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:
Vapid Dominator
Vapid Speedo
Caracara 4×4
Pegassi Zorrusso
Grotti Furia
Albany Buccaneer custom
Obey Omnis e-GT
Bravado Bison
Bravado Youga Classic
Bravado Banshee
Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio
Grotti Cheetah Classic
Grotti Carbonizzare
Invetero Coquette D10
Rebla GTS
Karin Sultan
Vapid Dominator ASP
Übermacht Cypher
Maibatsu Penumbra
Annis Elegy Retro Custom
Bravado Gauntlet Classic
Vapid Sandking XL
Imponte Ruiner
Nagasaki Outlaw
Declasse Vamos
Annis Hellion
Pfister Comet Retro
Karin Futo
Declasse Tulip
Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire
Obey Tailgater
Benefactor Schafter v12
Vapid Dominator GTX
Albany Primo
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).
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:
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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Streamers are considering life after Twitch
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).
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.
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.
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:
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.
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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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.
After the number of players was at its lowest in July 2023 with 24,390 users, Lost Ark managed to bring back many players with an update. In September 2023, an update came that made it easier for players to reach Item Level 1,580.
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.
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:
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.
Cryptocurrency exchange under criticism: The cryptocurrency exchange Binance has faced significant problems for several months: The company is accused by U.S. authorities of having supported terrorists and cybercriminals. It is mainly about violations of U.S. sanctions. The CEO and founder has had to resign by now, but the whole situation is getting worse:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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:
On the YouTube channel of RedBull Gaming, you will find a German stream
The Twitch channel of RedBull will also provide a broadcast
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:
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.
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.”
If you are always looking for good sci-fi movies, this list is just right for you:
In Fortnite the servers are going down today, December 7th, on all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The maintenance has been used to load Update 28.01 onto the servers.
Update, 1:00 PM: The servers seem to be active again, as Epic Games has introduced a login queue that has thus far taken us 5 minutes. If you want to know when LEGO Fortnite will be activated, we have the right article: What time does LEGO Fortnite come?
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:
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 there is a prestige system that players can use to adorn their accounts. We show you how to activate it, what rewards you get, and what emblems are available.
How do I activate prestige? Prestige is unlocked in MW3 just like in MW2. You have an account level, and prestige is activated once you surpass level 55. After you reach prestige 1, further prestige levels follow depending on the milestone level you have reached.
Your prestige remains the same across upcoming seasons and can be earned at your own pace. You won’t miss anything with the new system, so there is no time pressure. Now let’s talk about the emblems.
What emblems and prestige are there? The developers provide you with a total of five prestige levels in Season 1. You unlock these by playing and leveling up your rank. You need the following levels for the respective prestige:
Prestige 1 – Level 56
Prestige 2 – Level 100
Prestige 3 – Level 150
Prestige 4 – Level 200
Prestige 5 – Level 250 (Last prestige for Season 1 and also the level cap)
You can see the prestige emblems in our embedded image.
What rewards await for each prestige? When you achieve a prestige rank, you automatically unlock the associated emblem. Additionally, you receive further challenges and rewards such as calling cards and a blueprint for the MTZ-556.
Will more prestige ranks follow? Activision provided additional prestige in MW2 that were implemented only in new seasons. So it is quite possible that more levels will follow in Seasons 2 and 3 of MW3, which you can then unlock while grinding.
If you want to know how to easily unlock the hardest killstreak in CoD: MW3, we have the right article for you:
In a Q&A, Fritz Meinecke (34) shared insights and revealed new information about 7 vs. Wild. The founder of the survival series also disclosed details about the costs of the season and the reaction to his accounting with the production.
Why is he revealing this information? In a stream, the 7 vs. Wild founder Fritz Meinecke was asked by viewers after a “Q&A” session. The survival YouTuber took the opportunity to answer questions about the production and 7 vs. Wild itself.
How expensive was the 3rd season of 7 vs. Wild? According to Fritz Meinecke, the costs for the 3rd season of 7 vs. Wild were in the seven-figure range, so at least one million euros. Not a surprising figure, considering that 14 participants and the production team were in Canada for about 3 weeks. On-site, the production camp had to be built, as revealed by a “behind-the-scenes” video.
