Players ignore some of the most important content in Diablo 4, say: it’s much better this way

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Season 2 receives great praise from players in Diablo 4. A big plus for many fans: Dungeons are no longer the only content that advances you. More importantly, they are now so interchangeable that people ignore them.

Here’s what this content is about:

  • Strongholds and Dungeons were considered by Blizzard to be some of the most important features in the game at the announcement of Diablo 4. More than 130 dungeons were designed.
  • Through strongholds, you unlock new parts of the world. Dungeons serve as a source of loot and especially glyphs when you play them in Nightmare mode.
  • Up to now, dungeons were regarded as the ultimate option for reliable farming. However, since Season 2, that seems to have changed.

Why are the contents being ignored? Players have discovered that they actually do not need to do dungeons or strongholds to level or farm in Season 2. The best farming spot is the permanently accessible Blood Harvests, which provide plenty of loot and XP.

This allows players to level so quickly and efficiently that they don’t need anything else. On Reddit, it says: “I’m now level 70 and I maybe did 3 dungeons. This is the Diablo I hoped for when I bought it.”

In fact, thousands of fans are excited about the loot explosions that can be obtained in the Blood Harvests. Especially compared to the meager loot window at the end of a Nightmare dungeon, this looks significantly more impressive.

Strongholds become simply uninteresting after the first or second time. The dungeons and teleport points hidden behind them are simply skipped. There’s plenty of other things to do – and that’s how the game should be.

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Missing Upgrades: “That’s a good problem”

What users are noticing, however, is that by skipping dungeons, glyphs cannot be leveled up. This opportunity only exists in Nightmare dungeons and glyphs are important for the strength of most builds.

But even without strong glyphs, it is possible to defeat the toughest bosses in the game. It’s just a bit more strenuous. A player who has checked out the new OP build of the Sorceress says:

I had some issues with the Ball Lightning build against Uber Lilith because I had not leveled glyphs. I reached level 100 and half of my glyphs were at level 4, but that’s a good problem. There’s enough stuff in the game to do, leveling goes so smoothly that I can choose what I want to do instead of being told what I need to do for meaningful progress.

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Thus, Season 2 has apparently solved a problem that players previously had: that they were pretty much done with their character by level 70. After that, there was hardly any real growth in terms of equipment and character strength. The heroes were “ready.”

Now you reach level 100 quickly, the maximum level, and can start perfecting the build from there. Only one thing still bothers the players because a change now requires a new grind:

Diablo 4 does a lot of things right with Season 2, but one thing annoys players: “The only L, but a big one”

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“You will ruin the series” – James Cameron warned about a film, but the sci-fi saga had to pay the price

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

With Alien – The Eerie Creature from Another World, Ridley Scott created a milestone in the science fiction world. The film and the subsequent series were extremely well received by the audience. However, a certain film prevented the Alien series from continuing.

What is the Alien film series?

  • The first part of the series was released in 1979 and was extremely well received by the audience (via Rotten Tomatoes)
  • Three more parts of the main series were released in 1986, 1992, and 1997
  • There are now two other films related to the prehistory: Prometheus – Dark Signs and Alien: Covenant
  • Currently, Alien: Romulus is in development and is intended to be considered a kind of reboot

The Alien series takes place in a distant future. There, humanity encounters an alien species. It further reproduces after hatching by gestating its embryos in humans. Ellen Ripley is the protagonist of the main series and also plays an important role in the video games.

In the trailer, you can see what makes Alien fascinating:

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„Alien – The eerie being from a foreign world“ – Trailer with Sigourney Weaver

Alien vs. Predator destroyed one of the two franchises

Why was the Alien franchise not continued? In a Q&A on reddit, director James Cameron wrote that he foresaw the destruction of the Alien series. Originally, he and Alien creator Ridley Scott planned to make a fifth installment in the main series.

During lunch, they discussed the details: James Cameron was to write the script, and Ridley Scott was to be the director. But then 20th Century Fox came up with the idea of a crossover, which neither of them liked.

