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Additionally, while you can learn all professions at once, you have a limited number of points. So if you want to be a brilliant armor smith and craft the best armors, you cannot also craft the best weapons at the same time.

Furthermore, the best recipes need to be found first. They are hidden in chests, difficult dungeons, or behind special achievements. Some high-level materials are also said to be directly bound to the character, so armor smiths will have to go farming themselves.

A good crafter who has many materials in stock can quickly make a name for himself and become a desired trading partner.

What do you think about Corepunk? Does this MMORPG appeal to you? And will you test it in advance or wait first?

If you prefer a strong building system, you will find it in this game: New MMORPG on Steam shows how amazing the cities players can build themselves look.

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Twitch streamer is impressed by Cyberpunk 2.0: „Beats Starfield senseless“

Alexander Leitsch 28. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Asmongold has looked at the current player numbers for Cyberpunk 2077 and Starfield on Steam in a livestream. It becomes clear that Bethesda’s role-playing game is unable to keep up just a few weeks after release. However, the Twitch streamer also has a positive outlook for the game.

What exactly does Asmongold say? In the video, he compares the player numbers of the two role-playing games on SteamDB. While Starfield just barely makes it into the top 10 with a peak of 116,774 players, Cyberpunk 2077 is currently in 5th place – with 249,762 players at peak.

The reason for this is the strong patch 2.0 from the previous week and the new expansion Phantom Liberty, which launched yesterday.

That is impressive, and Asmongold also acknowledges the success in his video. He remarks about the two games:

Yes, that’s a lot of people playing the game. At the moment, Starfield is even one of the most played games on Steam. However, it is obvious that Cyberpunk is overshadowing the game. And let’s be honest, Cyberpunk has definitely taken the wind out of Starfield’s sails, right?

He has now announced that he will again be playing Cyberpunk in the near future to try out the new content. Recently, Asmongold has been more into Just Chatting, but he has streamed about 42 hours of Starfield since its release.

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“Players will enjoy Starfield for years”

Does the streamer have anything positive to say about Starfield? Yes, because he believes that Starfield will be played ongoing by fans for years, just as it was with Skyrim.

However, Cyberpunk is considered an exciting and in-depth role-playing game, but apparently the streamer does not believe it can remain relevant for years.

This can also be somewhat supported by the numbers. Cyberpunk was at one point below 13,000 players at peak on Steam. In comparison, Skyrim has maintained a constant player base of around 35,000 players on Steam even 12 years after its release, which has even slightly increased recently.

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Is he alone in this opinion? Not really. We recently reported that on Reddit many players see Cyberpunk 2077 ahead in a comparison of the two role-playing games. However, some users also pointed out that Cyberpunk took about three years to reach its good status today. Starfield still has time to make significant ground in the future.

However, at the top of the list of role-playing games on Steam is Baldur’s Gate 3, with over 250,000 players at peak.

Recently, we reported on a series of beginner tips that should make it easier for you to get started:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Player complains, the otherwise clingy Gale treats him like ‘dirt’ after the patch

Fabienne Kissel 28. September 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

After the patch in Baldur’s Gate 3, Gale apparently treats players worse. Fans are upset about the change. MeinMMO reveals what’s behind it.

Story Spoiler: The article contains spoilers about the companion Gale and about Raphael.

The developers of Larian Studios are continuously striving to improve Baldur’s Gate 3. In the past, they have already released three major patches and several hotfixes to fix bugs and optimize the gameplay experience.

But Baldur’s Gate 3 players agree: Gale, the wizard from Waterdeep, has been treated unfairly in the latest patches. Not intentionally, but due to errors. In particular, the latest patch has apparently put Gale in a strange mood that does not sit well with a player.

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Fans of Gale are upset after the patch

What do the players say? The fans of Gale in Baldur’s Gate 3 are frustrated about the changes that came with the patches.

A player reports on the effects of the latest patch on Gale and claims that even with high approval, Gale treats the player disrespectfully. The player believes that Gale was already sidelined in the previous patches – especially due to patch 3.

This is reported by MidnightSheepling on reddit:

Even before the current patches, Gale was frowned upon in the community: Because he treated the player as if he had a romantic relationship with them, even though many players did not realize they were dating him. This was apparently due to a bug that made all characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 eager for romances with the player character.
With patch 1, the tissue cutscene (Mystra) was expanded with the option to give a response in which one imagines killing Gale or holding hands with him during a date – which the player appreciated. However, this patch also introduced the strange bug in act 3, where Gale mistakenly believes the player has accepted Raphael’s offer – even though they have not.
Patch 2 was supposed to fix the comment about Raphael, but it did not succeed.
Patch 3 brought a strange change to Gale. Even with high approval, he treats the player like trash, especially during a scene in act 2, where you look at the stars together. The patch still did not fix the problem with the Raphael comment and apparently caused Gale to repeat conversations about absorbing magical items.

What does he say in the scene? Gale asks the player to stay with him. But then says it would mean more if it came from someone he felt more connected to.

Gale says this despite the maximum affection value. Apparently a bug. Especially since Gale professes his love again the next day.

MidnightSheepling admits he is somewhat biased since Gale was his first romantic interest in Baldur’s Gate 3, and therefore he reacts particularly irritated to the development of Gale’s storyline.

Despite this emotional attachment to the character, it becomes increasingly difficult for the player to maintain their sympathy for Gale. This is due to the strange bugs and problems associated with Gale that have arisen since the latest patches.

But other players are also complaining on reddit about how Gale has changed now. Here too, players are disgusted by how Gale treats them during the star scene:

devilbringing writes: […] When I arrived there in my first Dark Urge run [at the star scene], I was SO shocked when he presented me with this dialogue: It would be great to hear that from someone else, by the way we are not close at all, can we just sit in silence? Because I had a high approval from him all the time, even more than in my original run. Justice for my boy Gale!
Jules agrees with devilbringing and explains: I experienced that yesterday in my second run after I captured him in the first run. My favorite part is that he says the next day how great it was to be in your company. I was really confused, lol.

