For 10 years I was afraid of the next part of my favorite role-playing game – Now it looks better than expected

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 5 minutes

Dragon Age: The Veilguard finally shows first, real gameplay and reveals some information about the game. For MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus, a long-standing concern has been alleviated. And even though there is a lot of criticism about what has been shown, he could hardly be happier.

For me, Dragon Age is still the best role-playing series ever. Although I love Gothic, devoured the Witcher books, and consider the Pathfinder games (or anything from Owlcat, really) to be among my favorites, nothing beats Dragon Age.

My enthusiasm goes so far that even the rather small series “Absolution” on Netflix excites me more than Arcane, and I celebrated that – like everyone else – immensely. Dragon Age is simply a significant part of my life, a game that has accompanied me since my youth.

Now, ten years have passed since I played the latest part, Inquisition. The third Dragon Age, released in 2014, had a very open ending, with an evil cliffhanger. And since then, I’ve wanted to know how it continues.

Often it is the case that after a long pause, the enthusiasm simply wanes. With Dragon Age, that was not the case for me – simply because the studio has diligently produced other games. And with that, it has consistently raised the concern in me whether Dragon Age will even continue.

There have been teasers for Dragon Age 4 again and again, but they couldn’t calm my fears:

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Dragon Age Dreadwolf Thedas Calls Trailer

The big fear: Will there even be a Dragon Age 4?

The studio behind the Dragon Age series is BioWare – the very geniuses who were responsible for Mass Effect, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and even the first two parts of Baldur’s Gate.

And for Anthem. You probably guess where I’m going with this.

BioWare has had quite … difficult years:

In 2023, EA finally laid off a total of 50 employees from BioWare. Although it was said at the time that the development of Dragon Age was not affected, a fan naturally still worries about their favorite games.

The years since Inquisition have been tough, and there have been uncertainties again and again about whether Dragon Age 4 will even come. Even with teasers and the codename Dreadwolf, this skepticism remained in my mind – it could still be canceled. Just now, with the latest information, I could finally breathe a sigh of relief after almost ten years and know: Dragon Age 4 is coming, and I will enjoy it.

The latest trailer has caused quite a commotion:

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard introduces your companions in the trailer

The first real trailer is coming, and no one knows what to think of it

With this opinion, I still stand relatively alone. At the Xbox Showcase 2024, BioWare showed a new trailer for Dragon Age 4, now under the title: “The Veilguard.”

And the first reaction from the fans is to tear apart everything in the scenes. Nothing pleased the people: too colorful, too wild, and everything looks more like Fortnite than Dragon Age.

I could understand the reaction to some degree, but for me, what was much more important was: Awesome, finally something new about Dragon Age 4, it’s not dead! At the same time, there’s that nagging thought in my head about whether the fan reactions might hold some truth. Will the game really be good?

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Just a day later, at least for a large part of the community, the doubts were dispelled. A gameplay snippet of just 24 seconds shows a dark Dragon Age, just as everyone wanted.

Now there are even fully 20 minutes of gameplay available, and they show a really good game. One that is different from any Dragon Age before, yes. But that’s also what makes the series unique: Every game stands on its own, only the story connects everything.

I can say: after ten years of anticipation, I am finally feeling optimistic and looking forward to the game. However, not all details are pleasing.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard shows 20 minutes of gameplay from the new fantasy adventure

One detail has me more excited than anything else

Colleague Dimitri Halley from GameStar had the chance to see a whole hour of the new Dragon Age at the Summer Game Fest. During that, he talked to Game Director Corinne Busche and got some questions answered and things shown.

The detail that excites me the most in his report is the backgrounds. Similar to Dragon Age 2, the character in Veilguard again has a fixed name: Rook. Everything else is customizable: gender, race, and even the origin.

What this means is that I get to give my character a backstory. While it is pre-made, I know from a report that it should be possible to play a crow from Antiva.

The crows are assassins, spies, and infiltrators, basically fantasy ninjas, and since Origins, they have been the faction that has excited me the most. After each previous Dragon Age gave me a more or less fixed place in the world, I now have the opportunity to truly decide who I am. Not the Grey Warden, not the Inquisitor, not Hawke – but a crow, my crow!

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Three pieces of information make me still skeptical

At the same time, Dimitri unfortunately reports directly on several things that I am still unsure of what to think about them. BioWare is taking a whole new path with Dragon Age: The Veilguard with a completely different team than before, and you can already tell:

  • The group size shrinks from four to three members in total, so I can only take two companions with me.
  • Instead of a half-turn-based combat system with skills, there is an action combat system with active parrying and such. The tactical pause remains, but I have always appreciated the “D&D feeling” in role-playing games.
  • Additionally, you can only actively control Rook in combat. Companions can only be “commanded” by telling them: “Go there,” or “Stay put for a while.” Almost like in a raid in World of Warcraft, where the leader coordinates their teammates …

These points make me skeptical, but they only slightly dampen my excitement. I want to embrace Dragon Age 4, to see it as its own game. And I am already quite sure that I will enjoy it.

What I know so far about Veilguard is encouraging, and BioWare would have to make a very serious mistake to ruin the hype for me. But I don’t want to judge the game too early. I’ll do that once I have played it. Until then, I look forward to new snippets about the story and gameplay – or gossip with other nerds about any strange details: Dragon Age finally reveals the gameplay, but fans almost exclusively talk about a broken crossbow

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A game about a banana has 700,000 players on Steam because greedy gamers hope to make money with it

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Over 700,000 players hope to make money with bananas, making “Banana” the second most played game on Steam.

The title image is a symbolic image.

What kind of game is it? The “game” is called “Banana” and was released on April 23, 2024, on Steam. Banana is a so-called clicker game. This means you do nothing but click with your mouse on a virtual banana.

  • Players can receive more bananas when the game runs for a certain time. The new bananas come in different designs.
  • These new bananas appear every 3 and every 18 hours – provided you have clicked on your banana at least once.
  • However, the new bananas are not skins or similar. They are just images that you cannot equip in the game.

On Steam, Banana has now reached a player peak of 702,000 and is currently the second most played game on Steam (via SteamDB). It has more players than Dota 2, PUBG, GTA V, or Elden Ring. Only Counter-Strike 2 is currently more popular.

Wealth through banana trading?

Why do players hope to make money from it? When you receive a new banana, you can sell it on the Steam marketplace – similar to skins in Counter-Strike. And just like in CS2, the bananas are supposed to drop in different rarity levels.

The idea of many “players” is therefore to get a rare banana with a bit of luck and sell it on the marketplace. The buyer hopes in this assumption to sell the banana for an even higher price later. The principle is similar to NFTs, which also tried to gain a foothold in gaming a few years ago.

Another important aspect of this trade is the so-called “Fomo”, meaning “Fear of missing out”. The bananas you can receive change regularly. Some bananas disappear from the drop pool and are no longer available – unless you buy them. This also leads gaming professionals to regard Banana as a really bad scam.

Also, Ubisoft tried its hand at NFTs a few years ago and even showed a trailer with content for Ghost Recon Breakpoint:

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Ubisoft showed NFTs in a trailer in 2021 that were supposed to appear in Ghost Recon

Should you play Banana and quickly buy bananas? Ultimately, that’s your decision, but the chance of making a profit by selling a banana is probably higher if you set up at the weekly market in your hometown.

When buying a banana in Steam’s community market, you cannot see who is selling the banana. Moreover, the true drop chances are not visible. So we do not know if any of the “rare” and expensive bananas can actually drop for the average player, or if the “developers” are trying to make money this way.

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However, Banana must already prepare for competition, as another clicker game called “Cats” was released on May 21, where you receive cats instead of bananas. Cats is also gaining popularity and already has over 19,000 players on Steam.