Paul Anderson was working on Alien vs. Predator. Cameron found nothing appealing about the crossover and proclaimed that the film would ruin the franchise:

What happened was that Fox went ahead with Aliens vs. Predator, and I said: ‘I really do not recommend this, you are going to ruin the franchise, it’s like Universal with Dracula vs. Werewolf’, and then I lost interest in an Alien film.

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And he was right: The film was not well received by the audience, on Rotten Tomatoes it can only achieve a rating of 22%. The sequel Alien vs. Predator 2 only reaches 12% and was a major flop as well.

As a result, he lost interest in continuing the Alien series together. James Cameron states that he wants to focus more on the Avatar series instead of collaborating on the Prometheus sequels (via reddit.com).

Ridley Scott also thought that Alien vs. Predator was a dumb idea (via hollywoodreporter.com):

I think Alien vs. Predator was a dumb idea. And I’m not sure how well it did or not, I don’t know. But somehow it brought the beast down. And I said to them: ‘Listen, you can revive it, but we need to start over from scratch and make a prequel if you want.’

Ridley Scott, Interview with The Hollywood Reporter

But for him, it’s different. After the two disastrous crossovers, he got back on board and created a prequel to the Alien series with Prometheus – Dark Signs. He will also work on Alien: Covenant and the upcoming Alien: Romulus.

The Predator had several appearances in hindsight, for example, in the following video game: The Predator comes: ‘Worst Game for PS4’ or next PC hit for Twitch?

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Players commit the ultimate betrayal, breaking Shadowheart’s soul

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3 you can be evil – extremely evil. Some players show no mercy and betray the beloved Shadowheart in the darkest possible way.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, players have as much freedom as is rarely found in a game. Countless possibilities create a very personal story. But a lot of freedom also means the option to be particularly cruel – and some of you apparently enjoy betraying the NPC Shadowheart in the most brutal way possible. At least that’s what’s being discussed in the Baldur’s Gate 3 Subreddit.

Spoiler Warning: Here are some sensitive spoilers regarding the story of Shadowheart from Baldur’s Gate 3. Read at your own risk.

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Who is Shadowheart? Shadowheart is a cleric who is devoted to the goddess Shar. In Baldur’s Gate 3, she is initially the bearer of a mysterious artifact. As is common for followers of Shar, she has lost a large part of her memories. Her story consists of gradually regaining these memories and either breaking away from Shar or solidifying her faith in her goddess – that is entirely in the players’ hands.

What do players do with Shadowheart? Rogen80 explains how he betrayed Shadowheart. He describes:

There is an option to kill Shadowheart’s parents in the camp after saving them … that doesn’t end well. Shadowheart doesn’t just get angry – she goes completely berserk. She permanently leaves the group, becomes hostile, and attacks you. (…)

She even has special lines before that like: ‘I came here to save her, and you murdered her! I may not have known her like a daughter should, but I will still avenge her!’

Furthermore, when starting the fight with her, she screams: ‘Monsters! They were my parents!’

Other comments in the post also have some cruel ideas about what they have done to Shadowheart. For example, “Shadowheart’s Tav” describes:

I have never done it and will not do it, but I believe the worst thing you can do to Shadowheart is:

Dating her, ensuring she renounces Shar, and promising her to spend the rest of her life with you, so you become the only person she truly trusts – and then hand her over to Viconia. There is even a possibility to go back to her the next day and talk to her after her mind has been wiped. The abyssal betrayal.

Basically, most people are excited about how significant the decisions can be and how diverse the options are. That Larian thought of so many different ways to betray beloved characters shows most how much love went into the game.

Have you also betrayed a character in Baldur’s Gate 3 in the worst possible way?

The story of other characters is not quite finished – a cut scene reveals who Karlach’s partner was originally supposed to be.

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The disastrous production of Blade Trinity resulted in one of the worst Marvel movies of all time

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Even before the MCU, there were some films from the Marvel universe. This includes the vampire hunter Blade, who has been given an entire trilogy. However, the third part of the series is considered one of the worst Marvel films of all time, and the production itself was a disaster.

