New Palworld patch brings many improvements – One brings joy, another brings annoyance

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 3 minutes

On Tuesday, February 27th, a new patch for Palworld was released. This brings many improvements. However, a feature was accidentally removed that some will miss.

What kind of patch is this? Almost three weeks have passed since the last major Palworld patch. Now a new update has been released in which developer Pocketpair addresses some issues.  

In total, over 30 changes and adjustments have been made. The highlight is especially a quality-of-life improvement that makes crafting items easier.

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Small change, big relief

Crafting items can take some time. Although you can have your Pals do the work for you. However, if you urgently need to finish one or more items, you might want to lend a hand yourself.

Previously, this was possible by standing in front of the respective workbench and holding down the appropriate button. It’s quite annoying when the crafting process takes longer. The new update provides relief here.

  • You now only need to press the appropriate button once to start the crafting process.

If you prefer to put more button presses into your crafting, you can turn this feature off in the settings.

Sorry, this bug has been fixed now

In addition to targeted improvements, the update also had an unplanned consequence. Due to a bug, it was previously possible to catch a tower boss. A glitch that many players were happy to exploit.

As many bugs were fixed in the latest patch, this ‘feature’ was likely removed in the process.

  • “We apologize for accidentally fixing a bug,” the developers humorously wrote on X.

The fans are also amused in the comments about this ‘error’.

  • “Don’t fix bugs. Catch them and put them to work.” (MinEffPodcast)
  • “Wow, apologizing for fixing a bug? That’s something new! Let’s keep those ‘happy little accidents’ next time, okay?”(AyleeBloom)
  • “Am I reading this right? You didn’t mind us catching the tower bosses?” (gluxiv)
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More improvements – more annoyance?

However, the patch comes with another change that aims to curb the illegal activities of players.

When entering one of the three nature reserves in Palworld, you receive the status “Crime is being committed”. Shortly thereafter, you will find yourself in the crosshairs of the law enforcement.

However, this irritant could previously be avoided by simply remaining seated on a flying Pal. As long as you didn’t touch the ground (some flying Pals never do), no crime was committed.

  • With the new update, entering a nature reserve always constitutes a crime, even if you are riding a Pal.

What else does the patch bring? In addition, many other improvements and adjustments come with the patch:

  • Important gameplay adjustments:
    • Backup save data can now be displayed in the world selection.
    • Unnecessary data is no longer carried over to the save files
  • The accuracy of interactions has been improved.
  • Settings:
    • The controls can now be fully customized
    • Brightness can be adjusted in the settings.
  • Guild members can be removed even when they are offline.
  • Pals:
    • Pals designated to attack aggressively will now randomly attack enemies even if they are not in combat.
    • Pals of any rank can now be used for juicing.
    • Bug fixed where Pals did not learn their active ability when reaching level 50 immediately while being caught.
    • Reduced the likelihood of Mossanda’s active ability sending dungeon bosses into walls.
  • Base:
    • Pals are less likely to get stuck at the edge of the base.
    • Diverse bugs have been fixed where Pals got stuck.
    • The work priority of the Pals has been adjusted. For example: Anubis focuses on manual labor.
    • Building restrictions for stairs and triangular roofs have been relaxed.
    • Sound bug fixed where the sound of some active abilities was played in a loop.
    • Ambient temperature adjusted. For example: four campfires in a small area are as warm as a volcano.
    • A work style “Relax” can now be set.  
  • More bug fixes
  • More balance adjustments

It has also been announced that a bug in the Xbox version that prevents automatic saving from working properly will be fixed in the next update.

If you want to test all the new changes live in the game, you’ll definitely need some playtime. However, you probably still won’t manage to beat a certain fan. This fan has had Palworld running since its release:

A player has been running Palworld since its release and is getting rich – “I’m scared when I look at the playtime”

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LoL: ADC item is being changed – players believe that some champions will dominate

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The PBE, that is the test server in League of Legends often has changes that make many parts of the community just shake their heads. Often the end result on the live server is less bad than feared, but a current change to an item is causing many players to worry.

Which item is it about? Runaan’s Hurricane is a well-known ranged item used in some ADC builds, for example by Kog’Maw or Jinx. The item ensures that bolts are fired during auto-attacks, hitting up to 2 nearby enemies. These bolts deal damage, can trigger critical hits, and most importantly, they activate on-hit effects.

On the test server of LoL, the PBE, there is a major change to Runaans. Melee champions can also trigger the effect there. The wave-clear through the additional bolts doesn’t matter, as this can also be achieved with the various Hydra items. The point of the on-hit effects is worrying players, as it creates champion interactions that could become very powerful.

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Many champions would benefit from the new Runaans

Before this change, there were already problems with Runaan’s Hurricane. The item triggered Caitlyn’s Headshot passive with the bolts, and Zeri was also a significant issue with Runaans and Tiamat. In both cases, the champions were subsequently adjusted. Recently, Caitlyn was even playable with a bruiser item.

The possibility that Runaans works for melee champions, however, would likely lead to even more powerful builds. The well-known YouTuber Vandiril posted a video where he becomes an unstoppable force with Master Yi, as he can reset his Q extremely quickly with Runaans:

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What else is possible? In a reddit post, other powerful interactions are mentioned. A major candidate for many is Braum. His passive ability allows him to stun people with 3 auto-attacks. With Runaan’s, he could easily stun multiple people at once. The user Skylam simply says: No one is ready for the 5-man Braum passive stun.

Champions like Shyvana, Darius, or Ekko are also mentioned by the community under the post as potential candidates for a strong interaction. But just because an interaction works with Runaans, it doesn’t mean that Runaans fits into the various builds of the champions.

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Whether the change will go live as it is on the PBE is still unknown. As Riot Phroxzon posted on x.com, the change will not come with the next patch just yet. Nevertheless, it is exciting whether such a change would have a significant effect on the meta. Many interactions will also only be discovered over time.

Do you think the fears of many players are justified? Or will it not be as bad as many believe? If you have ideas for good interactions with Runaans, feel free to share them in the comments. Quickplay has replaced the blind pick mode in League of Legends, but many players are not fans of it: LoL: Players see no point in Quickplay, sharply criticize the mode: “Leads to the worst games”

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If you can only watch one movie this week, it should be Parasite

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

On the night from Sunday, February 25th to Monday, ARD actually showed “Parasite,” one of the best films of the last 5 years. The South Korean drama won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2019 as the first non-English language film. MyMMO author Schuhmann says: “Parasite starts off great and just keeps turning up the heat.”

This is how Parasite begins: The Kim family would be categorized in Germany under “jogging pants-RTL2-Hartz IV.” The adult children are clever, but unmotivated and school failures. The father gave up years ago, while the mother keeps the family afloat with her iron will.

