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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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I also like the Muppets, but …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Next year, please a better balance

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

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

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

I think they should be in the spotlight.

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

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

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

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

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The Casting of Frank Stone – Solo Horror for Fans of Dead by Daylight

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

What we already know:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here is an excerpt of some reviews:

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

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

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

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

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

Huge interest is evident through Twitch

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

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

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

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

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The Day Before provides new impressions in the final trailer

What is the story of The Day Before?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is the situation:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What do the leaks say about Fortnite Winterfest 2023?

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

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

We include Hypex’s post here for you:

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

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

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

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

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Epic Games shows LEGO Fortnite in the cinematic trailer

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

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

What do you think of the developments in Fortnite? Let us know in the comments!

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

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

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

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

Update History

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

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

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

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The Day Before: Release, Download, and Early Access

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

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

Price and Pre-order of the Survival Shooter

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

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

A player takes a break at the bar from zombies and the survival struggle.

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

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

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

Gameplay, Story, and Trailer for The Day Before

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

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

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

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

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The Day Before provides new impressions in the final trailer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“The Day Before” is based on Unreal Engine 5, nevertheless, the recommended requirements are rather moderate.

  • The minimum requirement for “The Day Before” is an Intel Core i5-8400 or an equivalent AMD processor, 16 GB of RAM, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or an equivalent AMD graphics card, and DirectX 12.
  • The recommended requirement is an Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or an equivalent AMD processor, 16 GB of RAM, a Nvidia GeForce 1080 Ti or an equivalent AMD graphics card, and DirectX 12.
  • Additionally, the developers recommend that you should preferably install the game on an SSD hard drive.

With this information, you are now perfectly prepared to enter the challenging world of The Day Before on Thursday, December 7, 2023.

However, even though the release is now set, some still do not believe it: New survival MMO with zombies launches soon on Steam: Many doubt whether it is real

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Destiny 2: Update 7.3.0.2 from 12.07. is here – All patch notes and information

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Today, Destiny 2 will receive an update. This time with version number 7.3.0.2. Players will need to prepare for another downtime this week. MeinMMO has all the information and times for you.

Update history for Update 7.3.0.2:

6:05 PM: The patch notes and update are here. The download size is 100.3 MB and the patch notes are relatively straightforward. We have linked them at the bottom.

3:15 PM: The services of Destiny 2 are now offline. You can find the exact schedule for today further down in the article.

9:45 AM: As Bungie Help informed in the morning, the Iron Banner mode has already been switched from Tribute to Control. We have noted this in the article.

This is what you need to know today: The developers of Destiny 2, Bungie, announced today on their official Twitter/X channel that the servers will need to be taken down again for maintenance for Update 7.3.0.1.

There was already a regular downtime on Tuesday for Update 7.3.0.2. For devoted Guardians, this is always a mixed experience.

  • On one hand, it means that your beloved shooter is temporarily inaccessible.
  • On the other hand, there is hope that this will fix bugs in the game and that there will also be improvements, such as the desired fix for creating Orbs through the mods “Heavy-Handed”, “Firepower” and “Reaper”.

MeinMMO will tell you how long the downtime will last so that you know exactly when you cannot play.

The new dungeon “Wreck of the Warlord” will then also be offline for a while:

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Maintenance on 07.12. – All times for server downtime

These times are important today: Bungie informs its players via Twitter/X about the planned downtimes. The planned downtime will again be 2 hours and 45 minutes.

This is the schedule for the maintenance:

  • At 2:00 PM, background maintenance begins on all platforms.
  • At approximately 3:15 PM, the servers go offline. Players will be automatically kicked from the game.
  • During the downtime, Bungie will gradually roll out the update 7.3.0.2 so that players on all platforms can download and install it.
  • At 6:00 PM, the shooter is expected to be back online, and you can log in again.
  • The maintenance will continue in the background until 8:00 PM.
Considerations during downtimes: As long as the background maintenance is ongoing, there may be connectivity issues in the game. Also, there may occasionally be queues for login because Bungie only gradually releases access to the servers to avoid issues from too high server load. Therefore, you may have to wait longer before you can get back in the game. Also, keep in mind that third-party applications as well as the official companion app may also not be reachable for a while, so you may not be able to use them.

What changes with Update 7.3.0.2 in Season 23

This will be included in Update 7.3.0.2: One issue that may be fixed in today’s update from Bungie is that Guardians in Destiny 2 are currently catching fire. But not intentionally, as a bug in Season 23 is causing fire under their behind.

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This has already changed:

  • Based on initial player reactions, the mode “Iron Banner Tribute” will be replaced by “Iron Banner Control” for the rest of the week. The change will take effect after the update.
    • Iron Banner is supposed to be a celebration of PvP, and Bungie wants to ensure that everyone has a positive experience while playing. An improved tribute experience is coming back soon.

