On Reddit, a user shows the fatal consequences that poor quality control in a graphics card factory can have.
What was the problem?The Reddit user kentukky had overheating problems for weeks with his brand new RTX 4090 from Palit after his illustrated report in the pcmasterrace subreddit. It was apparently not usable for him as intended.
What did the support do? Judging by the statements of the Reddit user, they were not very helpful. He describes customer support as a joke. Therefore, he set out to solve the puzzle himself. He disassembled the fan.
Something seems to have been forgotten…
What did the user discover in his GPU? When he took apart his brand new RTX 4090, the cause jumped out at him: The thermal pads were glaringly absent; they were never installed in the factory. Thus, the crucial medium for effective heat transfer from chip and memory to the fan was missing.
A burning out of the graphics card was always averted by the nonetheless minimal heat transfer, but operation under heavy load was inconceivable.
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Is the GPU now running perfectly? Yes, his repair (or completion?) with pads and thermal paste – without assistance from the manufacturer – succeeded. Now he uses the silent BIOS of the graphics card and can still enjoy quite high, but not worrying temperatures of around 80 degrees – so no more overheating.
In these walls, something is not missing, but they have something that others lack: a USB stick. We present to you the exciting art project:
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What are the Reddit users commenting? The commentators are appalled by the reported behavior of support and also by the discovery of the resourceful gamer. Not everyone would have dared to disassemble their expensive graphics card themselves to address the issue.
Gyms in Pokémon GO are important for earning coins. That is why some people do not like it when they are taken over too early. Rightly so?
What is the conflict? There is currently a discussion going around in the Pokémon GO subreddit that highlights an interesting topic: When are you actually “allowed” to take over gyms?
In the game itself, there are no rules about this: You can conquer a gym from another team at any time. This means: If the Pokémon of the trainers have been there for less than eight hours, they do not receive the maximum number of 50 coins per day from that gym.
That is why some players have the rule that you should leave the Pokémon in the gym long enough for all of them to get their daily coins. And that leads to conflicts from time to time.
How do you deal with gyms in Pokémon GO?
The reddit post describes the experience of a user who was confronted by another trainer because he had “kicked out” their Pokémon “too early” – after his own Pokémon had only been there for a few minutes and was kicked out by the other player.
You can check out the discussion in the subreddit here:
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In the comments, it becomes clear that some players find themselves in such situations from time to time. Users report that some players are very strict about leaving Pokémon in the gym for eight hours.
On the other hand, there are also players who make sure that their gym attackers only kick out other players when the coin limit is reached. Some expect this to be reciprocated, while others do not care. It is seen as annoying when trainers insist on the “rule” but do not adhere to it themselves.
And again, there are others who just aim to reclaim their gyms as quickly as possible. They just want their team to have as many gyms as possible.
Now we want to know from you: How do you actually handle this topic? Participate in the survey:
Do you approach the topic of “gyms” in your communities in a way that you try to give everyone certain times in gyms? Or do you just play in a way that you take gyms as soon as you can? Tell us in the comments what you think about this. And if you generally do not care about the team conflict in gyms: Team Harmony in Pokémon GO takes a completely different approach to the issue and does without the classic teams.
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Due to high losses, Bandai Namco Online is facing bankruptcy. The subsidiary of the Bandai Namco Group is responsible for offering the corporation’s online games worldwide. Current projects include the MMORPG Blue Protocol.
What is known? The Japanese website gamebiz.jp reports that Bandai Namco Online allegedly incurred a loss of 8.2 billion yen (more than 51 million USD) in the last fiscal year.
Due to the continuing growing deficit, the Bandai Namco Group’s subsidiary is believed to have become insolvent. There has been no official statement from the parent company so far. However, on June 24, 2024, a notice about the sale of shares was released (via bandainamco.co). Whether these two announcements are related is currently unclear.
The Bandai Namco Group itself is likely to still be doing well. Elden Ring has sold incredibly well over the past two years (25 million units), and the newly released DLC Shadow of the Erdtree is bringing in more revenue. Tekken 8 also saw strong sales in February 2024.
Here is the story trailer for Elden Ring – Shadow of the Erdtree:
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Elden Ring shows the DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ in the story trailer
What does Bandai Namco Online do? Bandai Namco Online operates under the slogan: “Online games from Japan to the whole world.” Specifically, it is about developing service games for Bandai Namco and distributing and supporting them worldwide.
The currently most important games from Bandai Namco Online include:
IDOLiSH7 (Rhythm action game for mobile devices)
SD Gundam Operations (Role-playing game for web browsers)
Gundam Tribe (Tower defense game for web browsers)
Blue Protocol (Anime MMORPG)
Another project, Gundam Evolution, was apparently such a flop that the service had to be discontinued in November 2023 (via reddit).
In mid-June, the developers of Blue Protocol addressed the community in a more than three-hour stream to detail how they plan to turn things around positively. However, there was again no update on the launch in the West, which was also planned for 2023.
If the reports about the disastrous finances of Bandai Namco Online are confirmed, the plans for the Western release of Blue Protocol could end up in the trash. On reddit, some players are already saying goodbye to the thought of ever being able to play the MMORPG.
Slylok writes: ‘I had been looking forward to this game for years and then forgot about it somehow, and now it might never come.’
Aceeed also seems pessimistic: ‘The game has so much potential. It’s a shame it will likely perish before its release in the West.’
jonizerr0rr shows schadenfreude: ‘I think banning all Western players from the Japanese server wasn’t such a good idea after all.’
What do I need to know about Blue Protocol? At first glance, Blue Protocol may seem like a typical MMORPG from Asia with a free-to-play model. However, the online action RPG places an unusually strong focus on story presentation and PvE challenges for solo players, small groups, and 30-player raids.
Additionally, the colorful cel-shading style makes Blue Protocol appear like an interactive anime. And according to Alexander Leitsch, who watched the Japanese version for several hours last year, there is also a lot of gameplay potential – I played Blue Protocol and say: This will be the best MMORPG of the last 9 years
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Since the launch of Episode: Echos in Destiny 2, there is a new coveted target for Guardians: exotic class items. A player shared an efficient farming method with the community on Reddit.
What is the player farming? Since Episode: Echos started, Guardians can find and farm new powerful items in the form of exotic class items.
