A player of Palworld has asked some questions about a Pal on Reddit. The answers from the community are worth their weight in gold.
What questions are troubling the player? In the world of Palworld, there are some interesting things that occupy one player or another. A player on Reddit has now raised several questions regarding the Pal Chikipi.
The player’s questions that are presumably keeping him up at night are: Why can’t I incubate an egg in the egg incubator? Where do the Chikipis come from? Why can male Chikipis lay eggs?
Of course, the community helps him answer the questions. Even if some of the answers may go in a different direction than the player imagined. By the way: If you want to know where to find Chikipi, take a look at our overview of Pals and their locations.
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I need an age verification before I can explain it to you
What has the community responded? Some responses from the community go beyond the context of Palworld and head in a different direction, which may not be entirely suitable for minors. Some of the comments are as follows.
I need an age verification before I can explain it to you, wrote a commentator
Another comment reads: Chikipis occur when two people have sex, lay an egg, and incubate it. That’s so simple.
Other players also seem to have been occupied by the question: Thanks for asking what everyone else was afraid to.
Likewise, follow-up questions can be found: And male Mozzarina also produce milk. But maybe it’s better if no one knows the answer to this question.
However, some serious responses can also be found in the comments, such as: Chickens lay eggs, even if they are not fertilized. Unfertilized eggs cannot be incubated. Also in real life.
Whether the community’s answers are satisfactory for the player and sufficiently answer his questions, the player must decide for himself. At least they probably brought a smile to the face of one or another player.
What do you think of the community’s answers? Are the player’s questions ones you’ve also asked yourself? Or would you prefer not to think about it at all? Especially in light of the community’s responses?
We do not have answers to these questions, but at least helpful guides to Palworld that can make your everyday life in Palworld easier.
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On February 29, the developers of Diablo 4 talked about the leaderboards in a livestream and finally revealed when they will be coming to the game. You can find the most important information from the stream here.
The most important points from the stream:
On the upcoming Tuesday, March 5, the midseason update in the form of patch 1.3.3 will be released for Diablo 4. This will also introduce the leaderboards in the game that players have been waiting for. Previously, the date for the new feature was already postponed.
Adjustments will be made for the classes, with the Seneschall receiving some nerfs.
In the Twitch livestream, the developers introduced the leaderboards on February 29, which will be available in the game on March 5. During a showcase, the team presented three runs in a “Gauntlet.” The gameplay was showcased and commented on by the two content creators “AnnacakeLive” and “MacroBioBoi.”
In the “Gauntlets,” it’s primarily about strategy and speed, as the timer is running.
In the leaderboards, your strategy is crucial
How do the leaderboards work? Every week you can take on a new challenge: a fixed dungeon where you fight for the most powerful loot and a spot on the leaderboard. The challenge is available once you reach World Tier 4. The layout and spawns in the dungeon remain identical for the week, ensuring everyone has the same conditions. Level 100 is not a requirement, but it is advantageous.
The leaderboards are divided into different categories – solo players have leaderboards for their own class, while groups of 2, 3, and 4 players each have their own leaderboards. Softcore and Hardcore also have their own boards.
In the stream, both the two content creators and the developers emphasized that it is primarily about strategy here. The crucial factor is how many “Evidence of Power” you gather through killing monsters and how many chests you can open within the 8-minute time limit.
The leaderboards will also be available beyond Season 3 and will include the seasonal content. Thus, in the current season, your Seneschall will join you in the dungeon. On March 19, a sort of leaderboard event is to start – a two-week contest where participants of the leaderboards can earn art prints.
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Diablo 4: The gameplay trailer for Season 3
Vampiric powers from Season 2 return
What are the vampiric powers about? The vampiric powers were the season mechanic in Season 2. With them, you could enhance your hero to benefit from even more powerful bonuses.
Six of the vampiric powers will return in Season 3, however, as legendary aspects and not as a one-to-one copy. According to developer Adam Z. Jackson, you will receive the powers through drops in the game.
The following powers will return:
Cursed Touch
Blood Clot
Hectic
Metamorphosis
Moonrise
Indestructible
The vampiric powers from Season 2 return in Season 3You will find legendary aspects with the vampiric powers
Adjustments to classes and “Uber Unique”-crafting
What else does the midseason update bring? With the upcoming patch 1.3.3, the required amount of “Magnificent Sparks” that you need to craft Uber Uniques in Diablo 4 will be reduced from 5 to 4.
Additionally, both adjustments for the classes and for the Seneschall companion will be made with the midseason update. The Seneschall will receive some nerfs after he was buffed with a previous patch.
The Barbarian has the strongest builds in Diablo 4 for the endgame. However, with this adjustment, the developers want to make him stronger in the early game as well. Pets of Druids and Necromancers will also be buffed. Below are the screenshots from the English livestream:
Here you can see the updates for the Seneschall.Here you can see the class updates for the Druid.Here you can see the class updates for the Necromancer.Here you can see the class updates for the Rogue.Here you can see the class updates for the Sorceress.
Season 4 brings the PTR and changes to itemization
What has been revealed about Season 4: According to Game Director Joe Piepiora, the team plans numerous updates for Season 4 that they have been working on for months. While they cannot say much about it yet, two features were mentioned:
PTR: For Season 4, there will be a “Public Test Realm” in Diablo 4, which is essentially intended to test new content and updates. The PTR will be available to all players who have a Battle.net version of Diablo 4. It will not be under NDA, so it can also be streamed.
Tomorrow, on March 1, the patch notes for patch 1.3.3 will be released. In a few weeks, the developers plan another livestream in which they will discuss more on the test realms.