The participants reportedly received no fee, as most of them would be millionaires. He often participates in formats for which he does not receive any money.
One of the participants in the 3rd season is the Twitch streamer Jens “Knossi” Knossalla. You can see more about him in our video.
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From the Witness Stand with Barbara Salesch to the King of Twitch – Career and Life of Knossi
The Fritz Meinecke accounting caused trouble with the production
What was the reaction? Besides Fritz Meinecke, there are two other founders of 7 vs. Wild, Max Kovacs and Johannes Hovekamp. The two are editors and work among other things for Fritz Meinecke and SurvivalMattin. They also manage Fritz Meinecke’s live channel, where the accounting with the production was uploaded.
In advance, the two allegedly said, according to Fritz Meinecke, that they would, of course, upload the accounting, but one should expect that this would have consequences. According to Fritz Meinecke, it turned out that way. There were discussions and stress with the production after the airing on YouTube.
The 7 vs. Wild founder thinks that’s a good thing because he allegedly wants to be honest with his viewers. If he notices that important information is missing, he feels it’s worth clarifying, even if it leads to stress afterward.
What happened with the viewers? Some time ago, participant Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (26) revealed in a stream excerpt that the participants were reportedly not safe. This was because, due to leaks, the shooting location of season 3 of 7 vs. Wild became known to viewers early. Viewers who were in Canada at the time allegedly made their way to gather information. As an example, he mentioned an alleged Reddit post that reported on day 2 of shooting about rescue boats and good weather on-site.
Fritz Meinecke addressed this in his “Q&A” format and admitted that viewers made it their mission to gather information about the production. According to him, the attempts failed.
Throne and Liberty, which will also be released on Steam, seems to be preparing for its upcoming release in Korea. Recently, there has been a barrage of trailers presenting different aspects of the game. A new trailer focuses on the bosses in the game.
What types of bosses will there be? The trailer introduces four different boss types that players may encounter in Throne and Liberty:
Standard bosses in dungeons, there will be 6 dungeons at launch
Guild raid bosses
Arch-bosses, of which there will be 2 available at a later date
World bosses roam freely in the game world and can be attacked by players who are nearby. They drop rarer items than normal enemies; however, more players are needed to defeat them.
The standard bosses in dungeons are – as you can already guess – the bosses that you encounter at the end of a dungeon. These dungeons will be unlocked at level 30 (maximum level: 50) and can be tackled by player groups consisting of up to 6 people.
If you have reached Act 2, you have the option to join a guild. In a raid, you can face special opponents with your guild. There will be no other players to interfere with your endeavor.
The trailer for the bosses can be seen here:
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Throne and Liberty presents the different boss types
A boss from Throne and Liberty affects the server
What about the arch-bosses? The arch-bosses are only available from level 50, which is the maximum level. Players must group together in large numbers to defeat such a boss. For the arch-boss depicted in the trailer, the chest must first be attacked to weaken it.
Once such an arch-boss is defeated, there are bonuses that affect the entire server. In the video, for example, an effect can be seen that lasts for 2 hours. With the bonus, the damage of an attack is increased by 5.
However, there is a problem with the arch-bosses: PvP is active here. This means that players can hinder each other. Therefore, killing such a boss becomes an even greater challenge.
The arch-bosses should not be available from the start. The NCSoft development team wants to introduce the bosses only one and a half months after the release, when players have reached the maximum level and suitably equipped themselves.
Otherwise, it would not be feasible to defeat such an arch-boss. This shows how powerful these bosses will be. Throne and Liberty is expected to be released in Europe at the end of Q1. In Korea, players can already look forward to it: the release is already on December 7, 2023.
Other trailers for Throne and Liberty can be seen here:
In Pokémon GO, there is currently a showcase with Sniebel. But unfortunately, not as it should be.
What is a showcase? A showcase is a competition where you can compare your Pokémon with those of other trainers. However, unlike usual, values such as damage, hit points, and attacks do not count, but properties such as weight or size do. Here you can find more information about the showcases in December.
In a showcase, one Pokémon is always in the foreground, waiting to compare itself with its counterparts. Currently, this is Sniebel in its regular and Hisui form.