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Overall, the discussion around Gale in Baldur’s Gate 3 shows the passion and dedication of players for their favorite characters. Despite the challenges and difficulties associated with the patches, it is likely that Gale will be fixed soon and regain the place he deserves in the hearts of players.

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EA removes all FIFAs from the shop, now there is only EA FC

Max Handwerk 28. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

EA Sports FC 24 celebrates release, but its predecessors disappear: All FIFA titles have been removed from the stores.

This is happening with EA FC 24: EA FC 24 celebrates its official release date this week, which also makes the standard edition playable. Previously, players could only start via the early access in EA FC 24.

The release of EA FC 24 is accompanied by a farewell, as EA has now removed all FIFA titles from the stores, as several media report (via Dexerto).

All FIFAs gone: If you search now, for example, in the Microsoft Store, the PS Store, or on Steam for “FIFA”, you will not find the offshoots of the football series anymore.

It doesn’t seem to be an error or anything similar, as on Steam you find the following notice on the page for FIFA 23:

“At the publisher’s request, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 is no longer listed on Steam and will not appear in searches” (via Steam).

There is one exception: Those who have an EA Play subscription can still access FIFA 22 and FIFA 23 in the catalog.

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What does this mean if I still want to play FIFA?

Can I still play FIFA 23? If you have already purchased the game, you are currently not affected – and this should also apply to previous titles. In our editorial test, FIFA 23 and FIFA 22 were still playable, even with the FUT mode, for example, you could still connect.

However, if you want to purchase the game (or another part of the FIFA series) anew, you will search in vain. Currently, you only have the option of EA Sports FC 24 or buying a physical copy in stores.

Why is EA Sports removing FIFA? There is still no official information on this. Fans speculate that this might also have to do with the expiration of the FIFA license and EA, leading to the original farewell to the FIFA series and the switch to EA Sports FC. However, this is not confirmed. We will keep you updated as soon as new information becomes available.

For more background on the separation of EA Sports and FIFA, you can find out here.

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What’s inside EA Sports FC 24? Even though the name has changed, EA FC 24 is still very close to its predecessors. The familiar modes, players, stadiums, leagues, and many licenses are still on board. In terms of gameplay, you will quickly get used to EA FC if you have played FIFA 23.

However, there are some innovations. An insight into the new EAFC is presented here:

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Actor from X-Men 2 declined a role in Game of Thrones because he did not want to die so early

Nicole Wakulczyk 28. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

The actor Brian Cox could have played a role in Game of Thrones, but he declined. He was sure that the character would not survive for long.

Brian Cox played the military scientist William Stryker in X-Men 2 in 2003. In the series Succession, he played the lead role as media and entertainment mogul Logan Roy until May 2023.

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In an interview published on September 26, 2023 in the online magazine GQ, the 77-year-old actor looks back on his career. Brian Cox could have played the role of Robert Baratheon in Game of Thrones. He does not regret turning down the offer – he had good reasons.

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“I would have been dead within four episodes”

Why did he turn down the offer? Brian Cox tells GQ that he does not regret declining the role in Game of Thrones back then. He gives two reasons:

I would have been dead within four episodes. So I saw the short-lived nature of the role. And like I said, the series production was still just starting out and the salaries were not exactly wonderful. They did very well, but at first, it was just “let’s give it a try.”
Brian Cox via GQ

What kind of role was it? Brian Cox would have played the role of Robert Baratheon, one of the main characters in the first season of Game of Thrones. The role was eventually taken over by Mark Addy – until the death of Robert Baratheon in the seventh episode of the first season.

The character Brian Cox was supposed to play was indeed not particularly long-lived.

As for the death of another character from Game of Thrones, actor Kit Harington had to decide whether to spill a secret or get a fine:

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In his book ‘Putting the Rabbit in the Hat,’ the actor describes himself as a “wandering pragmatist who always goes from one job to the next” (via GQ). Brian Cox says his career has gone exactly that way. He did not expect to be so successful at his age. “It just happened,” the actor tells GQ.

Speaking of himself, the actor says in the interview that he is a born optimist. When he looks back on his life, he thinks he has done well – but he has also worked hard for it.

If, unlike Brian Cox, you are really eager for Game of Thrones, it might be worth taking a look at our list: 11 series like Game of Thrones

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Diablo 4: Switching weapons as a Barbarian – Here’s how it’s done

Benedict Grothaus 28. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 4, new players are mainly wondering how to change weapons – this is a special mechanic of the Barbarian. MeinMMO helps.

How do I switch my weapon? In principle, you cannot change weapons yourself. Instead, your character automatically equips a weapon as soon as you activate a corresponding skill – at least with the Barbarian. So you let your skills switch the weapon for you.

However, you can assign a weapon to certain skills that you want to switch to. This works through the corresponding skill itself:

opens the quick selection of your skills
- press the S key on the keyboard
- navigate to your skills on PS5/Xbox and press L3
select the corresponding skill
cycle through the weapons using the middle mouse button or X (Xbox)/Square (PlayStation)

Why do I need to switch weapons? Barbarians have a unique class mechanic that allows them to carry 4 weapons, which they need for different skills. This results in plenty of build options.

Certain skills require a corresponding weapon. You need to make sure that you have such a weapon equipped in your slots; otherwise, the corresponding ability will not work. Select the weapon in your inventory and drag it to a slot or equip it using a button.

Some abilities allow you to specify a certain weapon to switch to. However, it is often advisable to use a specific type of weapon. Because you gain expertise with the weapons, with which you become better through their use.

It may therefore be worthwhile not to use different weapons too early but to first focus on one type – such as two-handed axes. Pay close attention to which type of weapon you want to level up.

If you have just started, you can find tips for leveling quickly to level 25 on MeinMMO, so you can quickly reach the max level in the beta.

