Diablo 4: „Demons hate this trick“ – 1-button build for sorcerers is absurdly simple, mows everything down

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Diablo 4 has heavily adjusted loot in Season 4. As a result, many builds that were previously significantly weaker than their alternatives are now quite strong. One player is happily laser-firing through enemies with just one button.

What kind of build is this?

  • The Incinerate build focuses on the spell of the same name. Incinerate is a fire beam that incinerates enemies while piercing through them.
  • Although you need to stand still to channel it, you deal significantly more damage per second. In the end, you only need one button: the one for Incinerate.
  • On the tier list of the best builds in Season 4, the build is actually not found at all. Nevertheless, it is usable – under the right conditions.

What makes it so strong? The Incinerate build is probably one of the simplest, perhaps even the simplest build for Sorceress. A user on Reddit shows how he easily incinerates dozens of demons while standing still and spinning in circles.

We don’t know which variant of the build he uses. Icy Veins’ version looks quite promising and appears in the A-tier on the website’s tier list. Here are the characteristics of the build:

  • Enormous damage, even against bosses and elite enemies
  • Few prerequisites, you actually only need one Legendary: the Aspect of the Flame Thrower, which splits Incinerate into 3 beams
  • The Fireball enchantment, which causes enemies to explode upon death, resulting in deadly chain reactions
  • With Endless Pyre, you deal more damage per second
  • Strong enhancement options through Uniques and Uber Uniques, such as the Robe of the Infinite or the Harlequin’s Crown (Shako)

Incinerate is one of the best builds for new players and anyone looking to try out Sorceress as a new class. A major advantage is that you have a perfect preparation for later cleanup in the endgame, such as with the Flame Thrower build for leveling.

The biggest problem with the build is that you are very mana-hungry. This can be countered with aspects like the Aspect of the Wonderkid and mana regeneration on items. Optimize your gear through hardening and completion if you have mana issues.

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

“Definitely Spin to Win”

Once the mana issues are resolved, you are nearly unstoppable. Your biggest weakness is that you have to stand still and wait for enemies to come to you to maximize damage output.

Additionally, you need to ensure that defensive skills like Flame Shield and Ice Armor are always available when you need them. If you have neither of these nor Frost Nova ready, a strong enemy can take you down quickly.

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In the clip on Reddit, users compare the build to the Whirlwind Barbarian, an iconic build for weapon swingers that also only requires one button. In contrast to the Barbarians, however, Sorceresses are tied to one position.

Nevertheless, the Incinerate Sorceress seems to be quite popular among players. It is said that once the mana issues are cleared up, the build is incredibly fun.

The only place where you will likely hit a wall soon is at high levels in the Pit. Other builds are simply stronger here, and you cannot afford to be tied to one location. However, the content is a huge challenge anyway: Diablo 4: “Is this possible without cheats?” – New endgame content is so hard that not even experts can succeed

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A player believes she is “too stupid” for Elden Ring, but the community can reassure her

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

New players can be quickly overwhelmed by Elden Ring. However, this is often not due to the freedom of choice in the open world or the difficulty. Instead, the game’s lore leads to confusion. A player on Reddit believes that she is too stupid for Elden Ring.

What is the problem? Anyone who has ever played a Soulsborne game by FromSoftware knows: Narratively, the games are very vague. The story is told partly through cryptic monologues from various NPCs and partly through item descriptions.

Those who really want to understand everything must either delve deep into the subject and formulate their own theories about the storyline and the history of the world. Or a look (or two) at the respective wiki is enough. There, fans have compiled the community’s vast knowledge. To this day, players continually discover new details.

However, new players are not always aware of this problem, especially if Elden Ring is their first Souls game. In such a case, the lore can leave one feeling quite lost and can result in feeling really stupid. This is what happened to a player who turned to the Reddit community with her concerns.

A major DLC for Elden Ring is coming soon. Here you can see the trailer, which reveals more about the (likely still) confusing story:

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

Even the names of the characters are confusing

What does the player say? On Reddit, the user medli20 summarizes her experience with Elden Ring as follows:

“I am playing Elden Ring for the first time with my friend and I think I am too stupid for the game.”

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To this, she posted a self-drawn cartoon. It shows two comic characters talking to an NPC from Elden Ring. The cryptic monologue leaves only confusion, and the main cause is the various names that players encounter in Elden Ring.

Godrick, Godfrey, Godwyn, Morgott, Mogh, Margit, Marika, Miquella, Malenia, Radagon, Radahn, Rykard, Ranni… are you already feeling dizzy?

In the game, initial letters often indicate belonging. Remembering all the names can become tricky, especially during the first playthrough.

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What does the community say? What is frequently read in the comments can be summarized as follows: It is completely normal to be confused by the lore of the game. Most players also mean that during their first playthroughs, they understood very little content.

The user zaqqui writes: “During my first playthrough of the game, I literally paid no attention to the story. The world-building without a fixed narrative captivated me so much that I played for 400 hours.”

“In the first playthrough of any FromSoft game, everything that attacks me dies. After that, when I am interested enough, I learn the story and check how to complete the quests for the second playthrough. Don’t worry, the games are intentionally vague,” writes the user Thespac3c0w.

Many others feel the same way. One does not need to understand the story of Elden Ring to have fun with the game.

However, those who have the patience to read up will be rewarded with an extensive lore. YouTube channels like VaatiVidya can also help with this. For years, he has provided fans of FromSoftware with detailed explanatory videos about the lore of the games. On MeinMMO, you will also find a summary of Elden Ring’s story.

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„Good Luck!“ – Player buys one of the hardest games on eBay and finds a message from the seller

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

A Reddit user recently purchased a used game via eBay. What he did not expect: The seller left him a personally written note.

Which game is it? The first Dark Souls from 2011 has already been around for a few years. Nevertheless, it is still played – even by new players. Perhaps because they have tried the later installments, or Elden Ring, which is receiving its major expansion this month.

However, the games from FromSoftware are not for everyone. For this reason, or to save money, some players resort to used versions of the old games. Such was the case with the Reddit user Comfortable-Safe1839, who bought Dark Souls on eBay and experienced a real surprise when he opened the packaging. Besides this, there are also offers on eBay that are anything but cheap.