What problems are there with the showcase? As trainers increasingly report on Reddit, there are problems related to their Sniebels. Many trainers are unable to submit their Sniebels to participate in the showcase.
The community is looking for bugs; Niantic remains silent
Which Sniebel cannot participate in the showcase? Various theories are already being formed and tested in the community to analyze which Sniebel cannot take part in the showcase. It has already been speculated whether the error occurs only with older or newer Sniebel.
There is also a theory that the problem only affects Sniebel belonging to a special form, such as the Crypto Sniebel, the Hisui Sniebel, or an event Sniebel. It has also been checked whether the problem occurs only with shiny Sniebels.
So far, however, all the theories posed in the community have been refuted or supplemented by other trainers. Which Sniebel are currently being excluded is still not clear. For now, we have to wait.
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What reactions are there from the community? In addition to analyzing the problem, there is also mockery and scorn for Niantic from the community. Try it with Squirtle, is a comment referring to the fact that Niantic recently set a wrong Pokémon in the showcase. I am quite surprised that there is a bug in Pokémon GO, writes another trainer.
By the way: The community is also busy testing the new NPC Mateo.
Here you can find the trailer for the current season in Pokémon GO
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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
What does Niantic say about this? So far, there has unfortunately been no reaction from Niantic regarding the problem. There is neither a statement on the problem nor any hints or solutions. As soon as there is news on this, we will keep you updated.
Have you noticed the problem yourself? Are you even interested in showcases? Or would you rather be at one of the events in December 2023 in Pokémon GO?
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Disney announced two new series for 2024 that will expand the Star Wars universe: Star Wars: The Acolyte and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. The former series will tell us more about the followers of the dark side of the Force, as one actress has already teased.
Disney released the series plans for the coming year. There was good news for all Star Wars fans: 2 new titles are set to be released in 2024.
One of the series, Star Wars: The Acolyte, will reportedly take a unique approach and focus primarily on the villains of Star Wars, the Sith, according to an actress.
Here you can see a trailer for the Star Wars series The Mandalorian:
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The Mandalorian – German trailer for the first season
A Mystery Thriller about the Sith
What is Star Wars: The Acolyte about? The first announced series carries the title Star Wars: The Acolyte. It is a mystery thriller set in the final days of the High Republic.
In the series, a former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to closely examine a series of crimes. However, the forces they confront turn out to be more sinister than expected.
Who is starring? Among the cast are “Squid Game” star Lee Jung-jae, Amanda Stenberg (The Hunger Games), and Dafne Keen (Logan).
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What makes Star Wars: The Acolyte exciting? As Dafne Keen told techradar.com in an interview, the series will place a strong focus on the villains of the universe, taking a different perspective compared to previous Star Wars series: “It’s a story with the Sith at the forefront, like never before.”
The series is set to clarify how the Sith managed to infiltrate the ranks of the Jedi and represents a prequel that takes place 100 years before the 2nd Star Wars trilogy.
What other series is coming in 2024? The second announced title is Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. It is about a group of children traveling through the galaxy trying to find their way back home.
An important role as a mysterious Jedi will be played by actor Jude Law (Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore). The story takes place during the same era as The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.
Where and when can you watch the series? Both series will be released exclusively on the streaming platform Disney + in 2024.
When exactly you can watch Star Wars: The Acolyte and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has not yet been announced.
What about Andor season 2? Originally, there were plans for the 2nd season of Andor to be released in 2024.
However, the published schedule contains no information about a continuation of Andor. This schedule only refers to the year 2024, which means that the 2nd season of the series is expected to be released later.
Blizzard must implement hard changes in the Season of Discovery in WoW Classic. Buffs of 1,000% are part of it – but it hardly helps.
The Season of Discovery in World of Warcraft is likely to be counted as a complete success for Blizzard. Many are trying out this “Classic+” variant of the original WoW and discovering something new every day. However, there are also a number of criticisms forcing Blizzard to hastily patch the game. One of them is so serious that some enemies are “just” buffed by 1,000% so that game mechanics do not get undermined.
What problems exist? Basically, there are currently two problems that are causing a lot of criticism. Some of these points have already been addressed by Blizzard, while others still require further fine-tuning:
Warlocks can only receive one of their most important glyphs from the content in which they actually already need to use it.
