in weapon racks, and throw stylish outfits over mannequins to showcase them in all their glory.
In the homesteads, you can expect various activities such as harvesting nodes, watering flowers, fishing, swimming, chopping trees, or watching “cats doing cat things” (via Arenanet). Yup, your collected house cats will find their new home in the homestead.
At the associated dock, you will find the skiff with which you can cruise down the local river.
You will gain access to the feature early during the story campaign of the new expansion.
Unlike in other MMORPGs, you do not have to win a lottery or pay enormous amounts of in-game money to secure your own property. There is also no rent or other regular costs.
The announcement trailer for the Janthir Wilds expansion of Guild Wars 2:
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Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds – Announcement trailer introduces you to new expansion
New System with Potential
What does MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz say about the new housing? In recent years, I have often felt that Arenanet is only doing the bare minimum to keep Guild Wars 2 alive. It fits with the fact that Guild Wars 3 is supposed to be in development.
Therefore, I am positively surprised by how powerful and well-thought-out the new housing system of Janthir Wilds seems so far. We can definitely expect more than just an alibi home system that offers little more than the home instances. Regarding the variety of options in the editor, the homesteads even remind me of perhaps the best housing system in the MMORPG genre.
From my perspective, this was present in WildStar, which went offline in November 2018 and therefore does not appear in our Top 5 of currently the best housing systems in MMORPGs. In the colorful online adventure from Carbine and NCSoft, it was also possible to have items float in the air or scale their size to one’s liking.
I think it’s great to have so many possibilities to display all the collected achievements – after all, Guild Wars 2, with its horizontal progression, is THE MMORPG for the long-term expansion of your collection.
What I still miss are one or two more contents that are linked to the homesteads. Here again, my gaze turns to WildStar, as there were the so-called housing expeditions that could be completed alone or with friends to earn exclusive decorations.
The authors of Elder Scrolls Online told a great story over several chapters and DLCs years ago. While the starting point in Morrowind has long been part of the base game, all Tamriel heroes can secure the fantastic middle part of the story for free in July.
Which storyline is it about? The narrative thread is called “daedric war.” The first hints about the events of the story arc appeared in the DLCs Orsinium, Dark Brotherhood, and Shadows of the Hist.
The story really kicked off with the first chapter Morrowind, which is now part of the base game of Elder Scrolls Online. The daedric war continued in the story DLC Clockwork City, only to culminate in an epic finale with the next chapter Summerset.
The latest chapter is called Gold Road and takes you to the West Marshes. Here is the launch trailer:
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The Mirrormoor attacks Tamriel in the launch trailer of Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road
What is free? In July, you can secure the aforementioned, highly recommended story DLC Clockwork City for free. To do this, you need to log into Elder Scrolls Online on two different days in July. That’s it!
There’s more! From July 2 to August 15, 2024, you can claim the modified action “Gold Road Recall” for free through the Crown Shop if you have completed the achievement “Champion of Vivec.” To succeed, you must master the storyline of the Morrowind chapter.
In addition, there are seals available when you master the various endeavors from Morrowind and Clockwork City. For these, you need to slay leaders in open dungeons or complete the crafting halls.
The bosses from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC of Elden Ring are tough, no question about it. But did you know that behind a particularly fearsome beast are just two dudes who have thrown on a lion costume? MeinMMO takes a look for you under the cloak of horror.
The name of the monster is no coincidence and already spoils a quirky mystery: Behind the Dancing Lion are two puny dudes hiding under the lion skin to appear as a costumed duo that is larger and more dangerous than they actually are alone.
Are you looking for the important Scadutree fragments in the Elden Ring DLC? MeinMMO helps:
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Elden Ring DLC: Collecting Scadubaum Fragments – Here’s Why They’re Important and How to Get Them
The Lion Dance is a traditional art form of Chinese culture, where two people get into an elaborate costume that is supposed to represent a lion. One “plays” the head, while the other plays the tail. The dance is meant to bring luck, prosperity, and joy.
