Diablo 4: Leaderboards start today – Here is what you need to know

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The leaderboards for Diablo 4 have now been officially introduced. MeinMMO summarizes the most important information for you.

What exactly are leaderboards?

  • Leaderboards, which Diablo veterans probably still know as ladders, are the leaderboards of Diablo 4. Here you can find the best players of each class visible to everyone.
  • The feature is closely associated with the new “Gauntlet”, a dungeon that changes every week. Here you can climb the leaderboard and even snag rewards.
  • Until now, there were only unofficial leaderboards, such as for Zirs’ slaughterhouse, and we only knew that leaderboards were expected to come during season 3.

When will the leaderboards be released? According to the official website, the trials and thus the leaderboards will start on March 5, 2024.

A specific time and patch notes are not available yet, but they are likely to follow in the coming days. We assume 7 PM German time, which has always been around the time that patches go live.

The leaderboards will appear with patch 1.3.3, for which we have already provided the patch notes.

You can find all new content from season 3 and gameplay from the season in the trailer:

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Diablo 4: The gameplay trailer for Season 3

Leaderboards for each class solo, duos, trios, and squads

How do leaderboards work? To appear on the leaderboards, you need to complete the “Gauntlet”. The dungeon changes every week but is identical for the week in terms of monsters, spawns, and affixes. Everyone has the same dungeon.

You can enter the trial dungeon as soon as you have unlocked world level 4. The enemies in the trial are all over level 100, so it is beneficial if you are at a higher level yourself. The entrance is located in the harbor of Gea Kul, there in the southwest. Blow the horn to gain access.

In the trial, you earn evidence of power for killing monsters and opening chests. The more of this evidence you can gather within 8 minutes, the higher your points will be in the end. A death costs you a third of the points – hardcore deaths are permanent.

The leaderboards themselves are divided into different categories:

  • Each class has its own leaderboard, where it competes only against players of other classes. These apply only to solo players.
  • Groups of 2, 3, and 4 players each have their own leaderboards.
  • Softcore and Hardcore each have their own leaderboards.
  • Challenges end every Tuesday at 5:00 PM German time, the next challenge starts at 7:15 PM.

This means that class balance is largely irrelevant, as you only compete against other players of the same class or in teams. However, since the dungeon changes weekly, it is likely that a different build will be at the top each week. You can find the best builds in our tier list for Diablo 4 season 3.

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Rewards for leaderboards: Loot, cosmetics, and honor

What rewards do I get? Mainly, it’s about showing off your skill on the leaderboards. Accordingly, there are cosmetic rewards. If you are among the top 100 players on a list, you will receive a mount trophy. The top 10 players will even be permanently immortalized with their character in the Hall of Ancients.

Is there also loot? Yes, you will receive loot both after each dungeon run and after each challenge week. Loot is only available after completing the dungeon, not in between, just like with the Greater Rifts from Diablo 3, and depends on the seal you earn.

Seals indicate how well your run was and how many points you were able to gather. In ascending order, you have:

  • the seal of the bloody
  • the seal of the steadfast
  • the seal of the iron will
  • and the seal of the worthy

The weekly reward chest grants you a guaranteed legacy legendary. If you reach the highest rank, this is even guaranteed to be at level 925. The reward scales with the obtained seal.

Keep in mind that the seneschall from season 3 will likely also be important in the leaderboards. The pet that everyone has since this season can become really powerful if you use it correctly. We show you the best combinations for lead and tuning stones for the seneschall in our list.

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Pamo and XP bonus

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO you can expect a spotlight hour with Pamo today, March 5, 2024. We from MeinMMO show you all the information about the times, the Shiny and the bonuses of the event in this guide.

What is a spotlight hour? Every Tuesday, a so-called spotlight hour takes place in Pokémon GO. This highlights a previously specified Pokémon for 60 minutes, which can be found everywhere in the wild. The event is accompanied by a special bonus.

Today you can encounter the Electric Pokémon Pamo from the 9th generation of games. It can evolve into Pamomamo through Pamamo. We have summarized what bonus the first spotlight hour in the season World full of Wonders is accompanied by and whether the event is worth it.

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

Spotlight Hour on March 5 – Start, Shiny & Bonuses

When does the event start? The spotlight hour takes place today, March 5, 2024, as usual from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. You have exactly one hour to take advantage of all the bonuses of the event.

What bonuses are active? Primarily, you can encounter Pamo at every corner during the short event. If you want to find even more specimens, you can also use incense. This will attract additional Pamo for 60 minutes. Furthermore, during this time you will receive double XP when evolving your Pokémon.

Can you catch Shiny Pamo? No, the Shiny variant of the small Electric Pokémon is unfortunately not active in the game yet.

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Is the spotlight hour worth it? If you are looking for a strong Pokémon for raids or the GO Battle League, you are at the wrong place with Pamo. Both the Electric Pokémon itself and its two evolutions are not particularly strong and are not used in battles.

Since the Pokémon is also not yet available as Shiny, Shiny hunters will not find it worthwhile either. However, those who have a collection of monsters they want to evolve should take the opportunity today to obtain additional XP.

Will you be participating in the spotlight hour today? Or would you rather hope for one of the upcoming events of this kind? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.

Which Pokémon and bonuses the other spotlight hours in March hold, we have summarized here for you.

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Dune 2 surpasses the book with the film with a single change

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 4 minutes

In Dune 2 there is a change among the Fremen that gives the film a brilliant perspective that the book lacks. At least that’s what Leya, the editor-in-chief of MeinMMO, believes.

Warning: The following text contains spoilers for the story of Dune 2. If you haven’t seen the film yet, feel free to check out my spoiler-free review.

To adapt a science fiction epic like Dune into film, some adjustments are necessary to make the story work within the limited time and on the screen. Thus, there are also some changes in Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation compared to Frank Herbert’s original.

The adaptations are of course eagerly debated by book lovers. I would like to highlight a change that I particularly liked:

The opinions of the Fremen about Paul Atreides and the prophecy of the Prophet (Lisan al Gaib) differ.

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Fremen have a long history

The Fremen are the native inhabitants of Arrakis.

They are dismissed by the rest of the Empire as primitive barbarians. They descend from a religious refugee group, the wandering Zensunni slaves. These had already come thousands of years before the events surrounding Paul Atreides on the desert planet.

Arrakis is the most valuable planet in the universe, as spice can only be harvested here. The planet and the Fremen are exploited by spice mining.

A prophecy states that one day the Prophet, the Lisan al Gaib, will come to free the Fremen and Arrakis. Now we know that this prophet is seen in Paul.

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Dune 2 is the new The Empire Strikes Back!

Division among the Fremen adds more depth to the story

In the book, the Fremen are largely described as a homogeneous group, all believing in this prophecy. They live all over the desert planet in so-called sietches, cave-like living units beneath the surface of the earth.

Denis Villeneuve chose to divide the Fremen into two groups:

  • The Fremen in the north, who are directly threatened by colonization by the Empire
  • The Fremen in the south, where the weather is so extreme that no one dares to go there. Until Feyd-Rautha takes control of spice mining. Millions of Fremen live in the south.

Due to the extreme heat in the southern part of the desert planet, the Fremen spend most of their time underground in sietches. The story of Lisan al Gaib, who leads the Fremen to freedom, is deeply rooted in their culture there.