The PvP event in Ashenvale is too chaotic and rewards only a fraction of the participants.
The biggest problem currently lies with the open-world PvP battlefield in Ashenvale. In this event, heroes must eliminate various commanders and then a general of the enemies, similar to the battle of Alterac Valley.
Eliminating the commanders in PvP is now much more important.
What is happening in Ashenvale? In best “tunnel vision” fashion, it has simply been enough to rush directly at the general, to simply beat him to death with hundreds of players as soon as he spawns.
Worse yet: When groups decided to play it “right”, meaning to eliminate the commanders first, they often did not arrive at the general in time. They essentially did all the prep work while another raid group waited for the general to become vulnerable.
Another problem with this event is that only a portion of the players are rewarded with reputation. Since usually several raid groups are active on-site, the rewards are given only to one of the groups – the rest goes empty-handed and receives hardly any reputation.
Blizzard has at least fixed part of the problem. The respective general and commanders now have significantly more health points. As long as at least one commander is still alive, the general is immune to damage – in addition, the general deals 1,000% more damage as long as all commanders are still alive.
What is the problem with warlocks? Even more problematic was the Glyph of Metamorphosis for warlocks. This allows warlocks to function as tanks. The problem, however, is that to get the glyph, one had to visit and complete the raid “Deep Black Grotto” – exactly the raid for which one actually wants to be able to tank.
Warlocks had to first find a group and complete the raid as a DPS character to then be able to tank exactly in the content they had just played through.
The Metamorphosis of warlocks was hidden in the raid – for which they actually already need to tank.
Blizzard has at least apologized for this small oversight and has since made the glyph accessible outside the raid.
On Twitch, hardly anyone is more famous in the German-speaking area than Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (35). The streamer is a huge fan of GTA and has spent over 650 hours on GTA 5 alone. What he had to say about the long-awaited trailer for GTA 6, you’ll find out here.
What is MontanaBlack’s relationship with GTA? The 35-year-old has been a long-time fan of the series. His favorite is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas from 2004. On Twitch, MontanaBlack has spent over 650 hours on GTA 5 alone.
In 2022, MontanaBlack created a huge hype for GTA 5 on Twitch with his RP appearances before retiring his character “Don Olaf Schaf.” With the first official trailer for GTA 6
In the video where MontanaBlack’s career began, however, it wasn’t about GTA:
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MontanaBlack is one of the most well-known streamers in Germany – This was his very first video
MontanaBlack is thrilled: “So much love for detail”
What does MontanaBlack say about GTA 6? The trailer is received positively by the streamer. The 35-year-old has a particular weakness for the Miami-inspired Vice City setting and the trailer’s flair: “I like this look, the visuals, […] it’s a great vibe.”
The streamer even feels reminded of a colleague: the mustachioed Dr Disrespect. That’s his vibe, says MontanaBlack.
With his long-standing experience, MontanaBlack knows that graphics in a trailer can differ from the actual visuals in the game; nevertheless, he emphasizes how much he likes what he sees. “If I had to give the trailer a grade from 1 to 10 […], I would give it an 11,” summarizes the streamer.
With the anticipation for the upcoming GTA 6, however, memories are also awakened for the streamer:
Everyone associates GTA with a good time, says the streamer. For him as an “old timer”, those are the older parts. For him, along with the story, the diversity and exploring the map are what define GTA and give the series its special appeal.
For him, however, the best GTA is still San Andreas, raves MontanaBlack. Back then, there was no online mode or anything like that; you simply went to the gym with your character to prevent him from getting “fat”. That was “beautiful”, says the streamer.
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Plans for the release – at which he will be 37, as the streamer notes with dread – MontanaBlack already has: First, he wants to steal a car in the game and run people over and beat them up. All of this is supposed to happen in the stream, says MontanaBlack.
His viewers even believe in a spontaneous poll that GTA 6 could be even bigger on Twitch than Fortnite, which just recently set some crazy records. Whether they are right will only be revealed at the earliest in 2025.
As for his Twitch colleague Mcky, however, MontanaBlack has a bitter pill to swallow: He would love to dive into RP as soon as the game appears. However, it could still take a few years until there is an online mode and thus the possibility for role-playing.
