A 10-year-old student finds Apple’s nerd emoji offensive, has started a petition to have it changed

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A 10-year-old boy says that Apple7s nerd emoji is an insult to all glasses wearers. This is why he started a petition to change the mobile icon.

There was a time when people who did not fit the typical stereotype had to struggle with societal prejudices. Especially glasses wearers who are fans of technology, video games, or science fiction were unfortunately mocked too often by society.

Fortunately, this has changed massively over the last few years. Nerds no longer fulfill clichés but appear cool in their way. Glasses are seen more as a fashion accessory rather than a negative trait. This could also be the reason why a signed pair of glasses from a streamer was sold for a high sum on eBay.

To ensure this remains the case, a 10-year-old student has decided to start a petition against the glasses-wearing nerd emoji. He finds it insulting and therefore calls on Apple to change the symbol. Our colleagues from 3DJuegos.com reported on this as well.

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10-Year-Old Wants Apple to Replace the Nerd Emoji

What did the student do? The 10-year-old boy from England has launched a petition against Apple7s nerd emoji via petitiononline.uk. He is supported by his French teacher, who has put the petition online on his behalf.

Since he wears glasses himself, he feels personally affected. He wants to persuade Apple to change the current appearance of the emoji. His parents were not surprised by his action, as he has 2always had a clear opinion on everything,2 according to them.

Why should Apple change the nerd emoji? The student believes that the nerd emoji is insulting to all glasses wearers in the world due to its appearance. The protruding teeth particularly bother him. The boy even sees a comparison to rabbits or rats.

He worries about people who are wearing glasses for the first time in their lives. The Apple symbol could discourage them. The danger is too great that glasses are perceived as a negative trait because of the nerd emoji.

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How likely are his chances of success? At the moment, his petition has already collected over 2,400 signatures. However, it is unclear whether Apple will take notice of his action and respond to his request. For comparison, a petition from fans of the Witcher series has already garnered over 330,000 supporters.

It definitely supports the idea that Apple has changed an emoji in the past. This was the revolver symbol. The US company saw the need for action and replaced it with the symbol of a water gun.

As a counter-design, the 10-year-old boy has created his own symbol. He calls it the Genius Emoji. The smiley on it also wears glasses. However, instead of the protruding teeth, his version shows a small smile.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 22.12.

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Amid the festive lights and snowy landscapes in Destiny 2 there is a very special weekly visitor who delights the Guardians with exotic gifts – Xur, the mysterious agent of the Nine. Even in this festive season, he brings you exotic goods.

What happened this week in Destiny? For Bungie, this week marks the winter break. The developer is only around in the background to intervene in case of bugs and issues. The weekly blog will return on January 16.

However, this week in Destiny 2, it was almost all about good weapons for the Guardians.

In this dungeon, you must go if you want to have the new rocket pistol weapon type:

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All info about Xur on December 22, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

When does Xur arrive? He appears in Destiny 2 weekly on Fridays at 6:00 PM and remains present in the game world until the following Tuesday at 6:00 PM. During this time, Guardians from all over the world can visit his shop and purchase exotic items.

Where is Xur? This is his camp for the weekend

Xur’s location: After the reset at 6:00 PM, the search begins and players fly to Xur’s possible locations. The MeinMMO editorial team is on hand and will tell you where to search.

Here is where Xur is: in the European Dead Zone, so fly to the Twisted Cove
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Xur is in the ETZ, Twisted Cove

Xur’s inventory from December 22 to 26 – All Exotics at a glance

What does Xur have on offer? Xur offers a wide selection of exotic gear and weapons on behalf of the Nine, which he only sells to all Guardians in Season 23 for Legendary Shards.

His inventory changes weekly and particularly offers new players the opportunity to improve their skills through the use of Exotics and gear up faster for the challenges in Destiny 2.

This is Xur’s offer

Xur’s inventory from December 22 to 26.

Weapon: Coldheart – Fusion rifle for 29 Legendary Shards

Hunter: Celestial Nighthawk – Helm for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +11
  • Resilience: +8
  • Recovery: +16
  • Discipline: +10
  • Intellect: +19
  • Strength: +2
  • Total: 66

Titan: Synthoceps – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +12
  • Resilience: +3
  • Recovery: +21
  • Discipline: +12
  • Intellect: +10
  • Strength: +10
  • Total: 68

Warlock: Felwinter’s Helm – Helm for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +7
  • Resilience: +15
  • Recovery: +10
  • Discipline: +2
  • Intellect: +16
  • Strength: +14
  • Total: 64

Legendary armor set: “Kairos Function” set, the Mercury set

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In addition to the regular offerings, Xur sells unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs. However, you can only buy these weapons from Xur if you also own the corresponding expansion.

Currently, he has one weapon on offer:

  • The exotic hand cannon “Hawkmoon” (Beyond Light DLC) with Snapshot Sights.

Trials of Osiris from December 22 to 26 – Maps, Weapons and Information

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You can also obtain this iconic armor in the Trials

During Christmas, you can also play the Trials of Osiris to take a break from the delicious food, cookies and family gatherings. So stop by the 14th Saint.

Which map is active this week? In the Trials, Guardians need to focus on a specific map. It does not change and remains active until the Weekly Reset on December 26 at 6:00 PM.

This map is active: Meltdown
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Meltdown, the Clovis Bray map in PvP

This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, a special weapon awaits you at the Lighthouse, which you receive for your flawless run, meaning 7 wins, as a Master version. You can earn the weapon until the coming Tuesday, December 26 at 6:00 PM.

As a reward, there is always an Adept weapon if you made it safely to the Lighthouse with your ticket.

This week’s Master Trials weapon is: Igneous Hammer
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When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, December 22, 2023, at 6:00 PM and end with the Weekly Reset on December 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM.

Focus on the loot you want: You can specifically focus your Exam engrams on your desired weapon at the 14th Saint. Additionally, there are Enhancement Prisms and Ascendant Shards. Your reward increases further once you have a complete pass – even if you lost one or two Trials matches.

On behalf of the Destiny editorial team at MeinMMO, we would like to wish all brave Guardians out there a reflective time. May your time in the world of Destiny 2 be filled with warm encounters, epic battles, and special gifts. Just like it was for this Guardian: Friendship in Destiny 2 leads to unexpected happiness: ‘Changed my life on my own’

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The ‘Game of the Year’ is 10% cheaper on Steam, but only for a short time – These offers are worth it in the Winter Sale

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The Winter Sale 2023 is currently running on Steam, the last wave of offers this year. The highlight: Baldur’s Gate 3, the game of the year. But other games are also cheaper now and worth it. MeinMMO presents the best offers to you.

This is the deal:

Is the game worth it? Baldur’s Gate 3 is considered by many fans to be the best game of the year and was even crowned as “Game of the Year” at the Game Awards 2023. Actually a phenomenon, because the genre is rather niche and is aimed at absolute nerds.