By the late 90s, Wesley Snipes was a big name in action cinema. His stern demeanor and emotionless yet threatening gaze fit perfectly for the role of Marvel’s vampire hunter. The first part of the series was released in 1998, and the finale of the trilogy was supposed to come out in 2005.

In Blade Trinity, David S. Goyer directed, who later worked as a writer on Batman vs Superman and Man of Steel in the superhero genre. He also wrote the screenplay for the entire Blade trilogy. However, the production did not go as smoothly as one would hope, largely due to a dispute between Goyer and Snipes.

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Blade Trinity – Trailer for the Finale of the Vampire Hero

Problems between Goyer and Snipes

The biggest problem was probably the relationship between Goyer and Snipes. Although Goyer knew the series as a screenwriter, he had little experience as a director. This time, alongside direction, which Snipes considered poor, the screenplay and direction of the finale were also a problem for the Blade actor.

In Blade Trinity, there were two new characters that received a lot of focus. Abigail, played by Jessica Biel, and Hannibal King, played by Ryan Reynolds. The finale of the saga was also supposed to open up possibilities for spin-offs, which pushed Blade himself into the background. And Snipes did not like that at all.

In an interview, actor Patton Oswalt revealed that the situation escalated to the point that Snipes did not want to talk to Goyer anymore and allegedly tried to strangle him. However, Snipes denied this in another interview with The Guardian.

At that time, this was a big topic, and Snipes had a reputation for being a difficult personality. In addition to such outbursts, Snipes also missed certain shoots that had to be done without him.

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Not only was there an unpleasant atmosphere between Goyer and Snipes, but also among the entire team and Snipes. Threats ensued and Goyer even had to take care of his safety on set.

Before the film’s release, Snipes sued the production company New Line Cinema, claiming that he was not paid the full salary. In addition, he said he had no say as a producer with the director. This was the peak of hostility and disastrous production.

The poor production was also evident in the film, and critics panned it. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a disastrous critic score of 24%. Financially, however, the film was no flop and managed to make a bit over its budget.

A few years after Blade, the MCU also began with the first Iron Man, and the Blade trilogy, as well as the old Spider-Man trilogy, had a significant influence.

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In a game on Steam, I beat up my friends with Godzilla

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO author Nikolas Hernes loves Kaijus and giant robots in movies and series. This is where the game GigaBash comes into play on Steam, offering him just the perfect party game to beat his friends with monsters.

With the current Godzilla movies, Kaijus, or giant monsters, are present in the film world. However, there are fewer representatives of the monster genre in video games. But one game not only wants to prominently feature Kaijus, but also revive a genre that was thought to be extinct, and it does this fantastically.

What is GigaBash?

  • Up to 4 players fight against each other in various arenas
  • Each playable monster has its own gimmicks and abilities
  • On the stages, there are tools and items you can use in battle
  • In addition to the classic fight, there is also a party mode with small mini-games

At first, it sounds like trivial 3D fighting, but for fans of giant reptiles and robots, the game is a real joy. In the game trailer, you can get a first impression:

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GigaBash – Trailer for the party game with Godzilla and Co.

A true Kaiju fantasy

GigaBash aims to provide the true Kaiju fantasy directly. The cities are almost completely destructible, and you can pick up buildings, tanks, and street signs to fight or throw at your opponents. It’s always beautifully powerful, and when you hit your friends with a skyscraper and they fly away, it’s a fun feeling.

Overall, fighting feels good. The attacks fit the different monsters, and especially the big special moves that flatten a whole city are nice to watch. There is a lot of love in the animations, and each monster conveys its own personality.

The combat system is not as complex as in a Street Fighter, but is oriented towards 3D brawler classics like Power Stone. You can best describe it as 3D arena Smash Brothers, and the simple yet fun combat system is perfect for a casual matchup with friends without needing prior knowledge.