We recommend you a powerful bleed build for the Barbarian. Gameplay for the brutal class can be found here:

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How to find better weapons

If you want to experiment further with the Barbarian or another class, you can equip yourself with legendary items. We have already selected for you the best farm spots for legendaries and upgrade materials.

You should definitely visit the world bosses as soon as one of them appears. While there are occasionally failures, usually a kill rewards you with several legendaries and takes less time than most other activities.

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The special unique items and Uber Uniques can be found at the same farm spots, but only starting from world level 3 and only from enemies of level 85 and higher. With these, you can significantly improve your build. This is especially worthwhile for Barbarians:

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EA FC 24: TOTW 2 is now live – Harry Kane is dangerous, but Son is even more exciting

Julian Schröder 28. September 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

In EA Sports FC 24 the new TOTW 2 is now available, led by a strong Harry Kane. We show you all the cards in the Team of the Week.

Update, 27.09. – TOTW 2 known: The complete Team of the Week 2 in EA Sports FC 24 is now known. You can now get it in Ultimate Team.

These are the best players in TOTW 2: The highest rating has been awarded to Harry Kane from FC Bayern, whose nomination was foreseeable after the performance over the weekend. However, several other cards also stand out with strong values.

Above all, the 88-rated card from Son is likely to be in high demand among many players, as thanks to his strong play styles, he has quickly become an early favorite in EA FC 24 as a feared distance shooter. And Joao Cancelo’s card also impresses with very strong values.

We embed the complete TOTW 2 here as a graphic for you:

Did the predictions for TOTW 2 come true? You can check it here: The original article continues.

When does TOTW 2 come out? The Team of the Week 2 in EA Sports FC 24 will be released on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 19:00 in Ultimate Team. It comes before the official FC-24 release of the standard edition, but after the early access. You can also access the team via the web app.

Tips for the EA Sports FC 24 Web App can be found here.

These are TOTW predictions: The TOTW predictions are forecasts from the community. They try to guess which players might end up in the Team of the Week based on their performances.

They provide a good overview of who could be in the TOTW. Potential inform players can then be used, for example, to earn coins on the transfer market.

However, it is important to note that these are theoretical predictions and no guarantees. The TOTW 2 next Wednesday might look completely different.

The predictions for the Team of the Week 2 in Ultimate Team

The predictions for the next Team of the Week in FC 24 come from the FUT site fifaultimateteam. Unfortunately, we have not yet been able to find predictions that also include female players.

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Goalkeeper

GK: Baumann (Hoffenheim)

Defenders

LB: Dimarco (Inter Milan)
CB: Van Dijk (Liverpool FC)
RB: Cancelo (FC Barcelona)

Midfielders

CM: Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen)
CAM: Kanté (Al Ittihad)
LM: Simon (FC Nantes)

Forwards

CF: Talisca (Al Nassr)
ST: Morata (Atletico Madrid)
RW: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
ST: Kane (FC Bayern Munich)

TOTW 2 Bench:

GK: Bulka (OGC Nice)
RB: Trippier (Newcastle United)
CB: Tarkowski (Everton)
CM: Veerman (PSV Eindhoven)
CM: Hartel (FC St. Pauli)
CDM: Stephen Eustaquio (FC Porto)
LM: Mitoma (Brighton)
CF: Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle)
CF: Demirovic (Augsburg)
RW: Inaki Williams (FC Sevilla)
ST: Gimenez (Rotterdam)
ST: Cook (Bradford City)

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Strong candidates for the TOTW 2 in EA Sports FC 24

These strong players could make it: In the first TOTW of FC 24, we already saw really strong cards, such as Lewandowski (91), Salah (90), or Dybala (87). And just as strong cards could continue in TOTW 2. In particular, the cards of the following players could be exceptionally strong:

Harry Kane: In the sensational 7-0 victory of Bayern against Bochum, Kane was probably the best player on the pitch. He scored 3 goals himself and assisted 2 more. A performance for which the Englishman simply has to be in TOTW 2.
Virgil Van Dijk: In Liverpool’s 3-1 victory against West Ham, VVD had an outstanding game, defended strongly, and even assisted a goal. It is quite possible that we could see him in TOTW 2.
Joao Cancelo: The right-back from FC Barcelona recorded one goal and one assist in the 3-2 victory against Celta Vigo. Whether that is enough for an appearance in the next Team of the Week, we will find out on Wednesday.

What do you think of the predictions for TOTW 2? Which player should definitely be in the new Team of the Week? Let us know in the comments!

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EA Sports FC 24: When can you play? All release dates and times

Thomas Dummer 28. September 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

The launch of EA Sports FC 24 is just around the corner. First, the web app launched, followed by early access. Now, the release of the standard edition is set for September 29, 2023.

Why are there different release dates for the launch of EA Sports FC 24? The period leading up to the official release is meticulously scheduled by EA, just like every year. About a week before the official release, the web app goes live, allowing you to make initial preparations for your ultimate team.

Then comes early access, which allows you to play FC 24 a full week before the official release. On September 29, the standard edition will be released.

Below, you will find all the relevant information about the individual launch dates for EA Sports FC 24.

Official release for EA FC 24 standard edition and non-pre-order customers

When is the official release? The official release date is on Friday, September 29. This is when pre-order customers of the standard edition will also enjoy their rewards. At this point, FC 24 will also be available in stores as a disc version.

When exactly can pre-order customers of the standard edition play FC 24?

If you purchased the game in the pre-order standard edition and downloaded it beforehand, you can start playing FC 24 directly at midnight from September 28 to September 29.

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EA Sports FC 24: The official gameplay trailer

Web app launches on September 20, companion app the next day

What is the web app? The ultimate team season started in the web app on Wednesday, September 20, a few days earlier than the launch. Traders will particularly benefit here, as the launch of the web app also marks the opening of the transfer market. You can find tips for the web app in EAFC 24 here.