Fans of the developer FromSoftware can look forward to the upcoming expansion of Elden Ring. Here you can see the trailer for the story, for which we have summarized more information on MeinMMO:

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

“It’s really difficult”

What did the player find? Comfortable-Safe1839 shares his experience on Reddit. He bought a used PS3 version of Dark Souls on eBay. A note was stuck to the disc, and it contained a message from the seller.

It read: “Good luck with this game! It’s really difficult. I stopped after 20 hours. Have fun!”

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A polite gesture, as the Reddit user found. At the same time, it is also a warning about what the player can expect on his adventures in the land of Lordran. Dark Souls is rightfully regarded as one of the most difficult games and cemented the series’ reputation as a challenging gaming experience.

After all, the seller endured 20 hours in the game before passing it on. Whether the new, happy owner has any experience with the Soulsborne games cannot be inferred from the posting.

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How does the community react? Users on Reddit endorse the seller’s message. User North-Blueberry-6547 states: “That’s sweet of him, you should buy more from him and give him more stars.”

Other users share similar experiences from their online purchases:

  • “I love it when people randomly do such things. I once bought a Batman game and the envelope was sealed with Batman stickers,” shares FaceTransplant.
  • “When I bought Bioshock Infinite years ago, an eBay seller sent me a free action figure of Elizabeth,” writes Slayerpod.
  • “I bought Dark Souls from someone on eBay. We met in person and it cost about 1/4 of the retail price. I asked him why it was so cheap and he said he threw his controller against the wall after an hour,” recalls user wiedziu about his first encounter with Dark Souls.

It once again shows that such small gestures are well received by people. All we can do is hope that the buyer in this case will be happy with Dark Souls and not similarly frustrated and give up after a few hours. Have you ever experienced a similar story? New players of FromSoftware’s latest game, Elden Ring, also continue to struggle – but not just because of the tough fights.

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‘Stranger Things’ star talks about having already had the biggest role of his career at just 22 years old

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Stranger Things is one of the biggest TV phenomena of recent years. The actors of the series suddenly found themselves in everyone’s minds. The actor who plays Dustin talks in an interview about the meaning of his career and that he will probably never be as successful again.

Stranger Things is one of the greatest series of all time. This is also due to its child actors, who have become fan favorites and significantly contribute to the beloved Spielberg feeling in the series. Many of the young actors were in everyone’s minds and became truly famous through the series.

One of the biggest fan favorites is Dustin, who is played by Gaten Matarazzo. Stranger Things was his first major role, which he had at the age of 14. Aside from that, he had hardly any other significant roles. But that doesn’t seem to bother him, as he reveals in a recent interview.

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Older than I am

Gaten Matarazzo spoke on the Inside of You-podcast with Michael Rosenbaum about his still young career and how he feels about the impending end of Stranger Things. The next season is also supposed to be the last and will be released in 2025. Those who can’t wait until then should check out: 9 series like Stranger Things

At 00:33:40, Rosenbaum, who enjoyed hype himself through Smallville, asks what it’s like to rise quickly and then know that after the end of the series, the writers and creators will move straight to the next series.

Matarazzo surprisingly says that it felt refreshing not to be exposed to the big hype anymore. He knows what the series has brought him financially and for his career, but he is looking forward, as he believes careers in Hollywood are a constant up and down.

I agree to understand that Stranger Things will be the biggest thing I will ever do and probably the thing I will be remembered for, even if I continue to work.

Gaten Matarazzo about his Stranger Things hype (Source: Inside of You on YouTube)

He doesn’t see this as a big problem and says he’s cool with it as long as it provides him with security and work. Michael Rosenbaum can only respond: Listen to me, you’re older than I currently am.

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When looking at the careers of the other actors, especially Finn Wolfhard or Millie Bobby Brown, both have also appeared in larger productions outside of Stranger Things with films like Ghostbusters and Godzilla. Nevertheless, both Matarazzo and the other actors are still young, and the next big hit could suddenly wait in their careers. On the other hand, there’s David Harbour, who is glad to have become successful later: “Dad” from Stranger Things talks about his relationship with the child stars

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Student boasts about illegally downloading an indie game – Receives a response from the developer

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The shooter Ultrakill recently celebrated record numbers on Steam. A player shared a photo of how she allegedly pirated the game and received a surprising response from the developer personally.

What did the student do to attract attention? On May 31, 2024, a user under the name “kali” shared a photo showing her installing a game on a laptop. She wrote on the image: “I love pirating indie games.”

The provocative caption caused a stir: Some users felt that indie developers should be supported financially – while piracy for huge publishers is considered more acceptable by some.

The post eventually even reached the solo developer behind the featured game – and he had a surprising response.

The game in question was Ultrakill, a retro shooter known for its fast and brutal gameplay. We introduced you to the shooter in April.

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Ultrakill presents itself in the Early Access trailer

“Culture should not only exist for those who can afford it.”

What did the developer say? Hakita, the developer of Ultrakill, responded to the post on June 2. On X he wrote that while indie games should be supported, “culture should not only exist for those who can afford it.”

The developer explained that his game would not exist if he hadn’t had easy access to movies, music, and other games as a youngster. Support, according to Hakita, does not necessarily have to mean buying a game: “If you don’t have the money, you can support through word-of-mouth.”

You can read the developer’s full response here:

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The developer gives his blessing

Isn’t that uneconomical? Not necessarily. Hakita explains in a comment how important it can be to simply share a game: “When you pirate a game, enjoy it, report on it, and get someone else to buy it, that’s, at worst, an equivalent trade.”

In the best case, the developer continues, it is an additional sale that wouldn’t have existed otherwise.

In the comments on X and a thread on Reddit, many users express enthusiasm for the developer’s attitude. Some even announce that they now want to buy the game. If you feel the same way, you can find Ultrakill on Steam.

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The user herself clarified on June 1 that her post was a so-called “bait,” intended to provoke reactions. She had long owned Ultrakill on Steam and had only used this approach to install the game on her school laptop. To see what it looks like when someone actually plays on Steam through unscrupulous methods, you can learn here: A game has 40,000 players, even though it doesn’t exist

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Diablo 4: Rimescar Cavern / Raunarben Cave – Here’s how to find the dungeon

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

There are many dungeons in Diablo 4, but not all of them are easy to reach. Here you will learn where to find the dungeon “Rimescar Cavern” / “Raunarbenhöhle”.