Recently, some details about the first expansion for Diablo 4 have also emerged. The expansion “Vessel of Hatred” is scheduled for release at the end of 2024, with a more detailed presentation planned for summer 2024.
In the past few weeks, players in Helldivers 2 had to fend off an attack from robots. Now, a player believes that the Over-Earth was not the target at all.
In Helldivers 2, there are currently two enemy factions, the robots and the Terminids. The robots launched an offensive in February and attacked various planets. Meanwhile, there was a general order to fend off the robot attacks and to play at least 8 defense campaigns.
The brave Helldivers and Over-Citizens have of course assumed that the robots want to disrupt the peace and democracy of the Over-Earth, but a Reddit user has now expressed the suspicion that the nasty machines have a completely different plan.
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Player believes robots want to reach the Cyborgs
What does the user believe the plan of the robots is? The user has the theory that the robots are not heading towards the Over-Earth but are instead trying to reach the planet Cyberstan in the Validis Sector.
He further states that the robots are trying to reach their “masters” there, and it is our task to prevent that from happening.
What is the significance of Cyberstan? Although we have not yet been active in the Validis Sector in Helldivers 2, the planet Cyberstan is quite well known to players of the first part.
In Helldivers 1, Cyberstan was known as the home planet of the Cyborgs. The Cyborgs are similar to the robots, a hostile faction made up of former humans who led a rebellion against the Over-Earth and were obsessed with the cybernetic augmentation of their bodies.
Did the Cyborgs create the robots? That is just the theory of the Reddit user. Currently, we do not know anything about the origin of the robots and cannot say whether they are indeed their “masters.”
In the description of the faction on the PlayStation website, it only states: “Their origin remains a mystery, but their incredible hatred for freedom makes them a danger to all citizens of the Over-Earth.”
Nevertheless, the Cyborgs and the robots do share some similarities. For example, there are enemy types in both factions named “Berserker” and “Hulk.” Additionally, both the Cyborgs and the robots have heavily armed tanks among their ranks.
Couldn’t the Over-Earth also be the origin of the robots? Theoretically yes, even if the authorities of the Helldivers would of course not admit that.
The Over-Earth does possess advanced technology, as shown by tactical equipment like the railgun or the shield generator backpack. The spaceships of the Helldivers are also technologically very advanced.
Furthermore, the Helldivers have heavily armed mechs, large robot-like machines that can be used in combat. While you can’t control these mechs in Helldivers 2 yet, there are hints that they may be added to the game in a future update: In Helldivers 2, you may soon be able to fight in mechs, a video gives hope.
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In Season 2, a new attachment has arrived in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and is already considered one of the best in the category by some players.
Within Season 2 in CoD: MW3, not only have the assault rifle BP50 and the submachine gun RAM-9 come into play, but also various attachments that you can unlock over time. A new attachment is already regarded as one of the best in its category and is recommended for meta builds.
Which attachment is it? It is the new sight in CoD: MW3, the “JAK glassless sight,” which arrived in Season 2. The small, glassless reflex sight offers a clear view for quick target acquisition and additionally improves stability when aiming.
The Jak glassless sight offers a clear target image with a light blue dot.The Jak glassless sight on the Holger556.
New attachment is already “Meta”
What does the community say about it?On X, the account “WZStatsGG” writes that the new JAK glassless sight is the “brand new meta attachment” and now “the best sight with low zoom in Warzone and MW3.” It reduces visual recoil and increases aim stability when shooting.
On wzstats.gg, the new glassless sight is recommended for the strongest Warzone build of the MTZ 762, but also for the meta build of the submachine gun RAM-7 in Warzone.
The Jak glassless sight also reminds many players of a sight from CoD: Advanced Warfare and is already being referred to as the “best sight” in MW3. In a comment on Reddit, “WatchDogsOfficial” writes: “Looks 100% like the RDS from Advanced Warfare. I want it.”
And “koolaidman486” writes: “Stability when shooting and a sight that is even less obstructive than the Mk. 3? I’m excited.” A user notes: “This gives me Advanced Warfare vibes.”
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How to unlock the sight
How do I unlock the sight? You unlock the Jak glassless sight through weekly challenges. The sight was added in week 4 and requires completing five tasks to unlock. In the challenges, you will find tasks related to multiplayer, zombie mode, and battle royale.
Once you have completed five tasks in week 4, you can equip the sight in your armory on all suitable weapons, such as assault and battle rifles, LMGs, or submachine guns.
Some attachments in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 provide you with advantages and reduce the recoil of your weapons while increasing aim stability. However, some attachments also come with disadvantages, so you will need to weigh whether you still want to use them.
The well-known MMORPG RuneScape was banned on X.com for a short time because the developers played a little prank 15 years ago.
Which MMORPG is it about?
RuneScape, at 23 years old, is one of the oldest and most well-known MMORPGs. It was created by the English development studio Jagex and released in 2001.
Runescape is a fantasy MMORPG set in a pseudo-medieval world where players fight various enemies with sword and magic and explore the world.
Over the years, the MMORPG has received numerous updates, which is why the game “Old School RuneScape2” was released, reflecting the state of the original MMORPG in 2007.
In the unlikely event that you have never heard of RuneScape, here is a trailer:
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Twitter bans RuneScape account due to a prank
What is the deal with the ban? A few days ago, news spread on social media that the official RuneScape account was banned on X.com/Twitter.
A screenshot of the message “This account does not exist” was shared on Reddit. The message is seen when you try to access a deleted or suspended account via an old link, for example. The account itself can no longer be found through the search function after deletion.
The RuneScape account has over 320,000 followers on the platform and regularly posts or shares information and content related to the famous MMORPG. RuneScape has since been unbanned on X.com and can be accessed normally now.
