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E-sports for The Finals possible, but no fixed goal

What is the situation regarding e-sports for The Finals? MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller also discussed a possible e-sports scene for the shooter in an interview with the developers of The Finals.

They never aimed to make The Finals an e-sports game. The main idea was to create a multiplayer game whose core is fun.

Nevertheless, the developers are open to the idea of a “The Finals” e-sport, and if they determine that players want it, they will see if and how they can support it.

We are open to this kind of idea, but that was not the main goal in the development of the game. What we wanted more than anything else was to create a truly fun, competitive multiplayer game that people can enjoy from casual play to a competitive environment.

What are the future plans for The Finals? As the developers revealed to us in the interview, they plan to release new content with each upcoming season.

Possible content that may come includes new weapons, gadgets, abilities, maps, or new modes. A classic PvE mode is currently not planned, as the team focuses on PvP.

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In a new coop shooter on Steam you will rob ruthless companies to line your own pockets

Dariusz Müller 8. December 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

The creators of Payday have announced a new co-op shooter and shared some details about their new heist game.

What kind of game is this? The game is titled “Den of Wolves” and is a co-op shooter developed by 10 Chambers. 10 Chambers is the studio behind the co-op shooter GTFO and was founded in 2015 by Ulf Andersson, who is considered the creator and mastermind behind the Payday franchise.

Den of Wolves is set in 2097 in a futuristic future where research and technology are highly advanced. The setting is the city of Midtown, where primarily wealthy corporations hold power, using the city as their arena. Simon Viklund, Narrative Director at 10 Chambers, described Midtown as “Manhattan on crack.”

Players take on the role of a heist crew that works both for and against various companies. Missions can take on various forms, such as corporate espionage, kidnapping, and sabotage. For example, you might receive a mission from a large corporation to harm its competitor.

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Additionally, the developers gave us some comparisons to describe Den of Wolves, saying it’s a mix of Payday and Black Mirror, but also a baby of Heat, Inception, and Blade Runner.

Live service with Early Access on Steam

What do we know about the release? Den of Wolves is set to be released in Early Access on Steam, but the developers have not yet provided a release window.

A console release is also planned, but the PC release takes priority.

Furthermore, Den of Wolves is expected to be a live service game and will receive DLCs over time that will expand the shooter’s game world.

Every heist tells its own storyline

What distinguishes the gameplay of the game? Den of Wolves is played in 4-player co-op. The difficulty is said to be somewhere between GTFO (hardcore) and Payday (arcade). Even though Den of Wolves is supposed to be easier than GTFO, it still builds on a similar concept: players should lose control of a situation and then reclaim it.

Additionally, there is something like a backstory that explains how the city became what it is in 2097. There is no coherent campaign. Instead, there are various storylines that tell their own stories.

A storyline consists of various missions. For instance, we might receive the mission to break into the office of a particular company, steal data, and bring it to a competing corporation.

This break-in, however, is not the first mission of the storyline. Previously, you might have to break into another building to obtain a building plan or something similar. The storyline concludes with the actual break-in and consists of various missions that serve to execute the actual break-in, which is also part of the storyline.

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What are the plans for the funding model? 10 Chambers plans to offer microtransactions for Den of Wolves, but these are expected to be “tasteful.”

According to Simon Viklund, there will be no P2W and no gambling mechanics or anything similar. The plan is mainly for cosmetic items.

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Fortnite: Today Rocket Racing is Coming – All About the Release, Trailer, and Rewards of the New Racing Mode

Christos Tsogos 8. December 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite is launching a new mode today to keep its players entertained in Chapter 5. This time it’s Rocket Racing. What you should know about the release of the racing mode can be found in our overview with trailer.

When can I play Rocket Racing? Officially, Epic Games has scheduled the start of Fortnite Rocket Racing for December 8, 2023. Additionally, there is a hint confirming the release timeframe, and it can be found in the Discovery tab of the modes in Fortnite itself. There, you can access all modes created by Epic Games or content creators.

Two official and especially new modes from Epic Games are still listed as “Coming Soon”. For Rocket Racing, it says “In 1 Day” since the release of the LEGO mode, so it is safe to say that Rocket Racing is coming out today.

We cannot provide anything specific about the time, but we assume that the mode will start at the same time as the LEGO mode. That would be around 1 PM to 2 PM. We will keep you updated if the mode is postponed.

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What is Rocket Racing? The upcoming mode “Rocket Racing” mixes Rocket League with Fortnite and throws you with your customizable vehicle onto a random racetrack, where you can compete against other players.

The motto is “drift, fly, and boost with your friends on an ever-growing selection of tracks”. Moreover, future updates are expected to bring more customization options for your race car, which can even be earned in the new Battle Pass of Chapter 5 Season 1.

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There should be a free skin: If you would like to unlock skins for your collection for free, you may have the chance with Rocket Racing.

With the launch of the new mode, you might be able to unlock the skin “Jacky” according to leaks (via twitter.com), but only after you reach the Gold rank. Whether this is true has not been confirmed, but with LEGO Fortnite, the developers already included a free skin pack in the shop for all players.

It is quite possible that the developers are generous to the community again and grant you a skin, provided you are a good racer.

That was all the important information about the upcoming Rocket Racing mode in Fortnite. How have you found the LEGO mode so far? Are you looking forward to the Festival mode? Let us know in the comments!

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Yesterday Stormgate was still the great hope of strategy fans, but after the latest trailer, the mood has shifted

Cedric Holmeier 8. December 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Until yesterday, Stormgate was seen as a major hope for RTS fans. But after the trailer presentation at the Game Awards, the community is divided. It was not well received by many fans.

How was the trailer received? Despite the presentation by actor Simu Liu (34), the Kickstarter campaign did not gain much momentum. Hours after the Game Awards, it seems that the trailer did not have a significant effect.

Since last night, only about €100,000 has been added to the campaign.
This roughly corresponds to the amount that would have been raised without the presence at the Game Awards during this time.

We reported extensively yesterday on the success of the Kickstarter campaign and the hopes many players have for the game.

This was probably unexpected: On YouTube, the trailer has only just over 7,000 views at the time of this update. In comparison, other Stormgate trailers collected between 150,000 and 300,000 views over the months. It remains to be seen whether the trailer will attract more interest from players; the initial boost from the Game Awards seems to be lacking.

What kind of game is Stormgate? Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game from Frost Giant Studios. The game is set to be released on Steam in 2024. As is typical for the genre, you lead one of several factions into battle against other players or in co-op against AI. We reported here about the “Mega Update”.

In a mix of base-building and battles on the battlefield, you try to storm and destroy the enemy base. At the same time, you must also take care of improving your base and acquiring new resources to gain the upper hand in the competition.

