With the new crafting in Season 4 of Diablo 4, new possibilities arise for customizing builds. One trick makes the whole system even easier and clearer.
What is the new upgrade system? Since the start of Season 4, there are two new crafting systems in Diablo 4: Tempering and Masterworking. Furthermore, aspects are now directly transferred to your Codex of Power when you disassemble items. This solves an annoying problem for players.
Once you find better versions of the aspects, they will be upgraded in the Codex. However, you must improve them yourself on your loot. A player suggests a simple trick to help you better find and easily upgrade the aspects you have already equipped.
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Diablo 4: The developers explain the new item system and the new endgame dungeon
How to improve aspects with just a few clicks
What trick makes this easier? Since Season 4, all aspects you obtain by disassembling items are stored in the Codex of Power. At the Occultist, you then imprint them onto new items. It helps to use the search function and look for terms like “attack speed” or “damage”.
On Reddit, the user “hArDyGamez” suggested a different search term on May 19. Because once you find aspects in a stronger variant, they will be upgraded in the Codex, but not on the items. At the Occultist, you can see an icon indicating when aspects are already equipped.
You can also enter the term “equipped” in the search bar at the top left. This way, you can see all the aspects on your loot at a glance.
By entering “equipped”, you can see all affixes at a glance that are already on your items.
The practical thing about this is: If you first select the already equipped aspect at the Occultist, you will not only see which items are suitable for it. Once you hover your mouse over the aspect, you will see the item on which the aspect is currently located.
You can see at a glance which item the aspect is on.The improvement of the aspect in a direct comparison.
What other tricks are there? Another way to quickly find aspects at the Occultist and in the Codex of Power is to mark them as favorites. Favorites are always displayed at the top in both cases. According to “StarkeRealm” (on Reddit), the favorites are marked per character, so nothing gets mixed up.
In the Codex itself, you can use the search function and keywords such as darkness, armor, or damage. Additionally, you can filter by the following categories:
When you swap items, the first impulse is often to replace the old items with the new ones and then improve the new ones. However, if you do not remove the old items first, you can quickly check and compare on the right side which aspects you need to imprint on which items.
Also keep in mind with the new crafting system that you should always harden items first before you not only imprint new aspects at the Occultist but also possibly re-roll affixes. The new system is straightforward, but if you upgrade items in the wrong order, you literally throw away gold – and probably also strong items.
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More than 40,000 hours of pure gameplay – that’s something only a few have achieved in World of Warcraft. A gamer now asks: What values do you have?
Players like to boast about their time spent in games. “I have played 400 hours of Sims!” or “I have spent 700 hours in Fifa!” For many games, these are already quite high numbers, but there is a group that can only smile wearily at such achievements – heroes in World of Warcraft. Because Blizzard’s MMORPG has been around for nearly 20 years and some have been playing since that time – sometimes more, sometimes less.
In the process, bizarre playtimes have accumulated. A streamer now reveals his time – and racks up over 40,000 hours.
Another ‘nerd’ has been unmasked here:
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17 years after the legendary WoW episode, we finally know who the MMORPG nerd from South Park is
Who is that? The “Touchpadwarrior” is a streamer who is active on platforms like Twitch and TikTok. He plays World of Warcraft with great passion – and has been doing so for 17 years. A while ago, he revealed a secret in response to many videos bragging about their playtime in certain games.
He showed: In World of Warcraft, he has now accumulated a playtime of 40,368 hours. That corresponds to 1,682 days of pure gameplay – or 4 years and 7 months.
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Of course, when playing World of Warcraft, a certain amount of time is always spent simply “standing afk” while being in the kitchen or doing something else – nonetheless, this number is remarkable and for some, a bit alarming.
A little bonus information: The Touchpadwarrior not only has an enormous amount of playtime but has also completed it all without a mouse. Instead, he has played World of Warcraft with a touchpad from the very beginning, as seen on laptops and notebooks.
Despite this rather unusual control for gamers, he raids and also tackles dungeons of the “Mythic+” difficulty with some success.
How can you see the playtime? When you log into a character and enter the command “/played” in the chat, the playtime will be displayed. This way you can see how much time you have spent in total on a character and how much at the current maximum level (basically in the endgame of the current expansion).
Additionally, you can use interface addons like “Altoholic” (Link to download on Curseforge). This addon can compile the playtime of all your characters so that you have the (possibly quite overwhelming) value always in view. However, you need to log in once on each character.
So, the final question remains: How many hours have you already clocked in World of Warcraft? How many more hours will it be while farming bronze in WoW Remix? Feel free to share it with us in the comments – if you dare to actually share that number.
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On Steam, you can currently register for the playtest of Sand. This is a PvPvE game set in an open desert world, where you battle using heavily armored sand walkers.
What do I need to know about Sand? Do you know the movie Mortal Engines: War of the Cities, which was co-written by Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy)? In that (not really recommendable) film, heavily fortified cities stomp through a post-apocalyptic desert world fighting for the remaining resources.
You can expect something similar in the game Sand, just in a lighter version. Instead of entire cities, you control much more manageable robot tanks with four or six legs, which you design yourself and which serve as a mobile base. In this hostile world, you can find valuable resources and treasures, as well as monuments and mysterious anomalies.
The new trailer for Sand shows gameplay for the first time:
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Sand: Trailer shows first gameplay of the PvPvE shooter with desert runners
While exploring the world, you will encounter not only PvE challenges but also other players – similar to in the matches of Hunt: Showdown. You can fight enemies with the guns of your walker or in good old first-person shooter style.
In combat against other players’ walkers, you may resort to C4 charges or airstrikes that you detonate from a safe distance. Or you grab your shotgun and shoot the owners of the stomping fortress out of existence.
How can I register for the playtest? On the Steam page of Sand, you will currently find an option to request access for the current test of the online shooter. New registrations are expected to go out as soon as the developers allow more participants.
At the “WeGame Tonight 2024” event by Tencent, a new, spectacular trailer for Black Myth: Wukong was revealed, which will be released, among others, on Steam. Additionally, some exciting details about the action RPG from Game Science have surfaced.
What new details have come to light about Black Myth: Wukong? The well-known leaker Lunatic Ignus, who has accurately predicted several things in the past, shared the following information via X:
The action RPG from Game Science is said to have a “New Game+” mode at launch.
Black Myth: Wukong is expected to have multiple possible endings.
You can expect more than 160 types of enemies and over 80 bosses.
The difficulty level is expected to be slightly below that of other games that follow in the footsteps of Dark Souls and similar titles.