Why was RuneScape banned? The communications manager of RuneScape developer Jagex revealed to the English-speaking magazine PC Gamer that the account was suspended because X.com believed it was created by someone under the age of 13 when the account was created.
She further reveals that the developers allowed themselves a little joke when creating the account in 2009, stating the release date of the game in 2001 as the birth date. X.com thus recorded that the account was created by an 8-year-old child at that time.
Since X.com can only be used by individuals aged 13 and older, this would constitute a violation of the platform’s guidelines.
Jagex, the studio behind RuneScape, has changed ownership multiple times in the past, most recently in 2021. On February 9, 2024, CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments announced that they would purchase Jagex. Previously, the Carlyle Group was the owner of the studio. However, the exact details of the deal are still under wraps. Here you can read the whole story: The most important MMORPG company in Europe is officially sold
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At the Githyanki Cradle in Baldur’s Gate 3, you can face several challenges. MyMMO tells you how to get to the cradle and what to expect there.
Find the Githyanki Cradle is a quest in Baldur’s Gate 3 that you can receive in Act 1. It serves as a potential side quest for your main goal of finding a cure.
When you free Lae’zel, she informs you that she knows a cure that can help you with your larva problem. After the rescue, she explains that the cure is located in the Githyanki Cradle. Of course, you can also travel to the Githyanki Cradle independently of Lae’zel, and it’s definitely worth it.
How to get to the cradle (independently of Lae’zel) and what you can do there is explained in this short guide.
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Where can I find the Githyanki Cradle? The Githyanki Cradle is located on the mountain pass, which you can reach west of Waukeen’s Rest and north of the Goblin Camp.
Note: The mountain pass is a challenging area and is marked as such. You can either go directly there or experience adventures in the Underdark first. So definitely take a long rest and make sure you reach at least level 5 ideally.
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Meeting Lady Esther
When you reach the mountain pass, you will meet Lady Esther. She offers you the optional quest to steal a Githyanki egg. She is also a merchant who sells powerful items. Inside the Githyanki Cradle, you will also meet the Githyanki quartermaster, who is also a merchant and sells some cool items. It’s definitely worth taking a look.
Next Steps: From her, continue north where you will encounter the monastery ruins and activate the waypoint Monastery Rosenmorg. In the monastery itself, you can obtain a legendary weapon – the Blood of Lathander.
Which entrance should I use? There are several entrances to the Githyanki Cradle, which represents the lower level of the monastery. No matter which one you choose: You need to convince the guards to let you through – unless you have Lae’zel with you, then she will handle it for you.
To start your search for the cure, head east (X: 1284, Y: -798) in the cradle to reach the infirmary. There you will meet Doctor Ghustil, who is trying to free herself from the larva with the help of a machine.
Doctor Ghustil experimenting with a machine to get rid of the larva.
What can the machine do? The machine cannot remove your parasite or that of a party member. However, you can sit in it to receive a buff for your illithid powers if you want to use them.
For this, you need to succeed in heavy saving throws and each failed saving throw imposes -2 on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Constitution. However, you can remove the debuff by consuming a parasite.
If you succeed in all saving throws, you will receive a strong passive for your illithid powers. With this passive, you can use all illithid powers as a bonus action.
Stealing a Githyanki Egg
Above the infirmary, you will find the breeding ground, where you can steal the Githyanki egg. The egg is protected by guards and traps.
Varsh is the caretaker of the breeding ground.
You have the following options to get the egg:
Fight the guards
Convince the NPC Varsh to give you the egg
Or you can go sneaky with an invisibility potion, which is quite difficult
Graffiti on the Vlaakith Portrait
In the cradle, you will also find a sacred painting of Vlaakith herself that you can paint on. You just need to succeed on a Dexterity roll of 16. However, Lae’zel will not be pleased with this, but it won’t have a major impact.
You can graffiti on the painting of the ruler of the Githyanki.
Meeting with the Githyanki Inquisitor
On the way to the Inquisitor, go to the Captain’s Quarters and talk to Commander Kith’rak Therezzyn. She has the Gith Shard that you need to unlock the Inquisitor’s chamber.
You have the following options to get the shard:
Steal from her
Kill her
Or you can show her the artifact and persuade her not to attack you. She will then send you to the Inquisitor.
Note: The artifact will always automatically return to you.
How does it continue? Go through the door in the north of the Captain’s Quarters and continue heading north until you go through a double iron door.
The Inquisitor will demand that you hand over the artifact. You can ask the Inquisitor questions, say no, or explain why you do not want to give over the artifact. If you refuse to hand over the artifact, the Githyanki around you will become hostile and Vlaakith will appear after the battle.
Trusting Vlaakith or the Guardian?
Vlaakith will appear either after you kill the Inquisitor or when you hand over the artifact. She will demand that you kill the Guardian. You can then enter the Astral Plane when Vlaakith prompts you to kill your Guardian.
You should comply with this, otherwise, the Githyanki (including Lae’zel, if you have her with you) will become hostile towards you.
If you anger Vlaakith too much, it can lead to an immediate Game Over.
We recommend not killing the Guardian, as he cannot die at all and will only be disappointed in you. Instead, if you spare him, he will tell you more about your parasite and about Vlaakith.
Because Vlaakith is deceiving you in truth and wants to kill you. Moreover, there are no advantages in trusting the ruler.
Finally, you will not be able to avoid a confrontation with Vlaakith’s Inquisitor in the cradle. The battle against Ch’r’ai W’wargaz is somewhat tricky. This is mainly due to his ability called Mindsteal Link, with which he can connect with each surrounding creature.