These items are exotic in nature and fit in the class slot. InvadingBacon, a player, shared his method for farming exotic class items on Reddit.
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One class item every 15 minutes
How does the player proceed? First, he equipped the combo finder on his Ghost. Then he went to the section in the Bleached Heart of the Traveler and completed the toppling event until he reached the boss. At this point, he left the boss because the event did not need to be continued.
Next, he quickly traveled back to the section. Once he arrived there, he went to the far right corner of the area into the cave section. There he waited for about 10-15 seconds. During this time, the screen pulsed, indicating that the chests in this area had spawned.
He then followed the prescribed path to circle the map and collect the chests. Starting from his point in the cave, he essentially made an 8 around the map and collected the chests. The chests appeared in random locations, but by frequently applying the method, he reportedly learned their spawn positions and became even more efficient.
After circling the map and collecting up to 4 or 5 Hive chests, he quickly traveled back to the section and repeated the process. This method yielded him about one class item every 15 minutes.
Community reactions: The community has reacted very mixed on Reddit to the post. Some seem to have great success with the same method, while others have had relatively little success. Some players then suggest that it also has a lot to do with luck how well this method works.
Some users write:
Frost8223 writes on Reddit: I tried it and did not get any class items until the 90th chest.
Exodus180 notes on Reddit: I did this twice for a little over an hour. I only got one class item.
Chefman11 replies on Reddit: The RNG is weird. I did this for 3 hours last night and got 8. Today it took me 1 hour and I got 4. On average about 20 minutes or so. My buddy tried it for a couple of hours and got 1. It’s all a matter of luck.
On Steam, you can currently secure a Soulslike for half price. You should take advantage of this offer, especially if you have already finished Shadow of the Erdtree.
Which game is this about? Thymesia is a Soulslike action role-playing game developed by OverBorder Studio and published by Team17. The game was released in August 2022 and has since received 85% very positive reviews on Steam.
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Thymesia impresses with its atmosphere
In Thymesia, you take on the role of “Corvus”, a plague doctor who has lost his memories and is now trying to regain them. In search of these, you explore medieval castles and villages, which, however, have been invaded by a mysterious disease.
The streets you traverse are almost deserted. You will only encounter those afflicted by the disease, and they will want to eliminate you. Initially, you should encounter more humanoid enemies here, but over time, especially the bosses become grotesque creatures.
Especially fans of the Soulslike genre should take a look at Thymesia. You can expect a fantasy setting with a dark atmosphere reminiscent of the Dark Souls series, along with an aggressive combat style similar to Bloodborne. The abilities and weapon selection, however, should remind you more of Sekiro.
Why should you secure this offer? Currently, you can get Thymesia for 50% off on Steam. This means that instead of the full price, you only pay 12.49 €. However, the offer is valid only until June 27, 2024. So if you are looking for a new Soulslike or something for after the Elden Ring DLC, you shouldn’t miss out on this offer.
Players advise against buying Thymesia at full price
A look at the reviews (via Steam) also shows that you should ideally secure Thymesia on sale. While many players praise the role-playing game, the atmosphere, and the lore, they recommend buying the game on sale.
One user summarizes his positive opinion, praising especially the setting, the satisfying combat system, and the interesting “wound mechanic”. However, one criticism from many players is the playtime, which many find too short. In some reviews, there is also the question about a sequel.
Currently, you can obtain one of the rarest Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Despite the low chances, we want to know if you’ve already received it.
What kind of event is this? Currently, the event Smoldering Steps is taking place in Pokémon GO. The event started on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM and will run until Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
The focus of the event is on hatching eggs. In addition to a reduced distance needed to hatch the eggs, there is also an increased chance of encountering shiny Snorunt and Leafeon, as well as one of the rarest Pokémon, which is available as shiny for the first time in the game.
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Chances are also low in the event
Which Pokémon is it? Ignivor, the Pokémon from the 5th generation with the types Bug and Fire, can be found in eggs in its shiny variant for the first time during this event.
However, since Ignivor is in the rarest category of Pokémon that can be hatched from eggs, it is correspondingly rare. If you want to obtain it, you need a lot of luck or a large number of eggs to hatch during the current event.
We want to know: how about you?
What does the community say about it? On Reddit, some trainers report their attempts to get Ignivor during the current event. Even though some have succeeded, there are many trainers who have unfortunately been very unsuccessful so far.
Additionally, there are comments that consider hatching eggs in Pokémon GO to be a form of gambling and therefore do not focus much on it.
I hatched 60 eggs and didn’t get a single Ignivor, says the creator of a post on Reddit
All egg events are basically a lottery. It makes no sense to buy a bunch of incubators. Just passively hatch the few eggs. Everything will come back eventually, says a trainer on Reddit
I have already hatched 42 eggs during the event and have not received a single Ignivor, writes another commenter on Reddit
Hatched 28 eggs. 0 Ignivor, reads another comment on Reddit
I may have hatched 25-30 eggs and got 5 Ignivor, mostly from 2- and 5-km eggs. [..] It’s all a gamble, writes another trainer on Reddit
So it really is a matter of luck whether you’ll get an Ignivor. If you want to get it before the event ends, keep hatching the 2-km, 5-km, and 10-km eggs. Maybe you will even get a shiny one.
We want to know how it is for you. Please participate in the survey and let us know in the comments if and how many Ignivor you have already received and how many eggs you hatched for it. If you want to know which events are coming up in June 2024 in Pokémon GO, we have the right overview for you.
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The online role-playing game Tarisland indeed relies on a free-to-play model, but the shop, subscription, battle pass, and crystals come with optional costs. How expensive is the MMORPG? MeinMMO reveals it!
How does the payment model of Tarisland work in detail? The MMORPG by Level Infinite and Tencent lures with free access (free-to-play), and you can actually experience all content of the launch version without spending money.
However, typically for free-to-play, the developers offer some optional paid offers aimed at generating revenue for the publisher:
there is an in-game shop
the real money currency, crystals
a kind of battle pass
an optional subscription
MeinMMO will explain what each service entails and how much they cost.
Crystals – the real money currency
You primarily need the crystals to purchase many of the offers from the in-game shop. Additionally, you can buy monthly tickets, weekly tickets, name changes, or silver coin supply chests for crystals.
