In Fortnite the servers are going down today, December 7th, on all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The maintenance has been used to load Update 28.01 onto the servers.
Update, 1:00 PM: The servers seem to be active again, as Epic Games has introduced a login queue that has thus far taken us 5 minutes. If you want to know when LEGO Fortnite will be activated, we have the right article: What time does LEGO Fortnite come?
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All leaks about Patch 28.01
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What is happening today in Fortnite? Epic Games is shutting down the servers of Chapter 5 Season 1 to upload a new update. According to leakers, this update is supposed to add new content for the upcoming modes of Fortnite.
If you missed the trailer for Chapter 5 Season 1, here is the video:
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Fortnite: Launch trailer for Chapter 5 shows new weapons and improved parkour
Fortnite: Server down – When and how long will they be offline?
This is the downtime in the morning: According to Epic Games, the servers are expected to be shut down at 09:00 AM German time. The matchmaking is already disabled 30 minutes prior, so you will not be able to search for new rounds starting at 8:30 AM.
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When can you play again? This is a major update. It is thus likely that Epic Games may set the servers back up at 11:00 AM or as late as 1:00 PM. However, this is not confirmed.
When will the patch notes be released? Epic Games usually publishes a short list of patch notes on their site after the update. If that happens, we will list them here briefly and clearly.
What content could be released with Update 28.01?
Epic Games reveals hardly any new information about upcoming content before a new update. However, trustworthy leakers like Shiina have been keeping an eye on the data that is hidden from normal users and know roughly what you can expect this time. Here are the things you can count on:
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 there is a prestige system that players can use to adorn their accounts. We show you how to activate it, what rewards you get, and what emblems are available.
How do I activate prestige? Prestige is unlocked in MW3 just like in MW2. You have an account level, and prestige is activated once you surpass level 55. After you reach prestige 1, further prestige levels follow depending on the milestone level you have reached.
Your prestige remains the same across upcoming seasons and can be earned at your own pace. You won’t miss anything with the new system, so there is no time pressure. Now let’s talk about the emblems.
What emblems and prestige are there? The developers provide you with a total of five prestige levels in Season 1. You unlock these by playing and leveling up your rank. You need the following levels for the respective prestige:
Prestige 1 – Level 56
Prestige 2 – Level 100
Prestige 3 – Level 150
Prestige 4 – Level 200
Prestige 5 – Level 250 (Last prestige for Season 1 and also the level cap)
You can see the prestige emblems in our embedded image.
What rewards await for each prestige? When you achieve a prestige rank, you automatically unlock the associated emblem. Additionally, you receive further challenges and rewards such as calling cards and a blueprint for the MTZ-556.
Will more prestige ranks follow? Activision provided additional prestige in MW2 that were implemented only in new seasons. So it is quite possible that more levels will follow in Seasons 2 and 3 of MW3, which you can then unlock while grinding.
If you want to know how to easily unlock the hardest killstreak in CoD: MW3, we have the right article for you:
In a Q&A, Fritz Meinecke (34) shared insights and revealed new information about 7 vs. Wild. The founder of the survival series also disclosed details about the costs of the season and the reaction to his accounting with the production.
Why is he revealing this information? In a stream, the 7 vs. Wild founder Fritz Meinecke was asked by viewers after a “Q&A” session. The survival YouTuber took the opportunity to answer questions about the production and 7 vs. Wild itself.
How expensive was the 3rd season of 7 vs. Wild? According to Fritz Meinecke, the costs for the 3rd season of 7 vs. Wild were in the seven-figure range, so at least one million euros. Not a surprising figure, considering that 14 participants and the production team were in Canada for about 3 weeks. On-site, the production camp had to be built, as revealed by a “behind-the-scenes” video.
The participants reportedly received no fee, as most of them would be millionaires. He often participates in formats for which he does not receive any money.
One of the participants in the 3rd season is the Twitch streamer Jens “Knossi” Knossalla. You can see more about him in our video.
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From the Witness Stand with Barbara Salesch to the King of Twitch – Career and Life of Knossi
The Fritz Meinecke accounting caused trouble with the production
What was the reaction? Besides Fritz Meinecke, there are two other founders of 7 vs. Wild, Max Kovacs and Johannes Hovekamp. The two are editors and work among other things for Fritz Meinecke and SurvivalMattin. They also manage Fritz Meinecke’s live channel, where the accounting with the production was uploaded.
In advance, the two allegedly said, according to Fritz Meinecke, that they would, of course, upload the accounting, but one should expect that this would have consequences. According to Fritz Meinecke, it turned out that way. There were discussions and stress with the production after the airing on YouTube.
The 7 vs. Wild founder thinks that’s a good thing because he allegedly wants to be honest with his viewers. If he notices that important information is missing, he feels it’s worth clarifying, even if it leads to stress afterward.
What happened with the viewers? Some time ago, participant Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (26) revealed in a stream excerpt that the participants were reportedly not safe. This was because, due to leaks, the shooting location of season 3 of 7 vs. Wild became known to viewers early. Viewers who were in Canada at the time allegedly made their way to gather information. As an example, he mentioned an alleged Reddit post that reported on day 2 of shooting about rescue boats and good weather on-site.
Fritz Meinecke addressed this in his “Q&A” format and admitted that viewers made it their mission to gather information about the production. According to him, the attempts failed.
Throne and Liberty, which will also be released on Steam, seems to be preparing for its upcoming release in Korea. Recently, there has been a barrage of trailers presenting different aspects of the game. A new trailer focuses on the bosses in the game.
What types of bosses will there be? The trailer introduces four different boss types that players may encounter in Throne and Liberty:
Standard bosses in dungeons, there will be 6 dungeons at launch
Guild raid bosses
Arch-bosses, of which there will be 2 available at a later date
World bosses roam freely in the game world and can be attacked by players who are nearby. They drop rarer items than normal enemies; however, more players are needed to defeat them.