If you don’t want to spend your money on virtual bananas but on real food, MeinMMO editor Benedict has introduced seven snacks that you can actually eat. And the best part: You won’t mess up your entire gaming setup with them: 7 gaming snacks that taste good but won’t mess up your controller or crumbs on your keyboard

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New MMORPG Tarisland is looking for the best players: Offers 450 € if you can defeat the hardest boss quickly

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new MMORPG Tarisland has launched a competition for Raiders. The developers challenge you to show who is really the best, and the reward is worth it.

What is this challenge about? The new MMORPG Tarisland will be released on June 21. It has been known for some time that the developers are working on a system for speed runs for hardcore players. This will include titles and other rewards for the game.

Now the developers have released the system and announced what rewards are really available and what needs to be done for them.

Here you can watch the current trailer of Tarisland:

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

The top 10 will earn almost a mini-job salary

What can be won? For the very best players, there are substantial prizes. While most raids only offer titles and in-game items as rewards, the final boss Blight Dragon has cash prizes for the best of the best. The Blight Dragon is the last and toughest boss of the season and is expected to be a tough nut to crack.

The Blight Dragon rewards the team that defeats the boss the fastest during the event with $500 in Amazon gift cards per person. That’s more than €450 and surely a motivation for some. The teams in 2nd and 3rd place will receive $300 (approx. €280) and $100 (approx. €93), while teams in places 4 to 10 will each receive $20 (approx. €18) per person.

Whether a whole esports scene like in World of Warcraft will emerge from these prizes is still unclear. However, the developers have invited two WoW veterans, Scripe and Maximum, for the launch to play the game at release (via X.com).

The challenge is about defeating the boss the fastest on the highest difficulty level, not being the first. However, whoever defeats the boss first will receive the title “Professional Player”. According to the website, the challenge runs until July 31 and starts with the boss Merfolk King on July 10, 2024.

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How does the challenge work? To participate at all, all players must register in advance on the developers’ website. Your registration details must be the same as those you will use to log into the game. At this point, there are already rewards in the form of a sweepstakes for all players, regardless of whether you completed a raid or not.

Once you are registered, you still need to complete the raids Merfolk King, Ancient Tree, Synthesis Doctor, Forest Gemini, Archdruid, or the final boss of the season, Blight Dragon, in-game. It should be noted that you must defeat the bosses on the highest difficulty level, which is Challenge Mode and in Elite.

The challenge is therefore not easy, and only a few can earn the big rewards. If you don’t consider yourself a hardcore player, but are still thinking about trying Tarisland, then you should know one thing about the launch of the new MMORPG: The new MMORPG Tarisland is purposefully planning a strange release, but there is a brilliant plan behind it

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Source(s):
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German YouTuber played CoD: Black Ops 6 and reveals which new feature he is most excited about

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A German YouTuber and CoD expert HapticRush was able to test Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. He is particularly looking forward to one change.

Who is it about? The German YouTuber and CoD expert Haptic/HapticRush says in his latest video that he was invited by Activision to test the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

  • Haptic has over 860,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel HapticRush and regularly achieves over 200,000 views with his videos.
  • On HapticRush, he primarily focuses on Call of Duty, but also tests and rates similar shooters like XDefiant.
  • Haptic has been playing Call of Duty since Black Ops 1 and regularly demonstrates in his videos and streams that he has become an expert over the years, playing the shooter at a high level.
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Trailer for CoD Black Ops 6 provides insight into the campaign

What does Haptic say about the gameplay? In the new video, Haptic explains right at the beginning that he cannot talk about the play session or his impressions. However, he can say that he has already been able to play BO6 and can share information that was communicated to content creators during a presentation and a Q&A session.

Nonetheless, he occasionally lets insights into the gameplay slip through in the video, for example saying: At the reveal event for Black Ops 6, it could be seen and inferred that the time-to-kill is somewhat higher than in the current Modern Warfare 3. Accordingly, you need more bullets to take down an opponent.

You can watch the entire video from Haptic here:

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What is Haptic most looking forward to? The HUD. At the reveal event, the developers already showed that it will be customizable. You can move details like the minimap to a different position or even turn it off.

Haptic says about this: “I’ve always said: ‘Why don’t they do it like Mobile, so everyone can decide how their HUD looks?’ Yes, now you can do that and that is the coolest change for me. You can move everything around as you wish. You can take things out.”

In addition, Haptic reveals that the shape of the minimap can be changed. You can switch from a small round minimap to a larger rectangular one, as existed in Black Ops 3.

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What does the customizability of the HUD bring? On one hand, it allows you to move the HUD elements to places where you can see them better or where they disturb you less.

On the other hand, you also have the option to turn off elements that just take up space on the screen and provide unnecessary information. This makes the screen tidier and only provides – depending on your settings – the information that you actually need to play.

Moreover, you can create a hardcore shooter-oriented HUD that gives almost no information and also removes the minimap. This is interesting if you want to experience the campaign as immersively as possible or want to play a private match with friends under challenging conditions.

An overview of the information shown at the reveal event for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 can be found on MeinMMO. One of the highlights is definitely the confirmed return of the round-based zombie mode: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will get a mode that fans have been waiting for years and reveals exciting new features

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Player has been defeating a specific NPC daily for 2.7 years – there was a special event for the 1,000th death

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Waiting for the release of a new game can sometimes be quite annoying and exhausting. A Skyrim player has set himself a personal quest for this time.

Many players have been waiting for years for news and of course the release of The Elder Scrolls 6. In 2018, a 30-second trailer announced the new installment of the game series. Since then, fans have repeatedly had to wait for news. In March of this year, the developers stated that The Elder Scrolls 6 is now indeed playable.

So far, only the developers are playing it, and players have to continue to be patient and bridge the time until the release. The player Sidek has become particularly creative in this and has been killing a certain NPC daily since 2021.

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Which NPC has to be taken down daily? The player has targeted the NPC Nazeem, a Redguard in Skyrim, for the past 2.7 years. He lives in Whiterun in Skyrim and likes to brag at the market stalls that he “earned” his position at the Jarl’s court “hard.”

Nazeem has become something of a running gag in the Elder Scrolls community due to his arrogant demeanor. Even his wife Ahlam seems to speak fairly disparagingly about him. When asked where he is, her response is that he is best found “in the Jarl’s backside.”

So, the NPC is not exactly popular with the players. And Sidek makes sure he feels that every day.

How does the player kill him? Once a day, Sidek kills the NPC and uploads the video to his YouTube channel. He likes to show creativity in his methods. With different weapons and spells, he has already disposed of Nazeem. Sometimes stealthily from behind, and sometimes he confronts the NPC face to face.

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New milestone celebrated with a Battle Royale

This week, the player reached a significant milestone in his personal quest. He killed the NPC Nazeem for the 1,000th time. He celebrated this with a special event:

In his video for the 1,000th death of Nazeem, he shows how he lets several “Nazeems” fight against each other in a sort of Battle Royale until only one Nazeem remains. This one then leisurely leaves the battlefield in the video, leaving behind its lifeless duplicates.

Here you can watch the video of the Battle Royale yourself:

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But as you might have guessed, the 1,000th death of Nazeem is not supposed to end this way. The player conjures a magical bow and takes out the last surviving Nazeem with a precise shot to the back.

Is the “quest” now over? For Sidek, the “quest” is still not over. The next day followed the video for the 1,001st death of Nazeem, and this will continue until the release of The Elder Scrolls 6. Another player is also bridging the wait in Skyrim: Player reaches the highest level in Skyrim 13 years after release by casting the same spell for 43 hours

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3 groups that will be happy with WoW: The War Within – and 2 that will be bored

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 5 minutes

World of Warcraft: The War Within continues the successes of Dragonflight. But not everyone will be happy with it – because something is missing.