As a result, he gains:
+1 to Armor Class (AC) for each creature
He also deals an additional 1d4 psychic damage for each creature
The connected creatures become more vulnerable to psychic damage and receive -2 to their Armor Class
In the end, the Githyanki Inquisitor is waiting for you.
How do you proceed now? The connection with his group strengthens him, so it is advisable to focus on the connected fighters (a total of 4) first before attacking the boss. It is best to take out the crossbowman first.
Tip: Avoid summoning pets and familiars, as the Inquisitor can connect with these as well.
The latest patch in Palworld has been released. This is only a hotfix intended to solve problems that arose from the last update.
What kind of update is this? The update v.0.1.5.1 is the latest update of Palworld, which will be released on Steam and later also on XBOX. This is a hotfix that became necessary because the last update introduced some bugs into the game.
The developers recently promised on X (formerly Twitter) that they would take care of it as soon as possible, and they have now done so with this hotfix.
If you still need a fast ground mount in Palworld, you can see in our video how to get one.
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In the community, this caused discontent because many players had since taken breeding as their main task. Accordingly, players are now relieved that breeding is functional again. The Reddit user InsertBadGuyHere writes: “Thanks for the patch notes! Now I can really get started with breeding and mixing again.”
What else has been fixed? A multitude of other issues have been fixed. Among other things, the bug that no longer displayed servers correctly in the server list is said to have been addressed.
However, we could not determine in our test that this feature is already working again. If you do not see your server, you still need to connect using the IP address.
How are players reacting to the patch? Players are glad that the developers are addressing the issues in the game so quickly and diligently. The Reddit user Trickster9993 writes: “These developers prove themselves again and again every day. Thanks to everyone involved.”
Also, Reddit userLpnlizard27 writes: “So many gloomy posts about this game. But to be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever been addressed so quickly with the concerns of the community. These developers are fantastic.”
Could we see Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator once again in the future? In an interview, the action star spoke about his iconic role and how he feels about a comeback.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on May 16, 2023, Arnold Schwarzenegger talked about his life and career.
The action legend also discussed the Terminator franchise and explained how he currently feels about his iconic role.
Here you can see a trailer for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator debut in 1984:
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“The franchise is not done. I am done.”
What did the star say about a possible return? Arnold Schwarzenegger made it quite clear that while he sees more projects in the Terminator universe, he himself has moved on from the series.
“The franchise is not done. I am done. I have heard the message loud and clear that the world wants to move on to something else when it comes to The Terminator. Someone needs to come up with a great idea.”
However, he looks back on the films positively and gratefully, even though the last two titles did not perform as well:
“The Terminator was largely responsible for my success, which is why I have always liked it. The first three films were great. I wasn’t involved in number four [Salvation] because I was governor. The fifth [Genisys] and sixth [Dark Fate] were not as successful for me. We knew that beforehand because they were just not well written.”
Even if you probably won’t see Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator again, you can currently watch an action-comedy and spy series with the star on Netflix called Fubar.
In it, Schwarzenegger plays a CIA spy who is actually looking forward to his upcoming retirement. However, he finds out on his last mission that his daughter is also a secret agent in the organization. Unwillingly, the two work together.
In Pokémon GO, a long-awaited Pokémon will finally return in March. However, only if you pay for it.
What kind of Pokémon is it? The Pokémon in question is Zarude, the monkey-like Pokémon from the 8th generation of games. This Pokémon is one of the top attackers in Pokémon GO of the grass type and is also very strong as a dark type attacker.
Zarude is a so-called mythical Pokémon, just like Mew or Celebi. Many trainers must have been waiting a long time to add this Pokémon to their collection. It hasn’t been available in the game for many years. More precisely, it was last available in Pokémon GO in October 2021.
With the first information about the new season “World Full of Wonders”, information has also emerged about an event where Zarude will reappear in the game.
You can watch the trailer for the new season “World Full of Wonders” here:
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Zarude returns with an event – unfortunately only for payment
What kind of event is this? The event in which Zarude will appear again is called Blooming Wonder and Zarude. It will be active in Pokémon GO from March 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM to March 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
This is a so-called Ticketed Event. So it will not be a free event, and you will have to buy a separate ticket for this event. These tickets are typically not available for PokéCoins, but only for money.
What do you think about the event and Zarude? Will you participate because you really want the Pokémon? Or are you put off by the fact that you have to spend money for it and will choose to forgo it? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. You can also find an overview of all events that await you in Pokémon GO in March 2024 with us as well.
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Follower dungeons in World of Warcraft had many limitations. Two of them have now been removed – making them a real alternative.
The follower dungeons were quite controversial at their introduction, and Blizzard even implemented strict limitations to monitor their impact on the entire World of Warcraft. Now these restrictions have been significantly relaxed – as the feature apparently is well received and concerns have vanished.
The current WoW patch: Seeds of Renewal:
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What are follower dungeons? Normally, visiting dungeons in World of Warcraft requires 4 players and therefore social interaction, which often comes with performance pressure. To eliminate this, the “follower dungeons” have been introduced since the last patch. Here you can easily complete a dungeon with NPCs – only on the lowest difficulty (“normal”), but without any pressure. You can try out every role, take the lead, or leave it to the NPCs.
This is optimal for getting to know the dungeon or completing story quests.
What has changed? With a hotfix, Blizzard changed the rules for follower dungeons last Wednesday (February 28, 2024). From now on, the following details apply:
The maximum number of follower dungeons a player can enter per day has been increased to 50 (previously 10).
The presence of followers in the dungeon no longer reduces the XP gained by human players.
The limitation of 50 dungeons per day should be more than sufficient for average players. Most probably hardly filled 10 dungeons per day. Only those who wish to level solely through follower dungeons might have ever reached this limit.