The standard bosses in dungeons are – as you can already guess – the bosses that you encounter at the end of a dungeon. These dungeons will be unlocked at level 30 (maximum level: 50) and can be tackled by player groups consisting of up to 6 people.
If you have reached Act 2, you have the option to join a guild. In a raid, you can face special opponents with your guild. There will be no other players to interfere with your endeavor.
The trailer for the bosses can be seen here:
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Throne and Liberty presents the different boss types
A boss from Throne and Liberty affects the server
What about the arch-bosses? The arch-bosses are only available from level 50, which is the maximum level. Players must group together in large numbers to defeat such a boss. For the arch-boss depicted in the trailer, the chest must first be attacked to weaken it.
Once such an arch-boss is defeated, there are bonuses that affect the entire server. In the video, for example, an effect can be seen that lasts for 2 hours. With the bonus, the damage of an attack is increased by 5.
However, there is a problem with the arch-bosses: PvP is active here. This means that players can hinder each other. Therefore, killing such a boss becomes an even greater challenge.
The arch-bosses should not be available from the start. The NCSoft development team wants to introduce the bosses only one and a half months after the release, when players have reached the maximum level and suitably equipped themselves.
Otherwise, it would not be feasible to defeat such an arch-boss. This shows how powerful these bosses will be. Throne and Liberty is expected to be released in Europe at the end of Q1. In Korea, players can already look forward to it: the release is already on December 7, 2023.
Other trailers for Throne and Liberty can be seen here:
In Pokémon GO, there is currently a showcase with Sniebel. But unfortunately, not as it should be.
What is a showcase? A showcase is a competition where you can compare your Pokémon with those of other trainers. However, unlike usual, values such as damage, hit points, and attacks do not count, but properties such as weight or size do. Here you can find more information about the showcases in December.
In a showcase, one Pokémon is always in the foreground, waiting to compare itself with its counterparts. Currently, this is Sniebel in its regular and Hisui form.
What problems are there with the showcase? As trainers increasingly report on Reddit, there are problems related to their Sniebels. Many trainers are unable to submit their Sniebels to participate in the showcase.
The community is looking for bugs; Niantic remains silent
Which Sniebel cannot participate in the showcase? Various theories are already being formed and tested in the community to analyze which Sniebel cannot take part in the showcase. It has already been speculated whether the error occurs only with older or newer Sniebel.
There is also a theory that the problem only affects Sniebel belonging to a special form, such as the Crypto Sniebel, the Hisui Sniebel, or an event Sniebel. It has also been checked whether the problem occurs only with shiny Sniebels.
So far, however, all the theories posed in the community have been refuted or supplemented by other trainers. Which Sniebel are currently being excluded is still not clear. For now, we have to wait.
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What reactions are there from the community? In addition to analyzing the problem, there is also mockery and scorn for Niantic from the community. Try it with Squirtle, is a comment referring to the fact that Niantic recently set a wrong Pokémon in the showcase. I am quite surprised that there is a bug in Pokémon GO, writes another trainer.
By the way: The community is also busy testing the new NPC Mateo.
Here you can find the trailer for the current season in Pokémon GO
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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
What does Niantic say about this? So far, there has unfortunately been no reaction from Niantic regarding the problem. There is neither a statement on the problem nor any hints or solutions. As soon as there is news on this, we will keep you updated.
Have you noticed the problem yourself? Are you even interested in showcases? Or would you rather be at one of the events in December 2023 in Pokémon GO?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Disney announced two new series for 2024 that will expand the Star Wars universe: Star Wars: The Acolyte and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. The former series will tell us more about the followers of the dark side of the Force, as one actress has already teased.
Disney released the series plans for the coming year. There was good news for all Star Wars fans: 2 new titles are set to be released in 2024.
One of the series, Star Wars: The Acolyte, will reportedly take a unique approach and focus primarily on the villains of Star Wars, the Sith, according to an actress.
Here you can see a trailer for the Star Wars series The Mandalorian:
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The Mandalorian – German trailer for the first season
A Mystery Thriller about the Sith
What is Star Wars: The Acolyte about? The first announced series carries the title Star Wars: The Acolyte. It is a mystery thriller set in the final days of the High Republic.
In the series, a former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to closely examine a series of crimes. However, the forces they confront turn out to be more sinister than expected.
Who is starring? Among the cast are “Squid Game” star Lee Jung-jae, Amanda Stenberg (The Hunger Games), and Dafne Keen (Logan).
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What makes Star Wars: The Acolyte exciting? As Dafne Keen told techradar.com in an interview, the series will place a strong focus on the villains of the universe, taking a different perspective compared to previous Star Wars series: “It’s a story with the Sith at the forefront, like never before.”
The series is set to clarify how the Sith managed to infiltrate the ranks of the Jedi and represents a prequel that takes place 100 years before the 2nd Star Wars trilogy.
What other series is coming in 2024? The second announced title is Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. It is about a group of children traveling through the galaxy trying to find their way back home.
An important role as a mysterious Jedi will be played by actor Jude Law (Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore). The story takes place during the same era as The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.
Where and when can you watch the series? Both series will be released exclusively on the streaming platform Disney + in 2024.
When exactly you can watch Star Wars: The Acolyte and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has not yet been announced.
What about Andor season 2? Originally, there were plans for the 2nd season of Andor to be released in 2024.
However, the published schedule contains no information about a continuation of Andor. This schedule only refers to the year 2024, which means that the 2nd season of the series is expected to be released later.
Blizzard must implement hard changes in the Season of Discovery in WoW Classic. Buffs of 1,000% are part of it – but it hardly helps.