Here are the costs for purchasing crystals via crystal refills:
60 crystals: 1.09 Euros
330 crystals: 5.49 Euros
700 crystals: 10.99 Euros
1,800 crystals: 29.99 Euros
3,600 crystals: 59.99 Euros
7,250 crystals: 114.99 Euros
Alternatively, you can also exchange so-called colorless crystals for in-game gold.
The cinematic trailer of Tarisland prepares you for the new MMORPG:
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Tarisland: Trailer for the global launch shows cinematic class action
Market – the in-game shop of Tarisland
The market currently mainly offers cosmetic items such as weapon and armor skins, headgear, back accessories, auras, mounts, and pets. Prices vary from offer to offer. Both ground mounts, for example, cost 1,980 crystals each, equating to about 33.26 Euros each. The flying mounts cost 2,680 crystals each, which is about 44.25 Euros each.
Pets are cheaper. For the cute companions, you need to budget around 6.54 Euros to nearly ten Euros. Weapon skins also cost 6.54 Euros each. A special starter set for newcomers is said to be worth almost 50 Euros.
Additionally, in the market, you will find the area “Destiny’s Reward.” There, you can spend earned or purchased Prayer Stones to obtain silver or one of the cosmetic items from the current prize pool. If you win an item you already have, you will receive Fate Bows that can be exchanged for special mounts and sets.
Anyone who wants to get such a mount for 1,600 Fate Bows must invest countless Prayer Stones into the random prize pools of the Tarisland market.
What about the shop? In addition to the in-game shop, there is also a separate shop where you can primarily invest in in-game currencies like silver, rare medals, or glory awards. However, some popular items also cost crystals:
Adventure Association Monthly Ticket: 450 crystals
Adventure Association Weekly Ticket: 150 crystals
Rename card for name change: 380 crystals
Supply chest of silver coins with 100 silver and one Prayer Stone: 90 crystals
Weekly and Monthly Ticket – the subscription of Tarisland
In the market, you will find the “Monthly Ticket” tab, through which you can obtain Tarisland’s optional subscription. Unlike in the shop, the prices are listed in Euros:
Weekly Ticket (7 days of subscription benefits): 2.09 Euros
Monthly Ticket (30 days of subscription benefits): 5.49 Euros
Half-year Ticket (180 days of subscription benefits): 30.99 Euros
When signing up for the first time, special goodies like gold or a skeleton raptor mount await.
What advantages does the subscription bring?
There are more drops from the Tarisland chest.
The reputation reward for the “Destiny’s Manual” is 40 percent higher.
The battle pass EP from daily activities of the “Destiny’s Manual” is 30 percent higher.
The tax rate in the trading center is reduced by eight percent.
You can offer items for free in the trading center.
The offering spaces in the trading center increase to ten.
You can list three orders for sale in the trading center.
You gain access to a portable warehouse.
You can fish automatically.
In the market, there is an advantage for purchasing the Stone of the Arcane Realm.
For every 100 spent Elan, you receive ten Elan back.
The optional subscription of Tarisland.
Battle Pass – the Battle Pass of Tarisland
You will find the Battle Pass in the “Season” section (red banner), where you also access the “Destiny’s Manual” and your seasonal rank. Season 0 is called “Secrets of the Void,” and the associated Battle Pass is available in both a free and a paid version, each with 60 levels.
The paid version “Gift of Destiny” costs 24.99 Euros and provides you with
What else should I know about Tarisland? Tarisland is a theme park MMORPG that focuses heavily on dungeons and raids and has been released 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.
After the first weekend with the new DLC for Elden Ring, the big topic is the difficulty. Many players find the DLC way too difficult. However, an old-school player advises you to make use of a feature that many neglected in the main game.
On Reddit, a user now gives other players the tip to use a neglected feature, as the game is designed for it. This concerns the ashes that give you allies. The most famous of them is the Mimic Tear.
The ashes and many weapons already caused some discussions in the main game, as many players neglected opportunities to significantly ease the game. Back then, some even cried out for nerfs: Elden Ring – players discuss the balancing.
You can catch a glimpse of the DLC for Elden Ring in this trailer:
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Elden Ring shows the DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ in the story trailer
They are no longer optional
In the Reddit thread, the user TheHessianHussar talks about how he, as an old-school Souls gamer, ignored summons in the main game to get the real experience. But he now recognizes that spirit summons are no longer optional.
He describes how he has tried 64 times to defeat his second DLC boss and couldn’t even get him below a third of his health. After that, he threw his pride out the window and used the Mimic Tear. With that, he defeated the boss after the second attempt.
In the end, he recommends people simply use the ashes; one can take the ethical route in the second playthrough.
Under the thread, countless comments accumulate; for example, it is mentioned how complaints about the bosses from the main game were also voiced when a new player asks about them.
JetPackM: Yes, we had Margit […] “Pre-Patch” Radahn (he just had janky hitboxes that needed fixing), and summons were worse than murder… Wait, people still think that…
mixx414: I always find it so lame when people gossip about others using summons. And yes, I think that’s just as lame as this. Insisting that summons are no longer optional.
whatistheancient: They are definitely still optional. It depends on how much you want to practice the boss.
The post is filled with people preaching that you should just play the game however you want. What about you? Do you use everything the game offers, or do you set limitations for yourself? Let us know in the comments. Before the DLC, the most difficult boss was probably Malenia. The DLC shouldn’t actually be harder, but MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos takes away your hope: The bosses in the Elden Ring DLC should not be harder than in the main game – but that was a bold-faced lie.
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Son-Goku is training in Dragon Ball continuously to become the strongest fighter in the galaxies. However, there was an episode where he had a totally normal job. Nevertheless, he saved some lives in it.
What episode is that? The 10-minute special episode titled “Goku’s Fire Brigade” was released on June 8, 1988, in Japan. Unfortunately, the episode never made it to Europe, which is probably why very few of you have seen it.
In this episode, Son-Goku, Krillin, Yamcha, and Muten Roshi become firefighters. Son-Goku is seen here as a child and still has his tail, which has not grown back over time.
It was not part of the regular anime but a special episode designed to teach small children how to properly handle fire hazards.
