LoL: Average Tank gets Buffs, is suddenly super strong, makes pro scream loudly

On Wednesday, October 25, Patch 13.21 was released and brought some changes to League of Legends, including for the tank hybrid K’Sante. He has become significantly stronger, as a professional apparently had to find out unprepared.

What kind of tank is this?

K’Sante is now this strong: In the latest Patch 13.21, K’Sante received buffs to all his abilities. He now deals more damage and can use his skills more reliably. You can find the patch notes in detail on the official LoL website.

The buff has a significant impact on his win rate. From around 50%, K’Sante now rises to almost 60% win rate in the upper echelon and is according to OP.GG the absolute strongest champ on the top lane in Platinum and above.

The higher the rank, the stronger K’Sante becomes. While he stands at 51.23% in Platinum+, he reaches 55.83% in the Grandmaster tier and even 57.41% among the Challengers. Not even Jax is that strong at the moment.

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K’Sante Champion Spotlight – League of Legends

Jankos plays against the “new” K’Sante, completely freaks out

K’Sante has already proven to be a strong choice in the LEC. G2 Esports owes its victory to both K’Sante on the top lane and Rell in the jungle, which hardly anyone expected.

K’Sante is currently also frequently played in the LoL Worlds. According to the analysis site Games of Legends, K’Sante is the most played champ on the top lane with 15 picks – much to the dismay of some professionals.

Marcin “Jankos” Jankowski, the jungler of the Heretics, encountered the strong tank hybrid in a match. His reaction: after dying in a 4v1 situation that lasted far too long, he loudly curses his computer (caution, loud!):

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On Twitter, there were some cynics claiming K’Sante has now received buffs to push the new LoL boy band Heartsteel. K’Sante is a part of this new crew. Developer David “Phreak” Turley denies this, stating that he didn’t even know before the patch that K’Sante was receiving a new skin.

As the patch has just been released, the numbers will likely still stabilize. Nevertheless, it is clear that K’Sante will now find himself significantly higher than before. However, this may not help some professionals anymore:

LoL: The biggest player in Europe gets his own “super” team, fails completely – probably leaving now

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One of the best coop games on Steam is currently available for under 6 €, features a Halloween event

If you enjoy slicing through hordes of ratmen and chaos followers with friends, you should keep an eye on the latest sale on Steam. Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is temporarily 80% off.

What kind of game is this?

  • You play in Warhammer: Vermintide 2 as one of 5 heroes with unique abilities and classes alongside 3 other players (or NPCs) on individual missions.
  • The levels usually have a fixed sequence, you need to reach the end while facing rat-like Skaven or corrupted humans and beastmen.
  • Warhammer: Vermintide 2 plays similarly to Left 4 Dead, but in the fantasy universe of Warhammer. With new loot and new levels, you can customize your heroes.

In recent reviews, Vermintide 2 has a rating of 80% on Steam, making it “very positive” (as of October 26). The last sale in November brought together over 100,000 players.

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This is the offer: You currently get Vermintide 2 for 80% off, for €5.59 instead of €27.99. However, the offer is only valid for a short time and ends on November 2.

At the same time, the Halloween event “Secret Night” is currently taking place in the game. You need to interrupt special rituals and will receive exclusive cosmetic rewards for it. The event runs until November 5 and also grants double experience points during its duration.

Additionally, the latest class, the Necromancer as a specialization for the mage Sienna Fuegonasus, a paid DLC, has recently been released. As a Necromancer, you send the undead against your enemies. Many DLCs and expansions are also currently discounted.

Here you can see the Necromancer in action:

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Warhammer: Vermintide 2 – The trailer for the new necromancer class

Slashing rats in a fantasy setting – Who is Vermintide 2 for?

Vermintide 2 is most enjoyable when you can play it together with friends. It’s ideal if everyone has a similar level of knowledge so that no one gets overwhelmed or under-challenged, and you learn together. It’s almost impossible to make yourself “worse” in Vermintide 2.

However, the game is primarily aimed at players with a high tolerance for frustration. A single mistake can cause your entire group to be wiped out, even on low difficulty levels.

The adrenaline rush from slaughtering through hordes of ratmen is similar to that of Diablo-style ARPGs, only with slightly prettier graphics. You can find a more detailed check here: Who is Vermintide 2 actually for?.

If you’re not that into the fantasy setting, you can also play the sequel Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. There, you play in a grim future and can even create your own character in one of four classes.

After initial issues, Darktide has received a major overhaul of classes and talents and now offers enjoyable gameplay. You can also get the game via the Game Pass for PC and Xbox at no extra cost. You can find more tips here:

3 new games you can now play with the PC Game Pass for under €15

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Former developer thinks Starfield is too large, believes: With fewer planets it would be better

In Starfield, there are many planets to explore, but not all of them are inhabited and hence appear rather empty. A former developer from Bethesda believes that the game would be better if there were fewer planets.

Not every planet should “be Disney World”, says Managing Director Ashley Cheng. It is even intentional that many of the planets are empty. The fact that you can’t land on some of them is considered sensible by many fans.

The former Bethesda developer Bruce Nesmith talks in an interview with Ben Hanson from MinnMax, which was released on YouTube on October 23, 2023, about the development of Starfield and its scope. There were many discussions in the developer studio about the size of the game and especially about the number of planets.

For exploration, you obviously need a spaceship. In the video, you can find out where to get one of the best:

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Starfield: How to get one of the best spaceships early!

The number 100 was “practically pulled out of thin air”

This was the discussion: There had been many discussions in the developer studio about the scope of Starfield. In the interview with Ben Hanson, former Bethesda developer Bruce Nesmith remembers:

At one point I said: “I bet this game would be much better if we limited ourselves to about two dozen solar systems and focused on those.” Well, you have to know how to build a planet so that people can walk around on it.

Todd [Howard] practically pulled the number 100 for the number of star systems out of thin air. But the further we progressed, the more it became clear that all core activities would take place in these two dozen inhabited systems, and the rest is open space. But people love our big games; they love these open areas to explore.

And then it came down to how we could make exploration meaningful. And once again, you have to succeed on a planet. Once you have this formula, you have the formula for all planets.

Bruce Nesmith via YouTube

Game Director and Executive Producer Todd Howard explained at the end of September that Starfield was deliberately designed to be filled with content long-term and played for years.

When it came to how the studio could make exploration in Starfield meaningful, tough decisions had to be made. Nesmith says in the interview:

I think some of the exploration elements did not turn out as well as they could have because they chose to pursue other options.

In every game studio on this planet, people know what decisions they make. They know what won’t be included, and they know what players will complain about. But you have to make hard decisions.

Bruce Nesmith via YouTube

The fact that players feel drawn to the “option of building their own ship” makes Nesmith very happy personally because he has “worked very hard on it.”

Here’s how Bruce Nesmith worked on Starfield: Bruce Nesmith created the astrophysical data for the planets, conducted research, and selected systems. He was responsible for the design of the spaceships, concerning both combat and construction.

Previously, Bruce Nesmith worked on many other games from Bethesda, including Fallout 3, Fallout 4, and The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim.