In addition to a small story mode, there’s a classic arena mode, a team mode where you fight against waves of enemies, and a party mode. The latter is the big highlight for me as the few mini-games liven up the combat system and require different tactics beyond just fighting. For a relaxed game night with friends, this mode is fantastic.

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The beloved giant lizard joins in

I have dealt with Godzilla my whole life, as my father constantly watched movies of the iconic lizard. Accordingly, I was excited to see that you can add 4 Godzilla monsters as playable characters with a DLC.

You can tell that the developers love the films and that there are many details in the characters. The destructive power of Mecha-Godzilla, Destoroyah, and Gigan is beautifully depicted visually, and when Godzilla himself rushes through the map with his flying kick, you can’t help but smile.

What especially made me happy is that the Japanese monsters were utilized and not necessarily the monsters from the current films. Those who want even more of a desire for Japanese cult characters can soon beat up Ultraman characters in GigaBash.

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GigaBash is not a game that you can play for hours on end, and the approach as a 3D arena brawler does not fit modern games which always have to have a competitive note. GigaBash is also not perfectly balanced and adjusted down to the smallest detail.

But it is exactly for these reasons that I love the game. It reminds me not only of the old Godzilla movies I watched as a child, but also of a gaming era in which you simply did nonsense with friends.

And I’m not alone in this. Although the game does not have incredibly many reviews on Steam, it has a rating of 92% with 777 reviews. You can also try it out in a demo on Steam.

Anyone who loves giant monsters and robots and wants to have fun throwing buildings at friends in less complex fights will have incredibly fun evenings with GigaBash.

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Service employee sees completely charred gaming PC of a customer, but one component has survived

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 3 minutes

A gamer escaped unhurt from a house fire. However, his gaming PC did not survive the fire. One particular component, however, remained unscathed.

Fires in nature and homes are always problematic and dangerous for both humans and animals. A fire does not discriminate in such situations. Many things fall victim to the flames and are destroyed forever. If, in such a case, the insurance does not cover the damage, one must hope for the goodwill of the PC manufacturer.

However, there apparently are hardware components that can withstand high temperatures and show almost no damage. A user on Reddit now reports such a case with a completely charred gaming PC due to a fire.

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“It withstood fire, water, and debris.” – Cable in gaming PC surprisingly fire-resistant

What is it about? A service employee of a hardware manufacturer reports on Reddit about a customer’s case. Supposedly, he sent him a photo of the interior of his gaming PC. The computer and the installed hardware shown in the picture look heavily damaged. The case is covered in ashes and appears completely charred.

Power supply, graphics card, RAM, and parts of the all-in-one water cooling system of the CPU are still recognizable. The fans and other plastic components have melted and are severely deformed. Only the purple power cable of the graphics card looks almost undamaged.

This cable turned out to be seemingly flame-retardant and fireproof. For this reason, the gamer is said to have decided to contact the store that sold him the cable back then.

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How did this destruction occur? The customer reported to the employee about a fire in his house. A problem with the electrical cables in the walls of the building is mentioned as a possible cause of the fire. According to the man’s statements, the building was completely destroyed in the process.

The employee said that initially he assumed it was a product complaint related to the condition of the gaming PC. Because sometimes, mistakes can be made when building a gaming PC that can also lead to a fire.

What does the affected gamer say about this? The customer then supposedly informed him accordingly and told him everything. He is said to have said:

No! The fire burned the walls of my house, but the cables I purchased withstood fire, water, and heavy debris.

They still function perfectly, even after going through the fire.

However, there is no conclusive evidence for this. Fortunately, no one was reported injured in the fire.

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Everything destroyed by fire, but the cable still works

What happens in a fire? In a house fire, high temperatures of several hundred degrees can be reached within minutes. However, there are some differences in the type, classification, and size of fires.