Here you can watch the new Stormgate trailer that was released at the Game Awards.

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Stormgate shows a new trailer at the Game Awards and reveals a new race

Fans think the best thing about the Stormgate trailer is the actor who presented it

How did fans find the trailer? There are mixed opinions here; while some fans loved the game, others didn’t think the trailer was that good.

On Reddit, there are the following views:

TomeOfCrows writes: ‘I’m incredibly excited for the game, but in my opinion, the trailer was a bit weak. Simu announcing it was cool.’
Bloodnose_thepirate comments: ‘Simu Liu was great, and the trailer was fine; finally so much good news about this game lately. Let’s go!’
Chrisau233 says: ‘A cool little trailer. I think the gameplay shown by the streamer presented the game better, but still cool.’
mad_pony finds: ‘I love you, but this trailer is more aimed at my toddlers than me.’

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However, some fans are still excited:

Muskka is excited: ‘It’s impressive to see a CGI trailer. It looks very promising, and I’m really interested in the details of the story. I can’t wait to play the first campaign <3’
Kinglewey simply says: ‘Oh, baby, I’m ready!’

All in all, some seem to like the game, while the trailer itself is not well received. Many are somewhat disappointed overall, as the trailer had been announced for a long time, and now it did not really manage to convince. You can find more about the hopes for the game here.

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The internet loves the head of Baldur’s Gate 3 because he accepts the most important gaming award in a unique way

Sophia Weiss 8. December 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

Last night, the Game Awards were held: Baldur’s Gate 3 was expectedly Game of the Year and also triumphed in five other categories. Chief developer Swen Vincke accepted the award in a very special way, and the internet is celebrating him for it.

In which categories did Baldur’s Gate 3 excel? Baldur’s Gate 3 was nominated for a total of 8 categories at the Game Awards 2023. In two of them, the game had to concede to the competitor Alan Wake 2 and Final Fantasy XVI won the award for Best Soundtrack and Music.

Nevertheless, the game won a total of five categories and also received the Player’s Voice Award. In these categories, Baldur’s Gate 3 prevailed:

Game of the Year
Best Performance – for Neil Newbon as Astarion
Best Community Support
Best Role-Playing Game
Best Multiplayer Game
Player’s Voice

In the podcast, MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski and her colleagues from GameStar Talk discuss why Baldur’s Gate 3 is so good.

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Middle finger to the AAA industry: Baldur’s Gate 3 was no coincidence

How did Swen Vincke accept his awards? Game Director Swen Vincke accepted the award together with three colleagues. In his speech, he referred to Baldur’s Gate 3 as Larian’s Covid-Game and dedicated the award to all those they lost during the development period – including Cinematic Animation Lead Jim Southworth, who passed away in November.

Unfortunately, Vincke’s appearance was rather short. Other winners, including Neil Newbon, who was awarded for Best Performance for his role as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, faced a similar situation. It was stated in the introduction that the winner could take as much time for their thanks as they wanted. However, Newbon was played off by the orchestra after just a few seconds.

MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski discusses this in her conclusion to the Game Awards 2023:
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However, it was not Vincke’s short speech that excited the internet. Much more, it was the shiny plate armor with which he took to the stage. Here you can see the spectacle for yourself:

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Indeed, Swen Vincke is known for his armor. He usually wears it during developer updates as well. Like in the legendary stream for which they were banned on TikTok in July. For the Golden Joystick Awards ceremony, however, he left the armor at home – which was a good idea since he could hardly carry the six awards without the plate.

How did the internet react to Vincke’s armor? On reddit, fans are celebrating Swen Vincke for the epic outfit:

Anthonyos: This guy took his trophy in a damn armor! I love it
AscendedViking7: That’s Swen Vincke for you. The best game director in the world next to Hidetaka Miyazaki.
Negativeedge_: Swen is a walking legend. He is such a crazy guy.
GoatyyZ: The damn legend rolled over 25 + 10 with that armor.

Also on X.com (formerly Twitter), there was much support for the legend of a chief developer:

@Nevoc_ (X.com): Swen Vincke is just sitting in full knight armor in the audience, what a hero 😀
@SwampyXx (X.com): Swen Vincke in a damn armor at the #TheGameAwards this man is a legend
@VulonNight (X.com): Swen Vincke showing up in armor at the #TheGameAwards is just iconic. Oh, when you get awarded in a suit of polished plate armor for a flawlessly executed labor of love with your nerd friends/colleagues.

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Are you satisfied with the winners of the Game Awards 2023 or did your favorite go home empty-handed? Would you also accept an award in full plate? We look forward to your comments.

By the way: If you have fallen for Neil Newbon’s Astarion, we have a comprehensive romance guide for you so that you can fully experience his now doubly awarded performance:
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Pokémon GO finally gives you more space for Pokémon and items

Paul Kutzner 8. December 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there is a maximum storage capacity for Pokémon and items. This is finally being increased.

What was the storage capacity so far? The storage capacity for Pokémon and items in Pokémon GO is limited. So far it was a maximum of 6800 Pokémon and 5800 items, if you have increased these up to this point. This has now been raised.

What is the new storage capacity for Pokémon and items? With the increase that has been implemented today, you can now store more Pokémon and items. The capacities have been increased by 500 each, with 7300 for Pokémon and 6300 for items.

In order for the update to take effect for you, you simply need to close and reopen the game if the update is not yet active for you.

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51,800 coins needed for new account to reach maximum storage capacity

How can I increase the storage capacity? To increase the capacities for Pokémon and items in Pokémon GO, you need a specific item that you can purchase in the in-game shop. This is the Pokémon Storage if you want to increase your Pokémon capacity and the Item Bag if you want to do the same for items.

These items cost 200 Poké Coins each in the in-game shop. In addition to the option to earn 50 Poké Coins in Pokémon GO daily, you can also purchase them for real money.

How much does it cost to maximize capacity with a new account? To maximize the capacities with a new account, you need 51,800 Poké Coins. If you want to earn these, you either need a deep wallet or have to be very patient. Buying the Poké Coins for real money would cost you just under 380 €.

If you want to collect the Poké Coins through gyms, at the current maximum of 50 Poké Coins per day, it would take you a total of 1036 days. This is equivalent to 148 weeks.

Of course, if you want to increase your storage capacities, you can do this gradually and do not have to do it all at once.

Who needs so much storage capacity? Even though the previous storage capacities are sufficient for most trainers, there are still some who will be pleased with the increase. Especially for trainers who collect Pokémon in all variants and forms and set up various teams for raids and the GO Battle League, the increase could be a joy.