The Season of Discovery in World of Warcraft is likely to be counted as a complete success for Blizzard. Many are trying out this “Classic+” variant of the original WoW and discovering something new every day. However, there are also a number of criticisms forcing Blizzard to hastily patch the game. One of them is so serious that some enemies are “just” buffed by 1,000% so that game mechanics do not get undermined.
What problems exist? Basically, there are currently two problems that are causing a lot of criticism. Some of these points have already been addressed by Blizzard, while others still require further fine-tuning:
Warlocks can only receive one of their most important glyphs from the content in which they actually already need to use it.
The PvP event in Ashenvale is too chaotic and rewards only a fraction of the participants.
The biggest problem currently lies with the open-world PvP battlefield in Ashenvale. In this event, heroes must eliminate various commanders and then a general of the enemies, similar to the battle of Alterac Valley.
Eliminating the commanders in PvP is now much more important.
What is happening in Ashenvale? In best “tunnel vision” fashion, it has simply been enough to rush directly at the general, to simply beat him to death with hundreds of players as soon as he spawns.
Worse yet: When groups decided to play it “right”, meaning to eliminate the commanders first, they often did not arrive at the general in time. They essentially did all the prep work while another raid group waited for the general to become vulnerable.
Another problem with this event is that only a portion of the players are rewarded with reputation. Since usually several raid groups are active on-site, the rewards are given only to one of the groups – the rest goes empty-handed and receives hardly any reputation.
Blizzard has at least fixed part of the problem. The respective general and commanders now have significantly more health points. As long as at least one commander is still alive, the general is immune to damage – in addition, the general deals 1,000% more damage as long as all commanders are still alive.
What is the problem with warlocks? Even more problematic was the Glyph of Metamorphosis for warlocks. This allows warlocks to function as tanks. The problem, however, is that to get the glyph, one had to visit and complete the raid “Deep Black Grotto” – exactly the raid for which one actually wants to be able to tank.
Warlocks had to first find a group and complete the raid as a DPS character to then be able to tank exactly in the content they had just played through.
The Metamorphosis of warlocks was hidden in the raid – for which they actually already need to tank.
Blizzard has at least apologized for this small oversight and has since made the glyph accessible outside the raid.
On Twitch, hardly anyone is more famous in the German-speaking area than Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (35). The streamer is a huge fan of GTA and has spent over 650 hours on GTA 5 alone. What he had to say about the long-awaited trailer for GTA 6, you’ll find out here.
What is MontanaBlack’s relationship with GTA? The 35-year-old has been a long-time fan of the series. His favorite is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas from 2004. On Twitch, MontanaBlack has spent over 650 hours on GTA 5 alone.
In 2022, MontanaBlack created a huge hype for GTA 5 on Twitch with his RP appearances before retiring his character “Don Olaf Schaf.” With the first official trailer for GTA 6
In the video where MontanaBlack’s career began, however, it wasn’t about GTA:
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MontanaBlack is one of the most well-known streamers in Germany – This was his very first video
MontanaBlack is thrilled: “So much love for detail”
What does MontanaBlack say about GTA 6? The trailer is received positively by the streamer. The 35-year-old has a particular weakness for the Miami-inspired Vice City setting and the trailer’s flair: “I like this look, the visuals, […] it’s a great vibe.”
The streamer even feels reminded of a colleague: the mustachioed Dr Disrespect. That’s his vibe, says MontanaBlack.
With his long-standing experience, MontanaBlack knows that graphics in a trailer can differ from the actual visuals in the game; nevertheless, he emphasizes how much he likes what he sees. “If I had to give the trailer a grade from 1 to 10 […], I would give it an 11,” summarizes the streamer.
With the anticipation for the upcoming GTA 6, however, memories are also awakened for the streamer:
Everyone associates GTA with a good time, says the streamer. For him as an “old timer”, those are the older parts. For him, along with the story, the diversity and exploring the map are what define GTA and give the series its special appeal.
For him, however, the best GTA is still San Andreas, raves MontanaBlack. Back then, there was no online mode or anything like that; you simply went to the gym with your character to prevent him from getting “fat”. That was “beautiful”, says the streamer.
You can watch the whole reaction here:
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Plans for the release – at which he will be 37, as the streamer notes with dread – MontanaBlack already has: First, he wants to steal a car in the game and run people over and beat them up. All of this is supposed to happen in the stream, says MontanaBlack.
His viewers even believe in a spontaneous poll that GTA 6 could be even bigger on Twitch than Fortnite, which just recently set some crazy records. Whether they are right will only be revealed at the earliest in 2025.
As for his Twitch colleague Mcky, however, MontanaBlack has a bitter pill to swallow: He would love to dive into RP as soon as the game appears. However, it could still take a few years until there is an online mode and thus the possibility for role-playing.
The 35-year-old even fears that by then he will already be 40.
On the occasion of the upcoming Game Awards, some excellent games are currently heavily discounted on Steam. Diablo 4, which has had a rather mixed reception on Steam so far, is available at its lowest price.
What kind of sale is this? The Game Awards will take place on the night of December 7, 2023. In honor of the show, some of the nominated games as well as winners from previous years are currently heavily discounted on Steam. You can learn more about the Game Awards themselves from our colleagues at GamePro.
Currently, Diablo 4, which recently arrived on Steam, is also particularly affordable. At the Game Awards, this ARPG is nominated in the categories “Innovation in Accessibility” and “Best Multiplayer Game” (via GamePro).
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BlizzCon 2023: Diablo 4 leaders talk to us about the development and future of the game
Diablo 4 or Pixar-Look?
What kind of deal is this? Diablo 4 is currently 40% off on Steam and costs only €41.99 instead of €69.99. According to SteamDB, this is the cheapest price the action RPG has been available on the platform. Those who missed out on the autumn sale now have another chance.
