The Twitch streamer Emiru can now say that she survived a visit to the cave of the MMORPG nerd Asmongold and came out unscathed.
Who is it about? The Twitch streamer Emily “Emiru” Schunk became known for cosplay and content related to League of Legends. Since January 2022, she has been a member of the gaming organization of her Twitch colleague Asmongold, “One True King.” A year later, she became a co-owner.
The Texan Zack alias “Asmongold” is regarded as the biggest MMORPG streamer on Twitch and is known for fulfilling every stereotype of a typical gamer:
His personal hygiene and the cleanliness of his abode are questionable. He reported that he showered with bugs.
A clip now shows how Emiru ventures into the MMORPG streamer’s cave during a joint stream. The viewers seem impressed.
Find out more about Asmongold in our video:
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Career and life of Asmongold in 3 minutes – What makes him special?
Asmongold demands honesty: “Does the room smell bad?”
What is shown in the video? The clip shows Emiru appearing in full “Ronald McDonald” attire delivering food to Asmongold. Upon arrival, she first looks around and holds various objects up to the camera.
A plate with a rock-hard steak and something she cautiously identifies as potatoes kicks things off. She also finds little bowls that she “has no idea what’s going on with.” Asmongold explains that it is ice cream, which he had eaten 4 months ago.
Viewers in the MMORPG streamer’s chat are prompted to ask a question: “Does the room smell bad?” Asmongold demands from his colleague to be “100% honest,” and after a moment of contemplation, she provides the perfect response.
It depends. Okay, you know that smell of an old person’s home when they are dying and it’s really depressing? It smells a bit like that kind of house.
Asmongold notes that he probably has about a year left to live, to which Emiru clarifies that she didn’t mean it that way. After all, she does not smell rotting food, the Twitch streamer says. That is not a given, as we know thanks to xQc.
You can check out the meeting between the two in English here:
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What do the viewers say? In the comments under the video, numerous viewers admire the Twitch streamer’s courage to venture into the depths of the MMORPG cave. We have gathered some reactions for you here:
killerm12: “My respect for Emiru has exponentially grown after she showed so much courage to enter that hellhole.”
CrystallizedSoul: “Holy moly, that convinces me that she is 100% immune to all existing diseases. How can a mortal set foot in Asmon’s house and not rot immediately?”
user-do2rq3oh4u: “I can’t believe she is solo clearing Asmongold’s cave using charisma. Those damn bards.”
TomAndrews91: “Emiru is a gem. She really tried not to say anything too harsh about his room. Although it might have been better if she had been brutally honest.”
It seems that Emiru has gained some new admirers with this action. Some may even dream of being with the Twitch streamer. How the 25-year-old handles this kind of fan attention, you can read here:
Nintendo might not be what it is today without a specific event in the past. What was significant for the Japanese developer over 40 years ago and why it has changed the world of video games forever can be found here.
Almost everyone knows Nintendo’s handheld consoles like the Game Boy, the DS, or the Switch with all its different versions. However, very few people know what the Japanese video game and console manufacturer did before that. And even fewer know the story that marks the beginning of Nintendo’s innovation in this area. To save a piece of this history, some people are willing to spend a lot of money.
What happened back then and why this still affects modern handheld devices and the games on them today can be read in this article.
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A train ride had a big impact on Nintendo’s first handheld gaming console
Why was a train ride so significant for the history of video games? In 1979, Nintendo engineer Gunpei Yokoi was on a train within Japan. During the ride, he observed other passengers and noticed a man who seemed very bored. To pass the time during the journey, this passenger was playing with his calculator.
From this situation, Gunpei Yokoi got the idea for a portable mini-console in watch format. He wanted to develop something that would keep people playfully occupied while also serving as a pastime. The concept for the first mobile handheld Game & Watch from Nintendo originated from the combination of the terms “game” and “watch.”
How long did it take for the idea to be realized? After the Nintendo engineer presented his concept, it took only a week for Nintendo to give the green light for further development. Already a year later, in April 1980, the Japanese manufacturer of video games and consoles finally released the very first Game & Watch console featuring the game “Ball.” A small character juggled three balls between his hands at six preset positions.
The origin of Nintendo’s philosophy – innovation stands above technological progress
What kind of technology was in the Game & Watch handhelds? The LCD screens used by Nintendo for production were hardly different from the models found in watches and calculators of the time. The technology behind them was also kept simple, positioned just above the technological level of a calculator from that era.
As the development budget was also tight, the developers had to distinguish the handheld from other competitors through its design and the games themselves to be successful. The first models featured simple buttons to press. A few years later, Yokoi developed the still-used patent of the D-Pad and incorporated it into subsequent models of the Game & Watch. The good ergonomics for that time was an advantage over devices from other manufacturers.
The “button cell” batteries used could be easily and cheaply replaced. All of this allowed for affordable sale prices, making it possible for people with lower budgets to afford the console.
What models were there? From the birth of the first “Game & Watch” until 1991, a total of 56 models were produced. These sold over 43 million times by the end of production (via Wikipedia). Since each system had only one game available, changing games required buying a new device. However, not only did the games change with each new release.
The design was also adjusted over the years. Sometimes the screen format changed, and with the multi-screen series, there were also versions with two displays side by side. This careful development, in connection with games that were simple yet could still be challenging, was crucial for the success of the Game & Watch.
Why was Nintendo more successful than other companies? With simple game mechanics and highly addictive gameplay, Nintendo outperformed the competition. Other companies like Mattel also produced comparable game consoles at that time. Despite a technological advantage, they failed due to poor design, awkwardness, and bad game design.
Then and now – simple gaming fun remains Nintendo’s most important ingredient
Has Nintendo been able to preserve the original concept over the years? Yes, even though the Game & Watch consoles came to an end in 1991, the initial idea of simple entertainment as a pastime from Gunpei Yokoi continues to live on in Nintendo’s subsequent devices.
Already before their discontinuation, the Game Boy was released in 1989. A Game & Watch of superlatives, if you will. The developments of the Game Boy, the Nintendo DS with its various versions, and currently the Switch console all show the inspiration that began with the first Game & Watch handheld in 1980.
And all this is thanks to a bored passenger on a train, with his calculator as a pastime.
A player invested time, effort, and many attempts to save a people in Baldur’s Gate 3. But that proved to be anything but grateful and caused frustration for the player.
On Reddit, the user “Danica170” describes a situation from the third act in Baldur’s Gate 3 on October 18th. He encounters the NPC Barcus, whom he desperately wants to help. The player makes every effort to rescue the captured Gondians – including Wilbren and Barcus.
Spoiler warning: The article discusses a fight that a player experienced in the third act of Baldur’s Gate 3.
The unfortunate player wasted about two hours trying to rescue the Gondians before they turned against him over a trivial matter. If the name Barcus doesn’t ring a bell, it might be because of a little mishap with the NPC early in the game, just like I did .