Recently, one of the most well-known faces of Bethesda left. Many know him as the PR head of the developer studio: One of the key figures at Bethesda is retiring: “After Starfield, it feels like the time is ripe”

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Destiny 2: Players are using an old trick again that defeats bosses in a few seconds

In Destiny 2, the community is constantly looking for new ways to optimally and, above all, quickly master the challenges of the game. A current example of the creativity and determination of players to simplify activities is the revival of the legendary double shotgun DPS glitch, which Bungie had actually already nerfed.

Which glitch is back now? The double shotgun DPS glitch was the dominant method in Destiny 2 two years ago to defeat raid bosses at extraordinary speed.

The idea behind it is simple:

  • Players equip two shotguns.
  • Then, they fire them in quick succession, allowing them to melt bosses, especially raid bosses, in no time.

This was for a long time the key to efficiently defeating raid bosses in Bungie’s loot shooter until the developer nerfed this method.

However, many Guardians have not forgotten this method and have repeatedly tried to bring it back. In Season 22, the community has succeeded in reviving the glitch. MeinMMO tells you how they did it.

This is Season 22 in Destiny 2:

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Destiny 2: Lightfall Season 22 – „Witch’s Season“

One of the biggest DPS bugs in Destiny 2 history

This is how the glitch was revived: The return of this weapon glitch has excited the Destiny 2 community. Also, because many players remember the glorious “hotswap” days when they could defeat raid bosses together with their shotguns in record time.

Now you have the opportunity to relive this glorious era or perhaps even experience it for the first time, as long as you don’t get your fingers tangled.

To try this optimally, you should use Strand, the latest ability from the DLC ‘Lightfall’.

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Only through Strand could the old DPS glitch with double slug in Destiny 2 be revived.

Using the DPS option requires skilled use or, to make it easier, the use of the Strand grappling hook as well as an animation cancel technique to enable the fast weapon swap.

  • You hold down the charged melee and then switch sequentially between the grapple grenade and the super ability.
  • The grenade is not consumed if timed correctly, allowing you to switch with every class essentially forever.
  • The swap glitch seems to work with every weapon type in the game. However, slug shotguns are best suited for this.
    • Unlike grenade launchers, slug shotguns in the game have good ammo reserves and magazines.
    • Unlike fusion rifles, they fire instantly and aim quickly, which a sniper rifle cannot offer.
    • And thanks to their precision damage modifier, they also deal better damage than regular shotguns, primarily against anything that has a weakness – basically, every raid boss in Destiny 2.

The result is an impressively fast DPS method that allows players to effortlessly conquer bosses in the game. How quickly this swap happens, you can see in this video by Saltagreppo:

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This is how crazily fast bosses can now be melted with shotguns

Not everyone can use the glitch: However, there are also critics who find the shotgun glitch too powerful and inaccessible to the point of potentially breaking the game.

  • The player BawX! commented under the video by Saltagreppo: “My poor hands will cry, but I want to try it.
  • Ashes humorously writes: “Only those who want it to be nerfed are people who cannot do it. So 99.999999% of the player base.
  • TrueVoltz says: “I love mastering things like this, but it’s just not feasible with the amount of input required on a controller unless you rebound everything.

What does Bungie say about the reactivation of the glitch? Some players have already tagged Bungie under the video, like xHolidays, who demands: “It’s time to nerf this. Way too strong. Remove this from the game, salt is fun.

Some players wonder if Bungie will attempt to stop the glitch again or if they will tolerate players’ creative approach this time? It will certainly be crucial to see how much this glitch influences the game’s balancing.

But the Destiny team and the BungieHelp support are still silent on this. If that changes, we will, of course, publish an update in this article.


What do you think about the revival of the “double shotgun” DPS glitch in Destiny 2? Have you had any experiences with it yourself? And how practical do you find the new method? Feel free to comment your opinion and experiences in the comments.

Other things in Destiny 2 are just offensively good right now:

In Destiny 2, the best part of the Halloween event 2023 is that you get insulted permanently

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German FIFA professional shows trick that converts great chances into goals – Used by almost every e-sports player and streamer

In EA FC 24 there is a feint that allows you to overcome any goalkeeper with the right timing. Once you’ve fooled the keeper, you can shoot the ball into the empty goal.

What trick are we talking about? We introduce you to the cancelled shot, known in the FIFA scene as Shot-Cancel. This trick works similarly to a fake shot, but comes with a better success rate.

FIFA world champion umut_gtk (here you can find his Twitch account) explains in his tips and tricks video how the Shot-Cancel works and how to apply it most effectively.

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Shot-Cancel lets goalkeepers slip into the void

How does the Shot-Cancel work? In the video, the FIFA pro first explains which button combination you need to press to execute the Shot-Cancel.

For the trick, shortly after you load a shot on target, you need to press the L2 and R2 buttons on PlayStation or the LT and RT buttons on Xbox simultaneously. Your actual input command will then be interrupted before execution.

The AI of the keepers cannot handle this cancelled shot, as seen in the video, and slips past the ball. The Shot-Cancel offers a significant advantage over the normal fake shot, which you can execute by pressing the shoot and pass button simultaneously.

The cancelled shot allows for quicker change of movement with tighter ball control. And the best part is: Every player can perform this Shot-Cancel to the same extent.

It may seem intense and unintentional, but it’s not as strong as the OP-bug that made you unstoppable. This bug was removed from the game with the new Title Update 4 along with other bugs.

Further down, you will read when it is best to execute this trick.

When is it best to execute the Shot-Cancel? Another helpful tip for execution is provided by the former FIFA world champion of 2022 in the above linked explanation video.

The Shot-Cancel is most effective when you perform it just before the goalkeeper. The likelihood that the goalkeeper slips past the ball after the shot is cancelled is significantly higher then.

Just be aware that there is no opponent directly behind you, as this increases the risk that they will steal the ball at the last moment.

That brings us to the end of our brief Shot-Cancel guide.

To find yourself one-on-one with the goalkeeper, you first need a game idea of how to even get into such 1-on-1 situations. You will learn this and more in our 5 suitable tips on how to definitely score more goals in EA FC 24.

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Survival Hit ARK shuts down the official servers to bring a remake in UE5 – But that comes with poor performance

ARK: Survival Ascended was released in October, the remake of the popular dino adventure, but the game came with issues.

What kind of remake is this?

  • Studio Wildcard, the developers of “ARK: Survival Evolved”, released a new game called “ARK: Survival Ascended” on Steam on October 25, 2023.
  • The console release is set for November, where it will only be available for next-gen, i.e. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
  • ARK: Survival Ascended is a revised version of the base game ARK: Survival Evolved, which is supposed to run on Unreal Engine 5 with nicer graphics and a cleaned-up code. There should also be cross-platform modding so that console players can finally enjoy mods.
Remake or Remaster? Recently, it was unclear whether ARK: Survival Ascended was a remake or a remaster. In the first announcement of the game, it was referred to as a remaster (via survivetheark.com), but just recently Wildcard referred to the title as a remake (via Steam). Since the term “remake” has also been used after the release of the early access version, we will stick with that now.

Controversy over the shutdown of the official servers

What is the reason behind the server shutdown? When Studio Wildcard first introduced ARK: Survival Ascended on March 31, 2023, the developers also announced the shutdown of the official servers of ARK: Survival Evolved – and this was not well received by the players, as they feared losing their progress. The official shutdown of the servers took place on September 30, 2023.

