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A movie in which Schwarzenegger protects a star from Game of Thrones was not a flop – although many think so

A movie has been at number 1 on the list of the best films since 2008, even though it flopped at the box office

Dynamax-Regirock in Pokémon GO: The best counters against the boss

The frustrating thing about a flop would be that the film has been financed independently. Costner himself invested a lot in his passion project. Warner Brothers is only acting as a distributor in this case. In Germany, Chapter 1 of Horizon will only be released on August 22, 2024. Until then, we will know how the film performed in the USA. A Western legend recommends this film: Clint Eastwood raves about the best Western he has ever seen – But hardly anyone knows the film

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Pokémon GO places an entire city in Pokémon fever as if it were 2016

Max Handwerk 19. June 2024 Reading time 5 minutes

Great weather, parks full of trainers, and plenty of Pokémon: The Pokémon GO festival in Madrid seemed to put the whole city into a Pokémon frenzy. MyMMO author Max Handwerk was on site.

Even on my way to the event in Madrid, I realize: This weekend is going to be different from anything I’ve experienced in Pokémon GO before.

I’ve been playing Pokémon GO since 2018 and quite intensively at that. But I was only a spectator during the great hype in 2016: My smartphone back then simply couldn’t handle Pokémon GO.

So while I’m used to meeting groups of players at larger events like the global GO Fest or playing with a few people during Community Day, I’ve never experienced a situation where it felt like everyone and everything around me was playing Pokémon GO.

Until the GO Fest 2024 in Madrid.

Thousands of Trainers Roaming Madrid

It’s just before 09:00 on Friday morning and the sun is already blazing down from the sky. I’m on my way to the “Parque Juan Carlos Primero” – just like thousands of other trainers who want to catch as many Pokémon as possible this weekend.

It’s a sight reminiscent of the game’s release: Groups are standing at every corner, throwing Poké Balls at the monsters that are around in the park and the city this weekend.

They’ve come from all corners of the world: Over 80% of the players traveled from outside Spain to participate in the GO Fest, explained Philipp Marz, Director Regional Marketing at Niantic.

The GO Fest enticed with various Pokémon and bonuses, many of which will also be available at the global GO Fest in summer 2024. The special thing about the local GO Fest was precisely that: the location. So many players gathered at once that it felt like being back in 2016.

The gameplay that weekend was divided into two sections: One half of the day was spent in the park, while the second half took place in the city itself, Madrid.

The park was divided into four different habitats, each containing different monsters that players were supposed to explore during the event quest. There were plenty of stops, gyms, and spawns. On the contrary, it seemed almost too generous – with so many Pokémon on the screen, it was a challenge not to accidentally tap the wrong one.

Additionally, the park presented itself as a true Pokémon world with various decorative elements.

For instance, there were:

Real PokéStops where you could take a break and charge your phone
A real gym on site
A small PvP section where mini-tournaments were held for small prizes
An avenue made up of loading screens from previous years

Good Vibes Despite the Heat

The players on site contributed to the atmosphere: Short conversations arose while walking around, raids were completed together, or people simply chatted a bit. There was a lot going on, but it wasn’t overcrowded.

Many dressed up nicely for the event, sporting fan shirts or full cosplays. You could often see trainers with lists on their backs showing which monsters they were looking to trade or which ones they could offer.

A few impressions:

When it comes to outfits, caps, hats, or similar were also in high demand, because as nice as the good weather was: The sun in Madrid is intense.

This unfortunately affected the gameplay, when phones got too hot and batteries drained almost twice as fast. Additionally, the game became choppy as the phone tried to compete with Charmander in terms of heat. No wonder then that during lunchtime, people scurried from shade to shade to avoid burning.

All in all, however, the weather was rather a plus point, which also factored into Madrid being chosen as the event location, as Philipp Marz explained. Clearly: Pokémon GO is simply more fun in warm temperatures and blue skies than in rain, snow, or storm.

Otherwise, Madrid proved to be a great place for such an event. I headed to Retiro Park. A lot of trainers showed up there to enjoy the second half of the day. However, a large part of the city was usable for the event, and players could explore it while playing – a fantastic experience for a newcomer like me in Madrid.

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Heavenly teamwork in Pokémon GO – a new season begins

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However, it was sometimes difficult to get internet access within the city. While the park contained network masts that ensured a good connection at all times, there were occasional issues in the city.

But this did not significantly dampen the mood. The main reason: You were simply always surrounded by other players. Raids that were barely possible at home due to a lack of teammates were quickly defeated here. To make a new friend, you didn’t need to search for codes online – you could simply ask someone.

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The overall atmosphere was simply something very special. Everyone was peaceful, in a good mood, and eager to go on a Pokémon hunt together. Regardless of age, family, or solo players: everyone was somehow in the right place.

I will always keep the weekend in my memory as a very positive experience, though it also comes with a bit of nostalgia. Because: Just like at such events, Pokémon GO is unfortunately only rarely a part of daily life. Returning to play “normally” after the GO Fest will be an adjustment. If you want to know what’s happening in the game soon: Here you will find all events for June 2024 related to Pokémon GO.

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One Piece begins an arc that was hinted at 25 years ago – 2 Straw Hat pirates are likely to be important

Jasmin Beverungen 19. June 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

In the anime and manga of One Piece, the Straw Hat crew is still on Egghead Island. But soon, they will head towards Elbaf. The upcoming island could be of great significance for two Straw Hat pirates, as they will be reunited with important people.

Beware of spoilers! In the following article, we will discuss the upcoming island Elbaf. If you don’t want to know anything about this island yet, you can come back at a later time.

Which two Straw Hat pirates could it be important for? Especially Luffy and Usopp are looking forward to the upcoming island. In chapter 1076, there was a showdown between Shanks’ pirate crew and the Kid pirates. At that time, Shanks and his members, who are among the strongest pirate crews, were on Elbaf and celebrating with the Giant Warrior pirate crew in a bar.

If Shanks’ pirate crew is still on Elbaf, it could lead to two emotional reunions:

Luffy and Shanks have not seen each other since his childhood. Shanks had passed on his straw hat to Luffy and then sailed the Grand Line. Luffy followed him a few years later and would now be ready to look his comrade in the eye.
Yasopp is a member of Shanks’ pirate crew and the father of Usopp. The long-nosed pirate has not seen his father since his childhood. Since Usopp’s mother has long since passed away, the father figure could play an important role in his life.