Who solved the mystery? The YouTuber BonfireVN shows in one of his latest videos (via YouTube) who is behind the cloak of the Dancing Lion. In front, a standing unknown person carries the head of the beast, while his bent partner shakes the rear. But see for yourself:
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This also explains why the lion moves very abruptly and unnaturally in combat. As a reward for defeating the beast, you can earn 120,000 runes, the Echo of the Dancing Lion, and the Divine Beast Head.
Out of this World
What does the community say about it? Under the video, viewers express their enthusiasm for the idea behind the boss design and the attention to detail that FromSoftware has put into the implementation of the Dancing Lion.
CrispyGFX writes: “I am so damn happy that it’s literally just two dudes in a suit.”
ericvash9960 adds: “I expected this boss to be a grotesque artificial creation, but no, it’s just two guys.”
theophany4935 feels sorry for the designers: “Imagine what a nightmare it was to create the animations for this boss …”
mrgustavo3187 celebrates the work: “I would have never imagined that this could be a Barongsai, which is usually depicted with friendly facial features and bright colors. Rethinking this in that form is out of this world. A truly fantastic job by the design team.”
How do you like the design of the Dancing Lion? Let us know in the comments!
What do I need to know about Shadow of the Erdtree? In Shadow of the Erdtree, you enter the Shadow Realm of the Earth Tree – a new dimension where Messmer, one of the main antagonists of the DLC is located. You enter this world through a portal and must now find out what machinations the god is carrying out in this world.
How high is your proverbial Pile of Shame? On Steam, games are said to have been purchased but never played, the value of which would surpass the gross domestic productof many countries.
In younger years, there is time, but often there is not enough money to buy all the games one desires. Later, it flips: Thanks to a job, the money is there, but there isn’t enough free time to play everything one wants. The situation has even worsened in recent years due to the never-ending service games.
However, for many, no time is not a reason not to buy. As soon as the first discount deal comes around, many gaming enthusiasts strike. This leads to a considerable “Pile of Shame” over time, or a “Tower of Shame” of purchased but unplayed games. Optimistic souls like to call it a “Mountain of Joy,” the mountain of (potential) joy.
Also interesting for Steam users:
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A user asks Valve if he can bequeath his many games on Steam – they reply
How much is the Pile of Shame on Steam worth? The people responsible for PCGamesN and SteamIDFinder teamed up to answer exactly this question. They looked at publicly visible accounts in the SteamIDFinder database to find out how much money the respective Steam users have spent on games that have not yet been played.
It should be considered that only about ten percent of the Steam accounts worldwide are publicly visible through SteamIDFinder. The result of the research:
On the 73 million verified accounts, there are games worth 1.9 billion US dollars that have remained unplayed in libraries.
If this sum is extrapolated to all Steam accounts, it would amount to about 19 billion US dollars.
This is more than the entire gross domestic product of countries like Malta, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Mongolia, or Palestine (figures from October 2022, via Wikipedia).
With 19 billion US dollars, one could buy ZeniMax Media twice. For the company, which also includes Bethesda, Microsoft had to spend about 8.1 billion US dollars in 2021 (adjusted for inflation, approximately 9.108 billion US dollars).
What gems are slumbering on the Pile of Shame? Unfortunately, the author of these lines has quite a few. This might be due to the MMORPGs that typically consume a lot of time. The victims include Command & Conquer 4 and Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, as well as Darksiders 2, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider.
However, classics like Fallout 1 + 2, F.E.A.R. 3, the two Guacamelee! parts, or the JRPG The Last Remnant are also left unplayed in the library. Additionally, there are various Lego games that were intended for fun co-op rounds with the kids, but have not yet found any appeal. Here’s a current price tip: Survival game from Germany is now fully launched on Steam, available for just under 10 €
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Despite financial difficulties, Bandai Namco Online still seems to want to bring the MMORPG Blue Protocol to the West. In an interview, the developers discussed what they believe has gone wrong so far.