In Diablo 4, there are dungeons that are hidden behind strongholds, which don’t appear on your map at first. You will notice this, among other things, when you try to activate Nightmare Dungeons using their seals and the notification “You do not have access yet” appears.

One of these is the Raunarbenhöhle. We summarize which stronghold you need to complete and how to find the dungeon afterwards.

While conquering strongholds, you gather XP – so don’t forget to activate an elixir. With a quest, you can even use two elixirs and stack the bonuses.

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How to find the Rimescar Cavern / Raunarbenhöhle

Where can I find the Raunarbenhöhle? The dungeon “Raunarbenhöhle” is located in the area “Shard’s Peak”, east of Kyovashad. In that area, you will find the corresponding stronghold “Malnok”, which you need to occupy. Once you have conquered the stronghold, the dungeon “Raunarbenhöhle” will appear in that area.

The Raunarbenhöhle is located at the stronghold “Malnok”.
After you have conquered Malnok, the Raunarbenhöhle will appear there.

How do I conquer the stronghold? Malnok is a frozen settlement where a snowstorm rages. When you enter the area, you will receive the task to look around. You then need to kill the Stormbringers of the Ice Clan, which will be marked on your map with skull symbols.

After you have killed the three Stormbringers, only the Champion of the Ice Clan awaits you in the middle. Once you have cleared him off the field, you can activate the “Shrine of the Wanderer” and thereby conquer the stronghold.

Why is it worth it? Strongholds are reset with each season, meaning you can conquer them repeatedly. By conquering a stronghold, you sometimes gain new waypoints that you can fast travel to, as well as 100 renown points in your regional progress.

In general, it’s worth completing the regional progress because: You receive important bonuses for each new character (in the same mode). Dungeons also grant you renown points. In addition, you level up your glyphs in the Nightmare versions of the dungeons, which provide you with certain bonuses. Learn how to best farm and level glyphs here.

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Helldivers 2: Black Hole or Portal? Players look questioningly into the orbit, but NASA provides clarity

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

The players of Helldivers 2 are wondering if they created not a black hole, but a portal. A NASA audio recording could help.

What is it with the hole/portal? In Helldivers 2, a super colony of the Terminites has emerged on the planet Merida. The bugs overran Merida and threatened the freedom and democracy of the Over-Earth, which is why the order was given to completely destroy the planet.

Subsequently, the Helldivers were dispatched to deploy a substance called “dark fluid” in the planet’s crust. Once a certain level of dark fluid was reached, it destroyed Merida and left behind a dark, purple shimmering “object” in orbit instead of the planet.

In the reports from the commanders, it is stated to the Helldivers that this dark “object” is a black hole, but some players doubt that.

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Players believe: Not a black hole, but a portal

What do the players believe? A large part of the Helldivers is naturally convinced that the Over-Earth is telling the truth and that it is indeed a black hole. Nevertheless, there are also some skeptics who suspect it could be some sort of portal or a wormhole through which the Illuminati come.

  • Familiar_One_3297 via Reddit: “This is not a black hole … this is an Illuminate portal!”
  • HinDae085 via Reddit: “The way it swirls. I believe we just created a wormhole. Not a black hole.”
  • Morning_Poppins_Yo via Reddit: “We just shot a planet full of bugs through a wormhole in the direction of space squids, which are known for their hit-and-run tactic […]. Basically, we gave the Illuminati a way back into the galaxy and added a bug-infested planet to their centuries-old grudge.”

However, other players also believe that this is not a portal for the Illuminati but rather establishes a connection to the dwarves from Deep Rock Galactic. There have long been rumors about a collaboration between Helldivers and Deep Rock.

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NASA releases audio recording of black hole

What role does NASA play? There exists an audio recording by NASA on YouTube that shows what a black hole “sounds like”. Astronomers discovered years ago that the pressure waves emitted by the black hole create what are known as ripples in the hot gas of the galaxy cluster. These ripples can in turn be converted into tones.

The audio recording heard on YouTube is called a sonification, where data has been converted into sounds – in this case, astronomical data. To ensure that the human ear can perceive the sounds, the signals are “heard 144 trillion or 288 trillion times higher than their original frequency.”

This NASA states additionally:

The widespread misconception that there is no sound in space is rooted in the fact that most of space is essentially a vacuum that does not provide a medium for the propagation of sound waves. A galaxy cluster, however, has large amounts of gas that envelop hundreds or even thousands of galaxies, providing a medium for sound wave propagation.

The NASA on its official website (via nasa.gov)

What does this have to do with Helldivers? Some players on Reddit compared the NASA audio recording with the sounds that can be heard when you fly to the black hole (the former location of Merida) in Helldivers 2.

Since the sound in Helldivers 2 and the NASA audio recording sound at least somewhat similar, that could be an indication that it is indeed a black hole. Whether we are seeing a portal through which the Illuminati come will be revealed in the future.

The Illuminati are a hostile alien faction from Helldivers 1. Players have been expecting the arrival of the Illuminati for months, and we will receive a new, third enemy faction in Helldivers 2. Read more about the Illuminati here: In Helldivers 2, everyone is waiting for the Illuminati – What we know about the nasty aliens

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Destiny 2: You can catch up on 10 years of lore during the server downtime – with a single video

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Destiny 2 is taking the servers down for 25 hours before the release of The Final Shape – perfect for catching up on 10 years of lore.

When is the server downtime? On June 4, 2024, The Final Shape, the next expansion of Destiny 2, will launch. In preparation for the DLC, there will be maintenance work during which the servers will be shut down for about 25 hours.

  • The maintenance work begins on June 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM
  • The servers will be back online on June 4, 2024, at around 7:00 PM

We will keep you updated on MeinMMO about the server status: As soon as the servers are back online, you will find out here:

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If you’re wondering how to survive this endless server downtime: You now have the opportunity to refresh your knowledge of the lore of Destiny 2. However, it takes some time.

YouTuber invites you to history class, topic: Destiny

What kind of video is it? The YouTuber My Name is Byf is THE go-to person if you want to learn something about the lore of Destiny 2. He has over 1.07 million subscribers on YouTube, regularly reaches hundreds of thousands of viewers with his videos, and is known in the community for presenting the lore of the loot shooter in a truly high-quality way.

For the release of The Final Shape, he has published his longest video to date: the entire story of Destiny. The complete work is nearly 10 hours long, divided into individual chapters, and has already garnered over 636,000 views.