Besides Diablo 4, some highlights from recent years are also discounted. The action-adventure Kena: Bridge of Spirits is discounted by 50%. The “playable Pixar movie” received a score of 87 points from our colleagues at GamePro. It was awarded Best Indie Game and Best Indie Debut at the Game Awards 2021.
Starfield, which was not nominated in the coveted “Game of the Year” category but still has a shot at “Best RPG”, is also currently cheaper than ever at official retailers with a 30% discount on Steam.
Anyone who hasn’t yet experienced this year’s nominees or wants to catch up on highlights from past years can still benefit from the sale until December 11, 2023.
Diablo 4 received new endgame content with Patch 1.2.3 on December 5. Your character should actually be in top form, but instead, a bug is causing unintended nerfs that affect progress from level 50. You can read more about it here:
With Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, a new action game has launched on PC. Many testers praise the fantastic graphics. However, that comes at a price, which may annoy many players.
With Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Ubisoft’s new shooter in the Avatar universe has launched. The reviews are predominantly positive so far, with a lot of praise especially for the world and the fantastic graphics.
However, the great visuals come with a cost, as some testers report. This particularly affects owners with graphics cards that offer relatively little video memory.
8 GB of video memory is no longer sufficient, 12 GB of VRAM is already tight
What does video memory actually do? Video memory (short VRAM) stores a lot of data.
Many games store textures in compressed form in video memory to quickly access them again.
Certain graphical effects, such as shadows or reflections, also reside in the VRAM.
Many games are calculated in geometric data (triangles). The more complex the scene, the more memory is needed.
Basically, this means: The more demanding the games become, the more memory the games also demand. And in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, this is now very noticeable.
What about Avatar? The colleagues from ComputerBase explain in their detailed test of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora that the game requires a lot of video memory. With 8 GB of video memory, you will have to significantly reduce details; you cannot afford ultra settings and advanced ray tracing with this. With 12 GB, the game runs quite well, but not without issues:
8 GB is already not recommended for maximum graphic details in Full HD including upsampling; at least 10 GB should be sufficient. For WQHD, the editorial team [ComputerBase] recommends 12 GB, and for Ultra HD, 16 GB.
The specifications are not a guarantee that they will be sufficient for longer gaming sessions. After a few changes [in the graphics settings], the GeForce RTX 4080 only managed a single-digit frame rate up to crashing – the 16 GB memory overflowed because it never deleted all unnecessary data during the switch.
Even 16 GB can still be tight at times; only with 20 GB of video memory are you on the safe side. And currently, only high-end models from AMD and Nvidia offer this much video memory, such as the RTX 4090 (16 GB) and the RX 7900 XTX (24 GB).
What is the problem? Many graphics cards typically have between 8 and 12 GB of video memory. 8 GB are still considered a recommendation for GPUs by many experts.
Especially Nvidia has been quite stingy with video memory for years: For example, the release of the RTX 3080 was criticized for only being equipped with 10 GB of VRAM. Many therefore hoped for an upgrade of the RTX 3080 with more video memory. You get a bit less performance on average with AMD than with Nvidia, but generally more video memory.
And this VRAM discussion is also being held again with the latest generation: The RTX 4070 at least comes with 12 GB of GDDR6X RAM, while Nvidia did release a version with 16 GB for the RTX 4070 after harsh criticism, but charges a high price for the upgrade.
Especially in the budget range, graphics cards are often equipped with very little video memory.
Half of all players on Steam have only graphics cards with 8 GB or less VRAM
How many players are affected? Taking the current survey data from Steam from November 2023 (via steampowered.com), one can see that the majority of players have 8 GB or less memory installed:
31.23% of all players have 8 GB of video memory installed
Next are 6 GB with 16.33% of all players.
12 GB follows in third place with 14.31%.
In fourth place are 4 GB VRAM with 10.81% of all players.
Simply put: More than 50% of all players participating in the surveys are somewhere between 4 and 8 GB. And things could get very tight when a memory-hungry game like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora demands a lot of video memory.
Whether Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will be fun on a beginner’s graphics card is another question: After all, the system requirements already set a high standard with an AMD Radeon RX 5700 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070. This has led to a discussion among players about whether PC gaming will remain affordable in the long run.
What happens next? In the long term, this is likely to lead to a rethink among manufacturers and players about whether the current recommendation of 8 GB of video memory is still sufficient for most titles.
Especially with the Xbox Series S, one can clearly see why 8 GB of video memory is becoming increasingly scarce:
My last “special” game was “The Coffin of Andy and Leyley”, the first two chapters of which I devoured. It’s a game with great characters, excellent story, and some exciting taboos that fit the quirky characters – it includes cannibalism and an emerging incestuous relationship.
I loved every minute of the game. I liked the taboos, I found the story thrilling, and it kept me up all night. It was a twisted mix of psychological horror with small puzzles and great story.
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Trailer to the disturbing “The Coffin of Andy and Leyley”
Well, but apparently we just can’t have good things on the internet. Because in the Steam forum of the game, the publisher posted the following message:
At the request of the lead developer, Kit9 Studio has taken over the title The Coffin of Andy and Leyley. Our team of freelancers will take care of programming, community management, customer support, ongoing contracts, and legal disputes. The original developer will continue to contribute the art and story to the game. We will do our best to support her in creating the game she wants to create.
Unfortunately, the developer has decided to permanently and completely cease her online activities. The best way to show your support is to direct discussions towards the game and not the developer. She wants to be left alone.
There will be no communication or sharing of information with the developer from here on. She has chosen to remain completely in the dark and continue her work offline uninterrupted.
Aside from Kit9 Studio taking on the role of owner and publisher, the development of The Coffin of Andy and Leyley will continue without changes to the plan. (…)
When I read that, my jaw dropped. I had already noticed at the release that the developer was expecting some criticism and even sensed that people would be upset.
The mother looks critically – because Leyley is coming on to her brother Andy.
How did this happen? Finding the exact reasons for the developer’s withdrawal is not so easy, as many of the posts have since been deleted. However, it can probably be summarized:
Some users of the platform “Soyjack Party”, essentially a vile mix of Twitter and 4chan, have massively insulted and threatened the developer. The reason for this is partly the incestual relationship that is only hinted at in the game (and must be actively brought about by the player) and the speculation that the developer Nemlei is a trans woman.
Yes, apparently that is already enough to massively attack people.
In addition to death threats, doxing is said to have occurred – that is, the publishing of real-life information such as the home address.
An environment of fear has thus been created to intimidate the developer so strongly that the development of the game is stopped.
Fortunately, that has not succeeded, but getting someone to completely withdraw from the internet and not even want to talk to fans anymore is quite a hefty thing.
One should keep in mind that we are talking about a game whose content, although (rightly) controversial, has over 97% positive ratings on Steam – it is simply a good, well-thought-out game.
The Coffin of Andy and Leyley was one of my “small great” surprises of the gaming year 2023 and is definitely one of the most interesting games I got to play this year. The fact that a developer was attempted to be silenced in the best Twitter mob manner just so that a game that no one is forced to consume is not further developed is primarily one thing: A disgrace to all who contributed to it. You are really pathetic.
In this sense: Great job, once again driving someone off the internet. I sincerely hope that all those responsible get their just punishment.
Mortal Online 2 is a hardcore MMORPG that can be played on Steam. In a new upgrade, it now gets a better look with Unreal Engine 5 and promises some gameplay adjustments as well.
How good it actually looks in this hardcore MMORPG is now shown by Mortal Online 2 in a short trailer:
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Mortal Online 2 Unreal Engine 5 Trailer
What to expect after the upgrade: The trailer gives you a brief insight into the revamped areas of the game.
With sharper textures, more and realistic lighting, richer colors, prettier skies, and more details, the graphical upgrade looks quite good.
The trailer not only makes a comparison to the old engine but also promises improved performance. In the patch notes, you can find the information:
The CPU performance has improved in many areas. We have managed to stabilize the framerate to have less stutter and even increased the overall FPS in some cases. Areas with many characters, like large battles, are still a challenge and a topic for future optimizations.
The trailer also shows how the graphical upgrade affects the characters and gameplay. In short clips, you see the characters in combat situations, riding through the open world, or facing a large ape-like opponent.
As revealed in the patch notes, the graphical enhancements are not the only change players can look forward to. Among other things, more camps at important locations and a combat arena in Meduli are coming.
Several combat updates have also come with 2.0. Among other things, the ability to gain stamina through successful blocking.
Additionally, the AI respawn times have been adjusted and improved. Each AI opponent now has its own respawn time.
On December 5, Blizzard released Patch 1.2.3 for Diablo 4. You can now face the new endgame content Zir’s slaughterhouse and farm its rewards. Unfortunately, a new bug has also slipped in, making this noticeably more difficult for you.
Update on 12/07/2023: The bug fix is now live on consoles and crossplay is reactivated.
BlizzCon 2023: Diablo 4 leaders talk to us about the development and future of the game
Which area of Diablo 4 is affected by the bug? The bug released with the new patch affects your progress after level 50. Once you reach this level, you earn so-called Paragon points instead of experience, which you can use to unlock skills and glyphs in your Paragon board.
Glyphs have secondary effects that you can obtain by leveling them up with additional Paragon points. If you bring a glyph to at least level 15, its radius expands, and you can distribute your points more easily.
More about the Paragon points, the board, and how to use both effectively can be read here:
This is the effect of the bug and how to solve the problem
What exactly happens with the bug? The new bug deducts Paragon points already distributed on glyphs from you. This means that all glyphs that are at level 15 have been downgraded to level 14. Those who have brought their glyph to the maximum level of 21 will not feel the bug too strongly. However, those who are below that lose access to important abilities.
This is particularly annoying, as the new endgame Zir’s slaughterhouse is an extremely tough challenge that players have been preparing for a long time. According to Blizzard, the content at the highest difficulty level is nearly impossible to achieve.
The loot from Zir’s slaughterhouse includes, among other things, another glyph that you can use in your Paragon board. This enhances your character’s attack value and is therefore in high demand among players.
We recently reported on a wizard build that is almost immortal. The only issue is that the attack value of the build is too low, which should be balanced out by the glyph obtainable in Zir’s slaughterhouse. If you wish to try the build yourself, you can recreate it with our guide:
Is Blizzard already working on a fix? Blizzard already commented on reddit on December 5:
[…] We plan to fix this issue on PC with a new client update that is due to be released during the day. We will inform players about the timing of this release as soon as it is available. […]
About 9 hours ago, at the release of this news, Blizzard released a forum post. In it, they state that the problem has already been resolved for PC players via a hotfix. The console versions have also now been provided with the hotfix.
How do I bypass the bug if I still have it? We advise PC players to install the new hotfix. However, if this is currently not possible or if you are playing on a console, you must earn new Paragon points through gameplay.
You can then assign the new points to the glyphs affected by the bug and thus unlock your missing abilities again. This is of course tedious but currently the only known way to bypass the bug aside from the hotfix.
There is good news for all fans of Dungeons & Dragons or also Baldur’s Gate 3, which is based on it. Because there is a new game in the works set in the D&D universe.
What kind of game is it? We are talking about a game with the code name “Project Baxter”. Developer and publisher “Starbreeze” has secured the licenses to the role-playing classic Dungeons & Dragons for this.
D&D is currently distributed by the company “Wizards of the Coast”, which in turn belongs to Hasbro. Wizards of the Coast is also well known for the internationally successful trading card game Magic: The Gathering.
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Dungeons & Dragons, but with a lot of action
Content-wise, it is already known that it is supposed to be an action-packed co-op multiplayer game set in the world of D&D. The exact setting is said to be the city of Waterdeep. This is the largest and most influential city in the northern part of Faerûn, a continent in the D&D world.
“The game will be heavily inspired by D&D, but there will be no dice rolling. It will not be turn-based. It will be an action-oriented experience,” reveals “Creative Director” Leif Westerholm in an interview with Gamesbeat.
The project is set to be realized in Unreal Engine 5 and is expected to be released in 2026 on all major platforms. Cross-play is to be possible.
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“It is hard to imagine a better pair than Dungeons & Dragons and Starbreeze,” says the studio’s CEO, Tobis Sjögren (via Gamesbeat).
The Swedish development studio is mainly active in the first-person shooter sector and frequently collaborates on fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping games. Probably the most well-known among them is the co-op shooter Payday 3. Their latest title is “Roboquest”, a fast-paced FPS roguelite filled with deadly robots.
When you hear “shooter” and “robots”, you probably don’t think of Dungeons & Dragons. However, the connecting element here is supposed to be the focus on cooperative gameplay and community-driven experiences. “Play the way you want” is the motto, along with a high replay value.
“When we were looking for new IPs for our future projects, Dungeons & Dragons was always at the top of the list,” explains Sjögren.
Eugene Evans, “SVP Digital Strategy and Licensing” at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, is also looking forward to the collaboration: “Given their impressive games and passion for Dungeons & Dragons, we are confident that they will create a great experience for fans worldwide”.
The approach to implement D&D in an action-packed game sounds definitely very interesting. Especially players who couldn’t get into the turn-based combat in Baldur’s Gate 3 might find a welcome alternative here. But many fans of the successful role-playing game are surely looking forward to further adventures in the fantastical world.
To shorten the time until the release in 2026, you could continue to immerse yourselves in Baldur’s Gate 3. Here, too, there are always new features to discover. Just recently, a 30 GB patch was released, which could strain your storage space quite a bit:
The end of the Bond era could soon begin. The German-speaking director and Oscar winner Edward Berger (53) is said to be writing the script for a new installment of the Bourne series, thereby challenging James Bond.
Is Bourne coming back soon? The return of the famous secret agent “Jason Bourne” could be imminent, as colleagues from jeuxvideo report. According to their source, Universal Pictures is said to have hired the German-speaking Oscar winner Edward Berger.
The script for the new Bourne installment is to be written by an experienced director. The combination of director and actor could pose significant competition for James Bond.
Will Matt Damon portray Bourne again? Although the talks are not yet completed, it appears that the choice of the “Jason Bourne” actor will again fall on Matt Damon.
The last installment, simply titled “Jason Bourne,” hit theaters in 2016, after Matt Damon lost interest following the third film and declared the search for the identity of “Jason Bourne” over. It took five years for him to want to take on the role again, during which time the fourth installment was made without him.
It is still not decided whether Matt Damon will slip back into the role; it mainly depends on the script.
Here’s another action movie you can watch on Netflix while waiting for the new Bourne film:
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Extraction 2: Trailer for the action movie on Netflix
The script must convince Matt Damon, otherwise there will be “Jason Bourne” without “Jason Bourne”
Why is the script so important? The script must convince actor Matt Damon to portray “Jason Bourne” again. The films have attained legendary status among fans; a new installment under a different director could undermine this legacy.
Universal apparently decided to first have the script written and then approach Matt Damon with the finished script. The director must therefore aim high to get Matt Damon, and the script may even need to read better than James Bond to achieve this.
The script is to be written by the director of the award-winning film “All Quiet on the Western Front”, Edward Berger. The film was nominated for 9 Oscars and won 4, including the Oscar for Best International Feature Film. A director of such high caliber is expected to deliver a good script.
How big is the Bourne franchise? The franchise has grossed more than 1.6 billion US dollars since the first installment “The Bourne Identity” from 2002. Thus, “Jason Bourne” is alongside James Bond among the icons of spy films.
The films enjoy widespread acclaim from both critics and fans. Especially the action scenes, storytelling, and performances have been praised in the past.
“Jason Bourne” himself is an established character often mentioned in the same breath as James Bond. Whether a new “Jason Bourne” film can manage to revive the franchise remains to be seen, especially since Matt Damon has not yet confirmed his role. Recently, we reported on a type of scene that young people no longer want to see in films and series.
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Godzilla is one of the longest-running film franchises of all time. In 1954, the giant lizard rampaged through Japanese cities for the first time. The latest film, Godzilla Minus One, is based on the origins and was the best cinema experience that MeinMMO author Niko Hernes has had in years.
What is Godzilla Minus One about? Just before the end of World War II, Kamikaze pilot Koichi Shikishima deserts and pretends to have a plane malfunction. He ends up on an island with engineers who are supposed to repair his aircraft.
Suddenly a monster appears, and Shikishima is frozen in fear, even though he is supposed to shoot it down with his plane. As a result, all stationed engineers on the island except for Shikishima and the station chief die.
As it turns out, the monster is Godzilla. Some time passes, and Shikishima lives with his guilt in a destroyed city, along with a woman and a small girl for whom he needs to provide money. For this, he works on a boat to fish mines from the sea.
During this time, the war ended, but atomic bomb tests caused Godzilla to mutate and became active, threatening the cities of Japan.
You can see a trailer for the film here:
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Godzilla Minus One – Trailer for the Japanese Return of the Giant Lizard
Finally again Godzilla as a destructive natural force
Godzilla Minus One is the first Japanese Godzilla film since Shin Godzilla from 2016. In the meantime, two American Godzilla films from Legendary Pictures have been released, which belong to the so-called MonsterVerse. In the American version, Godzilla is currently almost a hero who protects the Earth from evil Kaijus.
