The long-time Sony CEO Jim Ryan has said goodbye. On the occasion of his farewell, he received a unique PS5 that cannot be purchased anywhere.
Meanwhile, you can buy the PS5 in pretty much any store. However, a unique PS5 that has now been revealed cannot be purchased anywhere. Because it is a special gift from Sony to the departing CEO.
Thanks to a post from an employee, we were able to see the PS5 at least once before it disappears into private ownership and will surely receive a place of honor.
Unique PS5 in the design of a PlayStation 1
What kind of PS5 is this? The departing PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan received the PS5 as a farewell gift at his farewell party.
Thanks to a Twitter post from a PlayStation employee, we were able to take a small look at it.
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What does the PS5 look like? The PS5 resembles the official PS5 and features the same white design. However, instead of using black in the middle, the old design of the PS1 is used here. And many people appreciate this under the Twitter post.
The gamepad looks surprisingly good with its classic color scheme and stands out clearly from the standard design of the DualSense. The buttons and the thumbstick also look fascinating, as they are inspired by the original style.
When is Jim Ryan leaving? Ryan announced his departure at the end of September 2023. In an official blog post from Sony Interactive Entertainment, it was announced that Ryan will step down in spring 2024 and Hiroki Totoki will take over the role of interim CEO while simultaneously retaining his current role as President and COO of the Sony Group.
Why is the console likely to be worth a lot? The PS5 from Ryan is a PS5 with a unique design. Especially collectors would pay a lot of money for such a console to display it. Rare hardware is often auctioned for a lot of money. For example, someone paid around 16,000 euros for a special iPhone model.
It is initially unlikely that Ryan will part with his farewell gift. However, it has indeed occurred that people have auctioned such gifts later for a good cause.
Change the design of the PS5: If you are dissatisfied with the white design of the PS5, you can surprisingly easily change its appearance. A YouTuber has presented a few tricks with which you can change your PS5 in under a minute:
There are rumors that Bungie, the Destiny 2 developer, could be fully acquired by Sony, thus losing its independence. The well-known gaming analyst and Destiny author Paul Tassi has responded to the concerns of the Guardians and outlined three scenarios that players and the studio might expect.
Why does Sony actually want to acquire Bungie? Things do not look good for Bungie at the moment. Since the DLC “Lightfall,” the Guardians have become increasingly dissatisfied with their game. On one hand, due to the unfinished and poorly told story of Lightfall; on the other hand, because of the current state of the loot shooter.
There is an awareness that the upcoming DLC will determine the course of the company, and appropriate measures have been taken.
Although there have been layoffs in the community support area, the Destiny2Team is still more active and has been responding quickly to player feedback, including rapid changes.
All of this adds to the ongoing efforts of the PvP Strike Team, which is currently closely monitoring and supporting the events in the Crucible.
Bungie has officially been part of the Sony PlayStation family since February 2022. However, with the option to continue releasing games independently.
However, should they fail to turn things around in 2024 and thus fall significantly below certain financial thresholds, Sony has the right to dissolve the existing board and take full control.
Recently, Bungie created a stir with these ornaments in the Eververse:
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Become Geralt of Rivia in the Season of the Wish of Destiny 2
Would Sony make Destiny better or let it die?
This is what the Guardians are currently asking: The question that arises with such a complete takeover is whether Sony would do a better job. Players have divided opinions on this and are unsure whether a takeover by Sony would have positive or negative effects. However, the biggest uncertainty lies in what impact this could have on their favorite game Destiny 2.
On one hand, one could perhaps hope for possible stabilization and improvement of the game under the leadership of a financially strong company.
On the other hand, players also have concerns about possible creative restrictions and strategic upheavals.
This phase of uncertainty also affects gaming analyst and Destiny player Paul Tassi from Forbes. He has therefore analyzed three possible scenarios about how the situation could develop and what plans Sony might have for the future of Destiny 2.
Best-case scenario: Better leadership, stronger games
This would be the solid future for Destiny: In this context, Paul Tassi outlines a picture of a promising future. The creative expertise of Bungie and the technological power of Sony come together to create an unprecedented gaming experience.
With close collaboration, the boundaries of the old and outdated Destiny 2 development could be overcome. Innovative features, technical brilliance, and a fresh, dynamic gaming experience would emerge once again.