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The role-playing game is based on Dungeons & Dragons and focuses mainly on story, narration, and character development. You play a pre-made or self-created character, from which you can choose various classes and races.

Your decisions shape the world and influence what happens. The developers offer you 17,000 different endings and absolute creative freedom. That’s exactly why Baldur’s Gate 3 is celebrated.

Players praise the game for the ability to discover new content even after hundreds of hours. The entire MeinMMO editorial team is also enthusiastic about Baldur’s Gate 3, and even in the gaming industry, the game is considered an exception – or a new standard.

Colleague Michael Graf from GameStar explains here why Baldur’s Gate 3 is shaking up the industry:

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Diablo 4, Starfield and many hidden gems are cheaper

Other highlights in the Steam Sale include Diablo 4, Starfield, and Jagged Alliance 3, all of which were released in 2023 and can boast significant successes for the most part.

Two of the biggest deals you can currently get are with Civilization VI and BattleBit Remastered. Civ costs only €5.99 (instead of €59.99) and BattleBit Remastered is available for €8.87 instead of €14.79. The shooter is considered the “better Battlefield”, despite the peculiar graphics.

There are also a few personal recommendations and hidden gems. If you like simulation games, you should definitely check out Against the Storm, a roguelite where you build villages against a storm. It is currently available for €19.49.

If you prefer playing cooperatively, Remnant 2 is worth it for you. The sequel to “Soulslike with guns” offers various classes and a new story, as well as a mode in which the world is generated anew and randomly every time, so you can farm. Remnant 2 costs €29.99 in the sale.

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Finally, Lies of P is noteworthy. In this Soulslike, you play the puppet P (actually Pinocchio) and must find out who or what is responsible for the puppets going mad and slaughtering humans. The game combines a dark, Victorian atmosphere with tough Soulslike gameplay and is currently priced at €47.99. You can also get it in the Game Pass. Lies of P is by the way ideal, if you need motivation to go to the gym.

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Warzone players die from snowballs in the Gulag before the 1v1 – Developers intervene

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In Call of Duty: Warzone there is a chance to come back into the match after being eliminated, if you win a duel in the Gulag. However, not all players made it that far, so the developers had to intervene.

The Gulag is a kind of mini-game that takes place on a compact map in Call of Duty: Warzone. There, 2 players fight against each other, who have been eliminated in the Warzone, for a second chance in the form of a respawn.

All players who have been in a Gulag before will find the situation familiar: During the waiting time, stones fly around, players throw them at each other but cause no damage. So far, so good.

With the arrival of CODMAS in CoD: MW3, snowballs came into play – and thus also in the Gulag. Instead of stones, players could throw snowballs. The streamer DrDisrespect shows in a clip that you can actually die from this, even before the actual duel.

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Deadly Snowball Fight in the Gulag

How did he die? In a nearly 30-second clip on X (formerly Twitter) from December 21, DrDisrespect is seen waiting for his duel in the Gulag of Call of Duty: Warzone. The countdown counts down from 10 seconds.

Meanwhile, he chats with his audience, when suddenly his character takes damage out of nowhere – even before the actual duel. With each hit, he ducks down in front of the camera, looks around, and seems visibly irritated.

After 3-4 hits, his character dies just before the bell rings to start the duel. When the kill cam is displayed, it becomes clear what happened: The enemy pelted him with snowballs from the waiting area. DrDisrespect is speechless, and the clip ends.

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How did the developers intervene? After numerous accounts shared DrDisrespect’s clip on X, Raven Software also posted a message. They shared a post from the account “CODUpdates”, which informed the community that snowballs have been deactivated in the Gulag.

Raven Software shared the post and wrote:

Those of you who threw stone-filled snowballs at the Gulag candidates are now on the naughty list.

The Santa Claus is watching. 🎅

Raven Software via X on December 21
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Since the developers did not deny the statement of the info post from CODUpdates, it can be assumed that you will no longer be able to hold a deadly snowball fight in the Gulag.

In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, the developers also intervened, but it was about cheaters who smuggled a powerful weapon into the multiplayer. In the end, the cheaters suffered more than their opponents:

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LoL: European ADC Legend Conquers the Hardest Server in the World in a New Role

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Rekkles has been one of the biggest ADC talents in League of Legends over the years. Now he is conquering the hardest server in the world as a supporter. MeinMMO reveals what’s behind it.

Who are we talking about? The former ADC legend Carl Martin Erik Rekkles Larsson has taken a remarkable step in his career during the off-season. After previously playing for Fnatic, G2 Esports, and Karmine Corp, he has now joined the South Korean team T1 Esports Academy, not as an ADC, but as a supporter.

Meanwhile, the Swede is training his supporter skills in the South Korean solo queue. So far, he is showing remarkable performances and can obviously keep up and shine as a supporter among the best players in the SoloQ.

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Rekkles climbs incredibly fast to Challenger in South Korea

What exactly has he achieved? He has managed to climb to the highest rank in the South Korean league, Challenger, with 1,106 LP and a win rate of 63% (as of December 22, 2023 via op.gg).

His match history dates back to December 3, when he was still in Diamond 2. In a remarkably short time, he has made it to Challenger.

If you take a closer look at his profile on op.gg, a supporter immediately stands out – namely Janna. Overall, he has played her the most with 66 games in that time, followed by Senna with 19 games and Renata Glasc with 15 games. With Janna, he currently has a winrate of an astonishing 68 percent.

Janna is considered a good enchanter supporter in League of Legends.

What makes Janna so strong?

  • She has excellent disengage abilities and good peel. Janna can knock opponents up with her Q and push them away with her ultimate. For instance, she can interrupt hooks and jumps from other champions so they can’t reach you quickly. Her abilities can also be used offensively to create initiation opportunities for the team.
  • Janna is also wonderful for roaming due to her skills and her passive, giving her additional movement speed.
  • Her shield not only protects but also increases the attack damage of the target.
  • With her W, she can also slow enemies.
  • Overall, you feel safe with a good Janna.

What is so special? The LoL server in South Korea is considered the hardest server in the world, with some even moving to South Korea to train in a boot camp and improve their skills. In contrast, there are often complaints in the USA that even in a higher elo, players in the solo queue are too weak.

But the South Korean server has its quirks too. The living legend Faker believes that the quality of the Korean solo queue is lower compared to the European one. He has often been sabotaged by AFK players and remakes in his Challenger games.

Games are often decided within a few minutes or there are quick losses because the team sabotages the game (via esports.com)

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Rekkles’ rapid rise in the South Korean region in his role as a supporter is promising. However, the question remains whether this success will also be reflected in the official games of 2024.

With his South Korean team, he will play in the T1 Academy and compete in the LCK Challengers League against some of the most promising, young, new talents in the region. Rekkles is now 27 years old and is considered an old hand in esports. Let’s see how he will perform there as a supporter.

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Steam: Player defeats cheater in The Finals with an unusual weapon – “I was invincible to him”

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A player has defeated a cheater in the new shooter The Finals with an unusual strategy centered around a flower pot .