The following bugs are currently on Bungie’s to-do list:

  • Based on initial player reactions, the mode “Iron Banner Tribute” will be replaced by “Iron Banner Control” for the rest of the week. The change will take effect after the update.
    • Iron Banner is supposed to be a celebration of PvP, and Bungie wants to ensure that everyone has a positive experience while playing. An improved tribute experience is coming back soon.
  • The buff “Scorching Wish” applies continuously Scorching in various ways to players during the activity “The Winding”.
  • The catalyst quest “The Breath of the Dragon” does not progress in S23 activities.
  • When the automatic melee setting is activated, glaives will almost always execute a double melee.
  • The “Gambit Legacy Armor” costs 15,000 Legendary Shards to focus instead of Glimmer.
  • The cards of the Great Arcana in the Season of the Witch erroneously state that they expire at the end of Season 22 rather than at the end of Season 23.
  • Some emojis in the fireteam finder may not be available at the start of the beta test on certain platforms.
  • The dismantle perk does not refund ammunition for fusion rifles correctly.
  • Checkmate control is not counted towards the progress of the weekly challenge.
  • The pulse rifle “Belisar-D” no longer drops for players who complete their placement matches in the competitive crucible.
  • The title “Star Baker” is no longer available.
  • Some rocket launchers will no longer be displayed in the preview screen.
  • New dungeon and season armor sets will be displayed in players’ appearance screens even if they are not unlocked.
  • Activity ghost mods use placeholder icons.
  • Occasionally, Eva Levante’s head may be missing.
  • Veist auto rifles can rotate partially off-screen in the inspection view.
  • Players can die through finishers if the enemy dies before the finisher animation is completed.
  • The armor mods “Powerful Friends” and “Radiant Light” require at least one armor charge to be activated.
  • The resilience stat computes damage resistance of the previous tier when it is a multiple of 10. A resilience of 100 provides the intended benefit appropriately.
  • When dying in the boss arena of the Hyper-Net Power Strike, the Guardian’s ghost may get stuck in the ground.
  • Player name changes are not infinitely customizable on bungie.net. Multiple “number guardians” are still waiting for the option to change their player name again instead of receiving the message “You have no name changes available”.

This is not a comprehensive listing of all known issues, but rather a targeted list of specific error sources. If other issues occur within the game, it would be helpful if you could share them in our comment section.

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Patch Notes for Update 7.3.0.2 in Destiny 2

What is in the patch notes? Bungie releases the list of all changes in the update as patch notes. A complete overview of all fixed issues and improvements will follow tonight after the update goes live.

Once this happens, we will update our article for you and link to the patch notes. Because these can still change later or be corrected by Bungie.

Read the patch notes for Update 7.3.0.2 (in English)

These are currently all the information regarding the update. If there are unforeseen changes, we will of course keep you updated. So feel free to check back. In the meantime, we recommend this article about Destiny 2 on MeinMMO: Guardians complain about preferential treatment of streamers, former Bungie employee addresses this

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LEGO Fortnite: How to Satisfy Your Hunger

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In LEGO Fortnite you can build a settlement together with your friends in a large world, explore your surroundings, and survive, but many players suffer from hunger. We will show you how to satisfy your hunger.

What is hunger in Fortnite? Hunger is an important part of your survival in LEGO Fortnite, which you should keep a close eye on. The more you exert yourself, build things, or explore, the hungrier your character becomes in LEGO Fortnite. A small display at the top left corner of your screen shows you how hungry you are.

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The green circle on your skin’s image marks your hunger display

There are three phases in the hunger system:

  • Sated
  • Hungry
  • Starving

If you reach the third stage, a red display will pop up informing you to eat something before you starve. If you don’t do that and keep diligently working on your settlement, your health will be affected. Health will be deducted until you die.

To prevent this from happening, we will show you how to satisfy your hunger and continue exploring the world of LEGO Fortnite.

Did you miss the trailer of LEGO Fortnite? Then we have just the right video for you:

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Epic Games shows LEGO Fortnite in the cinematic trailer

How do I satisfy my hunger? To satisfy your hunger, you need to eat something. In the world of LEGO Fortnite, you can consume many things to recharge your energy. These include:

  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Meat

You can find these staple foods scattered around your map in bushes or groups of animals. For fruits and vegetables, simply harvesting is completely sufficient. You will then get your food into your inventory and can consume it with the right button.

Animals, on the other hand, do not willingly leave their meat behind; you must either take them down with your fists at first or later with weapons to get the dropped meat. So far, we have only tested this method on chickens and cows, but we expect more animals that can drop meat.

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How much do I need to eat to become full? Each food item restores a certain amount of health and reduces your hunger. You can easily read this information in your inventory. To do this, open your backpack and switch to the “Inventory” tab. Now go to the food you want to consume and look at the symbols in the food description.