Even if Shanks’ pirate crew has long since sailed on, the island of Elbaf would still hold great significance for Usopp. The Straw Hat crew had already landed on Little Garden 25 years ago in the manga and encountered two giants. Back then, Usopp made a decision.

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One Piece – The 26th Opening for the Egghead Island Arc has been released

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Usopp wants to become a great warrior

Why is Usopp looking forward to Elbaf? In chapter 117, they encountered Boogey and Woogey, who are currently helping the Straw Hats escape from Egghead Island. The two giants, who come from Elbaf, have been at war with each other there for over 100 years.

Usopp watched the two and admired their pride. He vowed to one day become a fearless warrior like the two giants. Since there is said to be a whole village full of such warriors, Usopp decided to visit the homeland of the two one day. So he teased 25 years ago that Elbaf exists.

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What do we already know about Elbaf? The existence of Elbaf has been mentioned several times in One Piece. So far, we know the following information about the island:

Elbaf (read backwards Fable) is the homeland of the giants and is located in the New World, the second part of the Grand Line.
On Elbaf, there are supposed to be gigantic beasts. The island itself is colossal and has large mountains as well as a gigantic tree in the middle.
The giants of Elbaf believe in the sun god Nika, who now lives on as a reincarnation in Luffy.
Big Mom lived here during her childhood and destroyed one of the villages. It has since been rebuilt.
The theme of the island is Norse mythology. The wooden huts look like they are from the Viking Age, and there is a tradition where the giants celebrate the winter solstice.

When will the Straw Hat crew arrive at Elbaf? As our colleagues from GamePro reported, the Straw Hat crew will arrive at Elbaf by November 2024 at the latest. At that time, merchandise related to the island of giants is set to be released.

This gives at most five months for mangaka Eiichiro Oda to send Luffy and his crew to Elbaf. However, the end of One Piece seems to be a long way off. There are still some mysteries that need to be resolved. MeinMMO has taken a look into the crystal ball and revealed when One Piece might end: When will the story of One Piece end?

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EVE Online is still going strong after 21 years, celebrates player record for 2024 after update

Karsten Scholz 19. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Thanks to the new Equinox expansion, a record number of adventurers are currently exploring the universe of EVE Online. Even the servers struggled with the unexpected influx.

What kind of expansion is this? The Equinox update was released on June 11, 2024, for EVE Online, bringing the following highlight features:

Corporation and alliance leaders have access to new Upwell structures. The orbital Skyhook enables the promotion of new colonization resources (energy, workforce, and reagents). The structures are tempting for criminal elements, thereby creating a regular risk of a pirate orbital blockade.
Solar systems undergo significant changes, with planets now playing a vital role in the function of each system and determining their strategic importance.
Pilots gain access to four new defensible cargo ships. Each ship is equipped with an infrastructure hangar capable of storing items for the possession and enhancement of sovereign space.
Equinox introduces monthly rewards to provide more incentives for completing daily activities across all careers. This new addition includes a 12-level progress system, where rewards are given at every third step.
Creative capsuleers can design their own ship skins for themselves or their organization.
There are seven free days of Omega for all capsuleers who visit the New Eden Store by June 20, 2024. Omega gives you access to double training speed, advanced skills, a wide selection of the best EVE ships, the contract system for trading, and more.
The corporation window receives a comprehensive update to be more user-friendly and modern. With losses of ships, acquiring loyalty points, and salvage, three new corporation projects are introduced.

New expansions regularly come for EVE Online. Here is the trailer for Havoc:

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EVE Online lets you finally be truly evil – Trailer for the new expansion Havoc

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New expansion sets yearly record and causes problems

What kind of player record is this? The new update was able to attract more space adventurers to the Tranquility server cluster of EVE Online than ever before over the weekend. Tranquility runs the live instance of the space MMORPG, where the global community (except for China) operates.

According to Eve-Offline.net, on June 11, 2024, there were 36,918 players online at the same time on Tranquility. This has never happened in 2024. The last peak was in November 2023, with 40,165 players online simultaneously. By the way, the current all-time record is from May 5, 2013, when 65,303 players were online at the same time.

The recent influx not only led to a noticeably livelier space but also caused server problems. EVE Status reported on X about login issues that prevented players from accessing the servers.

Meanwhile, the developers celebrated the first creative works from the community:

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Amazon Games brings MMORPG Throne and Liberty in September – Trailer, date and Open Beta

Karsten Scholz 19. June 2024 Reading time 4 minutes

The heads of Amazon Games and NCSoft have surprisingly announced the release date of the western version of Throne and Liberty! The MMORPG is indeed set to launch in 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC.

What have Amazon Games and NCSoft announced? The insiders from the South Korean business site MTN were right! According to an official press release, Throne and Liberty is set to be released on September 17, 2024, for PC, PS5, and Xbox, operating under a free-to-play model.

Even earlier, from July 18 to 23, 2024, an open beta phase is to take place on PC and consoles – with crossplay functionality enabled.

Here is the new trailer for Throne and Liberty, which went live alongside the announcement:

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Throne and Liberty: New trailer reveals release date, introduces the fantasy world of Solisium

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Between Hope and Skepticism

What do I need to know about Throne and Liberty? T&L was originally announced as Lineage 3 or Lineage Eternal and was initially supposed to adopt an isometric perspective, similar to Lost Ark. However, it was completely revamped in 2017 to become a “true next-gen MMORPG.”

The new version is intended to appeal to a wide audience. It offers action-packed combat in third-person view, removes annoying features like autoplay, and promises an interesting mix of PvE and PvP.

Here are the key features of the MMORPG:

Mass Battles: Experience epic PvP and PvE battles, including dungeons and fortress sieges in a persistent open world of vastness and diversity.
Robust Social Life: Interactions in guilds and alliances are a core component of the game.
A dynamic, interactive environment: Day and night cycles have a significant impact on gameplay, and unpredictable weather effects alter gameplay, terrain, and access points.
A fresh approach to exploration and mobility: To move quickly, players can transform into flying or swimming creatures – or even take on the form of a defeated boss to influence the outcome of a battle. Use grappling points to reach platforms and gain an advantage in combat.
Two-Weapon Combat: Customize your playstyle by equipping a weapon in each hand, such as a sword and shield, longbow, crossbows, greatsword, staff, daggers, or wand and spellbook.