Not only do NPCs sometimes metaphorically give the finger, but Baldur’s Gate 3 in general does too:
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Middle finger to the AAA industry: Baldur’s Gate 3 was no coincidence
The oil caused a turn
Here’s how the rescue attempt went: In the post on Reddit, “Danica170” writes on October 18th that he has read how exhausting it is to save the Gondians in Baldur’s Gate 3. In his third run, he wanted to give it a try. “It can’t be that hard,” he thought. But then things turned out differently.
This is what “Danica170” has to say about it:
I’ve read many posts and comments about how […] saving them all is a huge nightmare. This is my third run, and honestly, I never really cared about the Gondians because I didn’t understand Barcus’ story.
But in this run, I tried to help Barcus because he is wonderful and deserves so much more. So I’m going to save all the Gondians. […] It should be fine.
It wasn’t fine at all. I attempted this fight at least 20 times before I finally managed to save them all. 20 attempts during which they teleported into explosions […]. Eventually, I ended the fight, and everyone survived. Great! Finally. That only cost me 2 hours.
And then this happens with the oil. The same oil that their leader summoned to save their poor butts. And then they all attack me.
I spent the last hours trying and failing to save [them], and this is how they thank me. Just because they slipped and fell.
I’m sorry for questioning all of you. I was wrong.
As of now (October 22, 4 PM), the post on Reddit has already garnered 4,500 upvotes and over 500 comments. The comment with the most upvotes comes from “clif08”. He writes: “I really want to see patch notes that fix this. Something like ‘Gondians are less likely to endanger themselves’ or ‘Significantly improved Gondian AI by turning off the AI.'”
Other players also seem annoyed by the behavior of the NPCs. The user “zane_asterious” writes: “I wish they wouldn’t do such nonsense. Please, for heaven’s sake, help me help you.” Others say that the Gondians seem to just enjoy suffering.
A player gives the helpful tip in the comments that you can throw small NPCs out of harm’s way using a strong character, like Karlach. That helped him to save the Gondians.
Other players also share helpful tips for Baldur’s Gate 3 with the community. Many of these, however, they only discovered after hundreds of hours of gameplay:
We show you 5 characters who have undergone a really strong transformation in World of Warcraft. Did you know about these drastic changes?
World of Warcraft is constantly changing. New continents keep emerging out of nowhere, and oversized threats try to destroy Azeroth, the timeline, existence itself, or the cycle of life and death. It is not surprising, therefore, that this does not leave the characters of this world unscathed.
We have created a list of the 5 characters who have changed the most over the course of World of Warcraft. Not much remains of their former personalities.
For this list, we only refer to characters that have significantly changed during the time of “World of Warcraft.” We compare their state at the earliest to “Vanilla” and at the latest to Dragonflight (if they are still alive).
Lady Jaina Proudmoore
Most people probably got to know Jaina Proudmoore during the times of Warcraft III – and at the start of World of Warcraft, she is still exactly the Jaina we encountered. She led the city-state of Theramore and was regarded as a diplomat and successful mediator between the Horde and the Alliance. She is even called to the Council of Six – making her one of the most powerful sorceresses of Azeroth and among the leadership elite of the Kirin Tor of Dalaran.
However, this changed significantly after Garrosh Hellscream became the warchief of the Horde. To diminish the presence of the Alliance in Kalimdor, he orders an attack on Jaina’s city – almost all the residents and even Jaina’s student die in the process.
For a while, Jaina becomes significantly more warlike. She threatens to destroy Orgrimmar with a flood and, after it turns out that some blood elves in Dalaran helped Garrosh, orders the cleansing of the city.
Jaina – from inquisitive student to one of the most powerful sorceresses.
Her hatred for the Horde only grows as Sylvanas comes to power. Jaina is on the front lines during the attack on the Undercity and even retrieves her father’s battleship from the depths of the sea.
In Kul Tiras (Battle for Azeroth), Jaina’s role changes again a bit. She becomes calmer and has to convince the entire nation of Kul Tiras that she did not kill her father back then. Even though we see a more emotional Jaina here, she remains relevant in the war. She fights against the troll king Rastakhan and stands in the way of the heroes of the Horde to buy time for the rest of the Alliance to escape.
Many still remember Anduin Wrynn from Vanilla, even though he had no major role at that time. He was already the child king of Stormwind, but his advisors held the real power – like Onyxia in the guise of Lady Prestor.
Anduin is freed from his passivity only when “Mists of Pandaria” takes him to Pandaria. There, he uses the powers of light and shadow to come into contact with the inhabitants of Pandaria. He falls into the hands of the Horde but manages to escape.
Later, he meets the still very young Wrathion and the two become good friends after some philosophical discussions – even if they do not always agree.
Anduin is completely torn from his childhood when his father Varian heroically sacrifices himself during the Legion’s attack. Anduin is thereby forced into the role of the king of Stormwind and has to leave much of his youth behind to fulfill this role. At first still hesitant and unconvincing, he must first overcome his father’s death.
By the time of Battle for Azeroth, this transformation is complete. Not much remains of the peace-loving Anduin, who always seeks the path without conflict. Although he tries to keep losses in the war to a minimum, he sees the war itself as necessary and fights bravely against the Horde. He is at the forefront during the conquest of the Undercity, but in the background directs events to support prisoners of war like Saurfang in their resistance against Sylvanas.
Anduin under the control of the Jailer.
In Shadowlands, Anduin’s role changes again. He is abducted, along with many leaders, to the Shadowlands and interrogated by Sylvanas. When Sylvanas fails to sway Anduin to her side, the Jailer and Sylvanas use domination runes and corresponding armor to overwrite Anduin’s will and make him a loyal servant of the Jailer.
After Anduin is freed by heroes of the Alliance and Horde, as well as Jaina, Uther, and the recently returned Sylvanas, he has changed. He cannot say for sure that he did not enjoy the atrocities under the control of the Jailer. To atone and find out who he really is, Anduin embarks on a journey. Some suspect he is in the Maw alongside Sylvanas.
We do not know his exact whereabouts – but Stormwind has been without its rightful king for several years and can only hope that the caring Anduin has not changed too much.
3 more characters with drastic transformations can be found on the next page.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Hironobu Sakaguchi is considered the “father of Final Fantasy.” Although he has left Square Enix, he can’t let go of Final Fantasy 14. At the London Fan Fest, he spoke about his relationship with the MMORPG.
In London, the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival took place from October 21 to 22, 2023. There, a lot was revealed about the upcoming expansion Dawntrail. For example, the new job Viper was introduced, which aims to impress with lightning-fast attacks and massive damage.