You can watch the episode in the following YouTube video from The Visual Media Archive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCn-uaa61Kw
Son-Goku becomes a life-saving firefighter
What happens in the episode? The video shows several dangerous everyday situations where a fire occurs. Son-Goku, Muten Roshi, and the others face multiple fires and teach the viewers how they can prevent the fire:
Some children want to start a fireworks display. Meanwhile, Son-Goku is training in the park and notices that one of the rockets lands in the trash can. The trash ignites, but Son-Goku puts out the fire with a bucket of water.
Several fire hazards are shown, including a fire on the stove, an iron, a cigarette, and an open gas valve.
Bulma also becomes a victim of a fire. She is taking care of her kitten and forgets that she leaves oil next to the gas stove. Due to an earthquake, which occurs more frequently in Japan, the oil spills onto the fire, and Son-Goku has to rescue Bulma and her kitten from the apartment.
In the end, each of the situations resolves well. Son-Goku and the firefighting team manage to extinguish all fires and rescue the affected people safely. The emergency services’ number is also provided at the end so that viewers know whom to call in case of an emergency.
The anime for Dragon Ball continues with Daima:
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Dragon Ball DAIMA is nostalgic in the new trailer
Is the episode official? The creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, has never clarified whether the episode is an official part of the story and where it can be placed.
However, the mangaka was involved in the script. From the characters appearing and Bulma’s hairstyle, which changes several times throughout the anime, we also know that the episode could have taken place before the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament.
Even if the episode may not be part of the official story, it would fit well into it.
The first expansion of Diablo 4, Vessel of Hatred, takes you into the jungle areas of Kurast: Nahantu. Now, some first images have emerged that show the area. MeinMMO editor and Diablo expert Benedict Grothaus is pleased with the look, but the shown enemies are a point of contention.
We already know the area from images from Blizzard. However, a player on Reddit has allegedly shown screenshots from Nahantu.
Visible are stone buildings reminiscent of Mesoamerican architecture. There are totems made of bones and wood in skull shape, brackish water areas, and trees like those found in swamp areas:
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The leak allegedly comes from the pre-order of the Ultimate Edition of Vessel of Hatred. However, we cannot confirm how exactly the user obtained the screenshots – nor their authenticity. However, the images look consistent; it’s quite possible they are real. And that’s what makes me a bit skeptical.
What bothers me about the images: The screenshots show not only the environment but also some of the possible new enemies. Among them are:
Snakes and snake people
Zombies and grotesques
Daemon crawlers
Shamans like those of the Fallen
The models are not surprising; such enemies fit perfectly in the jungle. What bothers me now is that they all look like recycled versions. Every model – with the exception of the grotesques – has already appeared in Diablo 4.
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Trailer for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred provides insight into the story of the expansion
These enemies are just not fun
Especially in Hawezar, there are already plenty of snakes and snake people that look almost identical to those in the images, just without golden scales. The shamans may be a bit stockier but have the same posture as those of the Fallen.
That wouldn’t be a problem if these exact enemies weren’t already among the most annoying in the game. They can one-shot you, revive their friends, and stand somewhere off-screen being bothersome.
For me, the problem is not that the same enemies may appear, but that it’s simply not fun to play against them. An entire area filled with these creatures is already sucking the enjoyment out of exploration for me.
Here for comparison are the official screenshots and artworks – The style is very similar:
“Calm down”
So far, there are only these 4 images and no information about the enemies. That they are exactly like the annoying types from Hawezar and Co. can only be inferred, but not confirmed. At the moment, this is merely a concern.
Users on Reddit comment similarly and say: Trying to draw conclusions about the entire expansion from these few screenshots is a bit much. And yes: Especially in dungeons, new enemies and bosses are likely to appear.
Some players are even harsher on the leak. They say: This all looks just like what we already have in Diablo 4. And they get immediate counterarguments. If Blizzard has shown one thing, it is new areas (or “tiles”) and enemies in every Diablo expansion:
Just think of every single Diablo expansion since Diablo 1. New monsters, new tile sets. Can we just NOT assume that three random screenshots represent in any way what is coming in the expansion? So much negativity in the sub.
And yes, I am also sure that Blizzard will put effort into Vessel of Hatred. I already like the area extraordinarily well, even though hot jungles are not typically my preferred biome. The atmosphere seems to be very well captured. We will see how the expansion actually looks in the fall: It will be released on October 8. Here you can find all information about Vessel of Hatred.
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The Berlin YouTuber Marvin Wildhage has been known for years as someone who causes a stir with troll videos, while also uncovering grievances. Now he has pulled off a coup that is seeking attention nationwide: he bypassed all security measures and sneaked into the opening match of the European Football Championship.
Who is that? Marvin Wildhage is a YouTuber known for “prank” actions that are supposed to serve a higher purpose. He doesn’t just throw a suitcase into the crowd, shout “bomb” and jump away, as real rabbits do. Most of the time, he aims to uncover that something is not quite right and how easy it is to manipulate things or people:
In the same month, he sneaked into the influencer football event “Battle of The Socials” dressed as “Knossi”, because he was offended for not getting an entry ticket (via general newspaper)
He has now done this on a large scale again and infiltrated the highly secured opening match of the European Football Championship between Germany and Scotland in Munich dressed as a mascot. This caused a scandal because it raised the question: If a YouTuber gets into the stadium so easily – couldn’t a terrorist also easily get into the stadium? (via tagesspiegel)
He can be easily tricked, but what about UEFA?
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Wildhage faces the consequences: stadium ban, public criticism
These are the consequences for him: As Wildhage says in a new video, he was detained after the action in the stadium while his personal details were recorded and he was “determined” questioned by a public prosecutor. They would have let him go later that night. However, Wildhage doesn’t complain – particularly the police officers behaved impeccably towards him.
After the incident, he lost two cooperation partners who distanced themselves from him. He believes this could be because they might want to work with UEFA in the future. However, he has also received support offers from other partners.
In addition, he himself received a stadium ban after the incident (via tagesschau) and was described as a “freak” by the head of the Bavarian police union. Other media had also criticized him: he defends against the insinuation made in the show “SternTV” that he only does this for clicks and money.
Wildhage seems proud of his action, sees himself in the tradition of Böhmermann
This is how he sees himself: He sees himself in the tradition of Jan Böhmermann with his video on the topic “Sought Daughter-in-Law”: Although his video is entertaining in itself, it also uncovers grievances.