What about you? What are your capacities for Pokémon and items? If you are looking for more information about Pokémon GO, check out the events of Pokémon GO in December 2023.

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The MMORPG Throne and Liberty has launched and players are wishing for the most controversial feature from the beta to return

Jasmin Beverungen 8. December 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

The South Korean version of the MMORPG Throne and Liberty has been released. After players were able to dip into the first hours, they are sharing their experiences with the gameplay. MeinMMO has summarized their reports.

What is praised? Above all, the graphics are well received by players and can distinguish themselves from other MMORPGs. They praise not only the visuals but also the sound of the title. The following strengths have been reported by users from the reddit forum:

The graphics are beautiful and the game runs well. It is impressive what Throne and Liberty achieves with Unreal Engine 4 compared to other MMORPGs.
There are impressive cutscenes. The game world itself feels alive.
Both the voice acting and the music are great.
The game runs smoothly even with 100 players on the screen at the same time.

The quest system, however, is like in a typical MMORPG: Players have to run from A to B while completing tasks like killing monsters. Overall, NCSoft’s MMORPG is well received by many users, and they want to give Throne and Liberty a chance when it is released in the rest of the world.

In line with the launch, NCSoft has released a trailer showcasing the story of Throne and Liberty:

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What is criticized? Besides the positive feedback, there are some critical voices in the reddit forum, who see Throne and Liberty as an “old-school Korean MMORPG with modern graphics”. It feels like a mobile game that has some weaknesses:

There are only humans as a race.
The weapons determine the classes, each “class” feels the same.
There are no interesting group dynamics due to the class system.
Quests resemble mobile gaming, which is why some wish for autoplay.
The equipment system is uninspired.

Players wish for the return of the autoplay feature, which existed at the beginning of development. In an early trailer, it was shown that there were features with which characters could fight and run automatically (via reddit.com).

However, the autoplay feature received so much criticism that the development team likely decided to remove it completely from the MMORPG. Now, some players seem to realize how comfortable this function was.

Many players add that they have only had a few hours to dive into the game so far. It may be that their opinion will change after several months. Therefore, we should probably wait and see how Throne and Liberty will perform in the long-term test.

When will Throne and Liberty be released in Germany? So far, there is no specific release date known for Germany. NCSoft has only announced that it is set to be released worldwide in early 2024 after its launch in South Korea.

If you want to participate in the Korean version, you need a VPN client and a Korean phone number that is required for registration.

NCSoft has already introduced the 7 different classes here: The MMORPG Throne and Liberty is about to be released and introduces its 7 classes in videos

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HandofBlood irritates the international e-sports scene in LoL, has a lot of fun doing it

jacquelinek 8. December 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In a curious and humorous exchange on X/Twitter, Eintracht Spandau, the esports team of streamer Handofblood, and SK Gaming created confusion in the esports scene. Both teams simultaneously announced the signing of the mid laner Diplex from League of Legends for the upcoming year.

How did Handofblood irritate the scene? Eintracht Spandau, the esports team of streamer Maximilian “Handofblood” Knabe, and SK Gaming announced on 06.12. simultaneously on Twitter that they have signed mid laner Diplex for the upcoming year.

In a humorous reaction, Eintracht Spandau subsequently published a post with an ironically intended “super serious contract” and jokingly asked for recommendations for a lawyer. The action clarified itself as a fun dispute, filling social media with amusing confusion.

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HandofBlood and other staff from Instinct3 and Eintracht Spandau actively participate in discussions on X/Twitter, enlivening the conversation about recent events and bringing a humorous touch to online debates. The involvement of the esports community and its representatives contributes to the lively atmosphere surrounding the contract confusions and team changes.

The streamer HandOfBlood also humorously commented on the events surrounding his esports team:

In this club, there is only CHAOS!!! How can one be so unprofessional? Kevin must have certainly delivered something half-baked again and planned Diplex without a signature 👺👿.
via X/Twitter

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This is how the community reacts: Some are confused and some immediately see that it’s a joke. Many users follow the events on X/Twitter:

RikaTheWisewolf comments: ‘Let’s see how many other teams Diplex has already signed with!’

LEC Wooloo writes: ‘When two teams sign the same mid laner’

Sheep_Esports writes: ‘Wtf, @SKGaming @EinSpandau explain yourselves, guys, did @LEC_Wooloo lie to me?’

The esports community puzzles over the truth of the curious situation for hours and eagerly awaits a clarifying signal from Eintracht Spandau. The club keeps the community in suspense and fuels anticipation for the upcoming revelations.

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Diplex plays for SK Gaming

But who is now signed with Eintracht Spandau? In the end, the confusion is clarified when it becomes known that Diplex has indeed signed a contract with SK Gaming. Eintracht Spandau resolves the humorous situation by publishing the correct announcement.

Eintracht Spandau reveals that PowerOfEvil, an experienced mid laner, is now officially signed. Previously, he was a content creator at Instinct 3. This exciting news marks a significant step for Eintracht Spandau and promises an exciting boost for their esports team.

As usual, streamer HandofBlood and Eintracht Spandau take the time not only for serious announcements but also surprise their community with announcements of a special kind. This mix of professionalism and a pinch of humor has established itself as the trademark of the club and continually provides entertaining moments in the esports community.

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Contrary to previous humorous concerns, Eintracht Spandau does not have to compete with a quartet at the Red Bull League of Its Own, as PowerOfEvil has now officially joined the team. All relevant information regarding the upcoming event can be found here, and fans can look forward to the participation of the full team:

Red Bull League of Its Own 2023: Everything about the participants, tickets and the schedule

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A gamer finds a heavy iron block inside his power supply, shows how he was cheated and why you should never do that

Benedikt Schlotmann 8. December 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

A gamer bought a new power supply. But when he opened the power supply, he experienced a nasty surprise. Because the power supply is not only cheaply made, but it is also dangerous. Because important fuses and controls are missing inside.

Those who buy new hardware may come across a nasty surprise. A gamer inexplicably opened his power supply and presented the inside. And that caused many astonished faces.

Large metal block and missing fuses in the power supply

What kind of device is it? The Equites T500 exhibits all the characteristics of a low-quality power supply, as important safety mechanisms are missing. This is explained by colleagues from TomsHardware. However, in the model presented by the user on reddit, an additional object was found inside.

What exactly did the user find? Upon inspecting the power supply, the poster found a huge block of iron inside the power supply, which was firmly installed next to the capacitors. Although it was placed inside the device, the block of iron serves no real purpose. None of the other electrical components is wired to the block of iron or connected to it in any way.