On-site, there was also a discussion between Naoki Yoshida, the director of Final Fantasy 14, and Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the series and an enthusiastic player of the MMORPG.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – Gameplay of the new job Viper
“As soon as I am in a raid, I cannot attend any meetings”
What did the “father of Final Fantasy” have to say? Sakaguchi, who has been playing the MMORPG since 2021, admitted that it had been a real time sink, especially in the first few months. “I think I was in it for 12 hours every day,” he explained through a translator.
The legendary developer added that Final Fantasy 14 had filled “about 80%” of his waking hours – 100% if he did not count the time for eating.
Sakaguchi documents his experiences in the MMORPG on X, formerly Twitter. Not only fans follow the adventures of the 60-year-old there, but also the development team of Final Fantasy 14, as Yoshida reported.
Although the expectations of the “father of Final Fantasy” were probably rather low at the beginning, he can hardly get away from the MMORPG 2 years later: “Now I can’t leave it. Final Fantasy 14 has become a part of my life.”
If Sakaguchi is not currently exploring Eorzea, he is also working as the founder and head of his own game development company, Mistwalker. However, he seems to squeeze in time for gaming in between. He joked, “As soon as I am in a raid, I cannot attend any meetings. “
It seems to have paid off because Sakaguchi had a surprise for Yoshida: proof of his first successful Ultimate Raid. These raids are considered the hardest content in the game, and the race for the “World First” is usually a big spectacle.
The creator of Final Fantasy wanted to master an Ultimate Raid before participating in the Fan Festival, and he achieved his goal 10 days before the event. He had a lot of fun, as he told Yoshida, and he wants to try further Ultimate Raids in the future.
Ibai Llanos Garatea is the largest European streamer on Twitch, where he mainly showcases Minecraft and League of Legends. In LoL, he also has his own team in the European league. However, things are currently uneasy there, which means a lot of work for the 28-year-old.
What kind of team is it? KOI is a Spanish e-sports organization founded in December 2021 by Ibai Llanos, the largest European Twitch streamer, and footballer Gerard Piqué. In October 2022, KOI teamed up with Rogue and took over their teams as well as their spot in the European LoL league, the LEC.
However, by the end of August 2023, financial difficulties became apparent. The Spanish-speaking blog Esportmaniacos reported that Ibai had paid 3 million euros out of his own pocket to cover the players’ salaries and the team’s gaming house.
Despite the efforts of the Twitch streamer, the players now seem to be looking for other teams.
In Europe, there are several LoL teams founded by content creators. In Germany, it is the YouTuber HandOfBlood who wants to lead his Eintracht Spandau into the LEC:
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Everything you need to know about the LoL team Eintracht Spandau – in 4 minutes
Ibai: ‘This is not healthy and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone’
What is the current situation? According to our colleagues at 3DJuegos, Ibai received the news while he was live on air commenting on the Worlds in LoL.
Four of the five active players on his LoL team posted nearly identical messages on X, formerly Twitter, at 12:00 on October 20, 2023: ‘Even though I am still in talks with KOI for next year, they have allowed me to explore options for 2024.’
The Twitch streamer apparently had no prior knowledge of this announcement. However, Ibai emphasized that nobody at KOI should stay who is not happy there. He doesn’t want that, said the Twitch streamer. ‘If a player wants to wait for our offer, […] then that’s great. If they don’t want to because they want to sign for another team, they naturally have every right to do so.’
Although it is not unusual for e-sports players to publicly announce their availability, the action of the KOI players is surprising in two respects. Not only was Ibai, as a co-founder, not informed of the plans beforehand, but the timing is also striking. After all, KOI is currently in the process of restructuring. However, it seems the players do not want to wait that long.
However, the Twitch streamer does not seem to be considering giving up his organization. He says he is working ‘literally 17 hours a day’ to turn things around for the organization next year. ‘This is not healthy and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone, but I want to create the best possible project for 2024,’ says Ibai.
He strongly advises against copying him: ‘Please don’t take me as a role model for anything, because I know myself that what I’m doing [working so many hours] is not right.’
Ibai criticizes lack of professionalism in e-sports
Where does the Twitch streamer see the problem? For Ibai, the lack of professionalism in e-sports is the reason for the sudden announcement of his players. Players are surrounded by agents and representatives who are neither professional nor qualified for their job.
These agents would pressure the often young players to sign as quickly as possible and for as much money as possible with the first team they find, to collect their commission, said the Twitch streamer. ‘Unfortunately, this is the problem we have in e-sports, that we are in an ecosystem surrounded by very few professionals.’
It remains to be seen how things will progress for KOI, and whether they will need to set up a completely new roster for 2024.
In Starfield, the inventory is a topic that occupies many players. One of them has now fully loaded it and tested if he dies when moving with it. Spoiler: He didn’t get very far.
When overloaded, your oxygen in Starfield decreases, similar to stamina in other games. So if you run and jump for too long, you will first lose oxygen, then the CO₂ content in your suit’s air increases, and eventually, you will lose health. A player has tested how long he can walk around this way before something happens to him.
Another player now shows in a clip on Reddit what happens when you overload your inventory in Starfield not just a little, but burden it with weights in the millions.
In Starfield, there are a few helpful skills that allow you to improve not only your carrying capacity and oxygen but also your social skills:
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Starfield: 5 useful skills that you should definitely unlock at the start
Too much weight = death
What happened to the player? The user “FSFreeman” shows on October 21 in a video clip on Reddit that his inventory has a total weight of 14,146,884. The weight limit in Starfield is 245 in his case.
As he takes off running in the lodge’s basement, his character dies immediately. Here you can see the nearly 30-second video:
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Regarding the video, “FSFreeman” says: “Apparently, I found a certain amount of weight that you can carry and which makes you no longer invincible. 14,146,884 weight, one step and you are immediately dead.”
In a comment, “FSFreeman” adds that he tested it again and found: “If you walk really slowly, you do not die.” For the entire action, he took a total of between 25 and 30 hours of gameplay.
To the question of whether the player found an exact weight limit, he replies: “Depending on the level and skills, the numbers would vary for each person. Those were just all my resources.” In another comment, he notes that he was surprised by the limit because he had “run around with weights far exceeding 2 million before and never died.” He thought it was impossible to die that way.
This is what other players say: Many users are impressed in their comments under the post on Reddit. Some of them respond with memes, while others discuss the animation of death.
We have summarized a few voices for you:
„Jaded-Huckleberry670“ says: “You should receive an award for discovering this: Pride of the Hoarder.”
„luxzg“ writes: “I just wish that in the death animation everything would be squashed into a pool of blood and nothing would be left.”
„doomguy699“ notes: “The brother literally collapsed under his own gravity.”
„WinterAd2942“ writes: “They call that the Mass Effect.”
Reddit is a platform where numerous players share funny or special moments from various games with the respective community.