A friend of the son comes into the house, handing over a good luck stone and an offer: the son could tutor the daughter of a wealthy family in English. No one needs to know that he didn’t manage to get into university. The sister creates a fancy certificate for him using Photoshop, and soon the young man introduces himself as “Mr. Kevin” to the wealthy family.

Kevin quickly takes a liking to the daughter of the house, but he also realizes that the Parks, while rich, are not particularly clever: the pretty housewife is quite naive and susceptible to academic trickery. It doesn’t take long before his sister gives art lessons to the son of the family, the father drives the wealthy man, and the mother runs the household. To free up jobs, the unscrupulous Kims frame the driver with a sex scandal and the housekeeper with tuberculosis.

The father exults: If played right, every week wealth will flow from the Parks to the Kim family. They celebrate triumphantly how clever they are. But this will have repercussions.

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German trailer for Parasite by Bong Joon Ho
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Parasite starts off great

The special thing about the film is: Other films start normally and then plunge into the absurd. “Parasite” begins with an outrageous situation and ramps it up several notches in the middle. The plot twist midway through the film determines the rest of the story and leads to a surreal finale.

The great thing about Parasite is that the plot remains logical and consistent, and the characters behave naturally, albeit highly imperfectly. The integrity of the characters is upheld and not sold out for a cheap gag. The plot is thrilling, but every twist is cleverly prepared and well-deserved. Everything that happens, no matter how absurd it is, is rooted in the characters.

Director Bong Joon-ho is known for his flawed protagonists, who in other films would be absurd side characters but take center stage in his films. With “The Host,” he sent a dysfunctional family on an adventure. In “Parasite,” the Kims are painfully aware that they belong to the lower class – especially the father is constantly reminded of this.

The film takes all characters seriously. Mother Park, for instance, might be a naive ditz in another film, but in Parasite, even she has great scenes that make her a believable character.

While she appears easily manipulatable most of the time, she finally shows the sex scene with her husband on the couch in an element where she feels comfortable, revealing entirely new sides of the proper Parks for a moment.

The twists the film takes are downright brilliant. My highlight is when the housekeeper mimics the propaganda news from the North Korean news.

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Here’s how you can watch Parasite for free until March 3rd

How can one watch the film? ARD has found the prime time slot of Sunday night at 12:05 AM for “Parasite,” one of the most successful and best films of the last 5 years.

“Parasite” can also be found in the ARD Mediathek and can be watched for free and without a subscription in German until March 3rd. However, the film is rated for 16 and older – so you can either watch it after 10 PM or have to register and confirm your age.

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Players kill the Gandalf from Baldur’s Gate 3 because he brings so much EXP

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 2 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3, players have discovered that they can defeat one of the most powerful characters to earn a large amount of XP.

Who is it about? It is about Elminster, one of the most outstanding and powerful figures in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. He is a wizard of extraordinary strength and wisdom – in a way, he can be considered the Gandalf of D&D. In Baldur’s Gate 3, he plays a crucial role in Gale’s story.

Players have the opportunity to meet Elminster at the end of Act 1. Despite his humanoid appearance, the Elminster that appears in the game is a construct (a likeness of him). Curious and for fun, they decided to attack him just to see what happens.

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Players take down Elminster for 1,000 EXP

What happened? In a recent post on Reddit, the player Dizak55 shares his encounter with Elminster during a multiplayer campaign with friends. The group, who had already reached level 6 at that point, decided out of curiosity and joke to challenge Elminster. He suggested, “How about we quick save and try to kill a level 20 wizard?”

Despite the obvious superiority of the legendary Elminster and the fact that they were facing a level 20 wizard, they decided to attack him. They actually expected to be annihilated – but they defeated him.

Dizak55 writes:

Thanks to a few lucky rolls and the fact that there are no 9th-level spells in this game, we managed to overwhelm and take him down.

We went from level 6 to almost level 7 in a single fight. Now I want to tell Gale in all future playthroughs to get lost, just so I can get that sweet, delicious 1K XP.

Dizak55 via Reddit

Is 1,000 XP a lot in Baldur’s Gate 3? It is a lot of experience, which is also due to the level of Elminster’s likeness. As Dizak55 described, they gained almost a whole level (from level 6 to 7) through the fight. Normally, it takes quite a while to gain that and you need to complete a few quests—not just defeat a single opponent.

Is there loot as well? Elminster (the construct) leaves no loot, instead, he melts into a puddle of water.

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Why is he so easy to defeat? The likeness of Elminster has a level of 20 in Baldur’s Gate 3, but at level 20 has no access to the spells that one can access after level 12 in D&D – so spells of the seventh to ninth levels. Because those normally don’t exist in Baldur’s Gate 3.

The exception is probably bosses. In Act 2, you encounter a boss that has access to a 7th-level spell. However, he might also simply not have access to it because the construct is not the real Elminster.

Why this is the case has been explained by MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus: Why you can only play up to level 12 in Baldur’s Gate 3 and why that’s good

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New strategy game on Steam brings tears to players’ eyes: “It was my childhood”

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

The spin-off of the popular game series Age of Empires is set to receive a remaster on Steam later this year. In a video, the developers now showcase three character models in new graphics, allowing players to indulge in nostalgia.

Which game is this about? Age of Mythology Retold is a remastered version of Age of Mythology, which was released in 2002 and is a spin-off of the Age of Empires series. This graphically enhanced version was first announced in 2022 and is set to be released on Steam later this year.

This fantasy spin-off takes you back to ancient Greece. To the time of myths and allows you to experience the stories of gods and titans.

In a new video, the developers now present the three revised character models:

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Age of Mythology zeigt drei Charaktermodelle in neuer Grafik

What does the video show? The video showcases the three character models of Medusa, Pegasus, and Cerberus in new graphics. These are presented in larger sizes and from different perspectives than players will experience in the game later. However, this is meant to give a good impression of the details and work that the developers have put in.

For example, Pegasus is shown in a new color scheme. While Cerberus is also introduced in detail, he will appear much larger in the game. And as a titan, he can simply walk through deeper waters due to his size and thus reach hard-to-access places.

How are players reacting? In the comments under the video (via YouTube), it is clear that many players are looking forward to the remastered version of Age of Mythology. Many write that they have been waiting for this moment for years, and they truly hope that this remaster will bring them as much joy as the original.

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In fact, most comments are very nostalgic, and many players write about their memories of the game, similar to user pamnakano, who simply describes Age of Mythology as his childhood.

For example, user cemolioz7303 writes: “I’ve been playing this game since I was a little kid. I have played through the campaign over and over again, then created my own campaign in the editor, and seeing this game retold just makes me incredibly happy.”