In the north, however, the culture is different. Especially the younger Fremen are extremely skeptical of Paul Atreides here and sometimes even mock the southern belief in the Prophet.

This change is brilliant!

For one, it seems much more realistic to me that on such a large planet with so many inhabitants, there would also be different cultures. Furthermore, it adds much more depth to the entire discussion about a false prophet, holy wars, and charismatic leaders.

Paul also has to work much harder to convince the Fremen to join him in his quest for revenge. This gives more insight into his thought process on how he can enlist the Fremen for his purposes while not shying away from manipulation.

This helps to better represent the core of the story even in a shortened version.

Chani and Stilgar as symbolic figures of the factions

Most fan discussions I found were about Chani and Stilgar. Because their character traits were adapted for the film:

  • The once stoic Stilgar provides most of the laughs in Dune 2 with his stubborn belief that interprets every action of Paul as part of the prophecy
  • Chani’s attitude towards Paul is changed so that she becomes the biggest critic of the prophecy and Paul’s appearance as the savior of the Fremen
Stilgar believes in the prophecy of the savior
Chani believes her people must free themselves

I have now seen Dune 2 twice in theaters, and nowhere was the reaction as strong as to Stilgar’s unwavering belief in Paul Atreides as the great savior of the Fremen.

Even when Paul himself says that he is not the great Lisan al Gaib, Stilgar is convinced that such humility could only be shown by the Prophet. This is reminiscent of Monty Python’s Life of Brian. It’s narratively so skillfully done, because later the laughter pretty much gets stuck in your throat when millions of Fremen want to follow their savior Paul “into total war.”

Moreover, this is currently generating numerous memes around Stilgar, over which I have been laughing for days:

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Chani’s role is, as I see it, the most debated among book lovers, as it completely changes her story arc.

Chani takes on the role of the skeptic. Again and again, she tries to convince the other Fremen that they must free themselves. Waiting for a prophet and the stories surrounding him would only serve to control her people. The Fremen must actively take action and free themselves.

In the books, Chani is also a standalone character and has her conflicts with Lady Jessica and Princess Irulan, but all her actions are driven by her love for Paul.

That Chani turns away from Paul at the end of Dune 2 and goes into the desert alone is a huge change from the original. I am very curious to see how Denis Villeneuve will handle that in a third part. This makes her much more of a main character with her own agenda.

Here, too, the story gains more depth, as Paul must somehow win Chani back for himself. Chani’s reaction to Paul’s marriage plans with Princess Irulan also seems more realistic to me.

All in all, I am a big fan of these changes to the Fremen. It makes the story feel more rounded for me and brings out the core better.

What is your opinion? I am interested in both the views of book lovers about the Fremen and those of people who have only seen the films.

If you want more background on Dune, I recommend the article by my colleague Matthias Hopf from Moviepilot: All the information you need before Dune 2 to understand the biggest sci-fi movie of the year

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Steam: One of the best co-op games tests a PvP mode years after the release – Here’s how you can participate

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Five years after the release of Warhammer Vermintide 2 on Steam, the developers are looking for new game testers. This is about a new PvP mode that is supposed to come to the game.

What do we know about the PvP mode? Warhammer Vermintide 2 will soon allow the public to test the new Versus mode. The game mode is supposed to be a PvPvE mode, where two teams of four players each compete against each other. One team is supposed to play the Skaven, while the other plays the heroes of Ubersreik. After one round, the sides are supposed to switch.

The heroes try to play a nearly regular game in Adventure mode, while the Skaven try to stop the heroes from achieving their objectives and also receive support from AI opponents.

According to the Warhammer Vermintide 2 website, the mode originated during the so-called “Hack Weeks.” These are weeks where developers can dedicate themselves to their creative ideas instead of working on the main project. The mode was so well received that it was further developed, tested, and is now being released to the public.

Here you can watch the trailer for Warhammer Vermintide 2:

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Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Gameplay Trailer

How you can test the new mode of Warhammer Vermintide 2

How do I participate? In order to participate in the new test of Warhammer Vermintide 2, you simply need to have purchased the game. In previous tests, you had to apply, but the next test will be open to everyone.

However, there is one catch: The Versus mode will not be coming to consoles, only PC players will be able to experience the mode. The developers state that the reason for this is “technical limitations on the memory and network side of the consoles.”

There are several reasons for this, but mainly it is due to technical limitations on the memory and network side. Vermintide 2 was not developed with Versus in mind, and since we are adapting the game and engine specifically for PC, there are currently no good alternatives for consoles.

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When is the next test supposed to start? According to the developers, the next test is supposed to start very soon. However, they have not yet revealed an exact date. It is already known that the new mode is set to be fully released this year. Currently, about 2,500-4,000 players are playing the game at peak times on Steam. Earlier, there were over 100,000.

Nevertheless, the developers see a future and want to continue releasing new updates that will also eventually appear on consoles. If you’re currently looking for a coop game, you can also check out Helldivers 2, where 120,000 people are simultaneously trying to conquer a planet.

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Pokémon GO: 13 Pokémon that you must catch in the new season ‘World of Wonders’

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO the new season World of Wonders has started. We show you which Pokémon from the season are particularly worth it.

What kind of season is this? The new season called World of Wonders started on March 1, 2024, and runs until June 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM. As always, a new season in Pokémon GO also brings some new events and Pokémon. All previous information about the World of Wonders season.

We have looked at which of the previously known Pokémon of the new season are particularly interesting and summarized them for you.

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

Legendary Crypto and Proto Pokémon

Crypto-Mewtwo: Crypto-Mewtwo will finally return in the new season. It will be found in 5*-Crypto-Raids on March 30 and March 31.

Crypto-Mewtwo is the strongest Psychic type attacker. It can score in both raids and the battle league, playing an important role in both areas. You can also catch Crypto-Mewtwo as Shiny.

Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon: You can also encounter Kyogre and Groudon in their Proto-forms in the new season. On March 17, there will be a raid day with Proto-Kyogre, and on March 23, the raid day with Proto-Groudon awaits you. On those days, you will have time from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM to battle the two Pokémon in raids and collect Proto-Energy.

Both Pokémon are absolute monsters when used in raids. Proto-Kyogre dominates the list of the strongest Water attackers, and Proto-Groudon is the best Ground attacker you can have.

Legendary Crypto Dogs: On weekends, you can challenge the 3 legendary dog Pokémon Entei, Suicune, and Raikou in their Crypto variants. They await being defeated and caught by you in 5*-Crypto-Raids.

Especially with Crypto-Entei and Crypto-Raikou, you will get two very strong attackers for your raid teams. The 3 legendary Crypto dogs are also available for the first time in their Shiny variants in the game.

Ultra Beast and Other Legendary Pokémon

Venicro: Venicro is an Ultra Beast that you can get in the new season. To do this, you just need to successfully complete the corresponding step in the special research “World of Wonders.” If you want to learn more about this Ultra Beast, check out what makes Venicro special.

Kapu-Riki and Kapu-Fala: The two legendary Pokémon Kapu-Riki and Kapu-Fala are also available in the new season and await being caught by you. Each of the two Pokémon has its own period and corresponding raid hours that you can find in the overview of events in March.

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More Interesting Pokémon

Knarbon: Knarbon is a Fire-type Pokémon that has been around since the 9th generation. Interestingly, it can evolve into either Crimanzo or Azuglaris. To do this, you need to take it as your buddy and then battle either 30 Psychic or 30 Ghost Pokémon.