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Why is there a metal block in the power supply? Normally, weight is not a reason that makes a model more valuable. However, high-quality power supplies or models with high power are often heavier than versions with less power because they require more components. This metal block inside was presumably meant to increase the weight and thus give the power supply “quality”.

Many therefore strongly advise him against using this power supply:

Note that it has no conformity marking. If you plug it in, you will lose your household insurance, and if you sell it, you will more or less violate the law everywhere.

(…) Do not use this power supply.

However, it is fundamentally unclear who is responsible for the metal block: The user is also unlikely to know whether the manufacturer or the seller is behind the metal block. However, this cannot be said with complete certainty either.

Rather buy a quality power supply: A power supply without protection is the most dangerous component in a system. Without protection, the components of the power supply can fail and destroy the rest of the system. In particular, every power supply should be equipped with three important fuses:

Short circuit protection (SCP): Should prevent the power supply or other components from being damaged in the event of a short circuit.
Over power protection (OPP): If the power supply is heavily loaded, it is supposed to cause the power supply to turn off itself.
Over/Under current protection (U/OCP): This is supposed to protect the power supply and the components from too strong voltage drops or surges.

Basically, we would recommend you to choose a known and reputable manufacturer when buying a power supply.

Never mess with a power supply

How dangerous is it to open a power supply? In principle, you should never open a power supply if you have no idea about it. Because a power supply can be life-threatening. There is a warning on the label of power supplies that indicates danger to life.

Some components may still carry residual voltage, which can already be very dangerous. Often, defective parts inside are difficult to detect, and often it is not worth the trouble. In the best case, you simply buy a new power supply or use the possible remaining warranty of your device.

You endanger not only yourself but also those around you in the worst case.

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Diablo 4: New endgame content should be a tough challenge – players say: ‘It’s not worth the time’

Nicole Wakulczyk 8. December 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

On December 5, Diablo 4 received a new event for the endgame, meant for all players looking for a new challenge. However, according to players, it is so time-consuming and hard that they declare the season to be over for themselves.

“Abattoir of Zir” is essentially a new dungeon where you have to craft specific seals. In the dungeon, you encounter particularly tough opponents and receive the glyph “Tears of Blood” upon successful completion. However, you only have 10 minutes per run. If you die, or a member of your group dies, the whole fun ends.
The event is supposed to provide a challenge for all players who are basically done with Season 2, including the season journey, and have nothing left to do in Diablo 4.
The Diablo expert wudijo spoke with the developers at BlizzCon about the event and said at the time: “Abattoir of Zir” could be so difficult that your endgame meta builds will stand no chance.

Not only are the individual stages of the dungeon quite challenging, but many players find leveling the glyph you receive at the end to be too tedious. On Reddit, a player writes on December 6: He believes he is done with the season. He sees no reason for the event.

Even the first levels are too hard, says the player

What bothers him about the event? On Reddit, the user “HipGamer” shares his impression of the new endgame event “Abattoir of Zir” on December 6 and explains that he sees no reason to take on the challenge.

In the post titled “I believe I am done with Season 2,” he writes:

I have to give Blizzard credit for creating an entertaining season, and the surprising announcements […] kept me playing longer than I normally would.

Although I have a Necro at level 100, I do not feel compelled to do the “Abattoir of Zir”[-dungeon]. […] I have no issue with not being able to complete all 25 levels [of the dungeon], but that I cannot at least complete the first few is disappointing.

He also does not want to farm “terrible loot” for two weeks to get his build up to speed just to level the new strong glyph. He considers himself a casual player, and he is content that he has reached level 100 with his character, completed the season journey, and finished the battle pass.

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BlizzCon 2023: Diablo 4 leaders talk to us about the development and future of the game

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“For many people, this is probably the end”

What do other players say about it? In a comment, “HipGamer” adds under his post on Reddit: “Seriously. I thought, oh yes, ‘AoZ’ will be fun, then I did it and thought, okay, this is not worth the time.”

The user “hitext” replies: “I literally logged in after a 3-week break, was excited to try AoZ, crafted the seal, went in, got killed in one hit, and logged out. Enough of Season 2 for me, lol.”

“lonnyjuce” writes in a comment: “It is quite ironic that this content was probably intended to fill the gameplay until the next season. But for many people, it is probably the end instead.”

“I managed it on the fourth try. […] Now that I have received the glyph, I do not feel like completing the second level [of the dungeon]. It is just not fun at all,” comments “ethan1203”.

What is up with the glyph? The new glyph “Tears of Blood” provides a massive boost to your damage. According to GameStar, the glyph can be leveled up to 200 times, promising a theoretical and multiplicative damage bonus of up to 1,000%.

You can learn more about the new glyph and the “Abattoir of Zir” dungeon from our colleagues at GameStar.

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Is anything being changed? Macrobioboi, like wudijo, is part of the team creating Diablo builds for maxroll.gg. On X (formerly Twitter), he writes on December 6, the XP grind needed to make the glyph strong enough to take him to the next levels of the dungeon is huge. This is not a fun or exciting gameplay loop to look forward to.

In response, developer Joe Shelly on X states: “Thanks for the feedback! We are closely monitoring how players are handling this new event, including leveling the glyph, and discussing options.”

It remains to be seen whether the developers will change anything about the challenge in the dungeon and about the grind required to level up the glyph. Next up is the Midwinter Plague in Diablo 4 – a Christmas event that will arrive in Sanctuary on December 12:

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Twitch streamer says: His girlfriend asked at completely the wrong moment about his ‘7 vs. Wild’ partner

Sarah 8. December 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In a livestream on Twitch, Papaplatte and his girlfriend Masha surprised with open answers to intimate questions from the community, including their definition of cheating and curious questions during intimate moments.

Who is Papaplatte? Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (27) is considered one of the most well-known German streamers and content creators in the gaming sector. His popularity extends over platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. There, he has won a loyal fanbase thanks to his authentic and humorous nature.

This year, he achieved another impressive milestone, breaking his own viewer records at the streamer event r/Place and registering over 100,000 concurrent viewers.

Currently, he is experiencing a strong resurgence in his popularity as he participated in the show “7 vs. Wild”, which is currently airing. There, he took part together with one of his closest friends and podcast partner Dominik “Reeze” Reezmann (30).

The Twitch streamer Knossi also participated in 7 vs. Wild:

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How did the confession come about? In a livestream, Papaplatte and his girlfriend Masha surprised their viewers with open answers to intimate questions from the community. The two took time to address various inquiries, including the burning question: “When do you think cheating begins?”

After initial joking, Papaplatte and Masha agreed that flirting and excessively liking photos of another person could already be considered borderline. Papaplatte also confessed that he was recently scolded by Masha for the first time in their two-year relationship because he liked a photo of another woman.