Many players similarly recount their childhood memories associated with Age of Mythology:

  • omeringa writes: “I can’t wait to return to my 15-year-old self! You are amazing! Thanks for bringing this classic back to life!”
  • erdemsengun12 writes: “I learned English with this game, now my child will learn it the same way as his father… I can’t help but be as excited as I was back then…”
  • imiketsyt_ writes: “I was born in 2003. I discovered the game through my older cousins, and when I was 12, I started playing the original. Now I’m 21 and will definitely buy the Retold version.”

Do you have memories of the original and are now looking forward to the new version? Feel free to write in the comments.

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Helldivers 2: Players fear that they will lose the galactic campaign and that only because of a certain type of players

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2, the galactic campaign is not going as expected. Now it turns out that farmers are to blame. The community is angry and demands changes.

This article is based on a statement from a developer of the game. This has since been corrected. In our article, you can read what the current state of affairs is.

What is the galactic campaign? The galactic campaign is the overarching mission in the game. Players must free planets in the galaxy from enemies. For this, players embark on operations on planets. Each operation consists of several missions that provide players with experience points and requisition.

However, one type of player is exploiting this system and risking the entire galactic campaign.

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Farmers are quickly losing the Super Earth

Who is risking the campaign? On Reddit, user LicensetoIll made it clear to players that farmers are causing them to lose the campaigns. The farmers abandon the operation after the first mission, thus gaining experience points and requisition but ensuring that no progress is made in capturing the planet.

Due to the failed operation, players as a community are losing more and more planets to the enemies.

Reddit user Riker1701NCC sums up the problem: “By the time a legitimate group has completed its entire operation, the farmers have already reset over 15 operations of 3-minute extermination missions.”

What do the developers say about this? In another Reddit post, user Tastrix published a developer’s response on the subject. The developers say: “Yes, quitting after only half of the operation counts as a loss for Super Earth.”

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What do the players say about this? Players see the developers as responsible for shaping the rewards in a way that prevents farmers from hindering the galactic campaign.

Additionally, many players are struggling to complete the evacuations. They admit that they themselves do not complete many operations — completely without farming intention. Under the post by LicensetoIll, comments are piling up:

PhillipJGuy writes: “It’s not just farmers, I’m also losing planets for us.”

To which smallfrie32 replies: “Same here. Extracting on the ‘Hard’ difficulty is insane. We had three complete tanks fall on us, and then a map where the civilians fell out and crowded at the door. 10 were killed with a robo-grenade.”

Nathanael777 also writes: “Honestly, I believe part of the problem is that defense campaigns always involve an evacuation mission, which I think is by far the hardest mission type in the game, compounded by some absolutely ridiculous enemy spawns on higher difficulty levels.”

Are you interested in the galactic campaign, or do you just want to get the most out of your gaming time? Until February 29, you can level up particularly quickly in Helldivers 2 by taking advantage of a limited-time event.

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The MMORPG New World is currently struggling with declining player numbers on Steam, setting a new negative record

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

New World reached its last peak in October 2023 with around 77,000 players on Steam. However, currently, the MMORPG is struggling with decreasing player numbers – more than usual. This does not necessarily have to be an alarming sign that the game is setting a negative record.

How many players are currently playing New World? Since the game is only available on Steam, player numbers can be directly viewed on sites like SteamDB. There it shows that New World is setting a new negative record:

  • In October 2023, there were around 77,000 players that the expansion “Rise of the Angry Earth” could attract to the game. After that, the player numbers fell consistently.
  • In the last 24 hours, there were only 12,893 players on Steam.
  • Normally, New World settles between its autumn peaks at 20,000 to 30,000 players over a 24-hour period. For comparison: About a year ago, there were 32,988 players.
  • Since its release, this is a loss of 98.5% of all players. At its peak in October 2021, there were a total of 913,000 players in New World.

This marks the first time that interest in New World is declining more sharply than usual. However, there could be several plausible reasons why players are suddenly leaving New World, but might return at a later date.

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New World has lost many players, but some are returning

What could be the reason? On one hand, most players are likely done with the expansion “Rise of the Angry Earth”. Even if they were only able to play the DLC over the holidays at the end of the year, the last bits are probably now completed. Players may now be dedicating their time to other games.

On the other hand, the new season “Season of the Guardian” starts on March 12. Many players might be taking a break to catch the start of Season 5. It is common in many MMORPGs for things to slow down during the transition of a season.

New World has shown in the past that there are phases each year where player numbers fluctuate between higher and lower counts. Currently, it is simply a seasonal phase in which fewer players are visiting the MMORPG.

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Is this the downfall for New World? Since the development team has big plans for 2024, we expect that the core players will also return in 2024. Therefore, New World will also be able to show higher player numbers in 2024.

By fall 2024, New World will have its annual peak again and enjoy players returning to Aeternum. The MMORPG is unlikely to gain many new players, but the loyal player base will likely remain for a longer time.

For this reason, we would not predict that New World will pull the plug in 2024. By March 2024, the numbers will rise again thanks to Season 5. After all, there are new features like the long-requested controller support: The MMORPG New World offers a feature in the new season that the developers had previously not recommended

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Ridiculously cheap item in Baldur’s Gate 3 makes the simplest spells absurdly strong – Here’s how to get it

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In Baldur’s Gate 3 there are countless combinations that you can use to connect or exploit mechanics to become ridiculously powerful. Players have now found gloves that make your spells absolutely deadly with a wizard ability.

Spoiler Warning: There are light spoilers for Act 3 here.

What is this item?

  • The Twin Gloves (orig. “Gemini Gloves”) are gloves for magic classes. As a special ability, they allow you to use Adroit Caster.
  • This ability allows you to apply spells that normally hit only one target to two targets.
  • You receive the gloves from Helsik in “Devil’s Price” in the city of Baldur’s Gate in Act 3. You get them for about 700 gold.
  • Important: You must not attempt to rob Helsik, and she must not observe you committing any misdeeds, otherwise she will lock all the good stuff in her vault.

This is what makes the Gemini Gloves so powerful: The gloves function identically to Metamagic: Twinned Spell. Through the Metamagic Adept talent, this ability can even be learned by anyone.

Here it gets interesting, as the gloves have a special interaction with Twinned Spell. As user toyhouze explains on TikTok, with this combination, you can hit all opponents with just one spell:

  • Cast Metamagic: Twinned Spell.
  • Use the gloves’ activated ability.
  • Cast a spell like Thorn Whip, Shocking Grasp, or Scornful Rebuke.
  • Now you hit all opponents in an area in front of you.

This only works with spells that do not shoot a projectile, so not with the powerful Magic Missiles. A player has discovered that only the second attack becomes an AoE (via Reddit).