Bungie would benefit from Sony’s financial resources, technical expertise, and global reach, improving the quality of Destiny 2 and also the new IPs. Short-term losses from “The Final Form” would also be covered by Sony.
With a complete takeover, Sony could also eliminate problematic leadership positions and promote those within the company who make better decisions. Perhaps even some of their own talented internal staff or others with live service/AAA experience.
In this clean-up, Bungie could come back on track with a new leadership team and lead Destiny 2 into the next glorious era. There would also be enough space for more Bungie IPs, such as Marathon and Matter.
Scenario 2: Partial Reduction
This would be the middle way: In this scenario, Sony might cling to the undeniable fact that the production of Destiny 2 is enormously expensive.
The regular provision of so much seasonal content at this scale along with the annual expansions is difficult and costly.
Additionally, Destiny 2 currently does not have an efficient revenue source mechanism.
Furthermore, the shooter is monetized in such a way that it tends to discourage players, although not to the extent of Genshin Impact with its gambling model or a WoW subscription. Even if Destiny were a subscription model, probably only a few players would choose it anyway.
In this scenario, you should therefore also expect cuts regarding what becomes of Destiny, as well as at Bungie.
Sony might still preserve parts of Bungie’s autonomy to ensure that the best creative minds behind Destiny 2 retain their freedom and can continue to realize the unique vision of the game. However, for cost reasons, they would reduce the scope of the game as well as downsize or reorganize the teams.
Players should therefore prepare for Destiny not continuing at its current pace, delivering only smaller, rarer content or even languishing in “maintenance mode.” Perhaps with the plan to restore the IP on a larger scale later.
Bungie would also work on Sony’s other live service ambitions with new games like Marathon, of which both Sony and Bungie hope for success.
Scenario 3: The Worst Case
This is the grim future: The third scenario will primarily break the hearts of die-hard Destiny fans. In this case, Sony would not only replace Bungie’s board in the event of a takeover, but also lose faith in all Bungie projects from Destiny to Marathon. Destiny 2 would more or less cease to exist.
Sony concludes that Destiny burns more money than it brings in.
There would, as feared by employees, be further layoffs.
Bungie’s teams would be “torn apart,” providing only support for other high-profile Sony developers and helping develop other live service games that are not their own IPs.
This hope remains: We consider the last, pessimistic scenario for fans of Destiny, as well as Paul Tassi, to be unlikely. This is due to three reasons.
Reason 1: Bungie is far too famous a development studio to simply dissolve.
Reason 3: Destiny is far too strong an IP to be completely killed. The game has endured a decade and has a fan base of millions, including hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic players to this day. That doesn’t just disappear after a drop in revenue.
Although the Destiny community is already considering what path Destiny might take under Sony in the future and how this would impact them and their Guardians, it remains speculation for now.
The most desirable future lies probably somewhere between the first two scenarios. Because replacing Bungie’s management is not a magical solution.
But we are still curious: Which scenario would be the optimal solution for you? And how do you actually feel about a monthly subscription model for Destiny 2? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
“Exodus” could be the game that wins back all disappointed Mass Effect fans. However, the story will become even more dramatic.
Last night, the Game Awards took place. There, many already released games were awarded, and a lot of games were newly announced. One of them probably brought a spark of excitement to the eyes of almost all Mass Effect fans.
We are talking about Exodus, which is referred to everywhere as a mix of “Mass Effect” and “Interstellar”. A single-player RPG with a lot of sci-fi and a very dramatic gameplay mechanic.
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Exodus – Reveal trailer with gameplay scenes
Who is behind the game? The developer is Archetype Entertainment – not much has been heard from them so far, but that’s okay. The studio consists of many veterans and includes former employees from BioWare, Naughty Dog, Sony Santa Monica, Bethesda, and 343 Industries. So, a lot of talent is coming together here.
What is Exodus about? The trailer already gives a good first impression of the game – but let me summarize it anyway.
Humanity has reached the age of space travel and has likely also entered into conflict with an alien species. The so-called “Celestials” are considered the greatest threat to humanity. A highly developed race that apparently has little joy in humans and wants to stop them.