The next expansion of World of Warcraft is not far away. Already at the end of August, The War Within will be released, marking the beginning of the saga surrounding the world soul. Blizzard is introducing some new features, but is holding back on really big highlights – at least it seems that way. We take a look at the upcoming expansion and reveal who can look forward to The War Within and who might not be happy.

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WoW: The War Within – All the major features of the new expansion

Solo players finally get real progress

Even though most somewhat dedicated players are mainly on groups and tackle dungeons or raids: There are a huge number of WoW heroes who primarily play alone. They go through the campaign story, complete some world quests, and farm reputation, but are not so interested in the endgame content that requires groups.

For these characters, it was always quite quick for “the stove to be out”, as the maximum gear was reached quickly.

With the “Delves”, there is for the first time a really solid progress system for solo players.

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Delves were presented at BlizzCon as a major feature – especially solo players should be pleased.

The Delves can be understood as large caves that can be found all over the world. There are a total of 13 Delves, and what you can experience in them changes every week. Alongside NPCs like Brann Bronzebeard, you explore the Delves and find a treasure chamber with truly solid loot at the end.

By the way, visits to the Delves also ensure that you fill your “Weekly Chest” with contents. This way, even solo players can receive a really strong item once a week that is on the level of heroic raids.

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WoW: The War Within trailer introduces Delves

If desired, you can also complete the Delves with friends – the difficulty adjusts to the group size.

Aside from that, all dungeons in The War Within can already be completed with NPC companions at launch. Thus, one is not reliant on others for the story experience and can complete everything at their own pace.

Collectors will be very happy

The second group that will likely be jumping for joy with The War Within are the collectors. With Patch 11.0 – that is, the launch of the expansion – not only will much be account-wide, but collecting transmogifications will also be much easier.

In the future, you will be able to add all items to your collection, regardless of whether your character can actually use them.

To clarify: Currently, you, for example as a mage, only collect cloth patterns and weapons that you can use with that mage. So if you find plate or a two-handed sword, it will not be added to your collection.

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WoW: The War Within trailer introduces Warbands

With The War Within, this restriction is lifted. Then you could also collect items in the plate, chain, or leather categories as a mage and also add weapon types to your collection that you cannot use at all.

However: For transmogification, your mage cannot use the plate items himself. However, if you create a warrior, paladin or death knight, they can use the plate patterns collected by the mage.

Finally freedom for many characters

Many play only one character in World of Warcraft and have done so for many years – perhaps another twink for relaxation. Yet many players play multiple characters, sometimes even one of each class. Those who frequently switch between characters face many various challenges.

On the one hand, quests must be repeated to earn unlocks. Then each character needs reputation to buy rewards and must also farm resources.

All this is drastically reduced in The War Within. Because there is the feature of the “Warband”. In short, this means that almost all unlocks of your characters are account-wide.

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If you play many characters, you will be really happy with The War Within.

Especially important is this for reputation. Reputation and associated glory are also account-wide. So if you have reached the maximum with one character, then all characters have reached it at the same time. Conversely, this also means that you cannot earn reputation for story quests multiple times. Thus, there is no reputational advantage to completing the same quests multiple times with different characters.

The second major point is your currencies. Because numerous currencies that actually cannot be exchanged or traded can now simply be sent between your various characters through a menu for a small fee. Gone are the days when you had to buy special packages from vendors for that – now it can be done centrally through one menu option.

No major highlight as a feature

Who might not be happy with The War Within is a group of players who long for a new, major feature that lasts through the entire expansion and is in the focus of attention.

The War Within mainly continues the trend of Dragonflight to improve more on the fundamental structure of the game and to ensure that WoW remains attractive in the coming years and improves and expands meaningful, long-term systems.

This comes at the expense of large and new features.

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The “big feature” is missing – once again.

If you are hoping for new systems, like a garrison, housing or something like the order hall with artifact weapons, or just the covenants from Shadowlands, you might be disappointed. Because in this respect, The War Within indeed has little new to offer.

Everything that The War Within announces as new in the trailers is basically just minor improvements. While they lead to significant quality of life improvements, as a “brand new feature”, the Delves likely do not qualify – they are essentially a mix of Torghast and scenarios. Also, the hero talents are, if viewed somewhat soberly, just a small expansion of the talent system.

If you are waiting for a real blockbuster as new content, you may be significantly disappointed by The War Within.

The War Within offers more of the familiar – but indeed very little that is truly new.

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Story fans get no conclusion

World of Warcraft has the reputation that stories are often not really concluded. Some storylines are picked up, accompanied for a while, and then discarded. Some characters come into the spotlight, only to disappear again for years and essentially play no role.

Sometimes it seems that World of Warcraft lacks a red narrative thread that leads somewhere, brings multiple stories together and provides a conclusion.

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Xal’atath is the antagonist from The War Within – but the story certainly doesn’t come to a conclusion.

Whoever thinks that The War Within brings such a conclusion is mistaken – because that is not intended.

The War Within is merely the beginning of a three-part saga centered around the world soul of Azeroth. Triggered by the mysterious Xal’atath with her complex story, this is merely the first of three parts and therefore cannot provide a satisfying ending.

This inevitably leads to The War Within being able to only begin what will continue and hopefully conclude in the upcoming expansions “Midnight” and “The Last Titan”.

Which group do you belong to? Are you looking forward to The War Within? Or are you not convinced by the features of the new WoW expansion?

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Pokémon GO: Events in June 2024 – All Dates and Bonuses

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In June 2024, there will be plenty of events coming up in Pokémon GO. Here on MeinMMO, we provide an overview of all known dates, initial details, and which events are particularly worth attending.

What events are involved? Every month, you can look forward to various events in Pokémon GO, such as Raid and Spotlight Hours, a Community Day, and various themed events. Alongside interesting bonuses, these often bring strong monsters, cool shinies, and occasionally a new Pokémon.

In June, there will again be a whole range of these events. In addition to the contents of the new season Heavenly Teamwork, you can especially look forward to the return of Mega Rayquaza in the coming weeks. We have summarized what other events June has in store for you in the overview below.

Update from June 19: We have added the anniversary event to the list for you.

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All Events in June 2024 at a Glance

What does the overview show? In the table below, you will find all known dates for the events that await you in June. We will update these regularly as new content becomes known.

DateEvents
through June 2GO Fest in Sendai
June 1 to September 3Research Breakthrough with
Hisui-Fukano*, Larvitar*, Ohrdoch*, Milza*, Coiffwaff* & Miniras*
June 1 to June 30Limited Research
for the Season Heavenly Teamwork
June 1 to June 2Crypto Raids with Crypto Raikou*
June 1 to June 4Event Stadium Sights
June 1 to June 7PvP: Super League and Hyper Premier
June 1 to June 10Level-5 Raids with Zapdos*
June 1 to June 10Mega Raids with Mega Gyarados*
June 4Spotlight Hour with Makuhita*
& double Catch Candy
June 5Raid Hour with Zapdos*
June 7 to June 12Event Sleeping Sand
June 7 to June 14PvP: Hyper League and Summer Cup (Super League)
June 8 to June 9Crypto Raids with Crypto Raikou*
June 9Community Day with Viscora*
June 10 to June 19Level-5 Raids with Dementoros (Incarnate Form)*
June 10 to June 19Mega Raids with Mega Alakazam*
June 11Spotlight Hour with Wingull*
& double Transfer Candy
June 12Raid Hour with Dementoros (Incarnate Form)*
June 14 to June 16GO Fest in Madrid
June 14 to June 21PvP: Master League and Summer Cup (Super League)
& 4x Stardust on victories (excluding battle sets)
June 15 to June 16Crypto Raids with Crypto Raikou*
June 15 to June 18Event Spelunker’s Cove
June 18Spotlight Hour with Kiesling
& double Evolution XP
June 19 to June 28Level-5 Raids with Yveltal*
June 19 to June 28Mega Raids with Mega Charizard Y*
June 19Raid Hour with Yveltal*
June 21 to June 25Event Sizzling Steps
June 21 to June 28PvP: Super League, Hyper League, Master League
& 4x Stardust on victories (excluding battle sets)
June 22Community Day Classic with Cyndaquil
June 22 to June 23Crypto Raids with Crypto Raikou*
June 25Spotlight Hour with Bubungus
& double Catch Stardust
June 26Raid Hour with Yveltal*
June 28 to July 38th Anniversary Event
June 28 to July 5PvP: Super League and Master Premier
June 28 to July 8Level-5 Raids with Ho-Oh*
June 28 to July 8Mega Raids with Mega Tyranitar*
June 29 to June 30Crypto Raids with Crypto Raikou*
June 29Elite Raid Day with Mega Rayquaza*
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Which Events are Particularly Worth It?