In previous years, every FIFA player received so-called welcome packs. Depending on how long you have had a club in ultimate team, you received a specific number of starter packs with gold players. However, this year they apparently will not be available (via EA.com).

A day after the launch of the web app, the corresponding companion app will also launch on Thursday, September 21.

What is the companion app? The companion app is the official EA Sports companion app for ultimate team. Its layout is only slightly different from the web app, but it is somewhat more user-friendly in terms of usage and access.

Those who have already installed the companion app can look forward to a new update on September 21, which adjusts the contents to EA Sports FC 24.

At what time will the web and companion app for FC 24 be launched?

The web app launched on September 20 at 7:00 PM. A similar time is to be expected for the companion app.

You should also bring a high level of patience, as the enormous demand may lead to overloads. This could cause players to face login issues and may take several hours before you can actually start playing.

On September 22 at 00:00, along with the transfer market, the ball will also start rolling.

With early access, you can play FC 24 a week before release

What is early access? Early access allows you to play FC 24 a week before the official release, that is, on Friday, September 22.

To get early access, you need to have pre-ordered the ultimate edition of FC 24. The pre-order bonuses include useful starter aids for ultimate team, as well as early access, which gives you a chance for an exclusive promo this year.

For more information about early access and the accompanying event, check out our overview article on early access.

When exactly can I play FC 24 with early access?

The exact start time for players on Xbox and Playstation is 00:00. This means if you pre-ordered the ultimate edition and downloaded the game beforehand, you can start playing the first matches at midnight.

PC players will have to wait a bit longer. For PC, the start time is set for 5:00 AM British time, which is 6:00 AM German time.

But not only early access users can peek into the new FIFA successor at midnight.

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As an EA Play member, you can play starting September 22

What is EA Play? EA Play is a paid subscription service from EA Sports. As a member, you get the opportunity to invest 10 hours of gameplay in FC 24.

PC players with an EA Play Pro subscription even have the same unrestricted early access as those who pre-ordered the ultimate edition.

What exact start time is there for EA Play or EA Play Pro members?

With EA Play or EA Play Pro, you can start just like with early access on September 22 at 00:00 on Playstation and Xbox, and at 6:00 AM on PC.

If you neither have early access nor are a member of EA Play, you will have to wait for the official release date.

Thus, you have all dates and times at a glance.

If you want more information about the release, as well as the new FIFA successor EA Sports FC 24, check out our overview article on the most important dates and innovations for FC 24.

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Counter-Strike 2 is here – Everything about the release in 2 minutes

Dariusz Müller 27. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on September 27, 2023, the long wait for fans of Counter-Strike finally came to an end. We will show you what you need to know for the release of CS2.

Since Counter-Strike 2 was announced in March 2023 and is considered the successor to the popular e-sport title Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, fans have been waiting for news about the official release of the tactical shooter – and that could be surprisingly soon.

Everything you need to know about the release will be shown here.

Update, September 27, 2023, 21:40: The article was originally published on September 26, when it was still speculation by the community that the release of Counter-Strike 2 would be on Wednesday. We have updated the article on the evening of September 27, after Counter-Strike 2 has been released.

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Counter-Strike 2 Release: Date and Time

What do we know about the release? Counter-Strike 2 was officially released as an update for CS:GO at 22:40 on September 27, 2023.

On time for the release, Valve also released a short launch trailer for Counter-Strike 2, showcasing the gameplay along with some revised maps of the tactical shooter.

You can see the launch trailer for CS2 here:

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Counter-Strike 2: Valve once again impresses with the launch trailer

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What was previously known about the release of CS2? Already on September 20, a post from the official Twitter account of Counter-Strike 2 caused speculation in the community. Players suspected ahead of the release that CS2 might be released on September 27.

In the tweet, the CS2 account asked what Twitter users would be doing next Wednesday. Fans believe this means CS2 will be fully released on that day.

We embed the tweet from the CS2 account here:

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What time is the release? An exact time for the release was not known in advance, as the launch on September 27 was just speculation from the community. Rumors suggested that the CS:GO successor would be released at 19:00 German time, but that did not happen.

Hours later, at 22:40, it was time, and CS2 replaced CS:GO.

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Counter-Strike 2 heralds a new era – The most important changes in the video

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Counter-Strike 2 on Steam: Price and Download

This is known about the price of CS2: Counter-Strike will be released as a free upgrade from CS:GO, which is also playable as free-to-play. Valve announced this on the official Counter-Strike website.

What do we know about the download of CS2? According to Steam, the download of Counter-Strike 2 is a total of 33.6 GB, making it slightly larger than CS:GO.

If the download initially causes problems for you or if the store page still shows CS:GO, it helped us to completely close Steam – possibly even via the task manager.

During the limited testing phase of Counter-Strike 2, which has been running since March 2023, the download size of CS2 was about 15 GB.

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What do we know about a console release: At the current time, there is nothing known about a release of Counter-Strike 2 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, or Xbox One. The limited testing phase of CS2 has not been playable on consoles.

Since CS:GO is not available on Xbox or PlayStation, the chances of a console release for Counter-Strike 2 are slim.

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Counter-Strike 2: Release, Beta and Changes to the Successor of CS:GO

Dariusz Müller 27. September 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

From CS:GO it becomes Counter-Strike 2. Therefore, we list all the important information about the release, the start of the limited tests, and all changes.

Valve has officially announced Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), an update for the popular tactical shooter CS:GO. Here, we summarize all the information you need to know about the CS:GO successor.

Update: September 26, 2023: The article was originally published in March 2023. We updated it on September 26 to include new information and a release date speculated by the community.

Update: September 27, 2023: Counter-Strike 2 is now available. More information about the release, including a launch trailer and download size, can be found here: Counter-Strike 2 is now here – Everything about the release in 2 minutes

CS2 Release – When is the update coming?

When is the release of CS2? Counter-Strike 2 is expected to be released in summer 2023. A precise release date is currently not known, but the community currently speculates that Counter-Strike 2 will be released on September 27, 2023.