The Finals was only released at the beginning of December, but just a few weeks later, cheaters have become a significant problem. Many players are critically reporting numerous fraudsters in their matches.

Now, players have also found a way to deal with the nasty cheaters and defeat them. And the centerpiece of this quirky strategy is an unusual weapon: a simple flower pot.

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Flower pot becomes the nightmare of cheaters

How does the player outsmart the cheater? In The Finals, you can simply pick up and carry a variety of different objects. This includes chairs or flower pots that are scattered around the map as decoration.

The Reddit user EnoughCaregiver3883 has grabbed such a flower pot and attached an APS tower to it. This is a mid-level gadget in The Finals that destroys enemy projectiles like grenades within a certain radius and protects you from them.

Next, a team member attaches C4 to the flower pot – ideally someone playing the heavy class, as they can carry 2 C4s at once. The player then ran towards the cheater with this construct and blew him up with the C4.

The flower pot and the APS tower protected him from incoming fire on his way to the cheater. However, you can also use other items like a chair instead of a flower pot – they just shouldn’t be explosive.

Here you can see the Reddit post including the flower pot trick:

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Cheat system tricked by the flower pot

Why does it work? In his post, the Reddit user explains that he noticed that cheaters have difficulty destroying the APS towers.

In a comment, he suspects that the cheat system (for example, an aimbot) has trouble locking onto players when something else is in front of them that it cannot lock onto – like a flower pot.

So, when he holds the flower pot with the APS tower in front of him, the player’s theory suggests that the cheat system does not function as intended. Additionally, the APS tower protects him from grenades, allowing him to run directly at the player.

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Players celebrate the brilliant trick: “You are a genius”

How does the community react? On Reddit, the community of The Finals is excited about the trick and celebrates the creativity of the player:

  • “LMAO you are a genius”
  • “Damn, you are the Einstein of our time, buddy.”
  • “For years we have been losing the war against […] cheaters in video games. We didn’t know the answer was in flower pots.”

However, some users also mention in the comments that some cheaters can simply delete placeable objects like the C4. In that case, you would only be standing with a flower pot in front of your opponent – that could end badly.

Recently, the developers improved the anti-cheat system with a patch due to the cheating problem and announced they would fix an issue that made banning cheaters difficult:

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‘You can all get lost’ 7 vs. Wild Season 3 is over – Here is how much the teams weigh at the end of the adventure

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After 14 days in the wilderness without a real food source, the candidates have lost quite a bit of weight. The series showed the starting and final weights of the winners of 7 vs. Wild.

Attention, this article contains spoilers for episodes 1–16 of 7 vs. Wild season 3

This is how season 3 ended: Today, the last episode of 7 vs. Wild season 3 went online on Freevee. Out of 7 teams, 3 teams are still in the game. The other teams have already been eliminated. Episode 16 shows the pickup and the day before. A bonus episode will be released on YouTube.

Who held out until the end? By the end of the series, 3 teams adhered to the rules. Whether Joey Kelly (51) made it is unclear. His journey will be documented in a bonus episode on YouTube. After his teammate Jan Schlappen (25) ended the survival adventure after about a week, Joey Kelly was left alone.

The 6 winners of 7 vs. Wild season 3 are:

  • Ann-Kathrin “Monkey on Bike” Benedixen (23) and Hannah Assil (32)
  • Jens “Knossi” Knossala (37) and Sascha Huber (31)
  • Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (26) and Dominik “Reeze” Reezmann (28)

With these winners, the fans probably least expected. The survival professionals dropped out earlier than many fans expected.

What happened before the pickup? Even before the pickup, all participants took stock of their stay in Canada. The wildcard team was particularly proud of its performance. Hannah Assil (32) also gave a clear signal to the haters who had written off the team: “You can all go to hell!”

One of the participants in season 3 is Twitch streamer Jens “Knossi” Knossala. You can see more about him in our video.

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Up to 16.8 kilograms of weight loss in 7 vs. Wild

How much weight have the winners lost? The “7 vs. Wild” candidates have lost a significant amount of weight. We have summarized the starting and final weights and the weight loss for you in a table.

NameStarting WeightFinal WeightWeight LossWeight Loss in %
Monkey on Bike53.5 KG48.3 KG– 5.2 KG9.72 %
Hannah Assil63.6 KG58.6 KG– 5.0 KG7.86 %
Knossi100.3 KG89.0 KG-11.3 KG11.3 %
Sascha Huber83.6 KG75.0 KG-8.6 KG10.28 %
Papaplatte82.5 KG73.0 KG-9.5 KG11.51 %
Reeze147.0 KG130.2 KG– 16.8 KG11.42 %
Source: Amazon Freevee 7 vs. Wild episode 16

In the “Behind-The-Scenes” format of the show, some participants already revealed that they are happy about the weight loss. For others, it means weeks of eating and training to rebuild their bodies.

How did the pickup go? The pickup was characterized by positive emotions: all winners were happy to finally see other people again, apart from their partners. The candidates were especially pleased with the energy bars and other snacks. 

First, the wildcard team of Hannah and Monkey on Bike was picked up. Hannah seemed very happy and shouted in joy, “We did it”. When asked how many teams had likely made it, she said, “All, I think all made it”.

The second team to be picked up was Knossi and Sascha’s team. The influencers, who entered the project as friends, were already waiting on the cliffs for the boat. They were very pleased to see the “girls”. In the end, the team claimed to have caught 44 fish in the series, more than any participant or team before. The team is also confident that all teams have succeeded.

As the third team, Papaplatte and Reeze were picked up. The team was already waiting on the beach for the boat. During the pickup, the team was euphoric, Papaplatte jumped for joy despite lacking energy. Reeze even stated in front of the camera, “I’m curious what the scale says”; he already had the feeling he had lost quite a bit of weight. 

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Who was waiting in camp for the participants? All teams arrived safely at the base camp. There, the eliminated participants and the families of the winners were already waiting for the six. For everyone, it was an emotional moment that even brought tears. A large buffet was already waiting for the winners. All winners received an engraved stone with their name on it, which comes from the island where the filming took place. 

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New PvE MMORPG disappointed its fans in 2023, wants to do better next year

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2023 was not an easy year for the PvE MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen. The creators caused a stir in the community with the development of a spin-off. After the complaints, the development team backtracked. Now the game wants to take its consequences from that.

What are the plans for 2024? Chris Rowan, CEO of Visionary Realms, has introduced on the official site of the MMORPG what goals it has for 2024. These include the following resolutions:

  • Better external and internal communication
  • Achieving set goals on time
  • Delivering playable content even faster
  • Using more resources to accelerate development
  • Attracting more players to the MMORPG

With the external and internal communication, the development team is likely referring to the development of the extraction survival game, with which it wanted to earn extra money. The development of Pantheon was supposed to take a backseat, which the players did not like at all.

