Diablo 4 Season 2 has “so much stuff” that Blizzard needs 4 hours to explain it

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Season 1 in Diablo 4 could not particularly convince the community. The lack of good endgame content and the grind quickly led to a yawning emptiness in Sanctuary. This is supposed to change with Season 2, as Blizzard is already talking about a lot of stuff that is supposed to await you.

What is the problem with Season 1? Many fans get upset when they think about Season 1. Whether it’s due to the trivial season quest, the season mechanics, nerfs, or lack of new endgame content – it’s all no fun.

Season 1 was a disaster for Blizzard, but this is supposed to change with Season 2. Rod Fergusson, the head behind Diablo, left a teaser on Twitter, stirring up the excitement for Season 2.

When does Season 1 end? Season 1 in Diablo 4 is supposed to end on October 17, 2023. The time is not known yet, but we estimate it to be around the evening between 6 or 7 PM.

Season 2 is supposed to revolve around vampires. A trailer already shows glimpses of the new catastrophe:

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

Blizzard tries to hype the fans

What does Blizzard say? Rod Fergusson wrote on his Twitter account about the amount of ‘things’ that players can expect in Season 2. According to him, there’s: ‘So much stuff in Diablo 4 Season 2 that Adam Fletcher (Community Director of Diablo) has to host two deep dive streams to cover it all!’.

Adam then replied with the following words: ‘It’s quite a lot. I expect both streams to last about 2 hours’.

Here’s the tweet from the two Diablo colleagues:

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Content-wise, however, this tweet provides no new information. Neither about what players can expect nor when they can expect new information regarding Season 2. Either way, the fans of Diablo 4 have an opinion on Rod Fergusson’s statement, and it is very clear.

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What does the community say? Players are not falling for this kind of advertising. They do not trust Rod Fergusson and want solid information on what to expect in Season 2. A Reddit user therefore responds as follows to this tweet:

  • zeroskill99: ‘I’m not interested, just publish an article lol…that’s not hard.’
  • DisasterDifferent543: ‘I’d rather read patch notes than listen to developers lying to us about how great everything is.’
  • shawnkfox: ‘Rod said Season 1 would also be great. I assume that every word that comes out of Rod’s mouth is complete nonsense until proven otherwise.’
  • Pousse_m0usse ‘I have no trust in Rod and I am far above this marketing talk. I can hardly wait to receive more ‘chunky’, terrible patch notes. It may sound salty, but they need to rebuild trust, their private jokes interest no one. The lesson learned is anyway: It’s so hard for me to deal with my expectations that I have none.’

It remains to be seen how Blizzard can win back the trust of the player base. So far, Season 1 is not going well, and Path of Exile 2 is hot on the developers’ heels. The game could compete with Diablo 4: I played Path of Exile 2 and it’s already doing 3 things better than Diablo 4

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Twitch streamers are surprised by million-dollar donations, yet still not a dollar richer

Sarah Sarah Reading time 2 minutes

Multiple Twitch streamers were surprised by mysterious donations worth 1,000,000 dollars that never reached them. The error that caused this remains unresolved by Twitch.

How can you donate on Twitch? The world of live streaming on Twitch offers viewers various ways to support their favorite streamers.

These include paid subscriptions, the use of “bits”, and direct cash donations.

The preferred method is direct cash donations as they arrive at the streamers without deductions. Unlike subscriptions and bits, where Twitch retains a significant portion of the revenues, depending on the individual agreements between the platform and the streamer.

Here you can watch a video about another streamer who was disappointed by a donation:

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Twitch streamer shaves his head for donation and is bitterly disappointed!

What kind of donations are these? Cash donations are a welcome support for most streamers. But recently, a mysterious problem has arisen. This could create the impression that some viewers suddenly have a wealth of millions.

Donations of 1,000,000 US dollars are circulating on the platform and confusing some streamers. However, the money does not reach any of the affected content creators.

The streamers are equally pleased and disappointed by these mysterious donations, which appear like a gift from the heavens. But ultimately, they dissipate like a dream.

“Bro, what the hell? How did you do that?” asks Forsen

Who has this happened to? One of the streamers affected by this confusing situation is the Swedish content creator Forsen. With 1.7 million followers on Twitch, he has made a name for himself over the years.

Forsen is known for his long career and remarkable projects. These include winning first place in a Twitch Rivals PUBG Invitational tournament in 2018 and epic Minecraft speedruns against renowned streamers like xQc.

How did Forsen react? On September 17, Forsen was interrupted during one of his Minecraft speedrun attempts. A user named “Furrsen” surprised him with a donation of 999,999.99 US dollars.

However, Forsen was skeptical and initially reacted with astonishment: “Bro, what the hell? How did you do that?” After a brief investigation, it became clear that it must have been an error, as the donation was not officially authorized by Twitch. The user had apparently circumvented system limits.

Still, Forsen praised the supposed donor for his creative initiative: “The first one who managed to do it, a big shout-out to him.”

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Who else is affected? Forsen is not the only streamer to have encountered this puzzle. The LoL icon Jankos and other streamers were also surprised by supposed large donations that later turned out to be inauthentic.

Some of these donations came from anonymous accounts, with the user “Furrsen” now deleted from the platform.

How does Twitch respond? So far, Twitch has not made any official statement regarding this mysterious phenomenon. The affected streamers and their viewers, however, continue to hope for clarification.

In the meantime, the mysterious million-dollar donations remain an unsolved puzzle in the world of live streaming on Twitch, causing both excitement and confusion.

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EA Sports FC 24: The 20 fastest players for Ultimate Team – These stars have the highest speed

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

A little over a week is all you have to wait for the release of EA Sports FC 24. However, we have already compiled the 20 fastest stars for you and promise you a fast-paced list.

What do players with high speed bring you? Simply explained: more speed gives you a tremendous advantage in running duels with your opponent. You literally outrun your opponent with the ball before they can engage you in a tackle.

Speed has always been one of the most important stats in FIFA and will likely continue to be so in the new FC 24.

We have also noticed that many players have lost speed compared to FIFA 23 and not as many stars possess a speed rating of 90+. This means that if you own one of the high-speed players introduced below, it could be a great help in the beginning.

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The fastest stars in EA Sports FC 24

Where did we get our information? The post shown above comes from the official Twitter account of EA Sports.

EA Sports has kindly compiled the fastest players, as you can see from the post. Last Friday, the complete database with all 17,000 players for FC 24 was also released. Therefore, we can confidently say that the stars listed here will bring the best speed ratings at the start of EA Sports FC 24.

The fastest players in FC 24

Who are the fastest players? Here you see the lists of the fastest male and female players for FC 24. Let’s start with the fastest men.