Shin Godzilla, however, was almost an apocalyptic natural force, underscored by the wrong decisions of politics. The director Hideaki Anno, who was also responsible for Neon Genesis Evangelion, depicted a monster that shows the pure despair of humans and serves as a metaphor for the disaster in Fukushima.
As much as I like the heroic Godzilla, I am even more fascinated by Godzilla as a projection of human fears and the processing of the horrors of war. That is why Shin Godzilla is one of my favorite films, which I have seen multiple times. Godzilla Minus One strikes a similar chord and again deals with the post-war period in Japan.
This is already evident in the environment where Shikishima lives. The people are surrounded by rubble but still try to rebuild their lives. The government, both the Japanese and the American, is criticized, especially in regards to the throwing away of human lives.
The film does not directly address the atrocities and actions of the war but projects them onto Godzilla itself, who also represents the visualization of the protagonist Shikishima’s traumas. And the monster still possesses destructive power even after the war.
When Godzilla appears, there is pure goosebumps
The story is somewhat secondary. The star and the big highlight here is of course Godzilla himself. His design is threatening and not too silly, which I liked. His movements always seemed natural and emphasized his gigantic stature. Some background effects reveal the modest budget of $15 million, but Godzilla himself and his destructiveness always look impressive.
When Godzilla goes ashore, the music starts, which is based on the original soundtrack by Ifukube Akira, and he begins to roar his famous scream, that’s when I get goosebumps. When he starts charging his famous Atomic Breath in the middle of the city, I am like enthralled in my cinema seat. When he unleashes the laser and obliterates an entire city in an impressive explosion, I am at a loss for words.
Not only the destructive power and the metaphor make me love this film so much, but also the hope. Because as invincible as Godzilla seems, so invincible is also the hope of the people who fight against this natural force despite all circumstances.
Godzilla-typical, the defense measure is absurd. Through the Japanese acting, taking it seriously, it still seems like the most brilliantly stupid idea of all time. And even the film’s finale still shows humanity and leaves me with a good feeling as I exit the cinema.
Unfortunately, the film only ran limited in German cinemas, some smaller theaters might still be playing it. If it remains this successful, it might also receive an extended theatrical release.
Anyone who has the opportunity to see the film in cinema should seize the chance, because for me there have been hardly any cinema experiences in recent years that were as rewarding as Godzilla Minus One.
Another impressive sci-fi film from this year is The Creator:
A new action RPG on Steam combines an open fantasy world of Skyrim with ARPG elements from Diablo 4. For fans of the franchises, Svarog’s Dream could therefore be an interesting alternativewith some curious features.
What kind of game is this? The talk is about the action RPG Svarog’s Dream, which was released on 04.12. on Steam and is set in an open world. It was developed and published by VI Game Forge.
In Svarog’s Dream, you play a soul from the underworld who is sent back to the land of the living and must find out who they are. However, the journey of self-discovery comes with unknown dangers, as the open world is plagued by wild beasts and real gods. Whether you fight them or befriend them is entirely up to you.
In the action RPG on Steam, permadeath is a marked feature: if the character dies, they are lost forever. As an additional element of curiosity, a divine being mocks players after their death, which gives the game a unique, challenging twist.
Here you can watch a trailer for Svarog’s Dream:
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Svarog’s Dream – Trailer
Fight enemies – or ally with them?
Why does it remind of Diablo 4 and Skyrim? The combat system of Svarog’s Dream resembles Diablo due to its isometric view and integrates high-fantasy elements that one is accustomed to from Skyrim. The action RPG also allows players to customize their play style through a skill tree. Here, players invest points in various spells.
Also, crafting remedies and enhancing equipment – which is a known mechanic in both Diablo and Skyrim – is said to play an important role according to the developer (via Steam). Players will even be able to buy houses and take out loans – with the risk of having to deal with debt collectors and bounty hunters.
In Svarog’s Dream, there is also the possibility of forming alliances with various creatures, unlike in Diablo 4. There, some players still wonder, why they can’t form an alliance with Lilith.
However, players in Svarog’s Dream must weigh which of these allies they can trust and what consequences their decisions may have. This aspect is reminiscent of Skyrim and gives the game a certain dynamic.
This is how the community reacts to the game: On Steam, Svarog’s Dream is 82% positive but currently has just over 57 reviews (as of December 6, 4 PM). Below, we have summarized a few opinions from players:
“kaustosis” writes: “Are you looking for a story-driven, well-thought-out ARPG? It’s been a while since I enjoyed a game as much as this one. It’s a solid recommendation for me!”
“T_T” writes: “Good game, a slightly unusual concept, but I love it.”
“shotaimkiller” notes: “Hidden gem 11/10.”
“Dom” writes: “If you have love for this genre, […] you should give this game a chance. It’s not as complex as most games of the genre, but that’s not what it’s meant to be. It’s charming, the music is on point, and most importantly: it’s simply fun to play. Don’t expect Dark Souls combat mechanics or a Diablo 4 grind fest. That’s not what this is about, and it shouldn’t be.”
“Malvolion” writes: “It’s worth mentioning that, as far as I understand, the component of the living open world is more pronounced than the mass hack’n’slash part of Diablo.”
Among the many positive reviews, there are also players who do not seem to be enthusiastic about Svarog’s Dream. Here, primarily the user interface is criticized, as well as the fact that the game still lacks some refinements.
It is worth noting that the developers are responsive to many negative reviews and engage with players. Until December 11, you can still purchase the action RPG for €17.85 instead of €21.