The increase in XP should also be noticeable. Previously, defeating enemies yielded less XP when the group consisted of NPCs. This was meant to offset the fact that the NPCs do a large part of the work, and one could basically stand by “afk”. However, a little interaction is necessary, as followers alone can struggle very slowly through the dungeon.
What are the disadvantages of follower dungeons? Even with these adjustments, follower dungeons still have some disadvantages. Those who sign up for a “random dungeon” receive a hefty XP bonus upon completing the dungeon – which is not the case with follower dungeons.
Thus, follower dungeons will likely never be the most efficient way of leveling – but they are a new way for all who want to visit instances without other players and level up this way.
Do you use follower dungeons for leveling or questing? Or can you not relate to this game mode at all?
In the new cooperative shooter Helldivers 2 (Steam, PlayStation), players’ decisions influence the game’s narrative. As the developers recently revealed, there is a mysterious presence pulling the strings in the background: the all-powerful Joel.
In Helldivers 2, it’s all about spreading democracy in a hostile galaxy. The actions of players impact the narrative of the cooperative shooter: if players successfully complete operations, the percentage in a planet’s “Liberation Indicator” increases.
However, if a planet’s Liberation Indicator drops to 0, the area falls into the hands of enemies, as seen in the fateful battle for Malevelon Creek. What the “Space Vietnam” is all about can be found out from our colleagues at GameStar.
As the developers revealed in an interview with PC Gamer, the fate of the galaxy is not only guided by players but also by a guy named Joel.
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Some events in Helldivers 2 are improvised
Who the hell is Joel? Joel is a developer at Arrowhead Games who holds the official title “Game Master.” This was revealed by CEO Johan Pilestedt to PC Gamer. Joel is supposed to function similarly to a Dungeon Master in Dungeons & Dragons. The pen & paper game was a huge inspiration for the studio, Pilestedt said.
With Helldivers 2, they want to replicate the collaborative, interactive storytelling of a classic tabletop RPG, the CEO explains. While the campaign is designed for millions of players instead of just a small group, Pilestedt believes that they can still introduce the same twists and turns as in the original.
How does it work? As Pilestedt explains, the studio has incorporated many systems into the game to provide the Game Master with control over the player experience. Based on in-game events, these systems are intended to evolve continuously.
However, the CEO cannot reveal too much just yet, as the details are still secret. “We want to surprise and delight,” says Pilestedt. The studio has, however, made some predictions about how the galactic war will unfold.
Building on these forecasts, there are “set pieces” that they believe will play a significant role. In true tabletop fashion, the course of the story depends on the players’ behavior.
Joel’s decisions have already had an impact on the player experience, of which the countless “Helldivers” may not even be aware. For that, the Game Master sometimes has to work in the middle of the night.
There were sudden moments when a planet might have been too easy or one too difficult and [Joel] had to get up in the middle of the night and send the Automatons a bit of reinforcement so that the players wouldn’t take [the planet] too quickly.
Joel’s improvisational skills also showed when players captured the first Terminus planets faster than Arrowhead expected. Therefore, there was an unscheduled rest day before the invasion of the Automatons, during which nothing was supposed to happen.
Joel, in his “infinite wisdom,” decided what would happen when a faction captures a planet: they would initially mine everything. This decision resulted in all players having the “Incendiary Mine” stratagem available for free in all missions for 24 hours.
How are the players reacting? This revelation isn’t entirely new, as the developers had already explained some time ago that there would be a “human touch” in Helldivers 2. This was already discussed in early February on Reddit.
Nevertheless, Pilestedt’s explanation of how it all works is a revelation for some players. YouTuber Mischief explains on X/Twitter: “God is real, and his name is Joel.”
On Reddit, players are excited about the return of the somewhat outdated Game Master system, as one might still remember from old-school MMOs. This represents a whole new level of community involvement.
However, some fear that Joel’s influence could also bring disadvantages. For example, players’ actions may have less impact than assumed, and victory and defeat could depend on the mood of the Game Master in the worst-case scenario.
Update 14:00 – Pilestedt has already dispelled some of the concerns with a post on X/Twitter. He writes that the role of the Game Master is to decide which dailies are active and where the enemies will attack. The war and the liberation of the planets, however, rest entirely in the hands of the players.
Other players seem particularly pleased to finally have someone to blame when something goes wrong: Too many enemies spawn exactly when you want to bail? The liberation indicator of a planet drastically shifts overnight? You overslept? Well, it must have been that damn Joel’s doing.
The Nintendo Switch 2 or Switch Pro is not expected to be released until at least 2025. However, the delay could be a blessing for many gamers.
For a long time, there has been discussion about the possible release of a Nintendo Switch 2 or a Switch Pro. Many had hoped that Nintendo would introduce and sell the successor to its popular console as early as 2024.
However, according to some statements, the release may be delayed even more than previously thought. Now, a release is expected only in 2025 or later.
But a delayed release may also make it harder for scalpers to hoard hardware. Scalpers and their tactics are despised among gamers.
Nintendo can produce more devices and ruin scalpers’ business
Why is the delay positive? The Nintendo Switch is currently one of the most popular consoles worldwide. After all, almost 140 million consoles are said to have been sold so far.
The release of a successor is therefore highly anticipated. Many gamers fear that initial stock could be tight. And such supply shortages are often exploited by scalpers: individuals who buy up scarce goods to resell them at high prices.
However, Nintendo could seize the opportunity, as reported by the Japanese newspaper Nikkei, to significantly increase its stock of consoles, so that the Switch 2 or Switch Pro could be found in every store at release. Scalpers would then be helpless and could not buy up the entire stock.