After Wildcard received harsh criticism for the shutdown plans, the studio explained the reasons behind the decision. In a statement on April 7, it was stated that the official servers of ARK: Survival Evolved were based on “outdated technology” and consumed “considerable development resources and time for operation and maintenance” (via survivetheark).

To counter the loss of progress, the developers made a snapshot of the save data on the day of the shutdown, which was subsequently provided to the players. With these save files, they were able to continue playing on private servers or in solo lobbies.

Nevertheless, many players of the original game are not fans of ARK: Survival Ascended, as they have to repurchase all the content they already owned in ARK: Survival Evolved – especially if they want to play on official and not private multiplayer servers.

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ARK: Survival Ascended is revealed for the first time in the trailer

ARK: Survival Ascended receives a lot of criticism for poor performance

What do the first players say? In addition to the enhanced graphics, ARK: Survival Ascended was supposed to bring improved performance – but it is precisely here that the remake disappoints the first players.

On Steam, many users criticize that a high-end PC is needed for the game to run well. While it looks very nice – this is frequently praised – the performance is very poor in return.

  • “ARK has never looked so good! It feels like a completely new game […]. As for the performance, I can only confirm that you need good hardware. […] The more happens in the game world, the more the FPS suffers from it (via Steam).”
  • “I love ARK… but this? […] The performance is just terrible. Save your money! (via Steam).”
  • “The game is beautiful, but it runs terribly (via Steam).”
  • “It’s an expensive graphics upgrade with a few QoL improvements. Anyone who loves ARK will love it even more thanks to UE5. Since I had fun with ARK: Survival Evolved, I gladly donate the €40 to Wildcard (via Steam).”
  • “The required performance is too much for the average user (via Steam).”

If you are currently considering buying ARK: Survival Ascended, keep in mind that it has very high requirements and poor performance. But if that doesn’t matter to you, you will experience ARK in improved graphics.

If you are not interested in purchasing the remake but are still a fan of the dino adventure, the upcoming release of the sequel “ARK 2” may be interesting for you. However, it is not supposed to be available for the PS5, but only for Xbox Series X|S and PC. You can read more about the release here:

ARK 2: Release, Trailer, Gameplay – What we know so far

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„It is terrible to watch him“ – Trymacs shows on Twitch how city building should not be done

The building game Cities: Skylines II (Steam) is currently big on German Twitch. Even Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler (29) has tried his hand at it and has lived up to his reputation as the “streamer without skill.”

What kind of game is this? The city-building simulation Cities: Skylines II launched on October 24, 2023, on Steam. It is the sequel to Cities: Skylines, which was so complex that it was even used in a psychological study.

However, the sequel showed signs of performance issues even before its release, and even the developers didn’t seem quite sure if the game should be played at release. Nevertheless, Cities: Skylines II is currently trending on German Twitch (via sullygnome, as of October 26, 2023).

Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler also tried his hand at city-building and showed how not to do it.

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The release trailer for the building game Cities: Skylines 2

Get out of debt – at any cost

How did it go? Trymacs seems to have set himself one goal in a 17-minute segment released on YouTube on October 24: to get out of debt! Building a city in Cities: Skylines II is not easy at all since such a city initially consumes a lot of money.

It’s even harder when you have no idea what you’re doing. Trymacs explains right at the start that he hasn’t played the first part. He has at least watched videos about it, so the streamer dives right in.

Since videos can only substitute practical experience to a limited extent, the coal power plant is placed in close proximity and in the wind direction to the residential area – and immediately after that, he reads the warning that this is exactly what should be avoided.

Quickly, though, the streamer is more excited that there’s now electricity. How his residents feel about having a substation in their backyard is another matter.

You can watch the entire video here and find out if Trymacs managed to escape the debt trap of city-building:

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How is it received? In the comments on YouTube, viewers express their enthusiasm. Many wish for more content on Cities: Skylines II or even an entire series about the game. This, however, is by no means due to the streamer’s gaming skills; quite the opposite:

  • 007baum: “As a ‘Cities: Skyline’ addict, it’s really hard to watch.”
  • thedarkbuilder: “It’s so painful to watch Trymacs play when you have at least a little knowledge.”

That, however, is exactly what makes it appealing to the fans. One viewer writes: “But we love him just for that.” Trymacs has already proven his ‘courage to fail’ when playing CS:GO together.

Even without skill, you can climb the ranks in some games – if you know the right people. Trymacs took advantage of his friends’ skills to level up in Valorant, but this made some people really angry. You can read more about it here:

German Twitch streamer documents his journey to the top of Valorant, but many are angry: “Dishonorable”

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Baldur’s Gate 3: True Strike is the worst spell trick – but the effect sounds super helpful

Spell tricks are an essential part of Baldur’s Gate 3. With them, you can perform various abilities without using spell slots or gain advantages in combat. However, according to Reddit, the skill True Strike isn’t worth selecting.

Which spell trick are we talking about? The spell trick True Strike, is frustrating players in Baldur’s Gate 3. The spell allows you to select a target within nine meters. You gain insight into its defense and thus have advantage on attack rolls against the target on your next turn.

The spell trick requires concentration to maintain. Moreover, it takes your current round’s full action with the executing character. For more on concentration spells, read here.

What are spell tricks?

Spell tricks, in the original English Cantrips, are minor spells that do not require a spell slot. They can be cast as often as you like, as they have become second nature to your character. These skills are as simple as breathing.

In combat, they can be used to conserve your wizard or sorcerer’s spell slots. Outside of combat, they can have useful effects, like Divine Guidance: This allows you to add an extra d4 to all your skill checks.

Having advantage on an attack roll is absolutely desirable. It increases your chance to hit and thus the speed at which you can take down your opponents. However, the community has valid points as to why you should not use True Strike.

You can find more spells that you can cast without a spell slot in our guide to ritual spells:
Baldur’s Gate 3: Casting without spell slots – These nine spells you can always cast

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True Strike is really the worst spell trick in Baldur’s Gate 3 – but also in D&D

Why does the community have a problem with True Strike? In combat, it is desirable to make as many attacks per round as possible and thus maximize damage to the opponent. However, using an action that can result in multiple attacks from certain classes for an advantage in the very next round does not make sense – writes Reddit user ScooterBrigade.

In the following discussion, over 600 commentators explain that this is precisely the function of the spell trick – and that in the original source Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition:

  • thepersona5fucker: No, you are exactly right. As far as I know, True Strike is one of the most infamous and terrible spells in all of D&D. I wouldn’t be surprised if it appeared in this game as a joke.
  • Louismash99: I once had a player who only used a spell after wasting a round with True Strike. And then missed most of the time anyway.
  • Trickytickler: It’s just as useless, senseless, and a trap in BG3 as it is in tabletop. Just put it aside and move on.

How can True Strike still be helpful? Most Reddit users agree that the spell trick is a complete waste of time and action. However, some also write that you could cast the cantrip right before the first round of a fight and thus deal more damage at the beginning.

Others point to the spear Watcher’s Guide, which in English is Watcher’s Guide. An attack that would miss the target automatically receives True Strike and thus a second attempt to hit. The dagger Bloodthirst has a similar function.

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The dagger “Bloodthirst” can be taken from the opponent Orin.

How can you gain an advantage on attacks without the spell trick? In fact, there are many different ways to gain advantage on attacks. True Strike is just the most wasteful.