He lists in the video some weaknesses of the security concept that made it so easy for him to get into the stadium.
Apparently, some security measures have now been improved in football stadiums because of his video, as he says.
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He says his video with the mascot was even number 1 on the YouTube trends, but he believes there was “some interference” to make it quickly disappear from the trends. Nevertheless, the video has reached two million views.
Even though he suppresses it somewhat, he seems proud of the action and cites several media reports from the “best journalists in the country” who understand what he intended to achieve with his action.
The new DLC of Elden Ring is currently keeping the community occupied with tough bosses and numerous puzzles. However, many are wondering how long the playtime of the DLC is. We give you the answer.
How long is the playtime of the DLC? Depending on prior knowledge and experience, the DLC can easily be completed in 8 – 12 hours. However, if you take your time exploring and have not collected all Scadubaum fragments, the duration can stretch significantly.
We have already spent up to 100 hours in the DLC and still have not fought, discovered, or uncovered everything. Shadow of the Erdtree offers many options to get lost in your explorations.
The map of the shadow lands is confusing and complicated and ensures that even players with good orientation skills can get lost. Numerous dungeons, caves, and secrets are waiting to be discovered and solved. Hidetaka Miyazaki’s new adventure is not for everyone and, with its difficulty, makes even the most experienced players need a break.
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Elden Ring introduces the boss enemies of the DLC
DLC offers over 41 bosses, secrets, and items to collect
What is so extensive in the DLC?Over 41 bosses are waiting for you, more if you even count NPC intruders. Additionally, the expansions offer many powerful talismans, weapons, spells, and summons as well as armors that can be found or farmed. Someone who wants to collect all things in Elden Ring will be able to spend a lot of time in the expansion.
Moreover, the new items provide many reasons to start NG+ again. Items like the karate gloves or the dragon form ensure that you can build new builds to tackle the DLC’s bosses in different ways. However, if you only want to complete the DLC and finish the main story, you can get through in less than 8 – 12 hours – provided you know where to quickly gather your Scadubaum fragments.
Now it’s your turn, how long did it take you for your first playthrough? Have you finished the DLC yet or do you still need some time to explore everything? Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments. You can find more about our guides here in our overview: Elden Ring: All guides, beginner tips, and builds at a glance.
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A player wanted to pump his character in Diablo 4 up to half a million health points and fails in the attempt. The fact that this could even be possible already creates discontent in the community. They believe: The class balance of the game is currently poor and the recent changes are absurd.
They are particularly strong because they possess many times the health points of other classes, can take more damage, and deal more damage. The damage displayed on the character sheet (“Paper Damage”) far exceeds that of other classes. A large part of these numbers comes from the fact that barbarians can carry more weapons than any other class and thus have more stats available.
A user on Reddit aimed to achieve a target of 500,000 health points in Season 4. Even with all the potions, battle cries, and fully upgraded gear, he only reaches just over 478,000 health points. His journey ends here, but it has sparked a dispute.
This is the criticism: Instead of congratulating him on his achievement, players in the thread are upset about why such numbers could even be possible. Or more precisely, why only barbarians can do such a thing:
I love how barbarians have 10 to 20 times the health pool and damage of other classes, and Blizzard is planning even more buffs for them. #1 game design here.
Sorcerers in a similar condition as the shown barbarian might reach 18,000 damage and the same amount of health points – nowhere near half a million. Even some barbarian players are surprised by the new and upcoming changes.
Even though all other classes also receive buffs, there is directly a nerf for sorcerers: Teleport will have a cooldown of 14 seconds instead of eleven. This is already causing trouble, as the skill is not just for movement, but is an important defensive ability. Teleport can trigger barriers or stuns, for example.
In another thread on Reddit, users are already complaining about this change, calling it “salt in the wound.” Sorcerers now have the worst defense of all classes, and the nerf makes them even worse.
Users hope that the upcoming PTR will be used to implement community feedback, possibly reversing the nerf on sorcerers and adjusting class balance a bit. Strong barbarians are not even the problem, but the fact that no other class can keep up: Mid-season patch buffs many classes, but players feel two deserve more love
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As with many other MMORPGs, there are also regular Twitch Drops for Tarisland where you can secure cosmetic or useful in-game items. What drops are currently active, how to obtain and unlock them, is explained by MeinMMO here.
Which Twitch Drops are currently available for Tarisland? At the launch of the MMORPG, three Twitch Drops were announced, but you can only earn two of them now:
Bunny Wants Candy – a cosmetic pet
Friendly Duck – a cosmetic headgear
To secure these two Twitch Drops, you need to watch one or more participating Twitch streamers of your choice playing Tarisland for two (pet) or five hours (hat).
However, the items will only arrive in the game if you have linked your Twitch account with your Tarisland account. Once you have completed the required number of hours, Twitch will notify you via an update in the Notifications tab. There you can also claim the unlocked items and transfer them to your in-game mailbox.
The cinematic trailer for the launch of Tarisland:
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Tarisland: Trailer for the global launch shows cinematic class action
Which Twitch Drop is no longer available? In addition to the Twitch Drops listed above, there was the opportunity to secure a Reindeer mount by watching participating streamers for eight hours. However, this Twitch Drop was limited to only 50 Twitch users, which was sharply criticized by parts of the community (via reddit).
Free2Play, for PC and Mobile, with a PvE focus
What else do I need to know about Tarisland? Tarisland is a theme park MMORPG that focuses heavily on dungeons and raids and was released with a free-to-play 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, an amusement park, and instanced PvP content.
To start the DLC in Elden Ring, you must have completed a few things. To help you know how to get to the Shadowlands, we will show you the necessary steps in our guide.
How do I get to the DLC? To access the DLC of Elden Ring, you first need to defeat two bosses:
Starscourge Radahn
Mohg, Lord of Blood
Once you’ve defeated both, return to Mohgwyn’s Palace and visit the decaying cocoon of Miquella. Next to it, you will also meet a new NPC: Leda. She will provide you with some new information snippets about the DLC.
Touch the hand of Miquella to be teleported
After your chat, all you need to do is interact with Miquella’s withered arm, and you will be instantly teleported to the new realm of the Shadowlands. Now we will show you where and how to best defeat Radahn and Mohg.