These events are worth it: In June, a whole range of interesting events is coming up. In the Raid Hours with Yveltal and Ho-Oh, you can encounter two strong attackers and even secure the legendary Pokémon Necrozma through the live events at GO Fest in Sendai and Madrid. But you should also not miss the following events in the coming weeks:

  • Elite Raid Day: Many players have been hoping for the return of the Dragon and Flying Pokémon in recent days, and on June 29, it will finally happen. Mega Rayquaza is returning to Elite Raids on a special Raid Day. Be sure to mark this day boldly in your calendar, as Mega Rayquaza belongs to the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
  • 8th Birthday Event: Pokémon GO is celebrating its 8th birthday in June, which is why you can look forward to a corresponding event starting June 28. In the past years, these events have always been relatively large and have included plenty of bonuses and interesting spawns for you. For this reason, it is safe to assume that the developers have something special planned for this year as well.
  • Community Days: In June, you can also look forward to both a Community Day and a Community Day Classic. Not only will you enjoy plenty of bonuses, but shiny hunters will also have a great time on these two days. You can expect encounters with Viscora and Cyndaquil. Especially the evolution of Viscora might be worth it for the GO Battle League.

How do you like the outlook for the events in June 2024? Which ones will you definitely take part in? And what other highlights would you be excited about? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO and discuss with other trainers. By the way: Here we show you how to find friends worldwide for Pokémon GO.

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Ludwig sells his company for $2 to the employees so he doesn’t have to sell it for millions to Amazon

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The famous YouTuber “Ludwig” sold his company for $2 and stated that he already has enough money.

Who is it about? Ludwig “Ludwig” Ahgren is a 28-year-old American YouTuber.

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Sold for $2 because he already has enough money

What kind of sale is this? Ludwig announced that he sold his company “offbrand”.

Offbrand is an agency that takes care of the planning and production of digital events. Implemented events included a dodgeball tournament and the Streamer Awards 2024.

In videos on YouTube and TikTok, Ludwig explained that he sold offbrand to the company’s employees for $2. Until the end, he had been the owner of the company, but now it will be cooperatively managed by the employees. Everyone who works at offbrand now has the opportunity to jointly decide what happens in the company.

According to Ludwig, money or success played no role in the sale of the company. He will continue to work in the company, just no longer be the owner. He believes this is the best way for a stronger and happier work culture and a sustainable company.

I was the largest owner of Offbrand. I invested the most money, and… as you know… that’s how corporations work in general. Whoever puts in the most capital gets the largest share. But I thought to myself: ‘What am I going to do with all these shares? What’s the goal?’ Is it that when I eventually retire, I can cash out and get a big payday? No! […] I made a ton of money. So much that I don’t think twice when I buy a $4,000 tungsten cube. And personally, I feel like when you have that much money, you are doing well. I feel like I don’t need any more.

Ludwig talks on YouTube about selling the company for $2

On TikTok, Ludwig also added that he can no longer sell the company to businesses like Amazon for millions of dollars. After all, he is just an employee now and no longer an owner.

You can watch Ludwig’s TikTok video here:

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With the sale also comes a new department

In the YouTube video, Ludwig also explained that offbrand will receive a department called offbrand Games. This will be a “Game Publishing Studio”, with its first game being the fighting game “Rivals 2” set to be released in 2024.

Additionally, Ludwig announced that the content creator and former Blizzard employee Jason Thor Hall aka PirateSoftware will be the strategy director of offbrand Games. This could prove to be a good omen for the company, as Hall has already managed to grow massively in just a few months on his own channel: Former Blizzard employee grows on Twitch by more than 1,000% in 3 months because he does not mark a checkbox

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You can currently test one of the best coop shooters for free on Steam, but you should be strong of nerves

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On Steam, you can find many shooters that you can play alone or with other players. One of the best co-op shooters can be tested for free for two more days. But if you have a weak nerve, you should be careful.

Which game is it about? GTFO is a hardcore horror co-op shooter from the developer studio 10 Chambers. Since December 2021, the PvE shooter has been a major success on Steam and popular among both shooter and horror fans. Overall, GTFO has received 87% positive reviews from over 38,900 reviews on the platform.

GTFO is especially characterized by its high difficulty and dark atmosphere. Although you can theoretically play the shooter solo, it is hardly feasible. Even in pairs, the game presents a truly tough challenge.

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How long can you play GTFO for free? Currently, you can test the co-op shooter completely free on Steam. However, this offer is only available for two more days. So if you want to take a look, you should take advantage of this weekend.

Until June 27, 2024, you can still secure the game at half price if you want to continue playing after the free trial. Instead of the usual €39.99, you will only pay €19.99.

What can you expect? In GTFO, you take on the role of prisoners who are sent into an abandoned research complex with the mission to secure important data there. A task that initially sounds simple, if there weren’t numerous strange creatures waiting for you there, which you should ideally not wake up.

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The creatures in GTFO are in a kind of hibernation. Stealth and coordination could be the “easy” key to your survival. If one of the creatures detects your presence, then everyone knows. Sneaking through the dark levels requires considerable patience, planning, and coordination.

GTFO relies heavily on teamwork. Missing players are replaced by AI players so that your team always consists of four people. However, the fewer real players are in your team, the stronger your nerves should be, because it increases the chance that you won’t survive.

You will also need strong nerves because of the dark atmosphere. Furthermore, you should not be averse to a certain amount of horror if you want to test the title. By the way, GTFO also made it onto our list of the 25 best shooters 2024.

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Developers of Helldivers 2 are committed to saving children because you did the same in the game

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A few days ago, a new general order in Helldivers 2 presented players with a nasty choice. Now the developers are showing how proud they are of their community and are donating to “Save the Children.”

What decision were the players faced with? A general order in Helldivers 2 recently presented players with a rather nasty choice. They had to decide between saving one of two planets.

  • From the planet Vernen Wells, a distress signal from a hospital for seriously ill children was transmitted. To save the children, the community had to liberate this planet.
  • On Marfark, a large weapons cache was discovered through an intercepted message. Gaining control of the planet would likely have provided the community with the crucial resources for the “MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines.”
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Which planet was saved? Early on, more than 33,000 players made their way to Vernen Wells to help the sick children. In contrast, only a little over 3,000 players set out for the planet Marfark.

In the end, the planet with the hospital was saved. Even if players were worried for a while, if this was really the right decision.

How are the developers reacting? Regardless of how the decision now affects the story’s progression in the game and the development of the universe, the community has already done something very positive in real life.