Since spells do not cost spell slots, you can deal enormous damage with just one Metamagic point. And the best part: The gloves’ ability is already available again after a Short Rest.

This is how you cast two spells in one turn:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Cast two spells in one go

“Play a Dragon Sorcerer for even more profit”

The combination of Twinned Spell and gloves has already found its way into the community. Here you can find tips from players on how to get even more out of the trick. You need to play a Sorcerer of the Draconic Bloodline – an actually very weak specialization.

They can choose an element to which your charisma bonus is added as damage. Choose lightning damage here. You also need the Potent Robe (reward from Alfira in Act 2) and the Necklace of Elemental Empowerment (from the Cradle of Y’llek). Both again add your charisma bonus as damage.

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If you now wet your opponents, for example by simply throwing a water bottle at them, lightning abilities will deal additional damage. Shocking Grasp thus becomes one of your strongest spells – Ray of Frost even has the potential to freeze wet opponents.

A Reddit user comes up with a thought experiment of up to 59 damage per target. The fewest opponents in large groups can withstand that much. A detailed guide to the Dragon Bloodline Sorcerers can be found in our guide: Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Sorcerer Build – How to control the elements with Dragon Magic

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4 friends have crazy shiny luck in Pokémon GO – “What is the probability?”

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO, Shinies are among the most popular monsters for many players. For the Sinnoh Tour, 4 friends were particularly lucky with Shiny Pokémon. We have summarized here on MeinMMO which Pokémon it is and what makes this catch so special.

What are Shinies? Many monsters in Pokémon GO are not only found in their original form but can also appear as Shiny. These differ in color from their normal form and are usually relatively rare. For this reason, they are particularly coveted by most players.

Last weekend, Reddit user Decent_snow117 and his friends had particularly good luck with Shinies during the Sinnoh Tour. We will show you what happened below.

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Trainers encounter the same Shiny Tobutz

Which Pokémon was caught? The big global Sinnoh Tour took place last weekend, and many players gathered to go on a Pokémon hunt together. Among them was Reddit user Decent_snow117, who, along with his four friends, encountered a wild Tobutz. But that wasn’t enough; four of them shone as Shiny.

In his post, he could hardly believe his luck and wrote: What are the odds?. He also posted a picture showing the Shinies. According to the description, another trainer from their group took the picture. However, it isn’t clear from the post whether he also caught a Shiny.

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Why is the catch so special? Encountering a Shiny Tobutz is generally not easy, as it is a regional Pokémon. While some specimens of the legendary Pokémon spawned in the wild during the Sinnoh Tour, it still requires a fair bit of luck to find it as a Shiny.

Niantic keeps the exact chance of getting a Shiny secret, but trainers suspect a rate of about 1 in 20 for legendary Pokémon. Often, only one member of the group can rejoice over such a specimen because which monster appears to whom as a Shiny is left to chance.

Reddit user Marshmallio calculated a probability of approximately 0.000625 %, or 1 in 160,000, in the case of Decent_snow117 (via reddit.com). This indeed represents an absolute rarity and shows how incredibly lucky the friends were.

However, such rare catches do happen from time to time, as shown by the Shiny luck of another trainer at GO Fest 2023:

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Trainers celebrate the catch: Buy a lottery ticket

Trainers celebrate the catch: This catch is definitely something special, according to the trainers in the Reddit community. Many can hardly believe how lucky the friends were and celebrate with them. While some advise them to take advantage of their lucky streak, others suspect that their luck is used up for a while (via reddit.com):

  • Poginho7: If you caught it, buy a lottery ticket! Extremely good chances of winning!
  • joelk111: They definitely shouldn’t do that; they just used up all their luck for this year!
  • Zotto-the-witcher: My little one and I both got the same Shiny Fuchsien yesterday, and we thought that was crazy!
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Skeptical opinions: But not everyone is convinced that the Shiny find is real, as it would be way too rare. Some accuse Decent_snow117 of staging the photo. Trainers like AdVegetable5896 are convinced that the images are merely screenshots of a single Shiny catch that were displayed on different smartphones.

However, Decent_snow117 denies this accusation in the comments and writes (via reddit.com): Look at the Ultra Balls on the left, only 2 people are using golden Razz Berries, and the battery percentages are different.

Other users, such as beanaruni, also see differences in the displays and therefore do not believe in a fake.

What do you think of the catch by Decent_snow117 and his friends? Have you ever been so lucky? Or do you also believe that it’s just a fake? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and share your thoughts with other trainers.

In addition to the Shinies, other content was also in focus during the Sinnoh Tour. Our MeinMMO author Max explains what he particularly liked.

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Destiny 2: Pre-orders for the new expansion are expected to be far below expectations after a weak predecessor DLC

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

A site claims to know how many players have pre-ordered the latest DLC for Destiny 2 “The Final Shape,” and one thing we can tell you is: it doesn’t look good.

Where do the data come from? Before we get into the actual numbers, you need to know where the data come from. Bungie has not released any figures on the pre-orders, but a third-party site in the form of a tracker can see how many players have pre-ordered based on your emblems.

The site warmind.io obtains its numbers directly from Bungie’s API. It has tracked how many players have redeemed their pre-order emblems to create a graph comparing how older DLCs from the developer have performed in comparison. The result is alarming.

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Pre-orders are worse than those for “Lightfall”

What numbers were revealed? The American news site thegamepost.com, together with warmind.io, teamed up to compare the pre-order numbers from “Beyond Light” to “The Final Shape” and created a graph for it.

Destiny-2-pre-orders
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According to warmind.io, the following numbers are derived:

  • Beyond Light: 3,189,075 pre-orders
  • The Witch Queen: 2,244,640 pre-orders
  • Lightfall: 2,249,679 pre-orders
  • The Final Shape: 407,601 pre-orders

If the numbers and data are accurate, the pre-orders for “The Final Shape” account for only about 25% of what Lightfall achieved with its pre-orders – a significant decline.

How credible are the numbers? The authenticity of the numbers cannot be verified, and Bungie has not confirmed them either. For this reason, it is difficult to assess whether the numbers can actually be trusted. The problem is also that players who have pre-ordered still receive the emblem even if they later cancel their pre-order.

Additionally, Bungie celebrated their pre-orders at the release of “Witch Queen” and told fans that they had surpassed the 1 million mark, while warmind.io speaks of over 2 million pre-orders here. The numbers can therefore be seen as a rough direction but should still be taken with caution.

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Is this bad for Bungie? If the numbers are correct, it could mean a devastating blow for Bungie. The studio relies on its pre-orders and finances content that is to be released in the future. If this funding decreases or diminishes, it means less money for Bungie to invest in the development of the game.

Additionally, Bungie has been bought by Sony, which in turn wants to see results and successes. If these do not materialize, sooner or later the studio will have to face the consequences. How this will look remains to be seen.