Finding and defeating Radahn
Where do I find Radahn? To find Radahn, you must visit Castle Redmane in Caelid. Once you reach the Site of Grace “Impassable Great Bridge”, use the teleporter on the left side (see Image 1).
You will be teleported inside the castle. Run north and speak with Knight Jerren to start the feast. After hearing the speech, you can continue marching north to take the elevator.
Now you can take another portal to reach Radahn’s battlefield.
The portal on the impassable great bridge leads you into the castleFollow the arrows towards the arena
How do I best defeat Radahn? Radahn can be easily defeated if you carry weapons with bleeding damage and summon fighters in the arena. If your companions are defeated, you don’t have to worry, as their summon signs will reappear at the ghostly banners.
Finding and defeating Mohg
Where do I find Mohg? There are two ways to find Mohg:
You complete the quest for Varré the Field Surgeon until he gives you the item “Medallion of the Pureblood Knight”.
Use the item to teleport yourself to the area of the Blood Prince.
Look for a bloody portal in the Sanctified Snowfield northeast of the ruins of Yelough Anix.
Defeat the bloodhound that haunts you as an intruder to activate the portal.
Once you’ve entered his realm, you can use our map to find the way to his palace.
Follow the marked path – Watch out for aggressive enemies
How do I best defeat Mohg? Mohg is a tough guy, but there are various builds to defeat him. As a mage, you can either use your Comet of Azur or rely on bleeding damage. But don’t forget one of the most important potions, as it counters one of his most unfair attacks.
That was all the information on how to access the new DLC area of “Shadow of the Erdtree.” If you have any further questions or requests, feel free to express them in the comments. You can find more tips and tricks for Elden Ring in our extensive information collection: Elden Ring: All Guides, Beginner Tips, and Builds at a Glance
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A small trick helps to expose annoying bots in World of Warcraft faster. You just need to be a mentor.
While many are still frolicking in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, the “normal” game is once again plagued by bots and twinks placed on all realms to advertise boosts. It’s hard to keep up with reporting them.
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Why can mentors recognize bots? If you are a mentor (“Guide”) in World of Warcraft, new players will be shown to you with a special Murloc symbol – even through the walls of houses.
This post from the WoW subreddit shows how well it works:
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Especially in Stormwind and Orgrimmar, many of the current new players are indeed bots. The characters usually have a gibberish name and often stand in a corner of some house, staring at the wall while posting in various channels.
What are the bots advertising? Currently, there is a lot of advertising for getting a boost in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. You pay for that with gold from a “real” character and in return, you get a “boost” in WoW Remix – usually a run through a raid or the quick leveling of a character.
Is that forbidden? Advertising such services is not fundamentally prohibited, but it is if done in the wrong channel or on other realms. Since some of the most aggressive providers are advertising on nearly all realms, it’s pretty obvious that this violates the rules. A report is usually completely appropriate. Worse than in the capitals is it currently only in Goldshire – but for different reasons.
If you want to tidy up a bit in your capital city – activate the mentor system and report a few obvious bots.
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The 2000s had some comedies that were vulgar, silly, and quite crude, but they hit the youthful target audience just right. MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes watched a film on Amazon Prime that hits this same mark, but is much more modern.
Which film is it? The film Bottoms was released in 2023 and is a comedy that satirically deals with well-known high school tropes. The two lesbian students, PJ and Josie, who represent classic losers, are the main characters of the film. Through absurd incidents, the two start a self-defense class, which is more like a fight club, to get closer to the cheerleaders.
Bottoms is, as you can guess from the premise, not a delicate or elegant film. The film is silly and extremely vulgar. The familiar high school tropes are parodied to the extent that at one point I thought the movie was an R-rated version of something like High School Musical.
You can get a first look at the film here:
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Bottoms – Trailer for the modern high school comedy from 2023
Disney Channel for Adults
Bottoms is a satire about high school clichés. The world in Bottoms is absolutely exaggerated. The many students seem like blueprints from the cliché box, and especially the football players and the holy quarterback are an absurd highlight. The star player of the school is almost worshipped like a god, and in the cafeteria, he sits like Jesus with his disciples.
The clichés are the perfect contrast to the two protagonists, who are the classic losers but are portrayed as the only normal ones while watching. The silly situations go so far that I was also reminded of something like Scary Movie.
The fight club is pure fun, because instead of learning real self-defense, they just hit each other. You shouldn’t expect intelligent jokes here, but the film never pretends that you should expect such things.
The many Disney Channel clichés are taken to the extreme at the end when the rival high school wants to get revenge on the players, going beyond insults.
Despite the Dark Humor, There Are Important Themes
Bottoms also addresses socially relevant themes. Just the two protagonists are a big contrast to other female roles in such films. They portray the pubescent losers that are usually played by men.
Topics such as sexual harassment, homophobia, or feminism are also addressed. This is never done subtly, but it fits perfectly with the vulgar film.
When the female students talk about their problems, the teacher interrupts them with: Guys, I’m getting divorced or Men need therapy too. This shows in a comedic way how women’s issues are often related to men or interrupted directly.
Unlike in other films, this feels organic in Bottoms. Bottoms never tries to tug at the heartstrings or make the mood more serious, and I really liked that. Nothings seems out of place because of that.
I had a lot of fun with Bottoms. This is due to the fights, but also to the social themes. However, one shouldn’t expect a deep exploration here. Not everyone will enjoy the comedic aspects. But if you miss American Pie and want to see a more modern version of something like it, you will have fun with Bottoms. If you want to poke fun at Generation Y, you should check this out: The new film “Old Dads” on Netflix is ideal for everyone who hates 30-year-olds
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Clint Eastwood is counted among the greatest icons that Hollywood has produced. He is not only a talented actor but also an award-winning director. His greatest success came with a film for which he was originally the second choice.
Which film is it about? Clint Eastwood directed American Sniper. The film is based on the memoirs of Chris Kyle, the deadliest American sniper with over 160 confirmed kills. He earned the title “Al-Shaitan,” which translates to “the devil.”
The film begins during the Iraq War. We see Chris Kyle shooting a boy who was attempting to kill American soldiers with a grenade. His mother is also shot by the sniper.
Kyle experienced a strict upbringing in his childhood. His father beat him and raised him to defend himself with violence.
He experienced a total of four extended deployments in Iraq. His social life suffered as he only integrated superficially. This made his relationship with his wife increasingly difficult.
