Fans of The Secret World want more, fund Kickstarter after just three hours

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, a Kickstarter campaign is underway based on the license of Funcom’s The Secret World. The role-playing experts at Star Anvil want to release a tabletop adventure that builds on the popular MMORPG and continues the events there.

What is the status of the Kickstarter campaign? After just three hours, the minimum goal of 9,289 euros was reached. Currently (May 6, 2024, 12:01 PM), the tabletop RPG for The Secret World has 415 backers and more than 25,000 euros, and the campaign still has 19 days to go (via Kickstarter).

The campaign is backed by Star Anvil Studios, founded in 2017, which was already able to finance the core book for “The Secret World” RPG in 2022. At that time, they had set a minimum goal of 40,000 US dollars and raised an impressive 154,633 US dollars (via Kickstarter).

The trailer for The Secret World already shows the particularly dark and somewhat twisted world:

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Secret World Legends: The Launch Trailer

What can I expect if I support? While the core book from 2022 was based on the rules of the fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons, the new version is intended to use the universal system of Savage Worlds, which will affect the player experience and the lore.

According to the responsible parties at Star Anvil Studios, both adventures stand alone. Special backer rewards like the art book or the audio drama were already available in the previous campaign.

The new role-playing adventure for Savage Worlds is set to be 220 pages long and consist of eight chapters. With this adaptation, the operators want to build on the foundation of the Funcom MMORPG The Secret World and continue the events there. Joshua Doestch, who worked as an author on the online role-playing game, is assisting in this.

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One of the best quests in the MMORPG genre

What was so great about The Secret World? The MMORPG by Funcom was released in July 2012 and, like many in the genre, faced various launch difficulties. Due to the exciting setting that mixes modernity with cosmic horror in the style of Lovecraft and secret societies like the Illuminati, along with strong presentation, many players stayed engaged.

They were rewarded with some of the best quests in the MMORPG genre. In addition to the usual combat tasks, there were also many challenging but well-designed and fun puzzles. Or exciting sabotage missions where one had to avoid traps and outsmart defenses. You can find out more in this special: The Secret World: The best single-player MMO that you have never played

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Gray Zone Warfare: Price and Editions – All Information

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A new extraction shooter called Gray Zone Warfare has been released on Steam. On MeinMMO, you can find out what is known about the price and editions.

The extraction shooter Gray Zone Warfare invited various content creators to a pre-test in April 2024 and simultaneously showed gameplay on Twitch and YouTube. Many viewers were convinced by the realistic gameplay and the beautiful graphics.

Meanwhile, the shooter has been released in early access on Steam. Here you will find an overview of the different editions.

Here you can see a gameplay trailer for Gray Zone Warfare:

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New gameplay trailer for “Gray Zone Warfare”

Gray Zone Warfare Price and Editions – This is what the shooter costs

Gray Zone Warfare will be released in a total of four different editions. The individual editions come at different prices and with varying content. The standard edition will cost €34.99 and will not offer any additional content besides the base game and standard equipment.

Standard Edition – €35.99

  • Locker size: 10×25
  • Secure box: 2×2
  • Standard equipment
  • In-game currency: $10,000
  • No extras

Tactical Edition – €57.99

  • Locker size: 10×35
  • Secure box: 2×2
  • Standard equipment
  • Tactical equipment
  • In-game currency: $15,000
  • No extras

Elite Edition – €79.99

  • Locker size: 10×45
  • Secure box: 3×2
  • Standard equipment
  • Tactical equipment
  • Elite equipment
  • In-game currency: $20,000
  • No extras

Supporter Edition – €99.99

  • Locker size: 10×60
  • Secure box: 3×3
  • Standard equipment
  • Tactical equipment
  • Elite equipment
  • Supporter equipment
  • In-game currency: $25,000
  • Extras: GZW T-shirt and gloves (in-game), special name color for supporters, exclusive supporter badge

Currently, the larger editions on Steam are only available through upgrade. This means you must first purchase the standard edition before you can acquire one of the more expensive editions with an additional cost.

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Gray Zone Warfare Gameplay – What makes the shooter special

What distinguishes Gray Zone Warfare? Gray Zone Warfare is an extraction shooter with a focus on realistic gameplay. This is reflected in the graphic style, the weapon models and their recoil, the movement sequences, and the injuries.

You roam in squads of up to 4 players through the tropical landscape of the Laos-inspired Lamang and complete various missions. During these missions, you may encounter enemy NPCs and players.

If you die during a raid, you lose your carried equipment. Unlike other extraction shooters, however, the equipment is not automatically lost, and you can leave your base again and – if it hasn’t been stolen – pick up your own equipment again. Therefore, the raids have no time limit.

Gray Zone Warfare is considered by MeinMMO editor Dariusz to be one of the most interesting shooters that will be released in 2024: The 10 most promising shooters that will be released in 2024

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Hades 2, the most wished game on Steam, suddenly has a release, directly with over 15,000 players

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Hades 2 by Supergiant Games is one of the most anticipated games on Steam. It has been surprisingly released in Early Access and has already attracted thousands of players. The numbers are likely to continue to rise.

What kind of game is this? Hades 2 is, surprise, the sequel to Hades 1. In part 2, you fight as Melinoe, the immortal princess of the underworld, through the titular underworld, defeating monsters and upgrading your heroine. Hades 2 was among the most anticipated games on Steam alongside Manor Lords and Hollow Knight: Silksong to be among the most desired games on Steam.

On May 6, 2024, the game was surprisingly released in Early Access. All information about the game, its price, and what you can already play can be found in our article.

Hades 2 has launched, costs around 30 Euros, and is available in Early Access

How much does Hades 2 cost? The game launches in Early Access and costs 28.99 Euros initially. There is no launch discount. Therefore, you do not need to hurry to buy it if you were hoping for a launch discount.

However, Supergiant Games has already revealed that they might raise the “selling price at a later time” when there are more contents available.

Currently (as of May 6, 2024, 8:00 PM), around 17,000 players are playing Hades 2 on Steam. There are currently fewer than 100 reviews. If you value the opinion of other players, you should also wait a bit longer.