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What has the community feedback been so far? A major focus of Throne and Liberty lies on group content and PvP battles with many participants. Many players have expressed enthusiasm about how smoothly the battles play out. Frame rate drops have reportedly been minimal, even with 1,000 and more participants.

The flexibility of the class system is also praised, as players can freely switch weapons and easily take on different roles, along with the large world, with its dynamic weather effects and day-night cycles, and the wide range of content.

In Korea, Throne and Liberty has already been released but initially failed to meet expectations. Subsequently, the leadership of the team changed. Ahn Jong-ok is reported to have stepped down. Executive Director Choi Moonyoung is now setting the direction and is thought to be considering a mobile port.

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Diablo 4: The effect of an Uber Unique is stronger after the mid-season patch – but that is misleading

Nicole Wakulczyk 19. June 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

The Uber Unique “Andariel’s Visage” was supposed to be enhanced with Patch 1.4.3 during the Mid-Season in Diablo 4 – and it certainly seems that way. However, the powerful effect is currently only visual.

The Mid-Season Patch was expected to fix several bugs, such as the issue where the damage of the “Holy Bolt” elixir scaled “unintentionally high.” Patch 1.4.3 weakened the effect of the elixir while also causing additional bugs. The developers disabled the elixir.

The update also introduced some buffs for the five classes – as well as for several Uniques and Uber Uniques. This opened up new possibilities for strong builds. In particular, the Uber Unique “Andariel’s Visage” was in the spotlight. The effect of the Uber Unique helmet received an adjustment.

What is this item? Andariel’s Visage is an Uber Unique, which means an ultra-unique item in Diablo 4. You can get it as a drop from the bosses Duriel and Andariel, and in rare cases outside of that. The helmet increases the following stats:

all attributes
attack speed
life steal
poison resistance

Additionally, there is a chance with the lucky hit to trigger a poison nova that inflicts poison damage on enemies. After the patch, this should be quite visible to them, and the damage of the poison nova should be increased as well. But the effect animation is misleading.

Update: On June 20, Community Manager Adam Fletcher wrote in the forum that the bug was fixed with a hotfix: “A problem was fixed where the poison nova of Andariel’s Visage caused damage around the player, even though the visual effect was around enemies. A problem was fixed where the poison nova of Andariel’s Visage dealt less damage than intended.”

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Diablo 4 Season 4 “Loot Reborn” in the gameplay trailer

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Enemies in a large poison nova – but only visually

According to Patch 1.4.3, the following changes were to be made to Andariel’s Visage:

“Poison nova” now appears on the enemy instead of the player.
Damage of “Poison nova” increased by 50%.

This means that not only is the damage of the poison nova effect higher. The area of effect can now also reach over a greater distance and is no longer limited to the immediate vicinity of the player character. However, players are now noting that the change to the helmet seems to be faulty.

Why is the change misleading? On Reddit, “zopikl0n” writes on June 17: “Andariel’s Visage is bugged. Only the visual part of the [poison] nova triggers on enemies. It still deals damage around your character, but the visual part is triggered on the enemy.”

And “SamGoingHam” writes in the comments: “Damn. I was looking forward to playing the Andariel build.” Since the Mid-Season Patch, the Andariel build for huntresses is at the top of the tier list for endgame builds in Season 4.

This is Blizzard’s response: Under a post from Community Manager Adam Fletcher on X, which is actually about the “Holy Bolt” elixir, users address the issue with Andariel’s Visage. Fletcher responded: “The problem with Andariel has been identified internally, and we will provide a future hotfix to address this issue.”

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What do experts say? The Diablo expert wudijo explains the problem with the Uber Unique in his YouTube video as follows: One can clearly see the poison explosions on the enemies based on the green poison areas. So it really looks like the effect is working.

However, what is actually happening is that the effect still occurs around the character instead of on the enemies, as described in the patch – and as visually recognizable. However, this is a “fake animation.” Tests have shown that the damage is higher. Essentially, nothing is different than before the patch.

With the buff for the Uber Unique, further builds might emerge in Diablo 4 – if the effect works correctly. According to wudijo, sorceresses could also benefit from the helmet. The Mid-Season Patch brought several buffs for the classes in Diablo 4. However, players of two classes have been particularly disappointed and believe: They deserve much more love.

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Destiny 2: Servers Down for Patch 8.0.0.4 – All Patch Notes and Info

Christos Tsogos 18. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

A new week begins in Destiny 2, which also means a new patch. Bungie is taking down its servers for update 8.0.0.4 to refresh its loot shooter a bit. Here’s what you need to know about the downtime.

Update, 21:50: The servers are back online and you can finally log in. Enjoy and have a nice evening!

What you need to know today: Today, Bungie is releasing a tougher version of the 12-player mission “Excision.” In this one, players fight against the weakened Witness to eliminate him once and for all.

Bungie promises good loot, and to ensure the servers can handle it, they will be taken down for a standard maintenance. We will keep you updated on the downtime and any issues that arise.

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Destiny 2 shows the launch trailer for The Final Shape

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Maintenance on 18.06. – All times for server downtime

These times are important today: Bungie informs its players about the exact downtime via x.com (formerly Twitter). It’s planned that the servers will be unreachable for 3:15 hours today.

Here’s what the maintenance schedule looks like:

At 15:00, background maintenance will start on all platforms.
At around 15:45, the servers will go offline. Players will be automatically kicked from the game.
At 19:00, the shooter is expected to be back online and you can log in again.
The maintenance will continue in the background until 21:00.

What to consider during downtimes: As long as the background maintenance is running, there may be connectivity issues in the game. Additionally, there may occasionally be queues during login because Bungie releases access to the servers gradually to avoid problems caused by high server load. Therefore, you may have to wait longer until you’re back in the game.

Please also note that third-party applications as well as the official companion app may also be unavailable for some time, meaning you can’t use them.

What changes with the new update in Episode: Echos

The following issues are known: There are many issues in The Final Shape that players are complaining about. Bungie is aware of some of them, but it is not known which of these will be fixed (via bungie.net). However, the following bugs could be addressed:

PC players with 3D audio enabled cannot hear any sound
The popup “Leaving for The Final Shape” has the wrong key art
When prismatically gifted hunters activate their new ultimate while wall-running, they fall
The hunter aspect that boosts your blade of flames ultimate doesn’t work
The description of the arc staff ultimate for hunters does not mention a blind effect after a three-combo or slam attack

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Patch Notes for the update on 18.06. in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? A complete overview of all fixed issues and improvements will be available only this evening or afternoon after the update goes live.