There was an intense shootout with an Al-Qaeda terrorist. Kyle was able to come out on top.
He could never return to normal life. Ultimately, he was shot by another veteran at a shooting range.
The screenplay for the film landed with several directors. Ultimately, it was Clint Eastwood who was able to impose his vision of the film. Although he was only the second choice, it became his greatest success (via Collider).
One of Eastwood’s best Western films is Unforgiven:
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Clint Eastwood created a great Western with ‘Unforgiven’
American Sniper became the biggest hit for Clint Eastwood
Why was Eastwood only the second choice? Originally, screenwriter Jason Hall wanted to impress with the story. He had formed a close bond with the real Chris Kyle. But America was not ready in 2013 to implement his vision of the film.
After Kyle’s death, director Steven Spielberg took up the screenplay. He made some changes to the script and wanted to focus more on the personality of the Al-Qaeda terrorist. He was supposed to be a sort of mirror to Kyle, which made the screenplay move in a more psychological direction. As a result, the page count of the screenplay increased,
However, Spielberg did not get the budget he wanted. His ideas were too expensive, which is why he dropped out of the project. Only then did Eastwood take the reins and cut some content to fit within the budget. Spielberg’s original idea of incorporating the antagonist more significantly remained intact.
How successful was he with that? American Sniper became Clint Eastwood’s biggest success. According to Box Office Mojo, the film earned over 547 million USD at the box office. This makes the film even more successful than Gran Torino, Sully, and Million Dollar Baby. Eastwood was therefore lucky that Spielberg dropped out of the project.
For the 10th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls Online and the console launch of Gold Road, MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz had the opportunity to speak with Creative Director Rich Lambert about the past decade, criticism of the new chapter, and the hottest MMORPG summer in years.
Since April, celebrations for the 10th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls Online have been underway. The party is set to continue until June 2025, which marks ten years since the console version of the MMORPG was released. Speaking of consoles: Since June 3, 2024, you can experience the new chapter Gold Road on PC, followed by the release for Xbox and PlayStation on June 18.
This time, Rich Lambert took the time to answer my questions. Rich has been the Creative Director at Zenimax since June 2014 and has been involved in the full seven years of development time of Elder Scrolls Online as Lead Content Designer. He is usually the one who presents the new chapters to the press and public.
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Who is writing here? Karsten Scholz is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. He has been dealing with the best genre in the world almost daily for 15 years. His private first contact was in 2005. Since then, he has accumulated several years of playtime in various online role-playing games and has played almost every relevant genre representative of the past two decades at least for a while.
He has been following The Elder Scrolls Online since the beta. He was there at launch and knows every DLC and every chapter. With his Khajiit Nightblade, he has already been able to traverse dungeons alongside the developers multiple times.
However, it is impossible to compare the playable area of different chapters without tools. For example, in the center of Vvardenfell stands the enormous volcano. Other chapters brought vast underground areas in addition to the overworld map. I wanted to know exactly from Rich: How do the West Marshes stack up in direct comparison? His answer:
Of course, we have seen the criticism and taken the feedback. The engine of our game world consists of many cells, and when you look at the number of cells from which the West Marshes are constructed, the size of the region actually turns out to be similar to that of previous chapters.
However, I also find that one area in the northeast, where five wayshrines are within sight, quite strange.
We wanted to try something here that we hadn’t done before. What is interesting is: For every person who tells us that they dislike the writing tasks for the reasons you mentioned, there is someone else who is happy to return to old areas they haven’t visited in ages…[ ]
However, we are looking closely at the mentioned points of criticism and have also identified some issues around the writing system that can be improved – such as regarding the unlocking of recipes with alternate characters…[ ] It simply doesn’t feel as good as we hoped to earn the writing schematics a second and third time.
Rich Lambert in conversation with MeinMMO
The discussions surrounding the launch of Gold Road were ultimately accompanied by Pay2Win accusations because you have to purchase the chapter Gold Road to gain access to the skills of the writing system. I wanted to know from Rich how he evaluates this and whether similar accusations had already been made when new classes were introduced through chapters.
Every time. As soon as we release a new class with a chapter, there are some people who complain that it is Pay2Win. However, we don’t see it that way because the skills that come with new classes or now with the writing system aren’t really noticeably more powerful than the skills you can access alternatively.
They’re just new and thus interesting, and some skills come with cool effects. However, our PvP is so skill-based that a less experienced player with the best possible gear and skills will never win against a hardcore PvP veteran…[ ] Our job is, of course, to ensure that we don’t introduce any new skills into the game that are overly powerful.
Rich Lambert in conversation with MeinMMO
However, Gold Road was not only received critically in the community. There was a lot of praise, for example, for the visual design of the zones and how locations known from Oblivion like Skingrad were integrated into Elder Scrolls Online.
Many lore fans also warmly received the introduction of the new Daedric Princess Ithelia. The charismatic princess is also one of the highlights of the chapter for Rich. Just like the aforementioned writing system:
The system itself is already fantastic, with over 4,000 combinations. However, the writing system is accompanied by a story that I simply think is incredibly good. This is clearly part of the best storytelling we have done so far.
Rich Lambert in conversation with MeinMMO
“One half was sure that we would kill the game like this.”
Rich and I didn’t just talk about the new chapter, but also about the path the game has taken over the past ten years. After previously discussing the full voice-over of all dialogues with Michael Zenke and Bill Slavicsek, I wanted to know what other design decision has positively shaped the Elder Scrolls Online today.
One of the most important decisions came only after the launch, when Matt Firor and I sat down to think about what we could do to make Elder Scrolls Online something different. […]
At that time, we were caught between a rock and a hard place because the game didn’t have enough Elder Scrolls but also not enough MMO, and we had to think about what exactly we wanted to be. So I spent several days over Christmas at Matt’s house to figure out what One Tamriel could be.
Once we nailed that down, we went back to the team where we presented our pitch. And the team looked at us in disbelief: “You want to do what?!” One half was sure that we would kill the game this way. The other half was excited about our idea. And we did it, and that changed everything for the better.
Rich Lambert in conversation with MeinMMO
The update One Tamriel was released in October 2016 and brought flexible level scaling to the game world of Elder Scrolls Online. Additionally, the endgame of the MMORPG was restructured. Both created, in combination, the foundation on which ESO has been standing for almost eight years now.