In contrast, there are the “Travelers” who travel through the galaxy to find new planets and technologies for humanity. However, these Travelers are not just heroes; they make great sacrifices every time they embark on a journey. Because they use special portals that accelerate their ships to the speed of light.
Almost 40,000 years in the future, some aspects of the game take place.
And this is where the parallel to the film “Interstellar” comes into play. Because, during travel at the speed of light, the perception of time changes. While only a few days pass on the spaceship, time in the rest of the universe ticks by much faster – after such a journey, years or decades may have passed. People you have come to know and love have aged or have long since died.
Thus, the story of the game will likely span several centuries or even millennia – you are on a mission for humanity and sacrifice many other aspects of being human for it.
Our colleagues from GameStar were the only ones to speak with the developers about the game nationwide: Mass Effect 5 gets a rival
If you want more background information, you should take a look at the official website of the game – there are already some little videos for story lovers.
A second trailer, with more story, is here for you:
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Exodus – Long story trailer for the mega sci-fi game
What does the gameplay look like? Although the cinematic trailer currently only shows very few gameplay scenes in a very early state, it seems to be very action-oriented and reminiscent of a “cover shooter”.
To what extent there are role-playing aspects, with skills and supernatural abilities that may be explained with technology, remains to be seen until more details are revealed.
The thought that there are some people behind the game who also worked on Mass Effect is anyway popping up while watching the trailer. The way weapons are attached to the armor, the cover combat, and even the running animations are likely to raise a slightly amused eyebrow with many, along the lines of “I have seen that before”.
Also, the jumps through large “portals” that accelerate to the speed of light strongly remind one of Mass Effect – after all, the “Mass Effect portals” were precisely the same thing, just without the time component.
Cortyn says: Of all the trailers from the Game Awards, it was Exodus that impressed me the most and evoked a nearly childlike excitement in me – even though we still know far too little. However, if the developers manage to connect interesting and lovable characters with engaging gameplay and a story that already sounds heartbreaking, then Exodus could be one of the most important games of the coming years.
Whether Exodus can deliver all that the trailer already promises, we will surely find out in the coming months as the release approaches. But at least for the moment, I am cautiously optimistic and looking forward to an exciting sci-fi story that hopefully can fill the void that Mass Effect 3 left behind for so many of us.
What is your first impression of Exodus?
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After the departure of his teammate, a candidate is left alone in the wilderness of 7 vs. Wild. Another team takes a hike so long that the flood cuts them off from their return path.
Attention, this article contains spoilers for episodes 1–12 of 7 vs. Wild Season 3
Which participant gets left behind alone? After Jan Schlappen (26) already struggled with psychological issues in the last episode, the participant decided to leave 7 vs. Wild Season 3 after a week. However, Joey Kelly (50) chose to continue alone. His experiences will be shown in a bonus episode on YouTube, which will be the last episode to be released on YouTube.
For months, fans have speculated about the “secret bonus episode.” Initially, many assumed that Fritz Meinecke (34), as the founding father of the series, would expose himself again without his teammate Martin “SurvivalMattin” Rudloff (40) after the team had already dropped out early. Now there is finally clarity about who we will see in a bonus episode.
One of the participants of Season 3 is 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
A team is cut off from the camp by the flood and searches for a way out
What is happening with Trymacs and Rumatra? On Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler’s birthday, the streamer wishes for a hike from his teammate, Wieland “Rumatra” Welte (27), as far as they have gone since their arrival. The team explores the coast and must also cross a difficult passage.
When the team wants to make their way back, they notice that the passage is flooded, and they now have to go back through the forest to the camp.
Whether the team can manage this is unclear; not only in the reactions but also in the series, it has already been frequently explained that the forest there is so densely overgrown that crossing is almost impossible.
How is the wildcard team doing? The wildcard team is in a very good mood again in the current episode. The girls have some luck in foraging for food and find some snails they can eat. Otherwise, the team enjoys the sunshine and is happy that half is already over.
What is happening with Knossi and Sascha? In the current episode, Sascha Huber (31) is also celebrating his birthday. Knossi has arranged a gift for the fitness YouTuber. The gift is the next 30 minutes of 7 vs. Wild Season 3, which is supposed to air exclusively on his YouTube channel.