The basis for the speculation is a tweet from the official CS2 Twitter account, which asked on September 20, 2023: “What are you doing next Wednesday?”

You can see the corresponding tweet here:

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CS2 Beta starts as a limited test – How to participate

When does the limited test start? The “Beta” of CS2, actually a limited test of the update, is already running. The testing phase started shortly after the CS2 announcement on March 22, 2023.

How do I participate in the limited CS2 test? Players participating in the test are selected by the development team based on various factors. These factors include a trust factor and the playtime on official Valve servers.

If you are selected to participate in the CS2 tests, you will receive a notification in the CS:GO menu. The notification contains an invitation, with which you can start the download.

For more information, there is an FAQ on Steam.

CS2 – What changes does the CS:GO successor receive?

What improves Counter-Strike 2? Counter-Strike will improve several aspects of the game. On the website, Valve lists the following content:

Smoke grenades (gameplay, spread, reactions to light)
Redesign of maps (cleaner, brighter)
High-resolution effects: The game graphics, visual effects, and interface have been revamped
The sound effects have been renovated and retuned
New ranked mode: In CS2, the ranked mode has been revamped and renamed “Premier”.
Removal of the buy menu: The buy menu, as known from CS:GO, will be replaced by a revamped purchase menu.

The biggest change in Counter-Strike 2 is the switch to Valve’s newer “Source 2” engine, which also runs Dota 2.

You can find a detailed overview of the most important changes in CS2

CS2 Trailer

There is currently no official trailer for Counter-Strike 2. However, Valve has released some videos showcasing some of the upcoming changes.

One of the most impressive changes will be the smoke grenades. You can see how these look in Counter-Strike 2 here:

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Counter-Strike 2: Trailer – The New Smoke

CS2 Skins – What happens to your CS:GO skins when CS2 launches in summer?

Carrying over all skins: Valve has confirmed that you will carry over all CS:GO items to Counter-Strike 2. You will not lose your skins, knives, or stickers.

Additionally, the weapons will receive new high-resolution models in CS2, with some weapon skins benefiting from this. The new, revamped lighting system will also make your skins shine in a new light. Collectors can therefore look forward to this.

CS legend shroud has also shared some of his first thoughts on Counter-Strike 2:

Shooter God shroud talks on Twitch about his first impressions of Counter-Strike 2, joking: “Bye bye FPS”

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Frustrated gamers punish Destiny 2 on Steam: player with 6,100 hours writes negative review

Schuhmann 27. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

The shooter Destiny 2 actually has good reviews on Steam: Looking at all 565,000 user reviews since the Steam release in October 2019, the online shooter stands at “very positive”. However, in the last 30 days, something went wrong: The reviews have gotten significantly worse. Even a player with 6,100 hours in the shooter expresses their frustration.

How is Destiny 2 currently performing on Steam?

Destiny 2 has been on a positive path again after a low point in July 2023. In the last 30 days, there have been peaks of 145,390 players online – the highest number since May 2023.
Compared to the previous month, Destiny 2 gained 25% in average player numbers.
However, the recent reviews over the last 30 days are now just balanced; they are usually “very positive”.

In August, the new season of the witch started, reigniting interest in Destiny:

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DDOS attacks ruin the fun for players and Destiny 2’s reviews on Steam

What is the reason for this? Especially from September 22 to 24, Destiny 2 received an excessive number of negative reviews on Steam.

A German user wrote on September 24: “I think after 2,698 hours in this game, I can express an opinion: The game is trash. It wasn’t always like this. But it gets worse with each expansion.”

A player with 1,600 hours wrote on September 25: “Ignore the game until Bungie has the DDOS problems under control.”

A player with 6,100 hours cursed (via steam): “I had 6 wins and 0 losses. Was DDOS’d. Had then 5-0, again DDOS. Then again 5-0 and DDOS, meanwhile I was solo the whole time. Thank you, hacker group. Bungie’s servers are terrible. I won’t spend another $100 on the Destiny 2 expansion. It’s not worth it. I’m uninstalling. The game is full of trash.”

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This is behind the negative reviews: There are some disappointed players who criticize Destiny in general for the development and the “addictive gameplay”.

The drop in reviews on Steam is caused by the DDOS attacks that the servers suffered in the last days.

Many seem to have written out their frustration. Those who disconnect from a well-running PvP match probably forget that they have already spent 254 days with the game, and that’s only with the relatively new PC version.

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Diablo 4: Players do not understand a decision from Blizzard – “A carrot that no one can reach”

Schuhmann 27. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 4, there is a clear point of criticism that many can agree on: Blizzard has simply overdone it with the rarest items. They are so rare that searching for them does not provide motivation. Players are considering how to improve the situation.

What decision is being made:

In Diablo 4, there are so-called “Uber Uniques“: These are 7 unique items. These items drop from monsters higher than level 85, starting from World Tier 4.
The drop rate of the items is described as “virtually impossible.” There are rumors of chances around 1:800,000. Most players will definitely never see them.
The items also have no fixed values, meaning they can turn out weaker or stronger, and they are not tradable.

It is simply not understood why Blizzard has decided to make these items drop so rarely, that they are unreachable for all players.

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What is the problem with the items? Players are discussing these Uber Uniques on reddit. It is understood what function the items are supposed to fulfill in Diablo 4: They serve as a mythical “end goal” in Diablo 4, as a carrot for players to chase to keep them engaged.

Just as one holds a carrot in front of a donkey to keep it moving forward, even though it cannot reach it, Blizzard dangles these items in front of players to motivate them to slay the next thousand demons.

However, it is believed that this carrot is indeed unreachable. Loot that no one can ever obtain is ridiculous in a loot game, complains one user. Another player says he would pay a lot of money to know what happened in the Blizzard meeting when discussing the drop rates of the items in Diablo 4.