A Live-Action Series for Elder Scrolls like Fallout?
You must have heard about how incredibly positively the launch of the Amazon Prime Fallout series has impacted player numbers in the various Fallout games. I want to know from Rich Lambert how such an adaptation for Elder Scrolls would need to look in his view to be worthwhile and significant.
Similar to Blizzard with Warcraft, the Zenimax team has also been hearing the demand for a live-action or CGI movie for the Elder Scrolls universe for years. Rich would be very interested in such an adaptation because the lore of Tamriel has so much to offer, but that decision is not in his hands.
Through the Amazon Prime Fallout series, Fallout 76 hit player records – here is the trailer:
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The official trailer for the Fallout series on Amazon in German
Additionally, every minute of CGI film, of the quality of the cinematic trailers of Elder Scrolls Online or World of Warcraft, is extremely expensive: “Many people simply cannot imagine how expensive it is to implement something like this in CGI,” explains the developer.
The Hottest MMORPG Summer in Years
In the interview, we also discussed the various MMORPG releases that are currently and upcoming in the following weeks. Tarisland is already out. Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail and WoW: The War Within are already on the starting blocks. Throne and Liberty is coming. New World is landing on consoles.
I wanted to know from Rich whether there is currently relief that with the early launch of Gold Road, they were able to avoid this launch cycle or if he is, on the contrary, very excited about one of the projects privately.
I find all of them exciting, and not just the upcoming MMORPGs. I’m also really looking forward to the DLC for Elden Ring. There are just so many games that are coming out soon. Currently, I’m playing Hades 2 nonstop; I loved the first part already…[ ]
If time permits, I’d also like to check out all the new MMORPGs. On the one hand, that is naturally part of the job, but on the other hand, I have always been a fan of the genre.
Rich Lambert in conversation with MeinMMO
The Time Under Microsoft
Normally, PR doesn’t like it when you stray too far from the actual topic in an interview about a specific game, but I took the chance to briefly talk with Rich about Microsoft and the time so far at Team Xbox.
For a long time, it was said that the Microsoft management grants the acquired studios a lot of freedom to work on their projects quietly. However, since the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, there have been repeated reports of layoffs, project terminations, and studio closures. Zenimax and Bethesda were often affected.
I wanted to know from Rich how he evaluates the time since the acquisition in March 2021 and whether anything has changed in the internal working methods since then.
We are in the fortunate position that we are profitable and successful, and that the Xbox leadership understands what we are doing and why we are doing it. Therefore, they usually let us work in peace, which is great.
For us developers, there has not actually been any change in our daily business. The changes that have occurred have more affected the leadership levels, such as Matt Firor and the others. The team and I simply continue to do what we have always been doing, and as long as we are successful with that, they can leave us alone.
I wanted to know from Rich what goes through his mind when he hears such stories and whether there is perhaps a community story that has particularly touched him. The Creative Director explains that over the years there have been so many beautiful anecdotes that he doesn’t want to highlight any. But many stories involve friends or partners for life having met.
He can relate very well to this, as Rich met his wife in EverQuest. They have now been married for 22 years. For the developer, it thus feels like he can give something back with ESO and close the circle.
According to Rich Lambert, the first details about the update for the third quarter of 2024, which is set to bring new housing content among other things, will be available “very soon”. Additionally, the public test server is set to go live with the new features in the coming weeks.
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In June, there will be Spotlight Hours in Pokémon GO again. We summarize which Pokémon and bonuses will appear.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour usually takes place on Tuesdays. Starting at 6:00 PM, there will be 60 minutes during which a specific Pokémon appears in large numbers.
In addition to the respective event Pokémon, there will also be a bonus that allows you to increase XP, Stardust, or similar.
The bonuses and Pokémon change from week to week. We will show you here when and what you will encounter.
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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins
All Spotlight Hours in June 2024 for Pokémon GO
When do Spotlight Hours take place? Always on Tuesday, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The following dates are scheduled:
Which Pokémon? Makuhita is a Fighting-type Pokémon from the third generation. It can evolve into Hariyama.
What bonuses? You will receive double the amount of candy for each Pokémon you catch. Note: This also applies to raid bosses that you catch during the event.
Is it worth attending? Neither Makuhita nor its evolution Hariyama play a particularly significant role in battles. This applies both to the league as well as in fights against raid bosses or gyms. So, it is more for players who still need the two or wish to try their luck for a shiny. However, the chance for that is not increased.
Spotlight Hour on June 11
Which Pokémon? Wingull is a Flying-Water-type Pokémon from the third generation, just like its evolution Pelipper.
What bonuses? As a bonus, you will receive double the amount of candy for every Pokémon you send to the professor. So make sure to go through your collection and send away what you don’t need during the event.
Is it worth attending? Pelipper is a useful Pokémon for the PvP battle league. Here it might be worth looking for a good specimen with appropriate values for the battle league.
Which Pokémon? Kiesling is a Rock-type Pokémon from the fifth generation. It evolves into Sedimantur and further into Brockoloss.
What bonuses? You will receive double XP for evolution.
Is it worth attending? Kiesling and its evolutions are not particularly relevant in the league or in battles against raid bosses and gyms. However, for your collection, the date can be worthwhile since the evolution from Sedimantur to Brockoloss costs a whole 200 candies. You can bypass this by trading a Sedimantur with friends, then the candy cost for evolution will be waived.
But let’s say you find a four-star specimen or shiny, it would be frustrating not to be able to evolve it or trade it away. So: Use the date to collect candies.
Spotlight Hour on June 25
Which Pokémon? Bubungus is a Fairy-Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 7. It evolves into Lamellux.
What bonuses? You will receive double Stardust when catching.
Is it worth attending? Yes, because Bubungus is among the Pokémon that yield more Stardust. You will receive a total of 500 for each catch, and 625 even if you have sunny or cloudy weather. However, you can double these values again, since the Stardust bonus is active.
Here you have a very good opportunity to boost your Stardust supply. And this should always be taken advantage of, as you need Stardust to level up your Pokémon or when you want to teach them new moves. Accordingly, Bubungus is worth it for that alone. And if you want to know what else is happening this month: Here are all events in June 2024 for Pokémon GO.
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