Knarbon makes its debut in Pokémon GO and is featured in the Horizons Event, which runs from March 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 PM.

Mega Tyranitar: The Mega evolution of Tyranitar will also return in the current season. The strong attacker will be available in Mega-Raids from March 14 to March 21.

Flamiau: In March, Flamiau will be the Pokémon that the Community Day will revolve around on March 16. Its final evolution, Fuegro, can be used as a Dark attacker. In addition, Flamiau will be available as Shiny for the first time in this event.

Zarude: Zarude is a strong, mysterious Pokémon that hasn’t been available in Pokémon GO for years. It can score as a Grass and Dark attacker and will be available in an event from March 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM to March 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM – but only if you pay for it.

What do you think about the Pokémon of the new season? Are there any that you are particularly looking forward to? If so, which ones? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers there. Did you actually know that 9 Pokémon from Sinnoh and Hisui are still missing in Pokémon GO?

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Players find speedruns in Baldur’s Gate 3 bleak, because your companions often suffer terrible torments

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Speedruns are also a competitive discipline in Baldur’s Gate 3. However, to use some of the glitches, one must put their companions through severe trials. The community is divided on how they feel about it.

Which speedruns are we talking about? There are different ways to play Baldur’s Gate 3 – either leisurely, like MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski, or quite quickly, as the speedrun community prefers.

Even within this community, there are different approaches to playing the game. In the case of Baldur’s Gate 3, for instance, one faces the decision of whether to play all three acts. For comparison: The current world record for Any% (All Acts), meaning playing through all acts, is 18 minutes and 30 seconds without loading times (via speedrun.com). The record for the variant where the game ends at the end of Act 2 stands at 3 minutes and 31 seconds.

So it’s quite a substantial difference. To achieve such an impressive time, several glitches are necessary. And these require players to behave in a manner that is anything but benevolent towards their companions. On the contrary, one has to resort to methods that are quite mean-spirited.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Temple of Shar Runthrough

Speedruns in Baldur’s Gate 3 can end badly

Warning: There are slight spoilers for Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3.

How can the speedrun succeed? A popular method to complete the game in just a few minutes has been dubbed “Shadowboxing” by the community. The term combines the companion Shadowheart, translated as “Schattenherz”, and the English word for box, “box”.

You encounter Shadowheart very early in the game, and she is usually the first companion for most players. To complete the speedrun, however, one must kill the thoughtful cleric, loot all her items, and pack her body into a wooden box. The box is then set on fire and glitched out of the map.

This way, one ends up right at the end of Act 2 and at the confrontation with Ketheric Thorm, Gortash, Orin, and the Absolute. It’s important to have Gale in the group. Instead of fighting, one can choose to blow up the highly explosive orb in his chest. This defeats the Absolute – but all party members die, and the game ends immediately.

This method requires a certain ruthlessness from the players. However, this also achieves one of the worst possible endings. But that is probably not the priority in a speedrun. By the way, Gale’s old friend Elminster is also a victim of wicked players – because he provides a lot of XP.

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The community is willing to make sacrifices

What does the community think about this method? On Reddit, user Rogen80 posted the following meme:

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Many players gather under the post who know exactly what Rogen80 means. They explain the method with the box to the uninformed and pity Shadowheart, who has to make this sacrifice. It is said to be “heartbreaking” according to Rogen80, but necessary to complete the speedrun.

“You put the best girl in the box,” Averander also laments.

But not all commentators can show their sympathy. CaitSith21 writes: “How can that break the heart? Those who live by the sword die by the sword.”

To which the original poster replies: “Because Shadowheart is a treasure and my great love, that’s why I find it sad.”

Speaking of love. A whole unique category of speedruns in Baldur’s Gate 3 involves those that aim to have sex in the game as quickly as possible. Here, the world record is 1 minute and 58 seconds. Truly impressive. Less than 17 % play with the most unpopular companions in the game.

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A mechanic in Helldivers 2 regularly costs you the victory and you probably don’t even know it

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2 there is no long tutorial, and one relies more on “learning by doing” or “learning by dying”. However, this also means that many players lack basic information. 

Which mechanics are known by only a few? In Helldivers 2, taking a look at the game’s tooltips is worthwhile. Especially since the short tutorial means many players do not have as much information about how the game works. This fits with the lore of the game, but it also leads to frustration among more experienced players.

A mechanic that frequently costs inexperienced players the victory is particularly inconspicuous. The longer you stay on the planet, the more enemies will stand in your way. While this may not sound bad at first, it often leads to wipes during pickups.

Mechs are also expected to come into the game soon; here you can see how they were announced.

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The mechanics cost rounds, and you don’t notice it at first

What is the problem with the mechanics? Many beginners approach their rounds like this: First, complete the main missions, and then walk through the map again to complete samples and side objectives. But that is their big mistake.

The longer players walk around the map after the main mission for minutes, the greater the onslaught of enemies upon pickup. Here, players fall into a delayed “High Risk – High Reward” trap, as the onslaught only truly begins during the pickup.

Then many players fail to escape. Or they just barely manage to after several respawns, leaving their samples on the ground. This not only leads to frustration over overly difficult evacuations but also to many not knowing what they should change.

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How can it be done better? It is better to quickly complete the main missions and only take what is within immediate reach. Of course, more experienced players with good loadouts can take more risks, but beginners should rather focus on the main objectives and the escape. There will be plenty of samples over time – if one doesn’t keep dying.

Players can soon be a bit less cautious, as armored vehicles and mechs may be in the game very soon. What we know about it can be read here.

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Pokémon GO: Today’s Horizons event starts – All spawns and bonuses

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

On Pokémon GO, the event Pokémon Horizons: The Series starts on March 5, bringing you numerous spawns and bonuses. We at MeinMMO will show you what content you can look forward to in the coming days.

What kind of event is this? In Pokémon GO, the event Pokémon Horizons: The Series is taking place in the coming days, which is held in conjunction with the television series of the same name. This revolves around the Paldea region, which is explored by the two trainers Liko and Rory.

So during the event, you can also expect to encounter one or another monster from this region in Pokémon GO. However, familiar monsters will also be available. We have summarized the expected bonuses for you below.

When does the Horizons event run? The event Pokémon Horizons: The Series starts today, March 5, 2024, at 10:00 local time and is active until March 11, 2024, at 20:00 local time. It is part of the new Season World Full of Wonders.

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

All spawns and new monsters for the Horizons event

All wild spawns: In the wild during the Horizons event, you can mainly expect the starter Pokémon from the Paldea region. Additionally, you will encounter Pikachu wearing a captain’s hat for the first time, which also learns the exclusive move Volt Tackle. Some monsters can also be caught as shiny. We have marked those with a (*) for you below.

  • Scyther*
  • Nasgnet*
  • Felori
  • Krokel
  • Kwaks
  • Pamo

With a bit of luck, you may also find:

  • Pikachu with a captain’s hat*
  • Alolan Grimer*
  • Tanhel*

New Pokémon in Eggs: A special highlight of the event that you can secure from the 2-, 5-, and 10-km eggs is Knarbon. This fire Pokémon from the 9th generation can exclusively be found during the event and hatches alongside other monsters from the mentioned eggs.