The leaker also announced that global pre-orders are likely to start during the “Summer Game Fests” (from June 7, 2024), possibly accompanied by a new CGI trailer that the developers are currently working on.
Wasn’t there just a new trailer? Exactly! At the “WeGame Tonight 2024” event by Tencent, the team from Game Science released a relatively short trailer for their standards, showcasing spectacular battles and in-game cutscenes:
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New trailer for Black Myth: Wukong shows spectacular gameplay and great graphics
The few scenes again prove why Black Myth: Wukong has made it to the MeinMMO list of five games that surprise with impressive graphics. We can only hope that the action RPG will not only look good but also perform well – many other Unreal Engine 5 titles have had significant issues with that.
Elden Ring as a major inspiration
What else do I need to know about Black Myth: Wukong? The action RPG will be released on August 20, 2024, for Steam, the Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series. It will feature a Buy2Play payment model. Paid DLCs may follow after launch.
Black Myth: Wukong is based on the Chinese novel “Journey to the West” and you play as the famous Monkey King. He uses various staff techniques, as well as spells, transformations, and magical vessels in combat.
When it comes to the fast-paced combat system, the detailed game world, the creative enemy design, the dense atmosphere, and the sheer scale, Black Myth: Wukong follows in the footsteps of From Software’s Elden Ring. Recently, there were also new moving images for the Lands Between: New story trailer for the Elden Ring DLC reveals more about Messmer and his ruthless past
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Fans of Hunt: Showdown have been waiting a long time, and it is finally clear when the highly anticipated engine upgrade will take place and what improvements online hunters can expect. However, if you are playing the shooter on PS4 or Xbox One, you will need to be strong.
When is the relaunch of Hunt: Showdown planned? The update 5.11 for the CryEngine, which was first announced in March 2023, is set to be released on August 15, 2024. Thus, the release communicated in October 2023 as “early in 2024” is ultimately no longer valid.
With update 5.11, you can expect the following new features:
Hunt: Showdown will receive a next-gen update that promises to offer all players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series a gaming experience on a “completely new level”.
Once the update goes live, support for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will be discontinued.
The update will introduce a new map with a fresh biome for the first time in three years, which is intended to serve as a showcase for the new engine.
You can also expect a complete overhaul of the user interface.
Hunt: Showdown offers an online shooter experience of a different kind:
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Hunt: Showdown shows hard-hitting action in the trailer
A relaunch that requires sacrifices
What does the end of support mean for PS4 and Xbox One owners? Hunt: Showdown is a Buy2Play game that costs nearly 40 euros. It is understandably frustrating when your platform is no longer supported after an update.
However, the developers are offering all users of the old consoles a free upgrade to the respective versions of PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series, including a transfer of previous progression as well as all purchased DLCs.
Last year, Crytek officials stated that less than ten percent of the total player base would be affected by the discontinued platforms. The other 90+ percent would greatly benefit from the upgrade.
What kind of game is Hunt: Showdown? Hunt Showdown is a so-called PvPvE shooter (Player vs. Player vs. Environment). You play against AI creatures and other players at the same time. The game takes you into a western fantasy scenario in 1895 and makes you what you have probably always wanted to be: a monster-hunting cowboy with a shotgun axe.
The basic structure of a match consists of searching for clues to find out where a monster is hiding. You then must find the beast, send it back to hell, and get the loot to one of the extraction points.
While you do this, other players are trying to achieve the exact same thing. You can play solo or in teams of two or three players. And to add an extra layer of tension, Hunt Showdown features a permadeath system. Once you surpass bloodline level 10, you lose your hunter and everything he had if you die.
With a new trailer, Fortnite gives a preview of the Battle Pass skins in Chapter 5 Season 3. There is a brief glimpse of the map, focusing on the new skins and weapons – including Magneto from Marvel and the well-known Power Armor T-60 from Fallout.
What does the trailer show? In line with the start of Chapter 5, the trailer gives you a short overview of the skins you can expect in the Battle Pass. It also reveals the dreary wasteland of the map.
These skins await you:
Megalo Don – Male Skin
Ring Manager Scarr – Female Skin
Schoti – Male Skin
The Machinist – Female Skin
Rust – Male Skin
T-60 Power Armor – Unisex
Wasteland Magneto – Male Skin
Color Ruiner – Female Skin
Here you can watch the trailer yourself:
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Fortnite: Chapter 5 Season 3 – Trailer for gameplay with ruthless wasteland
The Wasteland Conquers Fortnite
What is Chapter 5 Season 3 about? A sandstorm from Olympus has taken over Fortnite and unleashed the wastelands on the map. As many new faces join through the upcoming Battle Pass, the map has also received new places to explore. To explore these, players can now upgrade their cars to make them more dangerous.
New weapons are also shown in the trailer, including:
A rusty crossbow
Magneto’s powers
Iron fists
A harpoon gun
Lastly, there are also new consumable items like the Nuka Colas from Fallout and a nitro boost that gives you more speed under your feet.
When does Season 3 in Chapter 5 start and what does it contain? Many players disagree on this. Currently, the server is down at full throttle and leakers themselves say that the update is unusually large. If there are no complications, you can expect a start between 1 PM and 3 PM.
World of Warcraft: The War Within is set to release in summer 2024. Blizzard has now shared new information about raids, the instances designed for up to 30 players. There are significant changes.
How does it work with the solo raids?
With The War Within, there is a new difficulty called “Story Mode.”
What about loot? That information is still missing. So far, the Raid Finder, or “LFR,” is the lowest difficulty for raids with the lowest item level loot. We do not yet know how much loot you can obtain from Story Mode and what level it will be.
The Story Mode is primarily designed to tell the story of WoW. Many important core details are said to be hidden in raids, according to Blizzard. So, those who do not want to visit the LFR and cannot find enough players will miss out on some content.
Many of the epic moments in the story have been told in dungeons and raids. […] With the story difficulty in the Nerub-Ar Palace, our goal is to provide players a way to experience the epic climax of the story surrounding Azj-Kahet when they otherwise would not have been able to. The difficulty is designed for a private party of 1-5 players and allows players to face Queen Ansurek without the help of other players or followers.
The developer thus confirms the Story Mode, but only for the last boss of the raid instance. The mode is intended to serve as the last chapter of the story, but can be repeated as many times as desired and will appear alongside the last LFR wing of the raid.
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WoW: The War Within – All the major features of the new expansion
“Just remove the LFR”
The decision to introduce a Story Mode is very well received among players. In a thread on Reddit, users praise the opportunity to experience texts and cutscenes without having to truly raid.