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“Then this woman looks me in the eyes and says: ‘Are you thinking of Dominik right now?'”

What does this have to do with Reeze? One more question from the community led Papaplatte to address private moments between the two. The viewers wanted to know if they had ever thought of other people while being intimate with each other.

While Masha denied this, Papaplatte provided a laugh when he initially hesitantly said: “But I think I have.” After a brief moment of reflection, he broke out in loud laughter and confessed that he had indeed thought of his best friend Dominik, also known as “Reeze”. With whom he also disputed their joint adventure in “7 vs. Wild”.

Masha reacted calmly and stated that she must have thought of Dominik as well. Papaplatte, initially puzzled, clarified that he thought of Dominik in such moments to last longer.

Papaplatte then recounted that Masha had cleverly taken advantage of this information and asked him during their next intimate moment whether he was thinking of Dominik. He said: “I told her once. Then we had sex 1–2 days later. Then this woman looks me in the eyes and says: ‘Are you thinking of Dominik right now?’ Man, I was dead.”

A situation that Papaplatte described as “cringe” and which caused laughter in the community.

Papaplatte also spoke in another podcast about his “sexual adventures”: German Twitch streamer proudly recounts a sexual adventure – But actress embarrasses him smilingly

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„You were not adapted for MW3“ – Fans complain about useless weapons in CoD

Nicole Wakulczyk 8. December 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, there is the possibility to play weapons from the predecessor. However, a player shows in a clip on Reddit how useless one of them is.

If you scroll through the various weapon categories in CoD: MW3, you will notice old familiar weapons that were also present in MW2, or even before that. One of them is the crossbow in the DMR category, which belonged to the “niche weapons” because it is so slow and only has one shot in the chamber.

However, it could cause decent damage with the right setup. A user showed on Reddit last year in a clip how he mows down one opponent after another with the crossbow in Warzone.

There were certainly players in multiplayer who liked to pick up the weapon. On Reddit, one of them writes on December 4 that he always enjoyed playing with the crossbow due to the consistent oneshot kills. However, that has changed now.

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“The crossbow is unusable in MW3”

What is the problem with the weapon now? On December 4, the user “KaleIsMe” writes on Reddit that he used to play with the crossbow all the time. In MW2 it still consistently delivered oneshots, but now, in MW3, it can no longer save his life.

In the accompanying clip, he shows in about 30 seconds of gameplay how he hits opponents with his crossbow, but they only take damage without dying. In the end, he switches to his pistol to defend himself – but ends up dying anyway.

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“You might as well use an airsoft gun”

What do other players say about it? The comment with the most upvotes comes from “oogaboogadookiemane”. He writes, “All MW2 weapons are unbalanced in MW3 multiplayer. However, in zombie mode, the crossbow is one of the best.”

A user notes: “Nearly every MW2 weapon is unusable in MW3 due to the imbalance – the MW2 weapons have not yet been rebalanced for 150 HP. If [the developers] adjust this, MW2 weapons will finally be usable.” Another user writes: “They didn’t even touch most MW2 weapons before the release [of MW3] and just imported them as they were.”

The user “Gatorkid365” writes: “This doesn’t just apply to the crossbow. Many of the DMRs from MW2 are borderline useless. You might as well use an airsoft gun.” Another user mentions that people complained about going down too quickly, so now everyone is a walking “bullet sponge.”

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What do you think about the MW2 weapons in MW3? Do you even play them? Feel free to share your opinion in a comment.

On December 6, Season 1 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone started. The season brings a lot of new content to the game – including a new map for Warzone, new maps for multiplayer, a fresh battle pass, and new content for the zombie mode.

We have summarized the most important information about Season 1 for you here: CoD MW3: Season 1 – All new content for zombies, maps, and warzone

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Game Awards 2023: Time for Muppets, Advertising and Hollywood, but no time for the most important people of the show

Leya Jankowski 8. December 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

The Game Awards 2023 have taken place overnight and are now over. MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski watched them through the night and draws a conclusion.

Even though I enjoyed this year’s Game Awards, there is one thing that annoys me. It is really a shame.

Last night we saw so many good trailers and announcements. The new game by Hideo Kojima was announced, with the mysterious name OD. A new main entry of Monster Hunter is coming. The creators of “Ori and the Blind Forest” have presented a new adventure called “No Rest for the Wicked,” which looks very mature and dark this time.

At our sister site GamePro, you can find a complete overview of all announcements and trailers from the Game Awards 2023.

Between the announcements, the awards were handed out. Rather, the awards were quickly rushed through. There was hardly a word from the developers.

As I read on Twitter from attendees of the awards, the winners had a total of 30 seconds for their acceptance speeches and were quickly cut off. So, the people for whom the whole event is actually meant.

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I also like the Muppets, but …

I understand, of course, that a certain balance must be maintained at such an event. Such a show is meant to entertain, and it also needs to be financed.

I also realize that a limit must be set somewhere, as the event already lasts quite a long time. This year’s Game Awards ran in Germany from 1:30 AM to around 5:00 AM.

However, the more winners you see during the show who rush through their acceptance speeches, the more I question whether I am even witnessing an award ceremony here.

There is plenty of room for small show interludes like Gonzo from the Muppets, who jokes around with host Geoff Keighly on stage. It breaks my heart because I really love the Muppets, but: Do we really need this when it robs valuable speaking time from the studios and the people for whom this event is actually intended?

A lot of space is also given to Hollywood stars who often announce their involvement in a new game production. Matthew McConaughey, known from Interstellar, announces that he will have a role in the new sci-fi game Exodus.

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The star from Dune, Timothée Chalamet, announces the Game of The Year, which goes to Baldur’s Gate 3. Also, standing next to Hideo Kojima was a star, Jordan Peele (Nope, Get Out), who is a part of Kojima’s new game. Overall, Hideo Kojima was given a lot of time for a teaser of his game.

Between the individual segments, there is of course still advertising.

Larian head has no time to honor deceased colleague

At the end of the show, the Game of the Year was announced. Unsurprisingly, the award went to Larian for Baldur’s Gate 3.

Studio head Swen Vincke wanted to dedicate the award to a recently deceased colleague. About a month ago, the Cinematic Animation Lead of Baldur’s Gate 3, Jim Southworth (via GameStar) passed away. You can tell that the studio head is trying to compress his speech into just a few sentences, even though it’s actually an emotional moment. While Vincke speaks, his team in the audience has tears in their eyes.