Pokémon-GO-Knarbon
Knarbon, Crimanzo, and Azuglaris (Image source: pokemon.com)

This is already causing excitement among trainers before the event starts. You need not only the right eggs but also a decent amount of luck. Once you finally get one, you can evolve it into Crimanzo or Azuglaris.

However, for that, you have to take it as a buddy and, depending on the desired evolution, battle against 30 ghost or 30 psychic Pokémon. After the event, you will receive Knarbon permanently from 10-km eggs. However, the new Pokémon cannot be caught as shiny yet.

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Pokémon from Raids: In the raids, other opponents will also be found. If you couldn’t find Pikachu with the captain’s hat in the wild or hope for a shiny, you can also defeat it in the raids. The following monsters await you there:

RaidRaid Bosses
Level-1 RaidsPikachu with a captain’s hat*
Rihorn*
Wuffels*
Level-3 RaidsChansey*
Noctowl
Metagross
Pokémon marked with a (*) can also be caught as shiny with a bit of luck

All bonuses for the Horizons event

Free bonuses: During the event Pokémon Horizons: The Series, you can expect some bonuses in Pokémon GO. Among other things, you have the opportunity to encounter series characters while taking snapshots or participate in showcases. The latter is particularly worthwhile if you want to secure one of the new rewards. Additionally, you can expect the following bonuses:

  • Double XP when hatching
  • Team GO Rocket balloons spawn more frequently
  • Series characters appear in snapshots
  • Volt Tackle as an exclusive move when catching Pikachu with a captain’s hat
    • deals 90 damage in trainer, arena, and raid battles
    • lowers the user’s defense by one stage in trainer battles
  • Event field research
    • Encounters with Pikachu with a captain’s hat*, Entoron, Panzaeron*, Wuffels*, Felori, Krokel & Kwaks
  • Showcases with various event Pokémon
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Bonus in the web store: If that is still not enough, you can also buy the Hyper Legends Box in the Pokémon GO web store. This costs $14.99 and brings you 3 remote raid passes, 10 premium battle passes, and 10 incubators.

Which Pokémon are you particularly looking forward to at the event? And what bonuses would you have liked to see? Feel free to write us here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

In the coming weeks, there will be a lot going on in Pokémon GO. We will show you all the events in March and which are particularly worth it.

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German Twitch streamer bets for donations for sick children, then the community raises €4,000 in 90 seconds

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Since March 1, the donation stream of the Twitch streamer metashi12 has been running. On the very first day, the community managed to raise an impressive amount for children with cancer, thanks also to another creator on the platform.

Which donation stream is it about? The German Twitch streamer metashi12 has made headlines in recent days. The reason is the fundraising campaign he launched called “March with Heart.” As the title suggests, there will be streams throughout March to raise money for children with cancer. Here you can find the campaign.

Also joining are other big names from the Twitch scene, for example, HandofBlood. The collected money will be donated at the end to the German Cancer Aid and its foundation, the German Children’s Cancer Aid. This aims to ensure better cancer prevention and care for young patients. Additionally, the money can also support research.

Since the start of the stream on March 1, it has been going very well. So well, in fact, that metashi12 can hardly believe it himself. The contribution of a Twitch colleague and their community has made a significant difference.

On March 23 and 24, also joining: The streamer and YouTuber HandOfBlood:

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HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute

The community donates €4,000 in record time

Which streamer is being talked about? The Twitch streamer Shlorox participated in metashi12’s fundraising campaign with his community.

During his WoW session, metashi12 kept an eye on the donation page multiple times. When around €8,000 had been raised there, metashi12 made a wager in his own Twitch stream. He would donate €500 out of his own pocket if the community of Shlorox managed to reach €12,000 in a short time.

When he refreshed the page for the first time, he adjusted his bet. He would donate €750 if the target was reached. However, metashi12 had not anticipated the community of Shlorox.

They really stepped up and donated a total of €4,000 in just 90 seconds. Thus, the €12,000 target was reached.

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The first stream was already a great success

How did the stream continue? Seemingly amazed by the rapid success of his campaign, metashi12 kept betting. If €25,000 were reached on Shlorox’s side, he would personally donate a total of €1,500. This was also easily achieved.

Already after about 29 minutes, €25,000 had been raised for children with cancer. A dedication from the community that metashi12 could hardly believe. He thanked his and Shlorox’s viewers extensively and promised to contribute €1,500 himself.

By the end of the stream, he had raised €35,000. But that was just the beginning. As of today, March 4, 2024, over €89,000 has already been raised. An impressive amount that is likely to increase significantly by the end of the month, especially when streamer giants like HandofBlood participate with their communities.

This same campaign was held by metashi12 last year. Back then, over €200,000 in donations were gathered. Twitch itself has also donated money in the past for a children’s hospital.

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WoW Classic: Player reveals how to become rich easily in the Season of Discoveries – But it only works for a short time

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Those who catch the right fish in the season of discoveries of WoW Classic can easily become rich. However, you need to hurry! The winter season is ending soon, and then the winter squids will disappear from the waters of Azeroth.

What is the gold farming trick about? With winter squids, the cooks of WoW Classic can create Grilled Squids, which increase agility by ten points for ten minutes. For agile classes like rogues and hunters, there is no better buff food in this version of World of Warcraft – even into the endgame. 

However, the winter squids can only be farmed during the winter season, which runs from September 21, 2023, to March 21, 2024. After that, the squid will vanish from the waters of Azeroth. Those who have caught a nice stock of squids by then can earn a lot of gold in the coming months – so says the tip from Sargatanas4 on Reddit.

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Why is squid farming particularly worthwhile in the season of discoveries? Currently, the second content phase is underway in the season of discoveries of WoW Classic. All characters can level up to level 40 and face the challenges valid for this level range.

However, winter squids are best farmed in high-level areas like Azshara, Tanaris, Feralas, or in the Hinterlands. Additionally, you must meet certain fishing prerequisites, which are particularly high for the waters in Azshara (minimum fishing skill 330).

Some players may find this too dangerous or too much effort. At the same time, Grilled Squids can already be consumed at level 35. Thus, the recipe is already relevant for the current endgame phase.

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Which items help you?

  • The Great Iron Fishing Pole is currently the best available rod in the season of discoveries. For this, you must open crustacean traps in the Hidden Sea (southwest coast of Desolace), and with a bit of luck, you will find the said pole in one of the traps. Alternatively, keep an eye out at the auction house.
  • Buy the best possible baits available, like the Aquadynamic Fish Attraction (+100 fishing skill for five minutes) or Bright Baubles (+75 fishing skill for ten minutes).
  • Nat Pagle’s Extreme Angler Boots, Lucky Fishing Hat, and Extremely Tested Eternium Fishing Line are rewards from the fishing contest in Stranglethorn Vale, each granting you +5 points to your fishing skill.
  • With the Enchant: Gloves – Fishing, enchanters can enchant your gloves for +2 to your fishing skill.

What else should you keep in mind? The winter squids not only appear exclusively during the winter season but also at specific times. The highest catch rates are said to be between 12:00 and 18:00, and between 0:00 and 6:00 the winter squids are not available at all. The only exception is in the Bay of Storms in Azshara, for which you need the highest fishing skill. With that said: Dust off your fishing rod and tight lines!