We will update our article and provide you with the link to the patch notes. It is possible that the patch notes will be changed or corrected by Bungie afterward.

Patch notes for update 8.0.0.4 (EN)

These are all currently available details regarding today’s update. If there are any unforeseen changes, we will, of course, keep you updated. So feel free to check back later. Until then, we recommend this article about Destiny 2 on MeinMMO: An expert on Destiny 2 plays the toughest contents solo, but for the new duo mission, he has to resort to tricks

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„Yuumi and Seraphine?“ – Fans of LoL find the selection of the new Anima Squad „legendary“

Linda Knabe 18. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Next month, players in League of Legends can look forward to the new Anima Squad. A trailer now suggests who will be included. The community is particularly excited about two champions.

League of Legends’ big summer event is approaching, and in this context, some leaks regarding new skins have recently surfaced. A new teaser trailer reveals more information.

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League of Legends teases champions for new skins

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What kind of squad is this? The new Anima Squad 2024 is set to be released on July 17, 2024, in League of Legends. In the past, several champions have already received an animal-themed look. Among others, there have been Battle Wolf Sylas, Battle Bat Vayne, Battle Bunny Riven, or Battle Cat Jinx skins.

While it is not yet officially known who will make it into the Anima Squad this time and thus receive a new skin, a teaser trailer now gives hints about the champions. In the trailer, you can hear several voices of the squad members.

Two members already mention their names in the teaser, which is why we can be sure that Illaoi and Seraphine will be part of the squad.

What does the community say? The community is discussing in the comments (via YouTube) and on Reddit which champions are likely being heard. Most users agree that besides Illaoi and Seraphine, they also hear Yuumi and Aatrox.

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“This sub will go crazy”

Other users are discussing on Reddit whether a voice belongs to Sett or Yasuo, with most betting on Yasuo. “He was also in the leaks,” emphasizes a user in this discussion.

“Yuumi AND Seraphine? This sub will go crazy,” writes a Reddit user in their comment. Indeed, many players are expressing their immense excitement about these two champions.

In many YouTube comments, the choice is often referred to as “legendary” precisely because of these two. “My queen,” writes a user in their YouTube comment about Seraphine. “I love that Yuumi is literally a cat on a keyboard,” states another comment.

What do you think of the suspected lineup of the Anima Squad 2024? Which characters would you have liked to see get an animal look? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. We don’t yet know how much the skins will cost. Of course, we hope it won’t be a fortune: Riot explains why they made the skin for €500 and that they would do it again

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The MMORPG ArcheAge is dying this month, but the successor is already in the starting blocks

Linda Knabe 18. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

This month, a new ArcheAge MMORPG is launching. Everything we know can be found here.

What kind of successor is this? ArcheAge War is the new MMORPG from publisher Kakao Games. It is supposed to be based on ArcheAge. A recently announced official release date has been set.

ArcheAge War is set to launch on June 27, 2024. On the same day, you will have to say goodbye to the MMORPG ArcheAge. It will be shutting down its servers, and we reported back in May that some private servers are already trying to attract players to continue playing there after the shutdown.

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The MMORPG ArcheAge War is starting this month

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What information is available? The ArcheAge War MMORPG is set to launch in the English version for PC and mobile. There should not be any region locks or other restrictions. In addition to SEA servers, there will also be international servers.

Through the official website (via teaser-aaw.kakaogames.com/SEA), players in some countries can already register early for the game. For pre-registration, there will also be bonuses and items available, including the “Ring of Promise.”

You will also be able to secure a username through the website until June 23, 2024, which you can then use to start in the MMORPG later.

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More PvE, more story, and smaller PvP groups

What can you expect? ArcheAge War is supposed to offer you more PvE and story content than the original. There have been mentions of dungeons and a campaign mode in advance. The PvP content in the new MMORPG will focus on smaller groups, while large-scale PvP from the predecessor will be omitted.

The official website is already presenting the 6 different races you can choose from:

Nuian: A very humanoid race that fights honorably and believes in Nui, the god of death.
Warborn: A race with powerful horns that were once brutally slaughtered as minions of the demons.
Elves: After losing their leader, the elves became fierce fighters.
Harani: The Harani are said to be the descendants of the hawks.
Dwarves: The dwarves have found their fortune in Archeum and are determined to defend it against the intruders.
Firran: The Firran are a cat-like race and are known as “wind warriors.”

Additionally, you will be able to choose from nearly 40 class combinations to prepare for exciting battles on land, water, and in the air. If you’re still looking for a good MMORPG, this list could be helpful for you: The 5 MMORPGs with the best housing in 2024

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Palworld Sakurajima update: All information about release, pals, and features

jacquelinek 18. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

As part of the Summer Game Fest 2024, Pocketpair presented a new free update for their game Palworld titled Sakurajima. MeinMMO reveals what the new update has in store for you.

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Palworld Update: Content and Release Date

When will the update be released? The new update won’t keep you waiting long, as it will be released this month, on June 27.

What kind of update is this? The free update for Palworld is titled “Sakurajima.” The update includes a new, Japan-inspired island – fitting for the title. There will also be additional new features that may be particularly interesting for those who prefer multiplayer gameplay.

This is not the first significant free update in Palworld; a few months ago we received changes with the Update v0.2.0.6, including the first raid boss.

You can watch the trailer for the new update here:

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Trailer for the new Palworld update ‘Sakurajima’

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Palworld Update: New Island & New Pals

Is there a new island? The new update brings a new island into the game, which, alongside a giant house surrounded by cherry blossom trees, apparently has even more to offer. Furthermore, the trailer shows that there will be a kind of bamboo forest and a swamp area.

In addition to the new island, another location has also been announced: the Stronghold Oil Rig. It looks like players will face exciting battles here.

Are there new Pals? Along with this, new Pals will be introduced, as well as new subspecies of existing Pals. As an example, we see a new form of Quivern in the trailer.

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Instead of working on Palworld, a developer prefers to play Crimson Desert: “Wants to stay at home and play for 12 hours straight”

Whoever wants to hunt even more monsters can currently get all the latest Monster Hunter games for the price of a full-price title

Palworld Update: New Boss Fights

Are there new boss fights? What may also be of interest to many is the new raid boss. With the last update, the demand for endgame content was addressed by introducing Bellanoire as a raid boss. The new raid boss promises another challenge after watching the trailer.