If you haven’t played the predecessor: Hades 1 is available on sale until May 13, 2024, for around 9 Euros. If the nearly 30 Euros are deterring you, you could also start much cheaper with the predecessor.

What is included in Early Access? The developers state that Hades 2 in Early Access already offers more content than the predecessor. For around 30 Euros, you are sure to get a lot. The developers write themselves on Steam:

Currently, the Early Access of Hades II already features more regions, enemies, and English-voiced characters than the first Hades. However, the game is still under development – this means that some key regions, characters, enemies, story events, and systems are not yet included.

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If you want to read something about the gameplay of Hades 2: MeinMMO editor Dariusz was able to play during the last playtest of Hades 2 and was convinced of the hype game on Steam after only the second run thanks to a new skill. You can read the full report directly on MeinMMO: Hades 2 only needed 2 runs to convince me because a skill fits perfectly with my playstyle

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In a documentary, they were best friends: 3 months later, Mowky says how terrible Anni The Duck really is

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The former friendship between Mowky and Anni The Duck is at the center of a major discussion. After still finding kind words for her in an ARD documentary, Mowky now breaks her silence and speaks about her experiences.

This is what Mowky said about Anni in the documentary: In February 2024, the two former best friends were still seen together in an ARD documentary. There, Mowky still spoke positively about her then-friend and even said, you can grow with her.

Just three months later, the streamer breaks her silence and now reports that she suffered greatly from the friendship.

One should keep in mind that the shooting days likely took place well before the documentary was released. Therefore, it is possible that her attitude towards Anni The Duck has changed in the meantime. In her latest Twitch stream, she talks about her experiences, anyway.

The streamer Reved also comments on Anni The Duck:

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Reved explains on Twitch how much she suffered in the relationship with Anni The Duck

You idolize someone you don’t know

This is Mowky’s view today: In her Twitch stream, Mowky breaks her silence: She reports that she is annoyed at having to maintain peace with Anni The Duck. She has repeatedly been asked in her stream about Anni and whether and when the two would be seen together again.

She further reports that she suffered under the friendship for five years and was manipulated and instrumentalized. Furthermore, she says that the viewers do not know what kind of person they are idolizing. Anni is also the reason why the streamer Reved has not streamed for so long.

The clip goes viral on TikTok shortly thereafter. You can watch the complete excerpt here:

@clipperinooo what does anni have to do with tonis streaming break? #livestream #annitheduck #reved #annireved #twitchdeutschland #mowky #anni #beef #drama #clips #leak #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound – clipperino

A day after her stream, Mowky issues a detailed statement on X. In it, she specifically addresses that her past with Anni also has health consequences: She reports suffering from a nerve disease, chronic tension pain, and a number of other issues.

She reiterates that she does not want to incite hate against the streamer AnniTheDuck, but simply wants to find her own peace with the situation.

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What’s next in the future? As of now, on May 6 at 2 PM, Anni The Duck has not yet commented on the accusations. Whether and when she will comment on the allegations remains unclear for now.

In the meantime, however, other streamers have already commented on the incident. On the same day, the ex-girlfriend of Anni The Duck, Reved, spoke on the topic and shared her experiences. You can read here why she suffered in the relationship: Reved explains on Twitch how much she suffered in the relationship with Anni The Duck

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Pokémon GO: The latest update is really poorly received – Only 10% of you like it

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

The avatar update in Pokémon GO was received very poorly by the community. We asked you for your opinion and you voted actively.

What kind of update is this? Recently, a major update with 4 new features was announced for Pokémon GO. These features were divided into various segments, most of which have already made their way into the game.

One feature that renewed the appearance of avatars and the editor for them was received very poorly by large parts of the community. It was even labeled as the worst update in the history of updates.

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Pokémon GO: It’s time to #RediscoverGO!

More than 80% of you want the old avatar back

What was the purpose of the survey? In the survey, we wanted to know your opinion on the avatar update. As of April 6, 2024, at 12:40, 2,546 trainers had voted. The results are as follows:

  • I want my old avatar back with 2,124 votes, which corresponds to about 83%
  • I don’t care about the avatar with 213 votes, which corresponds to about 8%
  • I think it’s generally good with 162 votes, which corresponds to about 6%
  • I think it’s great with 47 votes, which corresponds to about 2%

The vast majority of you, about 83%, want the old avatar back. Your opinion aligns quite closely with the reaction to the update that can be found on social media. While about 8% of you like the update or think it’s great, 8% are not interested in the avatar at all.

Some trainers also took the time to leave their thoughts in the comments. They wrote the following:

  • I’m more of a player who doesn’t care about the avatar as long as it looks somewhat decent – and my bar is really low. But what is being delivered here is utterly crap, writes user Ach Nee on MeinMMO
  • Sorry, but what was Niantic thinking? There are so many great programs for avatar design. Not just one criterion is bad, no, all of them are, says user 37124DTM on MeinMMO
  • I spent 1-2 minutes experimenting with it and have to say, if anyone wants to create an even uglier avatar with this, they must have every reason to be completely satisfied with the update, writes user Walez on MeinMMO
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It remains to be seen whether Niantic will take the feedback from the trainers to heart and make changes to the new avatar system. So far, it seems to cause good mood for very few.

The update was received so poorly in parts of the community that compensations for clothing items were demanded.

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Clueless user finds gaming PC for 740 euros, could save almost 200 euros – Asks others: “Would that be a good purchase?”

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 2 minutes

A user finds a gaming PC in the supermarket with Intel i5-13400F and Nvidia RTX 4060 for the equivalent of 740 euros. As he has never owned a computer before, he asks the community whether it is a good deal.

PC bargain hunters repeatedly find that good deals are not exclusively available online. Retailers regularly offer systems at significant discounts to clear their stock and make room for new items.

As our colleagues from 3djuegos.com reported, a Reddit user noticed a gaming PC as a display unit, which is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4060 for 740 euros. As he is unaware in this area, he asked the Reddit community for advice.

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Manufacturer shows sleek case, gamers are thrilled: “Great design! Goes directly onto my wishlist”

740 Euro gaming PC costs more online than in the supermarket

What kind of PC is this? In a local supermarket, the Reddit user Fragrant_Jaguar2440 found a discounted offer for a gaming PC. A sign with a price reduced by nearly 200 euros and an overview of the installed components piqued the user’s interest.