More about WoW Classic: After hours of fighting the new world boss in WoW Classic, the first players have finally defeated him and looted him. Because there is one item the boss simply won’t let go of. It would probably be way too powerful: There is now a way too strong sword in WoW Classic that no one can use – Not even in Retail

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Twitch: shroud is completely in love with Last Epoch, says Diablo 4 only does 2 things better

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The Canadian Twitch streamer Michael “shroud” Grzesiek is mainly known for his skill in shooters. However, the former pro also enjoys playing MMORPGs like World of Warcraft and action RPGs. Now he is particularly fond of Last Epoch, which he praises in almost all areas.

This is how well Last Epoch is received:

  • Last Epoch has been available on Steam for years and has been playable in version 1.0 since February 21. Since then, it has consistently had over 100,000 simultaneous players (via steamcharts).
  • Almost everything about the ARPG excites the players, but it had some time only “balanced” reviews. Shortly after release, the servers caused problems and there are still connection issues.
  • Among ARPG fans, Last Epoch is currently the topic of the day. Experts like streamers are extensively dedicating themselves to the game and some are even switching directly from Diablo 4.
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This is what shroud says: The well-known Twitch streamer shroud has been playing Last Epoch for a while now. In his latest stream on March 3, he raved about the game and explained why he is currently celebrating it:

This game has so many things, and at the same time, it’s not too hard. [Even] a fool like me could figure it all out with enough time. You just have to use the crafting system once or twice for each of its categories, then you’ll understand it.

shroud

Especially the crafting system is a point that excites many veterans. Even players with over 6,000 hours in Path of Exile praise the crafting and the itemization in general. This is also one of the biggest positives for shroud.

The streamer says: The hunt for items is extremely successful. You keep finding items where you wonder if you could build something cool out of them. The “wild hunt for loot” and the countless resulting builds are what’s cool about Last Epoch.

You can find shroud’s latest stream about Last Epoch on Twitch. His comments on the game and Diablo 4 start around 1:53:50.

A particularly crazy build doesn’t even need weapons to work. You can see how Last Epoch looks in the trailer:

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Last Epoch: The ARPG Showcases Classes, Battles, and Challenges in the Launch Trailer

“I don’t know if I can ever play Diablo again”

While talking with his chat, shroud brings up the comparison to Diablo 4. He says:

I don’t know if I can ever play Diablo again. It’s just not worth it. [Last Epoch] beats it in almost every single area.

Diablo 4 is only superior in two things: performance and graphics. Last Epoch is not ugly, but what Diablo does with its skills is simply overwhelming. Every skill is stunning and has a visible impact on the world.

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In terms of performance, Diablo 4 is also significantly ahead. Everything runs smoothly and looks great. Nvidia’s DLSS, for example, would be a system that could propel Last Epoch forward significantly, according to shroud.

The streamer concludes his praise with the fact that it’s now about how Last Epoch will perform in the future. The game was released in top condition, making it difficult to deliver corresponding quality afterwards. Other games have it easier: they release poorly and then become better with features that are actually expected. However, the developers apparently already have big plans: Last Epoch wants to become the best game in the genre – Explains how it will continue with a big update

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14 year old MMORPG is now becoming a Soulslike on Steam: “Words cannot describe how ready I am”

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

A new action RPG on Steam could be the next hit for all fans of Soulslike games. The game is based on a 14-year-old MMORPG.

What game is this about? Vindictus: Defying Fate is a new action RPG that is set to be released on Steam. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because it’s based on the horror MMORPG of the same name from 2010.

Currently, publisher Nexon, which is also responsible for Dave the Diver among other games, has announced the pre-alpha starting March 13, 2024. However, a precise release date has not yet been revealed.

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Vindictus: Defying Fate allows you to experience an old MMORPG as a Soulslike

What to expect: At first glance, it looks like the developers want to get a little involved in the Soulslike genre with this new game. They promise intense and challenging battles, among other things. In the trailer, you can also catch a glimpse of the first combat gameplay.

Here you can see, for example, that many enemies are definitely physically superior to you, and you must cleverly adjust to their movesets to deliver the decisive blow. In combat, you will rely on your skills, reflexes, and strategy. At first glance, it already looks very fluid.

In line with the somewhat dark setting, you can also see a lot of blood splattering during the fights. Anyone who enjoys this kind of graphic representation should be visually satisfied here.

Vindictus: Defying Fate takes place in a fantasy world based on Celtic myths. The enemies in the trailer already resemble dark creatures and mythical beings.

You should be able to customize your character in the game. Each character is said to be unique not only in appearance but also in weapon and combat style. You should create a character that you can identify with, which also suits your own play style.

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What does the community say? Standing out among the relatively many Soulslike games in recent years certainly poses a challenge.

Simply basing their new game on their old MMORPG could be exactly the solution to this hurdle for Nexon. In any case, it seems that many of the old fans are already looking forward to another adventure in the world of Vindictus, judging by the comments (via YouTube):

  • prod.byGats writes: “I remember how I played it back in 2012 when it came out in Europe. It had my whole class hooked. This game was really ahead of its time. I’m excited that it’s coming back.”
  • ImpulseJojo writes: “Words cannot describe how ready I am for a Vindictus comeback. One of my favorite childhood games.”
  • Dragonwar0 writes: “Just when I thought it would never come back […] I am very excited to play this game again. I hope Nexon doesn’t mess it up, Vindictus is the best game they ever created.”

What do you think of the new approach? Are you interested in a new action RPG based on this old MMORPG? Feel free to discuss.

You should definitely be able to play another Soulslike this year: Steam: A new Soulslike turns you into an Italian puppeteer, announces the release date in the trailer

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Player wins in PvP of Elden Ring, receives 80 million runes for the kill – ‘Something is wrong’

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

In the so-called invasions, players can dive into the worlds of others in Elden Ring. The goal of an invasion is to take out the host. As a reward, there are runes for this – but one player received much more runes than usual for his kill.

What is so unusual about the kill? In the reddit forum, a player describes the strange situation. He manages to kill another player during an invasion. The video shows how he kills the player with just one shot.

Normally, this kill would have given around 355,000 runes. But in this case, the killer receives over 80 million runes. Upon seeing this high amount, the player can hardly believe his luck and stands still for a moment.

According to his own statement, the user plays a lot of multiplayer in Elden Ring, but he has never encountered such a high amount. He felt like Scrooge McDuck, swimming in his own money – in this case, in his own runes.

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Player receives over 80 million runes for kill – This could be the reason

Why did the player receive so many runes? In the comments, other users of the forum are looking for possible scenarios as to why the player received so many runes. Many suspect that it could either be a bug or a cheat.

However, where the users agree: Something must be wrong with this gigantic amount.

SilvesTheRog suspects that it might be a hack through Save Wizard or something similar. Perhaps the other player set his level to over 713 and the game simply gave out the amount of runes that would be appropriate for such a high level.

However, Salted_One thinks that it’s more likely to be a bug. Another user had received exactly the same amount from another player, which would be a very large coincidence.

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Are the runes valuable? Either way, many users are happy about the player’s sudden wealth. The runes are among the most important things in Elden Ring. They are both experience points and currency in the game.

The user also used the 80 million runes to level up. After spending the runes, he reached level 314. The maximum level in Elden Ring is 713. This level is reached when every attribute is level 99.

Some players have even built robots to help them farm the precious runes: Elden Ring: Tinkerer builds robots for farming because normal cheating would be way too easy

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In EA FC 24 you can get a strong player who makes the best passes – But you need to hurry

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

In EA FC 24 you now have a new feature that allows you to get one of the best midfield playmakers ever while saving a lot of coins. We will show you what you need to do for that.

