The new role-playing game Dragon’s Dogma 2 presents one of the most capable classes in the game in a new trailer. What makes this class so interesting for players, you can find out here.
Which class was introduced? Dragon’s Dogma 2 offers you several interesting and classic role-playing classes in the game. In addition to archers, fighters, and mages, you can also play the game as a Mystic Blade or Illusionist. We have already compiled more information about the individual classes and the game for you.
A new trailer introduces the special class of War Master and excites players with the shown gameplay:
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 macht euch mit einer Klasse zum Meister aller Waffen
What makes the War Master so interesting? With the class of War Master, you are not restricted to any one weapon. Instead, it is possible with this class to truly master all weapons in the game and thus utilize the advantages and abilities of other vocational classes.
However, you will also have to make some decisions here, as you can always equip three different weapons as a War Master. This gives you a certain versatility in combat and ultimately the opportunity to customize your character to fit your preferences and play style.
The gameplay trailer gives a good impression of what that could look like in the game. Among other things, it shows a character who first freezes his opponent with a mage’s staff, then floats towards him, switches to daggers in mid-air, and stabs them into his opponent’s head.
The trailer highlights this and other scenes, showing how easy and seamless the transition between weapons is. This allows you to react purposefully to different situations and especially perform a lot of interesting and unique combos.
When can you play the War Master? In fact, the English description of this hybrid class leads many players to suspect that it is the last vocation you can unlock in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Presumably, you will have to go through the higher and other hybrid classes to be able to use the War Master.
Considering the possibilities this class offers you, it would be understandable if you cannot play it from the beginning. However, this assumption has not yet been confirmed.
What does the community say? The reactions of the players show that they can hardly wait to play as a War Master. In their comments under the trailer (via YouTube), most users express their excitement about the introduced class:
HammerspaceCreature writes: “Everyone is a gangster until the wizard pulls out his greatsword.”
chuckchan4127 writes: “Game: Which weapon will you choose? Me: Yes!”
TwiztidHammer writes: “The ultimate ‘I do whatever I want’ vocation.”
Many players are especially looking forward to equipping a mage with greatswords and spears. Similar to user tullmatch, many players also believe that they will choose this class only on their second playthrough after having played through with other classes first.
In his comment, he writes: “The last vocation I will choose after I have completed the game with all classes, and then I will take down every dragon with it.”
What do you think about the introduced class? Do you want to face your opponents in Dragon’s Dogma 2 with three weapons at the same time? Write your opinion in the comments.
Some months ago, the situation with the MMORPG Camelot Unchained was so dire that the head, Mark Jacobs, considered pulling the plug and halting development. Instead, however, they are moving forward with fresh funding and new forces towards release.
This is the situation:
Mark Jacobs is one of the most well-known MMORPG developers, especially regarding games focused on mass PvP: He was behind the legendary Dark Age of Camelot and later behind the unfortunate Warhammer Online.
However, development dragged on forever, the MMORPG hardly made any progress, and many had already lost hope. Now, however, Jacobs surprisingly announced a release date for Camelot Unchained: the MMORPG is finally set to launch at the end of 2025.
The news came as a surprise. Now Jacobs reveals how the turnaround in the production process came about.
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Camelot Unchained – DragonCon trailer from 2016
In 2023, Camelot Unchained was likely facing cancellation
How did the release date come about? Jacobs reveals this in an interview with mmorpg.com. According to Jacobs, the situation in 2023 was very serious:
“Eight months ago, I had conversations with some people about how to proceed with Camelot Unchained – or, to be honest, also about not proceeding.”
Jacobs implies that Camelot Unchained was stuck in development and not progressing as quickly as desired, which had been anticipated in 2022. Therefore, it was his task to convey the seriousness of the situation to the investors.
However, there was also the option to hire another designer who would truly advance Camelot Unchained.
Jacobs hints that he put the investors in a position to choose:
To give up on Camelot Unchained
or to invest more money, hire additional designers, and strive for a release
Jacobs hires desired designer, aims for release at the end of 2025
This is how it turned out: Jacobs says that the investors ultimately agreed to his plan. After eight months, he managed to bring on board the desired designer and additional staff. Together, they have now developed a vision for Camelot Unchained that can be released at the end of 2025.
Jacobs assures that this is not a “scaled-down version” – they are not releasing just to say: Look, we released something.
Rather, Camelot Unchained will be the “RVR-centric MMORPG that the backers have been waiting for.”
Never sold cows, land, or castles
This is emphasized by Jacobs: He says that he has always played fair and developed the MMORPG in “the right way.” When he needed money, he approached investors and convinced them.
A user buys a new computer and digs deep into his pocket for it. But he didn’t pay attention to what he bought. Because it’s definitely not a gaming system.And many say: A gaming laptop would have been the better choice.
A father reports that his son has bought a new computer. He wants to use the device for his studies and also do gaming with it. Or as he himself writes:
Of course, it’s the gaming aspect that excites him the most, and the fact that he can carry it in a backpack is a bonus.
He himself explains in his post on reddit that he is uncertain about what his son has bought for a lot of money and whether it can even be used for gaming. And the community confirms his concerns.
What has the user bought? The user has bought a mini-PC that you can purchase on Amazon US. The model costs around 800 euros. On Amazon Germany, only a newer model is available. The system offers the following specifications:
Intel i9-12900H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
32 GB DDR
1 TB
Windows 11 Pro
Can you play with it? The i9-12900H is an old high-end processor from Intel from January 2022. The processor still offers very good performance today. However, the problem is the installed GPU, as the system only has the integrated graphics unit of the processor, the Intel Iris Xe Graphics. And that’s not a chip that provides fast gaming.
For office work and undemanding tasks, the Intel Iris Xe Graphics is more than sufficient, and simple games work well with it. Especially in inexpensive office systems, such integrated graphics chips are used to keep such systems compact and affordable.
However, with slightly more demanding games, the Intel graphics chip quickly reaches its limits. You can see how well the graphics chip performs, for example, on YouTube. Many games run on low settings and reduced resolution (720p). Whether gaming is really “fun” is another question.
How does the community react? They clearly state that it was a stupid decision to buy such a system without thinking.
“Your son has learned a hard lesson. Research before you buy something expensive. He might be able to return it.”
“You definitely cannot upgrade the GPU in it. It will probably play games like Valorant and Fortnite, but it won’t run modern AAA titles. It’s definitely not a good PC for gaming.”
Others add that the son should definitely return the device and instead buy a decent gaming laptop for the same money.
More about mini-PCs: Our editor Benedikt has also bought a mini-PC. In his article, he reveals why he bought the device and what can be done with it. And why gaming is not the focus of such small devices:
Enshrouded is the surprise hit from Germany that launched in Early Access on Steam in January. Now the studio from Frankfurt has explained how it plans to move forward in 2024. Highlight of the roadmap: livestock breeding, new enemies, and some MMO features.
What kind of game is this?
Shortly after Palworld, on January 24, Enshrouded launched in Early Access on Steam. The game is developed by Keen Games, an indie studio from Frankfurt.
In Enshrouded you play as a “Touched by Flame”, who must fight against an evil fog that engulfs the world. Key aspects of the game include exploration, adventure, building, and combat. A kind of mix between Zelda and Valheim.
This is what’s coming for Enshrouded in 2024: Today, March 13, the studio released a roadmap for 2024. There, the plans for the year can be seen. Previously, the developers asked the players for suggestions and there were so many that they asked for a stop.