In particular, the ability to go in alone is seen as excellent: this way, you won’t be excluded from a fight if some impatient player rushes into the boss room too early. Others want the chance to learn mechanics for themselves to master them later.
Some fans even suggest in the thread to simply replace LFR completely with this new mode.
At the moment, the raid finder is not really designed to promote social interaction and numerous players use it just to experience the story. The Story Mode, as it has been presented, is better for such purposes.
As Blizzard explains, the follower dungeons were the first experiment with instances that you can undertake alone. The Story Mode is meant to continue that. During the first playtesting of The War Within, MeinMMO editor and MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz noted that WoW is developing away from classic MMORPG systems: The War Within played – In the fruitless search for MMORPG DNA.
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In Pokémon GO, you can collect a lot of Stardust again through the current event. We will explain how that works.
What kind of event is this? The current event in Pokémon GO is called Ultradimensions-Wonder. It started on May 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM and will run until May 28, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
In addition to introducing three new Ultra Beasts, the event also includes some other bonuses like altered raids and wild Pokémon. And one of the wild Pokémon is ideal if you want to collect Stardust.
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Pokémon GO: It’s time to #RediscoverGO!
Up to 1,406 Stardust per catch
Which Pokémon is it? Unratütox, the Poison Pokémon from Generation 5, can be found more frequently in the wild during the event alongside some other Pokémon. Catching this Pokémon can earn you a lot of Stardust.
There are some Pokémon in Pokémon GO that naturally give a larger amount of Stardust when you catch them. The amount of Stardust varies between 500 and 2,100, depending on the Pokémon, without any additional effects. Unratütox is one of those.
If you catch an Unratütox without using a Star Piece and without the corresponding weather boost, this Pokémon will provide you with a whopping 750 Stardust per catch, instead of the regular 100. This amount can increase under certain circumstances:
Catch with weather boost: 936 Stardust
Catch with Star Piece and without weather boost: 1,125 Stardust
Catch with Star Piece and with weather boost: 1,406 Stardust
To get the weather boost for Unratütox, the weather must either be “overcast” or “partly cloudy”. To receive the Star Piece boost, you just need to activate the corresponding item.
So if you’re out during the event and need Stardust, keep an eye out for Unratütox in your area and catch them. By using Incense and Lure Modules, you can further increase the potential amount of Unratütox.
What do you think about this? Are you going to go out and catch as many Unratütox as possible? Or are you in the luxurious position of not relying on Stardust? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you want to know what else awaits you in Pokémon GO in the last days of this month, then take a look at the events in May 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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With the release of “The Final Shape,” Destiny 2 will pack many content, activities, and quests into its infamous vault to make room for new content. We will show you the content you will miss in the list.
Why are the contents disappearing? In every new and major expansion of Destiny 2, Bungie always clears out its trash. Many older contents from the seasons of the previous expansion then disappear into the void of the vault and can no longer be acquired or played. This includes items such as currencies, artifacts, ships, sparrows, ghost shells, and much more.
With “The Final Shape“, Bungie will once again clean out, so that Destiny 2 has more space for new content. The H.E.L.M will lose its rooms and will prepare them for further seasonal vendors, who will gain relevance over time. To let you know which contents will actually be lost, we present you a small overview.
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – Gameplay trailer for the new talents
All contents that will disappear with “The Final Shape”
Which contents will disappear soon? Blueberrys.gg has created a graphic in collaboration with DTR and Rocketbiscuits, showing which contents will exactly disappear. These affect not only seasonal contents but also items and things that were released with the free event “Into the Light“. We show you the graphic:
Graphic for items and things that will disappear with “The Final Shape” (via reddit.com)
The banned items include, first of all, all story-relevant missions as well as vendors of the respective season. Currencies, keys, items, and multiplayer activities will also disappear. Related engrams for focusing items and exotic items from triumphs will also be reclaimed by Bungie.
As for the items from “Into the Light,” the Hall of Champions, the Pantheon, all quests from “Into the Light,” the rare versions of the Brave Arsenal, the Superblack shader, and the parade armors will disappear.
Lastly, there are general items that will disappear. These include:
The legendary shards
Crucible, Gambit, and Vanguard bounties
Mods
Minor specification
Major specification
Boss specification
Obsessed specification
Master Nightfall specification
Resonance alloy
Harmonic alloy
Especially the legendary shards should be spent before the release of “The Final Shape,” as these will then disappear permanently, leaving a big hole in your wallet. Therefore, use vendors like Eris Morn and stock up on many copies through her Illusory Fragments to stay liquid in case of a Glimmer shortage.
Fans of Bloodborne have been wishing for a next-gen version of their beloved game for years. However, FromSoftware is not revealing anything. Instead, other, far less known titles are receiving their PS5 ports.
What do Bloodborne fans wish for? The dark Souls-like from FromSoftware is one of the highlights of the PS4 era. On Metacritic, it holds an impressive score of 92 based on 100 reviews. Similarly, 14,245 users think alike and rate the game 9.0. Bloodborne is so popular that it even has an absurd spin-off called “Bloodborne Kart.”
However, several years have passed since its release in 2015, and Bloodborne is technically no longer fresh. Particularly painful: The maximum 30 FPS that can only be increased on PS5 thanks to a fan mod (via gamesradar.com).
That’s why fans have been demanding a true next-gen version of the game for years. So far, their pleas have gone unheard. There are rumors about a PC version, which arose because the new head of Sony is a big fan of the game and is bringing more titles to PC, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
Bloodborne remains PS-exclusively available and only in its original version. In contrast, many niche titles have been ported to PS5.
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Bloodborne Debut Trailer
Have you ever heard of JoJo Siwa?
Which games are getting an upgrade? When looking at which titles are being given a next-gen version, Bloodborne fans who have been patiently waiting might feel their neck hairs stand up.
As X user @Wildbergerrrr pointed out, for example, there is a PS5 version of “JoJo Siwa Worldwide Party.” Don’t know who or what that is? In this case, you are either too old or not interested enough in the world of American influencers.
JoJo Siwa is a 21-year-old dancer, singer, and web video producer. She became famous through the reality show “Dancing Moms.”
In 2022, she got her own game called “JoJo Siwa Worldwide Party,” subtitled “A Celebration for Everyone” in German. It was released for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and also for PS4. Players on PS5 can get a free upgrade for the current console.
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In this game, you automatically run through various worlds while listening to the biggest hits from JoJo Siwa. Watching the trailer on YouTube gives a good impression of the game. Everything is very colorful, and the protagonist speaks directly to her fans – the target audience does not seem to be the typical gamer.