One of them collects in a post the moments that players liked best in Starfield. For him, these are very special, random events in the role-playing game:
In this list, you will find 5 MMORPGs with good housing. This feature is very popular among many players as it allows them to immerse themselves a bit more into the game world and provides them with a piece of their own home in the game world. If you are also looking for the right housing game, this list might help you.
What can you expect from this list? In this list, we briefly introduce five games and their housing systems. To further convince you, we have embedded a suitable trailer for each game.
It is also noteworthy that while each of these games has a housing system, they can fundamentally differ:
You can build your house completely freely
You can freely decorate your fixed house
You even get bonuses outside of the houses
New World
Genre: Fantasy | Developer: Amazon Games | Platform: PC | Release Date: September 28, 2021 | Model: Buy2Play
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New trailer for the MMORPG New World
What kind of game is this?New World is an MMO set in the 17th century on the mysterious island of Aeternum. During the Age of Exploration, you explore a vast, open game world, enriched by good lore and extensive housing.
What can you expect from the housing?
Acquire a house starting at level 15 and with enough reputation
Design your house as you wish and decorate it from outside
Visit other houses and rate them
Display trophies for bonuses
Additional storage space and a fast travel point
Final Fantasy XIV
Genre: Fantasy | Developer: Square Enix | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5 | Release Date: August 27, 2013 | Model: Pay2Play
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Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail – Trailer for the new expansion
What kind of game is this?Final Fantasy XIV is currently one of the largest paid MMORPGs, and it immerses you in a world reminiscent of classic fantasy RPGs.
With regular content updates, such as story quests, dungeons, raids, etc., the developers provide you with new experiences in a game world that every fan of the Final Fantasy games will love.
What can you expect from the housing?
Gradually occupy larger houses
The larger your land, the larger your houses can be
Decorate the houses and their surroundings according to your ideas
Display a music box to play the soundtrack
Receive materials through your garden, a vendor, and a crafting table
The Elder Scrolls Online
Genre: Fantasy | Developer: Zenimax Online | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia | Release Date: April 04, 2014 | Model: Buy2Play
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom gameplay trailer
What kind of game is this? This MMORPG focuses mainly on good stories and narratives, with plenty of quests and regular story updates. In The Elder Scrolls Online you get a vast game world, many dungeons, and a good PvP mode.
The game allows you to explore the world and experience adventures regardless of your character level. You can also enjoy the game very well alone thanks to dynamic scaling and two companions.
What can you expect from the housing?
Own a house in various locations; from small guest rooms to large estates, anything is possible
You receive your first house through a quest, then choose from over 60 houses
Each house only costs a one-time fee
Decorate with self-built furniture or buy in the shop
Hold PvP duels in your houses
Get storage space, a crafting station, and a way point
Genre: Science Fiction | Developer: Bioware | Platform: PC | Release Date: December 20, 2011 | Model: Free2Play
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Star Wars The Old Republic Trailer
What kind of game is this? In this MMORPG, which throws you into the vast worlds of the Star Wars universe, the story plays an important role. You have many opportunities to make your own decisions. Together with the voice-over of the content, the game creates a good immersion.
Acquire a stronghold starting at level 15 and after completing the story of your star world
Expand your stronghold over time with new rooms
Choose from nine different strongholds (some available for real money)
Decorate your rooms in designated places
Rotate items freely to your liking
You can build, unlock, or buy decorations in the shop
Live with your guild in a shared house
ArcheAge
Genre: Fantasy | Developer: XL Games | Platform: PC | Release Date: September 16, 2014 | Model: Free2Play or Unchained Buy2Play
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ArcheAge Launch Trailer
What kind of game is this?ArcheAge is a sandbox MMORPG that offers you a lot of freedom and good character development. To create your very own build, you select three out of 13 different specializations for your character.
The game focuses on player-driven economy, housing, and open-world combat. You can even hold battles on the open seas with your own ships.
What can you expect from the housing?
Build your houses freely on an empty plot in the open world
Decorate your plot and house according to your ideas
Use prefabricated houses
Create decorations yourself and buy them from other players and NPCs
Pay for the house with in-game currency and weekly rent
You may be attacked by other players in PvP zones
Gather materials, get more storage space, and a crafting table
Which games have you really enjoyed housing? We would be very pleased to hear your opinions and recommendations in the comments.
After the beta of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, many players have returned to MW2. A player notes on Reddit: The predecessor looks pretty bad in his eyes.
Currently, players of Call of Duty are making a comparison on Reddit between the beta of Modern Warfare 3 and last year’s predecessor, Modern Warfare 2. The user “Goldhawk_1” writes there: “Holy smokes, MW2 is totally bad in comparison.”
In the comments, the community is currently discussing the pros and cons of both shooters. Topics include skill-based matchmaking, movement, and sounds in the game.
Trailer for Call of Duty MW 3 shows a lobby in real life
“The bomb, no comparison to MW2”
Why can’t MW2 compete for the player? In his post from October 21st, “Goldhawk_1” writes in the subreddit for Modern Warfare 3 that he finds the predecessor “so much worse”. He wanted to play MW2 in the meantime until the release of MW3 and is glad that the successor will be released soon.
This is what he writes in the post:
The health regeneration takes [in MW2] an eternity.
Somehow everyone knows immediately where you are, maybe it has to do with the stomping noises of everyone’s boots, which are louder than the damn gunfire.
People actually complained about the hit detection in the MW3 beta, but in every single game of MW2 you die in one shot. And you have to shoot about six shots at the guy who shot at you before he even knew you were there.
In comparison, this is just incredible. The quality of the matches is not even close.
What other players say: In the comments, players are currently discussing the two titles of the shooter series. Many are looking forward to the release of MW3 and are cautiously optimistic. Others criticize a few aspects that they noticed during the beta.
We have summarized a few voices for you:
“oneonus” says: “Audio and visuals in MW3 are amazing, no comparison to MW2.”
“TSM-HabZ” writes: “I like both for different reasons because they are different games.”
“PopticParticlezz” says: “I enjoyed the movement in MW3 more.” To that, spideyjiri responds: “I liked that I could see something while shooting.”
“MozM” writes: “The only thing I literally hate about it is how ridiculously boring the sniper rifles look. I hope they change their designs immediately. A sniper should not look like an AK or an M4.”
“mydibz” writes: “Health regeneration? ‘Laughs in hardcore mode'”
“nicideadpool” comments: “We’ll see when the honeymoon phase is over.”
“It feels like moving back into your own apartment”
In another post on Reddit, the user “zipzoopu” asks on October 22nd how the gameplay in the MW3 beta compares to the predecessor MW2 for people who have played both.
These comparisons are drawn by the community: The user “AbbeRezz” comments: “The gameplay is generally [in MW3] better and faster, the weapon customization is extremely similar to MW2.” Another user writes: “10000% better, feels like CoD again.”
For “partyingwithcats”, MW3 feels like “moving back into your own apartment after living with roommates for a long time.”