Which player is it about? Wesley Sneijder has been introduced this year as a new Hero in EA FC 24. The card of the Dutchman immediately generated great interest and was priced over 200,000 coins for the first two months after release. Meanwhile, his market value has settled at a maximum price of 70,000 coins, as two additional Hero versions have surpassed the original card:

  • UCL-Hero Sneijder (Price: ~1.3 million coins; as of March 04, 2024)
  • FC Fantasy Sneijder (Price: ~ 3.4 million coins; as of March 04, 2024)

The cheapest option for a better Sneijder card is thus over a million coins if you want to buy it on the transfer market. But with our method, you can get a nearly identical version that is one million coins cheaper and even has one more Playstyle+ compared to the UCL-Hero, making him a complete passing machine.

EA FC 24 Evolution and UCL Sneijder in comparison
Wesley Sneijder: The Hero Evolution (left) has nearly the same stats as the UCL version

Hero Evolution gives Sneijder the missing pass Playstyle

This is how you create one of the best passing players with the Base Hero Catch-Up Evolution: After completing the Base Hero Catch-Up Evolution, you will receive the golden passing Playstyle “Tiki-Taka” as an additional Playstyle+. This Playstyle is exactly what Wesley Sneijder is missing to truly possess all passing Playstyles.

All you need to start the Evolution is Sneijder’s Base Hero card and 125,000 coins to unlock it for the player. To buy Sneijder, you need to be a bit patient, as the good man is currently hard to obtain on the transfer market, which could be another proof of how well he fits the Evolution.

In our list for 10 cards that nobody actually plays but are constantly sold out, we listed more professionals who are particularly sought after due to their passing ability for potential Evolutions.

What makes Evolution Sneijder’s passes so special? After the Evolution, Sneijder possesses every single passing Playstyle available in EA FC 24. After more than 5 months, you have surely heard that Playstyles are at least as important as the pure stats of a player. Cards that have both strong passing stats and the appropriate Playstyles can really become game-changers in the game. This definitely applies to Wesley Sneijder’s Catch-Up Evolution.

EA FC 24 Evo-Sneijder Playstyles with Tiki-Taka+

Especially his flat passes (X button on PlayStation/ A button on Xbox) in combination play are a sight to behold due to the additional Playstyle+ “Tiki-Taka” and almost always find the teammate. The same goes for the through balls, which you play with the Triangle button on PlayStation or the Y button on Xbox. You can use these optimally with the golden Playstyle “Decisive Pass” to perfectly serve the balls into the run of your starting colleague.

But the following silver passing Playstyles also make Sneijder a passing machine:

  • “Hard Pass” allows extremely sharp and accurate crosses
  • “Long Pass” enables long, high through balls and switches of play with great precision
  • “Through Pass” guarantees perfectly timed pressure passes to your teammates

A professional has ranked all Playstyles in EA FC 24 with a strong focus on defensive styles. You can see the complete ranking here.

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How long is the Base Hero Catch-Up Evolution still available? To complete the Evolution, you need to hurry. By Tuesday, March 05, at 7:00 PM, you need to have Sneijder and the required fee of 125,000 coins, otherwise you will have no chance for the upgrades.

Once Sneijder has been confirmed for the Evolution, you will have another week to complete the tasks for the upgrades. You can also do this comfortably in Squad Battles.

Sneijder’s incredible passes gain even more significance when they find a suitable receiver who can convert the assists into goals. For this, we have a clear striker recommendation for you: I have tested a striker who plays like a significantly better Haaland – Here’s how strong Future Stars Højlund is

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Head of Helldivers 2 explains why you keep losing planets – players immediately set up a battle plan

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The head of Helldivers 2 describes the conquest of planets as a constant tug-of-war, and one player believes he knows how to win it.

In Helldivers 2, the conquest of planets occupied by bugs or robots plays a significant role. With each operation you complete on a planet, you contribute to the successful democratization.

However, the game does not explain in detail how exactly the conquest of the planets progresses or at what rate the bugs and robots reconquer a planet. Now, the head of the studio has provided insight into the mechanics, and a battle plan from the community is already available.

What does the head say? Johan Pilestedt, the CEO of Helldivers developer Arrowhead, explains on X.com that the community is capable of liberating large portions of a planet when player numbers are at their peak.

Once this peak has passed and relatively few players are online, the Over-Earth’s enemies manage to reconquer the planet. Pilestedt describes the process as a tug-of-war that constantly goes back and forth.

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Players devise a plan for successful conquest

Several hours after Pilestedt’s post on X, the Reddit user “ghoxen” reached out to the community and described in more detail how the conquest and reconquest of planets works. He also developed a theory with which the Helldivers can overcome the tug-of-war and completely occupy a planet.

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What does the plan look like? The Reddit user has set up a sample calculation showing that players can only conquer 3 different planets if they first attack a single planet as a group.

For example, if 360,000 players are online, the Reddit user suggests that all players should first focus on planet 1 and capture it as quickly as possible. Afterward, they move on to planet 2 and, after its conquest, to planet 3.

Currently, however, players are spreading out over the various planets. In his example, he mentions 120,000 players per planet. Due to the division, the planet is captured more slowly, making insufficient progress during peak phases (in terms of player numbers), causing the planets to lose too much conquest progress during low phases.

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Are there other plans? Another suggestion that gathered over 2,300 “likes” on X is: If another console were to gain access to the war, the fight could sway more in favor of the Helldivers. Based on the motto: “More is better.”

The player is hinting at the discussion that Helldivers 2, being PlayStation-exclusive, is not playable on Xbox. Some players have wished since the release of the co-op shooter for it to be available on the Microsoft console as well.

Currently, Helldivers 2 is available only for PC and PlayStation 5, including crossplay between both platforms. You can also disable this if you want: Helldivers 2: How to disable crossplay on PC and PS5

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A magnificent anime throws you into a legendary fantasy world full of gods and spirits – and I love everything about it

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 4 minutes

MeinMMO editor Marie Friske has fallen shockingly in love with the Chinese anime Heaven Official’s Blessing, which completely convinced her with a mystical fantasy world, charming main characters, and a gripping story.

What is Heaven’s Official Blessing about? The Donghua (Chinese anime) takes place in ancient China. 

Xie Lian is the crown prince of the kingdom of Xianle. After being demoted several times, he ascends to heaven for the third time. In the process, he accidentally destroys a golden palace.

Since the god does not have any temples on Earth and is therefore not worshipped, he has to earn divinity in other ways to make amends for the damage.

So Xie Lian descends into the human world to exorcise ghosts and settle his debts in heaven. While doing so, he meets the mysterious ghost king Hua Cheng, who shows great interest in the crown prince…

Heaven Official’s Blessing is the anime adaptation of the boys-love story by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, which was first published as a novel and later as a manhua (Chinese comic). 

The author is also known for The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, which has both an anime and a live-action adaptation titled The Untamed (one of my absolute favorite series!).

Both stories belong to the Xianxia genre. This term describes fantasy that incorporates elements from Taoism, Buddhism, and Chinese mythology. 

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Even the poster for the 2nd season reflects the magic of the anime

A note: You can watch the first season of Heaven Official’s Blessing on Crunchyroll only in Chinese Mandarin or English. If you watch it in its original language, English or Arabic subtitles are available.