On Steam, the game only has eight reviews, most of which are positive but emphasize: This game is only for true fans of the influencer. On Metacritic, the only two reviewers write that mainly young girls and families will enjoy it.
Another title that has received a PS5 upgrade is “Peppa Pig: World Adventure,” an adaptation of the cartoon series that is clearly aimed at children.
While lesser-known games are being released in modern versions, Bloodborne fans continue to wait in vain. At least there are alternatives on current systems that strike a similar chord in terms of setting, mood, and gameplay. In particular, Bloodborne fans should take a look at Lies of P.
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The series “Reacher” will receive a third season in 2025. A casting decision has now been announced that has thrilled fans. The new addition impresses mainly with his enormous height.
Who is the new character in season 3? Jack Reacher has appeared in two films and the Amazon Prime series over the past few years. However, the character originally comes from the novels of thriller author Lee Child, who had to approve of certain changes in the series first.
Fans of the books will be pleased to know that a character new to the series comes directly from the literary source. This is Paul Masserella, who appears in the novel “The Janus Man.” The character is the bodyguard of the main villain Zachary Beck and goes by the affectionate nickname “Paulie.”
In the book, the character is described as “a very big guy.” He is even six centimeters taller than Jack Reacher, who is already huge. A challenging task for the series’ casting department, but according to fans, the responsible parties have found the perfect candidate for the role.
Here you can see the trailer for season 2 of Reacher:
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German trailer for season 2 of Reacher
The biggest bodybuilder in the world
Who plays Paulie? As has now been announced, the Dutch bodybuilder Olivier Richters will take on the role. On his Instagram profile, he describes himself as the “biggest actor and bodybuilder in the world.”
His dimensions are impressive: Richters is 219 centimeters tall and weighs 160 kilos. In comparison, Reacher actor Alan Ritchson looks quite small at about 195 centimeters. In the new season, two big men will meet, who are expected not only to chat together.
The actor Anthony Hall, who plays the main antagonist in season 3, reveals:
This character (Paulie) lives in the series, and they have an epic fight. I don’t want to give too much away, but yes, they definitely meet like in the book. The encounter between Reacher and Paulie has something Marvel-like, right? They are like two guys in superhero size, so that’s kind of cool.
What do the fans think? When a literary character is suddenly cast with a certain actor, the reactions can be quite varied. However, fans seem to be especially happy with Paulie and Olivier Richters.
The actor’s enormous height stands out. The fact that Olivier will meet the already tall Ritchson prompts X-user @KC__Today to draw a comparison to Game of Thrones, where fans wished for a duel between the two giant characters “Mountain” and “Hound.”
“The perfect casting decision,” finds @lvuexxx. “Is there someone… bigger than Reacher?” wonders X-user @barburtweeto. Some fans have also already created initial memes:
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With their decision, the team behind the series seems to have struck a chord and done everything right. How exactly Paulie meets Reacher in the third season will only be revealed in 2025 on Amazon Prime. By the way, lead actor Alan Ritchson had his breakthrough as an actor at the age of 39 – on MeinMMO you can read how he prepared for the role of Jack Reacher.
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Chip manufacturer AMD, primarily known for graphics cards and processors, has developed a new program: Anti-Lag 2. The company promises more victories in shooters. More specifically: in Counter-Strike 2, as Anti-Lag 2 is set to be integrated for the first time. There were major issues with its predecessor, which are now supposed to be resolved.
What kind of feature is this?
Radeon Anti-Lag 2 is a program that – as the name suggests – is supposed to reduce lag or latency. The feature is officially available for Counter-Strike 2, currently as an option. Other games are expected to follow.
Latency refers to the time between input and effect, such as a click and the actual shot fired in a shooter.
How is this supposed to work? Radeon Anti-Lag 2 is supposed to synchronize the speed of the processor (CPU) with the graphics card (GPU). This should significantly reduce the time between input and display.
Other features, like Reflex from competitor Nvidia, do something similar. However, Anti-Lag goes so far as to even alter game data when it is used. This has caused problems in the past.
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Anti-Lag has caused trouble in the past, now it’s coming to CS2
When AMD first made Anti-Lag widely available, there was immediate trouble with anti-cheat programs. Players faced bans when using the feature – precisely because Anti-Lag accesses game data.
Such actions are typically only done by cheat programs, and accordingly, anti-cheat software reacts to attempts to make any changes. Valve, the makers of Counter-Strike, even warned against its use.
Today, Valve is an official partner and Anti-Lag 2 is coming to Counter-Strike 2 as the first shooter. Since the new iteration is directly integrated into the game, developers must activate and allow it themselves. Therefore, bans should no longer be a concern.
Are you looking for a change from Diablo 4? MeinMMO presents 12 games like Diablo to help you recover from demon slaying.
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Today, we present you a selection of interesting alternatives set in the action RPG genre, but which also offer different features compared to Diablo. We have chosen games in various settings and with different approaches, so you can choose from a broader selection.
This article was updated on May 23, 2024. We have expanded the list with a few strong alternatives and removed Vikings – Wolves of Midgard due to consistently mediocre ratings.
What is the situation with Diablo 4?The latest Season 4 is receiving excellent feedback and gets high praise from players and experts alike. With the latest Season, Blizzard has completely revamped the game and revised the core features. You can find everything here in the overview:
We have already spoken with the executives personally about the future of Diablo 4 at BlizzCon:
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BlizzCon 2023: Diablo 4 leaders talk to us about the development and future of the game
V Rising
Platforms: Steam, PS5 (pending) | Release: May 8, 2024 (Version 1.0) / June 11, 2024 (PS5) | Payment model: Buy2Play | Website: V Rising on Steam
What is V Rising? You play as a vampire who has been stripped of your power. To regain your strength and rebuild your own vampire castle, you hunt for blood and servants.
The focus of V Rising is a skill-based combat system developed by experts who already gained a lot of experience with Bloodline Champions. You fight with swords, guns, and magic, ride through the world on your horse, and look for loot.
What sets V Rising apart from the other games on the list is that it is fundamentally a survival game. You are always looking for resources (and blood for sustenance) to expand and craft new equipment.
As a vampire, you are a creature of the night – meaning: the day is dangerous, which is unusual for the survival genre.
V Rising has an excellent combat system, which differs slightly from Diablo and similar games, but is easy to learn and offers a lot of freedom.
You can play either solo in your world, co-op with friends, or on official servers, but be careful: Here, PvP exists.