The episode is supposed to be aired in early January. The two also have luck in fishing in the episode and can enjoy a small dinner.
Is Reeze doing well again? For days, Dominik “Reeze” Reezmann (30) has been suffering from heartburn and nausea. There is still no improvement in this episode. The team does not know why only Reeze feels unwell, while Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (26) has no problems.
However, the team has also experienced some positives; the influencers have upgraded their accommodation and increased the sleeping area.
At the end of the episode, no phone ringing can be heard, so it is not to be assumed that a team is leaving the project. However, the phone ringing was also not heard in the last episode, even though Jan left 7 vs. Wild Season 3 in that episode – so that is not a guaranteed warning sign. What happened in the last episode can be read here.
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In Pokémon GO it is not that easy to get a route unlocked. The community is now discussing a particularly irritating route that has been unlocked.
What are routes? Routes are a feature in Pokémon GO where trainers can submit interesting paths as a route. If these are approved by Niantic, trainers can then follow them and meet among other things the new NPC Mateo.
Getting a route approved is not that easy. Niantic wants to have only high-quality routes in the game. This leads to many submitted routes not being checked for weeks and then being rejected.
What kind of route is the community currently amused about? A route that likely meets Niantic’s quality standards and was found by a trainer in the game is currently causing confusion and laughter. This route does not lead past beautiful nature, landmarks, or interesting points – but rather through a grocery store.
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The trainer who discovered this route writes about it: How could this be approved? It is just a walk through the aisles of the grocery store. Another comment from the community states “this is hilarious”. It is also said: Pokemon trainers need to eat. This is Mateo’s favorite route.
That it is not that easy to get routes approved is confirmed by another comment: Nevertheless, I have been trying to get an approval since August. In the past, we have already listed tips for creating routes that increase the chances of them being unlocked.
How about you? Have you submitted routes, and have they maybe even been accepted and published? Do you perhaps have your own tips with which you have had good experiences to improve your chances of getting routes published?
Today, on December 8, 2023, the big livestream for the new version 4.3 took place in Genshin Impact. During this event, 3 new promo codes were released, which you can use to secure fantastic rewards in the game.
These are the promo codes from the 4.3 livestream. It’s best to redeem them right away and get the following free rewards:
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For this code, you will receive 100x Original Resin, 10x Mystic Enhancement Ore
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For this code, you will receive 100x Original Resin, 5x Hero’s Wit
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For this code, you will receive 100x Original Resin, 50,000 Mora
How long are the codes from the 4.3 livestream valid? You should redeem the codes as soon as possible, as they are only valid for a short time. Specifically, the codes are active only until December 8, 2023, 11:00 PM (UTC-5). This corresponds to German time: Saturday, December 9, at 5:00 AM.
Here you can find all the important information about the upcoming banners and new characters in version 4.3:
What are promo codes in Genshin Impact? With the codes, you can easily receive rewards in the game. Every month and during certain events, new codes are released that are valid for a certain period of time.
How do you redeem promo codes in Genshin Impact? You can redeem the codes in two ways:
On one hand, you can go directly to the official Genshin Impact website and claim your rewards through the redeem code page.
On the other hand, you can also claim your rewards directly in the game by going to Settings, selecting Account, and choosing “Redeem Now” for the code.
Yesterday, on December 7, 2023, the best games of the year were awarded at the Game Awards. In addition, several new trailers were shown again. In this list, you will find 8 of them that you definitely should not miss.
What kind of list is this? In this list, you will find 8 trailers from the Game Awards 2023. We, as the editorial team of MeinMMO, have come together to select the trailers that, in our opinion, you should not miss if you did not watch the show live.
Light No Fire
Genre: Open-World, Multiplayer | Developer: Hello Games | Platform: PC
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Light No Fire – the new game by the creators of No Man’s Sky in the trailer
Why should you not miss it? Light No Fire is a new multiplayer project from Hello Games, the developers of No Man’s Sky.
You are promised a game set in a massive open world that, according to the developers, should reach the size of our Earth. With this, they aim to break the boundaries of previous open-world games and offer you plenty of freedom.