Fortnite-LEGO-Item-Beschreibung

The symbols are marked with hearts and cutlery. So, if you are very hungry, cooked foods with more cutlery would be more sensible than raw foods with only one cutlery.

Each food item has a rarity (a different background color). The higher and more luxurious the food, the more your hunger will be satisfied. You get more refined foods by combining food items and cooking them.

These were the most important pieces of information about how you can satisfy your hunger in LEGO Fortnite. If you want more info about the mode, you can check out our overview: LEGO Fortnite is now here, has more players than all “Battle Royal” modes combined – mixes Fortnite with Minecraft

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LEGO Fortnite is now here, has more players than all ‘Battle Royale’ modes combined – Mixes Fortnite with Minecraft

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

With LEGO Fortnite, the popular game from Epic Games is gaining a new mode today. We’ll tell you what kind of mode it is.

On Saturday, December 2nd, Epic Games during the big Fortnite event “The Big Bang” ended Season: OG and started Chapter 5 Season 1. To this end, the developers introduced three new permanent modes: Fortnite Festival, Rocket Racing, and LEGO Fortnite.

Particularly the last mode is attracting the interest of many fans. Just one hour after the release of LEGO Fortnite, the mode had 921,000 players (as of December 7th, 14:07).

  • LEGO Fortnite – 921,000
  • No Build – 182,000
  • No Build Ranked – 36,000
  • Battle Royale – 373,000
  • Battle Royale Ranked – 305,000

Thus, LEGO Fortnite currently has more players than all “Battle Royale” modes combined (896,000). Here you can learn what LEGO Fortnite really is:

New Fortnite mode mixes LEGO with Minecraft

What is LEGO Fortnite? LEGO Fortnite is a survival crafting adventure made up of LEGO bricks – those little toy blocks that cause a sharp pain when stepped on accidentally.

The mode offers you open worlds where you can unleash your creativity and experimental spirit while playing together with up to eight players.

The gameplay is reminiscent of Minecraft, especially focusing on building with LEGO bricks. The gaming experience thus deviates quite clearly from normal Fortnite gameplay.

We will also embed the trailer for LEGO Fortnite:

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Epic Games shows LEGO Fortnite in the cinematic trailer

Various modes for survivors and building enthusiasts

At the start of a new journey in LEGO Fortnite, you can choose between two modes:

  • the survival mode
  • the sandbox mode

In survival mode, you will encounter various dangers, need to gather food and resources, and withstand the elements. Your sword is an important companion.

The sandbox mode is aimed at players who just want to build. Here, you can also spawn items without having to collect resources. Additionally, you can turn off various options like enemies, hunger, and stamina.

Playing LEGO Fortnite – Here’s how

How much does LEGO Fortnite cost? Nothing at all. You can play the new mode for free.

How can I play LEGO Fortnite? Download the latest update of Fortnite and scroll down. Then, you need to open the “Discover” screen and look for “LEGO Fortnite” in the “by Epic” row.

Now you can build, survive, and run around as LEGO characters solo or with your friends.

Since when is LEGO Fortnite playable? LEGO Fortnite was released on December 7, 2023, after the downtime was concluded at around 13:15 and is now officially playable in Fortnite (via lego.com).

Prior to the release of LEGO Fortnite, the game’s servers were taken offline to prepare the update including the mode.

The servers are now back online, you can find all information regarding Fortnite’s downtime on MeinMMO: Fortnite: Server Down for Patch 28.01 – All important info in German

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GTA 6: Trailer shows 35 cars that you could already play in GTA V

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The first trailer of GTA 6 showed us a variety of vehicles. Some of them also appeared in GTA V and GTA Online. Here you can see which ones they are.

There are now over 300 different vehicles in GTA Online. Many of them came into the game through numerous updates, but the base game GTA V already had a nice selection to offer.

In the trailer of GTA 6, attentive players could discover various vehicles that they already know from GTA V. We have created a list of a total of 35 cars that are seen in the first trailer of GTA 6 and also appeared in GTA V or GTA Online.

If you want to take another look at the trailer beforehand, we embed it here for you:

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

GTA 6 trailer refers to the return of popular classics

Which returning cars does the trailer show? Here you can see our list of 35 returning cars that appeared in the GTA 6 trailer. There were a few more, along with new vehicles and from the predecessors of GTA V:

  1. Vapid Dominator
  2. Vapid Speedo
  3. Caracara 4×4
  4. Pegassi Zorrusso
  5. Grotti Furia
  6. Albany Buccaneer custom
  7. Obey Omnis e-GT
  8. Bravado Bison
  9. Bravado Youga Classic
  10. Bravado Banshee
  11. Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio
  12. Grotti Cheetah Classic
  13. Grotti Carbonizzare
  14. Invetero Coquette D10
  15. Rebla GTS
  16. Karin Sultan
  17. Vapid Dominator ASP
  18. Übermacht Cypher
  19. Maibatsu Penumbra
  20. Annis Elegy Retro Custom
  21. Bravado Gauntlet Classic
  22. Vapid Sandking XL
  23. Imponte Ruiner
  24. Nagasaki Outlaw
  25. Declasse Vamos
  26. Annis Hellion
  27. Pfister Comet Retro
  28. Karin Futo
  29. Declasse Tulip
  30. Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire
  31. Obey Tailgater
  32. Benefactor Schafter v12
  33. Vapid Dominator GTX
  34. Albany Primo
  35. Benefactor Dubsta

