Pokémon GO: Shiny Celebi in Masterwork Research – Tasks & Rewards

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, you have the opportunity to receive Shiny Celebi in a Masterwork Research in Pokémon GO. We summarize the limitations, the cost, and what it brings you.

What kind of research is this? The Masterwork Research Whispers of the Forest can be purchased by you for €5.99 in the in-game shop. In addition to some rewards in the form of items, experience points, and stardust, you can also receive Celebi in its shiny form.

Who can purchase the research? You can only purchase the research if you have not yet received a Shiny Celebi. In the past, you could have obtained it in the Special Research A Shiny Distraction.

If you already have a Shiny Celebi from that time, you cannot purchase the new Masterwork Research. If you try nonetheless, you will receive an error message.

How long can the research be purchased? You can purchase the Masterwork Research from June 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM until July 3, 2024, at 8:00 PM. There is no limit to solve the research. You can take as much time as you need for that.

Update from November 25, 2024: We have updated the article for you and added the final steps.
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Masterwork Research: Whispers of the Forest – Step 1/6

TaskReward
Receive the Platinum Johto Medal51 Ultra Balls
Catch 251 Pokémon that were originally discovered in the Johto region1 Pidgey
Catch 100 different species of Pokémon2,510 stardust

Stage Reward:

  • 2,510 experience points
  • 1 Moss Lure Module
  • 2,510 stardust

Masterwork Research: Whispers of the Forest – Step 2/6

TaskReward
Catch 25 Grass-type Pokémon1 Lure Module
Catch a Pokémon on 7 consecutive days51 Ultra Balls
Catch a Pokémon on 21 different days251 experience points

Stage Reward:

  • 2,510 experience points
  • 3 Rare Candies
  • 2,510 stardust

Masterwork Research: Whispers of the Forest – Step 3/6

TaskReward
Catch 25 Psychic-type Pokémon1 Incense
Spin a PokéStop for 7 consecutive days51 Ultra Balls
Visit a PokéStop on 21 different days151 experience points

Stage Reward:

  • 2,510 experience points
  • 1 Pidgey
  • 2,510 stardust

Masterwork Research: Whispers of the Forest – Step 4/6

TaskReward
Catch 251 Pokémon1 Glacier Lure Module
Earn 251 hearts with your buddy Pokémon51 Ultra Balls
Earn a heart with your buddy on 21 different days151 experience points

Stage Reward:

  • 2,510 experience points
  • 1 Lucky Egg
  • 2,510 stardust

Masterwork Research: Whispers of the Forest – Step 5/6

TaskReward
Reach Level 402,510 experience points
Spin 251 PokéStops or Gym discs3 Super Incubators
Complete 100 Field Research tasks1 Premium Battle Pass

Stage Reward:

  • 1 Star Piece
  • Encounter with Shiny Celebi
  • 3 XL Rare Candies

Masterwork Research: Whispers of the Forest – Step 6/6

TaskReward
Already completed!2,510 stardust
Already completed!2,510 experience points
Already completed!2,510 stardust

Stage Reward:

  • 20 Celebi Candies
  • 3 Charged TMs
  • 25,100 experience points
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What do you think about the Masterwork Research? Do you plan to purchase it? Or have you already received Celebi in its shiny form in the past? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. You can also already get information about the upcoming events in July 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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Player buys a new 2TB HDD for gaming PC, but he can only use 160GB

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A player buys a new hard drive for his computer, taking advantage of a very cheap offer. However, in the end, he falls for a few scammers. Behind this is a popular scam that has been used for years.

Every player needs a lot of storage space when they want to install new things on their computer. A user wanted to extend his storage space particularly cheaply and took advantage of what seemed like a good offer.

In the end, he bought an HDD with 2 TB of storage. But when he wants to install the hard drive, he has to realize that he can only use 160 GB of the 2 TB (via reddit.com).

When he finally opens the hard drive, he has to find out that he has been fooled. Scammers sold him an HDD that officially offers 2 TB of storage. Inside, however, there is only a cheap hard drive with 160 GB of storage.