How has it looked in the past? In recent years, scalpers have repeatedly exploited supply shortages or crises to profit from the sale of scarce hardware. With the help of bots that already bought up limited stocks, scalpers were able to control the market and demand exorbitant prices when reselling their loot.
Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, scalpers bought consoles and graphics cards to resell them at high prices. Often, the high prices were justified by scalpers with the claim that these scalper practices allowed them to afford a living. However, this only increased the anger of honest players.
With a Switch 2 or Switch Pro, the fear arises once again that scalpers will closely watch the release of the new Nintendo console to see if it is worth bringing out the bots again.
What does 2024 look like? The prices for graphics cards have now dropped a bit, and you can now buy a PS5 in stores without needing a PS5 ticker or anything similar. Currently, it is said that the situation is so complicated for scalpers that they are stuck with their expensive graphics cards instead of being able to sell them at exorbitant prices:
Today, on February 29, 2024, the new Campfire Chat for Diablo 4 will take place. The developers want to discuss various new contents of the game, including leaderboards, which fans have been asking about since before the release.
What is this feature all about?
Leaderboards are a list of the best players in Diablo. In past games, it was about reaching max level quickly or completing the highest rifts.
In Diablo 4, you will be able to measure your strength in the “Gauntlet,” a dungeon that changes weekly. The faster you are, the higher your rank on the list. Here we explain to you, how exactly leaderboards will work in Diablo 4.
Originally, the leaderboards were supposed to launch on February 13, but they were postponed – among other reasons “because most players likely aren’t ready anyway.” The upcoming Campfire Chat is intended to provide new information.
How to watch the stream: The stream will take place today evening, Thursday, February 29, at 8:00 PM German time. You can watch either on YouTube or Twitch:
In the stream, Associate Game Director Joe Piepiora and Lead Live Class Designer Adam Jackson will talk about the leaderboards and other topics like class balance. This time, the chat will be commented on by Diablo expert MacroBioBoi and Twitch streamer AnnacakeLive.
You can find the most important information summarized here on MeinMMO after the stream.
BlizzCon 2023: Diablo 4 leaders talk to us about the development and future of the game
What we already know about leaderboards
In order to get on the leaderboard, you need to complete the Gauntlet. The dungeon changes its properties every week but remains identical for the week concerning layout and spawns, so everyone has the same conditions.
The leaderboards are divided into different categories:
Each class has its own leaderboard, where it competes only against other classes.
Groups of 2, 3, and 4 players each have their own leaderboards.
If you manage to reach the top ranks on the leaderboards, you will receive various rewards, including chests with legendary items – at least according to the first images. Mainly, it is about cosmetics like titles and achievements that you can only get in the leaderboards.
Depending on the week, presumably a different class and build will be particularly strong. At the very top, it will then be about details and minor aspects that can make the difference. You can find the best classes and builds for the current Season 3 of Diablo 4 in our Tier List.
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The latest trailer for Helldivers 2 already announced mechs. A Reddit user claims to have found the combat robots in the game and showcases an extraordinary video.
What are mechs? Mechs are bipedal combat robots that are often heavily armed and well-armored. They were already announced in the latest trailer for Helldivers 2, and a release was announced shortly after the game’s launch. A user claims to have accidentally been in a mech and is causing a stir with his video of it.
Here you can see the trailer in which the mechs were announced.
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Helldivers 2 Sign up for Duty trailer shows new mechs in the game
Suddenly, a player sees mechs in a normal lobby
How did the player access the mechs? The Reddit user fozzye18 wanted to join a lobby as usual one evening and encountered a teammate who allegedly had access to the game files. The teammate was able to spawn two different mechs, which, according to the video, already looked quite finished.
According to the post creator, the mechs are said to have different weapons, one mech reportedly has a machine gun and rockets, while the other has an autocannon, which can also be seen in the video. He also shows in the video how the mech looks and how to control it and shoot with it.
The entire video appears quite credible, but you can watch it for yourself here:
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What do we know about the mechs? The Reddit user Gilmore75 wrote: “The machine gun/rocket mech is the Exo 44. The autocannon mech you see in the video is the Exo 48.” The two mechs can be found in the game’s wiki where there is also another mech, the EXO-51, which, however, was not seen in the video.
Could more be seen? According to the post creator, he could see even more new things from Helldivers 2. He says: “I saw that he [the teammate] had access to their new weapons, such as an energy rocket launcher, a meteor that strikes like an atomic bomb, a group of Helldivers that you can call for support (NPCs), and more.”
For a long time, fans of the zombie and drama series “The Walking Dead” wondered what the two categories “A“ and “B“ meant, into which the CRM categorizes people. The spin-off “The Ones Who Live” has now provided the answer.
For a long time, it was a big mystery what the two letters “A” and “B” meant in the series The Walking Dead.
For example, Jadis categorized her prisoners into one of the two categories and reported people with the corresponding letters to the Civil Republic Military, short CRM.
Thus, Rick, Gabriel, and Negan all belonged to category “A”. However, when Jadis wanted to evacuate the wounded Rick by helicopter, she labeled him as a “B”.
With new insights from The World Beyond, many suspected that “A” refers to people who are test subjects bitten by a zombie or on the verge of being bitten.
While this is close to the truth, it is not entirely correct. Because now the new spin-off The Ones Who Live has given us the full truth behind the two letters.
Warning: A small spoiler follows for the first episode of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.