Twitter/X user Javiera Cordero captures Vincke’s perspective very well:

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Next year, please a better balance

In general, I am a big fan of these game shows. I simply love it when many cool announcements and trailers come in at once. Then there is always a lot going on in the editorial office, and everyone discusses the new hot stuff like crazy.

I know that there were sometimes problems last year with the award recipients taking up too much speaking time, and such a program follows a strict timetable.

But I also watch the award ceremony because I like to see the people behind the games. After all, this show is dedicated to those who have provided us with cool games for a year.

I think they should be in the spotlight.

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Dead by Daylight brings singleplayer horror, works with the professionals behind ‘The Quarry’

Cortyn 8. December 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

The creators of Dead by Daylight have announced a new game. “The Casting of Frank Stone” is set to offer solo horror – and present tough decisions.

The developer of Dead by Daylight, Behaviour Interactive, has partnered with professionals from Supermassive Games (The Quarry, Man of Medan) to create its own story-driven horror game. It will take place in the universe of Dead by Daylight but is intended to be a pure single-player experience.

During the Game Awards 2023, a first trailer for “The Casting of Frank Stone” was unveiled, which you can watch here:

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What is “The Casting of Frank Stone” about? The exact story is not yet known. However, we know it will revolve around the city of “Cedar Hills,” which has experienced a brutal past. A certain “Frank Stone” has committed some atrocities here, leaving wounds – in families, generations, and even in reality itself. A group of teenagers sets out to learn more about it and will likely come into contact with the dark events centered around an old steel mill.

What we already know:

The Casting of Frank Stone will be a single-player game with a horror focus.
The game features numerous different choices.
There are new characters not previously known from Dead by Daylight.
The mysterious entity from Dead by Daylight will play a role.
The game will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The game is set to launch in 2024.

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MeinMMO questions for the developers

We had the opportunity to ask the developers behind “The Casting of Frank Stone” several questions. We spoke with Steve Goss (Creative Director of the game, SMG), Dave Richard (Senior Creative Director, Behaviour), and Mathieu Côtè (Head of Partnerships, Behaviour).

MeinMMO: Dead by Daylight already has a large roster of original characters that many people like. What led to the decision to use a completely new group of characters instead of the ones that are already known?

Steve Goss: We wanted the freedom to tell a story without being tied to existing characters. Our goal was to be authentic and show a story where the characters confront the truth of the DbD universe. It is a story that perhaps hasn’t been explored as directly as we plan to do with this game.

Even if the game doesn’t take place in the world of the entity, this mysterious figure can be seen in the trailer. Can we expect to learn a few new details about the nature of the entity?

Dave Richard: “Players can expect to learn more about the DbD universe from a new perspective in this game. For anyone who has never heard of Dead by Daylight or played it, “The Casting of Frank Stone” is a great way to be introduced to this diverse world and its story. They will be able to discover a part of this world they have never seen before.”

A while ago, another “Dead by Daylight” game, “Hooked on You,” was released. However, that game was not so serious and ultimately was not part of the official story of the main game. “The Casting of Frank Stone” seems to be significantly more serious and aligns with what one would expect from the world of Dead by Daylight – will the game therefore be part of the story?

Mathieu Côté: “The story in “The Casting of Frank Stone” is part of the canon of Dead by Daylight. This is the first time we are exploring a story outside the realms of the entity that we see in Dead by Daylight. It tells a story that hasn’t been explored yet. Of course, we cannot yet talk about how it will fit into the Dead by Daylight universe, you’ll have to find out in the game!”

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Will Frank Stone and the “survivors” eventually be playable characters in the original Dead by Daylight?

Mathieu Côté: “That wouldn’t make sense, would it? :)”

In addition, we wanted to tease a few gameplay details from the developers, but they are keeping that under wraps for now. What they could share with us:

Steve Goss: “Regarding inquiries about gameplay, we need to wait a little longer before we can reveal more information about this part of our game. At this point, we can say that the game focuses on storytelling, player choices, and branching narratives, aiming to provide a very emotional and cinematic experience. Every decision made will shape the narrative and influence the fate of the characters, thus shaping the course of this captivating tale filled with life-and-death choices.

By working with Behaviour, we have integrated the insights from Supermassive Games while incorporating the values of Dead by Daylight, resulting in a new dynamic of core mechanics and player experience. There will be significant differences from previous Supermassive Games, such as in the execution of [Quick Time Events] or the application of pressure. Players can expect a greater variety of choices and a stronger influence on the narrative structure itself.”

Will you take a look at “The Casting of Frank Stone”?

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The Day Before: Controversial survival game is number 2 on Twitch, but is being torn apart on Steam

Max Handwerk 7. December 2023 Reading time 4 minutes

“The Day Before” has launched on Steam. On Twitch, hundreds of thousands wanted to see what it was all about.

What’s going on with The Day Before? On December 7 at 7:00 PM, it was time: The survival MMORPG “The Day Before” was supposed to launch. Still in early access, but at least: The download was available from the announced time.

Many interested players started the download and were confronted with a data size of over 50 GB. For some, it still means: Waiting for the download to finish.

However, some are already able to play and are now showing the first impressions of The Day Before on Twitch. And apparently, a lot of people want to see that.

You can get an impression live in the GameStar stream of The Day Before on Twitch.

Update December 8, 10:00 PM: The Day Before has been playable for three hours and is currently overwhelmed with negative reviews on Steam. We have expanded the article with the part about the Steam reviews and adjusted the headline accordingly.

Reviews on Steam extremely negative: “Not an open-world MMO”

The first reviews on Steam are mostly negative about the game. Currently, the reviews stand at “Extremely negative” with just over 2,100 votes. This means that 85% have rated the game negatively and only 15% positively.

What do the negative reviews say? In summary, frequently mentioned criticisms include:

The game is not an open-world MMO as advertised, but an extraction shooter
The map feels empty and lifeless
The game has hardly any survival elements, as announced
The gunplay feels dull with poor hit feedback
The performance is poor
The difference between the shown gameplay trailers and the game itself is too large

Here is an excerpt of some reviews:

Daquavious Bruhquavion the 1st: “This is not an open-world MMO, but a small extraction shooter. The city is dead, and there are hardly any open buildings. There are no survival elements in the game because it is based on being an extraction shooter game like Tarkov. This is a shame; the game could have been a Next Day Z. I would not recommend buying this game. Most of the city is not open anyway.”
RearAdmiral: “I was looking forward to a game like this. The servers are bad, but I still had my hopes for the story and looting. I have a decent PC, and this game runs very poorly.”
Glimmers: “I have played many games, but this is probably the biggest cash grab among them. Don’t buy it, it is literally impossible to connect to a server as they only have space for 4k players, but active 40k players.”