A significant portion of the criticism can be traced back to one problem: The gameplay is far too repetitive, especially when it comes to advancing the story or crafting weapons.
The developers deliberately opted for a time-consuming grind. This also stemmed from the fact that they consider themselves hardcore MMO players who grew up with grind and low drop rates.
However, the analysis brings two insights: Firstly, the developers have not managed to make this gameplay loop sufficiently fun and motivating. Secondly, they misjudged their target audience. Instead of attracting fans of hardcore MMOs, they have drawn in casual players or fans of more modern MMORPGs with Blue Protocol.
Apart from the main story, there are too few rewarding or entertaining side activities and challenges, as criticized by many players.
Fundamentally, there are still several bugs that negatively impact the gaming experience.
The developers acknowledge mistakes in communication with the community.
Blue Protocol was released in Japan last year – here is one of the trailers:
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Blue Protocol Update Trailer Japan October 2023
What actions will follow from these insights?
The developers want to eliminate anything that feels like filler.
Since the grind cannot be completely removed, what remains of the grind or repetitive activities should at least feel much more rewarding. For example, bosses should drop large treasure chests.
Furthermore, they want to offer additional content such as treasure hunts or mini-games like beach volleyball with the next update. The developers also hint at a housing feature. They simply want to give players more reasons to enjoy spending time in the anime world of Blue Protocol.
User-friendliness will be improved in areas that currently cause players to hit obstacles and leave the MMO for good. Guides and new comfort features for fast travel and the map are intended to further enhance the onboarding experience.
Further plans for Blue Protocol were revealed by the developers days ago in a more than three-hour-long stream. There was talk of new areas, a higher level cap, fresh dungeons, and additional story content.
A new quality system for weapons, fresh endgame content, a gacha-like system for cosmetic skins, and comprehensive changes to the season pass are also on the developers’ agenda.
Many studios were closed in 2024. Numerous developers lost their jobs. This also happened to Intercept Games, the creators of Kerbal Space Program 2. Yet, despite a non-operational studio, Take Two is still selling the game in Early Access on Steam, with features that no one is working on.
What happened?As reported by MeinMMO in early May, Take Two closed two studios of Private Division, their publishing label for indie games. One was Roll7, the studio behind OlliOlli and Rollerdrome, as well as Intercept Games, the creators of Kerbal Space Program, who were actually working on part 2, which has been released in Early Access on Steam.
As the game director, Quinn Duffy, confirmed on LinkedIn, the studio will be closed on June 28, 2024. Despite this closure, a reddit user noticed that Kerbal Space Program 2 is still being sold in Early Access and is advertising future content.
Take Two is also behind Rockstar Games, who are currently working on GTA 6:
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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer
Currently, no one can continue development
How is Kerbal Space Program 2 being advertised? As the user Niklasgunner1 points out in a reddit thread, the game is still being sold on Steam for a full price of 50 Euros. It is still in Early Access and continues to advertise future content.
This includes new star systems as well as features like multiplayer. The issue is that as of June 28, 2024, there are currently no developers responsible for the game. In other words, according to the status quo, no work can be done on the content.
This also violates Steam’s rules, which explain in an Early Access FAQ that if an Early Access game cannot be completed, it must be released normally. If the game is not playable, it must be removed.
Another user notes that the game has now also appeared in the Humble Store. While it does not advertise specific future plans, it still promotes major updates.
Even if there were a new development studio for the game, many reddit users doubt that they could fix the broken game. ToothlessFTW simply states: There is no way a second development team is coming in to fix this.
What is the status of the game? Already at release, Kerbal Space Program 2 struggled with technical issues. Buyers were dissatisfied with the game. Currently, the title has Mixed reviews from users on Steam, and in the recent reviews, it even stands at Extremely Negative.