Sony is keeping a close eye on Bungie and monitoring everything that the developer team

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That’s why Luffy annoyed the ‘One Piece’ creator the most of all his characters

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

The creator of One Piece revealed why the main character of his manga annoyed him the most and explained why.

The One Piece fan and translator Sandman published a statement on X.com on January 28, 2024, quoting an old interview with the creator of the manga, Eiichiro Oda, from 2012.

In it, the father of One Piece revealed that Luffy annoys him the most of all his characters when writing and also elaborated on why.

Here you can see a trailer for the One Piece anime:

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“I have to slow him down with obstacles”

“Luffy annoys me the most,” said Eiichiro Oda about the Straw Hat pirate. The reason: “I have to slow him down with obstacles; otherwise, he quickly defeats the villain.”

Thus, the protagonist is simply too strong for the story, and the manga artist constantly has to come up with strategies to prevent Luffy from solving all the problems in no time.

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At the same time, Eiichiro Oda also had a completely different problem while writing. The characters must also continue to act according to their characteristics, as otherwise, the fans would notice negatively:

“My characters act as if they have a will of their own. If I force them to bend for the sake of the story, my audience complains.”

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How are users reacting to the post? Mainly amused. Some joke under the post on X.com, saying Luffy is so strong that he has to be held back by the manga creator himself, and the character will only unleash its full potential once he has defeated him as the final opponent.

Here we have gathered some comments for you:

  • “The final battle of One Piece takes place when Luffy realizes he is in a manga and is being held back by the mangaka. He defeats Oda-sensei and gains limitless freedom.”
  • “Luffy is so strong that Oda himself has to hold him back.”
  • “Now I understand why he makes Luffy run around for so long before a fight.”
  • “Even the creator is afraid of his creation.”

More about One Piece and Eiichiro Oda at MeinMMO: In the Netflix series of One Piece, there is a character that the creator himself could not remember

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A player has been running Palworld since release and is getting rich – “I am scared when I look at the playtime”

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Becoming wealthy is not only a goal for some people in the real world. Players in Palworld also strive for wealth. One player has found a way to accumulate a lot of gold. The catch: it takes a long time. Since the release, he has been doing this continuously.

How did the player get rich? There are various methods to obtain gold in Palworld. A user analyzed for 120 hours which items bring the most money. This approach was not followed by the player named Bungeon_Dungeon.

He also wanted to earn a lot of gold in Palworld, and he did. However, his method is not particularly time-efficient.

Bungeon_Dungeon became rich by selling honey. In his Reddit post, the player showed that he sold 45,053 jars of honey. This amounts to an impressive total of 1,126,325 gold.

We explained how to build your own honey farm in a separate article on MeinMMO. We also discussed which Pals are suitable for production.

Once you have built the farm and recruited the right Pals, such as Beegarde or Elizabee, the rest is literally a piece of cake. You can basically sit back and watch the honey being produced.

The player’s plan worked. He became rich. But there is a catch.

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The required time even worries the player

What is the catch? The time required for it. According to Bungeon_Dungeon, Palworld has been running for him nearly continuously since its release.

For reminder: Palworld was released on January 19, 2024, which is 40 days ago. This results in a playtime of about 900 hours (as of February 25, the time of the Reddit post).

So that’s quite a number. The player himself states: “I have had the game running almost since the start – I’m almost afraid to look at the hours I’ve played.”

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What does the community think? Of course, numerous comments gather under the Reddit post expressing their opinions on the player’s lengthy method.

It is mainly about whether the time is worth it.

  • “Wow, you play Palworld as if it were an idle game,” writes PapOogie.
  • “Hats off for the dedication,” praises Ancient7855.
  • “That’s about 25 gold per honey. It’s not worth it,” says ccjohns2.
  • The user tioeduardo27 refers to the method of selling nails for a lot of money: “Sell nails and buy ammunition. I literally have a billion gold and I’ve played for about 20 hours.”
  • “They make the honey, we make the money,” a comment from flfoiuij2 that sounds even better in the original English version: “They make the honey, we make the money.”

It remains a matter of taste whether one wants to invest so much time in a single game for the sake of money. Especially when there are apparently better, time-saving methods. At least honey production is convenient. Like a rich mogul, you can sit back and count your gold. The Pals take care of the rest. Are you still looking for a suitable base that is hard to find? We have a tip for you.

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Helldivers 2: Dataminers find hint of new enemies and equipment

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Helldivers 2 features two factions, the Automatons and the Terminids, that you can take down with your weapons and tactical gear. A data miner has now found new content in the game, including a new enemy faction and new tactical gear.

In Helldivers 2, with the Terminator-like Automatons and the insect-like Terminids, there are two enemy factions that make missions difficult for you. In particular, the Automatons are known in the community for their difficulty.

A data miner on reddit has now found content in the game that points towards new tactical gear and a new enemy faction. As many players have suspected, we are likely soon to see the return of the Illuminates from the first part.

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Mechs and the Return of Familiar Faces

On reddit, user stodal posted several contents he found in the game, offering hints at future content. He found a lot of new entries for the stratagems, pointing to new tactical gear.

  • -DropoffCombatWalker
  • -DropoffCombatWalker_PresidentReward
  • -RaiseFlag
  • -BugThumper
  • -MedicBackpack
  • -DisplacementBackpack
  • -DropoffCargoContainer
  • -HealthPackRack
  • -HealthPackRack_PresidentReward
  • -ShoulderMountedCamera
  • -JammedPinata
  • -MiniMissiles
  • -DropoffLav
  • -DropoffLav_PresidentReward
  • -Cover
  • -DropoffFrv
  • -SpireSterilizer
  • -ShipBowling
  • -Nuke

In particular, the DropoffCombatWalker aligns with multiple pieces of information indicating mech-like equipment is on the way. For example, in Helldivers 1, there was the EXO-44 Walker Exosuit, which was a controllable mech suit. The entry Nuke also hints at a new orbital strike with a lot of firepower.

Besides the stratagem entries, the user also found the Illuminate entry, which comes with different types:

  • adept – can call for allies
  • ghoul
  • illusionist – fire projectile – force choke victim
  • obelisk fire
  • outcast
  • pathfinder
  • summoner

This faction existed in the first part, and even hints within the game itself suggested their return. The enemy type Outcast also appeared in the first part and are banished Illuminates forced to fight on the battlefield. They use only melee weapons (via Helldivers Wiki)

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For future content, it’s worth checking out Helldivers 1, as the game has a lot of equipment and enemy types that are not yet present in Helldivers 2. What exactly is coming soon is still unknown, but the data miner’s information confirms many community speculations. If you don’t want to annoy the community, you should avoid these things: 5 ways to make yourself unpopular in Helldivers 2

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EA FC 24: Insiders leak TOTS design – Which Bundesliga stars have the best chances?