Having advantage on attacks means that when you make an attack, you roll two d20 instead of just one. For advantage, the highest roll is used. This gives you double the chance to hit with your attack, thus bypassing your opponents’ armor class.

Here are the opportunities given in Baldur’s Gate 3 for advantage on attacks:

  • Attacks on opponents who cannot see you – you may be hidden or your opponent is blind
  • Melee attacks against prone opponents
  • Attacks against paralyzed opponents
  • Attacks against opponents that are lower than your attacking character
  • Attacks against opponents who have their backs turned to you

How about you: Have you given True Strike to one of your characters? Or do you prefer to hide before drawing your weapons? We look forward to your comments!

If you are looking for more game tips for Baldur’s Gate 3, you might find what you need in our current guide and build collection:
Baldur’s Gate 3: All guides, builds, and tricks for the role-playing game

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Expert defeats the hardest boss of Diablo 4 with a single attack because he is wearing the right pants

An expert’s hunter can defeat the toughest bosses in Diablo 4 with a single blow, and it’s thanks to a new pair of pants.

Who is the expert?

Currently, Wudijo is playing Diablo 4 again and taking advantage of the new content and mechanics of Season 2. He has found a way to defeat even the toughest bosses with a single attack.

You can see a clip of how Wudijo defeats Uber Lilith with a one-hit, who is regarded as one of the toughest bosses in Diablo 4, here:

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How does he take down bosses with a single hit? Wudijo plays a hunter who wears pants called ‘Tibault’s Will’, which is a new unique item that was added to Diablo 4 with the release of Season 2.

He combines these pants with a special dagger to both increase the maximum number of combo points and quickly fill the combo points.

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A pair of pants provides additional combo points to deal massive damage

How exactly does the pants-dagger combination work? Wudijo’s hunter increases the damage of his attacks through combo points. In his video on YouTube, for example, the damage of the attack “Rapid Fire” increases from 29,550 – 36,116 through one combo point to 32,505 to 39,728. Additionally, he fires an extra arrow (6 instead of 5). Furthermore, each additional combo point increases the damage and the number of arrows fired – the effect is stackable.

By default, Wudijo can stack three combo points and thus deal up to 50,653 damage and shoot 8 arrows. However, now the new pants come into play: thanks to ‘Tibault’s Will’, he can stack far more than 3 combo points. According to PC Gamer, up to 23 stacks are possible. Wudijo claims this is a bug.

With the dagger ‘Doom’, Wudijo is able to fill the combo points completely in a short time and can subsequently deal extreme damage.

Is a nerf/fix possible? Wudijo explains in his video that he considers the high number of combo point stacks to be a bug and refers to it as “gamebreaking”. He himself would not rule out that it gets fixed.

In general, the Diablo 4 community is currently discussing whether Blizzard might have gone too far with some buffs in Season 2. Some players are calling for nerfs for way too strong builds, but Game Director Joe Shelly has other plans:

Players demand nerfs in Diablo 4, reportedly there are way too strong builds – But Blizzard surprisingly refuses

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I fight giant monsters on Steam and make sushi out of them

MeinMMO editor Lydia was skeptical whether the summer hit Dave The Diver (Steam) was right for her. Now she is excited about the diving game and wants to share her experiences with you.

The diving game “Dave The Diver” was probably the surprise hit of summer 2023: A week after its release on June 28, it had sold over 1 million copies; during the summer sale in early July, it ranked in the top 5 of the best-selling games on Steam (via SteamDB).

If you haven’t heard of this amazing game yet, I’ll summarize the key points for you:

  • You take on the role of the titular diver, Dave
  • During the day, you dive into the depths of the mysterious Blue Hole, which is home to all kinds of fish – and, so they say, mermaids
  • At night, you sell your catches at the sushi restaurant you run with your buddy Cobra and the chef Bancho

Dave The Diver is essentially a Roguelite, even if it doesn’t market itself as such. A dive corresponds to a run, where you encounter various smaller and larger opponents and must eventually face a gigantic boss.

Between runs, you can upgrade your equipment to dive deeper, have more oxygen (a.k.a. health), carry more weight, or deal more damage.

The concept is very well received: On Steam, Dave The Diver has a status of “Extremely Positive” with 97% positive reviews. The standard version costs €19.99, and in the Deluxe Edition, in addition to the game, an artbook, the soundtrack, and an additional skin for your boat are included.

You can see for yourself in the trailer:

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Trailer: Steam Summer Hit 2023 – Dave the Diver

Love at First Click?

I snagged Dave The Diver during the summer sale on Steam because the enthusiastic praise intrigued me, and I can’t say “no” to a good deal. However, it ended up in my “Pile of Shame” for a while.

Even though my heart is for unusual games and I have a weakness for pixel art – and even though my colleague Nicole enthusiastically recommended it to me – I was unsure if this game would really be for me.

Since fishing games had hardly played a role in my gaming life until now, I thought after Dredge, there was no way a second fish game this year could fascinate me, right? Well, I was wrong.

From the opening sequence on, Dave The Diver captivated me with its charming characters. Once I could start exploring the diverse underwater world, I didn’t want to put the game down.

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Time Flies Between Fish, Farming, and Serving

I would most likely compare it to Moonlighter, where you descend into dungeons at night to sell your loot in your shop during the day. By the way, it’s available on Steam for a bargain until November 2.

However, Dave The Diver doesn’t stop at the simple premise, but gradually introduces new mechanics: You quickly manage your own fish and vegetable farms, collect fish like Pokémon cards, and raise a Tamagotchi-like pet.

Moreover, there are sections where you need to infiltrate an enemy base, escape in a boat, or switch between two characters to solve simple puzzles. Oh, and there was also a rhythm game. Some of these levels were so well designed that I would have loved to play them multiple times.

And then there are the massive bosses that await you at the end of each chapter and after some side quests. These special opponents are diverse and usually require mechanics introduced in the previous sections.

Especially towards the end, I needed several attempts with some bosses until I learned their attack patterns after being caught off guard by a second phase. And yes, in the end, the bosses also drop ingredients that you can use to create unique dishes.

However, this should be well thought out, as far as I know, these items only drop once.

Like a Warm Sea Breeze for the Soul

Overall, Dave The Diver is not a difficult game and is generous with checkpoints in sections that use different mechanics than the tried-and-true gameplay loop. However, in typical Roguelite fashion, your first runs may end quite abruptly until you can improve your gear.

However, there is really no stress involved. Except maybe that one time I completed three long missions including boss fights in a row without returning to save in between – only to be killed by a simple shark when I surfaced because I was greedy and wanted to catch him too. But we won’t talk about that.

Instead, the game is perfect for letting your soul chill a bit. Especially now, as the days are getting shorter, grayer, and rainier, I enjoy diving a little deeper into the tropical-feeling game world and soaking in the summer vibes.

“Oh come on, I’ll just do this … when did it become night?”

Theoretically, Dave The Diver is perfect for dipping in for a round or two, since you can determine when to return to the surface. However, there was always something that triggered this “Just a little longer…” for me:

  • “I’m so far now, I can do the boss fight too.”
  • “I’ve gathered all the ingredients, I want to serve the VIP customer his special menu.”
  • “I can’t possibly stop without putting the arrogant opponent in his place during the cook-off.”
  • “The event is over now, but the next story chapter has been unlocked, I want to check it out.”