The standalone game was subsequently shelved. To avoid such missteps in the future, the team will likely talk to the community in 2024 before implementing such steps.

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen also received an art update that not everyone liked:

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How 2023 went for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen

What happened in 2023? Since the title has been in the pre-alpha phase since 2017, players have been hoping for years that the title will finally make significant progress towards release. As Rowan reveals, the MMORPG has never progressed as far as it did in 2023.

The biggest topics in 2023 were the tools for game development and the art style. The graphics seemed outdated during development, leading the team to decide to take a different direction.

Rowan understands players, who do not like the new art style. However, he insists that the graphics in the game would come across quite differently than in the trailers. Therefore, he recommends that other people see the graphics for themselves and log into the MMORPG.

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Another problem was that Visionary Realms increased the frequency of testing phases. As a result, new content did not come quickly, and players grew bored quickly. The development team is building on increasing the replayability of content so that players stay engaged with the current content longer.

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WoW: In January there is the smallest reward ever – ‘This is a bad joke’

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World of Warcraft talks about the great rewards for January – but one is so small that it disappears under Transmog among other things.

The trading post has been a source of joy for many players in World of Warcraft since its introduction. Every month there are fresh rewards. Blizzard is already revealing what will be available in January – but the feedback is negative. Many perceive the final reward as a bad joke.

What is the trading post? The trading post was introduced in February 2023 and is a new way to earn Transmog items, mounts, toys, and other cosmetic rewards.

To purchase these items, you need trader’s currency. Subscribers to WoW receive a part of it for free every month, while another part has to be earned through special tasks in the “Travel Journal” – there is something for every type of player, from PvE to PvP, to collecting tasks or more playful missions.

Additionally, there is always a “completion reward” when you completely fill out the travel journal for a month. Typically, this is supposed to be the “best” item of the respective month – at least that was the original plan.

However, the trading post is sometimes criticized as well, since the number of items per month has been increased and occasionally trader’s currency can be bought as part of packages with real money.

What is this reward? In January, there is a “Golden Pocket Watch” for completing the travel journal. This is a Transmog item for wrist guards. Your character will then wear a golden wristwatch on the left wrist – at least, if you are not wearing long sleeves or thick gloves that could cover it.

WoW Wristwatch January 2024 Trading Post
This wristwatch is the final reward of the travel journal in January 2024.

What is the criticism? Even though some are happy about the golden wristwatch, there is also a lot of criticism. In the various comment sections, such as in the WoW subreddit, most players are rather disappointed. Blizzard originally wanted to design it so that the “most desirable” item of a month would be the final reward you get for free. The fact that it is now a “small mini-watch” and not, for example, the Transmog set or one of the mounts, is upsetting to many.

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“I don’t even know if the wristwatch is an upgrade or a downgrade to a pet … (…) In the past there have been some bad monthly rewards. This one is on a whole new level.”– MinuteWater3738

“We have evolved from awesome mounts as bonus rewards over polygon Christmas reindeer to a watch that you’ll never see on the character.” – Donutsaurs

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Others, however, note that the watch is a unique Transmog that doesn’t exist in this form yet, and therefore the status as “special item of the month” is already justified. Particularly role-players, who often maintain a more “casual look” for their characters, might enjoy this.

But what do you think?

After all: In January, you can earn one of the best sets for the first time, as your “complaining” has even helped get Blizzard to change.

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Twitch: For the first time in 7 years, a German streamer is among the 10 most-watched streamers of the year

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The most watched streamers and games of 2023 on Twitch have been released. The streaming platform has undergone a significant transformation in recent years: new faces and old games lead the charts.

Where do the data come from? The website Stream Elements published a report on Twitch in November and for the entire year on December 20, 2023. It contains statistics on watch time as well as the most watched streamers and games of the year.

One thing is clear: Twitch is now much more than just US content.

For 3 years, he was number 1 on Twitch:

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From Overwatch professional to number 1 on Twitch to 100 million $ – Who is xQc?

Twitch is very different today than it was 5 years ago

What has changed on Twitch? There has been a significant transformation on the streaming platform in recent years. Looking at the top 100 from 2018, the first 19 spots are exclusively English-speaking channels.

For individuals, it seemed significantly more challenging to keep up with the official event channels from Riot and Blizzard back then. And the streamers who could do it were predominantly white male North Americans.

Just 5 years later, the list looks completely different. In addition to English-speaking streamers, the top 10 now includes content creators streaming in Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, and even German. Because with Eliasn97, a German streamer has made it among the most watched streamers of the year. This is the first time this has happened in the 7 years for which these statistics can be retrospectively accessed on Sullygnome.

After 3 years of xQc’s reign, Twitch has a new face in 2023: Kai Cenat has dethroned the former Overwatch pro after surpassing him in paid subscriptions in September 2022.

With his subathon in February 2023, Kai Cenat broke 2 records on Twitch and amassed 43 million watched hours. This even caught the attention of musician Drake.

On the other hand, xQc, who has split his time between both streaming platforms since his $70 million deal with Kick, now lands in a comparatively distant 4th place.

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New faces and old online games dominate Twitch

Who are the winners on Twitch? The big winner is probably Kai Cenat. The 22-year-old started streaming in 2021, already landed in the top 100 in 2022, and is now the most watched streamer of the year.

Eliasn97 also made a similarly steep rise: he started streaming in April 2020, and two years later dethroned MontanaBlack at the top of German Twitch. Now he has made it into the top 10 worldwide.

His success is not a coincidence: the 26-year-old has already stated in the past that he wants to “go all out” for a few years in order to be able to retire early and lead a relaxed life. That’s why he is now hosting elaborate events and doing streaming marathons.

In terms of streamed categories, newcomers are significantly less represented than in games. “Just Chatting” ranks far ahead as the most viewed category, followed by classics: League of Legends is the most viewed game, followed by GTA V.

Minecraft, Counter-Strike, and Fortnite are still enduring staples on Twitch even after years, and the good old World of Warcraft is currently back to being a real crowd-puller.

Among the new games, Diablo 4 surprisingly pushes ahead of Hogwarts Legacy and Baldur’s Gate 3. The complete statistics can be found on Stream Elements.

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How was the year for Twitch itself? 2023 wasn’t necessarily an easy year for Twitch: the new competing site Kick launched and started aggressively poaching stars from Twitch. Furthermore, the streaming platform was repeatedly criticized, as streamers felt not adequately supported and viewers complained about the content and policies of Twitch.

Nevertheless, the year ends for Twitch solidly, with a peak of daily watched hours in November 2023. The figures for the ongoing month of December are not included in the statistics. It remains to be seen if the streaming platform can surpass itself once again.

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MMORPG in anime style switches to Unreal Engine 5, now looks like a new game

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The old anime-style MMORPG Mabinogi is switching to Unreal Engine 5 and is showcasing impressive footage. MeinMMO reveals what is behind it.

What kind of game is it?