From these suggestions for improvement, several new features have now emerged that are set to appear in upcoming updates:
Livestock breeding, pets, and potted plants
more NPCs
Improvements for multiplayer, such as: Pings, server permissions, named bases, and map markers
new enemies and bosses as well as enemy patrols
Musical instruments
more building options and the ability to actually sit on furniture
improved UI and general improvements to performance and gameplay
support for Steam Deck
In particular, the multiplayer improvements are likely to be well-received. Although Enshrouded does not support PvP, some players have succeeded in robbing others. This should improve with the upcoming features.
The developers have also announced some features that are planned to come later in the year. These include world events, more biomes, dungeons, and the ability to visit other players’ bases.
At the moment, there are no specific dates, and the studio reserves the right to postpone some features. Thus, the current roadmap is a preliminary overview.
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Enshrouded: The Early Access trailer for the new survival hit on Steam
86% positive on Steam: “You can do almost anything you want”
On Steam, Enshrouded is being received “very positively” and even over a month after release, it has between 10,000 and 30,000 active players simultaneously (via steamcharts). Users particularly praise the freedoms the game offers.
Especially the building and crafting system is a huge plus. Where the map does not end, you can go – at least with a pickaxe. Because Enshrouded has a voxel system like Minecraft, with which you can dig through the map and even build bases in mountains or underground.
Although the game is still in Early Access, it has enough content for over 110 hours of fun. Especially since the game does not rush you, you can explore and build at your leisure while experiencing your adventures.
In Helldivers 2, players have shared the first videos of new enemies. These involve flying bugs. However, the CEO of the game wants to hear nothing of it and contradicts the community.
What kind of flying bugs are these? Recently, a user on Reddit shared an attack from flying bugs on him. The special thing about it: Flying bugs don’t actually exist in the game yet. The bugs seem to be a new type of enemy designed to make life difficult for players.
Similar to before the release of the mechs, the enemies seem to already exist completed in the game. Players with cheats, developers, or just by coincidence, could encounter the enemies in your rounds. Faced with the ”rumors” of the flying bugs, the CEO of the development company Arrowhead has now also commented.
Here you can see the new war bond “On a Knife’s Edge” in a trailer.
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Helldivers 2 shows the new war bond ‘On the Edge of the Knife’ in a trailer
The Ministry of Truth denies the rumors
What does the CEO say? The CEO of Arrowhead, Johan Pilestedt, denies the “rumors” about the flying bugs. In true role-playing fashion, he responds to the rumors:
I have heard rumors of flying bugs in @helldivers2. I want to officially dismiss such ridiculous claims.
Everyone knows that “bugs cannot fly”.
And I’m not alone in this opinion. The Ministry of Truth agrees that this is propaganda from bug sympathizers who want to brainwash good people. #Lies
Following this, he is confronted under his comment with further evidence of the existence of the flying bugs. Even here, he refuses to confirm the “rumors”.
What is true now? The flying bugs may soon appear in the game. Currently, the general order that aims to drive the bugs off the planets forever is underway by vaccinating the planet against them. The community speculates that this could go wrong in the story, thereby bringing the new flying bugs into the game. However, it is unclear if this is true.
The video with the bugs looks really credible. After the playable mechs that had plagued players’ rounds days before the release, one can assume that the flying bugs will find their way into the game sooner or later.
Here you can once again see the “evidence video”:
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Another piece of evidence for the existence of the bugs is the game’s title image itself. Upon closer inspection, one can see some flying bugs on the right side. It seems that the “Ministry of Truth” does not have current information here.
Many MMORPG players long for the “good old MMO feeling.” A player has now switched from Retail WoW to WoW Classic Season of Discovery and does not regret this decision at all.
Who is it about? On Reddit, the user DownvotesAreCringe shared his experiences with WoW Classic Season of Discovery with the community. He himself is a WoW retail player who has spent his playtime as a solo healer. At the end of the day, however, he is usually in a bad mood, regardless of whether the day went well or poorly.
One day he decided to check out the Season of Discovery and has not regretted it for a second since.
Here you can see what is coming next in the Season of Discovery.
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WoW Classic: The Devs on the Season of Discovery in Interview
The Season of Discovery is much more than a “Retail light” version
What does the player enjoy so much about SoD? On Reddit, the user describes what he likes so much about the Season of Discovery. He has reportedly raided the Depths of Blackrock, completed quests, earned gold, and also taken down many players in the open world.
In the meantime, he has just freshly reached level 40 and, encouraged by the community, also dared to take on the new raid Gnomeregan. Initially, he was not very keen on it because some groups wanted to see logs for it, which intimidated him. But with encouragement from the community, he has been able to defeat 5 of the 6 bosses so far.
Especially the encounters with other players are fun for him. Although he is not in a guild, just the people he randomly meets are particularly special to him.
What is he looking forward to? Now that he has just reached the new maximum level, he wants to experience even more PvP content. Both battleground and open-world PvP excite him. He also advises other players to start with WoW Classic Season of Discovery:
I just wanted to mention all of this for those who are still unsure whether to start with SoD now or turn away from Retail WoW. It really is a great time, and it brings back that MMO feeling to WoW. I’m not even in a guild, but all the random public interactions I’ve had with other players make SoD really something special, more than I ever would have thought. I basically thought it was just a “light” version of retail; but it has proven to be so much more. I appreciate the SoD developers. They seem to be the only ones who still care about Warcraft.
The former Twitch star Adin Ross told his fans on Kick that he received an invitation from his mentor Andrew Tate. This apparently led to the renewed arrest of the controversial social media personality.
What is the situation regarding Andrew Tate? The former kickboxer has become an extremely controversial figure as an influencer on platforms like X, formerly Twitter, TikTok, and Twitch. He sees himself as a kind of role model: he explains how men should behave and gives questionable dating advice.
In the process, Tate has increasingly come under fire for his radical and misogynistic statements and was banned from most mainstream social networks in 2022. His supporters then demanded the release of their idol with the slogan “free Andrew Tate.” However, when Elon Musk took over the then Twitter, Tate’s account was restored there.
In December 2022, Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested by Romanian authorities on suspicion of human trafficking and organized crime – a feast for reaction streamers. In August 2023, the brothers were released from house arrest but are still awaiting their trial in Romania.
What is the current status? On March 12, 2024, the Tate brothers were arrested again and held for 24 hours. The arrest was based on an arrest warrant from the United Kingdom, which is said not to be related to the previous allegations against Tate, but apparently refers to the same period during which other offenses are alleged to have occurred.
The Bucharest Court of Appeals reportedly agreed to the extradition request but has put it on hold until the court proceedings in Romania are concluded.
According to reports, it was none other than Tate’s protégé Adin Ross who informed the authorities that the brothers intended to leave Romania.
Anyone needing a little break from the overwhelming toxicity can take a look at the video:
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Twitch: One of the most popular clips shows a super sweet scare moment
Adin Ross is said to have leaked escape plans during the stream
What has Adin Ross done? Apparently, the 23-year-old slipped up in his stream on Kick. There, he told his fans about a special invitation from Andrew Tate and seemed to be reading private messages from their chat.
Ross claimed that Tate invited him to Romania to stream together and produce content for a week. It was the last opportunity before he would leave Romania forever. Adin Ross and Andrew Tate have known each other since mid-2022, when the then-Twitch star invited him to his stream.
A spokesperson denied to RollingStone that the Tates had intended to leave the country. Adin Ross had misrepresented Tate’s messages, the spokesperson said. Furthermore, the brothers continue to deny all allegations and are determined to refute the accusations with all determination and decisiveness (via Aol.).