Thus, it rarely happened that there was a short gaming session. Currently, I am in the postgame, the story is completed, I just have some loose ends to tie up. At this point, I usually get restless and feel the urge to finish everything quickly and move on to the next game.

Instead, I don’t want my adventure in the Blue Hole to end just yet. I’m still diving to work on my fish collection and earn money to improve my farms, level up my employees, or treat myself to power-ups that would have made the main story easier.

If you don’t feel like dreary autumn weather, I can only recommend giving the friendly diver a chance. And even if you already took a look at the game during the big Dave hype in summer, it might be worth another visit.

Since the update on October 11 has just added some new content, including new side quests and crab traps, which allow you to catch shellfish.

If you still can’t get into Dave The Diver, you’re objectively wrong, but I want to recommend the previously mentioned Dredge to you instead. Because that is also said to be supplied with new content this year.

What our editorial director Schuhmann is playing, you can find here: In a new strategy game on Steam, I sustainably conquer the galaxy

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Van Damme wanted to participate in Fast & Furious, but Vin Diesel was against it: “No, I don’t want him”

The Fast & Furious franchise is now one of the most successful film series revolving around street car racing. In the recent installments, Vin Diesel has been an important figure, but alongside him, there could have been another star.

Which star is being referred to? Originally, Jean-Claude Van Damme was asked if he wanted to participate in The Fast & Furious. In an interview with Telegraph, the Belgian actor revealed that the production team wanted him for the film. However, it was Vin Diesel who vetoed it.

Van Damme could have stood alongside high-profile actors like Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. Yet, Vin Diesel reportedly said the following when Van Damme was considered for a possible role:

No, I don’t want him.

allegedly said Vin Diesel, according to Jean-Claude Van Damme at the time

He did not indicate which part of the Fast & Furious series the role would have been for. We might have seen Van Damme in several films of the franchise, but Diesel decided against it. It remains unclear why he opposed Van Damme.

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Fast & Furious X – Official Trailer

What has Van Damme done instead? By now, we know Van Damme from other film franchises. He appeared as a villain in The Expandables 2, where he had to fight against Hollywood veterans like Sylvester Stallone.

Just this year, a new film in the franchise, The Expandables 4, was released, but Van Damme has not been involved since the third installment. Instead, he has been seen in films like We Die Young, The Last Mercenary, and Black Water.

The “Fast & Furious” franchise has now experienced a slight downward trend in terms of box office earnings.

In the meantime, an eleventh part of the series has been announced, which is set to hit theaters on April 4, 2025. Jean-Claude Van Damme will not be participating in this film either.

Whether Van Damme told the truth in the interview is unclear. However, it would certainly be interesting to know what Vin Diesel would say about it.

The Belgian actor also appears as a skin in Mortal Kombat 1: Mortal Kombat 1: Johnny Cage hits hard in new skin – fans are thrilled with his star casting

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Player finds clues about the 1st expansion of Diablo 4, looks like a journey back to Diablo 2

After the launch of Season 2, there seems to be some information about the first expansion of Diablo 4 in the game files. Dataminers have taken a look at what new features there are and have come across interesting clues.

What we know about the new expansion:

  • Diablo 4 is expected to get paid expansions in addition to free seasons and updates. Presumably, one of these will be annual. The 1st expansion is expected to be released in 2024.
  • According to hints, this expansion is supposed to be titled “Lord of Hatred.” This title also belongs to Mephisto, the father of antagonist Lilith, whom you can also meet in Diablo 4.
  • The story is apparently set to return to areas in Diablo 2, specifically: to Kurast, the capital of Kehjistan. There, one could find Mephisto in Diablo 2.
  • The new class is likely named “Spiritborn.” Additionally, there are hints about a mercenary system, raids, and runewords that were supposed to be present in the game at launch.

How reliable is the information? Since datamining is never entirely reliable, you should take the new hints with a healthy dose of skepticism. Nevertheless, the topic around Mephisto has been explained as likely by experts before.

Given the connection to Lilith and the end of the Diablo 4 campaign, a reunion with the Prime Evil sounds plausible. The connection to Kehjistan has also been hinted at, as Meshif appears in the story of Diablo 4. The seafarer was born in Kurast. Additionally, zones have already been found that are directly adjacent to Kehjistan.

Furthermore, Blizzard is moving in a direction of “the old” with Diablo 4 and is trying to capture the feeling of Diablo 1 and 2. It would fit if a reunion with content from older parts occurs for nostalgia.

However, it is also possible that this simply concerns cut content. Since Mephisto is already in the game and runes were also planned, it could be that remnants have been found and not upcoming content.

Unlike expansions, seasons explore side strands of the story. Right now, it is about vampires:

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Diablo 4 presents new Season 2, coming this fall – Blood & Vampires

“Spiritborn” – But no Paladin in Diablo 4?

The biggest question mark regarding the new hints is the class “Spiritborn,” which translates roughly to: spirit-born. There have already been many rumors and considerations about the new class, with two theories being the most plausible so far:

For a “dark” class, there were elements that suggested it would fit into the story surrounding Lilith. A Paladin/Crusader would fill the gap of a missing holy class as well as a plate and shield bearer. In an interview, the Paladin was even basically confirmed.

What “Spiritborn” will ultimately turn out to be, we do not yet know. The name sounds more like a placeholder and would most likely fit a sort of Monk from Diablo 3, who used “Spirit” as a resource.

Concrete and confirmed information about the first expansion and what it will contain is likely something you will not receive until BlizzCon 2023. This is scheduled for November 3:

BlizzCon 2023 – What to expect and how to watch for free

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The remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 shines with stunning graphics – “I can’t stop watching this trailer”

The popular stealth shooter is getting a remake and shows in a first trailer how good it is supposed to look. With the graphical upgrade, the developers are already exciting the players. Watch the trailer here.

What kind of game is this? METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER is the remake of the action and stealth shooter Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, released in 2004.

The remake is currently in development and is set to be released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. However, an exact release date is not yet known.

In a first gameplay trailer, the developers now show how the game could look in Unreal Engine 5:

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Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Engine Trailer

In the original title, Naked Snake fought his way through the Soviet Union during the Cold War in 1960. He uses countless gadgets to remain undetected. The new installment is also expected to completely retain this story.

What does the trailer show? The trailer shows the first gameplay scenes developed with Unreal Engine 5. The game from nearly 20 years ago thus shines in a completely new light and with beautiful graphics.

You will see impressively designed landscapes in beautiful settings and various wildlife, such as crocodiles, snakes, or crabs.

In the short trailer, you also get to see a bit of the actual gameplay. Among other things, the stealth mechanic or a climbing segment. Snake also gets into trouble with an enemy in the trailer.

Fans are looking forward to an old adventure in a new look

What are the reactions? The reactions to the trailer (via YouTube) are extremely positive, and many fans seem to be looking forward to the remake and an old experience in new graphics.

Among other things, user jeanribeiro1675 writes that he can’t stop watching this trailer because it looks so good.