  • Mabinogi is a sandbox MMORPG in anime style, inspired by Celtic mythology. The game was developed by Nexon.
  • With nearly two decades under its belt, Mabinogi has built a loyal fan base.
  • Mabinogi offers a non-linear gaming experience. Characters can be developed according to personal preferences.
  • The game also offers a lot of fashion options.
  • There are many lifestyle activities, including: composing music, cooking, housing, farming, and crafting.
  • Mabinogi has seasonal events and regular updates that provide new content.

You can’t download and play Mabinogi through Steam, but you can via Nexon’s own launcher on the official Mabinogi website.

Mabinogi switches to Unreal Engine 5, shows first teasers

Mabinogi has made an impressive leap into the future. It has been known for a while that Mabinogi is switching to Unreal Engine 5. The game director of Mabinogi announced that the plans to elevate Mabinogi to a higher graphical level have existed since March 2023 and that this is necessary. The developers refer to it as the Eternity Project.

Now, Nexon showcases new footage on YouTube of what the game could look like with Unreal Engine 5.

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The overall details of the dynamic environment, the character, and especially the grass look impressive. The improved lighting and more realistic shadows also speak for themselves.

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If you compare the image of the current Mabinogi, you might almost think it looks like a completely new game.

Mabinogi

What else is Nexon planning? Nexon states that Eternity Project is a long-term project. Through the project, the game environment is to be made more immersive. For example, battles on flying ships, sailing on a self-built boat, and underwater adventures are to come.

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The producers of Mabinogi have not only announced switching to Unreal Engine 5, but also promise a comprehensive improvement of the technical aspects of the game. This includes a redesign of the server structure and an increase in stability.

The big change is likely to please many Mabinogi veterans and will certainly attract some new players.

However, it is still unknown when the switch to Unreal Engine 5 will take place.

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“I Had to Cry for the First Time” – New Chapter of One Piece Makes Fathers Cry in Droves

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The current Manga chapter of One Piece has brought tears to the eyes of many fans. It concludes a dramatic backstory, through which we get to know a character better. Not only the characters in the chapter had to cry, many fathers also had to sob at the sight of the last images.

Attention, Spoiler: The article summarizes the current events in the One Piece manga. If you still need to catch up on the chapter, come back at a later time.

What happens in the chapter? In this chapter, we experience the beginnings of Jewelry Bonney as a pirate and how Luffy and his crew fought years ago. The experiences are often told from the perspective of Bartholomew Kuma. He is Bonney’s surrogate father.

In order to free his daughter from an illness, Kuma struck a deal: he was to become a mindless cyborg that serves as a weapon for the World Government. In the last scenes of the chapter, we see the scientist Dr. Vegapunk flip the switch to erase his personality.

Dr. Vegapunk breaks down sadly. We also see his foster daughter Bonney, who has witnessed all these memories and is curled up on the ground in tears.

The experiences have yet to appear in the anime. You can see the trailer for the Egghead Island arc on MeinMMO:

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Why is this so sad? Kuma had a difficult past yet was always a kind-hearted person who stood up for others. As a child, he and his parents were captured as slaves. His father was shot right in front of him, and his mother also died during that time.

The loving father had to serve as a trophy in a hunting competition during his childhood but managed to escape the cruel games. It was during this time that he met his first love, Ginny, who was abducted and died in Kuma’s arms upon her return due to an illness.

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She left behind Bonney, who suffered from the same illness. Kuma took the little girl in and raised her as his own child. To heal her illness, he turned to Dr. Vegapunk, who was actually able to help Bonney. However, the price for this was his transformation into a soulless cyborg.

Just before his erasure, Kuma transferred all these memories into a paw-shaped bubble thanks to his Devil Fruit power. When Bonney touched this bubble, she had to witness all these terrible memories. Actually, Bonney was supposed to die due to her illness before her 10th birthday, but thanks to the healing, she was able to experience it. Therefore, Kuma wanted Dr. Vegapunk to wish her a happy 10th birthday.

The last scenes have been published by Twitter user gaaabbles:

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How are fans reacting? On reddit, many fans write that they also shed tears at this chapter. User T0osuke even explains that he had to cry for the first time in the history of One Piece. He has a daughter himself and can relate to the pain of the last chapters.

His wife wouldn’t have been able to understand why an adult man would cry over a “comic.” But in the thread, many users agree with him:

  • BuJiAiyoku: “I just finished reading it during my work break and had to cry. Luckily I work from home, so people don’t think I had a breakdown from work lol.”
  • DandyReddit: “Man, Oda was particularly ruthless this week. I cried so much.”
  • swaeless: “I don’t have kids, but I cried too.”

One user writes that it’s no wonder the manga is taking a break next week. The fans need to process what has happened in the chapter first.

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Pokémon GO kicks off the new year 2024 with an event – Who is the New Year’s event worth it for?

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The new year starts in Pokémon GO with the New Year’s event. What you can gain and what is particularly worthwhile is explained here.

When is the event? The event starts on January 1, 2024, at 10:00 and ends on Wednesday, January 3, at 20:00. Here, Pokémon will be waiting for you in the wild, in field research, and in eggs, as well as special raid battles, event bonuses, an event box, and a paid limited research. By the way: the first Community Day 2024 with Bauz starts on January 6.

Additionally, the sky in Pokémon GO will be illuminated with colorful fireworks during the event to celebrate the new year.

As often, there will be bonuses during the event. Eggs that you place in egg incubators during the event will only require half the usual hatching distance. The first three eggs you place in egg incubators during the event using the widget will even only need a quarter of the usual hatching distance.

Which Pokémon will be at the event?

Which Pokémon will be in the wild? The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:

  • Pummeluff with bow **
  • Hoothoot with New Year’s outfit **
  • Flampion **
  • Bronzel ** (rare)

Pokémon marked with ** can appear as shiny. Pummeluff with bow will be found in the game for the first time.

Which Pokémon will be in raids? Special Pokémon are also waiting for you in raids. They are the following.

1*-Raids:

  • Bisasam with party hat **
  • Glumanda with party hat **
  • Schiggy with party hat **
  • Hoothoot with New Year’s outfit **
  • Waumpel with party hat **

3*-Raids:

  • Rattikarl with party hat **
  • Nidorino with party hat **
  • Gengar with party hat **
  • Woingenau with party hat **

5*-Raids:

  • Schabelle

Mega-Raids:

  • Mega-Ampharos **

Pokémon with ** can be found in their shiny form.

Which Pokémon can hatch from eggs? By hatching eggs, you can encounter the following Pokémon.

  • Pichu with party hat **
  • Pii **
  • Fluffeluff **
  • Togepi **
  • Rabauz **
  • Kussilla **
  • Elekid **
  • Magby **
  • Azurill **
  • Isso **

Again, Pokémon marked with ** can appear in their shiny form.

Which Pokémon can be obtained through field research? In field research, Flampion and Bronzel are waiting as rewards, with Bronzel being rarer. Both Pokémon can appear as shiny.