“knightmare1434” finds the movements in MW3 smoother, and the weapon handling easier. “But that was in the beta and could change when the game comes out,” he writes. The weapon and hit sounds sound better to him in MW3. However, the SBMM is “crap” for him, as well as the spawn system.
CODninjarin writes: “The gameplay is fluid, it has much faster movements. The gunplay is a bit of an adjustment since the time-to-kill is longer, but that doesn’t bother me personally. Overall, it feels more ‘arcade’ compared to MW2. Reminds me of older CODs, but that could just be nostalgia.”
Speaking of nostalgia. On November 10th, MW3 will start with 16 classic maps from the 2009 Call of Duty – including voting. The well-known maps, many of which are favorites among players, evoke nostalgic feelings for fans of the series:
This week, several new MMORPGs shared game details, including Perfect New World, Throne and Liberty, Blue Protocol, and Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen. We’ve also summarized all the important news about WoW, GW2, and more.
The week in the podcast: In their own podcast MMO News, the two MeinMMO editors Alexander Leitsch and Mark Sellner discuss the most important news about MMORPGs again this week. Topics included, among others, Throne and Liberty, Blue Protocol, Star Stable Online, and the development history of Chronicles of Elyria.
You can listen to the podcast on Apple, YouTube or here on Spotify:
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The Halloween event is also live in ESO. There is a free quest and additionally 100% more experience points (via ESO). The big highlight for the rest of the year is the Endless Dungeon, which will be released on October 30.
These are the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience anything interesting this week that you would like to share? Or have we possibly forgotten something important? Feel free to write it in the comments here at MeinMMO.
If you are looking for a new MMORPG, you will find it here:
What is the best MMORPG, anyway? Every player probably has their own answer to this question. We at MeinMMO therefore look at the average ratings on Metacritic and reveal to you what the best games are according to their test results. There are some surprises.
What kind of list is this? This list focuses exclusively on the ratings of the testers on Metacritic. The focus is on the test result for the base game at release.
So it can happen that some MMORPGs were rated really well at first, but later dropped off because new content was not delivered quickly. Conversely, there are also games that improved over time or with new expansions, such as Final Fantasy XIV.
The article was originally published in 2022 and was last updated on October 22, 2023. We have adjusted the descriptions to the current states of the MMORPGs.
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These are places 11 to 7
Place 11: Wildstar – 52 reviews and a score of 82
Place 10: EverQuest 2 – 43 reviews and a score of 83
Place 9: RIFT – 59 reviews and a score of 84
Place 8: City of Heroes – 58 reviews and a score of 85
Place 7: Star Wars: The Old Republic – 73 reviews and a score of 85
Place 6 – Warhammer Online
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Mythic Entertainment | Platform: PC | Release-Date: September 18, 2008 | Score on Metacritic: 86
What kind of game was that? Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning was referred to as a major WoW-killer prior to release, but can no longer be played. It was shut down on December 19, 2013. It is among the MMORPGs that our readers wish for the most.
It featured classic PvE content such as crafting and quests, with the focus of the game on PvP. Thus, battles were fought in smaller battlegrounds, but also on huge battlefields.
At release, Warhammer Online was very well received. Over 1.2 million copies were sold and at its peak it had more than 800,000 subscribers. Many of the testers were also enthusiastic.
What is the best score on Metacritic? A solid 100 was given by the website GameSpy (via GameSpy). In their review, they praise the sensation of being in a constant war. This is created both by the graphics and the “Warhammer feeling”, as well as by the good PvP system.
There was also praise for the decent release without major technical difficulties, the quests, and the social content that made finding groups and guilds very easy.
What is the worst score on Metacritic? The worst score is a 70 and it came from both PC PowerPlay and Edge Magazine. However, both sides only have the brief summary on Metacritic since the sites no longer exist.
Edge Magazine wrote, for example:
The strongest MMO launch in a long time and the most skillful implementation of the genre in terms of PvP – but its appeal could prove too low.
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5 old MMORPGs that are still actively played
How is the MMORPG doing today? The original Warhammer Online can no longer be played. Especially in the endgame, the MMORPG had problems and felt unfinished. Additionally, some “game-breaking bugs” remained in the game for too long. In the end, it failed due to the dominance of WoW.
Diablo 4 Season 2 started on October 17. Accordingly, we asked you which class you want to explore the new events of the hack & slash, and the results are clear.
After all, the Wizard is in 3rd place. The Hunter is in 2nd place, while the Necromancer ranks first. Druids are in 4th place, while the Barbarians are at the bottom of the list.
What makes your favorite class so good? The Necromancer is the best, and for good reason. Many of its builds offer strong options for surviving long and dominating enemies. Whether it’s the notorious corpse explosions or the bone spear, the Necromancer offers a diverse playstyle that you should try out.
The bone spear deals massive damage to bosses and smaller minions, so much that enemies go down in just a few attacks. The corpse explosions, on the other hand, provide strong CC, as you can entangle your enemies with corpse vines and force them to sniff at the glorious scents of death in place through your deadly miasma.
If you missed the Season 2 trailer, you can find the video here:
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Diablo 4 presents new Season 2, coming this fall – Blood & Vampires
Which class should you choose? The agony of choice. If you still don’t know which class you like in Season 2, feel free to check out our current tier list. It offers the best builds along with their rankings.
If the list is not for you, feel free to spin our Wheel of Fate if you haven’t done so yet:
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Which class did you choose? Was it the Necromancer or did you prefer the Barbarian? Let us know your opinions in the comments and feel free to exchange with other fans!
Final Fantasy XIV is currently hosting the Fan Festival in London. Today, various innovations for the expansion Dawntrail were presented during a keynote. One of them is the new job Viper. This job uses two swords, which can also be combined into a long sword.
What do we know about the class? The Viper somewhat resembles the existing job Ninja, but with a different flair. Both classes also share the same type of equipment.
You start in Ul’dah, allowing you to begin your adventures in Dawntrail right away. You also don’t need any other class as a prerequisite to use it.
The trailer shows some quick attacks executed with the two separate blades. However, the Viper can also unite them into one weapon to perform even stronger attacks.
The job was presented by Naoki Yoshida in an appropriate cosplay. The live audience went wild, especially since a melee DPS with a fast combat style was among the most desired classes.
You can check out how the gameplay looks here:
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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – Gameplay of the new job Viper
A fighter like Zidane or Darth Maul
How is the gameplay received? Very well. The new class reminds many of the fast combat style and handling of the blades like Zidane from Final Fantasy 9 or Darth Maul from Star Wars. These are two very prominent and positive examples when it comes to particularly good fights.
The comparison with Zidane is obvious, as both originate from the same universe. However, the comparison to the villain from Star Wars has been made six times:
User AnActualPlatypus writes: “Alexa, play Duel of Fates [the well-known soundtrack surrounding the battle between Darth Maul and Obi-Wan].