One can distinguish between three different types of fires. The height of the reaction temperature or the luminosity associated with the fire is decisive, among other factors. This leads to the following types of fire:

  • Smoldering fire, approx. 150 to 500 °C
  • Glowing/flame fire, approx. 500 – 1000 °C
  • Open fire, 100 °C

A classification into fire classes occurs according to the material that burns in a fire. This is intended to make it easier for firefighters to choose an appropriate extinguishing agent for a fire. According to European standards, there are a total of 5 different fire classes, each describing a specific material property and a suitable extinguishing agent for it. Details can be found at www.rauchmeldertest.net.

The fire size determines what basic countermeasures should be taken. The classification into small fire a/b, medium fire, and large fire is intended to help better assess a situation with fire. For example, this is decisive for whether the fire department is alerted or not.

Is it known what kind of fire the gamer experienced? No, as there are no specific details about the house fire, it can only be speculated as to the extent of the fire’s damage. The maximum temperatures reached are also unknown. However, all these are factors that can make a huge difference in the consequences of a fire.

Nevertheless, it is surprising that at least the cable of the graphics card appears to be undamaged. Whether fire-retardant material was used for the cable that is also heat-resistant is not explained by the service employee.

However, it can be doubted that the cable is still fully functional. Even if this is claimed by the customer. Heat and smoke can also have caused internal damage to the material of the component.

The owner of a PS5 was lucky in misfortune, as his console still works after a house fire.

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Why I am considering canceling my Netflix subscription after 8 years

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 4 minutes

Netflix has been changing a lot about its pricing policy in recent months, and apparently, it is facing a lot of backlash. MeinMMO author Nikolas Hernes also sees problems in Netflix’s current development that are causing him to enjoy the streaming service less and less.

In recent months, I mainly see Netflix in a negative light in the headlines. Account sharing and possible price increases (via GameStar) are causing many users to raise their eyebrows.

I have had Netflix for a long time and fundamentally understand that in current times with inflation and so on, prices cannot remain the same. Netflix cites the following reasons for the increase (via abc7chicago):

  • Higher production costs
  • The demand for streaming services is decreasing after the pandemic
  • After the recent strikes in Hollywood, costs will go even higher

But I see a much bigger problem within Netflix and its offerings. This leaves a bitter aftertaste with the new pricing policy.

Netflix and its original productions

Over the years, Netflix has produced many pop culture-relevant hits. Stranger Things, Squid Game, and Wednesday were huge hits and are getting new sequels. But many of the productions that Netflix claims are the most successful simply aren’t my kind of entertainment.

With an action movie like Red Notice, Netflix celebrated its biggest film success to date, as the colleagues from Filmstarts report. And films like Bird Box or 6 Underground seem to be really successful. Sometimes you just need a movie where you can switch off your brain and enjoy the evening.

Additionally, Netflix seems to have developed a liking for reality TV formats. When you go to the homepage and see titles like Love is Blind or Too Hot To Handle, you start to wonder if you’ve ended up on RTL 2.

When you open Netflix, you often see shows like this

But these formats and films are indeed successful. It is a personal problem that I have with this content.

According to a Bloomberg report, Netflix calculates its shows using an Efficiency Score. If a format costs 10 million dollars and reaches 10 million users, the score is 1x. The higher the Efficiency Score, the better for a show. But watch time is also important, as Netflix describes in a own blog post.

A few weeks ago, Variety reported that Netflix is restructuring in the animation sector, and people are losing their jobs as well. This makes me really sad because films like The Mitchells vs. the Machines or Nimona are incredibly good original productions.

Netflix indeed makes the productions that many people want to see, and if my shows and movies aren’t successful hits, then I need to look elsewhere.

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The price increases and the customers

Blocking account sharing caused a huge uproar on social media. People wrote that they would cancel Netflix. And the price increase and the new subscription with ads received negative comments.

In a survey on MeinMMO, Gamestar, and Gamepro, we asked readers about their current status with the Netflix subscription regarding the new price increases. The question was, If Netflix raises prices again in Germany, I will…. More than half of the 20,084 votes cast (54%) responded with cancel my subscription. 27% have no Netflix subscription, 14% would keep it going, and 5% would switch plans.