Are there positive reviews? Hardly. Currently, you have to scroll and search long on Steam to find positive words.

In the positive words, you also find criticism woven into the reviews. For example, nucro says: “Graphics and implementation please me so far. Housing is also present.
However, since the game is a pure Division Darkzone with constant PvP and extraction points, I’m unfortunately out.”

What is the biggest problem? That an online game has performance issues and initial hiccups at launch is nothing unusual at first.

However, the biggest drawback seems to be that “The Day Before” is perceived as a hoax. Due to the previous marketing, people thought it would come as an open-world shooter in the style of The Division. That it is now only an extraction shooter is disappointing.

Huge interest is evident through Twitch

This is what it looks like for “The Day Before” on Twitch: Currently (December 7, 7:49 PM), 456,924 viewers are watching live streams of “The Day Before”. This places it just behind the category “Just Chatting”.

This is how The Day Before looks on Twitch (December 7, 7:49 PM)

For the time being, however, “The Day Before” has temporarily surpassed Fortnite, which is currently attracting quite a few people with its Lego update, as well as League of Legends and Counter Strike 2.

But while some are already able to see gameplay scenes, others are stuck in the character creator due to apparently full servers, or are simply still downloading the game. Nevertheless, it is already generating a lot of interest on Twitch.

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What is the story of The Day Before?

The Day Before was once the “most anticipated game on Steam”, but was marked by a chaotic development phase and was originally supposed to be released in November 2023. Before that, a beta was supposed to come, which was then canceled. In addition, it simply disappeared from Steam for several months due to uncertainties regarding the game’s naming rights. This raised doubts among the originally interested players.

What kind of game is this? Basically, it is a survival game set in a post-apocalypse following a pandemic. You are in “New Fortune City” and have to take care of your own survival – while hostile groups want to get at you.

In the process, you seek ever better equipment and weapons to defend yourself against other players and against the infected.

Where is The Day Before coming out? The game is currently only available for PC and is only in early access for now. It is supposed to be available at a later time on PS5 and Xbox Series X.

An overview of “The Day Before” can be found here.

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EA FC 24: The new player image excites fans, but there’s a dramatic story behind it

Marc Engelbrecht 7. December 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

The new player image of Norwegian football professional Omar Elabdellaoui has generated a lot of feedback within the community of FC 24. But behind the card with glasses is a special story.

This is the situation:

EA Sports has updated some player images in Ultimate Team as part of the latest update for FC 24.
Alongside stars like Mbappe, Salah, or Bellingham, the card of Norwegian Omar Elabdellaoui, who is contracted with FK Bodø/Glimt in his home country, has also received an update.
The special thing: The 32-year-old now wears glasses, making him a rarity within the virtual card collecting game.

But not without reason. Because what seems like pure coolness at first glance turns out to be a dramatic story that almost cost the fullback his eyesight and, therefore, his further professional career.

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EA Sports releases card of Omar Elabdellaoui with glasses in FC 24

Here’s what it’s about: That Omar Elabdellaoui can stand on the field again today is almost a miracle.

On New Year’s Eve in 2021, a firecracker exploded in the hand of the then-professional of Galatasaray Istanbul, which not only caused severe burns to his face but also led to a significant impairment of his eyesight.

The Norwegian later described in a Twitter post how he had perceived the accident.

“When the accident happened, everything was black for me, I was completely blind and my face was completely burned,” Elabdellaoui recalled and went on to explain how he regained vision in his right eye only after months.

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“A very long road with many operations” was necessary for this. On one hand, a burned eyelid had to be reconstructed and an eye surgery using stem cells from his sister had to be performed. A cornea transplant ultimately led his odyssey to a positive conclusion.

The chapter of Galatasaray Istanbul is over for the 32-year-old, who has also been active in Germany for Eintracht Braunschweig, but the memory of the turning point from his time in Turkey now continues in Ultimate Team.

For fans of the virtual card collecting game, the new player image is already among the best ever. One of the top comments on the Futbin page of the card titles it as “the coolest dynamic image of all time!”.

What do you think of the new image? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

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CoD MW3 and Warzone: Season 1 brings a big update with more FPS for Nvidia graphics cards

Martin Vollert 7. December 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

On time for Season 1 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Nvidia has released a new graphics driver. This provides a decent performance boost with the feature set DLSS 3.5 for increased frame rates.

With the launch of Season 1 in CoD MW3, the game receives not only new content. At the same time, graphics card manufacturer Nvidia has released an updated driver.

With version 546.29, the feature set DLSS 3.5 now enters all multiplayer lobbies of the various game modes. This also applies to the Battle Royale mode Warzone as of now. Depending on which RTX graphics card you own, you will benefit more or less from an increased frame rate.

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All game modes of CoD MW3 at the launch of Season 1 with more FPS thanks to Nvidia DLSS 3.5

What can the new driver do? The version 546.29 now brings DLSS 3.5 for all game modes in CoD MW3. This includes Warzone, which previously only used DLSS 2. With this comes the ability to activate ray tracing with ray reconstruction. A popular mode from CoD MW2, however, is reportedly no longer supported in the game according to the CoD developers.

Thanks to the ray reconstruction integrated exclusively in DLSS 3.5, reflections and lighting effects appear much more realistic. Better lighting and reflections are, however, only reserved for the lobbies before the start of rounds.

In conjunction with the upscaling technology, the actual core feature of Nvidia DLSS technology, the driver update delivers more FPS for all owners of an RTX graphics card. This applies down to the old RTX20 series.

Players with a card from the RTX40 series will benefit from an additional performance boost through frame generation. Using this technique, an AI-generated image is inserted between two images calculated by the graphics card. As a result, the gaming experience feels even smoother thanks to an increased frame rate.

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Where can you find the driver? If you have Geforce Experience installed, you will be offered the driver update directly. You may need to manually initiate the search in Geforce Experience using the “Drivers” tab.

For all those using just the pure graphics driver in the system, Nvidia has the driver available for direct download. We have included the direct download link for Windows 10/11 in the 64-bit version here.

How large is the driver file? Nvidia specifies the download size as 669.34 MB. This should allow the driver to be downloaded quickly even on slower internet connections. The size when downloading via Geforce Experience may vary slightly.

After the installation of the driver and the release of Season 1 in CoD MW3, you can directly benefit from the advantages of DLSS 3.5.

This will get you well prepared for the Christmas event that comes with Season 1.

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Fortnite: A popular feature for the winter festival seems to be missing – Are there still gifts?

Max Handwerk 7. December 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite there is a lot going on right now, and fans are eagerly awaiting the “Winter” update. However, it seems that they will have to forgo the popular “Winterfest Lodge”.