  • Processor: Intel i5-13400F
  • Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4060, 8 GB
  • Memory: 32 GB DDR5
  • Mainboard: ASRock B760M-C
  • Power supply: 600 Watts
  • Storage: 2 TB SSD
  • Accessories: Mouse and keyboard

The unaware user was not immediately clear whether a price of 740 euros really represented a good deal. As he had never owned a computer before, he decided to ask the Reddit community for advice in order to avoid typical beginner mistakes.

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How much money does he save with this purchase? He shared his find with the community on Reddit and asked whether he should buy the gaming PC for the mentioned amount. In the online shop of the retailer, the computer was still listed at the time for approximately 930 euros.

Is that a good purchase? I have a little idea of the technical specifications, but I am unsure about the price. I would use the PC for schoolwork and games like Minecraft.

Fragrant_Jaguar2440 on Reddit

The user Gamebird8 calculated what the components would cost individually. In his assembly, the price amounts to 915 to 1,100 euros. Added to that is the effort of assembling the system himself and properly wiring it, so that there is no chaos in the computer.

The i5-134000 and the RTX 4060 alone cost about 460 euros, 2 TB SSD about 90 euros, 32 GB RAM another 90 – 180 euros, keyboard and mouse 45 – 90 euros. Not to mention the motherboard, the operating system, and a case, which together would cost another 230 to 280 euros.

This assembly certainly costs more than 900 euros if you build it all yourself.

Gamebird8 on Reddit

Due to the savings of around 200 euros and the elimination of personal work for assembly, others also advised the clueless user to buy this good value for money offer.

  • GABE_EDD encouraged the purchase by stating: “Very solid for 740 euros, take it.”
  • Amir3292 found “That’s a steal.”
  • Jawaidan said about the gaming PC: “Great deal.”

Sometimes you just have to be lucky to save a lot of money when buying a gaming PC or individual hardware components. A frugal student was very patient and invested a lot of time to get a Nvidia RTX 4080 at a very good price: Gamer waits for months for the perfect offer, is rewarded: ‘I got an RTX 4080 for 700 euros!’

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Expert on MMORPG explains why he refused a lot of money from Blizzard, does not promote WoW

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The streamer Josh Strife Hayes is considered an MMORPG expert on YouTube. In a stream, he explains that Blizzard offered him a lot of money to promote the new expansion for World of Warcraft, The War Within, and why he declined.

What was the deal about?

  • Josh Strife Hayes does not go into the exact circumstances of the deal, but it was apparently a lucrative advertising deal for the WoW expansion “The War Within”.
  • According to Hayes, the deal would have been advantageous for him, as there were “a lot of zeros on the contract,” and he would have also met some people:

“I would have met people, and I’m sure they would have offered a truckload of money. The number of zeros on the contract was pretty impressive. But I just said: I don’t think my audience wants that.”

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

YouTuber prioritizes his content over personal luxury

Why did he decline? The YouTuber explains that he simply doesn’t need a lot of money. If he had wanted, he could have bought himself a Lamborghini or decorated his bathroom with gold two or three years ago.

He is not interested in that: It is important to him that he creates timeless good content and stands for his principles. A deal that would require him to retract previously made statements does not suit him.

Strife Hayes says he has always positioned himself against what modern MMORPGs stand for, so he can’t make a deal with Blizzard now.

Does he reject sponsorships in general? No, he says he has done advertising for products he can stand behind in the past, such as for Guild Wars 2.

And currently, he has a deal with GOG, which provides him with CD keys, and he says that he has keys from them. He values such deals, completely without a contract, as “Gentlemen’s Agreements,” from which both sides benefit.

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Even Josh Strife Hayes has his price, it’s just very high

Would he advertise for WoW? Yes, he would. At around 10 million USD, he would weaken, he says.

Because then it would be about money that not only secures his livelihood but that of his family for 4 to 5 generations. Although he does not plan to have children, it still matters.

With the money, he could also do something good:

Ultimately, it’s a question: Profit or integrity. For what sum would I sell my integrity?

Strife Hayes says he does not condemn anyone who takes money to pay their bills. But for him, it was never the goal to earn as much money as quickly as possible.

He comes from humble beginnings. His parents fought their way up from the working class to the middle class in the UK. They had a car and a little house with a mortgage. He is doing well. And at the moment, he is saying “No” to many things because he is focused on developing the best content.

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What bothers him about WoW? If you follow Josh Strife Hayes for a while, it’s probably the payment model. Here, Blizzard takes everything: full price for expansions, subscription model, and also a cash shop. Blizzard also charges for each service separately.

Hayes probably has difficulties standing behind such a monetized product with his face and name.

It could also be that as an MMORPG expert, he dislikes going into the mainstream and promoting the big players instead of an indie gem.

In September 2023, Blizzard received a rejection from Hayes when they wanted him to promote Hearthstone.

When asked how much advertising would cost him, Hayes replied Nothing. He would gladly promote Hearthstone for free. However, the condition would be that they create a good game.

Instead of giving him money to praise Hearthstone, they should invest the money into the game and improve it. An MMORPG that Hayes actually promoted is inspired by WoW: New MMORPG wants to bring back the golden age with WoW – It could actually become something

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ARK: Survival Ascended officially brings one of the best mods into the game, had over 900,000 subscribers on Steam for its predecessor

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

ARK: Survival Evolved has been one of the most popular survival games on Steam for years and has received numerous mods from the community that greatly expand and enhance the gameplay. In October 2023, a revised version of the survival hit using Unreal Engine 5 was released, and some mods will also be published for the new game. Some mods will also be officially incorporated into the base game by Studio Wildcard, including one of the most popular dino mods.

Which mod is it about? Studio Wildcard has announced that some creatures from the “ARK Additions” mod will be officially added to the UE5 remake “ARK Survival Ascended”. The carnivorous dinosaur Ceratosaurus, which can run particularly fast, will be the first to be added. It is expected to be released in mid-May.