In a post on x.com, Johan Pilestedt, the Creative Director of Helldivers 2, wrote: “As the Helldivers 2 community chose to save the children, Arrowhead is doing the same. We have donated to, well, Save the Children. Good job, Divers!”

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Arrowhead donates over $4,000 to children in real life

In a subsequent post on x.com, Pilestedt shared a picture of the charity “Save the Children,” thanking him for the donation of $4,311.00.

Following this, several players followed the developers’ example and shared on x.com that they too contributed and donated to Save the Children. Pilestedt thanked them for this support and remarked: “Just think about the difference we 12M+ can make […].”

However, a user wonders under the post what might have happened if the community had chosen the mines. Pilestedt reacts to this question and replies: “You don’t want to know…” How Arrowhead would have actually reacted remains to your imagination. Just recently, there was also a new update in Helldivers 2: Helldivers 2 now finally shows you in-game the information that can determine victory or defeat.

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Diablo 4 can bring back the worst enemies in history with Vessel of Hatred, and fans say: Yes please!

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

With Vessel of Hatred, Blizzard brings a new area to Diablo 4, the jungle of Nahantu. This area around Kurast is similar to the region you traveled in Act 3 of Diablo 2. Players are now wondering if Blizzard will bring back some of the most hated enemies from Diablo – and would even be happy about it.

What kind of enemies are they?

Here’s why the dolls are so nasty: These enemies are considered some of the worst because they appear in huge groups and explode upon death. They are the nemesis of many players and are responsible for a ton of hardcore characters’ demise.

In the community, they are sometimes considered tougher opponents than the bosses Baal and Diablo themselves, for several reasons:

  • They are faster than other enemies and usually faster than the player.
  • Due to their small size, it is hard to hit them with targeted attacks.
  • The dolls explode upon death, which means melee fighters can hardly fight them safely.

In the past, mercenaries were a popular way to deal with the dolls – a feature that returns with Vessel of Hatred. With the expansion, Blizzard has the opportunity to reinvent this type of enemy and integrate it into the game seamlessly.

For some, it would be a sadistic endeavor. Others – and indeed quite a few players – would celebrate it.

Blizzard recently released the intro cinematic for Vessel of Hatred. It looks nasty:

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Trailer for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred provides insight into the story of the expansion

“I love these little bastards!”

Since the announcement of the release date for Vessel of Hatred and the brief introduction of the new class Spiritborn, many fans have been discussing the upcoming content on social media.

Especially the fetishes have already received several threads dedicated to them on Reddit. In one of these threads, the creator states: “Please, Blizzard, bring these little bastards to the expansion!” (via Reddit) He presents various versions of the beasts:

  • the stygian dolls described above
  • various “normal” fetishes with knives and blowguns
  • fetish shamans that can spit fire and resurrect their companions
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The enemies that are usually so hated seem to be fondly remembered by veterans. There are numerous players who would be excited to see the stygian dolls and other fetishes return in Vessel of Hatred. The jungle itself was worse anyway, which was already designed as a labyrinth with barely visible exits.

Other users are already expressing their fears if it should really happen that fetishes return. Comments such as: “Okay, calm down, Satan,” or: “I didn’t know Mephisto has a Reddit account.” are being made.

The fetishes and especially the stygian dolls have given many players nightmares. However, you should be cautious with your wishes for what Diablo 4 should receive next. Blizzard has fulfilled several wishes recently: New patch brings companions exactly as fans have wanted them since release.

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Destiny 2: Player receives no loot for completing the new raid because his 6-year-old son makes a tragic decision

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A player received no loot for completing the new raid in Destiny 2 and his 6-year-old son is to blame.

With the current expansion “The Final Shape,” Destiny 2 received a new raid called “Edge of Redemption.” The final boss fight of the raid is against the Witness, who poses great challenges to the Guardians as a powerful adversary in the saga of Light and Darkness.

The final boss fight of the new raid is also not an easy task. In the World-First race, it took 19 hours for the Witness to be defeated for the first time by a team and the raid completed.

Although the World-First race and the contest mode of “Edge of Redemption” are now over, the raid remains an activity that costs time and possibly nerves. It is all the more tragic when one then receives no loot for their efforts.

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Player receives no loot because he has children

Who is it about? The tragic protagonist of the story is Twitch streamer “KingGothalion,” who has around a million followers on the streaming service and regularly appears in front of over 2,000 viewers.

Since the release of The Final Shape, KingGothalion has been playing Destiny 2 again regularly in his streams and also completing the new raid. But when he and his team forced the Witness to their knees, the streamer’s game crashed, and he came out empty-handed.

Why did the player receive no loot? A few seconds after the boss’s health bar was completely depleted, KingGothalion found himself back on his desktop. Steam had terminated the application – just before his teammates received the loot for completing the raid.

The streamer reacted confused and believed his game or Steam had crashed. But when he tried to start Destiny 2 again, he found a telling error message from Steam:

“You are logged in on another computer and are already playing ‘Bluey: The Videogame.’ If you start Destiny 2 here, the connection to the other session will be terminated from Steam.”

The solution to the riddle: While the final seconds of the boss fight were running, Brad, KingGothalion’s 6-year-old son, probably also wanted to play and started a game called “Bluey: The Videogame” on another device.

Since you can’t play multiple games simultaneously on different computers on one account, Steam terminated Destiny 2 on the streamer’s PC – at the most unfortunate moment.

You can see a clip of the situation here on x.com (formerly Twitter):

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In the comments on x.com, a user asked whether Gothalion had received the loot via mail or if he had come out empty-handed. The streamer then explained that they had to replay the raid.

Gothalion also writes that his son has his own PC and access to an account with Family Share, but somehow he still ended up on the streamer’s account.

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What loot did the player miss? With the victory over the Witness, KingGothalion would have expected the following loot:

  • Summum Bonum – Sword (Arc)
  • Null and Void – Pulse Rifle (Solar)
  • Critical Anomaly – Sniper Rifle (Stasis)
  • Euphony – Linear Fusion Rifle (Strand) – Raid Exotics

Especially the new exotic fusion rifle Euphony is interesting for players. When you deal continuous damage with the weapon, threads spawn that also deal damage and thus increase Euphony’s overall damage.

A complete overview of all the loot you can acquire in the new raid “Edge of Redemption” can be found on MeinMMO: Destiny 2: Edge of Redemption – This loot you can unlock

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GTA 5: What to do after the story? Here’s what happens next

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 4 minutes

After completing the story of GTA 5, you can continue offline or dive into the online world. We will show you the various activities you can expect there.

Update from May 28, 2025: The post has been checked for relevance and is up to date.

What is it about? You experience the story of Grand Theft Auto V by playing the characters Michael, Trevor, and Franklin. Together, you carry out heists, extort nasty guys, or steal expensive cars.

But eventually, the beautiful story comes to an end, and you play one of the three possible final scenarios. After that, you can continue playing GTA 5 offline or focus on the online mode. We will show you what there is to experience.

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Continue playing after the story in single player

If you are not yet in the mood to face other players in online mode, you can still have a lot of fun offline.

Play the assassin: Lester regularly calls you and wants you to eliminate certain targets. During the story, you should have practiced this already. You can continue this after the story. However, keep in mind that stock prices will change as a result. So pay attention to who you kill and to which company the person belongs.

GTA 5 Stock Market
With the right stocks and actions, you can quickly become rich in GTA 5

Stock Market: Let’s stick to the topic of stocks. Without the big heists, you might run into money problems. After the last big job, you have so much money that you can comfortably invest some of it. You can participate in the stock market “BAWSAQ” through your phone.