Here you can see a trailer for the new spin-off of The Walking Dead:
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Trailer for Season 1 of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
What the letters A and B really mean
The character Okafor explains to Rick in the first episode of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live what the letter system of the CRMs really entails:
“The ‘A’s have a strength. ‘A’s die for what they believe in. People follow the ‘A’s. The people we encounter in the world, the few we bring to us, are classified as ‘B’s. Ordinary people just trying to survive. ‘B’s come in. The ‘A’s are sent away and killed […].”
This assigns an A to the individuals who pose a danger to the CRM system and could upset the balance of power. As we already learned in The World Beyond, the killed “A”s end up as test subjects to better research the zombies.
In contrast, “B”s do not pose a threat to the system in the CRM and are therefore integrated as labor into the group.
Where can you watch The Ones Who Live? Since February 26, 2024, you can watch The Ones Who Live on Magenta TV. So far, four of the total six episodes are available.
Another fan theory persisted in the community for a long time. However, it was recently debunked by Executive Producer and Showrunner Scott Gimple:
Last Epoch is currently attracting hundreds of thousands of players on Steam, and almost everyone is excited about the new action RPG. It seems that people are not only coming from Diablo 4, but also from the competitor Path of Exile. Even players with thousands of hours are switching. Why?
This is how it goes for Last Epoch:
On February 21, 2024, Last Epoch was released on Steam in version 1.0. Prior to that, it had been in early access for several years and was continuously developed.
However, the release comes with problems, as the servers apparently cannot quite hold up. Players have to deal with long loading times and disconnections, which severely affect the reviews.
What makes Last Epoch so good? Nevertheless, there is enormous praise for Last Epoch, especially on Reddit and in other social media. Usually, this comes from disappointed Diablo fans, but for some time now, it also comes from PoE players.
In a thread on Reddit, user Raudelbur explains: After over 6,000 hours in Path of Exile, he now loves Last Epoch. What makes the new ARPG significantly better is the economy.
Path of Exile is based on the idea that you constantly have to trade for the best loot. In the end, it is somehow only about money. Sure, you can play differently, but that’s not really what the game is designed for. Especially since everything costs money somewhere.
Last Epoch doesn’t waste as much unnecessary time. Especially the crafting is extremely well done: you can simply create items and do not throw away money when you just want to try something.
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Last Epoch: The ARPG Showcases Classes, Battles, and Challenges in the Launch Trailer
“Last Epoch could become my new main game”
Other players agree with exactly this point. Crafting in Path of Exile was terrible, but in Last Epoch it feels great. It respects players’ time, and you don’t need a doctorate to understand it – like in PoE. After 5 minutes, you are in the material.
User biggreenegg99 claims to have spent more than double the hours in Path of Exile compared to the creator. He especially praises the factions in Last Epoch that support corresponding play styles:
Those who prefer to play alone should choose the Circle of Fortune (engl: Circle of Fortune, short CoF). Ideal for “Solo Self Found” fans.
Those who prefer to trade with others will find themselves well at the Merchants Guild (engl. Merchants Guild, short MG) with their bazaar.
There is also praise for how Last Epoch works, the ideal balance between complex and understandable. biggreenegg99 says: “I could be ready to keep Last Epoch as my main game […] I don’t need a million mechanics to stay entertained.”
In Pokémon GO, the “Research Day Under Electricity” takes place on the weekend. Especially fans of shiny Pokémon should mark this date.
When does the Research Day take place? The Research Day takes place on Sunday, March 3, 2024. It runs from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time.
What kind of event is it? The Research Days in Pokémon GO are all about field research. Here’s how it works: During the event period, you will receive special field research from PokéStops that you can complete to encounter the following five Pokémon:
Lampi*
Frizelbliz*
Elezeba*
Wattzapf*
Eguana*
This is special: For all five, you have an increased chance of shiny variants during the event. So if you’re looking to fill your Pokédex with shiny Pokémon, this is a good date for you.
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What else is happening during Research Day in Pokémon GO?
Which Pokémon will appear? In the wild, you will also primarily encounter Pokémon related to the Electric type. The wild spawns can be found here, possible shinies are marked with an asterisk*. Note: For these Pokémon, the chance of shiny variants is not increased.
Pikachu*
Voltobal*
Plusle*
Minun*
Emolga
Pamo
It is possible that you will need to catch Electric-type Pokémon for the research. Here would be good opportunities.
Additionally, the shop will offer a ticket for one dollar (in Germany likely comparable), which will grant you limited research. This will also involve completing field research tasks to encounter the five highlighted Pokémon more often. However, this is an optional ticket.
A player claims that his gaming PC is worth 4,000 euros. A friend shares pictures of his PC, but many say: This computer is certainly not worth that.
A player reports on reddit that his friend boasted about having a gaming PC worth 4,000 USD (around 3,700 euros) at home. To prove this, he sent his buddy a few pictures of his gaming PC to back up his words.
But the pictures do not really support the owner’s claims. Many in the community humorously explain where this PC could have cost 3,700 euros.
Spartan system with RTX 3060 and no RGB
What can be seen exactly? In the pictures, the owner’s gaming system looks very spartan:
The motherboard is almost tiny for the large case,
The graphics card is also a small model, and according to the friend, it is supposed to be an RTX 3060. This is more of an entry-level GPU, which costs around 300 euros today.
There are three RGB fans installed in the front.
There is no cable management, with some cables hanging very close to the fans, which causes viewers to shake their heads.
No additional decorations, like figures or other upgrades, can be seen either.
Price development of an RTX 3060: In the summer of 2021, the price was over 800 euros.
Nevertheless, many people in the community consider the stated value to be questionable. And some add: Either the player was cheated by his brother, who built the PC, or he must have taken drugs. One person says:
(…) The guy was cheated by his own brother. OR he is trying to show off with the PC and inflate the price he paid… which makes him, I’m not sure if he understands, look like a whole different kind of fool.