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

One of the biggest events in EA FC 24 is set to begin in April, but leakers have already presented the supposed card design for the Team of the Season (TOTS). In this context, we introduce some Bundesliga professionals who have legitimate hopes for a spot in the TOTS based on their performances.

Who is behind the leaks? Donktrading is one of the most well-known leakers in the FIFA/EA FC scene. With his leaks about yet-to-be-released players, Squad Building Challenges (SBCs), or packs, he has often proven to have a good nose for what’s coming.

The insider has now presented the design for the TOTS event well in advance in collaboration with other colleagues. Here you see a possible TOTS card for striker Rasmus Højlund, who has made quite an impact at Manchester United with many important goals, especially in the second half of the season:

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Which Bundesliga stars do we see in the new TOTS design?

What is the TOTS event? The TOTS is the biggest event of the season after the Team of the Year (TOTY). As the name suggests, the best players of the current season are crowned here. Among other things, the top five leagues (Germany, England, Spain, Italy, France) each receive their own TOTS with 11 players.

In recent years, the event has stood out with strong upgrades that could even compete with the significant improvements of the TOTY cards. Like the TOTY, which appeared in EA FC 24 with twice as many cards, we also expect more TOTS professionals than ever before this year. This is because, in addition to the usual TOTS cards from men’s football, more event players might also be included.

These 11 Bundesliga stars could expect a TOTS based on their performances:

These were our criteria: For our predictions, we relied on the database and evaluations from Sofascore. Based on the player statistics, they give each professional a rating ranging from 0 to 10 after the matches. Based on all performance metrics, an average overall rating is derived for each player, which we used for our first prediction.

Important note: We tried to cover a relatively broad spectrum of teams in our Bundesliga TOTS prediction where it made sense. Some stars, who also had strong performances, had to be left out at least from the first team.

Starting eleven of the best players from the Bundesliga season 2023/24

EA FC 24 TOTS BuLi Prediction
  • GK: Michael Zetterer – SV Werder Bremen (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.39)
  • RM: Leroy Sané – FC Bayern (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.85)
  • CB: Nico Schlotterbeck – Borussia Dortmund (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.20)
  • CB: Min-jae Kim – FC Bayern (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.19)
  • LM: Alejandro Grimaldo – Bayer Leverkusen (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.81)
  • CM: Exequiel Palacios – Bayer Leverkusen (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.64)
  • CM: Kevin Stöger – VfL Bochum (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.40)
  • CAM: Xavi Simons – RB Leipzig (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.76)
  • CAM: Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.60)
  • ST: Deniz Undav – VfB Stuttgart (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.40)
  • ST: Harry Kane – FC Bayern (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.85)

The team consists of players from 7 different teams. The majority of professionals come from Bayer Leverkusen and FC Bayern, each represented by 3 players. The potential Bundesliga TOTS is completed with stars from Werder Bremen, Borussia Dortmund, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, and RB Leipzig, with one player from each club.

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Bundesliga TOTS: 10 Honorable Mentions

Similarly to the TOTY Honorable Mentions, we have compiled a few players who narrowly missed out on our starting eleven but still have ambitions for a TOTS:

  • GK: Oliver Baumann – TSG Hoffenheim (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.34)
  • RB: Jeremie Frimpong – Bayer Leverkusen (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.38)
  • DM: Granit Xhaka – Bayer Leverkusen (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.41)
  • RM: Jonas Hofmann – Bayer Leverkusen (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.50)
  • RM: Vincenzo Grifo – SC Freiburg (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.40)
  • LM: Jan-Niklas Beste – FC Heidenheim (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.38)
  • LM: Chris Führich – VfB Stuttgart (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.36)
  • CAM: Jamal Musiala – FC Bayern (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.41)
  • FW: Andrej Kramarić – TSG Hoffenheim (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.46)
  • ST: Viktor Boniface – Bayer Leverkusen (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.51)

Two thirds of the season have already been played, so we can imagine that many of the predicted players will ultimately appear in the Bundesliga TOTS.

In the end, we are interested in your opinion! Do you agree with our prediction? Which players do you think are missing from our list? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

If you don’t want to wait for the TOTS and want to upgrade players now, feel free to check out our recommendation for the Future Stars Academy striker professionals: Future Stars in EA FC 24 brings strong evolutions for the attack – Here’s how to get the most out of the new upgrades

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If you stop your Star Wars Episode at the right moment, you’ll find a clever Easter egg

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

If you pause the movie “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” at the right moment, you will see a small Easter egg that refers to the directing career of George Lucas.

In the Star Wars films, you can find numerous hidden Easter eggs that reference other works in the film and television landscape. Well hidden, you might not notice them at first.

One of the clever Easter eggs can be found in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace at 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 44 seconds.

Here’s a trailer for the Star Wars film from 1999:

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A number with great significance for George Lucas

If you pause here, you will see Jar Jar Binks standing in front of a B1 battle droid, whose back is turned to the viewer.

On the robot’s casing, the number 1138 is visible. This is a reference to George Lucas’s directorial debut.

You can see the Easter egg for yourself. Jump to 4:40 to see the number clearly:

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THX 1138 is the title of a science fiction film from 1971, set in a future where human emotions are suppressed through medication and people live under strict control. George Lucas was the co-writer and director of this film.

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You can also find the number 1138 several times in the Star Wars universe, and the reference to the directorial debut has now established itself as a kind of running gag in the franchise.

For instance, the number also appears in Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi. Here, Chewbacca takes over an AT-ST with the designation 1138.

In an episode of The Clone Wars, the reference to the 1971 film is also incorporated. In the episode “Clone Cadets,” the officer candidates have to conduct an exercise of the THX Variable 1138 version.

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Computer company believes that soon “every PC will be an AI PC“ – Whether you want to believe it or not

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The company “Dell Technologies” manufactures a whole range of products related to computers. They have now announced that in the future, every computer will contain AI. Even if one may not yet know that they want it.

Some PC providers believe that AI will become increasingly important, after mobile manufacturers like Google and Samsung have already announced their intention to equip their devices with AI.

Dell explained that the industry is on the brink of a major renewal cycle, and what customers really want is an AI PC, even if they don’t yet know it. This was stated in a conversation with theregister.com. The company “Dell Technologies” develops PCs, workstations, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, as well as consumer electronics and smartphones.

Meghana Patwardhan, Dell’s representative for commercial PCs and software, explained that the immediate future will consist of two worlds – one with AI hardware and one without: “In the long term, every PC will be an AI PC.”