If you are looking for more ARPGs that remind of Diablo, we have another tip for you. In August, a first trailer for the sequel of a well-known action RPG was shown. Like Diablo 4, it is an action role-playing game, but here you fight against titans and other mythological beings:
EA Sports has significantly adjusted the gameplay with the 6th Title Update for FC 24, weakening a popular playstyle and its Plus variant to the point where it could lose relevance. In this case, another playstyle would likely take its place in the meta of Ultimate Team.
This is the situation:
EA Sports released a major patch for FC 24 on December 6. Title Update 6, referred to by the publisher as the Holiday Update, brings several changes to gameplay and Ultimate Team.
In addition to changes in the pressing behavior of the AI, the nerf of the Finesse Shot and Finesse Shot Plus playstyles stands out. Cards featuring one of these playstyles will now execute the affected shots with reduced accuracy.
EA Sports justifies the weakening due to an overly high effectiveness of the shot type, which has ultimately led to disproportionately many goals.
Since finesse shots are considered a popular meta mechanic, they might lose relevance through the patch, particularly bringing another playstyle into focus.
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EA FC 24: How the new dribbling mechanics work
Title Update 6 nerfs finesse shots in FC 24 – Is Trivelas the new meta?
This could be the time for Trivelas: The popularity of a card in FC 24 Ultimate Team is usually determined by its playability. If this decreases, players are replaced by others that fit better with the current meta.
And that’s where Trivela shots or finishes with the outside of the foot come into play. These are also seen as a popular method for a long-range shot and can be very effective in combination with the appropriate playstyles.
Since the accuracy of Trivelas has not been reduced, it is likely that they could gain significantly in popularity from now on. Especially cards like the recently released Frenkie de Jong Thunderstruck would benefit from this.
Are there any further consequences? Since playstyles are not available on the market, unlike Chemistry Styles, and are therefore already set with the release of a card, the relevance also decreases with the price of the respective players.
Thus, after the announcement, the market values of several meta cards possessing the Finesse Shot Plus playstyle have dropped significantly. A common phenomenon, as many UT players often react to significant changes with panic selling.
However, early reports from the community indicate that the affected shots continue to perform well, which is why prices have partly increased again without reaching the original value.
Destiny 2 has been on a good path for many years to deal with cheaters. Staff and an anti-cheat program were supposed to put a stop to the fraudsters, but since Bungie triggered a wave of layoffs, players see no good future for PvP.
With BattleEye and a team of developers, cheaters should be banned from the servers better and, above all, in a timely manner so that PvP players can play Destiny 2 relaxed. So far so good, but since Bungie decided to lay off many of its employees, including a large part of its security team, the situation in PvP is getting worse.
Here you can find the trailer for the new dungeon of Destiny 2:
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Streamers can only laugh in the Trials of Osiris
To demonstrate how ridiculous the situation in the Crucible is regarding cheaters, GernaderJake, a well-known PvP player of Destiny 2, published a video. In this, Jake is in the Trials of Osiris with his team.
It is 4 to 3 for him, and they are just waiting for the right moment to strike until the enemy appears over them and destroys Jake’s entire team with an SMG.
You can find the video in GernaderJake’s Twitter post:
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Jake himself said he played 8 matches that morning, of which 5 were against cheaters. He cannot understand how Bungie demands money from its community every few months and still allows such things to happen.
Insider reports also said that many employees from the security teams of Destiny 2 who worked against cheaters were let go. So it is conceivable that Bungie currently has little coverage against cheaters and that they can run free in PvP before they are even discovered and punished.
How have you experienced the current situation of PvP in Destiny 2? Do you find it unplayable or do the streamers exaggerate? Let us know in the comments!
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is a new survival game that will be released for PS5 and PC. The launch trailer shows what the world of J.R.R. Tolkien has in store for you as a dwarf.
What kind of game is this? In this new survival game, you take on the role of a dwarf in the world of “The Lord of the Rings”.
Alone or online with up to four players, you must survive in the infamous mines of the Misty Mountains, explore and develop them to reclaim your homeland Moria.
Where will the game be released? Since December 5, 2023, you can play the game on PS5. It has already been available for PC since October 24, 2023, and a release for Xbox Series X/S is still pending.
We have embedded the launch trailer for the PlayStation 5 here for you:
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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria PS5 Launch Trailer
What to expect: As the trailer shows, you can expect several features in The Lord of the Rings that make a good survival game:
Character customization: You can customize your own dwarf in a very individual way. Throughout the game, you will also be able to further customize your dwarf with new equipment.
Resources: To survive, you will need to gather resources, hunt, and ration your food. In the mines, you can mine ores or explore deep passages for possible treasures.
Fights: There are also dangers lurking in the mines that you must face. Fight against dragons and orcs to make your homeland safe again.
Building and forging: Build new camps in the old ruins according to your ideas or use your dwarven craftsmanship to forge new items and equipment.
Exploration: In the deep mines, there are many places you can explore, including many old ruins and mine shafts. These procedurally generated areas promise a new gaming experience each time.
What are the reactions? The reactions to the trailer are quite varied in the comments (via YouTube).
Many are positive about the new survival game. For example, user CJ-ln5ov writes in his comment: “Nice to see that Middle-earth games still get a chance after the Gollum flop. This looks fun.”
In fact, few comments agree with this. At least it seems so, as you have to search a bit between the rather negative comments.
However, user Alsann2012 still expresses his joy that there is finally a The Lord of the Rings game with dwarves, and that this is a dream come true.
User jordanwilliams1447 writes among other things: “No idea why every The Lord of the Rings game has to have this cartoonish look now.” User x_Lucifena agrees that this would be quite disappointing.
“I love The Lord of the Rings,” writes user madmandan1000, “but it hurts to see what is happening to the franchise, with this and Gollum.”
What do you think of the trailer and the new survival game in the world of The Lord of the Rings? Is it disappointing to you after Gollum, like many other players? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