There you will find companies from Los Santos like Clucking Bell. If you buy shares of Clucking Bell and blow up many taco trucks from TacoBomb, the competition, in the city, the price of Clucking Bell will rise, and you can sell your stocks for more money.

All “Strangers and Freaks” missions: You have already noticed them during the story, and there are really many of these missions. If you like story and satire, make sure to complete all of these missions.

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In “Strangers and Freaks” you will meet interesting people

Get Gold Medals: When you complete missions in GTA 5, you receive bronze, silver, or gold medals. There is the big achievement “Solid Gold, Baby”, which you only receive when you have earned 70 gold medals. The medals can be earned in story missions and in “Strangers and Freaks” missions.

The best way to do this is after you have completed the story. Because then you can simply select the option in the menu to replay selected missions. Choose the ones where you have not yet earned a gold medal and get started.

After the story to GTA Online – How does it start?

If you are no longer interested in the story and want to dive right in and explore all the new content? Then start a join to GTA Online through the menu. First, create a character. And then you’re off.

Making the first money: There are various ways to make money in GTA Online. If you open the interaction menu (M on PC), you will find your daily goals there. They are usually easy to achieve and quickly earn you the first 30,000 GTA Dollars.

Through the online menu, you can tackle various types of missions to earn more money. Some of these missions are terribly easy and can be repeated endlessly.

We will show you 11 tips for beginners in GTA Online that will lead you to success.

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Want a fast car? It can pay off

Buy an expensive car / Buy a business: Unlike the campaign, the online mode is always supplied with new content. This also includes regular releases of new cars. Supercars can be tuned well online and customized according to your wishes.

Once you have earned your first millions, it makes sense to buy a business first. Because that invests in the future of your account, allowing you to earn a lot of money over months.

Only then is it time to treat yourself to a car. Or, depending on your taste, a motorcycle. With a fast vehicle in tow, it is easier to win races, which brings you even more money.

If you choose the safe route and first buy a business, check out our 13 ways to quickly earn a lot of money. There we show you which businesses are worthwhile.

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After you’ve taken the first important steps in GTA Online, there is much to discover.

  • A wide selection of new weapons
  • Hundreds of vehicles
  • Various races from rally to formula
  • Sports like tennis or darts
  • Heists that bring you million-dollar profits
  • Exciting story missions
  • New buildings like the casino or Cayo Perico Island

When you feel right at home in the world of GTA Online, there’s much to experience. From heists to various sports disciplines, Los Santos has a lot to offer you as a solo player and also as a group.

To make sure you don’t miss out on the exciting things, we have here an overview of 5 things you must try as a beginner in GTA Online.

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GTA 5 Online: Find all action figures – 100 locations on the map

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Find all 100 action figures in GTA 5 Online – our map helps you with that. You will be rewarded with a lot of money and the “Impotent Rage” outfit. On the map, we show you all the locations where you can find the action figures.

What kind of search is this? The action figures have been hidden in the code of GTA Online for a long time, but were only unlocked through an update. This means that the treasure hunt is open for you.

By collecting the 100 action figures on the map, you help the comic shop owner Lester. In another treasure hunt, you only need to find 54 playing cards, now your patience is being tested again.

What is the reward? Collecting the action figures should really pay off for you. A whopping 150,000 GTA dollars and 150,000 RP are waiting for you. Additionally, there is the Impotent Rage outfit and matching hairstyle. And so you also have something of the figures themselves, you can place 8 collectible figures in the penthouse. But you only get that if you collect all the figures!

GTA Online Impotent Rage Outfit
The Impotent Rage Outfit

GTA 5 Online Action Figure Map – All Locations on the Map

The following map shows all the locations of the action figures in GTA Online. Use it as a guide when you are racing through Los Santos.

GTA Online Action Figures Locations Map

The Reddit user kellybrownstewart has numbered the locations so you have a route to follow. Whether you stick to this route is not particularly important. However, keep in mind that the last two figures at the junkyard will only appear after the other 98 are collected.

How do you start the treasure hunt? After logging in, you will immediately receive a message from the comic book vendor who is very excited. After that, the treasure hunt will be active for you in GTA 5 Online and you should find the figures in the landscape.

What do the figures look like? They appear in different sizes, colors, and shapes, but are clearly recognizable due to the glowing effect when you approach a location.

Once you have collected all the figures, a handsome sum of money awaits you. How to quickly earn more money in GTA 5 Online, we will show you here.

Video Guide for the Action Figures

The exact locations: If you don’t want to rely on the map alone or are having trouble finding action figures at their locations, there is also a video guide from FoxySnaps. We will embed the corresponding video here.

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With this video, it should be clear where you can find all the figures. Now you just need to clear some time and farm all the locations. In the end, you will be rewarded with money, RP, and an interesting outfit.

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Retiree tries to guess the profession of Twitch streamer Trymacs based on his upper arms

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Twitch streamer Trymacs experiences numerous adventures on his 600-kilometer scooter tour from Milan to Munich. A particularly quirky encounter with an elderly woman provides laughter.

Who is Trymacs? Maximilian Stemmler, better known by his online pseudonym Trymacs, is one of the biggest names on the German streaming platform Twitch. Since the beginning of his career, he has made a name for himself particularly through mobile games from Supercell, such as Clash of Clans and Clash Royale.

The Hamburger is known for regularly planning large projects where he invites other streamers. An example of this is a recently started fitness challenge in which he tries to get more athletic together with his colleagues.

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Elderly woman calls the group “gods”

How did the meeting come about? A particularly amusing moment occurs during the scooter tour, during which Trymacs is currently with his streamer colleagues, when the group stops at a level crossing to wait for a passing train. An older lady joins them.

Curious about the loud shouts from fans recognizing the streamers, she wants to know who the young men are. An entertaining conversation develops, during which the elderly woman jokingly remarks that the group must appear as “gods” to the young people.

They let the elderly woman guess what profession they have

How did the conversation continue? The group is so amused by the conversation with the elderly woman that they decide to let her guess what professions they have. They are particularly curious about what the lady thinks of Trymacs’ profession.

After a brief moment of contemplation and a checking grip on his upper arm to test his muscles, she makes an unexpected guess: She states that she thinks he is a floor acrobat.

This surprising assessment leads to great laughter from Trymacs and his companions. Unfortunately, due to the loud train in the background, it is not possible to follow the entire conversation in detail.

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What kind of event is this? On June 8, Trymacs started an ambitious scooter tour that was supposed to take him and his companions from Milan around Lake Constance back to Munich – a total distance of 600 kilometers.

This extraordinary journey is being documented live on his Twitch channel, allowing his fans to be part of it up close. By his side are his streamer colleagues Nooreax, noahzett28, and Zarbex.

The tour has so far been anything but smooth: Right on the first day, Nooreax had an accident, and Trymacs struggled with bronchitis throughout the tour. Additionally, there were several quirky and unexpected events.

Trymacs, one of the biggest German streamers on Twitch, is also rising to the top internationally in a new mobile game. His well-filled wallet surely helps him with that. You can read more about it here: Twitch: Trymacs has a secret tool that makes him the best in the new mobile game – his wallet

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Android and iOS compared: Which is better?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 5 minutes

Android and iOS are the largest operating systems for mobile devices in 2024. But which one is better? MeinMMO presents the differences and explains where the strengths of Android and iOS lie.

Android or iOS: This is a question that every user must consider when they want to buy a new smartphone or tablet. MeinMMO introduces the differences and explains which operating system offers advantages and what to look out for.

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What Makes Apple and iOS Better

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Ecosystem

Apple has a whole universe of technical products that are perfectly coordinated with each other. If you already own an iPhone or iPad, you won’t have any problems integrating an Apple Watch into your system.