Additionally, the company stated that the AI features also promise energy efficiency and future-proofing. Dell explained how much more efficient the background blur is during video calls when AI hardware is running compared to when it is not.

Manufacturers believe that people will buy new computers out of the AI hype

Why is this so interesting for manufacturers? The sales of computers and other devices have been continuously declining for years, leading to shrinking profits for large companies. In 2023, the delivered quantity of PCs fell below the 250-million mark for the first time since 2006 (via it-business.com). Although the Corona pandemic slowed the decline, the numbers continue to go down.

Many manufacturers and companies are therefore hopeful that the hype around AI will translate into sales: People might buy a new device right away because they could lack a suitable device for running AI. After all, their old hardware may no longer be supported, and they fear they won’t be able to participate anymore.

Microsoft has also bundled increased system requirements for the new Windows among the many innovations for Windows 11. These are significantly higher than for earlier versions of Windows, meaning that older systems can no longer receive an update. Microsoft has already integrated many AI features into Windows 11. This is reported by colleagues from ComputerBild.

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Some upgrades for computers are already becoming significantly more expensive. Prices for hardware have been fluctuating for several months. However, especially for memory, prices are expected to rise sharply in the future. MeinMMO explains what is behind this and why you should upgrade quickly:

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Diablo 4: Player finds an absurdly rare chest ‘I have 8 characters at level 100 and have never seen one’

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Most players in Diablo 4 feel like they are not experiencing much new anymore. Therefore, it is all the more interesting when a very rare event occurs. A player has now found a chest that some have not even heard of.

What kind of chest is this? It is the so-called “Motherlock Chest” – a mysterious chest, locked with a glowing lock secured by four chains.

The chest is one of the rarest random events in Diablo 4 and has been in the game since its launch. However, if you want to open the “Motherlock Chest”, it cannot be done so easily; first, a puzzle must be solved before the lock opens.

The Reddit user Poppin-candy shared his find on Reddit, causing quite a stir, as hardly anyone knew about the chest, despite many hours of gameplay.

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Only the correct sentence opens the chest

What kind of puzzle is this? The puzzle surrounding the “Motherlock Chest” consists of several sentences from which you must choose the correct one for the chest to open. Each sentence consists of three words that must be arranged in the correct order to grant access. Around the location of the chest, there are three small monuments with inscriptions.

These monuments must be placed in the correct order: first the birth monument, then life, and finally death. The words spoken during this process and displayed on the screen serve as the key to decipher the puzzle and open the chest.

You can see the Reddit post here:

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What was in the chest? The loot in the chest was reportedly disappointing, as the creator of the Reddit post stated: “The loot was unfortunately not as exciting as finding the chest itself”.

Below the post, the user TheHeinousMelvins provided a crucial hint: “When you encounter your next one, and you successfully made the sentence the first time, you will notice that this sentence is grayed out and no longer available. In fact, you get slightly better loot on the second one. Based on this trend, it’s best to keep trading.”

So it is possible that special loot awaits at the end of all the chests. However, due to the rarity of the chest, it may take some time before we receive a final answer on this.

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What do other players say about the find? Many players simply did not know about the chest, despite having played several characters. 

popwar138 writes: “When were these added?”

To this, thekmanpwnudwn responds: “Since the launch. They are extremely rare, I have 8 characters at level 100 and have never seen one. You need to find parts of a sentence that are hidden around the chest and then input that sentence. You will be lucky to get a legendary item; the loot is miserable for its rarity.”

zoley88 writes: “I’ve been playing since launch and have never seen this. I also remember some sort of DDR event back then, which I never saw either.”

Have you ever seen the “Motherlock Chest”? If so, feel free to let us know in the comments if you were satisfied with the loot. The head of Diablo 4 believes the game is best when “it feels like you’re cheating”.

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Twitch streamer Papaplatte wins too many awards at the StreamAwards: This is what other streamers say about it

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On February 24, 2024, the StreamAwards took place, where Papaplatte celebrated impressive successes by winning in 10 categories. However, his overwhelming victory caused controversy among the viewers, who perceive his dominance as unfair. He himself and other content creators have now commented on this topic.

Which awards did Papaplatte win? The StreamAwards 2024 once again gathered the German Twitch scene on February 24 in Cologne to celebrate outstanding achievements. This annual event, organized by the streamer Reved, serves to honor the best in various categories.

Additionally, it provides a retrospective on a year full of exciting moments, thrilling streams, and unforgettable experiences.

Papaplatte secured victory in a total of 10 categories, including:

  • Best Jumpscare: Papaplatte
  • Best Viewer Interaction: Papaplatte and Reeze
  • Best Perfect Timing Moment: Papaplatte
  • Best IRL Moment: Papaplatte
  • Best TTS/Sound Alert: Papaplatte
  • Best Streamer Duo: Papaplatte and BastiGHG
  • Best Streaming Event: Papaplatte and Reeze
  • Best Troll Moment: Papaplatte and Stegi
  • Best Stream Crossover: Papaplatte and xQc
  • Most Surreal Moment: Papaplatte
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Criticism of the Award Distribution

What criticism is there? Many viewers expressed concerns about the fairness of the results. They argue that Papaplatte, through his “bubble,” has deprived other streamers of the chance for awards.

Furthermore, some viewers accuse him that his frequent victories are due to his direct reactions to the voting in the stream and that he has the largest audience, which accordingly voted the most for him.

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What does Papaplatte say about it? On February 25, Papaplatte himself spoke out while playing Elden Ring live on Twitch with HandOfBlood. He confirmed the assumption that his community was significantly responsible for his victories. HandOfBlood also agreed with this statement.

Papaplatte expressed the desire for the distribution of awards to be fairer next year and that viewers should choose the best clip and not just the biggest creator.

He also emphasized the need for a separate category for charity events. As an example, he mentioned that he received the award for best streamer event, even though he believes that Friendly Fire deserved the award.

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Gronkh says: Papaplatte will win all awards every year

What does Gronkh say about it? After Papaplatte expressed his thoughts regarding the controversies surrounding the StreamAwards, a series of reactions from other content creators followed, including Gronkh.

At the very beginning of his stream on February 25, 2024, Gronkh addressed the discussions. He regarded the awards as a form of self-celebration of the industry and relativized their significance by emphasizing that he personally does not take such awards too seriously. He also pointed out the defeat of Friendly Fire against Papaplatte’s Edeltour.

Gronkh also expressed his criticism of the voting system of the StreamAwards. He noted that the nominations and winners are determined by the viewers and emphasized that Papaplatte would win all awards every year due to his large community.

The streamer said: “Basically, next year it would also apply, no matter where Papaplatte is nominated, he will take this award home. And since the viewers also submit nominations, Papaplatte will win all awards every year. He has an incredibly large community, but beyond that, also incredibly engaged.”