Name (Rating)Position/LeagueSpeed
Kylian Mbappé (91)ST/ Ligue197
Vinícius Júnior (89)LF/ La Liga95
Ousmane Dembélé (86)RF/ Ligue 193
Rafael Leão (86)LF/ Serie A93
Theo Hernández (85)LV/ Serie A93
Moussa Diaby (84)RM/ Premier League95
Alphonso Davies (83)LV/ 1. Bundesliga95
Jeremie Frimpong (83)RAV/ 1. Bundesliga94
Rafa (83)MS/ Liga Portugal93
Iñaki Williams (81)RM/ La Liga94
Karim Adeyemi (80)LM/ 1. Bundesliga96
Sheraldo Becker (78)ST/ 1. Bundesliga94
Michael (77)LM/ Saudi Pro League94
Ismaila Sarr (76)RM/ Ligue 194
Kevin Schade (72)RF/ Premier League94
Sirlord Conteh (68)ST/ 2. Bundesliga95

Bundesliga strongly represented: Upon closer inspection of the table, any German football fan would be thrilled. Five players from the German leagues have made it among the fastest in FC 24. Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi can even celebrate a strong second place with a speed rating of 96.

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We are a bit surprised that the two speed machines Adama Traoré and Achraf Hakimi have not found a place among the sprightliest players. While muscle man Traoré can no longer be found in the FC 24 database, Hakimi has only a speed rating of 92 left.

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Additionally, Kevin Schade has also secured a spot among the fastest players from the Premier League. But one player is in a league of his own. And that’s not really a surprise.

Once again, French superstar Kylian Mbappé leads the pack. No one can match his speed stat of 97. Coupled with his other strong attributes, the phenomenon is once again among the very strongest cards in Ultimate Team.

The fastest female players in FC 24

Who are the fastest female players? Now let’s look at the fastest female players in FC 24. Among the top 20, there are currently only four stars from women’s football. The men still have a slight edge.

If you generally want to learn more about the ratings of your favorite stars, the EA Sports database provides the perfect opportunity.

Name (Rating)Position/LeagueSpeed
Sophia Olivia Smith (88)ST/ National Women’s Soccer League93
Trinity Rodman (84)RF/ National Women’s Soccer League94
Delphine Cascarino (84)RM/ D1 Arkema94
Rosemonde Kouassi (80)ST/D1 Arkema94

There are also real high-speed female players. Three of them come with a strong speed of 94. Depending on how much they cost, you could also strike on the transfer market with these players to outrun your opponents.

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We are a bit surprised that the two speed machines Adama Traoré and Achraf Hakimi have not found a place among the sprightliest players. While muscle man Traoré can no longer be found in the FC 24 database, Hakimi has only a speed rating of 92 left.

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Cheat maker announces offensive against Destiny 2, sees the “Day of Reckoning” has come

Britta ♤ BeAngel Britta ♤ BeAngel Reading time 4 minutes

In February 2023, Destiny 2 won an arbitration against the cheat manufacturer AimJunkies and was awarded 4 million euros. However, AimJunkies has appealed the arbitration decision and announced through its lawyer that it seeks a “day of reckoning” in an ongoing lawsuit before a jury to finally bring Bungie’s “house of cards” crashing down.

This relentless legal battle concerns: The conflict began two years ago when Bungie filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Seattle accusing AimJunkies and Phoenix Digital Group, which allegedly developed a Destiny 2 cheating software, of copyright infringement and trademark infringement.

What initially seemed like a quick settlement quickly turned into a protracted legal dispute, with the parties still unable to agree on a final resolution.

  • AimJunkies argued that cheating does not violate the law and thereby rejected Bungie’s copyright allegations.
  • A judge subsequently ruled essentially in favor of AimJunkies, stating that the original lawsuit did not provide sufficient evidence for a plausible claim that the “Destiny 2 hacks” violated copyright.
  • Bungie was then allowed to file a new lawsuit to address the deficiencies of the first claim. AimJunkies took this opportunity to counterclaim, accusing Bungie of hacking itself.
  • In February, the most significant court decision in this legal dispute was made during an arbitration. A judge ruled that there had been a violation of the anti-circumvention provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), awarding Bungie damages of 4 million euros.

This arbitration ruling is currently being challenged by AimJunkies. The cheat manufacturer has become increasingly convinced after its partial successes that “Bungie’s case is a house of cards, lacking any legal basis.” And now it wants to bring that down once and for all.

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Aimjunkies sees Bungie’s case on the verge of collapse

Thus, arguments were made against Bungie’s lawsuit: The cheat manufacturer and distributor AimJunkies has positioned a fierce opponent in lawyer Philip P. Mann from Mann Law Group PLLC.

During the proceedings, he made it clear: “Cheating is not against the law” and “the court should not engage in questionable tactics and should apply the actual existing laws, not those apparently conjured up by Bungie.”

According to AimJunkies, it is evident that Bungie wants to use its power here only to intimidate others and to achieve in court what it cannot accomplish in the market. However, they are not impressed by this.

Therefore, it now seems a jury must decide: After Bungie filed a motion for summary judgment following the arbitration ruling in February, further discussions took place behind the scenes between the parties, but these remained hidden from the public.

However, from a protocol decision issued last week by District Judge Thomas S. Zilly, some details could be gleaned.

Bungie appeared to hope to resolve the dispute without litigation, arguing it was clear that AimJunkies had violated its copyright. The cheat seller ultimately had to copy parts of the Destiny 2 game code in order to create its cheat.

  • However, the court rejected this motion as there was no hard evidence that parts of the Destiny 2 game code were copied.
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Regarding trademark infringement, Bungie argued that AimJunkies had used the Destiny 2 logo to promote its cheats.

  • Judge Zilly noted that this use of the Destiny logo must also cause a “confusion among consumers” to be considered infringement.
  • However, AimJunkies’ use differed from that of a typical counterfeiter, who uses trademarked logos to make a product look identical to the original.

Based on these reasons, Bungie’s motion for a summary judgment on the trademark infringement lawsuit was thus denied.

The lawsuit regarding copyright and trademark claims must now be presented to a jury in court. The trial is set for December 2023. However, Bungie has informed the court that it wishes to postpone that date by 120 days.

This is how AimJunkies commented on the decision: The lawyer for AimJunkies is pleased with Judge Zilly’s decision to deny Bungie’s motions for summary judgment and is also amused by Bungie’s request for a delay.

Rather than simply accepting Bungie’s theory, the decision is based on actual evidence, which sharply contrasts with the arbitration ruling. Unlike Arbitrator Cox, Judge Zilly is a real judge who does not simply accept the nonsense presented to him by a large corporation and an affiliated law firm

said AimJunkies lawyer Phillip P. Mann.
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The future of this legal drama remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the lawsuit between Bungie and AimJunkies has sparked the interest of the gaming community as it explores the boundaries between law and cheating in the world of video games.

AimJunkies is fighting back.

From day one, we knew Bungie’s case was a house of cards with no legal basis, and we looked forward to revealing the truth before a jury. Notably, Bungie is now asking to delay the trial it demanded. Guess why. The day of reckoning is near.

said the lawyer of AimJunkies to the website torrentfreak.com

It remains to be seen how this chapter against a cheat manufacturer will end and what impact the decision will have on the gaming world.

What do you think of AimJunkies’ claims that Bungie is abusing the legal system to intimidate cheat manufacturers? Feel free to leave us your opinion in the comments.

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LoL: How many champions are there? Here you will find the list of all champs

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time < 1 minutes

In League of Legends new champions are frequently released. But how many champions are there currently? We at MeinMMO will tell you in this overview.

How many champions are there currently? Currently – on September 18 – there are 165 different champions in LoL.

The last new champion was released on September 13 and is named Briar. However, her start was not so good and she currently has the worst win rate. In 2023, two more new champions are generally expected – a new midlane mage and a top laner from Freljord.

You can find a video about Briar here:

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League of Legends Briar – Animated Video about the new Jungler

List of all champions in LoL

Who are all the champions in the game? In this table, we have listed all 165 champions for you:

AatroxAhriAkali
AkshanAlistarAmumu
AniviaAnnieAphelios
AsheAurelion SolAzir
BardBel’VethBlitzcrank
BrandBraumBriar
CaitlynCamilleCassiopeia
Cho’GathCorkiDarius
DianaDravenDr. Mundo
EkkoEliseEvelynn
EzrealFiddlesticksFiora
FizzGalioGangplank
GarenGnarGragas
GravesGwenHecarim
HeimerdingerIllaoiIrelia
IvernJannaJarvan IV
JaxJayceJhin
JinxKai’SaKalista
KarmaKarthusKassadin
KatarinaKayleKayn
KennenKha’ZixKindred
KledKog’MawK’Sante
LeBlancLee SinLeona
LilliaLissandraLucian
LuluLuxMalphite
MalzaharMaokaiMaster Yi
MilioMiss FortuneMordekaiser
MorganaNaafiriNautilus
NamiNasusNeeko
NidaleeNilahNocturne
Nunu & WillumpOlafOrianna
OrnnPantheonPoppy
PykeQiyanaQuinn
RakanRammusRek’Sai
RellRenata GlascRenekton
RengarRivenRumble
RyzeSamiraSejuani
SennaSeraphineSett
ShacoShenShyvana
SingedSionSivir
SkarnerSonaSoraka
SwainSylasSyndra
Tahm KenchTaliyahTalon
TaricTeemoThresh
TristanaTrundleTryndamere
Twisted FateTwitchUdyr
UrgotVarusVayne
VeigarVel’KozVex
ViViegoViktor
VladimirVolibearWarwick
WukongXayahXerath
Xin ZhaoYasuoYone
YorickYuumiZac
ZedZeriZiggs
ZileanZoeZyra

Which role is the least common? Many champions in LoL are very flexible and can be played in multiple positions. Gragas, for example, can be played top lane, mid, or jungle.

Nevertheless, there are statistics on which position has the fewest champions. Currently, that is the bot lane. Whether classic marksman or mage, basically only 27 champions are suitable for this position. This is by far the lowest value.

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LoL players demand after debacle with new champion: ‘Ban them all for at least a week’

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

On September 13, the latest champion in League of Legends was released. However, Briar is having a very weak start. Some players complain that inexperienced players have directly unpacked Briar in ranked games. This would severely ruin the fun of the game. They demand a ban on new champs.

What is the problem with Briar? The new champion, just a week after release and even after an emergency buff, still has a really miserable win rate (via u.gg):

  • It only manages to win in 43.90% of all ranked matches. That is the last place of all 165 champions in her main position.
  • Only Naafiri in the jungle (41.90%) and Briar herself in the top lane (38.35%) have even worse stats.

Riot Games has increased her health points and reduced the cooldown of her “E” ability. However, this has only slightly raised the win rate.

Why is her win rate so bad? There are several factors at play. Many players simply don’t have enough practice with the new champion yet. While her bloodlust mode is strong, if it can’t be deactivated, you risk dying quickly. Timing and the right decisions are especially important for her.

Additionally, she seems to be overall too weak in terms of balance.

That’s why many players are now calling for new champions to be banned from ranked matches at first. Because of the lack of experience and balance, this leads to miserable experiences and frustration in ranked.

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League of Legends Briar – Animated Video about the new Jungler

If you don’t punish her, at least help us

What do the players say? The Reddit user LightningINF created a thread in which he expresses the following wish: “Ban new champions from ranked matches for at least a week.

He reports that in his match, a player chose Briar for the mid lane, right after the champion’s release, in about Platinum/Emerald ranking. The player lost the lane with 0 kills and 9 deaths and only got 30 CS in 20 minutes. He even ran under the tower without using bloodlust and died.

He actually wishes that such players would be punished. But he doesn’t believe that Riot Games will do that. Therefore, he has two further wishes for the developers:

They [Riot] should at least not allow a champ that people are not familiar with to be used immediately after its release.

I would even go further. Set it up so that players have to play a certain number of matches without rank to be able to play a newly added champion in ranked. This could also work as a solution for smurfs. Imagine, the smurf creates a new account and cannot play with the champions they want to rank up with until they have completed 10-15 games with each champion.

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How are the suggestions received? The thread received over 1,000 upvotes and over 650 comments. Many understand LightningINF’s wishes and would at least wish for a temporary ban at release. However, there is not only agreement.

Some point out that there are players who only play ranked matches and that normals offer no incentive. Others can’t imagine that master or challenger players suddenly have to go into a normal match and meet players at the very lowest level. This would ruin the fun for both sides.

The user TheXavierIngram also explains that ranked matches provide very important data to balance the new champion. Normal matches do not due to the sometimes unbalanced strengths of the players.

Forcing players to try out new champions first in normal mode doesn’t seem to be the solution. It seems better to manually ban Briar in any match if you don’t want to play with or against her.

What do you think about this problem? What would be your preferred solution? Or do you have any other suggestions?

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German YouTuber allegedly participates in Squid Game Season 2, colleague exposes the big lie

Sarah Sarah Reading time 2 minutes

In a recently released video, YouTuber Seltix claims to have landed a minor role in the second season of the Netflix series “Squid Game.” However, Rewinside, a well-known German content creator, quickly expressed doubts about this claim.

Who is Rewinside? Sebastian “Rewinside“ Meyer is no stranger in the German YouTube scene. For about a decade, he has entertained his audience on YouTube and Twitch. With 3.36 million subscribers on YouTube, he is one of the most influential German content creators.

Who is Seltix? Leon “Seltix“ Nguyen is a YouTuber with 402,000 subscribers. He became known for his experiments, whether trying out flea market sales or testing quirky hotels around the world.

What kind of video did Seltix release? On September 12, Seltix published a YouTube video in which he claimed to be participating in the next season of the famous Netflix series “Squid Game“.

He presented alleged evidence, including his trip to Seoul, the capital of South Korea, where the shooting was supposed to take place. He also offered insights into the supposed filming itself.

Here you can see the official announcement of the second season of Squid Game:

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Squid Game Season 2 – Announcement (English) HD

How did Rewinside react to the announcement? However, Rewinside was not so easily fooled. Right at the beginning of the video, he noticed a QR code, which he quickly scanned.

The result: a video titled “I pranked you, April Fools“. This immediately raised his skepticism, and he began to examine the entire video more closely.

Among other things, Rewinside noticed that in the reflection of Seltix’s sunglasses, buildings from Cologne were visible, which did not match the supposed filming in Seoul. The alleged restaurant in Seoul also turned out to be a location in Düsseldorf.

Another clue was the number 456, which was visible on Seltix’s sweatshirt. In the well-known series “Squid Game“, all participants wear numbers on their clothing. The number 456 was that of a main character from the first season, even though Seltix only spoke of a minor role. However, even more bizarre was the fact that other actors on set were also wearing the number 456.

Finally, Rewinside discovered German drinks and inscriptions, including on a carpet. These alleged finds again contradicted the claim that the filming was taking place in South Korea.

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What does Rewinside say about the lie? Despite all the inconsistencies, Rewinside praised Seltix’s effort and creativity in making the video. He explained: “But he really put in a lot of effort in putting this together. You have to give him that. It’s not bad, he really did this with effort.“

At the end of the video, Rewinside once again expressed his skepticism and emphasized that he was convinced Seltix had intentionally designed it so that one could recognize the inconsistencies.

He referred again to the QR code and the reflection in the sunglasses and said: “He’s doing this knowingly. He doesn’t want to fool anyone badly. He’s doing this in a way that you can figure it out on your own, and that is also the goal of the video.“

Overall, the question remains whether Seltix has indeed landed a role in “Squid Game 2“ is still unresolved. However, Rewinside has shown that a critical look at the alleged evidence is necessary before believing such claims.

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MMORPG Lost Ark brings new boss, climbs to number 1 on Twitch, even attracts stars like shroud

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG Lost Ark is actually already 5 years old. It launched for us 1.5 years ago and set records. Over 1.2 million viewers were there for the release in February 2022 on Twitch, but afterwards, it became quieter around the game. However, last week it managed to reclaim the top spot on Twitch.

What’s happening with Lost Ark on Twitch? Since September 13, Lost Ark has been back on top of Twitch and has been among the most watched games daily. Right behind the “Just Chatting” category, it has only occasionally given up first place to GTA 5.

It surpassed long-time favorites like League of Legends, Valorant, and CSGO, gaining over 120,000 concurrent viewers daily. This is especially remarkable considering that the MMORPG had a peak of 26,000 viewers just the day before, on September 12 (via SteamDB).

On September 16, Lost Ark set a record with 189,476 concurrent viewers, the highest number since its release. There are two reasons for this, perfectly timed.

The new boss Thaemine in the trailer:

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Lost Ark showcases its latest boss darkly and impressively in the cinematic trailer

Lost Ark at Number 1 on Twitch, but why?

Why does Lost Ark achieve these numbers? Major credit goes to two big events, one in its home country Korea and one here in the West, that are currently exciting players.

In Korea, professionals are competing to achieve the first global kill of the new raid boss:

  • In Korea, the raid boss Thaemine was released on September 13. He is said to be the toughest boss in the game. Hardcore players are streaming their progress in the race for the first global kill, which has yet to be achieved by any group as of today (September 18).
  • This is also the first time that the developer Smilegate is offering official rewards and titles for the first kills of the boss, further motivating the players.
  • Big and well-known Lost Ark streamers like Saintone, ZealsAmbition, and ATK are also trying their hand at it and have drawn many viewers to their channels. Channels like that of the Korean top player handongsuk alone had nearly 70,000 viewers on one channel (via sullygnome).

In the West, it is mainly about returnees and new players:

  • Here, the jump-start servers launched on September 13, offering new fans and returnees an opportunity to quickly ascend to the endgame. They remain among themselves, which is intended to prevent gatekeeping. Long-term, the servers will be integrated into the normal servers. Here, one can calmly get to know the game and catch up at the same time.
  • This not only led to an increase of nearly 20% in players (via Steamcharts), but it also caused larger streamers to take a closer look at the MMORPG.
  • Among them are international names like shroud, Asmongold, or Metashi. Also, German streamers like SenderFN have streamed a lot of Lost Ark in recent days and achieved impressive numbers (via sullygnome).
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Can Lost Ark maintain this level?

Will Lost Ark stay this big? It is not expected. Once the race for the first Thaemine kill ends and the big variety streamers switch back to the next game, it is likely that Lost Ark will become quieter on Twitch again. However, the two events can be classified as a great success for the MMORPG.

For the first time since December 2022, player numbers on Steam are rising, and some, thanks to the jump-start servers, will surely stay longer.

What do you think? Have you noticed Lost Ark’s renewed rise? Are you surprised to see the game so high up? Feel free to write it in the comments here at MeinMMO.

We also had the biggest patch since release in August, bringing several new features.

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Starfield: Player chooses the life of a space pirate, finds 20,000 credits on a single ship

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A player has hijacked an alien ship in Starfield. However, this was not just any ship and was transporting 20,000 credits.

In Starfield, you can decide for yourself how you want to play. Are you a law-abiding citizen or a ruthless criminal who terrorizes the inhabitants of the colonized systems?

The Reddit user “eldiabs” has decided to play as a space pirate. During a random encounter, he came across an alien ship, which he boarded and subsequently made his own.

However, the stolen ship had a surprise in store for the player: in the cargo hold, he found 20,000 credits (via Reddit).

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What makes the ship so special? The ship that the Reddit user stole is a “GalBank Stormrider”. The ship thus belongs to the GalBank – the banking company found in the large cities of the colonized systems of Starfield.

After successfully hijacking the ship, the Reddit user took a look in the cargo hold. Instead of heaps of useless junk, resources, or weapons, he found 20,000 credits, as it is a type of money transporter.

Otherwise, the Stormrider is indeed a good ship that can impress with its specs. It features a “Class C” reactor, a cargo capacity of 2,610, a 900 shield, and a hull value of 1,047. The armament is also impressive.

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Is 20,000 credits a lot? It’s okay. You can’t buy a big ship with it, but in this case, you just stole one anyway. However, the 20,000 credits can cover a large part of the registration costs.

Moreover, 20,000 credits is more than you receive in many missions. The tasks usually give between 3,000 and 5,000 credits, especially at the beginning of the game. So it was definitely worth it for the player.

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What does a space pirate need? In line with the various play styles, there are useful builds in Starfield that can make your chosen path easier.

You should possess skills like “Targeting Systems” or “Flying” to be able to hijack and pilot ships like the Stormrider.

If you’ve never hijacked a ship before, you can find out how to do it on MeinMMO:

Starfield: How to hijack and sell alien ships instead of destroying them

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A gamer buys a gaming laptop for 1,000 euros, instead receives a model that costs over 5,000 euros

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

It happens sometimes that Amazon or other suppliers send too much merchandise, and then a few people are happy about ‘too much’. A gamer recently received a notebook worth 5,000 euros, even though he ordered something completely different.

Some might know this: You order a package from Amazon, and when you open it, you find that there is way too much in the box. A gamer recently received 10 memory sticks instead of just one, and another gamer received 10 SSDs instead of one module.

Now a gamer reports that a friend ordered a new notebook. But the device he actually received is worth five times as much.

Gamer receives wrong notebook and panics as he checks his account

A gamer wanted to buy a new notebook for travel. He travels a lot for work and wanted to play a bit in the hotel. He eventually ordered a gaming notebook for around 1,000 euros. When a friend helped him set it up, he realized that he had received the wrong device. This caused panic for the buyer (via reddit.com):

When I saw how he took the laptop out, I immediately knew it wasn’t what he had ordered. It turned out that MSI had sent him their Titan GT77, a $5,000+ laptop. He panicked for a few minutes as he checked his order, and both the receipt and his bank statement showed that he had paid $999 to MSI.

Needless to say, he is overjoyed, and I was completely stunned. I have had some shipping errors in my favor (and some RMAs that led to upgrades), but never anything nearly this large.

What kind of device is this? The Titan GT77 from MSI is a high-end model and costs at least over 4,000 euros in its base configuration. However, if you want the full configuration, the price can go over 6,000 euros (via geizhals.de). Here, you can also get a Core i9-13980HX with 64 GB RAM, 4 TB SSD, and a GeForce RTX 4090.

For that money, you could also get a powerful desktop PC and probably still buy a good display for it.

How does the community react? Many explain in the thread that similar things have happened to them:

  • In one case, the order for a gaming chair was canceled twice, but both chairs were still delivered to him.
  • Another ordered an iPad and accidentally received a second one.
  • Yet another ordered a ladder and instead received a dehumidifier.

Such mistakes happen in retail all the time, and people are sometimes more or less happy about the extra goods.

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Sellers almost always notice that goods are missing

Do sellers find out? The argument of such ‘lucky ones’ to do nothing and silently keep the goods is often that no one would know that they received too much. So why report goods that no one knows about anyway?

Often, sellers or service providers protect themselves against such mistakes. For example, packages are weighed, and it can already be noticed here that the shipped package is too heavy. Or sooner or later, the error will be noticed in the booking system. Especially expensive models are often secured.

Therefore, it is not unlikely that the 5,000 euro model has also been secured and that it will be noticed at MSI when a high-end model, which is certainly sold less frequently, suddenly disappears.

So don’t rely too much on your ‘luck’ here and don’t enjoy hardware that doesn’t belong to you for too long.

We at MeinMMO are an editorial team specializing in gaming and do not have legal expertise. If you want to learn extensively about legal issues, it is best to consult a lawyer or visit the Federal Ministry of Justice.

Problems with returns: Sellers like Amazon do not always show themselves to be accommodating or helpful with returns. This is exemplified by the story of a family father. He received the wrong GPU on Amazon, but the seller had refused a refund:

Gamer buys graphics card on Amazon, receives fake product – seller refuses refund until the return of the ‘correct’ item

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Unity angers everyone with price changes, even receives death threats, must now backtrack  

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Unity has announced a controversial pricing model that mainly targets developer studios. This has caused great resentment not only among developers but also among fans. As a result, Unity currently has to deal with the consequences and fears for the health of its own employees.

What is the new pricing policy from Unity about?

  • The “Unity Runtime Fee” will be due every time a game is installed
  • With the paid version Unity Plus, it is 20 cents per installation for a revenue of over $200,000 in the last 12 months and more than 200,000 lifetime installations
  • For subscription models like Game Pass, the operators of the subscription are supposed to pay the fees
  • Multiple installations of a game on one device should not count
  • The change is set to take effect on January 1, 2024

What were the reactions to this? The reactions were extremely negative. The developers of Cult of the Lamb humorously announced that players should quickly buy the title as they would delete the game on January 1, 2024.

In addition, all games already in development would have to switch to another engine. This would take additional time.

The team has also received serious death threats against two of its offices in the USA. The threats were deemed credible. Therefore, Unity decided to cancel a planned meeting and close the offices for two days (via kotaku.com).

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Unity announces changes

What does Unity plan to do now? The company announced on X that it has heard the criticism. It apologizes for the confusion and the fear that the “Unity Runtime Fee” has caused. The team will consult with the community, customers, and partners.

Furthermore, changes will be made that the company will announce in a few days. We have translated the quote for you here:

We have heard you. We apologize for the confusion and frustration caused by the policy regarding runtime fees announced on Tuesday. We are listening, talking with our team members, our community, our customers, and partners, and will change the policy. We will release an update in a few days. We thank you for your honest and critical feedback.

It remains to be seen what changes will be made to the billing model. Some users write in the comments that they either wish for a complete rollback or a normal revenue sharing.

Others dismiss Unity’s statement as mere marketing talk. In their view, Unity wants to implement the model and is just trying to figure out how to continue with it.

We have included some reactions:

  • Geoff Keighley: “Let’s wait for the changes.”
  • Ogre Pixel: “We don’t need a change in the policy, we need a retraction of the changes.”
  • kurotesuta: “I have spent two years learning your engine, I have amassed tons of Unity assets. Time and money, Unity, time and money!”

Both small and large developer studios are now worried about how things will proceed in the future. The changes affect not only all games that will be released in the future but also those that are already available.

The development team of Among Us, a very popular multiplayer game, is also talking about exploitation by Unity: Developers of the Steam hit Among Us call: “Stop it” – They say their engine provider is exploiting them

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New MMORPG on Steam shows how amazing the cities look that players can build themselves

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

The new sandbox MMORPG Pax Dei promises players a lot of freedom. They will be able to build houses and join with other players to create huge cities. In new screenshots, the developers show how amazing it can look.

How does house building work? Every player can claim an area in the open world and build a house on it. There is the option to build completely alone in your area or to open it up and let friends help you. You can establish floors and walls, typical decorations, and crafting benches.

If someone wishes, they can also connect their housing area with other players. This allows for creating small settlements as well as large cities. In these, players can place crafting stations, storage space, and other useful objects.

Especially impressive is the appearance of the buildings and streets. The developers’ screenshots show a huge tavern, classic timber-framed houses, small wooden huts, Asian-inspired temples, and tall city walls. No matter what type of residence you want to create, Pax Dei allows you to do so.

Overall, the developers have uploaded around 50 images regarding cities to their Discord. We have picked six of them for you:

Pax Dei Tavern
Pax Dei Village 2
Pax Dei Temple
Pax Dei City Wall
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Pax Dei Interior

High detail and a mystical game world create high hopes

What does the MMORPG offer besides housing? In Pax Dei, you create a character and explore the game world. However, you do not just blindly follow any quests, but can basically do whatever you want. The developers emphasize this repeatedly.

The focus is on cooperation with other players, as even the fights against PvE creatures are tough. The further you move away from the “Heartlands” – something like the safe zone – the harder the content is supposed to become. However, there should also be rarer rewards. PvP is also possible. 

  • Pax Dei does not have fixed classes. Instead, armors and weapons define your playstyle.
  • You start by collecting resources and crafting items from them. Crafting is supposed to play an important role since monsters do not drop equipment. Everything is made by players.
  • The game uses a zoom function that allows you to specifically look at decorations, equipment, and also elements in the open world. This makes even small engravings on worn equipment visible, which is supposed to play a role in the lore.  In a preview we participated in at MeinMMO, we were shown a mushroom that simply grows on the ground and can be collected. 
  • It is being developed in Unreal Engine 5, which leads to really beautiful graphics.
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Pax Dei – Official Announcement with Gameplay

What do we know about the combat system? The fights are somewhat reminiscent of New World. You have different weapons you can switch between, need to actively target enemies, and can dodge attacks. So far, no abilities have been visible in the game, but they are supposed to be coming.

When will the MMORPG be released? There is not yet a specific release date. However, the developers have announced the first public test, which is supposed to start this year and without NDA.

You can register for it on the official website.

It is supposed to initially launch on Steam for PC. However, later it is planned as a cloud MMORPG. This should provide the opportunity to play it on consoles or smartphones as well.

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The combination of EVE Online, Albion Online, and the fantasy approach with the mystical game world creates such a strong appeal that many already have high hopes for Pax Dei. What exactly makes the game special and where these hopes come from, we have summarized here:

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What do you think about the MMORPG and the housing system? Does such a game appeal to you?

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Apple says: the iPhone 15 Pro is to become “the best game console” but does not want to be a competitor to PS5 and Xbox.

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Apple has introduced new phones with the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro. Now it has been announced that the iPhone 15 Pro will be ‘the best gaming console’. This is mainly due to the powerful chip that is installed.

In a few days, Apple’s new smartphones from the 15 series will be released. In an interview with IGN, Apple has now stated that it has big plans for its new iPhone. Because it aims to create nothing less than the ‘best gaming console’. Apple refers to the old saying: ‘The best gaming console is the one you have with you.’

iPhone 15 Pro is not yet a competitor to PS5 and Xbox

In a conversation with IGN, Jeremy Sandmel, Apple’s Senior Director of GPU Software, explained that Apple has big plans. Sandmel believes that the iPhone 15 Pro will be ‘the best gaming console’, without exceptions.

However, it does not want to compete with the major gaming consoles:

I think we focus on the developers and the titles of the games. We are trying less to compete with consoles. I think consoles are just a convenient way for us to talk about the classic games and the types of games that the developers we target and who are successful there provide. We have done our best to try to provide the developers with the same toolbox, and we are working hard with them.

Where does the confidence come from? Apple has installed the new ‘A17 Pro’ chip in the new iPhone 15 Pro, which is supposed to bring significant improvements in the GPU area: more performance and better energy efficiency. Apple itself states that we can expect 20% more GPU performance and also hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

This will support hardware ray tracing for the first time in a smartphone; the chip is exclusively manufactured for Apple by TSMC. The improved Neural Engine is also said to be able to handle demanding games. With Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Resident Evil, two AAA titles are expected to run on the new iPhone 15 Pro.

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There are no significant benchmarks yet, but that is expected to change soon: The iPhone 15 and the Pro model will officially be available for purchase from September 22, 2023. Then everyone can see for themselves the performance of Apple’s new model.

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A woman complains because her computer is not working: But her nails are the problem and not her PC

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

A customer calls support and complains about her broken computer. But in the end, the problem is not the hardware, but rather the customer’s fingernails. The employee finds it amusing.

Anyone who has worked in support knows that sometimes you have to deal with the strangest problems. This has now happened to an employee who had to handle a particularly annoying issue.

But the problem was, unusually, not the technology but the customer’s fingernails that were complaining about the hardware.

Woman cannot operate touchscreen because she has long fingernails

What was the problem? A tech employee explained on reddit that he had a very special case in support. He works for a company that provides financial services. Here, computers with touch monitors are offered for customers to use.

One evening, a local bartender called us and said the touchscreen wasn’t working. Most of these establishments don’t have a mouse, and often the problem is just a loose cable or a faulty driver. As I’m logging in to check the drivers, I hear her loudly informing the bar what a terrible company we are and so on. Finally, we finish troubleshooting, and even though everything is displaying properly, the bartender keeps saying that there’s no response on the screen. We decide to make a call after business hours to request a replacement PC/monitor, which again happens after business hours, meaning we had to wake a technician to handle this.

What’s next? The technician eventually goes to the customer and checks the installed computer system. 5 minutes later, he calls his colleague laughing and explains that it wasn’t the hardware causing the problems:

The bartender had very long acrylic nails and touched the screen with her nails instead of her normal fingers. After we explained the problem to her, she complained that we needed better monitors. When I asked her if she did the same with her phone, she replied, “Of course not, I don’t want to scratch the screen.”

Others also report similar experiences: In the thread, support employees explain that they have had similar problems with people with long fingernails.

One person explains that he was once cursed by a saleswoman because she couldn’t operate her new iPhone with her fingernails: “She threatened me, my boss, and our descendants for eternity if we didn’t fix it as quickly as possible.” The solution was that the employee had to cut her fingernails.

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Touchscreens are now common in everyday life

Touchscreens are today present in many modern devices. From mobile phones to tablets to ATMs: People now use touch gestures everywhere. At the same time, the display, which is directly above the touchscreen, is one of the most heavily used components.

Because you use the display daily on your mobile phone, and thousands of people use various devices in everyday life where such components are installed:

  • Whether it’s a bank terminal.
  • In the supermarket, the payment control panel.
  • Or the terminal if you want to get a ticket for the regional train or bus.