You can watch the video by My Name is Byf on YouTube here:

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Of course, you don’t have to watch the video in one sitting. With the help of timestamps in the video description, you can jump directly to sections like “The Taken King” or “The Forsaken Prince.”

However, there is a little disappointment for German-speaking Destiny players: The video is only available in English. Basic knowledge of the English language is therefore beneficial, although there are automatically generated subtitles in German from YouTube. Unfortunately, these are often not very good.

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For the Destiny community, this is a very special video – not only because it helps them get through a server downtime, a long journey, or a boring night shift. With The Final Shape, Destiny brings the “Light and Darkness” saga to an end after 10 years.

With the video, players can refresh their knowledge of the lore of Destiny, in case they have forgotten something over the years or perhaps skipped some expansions. Additionally, the video evokes nostalgic feelings for some players on YouTube of the many hours spent playing. For some, life has changed significantly in these 10 years.

For Bungie, it wasn’t easy to conclude the story of the saga after 10 years, explained game director Tyson Green in an interview. The developers wanted to evoke emotions and create a good ending, even though Destiny will continue after The Final Shape: Bungie talks about the difficulty of ending the story of Destiny 2 after 10 years

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This is what a duel with lightsabers would look like in the hardest Jedi school

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

The nature of lightsabers as blades of burning plasma is rarely shown. One film presents how dangerous the iconic duels from Star Wars would really be and how they would have to unfold.

What does the fan film show? The creators of Corridor asked an expert in medieval European martial arts to choreograph a real lightsaber fight for them. The result is To The Death, a short but extremely intense film that would even make Yoda’s hairs stand on end.

What is To The Death about? A series of shorter duels is shown within the creatively implemented framing narrative of a trial battle for graduation. However, it gets tough: Because lightsabers are dangerous and this heavy combat school teaches with ruthless methods – including severed limbs and (temporary) death.

This is what real lightsaber fights would look like

What should realistic lightsaber fights be like? A lightsaber is an immeasurably hot blade made of plasma. Assuming such a sword worked, it would essentially penetrate almost any material upon contact and cause severe burns. To The Death takes this seriously; the duelists fight defensively and look for gaps in the opponent’s defense.

Since its release about two years ago, around 10 million people have watched the film on YouTube – and for good reason. Because it is still remarkable today:

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Is the fight completely realistic? No, the creators also incorporate some typical mistakes to show how dangerous the fighting styles depicted in Star Wars would be in reality. For example, at one point, the student twirls around with his sword or spins around on his own axis. Both are considered nonsensical actions as they leave the guard open and/or lose eye contact.

The latest Star Wars series deals with events that take place some time before Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon meet the young Anakin. Here you get a glimpse into the so-called High Republic from The Acolyte.

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The Acolyte takes place decades before the Star Wars films

What else distinguishes the short film? Apart from the well-choreographed duels and fantastic effects, To The Death is especially distinguished by its presentation. It skillfully tells a smart story within a few minutes that plays on clichés from Star Wars and also quotes individual scenes from the great model. For example, the sweeping observer very much resembles the boy appearing at the end of Star Wars Episode 8.

The creators of Corridor are obviously very aware of the environment they are in. Their work shows this with sensitivity, but also with a certain scorn towards the generally broadly named weaknesses of the newer Star Wars works.

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For those whose desire for Star Wars has been ignited after reading the article and watching what we believe to be an undoubtedly cool fan film, we have something for you: Because even years after its release, an MMORPG continues to thrive in the hearts of many despite some problems: Star Wars: The Old Republic. If you want to know whether it is still worth starting in 2024, you should check here with us to learn all the important information about the current state of the hit.

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Silent Hill 2 is one of the best-selling pre-orders on the PS5 despite the excitement

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

As part of the State of Play, new trailers for the remake of Silent Hill 2 were released. Many players are pre-ordering it on the PS5, despite the controversies.

Why are there controversies? In one of the two new trailers for Silent Hill 2, fans were able to catch a first glimpse of the new character model of Angela. This sparked divided opinions within the community.

If you missed the trailer a few days ago, we have embedded it here for you:

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Silent Hill 2 shows new character models in the trailer

Fans of the original are particularly criticizing Angela’s new design. Looking at the comments under the trailer (via YouTube), it seems that many players are not happy with the changes made by the development studio Bloober Team. “Angela has been stung by a bee,” writes one user in their comment.

In fact, many express negative opinions about Angela’s face, which they feel is too round in the new design. Another comment agrees with the previous user and compares her head to a cake, but notes that her body is still very thin.

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On Reddit, a user claims to have inquired with Bloober, but they would not be changing Angela’s design. Alongside the criticism, there are also players who actually appreciate it. They praise Angela’s new design and find that she now finally looks like the 19-year-old she is supposed to be. In the original, she appeared to be around 25.

Does this change anything about the anticipation? The remake of Silent Hill 2 has been highly anticipated for a long time, especially by fans of the original and horror fans. The new design of Angela doesn’t seem to change that significantly.

The horror game is still ranking 6th in the most purchased pre-orders on the PS5 in the PlayStation Store. Only the new Elden Ring DLC, Destiny 2: The Final Shape, and Testdrive rank higher. The former two are also available in various versions among the pre-orders. Thus, Silent Hill 2 is theoretically in 4th place for most pre-orders.

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The MMORPGs with the best crafting system 2024 in the ranking

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 9 minutes

We at MeinMMO wanted to know from you in a survey which MMORPGs have the best crafting system. We present the results in this ranking.

Crafting plays an important role in many MMORPGs. But we wanted to know which games have the best crafting system. For this, we created a survey with 20 different MMORPGs and the option “Another”.

A total of 2,180 people participated in this survey, where you could vote for up to three games. In total, 2,723 votes were cast.

The article was last updated on June 3, 2024, with current information and links.