Attentive players notice that the list also includes GTA V classics like the Vapid Dominator, the Karin Futo, or the Bravado Banshee. In addition, popular vehicles like the Annis Elegy Retro Custom or the Pfister Comet Retro are once again included.

If you want to see the exact spots in the GTA 6 trailer where the cars can be spotted, the YouTuber TGG has a suitable video for you (via youtube.com).

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Why are the cars in the trailer interesting? Especially among the cars, there are some that have reached a kind of legendary status among GTA V players.

Whether T20 or Zentorno, Elegy or Sultan, Insurgent or Kuruma, many players have owned these vehicles or at least driven them at some point.

In general, the various cars are an important part of the GTA games. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Winter Update 2023 again focuses on vehicles:

GTA Online reveals its big winter update with new racing mode and improvements for PS5 and Xbox Series X

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“I Lost My Job” – Twitch Streamer Faces the Decision to Leave the Country for Her Career

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

In 2024, Twitch will cease operations in South Korea. This news is a major shock for Korean streamers who rely on the platform for their livelihood. Now, some are considering switching platforms – or even emigrating.

Which streamer is it about? “Yummy_2” is a Korean streamer who has been offering her content in English since 2020. On Twitch, she mainly appears in the “Just Chatting” category. In the last 3 months, she achieved an average of 171 viewers (via sullygnome).

Why is she losing her job? Like many other Korean streamers, Yummy_2 was surprised on December 5, 2023, by the announcement that Twitch would cease operations in South Korea on February 27, 2024. The decision is justified by high costs.

In an official blog post, it is stated that they have already tried to reduce operating costs by limiting stream quality to 720p. Furthermore, VODs, or recordings of streams, were made inaccessible to Korean users.

Nevertheless, the costs to operate Twitch in Korea are said to be 10 times higher than in other countries. Korean streamers now face a difficult decision.

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What kind of decision is this? For many affected streamers, the question now is how to deal with the situation, as they suddenly lose a source of income. For Yummy_2, this means that she loses her job, as she noted in a stream on December 6.

She sees two options: switching platforms or leaving the country. The 26-year-old is unsure if her viewers would follow her if she streamed on another platform, such as YouTube.

Alternatively, Yummy_2 could continue streaming on Twitch from another country. However, as the streamer explains, she would need to create a new account and work her way back to partner status on Twitch.

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Streamer HAchubby is also facing a similar decision. She reported in her stream on December 6 about a possible switch to YouTube. She had lost her job in a supermarket in 2021, but thanks to her community, she was able to open her own shop (via GameStar).

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In an emotional stream, HAchubby announced the closure of the “Hachumart”. The shop had been facing financial difficulties for some time, as she explains. However, she seems to have been able to finance it with her Twitch earnings until now.

Another alternative besides YouTube could be the platform AfreecaTV, the South Korean version of Twitch. There are already big names like LoL world champion Faker represented there.

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A state belongs to the most advanced countries in the world, yet many students do not know what a simple key combination means

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Japan is considered one of the most advanced nations. However, according to a survey, technology performs surprisingly poorly.

Japan is among the most advanced and innovative countries in the world. Depending on the ranking, Japan always ranks within the top 10. In 2019, it was in 9th place, just ahead of France and directly behind the USA (via bdae.com).

From a technological perspective, it may be surprising that in a survey of Japanese students, certain keyboard shortcuts performed particularly poorly. At least many students stated in a survey that they do not know what Ctrl + C is used for.

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About 40% of respondents do not know what Ctrl + C is used for

Where do the evaluations come from? Menter, a company of White Inc. Japan, conducted a survey in Japan to find out how familiar students in the country are with some of the most popular keyboard shortcuts.

In total, a group of 519 students was surveyed, of which 5.8% reported that they did not own a laptop or desktop computer. This is reported by our colleagues from Techspot.com. Therefore, this survey does not necessarily represent the entire Japanese population, which counts more than 125 million individuals.

How did the shortcuts perform? The most popular combinations performed surprisingly poorly:

  • For the shortcut Ctrl + C, only 62.6% knew it is used for copying data.
  • Only 59.2% of students knew that Ctrl + V is used for pasting the copied data.
  • Even worse was Ctrl + Z: only 30.6% of participants reported knowing and intentionally using this combination.