There is almost no loot; you mostly craft your equipment and become more powerful by hunting down progressively tougher bosses to unlock new recipes.
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V Rising: The launch trailer for the survival game with vampires on Steam and PS5
Who is V Rising suitable for? If the focus for you is on the combat in action RPGs rather than the endless grind for loot, V Rising is the best alternative for you from this list. The gameplay mainly consists of crafting, building, and fighting.
As a survival game, V Rising is also something entirely different and a refreshing change. If you’re a hack’n’slay fan looking for an accessible entry into the survival genre, you should definitely check out V Rising. The reviews also speak for themselves:
Platforms: Windows, Linux | Release: April 30, 2019 (Early Access) / February 21, 2024 (Version 1.0) | Payment model: Buy2Play | Website: Last Epoch on Steam
What is Last Epoch? The exciting thing about Last Epoch is that you travel through time in the game. Depending on which era you are currently in, you will encounter corresponding enemies such as dinosaurs or undead.
So you can expect a certain variety among the enemies.
The class system consists of 5 main classes and 15 master classes that define your playstyle even more precisely.
5 main classes: Mage, Sentinel, Primalist, Rogue, Acolyte
An interesting mechanic for the release season is the factions of Last Epoch that supply you with items:
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Last Epoch: Faction of the Merchant Guild or Circle of Fate – These are the advantages
Who is Last Epoch suitable for? Last Epoch is now fully released and is considered the best alternative to Diablo 4, without being as complex as Path of Exile. It is the ideal middle ground between casual and core.
The game includes a short campaign that takes about 5-10 hours, as well as a comprehensive endgame with 3 repeatable activities. Here you will probably spend the most time. If you are still looking for the right class, you can refer to our tier list:
Platforms: PC | Release: July 16, 2019 | Payment model: Buy2Play | Website: Killsquad on Steam
What is Killsquad? In Killsquad, you are part of a mercenary group that does the dirty work for corporations in the galaxy. You fight aliens to obtain better equipment and upgrade your heroes – but with a unique system that differs from a conventional level-up in other action RPGs.
Still, you can expect familiar fare like missions, battles against many enemies, the hunt for loot and resources, and an interesting story.
You fight in action-packed hack’n’slay battles against many enemies
Team play is important
You level up your heroes only per mission and start again at level 1 for the next job
Depending on which class you play, you have specific abilities. You cannot change these; you can only improve them during missions
You unlock dozens of weapons
Collect resources to upgrade your weapons
The individual characters have interesting personalities, similar to Overwatch
Together in a team, you defeat massive boss monsters
We have included the launch trailer for Killsquad here:
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Killsquad: The Official Launch Trailer
Who is Killsquad suitable for? If you want to try out a different character system and place a high value on teamwork in a hack’n’slay, then you’re in the right place with Killsquad.
Moreover, the game also differs from many genre representatives through the science fiction scenario. Killsquad is a fast-paced action RPG that does some things a little differently, making it rather interesting.
Platforms: PC, Xbox, PS4, PS5 | Release: PC: October 23, 2013, Xbox One: August 24, 2017, PS4: March 26, 2019 | Payment model: Free2Play | Website: Path of Exile on Steam, on Microsoft Store and in the PS Store
What is Path of Exile?Path of Exile is considered the biggest competitor to Diablo. What Grinding Gear Games has created here rightly shakes the throne on which Blizzard’s action RPG sits. This game mainly caters to those who find Diablo too easy and not complex enough. The character system, through which each class can develop in almost endless ways, is unparalleled in the genre.
The hunt for ever better items and the exciting battles are on par with Diablo
The search for the next waypoint to teleport to the area is nerve-wracking
In every region await new challenges and adventures that you can face either alone or in a group with friends
PvP fans also get their money’s worth, as there are several modes and PvP seasons to choose from, where everyone tries to become the best player of the hack’n’slay
Path of Exile shows expansion “Necropolis” in trailer
Who is Path of Exile suitable for? Path of Exile impresses with its immense complexity and extensive possibilities for individualizing the hero with a wealth of skills and items. In addition, there is a very fair Free2Play system that does not drift into Pay2Win and a large community where you can always find fellow or even opposing players.
Plenty of quests, areas, and challenges also promise a very long gameplay experience. Path of Exile is definitely worth a look for those looking for a more complex game system as an alternative to Diablo.
Everything that is known about Path of Exile 2 so far – in 2 minutes
Torchlight 1 and 2
Platforms: Torchlight 1: PC, Xbox 360; Torchlight 2: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | Release: Torchlight 1: October 27, 2009; Torchlight 2: September 20, 2012 (PC), September 3, 2019 (PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch) | Payment model: Buy2Play | Website: Torchlight 1 on Steam, Torchlight 2 on Steam
What is Torchlight? The Torchlight series can most likely be described as a Diablo clone, which remains true to the gameplay principle. This has a reason, as Torchlight was developed by former Blizzard employees Max and Erich Schaefer. Both also worked on the hack and slash Diablo.
Accordingly, both Torchlight games play very similarly to Blizzard’s action RPG. As a melee fighter, ranged fighter, or magician, you explore a vast dungeon overrun by monsters in the first part.
The further you progress, the more dangerous monsters confront you
You can improve your hero based on attributes and skills, and you regularly find new items in the underground corridors
While Torchlight 1 does not have a multiplayer mode, it is possible in part 2 for up to six heroes to face the challenges together
Torchlight 2 offers a fourth class, the engineer, which is versatile. In addition to skills and attributes, it is possible to earn glory points, which unlock special abilities
Torchlight 2 is significantly more extensive than the first part and impresses with very good gameplay flow, many items, exciting battles, and multiplayer mode. Thanks to the randomly generated levels, each game also plays out a bit differently
Here you can see gameplay from Torchlight 2:
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The gameplay trailer of Torchlight 2
Who is the Torchlight series suitable for? Torchlight 1 and 2 are interesting for those who love the Diablo principle but want to experience a new story in a new world. Also, if you like colorful comic graphics, Torchlight is definitely interesting for you.
What are The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing? Van Helsing, the vampire hunter, has a lot on his plate in the hack’n’slay The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing. The story is loosely based on Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula but is set in a parallel world where supernatural beings terrorize the European population of the 19th century. The Final Cut version of the game contains all three parts in a significantly revised form.