How is this being discussed online? On Reddit and X, many users doubt the authenticity of the messages that Adin Ross is said to have received. The messages could have been spoofed to appear as if they were from Tate himself. If the authorities could actually prove such messages from Tate, they likely would not have released him so quickly, the speculation goes.
Other users, however, mock: If Tate actually shared his escape plans with Adin Ross, he deserves to be arrested simply for that negligence.
The showcases in Pokémon GO can bring you really good rewards. And they are probably a feature in Pokémon GO where you have an advantage when playing in rural areas.
What is a showcase? A showcase is a limited-time competition in Pokémon GO where you can let Pokémon battle against each other. However, it’s not about which Pokémon is the strongest, but about attributes such as the size or weight of a Pokémon. You can learn exactly how showcases work here.
After a showcase ends, you will be shown the placement your Pokémon achieved. Depending on that, you will receive more rewards. Since a recent change to the showcases, you can also receive some accessories for your character and even a special Pikachu.
A trainer on Reddit now shows how strong the item rewards can be and how advantageous it is for showcases if you live in rural areas.
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Pokémon GO: This is what the new season ‘World full of Wonders’ looks like in the trailer
Lures, Stardust, and Other Great Rewards
What did the trainer receive? As the trainer on Reddit shows, he won 3 showcases simultaneously. The rewards he received for this are impressive. According to his statement, he received a star piece, a lucky egg, 2 glacier lures, a moss lure, as well as 4,500 stardust and 30,000 experience points.
Why are trainers in rural areas at an advantage here? While most features in Pokémon GO favor players in cities, for example, due to the higher number of PokéStops and gyms or potential teammates for raids, showcases seem to be a feature where trainers in rural regions have the advantage.
Due to the lower number of competitors in the showcase, the chance of performing better or even winning in the showcase increases.
What does the community say about this? Accordingly, the creator of the post on Reddit writes about the topic: I can count on one hand how many times I have seen double-digit participant numbers in a showcase. I can’t imagine that I will experience that regularly.
Another trainer also comments: I live up in the mountains and never see more than 5 people in a showcase. Often I am the only one. That is really our only advantage.
What do you think about the rewards in the showcases? Do you play Pokémon GO in rural areas yourself and have no problems winning showcases? Do you think this is a good form of compensation for the disadvantages of playing in rural areas? Please share your opinion in the comments. If you want to know what events await you in March 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will find it with us.
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Paladin is the most popular choice among players in Baldur’s Gate 3. MyMMO author Fabienne Kissel explains from her perspective what makes the class so good.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, players face the dilemma of choosing from a variety of classes, each offering unique abilities and playstyles. The Paladin stands out particularly in terms of popularity.
A statistic from Larian Studios revealed after the release weekend that the Paladin is the most played class in the game. And I can totally understand it. From my perspective, the Paladin offers many reasons why it is such a popular choice.
Source: Larian Studios
High Charisma
Let’s start with Charisma. As a Paladin, you have Charisma as your main attribute just like Warlocks, Bards, and Wizards, which can particularly help you in conversations. With high Charisma, you can be more convincing and enforce your intentions more easily. For example, if you want to talk your way out of a deception, a Charisma check may be required.
The following checks fall under that:
Deception
Intimidation
Persuasion
Performance
Charisma also affects the buy and sell value of items with merchants, which is especially helpful in Honour mode, because prices at merchants are even higher there.
Paladins can take a lot
Paladins have access to heavy armor because they are proficient in it and also have high hit points (HP) – making them quite tanky. With a high Armor Class (AC), you can withstand a lot in combat and are overall very versatile. You can act as a tank, support, or DD (damage dealer). Because Paladins are not only skilled fighters, they also have access to divine magic.
These range from the popular class ability Smite to healing and support spells. So overall, you are a Swiss Army knife in the team. You can deal significant damage with a Paladin, tank damage – but also support your group well.
Oath Decisions
Another incentive to choose a Paladin are the moral decisions you face. Paladins swear oaths that can influence their actions and decisions throughout the game. You receive specific responses in conversations based on your oath.
Depending on how you uphold your oath, you can prove yourself as a loyal servant of your god or risk becoming an Oathbreaker. So you are constantly faced with the question: What happens if I do this now? Will I break my oath?
Example of your oath: Subclass – Oath of Vengeance
In Baldur’s Gate 3, you can continue to play as an Oathbreaker or re-establish an oath with your god for 1,000 gold. However, it should also be possible just to go to Withers and reset the class.
However, you can also take the spell Hold Person with many other classes and combine it with your Paladin, including: Bard, Wizard, Sorcerer, Cleric, and Druid.
Small conclusion: Its versatility in combat and ability to support the team make the Paladin, in my opinion, a good choice for many players in Baldur’s Gate 3. You receive good and versatile abilities as a Paladin at nearly every level, making the class itself overall very strong.
I personally enjoy the Paladin (preferably Oath of Vengeance) as it is, without building multiclass builds. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with a Paladin. For those who prefer multiclass builds, combinations of Warlock/Paladin or Paladin/Fighter might be recommended.
What do you think of the Paladin? Which class do you love? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
In this sense, Paladins can be viewed as extremely fanatical clerics who would do anything for their deity and would never violate their oath. Unlike Paladins, clerics do not have an oath that they can break.
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Baldur’s Gate 3: Cast two spells in one go
Auras that are very strong
Paladins also receive auras that can strengthen themselves and their allies. These auras can be activated without consuming a spell slot and provide lasting benefits for the team. You can have all auras active at the same time.
At level 6, for example, you receive the class action Aura of Protection with each subclass. This grants you and nearby allies a bonus of +X (depending on Charisma) on saving throws.
Aura of Protection in detail
In addition to Aura of Protection, you also receive Aura of Courage with each Paladin subclass. With this aura, you and nearby allies cannot be frightened. The aura disappears as soon as you become unconscious. However, you can activate it again later.
You can maintain both auras simultaneously, which is quite strong. In addition to the mentioned auras, you also receive additional auras depending on the subclass (except Oath of Vengeance) that you can activate.
It is epic
When you imagine a Paladin, you often think of the ideals of bravery, honor, justice, loyalty, trust, and you immediately have an image of a legendary good hero in mind – at least I do. I can easily imagine that many players (including myself) prefer to play characters that follow these ideals – and that is exactly what the Paladin offers in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Smite is just brilliant
As a Paladin, you have access to the action Divine Smite, with which you can enhance your next attack against a spell slot. This adds extra radiant damage of 2d8 and an additional 1d8 per spell level (upcast). So you can deal between 40-90 damage per Smite.
At level 11, your attacks through the Passive Improved Smite additionally deal 1d8 radiant damage, whether with Smite or as a normal attack. As a Paladin, you can deal significant damage with Smites. Against undead and fiends, you even add an additional 1d8 radiant damage.
The sound effect of Smite is so brilliant that it can become quite addictive. It feels so rewarding when you hit enemies with Smite. And the best part is that you don’t consume a spell slot if you miss your target.
As an Oath of Vengeance Paladin, you can also take the spell Hold Person. If the spell succeeds against your opponent, you can then attack them with Smite, meaning you will always deal critical damage (melee range attacks) when the opponent is held by the spell – and that means you deal double damage.
However, you can also take the spell Hold Person with many other classes and combine it with your Paladin, including: Bard, Wizard, Sorcerer, Cleric, and Druid.