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Places 21 to 6 in the ranking

  • Blade & Soul – 4 votes (0.14 %)
  • Crowfall – 5 votes (0.18 %)
  • Wurm Online – 11 votes (0.40 %)
  • TERA – 12 votes (0.44 %)
  • Old School RuneScape – 14 votes (0.51 %)
  • Mortal Online 2 – 23 votes (0.84 %)
  • RuneScape – 28 votes (1.03 %)
  • Ultima Online – 31 votes (1.14 %)
  • ArcheAge – 43 votes (1.58 %)
  • EverQuest 2 – 47 votes (1.73 %)
  • Star Wars: The Old Republic – 53 votes (1.95 %)
  • Lost Ark – 57 votes (2.09 %)
  • Lord of the Rings Online – 73 votes (2.69 %)
  • Albion Online – 91 votes (3.34 %)
  • Another – 125 votes (4.59 %)
  • Black Desert – 140 votes (5.14 %)
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Place 5 – World of Warcraft

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment | Platform: PC | Release Date: November 23, 2004 | Model: Pay2Play | Result: 189 votes (6.94 %)

These professions exist: In World of Warcraft you have the choice of eleven different professions:

  • Alchemy – For potions
  • Mining – For gathering ores
  • Engineering – Crafts firearms and useful gadgets
  • Inscription – Creates glyphs
  • Jewelry – Creates jewelry
  • Herbalism – For gathering herbs
  • Skinning – For gathering leather from dead animals
  • Leatherworking – Crafts leather armor
  • Blacksmithing – Crafts metal weapons and plate armor
  • Tailoring – Crafts cloth armor
  • Enchanting – Enhances equipment with enchantments

Each character can only have a maximum of two professions at the same time. If you forget a profession, you lose all progress in it. You must decide early on which professions you want to learn.

In addition, there are also secondary professions like fishing and cooking that you can freely learn and level.

WoW Crafting
This is what the crafting interface looks like in WoW. Here modified by one of the many addons for WoW.

How does crafting work? In WoW, crafting has played an important role since the latest expansion Dragonflight. You open your crafting interface, select an appropriate item, and craft it. However, you can use simple materials or higher-quality ones to increase the item level. There are five different levels to choose from.

Through crafting, you can now level your character and produce very rare and powerful items. Even tier sets are now possible. Additionally, your equipment can have certain attributes that strengthen crafting, including ingenuity, which saves materials, or crafting speed to craft faster.

What WoW offers

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What else does the MMORPG offer? World of Warcraft allows you to explore a huge world with one character and bring it to level 70. A huge amount of content awaits you:

  • Countless quests and stories
  • A variety of diverse areas
  • Dozens of dungeons and raids
  • Various PvP content

WoW last received the new expansion Dragonflight in November 2022. Later this year, in summer 2024, the next expansion titled The War Within will be launched: WoW: The War Within – All important information regarding Beta, release, hero talents, war hordes, and earthen dwarves.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 announces what everyone has been waiting for since release – But you still have to be patient

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Larian Studios has announced the modding toolkit that many players have been waiting for since the release of Baldur’s Gate 3. You can find all the important information here.

What is it all about? The modding toolkit is a feature for Baldur’s Gate 3 that players have been waiting for a while, but until now there was no specific timeframe.

On x.com, the studio has now announced that you can use the official modding toolkit starting with Patch 7. “So you can bring your wildest ideas to life,” says the studio’s announcement.

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Currently, you can already install mods in Baldur’s Gate 3, but you need to obtain them from respective mod sites and possibly install them with external programs. It always depends on where you got the mods from and what they were created with.

With the modding toolkit, it should become much easier because Baldur’s Gate 3 mods will then be officially supported. This will make it easier to create and install mods. It will run through mod.io, providing players with the ability to install and manage mods on PC and consoles.

For now, the modding toolkit will only be usable on PC. Support for PS5, Xbox, and Mac is expected to follow soon. You can find more information in the FAQ of the official Steam announcement.

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When will Patch 7 start? As a player, you will have to wait a bit longer for Patch 7. Currently, the testing for this patch is divided into two phases. Today, on June 3, 2024, the closed alpha test is set to begin. According to the official announcement on Steam, Larian plans to gradually invite more people.

A closed beta test is scheduled for July, for which players can pre-register to get one of the 1,000 spots. However, to participate in the test, you must play the PC version.

After reviewing the feedback and taking some time to revise everything, Patch 7 is expected to officially start in September 2024.

What else is coming with Patch 7? Along with the modding toolkit, Patch 7 will also bring a few other innovations and improvements, which Larian will elaborate on later. Among other things, in September you can expect the “evil endings” in Baldur’s Gate 3. If you’d like to look for suitable mods before September, we have a list for you: 10 best mods for Baldur’s Gate 3 that you should check out.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Players suggest playing the last act ‘wrong’ – makes the whole game better

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 is considered an absolute masterpiece. Only part of the game was seen as a major disappointment at release: Act 3, actually the highlight of the game. Players today say: The whole act is actually quite good; they just play it wrong.

What is so bad about Act 3?

Is it still that way? Yes and no. The bugs have mostly disappeared. Even the developers were frustrated with Act 3 and delivered patch after patch for weeks.

As for the scope, Act 3 is still overwhelming. Maybe even more so than before, as Larian has added more content – though this mainly concerns alternative and additional endings to the story, not actual content in the act.

The scope of Act 3 ensures that many players only dare to take one run through Baldur’s Gate 3, if they even get that far.

This has recently been a topic in the community. A few sidebar comments quickly turned into a discussion about the final act – with interesting tips.

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“I intentionally skip content”

On Reddit, a user asked what position people defend, even against an overwhelming majority of counter-arguments. The top comment with nearly 3,500 upvotes:

I loved Act 3 and exploring the city. Was it overwhelming? Yes. Was it confusing? Yes. Was Ketheric’s story more interesting than Gortash and Orin’s? In my opinion, definitely yes.

But exploring the city, the merchants, and all the side quests, taking your time while a world-destroying event looms overhead, feels so D&D. I enjoyed it.

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However, reading between the lines of the responses suggests that one must engage with the act to enjoy it. There are indeed quests that can fail if you waste too much time. However, this only happens rarely in Act 3.

One user states: The game warns you when you are doing something that can really ruin your run. Once you understand this, you can explore at your leisure. However, there are further suggestions: You should consciously skip content.

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In another thread on Reddit, the creator complains that Act 3 is simply too extensive. He is advised to only do and visit the parts of the act that fit his run:

Act 3 is so much better when you only do a part of it each time. Get the items you want and do the quests that you enjoy and that are relevant for your character. But then level up to 12 and finish the game. This makes every run more focused and unique and removes the overwhelm from Act 3.