What is included in the paid limited research? By completing the paid limited research, you will earn stardust, experience points, and PokéCoins. How you can generally earn PokéCoins in Pokémon GO can be found out from us.

Additionally, you will have encounters with these Pokémon:

  • Pummeluff with bow **
  • Hoothoot with New Year’s outfit **
  • Waumpel with party hat **

All three Pokémon can be encountered in their shiny variant.

What else is there at the event? At the New Year’s event, there will be an event box for 99 PokéCoins, which will contain an incubator and a premium battle pass. New avatar accessories will also be unlocked at the start of the event.

Who will benefit from the event? If you need reinforcements for your fire team, the evolution of Flampion, Flampivian, is a good recommendation. This is a strong attacker.

Collectors can also get even more out of the event. With the appearance of many Pokémon in event outfits, all of which can also appear as shiny, there is a lot to collect. It should be mentioned again that Pummeluff with bow will be found in the game for the first time.

What about you? Are you looking forward to the event? What particularly interests you about it? Until the event starts, you can still check out the events in December in Pokémon GO.

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The ‘Mobile WoW’ clone dies at Christmas, all servers shut down

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For another MMORPG, the lights will go out this year. It was considered by many as “Mobile WoW” – and apparently could not hold on.

In the world of mobile games, many things are short-lived, and some MMORPGs that seem to be doing well suddenly face closure. Such is the case with “Era of Legends,” which was often seen as a clone of World of Warcraft – just in a mobile variant. In a few days, the servers will close permanently. The game is thus facing its final closure.

When will the servers close? On December 27, exactly one day after Christmas, the lights will go out for Era of Legends – and likely permanently. The developers state that “it is time to bid farewell to the mysterious lands of Emonioels and embark on new, uncharted territories.”

The servers will be permanently shut down, and a resumption is not intended.

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What are the parallels to WoW? When looking at Era of Legends, fans of World of Warcraft might have recognized some parallels, which often seemed more than just a little similar:

The art style is almost identical to World of Warcraft – comic style with exaggerated armor and large shoulders.

  • The classes were almost taken 1:1 – including ideas like the Death Knight or Demon Hunter.
  • Many buildings and creatures have significant overlaps with the look in World of Warcraft. At times it looks like only the texture has been minimally changed.
  • Interface elements, such as raid frames, seem to be a direct copy without significant modifications.

Thematically, Era of Legends has done more or less the same as its spiritual predecessor – but that is also MMORPG-standard fare. It featured dungeons and raids, aimed to explore a vast fantasy world, or engage in PvP arenas.

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Even though many of these features naturally appear in other MMORPGs, and WoW hasn’t invented most of them, a glance at gameplay videos clearly reveals which ideas were borrowed.

While there are also games that steal more blatantly from Blizzard, the “inspiration” in Era of Legends is quite evident.

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Actor says he fell into a depression for 9 months after the end of the TV series ‘Numbers’

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The series “Numbers – The Logic of Crime” (Original: NUMB3RS) aired from 2005 to 2010. In Germany, the crime series is still broadcast, currently airing on sixx. The main actor of the series, David Krumholtz, now reveals in a talk that after the end of the series, freshly married, he fell into a deep depression and could not leave the house for months.

Who is the main actor?

  • David Krumholtz (45) played the brilliant mathematician Charlie Eppes in Numbers, who uses his mathematical talent to help his brother, an FBI agent, solve criminal cases. He also starts a relationship with a colleague and has to deal with his father, with whom he shares the house, so he has quite a lot to do.
  • Krumholtz turned to acting at the age of 14 and played a number of supporting roles in TV series: he had a strong appearance in Emergency Room, where he was responsible for one of the biggest shock moments of the series as a schizophrenic patient.
  • After the end of Numbers, Krumholtz was seen in smaller roles and less successful series: he played supporting roles in Oppenheimer and Wonder Woman.

Krumholtz recently appeared in the drama Oppenheimer:

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Anxiety disorder on the deserted island during the honeymoon

This is what he says about the end of Numbers: In the podcast Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum Krumholtz explained that after the end of Numbers in 2010, he suffered a nervous breakdown and fell into a depression:

I got married. So, what happened was: My show was over. I didn’t know who I was anymore. I didn’t know what my career was. I got married and the next day I just freaked out. I freaked out. I made the mistake of booking the honeymoon to St. Barts, beautiful place! But we were there when it was off-season. So everything was closed.

Krumholtz explains that the honeymoon on the Caribbean island became a nightmare for him:

  • All restaurants were closed.
  • Even the hotel was empty except for him and his wife.
  • Due to a severe storm, there was neither television nor internet.

He ended up on an island in the middle of nowhere straight from the wildest night of his life:

“I got island fever and that’s how my nervous breakdown began.”

After three and a half days of honeymoon, he told his newlywed wife that they needed to get out of there. So, the couple cut short their honeymoon planned for 8 days, much to the dismay of his in-laws.

He said he had anxiety disorders at the time. He just couldn’t stop panicking.

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Depression lasted 9 months

How did his nervous breakdown affect him? After the honeymoon, he fell into a deep, debilitating depression. He suffered from agoraphobia and could no longer leave the house.

During the time of depression, he gave up alcohol, initially refused medication, but then realized he was helpless:

“Ultimately, it turned out that my thyroid wasn’t working properly, but at that time, I didn’t know that.”

Krumholtz says that at that time he became a total wreck, a nervous, chaotic ball of depression for 9 months.

However, as he states, during all that time, he never had the fear that his wife might leave him. She is “the most wonderful person in the world.” Without her, he might have done something to himself.

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What was his problem? In July 2011, Krumholtz was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. He blamed the illness for his deep depression.

He began treatment with radioactive iodine a few months later. In January 2012, it was declared that he was cancer-free. By now, he and his wife Vanessa Britting have two children together. More on TV series: New series on Netflix turns out to be a sci-fi thriller that makes you feel damn clever

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Destiny 2: How to get the exo bow „Wishender“ and its 4 catalysts

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Since this week, guardians in Destiny 2 can play the new exotic mission “Cursed” and snag the exotic bow called “Wishbringer.” MeinMMO shows you how good it is and how you can get its four catalysts.

This is what the new exotic weapon can do: A new exotic adventure awaits you in the world of Destiny 2. This time, it’s all about the special exotic bow “Wishbringer” with the element Strand. The hunt for this new weapon takes place in the exotic mission Cursed and is well worth the effort if you’re a fan of Strand.

  • Similar to the exotic stasis bow Glasswork Curve from the Season of Resistance, the Wishbringer is also strongly connected to its elemental subclass Strand.
  • The bow generates energy through precision hits and finishing moves before releasing a tethering arrow that binds enemies, effectively allowing you to hang them up.

Thus, the bow significantly facilitates the binding of enemies and can be used in addition to the Strand abilities, such as the Whipstrike Barricade, the Tethered Impact Slam Crash, or the Tether Grenade, as an additional binding option.