In addition to the new raid boss, there will also be a tower with a new boss fight. We do not yet know where the new tower will be located.

Palworld Update: New Features

What can players expect in multiplayer? A pleasing news, especially for Xbox and Game Pass users, is that there will also be dedicated servers for these players. Additionally, the trailer announced an arena where you can compete against other players.

What other features are there? However, the changes mentioned are not everything: there will apparently be new buildings and a new level cap. However, the exact level cap has not yet been disclosed.

Palworld is one of the biggest releases of 2024 and has broken numerous records. A 20-year-old who works part-time in a mom-and-pop store is seen as a significant factor in Palworld’s success. To find out why, read here: Palworld: Why the success is based on a 20-year-old who worked part-time in a mom-and-pop store

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First reports on Monster Hunter Wilds sound enthusiastic – Even better than Monster Hunter World?

Sophia Weiss 18. June 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

For the Summer Game Fest, there was new information about Monster Hunter Wilds. According to some reports, the game looks fantastic so far. It might even be better than Monster Hunter World.

What is Monster Hunter Wilds? Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest installment in Capcom’s popular Monster Hunter game series. Following the highly popular Monster Hunter World and its successor Monster Hunter Rise, it continues to develop the game franchise.

For the Summer Game Fest 2024, there was a completely new trailer showcasing new monsters. You can watch it here:

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New trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds shows captivating battles

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An NPC in the previous trailer caught the player’s attention so much that the game received two completely inappropriate tags on Steam.

These features make Monster Hunter Wilds better than World

What’s new in the game? The colleagues at Dualshockers were able to see a presentation from Capcom at the Summer Game Fest regarding the game. They summarized it in a preview, focusing mainly on the open world and weather system.

It was already suspected that Monster Hunter Wilds would feature an open world, and now we have confirmation and more information about how it is designed:

In its predecessor World, players often had to deal with loading screens and long treks through the camp. This is no longer the case. In Wilds, you start in an open world and can set up your own base camp at any location, which becomes a fast travel point on the map.

Additionally, after completing a hunt, you will no longer be automatically teleported back to camp. You can loot freely and just keep walking. Overall, the game feels less disjointed, even though it still definitely looks like Monster Hunter.

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The new dynamic weather also surprised the colleagues: While this feature has been around for a long time in other games, according to Dualshockers, not with the intensity that Monster Hunter Wilds brings. The weather affects the open world to such an extent that entire regions and their fauna change.

A sandstorm was supposedly shown in the presentation, causing new monsters to appear and others to disappear. There were also suddenly appearing fires, and the monsters became generally more aggressive. Moreover, it was noted that the Apex Monster of the area only appeared with the storm. The Apex Monster even had a spectacular battle with another monster.

The weather change turned a known region into a completely different one.

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What else do we know about it? Initial information and rumors have been around for a long time. We reported about it in March, among other things. The open world, for example, had been predicted for a while. Here are more details:

The entire game is supposed to take place in the open world
The game has been in development since 2019
The boss of Monster Hunter World, Yuya Tokuda, is leading the development – this has now been confirmed (via X.com)

Additionally, the colleagues from IGN had the opportunity to speak with the developers at the Summer Game Fest about the game. The discussion mainly focused on the cooperative mode: In Monster Hunter World, it was very cumbersome, which is something players fear in Wilds as well.

However, the developers reassure: They want to simplify the coop and make it seamless.

So far, the news about Monster Hunter Wilds sounds positive. We will only know if and how it will actually turn out at release. Currently, there is no precise information about it, but it will likely not go online before 2025. Until then, you can engage with other games, for example, the MMORPG Tarisland is launching soon: On Friday, the largest MMORPG for PC since Lost Ark is being released, so you should take a look.

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Are solar modules still usable after 31 years? Scientists have tested some of the oldest panels in the laboratory

Gerald Wessel 18. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Tests reveal important insights for the energy transition. Not all solar panels are equally robust, but a trend is recognizable.

What kind of modules are we talking about? As our colleagues from Xataka report, the charity Hespul installed a series of small 1kW modules in Lyon in 1992 and connected them to the grid – a premiere. They were the first solar modules in France. Their name: Phébus 1. In 2023, the solar panels were dismantled and brought to the lab. After 31 years of operation in wind and weather, are they still usable?

Less relevant for the future, but definitely an exciting art project:

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Beyond the Guarantee

What were the results of the tests? On average, the mini power plant achieved an efficiency of 80 percent. Some degraded by about 34 percent, while others lost only 13 percent of their output. The manufacturers guaranteed significantly less: they promised only 80 percent efficiency across all modules after 25 years. The modules from Phébus 1 would still be usable today without any issues.

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Where does the difference between the panels come from? The variance can be explained by the smallest differences in materials and manufacturing – especially considering the age of the products themselves. Back then, the solar industry was still in its infancy, nowadays lesser differences and likely also a higher performance retention can be expected. You can read more about this, for example at Gruenes Haus with references to the Fraunhofer Institute.

How is a solar panel tested? In a completely darkened room, the solar panel is exposed to a bright, standardized flash of light. Subsequently, it is measured how much electrical energy the panel gains from it. If this is done at different points in time – for example, with a 31-year gap – it can be traced how the performance of the panel has decreased.

So roughly 80 percent of the incoming sunlight is converted into electricity? No, the laboratory’s statements do not indicate the efficiency. It quantifies the energy converted into usable electricity. And this value is likely to be poor for these old solar cells from France compared to today, probably under 20 percent.

As a newsletter from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection states, this is now over 25 percent for top models.

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Nintendo presents new Zelda – Finally, you have the opportunity to play as the princess

Dariusz Müller 18. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

A new Zelda game titled The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is set to be released in 2024, breaking with the gameplay principles of the series.

What kind of game is this? On June 18, 2024, Nintendo announced a new game in the beloved Zelda series: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

Unlike in previous main games of the Zelda series, you won’t take on the role of the brave hero Link, who rescues the missing Princess Zelda. Instead, you will play as Princess Zelda, who is searching for the disappeared Link.

Strange fissures appearing throughout the kingdom are responsible for the disappearance of Link and the other inhabitants of Hyrule.

When is the new Zelda coming? The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is expected to be released later this year, with the release date planned for September 26, 2024.