The gameplay principle is very much oriented towards Diablo
From an isometric view, you fight through hordes of monsters as Van Helsing and use your items and skills
While there are only 20 skills, they can be modified in many ways, resulting in hundreds of combinations. This way, you can still individualize any of the six classes
The classic click battles are enhanced by bonuses generated from a rage bar
You accumulate rage over time to unleash special attacks
In multiplayer mode, you find three other players and embark together co-op to defeat the enemies
Here is the trailer for the extended edition on the PlayStation:
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: The trailer for the Extended Edition
Who is The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing suitable for? The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing is a nice pastime for everyone who loves fast-paced and effect-rich hack’n’slays and wants to experience a different scenario. The vampire setting is a nice change from the action RPGs usually overrun by demons and undead.
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On Pentecost Sunday, Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris and the “Chief of Reports” Niclas M. caused a stir in Buxtehude during a joint stream on Twitch. The streamer received a lot of attention from viewers for the action, but also faced criticism.
Who was the Chief of Reports again? The 18-year-old Niclas M. became suddenly known in spring through a report by SpiegelTV about his unusual hobby. The self-proclaimed “Chief of Reports” made it his mission to report illegal parking in every German municipality.
Through reactions from numerous Twitch streamers, a wider audience became aware of the Chief of Reports. While some showed understanding, the majority seemed to be amused or irritated by the 18-year-old.
MontanaBlack issued a warning to the Chief of Reports: “Watch out, […] because it won’t be long before someone punches you in the face for this.”
It then became quieter around Niclas M. – until he appeared in a joint stream with MontanaBlack on last Sunday, May 19, 2024.
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MontanaBlack is one of the most well-known streamers in Germany – This was his very first video
MontanaBlack and the Chief of Reports stir up Buxtehude
What kind of stream was that? On Pentecost Sunday, MontanaBlack rode through Buxtehude with the Chief of Reports on a bicycle. Together, they even caught a few parking violators.
Furthermore, MontanaBlack asked his guest several questions: How does the Chief of Reports feel about his viral fame, and does he have a particular preference for traffic offenses?
The joint stream is not particularly surprising, as MontanaBlack had expressed his willingness to go out together back in March. However, not all viewers were thrilled by the action.
After all, the Twitch streamer had previously complained about the Chief of Reports or had publicly made fun of him (via X). So why a joint stream now? MontanaBlack likely anticipated this criticism, as he addressed potential comments right at the beginning of his stream.
MontanaBlack says he just wants to entertain
This is what MontanaBlack says: The streamer states that he is willing to overlook personal differences as long as good content is produced in the end. He just wants to “create entertainment on the internet.”
The Twitch streamer considers himself mature enough to provide entertainment with public figures he doesn’t agree with, according to MontanaBlack. When asked about it later, he can only repeat himself: If a combination promises good entertainment for the viewers, he is always open to projects.
Viewers suspect other motives
Overlooking personal disagreements for the sake of fans to provide them with great programming sounds nice at first. However, this does not resonate well with all viewers. “Nicomiklo45” writes on YouTube: “First hating, then celebrating… For clicks and money, some send their mom out into the world.”
Others also doubt the streamer’s mature attitude:
MsAdler82: “What Monte is doing here is just beyond hypocritical; nothing more to say.”
bootix_ger: “Monte’s leasing rate must have become expensive.”
cylswar2212: “Probably ‘providing entertainment.’ Just say that the cash tastes good for what you’re doing.”
WurstfachWilli: “As long as the clicks are right, right? The biggest parking violator who cries at the first ticket, and the guy… unbelievable.”
Other users criticize that MontanaBlack is giving a platform to a controversial figure like the Chief of Reports. Not to mention that Niclas M.’s mother had already requested that her son not be given a stage anymore (via Focus).
Still others simply can’t find anything appealing about the Chief of Reports and therefore do not want to see him in the stream.
Was there at least some content? The stream was definitely worthwhile for MontanaBlack. Almost 70,000 viewers followed the joint bike tour through Buxtehude, peaking at 81,000. This is quite a number even for one of the largest streamers on German Twitch: On average, MontanaBlack reaches 30,000 to 40,000 viewers (via SullyGnome).
Even without the Chief of Reports, MontanaBlack is currently seen more often cycling around than at his usual setup in the neon-lit gaming basement. The streamer says that especially now, with summer weather, he prefers to be outside. However, there is also a rather unpleasant reason why MontanaBlack currently doesn’t want to stream from home.
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Here you can find all playable characters in Wuthering Waves listed, along with how to obtain them.
How to obtain characters in Wuthering Waves? The new action RPG from Kuro Games, like other gacha games, features a banner system through which you can acquire playable characters.
You make draws on specific banners and thus have the chance to get various characters. Some of them can also be obtained for free through events or the storyline.
Here you will find an overview of all 16 currently playable characters and information on how to obtain them.
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Wuthering Waves, das Action-RPG startet im Mai
These are the playable characters in Wuthering Waves
1. Rover
Rarity: 5 stars
Attribute: Spectro
Weapon: Sword
How do you get the Rover? You receive the Rover automatically at the beginning of Wuthering Waves. You can choose between a female and male character.
2. Calcharo
Rarity: 5 stars
Attribute: Electro
Weapon: Claymore
How to get Calcharo? You can specifically select Calcharo during the Beginner’s Call or obtain him through the standard resonator summoning.
Additionally, you may draw him during the banner highlighted resonator summoning if you lose the 50/50.
3. Verina
Rarity: 5 stars
Attribute: Spectro
Weapon: Rectifier
How do you get Verina? You can specifically select Verina during the Beginner’s Call or obtain her through the standard resonator summoning.
Moreover, it is possible that you draw her during the banner highlighted resonator summoning if you lose the 50/50.
4. Jianxin
Rarity: 5 stars
Attribute: Aero
Weapon: Arm Armor
How do you get Jianxin? You can specifically select Jianxin during the Beginner’s Call or obtain her through the standard resonator summoning.
Additionally, it is possible that you draw her during the banner highlighted resonator summoning if you lose the 50/50.
5. Lingyang
Rarity: 5 stars
Attribute: Glacio
Weapon: Arm Armor
How do you get Lingyang? You can specifically select Lingyang during the Beginner’s Call or obtain her through the standard resonator summoning.
Additionally, it is possible that you draw her during the banner highlighted resonator summoning if you lose the 50/50.
6. Encore
Rarity: 5 stars
Attribute: Fusion
Weapon: Rectifier
How do you get Encore? You can specifically select Encore during the Beginner’s Call or obtain her through the standard resonator summoning.
Additionally, it is possible that you draw her during the banner highlighted resonator summoning if you lose the 50/50.