Small conclusion: Its versatility in combat and ability to support the team make the Paladin, in my opinion, a good choice for many players in Baldur’s Gate 3. You receive good and versatile abilities as a Paladin at nearly every level, making the class itself overall very strong.
I personally enjoy the Paladin (preferably Oath of Vengeance) as it is, without building multiclass builds. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with a Paladin. For those who prefer multiclass builds, combinations of Warlock/Paladin or Paladin/Fighter might be recommended.
What do you think of the Paladin? Which class do you love? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
With the Lenovo Legion Go, there is probably the most exciting gaming handheld to hit the market in 2023. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tried the Lenovo Legion Go and reveals in the review what the model is capable of.Compared to the popular Steam Deck, the Lenovo device has to prove itself.
In addition to Ayaneo, Valve, and ASUS, Lenovo is another manufacturer looking to win over gamers with a gaming handheld. At 799 euros, the Legion Go is not exactly cheap and is significantly above the Steam Deck, but it promises more performance and a better display.
I tested the Lenovo Legion Go extensively and will explain to you who this model is suitable for and why the Steam Deck will remain my favorite even after this test.
The Lenovo Legion Go was provided to MeinMMO for testing purposes.
Update: The article was first published in December 2023. We updated the article on March 13, 2024, added a few links, and included some notes.
Last Updates: 03.13.24, 12.14.23
Design
How is the Lenovo Legion designed? The Lenovo Legion Go features a similar appearance to that of the Steam Deck and the ASUS Rog Ally. The Legion Go is slightly larger than the Steam Deck, especially the display takes up significantly more space.
The Legion Go copies the asymmetric layout of buttons from the Xbox controller design: The right thumbstick is oriented closer to the screen, while the left stick is positioned nearer to the edge of the model. The touchpad is slightly smaller than that of the Steam Deck. The speakers are located on the back of the Legion Go, whereas they are installed at the front in the Steam Deck.
Lenovo Legion Go (top) and Steam Deck (bottom) compared: The Steam Deck is slightly smaller and especially lighter. The buttons are also arranged more comfortably.
In contrast to the Steam Deck, the controllers can be removed from the sides. This allows you to play with the handheld like with the Switch. However, the controllers of the Legion Go do not click in as audibly and satisfyingly as those of the Switch. Because of this, I never feel 100% sure whether the controllers are properly inserted.
Lenovo Legion Go (top) and Steam Deck (bottom) compared from the back: The buttons on the Steam Deck are positioned lower, making mobile gaming more comfortable.
Setup
What software does the handheld use? The probably most important difference to the Steam Deck is the operating system. Because compared to the Steam Deck, where SteamOS is used as the operating system, the Legion Go uses a regular Windows 11. This allows you to install pretty much any program effortlessly on the Legion Go. On the Steam Deck, you need to take a detour via Proton.
How is the setup? Microsoft aggressively tries to get me to subscribe to various programs (One Drive, Office 365) during the setup, and without registering or logging in with an account, the device cannot be used. If I turn off the Wi-Fi, I get an error message. Overall, I’m comfortably occupied with the setup for 30 minutes before I see the “desktop”.
How is the software? My first impression is quite positive. Windows 11 runs surprisingly smoothly, and software can be installed quickly without problems. Lenovo installed a custom launcher called “Lenovo Legion Space,” from which games and programs can be elegantly launched. However, if you want to install software, you still have to do it directly through Steam, Epic, or the setup file. “Lenovo Legion Space” does not replace your desktop.
However, once you have installed your programs and games and logged in, you can conveniently start your games through the “Lenovo Legion Space”.
On the Lenovo Legion Go, you can install pretty much any software. “Lenovo Space” is handy, but you still need to install directly via Windows and setup files.
Lenovo also aggressively includes its own advertisements in its software suite, which cannot be completely disabled. At least in the launcher itself, I only see my games and no advertisements for the Game Pass or other special offers that are supposed to be exclusive to owners of a Legion Go.
Overall, Windows can be operated without issues, but Windows 11 is still not touch-optimized. Accordingly, it feels clumsy to hit the right menu with thick fingers. SteamOS simply feels more intuitive and accurate.
The Lenovo Legion Go in Practical Use – How does it play?
Which games have I tested? On one hand, I tested the Everspace 2 demo. Here you can peek into the first hours of gameplay and enjoy a fast-paced shooting experience. On the other hand, I tried the co-op game Atlas Fallen.
How does gaming feel? Officially, the Legion Go offers an 8.8-inch display with QHD+ resolution (2560 x 1600) and 144 Hz. However, modern Triple-A titles are not fun at all. The performance often drops significantly and averages at 30 FPS. No modern title runs smoothly with the advertised resolution of 2560×1600.
The battles in Atlas Fallen against various sand monsters also feel wonderfully fast on the Legion Go. Here, the display shines excellently. The fans are continuously audible; however, the temperatures remain pleasant, and the back of the handheld does not turn into a hot plate. Yet, during very rapid movements, the performance can indeed drop. The sticks feel really good thanks to anti-friction rings.
Things look different with Everspace 2: The control of the spacecraft with the controllers feels pretty sluggish and imprecise. This is primarily due to the dead zone of both sticks, as it is set far too high. My colleague Linh from GameStar Tech reports the same in his review. While you can counteract in Steam, it’s different with games that do not have adjustable dead zones.
The gyroscope is also rather mediocre. I would rather use my Xbox controller, which connects seamlessly via Bluetooth with the Legion Go.
However, things look significantly better when you limit the resolution to Full HD; then the FPS values are often significantly above the Steam Deck. I also prefer the display of the Legion over the LCD model of the Steam Deck. The Legion also offers three presets for resolution:
2560×1600
1920×1200
1280×800
Gaming with a monitor: Yes, the Legion Go can also be connected to a monitor via an adapter through the USB-C port. Ideally, you connect the device to a Full HD monitor. Very large resolutions, such as UWQHD in my example, work as well, but produce strange errors. For instance, when connecting, the output image was displayed upside down, and I couldn’t switch it back.
On a Full HD monitor, it ran much better. However, on larger monitors (24 inches and more), the load on the handheld increases, which is noticeable in the volume and temperature.
The Lenovo Legion Go on a 32-inch monitor with UWQHD resolution. This works flawlessly, but the handheld gets loud during gaming.
The Strengths of the Legion Go in Detail: Display, Build, and Performance
The Display: The display is fantastic, and the colors are rich and vibrant. However, in direct comparison, the OLED display of my Switch still appears deeper and more colorful. Especially alongside the LCD display of the Steam Deck, the module used in the Legion Go is simply better. In the OLED version, the Steam Deck is again ahead.
Build Quality: The Legion Go feels really high quality. Yes, the model is made only of hard plastic but feels substantial and stable in hand. The stand on the back also makes a good impression and is no comparison to the cheap stand that Nintendo used in its first Switch. In the Switch OLED, a better stand was then used.
Additionally, a very sturdy hard case is included. Conveniently, the hard case has an opening for the charging cable, so you can charge the device even while it’s “packaged”. However, this means that the case is not waterproof or fully protected against external influences.
A comparison of the Lenovo Legion Go (bottom) and the Nintendo Switch OLED (top). The Switch is significantly smaller, but it also only weighs half as much (854 g vs. 400 g).