Apple has developed a number of features that seamlessly transition between devices, saving valuable time and hassle. For example, you can start a text on your iPhone and seamlessly continue it on your Macintosh or iPad.

Apps

iOS has a significant advantage in that devices with iOS are very similar. Updating apps is much easier here, and updates can be distributed more easily.

In contrast, Android developers face the problem that hundreds of devices vary greatly: different aspect ratios, form factors, and various peculiarities of manufacturers for their smartphone models.

Security and Privacy

Apple’s iOS, thanks to its more closed nature, offers better privacy and security. With special privacy features, such as app tracking notifications, iOS offers significantly better data protection against third parties than Android. Additionally, iOS fundamentally restricts which data apps are allowed to analyze and use.

As impressive as that sounds: Apple and iOS also, unsurprisingly, collect a lot of data about their users. Therefore, Apple is not a saint like Google either, but overall, the data is better protected.

Support and Updates

Apple generally offers long software support for many models. While Apple eventually stops supporting very old devices and no longer distributes new iOS versions, it continues to provide important security updates. This is a key difference compared to Android, where many Android phones have to wait a long time for important updates.

Nevertheless, things have also improved in the Android ecosystem: manufacturers like Samsung and Google now provide updates for many devices for at least 5 years. With the Pixel 8 and the S-24 series from Samsung, devices even receive important updates for up to 7 years.

However, this is not a rule for Android. Especially with smaller manufacturers, long-term support is rather rare. If you’re lucky, the purchased device will be supported for 2 or 3 years, and often there won’t be any modern Android updates anymore, just “only” security updates.

With iOS 18, the iPhone is set to receive a feature that is still controversial among some users.

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Camera

Apple typically incorporates excellent camera modules into its iPhones and provides suitable software. In the Android space, if there’s any competition, Google with its Pixel series comes close to the image quality of Apple.

The same applies to video: If you need professional video recordings, iPhones are unmatched for video recording.

What Makes Google’s Android Better

Image of Android phone

Personalization

With Android, there are fundamentally more options and choices if you want to personalize your smartphone or tablet more.

  • On the one hand, many manufacturers offer their own interfaces for their models, such as Samsung with OneUI or Xiaomi with MIUI.
  • On the other hand, you can freely choose from numerous themes, colors, and options, customizing your phone to your preferences.
  • Furthermore, you can buy different models for nearly every situation: From outdoor phones to budget phones costing 80 Euros, Android offers almost everything.

In general, there are few limits on Android when it comes to personalizing or setting up your phone or tablet.

Hardware and Pricing Policy

With iOS, you can only buy your devices from Apple, and the company has more or less a monopoly here. Accordingly, prices are quite high.

Android is more open and “relaxed:” You can buy cheap Android phones for less than 100 Euros, but you will have to forgo many features in this price range.

Nevertheless, you are very flexible with price or how much you ultimately want to spend on Android. There are hundreds of different models from various manufacturers between 100 Euros and 1,000 Euros from which you can freely choose.

Thanks to the multitude of companies producing Android devices, you will find plenty of options for every budget. We tested a particularly affordable phone for you at MeinMMO:

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Technical Features

When it comes to new technologies and features, Android is often much faster and more flexible than iOS. From support for 5G networks to wireless charging and 4G LTE to voice commands without touching the device – Android is leading and leaving iOS behind.

Google adapts Android much faster than Apple does iOS, which is also due to the fact that hundreds of new Android models come onto the market each year. A market that changes much faster than iOS, where only Apple provides the devices and the software.

Expandable Storage

Many, especially inexpensive, Android devices usually offer you the option to easily expand your storage with an SD card.

But beware: In expensive models, such as Samsung’s Galaxy series, storage expansion is only possible with the top models (Ultra series). In the budget category, expandable storage is still more common.

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Android or iOS: Which is Better Now?

What should I buy? If you have been using a particular ecosystem for years and have owned an Android phone for years, then the decision to choose an Android phone will likely be easier than switching to iOS. If you already own an Apple device, it will be easier for you to stay within the Apple and iOS ecosystem.

Moreover, Apple’s ecosystem is very closed and assumes that you have purchased many devices from Apple. Apple’s devices are usually not compatible with Android either. If you actively use Windows, Android may ultimately be the better choice, as it is simply more flexible than iOS in many respects. iOS, on the other hand, offers better data protection and significantly better camera quality.

Pros of Android:

  • Open, highly customizable, and flexible
  • Many different hardware manufacturers
  • Wide range of prices from 100 to 1,700 Euros
  • Regularly new features

Pros of iOS:

  • Camera: Outstanding image and video quality
  • Security and privacy
  • Long support and many security updates
  • Perfectly coordinated ecosystem

Both sides offer various advantages and disadvantages and provide arguments for why one should buy a smartphone or device. Ultimately, the question is what is most important to you or the decisive factor when purchasing a device.

An app tip on MeinMMO: MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tried several apps to become more economical. And it has really paid off. Because at the end of the month, he always had a few Euros left over because he actually kept an app on his phone: I use a free app on Android and save about 30 Euros every month with it

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Source(s):
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  2. lifewire.com
  3. Forbes.com

A game on Steam lets me clean up behind failed heroes as a goblin maid and I love this concept

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 3 minutes

During the Steam Next Fest, MeinMMO author Linda Knabe checked out the demo of Goblin Cleanup and immediately fell in love with the game’s concept. As part of Find Your Next Game, she wants to introduce it to you here.

Goblin Cleanup caught my eye immediately in the list of all the Steam Next Fest showcases. I generally enjoy games where I have to clean up and tidy up – like PowerWash Simulator or House Flipper – or I can watch other players do it for hours.

But Goblin Cleanup also lured me in with a fresh and fun concept that is a bit different from just plain cleaning or renovating. It was clear that I wanted to give the demo a chance.

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Goblin Cleanup is the perfect mix of cleaning simulator and dungeon exploration

The concept behind Goblin Cleanup is actually quite simple: You play as a goblin maid, also classically dressed in a cute maid outfit, who tidies up her master’s dungeon after a few heroes have failed there.

Before you start the game later, you can customize your maid, although the “default maid” already looked incredibly cute. In the demo version, customization is not yet possible, but I was able to take a look at the available options. You can customize the body type, hair, face, and accessories, for example. But you can also choose your “cleaning tool” specifically for your maid.

More fun in cooperative mode

Then you choose between a solo or cooperative round. I only tested the solo mode, but I can imagine that the cooperative mode is a lot more fun.

So you dive into one of the possible dungeons and start cleaning. And this is where the real fun of the game begins. Your task is to prepare the dungeon for the next heroes and to remove the remnants of the previous heroes. At some points, I just thought, “So this is where you died? Embarrassing!”

Basically, as a goblin maid, you have a few core tasks:

  • Wipe up blood from floors and walls.
  • Return furniture, barrels, and torches to their places.
  • Feed the remains of heroes to the mimic chests.
  • Return the golden loot to the chest.
  • Reset triggered and destroyed traps or recharge them with new mana.

What sounds simple can quickly become dangerous for a goblin maid. I died a few times in my first round because I just didn’t think properly. I could have guessed that this laser-eyed ball would constantly attack me as soon as I repaired it. Also, you should not get too close to the mimic chest, because they notoriously do not differentiate between friend or foe.

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A goblin maid must clean, but also survive

But that’s exactly what I love about the whole concept behind Goblin Cleanup. It’s not just about cleaning, but I also have to survive myself – because if I die, I leave a mess that I then have to clean up. Because no, you don’t just die and the round is over. In the dungeon, there are altars that you can activate, and where you respawn.

This is also the point that will definitely be even more fun in cooperative mode. To see how your colleagues might suddenly get impaled because they step on a hidden button or get eaten by a chest.