In other comments, players especially praise the similarity that the changed game still has to the original title and hope that with these prerequisites, the game will become a great experience:

  • ashvin4u writes: I wish I could experience the game with this graphics anew… I am still glad I got to play it during my youth
  • guigondi7671 writes: It looks good, the animations seem to have been directly taken from the old game
  • ZombiesIII writes: I have played the game 4 times. It looks like I will play it again
  • parokki writes: The famous Soviet jungle has never looked so beautiful

What do you think of the trailer? Are you also looking forward to an old adventure with new graphics, or would you rather stick to the original title? Feel free to write your opinion in the comments.

Soldiers outsmart modern military AI with tricks from Metal Gear Solid – “You could hear them giggling the whole time”

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„Do you still have all the slats on the fence?“ – 17-year-old Twitch streamer receives generous donation

The young Twitch streamer Fibi recently experienced an unexpected moment when a viewer donated 3,000 euros to her. In her reaction, she displayed confusion and emphasized that as an influencer, she is not proud of not having achieved anything significant in life.

Who is Fibi? The 17-year-old Fibi, also known as “xFibii”, has experienced an impressive rise on the streaming platform Twitch within just three years and has built an enormous following of over 650,000 followers on her Twitch channel.

This makes her one of the most prominent female streamers in Germany, and her success even extends beyond national borders. In August 2022, she impressively reached the top 10 of the world’s most-watched female streamers.

Here you can learn more about the streamer:

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Whether on Madeira or at the mixing console – These are 5 of the biggest German Twitch streamers

“You work for it,” Fibi said, surprised

How did she react to the donation? Fibi could not hide her surprise and gratitude when she learned of the generous donation worth 3,000 euros. In an emotional outburst, she questioned the donor and asked if they had “fallen on their head” or “were out of their mind”.

During her emotional outburst, no words of thanks were spoken, but rather words of confusion. She stressed that she wasn’t actually doing anything extraordinary and couldn’t understand why someone would donate so much money to her.

Amid loud statements like “You work for it” and “I’m just 17”, she emphasized that this excessive generosity couldn’t continue like this, as she believes it goes far beyond normal support.

What is behind the statements? Despite her rapid success and the generosity of her fans, Fibi has repeatedly shown a certain distance to her role as an influencer in the past. She stated that influencers generally have not achieved anything significant in life.

We influencers have actually really achieved nothing in life. One should be proud of an education, one should be proud of a real job. […] We are just the entertainers. We are just the people who take away boredom, nothing more.

Fibi admitted that she feels she contributes nothing to society, even though she genuinely wants to help others. She explained: “It can’t be that I wanted to be a federal police officer and now I’m an influencer who does nothing but make money”.

The streamer reported on a touching moment when she received a message from a viewer who told her that her content had helped them during a difficult time. This was the only moment when she felt she had truly helped someone.

For people with conventional jobs, it can sometimes be difficult to understand the high income of large content creators. This discrepancy occasionally leads to heated discussions. You can read another article on this here: Viewer urges a Twitch streamer to “work sensibly” – Fans respond with a shower of money

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New game has such high system requirements that, according to Steam, only a few players can play in high detail and 60 FPS

With Alan Wake II, a new game will soon be launching in the Epic Store. However, some users have now compared the system requirements with the data on Steam and say: Hardly anyone will be able to enjoy the game at high details.

Alan Wake II was one of the biggest games at gamescom 2023 and will be released on October 27, 2023. A game that many are waiting for. However, many players are currently discussing not the gameplay, but the incredibly tough system requirements.

Because they already exclude many users and others can hardly play Alan Wake II at high details.

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New video about Alan Wake 2 is for everyone who missed the predecessor

Alan Wake relies on DLSS, already needs a mid-range graphics card for medium details

What does this have to do with Steam? Although Alan Wake II is only distributed through the Epic Store, players use on reddit to compare the official data from Steam. This is because Steam conducts a so-called hardware survey every month: Here, it is evaluated which hardware players have installed in their computers. The numbers usually provide a good overview of the average players and show what hardware they are playing with:

  • The used graphics cards are indicated in percentages. “High End” is rather underrepresented, and most players are in the middle range.
  • The vast majority of graphics cards come from Nvidia, AMD is repeatedly represented, and Intel mainly appears with the integrated graphics chip from some processors.

What’s the problem? Even the minimum system requirements are not trivial and already require an RTX 2060 or an RX 6600. These graphics cards cost between 200 and 300 euros.

If you want to play the game “only” in Full HD with high details, then you already need a very fast graphics card. About GeForce RTX 4070 or an RX 7800 XT. Especially the 12 GB video memory surprises many. But there are still other points:

  • Alan Wake II no longer supports many older graphics cards, as they do not support Mesh Shaders. This means that all players using a GPU from the Radeon RX 5000 series or those using the very popular GTX 1060 are excluded.
  • Many older GPUs do not support DLSS, which is assumed by the developers for good performance. Some players already jokingly say that they do not want to know how the game will look natively in Full HD.

Especially very popular graphics cards, such as the Radeon RX 580, the GTX 1650, or the GTX 1660, fall through the cracks here. However, these are also graphics cards that are in a large majority of PCs:

  • The GTX 1650 comes in at around 5% of all users.
  • The GTX 1060 is at around 4.7% of all players.
  • AMD’s RX 580 accounts for about 1.1%.

The most popular graphics card on Steam, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6.5% of all users) should at least handle the game at minimum and medium details.

Others just shake their heads and believe, that one only bought an RTX 4090 for 1,700 euros to be able to play maximally in Full HD with 60 FPS today. Meanwhile, Nvidia marketed the graphics card as a 4K graphics card.

Where do the mentioned 7% come from? The 7% are a combination of all graphics cards from the Steam statistics that should be able to run the game effortlessly.

Alan Wake 2, system requirements without raytracing, with DLSS/FSR enabled:


MinimumRecommendedUltra
ProcessorIntel i5-7600 or AMD equivalentRyzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalentRyzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent
Graphics CardGeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 6600GeForce RTX 3070 or RX 6700 XTRTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT
Video MemoryAt least 6 GBAt least 8 GBAt least 8 GB
RAM16 GB16 GB16 GB
Operating SystemWindows 10/11 64 bitWindows 10/11 64 bitWindows 10/11 64 bit
Storage Space90 GB SSD90 GB SSD90 GB SSD

Dissatisfaction among PC gamers is growing, many are far from thrilled with the situation

What is the current situation in PC gaming? Anyone wanting to play current or modern titles needs a powerful gaming PC. Games like Starfield have high system requirements and demand powerful hardware. While they can also be started with weak hardware, many players do not want to forgo details or features.

Moreover, many games are released with major issues or poorly optimized. The current example here is Cities: Skylines 2, which is struggling with major performance problems.

Games like Alan Wake II, which set very high requirements, raise concerns that soon only a small minority will be able to enjoy games in high details. All others will sooner or later be unable to afford PC gaming or will have to switch to a gaming console.

Players believe: PC gaming will soon be unaffordable – Do many have to start playing on a PS5 or Xbox soon?

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EA FC 24: New Title Update 4 removes several bugs – These are the most important innovations

For EA FC 24 the fourth major title update is coming. The patch notes show that, among other things, two major bugs will be removed from the game.

When will the new title update be released? EA Sports confirmed the new title update via a post on Twitter this afternoon. We have summarized the most important new features for you.

Above all, two annoying bugs are likely to be a thing of the past after the patch.