Good Performance: Inside the handheld is the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme with an integrated graphics chip. And this combined chip (APU) offers very good performance. With reduced resolution, modern games can also be played seamlessly; however, the 144 Hz is hardly ever fully utilized, only in undemanding indie games. Modern games such as Atlas Fallen can reach 70 – 80 FPS at Full HD. At medium settings and personal fine-tuning, temperatures remain within reasonable limits.
At the full resolution of 2560×1600, the performance drops to between 30 and 40 FPS at medium settings and often even lower.
Easy Upgrade Possible: The Lenovo Legion Go can be upgraded quite easily with a larger SSD. On the back, you just need to remove the 4 screws to access the interior. While installing, you just have to be careful not to damage any cables.
The Weaknesses of the Legion Go in Detail: Noise, Battery, and Ergonomics
Ergonomics: In my opinion, the ergonomics are a weak point of the device. And it is not just the weight. For comparison (in descending order):
The Lenovo Legion Go weighs 854 grams.
The Steam Deck weighs a bit less at 669 grams.
The Nintendo Switch weighs around 400 grams, making it the lightest handheld in comparison.
I have rather large hands (19 cm), yet I still find the Legion Go uncomfortable to hold for long periods. On the Steam Deck, all the buttons and controls are positioned at the top, while on the Legion Go, the buttons and thumbsticks are distributed more. I find this very uncomfortable after about an hour of gameplay. Especially when I’m on the go and sitting in a tram or regional train, I still prefer the Steam Deck or my Switch.
Also, the rear buttons on the Steam Deck are positioned lower and thus better placed, allowing me to use them easily with my index and ring fingers. On the Legion Go, it quickly becomes a guessing game whether I can hit the buttons.
Controllers can be removed and turned into a “mouse”. This is practical but not very comfortable.
Loud Fans: Even without load, there is an unpleasant metallic whine from the fans. This is quite annoying in idle mode when I’m only installing a new game or letting an update run in the background.
Under load, the noise disappears, but the fans become significantly audible. However, I find they are never as extremely loud as on the Steam Deck. With good headphones or in-ears, I hardly notice the fan noise anymore.
The controller of the Nintendo Switch (left) and the Lenovo Legion Go: The controllers from the Legion are significantly bulkier.
Poor Battery Life: The Legion Go has the same issue as the Steam Deck and the Rog Ally: The battery life is quite short. Depending on the game, it can end after just 90 minutes. Therefore, it is almost always worthwhile to have the charging cable or a thick power bank within reach. Extremely demanding games drain the battery significantly more than when you are just playing a few indie titles.
Controller Inputs and Touch in Windows: It is still annoying that Windows cannot be properly controlled with a controller. Additionally, the system is not touch-optimized. Navigating only with thick fingers through the menus, I regularly hit the wrong options. At best, you should connect a mouse for initial setups or installations to save you a lot of nerves at the beginning.
No VRR: The abbreviation VRR stands for “Variable Refresh Rate” and optimizes the display of games. For reasons unknown to me, Lenovo decided against VRR. This is unfortunate, as the Rog Ally supports VRR, while the Steam Deck does not.
Annoying Fingerprints: The design, display, and controllers are highly susceptible to fingerprints. After just a few touches, you can see every fingerprint. Consequently, the Legion Go quickly looks used. While this does not affect performance, it does impact appearance and my personal well-being. I feel like I have to wipe the device every 5 minutes to remove the annoying fingerprints.
For whom is the handheld recommended? If you want to install all your games, including Epic, Ubisoft Connect, and co. on a handheld, then the Lenovo Legion Go is certainly the easiest way. While this is also possible on the Steam Deck, it comes with bigger hurdles (Proton). Especially if you do not already own a handheld, Lenovo’s Legion Go could be a real option. For that reason, the Lenovo Legion Go can indeed be considered one of the best alternatives to the Steam Deck currently available on the market.
For whom is the handheld unsuitable? If you already own a gaming handheld like the Steam Deck or the Rog Ally, then the Legion Go is only partially worthwhile for you. Especially if you have purchased the OLED model of the Steam Deck.
Especially on larger monitors and TVs, the Legion Go quickly reaches its limits when you do not want to significantly reduce the resolution. In this case, you are better off investing the 800 euros in a decent gaming PC, even if you cannot pack this in your backpack.
Other Gaming Handhelds: You can find all the interesting gaming handhelds that you can currently buy and are recommended in the following list directly on MeinMMO:
In EA FC 24 the next big update awaits you. The focus is on the numerous nerfs and buffs of many playstyles. We present these and all other important changes to you.
What kind of update is it? EA released the Spring Update Pitch Notes on Tuesday, March 12, highlighting and explaining the contents of the latest title update. After the first extensive changes in winter, the Canadian development company is making the next major adjustments with the Spring Update about 3 months later.
This update adds 86 new gamefaces and refreshes the gameplay experience with adjustments to playstyles and the Legendary difficulty of the CPU AI. We will also be adding some new animations based on volumetric data from the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
When is the update released? The update has been available for download since Wednesday morning (March 13, 2024).
Message from the EA Sports FC team regarding the title update
Spring Update Adjusts Playstyles: All Nerfs and Buffs
Which playstyles are affected by the update? Notably, it is especially the physical playstyles that are really facing significant changes. We have summarized the most important changes for you.
The following list shows all nerfs and buffs. It is important to distinguish between the normal silver playstyle and the golden playstyle+. In addition, some playstyles have only been slightly adjusted up or down, while others have experienced a significant correction.
All Minor Nerfs:
Tiki-Taka: The accuracy and passing quality of direct (first-time) passes have been reduced.
Through Pass: The accuracy of driven passes (R1+X on PlayStation/RT+A on Xbox) has been reduced.
Shielding: The maximum speed of jockeying (L2+R2 on PlayStation/RT+LT on Xbox) has been reduced.
Shield: Shielding with the ball (L2 on PlayStation/LT on Xbox) is not as effective anymore.
Further Pass and Further Pass+: The accuracy of crosses has been reduced.
Set Piece: The length of the standard preview line has been reduced.
All Minor Buffs:
Through Pass+: The accuracy of driven passes (R1+X on PlayStation/RT+A on Xbox) has been increased.
Shield+: Shielding with the ball (L2 on PlayStation/LT on Xbox) is more effective, and your player can hold their ground more.
Power Header: The ball speed for weak headers has been increased.
All Major Nerfs:
Power Header+: The ball speed for medium to strong headers has been reduced.
Unyielding and Unyielding+: Players regenerate less stamina at halftime and for extra time.
In the Air+: The additional jump height when running (lightly) has been reduced.
Power Shot and Power Shot+: Power shots arrive with less speed.
Although the adjustments to playstyles are likely to have the most impact on gameplay, they are by no means the only changes that the new update brings.
Spring Update Brings New Animations, Gamefaces and More
What other changes can you expect? In addition, EA is making some nice additional adjustments that will have a more or less significant impact on the gaming experience.
Other Changes:
The ball roll animation while standing has been replaced for players with the Tricks and Tricks+ playstyles with a new animation (the old animation can still be performed with a new button input).
The difficulty “Legend” for the CPU has been adjusted:
The AI teams are less likely to play tiki-taka around your penalty area,
The players will execute situational finishes depending on the availability of playstyles.
The AI players are more error-prone when pressed at low stamina levels.
You can expect 4 new shot animations and a new goal kick animation.
86 new gamefaces have been added and 9 others have been updated.
Before the new gamefaces become visible in the game, a squad update is still needed. This could be released during the day.
In Helldivers 2 there is a message that the login limit has been reached. But what does that mean and what is the server status of the game?