7. Mortefi
Rarity: 4 stars
Attribute: Fusion
Weapon: Gun
How do you get Mortefi? In all available character banners, you have the chance to draw Mortefi. In the current event banner with Jiyan, the probability of getting him is increased.
8. Chixia
Rarity: 4 stars
Attribute: Fusion
Weapon: Gun
How do you get Chixia? You receive Chixia as a free character during the main story progression.
9. Danjin
Rarity: 4 stars
Attribute: Chaos
Weapon: Sword
How do you get Danjin? In all available character banners, you have the chance to draw Danjin. In the current event banner with Jiyan, the probability of getting her is increased.
10. Yangyang
Rarity: 4 stars
Attribute: Aero
Weapon: Sword
How do you get Yangyang? You receive Yangyang as a free character during the main story progression.
11. Sanhua
Rarity: 4 stars
Attribute: Glacio
Weapon: Sword
How do you get Sanhua? You get Sanhua through the event “Gifts of the Thawing Frost.” To receive her, you must log into the game for five consecutive days.
12. Taoqi
Rarity: 4 stars
Attribute: Chaos
Weapon: Claymore
How do you get Taoqi? In all available character banners, you have the chance to draw Taoqi.
13. Baizhi
Rarity: 4 stars
Attribute: Glacio
Weapon: Rectifier
How do you get Baizhi? You will definitely receive Baizhi in the tutorial for the gacha system.
14. Aalto
Rarity: 4 stars
Attribute: Aero
Weapon: Gun
How do you get Aalto? In all available character banners, you have the chance to draw Aalto.
15. Yuanwu
Rarity: 4 stars
Attribute: Electro
Weapon: Arm Armor
How do you get Yuanwu? You receive Yuanwu through the event “Rumbling Caves.” To master it, complete the challenge in the Stable Area in the Tower of Adversity.
16. Jiyan
Rarity: 5 stars
Attribute: Aero
Weapon: Claymore
How do you get Jiyan? You will receive Jiyan through the event banner highlighted resonator summoning.
Coming soon: Yinlin
Rarity: 5 stars
Attribute: Electro
Weapon: Rectifier
How do you get Yinlin? You will receive Yinlin through the upcoming event banner highlighted resonator summoning. She will be available from June 13, 2024, to July 2, 2024.
Kingmakers is an upcoming game on Steam, which has garnered some attention since its announcement. A new trailer has now been released that impressively shows what the game’s physics engine is capable of. Essential to this: a tank.
What is Kingmakers? The game by developer Redemption Road was introduced with an initial trailer in February and immediately excited players.
The second trailer also created hype and achieved around 17 million views in a short time. The interest likely lies in the unusual game concept of Kingmakers, which mixes medieval battles with modern weapons.
It looks like the player will travel from the present to the past and bring along some powerful weapons. When these hit swords, spears, and crossbows, it gets explosive. Previous trailers have already shown this.
The new one, however, takes it up a notch. Among other things, a tank drives through the medieval setting. Yes, you read that right, a tank.
Here is the new trailer:
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Tanks and Destruction in the New Trailer for Kingmakers
Kingmakers shows off its impressive physics engine
What can be seen in the new trailer? While the first trailer led its viewers by the nose and began slowly, the new one does not hold back. A motorcycle races across the screen, where the character sits. Armed to the teeth, they dive into the medieval battle.
Also present is a grenade launcher that takes down parts of buildings. The game’s physics engine is demonstrated even more impressively when a tank suddenly appears and fires at distant castle towers. The shot hits, and the masonry crumbles.
The same fate awaits the residential buildings that the tank simply drives through. They collapse, which already looks very satisfying. Always present: up to 4,000 NPCs participating in the battles. There’s a lot going on on-screen. Kingmakers could become a game that puts a significant strain on PC hardware.
How is the trailer received by fans? The concept of Kingmakers seems to continue to convince the community. This time, the focus is especially on the destruction shown in the game.
Under the trailer on YouTube, players are sharing their thoughts:
“Better destruction than in Battlefield,” writes user @TobiNoFrAg.
“With the Abrams (tank) alone, you are a one-man army,” thinks @countdankula2081.
“Historically accurate,” writes @user-hx5bx1lg9w with a wink.
“I hope a demo comes out soon,” says @dmxdxl.
“Please, bring it to consoles,” begs @vaultveteran3368.
Because Kingmakers has only been announced for PC and will be available on Steam. There is no exact release date yet.
Activision has revealed the name of the next installment of Call of Duty. The “Black Ops” series continues the popular shooter franchise.
What did Activision announce? Activision has finally confirmed what has long been a safe bet for many shooter fans: The next installment of the CoD series will be Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
To this end, the official Call of Duty channel posted a short teaser on x.com (formerly Twitter), featuring the game’s logo, which we are embedding here:
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Trailer shows “Contamination” in Season 4 of CoD MW3 and Warzone
Leaks say BO6 is set during the Gulf War
Is there any information about BO6 already? Even before the announcement, there were leaks suggesting that the next CoD will once again be a Black Ops. It was also said that the shooter would take place during the Gulf War. Some in the community speculated that the game might be called “Black Ops: Gulf War.”
With the announcement of the name, Activision also confirmed that the 2020 released Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is considered the fifth installment of the “Black Ops” series.
As reported by Insider-Gaming, BO6 will offer not only the well-known multiplayer experience but also a campaign. This campaign is said to take place entirely in an open world for the first time in the franchise’s history.
Furthermore, The Verge reported that more about Black Ops 6 will be revealed on June 9. That’s when Microsoft’s big Xbox Showcase takes place, followed by a separate CoD presentation. During the showcase, it is also expected to be announced that Black Ops 6 will be included in Game Pass. The Verge also states that Activision aims to release BO6 at the end of October.
In the Europa League, Ademola Lookman single-handedly took down the unbeaten Leverkusen with Atalanta Bergamo. But can Lookman’s card in FC 24 Ultimate Team keep up with his strong real-life performance?
How good is Lookman in FC 24? Lookman has both his rare 81-gold card and a Team-of-the-Week version (TOTW) in Ultimate Team. The respective alternatives are characterized by strong dribbling and pace.
In addition, he has strong playstyles that further enhance his dribbling:
First Touch: Allows the player to transition into dribbling faster after receiving the ball
Despite these positive aspects, Lookman is also somewhat outdated with his stronger TOTW version. Every single Team-of-the-Season card (TOTS) in his position is the significantly better option.
However, there is a way to transform Lookman into a strong TOTS card as well. The new evolutions (EVOs) in FC 24 make it possible.