Scammers sell large storage devices that deliver significantly less

Scammers often play with the ignorance of buyers and offer USB sticks with 4 TB of storage for seemingly little money. Especially storage devices and products with a lot of storage for very little money often turn out to be fake. You can find such offers not only on sites like Aliexpress but also on Amazon, where such “cheap” products are also listed.

Partially, the scammers also modify the software of the hard drive or the memory controller on the circuit board, so that the device initially pretends to the operating system that it actually offers 2 TB of storage. The hard drive only reports an error when you try to exceed the actual value of the built-in memory. In the case of the user, this is about 160 GB.

Even official products affected: Even with supposedly secure manufacturers, you can receive a fake product: Scammers also like to buy popular models from Samsung and replace the real SSD with a smaller and cheaper model. Many customers only notice this when they want to write a lot of data or when they actually open the SSD. This is shown, for example, by the testers from HowtoGeek.com.

By the way, with the free tool H2testw, you can quickly check if the product can write the correct amount of data to an SSD or USB stick. If that is not the case, you usually have caught a fake.

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Do not buy seemingly great offers and look at the reviews

Can you protect yourself against this? Yes, stay away from very cheap offers. An SSD with 16 TB for less than 100 Euros? You can be pretty sure that something is not right here. Especially when you compare the price with real prices, you will quickly realize that you would rather have to pay around 350 Euros for a 16 TB SSD.

Generally, it is also worth taking a look at the reviews or comments on Amazon or relevant purchasing sites: If people complain about the poor quality or that the product does not hold what it promises, you should also keep your hands off it.

An example of what such a problematic offer on Amazon might look like can be found in the following article on MeinMMO: Offers on Amazon lure with 8 TB SSD for a meager 80 Euros – Stay away from it and spare yourself the frustration

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Diablo 4: Player masters the new endgame dungeon in 1 minute, defeats enemies at level 199 – Here’s how he did it

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The Pit is the new content in Diablo 4 that has dominated the endgame since Season 4. In increasingly difficult levels, you fight against a timer and are rewarded with materials for crafting. One player is trying to make the farm as efficient as possible instead of pushing as far as possible – with success.

This is the performance:

The user StickyPine207 on Reddit has optimized his farm build for the group with his Barbarian. He only takes 56 seconds to complete the dungeon – including the final boss:

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This is the build: StickyPine207 plays a Barbarian and utilizes a Whirlwind build. Whirlwind Barbarians are only in the A tier on the tier list of the best builds, but they are extremely strong for farming in the Pit.

The player uses a build that deviates somewhat from the “norm”. He sacrifices mobility for more damage by replacing Leap and Stomp with Wrath of the Berserker and Blood Spike:

  • The main damage comes from Whirlwind combined with the Aspect of the Dust Devil, which causes small whirlwinds to appear around the Barbarian and deal damage to enemies.
  • The aim is also to keep the Berserker mode active at all times. This mode increases your damage and movement speed. Together with the battle cries, the build multiplies the damage of dust devils.
  • Additionally, StickyPine207’s build uses 4 Uber Uniques: Shako, the Ring of the Starless Sky, Tyrael’s Might, and the Grandfather.

In addition, the player uses the Elixir of the Holy Bolts, which is exclusively available in Season 4. This fires holy bolts upon killing enemies, dealing damage to all foes in the vicinity.

Gameplay mainly consists of buffs and Whirlwind, so “Spin to Win,” which has been part of the Barbarian class fantasy since at least Diablo 2. You can find the build with all items and stats on d4builds.gg.

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Class balance concerns the community

Although StickyPine207’s videos are receiving recognition, some users cannot resist pointing out the absurd strength of the Barbarian. Even the player admits: After playing a Druid, the Barbarian feels so much more powerful.

In the comments, it is cynically stated: “Hey Blizzard, Barbarians seem too weak. Can you please buff them?” The discussion has been ongoing for weeks, as Barbarians can boast of absurd strength that no other class can match.

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Class balance has been a contentious issue in the community since the release of Diablo 4. Back then, Barbarians were considered too weak; now they are the undisputed kings of the tier list.

Whether that will change with Season 5 remains to be seen. Currently, the changes are being tested on the PTR, and there have been adjustments for all classes. In theory, everyone should have become stronger, but according to initial observations, this has not entirely worked: Blizzard is buffing all classes in Diablo 4 with Season 5, but one will actually become even weaker: ‘40% less damage’

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„Excitement is an understatement” – Why it’s worth playing Palworld again 6 months after release

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Palworld recently received a major free update called Sakurajima. After a period of declining player numbers, the figures rose again shortly after the update, and players are excited about the new update.

Why is it worth playing Palworld again? A few days ago, the big free update Sakurajima in Palworld was released. After player numbers significantly plateaued in recent months, they rose to 100,000 players shortly after the update and have remained at a high level since then (via Steam DB).

The reactions to the new update seem to be mostly positive so far.

You can watch the update trailer here:

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Trailer for the new Palworld update ‘Sakurajima’

A new area and new bosses

What new features does the update bring? The biggest change is likely the new island in the game and the new Pals that come with it. However, in addition to a new area, there is also a huge amount of new content that should keep players engaged for the coming weeks.

There is a new raid boss and a new tower boss, both of which need to be overcome. Additionally, there is now an arena where you can compete against each other. Another new feature introduced into the game is skins. This has, however, made some players a bit sad due to the description, as some suspect that Pocketpair might offer paid skins.

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What does the community think about the update? So far, the update seems to be very well received within the community. The user CoqeCas3 writes in a post on Reddit that he hasn’t played Palworld for three months, but now excitement is an understatement.

However, not everyone feels the same way. The user HeartoftheHive comments under the same post on Reddit that he belongs to the players who would finish the update within a few days. Therefore, he personally decides to wait for the next update to have more content at once.

Already shortly after the release, especially console players hoped for a port of the popular game Palworld. Whether they can continue to hope for Palworld on console can be read here: Is Palworld coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch? Here is the current status

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Bungie announces changes to Destiny 2 – ‘Thank God, they listened to us’

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Many feared it. 3 new exotic items in Destiny 2 are too powerful, especially in PvP, and will now be nerfed. Bungie announced the changes yesterday. This is happening to Khvostov, Red Death (Enhanced) and “Sight of the Speaker”.

That was the concern: In the past few days, there have been threads on reddit that went something like this:

  • Yes, the new exotic items are too strong in PvP. Especially the Khvostov dominates
  • But in PvE they are just right and a lot of fun
  • Please, please Bungie, don’t nerf the items in PvE – just because they are too strong in PvP.

 Yesterday, on Thursday, exactly that nerf was announced (via bungie).

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Automatic rifle was the most stable weapon in Destiny 2 due to a bug

What is Bungie changing about the Khvostov? A bug was discovered with the Khvostov: They originally intended to reduce recoil only on bouncing bullets. However, the advantage affected the entire magazine, resulting in the Khvostov achieving maximum stability and making it much easier to use than any other automatic rifle. Therefore, they will fix the bug, but in return increase the weapon’s stability from 30 to 72.

While bouncing bullets are cool in PvE, they are a problem in PvP: therefore they will reduce damage against other players – but leave everything as it is in PvE.

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What happens with other exotics? The exotic pulse rifle “Red Death (Enhanced)” also has its own recoil pattern, but this was not a bug, it was intentional. However, the weapon is now somewhat too strong because it is too stable, and they will make adjustments in an upcoming update.

Bungie also sees the Warlock helm “Speaker’s Sight” as a problem. It’s too easy to generate a lot of Orbs of Power in PvP. While they want to encourage players to heal, currently it’s too extreme. Therefore, orb generation will be suspended in PvP. Long term, they want to rebalance the item.

Players are generally relieved

This is how it is discussed: Especially the Warlock helm is a hot topic because it feels like a small Well of Radiance and is a very powerful support.

Overall, the community is relieved that Bungie has made sure that PvE is not affected. One player says: Thank God they actually listened to people.

The concern was that Bungie might nerf the Khvostov by 50% for everything or that the Sight of the Speaker would get a huge cooldown for everything. With the current targeted nerfs for PvP, players can probably live well with it.

This has been a very sensitive topic in Destiny 2 for 10 years: When powerful items are nerfed in PvE because they are too strong in PvP, it is always a nuisance for players who focus mainly on PvE.

New exotics are always something special in Destiny 2, but one of the currently new weapons is a bit more special than others: Destiny 2 brings back the first weapon you ever fired, but one detail makes it look weak

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A character from One Piece suddenly reappears in the manga, could be important in the finale

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Last seen in One Piece, the character was in poor condition on the ground. Typical of mangaka Eiichiro Oda, he left fans uncertain whether he survived the fight. He has now reappeared in the manga.

Warning, spoiler: In this article, we discuss the events in manga chapter 1117.

Which character is it about? The character who has not been seen since his last duel is X Drake. He last fought against Basil Hawkins. Both are part of the worst generation of pirates. This group also includes Monkey D. Luffy and Trafalgar Law. However, in Wano Country, Drake and Hawkins had to face each other as enemies.

The fate of both opponents remained unclear. Hawkins looked into the future and found out that his chance of survival for the fight was 1%. However, both opponents appeared to have sustained serious injuries. Since Eiichiro Oda rarely resolves a death, it remained unclear whether one of them survived.

Meanwhile, One Piece is currently in the Egghead arc:

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Drake switches from pirate to marine

Where has he appeared now? In chapter 1117, the injured SWORD unit was seen in the hospital. Marine soldier Kujaku mentioned that the “captain would recover quickly, but he needs his space.” Shortly thereafter, X Drake is seen lying in a hospital bed listening to Vegapunk’s message.

Hawkins was correct in assuming that X Drake belongs to the marine. He is the captain of the SWORD unit, a secret special unit of the marine. By the way, Oda revealed that they pursue normal hobbies.

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Could Drake become important again? In the grand finale of One Piece, all threads will likely converge. All factions like the pirates, the marine, and the revolutionary army may face each other. It could lead to a great showdown with only one winner.

The SWORD unit could play a crucial role in this. It may be that the special unit even joins Luffy and his friends:

  • X Drake indirectly fought alongside the Straw Hat pirates in the Wano Country arc.
  • The SWORD unit is only operating under the command of the marine. It consists of marine soldiers who have withdrawn from the actual structure. Therefore, they could act independently in the grand finale.
  • Corby, a member of the SWORD unit, is a long-time friend of Luffy. This means there is a high chance that he will support the Straw Hat pirates, even though he is a marine soldier.

Unfortunately, we currently do not know the status of SWORD member Monkey D. Garp. He was last seen bleeding on the ground, pierced by an ice spike. Therefore, we did not include the strong fighter in our ranking of the strongest characters without a devil fruit: One Piece: The 5 strongest fighters without a devil fruit in the ranking

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German MMORPG relies on guns and zombies instead of magic and elves, launching soon on Steam

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Persist Online is a new MMORPG from the creators of Tibia. Soon, the game is set to launch in Early Access on Steam, and now there’s a new trailer.

The German development studio CipSoft is already known among MMORPG fans for the Tibia released in 1997. After nearly 28 years, they are now venturing into a new online role-playing game, which is expected to start in Early Access on Steam.

Now, there’s a new trailer that shows you how to fight your way through the zombie-infested, post-apocalyptic world.

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In Persist Online, you fight through zombies

What does the trailer show? Above all, the trailer emphasizes again that in this MMORPG, you do not have to face elves or dragons with spells. Instead, Persist Online focuses on a contemporary, post-apocalyptic setting with zombies.

In the trailer, you can catch a glimpse of the gameplay that awaits you. Armed as well as possible, you fight your way through groups of zombies, various cities, clubs, or smaller forests.

You can arm yourself with, among others, pistols, assault rifles, or shotguns. In a brief scene in the trailer, we also see the character armed with a sword. It seems that you can also prepare for melee combat.

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Besides zombies, there are also PvP and Friendly Fire

In addition to the zombies, which can chase you in large groups, other players can also become your enemies. Thus, in the open world of Persist Online, you can become involved in PvP battles at any time. Furthermore, there is supposed to be “Friendly Fire”.

At the end of the trailer, it is stated that you cannot save everyone, but you can loot. Competing with other players in between sounds quite rewarding.

You can also take a very brief look at the skill system. It seems that you can develop this further through your actions. In the trailer, we see the character chopping down a tree, thereby improving this ability.

Recently, we had the opportunity to talk to two developers from CipSoft about their project. In an article, we summarized what we learned: New PC MMORPG from Germany is more DayZ than Fortnite, like a Tibia in 3D and with zombies

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Players in Baldur’s Gate 3: “I hated the fight until I stopped behaving like a caveman”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

If there is criticism of Baldur’s Gate 3, it is mainly about the combat system. This still causes problems today – until you jump over your own shadow.

That Baldur’s Gate 3 was an absolute mega success is something that probably doesn’t need to be told to anyone today. But there are indeed some buyers who are not so fond of the game. Especially the combat system can be overwhelming, complex, or simply confusing and frustrating for newcomers to the genre. Because if you don’t understand all the possibilities the game offers, many conflicts end in the annihilation of your own party.

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In a post on the Baldur’s Gate 3 Subreddit, Henryh0over2 talks about his experiences with the game. Initially, he was not enthusiastic about the combat system at all and even hated it. He reports this in the post “I hated combat until I stopped behaving like a caveman”.

I really loved the role-playing and the world of this game, but the combat was so frustrating. I just kept running headfirst into fights and died almost every time.

I made it to the Goblin Camp and died about 5 times or so, always to that Hobgoblin leader, until I started tactically positioning my characters on the map. My rogue on the upper floor shot the goblins from stealth, Karlach in the middle, while Gale and Shadowheart placed spells near the ladders and then it just clicked.

Slowly, it is becoming one of the best games I have ever played.

One realization that is apparently also praised in the community, as the post has now received over 1,500 upvotes and a lot of comments.

The community gives even more tips: The community quickly steps in and gives him many more tips on how to make the fights even more enjoyable and interesting. Because to really enjoy Baldur’s Gate 3, you have to forget most of what you’ve learned about video games – otherwise, you won’t see all the options Baldur’s Gate 3 offers.

  • “Now the fun begins. Don’t be afraid of it, and try crazy/creative things. You can interact with most objects and they can also be thrown, including enemies. Throwing goblins at each other with Karlach is just fun, and some of the consumables you can get are also very useful.” – dmfuller
  • “I totally get it! This is not a typical RPG where you just run in with your team and shoot everything until you win. I had to run away from fights and only managed that by tossing a grease bottle that made the enemies slip. It’s a lot of fun, but sometimes also very frustrating.” – Comfortable-Bus-8840
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Nevertheless, there are always people who would have preferred an option in Baldur’s Gate 3 to activate a “real-time” combat mode. But that would probably have caused too many problems given the complexity of the abilities and the tactical nuances. If you want to give the game another chance – if you find a special cutscene, you could be in for €470.

Have you managed to come to terms with the combat system in Baldur’s Gate 3 and learned to love the tactical intricacies and possibilities? Or has the system also put you off?

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Disney banned a lightsaber technique in Star Wars 10 years ago, it returns in The Acolyte

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

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.

The Acolyte is a controversial topic among Star Wars fans. Despite such hints at Legends, there are also old rules from George Lucas that are ignored by the series, which does not please fans.

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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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Elden Ring DLC: Defeating the Rot Knight – Location, Weaknesses, and Tactics

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

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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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.
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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 turns off DrDisrespect’s money faucet – Due to 7-year-old messages on Twitch

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

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.

On June 22, DrDisrespect was accused by a former Twitch manager of sending “sex messages to a minor”. Additionally, the now 42-year-old allegedly planned to meet her at TwitchCon.

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.

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14 Years of Career Crumbling in 7 Days

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:

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The man behind the character: Guy Beahm.

“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.

DrDisrespect has announced a longer break – it is now clear that he has no career to return to. It’s crumbling for him right now: A big game completely removes DrDisrespect – character and story will be gone tomorrow

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Pokémon GO celebrates its 8th anniversary for 6 days starting today – The bonuses are impressive

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

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.

Pokémon-GO-Meltan-Shiny

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.

To obtain the Mystery Box, you need to connect Pokémon GO with Pokémon Home – all about that here.

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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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.

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Which Pokémon will appear in the event?

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 PeriodWild Spawns
Entire EventBulbasaur 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		Chikorita*
Cyndaquil*
Totodile*
Treecko*
Torchic*
Mudkip*
June 30, 2024, at 00:00 AM to
July 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM		Snivy*
Pignite*
Oshawott*
Snivy*
Fennekin*
Popplio*
July 2, 2024, at 00:00 AM to
July 3, 2024, at 8:00 PM		Chespin*
Fennekin*
Braxien*
Rowlet*
Litten*
Popplio
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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WoW: Unlocking flight in The War Within – Here’s how to do it quickly

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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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WoW is returning to China soon, luring with playtime and exclusive prize money for the World First Race

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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.
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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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Science fiction saga was supposed to be the new Star Wars, lost almost 64 million euros

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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.

Therefore, all planned projects around the franchise were likely put on hold. Unfortunately, it did not achieve the hoped-for success and will probably not be picked up again anytime soon. Another film, whose remake led to great success, is Road House: New action film starring Jake Gyllenhaal makes the biggest film debut on Amazon Prime

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Diablo 4 hides a huge change in a tiny sentence, suddenly making Season 5 much harder

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

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.

What kind of change is this?

  • In the Patch Notes for Season 5 on the PTR, there is the comment: “World bosses are now more resilient.”
  • 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.

What impact does this have? The Diablo expert Raxxanterax has already played several hours on the PTR of Season 5. Raxxanterax praises almost everything about Season 5 except the new endgame activity.

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.

Raxxanterax on YouTube

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.

You can find here the best builds in Diablo 4 in the tier list. In the video, you can see the intro to the new expansion Vessel of Hatred:

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“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:

  • Leveling is too fast, after just a few minutes, you already have your special class skill
  • Potions only need to be upgraded sporadically, not whenever they are available anymore
  • You gain points in the Paragon board much too quickly, so you can’t even fill your glyph slots because the glyphs are lacking
  • Dungeons for the next higher tier level are way too easy, someone has already unlocked world level 3 at level 1

And bosses are simply way too easy. This applies not only to world bosses but to almost everything. The blood maidens fall in a few seconds and the formerly terrifying Butcher is now just a joke.

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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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5 upgrades for your gaming PC that you should keep an eye on in 2024 and 2025

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

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.

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New graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia

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.

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Gaming PCs without cables

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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Twitch streamer claims that the Amazon delivery person stole his coffee machine for 300 €

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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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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.”

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Amazon customer service can help

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.

Trymacs is not the only one who has had bad experiences with delivery people. One user reports that he bought a new gaming PC. However, when he opens the delivered package, he is shocked: It is completely demolished. More on this here: User buys gaming system, but the PC looks like it was run over by a truck: “Something like this has never happened to me”

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  2. Trymacs auf Twitch

Try the new spear weapon from Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds now in the open beta

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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.
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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).

Other features include the two zones Lowland Coast (the home of the lowland kodan) and Janthir Syntri, the tameable warclaw mount, and a fresh story campaign that ties into the events from Secrets of the Obscure. More about this: Guild Wars 2 Janthir Wilds – Everything Important to Release, Housing, Warclaw Mount, and Spear Weapon Type

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  1. ArenaNet

Bad sign for GTA 6? Often requested new feature for GTA Online ends up behind a paywall

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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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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.

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“GTA 6 will be a complete shitshow with GTA+”

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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  1. Rockstar Games