The most common criticism is that the game is unfinished, and with the closure of the developer, hopes for improvement have been in vain. Another criticism is the high price for a title in Early Access. Apparently, a German studio is also facing closure: Gamers discuss the end of a legendary studio: “Could have been the German Witcher”
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Also in the DLC of Elden Ring there are once again a series of quests where you encounter various NPCs. One of them has particularly captivated the community.
Which NPC is it? It is about Igon, a strange fellow whom you can meet in the DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. He also has his own quest, just like Thiollier or Ymir.
During your first encounter at the grace site “Waypoint at the Pillar Hall”, you will likely hear him before you see him. Because Igon lies somewhat off the save point on the ground and screams in pain.
As it turns out, he is a dragon warrior who wants to complete his last mission. His target is Bayle, a fearsome dragon. He is the reason why Igon is paralyzed and lives in constant fear.
If you listen to him, you will learn how tormented the poor guy is. He whines and cries, but even then it becomes clear that a great rage lies beneath the fragile surface.
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Start the Igon Quest in Elden Ring, defeat Bayle and become a dragon – Here’s how to do it
A sympathetic berserker
What happens to Igon next? If you follow his quest, you will eventually end up in a boss fight against the dragon Bayle. Igon had previously given you a finger, with which he can be summoned during the fight.
When he appears in the arena, Igon doesn’t waste any time. Filled with rage, he insults the dragon and screams: “Curse you, Bayle!”.
Igon makes it clear how much he hates his enemy. He wants to pierce his “decayed skin” and screams as loud as he can. With his help, you hopefully manage to defeat the boss.
Players have grown to love the tragic berserker and celebrate him and the voice actor who gives the character his voice.
What do the players think? While Igon initially stands out mainly because of his oddly sounding whining, he has also won over many players with his eccentric nature.
Especially the voice actor of the NPC, Richard Lintern, receives a lot of praise. He is considered the voice actor of the year, according to the account @EldenRingHQ on X.com.
For the user @blood_gutters on X.com, Igon’s portrayal is even the “best performance in a Souls game.” The way Igon screams and doesn’t want to stop is simply brilliant.
Even players who usually play without NPC summons during the rather difficult boss fights have summoned Igon for the battle against the dragon Bayle. He would just be such an impressive hater that it’s worth making an exception, says @SomeDwarf on X.com.
Have you already met Igon in the DLC and accompanied him on his quest against Bayle? What do you think of the NPC and his story? If you want to know exactly how to solve the quest, feel free to check out MeinMMO. There you will find a detailed quest guide.
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The big topic regarding the DLC for Elden Ring is the difficulty level of the open-world adventure. Many players find the DLC simply too hard. Yet, even FromSoftware’s grandmaster, Hidetaka Miyazaki, is struggling with the DLC.
But you are not the only ones having issues with the game. The head of FromSoftware himself, Hidetaka Miyazaki, says he is a poor player. Nevertheless, he managed to complete Elden Ring, as he revealed in an interview.
Some bosses from the new DLC can be seen in this trailer:
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Elden Ring introduces the boss enemies of the DLC
He completed Elden Ring, even though he is bad at it
How did he complete Elden Ring? In an interview with The Guardian, Miyazaki talked among other things about his own problems with Elden Ring. He reveals that to prepare for Shadow of the Erdtree, he played through the main story of Elden Ring, despite being bad at video games.
I want to start by saying that I am absolutely terrible at video games, so my approach or play style was to use everything that I have at my disposal.
Hidetaka Miyazaki on how he completed Elden Ring. (Source: The Guardian)
In the interview, he explains that he simply uses everything the game has to offer. He has the advantage that as the creator of the game, he knows all the possibilities. At the same time, the freedom that Elden Ring offers has also helped him. This is a big contrast to many purists, who do not want to receive help.
Through the open world, Elden Ring offers a lower entry barrier, and as a player, he is someone who benefits from it.
Does he not complete all his games? In the interview, Miyazaki explains that he tries to play as much of his games as possible before release, but usually does not want to play them again after release because he would then find things he does not like.