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Other players agree: This is the best and preferred way to play the game. Skipping certain content for role-playing and lore reasons makes every run much more exciting. And there are reasons to play more often. However, it is debatable whether this works for every playstyle – as some take an eternity even for their first run: I am still on my first run of Baldur’s Gate 3 after 200 hours.

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„Embarrassing and Intimate“ – Twitch streamer allegedly harassed a woman, offers to publish private chats

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Marcel alias nooreax is currently a successful newcomer in the German Twitch. Now a woman is making accusations against the streamer. He responds with a detailed statement.

Who is involved? nooreax is currently one of the rising stars of the German Twitch scene. His channel has seen steep growth since November 2023. In the spring, he was awarded best newcomer at the StreamAwards by Reved.

Now he has to navigate what may be the first major scandal of his career: A woman accuses him of harassing her in private messages and publishes screenshots of conversations with other alleged victims.

When there are accusations against influencers, their statements are often examined closely.

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What are the accusations? The X user Chiara accused nooreax in a post from May 31, 2024, of harassing her in private messages (via X). Later, she published screenshots of messages that she claims to have received from other women.

The messages indicate that the Twitch streamer allegedly sent unsolicited so-called “dick pics”. He is also accused of pressuring women to meet and engage in sexual acts (via X).

Sending unsolicited photos of genitals, known as dick pics, is a criminal offense under § 184 No. 6 of the German Criminal Code. On Dickstinction, affected individuals can easily file a report and find further resources and counseling services.

This is what the Twitch streamer says: nooreax published a statement on June 1 on X. In it, he apologized for his messages having “put someone in an uncomfortable situation” and causing “uncomfortable feelings”. That was not his intention, and he has already apologized to Chiara.

The streamer emphasizes that consent and respect are important to him and that he did not pressure the woman. He offers to publish the joint chat histories with Chiara’s consent to provide context. However, these histories are “extremely intimate,” and the whole situation is “extremely embarrassing” for him.

So far, no publication of the chat histories has taken place.

Regardless, nooreax promises to work on himself and his communication and to improve. The Twitch streamer asks other affected individuals to contact him directly to address the situation. He does not want to put anyone in an uncomfortable position.

nooreax receives much support from other internet personalities for his statement.

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The case illustrates the current prevailing mood in German Twitch. After allegations against several big influencers, many are waiting for the next big scandal. Users on social networks call for not idealizing content creators – everyone has some dirt on them.

However, a major dilemma is also emerging: on one hand, people want to believe the victims, while on the other hand, some are concerned about how easily it seems possible to destroy entire careers with some accusations. How €2.50 can plunge German Twitch into chaos and lead to the career end of two influencers

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Tibia developers announce a new MMORPG for PC after 28 years, featuring zombies and Fortnite vibes

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

The German studio behind the successful title Tibia is working on a new MMORPG called Persist Online, which is set to be released on Steam. You can expect a post-apocalyptic world full of zombies and different factions.

What kind of MMORPG is it? Persist Online throws you into the post-apocalypse, where you must fight zombies with ranged and melee weapons. The key features of the virtual survival struggle are as follows:

  • Persist Online offers a persistent, open online world where hundreds of players can move simultaneously and every building is supposed to be accessible.
  • You can expect a dynamic sandbox with day and night cycles, weather changes, and tides.
  • The world is divided into zones that vary in danger. You will encounter not only hordes of zombies but also mutated boss opponents.
  • In addition, there is the bunker as a safe haven where you should find extensive crafting possibilities for weapons and equipment.
  • The combat system with ranged and melee weapons (from the robust frying pan to the powerful shotgun) is supposed to be tactical yet action-packed. Beware of stray bullets; “Friendly Fire” is active!
  • There are no fixed classes. By choosing active and passive skills, you can give your hero playful individuality. If you are traveling in a team, synergies between skills can open up useful team strategies.
  • PvP is supposed to play an important role in the open world, as you can capture claims and nodes. The guild system supports open-world PvP.
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What about the release and payment model? Persist Online is set to enter the early access phase soon on Steam and will also be released for macOS and Linux. There is currently no specific date. However, it is clear that the developers want to implement a free-to-play model. The final monetization, however, is not yet set in stone.

Are there already screenshots? The developers have already released some screenshots and artworks of Persist Online. As far as the third-person perspective and the design of models and game world are concerned, we feel strongly reminded of Fortnite, only the colors are not quite as vibrant. What is your first impression?

MMORPG expertise from Regensburg

Who is behind Persist Online? The studio is called CipSoft and was founded in 2001 in Regensburg, Bavaria, after the MMORPG Tibia released in 1997 had developed into a success.

The online role-playing game with its charming retro look has reached 32 million players and 200 million euros in revenue over the years, and is said to be more successful than ever before. Accordingly, the studio has been able to grow sustainably to currently 100 employees.

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Besides Tibia, an MMORPG for mobile devices called TibiaME was released in 2003. Both titles are still being supplied with updates and new content. Thus, Persist Online is the first MMORPG from CipSoft for PC after almost 28 years.

Noteworthy: The MMORPG started as a hobby project of two long-time CipSoft employees. Product manager Benjamin Zuckerer describes it in the press release as follows:

 The true charm of an MMORPG lies in the diverse interaction possibilities of players and the unpredictable stories that arise from it. This has been shown time and again over the decades we have operated Tibia.

Persist Online started as a hobby project and is an idea from two long-time CipSoft employees. We simply started developing the game we want to play ourselves. The core team now consists of 14 people and can access all departments and the entire know-how of the company.

This is possible because employees are allowed to use 20 percent of their working time for their own game ideas. Also cool: Employees are directly involved in the success of the still independently operating company and are said to have received ten (!) additional monthly salaries in 2024 alone.

How sustainable the success of CipSoft and Tibia is can also be shown by another example. In 2022, the studio was awarded Studio of the Year at the German Computer Game Awards. You can learn more about CipSoft’s success story here: Everywhere people are being laid off, a MMORPG in Germany is paying its employees big bonuses

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Players from the PTS express disappointment with the new zone from Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on June 3, 2024, the new chapter Gold Road is being released for The Elder Scrolls Online. You can expect a trip to the Westlands, some parts of which you might already know from Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. However, some visitors from the public test server show disappointment in the new area.