As the trailer shows, it takes place on a fantasy planet that is procedurally generated. On this, there are reportedly towering mountains, plenty of flora and fauna, and even dragons. You should be able to explore the surface as well as a colorful underwater world across various continents.
When will it be released? When and on which platforms Light No Fire will be released is not yet known. At least it can already be found on Steam.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Genre: Action-Adventure | Developer: Ninja Theory | Platform: PC / Xbox
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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 in the trailer (Steam, Xbox)
Why should you not miss it? Since the release of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice in 2017, fans have eagerly awaited the sequel.
This short trailer, shown at the Game Awards, impresses once again, especially visually. The audio is also incredibly impressive and lingers in your mind after the nearly two minutes.
In addition to some gameplay clips, several video sequences provide a good insight into ninth-century Iceland and show that this part will again focus heavily on the protagonist’s psyche.
When will it be released? There is not yet an exact release date. However, as announced, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is expected to be released in 2024 on Steam and Xbox.
Genre: Action RPG | Developer: Moon Studios GmbH | Platform: PC / Xbox / PS5
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No Rest for the Wicked – the new ARPG from the makers of Ori in the trailer
Why should you not miss it? No Rest for the Wicked is a new action RPG from the creators of Ori, but surprises with a completely different style. While Ori appeared more childlike and mysterious, No Rest for the Wicked now comes with dark first impressions.
According to the developers, the game aims to reinvent the ARPG genre. The trailer especially brings you closer to the setting of the game but also gives you a first look at the gameplay and the interesting graphic style.
When will it be released? There is not yet an exact release date. However, No Rest for the Wicked is expected to be released initially in early access on Steam before coming to PS5 and Xbox.
God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla
Genre: Action RPG | Developer: Santa Monica Studio | Platform: PS4/PS5
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God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla – Expansion in the Trailer
Why should you not miss it? God of War Ragnarök announced a pretty big update at the Game Awards. This should especially please players who already own the game, as it will be completely free.
Valhalla is the name of the update, which was presented in a short trailer. It is said to offer some new content and focus on a roguelike-like mode. In the trailer, you can already get a first impression of it.
When will it be released? You can look forward to the free update even this year. The download will be available on December 12, 2023.
In particular, fans of soulslike games seem very excited about this title, so it is not surprising that Black Myth: Wukong is once again generating quite a bit of enthusiasm at the Game Awards.
As the latest trailer shows again, you take on the role of a famous monkey king from Chinese folklore in exciting battles. You use a magical fighting staff that can extend.
When will it be released? At the Game Awards, players were finally able to look forward to a release date. On August 20, 2024, Black Myth: Wukong is set to be released on Steam, Xbox, and PS5.
OD
Genre: Horror | Developer: Kojima Productions | Platform: Xbox
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The new game ‘OD’ by Hideo Kojima in the teaser trailer
Why should you not miss it? That a project by Hideo Kojima is represented at the Game Awards was probably not surprising for most. After all, it is known that he is working with his studio on Death Stranding 2.
However, the trailer shown at the Game Awards reveals a completely different project being developed in collaboration with Microsoft. What you can really expect from the project, which is named OD, is not made clear by the trailer. However, it seems you can expect horror.
In the trailer, several well-known actors were seen. Among them were Sophia Lillis (It), Hunter Schafer (Euphoria), and Udo Kier (Swan Song), who say the same sentence in different ways, and Lillis even starts screaming in a panic at the end.
When will it be released? When the game will be released is still not known. However, it is clear that it is an exclusive title for Xbox.
Genre: Sci-Fi RPG | Developer: Archetype Entertainment | Platform: Xbox
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The Sci-Fi Role-Playing Game Exodus in the Trailer
Why should you not miss it? Exodus is a new sci-fi RPG, which was presented at the Game Awards by actor Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar). In the game, he lends his voice to one of the characters.
The game, as shown in the trailer, not only reminds one of Mass Effect with its style but is also being developed by former Bioware developers. Fans of the old Mass Effect games may especially look forward to this new sci-fi adventure.
Among other things, the focus of the game mechanics is said to be time dilation. This is an effect that causes the processes of a physical system to occur more slowly to an external observer. So it’s like, “The clocks run slower.”
When will it be released? A release date for Exodus has not yet been announced. However, the game is supposed to be released for PC, Xbox, and PS5.