Netflix survey results
A survey on MeinMMO shows a clear result.

I believe this is also due to the offerings.

Sure, for big events like Wednesday, many people will subscribe again. Whether they will stay long is hard to say given the current developments.

But these are just voices from the community because Netflix’s numbers show that the company is currently doing well.

As The New York Times reported, Netflix was able to gain 9 million users in the third quarter of 2023. Apparently, there has been no noticeable backlash from many users. And the formats, series, and films they are making still seem to attract many users.

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Of course, not everything is bad

Everyone has different tastes, and this year Netflix has released many things that I really liked. Beef was a fantastic series about suppressed anger and rage, and I had an incredible amount of fun with the delightfully honest Muscle Mayhem. The new short films by Wes Anderson are also fantastic.

If the trend continues with Paramount Plus and more and more streaming services, Netflix will lose many classics in the coming years. The provider will then need to impress even more with original productions. I hope Netflix focuses more on quality than quantity because otherwise the service won’t be worth it for me anymore.

The question of whether Netflix improves is more about myself.

If the content Netflix produces continues not to give me what I want, then I will probably cancel. Regarding the company itself and its current success, Netflix probably doesn’t need to change anything.

What do you think of Netflix’s current pricing policy – have you perhaps already canceled? Write it in the comments.

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WoW: Hot leak shows the new addon, confirms the ‘Avaloren’ theory

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A new leak regarding the next expansion of World of Warcraft is causing a stir. The “Avaloren” theory seems to be confirmed – and shows where the journey will soon go.

This year there have been relatively few leaks regarding the next expansion of World of Warcraft – but that has now changed. A new leak looks promising. Not only does the material seem “legit”, but the mentioned features and locations correspond to what has already been suspected months ago.

Where does the leak come from? Currently, the leak is circulating in the subreddit of World of Warcraft. The exact origin of the images cannot currently be determined. However, it is assumed that the leak originated from a Blizzard employee – at least that would explain where the images come from.

What kind of leak is this? The first leak is a compilation of 4 images that apparently come from the typical “feature trailer” of an expansion. Here, all the highlights of the expansion are usually presented.

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The leak shows 4 individual images:

  • The first image shows a foggy forest landscape with the caption: “New continent: Avaloren”.
  • The second image shows a frosty region with a new type of dwarves.
  • The third image shows a steppe with harpies and many rocks, visually resembling Vol’dun.
  • The fourth image shows a jungle landscape and dinosaurs, which apparently seem to be elemental creatures.

Two particularly important details here are the two columns in the last image on the right and left edges. Because these columns are almost identical to those that Blizzard has already posted themselves. A few days ago, Blizzard showed some props that they are currently making in preparation for BlizzCon.

WoW BlizzCon 2023 Props
Note the columns in the background.

Exactly these columns can now also be seen in one of the images – which adds credibility to the leak.

What is Avaloren? Avaloren is a largely unknown continent on the other side of Azeroth. The Titans have kept the place secret from the mortal races. So far, hardly anyone has succeeded in exploring the other side of Azeroth – those who set out for it never returned.

It is to be expected that a completely own civilization has developed on Avaloren, which does not hold the Titans in high regard. At the same time, it is likely that the missing old god is native to Avaloren.

Avaloren and also Khaz Algar were already mentioned in Dragonflight. The night elf pirate “Nightsquall” is said to be the first and only one to have reached Avaloren so far.

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How likely is that? As it stands, the leak looks quite convincing – if it is a fake, then someone has gone to great lengths. Avaloren has long been speculated as a target of the next expansion and the supposedly leaked images match with what Blizzard has already revealed.

The final truth, however, will only be revealed next week when BlizzCon 2023 takes place on November 3:

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A manufacturer is currently selling a 5-year-old Nvidia graphics card for 16,000 euros – What can the model actually do?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Graphics cards are really expensive, but one GPU tops all other models in price. What kind of graphics card costs as much as a small car?