Talisa87 adds: “Mods for lightsabers will go through the roof.
However, some admit they were expecting a completely different class. A Corsair, a maritime class with sword and pistol, was highly requested.
However, they are not disappointed, as the user einUberMensch proves: “Well, it seems that almost all of us were wrong with our assumption. I admit that I would have preferred a Corsair with sword/pistol, but honestly, Yoshida is right when people ask for another “Dual Wield” job. And I like what I see.
New race and images of the new graphics
What else was revealed? One of the new races in Dawntrail resembles goblins and they are called Moblins. Additionally, the new alliance raid Echoes of Vana’diel was introduced.
You can also look forward to familiar content such as FATEs, Hunts, and treasure maps.
Furthermore, there were a series of screenshots that are supposed to illustrate the new graphic update. We have included some of the images here.
During the keynote, it was emphasized again that the release of Dawntrail is planned for summer 2024. Until then, another job will be introduced.
Lastly, it was revealed that the crossover with Fall Guys will already appear with patch 6.51, on October 31.
What do you think of the Viper? Are you excited about the new class? Or would you have preferred a Corsair or something completely different?
Everything about Dawntrail has been summarized for you here:
In League of Legends the World Championship is currently taking place. The team G2 Esports (1st place in Europe) faced Weibo Gaming (4th place in China) there recently. Both teams are considered to be about equally strong and demonstrated this over long stretches in their match as well. But then a fatal mistake occurred and it seemed as if the dreams of the Europeans were already buried.
What a match it was! G2 Esports and Weibo Gaming both won their first duel in the Swiss tournament system. The winner of the matchup would be just one game away from entering the knockout phase, while the loser would still have to take another detour through the lower bracket.
The match was therefore crucial, and G2 made a really good impression at the start. In a team fight in the top lane, they managed to take the lead with 2:1 kills and gradually expanded their gold lead.
By minute 21, they were already ahead by over 1,000 gold, had the clearly stronger bot lane, and were heading towards the Baron. But that was the first of two major miscalculations.
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The Chinese team suddenly leads by almost 10,000 gold
What happened at the Baron? G2 Esports wanted to quietly defeat the creature and secure the important buff. But they overlooked a ward that revealed their plan to the opposing team.
Weibo saw, came, and conquered, as they not only stole the Baron buff but also defeated 4 of the 5 opposing players. A major turning point, as the Chinese team suddenly secured two towers, was ahead in gold, and even had the chance for the dragon soul, the second important buff.
Here G2 Esports made their second major mistake. In a very clumsy team fight, they lost 4 players again and also the buff to the opposing team.
By minute 26, Weibo was dominating with 9,000 gold, 5 towers, and the permanent dragon buff. Even the western shoutcasters expressed the phrase: ‘It’s only a question of how Weibo will deliver the final nail in the coffin now.’
According to official statistics, the chances of victory for G2 had dropped to just 0.6% at one point.
Here you can watch the match in full length:
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How did the match continue? At minute 28, G2 Esports achieved their first small comeback. They won a team fight and managed to take out two enemies. Subsequently, they secured the Baron buff, but lost three players to one opponent during the action.
A small victory, but Weibo still had a huge lead.
However, during the fight for the Elder Dragon, things got even more bizarre. Weibo, who were not only stronger but also had the better position and the better opening for the fight, were taken apart by G2 in a wombo-combo.
5 defeated players for 2 of their own deaths was a good trade. In addition, they managed to take a tower and the buff from the Elder Dragon. From then on, everything was back in balance.
The European team now appeared more confident and aggressive. With the entire team, they pushed on the second top tower and were so fast that they even managed to destroy the base tower and the inhibitor.
In the last seconds of the Elder Dragon buff, they even captured a Nexus tower and several players from Weibo. But they defended valiantly. It got hectic and chaotic.
In a teleport action, Caps tried to destroy the Nexus while the others were fighting away from the base. But Weibo managed to defeat all players except for BrokenBlade. He had to teleport back, which allowed the Chinese team to secure the now fourth Baron buff of the game.
Some were already calculating a comeback for Weibo.
But in a final team fight, Europe ultimately secured the victory. After 38 minutes, it was clear: G2 Esports climbs into the 2:0 bracket and is just one win away from the Round of 16. They can secure this today – on October 21 at 12:00 PM. However, they will have to face the tournament favorite Gen.G there.
However, it would not be the first time that an underdog wins the tournament:
Second Extinction is a co-op shooter in which you fight against mutated dinosaurs that dominate the world. In 2020, the game thrilled with a great trailer, but since its launch in Early Access, it has struggled with problems. It is set to be permanently shut down in 2024.
What kind of game is this? In Second Extinction, humans now only live in space stations in outer space, as the dinosaurs have taken control of the Earth. Players are sent out in guerrilla teams to reclaim the planet piece by piece.
You complete a mission in groups of up to 3 players. The co-op aspect is supposed to play an important role.
Expect main and side missions to complete.
There are 5 different heroes available, each with special abilities.
There are various firearms with different upgrades to adapt to your play style.
The entire community should work together to drive the dinos out of the massive world. The longer an area remains unclaimed, the harder the opponents there should become.
At a first play event in September 2020, the shooter received considerable praise. The chaotic battles and the cool dinosaurs impressed the testers.
In October, the shooter was released on Steam in Early Access and on Xbox. Our colleagues from GameStar also tried the title. Overall, they had fun, but were skeptical about the long-term motivation and the amount of content.
And they were right to be.
But here you can first watch the trailer that has excited many people:
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Second Extinction – Reveal Trailer
Little content and too monotonous
What did the first players say? When Second Extinction launched, it had around 78% positive reviews on Steam, but that figure has since fallen to 67%. The 170 reviews in the last 30 days are only 10% positive.
At the start of Early Access, many players complained that the story was far too short and that free exploration was too monotonous. There were simply no tasks or goals to keep them engaged with the shooter for long.
The positive reviews highlighted the potential they believed the title had.
What happened next? While there were always smaller updates in Early Access, a significant content surge was lacking. Player numbers developed correspondingly poorly.
At the start, there were over 2,000 players online at the same time; by August 2021, there were only 42 on average and a peak of 95. In October 2021, the last major update followed, briefly pushing player numbers back over the 1,000 mark.
Since May 2023, the shooter has only seen double-digit player numbers. There were even short phases where no one was online.
For a co-op game with such a unique world feature, this is, of course, a problem.
Player numbers via SteamDB.
A major setback for the community occurred at the end of 2022. The official release was supposed to take place in October, finally moving out of Early Access. But it was delayed, first to November and then to 2023. However, the release was never to happen.
The last news about the game came in November 2022. Then there was silence until just a few days ago when the shutdown was announced. This explains the extremely negative reviews in the last 30 days.