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Lookman in FC 24: As strong as against Leverkusen after an EVO
Which evolution is it about? In the evolutions, you have until Saturday, May 25, 2024, to complete the “TOTS-Striker Pro Plus”. Both Lookman’s normal card and his TOTW version are suitable for the EVO upgrades.
Preview for Lookman: After the TOTS-Striker Pro Plus EVO, he looks really strong.
After the EVO upgrades, Lookman no longer has to hide from the strong TOTS cards. His pace, dribbling, and shot are rated over 90. Additionally, after completing Level 3, Lookman can showcase the following playstyles:
Speedster: Allows him to dribble even faster with the ball at full speed.
Power Shot: Allows him to execute the power shot faster and at increased speed.
Tricks: Enables him to perform unique flick moves by pressing the right analog stick.
Power Header+: Gives more strength and precision to his headers.
Trivela+: Gives more precision to his outside-foot shots.
Moreover, his TOTS-Plus feature makes him easy to link because he already has 2 out of 3 possible chemistry points, even without suitable teammates.
What’s the catch? For the evolution, you need to pay a price of 100,000 coins to start it. However, that’s the smaller problem.
TOTW cards that are suitable for certain evolutions are exceedingly hard to acquire on the transfer market. This also applies to TOTW Lookman. He is sold out at a price of 100,000 coins. (As of: May 23, 2024)
However, you can try your luck in the Squad Building Challenge “83+-TOTW-Pro Player Selection,” which you can repeat infinitely. With a good amount of luck, TOTW Lookman may be among the 3 proposed professionals.
Helldivers 2 is undoubtedly one of the most hyped games of 2024. However, even the popular co-op shooter has its downsides. As the former CEO of Arrowhead recounts, there were many threats against the employees of the development studio.
Who is this about?
Johan Pilestedt is the Creative Director of Helldiver 2 and the CCO of Arrowhead Games
Until May 22, Pilestedt was the CEO of the studio, but he demoted himself.
Pilestedt communicates a lot with the Helldivers 2 community and shares interesting insights into development on x.com.
What exactly does he say? In an interview with gamesindustry.biz, Pilestedt spoke about toxic players among other things. He says that with the surprising success of Helldivers 2, the studio experienced extremely toxic behavior from some players for the first time, in a way they had not encountered before.
Pilestedt explains that there was a shocking number of threats and rude behavior directed at the studio employees. He refers to the toxic players as “f***** individuals”.
The big difference, which is shocking, is the amount of threats and rude behavior that people in the studio get from some really f***** individuals within the community. […] This is something new that we have to deal with.
Pilestedt via gamesindutry.biz
Why are the players so toxic? Of course, there is no rational explanation for insulting or threatening developers. However, if you want to pinpoint this behavior to a situation, it especially stands out after the nerfs of numerous weapons. Following the respective updates, many players flooded Reddit and the official Discord server of the game.
In Pokémon GO, trainers are currently hoping for the return of Mega Rayquaza. We have summarized what an image from the developers has to do with the speculations and what assumptions the players have about it here on MeinMMO.
What image are we talking about? Currently, the event “Ultradimensions Wonder” is running in Pokémon GO, which is also advertised in the Play Store. However, attentive users of the Google app have noticed that the image associated with it does not fit the current event at all.
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New Image Shows Mega Rayquaza and Necrozma
Which Pokémon are visible? In the image that is associated with the current event in the Google Play Store, you can see a meadow where three trainers are standing, stretching their smartphones towards the sky. They are surrounded by Ponita, Elekid, and Lapras. In the sky, there is also an open Ultra Wormhole from which Necrozma emerges, along with the Mega Evolution of Rayquaza.
Image from the Play Store on May 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM
Usually, these types of images are related to the respective event and therefore also show the monsters that are available in the game during that time. However, that is not the case with this image. So it seems likely to many trainers that there was an error and that the photo was meant to announce a completely different event.
Although the image is supposed to belong to the current Ultra Dimensions event, it thematically does not fit at all, as none of the monsters are part of the event. Therefore, it quickly becomes clear to the trainers of the Reddit community that a coming event or special game content is being hinted at.
Especially the potential return of Mega Rayquaza is causing excitement among trainers. After all, it is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO and therefore highly sought after. We will show you what their assumptions are regarding this.
Special Raid Day: One of the most frequently mentioned assumptions is that the monster could receive its own raid day after the raid days featuring Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon. This would be particularly feasible since, according to the story, Mega Rayquaza intervened in the battle of the two proto forms and thus put them to rest. You can read the following comments on Reddit:
Fillain: I saw that someone posted this image from the Google Play Store. Looks like we might be getting Mega Rayquaza for the raid day on June 29.
ninjanitor157: It would make sense that after the raid day of Proto-Groudon & Proto-Kyogre we would get a Mega Rayquaza, since Rayquaza is supposed to keep these two in check.
Mega Rayquaza at GO Fest: But also within the framework of this year’s GO Fests, some believe a return of the dragon and flying Pokémon is conceivable. The reason for this is Necrozma, which is also part of the image and is making its debut in the game during the GO Fest.
In the current event announcements for the live events in Sendai, Madrid, and New York, as well as for the global GO Fest 2024, Mega Rayquaza has, however, not yet been announced.
Therefore, some players find it conceivable that the monster will appear in raids following the actual GO Fest. However, not everyone is thrilled about this idea and instead hopes for a separate event for Rayquaza. This is what you can read in the comments on Reddit:
Sadthrowaway1337: Rumors say we could get Mega Rayquaza after the hours of the GO Fest are over (I’m not sure if this will be for the global or local GO Fest, I think we will find out soon after the first local GO Fest).
repo_sado: It makes more sense because Necrozma is also seen in the photo. But it seems like a strange choice. The last time I want to raid Mega Rayquaza is after a weekend with about eight other monsters in raids.
krispyboiz: I would hope that it would be a separate event with Ultra Unlock. I have nothing against a small additional raid event after the event, but having something as big as Mega Rayquaza after an already packed event (with a lot of raids) would be… a choice to make. I will probably be exhausted by that point.
Whether Mega Rayquaza will actually return to the game soon and when it might be remains to be seen. Once there is more information about a possible event featuring the Pokémon in the image, we will report on it here at MeinMMO.
What is your opinion on the image from the Play Store? Do you think there will be a return of the Mega Pokémon soon? And are you hoping for a separate event for Rayquaza? Feel free to let us know in the comments and discuss with other trainers about it. Here we show you which events you should not miss in the coming months.
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