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Title Update 4 removes penalty and unstoppable OP bug

The new update brings larger and smaller changes for all solo and multiplayer game modes. EA Sports has published the complete list via trello.com. First, we will take a look at the most important new feature for the most popular mode -Ultimate Team- before we address smaller changes.

Changes for Ultimate Team:

The penalty precision indicator is visible again for everyone. During penalty shootouts, it was possible that the timing display, which determines the precision of the penalty kick, would disappear for some players. We extensively reported on the penalty issue and presented a solution.

This bug has now been officially fixed. Additional more or less serious bugs have also been adjusted by EA.

Further bug fixes for Ultimate Team:

  • Evolutions overhead indicator can be turned on and off in the settings
  • due to a bug, certain players could cause game crashes in a team
  • various display bugs for the transfer market; evolutions; the pause, team, and main menu and for the rewards will be fixed

Let’s turn to gameplay, as a bug is being removed from the game that made opponents unstoppable. This caused great dissatisfaction among players who participated in the past Weekend League.

Changes for gameplay

The unstoppable OP bug is out of the game: The previously described OP bug, where players could pin the ball after an aborted skill move and run to the goal, has been removed.

As a short-term response, EA removed the trickster playstyle+ from the game. If the problem is fixed after the patch, it may be that the playstyle will be reactivated in time for the new Weekend League.

Further gameplay changes:

  • various game mechanics, such as the precision pass or acrobatic shots are more realistic
  • the execution and precision of various other passes will be adjusted situationally
  • faulty goalkeeper animations occurring in rare game situations will be fixed

Alongside the removal of the OP bug, there are smaller changes that EA is making to gameplay. Many fans reacted in the comments to the announcement post on Twitter with confusion as to why the strong pressing setting in EA FC 24 or the many red cards were not adjusted.

Below you can read about the changes that apply for career mode, clubs, and Volta.

For the modes career, clubs, and Volta, there are no major changes; we summarize the adjustments for you.

Changes for career mode:

  • Problems with press conferences have been fixed
  • Inconsistencies in scouting have been adjusted
  • other display errors of objectives and activities have been revised

Changes in clubs:

  • Graphics issues for goalkeepers in a specific stadium have been fixed
  • Problems with playstyles have been adjusted
  • Display errors before, during, and after matches have been fixed

Changes in Volta:

  • a game bug in arcade mode has been fixed
  • a display bug with a specific hair style has been fixed

Additional minor changes apply generally for the game. Scenes before and after matches have been updated, and new animations for spectators, stadium etc. have been added.

Controller settings could sometimes be reset after a restart. This should no longer happen.

Now you have all the important changes of Title Update 4 at a glance.

In conclusion, we recommend our offensive guide. Here we show you 5 simple tips to score more goals in every game.

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3 MMORPGs where you can really play a villain

In many MMORPGs you can represent two different factions, but within your group you belong to the good ones. However, there are also games where you can really take on the role of a villain. We have compiled suitable MMORPGs for you.

What is this list about? We show you three MMORPGs where you can fully live out your evil side. It’s not just about causing trouble for the “good faction,” but truly stepping into the role of a villain.

If you have more ideas for inclusion in this list, feel free to write them in the comments.

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

Setting: Science Fiction | Developer: Bioware | Platform: PC | Release Date: December 20, 2011 | Model: Free2Play

How can you live out your evil side? In SWTOR you can create a character on the side of the Republic or the Empire. Especially as a member of the Empire, you experience a story where it’s about manipulating, torturing, or eliminating enemies. You can even prey on uninvolved civilians.

The MMORPG constantly gives you the choice of whether to really kill characters or let them escape. Depending on your decision, you gain good or bad “reputation.” The characters around you react accordingly, ostracizing you for your evil deeds.

If you are constantly evil, your appearance changes slightly. You can become a real scoundrel, and it will show.

However, these decisions are not only bound to the Empire. Even as a member of the Republic, you can spare certain individuals or take their lives within the story. In one quest, for example, a lady I actually trusted betrayed me. Now I can scold her for that, banish her from the region, or kill her.

A good Jedi would naturally settle for a reprimand. But in the end, the decision is up to you…

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Star Wars: The Old Republic – “Deceived” Cinematic Trailer

What else does the game offer? At launch, Star Wars: The Old Republic was regarded as a kind of “WoW in space.” This is mainly due to its almost identical structure with two factions, quests, and dungeons in PvE, instanced PvP, and the shared tab-targeting combat system.

However, SWTOR impresses with its good story, the unique companion system, and some special PvP modes like the Huttball or space battles.

Most recently, the game received the new expansion Legacy of the Sith, which brought some innovations, but ultimately disappointed in scope. Additionally, the studio was recently outsourced by Bioware to Broadsword, which also manages Dark Age of Camelot.

Is it still worth joining in 2023? The base game and many other contents of SWTOR are completely free to play. Because of the story and the voice acting, it’s actually always worth diving into the MMORPG – especially if you are fans of Star Wars.

However, it’s now difficult if you want to experience a game “hardcore”. New updates are currently coming out too slowly. Additionally, the combat system feels quite slow, which doesn’t necessarily fit the modern era.

However, if you just want to pass the time and have a lot of fun, you can still confidently start with Star Wars: The Old Republic in 2023.

DC Universe Online

Setting: Superheroes | Developer: Daybreak Games | Platform: PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch | Release Date: January 11, 2011 | Model: Free2Play

How can you live out your evil side? In DC Universe Online, you take on the role of a superhero or supervillain. Alongside well-known characters like Batman, Superman, Joker, or Harley Quinn, you can then jump into battle and complete tons of quests and missions.

On the villain side, it’s much about sowing chaos and plunging the area into chaos. Even when you accidentally do something good, it’s only driven by the fact that you gain an advantage from it.

As a superhero, on the other hand, you try to avoid just this chaos. This is especially noticeable at the start of the game, where the differences are more strongly highlighted.

In the latest content, especially in instances, you often complete the same tasks, which revises the differences somewhat.

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DC Universe Online PS4 Gameplay Trailer

What else does the game offer? In DC Universe Online focuses on action-packed battles with powerful abilities. You explore a world full of well-known locations like Gotham City. Otherwise, you can expect the typical MMORPG content:

  • Reaching the max level of 30 is relatively quick, but afterwards there is still a lot to do to improve your gear and become stronger
  • In the endgame, there are dungeons, raids, missions for solo players or small groups
  • For PvP fans, there is optional PvP in the open world where heroes can fight against villains or arena PvP. Plus, there’s a special mode where you can take on the role of iconic heroes and use their abilities
  • There are regular updates in the form of new story content and adjustments to existing content

In July 2021, DC Universe was also reworked to allow Free2Play players to experience more. New chapters and daily login rewards were removed from the optional subscription and made accessible to all players. Additionally, the maximum money and housing system were expanded. This makes the superhero MMORPG even more interesting for newcomers.

Criticism is directed at the outdated graphics, the rather low difficulty at the beginning, and in the open game world, as well as the shop, which is up for debate.

Is it still worth joining in 2023? DC Universe is Free2Play and offers a world that many know from movies or comics. Especially the Joker is very well voiced in English and immediately captivates.

In the game, you can expect an interesting mix of PvE and PvP content, so fundamentally every type of player should find something to enjoy. However, the graphics and even the combat system often feel outdated at times.