How do other shortcuts perform? Not much better. Ctrl + X (Cut), Ctrl + S (Save), Ctrl + A (Select All), and Ctrl + P (Print) were known to around 27% of respondents.

The reasons for the poor performance of the shortcuts are not known. According to statistics, the PC market in Japan has been declining for several years, and more and more people are using mobile devices (via similarweb.com). And on mobile or tablet, these keyboard shortcuts are hardly used.

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More on keyboards: A company has introduced a mechanical keyboard with a futuristic design that strongly resembles the Matrix movies. However, the price is also considerable. The company charges around 750 euros for the keyboard:

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The hope for a new era of strategy games is back thanks to the Starcraft developers

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

For years, hardly any major developer dared to develop a large “Real-Time Strategy” game, but now there is a new hope for the genre with Stormgate.

Why is there so much hope in Stormgate? The reason there is so much hope in Stormgate is because of the developers behind it. The team behind the strategy game mostly consists of developers from Starcraft and Warcraft, mixed with eSports managers from the RTS world. eSports professionals drew early attention to the strategic novelty.

Since the announcement in spring 2023, fans have been eagerly awaiting the game. Many see it as the genre’s salvation, after the last big player Starcraft 2 was released over 10 years ago. Age of Empires 4 also failed to fully capture the hearts of RTS fans. It seems to differ too much from the playstyle of Starcraft or Warcraft 3. Fans are hungry for a new big title in the genre.

What does the game offer? Stormgate is said to be a highly reactive real-time strategy game, setting itself apart from competitor Age of Empires 4. Stormgate looks similar to Starcraft 2 in initial footage, very fast, and is supposed to combine base building with simultaneous control of combat units. Recently, we reported in detail on the “mega-update”.

The game attempts to combine the foundational pillars of the genre with new technology and presents itself as a conceptual successor to Starcraft II. The developers claim to have developed a new technology for the game that promises fluid gameplay even with over 1,000 units on a map at the same time.

The game is set to release on Steam and is among the titles that are on the wish lists of most Steam users. The game is planned to be Free2Play and is expected to release in 2024.

Here you can learn more about the visions and future of Stormgate and its developers.

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Already after 15 minutes, Stormgate was funded and by day 2 it has already reached 1 million euros

What was that for a campaign? Although the game was already fully funded beforehand, the developers hoped for further funding through a Kickstarter campaign to incorporate more features into the game. Fans had previously wished for a detailed co-op mode, which has now been expanded through the campaign. 

How is the Kickstarter campaign going? After just 15 minutes, Stormgate was fully funded, and within two days, already 1 million euros were raised. The Kickstarter campaign is currently still showing increasing trends. 

Tonight, a new trailer for Stormgate will be presented at the Game Awards, supported by actor Simu Liu (34), which is expected to generate additional attention for the game. The game is likely to appeal to many fans and the numbers for the Kickstarter campaign may increase even more after the Game Awards.

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Why does Stormgate value eSports so much? Not only does Stormgate place great value on becoming an eSports title, but ESL also gladly welcomes Stormgate as a new title. After the eSports league announced the end of the ESL Championship in Warcraft 3 last summer, there are hardly any opportunities left for professional RTS players to continue their careers. 

With Stormgate, there is new hope here as well, as the well-known eSports professional Dario “TLO” Wünsch (33) is already onboard at Stormgate, appreciated by the community. At Dreamhack Hannover on December 17, the first show matches will be held in collaboration with ESL.

After years without significant movement in the RTS cosmos, Stormgate seems to be the long-awaited answer to the community’s loud calls for novelties. Both fans and professionals seem to have already made up their minds; Stormgate is meant to be the next Starcraft.

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The biggest MMORPG on Steam gets a big update, enticing with exciting content for veterans and newcomers

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

47,035 players are currently making Lost Ark the most played MMORPG on Steam. And they can be happy, because the game is getting such a large update in December that it has to be split into two parts. The updates contain many features for active players, but returning players might also enjoy them.

Why is Lost Ark so popular?

To ensure these numbers rise even higher, Lost Ark is now releasing another update with numerous features. The update is so substantial that it has to be divided into two parts.

A new boss from the September update can be found here:

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Lost Ark showcases its latest boss darkly and impressively in the cinematic trailer

Mega update for Lost Ark is on the way

What new features will there be? The upcoming update will be divided into two parts, mainly aimed at active players and returnees. They will include the following things:

  • On December 13, 2023, the wonderland Voldis will be released.
    • This will be a new continent with fresh chaos dungeons and a new area boss. To enter the continent, players must achieve an item level of over 1,520. The continent will not only feature a new capital but also a large rainforest. There will be various monsters and with the Raiyas, a new race that can help you reach the Tower of the Wise.
  • On December 20, 2023, the rest of the update will come.
    • Besides a new Abyss Dungeon, the Ivory Tower, there will be the elixir system as a new progression system. The elixirs can be collected in the new dungeon.