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Nintendo has introduced The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

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What makes the new Zelda special? As Eiji Aonuma, the producer of the Zelda games, revealed, Echoes of Wisdom breaks with the previous gameplay principles of the series. You will not be wandering through the game world with sword and shield, but will receive a so-called Tri-Stick from a fairy named “Tri,” which allows you to create echoes.

Echoes are imitations of objects you find in your surroundings. For example, you can create a copy of a chair to climb on it to overcome an obstacle. You can also create echoes of stones and throw them at enemies or copy monsters that will then fight alongside you.

Solving puzzles using the Tri-Stick is an important part of Echoes of Wisdom – whether you are building bridges, throwing stones, or using the stick to reach higher areas.

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Perhaps Nintendo can celebrate a smooth Zelda release with Echoes of Wisdom. At the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there was a leak of the game, which was even playable on PC via emulators. One of those emulators was sued by Nintendo in February 2024: Nintendo sues emulator for Switch games – Wants money for what they did to Zelda

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Intel, AMD and Google have no chance against Nvidia – Here’s why you as a gamer should be interested in the arms race in AI

Gerald Wessel 18. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

New comparisons attest that graphics card manufacturer Nvidia is unrivaled in the calculation and training of AIs. And this ultimately affects all gamers. Why that is the case, you will find out here on MeinMMO.

Why should you be interested in Nvidia’s ability in Artificial Intelligence? AI can already do a lot these days and is gaining more capabilities almost daily. Nvidia has also been focusing on AI in gaming for several years now, specifically on the subfield of machine learning.

Every title that uses DLSS benefits from the company’s knowledge in this field. Therefore, it holds true: Every Nvidia user can be happy because the games look better and perform better at the same time.

What is DLSS? Deep Learning Super Sampling, that is what DLSS stands for. Simplified, it is a program code that runs on your Nvidia RTX 2000 or higher GPU, providing you with more frames per second—resulting in a smoother image with minimal loss in image quality. The overarching topic here is: AI-Upscaling.

What do the benchmarks say? According to a report from zdnet, Nvidia took first place in a comparison test across all disciplines and also secured second place with a differently configured system. Only then did AMD, Intel, and Google follow with competing products.

Techniques like DLSS are also immensely important for implementing modern VR environments, such as Deep Dive:

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The “Deep Dive” is supposed to immerse us into MMORPGs deeper than ever before – What is it actually?

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What was tested? No graphics cards that you can easily purchase in retail were used on Nvidia’s side. However, the technology of the RTX GPUs and the tested H100 models are related. In both cases, so-called Tensor cores are used. If anyone wants to know more, they can read about the devices for large customers at Nvidia.

How was it tested? The systems had to complete various tasks, all related to the training of AIs, that is, their preparation for everyday use, which included:

Chatbots
Image recognition and generation
Analysis of large amounts of scientific data

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Diablo 4: With Patch 1.4.3 the most important seasonal tool should have been fixed – But Blizzard ultimately broke it

Nicole Wakulczyk 18. June 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

On June 17, Patch 1.4.3 for the Mid-Season of Diablo 4 went live and fixed several bugs in the game. The seasonal elixir was also supposed to be fixed – now it is completely broken.

Patch 1.4.3 brought some buffs for all classes in Diablo 4 during the Mid-Season. However, players find that: Two classes deserve much more love and are getting overshadowed by the strongest builds.
The patch also adjusted the difficulty levels of the Endgame activity “The Pit”. All players should be able to access their materials for Masterworking (completion).
Additionally, bugs were fixed, including one that caused the new pets to be recognized as minions. The seasonal “Holy Bolt” elixir was also defective.

The “Holy Bolt” elixir is a seasonal elixir that came with Season 4 in Diablo 4, alongside the “Elixir of Momentum.” The “Holy Bolt” elixir grants you two strong bonuses:

After you kill an enemy, holy bolts are shot from their corpse
XP gain is increased by 6%

The elixir came with Season 4 in Diablo 4. If you missed the trailer for the new season, you can watch it here:

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Diablo 4 Season 4 “Loot Reborn” in the gameplay trailer

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Elixir was especially strong against bosses

Why was the elixir the most important seasonal tool? Before the bug fix, the damage dealt by the elixir was related to the health of the enemies. This made it especially strong against bosses and elite enemies. For necromancers, this provided a particularly strong effect, because: The elixir triggered when you killed an enemy, but also when your servants did the job. This effectively turned servants into bosses.

After the patch, however, the damage now scales with the damage of your weapons. How strong the elixir still is after the patch will become apparent as soon as it functions properly again.

What exactly was changed? Before Patch 1.4.3, the “Holy Bolt” elixir caused the damage to scale “unintentionally high” when you had minions with you. It was apparently just too strong when players fought against powerful enemies. This was supposed to be addressed with the patch.

Blizzard writes the following in the patch notes:

The Holy [Bolt] elixir now deals a percentage of your weapon damage as damage instead of a percentage of the enemy’s health. This change aims to reduce effectiveness against stronger enemies in higher tiers of the Pit […].
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However, the overhaul of the elixir apparently introduced a new bug into the game: Activating the “Holy Bolt” elixir caused crashes. Currently, you can’t use it at all. Its effectiveness against bosses and elite enemies has also been weakened.

Why is the elixir broken? On one hand, the change in damage means that the elixir is no longer as strong against bosses. Additionally, community manager Adam Fletcher wrote in the Diablo 4 forum on June 17 that the “Holy Bolt” elixir is apparently causing game crashes.

The specific “power” of the elixir has been disabled. While players were still able to use the potion at that time, Fletcher did not recommend doing so. The team is working on a solution.

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Elixir is now completely disabled

Has the issue been resolved? The current status is that the issue has not been resolved; on the contrary. In the game, the “Holy Bolt” elixir has now been completely disabled. When you use it, you hear the usual sound, but nothing happens; no icon appears above the skill bar. You have the same number of potions after using it as you did before.

The adjustment of the powerful elixir was also related to the “Pit.” The developers wanted to reduce its effectiveness against strong enemies in higher tiers of the Pit. However, the elixir was still intended to be useful in the game. Especially the high tiers of the Pit are quite a tough nut to crack. The patch adjusted the difficulty levels of the Pit; before that, players were asking if the high levels are even doable without cheats.

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ARD presenter tattoos live on Twitch, chat fears a ban

Sarah 18. June 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

The ARD surprises its viewers on Twitch not only with watch parties, but also with unusual actions: Recently, host Malte tattooed the tattoo artist Steven during a livestream, while the chat feared a ban.