Helldivers 2 is still a genuine surprise hit on Steam and PS5, but many players are confronted with the message “Login limit reached” or a black screen.
What it means and how much capacity the servers of Helldivers 2 have at maximum, you will learn here.
Update: The article was originally published on February 19, 2024, at 10:30 AM. However, we regularly update the player numbers with the current values.
Helldivers 2: Server Down – Players Reported an Outage
What was the problem? On Reddit and on the official Discord server of Helldivers 2, players reported that on this day, March 13, the servers of the shooter are down. Players were then greeted in the game again with the message “Login limit reached”.
Why the servers were down is not known in detail. However, on Discord, the developers announced that they are aware of the login issues.
What is the current server status? The problem seems to be resolved as we were able to successfully log in to Helldivers 2 again at 12:40 PM.
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Helldivers 2 Announce Trailer PS5 PC
Helldivers 2: Server Capacity – This is how high the login limit is
How many players fit on the servers? Arrowhead, the development studio behind Helldivers 2, announced on February 23 on the official Discord server of the game that they limit the server capacity to 700,000 players. Previously, the upper limit for the number of players allowed on the servers was 450,000.
By increasing the server capacity, Arrowhead aims to further improve server stability and hopes to make waiting times more pleasant.
Can you check the server status of Helldivers 2?
If you see the message “Login limit reached,” you can assume that there are currently about 700,000 players playing Helldivers 2 according to the established upper limit, and the server capacity has been reached.
Unfortunately, there is no official report on what the server status looks like or how many players of you are in the queue. However, we can look at the player counts on Steam.
What are the player counts on Steam?
Currently, 101,878 players are online on Steam (As of March 13, 2024, 12:35 PM)
If you want to check the player counts on Steam yourself to get an overview of the player numbers, you can do so here:
The player counts on Steam can also give insight into the PS5 player numbers when the limit has already been reached. For example, if 400,000 players are online on Steam, then there must be about 300,000 additional players online on PS5.
What are the player counts on PS5? The number of players online on PS5 cannot be verified, as there is no corresponding official counter.
Some users suspected that this was a bug related to the reached server capacity. Instead of the screen indicating that the login limit has been reached, a black screen would be displayed in this case.
However, this was just a theory from the community, and there was no confirmation for it. Furthermore, the black screen issue seems to have been resolved by now.
Sony has introduced a new update for the PS5. It includes a lot of improvements for the DualSense controller. The enhanced noise cancelling is especially likely to be a real enhancement in multiplayer.
Update, 13.03.2024: The update has gone live today, and we have updated the article to today’s date. Sony has also pointed out in its official blog that the update is now being rolled out worldwide. If your console does not update, restart your PS5.
Sony has introduced a new update for the PS5 and the controllers. It also includes some improvements for the user interface. The update mainly brings several enhancements for the DualSense controller and a few small updates for the console. The improved noise cancelling is especially worth checking out.
Enhanced noise cancelling could make many online matches more enjoyable
What is the problem with many matches? There are always a few people who feel the need to entertain the voice chat with their music or domestic family noise. This is not only incredibly annoying, but can also disrupt concentration. In the worst case, you might not be able to hear the opponent sneaking up quietly from behind you due to the noise of your teammate, aiming to take your victory.
The loud noise background and annoying teammates with open microphones can also be a reason why many quickly leave the voice chat. Because very few people want to know what is happening in the background of other players.
Why is this practical for multiplayer? This is exactly where the new update for the PS5 comes in. Noise cancelling tries to filter out noises in the environment. Sony itself explains that it has improved the quality of the microphone input on the controllers thanks to a “new machine learning model”: background noises like key clicks and game audio from your teammate’s TV will be suppressed, which is expected to lead to a better voice chat experience. This could make future multiplayer sessions significantly quieter.
Screen sharing interactions: Players viewing the shared screen in full-screen mode can now use pointers and emoji reactions to interact with the host’s gameplay. Viewers can move a pointer, send a ping or draw a line on the shared screen to highlight specific objects or areas and guide the host player more accurately.
Adjusting PS5 power indicator brightness: You can now adjust the brightness of your PS5 console’s power indicator: Go to [Settings] > [System] > [Sound and Screen] and then select [Brightness].
A similar function that also makes online matches easier is offered by the Xbox Series X/S. Thanks to a simple but important function, many multiplayer matches could now be more enjoyable. This is especially beneficial for users who want to diligently try out the Game Pass on Xbox or simply want to play a few online matches without interruption:
Michael Keaton has played as a superhero or villain multiple times in his acting career. In the Spider-Man movies, he was an iconic villain who returned for another film, but he has no idea why he appeared in another Sony Marvel film.
In 2017, Spider-Man: Homecoming was released, in which the iconic actor portrayed the villain Vulture. Keaton, as the Vulture, also appears in another Sony Marvel film. In the end credit scene of Morbius, the Vulture meets the vampire, but he is not quite sure why. He revealed this in an interview.
You can check out Michael Keaton as Batman in this trailer:
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English trailer for Batman Returns by Tim Burton
Not even they could fully explain it
In an interview with Josh Horowitz on YouTube, Michael Keaton talks about many aspects of his career. At around 33:40, Horowitz asks the actor what that was all about regarding the cameo in Morbius and whether Keaton understood it.
He mentions in the interview that he had no plan about what it was supposed to be and that not even [the responsible parties] could fully explain it. He explains that it was complicated, and while he understood what happened in the scene, he didn’t even know all the people.
In the film, at the end, the Vulture is teleported into the world of Morbius into a prison. However, since no one knows him, he has to be released. At the end of the credits, the Vulture meets Morbius in his well-known costume with the steel wings. As his last line, the Vulture simply states: But I think a few guys like us can do something good together.
This is a clear hint at the Sinister Six, who were a group of villains in the Spider-Man comics trying to defeat Spider-Man. Interestingly, many of them had already been together in the third Spider-Man film featuring Tom Holland.
Such end-credit scenes are meant to hint at future events or films. However, this doesn’t always work as well, as seen with Thanos and the Avengers. If you look at the box office and critic results of Madam Web or Morbius, you can see that success is not guaranteed. The situation is different when a certain actor is supposed to become the new big villain but is condemned in real life: Marvel removes the new supervillain who was supposed to replace Thanos
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In the live-action adaptation of One Piece, real actors take on the roles of the Straw Hat crew. The swordsman Zoro is portrayed by Mackenyu Arata. However, unlike his colleagues, he had to tone it down a bit as he even surpassed Zoro’s skills.
Why is Mackenyu too good for Zoro? In an interview, Mackenyu’s colleague Steven John Ward, who appears in the series as Mihawk, revealed that Mackenyu is a good swordsman (via TikTok). The actor playing Zoro has been taking sword fighting lessons since he was about 3 years old.
The problem: At the beginning of One Piece, Mihawk is the best swordsman in the world. Zoro has the big dream of surpassing him one day. However, at the very start of the anime, Zoro loses to Mihawk in a duel.
You can get a glimpse of how good his skills really are in the following trailer:
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One Piece – German Trailer for the First Season of the Live-Action Series by Netflix
That is why the actor playing Mihawk had to make an effort to make his swordsmanship look better than Mackenyu’s. He had to learn in 3 months what Mackenyu had about 23 years to perfect.
The extent of Mackenyu’s skills is highlighted in an example from Ward:
This man is so good at sword fighting. He would attack you with the sword in a way that he would stop just a few millimeters in front of my nose. He is really incredible with swords.