The progression system is likely to be particularly appreciated by players who want to further customize their characters. The elixirs can increase players’ power and enhance their equipment with new effects. There will be a distinction between normal and legendary elixirs. The latter will only be available at higher difficulty levels.

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Who benefits from the new features? Since the new continent can only be entered with an item level of 1,520, the update is especially worthwhile for active players and those who have recently stopped playing or can quickly catch up to item level 1,520.

A special item level is also required for the new dungeon: here, players must have a level of 1,600 on normal or 1,620 on difficult to be able to enter it.

The elixir system is also more for players who want to engage even more deeply with their characters. For newcomers, the update does not offer much. However, if you want to give Lost Ark a try, the mobile app might be something for you:

The largest MMORPG on Steam is getting its own mobile version

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Mysterious user earns 450 million euros in a few weeks – Disappointed because he reveals his identity

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A user shakes up the cryptocurrency world by acquiring many bitcoins in just a few weeks. But the person behind it is less spectacular than many had hoped.

Recently, a new user caused excitement among cryptocurrency fans. Because within a few weeks, the address had accumulated bitcoins worth over 450 million euros. Since November 10, 2023, the user has been buying thousands of bitcoins daily.

The buyer benefited from the currently rising price of bitcoin. At the moment, the bitcoin price is over 40,000 euros (as of: 6.12.23).

Until November 30, no one knew who could be hiding behind the large sum of money. But now the person behind it has been revealed, and it is indeed little spectacular. This is reported by colleagues from Jeuxvideoc.om.

Allegedly a cryptocurrency exchange is behind the 450 million euros

Why does this even matter? Bitcoins are highly dependent on sales and movements. A person who owns and holds a particularly large amount of bitcoins therefore has a significant influence on the value of bitcoin. While purchases are perceived rather positively, large sales can quickly become very costly for many bitcoin holders, as the value often falls then.

In the case of very strong movements, i.e., purchases or sales, many investors pay close attention. And such purchases of thousands of bitcoins are viewed with suspicion.

Who is behind it? According to analyses by the company CryptoQuant, the bitcoin wallet belongs to the company BitMEX. This is a globally operating cryptocurrency exchange. The large amounts of bitcoin, we are talking about around 12,000 pieces, are said to come from internal transfers.

By the way, it’s not surprising that several large cryptocurrency exchanges are among the richest bitcoin holders. The well-known cryptocurrency exchange Binance is said to have 3 addresses in the top 10 alone.

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Employees reveal the “soul-destroying” atmosphere at Destiny 2, studio threatens to lose its independence

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Amid growing tensions surrounding Destiny 2, a recent report from IGN provides a disturbing insight into the current situation at Bungie. If the upcoming DLC “The Final Shape” fails, employees fear there could be further layoffs and that Sony will seize the opportunity to end Bungie’s independence.

This is what the report uncovered: Rebekah Valentine from IGN spoke with some current employees at Bungie and revealed concerning conditions. Last month, the atmosphere at the Destiny developer was described as “soul-crushing” and marked by a gloomy mood.

  • The situation after the layoffs and reports of declining player numbers and revenue in Destiny 2 is said to be worse than generally known.
  • Moral in the studio has also significantly declined in light of what employee sources describe as “management’s indifference”.
  • Hiring freezes and massive cuts to travel budgets, the elimination of vacation and studio performance bonuses, or the cancellation of other employee programs and benefits have been implemented as Bungie has undertaken extensive cost-cutting measures.

Particularly concerning is the fear that a failure of the DLC “The Final Shape” could soon give Sony the opportunity to end Bungie’s independence.

This DLC of Destiny 2 will decide not only the fate of the Guardians:

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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – The last DLC of the first saga

“The Final Shape” decides Bungie’s future

Not a good year for Bungie: In recent years, many players have loved Destiny 2, Bungie’s FPS loot shooter. However, since the beginning of 2023, there have been indications of a decline in the previous hype.

  • Since the DLC “Lightfall”, much has not been working. Players are increasingly dissatisfied. On one hand, due to the unfinished and poorly told story of Lightfall, and on the other hand, because of the current state of the game.
  • In November 2023, executives informed employees at a meeting that the revenue for the current year was 45% below expected results.
  • As a result, 8% of employees were laid off “due to a significant drop in popularity” and the release of the upcoming DLC “The Final Shape” was postponed from February to June 2024 to have more time to work on it.
  • After the layoffs at Bungie and the postponement of the DLC, the Guardians have also angrily canceled their pre-orders, putting the studio in an even more difficult situation.

There is no room for further mistakes.

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According to employees, this shouldn’t have happened

According to insider information from Peter Schreier of Bloomberg and Paul Tassi of Forbes, management has been repeatedly warned by employees that player satisfaction is at a historic low. There have been many requests for changes to win players back. However, many suggestions have been rejected.