Another adds:
(…) I think it’s a combination of people just not understanding what things cost and wanting to sound wealthy.
Currently, you won’t pay more than 2,300 euros for a high-end PC
How much would you pay for a PC in 2024? Even a modern gaming system with Ryzen 7 7800X3D and an RTX 4080 would cost nowhere near 3,700 euros today. As a comparison, you can again check on Geizhals: For a gaming PC with Ryzen 7 7800X3D, RTX 4080 and 32 GB RAM, you currently pay around 2,300 euros.
Unless you get ripped off when buying a gaming PC, as happened to a family father. Then you suddenly pay prices for hardware that are completely out of touch with reality.
Take your time when buying hardware: In general, take your time when buying new hardware and have little knowledge of the subject. If you buy hardware without any knowledge, it’s easy to get sold things that aren’t worth the money. In many cases, we are also talking about an investment that can quickly exceed 1,000 euros.
Also, “tools” like Idealo or Geizhals can help you assess the prices of hardware or components.
But it can get considerably more expensive: The German company Mifcon has introduced a gaming PC that costs nearly 30,000 euros. What you get for that money and for whom the investment is worthwhile can be read directly on MeinMMO:
It’s not common for publishers or developers to reveal how much they earn from their games. However, Pearl Abyss has now provided a glimpse into its financial books and announces that the MMORPG Black Desert Online has generated approximately 2 billion euros since its release in 2014.
How much have players spent on BDO? On the occasion of its 8th anniversary, the MMORPG has revealed even more figures: To date, 55 million players have registered on all platforms. This would mean that each player, on average, would have spent around 36 euros.
The reality will look different, as Black Desert Online will also have some whales who have invested several thousand euros into the game. This balances out other players who have spent less money on the MMORPG.
Furthermore, it does not mean that all 55 million registered players have invested at all in the MMORPG. It is possible to register an account without owning the game.
BDO has a new PvP mode, which is explained here:
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Black Desert Online explains what you have to do in the new PvP mode
Is 2 billion euros a lot? With revenues of 2 billion euros, Black Desert Online is not necessarily at the top of the highest-earning MMORPGs, but there are some representatives in the genre that have earned less. Here are some examples to help you better assess the 2 billion euros:
Thanks to Steam, we know that Black Desert Online was ranked behind many other MMORPGs in 2022. The Elder Scrolls Online, Lost Ark, and Final Fantasy XIV were all genre representatives that managed to generate more revenue on Steam in 2022 than Black Desert. This could suggest that BDO has seen its best years behind it.
Black Desert Online celebrates its 8th anniversary
Why did the developer reveal these figures? Pearl Abyss published the data on the occasion of Black Desert Online’s 8th anniversary. The celebrations are accompanied by some events. Console players can look forward to the Scholar class on March 6, and players of the mobile version will receive the Drakania class on March 12.
In GTA VI, the developer is restructuring its team. The requirements are changing, as the final phase of development begins now.
There are few games that have been awaited as eagerly as GTA VI. The game is expected to be the next mega hit from Rockstar, and both the fans and the developer have high expectations. Now the game is entering the final phase of development – requiring developers to possibly completely rearrange their lives.
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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer
What will change? According to a report by Bloomberg, Rockstar has now decided to adjust the development of GTA VI as it moves into the “final phase” of game development.
Rockstar is enforcing a “Return to Office” directive, which means that the option for remote work for developers will be drastically limited. Starting in April, developers will have to show up in the office 5 days a week – virtually full-time. Jenn Kolbe, Rockstar Head of Publishing, commented:
Implementing these changes now puts us in the best position to deliver the next Grand Theft Auto at the quality level and with the polishing the game requires, along with a release roadmap that is appropriate for a game of this size and ambition.
Why is Rockstar doing this? According to Rockstar, this directive is a measure to increase “productivity” and “safety.” At least regarding safety, this seems immediately understandable, as GTA 6 has been grappling with massive leaks since 2022, which have led to numerous YouTube videos. The trailer from December 2023 was also shown in advance – one day before the actual date.
This is how the community discusses it: In the Games subreddit, this announcement is viewed with a bit of skepticism. After all, the announcement that all employees must return to full-time office work often has a sour taste in the gaming industry, as it has frequently been associated in the past with “indirect” layoffs, as happened some time ago with Activision Blizzard. TrophyGoat writes:
I have no doubt that they care about safety, but bringing people back to the office in the tech world is often just a way to conduct layoffs without the negative press or having to pay severance. Many employees will simply quit rather than return to the office full-time.
Others believe that Rockstar is just preparing developers for hard crunch shifts. Glad_Advertising_125 writes:
Is it more efficient for crunch if everyone is in the same building?
In response, jigglefreeflan says:
Actually, yes. It is hard to bully people and guilt them into ignoring their families when they are already home with them. Every story about crunch involves long, brutal hours in the office, and it is always family life that suffers.
Ultimately, these are of course just speculations, fueled especially by negative experiences with other companies, and they do not necessarily have to apply to Rockstar. However, the general skepticism towards these approaches is clearly visible.
What is behind these concerns? At least objectively, there are good reasons to move work back to the office. After all, in the case of GTA VI and Rockstar, one must clearly acknowledge that the leaks from the recent past are definitely an argument for keeping all developers a bit closer together to mitigate the risk of leaks. Such leaks are harmful, and the closer one gets to the release, the more this must be curtailed.
Whether Rockstar is pursuing other goals as feared by the comments cannot be definitively stated.
Whether the reasons suspected by the community are true or if it is really just about “safety and productivity,” we will likely only find out after the release of GTA 6.
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