There is speculation about how the meeting on the drop rates at Blizzard might have gone. One person speculates that there was a discussion: “We don’t have an endgame in Diablo 4, so make the chances for the items four times worse. That is our endgame!”

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Another player explains: In earlier Diablo games, the rarest items were too easy to obtain, and everyone ran around with a “best-in-slot” item; however, in Diablo 4, Blizzard has gone totally overboard. He has never met anyone who says they would farm for a Shako, as the probability is simply too low and random to set it as a goal.

Additionally: It is also criticized that even if one is lucky enough to find an Uber Unique, they could still be unfortunate enough to find one with poorly rolled stats.

On the other hand, such a unique item is only active for this season, so one only has a short pleasure from it. After all, no one plays in Eternal Mode.

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What might be a way to solve the problem? One player suggests making the items at least tradable. Then one would have an achievable goal: One could collect and trade strong items until they could earn enough gold to buy an Uber Unique. That would provide a clear goal, an attainable carrot.

Others consider: Such an item would be so valuable that it would probably only be sold for many US dollars in real money.

The best option would probably be to increase the drop probability to a level where the carrot seems far away but at least somewhat reachable.

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CoD MW2 & Warzone: Season 6 has started – All information in 1 minute

Christos Tsogos 27. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone are launching with its upcoming update in Season 6. Here you will get all the info on the update and the content in a quick overview.

Season 6 has started and with it, there are new skins, weapons, and modes as well as maps that you can test thoroughly. Therefore, we show you in our overview what you can expect from Season 6 and we will update this post as soon as new information becomes available.

You can find a short trailer of the upcoming maps in Season 6 for Modern Warfare 2 here:

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CoD MW2 & Warzone: Season 6 – Release, Update, Content

When did Season 6 start? On September 27, 2023.

How big will the update be? The update for MW2 amounts to 29 GB. The update for Warzone 2 is 3 GB. You need 5.8 GB for the multiplayer pack. Additionally, there are some co-op and campaign updates that require some MB. All values come from the PS5.

What’s included in the update? Activision has planned a lot of content and items that you can expect with Season 6. The following is known:

CoD MW2
- 4 maps at launch
- 2 additional maps as reskins (Mid-Season)
- Classic modes get a spooky touch (Mid-Season)
- Soul event (Mid-Season)
- Log-in items (Mid-Season)
- New cosmetic items for ranked play
- 3 new weapons at launch
- 1 new weapon (Mid-Season)
- New prestige
Warzone
- Zombie Royale is back for 2 maps
- Operation Nightmare
- Vondead, instead of Vondel
- Changes to the map fitting for Halloween
Additional content
- Fresh Battle Pass
- Halloween event
- New spooky skins in the shop

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In Season 6, everything revolves around spooky figures that you might still remember from your childhood. Skeletor or Ash Williams are immortalized as skins and even Lilith and Inarius from Diablo 4 manage to fight with guns against musicians like Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj.

How these skins look and where you can get them, you will find out here in our post: You can soon play the 2 most important characters from Diablo 4 yourself … in Call of Duty

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To get one of the best robes in Baldur’s Gate 3, you actually have to permanently sacrifice a companion

Fabienne Kissel 27. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3 there is a strong robe in Act 1, for which you usually have to permanently sacrifice a companion. However, a player has shown that there is another way to do it without losing the companion. MeinMMO tells you how to go about it.

Spoiler Warning: The text contains spoilers for a companion quest in Act 1.

In Faerûn, there are many powerful items, from legendary weapons and armor to strong permanent advantages that can make a decisive difference in combat. One of these coveted armors is the Hell robe from Mizora, which you can grab in Act 1.

To obtain this robe, players have so far had to kill the tiefling lady Karlach, one of the companions in the game. However, a player has discovered a way to get the Hell robe without permanently eliminating Karlach. You can even recruit her afterwards.

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Normally, you have to permanently sacrifice Karlach for the robe, but there is another way

What kind of robe is this? You can obtain the Hell robe from Mizora. It grants you fire resistance, +1 to your armor class, and a level 4 spell called Fire Shield: Warm. The spell deals 2d8 fire damage when the opponent hits you with a melee attack – it can last for 10 turns as long as you don’t lose your concentration. Additionally, you take only half the damage if it’s cold damage. On top of that, the robe looks pretty good.

How do I obtain the robe? Normally, you have to permanently sacrifice your beloved tiefling lady Karlach for the robe. However, the player acedamegames shows you on Instagram how to obtain the robe without losing Karlach.

Here you can see acedamegames’ video:

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This is how you can do it according to acedamegames:

First, go to the Druid Grove and talk to Wyll. He will ask you if you can defeat the devil for him. Accept the quest, recruit Wyll, and release all your other companions except for him.
Next, go to Karlach, but press G once so that Wyll does not follow you to her. Otherwise, a sequence with him will start. Now you kill Karlach first without talking to her beforehand. It’s best to use a ranged weapon, spell, or cantrip for this. But don’t worry, she won’t be permanently dead.
Now return to Wyll and talk to him to continue his story quest.
Now you can bring Karlach back to life with a resurrection scroll. But be careful not to get too close to her so you don’t trigger a cutscene.
Teleport to camp and take a long rest.
Mizora will now come to you. After the dialogue, you will receive the powerful Hell robe.
After that, you can return to Karlach and even recruit her as if nothing ever happened.

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Overall, this method shows that there are often multiple ways to achieve your goals in Baldur’s Gate 3… also in this case through exploits.

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China wins 1st e-sport gold in huge game that seems super familiar to you, even though you haven’t played it

Schuhmann 27. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, the Asia Games 2022 are taking place in Hangzhou, and for the first time, gaming is also on the agenda: The first competition in E-sports has taken place, and China won the tournament in ‘Honor of Kings’ (Mobile) . The game, a sort of Mobile League of Legends with superheroes, is huge in Asia but has not been able to establish itself in the West as ‘Arena of Valor’.

What kind of tournament is this?

The ‘Asia Games’ take place every 4 years. The Asia Games 2022 were postponed to 2023 due to Covid and are currently running in Hangzhou, China.
In addition to traditional sports, Asian competitors also hold competitions in mind sports like chess or Go. E-sports are participating for the first time in 2023.
The Chinese have now won the first E-sport gold in the history of the Asia Games in the game ‘Honor of Kings’.

Honor of Kings was released in Europe in August 2017 under the name Arena of Valor:

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Honor of Kings is a LoL clone that is huge in China

What kind of game is this? The Chinese gaming giant Tencent acquired the studio Riot Games in 2011 and, according to reports, asked the LoL team to develop a ‘Mobile LoL’ for the market in China, because although League of Legends is popular there, the Chinese prefer to play on mobile devices rather than PCs.

However, Riot Games refused, stating that LoL would not work on mobile devices. The Chinese then built a pretty audacious LoL clone for mobile devices, called ‘Heroes of Kings’, and distributed it through their super app WeChat.

In the years that followed, ‘Honor of Kings’ became a massive game in China, played by millions of people, including 163 million women.

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Why don’t we know this? Tencent’s attempt to introduce the game to the West as ‘Arena of Valor’ in 2017 failed. In 2017, we even published a tier list for the game on MeinMMO and saw some quirky heroes like Batman.

By now, there is also an official mobile version of LoL. It seems to be possible to bring LoL to mobile devices after all.

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Thus, China won: China, as the home country of ‘Honor of Kings’, clearly defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the tournament. Thailand came in third.

The final was played in an E-sport center for 4,500 spectators in Hangzhou.

The coach of Malaysia said after the defeat that China is a giant in this game. Competing against them feels like the grandson challenging his grandfather. They are disappointed that they couldn’t give Malaysia its first gold but gave their best.

League of Legends is also played at the Asia Games. For South Korean professionals like Faker, it’s not just about gold and glory, but also about dodging military service:

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PS Plus: Games in October 2023 are known – Included are scary monsters and the Wild West

Niko Hernes 27. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

There are again 3 free games for PS Plus Essential subscribers in October. Leaks have already revealed two, and now the third game is finally known. Included is a horror game, farming, and the Wild West.

What games are coming to PS Plus in October? These 3 games you will receive in October:

The Callisto Protocol
Farming Simulator 22
Weird West

When can I get the games? If you have an Essential subscription with PS Plus, you can secure the games for your library starting from 03.10.2023.

The Callisto Protocol

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New horror game comes from a developer of Dead Space and looks exactly like that

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Glen Schofield is an expert in modern survival horror and played a major role in the first Dead Space. For The Callisto Protocol, he wanted to return to horror with his own studio. This game has also become a sci-fi survival horror.

As an inmate of a space prison, you must survive in an environment full of creatures. Just like in Dead Space, the different body parts of the monsters are important in combat. In addition to ranged weapons, melee combat is also a major focus of the game.

Soon you will also be able to scare yourselves in cinemas with a new video game adaptation:

Farming Simulator 22

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Farming Simulator 22 – Cinematic Trailer for Relaxed Job Simulation

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If you feel like relaxed farming, you could find what you’re looking for in Farming Simulator 22. Typical for the genre, you have a field and do everything that a farmer does in his profession. Crop production, animal husbandry, and other known activities are covered here.

For fans of tractors and agricultural equipment, there are numerous real brands and machines. Especially the mod support full of community mods on the console offers fans of such games countless things to try and play.

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Weird West

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Weird West – Trailer for the crazy adventure in the Wild West

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Weird West comes from the people who also brought you Prey and Dishonored, and is an immersive sim. Instead of a first-person perspective, you are in a bird’s-eye view, playing different characters with their own stories in a fantasy version of the Wild West.

The decision-making options and the many approaches to combat and missions are the highlight in Weird West. You have a large arsenal of weapons and abilities, making it worthwhile to replay the game multiple times. If you also enjoy quirky characters and stories, you will find a hidden gem here.

Until when can you secure the games? You can secure the 3 games until July 7th, and as long as you have the PS Plus Essential subscription, you can keep them and play during that time.

In the Essential subscription, you also receive additional goodies in the form of skins or currencies for various games.

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The MMORPG Throne and Liberty showcases its endgame with world bosses, areas, and PvE dungeons

Alexander Leitsch 27. September 2023 Reading time 4 minutes

Throne and Liberty showcased a lot of its PvP at the beginning of 2023, but PvE fans were uncertain about what to expect in the game. In a new Producer Letter, general mid and endgame content has now been presented. The bosses make a good impression visually.

What was shown exactly? The blog post was about the mid and endgame of Throne and Liberty, which is set to begin at level 30. It showcased:

The two world bosses Malakka, the Eye of Death, and Archboss Tevent.
Artworks for three different zones were displayed, each accompanied by a small description.
The first instanced dungeon “The Breach.” It is aimed at a group of 6 players and is said to require typical MMO elements like tanking and support. At the end, a challenging boss and useful loot await you.

All the images immediately make you want more, especially the fight against Archboss Tevent looks exciting. It is a huge skeleton monster with purple abilities. The screenshot shows around two dozen players fighting it.

This developer letter is, by the way, a supplement to the first one, in which the new combat system and changes to the attributes and the leveling process were introduced.

We have included images of the two bosses and the final boss in the dungeon here:

A lot of PvE in the open world, but conflicts are constantly occurring

How exactly is the midgame structured? From the available information, we know that Throne and Liberty revolves a lot around leveling up and improving your equipment. For this, you can quest in the open game world and participate in dynamic events.

Some of these events are aimed only at PvE players, while others are active with PvP. You can tell by a circular marking around the event. If you enter this, you will automatically be drawn into combat with other players. However, you cannot lose much since there is no full loot and no other consequences from dying, apart from the loss of time.