ARK Additions comes from Steam user “garuga123” and is regarded as one of the best and most popular mods for ARK: Survival Evolved. The mod has over 970,000 subscribers on Steam and boasts over 18,000 reviews with a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

What does the subscriber count of a mod mean? The number of subscribers roughly indicates how many players have downloaded the mod, as you must first subscribe to a mod in the Steam Workshop to add it to your game before you can download it. You can read more about downloading mods from our colleagues at GameStar.

According to Studio Wildcard, the Ceratosaurus is just the beginning, and more creatures from “ARK Additions” are intended to be officially incorporated into the base game later. However, it is not yet known which creatures these will be and when exactly they will arrive.

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ARK: Survival Ascended is revealed for the first time in the trailer

ARK Additions enhances the game with a variety of new creatures

What does the mod include? ARK Additions is a mod that adds new creatures to the game. However, the mod really only includes creatures and no building systems or QoL improvements.

In ARK: Survival Evolved, ARK Addition consists of two separately downloadable mods: the “ARK Additions: Collection,” which represents a collection of various creatures, and “ARK Additions: Domination Rex,” which allows you to download only the so-called Domination Rex.

The Domination Rex is based on the fictional Indominus Rex, known from the movie “Jurassic World,” and represents a genetic mix of various creatures, including a Tyrannosaurus rex and a Velociraptor.

The ARK Additions: Collection includes creatures like Brachiosaurus, which is a herbivorous dino with a long neck. There is also a type of giant crocodile called Deinosuchus and another prehistoric turtle named Archelon.

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Mods have been an important topic in the history of ARK. They have been improving and expanding the game for years. Particularly popular mods are repeatedly incorporated officially into the game, including maps from German modders.

In ARK: Survival Ascended, console players can finally use mods and customize their gaming experience as they wish. This was only possible on PC in the predecessor ARK: Survival Evolved.

MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller speculated months before the release of ARK: Survival Ascended that ARK: Survival Ascended could improve gameplay for PS5 players, as they can now use mods like ARK Additions: ARK: Survival Ascended will massively improve gameplay on PS5 because console players will finally get mods.

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Absurd build in Baldur’s Gate 3 is probably the best tank in the game, it shouldn’t really work

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

You can play Baldur’s Gate 3 more or less however you want. Only some things just don’t work – like spellcasting barbarians. The rules prohibit it. Actually. Because a player has now created a really strong tank build with exactly this combination.

What kind of build is that?

Why is that supposed to not work? Barbarians have the ability to enter a rage as a special class action. Depending on the subclass, you then have special traits, take less damage or deal more damage.

However, the rage has another effect: You cannot cast spells anymore and lose any concentration on existing spells. Even the “Wild Magic” subclass only allows for a burst of magic but cannot cast spells while raging.

However, in a YouTube video (from minute 2:05), the YouTuber RageGamingVideos explains how exactly barbarians can be crossed with sorcerers and wizards, thus becoming an extremely strong tank. Something that sounds completely contradictory but works excellently.

If you want to try out the build without starting a new character, you can simply reskill with Lazarus’ help:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Reset Character and Choose New Class

Barbarian-Sorcerer-Tank – How the build works

This is how you build the build: The build only works because you use spells that strengthen you – without requiring concentration. The combination of classes allows you to pump yourself up before a rage – or even before a fight – so that you can withstand any attack in battle.

First of all, you need to build your character correctly:

  • Build the character with a focus on strength and constitution.
  • Put 3 levels into Barbarian and choose the Wildheart subclass. Bearheart is ideal here for even more survivability.
  • At level 4, take Sorcerer as your second class. Sorcerers choose their subclass right at the beginning, so you can directly become a Dragonblood Sorcerer. Choose White Dragon as your bloodline. This gives you Armor of Agathys as a spell.
  • Increase Barbarian to level 5 and choose Guardian as a feat. Guardian is one of the best feats for tanks.
  • Then spend the last 6 levels in the Wizard class and specialize in Abjuration. This grants you a steadily increasing barrier that absorbs damage when casting spells.

The idea is that you build up your shield with spells and increase your armor class. Through “Guardian,” you make enemies attack you – which they otherwise wouldn’t do because they simply couldn’t hit you.

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These are the spells you need: The most important spell is Armor of Agathys. It doesn’t require concentration, meaning: You can cast the spell and keep the bonuses even while raging. All other spells are up to personal preference.

Especially spells that strengthen you without requiring concentration or are useful in specific situations should be included – for example:

  • Counterspell
  • False Life
  • Find Familiar
  • Long Strider
  • Shield
  • Fog Cloud
  • Fire Shield

You can also pack other spells that use concentration. Your rage uses are highly limited, so you’ll probably have to fight some battles without rage. This is where your spells come in handy – if you still have spell slots available.

As an Abjuration Wizard, you gain the ability to reduce damage that other characters in the group would take as a reaction. So you not only reduce the damage to yourself but also protect allies who are further away. With this, you have the optimal tank, who also dishes out damage really well. And as a tip: You don’t actually need a healer in the group

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That’s why Chewbacca often tilts his head to the side in the ‘Star Wars’ movies

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

You often see in the Star Wars films how Chewbacca tilts his head to the side. This habit of the character originates from the actor Peter Mayhew.

Chewbacca, also known as Chewie, is the famous Wookiee who made his film debut in Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope. As a loyal companion and co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon, he stands by Han Solo.

In five Star Wars films, the character was played by Peter Mayhew until he passed away from a heart attack in 2019. Subsequently, Joonas Suotamo took over the role of Chewbacca in the newer Star Wars productions.

However, a certain habit of the original actor has since become an integral part of the well-known film character Chewbacca.

Here you can see a trailer for Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope:

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Star Wars Episode IV – Trailer for the download version

What particular trait are we talking about? When you watch the Star Wars films, you often see Chewbacca tilting his head to the side.

Often, this signals that the Wookiee understands what has been said, for example in communication with Han Solo.

This movement stemmed from Peter Mayhew having difficulties on set due to his height. The actor often had to tilt his head under obstacles like door frames to avoid bumping into them. The various sets commissioned by George Lucas were usually simply too low for tall individuals like him.

What was originally a movement that came from the actor’s working life was simply integrated into the character of his figure.

More about Star Wars can be found here with our colleagues at Moviepilot: Star Wars: Episode I initiated the biggest cinema revolution of the 21st century in just 60 seconds

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„I never feel alone“ – player tells how Destiny 2 always helps him when he feels down

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The world of Destiny 2 is so vast that one can occasionally be alone. But just when a player is having a tough time, someone happens to come along and saves the day.

Who is it about? On Reddit, the Destiny 2 player Lumi_Quest shared his story. The player explained that he always logs in after a difficult day in Destiny 2. There, he always looks for the friendly Harpy on the moon Europa. However, it only spawns during a snowstorm in the Asterion Abyss and not guaranteed.

The Harpy makes cute noises and he simply likes them. But since it always takes a while to spot the Harpy, he often just sits around and looks at the landscape, which he finds beautiful and relaxing. However, this time, he would not be alone.

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Destiny 2 shows the new enemies “the Grievous” in the video

A player saves the day for him

Who showed up? While Lumi_Quest was sitting there waiting for his Harpy, another player came by out of nowhere. At first, he was somewhat suspicious of what a lonely player was doing lying on the ground in the landscape. But after a brief glance, he sat down next to Lumi_Quest.

The two sat together for a short while before Lumi-Quest was kicked for inactivity. Neither of them spoke to each other, nor could the user send a friend request. When he logged back in, the other player was already gone. Nevertheless, this encounter saved his day:

On Reddit, he wrote: “I hope he knows that it meant something sweet to me, lol. The lone hunters still support each other!!” According to him, the Destiny 2 community can be so sweet that he doesn’t feel alone.

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What does the community say about this? Other users on Reddit are touched by the hunter’s story. They also share their own beautiful experiences in the game.

godoflemmings shares his beautiful moment on Reddit: “I love moments like this. I leveled up my rank half an hour ago, and before I could move, three people ran up and started cheering.”

streetvoyager writes on Reddit: “I’ve never seen a community that is both so good and so bad at the same time. The highs are high, but damn, I’ve experienced some lows.”

BattedBook5 recounts from Destiny 1 on Reddit: “I feel like this happened much more often in D1. When I sat on the grass of the tower in Destiny 1, other guardians would come and sit with me after a few minutes.”

If you’re ever not feeling well, we might have just the right thing for you. On the occasion of Mental Health Day, we have put together a list of games for you: These games can help you when you’re not feeling well

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A father wonders why his PC is so slow – The son opens the PC and says that with all the dirt you can grow vegetables

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A user wonders why his PC is so slow. When his son opens the PC, he discovers that it is completely dirty.

In a computer, a lot of dirt can accumulate over months and years. A user recently posted several photos of his father’s device on reddit. The father seemed to wonder why his PC had become so slow over the years. It was not until his son came up with the idea to open the PC.

The father is a heavy chain smoker and you can see it on the computer

Where does all the dirt come from? His son explains that his father is a heavy chain smoker. And he probably blows all the smoke into the computer.

In a first step, the son removed all the dirt from the computer; he joked that his father “could grow vegetables with all the dirt from his fans.”

In a second step, he also replaced the installed HDD with an SSD. According to the son, this was also worthwhile. Generally, it is always worthwhile to revitalize a computer with an SSD.

By the way, you should not use your cigarette ash for your plants. This misunderstanding comes from the time when wood ash had versatile uses in the garden and household; this is explained by colleagues from Wunderhecke.de: Cigarette and wood ash contain very few nutrients usable by plants. Instead, the released heavy metals in high concentrations are rather harmful to your vegetables.

What kind of PC is it anyway? The father’s computer is an Acer Aspire Z3620. This is a so-called all-in-one desktop. Such devices look like monitors into which the computer has been integrated. These computers are often used in offices as inexpensive office machines. The hardware in this model is also somewhat older:

  • Pentium G620 with integrated graphics unit (Intel HD Graphics)
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 21.5 inch display or display unit
  • 500 GB HDD
  • integrated webcam and an internal DVD drive

Therefore, it is no longer exactly a high-end model that the user’s father is using.

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Dirt can cause the PC to overheat and other problems

Why should you regularly clean your computer? Dirt and dust block the airways for air or your fans. This causes some components or parts to not dissipate heat properly and thus overheat.

The processor and graphics card then throttle the performance to cope with the heat or shut down in emergencies to protect components. Your PC will thereby become slower and slower.

Moreover, dirty fans are noticeably louder as they have to spin much faster to adequately cool components like the CPU or the graphics card.

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Free shooter aims to be better than Call of Duty, does without SBMM: Coming in May for PC, PS5, XBOX

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new shooter XDefiant from Ubisoft has been eagerly awaited by fans for a long time. Now there is a release date and information about what to expect in the first year.

What kind of game is it? The shooter XDefiant is Ubisoft’s attack on Call of Duty. Similar to the genre’s model, it features fast matches, smaller maps, and fewer tactical elements than, for example, Counter-Strike 2.

The game does one thing consciously different, which is the omission of the “Skill-Based-Match-Making” system. Players who play XDefiant in the normal non-competitive mode will simply be matched against other players randomly.

This is something that fans of Call of Duty have been wishing for a long time:

  • Good players can experience rounds with many kills
  • while beginners will have a harder time due to the absence of SBMM

Here you can watch the trailer for XDefiant:

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XDefiant Game Overview Deep Dive Trailer

How XDefiant plans to convince players

How do they plan to conquer Call of Duty? In order to compete with Call of Duty at all, XDefiant has a long and difficult development process behind it. The shooter from Ubisoft has been delayed multiple times and there have been numerous leaks reporting on difficulties in development.

In the last server test, XDefiant showed the current state and the state did not differ significantly from what had been seen before.

The developers now feel ready to release their game and have already planned a lot of content to keep players engaged.

What is planned for the launch? XDefiant will be released on May 21 for PC, PS5, and XBOX, and will be free for everyone. At launch, there will be 5 factions:

  • Cleaners from The Division
  • Libertad from Far Cry
  • Echelon from Splinter Cell
  • Phantoms from Ghost Recon
  • Deadsec from Watchdogs

The classes provide your character with unique gadgets and abilities that you can use in matches. They complement the typical weapons and grenades in the game. The Deadsec faction is not available at launch; it must be unlocked by you first.

Besides the classes, the shooter will offer 5 different modes, including 3 “Arena” modes focused on eliminating opponents and 2 “Progression” modes where you pursue a goal as a team, for example, you need to escort a vehicle to the target.

There will be different maps for the modes. There should be 10 maps for the “Arena” modes and 4 maps for the “Progression” modes.

A shooter without proper weapons is hardly imaginable, so XDefiant will launch with 24 different weapons and also offers 44 attachments for customization.

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One Piece: Fans travel over 600 km to celebrate Ruffy’s birthday – Will be massively disappointed

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The anime of One Piece is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The franchise wanted to celebrate this anniversary with the fans and has invited them to several events in Europe. At the same time, Ruffy’s birthday was celebrated on the day of the event. In Germany, the event took place in Berlin. However, the feedback has been rather poor.

What was the event like? The birthday celebration took place on Ruffy’s birthday, May 5, 2024. In advance, the organizers from Toei Animation announced that the birthday party would be “epic”.

Huge balloons were supposed to be inflated all over Europe. In Germany, the balloon could be seen in Berlin. From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, an employee from Toei Animation was supposed to welcome the guests, and “exclusive surprises” were promised at the same time.

There were to be different surprises for each city:

  • In Milan, a pop-up store opened
  • In London, there was an “immersive video experience”
  • In Paris, fans could look forward to a “highly symbolic location”
  • In Berlin and Madrid, there were supposed to be “lots of goodies”

No wonder that fans from all over Germany made their way to celebrate Ruffy’s and One Piece’s birthday. However, the feedback on the event is rather negative.

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Fans pilgrimage to Ruffy’s birthday and are “really disappointed”

What did fans think of the event? On the official page, it is shown that there was a different Ruffy balloon in each city. While in France the Gear-5 Ruffy was visible, in Germany, for example, the pose for Gear-2 could be seen. It has already been an inspiration for many athletes. There was also a gigantic straw hat to see.

But aside from that, fans were rather disappointed – at least in Germany. Under a TikTok video, comments are gathering that the event was “really pathetic.” There was only the balloon, some music, and a few cosplays to marvel at.

In the video from mangakochbuch, you can see some excerpts from the event:

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The “many goodies” that were promised in advance were a bag of gummy bears and postcards. A fan on TikTok, who was there for a whole two hours, supposedly didn’t even see these postcards.

Especially extreme: A fan traveled from Bonn and took on the more than 600 km journey. Other fans also traveled up to 500 km to spend four hours in front of the balloon.

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Accordingly, the judgment from fans in the comments on TikTok is harsh:

  • Kenneth D. Ink: “I thought you could buy stuff there.”
  • Xshiavu: “Biggest letdown, it was totally boring.”
  • Tenreki: “I drove 2 hours specifically. It was announced as having many surprises and a bunch of merch and then just this old postcard. I feel really cheated.”

In general, many users are using the word “disappointing.” Among French fans, the judgment is similar. In a reddit post, a user complains that he had to wait 45 minutes for a photo. The event in London was also supposed to be “underwhelming,” as there was only a stone wall with Ruffy’s Gear-4 fist.

Did you participate in the event yourself? Let us know in the comments how you perceived the event. Alternatively, you can tell us if you would like to have been at such an event.

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Twitch: 92-Year-Old Plays as Your Substitute Grandmother, Reads Fairy Tales and Tells Stories

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The 92-year-old Twitch streamer Marmeladenoma has built a large following on Twitch and YouTube through her weekly fairy tale readings and her charming presence.

Who is the streamer? This is the streamer Marmeladenoma. The 92-year-old was introduced to the world of Twitch by her grandson Jannik and seems to be something like a substitute grandmother for many viewers since then.

Once a week, specifically every Saturday, she streams on her Twitch channel and reads fairy tales for her viewers.

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Over 200,000 Subscribers on YouTube

Marmeladenoma’s Success: The streamer is successful on each of her platforms: on Twitch she has about 88,000 followers and an average viewer count of 312 viewers (via Sullygnome).

On her YouTube channel, she even has over 200,000 subscribers. Although she does not upload new videos weekly, her videos usually achieve views between 10,000 and 90,000.

The main component of her streams is primarily reading fairy tales, which she has been doing for over 7 years.

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Community Reactions: No matter which video of Marmeladenoma you watch, you only see positive feedback about the 92-year-old.

Under her latest video on YouTube regarding the Stream Awards 2023, she receives many kind words from her community. The reason for this is mainly that she received the award for Best Outfit of the Evening that night.

Some users write:

  • FavolesLegacy writes: Everybody’s grandma, she is the best! And grandson Jannik, a legend!
  • StreamTrickz notes: That’s how I want to be when I grow older, just like that. This woman is still so full of life, many my age could learn a thing or two from her.
  • proseidon774 comments: I tear up watching this video. Having so much joy and happiness at such an old age is simply a gift. Thank you for letting me see this.

At the Stream Awards, she was allowed to give a short speech along with her award, which gave everyone goosebumps. You can read about the content of her speech here:

The 92-year-old Twitch streamer Marmeladenoma gives a goosebump moment at an award ceremony

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The MMORPG The Quinfall presents its versatile world in the video – showcases Viking villages and desert camps

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

The MMORPG The Quinfall aims to provide insight into its current development status with a new video. This time, the focus is on the cities and villages.

What is the status? After the indie MMORPG The Quinfall had raised concerns for many players, it has been trying to prove with various videos for some time that these worries are unfounded. Essentially, the concern was that the MMORPG could become the next The Day Before. After all, it promised a lot, almost too good to be true.

A new video now showcases some of the different cities and villages in the game:

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The Quinfall presents cities and villages in the video

What videos are already available? This video about the cities and villages is not the first video the developers of The Quinfall have uploaded on YouTube.

What does the world of The Quinfall look like? Now you can take a look at the first cities and villages in The Quinfall. In the video, you won’t just be taken through lifeless areas. NPCs and animals are everywhere.

Since it is known from previous videos that the map of the MMORPG will be very large, it is hardly surprising that the different areas in the game are also extremely diverse.

In short scenes, the developers race through the individual cities and villages. Here, it must be noted that the character actually runs through them and the various cuts change very quickly.

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So, it’s not exactly a relaxed “sightseeing tour.” If you want to take a closer look at an area with all its details, you probably have to pause the video at the right moment.

However, what can be seen looks pretty good at first glance. The versatility is really interesting. For example, large, snow-covered fortresses or small towns and villages made of half-timbered houses are shown.

In addition to these Western, medieval-inspired areas, Viking villages with typical wooden huts or desert camps full of tents are also showcased. You can also see desert cities or port areas here. Some of these were already known from previous videos.

Above all, there is a sense that the developers have drawn inspiration from the real styles of various cultures and buildings.

The cities and villages also differ in their geographical features. Some extend over a hilly landscape full of winding paths, while others stretch over flat areas with quite linear and angular paths and shapes.

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Pokémon GO: Catch every Menki you see urgently now

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, you currently have the chance to get a top Pokémon and a lot of candies – thanks to two events.

What is currently happening in Pokémon GO? There are currently two events running simultaneously in the game: “Rediscover Kanto” and “Rival Week.”

With this combination, you have a great chance to secure one of the best Pokémon for the battle league.

  • Thanks to the Kanto event, you can often encounter Menki right now. It is a fighting Pokémon from the first generation that has received a strong evolution in Epitaff.
  • And the Rival Week is currently giving you double catch candies.
  • But: Both events will end this week.
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Epitaff in Pokémon GO is really strong – Get it now

Why should I catch Menki now? Crucial is the evolution to Epitaff. This Pokémon is one of the best Pokémon in Pokémon GO’s Super League and thus a real monster if you want to defeat other trainers. It is currently ranked 2nd on the PvPoke rankings.

Since you get double candies thanks to Rival Week, each Menki gives you 6 candies from the start. If you use a Sananabeere, you even get 12 candies. That’s a lot of candies you can use to level up your Pokémon.

Since Menki is appearing so often right now, you can try to get a specimen with ideal PvP values – that is, low attack, but more defense and HP.

Why you don’t want a four-star Pokémon in PvP, but one with weaker attack points, you can find out here.

Then you can perform the evolution to Epitaff. However, keep in mind that you must defeat 30 ghost or psychic Pokémon while the Rasaff you want to evolve is your buddy.

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What you need to consider: In the Super League, all Pokémon must have less than 1,500 CP. So be careful not to level up your Menki or Rasaff too much before the evolution because there is also a CP jump when evolving to Epitaff, which could potentially exceed the limit.

Also, keep in mind not to level your Epitaff above 1,500 CP, but only to a value below that, which is as close as possible to it.

In summary: Go out, search for Menki, throw Sananabeeren, and try to get one with ideal PvP values. Evolve it to Epitaff and then bring it to a strong level for the Super League. And if you need tips on how to get better in the battle league, check it out here.

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Clash of Clans Heroes Equipment – Levels, Costs and What You Need to Know

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

The hero equipment in Clash of Clans can be upgraded to different levels. We explain how this works, what equipment is available, and how much it costs.

What is hero equipment? Hero equipment is a feature in Clash of Clans that allows you to customize your heroes individually. Through equipment, heroes gain abilities that can be both active and passive in nature.

Each of the four available heroes has its own hero equipment. There are both common hero equipment and epic equipment.

How many hero equipment can a hero wear? Each hero can wear two hero equipment at the same time.

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List of all hero equipment

Below you will find a list of all hero equipment currently available in Clash of Clans.

NameHeroRarityUnlock
Barbarian dollBarbarian KingCommonAvailable by default
Rage bottleBarbarian KingCommonAvailable by default
Earthquake bootsBarbarian KingCommonBlacksmith Level 1
Vampire mustacheBarbarian KingCommonBlacksmith Level 3
Giant gloveBarbarian KingEpicPrevious event,
or for 1,500 jewels at the trader (not always available)
Archer dollArcher QueenCommonAvailable by default
Invisibility bottleArcher QueenCommonAvailable by default
Giant arrowArcher QueenCommonBlacksmith Level 2
Healer dollArcher QueenCommonBlacksmith Level 5
Frost arrowArcher QueenEpicPrevious event,
or for 1,500 jewels at the trader (not always available)
Everlasting tomeGrand WardenCommonAvailable by default
Book of improvementGrand WardenCommonBlacksmith Level 6
Life stoneGrand WardenCommonAvailable by default
Rage jewelGrand WardenCommonBlacksmith Level 4
FireballGrand WardenEpicPrevious event
Royal jewelRoyal GladiatorCommonAvailable by default
Targeting shieldRoyal GladiatorCommonAvailable by default
Hog Rider dollRoyal GladiatorCommonBlacksmith Level 7
Speed bottleRoyal GladiatorCommonBlacksmith Level 8

Difference between common and epic hero equipment

How do I get common hero equipment? You can obtain common hero equipment in the blacksmith. This is a building that you can build starting from Town Hall level 8. Here, you can upgrade the hero equipment and adjust the abilities of the heroes accordingly.

The higher the level of your blacksmith, the more hero equipment you unlock.

How do I get epic hero equipment? To obtain epic hero equipment, you must wait for special events in Clash of Clans. After the events have passed, you can also find epic hero equipment with some luck in the trader’s weekly offers.

Maximum level of hero equipment

What is the maximum level for hero equipment? Common hero equipment can be upgraded to a maximum of level 18. Epic hero equipment can even be upgraded to level 27.

How can I increase the level of hero equipment? To upgrade your hero equipment, your blacksmith must be leveled up accordingly. Additionally, you will need resources in the form of ores.

There are three different ores required for upgrading hero equipment:

  • Shiny ore: for common and epic equipment
  • Glimmer ore: for common and epic equipment
  • Star ore: for certain levels of epic equipment

There are four potential sources for obtaining ores. These are the Home Village Star bonus, Clan Wars, the trader, and the shop.

Costs of hero equipment

Costs for common hero equipment

In the following table, you will find the upgrade costs if you want to increase the level of your common hero equipment. Additionally, you will see what level your blacksmith requires to carry out the upgrade.

If a hero equipment is only available starting from a higher level of the blacksmith, that is also the required level to level up the equipment. This applies until the entry in the table is higher than the required blacksmith level to unlock the equipment.

LevelShiny oreGlimmer oreBlacksmith Level
1//////
212001
3240201
440001
560001
68401001
71,12001
81,44001
91,8002001
101,90003
112,00003
122,1004003
132,20005
142,30005
152,4006005
162,50007
172,60007
182,7006007

Costs for epic hero equipment

In this table, you will find the required items and the level of the blacksmith you need to level up your epic hero equipment.

LevelShiny oreGlimmer oreStar oreBlacksmith Level
1//////1
2120001
32402001
4400001
5600001
684010001
71,120001
81,440001
91,800200101
101,900001
112,000001
122,100400201
132,200003
142,300003
152,400600303
162,500005
172,600005
182,700600505
192,800007
202,900007
213,0006001007
223,100008
233,200008
243,3006001208
253,400009
263,500009
273,6006001509

By using hero equipment in Clash of Clans, you gain more options for customizing your heroes and can deploy them differently. A well-chosen tactic with the right hero equipment can make the difference between victory or defeat.

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The community of Helldivers 2 wins! Sony reverses after review bombing of PSN mandate

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The development studio behind Helldivers 2 announced a few days ago that a PSN account will be required in the future to play the popular online hit. This requirement was also to be implemented for players experiencing the game exclusively on Steam. After a massive backlash, the community has now achieved a victory.

Why does the community of Helldivers 2 get to celebrate a victory? The responsible parties at Arrowhead and PlayStation announced today, May 6, 2024, that due to massive player feedback, there will not be a requirement for a PlayStation Network account.

In the announcement on X, it states: “Helldivers fans – we have heard your feedback regarding the account linking update for Helldivers 2. The update from May 6, which would have made linking Steam and PlayStation Network accounts necessary for new players and for current players starting from May 30, will not be carried out.

We are still figuring out what is best for PC players, and your feedback has been invaluable. Thank you once again for your continued support of Helldivers 2, and we will keep you updated on future plans.”

You can confidently dive back into the fight for democracy and enjoy the trailers for Helldivers 2 – for example, this one:

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The trust is gone for now

How is the community reacting to this announcement? Many fans of Helldivers 2 are now of course happy that they were able to eliminate this unwanted PSN requirement through their feedback. WaR Jay writes on X: “This is an absolutely insane victory.”

What stands out in many comments: A significant portion of the players is defending the developers at Arrowhead and holding the Sony decision-makers responsible. Ethan Price writes on X: “Fans and devs have won … maybe they will listen to the devs next time … obviously Arrowhead is in tune with gamers …”

Pirate Software explains, looking at the publisher (via X): “While this is a victory for the players, you [Note from the editor: Sony] have left a lasting stain on your brand as a publisher. Many people have little reason to trust Sony in the future. It is never the right decision to shift the business before understanding the player base.”

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What is behind the emotional reaction of the players? Helldivers 2 came out almost out of nowhere and, despite initial server problems, has become one of the first highlights of the gaming year 2024 since its release on February 8, 2024.

The fast-paced third-person shooter action is fun, and the omnipresent propaganda satire in the style of Starship Troopers fits like a glove. Furthermore, the developers have so far managed brilliantly to link the service model entertainingly with the story and upcoming events through social media.

The recent announcement about the upcoming PSN requirement did not fit at all with the previous feel-good and success story of Helldivers 2. A so-called review bombing was the result: Helldivers 2 receives thousands of negative reviews on Steam: Today only 10% are positive

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Destiny 2: Guide to Luna’s Howl – God Roll for PvE and PvP

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In Destiny 2, a legendary hand cannon has made its way back into the game. A sleek design and powerful perks make “Luna’s Howl” one of the best firearms in the loot shooter, but what are the God Rolls for PvE and PvP? We will show you.

What makes Luna’s Howl special? The hand cannon “Luna’s Howl” was regarded as one of the best hand cannons in PvP when Forsaken was still the new DLC. The reasons were the stats and the perk “Magnificent Howl.”

When Magnificent Howl was active, hand cannons turned into deadly lasers that could obliterate everything with just 2 to 3 shots. Unfortunately, they fell victim to sunsetting and were not used by the community until now.

With the free event “Into the Light”, players can grab a fresh version of Luna’s Howl again, which can even drop with various perks. We will show you in our brief overview which perks form a God Roll for PvP and PvE.

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Luna’s Howl – God Roll for PvP

God Roll for PvP – These are the perks you need: In PvP, speed, stability, range, and damage are crucial. For this reason, we have chosen the following perks:

  • Corkscrew Rifling
  • Ricochet Rounds
  • Slideways
  • Magnificent Howl
    • Masterwork: Range
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God Roll for PvP (via d2arsenal.com)

With our perk combination, you create a real monster in the Crucible out of Luna. You benefit from high range and stability. Additionally, “Slideways” helps you reload and grants you temporarily increased stability and range. Lastly, “Magnificent Howl” provides the necessary damage buff to take down your enemies with just a few shots.

Luna’s Howl – God Roll for PvE

God Roll for PvE – These are the perks you need: In PvE, you need a supportive weapon that can deal with multiple enemies. Thanks to its variety of perks, Luna’s Howl can also be used as a perfect support weapon. Here’s how your roll should look:

  • Smallbore
  • Extended Mag
  • Healing Rounds
  • Deep Sight
    • Masterwork: Range
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God Roll for PvE (via d2arsenal.com)

With our recommendation, you can spread “Ignite” in a solar build and heal yourself and your teammates. Defeat smaller enemies and then reload. Luna’s Howl has always had its strengths in PvP, but with the right perk choice, you can also shape a solid weapon for PvE since “Into the Light”.

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Where can I find the new Luna’s Howl? To obtain Luna’s Howl, you first need to progress far enough in the Hall of Champions to collect the quest “Howling at the Moon” from Arcite.

You now have the choice to either defeat enemies with hand cannons through precision damage in the “Surge” mode or to eliminate 50 enemies in PvP with hand cannons.

Depending on what you choose, you will unlock the option to farm Luna’s Howl focused in “Surge” mode after completing the quest.

These were our recommendations for the best God Rolls of “Luna’s Howl”. Have you already been able to farm your favorite or are you still actively working on it? Let us know in the comments!

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