What are players criticizing about the Westlands? At first glance, everything seems fine with the area of The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road.

  • The developers promise the usual 30 hours of story content for an ESO chapter.
  • With the newly appeared Duskwood Forest, the corrupted Wildfire Thicket, the hilly Colovian Highlands, and the Gold Road bathed in autumnal warm colors, you can expect diverse biomes.
  • If you played Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, you will return to some familiar places, such as the city of Skingrad or a few Ayleid ruins. Since there are 800 years between Oblivion and Gold Road, there is also much new to see in these well-known areas.
  • With world bosses, public dungeons, delves, and a fresh world event, you can dive into the usual challenges.
  • There’s again a lot to discover, such as 13 wayshrines, three crafting stations, and 18 sky shards.
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In the forum of Elder Scrolls Online, several players criticize the size of the Westlands after their visit to the test server. Thread creator Cruggs, for example, is surprised that there are 13 wayshrines for this small area. Some are said to be unusually close to each other.

In the discussion, comparisons are partly drawn with the area of the High Isle chapter, which also seemed quite small to some players, and was perceived to not hold up in detail compared to other expansions like Elsweyr and Summerset, and also allegedly had a strange distribution of wayshrines.

The ESO fan MörKi was also on the PTS and draws a sobering conclusion:

I can confirm your impression. It feels very small! I was also surprised by the 13 wayshrines and thought it was distributed over two areas/levels. Unfortunately not. All 13 are located in the Westlands.

The whole first impression left me a bit “unhyped”. While it has the same amount of content as other chapters, it feels/is much smaller in area.

Secret area for scribes

What is behind the criticism? It is difficult to counter the subjective impression of the PTS visitors without a virtual measuring tape. Especially since impassable areas like mountains and bodies of water also need to be taken into account when comparing the size of zones.

Additionally, many chapters lead you into multiple zones. Gold Road also has an area that is not shown on the map of the Westlands: the Schola. This is the place where you must complete the questline for the new Scribing feature. To start the quest, speak with Irnard in front of the Mage’s Guild in Skingrad.

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With the new Scribing feature, you can customize skills to your needs for the first time in ESO. For example, you can choose whether an area effect should heal or deal damage, control enemies, or trigger damage-over-time or healing-over-time effects. More than four thousand combinations will be introduced with Gold Road.

Regarding the quality of the content waiting in the Westlands, everyone should wait for the launch version, which is expected to go live at 2:00 PM, as soon as the ongoing maintenance work is completed. You can find out all about the Gold Road expansion and the new content that the MMORPG will receive in 2024 here.

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Actually, animals should be extinct in Pokémon, yet they sometimes appear

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

By now, the Pokédex includes over 1,000 Pokémon. Many of the pocket monsters are based on real animals. Pikachu is modeled after a mouse, Houndoom, as the name suggests, is a dog, and Arbok is inspired by a cobra (read Arbok backwards!). This raises the question of whether there are any real animals in Pokémon at all. The anime raises an interesting question in this regard.

Are there animals in Pokémon? In the early episodes of the original anime, there were many scenes where real living beings appeared alongside the Pokémon:

  • Ash observes a Pidgey eating a worm.
  • Even in the new anime episodes from Sun & Moon, fish, clams, and starfish are a permanent part of the underwater world.
  • Meowth is searching for food and comes across gnawed fish bones. He also eats grilled chicken.
  • Jessie’s Arbok is afraid of real mongooses. That is the animal you can see in the title image above. They are known for their skill in dealing with venomous snakes.
  • Ash is wearing a cow costume, and it’s not a Miltank.
  • Even in the video games, movies, card game, and manga, animals like birds and fish can occasionally be seen.

However, as the anime progressed, the sighting of living animals became rarer. With each new generation, a bunch of new Pokémon were introduced, gradually replacing the real animals. Takeshi Shudo, the main writer of the series, explained the real reason behind the disappearance of animals.

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Where have the animals gone? As Shudo reveals, there shouldn’t have been any animals from the start. At the beginning of the Pokémon anime, the animals as we know them today should all have been extinct.

Nonetheless, some animals appear in the anime. According to Shudo, this is because the animators didn’t pay enough attention at the beginning. In fact, no living animals were supposed to appear even in the early episodes.

Some of the animals can be seen in the following tweet from X-user Hikari:

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It almost came to the point where Shudo would have actually included a real living creature. In the third Pokémon movie, Ash and his friends were supposed to find a real fossil of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. They were to revive the fossil, and it would have rampaged through the Kanto region. However, the idea was apparently discarded.

What kind of meat do people eat in the Pokémon world then? Since there are no living animals in Pokémon, the meat dishes must consist of other Pokémon. It is never directly shown that the pocket monsters are the source of food, but no other logical explanation remains.

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In the anime, there are some hints that Pokémon are eaten by other species or humans. In one episode, Brock and Ash, for example, imagine a Magikarp prepared as sashimi.

Moreover, Porenta is supposed to be such a rare Pokémon because it is known for its good taste. Together with the leek stalk it carries with it, it is said to create an exquisite dish.

This reveals the sad secret behind the food in Pokémon. This raises the question of how other anime, where monsters are collected, handle the topic. If you are a fan of Pokémon, the following series might be interesting for you: 5 anime series you shouldn’t miss as a Pokémon fan

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LoL: Players explain which champions you should ban if you are a beginner

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

When starting with League of Legends, you are currently overwhelmed by 168 champions. Among them, there are some that may not be considered really good, but can cause major problems for beginners. The community on Reddit explains which champions those are.

League of Legends has a reputation for being a difficult game for beginners. If you’ve never played a MOBA before, you have to learn the complex mechanics, and in addition, there are countless champions with their own abilities.

What are Noob-Stompers? Every LoL player often has their own nemesis, but there are also general champions that are known as Noob-Stompers. These are the champions that beginners particularly struggle against. The community in a Reddit thread explains which ones those are.

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Which champions do noobs have the most problems with?

In a Reddit thread, user Pumba_La_Pumba wonders which champion fits the archetype of a noob-stomper. He tells his own story, as he had major problems as a new LoL player with Heimerdinger, whom he banned every match for a long time. Heimerdinger is especially difficult for beginners due to his turrets and the gameplay surrounding them.