However, Ward revealed that the actor playing Zoro helped him a bit. He might have purposely acted a bit clumsy or shared tips on how to appear like a real swordsman.
Another Straw Hat pirate had to train harder
What do fans say about it? In the comments below the TikTok video featuring the interview, many fans are impressed by the performance of the two. Both acted fantastically.
One user assumes that we will see even better fights with Zoro in season 2. Mackenyu could not bring his own stunt double team due to the Covid pandemic that was present at the time of filming.
The stunt team provided for him on site could not keep up with him. Therefore, Mackenyu had to tone it down a bit. Whether that is true, we will see with season 2 of the Netflix series.
Were the other actors also such natural talents? Besides Zoro, Sanji is one of the Straw Hat pirates who shows the most physical effort. Unlike Luffy, his fight effects were not created with CGI, which is why actor Taz Skylar trained 8 hours daily to shoot as many scenes as possible without his stunt double. Through his intense training, he was able to perform the fight scenes himself.
After his success with Ready Player One, author Ernest Cline takes the leap into the gaming industry. A first trailer now announces the new Battle Royale, which promises you a multiverse experience.
What kind of game will this be? A first trailer now announces a new Battle Royale game called “OPEN”, which is being developed under the publisher Readyverse in collaboration with author Ernest Cline. You might know him as the author of Ready Player One.
And it’s exactly this universe he created that the new Battle Royale aims to immerse you in, as you can already see in the trailer:
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Ready Player One wird zum neuen Battle Royale
Competing among a multitude of Battle Royale games is, of course, a certain challenge, but new developers constantly rise to the occasion. The developers behind OPEN also want to get in on the action and even announce that their game would define the genre.
They also describe their game as a AAA title with top-tier IP in Web3. Many details about what this will look like and what players can expect are still not available. However, those interested can sign up for the newsletter on the official website, which will keep you updated with the latest information (via visitopen.com).
Which franchises can you expect? With OPEN, a Battle Royale has been announced that aims to unite many different biomes and franchises. Similar to Ready Player One itself. The game is supposed to be filled with nostalgia and feature many different characters and “cultural legends”.
The first trailer aims to give an impression of this concept, even though there is currently no gameplay to be seen.
It’s a camera movement through a warehouse, where you can catch a glimpse of an NES, a PlayStation, or a DeLorean. It can be expected that the Battle Royale will combine some older games, but also films like “Back to the Future”.
At the end of the trailer, you see the well-known avatar Parzival, originating from Ready Player One, running towards a screen. This screen displays the words: “Are you ready?” (in German “Bist du bereit?”) and then pulls the avatar into itself.
In Pokémon GO, trainers are currently enjoying some helpful changes. Now the developers have added another new button that is meant to make the game even more practical. What this function is about and how the players are reacting to it, we have summarized for you here on MeinMMO.
What changes are we talking about? For several weeks now, the developers have been implementing important features in Pokémon GO that trainers have been wishing for for years. Players have been able to enjoy a Ready button during raids, an Heal All function for revives and potions, and most recently the ability to set a lucky egg after a friend level-up.
However, the Quality of Life updates are evidently not finished yet, as another practical button is supposed to make your gameplay easier from now on. This time it concerns your buddy Pokémon. We will show you what is new now.
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Pokémon GO: This is what the new season ‘World full of Wonders’ looks like in the trailer
New button lets you easily choose your buddy
What is this new button? As Reddit user InvisibleSoul8 shows in their post, there is now a new way to select your buddy in Pokémon GO. You will find a button labeled Change Buddy below the information of each monster. By pressing this button, the corresponding Pokémon is set as your new buddy.
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What advantages does this bring? In the past, you had to go through the respective buddy interface (to the right of your avatar icon) to set a new buddy Pokémon. However, this opened an overview of your Pokémon bag, where you could only search for the appropriate Pokémon using the regular filters.
Evaluation of the individual monster or access to previously set tags was not possible in this interface, making it significantly more difficult to select a specific Pokémon. Additionally, clicking on one of the monsters confirmed the selection, which could occasionally lead to a wrong choice.
With the new button, this is now easier. You can calmly choose your buddy and also take the evaluation into account in your decision. Once you have found the appropriate monster, you can specifically select it without accidentally clicking on a wrong specimen.
Why is the buddy important? With a buddy, you not only have a loyal, cute companion by your side but can also benefit from one or the other advantage depending on the buddy level. For example, the buddy helps you catch Pokémon, brings you items like gifts, balls, or revives, and as a Best Buddy even gets an additional CP boost that can be helpful in battles.
Trainers praise numerous updates: In the Reddit community, the numerous changes of the last weeks have caused a lot of excitement. Therefore, many trainers are praising the new buddy button as well. You can read the following in the comments on Reddit:
ProbablyADitto describes the many changes as: Current season: World of ‘Quality of Life’ updates
valuequest explains: That is great. On the old buddy selection interface, it was too easy to accidentally select the wrong buddy. Probably not many people were affected by it, but I often swap my buddies and use up all my switches on some days, so that was particularly painful.
ScottaHemi thinks: These are the QOL updates we need!
-ButchurPete- praises the developers and writes: Well, that is damn great! Good job, Niantic!
Trainers wish for more features: Even though the new function is well received in the community, some in the Reddit comments wish for further improvements, particularly regarding buddy Pokémon.
MattGeddon: Next, please show us the XL candies next to the candies and mega energy in the buddy overview!
Jiqu0r: That is very nice. Now give us a grid organization for buddies and let us delete monsters from our buddy history.
cometlin: If only you could see how many active hearts a buddy has today without making them the current buddy, that would be perfect.
Whether Niantic will implement further changes here and make the game even more practical remains to be seen. If there are new updates on this, you will certainly find out about it here at MeinMMO.
How do you like the new feature? Have you been annoyed by the buddy selection in the past? And what feature should Niantic introduce in the future? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
In Helldivers 2, you can expect a new general order. This time, you can finally liberate several planets from the insects and protect them forever.
What is a general order in Helldivers 2? Unlike your personal orders, which are only active for you, general orders are shared among the community. They last for a longer time and are also relevant in the lore of Helldivers 2. The last general order, for example, involved the new mechs in the game.
The current general order requires you to activate certain control towers on 4 planets to finally solve the problem with the Terminids.
The new war bond from Helldivers 2 can be seen here:
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Helldivers 2 shows the new war bond ‘On the Edge of the Knife’ in a trailer
Activate Terminid Control System
For the new general order, you need to set up towers that will take care of the insects permanently with Termicide. The Terminid Control System must be activated on the barrier worlds. This affects the following planets:
Erata Prime
Fenrir III
Meridia
Turing
As a reward, all players will receive 50 tokens.
According to the text of the general order, the towers are supposed to ensure that all Terminids on the planet are eliminated and that the planet is ‘vaccinated’ against future infestations. In missions involving Terminids, you should watch out for the armored assailants. You can find out how to defeat them in our Assailant Guide.
The final extermination of the Terminids initially sounds like a good thing; however, the question arises as to whether the general order will also be relevant for the future of the planets, or whether the insects will continue to evolve despite the Termicides and become an even greater threat. Recently, mechs have finally appeared in Helldivers 2. Whether the mechs are useful, you can see here: In Helldivers 2, you can finally use mechs – But are they even useful?
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Unfortunately, the mangaka of Dragon Ball has passed away at the age of 68. He will therefore never be able to witness how the adventure of Son-Goku will end. However, even though the Saiyan is far from retirement, we already know how he would have looked after his adventures in the manga.