Graphics cards have become expensive and some gamers fear that PC gaming could soon become a costly luxury good. After all, the RTX 4090 now costs over 1,800 euros.

But a graphics card that Dell is currently offering in its UK shop tops the price of an RTX 4090. It costs 13,800 British pounds, which is approximately 16,000 euros.

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Graphics card still used in supercomputers today

What kind of graphics card is it? This expensive graphics card is a Quadro QV100 from Nvidia. It contains a Volta GV100 graphics processor and 32 GB of HBM2 VRAM with a 4096-bit wide memory bus. Nvidia launched the GPU in March 2018.

With the Quadro graphics cards, Nvidia primarily targeted professional users who needed to process large data sets. Even today, these Quadro cards are still used in large supercomputers.

Is the card worth it if it were cheaper? No, for a modern gamer, this graphics card would not be worth it. This is partly because the graphics card relies on a Volta graphics chip, and these are no longer supported by Nvidia’s DLSS. DLSS was long considered a miracle solution for significantly increasing FPS. However, many players now believe that developers no longer optimize for players because of DLSS.

In practice, it would still be faster than Nvidia’s former flagship, the GTX 1080 Ti, but it could no longer keep up with the modern graphics cards of the 3rd or 4th RTX generation.

The colleagues from PCGamer explain that the price of 13,800 British pounds is significantly above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. After all, Nvidia only demanded “only” 9,000 US dollars for the graphics card at release. And that is still higher than the prices of the gaming models from back then:

  • The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti cost 819 euros at release in March 2018.
  • For the regular GTX 1080, you paid “only” 635 euros, after Nvidia lowered the price following the release of the Ti version.
  • For that money, you might get an RTX 4070 or an AMD RX 6900 XT with a bit of luck today.

But old graphics cards do not always have to become significantly more expensive. A gamer recently had great luck and got the graphics card of his dreams for only 300 euros, even though it used to cost more than 1,200 euros.

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It can get even more expensive: A German company has now presented a gaming PC that costs a whopping 28,999 euros. For that money, you could already buy a small car or go on a luxurious holiday. You can read about everything that is included in this luxury gaming PC directly on MeinMMO:

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LoL: Expert says that tough times are ahead for professionals as teams are currently exploding

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In League of Legends, the salaries of professional players in the USA are expected to shrink significantly, says e-sports expert Christopher “MonteCristo” Mykles. Currently, all teams in the USA League of LoL, LCS, are facing an explosion.

The expert believes: MonteCristo said in the PowerSpike podcast on October 25:

  • Currently, all LCS teams must save costs and focus on player salaries. They will tell players: Either you sign a new contract with significantly less money, or we release you and you become free agents.
  • 2024 will be “wild” – a bunch of players will become free agents, but no expensive import players will come to the USA. Teams will try to recruit cheap amateurs from North America or cost-effective players from other regions.
  • This would lead to the USA no longer fielding strong teams in the medium term and falling behind smaller regions in LoL – just like Team Liquid, which have now been eliminated against a team from Vietnam . This could become the new “normal”.

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Are there signs that this is happening? It indeed seems that the US League LCS of LoL is no longer profitable for the teams. With TSM and CLG, two major teams have already withdrawn from the LCS.

Before the start of the league, there was even a kind of player strike that quickly ended when Riot Games made it clear that the league would be canceled if there were further problems.

What MonteCristo predicts has also happened to the players of the Valorant team Evil Geniuses. They became champions, but were told: If you want to stay, it will be for significantly less money; otherwise, you have to leave.

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Salaries have exploded in recent years, but revenues have shrunk

What is the reason? The salaries of players in the LCS have risen sharply in recent years, especially for imports like Huni or Perkz who were paid a lot of money. This may have triggered a general price spiral, causing even veterans like Bjergsen or Jensen to demand extremely high salaries and receive them from their teams.

At the same time, it seemed that the “pulling power” of players was more important than their actual performance in League of Legends. This was sharply criticized by the 2019 world champion Doinb: In the USA, there were “too many” old pros playing, merely because they sold tickets.