What can you do to protect your display? Many manufacturers are therefore trying to deal with such everyday problems. The well-known manufacturer Corning, which produces “Gorilla Glass,” claims to manufacture particularly scratch-resistant display glass.

Another option today is to protect the display with additional films or so-called tempered glass. Because then, in everyday life, you only scratch or damage the “films” and the additional glass, but not the actual display that lies directly underneath it. On average, you pay between 10 and 15 euros for such protective products.

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GTA 6: 49 seconds leaked gameplay shows the main characters, the graphics, and a feature

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The most hotly anticipated new game for several years is Grand Theft Auto 6, an action role-playing game by Rockstar Games. A release of GTA 6 is expected between April 2024 and March 2025. A leak showing 49 seconds of gameplay is now causing discussions,

This is the situation with GTA 6:

  • The GTA series is one of the most successful game franchises in the world. GTA 5 made online gaming in the style of MMOs on consoles popular in 2013, and the successor, GTA 6, is highly anticipated.
  • According to current financial reports from Take-Two, a release of GTA 6 is planned between April 2024 and March 2025. Therefore, a release date around the end of 2024 for the Christmas release season is likely, perhaps in September or October 2024.
  • Currently, there is still little official information regarding GTA 6, but in September 2022, a major leak revealed information. Much to the annoyance of Rockstar.
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49-second clip shows seamless switching between characters

This clip is now being discussed: A user shared a 49-second gameplay leak on Twitter.

The leak shows the two main characters of GTA, Jason and Lucia.

It is believed that actress Alexandra Echavarri (FBI) may serve as the model for Lucia. Actor Bryan Zampella (Fight of Fury) is assumed to be the voice actor for Jason.

https://twitter.com/gta6news_leaks/status/1702937899488968856

This feature is being discussed: The leaker particularly highlights the seamless transition between the two protagonists in the clip.

At one moment, you control and observe Luca, in the next moment, the player walks out onto the street with Jason and is then back in the hotel room as Luca after a “switch” sound effect.

In the lower right corner of the screen, a control button with the option “Switch to Luca” can be seen, which is briefly visible twice before the switch. In the background, the radio appears to be playing.

Here is a second leak:

https://twitter.com/gta6news_leaks/status/1702940812479172834

The leaker points out that the graphics are already great, even though GTA 6 is still in the alpha stage.

GTA 6 also made headlines at Gamescom, albeit not with gameplay material, but through a disturbance:

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WoW Classic: Shaman dies permanent death – blows himself up, although he was so careful

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The bitterest death in WoW Classic HC has now been experienced by a Shaman. He just wanted to reload his beloved weapon.

In World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore, most players proceed much more cautiously. This is only logical, as each character has only one single life. If you make a mistake here, you can throw your hero away – and that forever. Because there are no revivals, and the only option left is to create a new character.

However, even the most cautious playstyle cannot protect against ignorance. Because reloading a weapon can lead to instant death, as a Reddit user painfully reports.

What happened to the Shaman? In the Subreddit of WoW Classic, the user Nastrin recounts the unexpected demise of his Shaman at level 49. He emphasizes that he always planned cautiously and ahead.

I always play super safe, all the time. I only had a close moment at level 14.

Whenever I have over 150 ms [latency], I log out and play another character. Every time I run out of target dummies, I go back and get more, no matter how tedious it might be. I always fully healed before each fight. I read everything on wowhead whenever something made me skeptical. Goblin Rocket Boots have in the text that they have a chance to explode, so I checked specifically that it’s not deadly.

An item that does not have this warning in its description is the Goblin Mortar.

What kind of item is this? The Goblin Mortar is an item of engineering that is often used to deal a little more damage. However, the mortar only has 6 shots, after which it must be reloaded.

What the game does not reveal, however, is that reloading the mortar is dangerous and can fail. Then the character explodes and is almost certainly dead instantly. Exactly what happened to Nastrin:

I died when I reloaded my Goblin Mortar. I think that is the worst way to die. I would have preferred to have a disconnect in a fight, because then at least I would have felt I missed some warning signs, like high latency. […]

Reloading a Goblin Mortar does not reveal (unless you already know it) that it can be dangerous. In fact, I probably reloaded it ten times and had no problems until now.

An older clip shortly after the launch of the original WoW Classic shows how it can fail with the mortar:

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This is how the community reacts: In the corresponding post, the incident is received with sympathy, but also a bit of amusement. For instance, Captain_Saftey says:

  • “Of course there is danger, it’s right in the name: ‘Goblin'”

Others agree with this view, like Billalone:

  • “You may say that as a joke, but honestly, that is a legitimate pattern, and you can also expect that without prior knowledge.”
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Most seem to be glad to be informed about the dangers of the Goblin Mortar now. With that, it is another item on the list of WoW Classic Hardcore that every character should better avoid.

Have you also experienced an unexpected death? Or are you still bravely on your way to level 60?

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The strong MMORPG based on Lord of the Rings gets a new class that is unlike anything seen before

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online is getting a new class 16 years after its release, which is not commonly found in MMORPGs. The “Mariner” is inspired by the character “Eärendil”, a legendary half-elf from the Silmarillion. He acts like a mix between a bard and a rogue and brings interesting new mechanics to the online role-playing game.

How is it with classes in Lord of the Rings?

  • Lord of the Rings Online started in 2007 with 7 classes, including relatively unusual classes for an MMORPG, such as the Captain or the Bard. With the significant expansion “Mines of Moria”, two more classes were added in 2008.
  • Then there was a long period of silence until 2014 the Beorning was introduced to the game. After that, it was quiet again for a long time.
  • However, in recent years, Lord of the Rings has picked up speed again: the “Brawler” class came to Lord of the Rings Online in 2021, which was considered “difficult”; now it is soon time for the “Mariner”. The character Eärendil serves as the template for the class: a legendary sea traveler and father of Elrond, who plays a role in “Rings of Power”.

The Amazon series “Rings of Power” is controversial, but it brings fans a new dose of Lord of the Rings:

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Lord of the Rings – The Rings of Power: The official trailer for the series

New class aimed at experienced players

What is the concept of the new class? The “Mariner” is intended to be a class for experienced players; he wears medium armor and uses daggers and one-handed swords – like the rogue, he can carry two weapons at the same time. Additionally, the new class uses an instrument like the bard and has a support effect: the Mariners sing sea shanties to assist their companions.

As MassiveyOP notes, the class is about being “in the flow” and adjusting your rotation to the circumstances.

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This is how he is supposed to be played: The basic idea of the Mariner is a type of “fencer”: a pirate, as you know them from swashbuckler movies. He has a slider that shifts depending on skills either to the left or right: defensive or offensive abilities move the slider in one direction or the other.

He has numerous abilities that trigger either buffs or debuffs.