The last blog post stated that some critical bugs prevented the release. With the small team and limited resources, they had no chance to finish the shooter. After much discussion, the decision was made to shut down Second Extinction.
When will the game die? The shooter has been removed from the official store and can no longer be purchased. However, anyone who owns it can still access the active servers. The shutdown of these is planned to take place “later in 2024.” The developers want to announce it in advance.
What do you think of Second Extinction? Have you tried the shooter?
This shooter is not the only one that could be hit this year:
If you want to become really good at shooters, you need to practice a lot. MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller shows you 5 tips on how to improve without hardcore training.
In the various shooters, there is a lot to consider, and fans of the genre constantly need to learn new mechanics when switching games. Those who do not learn and adapt will quickly find their limits exposed by opponents.
However, not everyone has time to master the different movement tricks, abilities, and special mechanics of the various shooters. That’s why we give you 5 tips that can help you improve in any shooter.
What are these tips? The tips are mainly aimed at casual players and those among you who do not have thousands of hours in the various titles. So, if you are veteran shooters or tryhards, you might not find anything new here.
The Right Crosshair
In many shooters, you can adjust your crosshair or at least the sight. The right crosshair can be the first step to better performance, which is why we have a guide on how to set your crosshair in CS2.
Various factors are important when it comes to the crosshair. For example, you want it to be clearly visible on different surfaces and not blend into the game’s color scheme.
At the same time, it should not be too large and should not occupy too wide an area of the visible space or even that of the opponent. A crosshair that moves excessively and swings based on your shooting sequence can also be distracting. Your focus should always be on the opponent whose head you are trying to hit. Anything that distracts or obscures the head is bad.
If you are unsure of what a good crosshair should look like, you can specifically look for and copy the crosshair of a professional e-sports player online. What works at the highest competitive level can also work for you.
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Whether you play shooters with a controller or with a mouse and keyboard, the right sensitivity is one of the most important settings in any shooter. A sensitivity that is too high or too low negatively affects your aim and, therefore, your performance.
You need to find the ideal sensitivity for yourself and cannot simply copy the settings of another player. What is perfect for a professional e-sports player might be too fast or – especially when using a mouse – too slow for you.
With the following test, you can work on finding a suitable sensitivity with both a controller and a mouse:
Find a point on a map that gives you at least 2 reference points: one at “12 o’clock” and one at “3 o’clock” from your position.
Now aim back and forth between the two points. At first, it doesn’t have to be fast aiming or even a flick.
If you oversteer when aiming at one of the points, your sensitivity is too high and you should lower it a bit. If you understeer when aiming at one of the points, your sensitivity is too low.
However, you should keep in mind that finding an ideal sensitivity is a time-consuming process. The perfect value will not suddenly fall into your lap. You may continually adjust your sensitivity slightly, increasing or decreasing values until you are fully satisfied.
Note: Many players have too high mouse sensitivity on PC. Generally, the rule is: If you can perform a 180° turn in the game with a “normal” swiping motion of your arm, you are on the right track.
After addressing sensitivity and crosshair as two aspects that you should ideally adjust in the menu before starting a round, we now come to the tips you should keep in mind during a match.
Crosshair placement is something you need to consciously pay attention to while playing, but you quickly benefit from it without much training. It’s also quite simple:
Always place your crosshair where an opponent might be – ideally directly at head height.
Good crosshair placement is especially helpful if you don’t have the best aim. Instead of flicking to an opponent who unexpectedly comes around the corner, your crosshair should ideally already be where their head is when they suddenly appear in front of you. If your crosshair is already on the opponent’s head, the time it takes to aim at their head is eliminated.
Best memorize at what height a head is in which area of a map. Do not aim at foot or chest height. The chance of mis-aiming is significantly lower when you don’t have to pull the trigger, because your opponent is already in your crosshair.
Additionally, besides height, the area being aimed at also plays a role in crosshair placement. You don’t want to stare at a “dead” area. Instead of looking at a wall, place your crosshair where an opponent can actually come from.
In virtually every shooter, communication and teamwork is a significant advantage – even if you are playing with random teammates and not with your friends. It can already help if you coordinate which point you want to attack together.
Do you need healing? Then ask for a medic. Do you need ammunition? Then signal to your supplier. Is an opponent holding a strong position while your teammates keep rushing to their deaths? Then propose an alternative.
The same goes for the other way around. If a team member wants to coordinate a joint attack, listen to them and participate. Communication in a team can only work if there are people who speak and those who listen.
In every shooter, there are situations where communication and teamwork can lead you to victory – even if that just means that you consistently challenge a powerful opponent together instead of repeatedly getting taken out in a 1v1.
Who is writing here? Dariusz Müller is a big fan of shooters and always searching for challenging PvP battles. He prefers to play tactical shooters like Valorant or Rainbow Six: Siege, but can also be found in games like Overwatch 2, Halo Infinite, Shatterline, and Hell Let Loose.
Use the Minimap and Other Tools
In many shooters, you have various ways to orient yourself on a map. This includes the minimap in games like Call of Duty and Battlefield. However, the minimap can do much more than just show you the way.
In many shooters, the minimap tells you where opponents are currently located. They are marked in red when they shoot or otherwise attract attention. Marking an opponent not only reveals their position but also allows you to anticipate their next movements, enabling you to intercept them.
Furthermore, a minimap, a compass, or a detailed map helps you with tip number 4: communication and teamwork. If you don’t know what a spot on the map is called, try to describe it based on the information available and use directions to be more precise.
In many games, you can even place markers on the map that your teammates can see. Even in tactical shooters like Valorant, you can mark the spike on the map, read names of map areas, or ping the last position of an opponent.
Blizzard was bought by Microsoft. Many are worried about what comes next – but Xbox boss Phil Spencer finds just the right words.
Activision Blizzard has fallen deeply in recent years. Especially at Blizzard, the mood in the community has changed significantly. Blizzard has gone from a studio that makes nearly perfect games and focuses on the fans to a company that primarily cares about how to get the maximum amount of money from players – at least that’s the impression.
For many, this began with the merger of Activision and Blizzard.
That Microsoft has now bought ABK (Activision Blizzard King) is seen positively by many. The hope is: perhaps Microsoft will get the once most popular game studio in the world back on the right path.
This hope could be justified, as at least Phil Spencer has now made it clear that he wants to take a different path with Activision Blizzard.
What was said? In the official Xbox podcast, Phil Spencer (CEO of the gaming division at Microsoft) broadly spoke about the plans he has for Activision Blizzard. He addressed how they want to handle old game franchises and what he expects from the teams.
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Spencer is currently meeting with all the major teams to hear directly from them where their passion lies. He wants to get an impression of what is working well for the teams, what they enjoy working on, and where there might still be room for improvement.
