Fortnite is now offline. On Thursday, June 27, 2024, servers will go down to install a new patch. We will show you all the information and inform you about the server status.
Fortnite: Server Status for Maintenance
Update, 12:45 PM: The servers are back and the game can be started. However, don’t be surprised if you cannot play Reload as a duo yet – that will only be possible from 3:00 PM.
What time are the Fortnite servers down? Fortnite took the servers offline on June 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The matchmaking was deactivated shortly before that.
When can I play Fortnite again? The status page of Fortnite (status.epicgames.com) mentions maintenance until 12:00 PM. The official post on X.com also speaks of a brief server maintenance. We will keep you updated on this.
Why are the servers down? A new patch for Fortnite is being installed, which brings new content to the game.
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Fortnite: Chapter 5 Season 3 – Trailer for gameplay with ruthless wasteland
This means: You will be able to play Reload as a duo and no longer need a complete squad of four players.
When does Reload Duos start? The duo mode for Reload starts at 3:00 PM on June 27, 2024. So you will have to wait until the afternoon if you want to play duos.
Leaks and Patch Notes for Patch 30.20.01 in Fortnite
Currently, there are no further contents, leaks, or patch notes known for the new patch. As soon as they are available, we will add them here. We will also keep you updated on when the servers are back online. And to find out how the current season in Fortnite generally looks, you can read here.
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The developers of Total War: Warhammer 3 have presented the content of their next DLC. They directly state: The focus of development is now on Immortal Empires, the huge skirmish campaign of the strategy game. Thispleases the fans, as they finally feel heard after a dispute with the studio.
On Steam, Total War: Warhammer 3 had almost 50,000 simultaneous players in June (via steamcharts). This makes it both the largest Total War and the largest Warhammer game on Steam.
What makes the game so special, is the massive “Immortal Empires” campaign. Instead of pursuing specific goals, you play a conquest campaign that unites all three Warhammer parts of Total War into a gigantic map with over 280 factions.
This is what’s in store for Total War: Warhammer 3: In a Developer Update, the developers explained that the focus will now be on Immortal Empires (via YouTube). This addresses criticism from the community. Senior Game Director Rich Aldridge stated:
You have shown us where the importance of the game lies […] and that is Immortal Empires. So our next DLC fully focuses on Immortal Empires.
So far, each expansion also included content for the “Realms of Chaos” campaign, the actual “main game.” However, this has been criticized since its release and is not particularly popular with most players, especially due to its tedious quest mechanics.
The old campaign is not to be completely neglected, it is said. However, Immortal Empires should receive more love at the moment. Specifically, three new faction leaders have been revealed:
Gorbad Ironclaw for the Greenskins, focusing on cavalry and a new beast unit.
Skulltaker for Khorne, who sews the skulls of his enemies onto his cape and brings Blood Beasts as a new unit.
Golgfag Maneater for the Ogre Kingdoms, who primarily wants to destroy and reinforces his armies with Giant Mammoths and Blood Vultures.
You can purchase the Lords individually or in a bundle. Additionally, there is a free character that also belongs to the Khorne faction. However, there is no specific information about this yet. The DLC is scheduled to be released at the end of the year, with more information to come in late summer 2024.
After the next DLC, Slaanesh will receive new Lords. Plans are already in place for the Vampire Lords, Norsca, and the Lizardmen. However, there is no more detailed information about this yet.
The currently latest DLC is Thrones of Decay:
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Total War: Warhammer 3 – The trailer for the new DLC Thrones of Decay
“We are so back”
The update creates a lively atmosphere in the community. On Reddit, there are hundreds of comments expressing great joy over the developers’ statements. Especially the possibility of purchasing the Lords individually, so as not to pay for something you don’t actually want, is receiving a lot of praise.
The players feel heard:
“Leaving Realms of Chaos behind, open and clear communication, new format for the dev chats, the style of Thrones of Decay continues …
The joy is partly due to the fact that Total War has been experiencing significant turmoil lately. There have been major issues recently, especially with communication with players. After a price increase for the DLCs, Warhammer 3 has fallen to harsh 19% ratings on Steam.
With Thrones of Decay, things have significantly improved. The reviews have risen to 92%, and the developers have ensured that fans are happy again with numerous free updates and improvements. Even MeinMMO editor Gerd Schuhmann has overcome his skepticism: Two years ago, I wasted 60€ on a game on Steam: Now it should finally be good
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A new officially licensed controller is coming for Steam. However, it is not made by Valve, but by Hori. The controller will be released on the market at the end of October 2024.
About 5 years ago, Steam discontinued its official experimental controller and the device disappeared from the product range.
Now, manufacturer Hori has introduced a new official controller for Steam. It offers several Steam features, but you will have to forgo a few functions from the Steam Deck.
Wireless Horipad for Steam is an official controller, costs around 50 Euros
What kind of controller is this? The Wireless Horipad for Steam is a controller specifically designed for PC, matching the menu buttons of the Steam Deck and featuring similar touch sensors on the sticks to enable gyro controls.
It also supports wireless Bluetooth and wired USB-C connections, as well as a range of custom programming options with Hori’s software.
What is missing from the controller? You will still have to make a few compromises, as the controller does not offer a vibration function (Rumble), and there are no additional buttons on the back like on the Steam Deck.
The large trackpads, which allow you to control the mouse pointer on the Steam Deck, are also missing from the controller. These are especially useful in games that do not offer official controller support.
How much will the controller cost? The controller is set to be released in Japan on October 31, 2024, and will cost 7,890 Yen. This is roughly equivalent to 50 Euros. This aligns with other controllers in the same price range, but without offering Steam-specific features.
It is still unknown whether the new official Steam controller will also be available in Germany. However, manufacturer Hori does sell various console accessories in Germany as well. So, the idea is not entirely far-fetched.
The first major patch for the new MMORPG Tarisland is here and brings not only numerous bug fixes but also a fresh game mode and a new costume.
What kind of patch is this? Overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, there were maintenance works on the servers of Tarisland for the first time. After a slight delay, the servers came back online this morning. As a small compensation, players received 300 time travel tokens, which can be exchanged in the shop for various items like mounts and trinkets.
The new patch introduced version 2.1.6_1847 and brought some innovations, but primarily bug fixes for the MMORPG.
Here you can see the trailer for Tarisland:
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Tarisland: Trailer for the global launch shows cinematic class action
Fresh game mode, but only for a limited time
What kind of game mode is this? The first patch introduces a fresh game mode for the MMORPG. The specifics of the game mode are not known, only the name “The Trial Ground of Destiny” is listed in the patch notes on X.com.
This is a test of the mode that will only run for a limited time. The developers hope to receive feedback and suggestions for improvement from players. Starting Saturday, the mode will be available for a limited time.
What else has changed with the patch? The new update brings, in addition to the limited game mode, a new costume called “Spring Vision,” which will also be available starting Saturday.
However, the patch also included many bug fixes and minor changes that are intended to improve gameplay quality.
What else is currently happening in Tarisland? In the MMORPG, a new 10-player raid started on June 26. On the highest difficulty level, only 4 player groups managed to defeat the raid boss on the first day.
The Sea People King is the first boss of the raid “Root of Corrosion.” The raid bosses will be unlocked gradually. The next raid boss, “Ancient Tree,” will be released on Friday.
In FC 24, daily upgrades can occur through the Copa América matches. On MeinMMO, our Make Your Mark Tracker for the Copa América shows you all players and their improvements.
What kind of event is this? “Make Your Mark” is a live event that brings a variety of dynamic cards. It focuses on players who want to write their own success stories in the upcoming weeks. The following tournaments are in the spotlight:
Some of the new cards have 4 Playstyle+. This has never happened at any other event before. And players can even receive 3 more upgrades.
When do players receive upgrades? Players must meet the following requirements in their national teams to unlock the corresponding upgrades:
Debut: Chemistry+ (three chemistry points from the start)
Forwards/Midfielders register 2 goals or assists: +1 Overall Rating (OVR)
Defenders/Goalkeepers do not concede a goal in 2 matches: +1 OVR
Appear in 5 matches: +1 OVR
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EA Sports FC 24: Update teaser for the UEFA Euro 2024
Make Your Mark: All players and upgrades of the Copa América
A total of 27 Make-Your-Mark players (as of June 27) from the Copa América have chances for upgrades. We have recorded each individual card in our tracker.
What information does the tracker provide? From the tracker, you can derive the following information from left to right:
Player (current rating) – Positions
all player ratings that have already received an upgrade are highlighted in bold
Nationality
countries marked with an asterisk (*) still have chances for upgrades
Matches played
after one match, Chemistry+ is unlocked, and after 5 matches played, there is +1 OVR
Goals/Assists for forwards or games without conceding for defenders and goalkeepers
some players can play in both defense and midfield, the primary position of the player counts for the tracker
When do the upgrades appear in the game? During the EURO and Copa América, upgrades for Make Your Mark players usually appear just one day later. The same applies to the upgrades of the dynamic Path-to-Glory cards. To keep you updated, we have also created a tracker for the Path to Glory on MeinMMO: Path to Glory Tracker in FC 24: An overview of all players and upgrades for EURO 2024
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The YouTube streamer DrDisrespect currently has his own character and storyline in the basketball game NBA 2K24. However, following the latest developments regarding his ban on Twitch, that will soon come to an end: On June 28, both will be removed from the game.
Here’s what 2k says: The developers of NBA 2K have confirmed to the U.S. site Dexerto :
The name DrDisrespect and all his animations will be completely removed from the game.
Currently, he is in “MyCareer” mode, with his own jump shots and dunks.
Additionally, 2k will no longer work with DrDisrespect.
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DrDisrespect was a celebrity on Twitch – His ban remains a big mystery to this day
Streamer loses all deals he has built up
Have other companies distanced themselves from him? Yes, his football career is also over. The San Francisco 49ers no longer want anything to do with him. Just a few months ago, he was able to make a draft pick for them.
His connection with “Mountain Dew,” where he had his own drink, has also been cut off.
What was that collaboration with NBA2k4 like? DrDisrespect is 2.03 m tall and played basketball during his college years in the NCAA. Therefore, a collaboration with the basketball franchise made sense.
He entered the game series at the end of 2022 in NBA 2K23. Back then, you had to meet DrDisrespect in a quest centered around “Mountain Dew” and defeat him in a game of H.O.R.S.E.
Why is he being removed from the game now? In recent days, it was revealed why DrDisrespect was banned from Twitch in 2020 – something that no one outside a small circle at Twitch knew for a long time.
It is alleged that DrDisrespect sent sexually explicit messages to a minor in 2017.
DrDisrespect eventually partially admitted to the allegations but denied the implication that he is a pedophile.
Update June 28, 10:46 AM: By now, YouTube has also become active and published a statement on how they will handle DrDisrespect in the future: YouTube cuts off DrDisrespect’s revenue – due to 7-year-old messages on Twitch.
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Some games are waited for many, many years after their announcement. But there are reasons for this – and some stem from fear.
The development of video games sometimes progresses at a snail’s pace – that’s at least the impression fans can get. Often, there are many years between the official announcement of a game and its release. But there are good reasons why games are announced so early. This is revealed by BioWare veteran Mark Darrah, who explains the cynical reasons behind it.
One reason: Fear that the publisher will cancel the game otherwise.
The trailer for the latest Dragon Age installment:
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard introduces your companions in the trailer
Where does the information come from? Mark Darrah is a long-time veteran of BioWare who led the “Dragon Age” franchise for a long time and was also involved in the original Baldur’s Gate. On his YouTube channel, he now frequently talks about game development and reveals the peculiarities involved.
What did Darrah say? At the beginning, Darrah addresses the question of why the development of large AAA games actually takes so long. From his perspective, this is not the case, but the external perception is just that. The actual development of a game usually begins much later than players realize. When a game is announced, it can very well be that maybe only 10 people are working on a game that will later require hundreds of developers.
There may be the small seed of a team, but honestly: There will hardly be any work done for a long time.
Darrah also reveals that studios can appear a little misleading and cites a prominent example: The Elder Scrolls VI. The Skyrim sequel was already announced with a trailer in 2018, but to this day – 6 years later – there is still little new information about the game.
They give the impression that work is being done on it in parallel, that the team is actively working on the game, when in fact only a few people are holding meetings and not much is being accomplished.
Even though Darrah does not mention a concrete example here, Mass Effect 5 immediately comes to mind. The first teaser was released in 2020, and it is also known that a large part of the team has mainly worked on Dragon Age: The Veilguard in the following years.
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But Darrah does not see this as cheating or deception, and he also gives reasons why a game should be announced long before its release:
There can be reasons why it is important for a developer studio or for a publisher to have the game known in the public perception already. It could be that the publisher’s catalog seems a bit weak, and they want to remind the public that they still have a few good titles up their sleeve.
But a reason could also simply be the developers’ fear for their jobs or the project.
It may also be that the developer studio wants the game to be announced because they are worried that the publisher would cancel it otherwise. Announcing a project early is not the best strategy, but sometimes it just has to be.
This also seems logical. Once a game is already in the minds of fans who are eagerly anticipating its release, it is likely to be harder for the publisher to back out of a project. If a game is still unknown, then it is easier to make that step.
For fans, this may sometimes seem very strange. When a game is announced, usually with a fancy trailer, it can certainly mean that hardly any work has been done on the actual game so far. A particularly prominent example even comes from BioWare itself – namely Anthem. When they showed the trailer back then, the team itself didn’t even know what the finished game would eventually look like. The very tight development schedule and many problems during production led to the game completely flopping and not meeting fans’ expectations.
Do you think it’s good when games are announced many years in advance? Or would you prefer to learn about a new game only shortly before its release?
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In Season 2 of the live-action series of One Piece, the Straw Hat Pirates will encounter new characters. Some of the associated actors we already know. Now, the creators of the series have revealed more actors, one of whom is causing particularly great excitement.
This confirms that the One Piece team will include the Reverse Mountain Arc and the Little Garden Arc in Season 2. The characters only appear in these arcs in the Alabasta Saga.
One of the actors is generating a lot of hype among fans. They are particularly looking forward to a scene that is considered one of the funniest moments in the early parts of One Piece.
What awaits us in Season 2 can be inferred from the trailer for Season 1:
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One Piece – German Trailer for the First Season of the Live-Action Series by Netflix
Star from Game of Thrones is part of One Piece
Who are the fans most excited about? The users under the X thread and in the reddit forum are particularly excited about Clive Russel. He was already seen as Brynden Tully in Game of Thrones. The character is also known as the Blackfish and is a knight belonging to House Tully.
User AllAlongTheWatchtwer believes that he would make the perfect Krokus. When Krokus first meets the Straw Hat crew, he has a particularly nasty look. Fans think that Russel can perfectly imitate this look.
Furthermore, they are particularly looking forward to a joke that Krokus makes during his first encounter with the Straw Hats.
Attention: This is about a funny scene from the anime. If you want to be surprised by the gag, you should skip the following question.
What scene is being referred to? When Krokus first meets the Straw Hat crew, he has a deadly serious look. He sits down in his deck chair without saying a word and opens the newspaper. Lysop yells at him that they have cannons and it would lead to a fight if he remains so hostile.
You can watch Krokus’s response in the following YouTube video:
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Especially the line “Someone will die” could come across well with Russel, according to users. User shbk even mentions that he doesn’t want to watch the series if they don’t include the joke.
Apart from Krokus’s best moment, fans are curious to see how the two giants will be portrayed. For Doc_Chopper, the CGI size of the giants is one of the moments that will determine the quality of the series.
If you want to explore the game world of the MMORPG Tarisland for chests, waypoints, reputation events, and codex entries, you can significantly ease your exploration with an interactive map.
Why is it worth exploring the game world of Tarisland? Those who leave the paths of the main story can discover a lot in the regions of Tarisland. Reputation events, for example, quest givers, chests, or codex entries that reveal more about characters, backgrounds, and factions.
Tarisland is designed in such a way that by exploring, improving reputation with factions, and more, you will fulfill various achievements and progress milestones, which in turn reward you with battle pass XP, silver, flying mounts, consumables, and more.
The launch trailer prepares you for the adventure in Tarisland:
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Tarisland: Trailer for the global launch shows cinematic class action
Interactive Map for Explorers
Which interactive map does MeinMMO recommend? Through the post by 8ChuLay8 on reddit, we came across an interactive map of the game world of Tarisland, which you can access through the following link:
Currently, the map is only available in English, Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese, but you can use many of the map features without having to log in anywhere. The following elements can be displayed:
What else do I need to know about Tarisland? Tarisland is a theme park MMORPG that focuses heavily on dungeons and raids and has been released with a free2play model for PC and mobile. There is no console version or controller support.
A story campaign guides you through the leveling phase. In the game world, you will also find side quests and events. There is crafting, solo challenges, and instanced PvP content.
On June 21, Tarisland will not only be the first major MMORPG of 2024 but also the first ambitious online role-playing game since Lost Ark, which was notably released in February 2022 in the West. MeinMMO summarizes everything important about the release date, preload, system requirements, console (PS5), free to play, trailer, and controller support.
If you are already getting anxious because you may have had bad experiences in the past with online role-playing games that were released for both PC AND mobile devices, we can reassure you! Tarisland is a full-fledged MMORPG for PC in terms of controls, user interface, graphics, and complexity. Consider the mobile version as an optional bonus.
Update from June 27, 2024: We have expanded our overview of Tarisland with numerous guides and useful articles.
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Launch Trailer for Tarisland
The new trailer for Tarisland gets you ready for the launch:
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Tarisland shows ‘Rage of the Dragon’ in the new trailer
Payment Model: Is Tarisland Free to Play and Pay2Win?
How does Tarisland monetize? Thanks to the Free to Play payment model, you can simply download Tarisland and start playing from June 21, 2024. You can invest money into the MMORPG through the following offers:
Monthly Battle Pass, which mainly provides cosmetic items and materials. All Battle Pass contents should also be earnable in-game.
Optional subscription that grants you more experience for the Battle Pass, a bonus on stamina, and the auto-fishing feature. You also benefit from lower taxes in the marketplace.
There is an in-game shop where you can purchase primarily cosmetic items such as skins, mounts, toys, and pets. You can also expand your bank vault or acquire more inventory slots here.
With crystals, there is a real-money currency through which you can pay for the Battle Pass, the subscription, and your purchases in the in-game shop. In addition, you can convert crystals to gold through the so-called ‘Trade Center’ and buy what other players want to sell with your real money – similar to how it’s done in WoW or Guild Wars 2.
Tarisland explains the economic system of the MMORPG in the video
Full-fledged MMORPG for PC
Why should I try Tarisland? In the past ten years, it has been rare for new, ambitious MMORPGs to be released that focus on a PvE theme park with dungeons and raids.
Tarisland is just such an online role-playing game. Already in the tutorial, you will face the first boss fight, where other fighters will fight by your side. During the leveling phase and in the endgame, further 5- and 10-player challenges await you. Large raids for 20- and 40-player groups are planned.
In line with the focus on PvE group challenges, Tarisland uses an old-school tab-targeting combat system similar to WoW and Final Fantasy XIV. You have nine classes to choose from, each with two specializations. You can switch between them and thus adjust your role.
You can find all the info about the nine classes of Tarisland here:
Traditionally, the story of Tarisland leads you through the adventure with the associated quests like a red thread. Off the beaten path, you can level professions, engage in trade, or try your hand at PvP.
The fights between players take place in instanced arenas or on battlefields. Equipment is set to a comparable level there. Those who rise through the PvP ranks receive stat bonuses for PvP confrontations.
Is Tarisland coming to console (PS5, Xbox, Switch), is there controller support?
Is a console version and controller support planned? So far, there has been no official announcement for a console port of Tarisland. Currently, you cannot experience the MMORPG on PS5, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch. There will also be no controller support at launch. Instead, you control the MMORPG on PC traditionally with mouse and keyboard. More information about the launch can be found here: Tarisland – Pre-download is available, here’s what you need to know for the MMORPG’s launch
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Today, shopping without is unthinkable: The barcode sticks on every product. But in the future, the barcode could disappear.
Whether you buy a bag of pasta at the supermarket, grab chips for movie night, or order a new gaming mouse, all products have one thing in common: A barcode sticks to every package.
The so-called barcode consists of varying widths of lines and spaces arranged parallel to each other. Important information is stored here, which can be read by scanners and further processed. For example, the price, so you can quickly pay for the scanned goods.
On June 26, 1974, 50 years ago, the barcode turned 50 years old. But by now, new technologies are emerging that could soon replace the barcode.
Will the QR code soon replace the barcode?
What is being worked on? For some time now, various successors to the barcode have been in development. Because the barcode has a problem: the amount of information it can store is limited. And here, the advantage of the QR code comes into play:
Barcodes can only store information horizontally.
QR codes, however, can store information both horizontally and vertically.
Companies like Rentman.io explain that the amount of data that can be stored in a QR code can significantly increase: While a barcode can store 25 characters, a QR code can store up to 2,500 characters.
Additionally, this could save space on packages. Because things like allergy warnings, contests, or other notes could also be stored in the QR code.
Moreover, the QR code can be significantly smaller and still readable by cash register systems. Various companies are therefore actively promoting the QR code. According to Tagesschau, 80% of all cash and scanning systems are already prepared for a world after the barcode.
The barcode was invented back in 1949, but only used in 1974
When was the barcode invented? The inventors of the barcode are always mentioned as the Americans Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver.
To be able to automatically read product information without numbers, the two students developed a concept in 1948 and 1949 and applied for a patent. They later sold their patent for $15,000.
However, the barcode was first used in 1974: On June 26, 1974, a pack of Wrigley’s gum was scanned with a special device in a Marsh supermarket in the US state of Ohio.
The new DLC of Elden Ring offers a huge amount of new weapons, but many of them are tied to bosses or secrets. Therefore, we show you 9 weapons that can be quickly obtained without boss fights.
What kind of weapons are these? This is a selection of 9 weapons that we have picked out for you. They are powerful, new, and can be obtained right at the beginning of your journey in the new DLC of Elden Ring.
We will show you which weapons these are and where their exact locations can be found. With our directory, you can quickly jump through all the weapons:
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Elden Ring DLC: Collecting Scadubaum Fragments – Here’s Why They’re Important and How to Get Them
Backhand Blade
Two blades in one weapon – the Backhand BladesYou can find it near the second grace
Location: You can find the Backhand Blade near the grace point “Three-Way Crossroads.” Move in the eastern direction until you recognize the stone monuments from afar. Ride to the furthest one. Near the grave, you will find the blades on the ground.
Smith Script – Curse Blade
Blades for quick and bloody attacksCan be farmed right at the beginning
Location: This two-handed weapon can be farmed right at the beginning at the grace point “Gravefield Plains.” Defeat the aspect in front of you until it drops the weapon. With items like the talisman “Silver Scarab” or the item “Silver Feather Talisman” you can increase your luck chance. High values in arcane energy also support your luck while farming.
Black Steel Great Hammer
A large and holy hammerA short ride takes you to the Church of Comfort
Location: To obtain the “Black Steel Great Hammer,” you need to head in the northeastern direction from the grace point “Gravefield Plains” until you reach the Church of Comfort. In this church, a Black Knight awaits. Defeat this easy opponent and you will receive the hammer after the fight.
Great Katana
The Great Katana – A new sword, a new genreRide with Stormwind to the lake to the corpse we have marked for you
Location: To find the Great Katana, you must take the northwestern route from the grace point “Three-Way Crossroads” until you reach a large lake. A ghost flame dragon sleeps in this lake. Do not wake it and instead go to the corpse in front of the dragon. This corpse holds the sword.
Pata
A fist weapon that also functions as a swordThe green arrows mark hidden paths while the red markings are in open areas
Location: To find the Pata, you must take the western route towards “Belurat, Tower Village” from the grace point “Three-Way Crossroads.” After you pass through the tunnel, take a sharp left turn and continue up the path until you find the grace point “Cliff Road, Terminus.”
Now follow the path in the southeastern direction until you reach the Church of Blessing. This is somewhat well-hidden but cannot be missed. Search the corpse in front of the church near a hole – there you will find armor as well as the Pata.
Milady
A straight but lightweight great sword – MiladyThe sword is located in a chest on a tower
Location: From the grace point “Three-Way Crossroads,” you cross the Great Bridge of Ellac, which is located in the northeastern direction, and continue until you have crossed a second bridge and stand before Castle Ensis. Now keep left and climb the stairs. Take a sharp left turn until you are at the cliffs.
Now keep left again and walk up the wooden stairs to the building. You will encounter a soldier and a dog in front of you. After defeating them, you can spot a tower in front of you. Climb the ladder and open the chest. There you will find Milady.
Anvil Hammer
A large hammer with a powerful talentThe weapon is located in the dungeon “Lavazulauf der ruined forge”
Location: The Anvil Hammer is located in the dungeon “Lavazulauf der ruined forge” and can be obtained when you rob the forge of its treasures. You reach the dungeon after crossing the bridge of Ellac and keeping to the right. Ride past the blood creatures until you see a large broken building that you can enter, which is well-lit.
The dungeon does not have bosses, only golems and flame slimes that you can defeat. You will receive the hammer once you navigate the Lavazulauf of the forge and balance on the steel pipe until you reach the end. Now jump to the left side and interact with the forge to receive the Anvil Hammer.
Smith Script Dagger
Smith Script DaggerThe weapon is located in the dungeon “Lavazulauf der ruined forge”
Location: The Smith Script Dagger is located in the dungeon “Lavazulauf der ruined forge.” So follow the path again into the dungeon that also provides you with the Anvil Hammer. You will find the blades on your exploration on a corpse that is guarded by a golem. You cannot miss it.
Fire Spark Perfume Bottle
Fire Spark Perfume BottleAt the camp of the perfumers
Location: The Fire Spark Perfume Bottle is located in front of Castle Ensis at the soldiers’ camp. Cross the Ellac Bridge and keep slightly right until you see tents guarded by perfumers. You will find the perfume bottle in a chest at the perfumers’ camp.
These were 9 new weapons from the DLC of Elden Ring that you can easily obtain without much effort or boss fights. Which weapons do you recommend? Feel free to let us know in the comments. More guides on Elden Ring can be found in our overview: Elden Ring: All guides, beginner tips, and builds at a glance
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World of Warcraft has accidentally leaked where the journey with The War Within leads. The contents of Patch 11.1 and 11.2 are well known.
The next expansion of World of Warcraft, The War Within, is currently still in beta, as the release is not due for about 2 months. But already, it has been leaked how WoW will proceed afterwards. Initial clues about what will happen in Patch 11.1 and 11.2 have been found in the game files. We have all the information for you.
Spoiler Warning: The article discusses the possible future of The War Within and therefore contains potential spoilers.
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WoW: Trailer for the release date of The War Within
What was discovered? As YouTuber Bellular explains in one of his latest videos, some objects found in the game files clearly suggest what areas we will be visiting in the future.
Some icons have the following names:
Goblin Raid
Ethereal Raid
Since the first raid in The War Within is already known and items in this regard are called “Nerubian Raid”, it’s clear that Blizzard names items from the various raids this way – thereby indirectly revealing what raids are still on the horizon.
What does this mean? Even though we are entering the realm of speculation here, the names give clear hints as to where the journey is likely to lead.
“Goblin Raid” is likely to point to the area “Undermine”. This is the place where the Goblins originally come from and where Azerite was found for the first time. That the Goblins play a special role in The War Within has already been indirectly hinted at by Blizzard – as one of the new short stories revolves around Gazlowe, the current leader of the Horde Goblins.
But the second raid, the “Ethereal Raid,” is likely to be even more exciting. The Ethereals are a race that has already experienced the effects of the Void. Their home world K’aresh contained – just like Azeroth – a World Soul. K’aresh was destroyed by the Void Lord Dimensius. Dimensius, in turn, is the Void Lord who appointed Xal’atath as his “Herald.” The puzzle is coming together.
The “Locus Walker” is one of the Ethereals who is likely to be relevant in Patch 11.2.
Thus, it is very likely that we will travel to the destroyed K’aresh with Patch 11.2 (similar to how we went to Argus back then) and experience firsthand what happens to a world consumed by the Void. We will probably encounter the “Shadowguard” there – these are Ethereals who have been completely consumed by the Void and therefore stand on Xal’atath’s side. We have the entire story of Xal’atath summarized here.
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How likely is the leak? For Blizzard, this whole incident may be a bit embarrassing, as exactly the same thing happened during the beta of Dragonflight. Back then, the names of icons revealed that a coming patch would take us to the Emerald Dream – and that is exactly what happened.
At that time, icons had names like “Blackdragon Outdoor” and “Emerald Dream Outdoor” – which referred to the Zaralek Cave and the Emerald Dream.
Whether these names will hold true this time as well, we will likely only find out in a few months as Patch 11.1 and Patch 11.2 approach. But for starters, we already have good hints about where the journey with The War Within is headed – before the second chapter of the World Soul saga begins with Midnight. If you want to catch up on the entire story of WoW, we have summarized it compactly here.
What do you think about this development? Do you believe the leaks and does it make sense to you? Or do you hope the story will evolve in a different direction?
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Deadpool is a unique superhero when it comes to his powers. In an interview, actor Ryan Reynolds revealed that he will retain one of his funniest abilities in the new film Deadpool & Wolverine. No other superhero is allowed to use this skill, even though theoretically anyone could.
What ability is it? In the Deadpool universe, the titular superhero is the only one allowed to break the fourth wall. This means that he can communicate with the audience at any time. He makes jokes, explains situations, and drives viewers crazy.
Reynolds explained that no other character in Deadpool 3 will have this ability. Director Levy revealed that there would, mistakenly, be many actors on the set of Deadpool who would assume they could break the fourth wall.
Even Hugh Jackman mistakenly believed that he could speak to the audience. He made this mistake on the very first day. And there is a special reason for that.
You can watch the trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine here:
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Wolverine is back: Official Trailer of Deadpool & Wolverine
Special rules for Deadpool that everyone must follow
Why can only Deadpool have it? Reynolds revealed that there are special rules. If any other character were to perceive the meta aspect, it would diminish the film’s meaning:
Deadpool is the only character who has this ability to do that. If everyone did it, you wouldn’t invest so much in this character anymore. You really want to believe that the villain is a villain. You really want to believe that the character of his co-star is also real. Deadpool can undermine that – and he does – because you don’t want the audience to take him too seriously.
This ability lies solely with Deadpool himself, so he comes across as humorous as possible. Even though he now has a joint appearance with Wolverine, it is still his film. Equally funny is his loose tongue. No other Marvel hero has such a big mouth as Deadpool.
According to Reynolds, Deadpool is the one true narrator. He would feel like an idiot because he would have to explain this to every other actor.
Jackman adds that Reynolds would describe Deadpool’s brain as a half-baked omelet. Whatever he did, whether talking to Wolverine or the camera, would just be another situation where he would spew annoying nonsense. It’s just another excuse to punch him in the face.
Deadpool 3 wouldn’t have existed without Shawn Levy as the director. Reynolds asked him to take over the direction. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have wanted to make the third part. Luckily for all of us, he accepted the request: Deadpool’s actor had a condition to return for Marvel: an old colleague
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A player leaves his gaming PC unattended for an hour, and then his PC is under water. This sparks the discussion of whether water or air cooling is the better idea.
What happened? A player explained on reddit that he wanted to thoroughly clean his gaming PC. However, when reassembling and connecting the components, he accidentally unplugged the power connector of the water pump for his cooling system.
He explains in another comment that the pump was functioning perfectly, he just accidentally unplugged it while cleaning. After cleaning, he started his PC and went away for an hour, leaving his PC alone. When he returned, he had to realize that everything was wet:
When I came back, my PC had frozen, I restarted it and noticed that my pump wasn’t running… the [cooling] block started to melt and water was running onto the motherboard and the GPU.
An annoying mistake that shouldn’t have happened. The “air cooler” crowd immediately stated: If it had been air cooling, none of this would have happened. For example, someone explains that this wouldn’t have happened with air cooling:
The water cooling people were very upset about this post. But they always reinforce my choice of cooling.
What is the advantage of air cooling? Air cooling is generally less complicated and requires less maintenance. And air cooling is more than sufficient for most computers. AiO water coolers are usually more complex to install than air coolers, but they also cool better than their “counterparts” and typically look “cooler”.
But you also need to connect an air cooler to your motherboard with a “power connector”. Usually, the connector is located near the processor. Otherwise, the cooler won’t move and won’t cool your CPU either. However, the mess with the water wouldn’t have happened with air cooling.
High temperatures lower the performance of your PC
Why should high temperatures be avoided? Hardware runs significantly slower at high temperatures. Processors and graphics cards throttle their performance to cope with the heat or shut down in emergencies to protect components.
Furthermore, some components wear out faster with high temperature fluctuations or at very high temperatures. That’s why many gamers try to keep temperatures and possible fluctuations in check and either use extensive air cooling or go for an AiO water cooler right away.
If you are struggling with high temperatures in your PC, check out the following guide here on MeinMMO. Here you will find tips and tricks on how to keep your gaming PC cool: 8 tips to keep your gaming PC cool and make it faster
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A classic from the Soulsborne games is also present in the new DLC of Elden Ring: illusory walls. However, players have now found some buggy variants of them – and some are taking advantage of this.
What are illusory walls? This type of wall has existed in the Soulsborne games for many years. As the name suggests, they are just an illusion. Behind these false walls, secret passages are hidden.
Sometimes they lead only to a hidden treasure chest, an item, or a save point. In other cases, FromSoftware hides an entire area behind such a wall. The studio likes to hide several hours of gameplay and risks that inattentive players do not find these optional areas.
These walls are also present in Elden Ring and, of course, in the new DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, with its vast, often complicated world.
How do you find the walls? Players who have been playing FromSoftware games for a long time know all this and therefore run around the walls of the levels like crazy. Especially when a spot looks suspiciously like a passage, they roll against it as much as they can.
When playing online, messages left by players on the ground can help at these spots. They point to illusory walls. However, a nasty bug is currently causing trouble in Elden Ring, and the community is exploiting this.
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A bug that leads to death
What does the bug look like? In certain places, rolling against the walls causes no secret passage to open, but instead, you fall to your death through the texture.
Your character essentially falls out of the map and has no chance of being rescued. The problem is likely due to a missing barrier at this point.
This was also a surprise for the Reddit user svmmpng. He shared a clip of it on Reddit and warned about the bug that suddenly makes exploration and finding secrets very dangerous.
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Was this an isolated case? Looking at the comments from other players under the post, it becomes clear that quite a few others have also fallen victim to the bug.
The user nicsaweiner says that the same thing happened to him. However, there were several messages on the ground in front of his supposed illusory wall. Other players had left them, saying: “Illusory wall ahead.”
Of course, he was then motivated to roll against it, already excited about what might await him behind it. Unfortunately, as often happens in Soulsborne games, the comments turned out to be a troll.
Another player named Prudent-Cry-9260 therefore left another message on the ground warning about the false tips from nasty players. There are already several of them – which naturally leads to considerable chaos.
At the corresponding spots, various messages pile up that contradict each other. As a suspicious Elden Ring player, you can never be too cautious, so it’s better to follow the warnings rather than the very practical hints to just roll against a wall here.
Have you already discovered the bug and died because of it? Or have you found other funny or annoying bugs in the game? If you’re looking for assistance and tips for Elden Ring and the new expansion, feel free to check out MeinMMO’s guide overview.
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Gronkh recently watched videos from the film series The Wild Guys in a Twitch stream at the urging of his viewers, although he saw himself as outside the target audience and quickly regretted his decision.
What did Gronkh watch? In a stream, Gronkh watched several videos from the individual parts of the film series The Wild Guys. Until then, he was not aware of the content of the films, as he says he was already outside the target audience at the time of their release.
However, he regrets his decision to learn more about the films in a very short time and experiences almost a moment of embarrassing cringe.
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„Stop giving me money against my will“ – This is how confused Gronkh was by his first donation on Twitch
I am definitely not in the target audience
Why does Gronkh regret it? Originally, Gronkh had not planned to watch the videos of the The Wild Guys film series, but he was persuaded to do so by his chat during his Twitch stream.
During the videos, Gronkh often breaks out in desperate laughter and seems to find many scenes very uncomfortable. He repeatedly emphasizes that he is not at all the target audience for these films.
Especially the musical interludes seem to have left Gronkh unimpressed, so he says in his YouTube video that he would sometimes prefer AI songs.
Reactions from the community: Many viewers seem to cringe along with Gronkh. Others, on the other hand, are humorously appalled by the way he talks about many people’s childhood memories.
There are small indie gems like sand on the beach. Unfortunately, amidst this flood of good games, some that deserve more attention get lost. A turn-based RPG on Steam with magical students probably has the problem that it looks too cozy. But behind the cuddly facade lie serious themes.
Which game is it? Ikenfell was released on October 8, 2020, but has only managed to gather 599 ratings on Steam since then. The big breakthrough has yet to come, although the submitted ratings yield an overall score of excellent 92% on Steam.
It sounds interesting: We embark as Maritte on the magic academy to search for our sister, who hasn’t returned to us during the summer holidays. Yet strange things are happening everywhere and monsters are causing trouble. Meanwhile, we also need to solve the great mystery behind the school.
We have various spells, group members, and items at our disposal. We can choose from a pool of six characters, all of whom are queer. Generally, there seem to be almost exclusively queer characters at the magic academy. Sexuality and identity are not shoved in your face, but subtly made clear through relationships or addresses.
Don’t be fooled by the cuddly appearance, as dark themes lie behind the facade:
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Ikenfell – The launch trailer for the Switch version
Ikenfell is not light fare, despite its cuddly aesthetics
Why is this considered a serious game? In this turn-based RPG, not only love plays a vital role, but also loyalty, friendship, and loss. The focus is on acceptance and coping with one’s own traumas. From the wild mix, you can already guess: The title is an emotional rollercoaster.
Bullying is a serious issue that is addressed in the game. The game is heading toward a drama, the outcome of which remains unclear until the end. There is one character who bullies several classmates, which impacts their mental health.
The writing is spot on. Each of the characters has their own internal problem that they must struggle with. It was painful for me to witness while playing how some of the characters suffered emotional breakdowns or panic attacks. Throughout the story, no one steals the show from the others.
Death is also a theme that the game deals with. It hit me hard when one of the beloved characters suddenly left this life and left their partner behind.
Is the game only dark? Although the RPG tackles serious issues, there are small moments of lightness in between, both in the story and in gameplay.
A major plus is the combat. It is structured similarly to Paper Mario: turn-based, but you have to press the button at the right time. Since I was accustomed to the system of Paper Mario, I found it easy to tackle the combat.
But for those who don’t want any of that, they can still skip the fights. The positive side: You still receive the experience points that you would have gotten for it! This way, you could even save a large portion of gameplay time. However, I enjoyed my run of about 17 hours and can only recommend fans of magical schools and turn-based RPGs to take a look at the title!
In Tarisland, like in many games, players can buy skins for real money. But for players who don’t want to spend money, the MMORPG has a solution.
How does it work with the skins in Tarisland? Tarisland is a free MMORPG and offers skins for sale in the shop. Players who do not want to spend money cannot simply change their appearance by switching equipment, as the look in the game does not change with new items.
However, those who do not want to spend money on skins do not leave empty-handed. Through a mechanic in the game, everyone can get free skins and mounts.
Here you can see the trailer for Tarisland:
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Tarisland: Trailer for the global launch shows cinematic class action
Achievements reward you with new skins in the game
How do players get the free skins? The skins are free, but not a gift. To obtain a new look, players must achieve various accomplishments.
For the skins that affect the players’ armor, it is simply the achievement for reaching equipment level 90, 100, or 110. For this, you need to obtain new equipment in dungeons and raids.
Anyone who wants skins for a new weapon appearance only needs a weapon of equipment level 90, 100, or 110. Each one unlocks a new skin that matches the outfit of that equipment level. It is also possible to choose “old” skins even if you are already wearing a higher equipment level.
Additionally, there are more skins waiting for hardcore raiders. For completing the raids on the Elite and Epic difficulty levels, the developers will also drop new outfits. Free mounts are also available for the achievements of the challenging raids.
Where can you find free mounts? There are also free mounts in Tarisland. Besides those from the challenging raids, the free selection is even much larger than with the weapon and equipment outfits.
All reputation factions have their own mount that can be purchased for silver upon reaching the respective reputation level.
The guild shop and the friendship shop each offer a mount when you complete activities with your guild members or friends.
In the PvP shop, there is also a mount for anyone who unlocks the rank “Realm-Prince”.
As compensation for maintenance work, there are so-called time travel tokens in Tarisland, which you can also exchange for the mount “Goldenhorn Rhino”.
As a reward for the arena rank, there is the “Red Armored Wolf” mount.
For any reputation at level 10, there is the “Blue Phoenix” mount.
Anyone who masters all dungeons in “Challenge Mode” will receive the “Armored Wolf” mount.