The 35-year-old even fears that by then he will already be 40.
On the occasion of the upcoming Game Awards, some excellent games are currently heavily discounted on Steam. Diablo 4, which has had a rather mixed reception on Steam so far, is available at its lowest price.
What kind of sale is this? The Game Awards will take place on the night of December 7, 2023. In honor of the show, some of the nominated games as well as winners from previous years are currently heavily discounted on Steam. You can learn more about the Game Awards themselves from our colleagues at GamePro.
Currently, Diablo 4, which recently arrived on Steam, is also particularly affordable. At the Game Awards, this ARPG is nominated in the categories “Innovation in Accessibility” and “Best Multiplayer Game” (via GamePro).
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BlizzCon 2023: Diablo 4 leaders talk to us about the development and future of the game
Diablo 4 or Pixar-Look?
What kind of deal is this? Diablo 4 is currently 40% off on Steam and costs only €41.99 instead of €69.99. According to SteamDB, this is the cheapest price the action RPG has been available on the platform. Those who missed out on the autumn sale now have another chance.
Besides Diablo 4, some highlights from recent years are also discounted. The action-adventure Kena: Bridge of Spirits is discounted by 50%. The “playable Pixar movie” received a score of 87 points from our colleagues at GamePro. It was awarded Best Indie Game and Best Indie Debut at the Game Awards 2021.
Starfield, which was not nominated in the coveted “Game of the Year” category but still has a shot at “Best RPG”, is also currently cheaper than ever at official retailers with a 30% discount on Steam.
Anyone who hasn’t yet experienced this year’s nominees or wants to catch up on highlights from past years can still benefit from the sale until December 11, 2023.
Diablo 4 received new endgame content with Patch 1.2.3 on December 5. Your character should actually be in top form, but instead, a bug is causing unintended nerfs that affect progress from level 50. You can read more about it here:
With Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, a new action game has launched on PC. Many testers praise the fantastic graphics. However, that comes at a price, which may annoy many players.
With Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Ubisoft’s new shooter in the Avatar universe has launched. The reviews are predominantly positive so far, with a lot of praise especially for the world and the fantastic graphics.
However, the great visuals come with a cost, as some testers report. This particularly affects owners with graphics cards that offer relatively little video memory.
8 GB of video memory is no longer sufficient, 12 GB of VRAM is already tight
What does video memory actually do? Video memory (short VRAM) stores a lot of data.
Many games store textures in compressed form in video memory to quickly access them again.
Certain graphical effects, such as shadows or reflections, also reside in the VRAM.
Many games are calculated in geometric data (triangles). The more complex the scene, the more memory is needed.
Basically, this means: The more demanding the games become, the more memory the games also demand. And in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, this is now very noticeable.
What about Avatar? The colleagues from ComputerBase explain in their detailed test of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora that the game requires a lot of video memory. With 8 GB of video memory, you will have to significantly reduce details; you cannot afford ultra settings and advanced ray tracing with this. With 12 GB, the game runs quite well, but not without issues:
8 GB is already not recommended for maximum graphic details in Full HD including upsampling; at least 10 GB should be sufficient. For WQHD, the editorial team [ComputerBase] recommends 12 GB, and for Ultra HD, 16 GB.
The specifications are not a guarantee that they will be sufficient for longer gaming sessions. After a few changes [in the graphics settings], the GeForce RTX 4080 only managed a single-digit frame rate up to crashing – the 16 GB memory overflowed because it never deleted all unnecessary data during the switch.
Even 16 GB can still be tight at times; only with 20 GB of video memory are you on the safe side. And currently, only high-end models from AMD and Nvidia offer this much video memory, such as the RTX 4090 (16 GB) and the RX 7900 XTX (24 GB).
What is the problem? Many graphics cards typically have between 8 and 12 GB of video memory. 8 GB are still considered a recommendation for GPUs by many experts.
Especially Nvidia has been quite stingy with video memory for years: For example, the release of the RTX 3080 was criticized for only being equipped with 10 GB of VRAM. Many therefore hoped for an upgrade of the RTX 3080 with more video memory. You get a bit less performance on average with AMD than with Nvidia, but generally more video memory.