At least you then also know better where you should be more careful. Sending someone else in first or pushing them into a trap to trigger it first, and then safely proceeding could definitely also be a tactic.

Ultimately, I was also impressed by a few small details in the game. For example, when you wipe up blood with your impaled little blue slime, he looks more and more sad and desperate the redder he becomes.

I felt a little sorry for him every time I had to feed him to the chest, but the work has to be done. After all, I’m a model goblin maid and leave no mess behind. By the way, MyMMO editor Benedict Grothaus tested a game at the Next Fest that is not usually his thing, and it convinced him nonetheless: Steam: I played a survival game that is way too cute for me and still had fun

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Diablo 4: The event for more loot is over, but you can still get free skins for a few more days

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

For the anniversary of Diablo 4, the birthday event is taking place. Although the part for more loot has already ended, you can still get some bonuses and free skins at the moment.

What kind of event is this? For the one-year anniversary of Diablo 4, the birthday event is taking place, which is divided into two parts:

During the birthday event, you also have the opportunity to pick up free cosmetics in the Diablo 4 shop. You can find out which ones and how long you can still get them here.

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Diablo 4: The trailer for the events for the 1st birthday of the action RPG

Blizzard gives you 7 cosmetics

What skins are available? In the Diablo 4 shop, new cosmetics were available daily during the event period, i.e. from June 6 to June 12. But don’t worry, you can still pick them up now.

In total, you can secure seven free cosmetic items:

  • three different weapon skins
  • two trophies for your mount
  • one mount
  • one mount armor

How long can I get the items? You have until June 20 to pick up the cosmetics in the Diablo 4 shop before they are destroyed by demons. To do this, open your game and click on “Shop” either in the character selection or in the game menu at the top. There you will find the category “Anniversary Gifts”.

For the anniversary, there are free cosmetics in the Diablo 4 shop. Source: Blizzard

How do the skins look? Especially the one-handed sword “Tears of Blood” seems to be well-received by the community. On Reddit, a user posted a screenshot of the sword on June 11 and wrote, “This thing is awesome! And it’s FREE!” The post has collected over 1,200 upvotes so far.

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What bonuses are currently still available? Even after the end of the “March of Goblins,” there are still bonuses, as: The “Blessing of the Mother” lasts until June 20. The blessing is automatically active as soon as you play and gives you 25% more experience and 50% more gold.

You can tell that the “Blessing of the Mother” is active by the symbol above your skill bar in Diablo 4.

With the bonus, you level up even faster right now. So now is the perfect time to get your characters to level 100 – or create and level up more characters. When it comes to leveling, there are various ways to quickly collect XP. We list tips and builds for that in our guide: Diablo 4: Level up quickly in Season 4 – Leveling Guide to Level 100

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Arrested after the exam: Applicant for university fails with high-tech cheating – but impresses the police

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

A young man is serious: a button camera, a transmitter in his shoe, an AI, and a mini earpiece are supposed to grant him access to the university. But now he is in jail. What happened? The accusations and the story behind it.

Who cheated and how? The events highlighted by Arstechnica take place in southwestern Turkey, in the province of Isparta. A male candidate for university admission participated in the required entrance exam called TYT. Without passing this, there is no way to get into a Turkish university.

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Worthy of an agent – albeit an awkward one

How did he allegedly cheat? These are the accusations: The university applicant was wearing a miniature camera disguised as a button on his shirt during the exam. This camera transmitted a video recording of the exam questions and possible answers via a transmitter in the sole of his shoe to a phone, where an AI received the recording. It analyzed the handwriting, recognized the text, searched for the correct answer, and whispered it to him through a small earpiece in his ear.

What happened? He got caught because he was behaving suspiciously. The technology apparently worked perfectly, but the way he used it led to his downfall. Unfortunately, it was not reported exactly what behavior caused the young man to be discovered. Now he is waiting in jail for his trial.

We are not experts in Turkish law, but as the reports read, the offense he is accused of appears to carry quite heavy penalties. So he might end up behind bars for some time.

As part of the investigation, the police also arrested another person who is said to have assisted the alleged cheater. There was apparently a Plan B in case the AI failed. According to the information we have, this second suspect would have taken on the role of the transmitter via phone.

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The police, meanwhile, seem to be even impressed by the method – although certainly not by the goal of cheating. They posted a video, which Mail Online shows you here. In it, they demonstrate the functionality of the elaborate method.

Artificial intelligence in all its forms can, however, do far more than just help people cheat. Some are even using it nowadays to achieve political success. For example, Steve Endacott, who acts as an extended arm of an AI to secure a seat in the UK Parliament. We have written his story and the AI that supports him here.

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Destiny 2: How to unlock the new Exo weapon ‘Microcosm’

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2 you can get a new Exo weapon with “The Final Shape”: the Microcosm. What you need to do for the heavy pulse rifle with kinetic element can be found out here.

What kind of weapon is Microcosm? The Microcosm is a pulse rifle in the heavy slot. The weapon has the kinetic element and can score with the following perks:

  • Causal Infusion: Final blows with this weapon grant super energy. This weapon receives bonus damage once your super is depleted.
  • Causal Beam: Fires a beam of kinetic light, dealing massive bonus damage to shields.

The rifle is unique, as there has not been a pulse rifle in the heavy weapon slot before. If you own the expansion “The Final Shape”, you should definitely get the weapon; it can prove especially useful against bosses and in battles against champions. Shields can also be grilled excellently with it.

We will now show you step by step what you need to do to hold this weapon in your hands soon.

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All Steps to Unlock Microcosm

What do I need to do? Before you start the quest, you should have completed the campaign of “The Final Shape” and the Exo quest “Chosen Heroes”. It’s important that you have fully unlocked access to the Shattered Hearts so that Micah-10 can assign you their recovery quests.

You will receive the recovery quests as you complete them one after the other. If you have access to the patrol zones, you need to take the following steps:

  • Complete the quest “Recovery: Rootbound”.
  • Pick up the quest “Recovery: Underbrush” from Micah-10.
  • Complete the quest “Recovery: Underbrush”.
    • There is a bug that does not register progress when equipping a mod. The bug can be fixed by killing an enemy in the vicinity.
  • Pick up the quest “Recovery: Vegetation” from Micah-10.
  • Complete the quest “Recovery: Vegetation”.
  • Pick up the quest “Recovery: Sprout” from Micah-10.
  • Complete the Exo quest “Recovery: Sprout”.
    • For this quest step, you need to complete three crunchy missions from the campaign that bring increased difficulty and new mechanics. You will find the missions on the map of the Shattered Hearts under the replayable missions. You must complete the following:
      • Ascension
      • Dissent
      • Iconoclasm
Important Info on Quest “Recovery: Sprout”

The missions are tough and require a fireteam. Also, some phases feature “darkness zones” that limit your revives. So equip yourself with your best gear and find a team.

  • Once all quests are completed, you just need to speak with Micah-10. She will hand you the rifle.

All quests are easy to find and complete, as you can select them in the menu under “Quests”. This will show you waypoints that lead you to the important places. So mark your quests before starting so you always know where to go.

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How good is the weapon? The rifle is worth the effort. Especially in tougher activities like Nightfalls or Raids, where matching damage types are important, you can ignore the elements with Microcosm. Every shield element from every faction will be burned with the rifle. Additionally, you deal massive damage should your ultimate be depleted.

The weapon is thus a strong alternative for all guardians who do not want to specifically take out shields with the Arbalest. Have you already been able to get the weapon or are the missions too difficult for you? Let us know in the comments. How to obtain the Exotic Class items can be found here: Destiny 2: How to find the new Exotic Class Items and farm them efficiently

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