If this sounds like something you need, we’ll show you in this article how to get the bow and, more importantly, how to unlock its intrinsic upgrades and catalysts.

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Destiny 2 brings new exo mission with the exotic strand bow ‘Wishender’

How to get Wishbringer and its catalysts

Where does the mission start? To unlock the new exotic mission from Season 23, you only need to play the story in week 4 of the Season of Wishes. It will lead you to Crow on the H.E.L.M., where you will gain access to the mission.

How challenging is the mission? The exotic mission Cursed has a difficulty level of 1,810, so it is quite challenging and requires tactical skill, as the enemy density is high.

  • All fighters in the normal version have at least 5 power points more than you.
  • On Legendary, it gets even more challenging with a power level requirement of 1,830, and you will also face Unstoppable Champions.

How visually impressive is the mission? The area is noteworthy, as the Black Garden from Bungie has been expanded with several new areas for the mission. The path to the “Wishbringer” bow takes you through various areas and instantiated sections filled with tricky puzzles and powerful enemies. Even the tricky jumping passages between encounters have naturally not been forgotten and pose additional challenges on your way through the Black Garden.

The Black Garden is one of the most idyllic places in Destiny 2

Additionally, you need to keep equipping the right buffs to deal damage.

  • Blue pools grant you the buff Mother’s Blessing. With it, you can see the floating symbols and damage the Possessed Phalanx.
  • Red pools grant you the buff Father’s Blessing. When active, you take no damage in the red fog areas of the mission zone.
  • The last buff is called Crowned by Dragons. You receive it when you collect both buffs, blue and red. With this double buff, you can deal damage to the final boss Akardon. However, make sure to refresh your buff regularly to avoid taking damage when it wears off.

You can get the full guide to the mission from Nexxoss-Gaming:

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Once you complete all encounters and open the chest, you will immediately receive a version of the Wishbringer bow with a red edge.

Note: Make sure to extract the blueprint pattern right away so you can craft it in the Enclave in the future, and activate the weapon in your collection. Especially if you ever want to dismantle the bow.

How to get the 4 catalysts for Wishbringer?

The Strand bow binds enemies and incapacitates them

This is how you get the additional perks: To fully harness the potential of the “Wishbringer” bow, you need to unlock its catalysts. These catalysts provide the bow with additional bonuses and make it even deadlier in combat.

  • Similar to the mission “Seraph’s Shield” for the pulse rifle Revision Zero in the Season of the Seraphs, you will receive the intrinsic upgrades for the exotic bow Wishbringer by completing the mission on the difficulty level Legendary in the coming weeks.
  • Additionally, there are the Constellation Quests that need to be completed.
  • The four catalysts are found in hidden, time-limited chests. You will get to see a lot of the Black Garden as you explore the entire mission area for these chests.

Thus, the fastest way to obtain all catalysts is to complete Cursed once a week over the next four weeks, until January 16, and finish the Constellation Quests.

From whom do you get the quests? The quests are obtained from Mara Sov. However, the prerequisite is that you already have received the first version of the bow. Speak with her in the H.E.L.M. to get the Constellation quests, where you will need to find constellations with the exotic weapon Wishbringer on the difficulty level “Legendary.”

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What can the catalysts do? Once you have completed the exotic mission each week, you can gradually secure the four catalysts with the following perks.

  • Staying Tethered Upgrade: Tethering traps linger longer.
  • Multi-Tethered Upgrade: Tethering traps can now bind more targets.
  • Vorpal Weapon Upgrade: Increased damage against bosses, vehicles, and guardians with active super.
  • Slipstream Upgrade: Precision finishing moves or quickly defeating with a non-precision weapon create a strand at the victim’s location.

The “Wishbringer” bow and its catalysts are now waiting to be conquered by brave guardians. Have you had a chance to test the bow yet? Then feel free to leave your personal assessment of the weapon in the comments. Destiny 2 introduces the reward for completing the latest exotic mission in 30 seconds

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18-year-old autistic person hacks GTA 6 with a FireTV stick, is now confined for life

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A group of young people hacked into one of the biggest gaming companies in the world: Rockstar, creating one of the largest leaks in gaming history. 90 videos of GTA 6 were spread. Now, the court has made a ruling.

This was the hack:

This is the ruling: As reported by BBC, a ruling has now been made regarding the hacker. The 18-year-old hacker is to be indefinitely committed to a secure hospital. He will only be released when the doctors believe he no longer poses a danger.

During the investigation, the teenager reportedly became violent repeatedly and promised to return to cybercrime as soon as the opportunity arose.

The judicial jury was not to assess whether there was a criminal intent behind the act, but only whether the defendant was responsible for it. The reason is the severely pronounced autism of the 18-year-old.

According to BBC, another 17-year-old member of Lapsus$ was convicted in the same proceeding. This member of the hacker group is to spend 18 months in a rehabilitation facility for youth.

Shortly after, Rockstar released the trailer, because the studio had enough of leaks:

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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer

“5 million $ and thousands of work hours in damage”

In the proceedings, the defenders argued that the punishment should be milder. The success of the GTA 6 trailer shows that there was no real harm done to Rockstar due to the hack.

However, Rockstar speaks of over 5 million US dollars in losses and thousands of hours of work that are lost. Accordingly, the ruling of the judge was severe.

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Particularly the approach makes it clear how easy it is for young hackers to infiltrate even the largest tech companies in the world. According to IGN, there were additional attacks from the group against companies like Microsoft, Samsung, and Uber.

At least among gamers, the leak seems to have only somewhat diminished the hype. Although the leaked videos caused some unrest because they looked – logically – unfinished, many fans are looking forward to the release after the trailer was released. For the German streamer MontanaBlack, for example, GTA 6 is a solid 11 out of 10.

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An underrated anime is perfect for Harry Potter fans who like it a bit darker

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Only a little attention was paid to an anime from the last season. Especially fans of wizard duels and exciting characters should get their money’s worth.

There are anime that you would never voluntarily endure if it weren’t for a long night without motivation and the “suggest something to me” recommendations from Crunchyroll. That’s how I came across “Reign of the Seven Spellblades.” A series from the summer season of 2023 that completely flew under my radar.

This may have been the case mainly because the series often received comparatively low ratings, such as 6.61 / 10 (myanimelist) or 6.4 / 10 (IMDb).

For me, the series is clearly underrated, as I was entertained more than just well. And especially Harry Potter fans, who are now a bit more grown-up and are interested in anime, should definitely take a look.

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What is Reign of the Seven Spellblades about? A new school year begins at the Kimberly Mage Academy. The protagonist, Oliver Horn, teams up with some other first-year students to pass their training as mages. An incident at the opening parade, where a female student is nearly murdered by a troll, immediately bonds him with 5 other classmates.

This group then tries to support each other and help one another with individual problems. Because while one is a descendant of an important mage nobility with family pressure, a samurai classmate has almost no magical experience.