He acknowledged that the networking between the streamer communities plays a role and could lead to certain individuals being nominated more often than others. Nevertheless, Gronkh stressed that the quality of the content is ultimately decisive, and Papaplatte undoubtedly delivered outstanding work.

Overall, Gronkh emphasized that personal preferences and opinions should not matter when it comes to recognizing good content, and that Papaplatte’s successes are a sign of his outstanding performances over the past year.

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“This is the reason why Kevin was nominated in all categories and won”

What does NiekBeats say about it? The content creator NiekBeats has also expressed his opinion on the controversies surrounding the StreamAwards. He expressed bafflement over why so many people were upset that the results were “bubble-dependent” and claimed that only Papaplatte’s viewers voted for him.

On one hand, Niek agreed with these people’s accusations, but on the other hand, he emphasized that this might also be an incentive for other streamers to put more effort into their content and implement creative ideas.

He referred to how Papaplatte helped a viewer win one million euros on Joko and Klaas’ TV show, as well as his exciting duel with streamer xQc at the Reddit event r/Place.

Niek argued that this was the reason why Papaplatte was nominated and awarded in so many categories: because of his commitment, high-quality content, and ability to organize extraordinary events.

The streamer added that there are many other talented streamers and that some categories may not have been distributed fairly. However, he also saw it as an opportunity for other streamers to show how much potential they could extract from their content.

For NiekBeats, Papaplatte deserves every award due to his outstanding performances and commitment over the past year.

Papaplatte was contacted by the Make-A-Wish organization to fulfill the heartfelt wish of a seriously ill fan. You can read more about it here: Twitch streamer Papaplatte tells how he was able to fulfill a sick viewer’s greatest wish

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You can find a secret item in Last Epoch, but it makes your run harder

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 4 minutes

In Last Epoch, you can find a hidden item right at the beginning of your adventure – the “Cursed Veteran Boots.” While they do give you an advantage, they also turn your playthrough into a sort of “Hard Mode.”

Last Epoch was fully released on February 21, after being in Early Access on Steam for almost five years. In this classic hack & slash game, you have five classes and various subclasses to choose from, which you unlock as you progress. Additionally, two fresh classes were added at release.

In Last Epoch, there are different timelines, plenty of monsters, and of course, loot. A special item, the “Cursed Veteran Boots,” makes your playthrough a sort of “Hard Mode.”

You can only find them by examining the first area very closely and destroying parts of the environment to reach hidden areas. We’ll reveal what the boots are all about and where you can find them.

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What kind of boots are these? They are the “Cursed Veteran Boots,” which give you a bonus to your movement speed but also come with two significant downsides. According to the description, they grant the player character and their minions between 50% and 75% less damage.

Additionally, they increase the damage taken by 100% to 200% for the player character and their minions. This means specifically: while you move quite fast, you take more damage and deal less at the same time. The movement speed increases with your character level.

Here you see the description of the boots and their effect on the stats of a character at level 3:

The “Cursed Veteran Boots” provide advantages and disadvantages.
With the “Cursed Veteran Boots,” your damage to enemies decreases.
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How to find the “Cursed Veteran Boots”

While there is a hardcore mode in Last Epoch where you lose your character upon death and return to the main menu, there is no way to make the playthrough itself harder. With the boots, you have a challenge regardless.

Where can I find the “Cursed Veteran Boots”? You can find the boots right at the beginning of your playthrough in Last Epoch in the first area. When you spawn in the game for the first time, you receive the quest “Follow the Old Road.” Along the way, you will encounter a “Messenger of the Fallen” holding a letter in their hands. Next, you need to find the Guardian who sent the letter.

For this, stay in the left area of the map and follow the path. You will end up in a cave where you will encounter a hostile bear on the left side. After that, you will see stalagmites on the left that you can break with an attack to proceed.

Next, another bear will attack you. Once you have killed it, turn towards the wall above and destroy it with an attack. Behind it, you will find another hostile bear in a hidden area. The bear drops the “Cursed Veteran Boots” upon its demise.

Here you can see the location of the “Cursed Veteran Boots” step by step:

Destroy the stalagmites to proceed.
You will then encounter a hostile bear.
Destroy the wall to enter the hidden area.
Here you will find the “Cursed Veteran Boots.” The area is not shown on the minimap.

Whether you try the boots right at the beginning or save them for the endgame for a special challenge in your stash is up to you.

If you’re just getting into Last Epoch and are looking for a suitable class, you can find an overview with us. We show you three classes that even beginners in Last Epoch can’t go wrong with – they are strong and beginner-friendly: Last Epoch: 3 of the best classes for all beginners and newcomers

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Sandshrew and Candy Bonus

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on February 27, 2024, the Spotlight Hour with Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew starts in Pokémon GO. In this guide, we will show you everything about the times, shinies, and the bonuses of this short event.

What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday evening, Pokémon GO launches a Spotlight Hour for you. For a duration of 60 minutes, a Pokémon is highlighted along with a bonus. The combination of Pokémon and bonus is determined by Niantic at the beginning of each month.

Today, you will encounter the Pokémon Sandshrew from the first generation, along with its Alolan form. In its normal form, it is a Ground type and can evolve into Sandslash. In its Alolan form, Sandshrew is an Ice and Steel type.

Spotlight Hour on February 27 – Start, Shiny and Bonuses

When does it start? As you may know from previous Spotlight Hours, the event today begins at 6:00 PM local time. The content will be active for one hour and will end at 7:00 PM.

What bonuses are active? During the event time, you will see wild Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew in almost every corner of Pokémon GO. If you want to attract even more of these Pokémon, you can use incense.

Additionally, you will receive double the amount of candy for sending Pokémon.

There was some confusion regarding the bonus, as the German X page of Pokémon GO reports “double trade candies,” while the English X page of Pokémon GO mentions bonuses of “double sending candies” and “increased chance for XL special candies when sending.”

In the meantime, Niantic support has clarified that there will only be double sending candies as a bonus.

Today marks the last Spotlight Hour in February 2024. In just a few days, the new season will start, which Niantic will introduce with a new trailer:

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Can you catch shiny Sandshrew? Yes, the shiny form of Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew has been around in Pokémon GO for a long time. With a bit of luck, you can catch them during the event today. However, keep in mind that the chances for shinies are not increased during Spotlight Hours.

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Is the Spotlight Hour worth it today? Unfortunately, the Pokémon are not very recommendable as fighters. While Alolan Sandslash has its small niche in trainer battles in the Great League, it does not really shine otherwise. So use the hour mainly to tidy up your Pokémon collection and gather more candies for it.

Will you participate in today’s Spotlight Hour? Let us know your opinion in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange views with other trainers.

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