New is the group dungeon, which will be unlocked at level 30. It is supposed to be challenging, while also providing a good alternative to continue collecting XP and crafting materials.

If you do not want to enter the instanced dungeon, you can visit one of the dungeons in the open world. However, PvP usually prevails there, so you have to fight other players for grind spots and rewards.

Here you can get a first glimpse of the new combat system:

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Throne and Liberty – Preview of the new combat system

Which areas await in the midgame? One area is named Orcs’ Gorge. These orcs are considered the strongest fighters in the history of the continent Solysium. There are said to be constant battles with the green-skinned beasts. Just the concept art shows the typical wooden palisades, tent buildings, and towers that one expects from these creatures.

In the second area, the Grayclaw Forest, werewolves are waiting to take you out. In the Korean presentation, there is mention of a large bridge that has been destroyed, forcing you to run through the werewolf domain.

Zone three is called Lizard Island and is a volcanic island and home to a lizard tribe.

In all three zones, the special weather system will again play a role.

What happens in the endgame? While midgame begins at level 30, you can continue playing until level 50. Only then will you have reached max level. Generally, you can continue to explore the existing content – like the dungeon or quests – or you can focus more on PvP. Because that plays an important role in the endgame.

On the one hand, there are the conflict zones. Every 2-3 days, each area becomes a conflict zone, where guilds fight for territorial control. However, this only happens one zone at a time, allowing you to avoid them well.

The second element is the battle for the large castle, which has been seen again and again in trailers. This battle only takes place every two weeks and brings some bonuses to the controlling guild, but also new tasks.

A outpost, for example, collects taxes, which, however, must be transported to the castle. Other guilds can attack this caravan and thereby seize part or even all of the taxes.

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When will TL finally be released? The release of Throne and Liberty has been postponed from 2021 to 2022 and then to 2023. We now know, however, that the MMORPG will not be released in our region until 2024.

In Korea, it is supposed to start in December, along with all changes like the removal of autoplay and adjustments to the leveling process.

Currently, there is a beta running in North America, which, however, is under NDA.

What do you think of the latest information about Throne and Liberty? Are you interested in the MMORPG, or are you more skeptical?

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Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty: Should you swear an oath to President Myers or not?

Dariusz Müller 27. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In the course of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty you can swear an oath to the NUSA, but should you really do that?

Attention Spoiler: Anyone reading here will encounter information about the fourth main quest of the “Phantom Liberty” story. You have been warned.

Cyberpunk 2077 received a new story with Phantom Liberty featuring new characters, dialogues, and decisions. One of these decisions you encounter when playing the mission “Lucretia My Reflection,” where you meet Rosalind Myers, the president of the NUSA, in an apartment.

During a dialogue, you will have to decide whether you want to pledge an oath to the country. What consequences your decision has and whether you should take the oath will be explained here.

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Phantom Liberty: Take the oath, yes or no?

What impact does the decision have? For the course of the “Phantom Liberty” story as well as the different endings, your decision whether you want to take the oath or not has no impact.

Even if you choose not to take the oath, you will still be a member of the Federal Intelligence Agency (FIA).

It primarily concerns a decision meant for playing your role and you can choose the option that you like best.

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How do the characters react if I take the oath? If you decide to take the oath, you will receive certain reactions from President Myers and Johnny Silverhand.

Johnny will be unhappy with your decision and will criticize you with the words “fucking pathetic.” In contrast, President Myers will show delight. On the other hand, the president of the NUSA will be disappointed if you do not take the oath.

If you refuse the oath, Johnny is happy. This can increase the connection you have with the eccentric rocker. How well the relationship between V and Johnny is will then influence the ending of Cyberpunk 2077.

Not all decisions in Cyberpunk 2077 have such little impact on the game flow as the question of whether or not you want to take an oath. A wrong answer can even completely exclude you from the Phantom Liberty story:

Cyberpunk 2077: You can easily exclude yourself from the Phantom Liberty story – Here’s how to avoid that

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„A Friend in Life and Death“ – Twitch streamer tells how MontanaBlack helped him in a tough time

Lydia 27. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamers Carsten aka ELoTRiX (31) and Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (35) are good friends. After a longer streaming break, ELoTRiX recently returned and reported how his buddy supported him.

Which streamer is it about? ELoTRiX became known in 2011 with gameplay videos of shooters on YouTube. Today he is considered the first major shooter YouTuber in Germany. Meanwhile, he is primarily active on Twitch and also one of the most-watched German content creators there.

From the end of July to mid-September 2023, ELoTRiX was not on air and withdrew from the public eye as well. In a post on X.com, formerly Twitter, he announced that personal circumstances were the reason for the prolonged break.

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ELoTRiX: ‘I almost have to cry now’

What was such a difficult phase? When ELoTRiX spontaneously returned on September 12, 2023, he did not want to name the exact reasons for his break. However, it seems that the streamer had gone through a difficult phase and had been struggling with his mental health.

During this time, he received many messages from people in his surroundings, including numerous friendly content creators. One, however, stood out particularly: MontanaBlack is said to have called ELoTRiX several times daily until he finally answered the phone after 50 attempts.

How did MontanaBlack help? The Twitch streamer explains that “in such a phase” every call and every message would mean stress for him. Therefore, he did not respond to the well-meaning attempts to reach him. However, MontanaBlack simply kept trying.

This persistence apparently meant a lot to ELoTRiX: “I almost have to cry now. Monte is a friend for life and death to me.” Regardless of the fame, MontanaBlack is simply “a true brother,” the Twitch streamer says.

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In his own stream, MontanaBlack also talked about the situation. He clarifies that he was not calling persistently to annoy his buddy. He was aware that ELoTRiX simply did not have the strength to answer the phone.

ELoTRiX wanted to talk to no one and just wanted to be in his own world, says the 35-year-old. MontanaBlack explains that he knows such phases himself and understands how much it can mean to see such calls and know that someone is thinking of you and is there if you want to talk.

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