At the center are action-packed fights, which are mostly a mix of sword duel and magic – anyone thinking of “wand-waving” here will be disappointed. These duels even look surprisingly good and are likely among the higher-quality productions of this year.

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Interesting approaches with clever ideas – somewhat rushed

In doing so, Reign of the Seven Spellblades opens up a world with plenty of conflicts, factions, and interesting concepts. A few examples?

  • Under the Kimberly Academy lies a huge magical labyrinth that blends with the normal corridors of the school at night. Students often get lost here and find themselves in an almost lawless space where all sorts of nasty creatures await (including a half-succubus!)
  • Half-humanoids, such as trolls or fairies, are considered livestock in this world. Mages can catch, kill, and experiment on them at will. A “pro-half-humanoid” group is gaining traction, but is clearly outnumbered. This leads to interesting moral conflicts.
  • It’s common knowledge that mages die at the academy, it’s simply a fact. 20% of mages die during their training – either through murders, in research, or because they get “lost in magic” and are taken over by magic or their summons.
  • A boy must cope with the powers of his “Reversi” abilities – his body switches between male and female, which causes social, hormonal, and magical problems.

The eponymous “Spellblades” are, by the way, special combinations of melee attack and magic that are considered “uncounterable” and virtually guarantee victory. So far, only 6 of these abilities are known, but a seventh could occur among the current students.

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The perfect anime for magic fans who want an “evil” Harry Potter

“Reign of the Seven Spellblades” pleasantly surprised me and was an entertaining story from start to finish, reminiscent of Harry Potter in many ways but almost always taking a decidedly darker twist. Blood, atrocities, and revenge fantasies are prevalent here, and the anime is not exactly timid in its portrayal.

The only real criticism for me is that the series, with 15 episodes, is clearly too short to show all that is actually in the source material. As a result, some situations feel a bit rushed. The story never lingers long at one point, but quickly moves on – a bit more time for more character depth and expanding the world filled with so many exciting themes would have benefited the series.

Nevertheless, this is a clear recommendation. If you enjoy a magical story with a well-thought-out world and a dash of brutality during the holidays, you should give Reign of the Seven Spellblades a chance – and hang in there, as the nature of the story changes significantly starting from episode 6.

If you prefer darker anime, we have some series for 18 years old and above.

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“YouTube is such a money cheat” – Twitch streamer Rohat publishes his income

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Although Twitch streamer Rohat earns more money with YouTube, he prefers being a streamer over a YouTuber. In his stream, he expresses his astonishment at the earnings he made with YouTube in 2023.

Who is Rohat? Rohat is a German Twitch streamer who is mainly known for his GTA-RP streams. The 21-year-old has over 500,000 followers on Twitch and nearly 400,000 subscribers on YouTube. This makes him one of the biggest streamers on Twitch.

On YouTube, he publishes videos ranging from restaurant visits to challenges and gaming content. On Twitch, the streamer primarily plays Fortnite and is active in “Just Chatting”.

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Why does Rohat think YouTube is a money cheat? In one stream, the influencer revealed his YouTube earnings. Together with the chat, the streamer went through his YouTube dashboard and looked at his earnings per month, quarter, and year, as well as individual videos.

He himself seems astonished by the channel’s earnings during the stream and then says, “YouTube is such a money cheat”.

Here you can see a clip from the stream:

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The earnings are in the six-figure range

How much money does Rohat earn with YouTube? Rohat earns a lot of money with YouTube. 

  • In the last 28 days, Rohat is said to have earned about €17,000.
  • In the last 3 months, about €34,000, during which he did not publish a video for one month.
  • In the last year, Rohat is said to have earned €130,000 from YouTube ad revenue.
  • With the video “Best of Basketball Tournament,” he earned about €2,500.

All figures do not include partnerships or product placements; these are just the earnings from YouTube itself.

I just prefer being a streamer over a YouTuber.

Rohat

Why does Rohat say that? The streamer spends more time on Twitch than creating YouTube videos. The 21-year-old did not publish any videos for a month.

He thinks that one could run YouTube with several channels at the same time to earn a lot more money than he currently does.

Many streamers already know the trick and have one or more YouTube channels alongside their Twitch channel to generate additional revenue. One German is even among the top 10 largest streamers on Twitch.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is the game of the year, but in one aspect Diablo 4 wins 2023 completely

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Recently, the Game Awards crowned Baldur’s Gate 3 as Game of the Year. This means it beat the new Zelda and Spider-Man 2. However, this does not mean that the role-playing game was the most successful in every area. The action RPG Diablo 4 tops another list.

This is how well Baldur’s Gate 3 performed:

This is where Diablo 4 outshines Baldur’s Gate 3: Despite the success of Baldur’s Gate 3, it falls short in some categories compared to other games. StreamElements recently published new statistics for the year 2023.

Among them are the games with the most successful launch week on Twitch. Here, Diablo 4 is far ahead at number 1. In the first week after release, the game was watched for 70 million hours on the platform. The following places are:

  • Place 2: Hogwarts Legacy with 50 million hours
  • Place 3: Baldur’s Gate 3 with 22 million hours
  • Place 4: Tears of the Kingdom with 22 million hours
  • Place 5: Starfield with 18 million hours

Although Baldur’s Gate 3 rightfully claims the title of Game of the Year, Blizzard’s massive hit still achieves great success, at least according to the numbers on Twitch. And there are several reasons for that.

Colleague Michael Graf from GameStar explains what gives Baldur’s Gate 3 such a special position in gaming:

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No game had such a strong release week as Diablo 4

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a single-player game. These have traditionally had a harder time on Twitch than multiplayer games, MMOs, and service games in general. This is mainly because multiplayer games inherently appeal to more players; they are designed for that.

Diablo 4, in particular, builds on a long legacy of games that have all been hugely popular or at least enormously successful. Even if numbers from Steam wishlists are missing, it can be assumed that Diablo 4 was the most anticipated game of 2023, perhaps even in the last 10 years.

The beta before release alone attracted over 1 million players – 10 times more than Larian had expected for Baldur’s Gate 3.

At Blizzcon 2023, we were able to get information from the developers about the future of Diablo 4:

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Additionally, Baldur’s Gate 3, as an RPG, relies heavily on story. Those who play themselves generally don’t want to be spoiled. Watching on Twitch happens only when one is not playing oneself, is already finished, or is a big fan of the respective streamer.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is aimed at an audience that enjoys tricky puzzles, quirky stories, and great character development. Diablo 4, on the other hand, focuses mainly on gameplay and attracts a base of casual players – and thus significantly more interested parties.

Accordingly, more people also watch streamers who already have experience in Diablo 4. Because there, one can see how to best tackle content and which builds are currently strong. In Baldur’s Gate 3, this is not necessary. Nonetheless, Baldur’s Gate 3 is likely to be the heart’s winner for most players, especially since the boss has delighted the whole internet with his knight’s armor.

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