First, I want to spend time with the teams. Because I believe that a team working on something that doesn’t align with their passion does not lead to the best results.
It is also exciting to hear his view on potentially bringing back old franchises or games. Even though this is only indirectly related to current games, a lot can be inferred about his views on developers and gaming in general:
If we go back and [bring back an old franchise], then with all our capability. With a motivated team that also wants to work on something and make a difference, and not just create something for financial gain or as a PR stunt whose promises are then not fulfilled.
“Reforged” is considered a major blemish for Blizzard – all expectations were disappointed.
What does this mean? Even if Phil Spencer does not articulate it that clearly, he at least indirectly addresses the concerns of long-time fans. Many feel that Blizzard has only been working to squeeze as much money out of individual games as possible over the past few years.
A sad example here is the Lilith skin from Overwatch 2. It was prominently announced as the “main feature” of the new season, but is only available as part of a 40-euro package.
Of course, one can be skeptical here, dismiss the whole thing as “PR blabla” and wait for what the future brings. But at least it’s good to hear that Phil Spencer seems to have similar expectations for games as the community does.
What do you think about it?
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World of Warcraft has begun the fight against addons. Many abilities in the next raid will be encrypted so that interface addons cannot recognize them.
In World of Warcraft, an eternal battle is taking place. No, not the conflict of Horde and Alliance; that has found an end by now. But the duel between the game’s developers and addon creators has flared up again in recent months. Blizzard is now rolling out new measures and is trying to hide more mechanics so that addon creators can no longer access them.
What is this conflict about? Boss fights in World of Warcraft have become increasingly extensive and complex since the game’s launch. To better defeat such bosses, fans are developing ever better addons – such as “Boss Mods” or “Weak Auras”. These allow many pieces of information to be displayed on the screen.
While Blizzard is largely okay with the use of such addons – after all, they allow them in the first place – addons have become increasingly efficient and smarter in recent years. Mechanics that are actually meant to be solved through attention are sometimes trivialized by addons.
In Aberrus, Blizzard has already used the “hidden” abilities.
Blizzard has found a solution here. Certain effects in the game are “hidden” so that addons cannot access them. In the last raid, Aberrus, there were only 3 abilities. However, in the upcoming raid “Amirdrassil,” there will be 20 abilities.
What does this mean? If an effect is “hidden”, it cannot be read by addons. For example, the duration of a debuff cannot be recognized or which player is affected by it. Thus, addons are not able to interact with this effect as they normally would. Complex addons, such as “Weak Auras”, cannot make predictions or calculations to specify exactly which character needs to be dispelled or what action needs to be taken.
This is how the community reacts: The reactions in the WoW subreddit are mixed. While many agree that the use of addons has gotten out of hand, others point out that these addons only exist because of the increasingly complex bosses.
Basically, most people agree that current Mythic bosses are practically unbeatable without addons. So if Blizzard begins to slowly exclude addons, then the bosses would have to become somewhat easier in return.
Hardly anyone plays Githyanki in Baldur’s Gate 3. Yet, the race is by far the most powerful in the game – at least that’s what many fans think.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, you have countless options to customize your character. You choose from many classes and many races. A while ago, the developers revealed that the Githyanki are the least popular of all races.
Why are Githyanki unpopular? The fact that hardly anyone likes to play Githyanki is likely mostly due to their appearance. Especially the ugly nose (or “aerodynamic”, as Lae’zel calls it) is for many people a direct reason not to play the race at all. While the female representatives still look rather “pretty”, hardly anyone manages to create an appealing male Githyanki.
And that’s quite a shame, because Githyanki have some of the most powerful abilities in the game.
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What makes Githyanki so strong? This is actively discussed in the Reddit post “Why are Githyanki so massively op?” The fact that the thread creator is not alone in his opinion is made clear by the over 8,700 upvotes.
However, Githyanki actually have a pretty strong kit of abilities that makes them viable and attractive with any class. This includes:
They can be proficient in any skill in the game and change that with a rest.
They learn Misty Step for free, one of the best spells in the game.
They have triple jump distance.
They learn Mage Hand for free, a versatile spell.
They can wear light and medium armor and swords.
In addition, there are a number of weapons and equipment that only unleash their full effect when worn by a Githyanki. While this can be circumvented with some spells, getting it as a bonus “out of the box” is nice.
This variety of movement abilities alone makes Githyanki, from a gameplay perspective, a very attractive race. So if you’re considering a run on a higher difficulty, you might want to think about creating a Githyanki. It could be worth it.
Have you already played Githyanki? Or can you not do anything with the race apart from Lae’zel?
Those who raid in the MMORPG Old School RuneScape usually adhere to a code. Any drop that is valuable is shared among the entire raid group. However, one player obtained one of the rarest weapons ever and did not share. In PvP, a member of the group sought revenge and has carried the traitor’s mortal remains with him ever since.
What happened during the scam? The player Aggravating-Shower shared a series of screenshots a few days ago that tell an exciting story. He was part of a raid in the Chambers of Xeric in a group of three players back in October 2020. Himself, the group creator Averniiick, and Kymberly – the scammer.
They had gathered on the Discord server WDR (We do Raids). The rule there is: Everything that gives each individual player at least 1 million gold is shared fairly among the group. So for three players, anything worth more than 3 million gold.
At the end of the raid, however, they received the coveted Twisted Bow drop. At that time, the weapon was among the most valuable and is still traded today for 1.5 billion gold. It went to Kymberly.
But Kymberly did not want to share.
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What happened next? Kymberly left the group and ignored further inquiries. The rare drop was thus history, even though Aggravating-Shower was very pleased himself. With his share, he could have bought himself a coveted Twisted Bow.
He then decided to enter PvP with some anger. As fate would have it, there was a reunion with the scammer.
He was able to defeat him and received a Long Bone as a drop. This is not a particularly rare reward and can also be dropped by normal monsters.
But Aggravating-Shower has developed a very special relationship with the bone.
What is so special about the bone? The player must always be careful not to pick up another Long Bone. Because if this happens, both would stack and he would never know which bone actually came from his arch-nemesis and which came from a regular opponent.
Admittedly, the bones are not particularly valuable and Aggravating-Shower does not lose much gold because of this. But the devotion he shows to the bone is quite impressive.
Additionally, he deleted his entire block list and only added Kymberly. This way, he can ensure that despite possible name changes, he always knows what Kymberly is currently called and where he is located.
In fact, the character has already been renamed.
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At Gamesradar, the player also mentioned that both players met for a third time, again in the raid Chambers of Xeric. Although he himself does not know whether Kymberly is banned from the WDR Discord, there is an entry on the RuneWatch website where players can report those who have turned out to be scammers.
What do you think of this little revenge story? And how do you deal with people who cheat you in MMORPGs?
Another player has also sworn revenge, but against the developers of Old School RuneScape themselves:
