Dragon Ball Z: YouTuber shows with AI how Son Goku would look like as a real human

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The YouTuber Kaizen AI specializes in recreating images from Dragon Ball Z with the help of artificial intelligence. He uses a realistic style and shows how the characters would look with real human facial features.

What does the real Son-Goku look like? The YouTuber captured the moment when Son-Goku first transforms into the threefold Super Saiyan (SSJ3) during his fight against Majin Boo. The image shows the glowing aura that surrounds the Saiyan during the transformation.

During the transformation, Son-Goku gets extremely long blonde hair. The AI also took this detail into account. However, instead of the anime face, the artificial intelligence gave the fighter a real face (via YouTube, Kaizen AI):

Son-Goku as SSJ3 in the anime and on Kaizen AI’s YouTube channel.

However, the face has little to do with Son-Goku: The Saiyan has a three-day beard in the picture, which Son-Goku normally does not have in the anime. Additionally, the Saiyan in the image retains his eyebrows, which are actually lost during the transformation to SSJ3.

Furthermore, the hair seems to float in the air only because the aura around Son-Goku is so strong. In the anime, it appears as if Son-Goku used extra strong hairspray, as the hair sticks up even without the aura.

We therefore believe that the Super Saiyan 3 resembles more of a model than a real fighter.

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The Super Saiyan 3 in Dragon Ball

What is the Super Saiyan 3?

  • This level can only be reached by those who have previously achieved SSJ and SSJ2 and have trained hard for years.
  • The first Saiyan to demonstrate this level in the anime is Son-Goku. Gotenks, the fusion of Son-Goten and Trunks, remains the second and last Saiyan in the anime to transform into an SSJ3.
  • The Saiyans suddenly get a massive, blonde mane on their heads. In return, they lose their eyebrows.
  • In return, the eyebrow area slightly protrudes, and the expression becomes darker than usual.
  • The SSJ3 was rarely seen in the anime. Even rarer was the appearance of the Saiyan power.

However, the Super Saiyan 3 could have looked very different. Akira Toriyama created an original design for the SSJ3 that did not make it into the anime. It would have looked much more like the previous transformations.

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Unfortunately, the Super Saiyan 3 is rarely seen in Dragon Ball. There is a good reason for that: It costs too much Ki (No, not AI!) to keep it running. It is simply not made for this world.

Let us know in the comments: What do you think of the image? Would you like to see such a version for a possible live-action adaptation?

After the SSJ3 comes the SSJ4. Akira Toriyama did not draw this level for the anime himself: Dragon Ball Daima: The creator draws his own version of the Super Saiyan 4 and drives fans crazy

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The team from Baldur’s Gate 3 had already worked on a DLC – the director explains why the work was stopped

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 2 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 was the role-playing hit of 2023. It’s no wonder that developer Larian thought about possible expansions. However, the work on a DLC for Baldur’s Gate 3, which had already begun, was halted.

Fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 have had to be strong in recent days. Because Larian CEO Swen Vincke announced at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) that there will be no expansion or sequel to the role-playing hit – at least not from Larian itself.

Even though many fans were disappointed by this news, it was “the right decision for Larian,” Vincke explained. But that was not clear from the beginning. In an interview with IGN, he revealed that a DLC was already in progress.

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A DLC was simply obvious

With such a popular game as Baldur’s Gate 3, it is clear that the call for more content quickly becomes loud. Thus, Larian indeed began working on a DLC. However, that is not always the right path.

Swen Vincke says:

Given all the success, it would have been the most obvious thing to make a DLC. We even started thinking about Baldur’s Gate 4. But we hadn’t really finished BG3 yet, and jumping straight to something else felt wrong.

So even though the DLC was already in progress, Vincke decided to change his mind. After a break over the Christmas holidays, his decision was final.

I came back and told the team: “You know what, we’re not doing it after all. Let’s rethink our plans and start with all the things we had planned before we started BG3.”

This had also been the original plan: to complete Baldur’s Gate 3 and then focus on other projects.

Specifically, Larian already has two games in mind for that, as well as numerous other concepts.

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It didn’t really come from the heart

But how did the team react to this final decision? Initially, Vincke was worried that his colleagues might be angry with him, as he reveals. To his surprise, he was mostly met with relief.

You could see that the team was doing it [worked on the DLC] because everyone felt we had to. But it didn’t really come from the heart, and we are simply a studio from the heart. That has been our downfall, but it is also the reason for our success.

Working on a DLC or even Baldur’s Gate 4 would have been more of a routine without much conviction, he explains further. Therefore, the team is now happy to work on other ideas. Even if it is of course a pity for fans of Baldur’s Gate 3, we are looking forward to more titles from Larian and are curious about what will come next.

Unlike Baldur’s Gate 3, Dragon’s Dogma 2 already introduced paid additional content at release. This led to an angry outcry in the community. However, many of the contents can also be unlocked without microtransactions:

Play Dragon’s Dogma 2 without microtransactions: Here’s how to get almost all DLC content for free

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„He is a bastard, but his content is good“ – American streamer explains to Twitch boss Papaplatte

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Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (27) is not only one of the biggest streamers on the German Twitch, but also internationally known. His American colleague Mizkif recently revealed that he uses him as inspiration for his content.

What was the situation like? Over the weekend, Dan Clancy, the CEO of Twitch, sat down with Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo. Together they ate spicy chicken wings and answered questions that the streamer had previously gathered from his community.

When asked whether AI streamers would one day take over Twitch, they also talked about their personal viewing behavior. Dan Clancy explained that, unlike most users, he doesn’t have specific streamers that he follows. Instead, he checks into one channel and switches to the next after 10 minutes.

Mizkif admitted to doing something similar: He stops by other streamers, steals their ideas, and then moves on to the next. The American is known for being inspired by others’ content and picking up absolutely every trend.

However, it was surprising for many viewers who Mizkif especially highlighted: the German streamer Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller.

Could it be because of his hydrogen blonde hair? Papaplatte is often referred to as the “German xQc”.

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Papaplatte impresses the CEO of Twitch

What did Mizkif have to say about Papaplatte? Mizkif explained that he often checks in on Papaplatte to steal his ideas, as he has really good ideas. Moreover, the streamer praises his German colleague’s community for being really loyal.

The Twitch CEO responded with interest: He needs to check out “Papa Latte” as well, perhaps even meet him at TwitchCon. After Dan Clancy had been criticized by streamers for being too far removed from the community, he is making a significant effort to show closeness to content creators.

The Twitch CEO also has the German scene in mind and has already spoken with EliasN97, the largest German streamer.

For Mizkif, however, Papaplatte is no stranger; they have known each other for years and have even streamed together, such as at the Reddit event r/place. On X, formerly Twitter, he even recently hinted at visiting Papaplatte in Germany.

“Honestly, he is a jerk, but his content is really good,” the American streamer summarized about Papaplatte.

The conversation reached Papaplatte, who initially choked a bit when the topic turned to him and then reacted amused: “Which ideas?” he asked jokingly. However, Dan Clancy informed Papaplatte that he probably would not be coming to TwitchCon. You can see his reaction here in the video:

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The conversation between Mizkif and the Twitch CEO once again emphasizes that Papaplatte is one of the very few German streamers who play an international role, are relevant, and even serve as inspiration for content – otherwise, you usually see German streamers adopting trends from the international scene.

After MontanaBlack, Germany has another streamer who competes internationally on Twitch

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The robots in Helldivers 2 frustrate players – Community gives tips on how to make the fight more bearable

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2, players prefer to fight against the Terminians (Bugs) rather than against the robots. To win the war on both sides of the galaxy, the community is now giving tips.

Why is the fight against the robots so frustrating?

  • The robots seem to be more difficult at first glance than the bugs because they cause damage not only in close combat.
  • In the past, there were issues with the robots, some attacks could not be dodged.
  • The robots seem to spawn in masses via spacecraft, they cannot be destroyed with certain weapons, and you can only avoid the fight.

Many players in Helldivers 2 prefer to fight against the Terminians rather than against the robots. On average, over 75% of players fight against the bugs and only about 25% dare to take on the robots.

It seems that the developers at Arrowhead Game Studios are aware of this situation as well. The last general order, which sent players into the robot territory, promised them mechs in return.

Since then, the soldiers of Super-Earth have dedicated themselves to the front in the east and only a few squads are still fighting against the robots in the west of the galaxy. In order for the war to be won on all fronts, the community is now giving the Helldivers tips on how to improve the fight against the robots.

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How to make the fight against the robots easier

These are the tips from the players: In the Reddit post by Shadow-Fang25, the user lists 10 tips to defeat the robots. Other users also share their tips in the comments below the post.

The best of the tips are:

  • “Rovers are pretty much useless. If they are close enough for your rover to shoot at them, they are already too close, and you will probably be dead soon.”
  • “Shotguns are (usually) not a good option. Bots require you to aim at specific points, so accuracy is preferred. The Liberator Penetrator is a great all-around option.”
  • “GET A SHIELD! The shield generator backpack is brilliant, and the ballistic shield is fantastic as well (it is as strong as a tank’s armor). Bots will overwhelm you with ranged fire. Seek cover.”
  • “Grenade launchers. With a grenade launcher, you can take out most enemies immediately after they land from a landing ship, leaving only hulks and tanks.”
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The community also feels called to share their tips for fighting robots in the comments section of the post. Other players advise:

  • “As someone who mainly fights against bots, I want to add that the regular airstrike can kill hulks and tanks.” – agvuk on Reddit
  • “I love the autocannon against bots. I play stealthily and shoot from afar, so I really like that the autocannon is able to destroy robot factories, towers, mortars, and heavy enemies from a distance, making the fight much more enjoyable.” – JustAnotherParticle on Reddit

In fact, the autocannon can also destroy robot factories. You can either shoot at the factory when the door is just opening or aim at the flap at the ventilation shaft, which will then bounce the shot off and destroy the factory.

The shotgun, as mentioned earlier, is not the best choice against the robots. If you want to try yourself against the bots, we have just the right weapon for you: A rifle in Helldivers 2 is currently the best weapon against robots, and it is just gathering dust in your weapon cabinet.

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Pokémon GO: Trainer loses rare adventure effect attack due to little brother, receives questionable tips

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there are attacks that are not so easy to obtain. A trainer lost such an attack through his brother and receives some very questionable tips from the community.

What attack is it about? The attack that the trainer lost through his little brother is a so-called adventure effect. These attacks, which only Ur-Dialga and Ur-Palkia have received so far, can also be used outside of battle and provide advantages.

The attacks were previously only available during the Sinnoh Tour 2024. Those who could not obtain an Ur-Dialga or Ur-Palkia with the corresponding attacks here only have a chance to obtain an adventure effect through detours.

A trainer now reports on Reddit that he has lost the adventure effect attack of his Ur-Dialga – because of his little brother.

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Trade him! I mean the brother

What did the trainer’s little brother do? As the trainer writes, his little brother exchanged the adventure effect attack of his Ur-Dialga for another attack. This is possible by using Charge TMs. As proof, the trainer added a picture of his Ur-Dialga on Reddit.

Currently, it is not possible to relearn an adventure effect attack. This is also not possible with the use of a Elite Charge TM. Thus, the trainer has no option to teach the attack to his Pokémon again.

What does the trainer say about it? The trainer himself says that he is not very angry with his little brother since he is still very young. He writes: He is 11 years old, so I am not particularly angry, but that is also my only Dialga.

By the way: Niantic is currently selling an exclusive Pokémon via a ticket. What do you think about it?

What does the community say about it? Alongside some helpful and interesting comments, some rather dubious hints and tips can also be found under the post:

  • Trade him! I mean the brother, reads a comment
  • Adoption is the only option, reads another dubious comment
  • Can we ask Niantic to ban individual Pokémon?! [..] Completely ban! Below with a ban button with SECRET PIN, suggests another trainer on Reddit
  • Maybe you can trade a new one with someone, suggests another trainer
  • Hopefully Niantic will allow us to use an Elite Charge TM for that at some point. I have a 4* without the adventure effect, wishes another commentator

Recently, there have already been calls from the community for a feature to protect Pokémon from being sent. In this case, a well-known Pokémon GO content creator fell victim to a hacker attack, during which he lost many Pokémon.

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What do you think about the story and the reactions from the community? Have you perhaps had similar experiences? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you want to know what awaits you in the last days of the month, take a look at the events in March 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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18 anime are coming to Netflix, one of which every anime fan should know

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Netflix is greatly expanding its anime program. This year, 18 new anime films and series are set to be added to the lineup. Among them are series that were previously only available on other platforms like Crunchyroll. Furthermore, Netflix has secured an Oscar winner that every anime fan should know.

Which film is it? Netflix has secured the rights to The Boy and the Heron. The anime film is from Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli. The studio is known for films such as “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Howl’s Moving Castle.”

The film just premiered in theaters a few weeks ago and is a must-see for our MeinMMO editor Christoph Waldboth and for every anime fan. Not just Christoph thinks that this is an exceptionally good film.

The Boy and the Heron was able to secure an Oscar at the 2024 Golden Globes as the first anime film ever. Therefore, you should keep an eye on when the film launches on Netflix. So far, no exact date has been set yet.

The trailer proves what great animations await you in “The Boy and the Heron”:

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The Boy and the Heron

17 more anime are coming to the lineup

Which anime are coming next? That’s not all: Netflix has secured an additional 17 films and series that will be available on the streaming service throughout 2024. It all starts today with two films from My Hero Academia and a series that was previously only available on Crunchyroll: Spy X Family.

The following films and series will be coming soon according to Netflix in the upcoming weeks and months:

  • March 25: My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
  • March 25: My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
  • March 25: Spy x Family (Season 1)
  • April 1: Black Clover (Season 1)
  • April 1: GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka
  • April 17: The Grimm Variations
  • April 21: Shaman King Flowers (Part 1)
  • May 2: T・P BON (Season 1)
  • May 24: My Oni Girl
  • June 6: Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura
  • June 14: Ultraman: Rising
  • June 22: Rising Impact (Season 1)
  • Fall: Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance
  • Coming soon: BEASTARS: Final Season
  • Coming soon: The Boy and the Heron
  • Coming soon: My Hero Academia (Seasons 1-4)
  • Coming soon: From Me To You: Kimi ni Todoke

It is possible that this is not the end. In Japan, films like One Piece Film Red, Jujutsu Kaisen (Season 1), and Black Clover (Seasons 1-4) are expected (via Twitter). A confirmation for Germany is still pending.

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Netflix has already added several new anime to its program in recent months. These include, for example, the sci-fi secret tip Pluto and the latest episodes of One Piece. In addition, there are other well-known anime series like Naruto or Ghibli films such as Spirited Away that have been available for a while.

It is likely that Netflix will add many more series and films from the anime sector in the coming years. MeinMMO will keep you updated on any exciting new announcements that may arise.

MeinMMO has already compiled a list of other anime that you definitely shouldn’t miss: Anime 2024 – All important releases this year

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Clueless user thinks he doesn’t need a CPU cooler – prefers to put thermal paste between the CPU and the motherboard

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

An IT expert uses thermal paste in a particularly creative way to cool his CPU. However, it didn’t work quite as well as planned. This is reported by a user who had the opportunity to repair the PC.

A user explains that he works in customer support and regularly has to check computers there. Recently, his department received a particularly special example of a gaming PC. The owner had applied thermal paste to the CPU socket and was puzzled as to why the computer was not functioning properly.

On reddit, the person from customer support explains that they initially did not notice the thermal paste when starting the computer:

The customer stated that he had not installed a CPU cooler because he did not know he needed one, and that by the way, I put the thermal paste for cooling between the CPU and the motherboard. Believe it or not, the operating system actually loaded. We tried it before realizing that there was [thermal paste] under the CPU.

Can the processor and motherboard still be used? Yes, as long as you thoroughly clean the components with isopropanol, the components should continue to work without any issues. The condition is that it is not conductive paste, as that would short-circuit the motherboard immediately.

However, this is rather unlikely, as the user himself explained that the computer could already be started without any problems.

What are the reactions? Astounded and sometimes amused. Many wonder how someone can spend thousands of euros on their studies if they cannot even assemble a computer properly. Some find this quite strange. Thus, some write:

  • Imagine wanting to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a computer science degree and not even being able to look up on YouTube how to build a computer, even though there are thousands of videos showing you how to do it.
  • I have done IT work for all kinds of professionals using high-performance systems. Developers, 3D designers, video editors, etc. I have never met a group of people who knew so little about their tools.
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Cooling and proper ventilation are an important part of a computer

Cooling offers many advantages: When the graphics card, processor, and co. start working, large amounts of heat are released. If your PC gets very hot, it throttles performance (“Thermal Throttling”) or, in the worst case, shuts down. This is ensured by fuses that manufacturers integrate into their components.

Gamers can rely on either pure air cooling or water cooling. Air cooling is easier to handle, while water cooling usually operates quieter and more calmly, as only the pump and the radiator fan generate noise.

Important tips on how to keep your gaming PC cool can also be found in the following article directly on MeinMMO:

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The new hit series on Netflix makes the best opening scene of a horror film even better

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Twenty years ago, MeinMMO author Schuhmann had the first minutes of a horror film permanently burned into his memory: the legendary “cable” scene from the movie “Ghost Ship” (2002) has been haunting many horror fans for the past 20 years. Now, of all places, the scene is experiencing a revival in the new number-one series on Netflix, “3 Body Problem.”

The text contains spoilers for episode 5 of “3 Body Problem.”

What kind of scene is it? Ghost Ship (age rating 18) is really not a good movie, but the opening scene is still one of the best in the horror genre even 22 years later and has burned itself into my consciousness:

  • The scene is known as the “Ghost Ship Wire Scene”
  • On the deck of a cruise ship, passengers and crew are dancing, all dressed in their finest clothes
  • Then, a tightly stretched steel cable snaps and slices the bodies of the dancers in two, who stare horrified at their own death for seconds

In the new Netflix series “3 Body Problem,” one wouldn’t expect such a scene after 3 hours of science thriller:

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Final Trailer for the Netflix series 3 Body Problem

Scene considered “best opening in a horror film”

Why is the scene so famous? Although this scene comes from an otherwise unremarkable film, it has penetrated film history and the pop culture consciousness because such a scene had never been seen before. The thought of dying in such a “freak accident” is gruesome, yet somehow still realistic.

The stunned gaze of the victims at their own bodies has a dark resonance in the minds of the viewers.

The scene is repeatedly described as “the best opening in a horror film” (via reddit – warning, the video clip may be hard to endure for many).

Variant of the scene now appears on Netflix

This is how the scene gets even better: The new number one series on Netflix is called “3 Body Problem.” Here, in the 5th episode, there is a long scene that represents a climax in the story of “3 Body Problem.” The plot leads up to this scene, it is long prepared and takes an important place in the tension curve of the series.

A large ship, the “Judgement Day,” sails along the Panama Canal. On board are scientists, an oil billionaire, helpers, but also children.

The opponents of the ship have spent days preparing and have painstakingly stretched nanofibers underwater. The fibers cut through the ship and everything on it as the ship moves along the canal, unable to stop or swerve.

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The “Judgement Day.”

Scene is particularly mean and cynical

Why is the scene even better? Unlike the “Ghost Ship” scene, where everything happens immediately, here you see the cutting effect of the nanofibers coming slowly:

  • here no wire cable snaps, immediately cutting everything, and the victims look at their bodies
  • here the ship moves through the nanofibers and is slowly sliced apart.

In 3 Body Problem, the cable doesn’t even cut through, but people see it coming.

The perhaps most cynical and mean visual sequence is when the nanofibers cut through a series of paper figures that children have crafted and hung on a wall: Death approaches visibly and is visually impressive.

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Is the scene as bloody as in a horror film? No, not quite. 3 Body Problem is rated “16+” – but this one scene stands out from the rest of the series as particularly bloody and shocking and may have an even harder impact because one doesn’t see it coming.

Here, the scene does not occur in a horror film where you expect it, but it is the midsection of a series that otherwise mostly talks about science and broods darkly. Although 3 Body Problem has its tension moments and “crazy scenes,” the ship scene clearly stands out.

Even the scientist responsible for the nanofibers is affected deeply.

Mean: “During the crime scene examination,” she sees a child’s shoe with a severed little foot inside, which probably broke her.

Scene successfully traumatizes the next generation

How does it affect? Like with “Ghost Ship,” there are already numerous threads on social media discussing the “ship” scene in 3 Body Problem, where people refer to it as this ship scene.

It seems the creators have succeeded in planting the thought of sudden death through dismemberment in the minds of the next generation.

Update, March 26, 11:48 AM: The producers of the series have explained the background of the boat scene in 3 Body Problem in detail during a large roundtable interview:

Netflix: The creators of 3 Body Problem explain how the cruel and best scene was created

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XDefiant should become the big Free2Play competitor to CoD – How is it actually doing?

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

XDefiant was supposed to be the major competitor to Call of Duty and was actually scheduled for release last year. As of today, the Free2Play title has not been released, and the release is still pending. What is the current status of XDefiant?

What is XDefiant?

The game was originally supposed to be released in September 2023, but was then postponed to October. However, even by this rough release date, the shooter did not appear, and now the question arises as to how XDefiant is doing currently and whether a soon release can be expected.

You can find a trailer for the game here:

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The development is in limbo

To this day, there is no concrete release date for the game. In a financial report from Ubisoft , XDefiant was listed among releases between January and March 2024. Since we have had no news on this to date, it indicates that there will be no spontaneous release even in the last week of March.

Tom Henderson from Insider Gaming was able to speak with anonymous developers of the game, thereby obtaining new information about the game. The last known release date for XDefiant was, according to them, at the end of February.

According to Henderson, XDefiant has not been able to reach many internal milestones during its development. A major problem is the competition. XDefiant is said to be chasing Call of Duty too closely and trying to copy it. As a result, it is not developing into its own game. The current build of the game is constantly breaking because they want to add something from CoD.

According to Henderson’s sources, this is the reason for the constant delays.

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According to Insider Gaming sources, there is currently no concrete release date internally either. The game is currently in limbo. However, they are apparently planning open playtests that are currently taking place in closed settings. Reports indicate that there is no need to worry that the game has been canceled for now.

If you are in the meantime looking for shooter action, you can check out this list: The best shooters 2024 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Switch

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Pokémon GO: All Spotlight Hours in March 2024 and their Bonuses

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 4 minutes

Once again, there will be spotlight hours waiting for you in Pokémon GO in March 2024. We list which ones they are and what bonuses there are.

What kind of event is this? The spotlight hour is an event that takes place every Tuesday for an hour. During this time, a Pokémon is in the spotlight, which you will encounter almost exclusively in the wild.

At the same time, there is also a bonus that is active during each spotlight hour. This lasts as long as the spotlight hour itself.

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Pokémon GO: This is what the new season ‘World full of Wonders’ looks like in the trailer

All Spotlight Hours in March 2024

When do the spotlight hours take place? The spotlight hours take place from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. You can find the date of each spotlight hour in the table.

DatePokémon & Bonuses
March 5Pamo and 2x Development XP
March 12Nidoran♀ and 2x Catch Stardust
March 19Vulpix, Quapsel, Schneppke, and Hippopotas and 2x Catch XP
March 26Hoppspross and 2x Catch Candy

Spotlight Hour on March 5

Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? On March 5, 2024, you will encounter Pamo during the spotlight hour. This Electric-type Pokémon comes from the 9th generation of the games and can evolve into Pamamo and then into Pamomamo.

Pokemon-GO-Rampenlicht-Stunde-Pamo

What bonuses are active? In this spotlight hour, you will benefit from double experience points when evolving Pokémon.

Is the event worth it? Pamo and its evolutions are not strong Pokémon in raids or the battle league. The double experience points for evolving may be interesting for you if you have a backlog of Pokémon to evolve and are actively leveling up.

Can you catch Shiny Pamo? Pamo and its evolutions are currently not available as Shiny in Pokémon GO.

Spotlight Hour on March 12

Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? In this spotlight hour, you will encounter Nidoran♀. This Pokémon from the 1st generation can evolve into Nidorina and then into Nidoqueen.

What bonuses are active? If you catch Pokémon during this spotlight hour, you will receive double Stardust for it.

Is the event worth it? Nidoqueen does not play a significant role as an attacker in raids. In the battle league, it is acceptable in the hyper league, but there are many Pokémon that are better suited than Nidoqueen. The Stardust bonus can be worthwhile if you want to refresh your supply a bit.

Can you catch Shiny Nidoran♀? Yes, Nidoran♀ is available as Shiny in Pokémon GO and can also be encountered during the spotlight hour.

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Spotlight Hour on March 19

Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? In the spotlight hour on March 19, there are 4 Pokémon in focus: Vulpix, Quapsel, Schneppke, and Hippopotas.

What bonuses are active? If you are out during this spotlight hour and catch Pokémon, you will receive double experience points for the catch.

Is the event worth it? Despite the selection of 4 Pokémon in this spotlight hour, none of them play a major role as attackers. Quappo and Hippoterus are acceptable in the battle league, but do not rank among the top. Here, the added experience points for catching Pokémon may be more interesting for you.

Can you catch the Pokémon as Shiny? Yes, all 4 Pokémon already have their Shiny variants available in Pokémon GO.

Spotlight Hour on March 26

Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? Hoppspross is the Pokémon waiting for you in the spotlight hour on March 26. This Pokémon has the types Grass and Flying and belongs to the 2nd generation of the games. It can evolve into Hubelupf and then into Papungha.

What bonuses are active? In this spotlight hour, you will receive double candy for catching Pokémon.

Is the event worth it? Hoppspross and its evolutions are not recommended as raid Pokémon or attackers in the battle league. The double candy for catching Pokémon may be interesting for you here.

Can you catch Shiny Hoppspross? Yes, Hoppspross is already available as Shiny in Pokémon GO and will also be encountered in this form during the spotlight hour.

In March, there are not only spotlight hours waiting for you in Pokémon GO. If you want to know what else is in store for you this month, take a look at our overview of the events in March 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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Pokémon GO: Events in March 2024 – All Dates & Bonuses

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

Here you will find all events in March 2024 in Pokémon GO at a glance. We show you all known dates as well as initial details and explain which events are particularly worthwhile.

What dates are involved? Every month, various events await you in Pokémon GO. From special themed events, to Community Day, to raid and spotlight hours, there is something for every trainer.

Which events are coming up in March and which dates you should especially remember, we have summarized for you below.

Update from March 19: We have provided you with the contents for World of Wonders: Takeover and Crypto-Mewtwo.

Update from March 13: We have linked the contents for Weather Week and the Zarude Event in the table for you.

Update from March 5: We have added the dates and links for Community Day and the raid days for you.

With March, the new season World of Wonders also begins. In the trailer, you can see a first glimpse:

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Pokémon GO: This is what the new season ‘World full of Wonders’ looks like in the trailer

All events in March 2024 at a glance

What events are coming up in March? As in every month, you can look forward to plenty of events again in March. In addition to Community Day, there will also be various themed events with strong attackers and special cups in the GO Battle League. And more highlights are waiting for you.

In the following overview, we have summarized all currently known dates and details for you. We will regularly update this list so that you are always well informed.

DateEvent
March 1 to June 1Special Research on World of Wonders
March 1 to June 1Research Breakthrough with
Hisui-Sneasel*, Coiffwaff*, Viscora*, Sankabuh, Miniras and Zwollock
March 1 to March 31
Saturdays & Sundays		Crypto Raids of Level 5 with Crypto-Raikou*
March 1 to March 145-Star Raids with Kapu-Riki*
(exclusive attack: Nature’s Wrath)
March 1 to March 14Mega Raids with Mega-Gewaldro*
March 1 to March 8PvP: Super League & Electric Cup (Super League)
March 3Research Day Under Voltage
March 5 to March 11Event Pokémon Horizons: The Series
March 5Spotlight Hour with Pamo
& double XP for evolving
March 6Raid Hour Kapu-Riki*
(exclusive attack: Nature’s Wrath)
March 8 to March 15PvP: Hyper League & Spring Cup (Super League)
March 12Spotlight Hour with Nidoran (female)*
& double Stardust when catching
March 13Raid Hour Kapu-Riki*
(exclusive attack: Nature’s Wrath)
March 14 to March 18Event Weather Week
March 14 to March 215-Star Raids with Regice*
March 14 to March 21Mega Raids with Mega-Despotar*
March 15 to March 22PvP: Master League & Spring Cup (Super League)
with 4x Stardust for victories
March 16Community Day with Flamiau*
March 17Raid Day with Proto-Kyogre
March 19Spotlight Hour with Vulpix*, Quapsel*, Schneppke* & Hippopotas*
as well as double XP when catching
March 20Raid Hour with Regice*
March 21 to April 45-Star Raids with Kapu-Fala*
(exclusive attack: Nature’s Wrath)
March 21 to April 4Mega Raids with Mega-Bisaflor*
March 21 to March 25Event Blooming Wonder and Zarude
(partially ticketed)
March 22 to March 29PvP: Super League, Hyper League & Master League
with 4x Stardust for victories
March 23Raid Day with Proto-Groudon
March 26Spotlight Hour Hoppspross*
& double candy when catching
March 27Raid Hour Kapu-Fala*
(exclusive attack: Nature’s Wrath)
March 27 to March 31Event World of Wonders: Takeover
March 29 to April 5Super League & Hyper Premier
March 30 to March 31Event Crypto-Mewtwo is back!
Pokémon marked with a (*) can also be caught as Shiny with some luck
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Which events are particularly worthwhile in March?

These events might be interesting: Even in March, among the numerous events, there are one or two that could be particularly interesting. Especially some strong, legendary Pokémon can be secured this month. We have listed which ones below:

  • Raid Days with Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon: On the two raid days on March 17 and 23, you can finally encounter the two Proto-types again. They are among the strongest attackers of their kind and should therefore not be missing from your collection.
  • World of Wonders: Takeover event: This event is practically screaming for the takeover by Team GO Rocket. Anyone who wants to challenge Giovanni with his new legendary Pokémon is expected at this event.
  • Crypto-Mewtwo is back event: And also Crypto-Mewtwo makes a comeback in the game at the end of the month. Anyone looking to secure a strong specimen has the opportunity during this event, as Mewtwo is also one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

What do you think of the events in March? Which event do you definitely not want to miss? And what new Pokémon are you hoping to see? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.

Which dates you should keep free for the Community Days in April and May can be read here.

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“Stop being so negative” – Big WoW streamer complains about players criticizing Plunderstorm

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 2 minutes

World of Warcraft recently introduced the new mode Plunderstorm, a battle royale mode that has not been well received by many players. The well-known WoW streamer Naguura complains about the negative sentiment of the players, calling them terrible.

What is Plunderstorm? On March 20, 2024, Blizzard released Patch 10.2.6 on the European servers of WoW, and with the update, the battle royale mode Plunderstorm was introduced.

Plunderstorm is a PvP experience in Arathi Highlands, where all players compete against each other. Like in Fortnite and similar games, the goal in the new WoW mode is to be among the last survivors.

During a match, you can level up by defeating opponents and creatures and gain access to new skills, similar to other battle royale titles.

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WoW: Plunderstorm – this is how the battle royale mode works

What is being criticized? The reveal of Plunderstorm caused some players to become upset. Plunderstorm seems to not be well received by many players. The mode is referred to in the official Blizzard Forum as a waste of developer time and described as terrible (on Reddit).

It’s so frustrating

Twitch streamer and caster (at the Mythic Dungeon International – MDI) Caroline Naguura Forer is fed up with the community’s reaction to Plunderstorm and calls the players terrible because WoW players never seem to be satisfied.

What does she say? On March 19, during a stream, she expressed her frustration over the negative sentiment of the players and emphasized:

I try to be really patient. But [Blizzard] has released something really cool, and everyone is so damn negative, and it frustrates me so much. Can’t you just be happy for a damn moment? […] You are terrible. Stop being so negative. […] This [Plunderstorm] is cool, okay?

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What else is behind it? Many players are not satisfied with Plunderstorm and do not understand why Blizzard is putting energy into a battle royale mode. They had hoped for a cooler event or content for the actual game. Criticism is also directed at the fact that an active WoW subscription is required for Plunderstorm.

The mode focuses on PvP (player versus player action), which appeals to a smaller player base compared to PvE content. However, to receive the rewards from the mode, especially the unique mount Parrot Polly Roger, players must play Plunderstorm.

MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has played Plunderstorm and is enthusiastic: A battle royale is exactly what WoW needs right now – I mean it seriously!

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New game for anime fans is finally set to launch after 8 years of development, with a 30-hour demo

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Nine years ago, the last title in the popular series from Japan was released in Europe. Now, after eight years of development, fans can finally look forward to a new installment, starting with a massive demo.

What game is this about? Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is the latest game from the Japanese developer studio LEVEL-5. The football RPG is finally set to be released this year, after experiencing a bumpy development period over the last eight years.

The story follows two new friends who want to revive their junior high football club together after one of them rediscovers their passion for the sport.

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Inazuma Eleven receives a new game in Europe after 9 years

In our region, the game will bear the title Inazuma Eleven: Heroes of the Victory Road and will be released on the Nintendo Switch, followed later by releases on PS4, PS5, and mobile devices.

When does the demo start? The official website has now confirmed that starting from March 28, 2024, you can download the demo to participate in the beta test. However, this will only be available for the Nintendo Switch and will be about 5 GB in size.

The demo is expected to provide you with around 30 hours of gameplay.

What is behind the eight years of development time? In Japan, Inazuma Eleven is quite a popular football RPG, which later spawned a manga and an anime.

Nine years ago, there was already a game from the franchise released in Europe. In 2018, the next game was supposed to follow quickly, announced in 2016 under the name “Inazuma Eleven: Ares no Tenbin.” However, the developers faced some difficulties due to changes in the game engine.

Thus, the game was initially postponed to 2019 and then to 2020. Nevertheless, the developers remained optimistic until the Covid-19 crisis significantly slowed everything down. In April 2020, it was stated that there would be a drastic change in direction and a completely new name.

However, by September 2020, the studio head announced that they wanted to focus initially on “Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y”.

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In fact, there was a quiet period for the football RPG for several years, and fans had to wait a long time for news. Initially, it was stated that Inazuma Eleven: Heroes of the Victory Road should be released by the end of 2023. This too has been postponed.

Now, however, the release seems to be getting closer. The demo in March is surely a good sign for this.

What can you expect in Inazuma Eleven? Inazuma Eleven is a football RPG, but it also offers strategic gameplay during the matches played.

You control your team across the field, and each encounter with an opponent leads to a confrontation where you must choose from various options: blocking or tackling, dribbling or feints, praising, powerful shots, or special techniques. Your decision may allow you to overtake or stop the opponent. However, you can also lose these duels.

In the new installment, the gameplay is said to be not only more dynamic but also to take place from a third-person perspective. The randomness factor that often made duels in previous installments seem a bit unfair is said to have been adjusted as well.

4,500 characters have been announced, from which you can create your dream team. Expect many characters from previous installments, DLCs, and all seasons of the anime.

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Lost Ark: Fighting Overwhelming and Bots – The Players’ Feedback Gives the Direction

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

On February 11, 2024, Lost Ark turned two years old in the West. The MeinMMO editorial team had the opportunity to ask the developers a few questions about the development of the online role-playing game and their long-term plans. It was about bots, overwhelmed players, and proud moments.

While the second anniversary of Lost Ark was a few days ago, we will simply take the freshly released March update of the MMORPG as an opportunity to serve you an exciting special. First, let’s look at the most important new features of the patch that was released on March 20, 2024:

  • the class of the Breaker, which we have already introduced to you here
  • the new catch-up mechanic “Arkesia Tour”, through which you can quickly make progress on islands, adventure tomes, skill points, and more
  • the story content surrounding the Light of Destiny (where you finally learn the whereabouts of the Lost Ark)
  • further catch-up events like “Elgacia Powerpass”, “Super Mokoko Express”, or “Descend into Darkness” – the latter feature helps you reach item level 1,580 to 1,600, to be ready for the next Legion Commander.
  • the new “Honing Event Missions”, which help you upgrade your “Ancient Akkan Gear” more efficiently.
  • a new Ark Pass for additional rewards, available in both free and paid versions

You can find the complete patch notes for the March update on the Lost Ark website.

Lost Ark in two minutes:

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Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Lost Ark – in 2 minutes

Turbulent two years

Now to our promised highlight: We were able to ask Community Manager Roxanne Sabo a few questions about the first two years after the Western release, the current status of the MMORPG, as well as the long-term plans for Lost Ark.

Roxanne Sabo’s very first response emphasizes that the Lost Ark team looks back on a turbulent time. The highlights include the incredibly successful launch, with sometimes more than 1.3 million players simultaneously exploring the world of Arkesia on Steam.

At the same time, it was a major challenge to manage such a large number of players and to have enough teams working around the clock to provide the best possible experience. The developers are still struggling with another issue:

As for the additional challenges, it will probably not surprise anyone that dealing with bots has been a significant challenge for us. While we have made great strides in this area and have been able to further develop and improve our methods to prevent bots, the botters continue to step up their game.

Roxanne Sabo in an interview with MeinMMO

However, the team was able to celebrate another major success with the introduction of Jump-Start Servers last year, which allowed “tons of players” to play Lost Ark for the first time or as returnees.

Your feedback sets the direction

Since the release in February 2022, Lost Ark has changed significantly, thanks to the constant feedback from players – combined with the developers’ data. Specifically, one topic repeatedly ended up on the designers’ table.

Among all the feedback we’ve gathered from fans in the West over the past year, the biggest commonality was that fans felt exhausted by the fast pace of content. Fans expressed their frustration with the amount of homework needed to advance their characters alongside the new content requirements, which was becoming increasingly frustrating.

Roxanne Sabo in an interview with MeinMMO

This feedback led to numerous changes that have landed on the live servers over the past year. Some of the new features from March also aim to better respect players’ time and to mitigate frustration and fatigue.

Today, anyone looking to prepare their character for the current endgame can do so in a comparatively short time and with relatively little effort, thanks to various simplifications, shortcuts, and catch-up events.

Furthermore, the tough Legion raids have become less frustrating and punishing due to various adjustments. This way, new players are less likely to lose motivation when learning new mechanics and boss strategies.

Lost Ark Title
Preparing for the Legion raids in Lost Ark is no longer as time-consuming as it was two years ago. With the March update, you can quickly equip characters.

The future of Lost Ark

One topic that will continue to concern developers in the future revolves around the aforementioned bot users and the trade of real money. According to Roxanne Sabo, the upcoming measures are intended to target the sources directly.

Thus, at the botters themselves and not the abused game systems. The goal is to ensure that legitimate players do not feel punished by the measures and can still enjoy the best possible gaming experience.

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In addition, there will continue to be targeted events in the future that help you make progress more efficiently with your main character or your alts – especially when new classes or raid challenges are released.

Moreover, the developers want to further refine the process for processing player feedback so that they can promptly make adjustments where many Arkesia heroes feel the pinch.

Finally, the community manager stated that we have only experienced a small part of the story of Lost Ark so far. Work is already underway on many more plot threads. In addition, new challenges for the endgame are regularly added. Lost Ark seems to be well positioned for the future.

By the way, Lost Ark still ranks among the MMORPGs with the most viewers on Twitch today:

The 5 MMORPGs with the most viewers on Twitch in February 2024

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From pizza delivery person to one of the largest German Twitch streamers: The career of Trymacs

Lydia Lydia Reading time 3 minutes

Maximilian Alexander Curt Stemmler has been active under the name Trymacs on Twitch and YouTube since 2016. He is known for his clumsiness, his likeable manner, and Pay2Win content. But how did it all start? You can find out on MeinMMO.

Trymacs is one of the most well-known names in the German Twitch scene. The Hamburger self-deprecatingly calls himself “Streamers without Skill,” while critics complain about his Pay2Win content. Fans, on the other hand, love him for his likeable yet clumsy nature and his creative events.

It is unlikely that Trymacs dreamed of earning money as an influencer when he started creating content on Twitch and YouTube alongside his studies. In the meantime, he regularly entertains tens of thousands of viewers and can afford a nice apartment and expensive cars.

We will show you how it all began.

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MontanaBlack is one of the most well-known streamers in Germany – This was his very first video

Pizza, Mobile Games, and Lots of Ambition

How did it all start? Compared to peers like Gronkh or Unge, Trymacs joined the German scene relatively late: When he published his first content in March 2016, the two had already been active for 5 or 6 years. There is a reason for this: Until he was 20, Trymacs did not have a PC at all.

Trymacs then got into streaming through the mobile game Clash Royale, which is still a staple of his content today. Contrary to his current reputation as a Pay2Win streamer, the student at that time did not invest any money into the game, but instead impressed with his gaming skills.

Trymacs taught himself everything, watched tutorials on YouTube, and edited his own videos. With his guides, he quickly made a name for himself in the still relatively small community at that time.

From the beginning, the content creator was methodical; he had already dealt with the marketing aspects of an influencer career while studying. Thus, he managed to accumulate half a million subscribers on his YouTube channel within a year.

At the time, the now 29-year-old had no grand ambitions: alongside his studies, Trymacs delivered pizza for €250 a month. His goal was to earn as much from streaming to be able to quit the job. Today, he has his own pizza chain.

On Twitch, Trymacs had already reached an average of 6,000 viewers by the end of 2016. He shared his secrets to success on his short-lived second channel “The Art of Content Creation” on YouTube.

Fortnite, Loot Boxes, and Pay2Win

How did Trymacs become successful? Over the years, Trymacs’ channels grew steadily. In 2017, he once again proved to have a good sense for choosing his content, as the streamer entered Fortnite, which replaced Clash Royale as his most showcased game the following year (via SullyGnome).

However, his colorful PUBG clone was initially not well received by his fans. Trymacs persisted and continued playing Fortnite, which was poised for massive hype that year. Later, the perennial favorite Minecraft joined the mix.

The major success on Twitch came in 2021: That year, Trymacs set several records. At the beginning of the year, he reached up to 187,000 viewers simultaneously with Pokémon openings and became the most subscribed streamer worldwide. Collaborative projects with other streamers gave him additional momentum.

By now, the football game FIFA also took on a larger role in Trymacs’ streams. Here, too, he invested vast sums in packs. As a “Pay2Win streamer,” Trymacs viewed his expenses as an investment in his content – because he easily made the money back through subs, sponsorships, and advertising.

However, criticism of this type of content grew increasingly: Even Jan Böhmermann railed against streamers like Trymacs and MontanaBlack on ZDF, who made essentially advertisements for loot boxes with their FIFA streams.

Trymacs initially rationalized his approach: He showed his viewers how incredibly low the chances were and how much money one would have to invest to get good cards.

Later, he appeared contrite, uninstalled FIFA during a stream, and bid farewell to his expensive team. However, Trymacs emphasized that it was only about the gambling elements for him – “normal” Pay2Win was still okay with him.

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And what is he doing today? Essentially, Trymacs has remained true to his beginnings to this day. There is still plenty of mobile games and Fortnite to be seen on his channels.

In addition, the streamer has made a name for himself with elaborate and creative events: From sports events to food challenges to LAN parties with his streamer buddies, Trymacs continually comes up with ways to entertain his viewers.

The 29-year-old is always good for a surprise: For example, when he showed during the Survival Show 7 vs. Wild that content creators can survive even outside their streaming rooms.

Even though Trymacs is still a bit “lost,” it seems that he has now found his way.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Leveling up quickly – these are the best strategies for farming experience for your Awakened and pawns

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

By leveling up, the Awakened and your main vassal from Dragon’s Dogma 2 significantly gain strength. In this guide, we will reveal how you can farm experience and level-ups particularly efficiently.

When you earn a level-up for your Awakened or main vassal in Dragon’s Dogma 2, the stats of the fighters – depending on their currently active class – receive a significant boost. Moreover, you also level up your currently active class and unlock new passive or active skills with further ranks.

You will notice how effective level-ups are in combination with the acquired skills and equipment upgrades when you return to older areas for a quest. Formerly tricky groups of enemies suddenly fall like flies.

In short: Anyone who wants to significantly ease the adventure of Dragon’s Dogma 2 should level up their own alter ego and the main vassal as efficiently as possible. How to do this, we will explain in this guide.

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The launch trailer of Dragon’s Dogma 2:

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For the launch, Dragon’s Dogma 2 will receive a final trailer

General tips for quick leveling

The most important sources of experience: You will receive most XP by completing quests and killing enemies. Small monsters reward significantly less experience than the big ones, such as griffins, dragons, trolls, and ogres.

However, a large group of weak enemies can provide you with similar amounts of experience as a single large foe, only that you often dispatch the group of adversaries much faster.

Note that you can only level your current class through the experience points you gain from battles. XP from quests does not count towards your class’s progress.

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What should I consider?

  • If you want to level your character strength and class efficiently, avoid fast traveling. Move through the open world and especially take on all large groups of enemies.
  • Packing helper vassals that focus on the classes of Archmage and Warrior will maximize area damage. Also include a thief for high single-target damage on larger beasts, who can also steal items, and you have laid the foundation for a powerful farming group.
  • At the campfire, you can bring your team up to scratch by taking a rest phase. Cooking a meal for a stat buff, restoring your maximum health, and then farming becomes much easier.
  • Do monsters respawn by resting? The creatures of the open world have a rather long respawn timer. It takes about a week for all defeated opponents to reappear.
  • Pick up as many side quests as possible while exploring the game world. They can often be completed quickly and grant additional XP alongside killing monsters.
  • Note that you will encounter more and stronger monsters at night in the open world.
  • Upgrade your weapons and pieces of equipment at the armor merchants to at least the first level to more efficiently carve through the enemies.
  • Avoid creatures that you are still too weak for. Avoiding an enemy takes less time than a lost battle.

Perfect XP and Gold farming in the early game – here’s where you need to go

Near the first city, Vernworth, there is a farming route through which you can collect about 23,000 experience points and 15,000 gold per hour. The farming spot is described by YouTuber Kibbles Gaming, who presents the route in his new video:

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Here are the most important details:

  • Kibbles Gaming set off with two Archmages and one Mage (for healing). His Awakened is an archer.
  • Before the run, the YouTuber had collected 56,143 experience points, and his heroine was at level 17.
  • The route starts at the bridge that leads northwest out of the city. The first path leads to the Trevo Mine. Then, you return a short distance in the outdoor area, into further cave areas. The third and final cave eventually returns you to the city.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: The XP farming route from Kibbles Gaming, roughly mapped out.
  • After about a quarter of an hour, you return to the city to empty your inventory, possibly regenerate health points, and skip a few days (this is particularly quick on benches).
  • After about 19 minutes, Kibbles Gaming is back at the starting point to start the second run. The new XP count: 63,805. He managed to collect 7,662 experience points in one round.
  • When projected to an hour, about 23,000 experience points are possible.

How do you approach Dragon’s Dogma 2? As efficiently as possible or rather relaxed and enjoying? Let us know in the comments! If you want to farm a lot of gold instead of experience points, check out this tip:

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Players farm 200,000 gold in just 2 hours – In real life, it would be illegal

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One Piece: What actually happened to Enel? This is how the Thunder God is doing today

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Enel was one of the most iconic adversaries Ruffy faced in One Piece. He ruled as a self-proclaimed god over Skypiea. However, the Straw Hat Crew ended his reign when Ruffy defeated him. But did you know that Enel is not actually dead and has fulfilled his greatest dream?

What dream did Enel have? Enel wanted to reach the moon, which he also called “Fairy Vearth.” To this end, he had a massive ark called Maxim constructed. In his homeland, there was a legend that the legendary land is located there.

By eating the Thunder Fruit, Enel can power the ark. With the electrical energy, it is even possible for the ark to fly through space. The ark was made partly from the gold of the ruins of Shandora, which is said to transmit electricity.

After the battle against Ruffy, it initially seems that Enel has been defeated and the ark has been mostly destroyed. But thanks to the cover stories of the One Piece manga, we know that Enel somehow managed to fly to the moon with the ark.

Currently, the Egghead arc is being shown in One Piece. Sing along with the opening:

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

Enel lands on the moon and becomes the new ruler

How is Enel doing on the moon? Shortly after landing, Enel encounters an automaton named First Lieutenant Spacey. The automatons are small beings that were created on Earth. However, their creator choked while observing an explosion on the moon and died.

Therefore, the automatons boarded balloons to fly to the moon. They sought revenge on those responsible for the explosion. In the present, Spacey asks Enel for help, as the automatons have been attacked by space pirates. Enel helps the little beings and quickly defeats the pirates.

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Enel later discovers that there is an ancient city on the moon called Birka. It shares the same name as the sky island from which the self-proclaimed thunder god hails. The original inhabitants were technologically advanced and used the automatons to ease their lives.

Shortly thereafter, Enel shocks the ancient ruins, thereby energizing some of the previously dormant automatons. The revived automatons thank Enel.

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From ancient drawings on the walls, Enel learns that the moon’s inhabitants are the ancestors of the people living in Skypiea, Shandora, and Birka on Earth. They had to leave the moon because resources were running low. Thus, they reluctantly left the automatons behind on the moon.

Enel realizes that now he owns the entire moon, with the automatons as his subjects. Therefore, he decides to live on the moon from now on and build his new kingdom there. This means he is unlikely to encounter the Straw Hat Crew again, and it is improbable that he will ever appear in One Piece again.

Presumably, he would now have significantly worse chances against Ruffy and the others. Meanwhile, the Straw Hat Crew is currently participating in a battle royale: One Piece: The members of the Straw Hat Crew ranked – How Ruffy, Franky, and the others perform

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„They are more than brilliant“: Creators of God of War go crazy with enthusiasm about the new project

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According to rumors, Sony Santa Monica is working on a new God of War. Now, a statement from Cory Barlog has fans intrigued.

Will there be a new God of War? Officially, there is still no information on whether there will be a new God of War. However, it is certain that the authors of God of War: Ragnarok have been working on additional projects for several years.

In fact, lead writer Orion Walker hinted in a post on X back in December 2023 that there will be more Kratos stories after Valhalla. “Do you really think that the credits are the end of the story? Come on,” Walker said in his post.

Recently, fans were excited about the Valhalla expansion:

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God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla – Expansion in the Trailer

In addition to this hint, there could be further evidence suggesting that the current project is a new God of War. Previous job postings specifically sought individuals with knowledge of the franchise and its combat.

However, whether and when there will actually be a new game in the beloved series remains to be seen.

What is Cory Barlog excited about now? The Creative Director of God of War, Cory Barlog, spoke on X about one of the next video games that Santa Monica Studios is currently working on.

“I see a few first parts coming together on the thing I’m currently working on,” Barlog said in his post. “[…] and damn, they are more than brilliant,” he describes the people he is currently working with at Sony Santa Monica.

He concludes his post with the words that video games are cool.

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New God of War or entirely new game?

In addition to the speculation that the new project could be a new game in the “God of War” series, it is also possible that it could be a completely new and standalone project.

How is the community reacting? Whether it’s a new God of War or a brand new project – fans are excited about a new game from Sony Santa Monica in any case. This is shown by their reactions to Barlog’s post.

There are a lot of enthusiastic, excited, and curious gifs visible. Additionally, questions about a first trailer are being asked or speculations made. Some fans are even simply hoping for a remaster.

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Head of Final Fantasy 14 delays release of Dawntrail because he really wants to play this DLC

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Finally, fans can look forward to a release date for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. However, the expansion will be released a bit later than planned – and the reason is quirky.

When will Dawntrail be released? Fans can now officially look forward to a release date for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. The expansion will be released on July 02, 2024.

However, pre-order customers will get earlier access and can play Dawntrail starting from June 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM (CET). On Steam, you should be able to pre-order the expansion starting Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

In addition to the release date, there was also a new, short trailer featuring a new mount that will be waiting for you in Dawntrail:

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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail introduces a new mount in the trailer

Why was Dawntrail postponed? In his announcement, Yoshi-P, producer and director of Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, mentioned that they could have released the expansion even earlier.

The team decided to postpone the launch of the expansion for a very clear reason. They noticed that another DLC is scheduled to be released on June 21, 2024. This is about Shadow of the Erdtree, the highly anticipated content pack for Elden Ring.

Yoshi-P stated in his explanation that they specifically chose a one-week gap between the two releases. Players are presumably supposed to have enough time to indulge in Elden Ring, only to have time for the MMORPG and Dawntrail afterward.

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Final Fantasy 14 Chief wants to play Elden Ring’s DLC

Yoshi-P himself seems to be no exception. Because he says that he absolutely wants to play Shadow of the Erdtree. Perhaps the team wants to allow themselves a quiet week to peacefully play the Elden Ring DLC before they are fully occupied with Dawntrail.

What can you expect in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail? In the major expansion, you can expect not only a graphical update and new story content, but also numerous new features.

Among other things, you will get:

  • New dungeons, a raid series, and an alliance raid series
  • New races: Pelupelu, Moblins, Mamool Ja, Yok Huy, Hanuhanu
  • Two new jobs named Viper and Pictomancer
  • New trials and field excursions
  • New features in PvP
  • More dream trials
  • Improvements to the game system

In addition, there will be a new playable race in Final Fantasy XIV. Soon you will be able to play female Hrothgar. You can even play these without Dawntrail if you own the Shadowbringers expansion.

To find out what else will make the new expansion even better, click here: Chief regrets one development in the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail will make it better

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A new MMORPG relies on wild ideas for fresh content, now celebrating its success

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The new MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is thrilled with a new decision: In February 2024, it was announced that they would switch to a season model to continuously deliver more updates. They are now excited about the success of Season 1.

Here’s the team celebrating: The team of the MMORPG Pantheon celebrates in a newsletter from March (via pantheon):

  • Season 1 of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen was a overwhelming success
  • They attracted many more players to the MMORPG than expected, and thus received invaluable player data
  • A lot of new players joined the MMORPG, and some of them played for 24 hours or more straight
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New 6-week season starting soon

What’s next: Season 2 starts on March 30. The centerpiece of the new content update is the dungeon “Mad Run” for players in the level range 17 to 24.

However, there is also a world boss of level 45 in the dungeon. The dungeon is hand-designed to be particularly challenging

Additionally, the team is working on the “Perception System,” which aims to give players insights into the world, and they want to improve combat.

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What’s behind it: We reported in February about Pantheon’s idea to now sell several quite expensive packages to offer access to the seasons that last 6 weeks.

This was mostly discussed negatively back then because you have to pay $750 to play through the entire 6 weeks.

But there was also the option to pay $50 to test one of the six weeks. Some must have taken advantage of that.

In any case, the development seems to give new momentum to the MMORPG that was almost thought to be dead, even if access to a game at such an early stage is probably expensive.

However, there are still negative voices on MMORPG sites. Some calculate how many seasons, that is, real-world seasons, have passed since the MMORPG was announced. This happened on January 13, 2014 – for critics, far too little has happened in the development of the PvE MMORPG since then.

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