Another strong champion from the last season is Trundle. User Wonwill430 simply says of him: This champion requires absolutely no intelligence to play. And that’s exactly the trick with the troll king. The motto is: Blunt is Trump, you don’t have complex mechanics. You just hit. He is also compared to Darius, who is also strong. However, Trundle has the advantage that he is also strong with his abilities even when he is actually losing.

Another hated champion with whom beginners might have problems is Shaco. Captain_Vimes believes that players who do not understand vision and overextending have great problems with the champion, who is simply annoying with his invisibility.

Another champion that you might encounter as you climb the ranks is Zed. Capek95 says that the more he sees Zed, the more traumatized he becomes. His shadows and the ability to switch with them are a difficult technique for novices that is hard to anticipate.

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Other champions discussed on this topic are Evelynn, Sett, or Illaoi. Especially the latter made my LoL life hell for a long time; if you can’t dodge well enough, her E ability becomes an unbeatable wall.

Another champion I personally see is Blitzcrank. While he doesn’t have many options, his fast hook causes panic for many beginners. Which champions terrorized you as beginners? Let us know in the comments. A certain champion was designed for beginners but hardly gets any attention today: LoL: Naafiri was supposed to be the perfect champion for beginners – Now hardly anyone plays her.

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Pokémon GO: The 7 Most Important Dates of the Week – June 3 to 9

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

June in Pokémon GO has begun. What’s on the agenda this week? We take a look at the most exciting dates.

What’s happening in Pokémon GO? The new season in Pokémon GO has started! Under the motto “Heavenly Teamwork”, you can now go searching for various monsters until September.

But what is currently urgent in Pokémon GO? Which monsters can be caught, which events are upcoming?

We shine a light on that in this article. Here you will find the overview of the most exciting dates this week, from June 3 to June 9.

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Stadium Sights – Until June 4

What kind of event is this? Stadium Sights started on June 1 and runs until Tuesday, June 4, at 08:00 AM.

The highlights: Emolga has made its shiny debut. You can find it in the wild and in 7 km eggs. But if you want the shiny monster, you need a lot of luck.

Additionally, there is currently a hatching bonus that gives you one and a half times the Stardust and candies when a monster hatches.

Spotlight Hour on June 4

When is the Spotlight Hour? On Tuesday evening, at 06:00 PM, you will encounter many wild Makuhita for one hour. The bonus gives you double catch candies.

The T5 Raid Boss this week – Raid Hour on June 5

Zapdos is back

What’s going on? In the level 5 raids, you will encounter the legendary electric bird Zapdos, even until June 10. This monster is a real classic. You can find strong counters against Zapdos here.

On Wednesday evening, June 5, it will also appear for one hour at almost all gyms in the game. The raid hour with Zapdos runs from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM.

By the way: Alongside Zapdos, Mega-Gyarados can also be found in the Mega Raids, aside from the raid hour on Wednesday evening.

Slumbering Sand – from June 7

The highlights of the “Slumbering Sand” event (Image source: pokemongolive.com)

What kind of event is this? Slumbering Sand begins on June 7 at 10:00 AM and lasts until next week, on Wednesday, June 12. This event focuses on more relaxed Pokémon.

What are the highlights? Bummelz, Muntier, and Letarking will appear in costumed variants. They can even be encountered as shiny if you are lucky.

The most exciting Pokémon is likely to be Koalelu, which some trainers may still be missing in their collection. It will also appear as shiny, for the first time. However, as usual, the chance is low.

If you have a GO Plus+, you can link it with Pokémon GO. You will then receive a limited-time research task in the game related to the event.

What’s happening in PvP?

What’s happening in the league: You can still play the Super League until June 7, along with the Hyper Premier Cup. From June 7, the Hyper League and the Summer Cup in the Super League will run.

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Crypto Raids with Raikou on June 8 and 9

Face Crypto-Raikou

The weekend will once again be dominated by the powerful Crypto-Raikou. You can challenge the legendary monster in the Rocket Raids – but only on-site. And you should bring some trainers because this monster is hard to defeat. Here you can find the best Raikou counters.

Community Day on May 9 brings Viscora

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The Viscora Shiny Family

This should be the highlight of the week: Viscora is getting its own Community Day. This gives you a very good chance to obtain its shiny variant as well as its evolutions Viscargot and Viscogon. There will also be double catch candies, triple catch Stardust, and other bonuses waiting for you. As a special move, Viscogon can learn “Thunderbolt” during the event when you evolve it. And if you want to know what else is coming up: Here all events in June 2024 for Pokémon GO.

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New MMORPG sounds like what New World wanted to be, lets you build forts – Starts Alpha on Steam

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Havenhold is a new MMORPG that promises a good mix of building your own fortress and action-packed gameplay. It sounds like exactly what New World wanted to be. Now the second playtest is starting, which you can participate in.

What kind of game is this? Havenhold is a new MMORPG on Steam, developed by the studio Wolfpack Games. There is currently no exact release date for the game. For now, the game is starting its second playtest.

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The MMORPG Havenhold is starting its second alpha playtest

In Havenhold, you take on the role of a hero from a bygone era. You explore a now-destroyed world and try together to rebuild it. This world is divided into different zones where you can build a fortress. Additionally, these zones can be conquered by your guilds.

The battles for your fortresses take place in the open world. What’s interesting is that the timing of the battle is always determined by the defender. So you don’t have to worry about your fortress being attacked when you’re unprepared. However, a battle can last for several hours.

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In Havenhold, you can expect an action-packed combat system where blocking plays an important role. You should also be able to execute combos with other players. There are supposed to be strong bosses, puzzles, and riddles, and when crafting potions and items, a few mini-games are waiting for you.

How do you participate in the playtest? The exact start date of the second open playtest is currently unknown. However, you can register for it through the official website. The registration process is relatively simple and requires only a little information from you.

Anyone who has already participated in the previous playtest will surely get access again now. For everyone else who is interested, it will be a matter of waiting after registration to see if they get access. There will be two open servers for the test: EU and NA.

During the playtest, you can expect the following content:

  • Dungeons
  • PvP battles for fortresses
  • Co-op PvP content
  • PvP content based on clans, such as sieges

The shown content will then be under NDA, and only a few content creators will be allowed to show what they experience in the playtest. This will be discussed with the developer beforehand. Perhaps Havenhold will eventually make it onto our list of the 5 most-watched MMORPGs on Twitch.

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