How would Son-Goku have looked? The story is currently at a point in Dragon Ball Super where Son-Goku is in excellent health. But even a Saiyan will eventually grow old. Since Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, has now passed away, we will never know how Son-Goku would have looked as an old man in the manga.
However, long before his death, Toriyama made a sketch showing Son-Goku as an old man. With this sketch, we can imagine how the fighter would have looked.
You can see the image here on X.com:
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The image shows a wrinkled Son-Goku with a mustache and white hair. His hairstyle immediately indicates that he is the Saiyan. He is also leaning on the staff of his master, the Turtle Master. The orange training suit is a must-have.
The sketch is from 1989 and was only published in the “Dragon Ball Z Anime Special” magazine. The image resurfaced now following Toriyama’s death. Back then, it was about a Q&A session discussing the possible ending of Dragon Ball. Unfortunately, the author will not live to see the ending himself.
This year, Dragon Ball Daima continues:
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Dragon Ball DAIMA is nostalgic in the new trailer
This is what the future of Dragon Ball looks like
This year, Dragon Ball celebrates its 40th anniversary. To mark this round birthday, we will be able to experience the new anime Dragon Ball Daima in fall 2024. In this, Son-Goku and his friends are shrunk back to childhood size. The plot is said to take place between Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super.
Akira Toriyama was even more involved in this anime than in Dragon Ball Super. As he stated, he contributed a lot to the anime:
I created the story and settings as well as much of the drawings. In fact, I am much more involved than usual!
It is likely that the manga for Dragon Ball Super will continue despite Toriyama’s death. In recent months, he had only outlined the main points of the plot, while Toyotaro was responsible for the drawings and the gaps between key plot points.
So, it’s possible that Toyotaro will continue the story and inherit the manga for Dragon Ball Super. Perhaps the two have already completed the entire plot in advance, so Toyotaro just needs to draw it.
In Last Epoch, there are various contents that you can engage with in the endgame. We summarize in an overview what there is to do and how to start the activities.
This is the endgame in Last Epoch:
You level up in Last Epoch to level 100. However, the endgame begins already around level 50 after the campaign.
The endgame currently consists roughly of three activities: Monoliths, Dungeons, and the Arena.
The “Monolith of Fate” is the starting point for part of the endgame in Last Epoch with its timelines.
The endgame in Last Epoch currently includes three activities. Starting with the Monoliths is certainly a good choice to get into the endgame content with your character. We list the activities in an overview so you can decide what you want to start with and know what you need for the individual contents.
The item factions help you acquire necessary items for your endgame builds. You can learn more about the factions in the video:
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Last Epoch: Faction of the Merchant Guild or Circle of Fate – These are the advantages
The Monolith of Fate
Where can I find the Monolith? Within the campaign, you reach the map section “End of Time” with the same-named waypoint on the main island. There you will also find the “Monolith of Fate”, which includes 10 timelines. The timelines, structured like networks, each have a fixed level, their own layouts, enemies, and quests.
How does the activity proceed? In the timelines, you find a floating item that you can interact with – as on the first timeline called “Fall of the Exiled”. Through the item, you reach a map with the “Echoes”. These are small “islands” where you complete quests to fill the stability of the timeline.
There, you can also farm for loot – a player has created a map for this. However, if you die in an Echo or leave it early, you will not receive any Echo rewards.
Your goal is to increase the stability of the timeline to tackle the three quest Echoes. Upon completion of the third and final quest, you will always receive a blessing that grants you permanent bonuses. After that, the timeline is complete, and you can move on.
The timelines have different, (for now) fixed level tiers.On the left, you can see the quest Echoes and above the stability of the timeline.
What level does the activity have? The level of the first timeline starts at level 58, so it is advisable to first complete the campaign to be strong enough. If you successfully complete a timeline, you unlock the next ones, which in turn have a higher level.
Completing the first three timelines of level 90 unlocks empowered versions of all 10 timelines. The levels of the empowered timelines scale infinitely. They are suitable for testing the limits of your build while also providing better drop rates and more experience.
With “Corruption”, you increase the level of the normal and empowered timelines. To do this, you have to move away from the Echo center until you encounter the “Shadow of Orobyss”. If you defeat him, the corruption of the timeline increases, along with the rarity of items received, the XP gained, and the stability gained.
With the timelines, you can specifically farm loot. The item factions support you in doing so:
Where can I find the dungeons? In Last Epoch, there are three dungeons that you enter with keys. You receive the keys through the campaign and other endgame activities.
Lightless Grove in the Ruins Age in Welryn
Soulfire Bastion in the Imperial Age in Thetima
The Temporal Sanctum in the Ruins Age on the Ruined Coast
On each key, there is a kind of direction note, but you cannot teleport directly into the dungeon with it. By right-clicking on the key, the map opens, so you can either walk from a nearby waypoint or teleport to the dungeon if you have been there before.
By right-clicking on the key, the path to the dungeon opens on the world map.
How does the activity proceed? In the dungeons, unique mechanics and several sections await you, structured like a maze. To reach the dungeon boss, you first have to carve your way through the individual sections.
At the end of a section, a door awaits you that increases the difficulty and the rewards when you pass through. After defeating the boss, you can collect your loot in a room and leave the dungeon. However, if you die or leave the dungeon early, the attempt fails.
What else are the dungeons good for? In the Temporal Sanctum, you can also craft legendary items if you are already there. After you defeat the dungeon boss and reach the next room, you will see the “Eternity Shrine”, where you craft legendary items by combining uniques with “exalted” items (purple). The uniques must have “legendary potential” for this.
An example of an “exalted” itemExample of a unique with legendary potential
What level does the activity have? Each of the three dungeons has four difficulty levels from which you can choose, with level 4 being the most difficult but also the most rewarding. Thus, it applies: the higher the dungeon level, the better the loot. Generally, you must first complete the lower levels to be able to select the higher levels.
MeinMMO shows you the best builds for every class in the endgame of Last Epoch, with a brief description of the playstyles and strengths:
Where can I find the Arena? Similar to the dungeons, you also need a key to access this endgame activity. The Arena is located at the waypoint “Gate of Champions” behind the “Wengari Fortress” in the Divine Age.
There is also a waypoint here, so don’t forget to activate it as soon as you’re at the Gate of Champions. Through the large red portal, you “open” the arena and start the pass by inserting the key. If you die or leave the arena early, the attempt fails.
How does the activity proceed? Here too, you choose a level like in the dungeon. After that, you enter the arena – a small map where waves of enemies spawn. After every 5 waves, there is a break, and you receive loot. After every 10 waves, you choose a modifier and change the map.
After defeating 40 waves of enemies, the Arena Champion spawns. If you kill him, you will receive loot on the spot. There is no additional room or extra chest for completion. After that, you leave the arena and are automatically teleported back to the Gate of Champions.
10 enemy waves spawn per mapWith the modifier, you influence loot drops.The unique dropped by the champion due to a modifier.
What level does the activity have? Before the arena starts, you choose a level. In our case, the first level was level 50, and there are a total of five levels. The last level is the “Endless Arena” which is a mode with unlimited waves that become increasingly difficult.
The strongest arena runs appear on the leaderboards in Last Epoch. However, the lists are only available in online play within a cycle. The arena is the only competitive content in the game.
Which endgame activity in Last Epoch appeals to you the most? Feel free to leave us your opinion in a comment.