Last Sentinel – the action game with open world in the trailer
Why should you not miss it? This new action RPG is set in an open world and focuses on the protagonist Hiromi Shoda. As seen in the trailer, Last Sentinel takes place in a futuristic world amidst the ruins of Tokyo.
The trailer itself is definitely worth a look graphically. However, if you take a closer look at the developers behind this team, it becomes clear that Last Sentinel is a title worth keeping an eye on.
Lightspeed LA is led by Steve C. Martin, who has brought out well-known titles such as GTA V or Red Dead Redemption 2. The global development team has also made a name for itself with titles like The Last of Us, Uncharted, Jedi: Fallen Order, or God of War.
When will it be released? When and where Last Sentinel will be released is still not known.
Which trailers impressed or surprised you the most at the Game Awards 2023? Feel free to discuss in the comments.
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The Finals has already convinced a massive number of players during the open beta. Now the PvP shooter surprisingly celebrates its release.
What new information has been announced for the release? As Embark Studios announced at the Game Awards 2023, the first-person shooter The Finals is now available to play on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Thus, not only does The Finals unexpectedly celebrate its release, but it also launches into its first season, which brings new content.
What kind of game is this? The Finals is a new PvP shooter produced by the Swedish developer “Embark Studios”. The game places you in a virtual arena where you fight for victory in a game show in three-person teams.
There are various modes, including the option to play ranked matches. In the individual modes, your goal is to collect more money than your opponents. In ranked, there are also slightly adjusted rules, such as a limited number of respawns and one more team.
Furthermore, ranked matches can be played in tournaments. This means that once the first round is over, the teams with the fewest points are eliminated and must find a new match.
Unique destruction of the map with fun gunplay
What makes The Finals so good? The Finals is particularly characterized by the incredible destructibility of the map. In general, the destruction of the maps is an important element that also has a tactical utility.
In line with this, various weapons, abilities, and gadgets such as sledgehammers, grappling hooks, grenades, and mines are available, from which you can assemble your loadout based on your class.
Those who do not want to engage in pure destruction can sneak up on their opponents with a katana or a dagger and eliminate them in close combat. Overall, The Finals succeeds in impressing shooter fans with interesting gadgets, fun gunplay, and fluid movement.
Here you can watch a trailer for The Finals:
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In The Finals you can live out your destruction rage – Trailer for the Open Beta
The Finals receives new content with Season 1
What has changed since the beta? Just in November, an open beta for The Finals took place, which was very well received by many players, although there were still some minor issues. Accordingly, for the full release, the developers made some changes and added new content to the game.
New is, among other things, the map Las Vegas, which takes you to a version of the eponymous gambling metropolis and is therefore equipped with slot machines and billboards.
Additionally, there is a new gadget: the cloaking bomb. This is a type of grenade for the light class that you can throw on yourself and your teammates, which then makes you temporarily invisible.
New gadget cloaking bombThere will also be new skins
A third innovation is the so-called companions. These are small animals like a cat or a raven that sit on your shoulder in the game. However, the companions do not serve a special purpose; they are purely cosmetic.
Additionally, there were some adjustments to the weapon balancing. In a testing session that we were able to participate in just before the release, for example, the silenced pistol of the light class and the AK of the medium class felt somewhat weaker than in the open beta.
Does The Finals have SBMM? Yes, as the developers revealed to us in the interview, The Finals features skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in every mode. However, this is said to be more relaxed than in other games.
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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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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Developers of GTFO showcase new co-op shooter Den of Wolves in trailer
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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 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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Throne and Liberty – NCSoft presents the launch trailer
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.
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.
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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Everything you need to know about the LoL team Eintracht Spandau – in 4 minutes
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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
“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%.
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:
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.
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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From the Witness Stand with Barbara Salesch to the King of Twitch – Career and Life of Knossi
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.
“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.
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.
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 new CoD MW3 presents itself with shooter action in the new multiplayer trailer
“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.
Here you can see the post titled “The crossbow is unusable in MW3” on Reddit:
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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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gonzo’s chicken is spontaneously renamed in Zelda.
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 Sci-Fi Role-Playing Game Exodus in the Trailer
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
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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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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