Nonetheless, even today, over 300,000 different players are online every month: The company behind MMORPGs like Lord of the Rings Online and DC Universe reveals its player numbers in 2023. So you will always meet someone for joint adventures.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Player builds a monk that runs faster than Usain Bolt

The more movement your character has in Baldur’s Gate 3, the better your chances are in combat. A YouTuber has now tested how fast his monk build can become when all possible buffs are used at once. The result: over 240 meters in a round.

What did the YouTuber do? YouTuber Chris Reven boosted his monk-rogue multiclass build with all the buffs and skills available to him to over 880 feet per round. That’s over 240 meters in 6 seconds, the standard length of a combat round.

Buffed like this, the player can sprint from the first spawn point in Act 3 to the middle of the town of Rivington. The character is faster than Usain Bolt at his peak, as well as faster than cheetahs, the currently fastest land animals.

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Faster than Usain Bolt in Baldur’s Gate 3 – how did the YouTuber do it?

How does the character get so fast? To reach 240 meters per round, your character must meet the following requirements:

  • Your race must be half-elf
  • You must have invested in at least 6 levels of monk and 3 levels of rogue
  • The ritual spell Longstrider must be active
  • You need the ring Crusher’s Ring that expands your movement range by 10 feet or 3 meters

With all these requirements, your standard range should be 80 feet or 24 meters per round.

Next, you start the turn-based mode. Chris Reven selects the companion Gale, who casts Haste on the half-elf. The casting character does not have to be Gale. You only need a spellcaster with this spell. Alternatively, a scroll will also work.

Once Haste has been cast, the YouTuber selects his monk-rogue again and uses the monk ability Step of the Wind. This doubles your movement rate for one round. Following Step of the Wind is the regular Dash as well as Cunning Action. Both skills double your movement rate once again.

Your character should now be able to run 880 feet or over 240 meters per round.

If you want to test the build but don’t currently have a monk-rogue available, you can respec your character as explained in the video:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Reset Character and Choose New Class

How useful is the build in combat? In fact, there are few applications for this boost. In a fight, you could get to more distant enemies faster. However, when a fight starts, your enemies are rarely more than 50 meters away.

You can escape from fights with speed and clever maneuvering. The aggro range for enemies is 27 meters. However, only one of your characters is fast enough. This means the rest of your party of up to four will be left behind.

Additionally, you must be careful when maneuvering not to run too close to your enemies. They will get opportunity attacks otherwise. You should also keep in mind that your wizard has already used their action for this, and your sprinting character can no longer attack.

Can it go even faster? YouTube user Forgemane comments: Yes.

According to him, a strength-based monk would automatically have even more movement. This would also eliminate the bonus action cost of Jump. If the spell Jump is cast on oneself, 10 feet of jump (approx. 3 meters) can be converted into 90 feet (approx. 27 meters) jumps.

Theoretically, one could jump from the spawn point in Act 3 to the other side of the city of Baldur’s Gate. So across the entire map in just one round or six seconds.

Are you going to test the monk build? Or do you find the speed just pure overkill? Let us know in the comments.

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Players warn of bug: If you get too little embers in Diablo 4, just skip the hellstorm

Players are reporting a nasty bug in Season 2 where some of the most important items in Diablo 4 are not dropping. You are wasting your time and getting fed with far too few rewards.

What kind of bug is this? It is about the Hellflames, a temporary event that takes place from time to time in Sanctuary at the given time. The event is often used to farm rare resources and to snag items from chests.

However, the chests can only be opened if you have accumulated enough embers in your inventory. Players are now reporting situations where they have spent their embers on chests and got almost nothing or very little from the chest. Moreover, the drop rate of the embers you get from enemies is also bugged and drops far too few materials.

This is not only frustrating but also a waste of time, yet fans have already shared some methods on Reddit on how you can deal with the problem.

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Players offer options on how to deal with the bug

How can the bug be fixed? While many have been annoyed by the bug, some players have come across two options to address the loot problem.

One method revolves around leaving the event as is and waiting for the next one, so you don’t waste time and can do worthwhile things in the meantime.

The second method reports leaving the area where the Hellflames are located and returning again. This is especially worth it for the chest bug if you are getting far too few items for your embers.

It’s enough if you leave the area via teleportation or a dungeon to reload the chests in the Hellflames.

If you are traveling in groups, it is advisable to leave them, as otherwise, you will not be able to reload the area. If you have separated and reset the Hellflames with your teleportation, you can return to your group again.

Has Blizzard commented on the problem? So far, there has been no statement from Blizzard regarding the bug. It is likely that this issue will only be fixed in the upcoming patch 1.2.1, and players will thus have to settle for the options presented.

Have you encountered the bug or could you loot and level up freely? If you have solutions for the bug, feel free to leave them in the comments to help other players!

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„I haven’t seen my friends for 2 months“ – Twitch streamer talks about her work, receives hate comments

The Twitch streamer Dilara revealed in a podcast her stressful work routine, which includes 8-hour streaming sessions and little time for social contacts. This led to discussions on social media.

Who is Dilara? Since 2019, Dilara has been captivating the social media world with her content, primarily on TikTok. With an impressive following of 6.9 million followers, she has become a successful influencer. Her videos include dance clips, fan questions, and current TikTok trends.

In August 2023, she started on Twitch, where her first stream immediately attracted over 5,000 viewers. On Twitch, Dilara often plays with her colleague “Stegi” and shares excerpts of it on TikTok.

Her trademarks are her green hair strands and her constant smile.

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What statements did she make in the podcast? Recently, the streamer was a guest on the podcast “Afterhour Uncensored,” where the hosts Cenkgooo and Julyanpohl asked her about her daily work routine.

There, Dilara shared that she currently streams for eight hours a day. When Julyanpohl referred to her streaming time as “crazy,” she explained that she also participates in events and has appointments such as podcast recordings and meetings in addition to the streams.

This leads to a significant lack of time. She states that she hasn’t produced any new TikTok content for 34 days. This has negatively affected her TikTok algorithm. She simply has no time left for platforms like Instagram and YouTube, which she regrets.

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What impact does this have on her private life? Dilara emphasized that due to her current activity in the streaming field, she has hardly any time for social contacts. She mentioned that she hasn’t met her friends and family privately for two months. Cenkgooo commented on her situation with: “I also only live for this shit”.

Dilara’s statements remind of an experience of the streamer Reved, who recently spoke of similar circumstances. For months, she struggled with severe headaches, as she had neglected doctor’s appointments due to her streaming commitments. This resulted in a months-long break during which she wants to take care of herself first.

Viewers say they also work 8 hours a day for much less money

How does the community react to her statements? A clip from the podcast was published on a TikTok channel but received rather misunderstanding and sarcasm in the comments.

A user named “John” said: “Is it bad that you have to do something for such a salary?”.

Another user named “Moin” wrote: “I also just get up in the morning, work 8.5 hours, then go home and that’s it for the day”.

The user “_nico_no” added: “She earns an infinite amount of money with it, while every normal person works at least 8 hours a day and ends up with no money”.

Streamers who neglect their own lives for the stream also remind of the Twitch streamer LetsHugo, who streamed daily for four years. He struggled with health problems, which ultimately led him to pull the emergency brake and take a break to take care of his health.

20-year-old has been streaming daily on Twitch for 4 years, now says: ‘I can’t do it anymore’

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