In the 2nd season, however, there are also German subtitles. Here you also have the Japanese dubbing as an audio option.

Here you can see a trailer for the 2nd season of Heaven Official’s Blessing:

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Offizieller Trailer zur 2. Staffel des chinesischen Animes „Heaven Official’s Blessing“

Exciting fantasy world full of hauntings and legends

Heaven Official’s Blessing throws you into a mystical ancient China, where gods, ghosts, and demons walk among mortals. I really enjoy this legendary world and it creates the perfect setting for plenty of puzzles, surprises, and magical moments in the anime.

The story begins directly with the mystery of the ghost bridegroom, who kidnaps women shortly before their weddings. Xie Lian then has the brilliant idea of disguising himself as a bride to uncover the haunting.

However, upon arriving in the dark forest, the atmosphere quickly changes. While the characters are joking one moment, the next moment a creepy feeling arises, reminiscent of listening to ghost stories around a campfire: 

Suddenly, a woman’s cryptic singing resonates and shadowy figures flit through the bushes, too quickly to recognize what is lurking in the forest – moments like these keep me glued to the screen as I immerse myself in the story. 

In the 2nd season, Xie Lian finds himself in a ghost town full of curious beings

In addition to the captivating mystical situations, I also particularly enjoy the spectacular fight and action animations in which gods and ghosts showcase their supernatural powers and create cool moments. 

For example, they can summon a whirlwind, throw fireballs, or use hordes of silver butterflies as a distraction.

Xie Lian and Hua Cheng as a lovable character pair

Xie Lian is just too good for this world with his enormous heart

The main character Xie Lian has quickly won my heart with his clumsy but kind-hearted nature, and I often feel the urge to just hug him when he looks at the chaos (which he often unintentionally contributed to) with puppy eyes. 

The god is not worshipped on Earth and therefore always has to ask his heavenly companions for some strength. Moreover, he is a huge unfortunate, so he is quite unpopular in heaven due to his unintended potential for destruction.

He is really just trying to bring peace among the people, selflessly throwing himself into battle, and has a special gift for caring for lost souls.

Hua Cheng is by far the coolest character in the anime

Next to him, the character Hua Cheng is simply fantastic. He is a cunning ghost king with the ability to change his form and approach his enemies unnoticed. 

He is extremely powerful and gives me chills when he demonstrates his full strength in epic moments.

Hua Cheng has style

Hua Cheng knows no scruples and appears reserved and cold to the other characters. Only by Xie Lian’s side does the stoic ghost king suddenly become a gentle and emotional protector who wants to delight his companion with little gifts and favors. 

This contrasting duo, which is so understanding and supportive of each other, moves me to tears more than once and is one of the sweetest pairs of characters I have ever rooted for.

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Gripping fantasy story that won’t let me go

The anime features not only a beautiful romance between the character duo Xie Lian and Hua Cheng, conveyed through small gestures and indirect love declarations, but also a captivating fantasy story that immerses you in a legendary ancient China.

Moreover, the episodes usually end with such an exciting cliffhanger that Heaven Official’s Blessing practically begs to be binge-watched on far too long anime nights, even though one should actually be alert in the office the next day.

However, I can conclude that watching Hua Cheng and Xie Lian uncover the secrets of heaven and the ghosts was worth every sleepless night.

If you are looking for more anime with a heartwarming romance and fantasy elements, then check out this recommendation: An anime on Netflix initially sounded purely cheesy – After episode 1, I understand why it is so popular

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Streamer meets invisible opponent in CoD Warzone, earns laughter: ‘The system thinks you are cheating’

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

A video from Call of Duty: Warzone is currently the center of discussion. The streamer DougisRaw is taken out by an invisible player and thinks it is a cheater – when he himself could be the cheater.

Why is he getting laughs? The streamer DougisRaw recently posted a video on X (formerly Twitter), in which a stream clip of him can be seen. The streamer is playing Call of Duty: Warzone and encounters another player in the Gulag.

The curious thing is, his opponent takes him out, but is invisible to the streamer. In the kill cam, you can see that the opponent is quite visibly standing in front of him, but from the streamer’s perspective, he apparently is not visible.

What seems like a bug could, however, also be an anti-cheat measure that has the streamer in its sights.

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The community is outraged and sees the streamer caught

What does the community say about the video? The video has now been viewed over 10 million times on X (formerly Twitter) and has already garnered many comments. The majority of users agree that the streamer is being trolled by the game’s anti-cheat system in the clip.

  • Juicedcp comments: “The system thinks you are cheating or maybe you are…”
  • Mushroom49ers writes: “It’s the anti-cheat.”
  • AlmightyTJM states: “Just stop cheating, man.”

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What anti-cheat measure is involved? In Call of Duty: Warzone and MW3, the “Ricochet Anti-Cheat” system is in use. This system utilizes several technologies aimed at limiting the damage that cheaters inflict on the game. Potential cheaters can, for example, lose their weapons or be unable to see their legitimately playing opponents.

The community believes that the last measure would affect the streamer, and he has presumably revealed himself with his video. But there are also doubts that this concerns the anti-cheat system.

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Why are there doubts? The online magazine CharlieIntel writes on X (formerly Twitter) that according to their sources, in the clip of DougisRaw, it does not concern the feature of the anti-cheat. Instead, the video actually shows a bug.

A video on YouTube also shows that the anti-cheat system would make the opponent invisible only after a hit. This does not fit with the events in the streamer’s video. 

Here you can see the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auTXw6nw18U

Under the streamer’s video on X (formerly Twitter), FridgeMKE also counters: “It’s a glitch with a specific skin; sometimes phases go invisible. It’s happened to me twice already. I’m not going to say which skin it is, because people will rush to it, but I hope they patch it soon.”

DougisRaw is still not banned and has not had any problems streaming the game since then.

The anti-cheat system of Call of Duty has already caught many players in a trap, who then shared videos on social networks thinking the game treated them unfairly: Player feels bullied by CoD Warzone – Does not realize that he was caught by the anti-cheat system

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Gabe Newell revealed the login credentials for his account on Steam to prove how secure his platform is

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 3 minutes

Steam Chief Gabe Newell believes in the security of the gaming platform. To prove this, he published the credentials for his Steam account in 2011. Since then, he has been waiting to be hacked.

To use the gaming platform Steam, you need an account. This account can become very valuable with a growing number of purchased games.

All the more important is it to protect your library from hackers and account thieves. For this purpose, Steam operator Valve offers several options as protection.

Steam boss Gabe Newell is very convinced of these protective mechanisms and wanted to prove how secure they are. For this reason, he revealed the credentials for his Steam account.

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Gabe Newell revealed his Steam account data

What did Gabe Newell do? During an Intel event at CeBIT in 2011, the head of Steam took the stage. In front of the audience present, he entered the credentials for his Steam account on a computer.

The screen content was displayed on a large screen, so everyone could clearly see his username. Additionally, he revealed the typed password and urged the audience to hack his account and steal it from him.

Newell’s password is not particularly long or complex. Here you can find even worse passwords – hopefully yours is not among them.

Why did he do that? The disclosure of his credentials was a planned action by Gabe Newell. With the knowledge of his username and password, he wanted to demonstrate how secure Steam accounts are protected against theft.

Newell used this moment to present the new security system Steam Guard. In this way, the audience members were not able to log into his Steam account, change the password, and thus take over the account.