What is the “Winterfest Lodge”? It is a cozy wooden cabin with a fireplace, nice Christmas music, and above all, lots of presents. Players could visit it during the previous “Winterfest” updates in Fortnite.

Through the main menu, players could enter and collect up to 14 free gifts over several days, which included items like skins or other cosmetics.

This lodge has always been a very popular feature among many players. However, it currently looks like it will not return this year – but leaks at least suggest that players will still receive gifts.

What do the leaks say about Fortnite Winterfest 2023?

Leaks at the end of November indicated that the Winterfest could return this year. If you check Fortnite right now, you can also see a little snowflake symbol in the “Quests,” although no winter-themed quests are available yet.

New leaks are building on that, but well-known leakers like Hypex or Shiina (via X.com) point out that the lodge itself is likely not to be included.

We include Hypex’s post here for you:

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Here is the good news: Even without the lodge, there will be gifts in Fortnite again. Hypex reports that players must complete “Daily Gift Quests” to receive gifts, and Shiina emphasizes that there will still be daily rewards available, but players must finish a match to get them.

Players will therefore likely have to do without the festive lodge, but at least not without the gifts.

To what extent the leaks ultimately prove to be true or whether anything changes remains to be seen. Currently, these are still unconfirmed information, not official details from Epic.

Meanwhile, the LEGO mode is currently the hottest topic in Fortnite:

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What else is happening in Fortnite? Actually, a lot, because not only has the new season started in Fortnite, but the LEGO mode, introduced on October 7, is also attracting many players.

In the coming days, Fortnite will also introduce a mode called “Rocket Racing,” where players can race, and start a “Festival” mode, where concerts will take place, for example. Whether and when the “Winterfest” update will follow is still unknown at this time.

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The Day Before: Release, Download, Gameplay – All Information about the Survival Shooter

Britta ♤ BeAngel 7. December 2023 Reading time 5 minutes

The long-awaited survival MMO The Day Before is finally being released today. Here is everything we currently know about the release, its exact launch date, the gameplay, and the features of the shooter.

What kind of game is “The Day Before”? After several challenges faced by the Russian developer Fntastic, including delays and trademark issues, the survival MMO is finally ready to prove its existence today.

Everything you need to know about The Day Before and today’s release has been summarized for you here by MeinMMO.

Update History

December 8, 2023 – 08:00 AM: You can read how the launch of The Day Before went here: The Day Before: Controversial survival game is number 2 on Twitch, but is torn apart on Steam

December 7, 2023 – 07:00 PM: The download of The Day Before has just started. A good sign that the first players will soon explore the new survival shooter. We will keep you updated on server stability and accessibility.

The development team also announced via Twitter/X that they can finally say these words: “After five years of blood, sweat, and tears, we can finally say: The Day Before is now available!”

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The Day Before: Release, Download, and Early Access

When is the release of “The Day Before”? The official release of The Day Before is exactly today, December 7, 2023, at 07:00 PM German time. The game will initially be released in Early Access. The full version will follow when the developer is “sure that this is the best version of the game” (via Twitter).

How large is the download? The size of the download for “The Day Before” has reduced while players have waited for the release. Currently, it is only 55 GB compared to the previous 80 GB.

Price and Pre-order of the Survival Shooter

How much does “The Day Before” cost? The price of the game will be 40.00 euros on Steam in Early Access and 50.00 euros at full release. If you purchased the Early Access version, you can also play the finished full version later.

There will be no pre-order, the developers Fntastic have confirmed.

The Day Before: Platforms – Will there be a release on PS5 and Xbox

On which platforms will the game be released? At first, “The Day Before” will only be available in Early Access on PC via Steam. It will start at 07:00 PM.

The Day Before is also set to be released for console. However, the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions will only be delivered later with the final release.

Gameplay, Story, and Trailer for The Day Before

In the post-apocalyptic survival game, you can expect a unique journey. A deadly pandemic has ravaged the East Coast of the USA, strongly reminiscent of the story of the cover shooter “The Division”. However, “The Day Before” is a little more than just a pure shooter.

Players can explore the game environment of New Fortune City in “The Day Before” and discover huge skyscrapers, business centers, shopping malls, stadiums, and much more.
They must defend themselves not only against rival groups, but also against infected, zombie-like enemies and other survivors.
Additionally, there are strong survival aspects where you need to pay attention to your character and its environment. You can also build and decorate your own base.
Gameplay is in third-person perspective, but without a cover system.
There is no grindy leveling system. Improvements come solely through your equipment and loot found.
Immersion is important in The Day Before. To immerse yourself completely in this experience, your HUD is also likely minimized. You will probably forgo a health bar display or a map.

What about PvP? Yes, there is. You will not only fight against other players for survival, but also against them. According to Steam, there will be both an online PvP mode and a coop mode.

The trailer for “The Day Before” promises interesting gameplay:

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The Day Before provides new impressions in the final trailer

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What is the story about? The story of The Day Before is about a post-apocalyptic version of the USA and takes place in the city of New Fortune, which is reminiscent of New York City.

After a pandemic, infected people are ubiquitous there, having become a kind of zombies. Your task is to fight these zombies and of course survive as long as possible.

Starting in December 2023, you can fight infected together or alone in The Day Before.

To succeed, you must not only defend yourself, but also find valuable resources like water and food, as well as allies. The latter can be found among the survivors of the Woodberry colony. Together with them, you should help to rebuild society – but this carries some challenges.

Explore, loot, and fight your way through the open world – from New Fortune City to the surrounding rural areas with farms in Woodberry.
Exchange your items in Woodberry and store your wealth in a personal storage unit. In the safe zone, you can also expand your own house.
In the combat system of The Day Before, it is all about weapons. Use them to eliminate other players as well as the infected.

What features does the game offer? So far, the video trailers for “The Day Before” have provided a good impression of what features the game offers. Although the gameplay and the open world are fundamentally from AAA titles like Division 1 and 2, “The Day Before” takes it a step further.

You must survive: The focus is on your character’s survival in the world of “The Day Before”. You should therefore pay attention not only to zombies but also to your clothing, food, crafting materials, and always have enough ammunition. If you get injured, it can also have serious consequences.
Eventful open world: Another challenge in “The Day Before” seems to be the dynamic weather. Therefore, you should always be appropriately dressed to survive cold, storms, or thunderstorms. Also, a loud noise can attract the attention of enemies to you.
Fast-paced movement options: How you explore the world is also up to you. You can walk across the terrain on foot or use vehicles that you find in the open world. However, it must be noted that they may require spare parts and maintenance, making this mode of transport more costly.

More about The Day Before:

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