Since when has ARD been streaming on Twitch? It may surprise some, but the ARD has been streaming on Twitch for a while now. They started in October 2022, after a break until January 2023, they have been streaming regularly since then.

Most of the time they are active in the Just Chatting format, with various formats. They have also played games like Electrician Simulator and House Flipper 2 on their channel.

On average, they reached about 1100 viewers in the last three months. Among their most notable followers are LetsHugoTV, EintrachtSpandau, DoktorFroid, and SkylineTVlive.

On June 17, they were live on Twitch again. This time there was a watch party for the football match between France and Austria. However, the actual highlight of the evening was not the game, but host Malte who got to tattoo the tattoo artist Steven.

There are always crazy actions on Twitch:

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Twitch streamer shaves his head for donation and is bitterly disappointed!

“I really want to tattoo someone today”

How did the tattoo action come about? During the football match, ARD host Malte expresses: “I really want to tattoo someone today because Antoine Griezmann is also tattooed. He is somehow tattooed from head to toe. That’s why I said: ‘Hey, dear production, please get me someone.'”

At this moment, tattoo artist Steven from Bochum enters the room and offers himself as a practice subject. When Malte washes his hands in the toilet, he jokes about hopefully not getting banned on Twitch for it.

Why were these jokes not unfounded? After all, DrDisrespect was banned in 2019 when he did an IRL stream from E3 and visited the toilet multiple times while continuing to film.

The streamer Tanzverbot also received a ban in 2023 when he placed his phone on a sink in a public toilet during a stream. This resulted in a person in the stream washing their hands, which led to a short ban.

“Suddenly, I’m getting really nervous,” says the host

What was tattooed? With the score at 1-0 for France, Malte and Steven go about their mission to tattoo. The design and the location are set: the lettering “Malte” with a stick figure underneath on the inner thigh.

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The cameraman quickly reacted to the concerns

How did they resolve the situation? While Malte discusses possible penalties next to tattooing, the cameraman quickly reacts to the situation. He films from further away and increasingly shows the faces of Steven and Malte. In the end, however, there is still a close-up of the tattoo that was done.

The cameraman probably saves the situation, as nothing is visible this way. The ARD can continue streaming on Twitch.

In spring 2023, Twitch permanently banned the streamer Real_Bazzi, also known as Bazzi, forever. However, a year and a half later, he surprisingly returned thanks to legal support. You can read more about it here: Twitch permanently banned a German streamer – A year and a half later he is back, crying with joy

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Elden Ring: Mohg has one of the most unfair attacks, but a potion allows you to ignore them relaxedly

Christos Tsogos 18. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

In Elden Ring, you must defeat Mohg to gain access to the new DLC. The problem: The cult leader has a deadly attack that will likely take you out in most cases. We will show you how to cleverly ignore his unfair attack.

What kind of attack is that? In the fight against Mohg, the lord will try to destroy you with various blood magic. One of these attacks is the blood ritual, in which Mohg curses you three times and then uses his trident to inflict three fatal bleed effects, which can completely obliterate your health.

If you don’t have a huge health bar, it means a quick end for you. But before you travel to Rennala to increase your vitality, we can show you a trick to survive his unfair attack.

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Elden Ring shows the DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ in the story trailer

Miraculous potion will save you

How can I counter the attack? Although Mohg’s “Nihil” attack seems unavoidable, there is a tear for the miraculous potion that allows you to ignore the attack, and that is the “Cleric’s Crystal Tear”.

Elden-Ring-Clerics-Crystal-Tear — This is what the tear you need looks like

Elden-Ring-Second-Church-of-Marika — This is what the tear you need looks like

If you consume this tear, a red bubble will form around you. This bubble purifies the curse that Mohg places upon you. So, if the lord performs his attack and stabs his spear into the sky, it won’t be you who takes damage, but your bubble. This continues until your bubble bursts. While Mohg is busy with his ritual, you can freely attack him.

Where can I find the tear? To get the tear, you need to visit the “Second Church of Marika” in the Altus Plateau. It is located in the northeastern direction from the “Great Elevator of Dectus”. Once you find the church, you just need to defeat the intruder Eleonora. After your fight, she will drop some items, including the Cleric’s Crystal Tear.

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How do I best defeat Mohg? Mohg is a serious opponent with high damage and unusual talents. The Blood Lord is, however, vulnerable to bleeding. Swords like the Bloody Flows or builds that utilize this status effect are advantageous and can cause his health bar to melt away.

Additionally, use Mohg’s Chain to bind him to the ground and immobilize him for a few seconds. You can find the item in the sewers of Leyndell near two giant lobsters. Two strong builds that can pulverize Mohg are listed here: Elden Ring Mohg Location: How to find and defeat the powerful Blood Lord

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Swedish strategy geniuses are succeeding with games for history nerds on Steam: Killing games and studios, burning millions

Schuhmann 18. June 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Paradox Interactive has burned millions again. It’s like a curse: The Swedes rake in money when they release their games for history nerds like Europa Universalis or Crusader Kings on Steam, but as soon as they want to venture into other genres, it crashes and they burn millions: The latest victim is a studio in California that was supposed to make them a Sims clone. After five years, “Life by You” is dying, and so is the studio.

Who is Paradox Interactive?

Paradox Interactive was founded in 1995, and the company’s roots lie in board games and miniatures for strategy games. Even the first game, “Svea Rike,” showcased the studio’s direction: a mix of strategy and history.

Over 30 years, the studio has built a unique reputation with increasingly sophisticated history simulations among PC gamers. They have four major franchises, all now in their third or fourth incarnation:

Crusader Kings depicts the Middle Ages: It starts with the Viking invasion of England and ends many centuries later as the age of knights slowly fades.
Then Europa Universalis takes over, covering roughly the time from the discovery of America to the French Revolution.
With Victoria, players simulate the beginning of industrialization as the importance of the economy grows.
With Hearts of Iron, it’s all about world war.

The four game series have been developed for decades, and in addition, Paradox offers exciting standalone games like Stellaris or Imperator: Rome.

Crusader Kings 3 is the favorite game of MeinMMO author Schuhmann:

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Crusader Kings 3: Trailer

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Paradox is killing yet another studio

What is the problem? For many years, Paradox has wanted to act as a publisher and enter other areas, but they now leave a trail of destruction behind.

The new horror game is now the Sims rival “Life by You”, which they developed for five years in California at great expense, only to now cancel both the game and the studio “Tectonic”.