Simultaneously, however, the so-called e-sports winter has collapsed the revenue opportunities for teams: It is becoming difficult for e-sports organizations to find advertising partners, especially for teams from the second tier.

It seems increasingly difficult to make money with e-sports, while the teams’ expenses for players’ salaries are significantly rising.

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Fans show little sympathy

How is this being discussed? On reddit, there is little sympathy for the US professionals. Those earning $400,000 a year to play a video game are considered overpaid, it is said. $100,000 should be enough.

It is noted that even the minimum of about $70,000 is still a lot of money when players also receive food and accommodation.

Especially when the performance is so weak and the money is being invested poorly: US teams would have preferred to spend the sponsor money on purchasing “washed-up” Europeans and Koreans rather than developing their own talents.

They speak of e-sports as a bubble that has burst.

Also on Twitter, there is little sympathy for the players. Here they talk about a healthy “reset” that has become necessary for salaries.

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Diablo 4: “This is the definition of fun!” Players celebrate Season 2, already looking forward to Season 3

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

With Season 2, the developers seem to be doing a lot right in Diablo 4. Players are currently collecting their impressions on Reddit and noting: They are indeed having a great time with the ‘Season of Blood’. But some continue to complain – at a high level.

Positive contributions are also increasingly gathering on Reddit. There, players are sharing their impressions of the ‘Season of Blood’ in Diablo 4. For instance, one of them shared a moment from the game on October 26, where he was inundated with loot.

Although there is still some criticism, it is limited. Especially compared to the rather unpopular Season 1, Blizzard seems to have done many things right with the new updates.

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Tons of Loot, Chaos & Lots of Fun

Why was he inundated with loot? In the post from October 26 in the Diablo 4 subreddit, the user ‘Rodnex’ shows a screenshot from the game. You see a pile of equipment, including numerous “bestowed” legendaries, gold, and blood bait.

The player character stands in the middle of the blood harvest between the blood bait platforms. This is an activity in the new season where you can summon vampiric enemies. Increasingly tougher foes spawn, and completing the activity rewards you with plenty of loot and XP.

Here you see the screenshot from ‘Rodnex’:

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This is what other players say about it: Some users agree with ‘Rodnex’ and say that the activity is a lot of fun. The user ‘bradgoodyear’ writes: “I did three of them back to back last night with two other random players. It was absolutely chaotic and so much fun! There was tons of nearly worthless loot, but it was a great time.”

The user ‘edax’ comments: “I can confirm. I watched my child play yesterday, and he […] got about 10–12 legendary items, had a lot of fun, and was totally thrilled. This makes the game entertaining for a part of the player base.”

In another post on Reddit, the user ‘Selected-Rep’ writes that Season 2 is much better and that he is looking forward to “what the team has planned for Season 3.” He believes a few things still need to be revised, but the vampire theme is very entertaining, and he is trying everything out – which is “fantastic.”

“You will always find something to complain about”

Why do players complain at a high level? Under the screenshot of the blood harvest activity, some players write that while there is a lot of loot, it is mostly useless. One user says this is fun until you realize that you spend more time managing your inventory than being in combat.

Other players wish for a loot filter to avoid the hours of sorting through. Some users write that it is not even necessary to deal so much with the loot at lower levels.

The user ‘TheBlackVictorNewman’ writes in the comment: “Jesus, you guys will always find something to complain about.”

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Finding useful items is one thing; enchanting items to make them even more useful is another, because: One of the major changes of the season concerns the upgrade system of equipment.

It is often necessary to re-roll individual values at the occultist to perfect good items. While you no longer need as much gold as before, you do need special materials that you can only obtain at certain times:

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

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

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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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:

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

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

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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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?.

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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:

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

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

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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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.”

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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

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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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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.“
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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.

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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:

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

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 3 minutes

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.
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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.

Baldur's Gate 3 Dagger Bloodthirst
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:
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Expert defeats the hardest boss of Diablo 4 with a single attack because he is wearing the right pants

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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:

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