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Why was his account secure? This new layer of security added a 2-step authentication when logging into Steam. Provided Steam Guard is activated, a prompt to enter an access code appears when attempting to log in on an unknown computer.

This access code is sent to the email address registered with Steam. Without this code, you cannot log into a device that you have not previously used for Steam. As long as access to the email address is secure, a Steam account remains protected from attacks.

Has his account been hacked since then? Since the disclosure of the login data, it has not been reported that the Steam chief’s account has been stolen. Since he did not have to worry about his account, Gabe Newell also had time to appear in a commercial for a kitchen device.

Since his username [email protected] is also his company email address, it seems that no one has managed to hack his email inbox so far.

Presumably, Gabe Newell was clever enough not to use his Steam password “MoolyFTW” for his email address as well.

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How secure is Steam today? In recent years, Valve has not been idle and has further improved Steam Guard and added new options for more security. With the Steam app, players have another way to protect their accounts from unauthorized access.

Within the app, account owners can use Steam Guard as an authenticator and log in on a new computer, for example, by scanning a QR code. The receipt of an access code can now also optionally take place through the app instead of via email.

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Dragon Ball: Son Gohan reveals the secret behind his strongest form, directly challenges Son Goku

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

In Chapter 102 of the Dragon Ball Super manga, Son Goku and Son Gohan fight each other in their strongest forms. During the battle, Son Gohan explains to his father the secret behind “Beast Mode” and how he learned to control this form.

What secret lies behind “Beast Mode”? Son Goku asks his son what it is about “Beast Mode.” This mode was already seen in the manga and the movie Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.

  • “Beast Mode” is Son Gohan’s strongest form. Piccolo came up with the name for this mode.
  • During the transformation, Son Gohan gets longer hair that stands up in this mode. His hair turns silver and his iris becomes red.
  • With this form, Son Gohan was even able to defeat Cell Max with ease. Bulma thinks that Son Gohan becomes an even stronger fighter through “Beast Mode” than his father.

Son Gohan explains to his father that he can use this form whenever he wants. He owes this ability to Piccolo, who taught Son Gohan how to control his flow of energy and thus achieve full control over “Beast Mode.”

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Son Goku faces Son Gohan

Who is the stronger Saiyan now? To prove his skills, Son Gohan first faces his brother Son Goten and Vegeta’s son Trunks. The two try to fuse, but the result is a corpulent fighter who is defeated by Son Gohan.

Son Gohan does not even have to activate his “Beast Mode” to defeat the two.

Then, Son Goku takes the honor and faces his son. Son Gohan activates his “Beast Mode,” while Son Goku uses his “Ultra Instinct.” In this technique, consciousness separates from the body, resulting in the Saiyan having faster reflexes.

Both Saiyans thus fight each other in their strongest forms. In Chapter 102, there is no winner yet, but the two fighters demonstrate how powerful their best forms are. They actually destroy part of Beerus’s planet, despite only fighting through physical contact.

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What happens next? Dragon Ball Super is the continuation of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. The first manga volume was released in June 2015. Since then, the manga has been regularly continued with new chapters.

There was even an anime that ran from 2015 to 2018. However, only the first 42 chapters of the manga are shown, which now comprises 102 chapters. Therefore, Son Gohan’s new form has not yet been seen in the anime, only in the movie.

Instead, anime fans can look forward to Dragon Ball Daima, which is set to premiere in Fall 2024: Dragon Ball: New series of the cult anime starts in 2024 and will shrink Son Goku and Vegeta again.

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Pokémon GO: Trainer loses valuable XP due to another player and this can happen to you too

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

To progress in Pokémon GO, experience points are particularly important. However, trainers are repeatedly robbed of their XP by others. What it’s about and why it can also affect you, we have summarized here on MeinMMO for you.

What contents are involved? In Pokémon GO, you earn experience points (XP) in various situations, such as catching Pokémon, spinning PokéStops, or evolving your monsters. You need these to level up your trainer level. So, anyone wanting to reach level 50 has to farm a lot of them.

However, trainers are often cheated out of these valuable XP. This also happened to Reddit user ChrisSOAD, who lost a whole 100,000 experience points due to an important feature. How that is possible and what another player has to do with it, we will explain to you below.

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Trainer loses 100,000 XP due to the behavior of another

What feature is involved? To collect a lot of XP in Pokémon GO, many players use the friends feature. Through this, you can befriend other trainers and level up your friendship level through regular interactions, such as exchanging gifts, joint raids, or trading.

For each level reached, both friends receive a certain amount of XP. This way, you can secure 100,000 XP at the Best Friends status and even double that in combination with a Lucky Egg. Reddit user ChrisSOAD also used this feature and is now frustrated by a huge fail.

As he reveals in the comments, he reached the Best Friends status for the first time and was excited about the reward. But instead of being able to rejoice in a decent amount of XP, he simply received nothing, as he shows in his post.

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Why didn’t he receive XP? The reason for this loss of XP is the behavior of the other trainer. This trainer triggered the level-up and removed ChrisSOAD from his friends list after the crediting of his own XP – with the consequence that ChrisSOAD simply does not receive his XP at the next login in the game.

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Trainers are angry and demand a solution

Problem keeps occurring: ChrisSOAD is not the first trainer to lose valuable XP in this way. Players are continually criticizing the reckless behavior of others and are angry about it.

To achieve the Best Friends status, 90 days of mutual interactions are necessary, making it all the more frustrating when the effort was in vain. You can find numerous reports about this in the comments on Reddit:

  • CABlitz: I don’t understand the hurry with which people are deleted, it’s unbelievable. At least wait one day out of human decency.
  • CentrureAstrike: […] what is wrong with staying best friends? Unless his friends list was full, which is probably not the case since he just loves to delete people immediately. He should have just left it as it was.
  • CrystalClimaxx: Man, that’s really messed up. Whoever this ‘friend’ is, I hope his next friends will do the same to him! Karma.
  • bluisthewarmestchz: I hate people who do this.
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Trainers demand a solution: Other players also see Niantic as being responsible. From their perspective, it should simply be handled on the system side. Trainers should still receive their XP despite such behavior. Some are advising ChrisSOAD to contact support with the image and ask for a solution.

But other solutions from the developers’ side would also be conceivable from the perspective of some to manage such situations better in the future, as can be read in the Reddit comments:

  • AlternativeHandle771: I recently suggested to one of my friends that Niantic should arrange it so that when you reach a friend’s milestone, you cannot unfriend them for at least 12 hours, so they have a little window to log in and receive their XP.
  • Dreadnark: But Niantic really needs to fix this obvious oversight. It shouldn’t be hard to program the game so that you still receive XP even after being deleted.
  • The_forgetful_alt: I think that if you delete people immediately after they become best friends, you should be banned from adding friends and not receive friendship gifts for 2 days. Longer if you continue to do it.
  • PlentyofPennies: Send this screenshot as a hint to Niantic and ask them to fix it. It’s so easy for them to end this nonsense. They will only do it if enough people complain. It only takes a minute.

Whether Niantic will actually address this issue remains to be seen. If there is new information, you will definitely read it with us on MeinMMO. Until then, we can only recommend that you coordinate with your trainer friends before leveling up.

Has this happened to you as well? Or do you perhaps even kick your friends immediately after reaching the Best Friends status? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.

There are other ways to collect plenty of XP. Last year, a trainer secured over 500,000 XP in one hour.

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