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The Mariner has 3 skill trees to choose from:

  • In the blue tree, he uses sea shanties to support teammates. In this way, he can mark a target so that it takes 5% more damage from all sources. Or he can increase the healing received from group members.
  • The red skill tree revolves around strikes and feints that deal damage to enemies. Here, you will find attacks that cause bleeding.
  • The yellow skill tree revolves around the Mariner using items at hand to hinder enemies. For instance, he can hold an opponent in place by throwing a bola.

More about the Mariner and gameplay can be found in a one-hour video from the developers (via youtube).

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The red tree is suitable for solo players, while the other two are clearly intended for group play. The developers also say: The character is more suited for “experienced players” who are playing in groups.

The “old” MMORPG Lord of the Rings will soon face competition:

Amazon says about the beloved MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online: “It’s like comparing black and white films to color films”

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Baldur’s Gate 3: You all missed the best scene with Karlach – and it is extremely creepy

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The creepiest scene in Baldur’s Gate 3 has been missed by most of you. Karlach plays the lead role – and behaves as if possessed.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is full of small and larger secrets, many of which have not yet come to light. This may be partly because they are very well hidden, but also because some content is simply still a bit buggy.

However, a scene has emerged that could be the creepiest in all of Baldur’s Gate 3. Because Karlach breaks the fourth wall – and realizes that she is in a game.

Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers about Karlach and the gameplay of Baldur’s Gate 3. You have been warned.

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What kind of scene is it? The scene initially appears harmless. Karlach asks your main character if she can try something. It concerns a “technique” that she wants to test – something she learned from Zariel’s cleric. But she assures that it’s “nothing creepy, don’t worry.” It’s a method to determine if someone is telling the truth or lying. If you agree, she adds that it will be “fun”:

“Just stand relaxed. Look into my eyes. And then …”

From then on, it gets creepy. Because Karlach slowly turns her gaze away from your character – and instead looks directly at the camera. She looks at you, the player in front of the screen, keeping her gaze uncomfortably fixed on you.

Accordingly, she addresses the following questions to you in the real world and no longer to the main character.

She first asks for your name – and you can provide your main character’s name. But Karlach quickly clarifies that this is a “silly” answer.

You can say that this is suddenly quite unexpected, to which she simply replies:

“Good story, good sex, all of life – they all share the element of the unexpected. Get used to it.”

Then something seems to go wrong with the spell, and Karlach looks confused for a moment – only to say that the spell is probably “working correctly for the first time”.

Karlach has pretty dark abilities. She reaches you behind the screen.

After that, Karlach becomes noticeably calmer and more contemplative. She seems to gain true understanding – and at the same time be overwhelmed by it. She talks about how she understands the “Grand Design” for the first time and that it is not at all what she thought.

The companion begins to question the gods of her world: Are they really the gods? Can one be sure of that?

“I see … a great web. Intersecting lines, permutations, and behind it, chaos. And then the hand that decides: Yes, No. But it hardly knows itself.”

With this, Karlach „deconstructs“ Baldur’s Gate 3. A vast web of possible decisions that look like chaos. A hand that makes those decisions – our cursor.

“Tell me – tell me now. Do you know how this all ends? You, I, this adventure?”

Karlach realizes that you in front of the PC already know the end of this adventure. And she wants you to share that knowledge with her and tell her how it will end for her. She appears increasingly panicked and demanding. And then she asks: “Have you done this before?”

The dialogue is eerily hard to describe but contains amusing secrets sprinkled throughout. For example, she states that the adventure will take about “a hundred hours, maybe a little more or a little less” – which roughly corresponds to the playtime of a quick run of Baldur’s Gate 3.

She then ends the conversation with a final question that seems both accusatory and reassuring: “You enjoy this, don’t you?”

If you confirm this with “Yes,” she overly rejoices: “Thank the gods. Thank the gods. We did it! Listen everyone, we did it! YES!”

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The essence of this dialogue is clear: Karlach is able to recognize with this technique that she is just part of a “game,” even if she cannot grasp the exact circumstances and tries to describe it with her knowledge.

Karlach’s voice actor says: Scene is “hard to trigger”

When does the scene take place? This is still not entirely clear. However, it seems certain that this dialogue can never be seen during the first playthrough. You must successfully complete Baldur’s Gate 3 at least once to even have a chance at this dialogue – so a second save file is necessary.

The exact starting conditions for this dialogue are still unclear. According to Karlach’s voice actress, it is supposed to be “hard to trigger” – and so far, only a few have witnessed it.

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The scene makes Karlach even more interesting – and is probably the creepiest moment in all of Baldur’s Gate 3, which can be funny on one hand, but on the other hand extremely unsettling.

How did you like this scene?

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Steam: Brilliant shooter is back, update increases player count by 587% – Costs less than a döner

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The shooter Titanfall 2 has one of the top games on Steam with 94% positive reviews. A surprising update has now reactivated the multiplayer mode and drastically increased the player count. The acclaimed sci-fi shooter is currently only €3 in the Ultimate Edition.

What was the problem with Titanfall 2?

  • The shooter Titanfall 2 was released in 2016 and was considered a “cursed game” from the start because it was released between CoD: Infinite Warfare and Battlefield 1 and got lost in the commotion surrounding the games. Although relatively few people played Titanfall 2, they loved the game: The sci-fi shooter also received great reviews: 89% on Metacritic (PS4).
  • In addition to the relatively low player count, matchmaking problems arose later: It took a long time to find a multiplayer match in Titanfall 2.
  • As of August 2023, Titanfall 2 was only weakly frequented on Steam. At its peak, Titanfall 2 had a player count of 3,248 on Steam in August. That has now changed.
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Surprising update brings multiplayer and thousands of players back

What has changed? As PC Gamer reports, out of nowhere, a new official update for Titanfall 2 has been released that has fixed the multiplayer. Additionally, the featured playlist rotation has been updated again.

Furthermore, there is currently a sale active, allowing you to get Titanfall 2 for €3, cheaper than a döner (via steam). On Xbox One and PlayStation 4, the game currently costs €5 in the regular edition.

The player count of Titanfall 2 has surged by 587% to 22,327. The player boost began on September 5. The peak was reached now on Saturday, September 16. It is the highest player count Titanfall 2 has achieved since May 2023.

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Cryptic numbers in the update for Apex Legends

What is this about? In the current patch to Apex Legends, a hint has appeared at the end of the blog post with 3 numbers:

Incoming Transmission…. Subject: Nessie….

1394521200

1477638000

1549267200

The 3 numbers are the release dates of Titanfall, Titanfall 2, and Apex Legends as Unix timestamps (via reddit).

It is now suspected that the developers of Titanfall and Apex Legends, Respawn, are either planning a Titanfall Apex Legends or have something else in mind.

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