And this VRAM discussion is also being held again with the latest generation: The RTX 4070 at least comes with 12 GB of GDDR6X RAM, while Nvidia did release a version with 16 GB for the RTX 4070 after harsh criticism, but charges a high price for the upgrade.
Especially in the budget range, graphics cards are often equipped with very little video memory.
Half of all players on Steam have only graphics cards with 8 GB or less VRAM
How many players are affected? Taking the current survey data from Steam from November 2023 (via steampowered.com), one can see that the majority of players have 8 GB or less memory installed:
31.23% of all players have 8 GB of video memory installed
Next are 6 GB with 16.33% of all players.
12 GB follows in third place with 14.31%.
In fourth place are 4 GB VRAM with 10.81% of all players.
Simply put: More than 50% of all players participating in the surveys are somewhere between 4 and 8 GB. And things could get very tight when a memory-hungry game like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora demands a lot of video memory.
Whether Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will be fun on a beginner’s graphics card is another question: After all, the system requirements already set a high standard with an AMD Radeon RX 5700 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070. This has led to a discussion among players about whether PC gaming will remain affordable in the long run.
What happens next? In the long term, this is likely to lead to a rethink among manufacturers and players about whether the current recommendation of 8 GB of video memory is still sufficient for most titles.
Especially with the Xbox Series S, one can clearly see why 8 GB of video memory is becoming increasingly scarce:
My last “special” game was “The Coffin of Andy and Leyley”, the first two chapters of which I devoured. It’s a game with great characters, excellent story, and some exciting taboos that fit the quirky characters – it includes cannibalism and an emerging incestuous relationship.
I loved every minute of the game. I liked the taboos, I found the story thrilling, and it kept me up all night. It was a twisted mix of psychological horror with small puzzles and great story.
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Trailer to the disturbing “The Coffin of Andy and Leyley”
Well, but apparently we just can’t have good things on the internet. Because in the Steam forum of the game, the publisher posted the following message:
At the request of the lead developer, Kit9 Studio has taken over the title The Coffin of Andy and Leyley. Our team of freelancers will take care of programming, community management, customer support, ongoing contracts, and legal disputes. The original developer will continue to contribute the art and story to the game. We will do our best to support her in creating the game she wants to create.
Unfortunately, the developer has decided to permanently and completely cease her online activities. The best way to show your support is to direct discussions towards the game and not the developer. She wants to be left alone.
There will be no communication or sharing of information with the developer from here on. She has chosen to remain completely in the dark and continue her work offline uninterrupted.
Aside from Kit9 Studio taking on the role of owner and publisher, the development of The Coffin of Andy and Leyley will continue without changes to the plan. (…)
When I read that, my jaw dropped. I had already noticed at the release that the developer was expecting some criticism and even sensed that people would be upset.
The mother looks critically – because Leyley is coming on to her brother Andy.
How did this happen? Finding the exact reasons for the developer’s withdrawal is not so easy, as many of the posts have since been deleted. However, it can probably be summarized:
Some users of the platform “Soyjack Party”, essentially a vile mix of Twitter and 4chan, have massively insulted and threatened the developer. The reason for this is partly the incestual relationship that is only hinted at in the game (and must be actively brought about by the player) and the speculation that the developer Nemlei is a trans woman.
Yes, apparently that is already enough to massively attack people.
In addition to death threats, doxing is said to have occurred – that is, the publishing of real-life information such as the home address.
An environment of fear has thus been created to intimidate the developer so strongly that the development of the game is stopped.
Fortunately, that has not succeeded, but getting someone to completely withdraw from the internet and not even want to talk to fans anymore is quite a hefty thing.
One should keep in mind that we are talking about a game whose content, although (rightly) controversial, has over 97% positive ratings on Steam – it is simply a good, well-thought-out game.
The Coffin of Andy and Leyley was one of my “small great” surprises of the gaming year 2023 and is definitely one of the most interesting games I got to play this year. The fact that a developer was attempted to be silenced in the best Twitter mob manner just so that a game that no one is forced to consume is not further developed is primarily one thing: A disgrace to all who contributed to it. You are really pathetic.
In this sense: Great job, once again driving someone off the internet. I sincerely hope that all those responsible get their just punishment.