Two sources expressed to IGN:

I am angry. I am upset. This is not what I came here for. It feels like many supervisors are not listening to the data and saying, ‘We just need to win our fans back, they still like us.’ No. They don’t… We have lost some of our most knowledgeable, beloved people who have been here for over 20 years. Every day I walk into the office with the fear that I or my friends will be next. Nobody is safe.

We know that The Final Shape must be successful. And the mood in the studio is that if that doesn’t happen, we can definitely expect further layoffs.

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The Final Shape is now set to release on June 4, 2024 – A decisive day for the Destiny developer

Bungie is “falling apart”

According to IGN sources, there has been a massive decline in morale within the studio following the layoffs. PCGamer noted that given Bungie’s long-standing popularity with players, it is surprising that the studio’s fortunes have declined so quickly and sharply.

  • The dissatisfaction and sadness of employees have also encountered unexpectedly much indifference or even hostility from management in the days and weeks following the layoffs.
  • Last month, the mood in the studio was even described as “soul-crushing”.

Here, sources also mentioned that prior to the layoffs, more than 10% of Bungie’s internal quality assurance department (QA) were laid off or left the company between early October and early November. This includes officially reported layoffs and associated departures.

There are also reports from former and current members of Bungie’s QA department that the team has experienced a higher workload and responsibility last year and that increasingly actions have been taken against them for supposedly minor violations.

Many Bungie employees with whom IGN spoke were also shocked by the Sony acquisition in 2022. It did not fit with the studio’s independent trend. And now there is the impression that Bungie is falling apart.

The developer is already a wholly owned Sony studio. However, if the situation does not improve, Bungie’s financial failure could lead to Sony taking full control.

We asked Bungie for a comment on the report from IGN and will update accordingly when we receive a response.

What impression do you have of the current situation at Bungie and the reports from employees? Would you approve of Sony taking full control of Bungie? Feel free to share your opinions on this topic in the comments.

Currently, things are not going well in PvP either, leading players to raise alarms: Destiny 2 has been overrun by cheaters since the layoffs, making PvP “borderline unplayable”

According to IGN, it also does not appear that Bungie management is currently making significant efforts to improve the work environment.

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How long can Bungie remain independent?

The current status is uncertain. During the acquisition by Sony in July 2022, it was important for Bungie to retain its freedom. At that time, it remained a completely independent subsidiary of Sony. However, Sony took seats on the company’s board, although Pete Parsons continued to serve as the ultimate decision-maker.

  • The current board of Bungie includes not only Bungie co-founder Jason Jones, Bungie CTO Luis Villegas, and Bungie CEO Pete Parson, but also PlayStation Studio head Hermen Hulst and Sony Senior VP Eric Lempel.
  • Overall, the board is divided between representatives of Sony and Bungie.
  • Management continues to insist that fans still love the company, even though employee morale has clearly declined.

Current and former employees of Bungie reported anonymously to IGN about a departmental meeting that took place shortly after the layoffs. There, executives made it clear that the shared power might not last.

  • Several sources seem to have confirmed to Rebekah Valentine that Sony actually has the right to dissolve the current board and take full control if Bungie fails to meet its financial goals.

The developer is already a wholly owned Sony studio. However, if the situation does not improve, Bungie’s financial failure could lead to Sony taking full control.

We asked Bungie for a comment on the report from IGN and will update accordingly when we receive a response.

What impression do you have of the current situation at Bungie and the reports from employees? Would you approve of Sony taking full control of Bungie? Feel free to share your opinions on this topic in the comments.

Currently, things are not going well in PvP either, leading players to raise alarms: Destiny 2 has been overrun by cheaters since the layoffs, making PvP “borderline unplayable”

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  2. PCGamer

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

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League of Legends World Champions T1 is coming to Berlin on December 9th. In a unique tournament of the Red Bull League of Its Own, five European teams will compete against each other. We will show you everything about the participants, the schedule, and whether there are still tickets available.

What is the event about? T1 will face five consecutive European teams, two of which will compete against each other to play against the Korean world champion.

For the world champion, however, special rules apply compared to the other teams: 

  • They must select a different champion for each game and cannot use those already played against them. This will especially hit T1 players hard, as their opponents are not bound by these rules.
  • Fortunately, this pool restriction does not affect bans or champions used in games that T1 does not participate in. Furthermore, the rules for the flagship match will be lifted, in which they will compete against the European winners from G2 Esports.
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Red Bull League of Its Own 2023: Overview of all participants