This makes the Swedes terribly sorry (via paradox).

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Millions are burning

What are the other examples? The story is repeating itself here. Just in October 2023, Paradox produced the massive flop “Lamplighter’s League” and then killed the studio. 28 million euros are said to have disappeared here.

With Star Trek Infinite, a poor Stellaris clone, they also botched it. In April 2024, the lights went out here.

Also City Skylines II, which Paradox publishes, is turning into a nightmare for the Swedes on Steam.

Paradox seems to have no lucky hand with projects from other studios in recent years. The Swedes are taking high risks here, sometimes it pays off. This way, we have unique strategy games that otherwise no one might have dared to tackle: I am obsessed with a new game on Steam: I have already invested 40 hours in 4 days

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German Pokémon GO legend shakes up US Championship because he plays very differently than the Americans

Linda Baumgartl 18. June 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

Recently, the North American Pokémon International Championships 2024, abbreviated as NAIC, took place. We spoke with one of the few German players on site, who likes to cause confusion with his “European play style.”

What kind of event was it? The NAIC was the third and final International Championship of the 2024 season. Over three days, numerous Pokémon players competed against each other.

Competition was held in the categories Pokémon Video Game (Scarlet and Violet), Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game), Pokémon UNITE, and Pokémon GO.
A total of over 4300 players participated.
Out of them, 11 were from Germany.

The best players are not only awarded attractive cash prizes. They also receive so-called Championship Points, with which they can qualify for the upcoming World Championship.

The Pokémon World Championship will take place this year in Honolulu, Hawaii:

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Pokémon World Championship 2024: Trailer for the Event in Hawaii

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“I like to give people a puzzle to solve.”

Who is it about? Cedric “Zzweilous” Voigt is a German Pokémon GO player.

He has already played in several tournaments and, for example, took first place at the “Pokémon Go Special Event” in Barcelona last year.
He is also very successful in the GO Battle League. Recently, he reached first place on the global leaderboard.

Since Pokémon GO became part of the international competitions in 2022, Zzweilous has been involved. He shares his first experiences in America:

The first NAIC in 2022 felt almost like a national competition among Americans. That made life a bit harder for me.

Because not all Pokémon trainers play the same way. Although there is a certain uniform meta, play styles vary by region:

It is often said that Europeans are a bit more risk-taking and experimental, while Americans tend to be more conservative. Therefore, one could say that my play style fits the European meta game a bit better.

Because Cedric loves to surprise with unusual game decisions.

Since this is common in Europe, I always ask myself: Which weird Pokémon will I put in my team? I see it as a bit of a challenge to not play exactly what everyone else is playing.

Does that work? While Cedric’s play style is significantly riskier than that of many of his competitors, he has often been able to prove that he can be very successful with it.

“I would almost argue that it can actually be an advantage,” he explains. Many are not familiar with Pokémon that are not commonly played in the GO Battle League. The opponent often does not know what to do against them. And that is exactly what he finds appealing. “I like to give people a puzzle to solve.”

At the NAIC, Cedric finished in 16th place. He was not only the only German but even the only European to make it into the top 16 in Pokémon GO.

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Internationality is not a given

As a Pokémon GO player, being able to experience these international differences is something very special.

Even though Pokémon GO was released in 2016, it only became part of the regional and international championships in 2022.
Especially in comparison to the formats Video Game (VG) and Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon GO is still very young.

“That’s why it is not a given that players will actually travel for the game and that these large communities develop, which then also have international contact,” Cedric explains. “That’s why I think it’s great that there are still a few other Europeans here.”

Because especially meeting other players, with whom you otherwise only have online contact, is what makes competitions like the NAIC special for Cedric.

While Pokémon GO players can meet many new acquaintances, the situation with new Pokémon in the wild has been different lately. We asked the director of Pokémon GO why that is: Director explains why Pokémon GO brought hardly any new Pokémon in the wild in 2024.

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Tarisland is neither a WoW clone nor a mobile game, it is the next big MMORPG

Cedric Holmeier 18. June 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

While the world is still waiting for the new MMORPG Tarisland, people in China are already playing. Joining is MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier, who already knows what the game is really like.

Who is writing here? Cedric Holmeier is a freelance author at MeinMMO and an expert on Asian MMORPGs. He has played Tarisland multiple times in both open and closed tests. Now he has tried the release version in China and gives his first verdict.

I played Tarisland in China and I liked it

On June 12, 2024, the lights turned on in China for Tarisland. While the rest of the world had to wait until June 21, I was able to start at the same time as the players from China. I was surprised that the German version of the game had improved significantly, although there are still some minor errors.

Tarisland in China did not disappoint me, on the contrary: the new MMORPG impressively shows how a “classic MMORPG” can be implemented today.

I really like the Holy Trinity of healer, tank, and DPS, as well as the typical classes. Especially the fact that each class and each specialization has its own resource management makes the classes feel different despite having fewer abilities.

The release of Tarisland is occurring gradually, and I’ve already experienced several raids and dungeons that all had nice mechanics and were not too easy.

Here you can see the trailer for Tarisland:

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Tarisland shows ‘Rage of the Dragon’ in the new trailer

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What lies behind the accusations?

While playing, I constantly had the accusations surrounding the game in my mind. Just the word Pay2Win triggers deep aversion in me, so I went on a quest for answers.

The currency for the marketplace can surprisingly easily be earned in-game, and I was even able to earn enough gold effortlessly to buy a monthly pass that acts similarly to a VIP status.

Yes, you can buy gold for real money, although it requires a workaround – BUT: The best items are not available for gold, but only from raids. I haven’t spent a cent and have been able to defeat all bosses so far, even in raids, without any problems.

How similar is it to World of Warcraft?

Tarisland definitely resembles World of Warcraft. The art style, the classes, even some bosses or quests are inspired by WoW. However, Tarisland also draws inspiration from many well-known brands, especially the “Lord of the Rings” references caught my eye.

However, Tarisland does not play like a clone. It takes its own path with skills and resources, showing that it doesn’t take three skill bars to make a character challenging. Also, the tasks, the systems, and the setting itself have less to do with WoW on closer inspection than it may seem.

The new MMORPG has drawn inspiration from everywhere players are satisfied, and that’s not a bad thing. Nevertheless, hardcore WoW fans will surely find references frequently. Tarisland is something of its own and not a clone, nor a copy of WoW.

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