For the Red Bull League 2023, 7 teams from the esports scene will participate and compete for victory. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Team T1 from South Korea
    • The South Korean team T1 has been at the top of professional League of Legends for several years, and with multiple national and international titles, including three World Championship trophies, T1 is the most successful League of Legends team of all time.
  • Team BIG from Germany
    • Founded in 2017, the esports team BIG has been one of the leading teams in Europe and has secured several victories and playoff titles over the years. They currently play in the Prime League 1st Division.
  • Team Eintracht Spandau from Germany
    • Founded in 2021 by German YouTuber Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe, Team Eintracht Spandau finished second in the Prime League 1st Division and secured participation in the playoffs, where they became runners-up.
  • Team NNO Old from Germany
    • The Twitch streamers from Team NNO Old, composed of several well-known League of Legends influencers, are undoubtedly a strong competitor. The players include, among others, streamers Frederik “NoWay” Hinteregge, Niklot “Tolkin” Stüber, and Daniel “Broeki” Broekman.
  • Team Karmine Corp from France
    • The French Karmine Corp was founded by popular streamers Kamel ‘Kameto’ Kebir and Amine ‘Prime’ Mekri and has made significant progress since its founding in 2020. 
  • Team Heretics from Spain 
    • 2023 was the standout year for Team Heretics, founded in 2016 by Jorge “Goorgo” Orejudo. 
  • Team G2 from Spain
    • G2 Esports is one of the most well-known teams in professional League of Legends history. G2 even had a 24-0 winning streak from the LEC 2022 Spring Playoffs to the 2022 Mid-Season Invitational, showcasing just how strong the team is.
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Red Bull League of Its Own 2023: Schedule – All about the schedule

The event starts on December 9th, 2023 at 1 PM on all platforms and is expected to go until approximately 10:15 PM. Here’s how the organizers have timed the event:

  • 1:00 PM: The event starts with a match between Eintracht Spandau and BIG. The winner of this match will then face T1.
  • 2:15 PM: T1 plays against the winner of Match 1
  • 3:30 PM: T1 plays against NNO
  • 4:45 PM: NNO plays against Karmine Corp
  • 6:00 PM: T1 plays against Karmine Corp 
  • 7:15 PM: T1 against Team Heretics
  • 9:00 PM: T1 plays against G2
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Are there still tickets available? Unfortunately, all tickets are already sold out. The showcase event will take place at the sold-out Velodrom in Berlin and will feature seven games in one day. However, you can also virtually tune in through streams.

The following channels will accompany the event:

The anticipation for the upcoming event of the Red Bull League of Its Own is palpable not only among esports fans but also among well-known streamers like NoWay and Tolkin. In our article, they share their enthusiasm and expectations for the tournament and give insight into why this event is a must-see:

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„I have never seen anyone prepare so hard“ – Tom Cruise pushed himself to the limit for a sci-fi film

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For the sci-fi movie Edge of Tomorrow, both lead actors Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt had to endure a lot physically. They had to prepare for their roles with intense training to meet the high demands of the shoot.

What kind of movie is Edge of Tomorrow? The sci-fi film directed by Doug Liman was released in 2014 and revolves around Major Bill Cage (played by Tom Cruise), who dies in battle against aliens and then becomes stuck in a time loop.

Time and again, he relives the fateful day and tries to find a way, together with Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt), to defeat the aliens once and for all.

Not only did the roles themselves pose a challenge, but a specific outfit also represented a significant physical challenge for the actors, for which they prepared intensively.

Here you can see a trailer for the sci-fi blockbuster Edge of Tomorrow:

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German trailer for Edge of Tomorrow with Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise as a committed training partner

Emily Blunt trained for 3 months, 6 days a week, to prepare for Edge of Tomorrow. From yoga to weightlifting, everything was included – even martial arts training.

“I even learned Krav Maga, a deadly martial art where you use pretty much everything, including your teeth, to destroy,” Blunt said. “It was a lot of fun.”

She not only trained alone but also together with her co-star Tom Cruise. Director Doug Liman believed that this gave her one of the best training partners ever for the film.

He praised Cruise’s hard work and was impressed by how dedicated the actor was:

She had the big advantage of having Tom Cruise as a training partner. I have never seen anyone prepare physically as hard for a role as Tom Cruise.

Doug Liman, Source: Fandomwire

Not only Emily Blunt but also action-tested Tom Cruise had to train extensively to be in the right physical condition for Edge of Tomorrow.

As film and series fans, you might also be interested in this article from our Moviepilot colleagues: Angelina Jolie ends acting hiatus for fantasy return: But after Maleficent 3, she wants to leave Hollywood

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Why was the film so challenging? As Tom Cruise explained to USA Today Live, even the exoskeleton suits that the actors wore in the film posed a big challenge.

“One of the suits with the angel wings had a sniper rifle and a rocket launcher on the back and weighed about 130 pounds [38 kg]. I had to sprint in it. It was physically demanding.”

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Fortnite: Server Down for Patch 28.01 – All Important Info in English

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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.
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We will list the leaks of Patch 28.01 under the gray box.

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:

  • The Winter Event
  • Activation of the Lego Mode
  • New skins and items for the shop

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